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Vol. 163 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2017 No. 173 House of Representatives The House met at 9 a.m. and was Ms. GABBARD led the Pledge of Alle- principle: Duty, honor, service to God, called to order by the Speaker. giance as follows: family, and country. f I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the f United States of America, and to the Repub- PRAYER lic for which it stands, one nation under God, TAKE BACK HEALTHCARE FROM The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: f (Ms. GABBARD asked and was given Eternal God, we give You thanks for permission to address the House for 1 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER giving us another day. minute.) On this day, we ask Your blessing on The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Speaker, for far the men and women, citizens all, whose tain up to five requests for 1-minute too long, Big Pharma has played by its votes have populated this people’s speeches on each side of the aisle. own rules, benefiting from sky- House. Each Member of this House has f rocketing drug prices on the backs of been given the sacred duty of rep- our most vulnerable populations. DUTY, HONOR, SERVICE TO GOD, resenting them. Back in 2003, legislation was passed FAMILY, AND COUNTRY O Lord, we pray that those with establishing Medicare part D to make whom our Representatives might meet (Mr. STEWART asked and was given prescription drugs more affordable for during this coming long weekend in permission to address the House for 1 people, but Big Pharma lobbyists influ- their home districts be blessed with minute and to revise and extend his re- enced those policies and made it so peace and an assurance that they have marks.) there is a provision included that been listened to. Mr. STEWART. Mr. Speaker, much would ban the Secretary of Health and We ask Your blessing now on the has been said about the tumultuous Human Services from negotiating Members of this House whose responsi- times in which we live, and it is true, lower prices directly with pharma- bility lies also beyond the local inter- we do face enormous challenges. But I ceutical companies, something that the ests of constituents while honoring would like to remind the American VA can already do today. them. Give each Member the wisdom to people of the things that will get us Over 42 million Americans who are represent both local and national inter- through these times. enrolled in Medicare part D continue to ests, a responsibility calling for the My parents were part of the Greatest face rising costs on brand name drugs, wisdom of Solomon. Grant them, if Generation. My father was a pilot in fewer generic drugs, and higher pre- You will, a double portion of such wis- World War II, and I am honored to wear miums, making it difficult, if not im- dom. his Air Force wings. My mother was a possible, for many to fill their prescrip- Bless us this day and every day, and mother of 10 amazing children, many of tions. may all that is done within the peo- which are with me today. They are the I urge my colleagues to cosponsor the ple’s House be for Your greater honor best friends that I have ever had. Medicare Prescription Drug Price Ne- and glory. Our parents taught us something Amen. gotiation Act to take back our that each of us has embroidered and healthcare from pharmaceutical com- f now hangs on our individual family panies and allow the Secretary of HHS THE JOURNAL walls, and it is this: Our family’s motto to negotiate drug prices directly with The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- is duty, honor, service to God, family, manufacturers to secure affordable, ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- and country. lifesaving medication for millions of ceedings and announces to the House We are, as Abraham Lincoln said: Americans. his approval thereof. ‘‘The last best hope of Earth.’’ That f Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- was true when he said it. It is still true E-VERIFY SAVES AMERICAN JOBS nal stands approved. today. f We created the miracle of the Con- (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was stitution; we survived the catastrophe given permission to address the House PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE of the Civil War; we defeated com- for 1 minute and to revise and extend The SPEAKER. Will the gentle- munism, totalitarianism, fascism; we his remarks.) woman from Hawaii (Ms. GABBARD) have the strength to get through the Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, come forward and lead the House in the challenges that we face today. But it yesterday, the House Judiciary Com- Pledge of Allegiance. will only be true if we are true to that mittee approved the Legal Workforce

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:57 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26OC7.000 H26OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H8230 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 26, 2017 Act, a bill I introduced that saves jobs From day one, C.J. battled just to Sec. 3005. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to for citizens and legal workers. It re- stay alive. He had two heart defects strengthen American families. quires U.S. employers to use the E- and was immediately put in the neo- Sec. 3006. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to pro- Verify system to check the work eligi- natal ICU. As the condition became mote innovative educational and bility of all future hires. nutritional models and systems more critical, he was transferred to the for American students. A September 2017 Washington Post- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Sec. 3007. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to im- ABC News poll shows that 82 percent of ultimately ended up at the University prove the American banking sys- voters favor requiring business owners of Pennsylvania hospital. tem. to check the immigration status of After 5 weeks at the University of Sec. 3008. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to pro- prospective employees. Pennsylvania hospital, at the age of 58 mote American agriculture, en- E-Verify is the most popular immi- days, C.J. underwent heart surgery per- ergy, transportation, and infra- gration reform that reduces illegal im- formed by a miracle worker named Dr. structure improvements. migration. E-Verify is a free and quick Spray. Four days later, C.J. was finally Sec. 3009. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to restore system that already is used voluntarily able to come home with his parents. American military power. by employers to cover one-third of the Sec. 3010. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for vet- Mr. Speaker, at almost 2 years old, erans and service members. workforce. C.J. has overcome more obstacles than The Legal Workforce Act has the Sec. 3011. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for pub- many of us will face in a lifetime. lic lands and the environment. backing of both national business orga- Today, C.J. serves as the inspiration of nizations and immigration enforce- Sec. 3012. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to secure the Sellersville Fire Department and the American border. ment groups. This bill deserves the en- continues to inspire all those he en- Sec. 3013. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to pro- thusiastic support of all Members of counters with his grit and persever- mote economic growth, the private Congress who want to put the interest ance. sector, and to enhance job cre- of American workers first. ation. f f Sec. 3014. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for legis- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON lation modifying statutory budg- OPPOSING THE BILLIONAIRES- THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR etary controls. FIRST TAX PLAN 2018 Sec. 3015. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to pre- (Mrs. BEATTY asked and was given vent the taxpayer bailout of pen- Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, pursuant permission to address the House for 1 sion plans. to House Resolution 580, I call up the minute.) Sec. 3016. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relating Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, today, concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 71) to implementing work require- House Republicans will move one step establishing the congressional budget ments in all means-tested Federal welfare programs. closer to giving a budget-busting $2 for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the Sec. 3017. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to pro- trillion tax cut to the superwealthy on tect Medicare and repeal the the backs of hardworking Americans, appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027, with the Sen- Independent Payment Advisory one step closer to increasing taxes on Board. vulnerable Americans, one step closer ate amendment thereto, and ask for its Sec. 3018. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to gutting Medicaid by $1 trillion and immediate consideration. to affordable child and dependent slashing Medicare by $500 billion, one The Clerk read the title of the con- care. step closer to decimating programs current resolution. Sec. 3019. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relating that help veterans, seniors, students, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. to worker training programs. and families. JODY B. HICE of Georgia). The Clerk Sec. 3020. Reserve fund for legislation to pro- Many families in my home district in will designate the Senate amendment. vide disaster funds for relief and Senate amendment: recovery efforts to areas dev- Ohio are struggling—struggling be- astated by hurricanes and flood- Strike all after the resolving clause and in- cause they haven’t had a pay increase ing in 2017. sert the following: in over a decade. That is why, instead Sec. 3021. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relating of pushing Donald Trump’s ‘‘Billion- SECTION 1. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE to protecting Medicare and Med- BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018. aire’s First Tax Cut Plan,’’ we need to icaid. (a) DECLARATION.—Congress declares that this ensure that all Americans have a resolution is the concurrent resolution on the Sec. 3022. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relating chance to achieve an American Dream budget for fiscal year 2018 and that this resolu- to the provision of tax relief for by expanding the earned income tax tion sets forth the appropriate budgetary levels families with children. credit, child care tax credit, and low for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. Sec. 3023. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the provision of tax relief for housing income tax credit, not capping (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- tents for this concurrent resolution is as follows: small businesses. retirement contributions, and elimi- Sec. 3024. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relating Sec. 1. Concurrent resolution on the budget for nating tax loopholes that allow U.S. to tax relief for hard-working fiscal year 2018. companies to profit from shipping jobs middle-class Americans. overseas. TITLE I—RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND Sec. 3025. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relating Mr. Speaker, it is time that we pro- AMOUNTS to making the American tax sys- vide a level playing field for all fami- Subtitle A—Budgetary Levels in Both Houses tem simpler and fairer for all lies to truly help them have a better Sec. 1101. Recommended levels and amounts. Americans. life. Sec. 1102. Major functional categories. Sec. 3026. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to tax cuts for working American f Subtitle B—Levels and Amounts in the Senate Sec. 1201. Social Security in the Senate. families. C.J. RUDOLPH INSPIRES WITH Sec. 1202. Postal Service discretionary adminis- Sec. 3027. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relating GRIT AND PERSEVERANCE trative expenses in the Senate. to the provision of incentives for businesses to invest in America (Mr. FITZPATRICK asked and was TITLE II—RECONCILIATION and create jobs in America. given permission to address the House Sec. 2001. Reconciliation in the Senate. Sec. 3028. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relating for 1 minute and to revise and extend Sec. 2002. Reconciliation in the House of Rep- to eliminating tax breaks for com- his remarks.) resentatives. panies that ship jobs to foreign Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I TITLE III—RESERVE FUNDS countries. rise today to share the story of C.J. Sec. 3001. Deficit-neutral reserve fund to pro- Sec. 3029. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relating Rudolph of Sellersville, Pennsylvania. tect flexible and affordable health to providing full, permanent, and C.J. was born in December 2015, at care for all. mandatory funding for the pay- Grand View hospital. Before he was Sec. 3002. Revenue-neutral reserve fund to re- ment in lieu of taxes program. born, he tested positive for the form the American tax system. Sec. 3030. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relating Sec. 3003. Reserve fund for reconciliation legis- to tax reform which maintains the Trisomy-21 gene, meaning that he was lation. progressivity of the tax system. going to be born with Down syndrome. Sec. 3004. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for ex- Sec. 3031. Deficit-neutral reserve fund relating But his parents, Chris and Donna, had tending the State Children’s to significantly improving the faith he would be a fighter. Health Insurance Program. budget process.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:57 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6343 E:\CR\FM\K26OC7.002 H26OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE October 26, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8231 TITLE IV—BUDGET PROCESS Subtitle C—Adjustment Authority Fiscal year 2027: $77,857,000,000. Subtitle A—Budget Enforcement Sec. 5301. Adjustment authority for amend- (5) PUBLIC DEBT.—Pursuant to section 301(a)(5) of the Congressional Budget Act of Sec. 4101. Point of order against advance ap- ments to statutory caps. 1974 (2 U.S.C. 632(a)(5)), the appropriate levels propriations in the Senate. Subtitle D—Reserve Funds of the public debt are as follows: Sec. 4102. Point of order against certain Sec. 5401. Reserve fund for investments in na- Fiscal year 2018: $21,278,691,000,000. changes in mandatory programs. tional infrastructure. Fiscal year 2019: $22,063,363,000,000. Sec. 4103. Point of order against provisions that Sec. 5402. Reserve fund for comprehensive tax Fiscal year 2020: $22,760,763,000,000. constitute changes in mandatory reform. Fiscal year 2021: $23,396,024,000,000. programs affecting the Crime Vic- Sec. 5403. Reserve fund for the State Children’s Fiscal year 2022: $23,992,408,000,000. tims Fund. Health Insurance Program. Fiscal year 2023: $24,508,029,000,000. Sec. 4104. Point of order against designation of Sec. 5404. Reserve fund for the repeal or re- Fiscal year 2024: $24,953,195,000,000. funds for overseas contingency placement of President Obama’s Fiscal year 2025: $25,375,994,000,000. operations. health care laws. Fiscal year 2026: $25,777,513,000,000. Sec. 4105. Point of order against reconciliation TITLE I—RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND Fiscal year 2027: $25,999,469,000,000. amendments with unknown budg- AMOUNTS (6) DEBT HELD BY THE PUBLIC.—The appro- etary effects. priate levels of debt held by the public are as Sec. 4106. Pay-As-You-Go point of order in the Subtitle A—Budgetary Levels in Both Houses follows: Senate. SEC. 1101. RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND Fiscal year 2018: $15,595,294,000,000. Sec. 4107. Honest accounting: cost estimates for AMOUNTS. Fiscal year 2019: $16,281,015,000,000. major legislation to incorporate The following budgetary levels are appro- Fiscal year 2020: $16,933,381,000,000. macroeconomic effects. priate for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2027: Fiscal year 2021: $17,553,196,000,000. Sec. 4108. Adjustment authority for amend- (1) FEDERAL REVENUES.—For purposes of the Fiscal year 2022: $18,188,386,000,000. ments to statutory caps. enforcement of this resolution: Fiscal year 2023: $18,765,097,000,000. Sec. 4109. Adjustment for wildfire suppression (A) The recommended levels of Federal reve- Fiscal year 2024: $19,269,019,000,000. funding in the Senate. nues are as follows: Fiscal year 2025: $19,809,369,000,000. Sec. 4110. Adjustment for improved oversight of Fiscal year 2018: $2,490,936,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: $20,307,841,000,000. spending. Fiscal year 2019: $2,613,683,000,000. Fiscal year 2027: $20,780,452,000,000. Sec. 4111. Repeal of certain limitations. Fiscal year 2020: $2,755,381,000,000. Sec. 4112. Emergency legislation. Fiscal year 2021: $2,883,381,000,000. SEC. 1102. MAJOR FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES. Sec. 4113. Enforcement filing in the Senate. Fiscal year 2022: $3,015,847,000,000. Congress determines and declares that the ap- Fiscal year 2023: $3,162,063,000,000. propriate levels of new budget authority and Subtitle B—Other Provisions Fiscal year 2024: $3,306,948,000,000. outlays for fiscal years 2018 through 2027 for Sec. 4201. Oversight of Government perform- Fiscal year 2025: $3,463,269,000,000. each major functional category are: ance. Fiscal year 2026: $3,654,829,000,000. (1) National Defense (050): Sec. 4202. Budgetary treatment of certain dis- Fiscal year 2027: $3,825,184,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: cretionary administrative ex- (B) The amounts by which the aggregate lev- (A) New budget authority, $557,253,000,000. penses. els of Federal revenues should be changed are (B) Outlays, $569,287,000,000. Sec. 4203. Application and effect of changes in as follows: Fiscal year 2019: allocations and aggregates. Fiscal year 2018: ¥$167,200,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $570,316,000,000. Sec. 4204. Adjustments to reflect changes in Fiscal year 2019: ¥$169,500,000,000. (B) Outlays, $568,721,000,000. concepts and definitions. Fiscal year 2020: ¥$166,000,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: Sec. 4205. Adjustments to reflect legislation not Fiscal year 2021: ¥$165,200,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $584,504,000,000. included in the baseline. Fiscal year 2022: ¥$166,400,000,000. (B) Outlays, $574,347,000,000. Sec. 4206. Exercise of rulemaking powers. Fiscal year 2023: ¥$167,700,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: TITLE V—BUDGET PROCESS IN THE HOUSE Fiscal year 2024: ¥$169,800,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $598,730,000,000. OF REPRESENTATIVES Fiscal year 2025: ¥$172,200,000,000. (B) Outlays, $584,706,000,000. Subtitle A—Budget Enforcement Fiscal year 2026: ¥$146,400,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: Fiscal year 2027: ¥$145,000,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $613,707,000,000. Sec. 5101. Point of order against increasing (2) NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY.—For purposes of (B) Outlays, $601,894,000,000. long-term direct spending. the enforcement of this resolution, the appro- Fiscal year 2023: Sec. 5102. Allocation for Overseas Contingency priate levels of total new budget authority are (A) New budget authority, $629,014,000,000. Operations/Global War on Ter- as follows: (B) Outlays, $611,538,000,000. rorism. Fiscal year 2018: $3,136,721,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: Sec. 5103. Limitation on changes in certain Fiscal year 2019: $3,220,542,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $644,732,000,000. mandatory programs. Fiscal year 2020: $3,319,687,000,000. (B) Outlays, $621,649,000,000. Sec. 5104. Limitation on advance appropria- Fiscal year 2021: $3,344,861,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: tions. Fiscal year 2022: $3,501,231,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $660,854,000,000. Sec. 5105. Estimates of debt service costs. Fiscal year 2023: $3,563,762,000,000. (B) Outlays, $641,891,000,000. Sec. 5106. Fair-value credit estimates. Fiscal year 2024: $3,607,752,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: Sec. 5107. Estimates of macroeconomic effects of Fiscal year 2025: $3,753,919,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $678,183,000,000. major legislation. Fiscal year 2026: $3,851,463,000,000. (B) Outlays, $658,658,000,000. Sec. 5108. Adjustments for improved control of Fiscal year 2027: $3,942,710,000,000. Fiscal year 2027: budgetary resources. (3) BUDGET OUTLAYS.—For purposes of the en- (A) New budget authority, $695,076,000,000. Sec. 5109. Scoring rule for Energy Savings Per- forcement of this resolution, the appropriate lev- (B) Outlays, $675,108,000,000. formance Contracts. els of total budget outlays are as follows: (2) International Affairs (150): Sec. 5110. Limitation on transfers from the gen- Fiscal year 2018: $3,131,688,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: eral fund of the Treasury to the Fiscal year 2019: $3,233,119,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $45,157,000,000. Highway Trust Fund. Fiscal year 2020: $3,310,579,000,000. (B) Outlays, $44,985,000,000. Sec. 5111. Prohibition on use of Federal Reserve Fiscal year 2021: $3,370,283,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: surpluses as an offset. Fiscal year 2022: $3,486,230,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $43,978,000,000. Sec. 5112. Prohibition on use of guarantee fees Fiscal year 2023: $3,532,290,000,000. (B) Outlays, $43,114,000,000. as an offset. Fiscal year 2024: $3,561,834,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: Sec. 5113. Modification of reconciliation in the Fiscal year 2025: $3,710,120,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $44,042,000,000. House of Representatives. Fiscal year 2026: $3,810,435,000,000. (B) Outlays, $42,992,000,000. Subtitle B—Other Provisions Fiscal year 2027: $3,903,041,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: Sec. 5201. Budgetary treatment of administra- (4) DEFICITS.—For purposes of the enforce- (A) New budget authority, $44,060,000,000. tive expenses. ment of this resolution, the amounts of the defi- (B) Outlays, $42,702,000,000. Sec. 5202. Application and effect of changes in cits are as follows: Fiscal year 2022: allocations and aggregates. Fiscal year 2018: $640,752,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $43,161,000,000. Sec. 5203. Adjustments to reflect changes in Fiscal year 2019: $619,436,000,000. (B) Outlays, $42,743,000,000. concepts and definitions. Fiscal year 2020: $555,198,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: Sec. 5204. Adjustment for changes in the base- Fiscal year 2021: $486,902,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $44,183,000,000. line. Fiscal year 2022: $470,383,000,000. (B) Outlays, $43,045,000,000. Sec. 5205. Application of rule regarding limits Fiscal year 2023: $370,227,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: on discretionary spending. Fiscal year 2024: $254,886,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $45,222,000,000. Sec. 5206. Enforcement filing in the House. Fiscal year 2025: $246,851,000,000. (B) Outlays, $43,511,000,000. Sec. 5207. Exercise of rulemaking powers. Fiscal year 2026: $155,606,000,000. Fiscal year 2025:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:57 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A26OC7.001 H26OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H8232 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 26, 2017 (A) New budget authority, $46,283,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $45,716,000,000. (B) Outlays, $81,597,000,000. (B) Outlays, $44,062,000,000. (B) Outlays, $44,767,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: Fiscal year 2026: Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $71,003,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $47,394,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $46,080,000,000. (B) Outlays, $69,791,000,000. (B) Outlays, $44,844,000,000. (B) Outlays, $45,125,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: Fiscal year 2027: Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $71,930,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $48,467,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $47,575,000,000. (B) Outlays, $74,521,000,000. (B) Outlays, $45,676,000,000. (B) Outlays, $46,581,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (3) General Science, Space, and Technology Fiscal year 2026: (A) New budget authority, $73,370,000,000. (250): (A) New budget authority, $48,511,000,000. (B) Outlays, $76,450,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, $47,501,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $32,565,000,000. Fiscal year 2027: (A) New budget authority, $74,843,000,000. (B) Outlays, $31,909,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $49,280,000,000. (B) Outlays, $76,523,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (B) Outlays, $48,326,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: (A) New budget authority, $33,238,000,000. (6) Agriculture (350): (A) New budget authority, $76,345,000,000. (B) Outlays, $32,561,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, $76,895,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $22,063,000,000. Fiscal year 2027: (A) New budget authority, $33,908,000,000. (B) Outlays, $21,979,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $77,831,000,000. (B) Outlays, $33,191,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (B) Outlays, $78,001,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $21,564,000,000. (9) Community and Regional Development (A) New budget authority, $34,637,000,000. (B) Outlays, $19,898,000,000. (450): (B) Outlays, $33,864,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: Fiscal year 2018: Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, $20,372,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $19,018,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $35,401,000,000. (B) Outlays, $18,450,000,000. (B) Outlays, $21,697,000,000. (B) Outlays, $34,666,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: Fiscal year 2019: Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, $19,284,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $19,281,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $36,165,000,000. (B) Outlays, $18,540,000,000. (B) Outlays, $20,600,000,000. (B) Outlays, $35,427,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: Fiscal year 2020: Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $18,743,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $19,435,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $36,940,000,000. (B) Outlays, $18,135,000,000. (B) Outlays, $19,518,000,000. (B) Outlays, $36,167,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: Fiscal year 2021: Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $18,894,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $19,690,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $37,775,000,000. (B) Outlays, $18,354,000,000. (B) Outlays, $18,867,000,000. (B) Outlays, $36,956,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: Fiscal year 2022: Fiscal year 2026: (A) New budget authority, $19,311,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $19,778,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $38,617,000,000. (B) Outlays, $18,638,000,000. (B) Outlays, $18,506,000,000. (B) Outlays, $37,773,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: Fiscal year 2023: Fiscal year 2027: (A) New budget authority, $19,881,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $20,061,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $39,464,000,000. (B) Outlays, $19,112,000,000. (B) Outlays, $18,041,000,000. (B) Outlays, $38,597,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: Fiscal year 2024: (4) Energy (270): (A) New budget authority, $20,173,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $20,347,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, $19,439,000,000. (B) Outlays, $18,277,000,000. (A) New budget authority, ¥$762,000,000. Fiscal year 2027: Fiscal year 2025: (B) Outlays, $2,686,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $20,280,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $20,669,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (B) Outlays, $19,542,000,000. (B) Outlays, $18,831,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $4,392,000,000. (7) Commerce and Housing Credit (370): Fiscal year 2026: (B) Outlays, $2,869,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (A) New budget authority, $20,985,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $9,379,000,000. (B) Outlays, $19,353,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $4,737,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$4,060,000,000. Fiscal year 2027: (B) Outlays, $3,529,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (A) New budget authority, $21,304,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $12,090,000,000. (B) Outlays, $19,932,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $4,615,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,554,000,000. (10) Education, Training, Employment, and (B) Outlays, $3,558,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: Social Services (500): Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, $7,997,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (A) New budget authority, $3,363,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$646,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $90,224,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,268,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (B) Outlays, $99,348,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, $5,359,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (A) New budget authority, $3,069,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$2,364,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $100,086,000,000. (B) Outlays, $1,994,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (B) Outlays, $98,799,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $7,393,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $3,090,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$2,715,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $101,018,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,085,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (B) Outlays, $101,064,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, ¥$3,254,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $3,106,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$14,163,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $102,034,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,168,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (B) Outlays, $102,218,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: (A) New budget authority, ¥$4,648,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, $3,153,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$16,202,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $102,700,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,264,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (B) Outlays, $103,178,000,000. Fiscal year 2027: (A) New budget authority, ¥$4,817,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, $3,238,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$17,747,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $102,725,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,442,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: (B) Outlays, $103,653,000,000. (5) Natural Resources and Environment (300): (A) New budget authority, ¥$6,228,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, ¥$19,133,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $103,012,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $40,489,000,000. Fiscal year 2027: (B) Outlays, $103,960,000,000. (B) Outlays, $40,597,000,000. (A) New budget authority, ¥$6,816,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: Fiscal year 2019: (B) Outlays, ¥$19,990,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $103,798,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $42,110,000,000. (8) Transportation (400): (B) Outlays, $104,747,000,000. (B) Outlays, $42,293,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: Fiscal year 2026: Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $89,125,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $104,942,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $43,533,000,000. (B) Outlays, $92,875,000,000. (B) Outlays, $105,921,000,000. (B) Outlays, $43,420,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: Fiscal year 2027: Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $90,538,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $106,473,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $43,091,000,000. (B) Outlays, $92,393,000,000. (B) Outlays, $107,433,000,000. (B) Outlays, $42,742,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (11) Health (550): Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, $84,687,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (A) New budget authority, $45,022,000,000. (B) Outlays, $93,064,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $546,598,000,000. (B) Outlays, $44,194,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (B) Outlays, $558,311,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, $40,062,000,000. Fiscal year 2019:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:57 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A26OC7.001 H26OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE October 26, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8233 (A) New budget authority, $560,622,000,000. (14) Social Security (650): (A) New budget authority, $74,233,000,000. (B) Outlays, $563,293,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, $73,500,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $39,683,000,000. Fiscal year 2027: (A) New budget authority, $578,838,000,000. (B) Outlays, $39,683,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $76,093,000,000. (B) Outlays, $570,311,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (B) Outlays, $75,382,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $43,091,000,000. (17) General Government (800): (A) New budget authority, $574,616,000,000. (B) Outlays, $43,091,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, $575,040,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $24,675,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, $46,182,000,000. (B) Outlays, $24,889,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $586,530,000,000. (B) Outlays, $46,182,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (B) Outlays, $583,769,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $25,518,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, $49,460,000,000. (B) Outlays, $25,642,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $601,742,000,000. (B) Outlays, $49,460,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (B) Outlays, $599,099,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, $25,989,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $52,915,000,000. (B) Outlays, $25,994,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $605,811,000,000. (B) Outlays, $52,915,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (B) Outlays, $603,443,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, $26,649,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $56,734,000,000. (B) Outlays, $26,358,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $617,220,000,000. (B) Outlays, $56,734,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (B) Outlays, $614,728,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $27,311,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: (A) New budget authority, $60,953,000,000. (B) Outlays, $26,973,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $633,890,000,000. (B) Outlays, $60,953,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (B) Outlays, $630,824,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $27,972,000,000. Fiscal year 2027: (A) New budget authority, $65,424,000,000. (B) Outlays, $27,608,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $652,230,000,000. (B) Outlays, $65,424,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (B) Outlays, $653,552,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: (A) New budget authority, $28,485,000,000. (12) Medicare (570): (A) New budget authority, $69,757,000,000. (B) Outlays, $28,134,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, $69,757,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $586,239,000,000. Fiscal year 2027: (A) New budget authority, $29,255,000,000. (B) Outlays, $585,962,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $74,173,000,000. (B) Outlays, $28,830,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (B) Outlays, $74,173,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: (A) New budget authority, $643,592,000,000. (15) Veterans Benefits and Services (700): (A) New budget authority, $30,052,000,000. (B) Outlays, $643,374,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, $29,610,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $176,446,000,000. Fiscal year 2027: (A) New budget authority, $687,119,000,000. (B) Outlays, $177,393,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $30,827,000,000. (B) Outlays, $686,926,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (B) Outlays, $30,382,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $191,376,000,000. (18) Net Interest (900): (A) New budget authority, $734,446,000,000. (B) Outlays, $189,441,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, $734,241,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $388,767,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, $198,336,000,000. (B) Outlays, $388,767,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $819,300,000,000. (B) Outlays, $196,338,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (B) Outlays, $819,073,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $441,158,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, $205,001,000,000. (B) Outlays, $441,158,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $833,885,000,000. (B) Outlays, $202,930,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (B) Outlays, $833,669,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, $497,893,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $221,481,000,000. (B) Outlays, $497,893,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $845,578,000,000. (B) Outlays, $219,320,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (B) Outlays, $845,355,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, $546,206,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $219,424,000,000. (B) Outlays, $546,206,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $934,429,000,000. (B) Outlays, $216,903,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (B) Outlays, $934,186,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $589,086,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: (A) New budget authority, $216,519,000,000. (B) Outlays, $589,086,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $1,002,522,000,000. (B) Outlays, $214,343,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (B) Outlays, $1,002,272,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $630,179,000,000. Fiscal year 2027: (A) New budget authority, $234,741,000,000. (B) Outlays, $630,179,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $1,066,566,000,000. (B) Outlays, $232,535,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (B) Outlays, $1,066,321,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: (A) New budget authority, $664,060,000,000. (13) Income Security (600): (A) New budget authority, $242,559,000,000. (B) Outlays, $664,060,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, $240,210,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $491,978,000,000. Fiscal year 2027: (A) New budget authority, $691,250,000,000. (B) Outlays, $477,537,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $251,142,000,000. (B) Outlays, $691,250,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (B) Outlays, $248,884,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: (A) New budget authority, $490,106,000,000. (16) Administration of Justice (750): (A) New budget authority, $716,494,000,000. (B) Outlays, $479,627,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, $716,494,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $65,038,000,000. Fiscal year 2027: (A) New budget authority, $493,118,000,000. (B) Outlays, $61,006,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $736,146,000,000. (B) Outlays, $482,945,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (B) Outlays, $736,146,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $64,244,000,000. (19) Allowances (920): (A) New budget authority, $494,706,000,000. (B) Outlays, $64,504,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, $485,536,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, ¥$68,576,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, $64,377,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$51,055,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $497,021,000,000. (B) Outlays, $66,523,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (B) Outlays, $494,507,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, ¥$133,357,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, $65,866,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$96,088,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $506,711,000,000. (B) Outlays, $69,272,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (B) Outlays, $499,405,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, ¥$145,919,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $67,069,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$130,658,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $515,692,000,000. (B) Outlays, $69,488,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (B) Outlays, $502,742,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, ¥$176,695,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $68,813,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$166,918,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $531,668,000,000. (B) Outlays, $69,657,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (B) Outlays, $520,169,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, ¥$218,460,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: (A) New budget authority, $70,592,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$209,169,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $544,483,000,000. (B) Outlays, $70,232,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (B) Outlays, $538,620,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, ¥$247,892,000,000. Fiscal year 2027: (A) New budget authority, $72,432,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$238,885,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $557,641,000,000. (B) Outlays, $71,865,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (B) Outlays, $548,723,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: (A) New budget authority, ¥$276,275,000,000.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:57 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A26OC7.001 H26OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H8234 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 26, 2017 (B) Outlays, ¥$266,915,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: $1,068,529,000,000. (B) Outlays, $355,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: Fiscal year 2025: $1,106,862,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: (A) New budget authority, ¥$307,701,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: $1,146,803,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $369,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$297,489,000,000. Fiscal year 2027: $1,188,060,000,000. (B) Outlays, $368,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: (b) SOCIAL SECURITY OUTLAYS.—For purposes Fiscal year 2027: (A) New budget authority, ¥$366,270,000,000. of Senate enforcement under sections 302 and (A) New budget authority, $380,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$356,035,000,000. 311 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 (B) Outlays, $379,000,000. Fiscal year 2027: U.S.C. 633 and 642), the amounts of outlays of TITLE II—RECONCILIATION ¥ (A) New budget authority, $415,402,000,000. the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance SEC. 2001. RECONCILIATION IN THE SENATE. (B) Outlays, ¥$404,286,000,000. Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insur- (a) COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.—The Committee (20) Undistributed Offsetting Receipts (950): ance Trust Fund are as follows: on Finance of the Senate shall report changes in Fiscal year 2018: Fiscal year 2018: $849,609,000,000. laws within its jurisdiction that increase the (A) New budget authority, ¥$95,229,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: $909,109,000,000. ¥ deficit by not more than $1,500,000,000,000 for (B) Outlays, $95,229,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: $972,776,000,000. the period of fiscal years 2018 through 2027. Fiscal year 2019: Fiscal year 2021: $1,040,108,000,000. (b) COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RE- (A) New budget authority, ¥$93,401,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: $1,111,446,000,000. ¥ SOURCES.—The Committee on Energy and Nat- (B) Outlays, $93,401,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: $1,188,081,000,000. ural Resources of the Senate shall report Fiscal year 2020: Fiscal year 2024: $1,266,786,000,000. changes in laws within its jurisdiction to reduce (A) New budget authority, ¥$95,479,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: $1,349,334,000,000. the deficit by not less than $1,000,000,000 for the (B) Outlays, ¥$95,479,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: $1,437,032,000,000. period of fiscal years 2018 through 2027. Fiscal year 2021: Fiscal year 2027: $1,530,362,000,000. (c) SUBMISSIONS.—In the Senate, not later (A) New budget authority, ¥$98,956,000,000. (c) SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATIVE EX- than November 13, 2017, the Committees named (B) Outlays, ¥$98,956,000,000. PENSES.—In the Senate, the amounts of new in subsections (a) and (b) shall submit their rec- Fiscal year 2022: budget authority and budget outlays of the Fed- ommendations to the Committee on the Budget (A) New budget authority, ¥$101,293,000,000. eral Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust of the Senate. Upon receiving such recommenda- (B) Outlays, ¥$101,293,000,000. Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance tions, the Committee on the Budget of the Sen- Fiscal year 2023: Trust Fund for administrative expenses are as ate shall report to the Senate a reconciliation (A) New budget authority, ¥$102,309,000,000. follows: bill carrying out all such recommendations (B) Outlays, ¥$102,309,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: without any substantive revision. Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $5,553,000,000. (A) New budget authority, ¥$111,119,000,000. (B) Outlays, $5,584,000,000. SEC. 2002. RECONCILIATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. (B) Outlays, ¥$111,119,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (a) COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.—The Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $5,716,000,000. Committee on Ways and Means of the House of (A) New budget authority, ¥$124,766,000,000. (B) Outlays, $5,713,000,000. Representatives shall submit changes in laws (B) Outlays, ¥$124,766,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: within its jurisdiction that increase the deficit Fiscal year 2026: (A) New budget authority, $5,888,000,000. by not more than $1,500,000,000,000 for the pe- (A) New budget authority, ¥$128,332,000,000. (B) Outlays, $5,856,000,000. riod of fiscal years 2018 through 2027. (B) Outlays, ¥$128,332,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (b) COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES.—The Fiscal year 2027: (A) New budget authority, $6,062,000,000. Committee on Natural Resources of the House of (A) New budget authority, ¥$141,303,000,000. (B) Outlays, $6,029,000,000. Representatives shall submit changes in laws (B) Outlays, ¥$141,303,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (21) Overseas Contingency Operations (970): (A) New budget authority, $6,241,000,000. within its jurisdiction to reduce the deficit by Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, $6,207,000,000. not less than $1,000,000,000 for the period of fis- (A) New budget authority, $76,591,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: cal years 2018 through 2027. (c) SUBMISSIONS.—In the House of Representa- (B) Outlays, $43,121,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $6,426,000,000. tives, not later than November 13, 2017, the com- Fiscal year 2019: (B) Outlays, $6,392,000,000. mittees named in subsections (a) and (b) shall (A) New budget authority, $50,000,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: submit their recommendations to the Committee (B) Outlays, $48,676,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $6,617,000,000. on the Budget of the House of Representatives Fiscal year 2020: (B) Outlays, $6,581,000,000. to carry out this section. (A) New budget authority, $25,000,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (B) Outlays, $34,675,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $6,816,000,000. TITLE III—RESERVE FUNDS Fiscal year 2021: (B) Outlays, $6,779,000,000. SEC. 3001. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO (A) New budget authority, $12,000,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: PROTECT FLEXIBLE AND AFFORD- (B) Outlays, $20,684,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $7,024,000,000. ABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL. Fiscal year 2022: (B) Outlays, $6,985,000,000. The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- (A) New budget authority, $0. Fiscal year 2027: et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a (B) Outlays, $8,901,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $7,233,000,000. committee or committees, aggregates, and other Fiscal year 2023: (B) Outlays, $7,194,000,000. appropriate levels in this resolution, and make (A) New budget authority, $0. SEC. 1202. POSTAL SERVICE DISCRETIONARY AD- adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one (B) Outlays, $3,053,000,000. MINISTRATIVE EXPENSES IN THE or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, Fiscal year 2024: SENATE. amendments between the Houses, motions, or (A) New budget authority, $0. In the Senate, the amounts of new budget au- conference reports relating to repealing or re- (B) Outlays, $946,000,000. thority and budget outlays of the Postal Service placing the Patient Protection and Affordable Fiscal year 2025: for discretionary administrative expenses are as Care Act (Public Law 111–148; 124 Stat. 119) and (A) New budget authority, $0. follows: the Health Care and Education Reconciliation (B) Outlays, $264,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–152; 124 Stat. 1029), Fiscal year 2026: (A) New budget authority, $281,000,000. by the amounts provided in such legislation for (A) New budget authority, $0. (B) Outlays, $281,000,000. those purposes, provided that such legislation (B) Outlays, $0. Fiscal year 2019: would not increase the deficit over the period of Fiscal year 2027: (A) New budget authority, $290,000,000. the total of fiscal years 2018 through 2027. (A) New budget authority, $0. (B) Outlays, $290,000,000. SEC. 3002. REVENUE-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO (B) Outlays, $0. Fiscal year 2020: REFORM THE AMERICAN TAX SYS- (A) New budget authority, $301,000,000. TEM. Subtitle B—Levels and Amounts in the Senate (B) Outlays, $301,000,000. The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- SEC. 1201. SOCIAL SECURITY IN THE SENATE. Fiscal year 2021: et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a (a) SOCIAL SECURITY REVENUES.—For pur- (A) New budget authority, $311,000,000. committee or committees, aggregates, and other poses of Senate enforcement under sections 302 (B) Outlays, $311,000,000. appropriate levels in this resolution, and make and 311 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 Fiscal year 2022: adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one (2 U.S.C. 633 and 642), the amounts of revenues (A) New budget authority, $322,000,000. or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (B) Outlays, $322,000,000. amendments between the Houses, motions, or Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insur- Fiscal year 2023: conference reports relating to reforming the In- ance Trust Fund are as follows: (A) New budget authority, $333,000,000. ternal Revenue Code of 1986, which may in- Fiscal year 2018: $873,312,000,000. (B) Outlays, $333,000,000. clude— Fiscal year 2019: $903,381,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (1) tax relief for middle-income working Amer- Fiscal year 2020: $932,055,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $344,000,000. icans; Fiscal year 2021: $962,698,000,000. (B) Outlays, $343,000,000. (2) lowering taxes on families with children; or Fiscal year 2022: $996,127,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (3) incentivizing companies to invest domesti- Fiscal year 2023: $1,031,653,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $356,000,000. cally and create jobs in the United States,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:57 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A26OC7.001 H26OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE October 26, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8235 by the amounts provided in such legislation for committee or committees, aggregates, and other would not increase the deficit over either the pe- those purposes, provided that such legislation is appropriate levels in this resolution, and make riod of the total of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 revenue neutral and would not increase the def- adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one or the period of the total of fiscal years 2018 icit over the period of the total of fiscal years or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, through 2027. 2018 through 2027. amendments between the Houses, motions, or SEC. 3010. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR SEC. 3003. RESERVE FUND FOR RECONCILIATION conference reports relating to— VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS. LEGISLATION. (1) amending the Higher Education Act of The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Chairman of the Com- 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.); et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a mittee on the Budget of the Senate may revise (2) ensuring State flexibility in education; committee or committees, aggregates, and other the allocations of a committee or committees, ag- (3) enhancing outcomes with Federal work- appropriate levels in this resolution, and make gregates, and other appropriate levels in this force development, job training, and reemploy- adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one resolution, and make adjustments to the pay-as- ment programs; or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, you-go ledger, for any bill or joint resolution (4) the consolidation and streamlining of over- amendments between the Houses, motions, or considered pursuant to section 2001 containing lapping early learning and child care programs; conference reports relating to improving the de- the recommendations of one or more committees, (5) educational programs for individuals with livery of benefits and services to veterans and or for one or more amendments to, a conference disabilities; or service members by the amounts provided in report on, or an amendment between the Houses (6) child nutrition programs, such legislation for those purposes, provided in relation to such a bill or joint resolution, by by the amounts provided in such legislation for that such legislation would not increase the def- the amounts necessary to accommodate the those purposes, provided that such legislation icit over either the period of the total of fiscal budgetary effects of the legislation, if the budg- would not increase the deficit over either the pe- years 2018 through 2022 or the period of the etary effects of the legislation comply with the riod of the total of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 total of fiscal years 2018 through 2027. reconciliation instructions under this concur- or the period of the total of fiscal years 2018 SEC. 3011. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR rent resolution. through 2027. PUBLIC LANDS AND THE ENVIRON- (b) DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE.—For MENT. SEC. 3007. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO purposes of this section, compliance with the The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- reconciliation instructions under this concur- IMPROVE THE AMERICAN BANKING SYSTEM. et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a rent resolution shall be determined by the The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- committee or committees, aggregates, and other Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a appropriate levels in this resolution, and make Senate. committee or committees, aggregates, and other adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one (c) EXCEPTION FOR LEGISLATION.—Section appropriate levels in this resolution, and make or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, 404(a) of S. Con. Res. 13 (111th Congress), the amendments between the Houses, motions, or concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, conference reports relating to— year 2010, shall not apply to legislation for (1) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 which the Chairman of the Committee on the amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports relating to the American U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); Budget of the Senate has exercised the author- (2) forest health and wildfire prevention and banking system by the amounts provided in ity under subsection (a). control; such legislation for those purposes, provided SEC. 3004. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR (3) resources for wildland firefighting for the that such legislation would not increase the def- EXTENDING THE STATE CHILDREN’S Forest Service and Department of Interior; HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM. icit over either the period of the total of fiscal (4) the payments in lieu of taxes program; or The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- years 2018 through 2022 or the period of the (5) the secure rural schools and community et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a total of fiscal years 2018 through 2027. self-determination program, committee or committees, aggregates, and other SEC. 3008. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO by the amounts provided in such legislation for appropriate levels in this resolution, and make PROMOTE AMERICAN AGRICULTURE, those purposes, provided that such legislation ENERGY, TRANSPORTATION, AND IN- adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one would not increase the deficit over either the pe- or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, FRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS. The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- riod of the total of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 amendments between the Houses, motions, or or the period of the total of fiscal years 2018 conference reports relating to an extension of et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a committee or committees, aggregates, and other through 2027. the State Children’s Health Insurance Program, SEC. 3012. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO by the amounts provided in such legislation for appropriate levels in this resolution, and make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one SECURE THE AMERICAN BORDER. those purposes, provided that such legislation The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- would not increase the deficit over either the pe- or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a riod of the total of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 committee or committees, aggregates, and other or the period of the total of fiscal years 2018 conference reports relating to— (1) the Farm Bill; appropriate levels in this resolution, and make through 2027. adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one SEC. 3005. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO (2) American energy policies; (3) the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, STRENGTHEN AMERICAN FAMILIES. amendments between the Houses, motions, or The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- (4) North American energy development; (5) infrastructure, transportation, and water conference reports relating to— et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a (1) securing the border of the United States; development; committee or committees, aggregates, and other (2) ending human trafficking; or appropriate levels in this resolution, and make (6) the Federal Aviation Administration; (3) stopping the transportation of narcotics adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one (7) the National Flood Insurance Program; into the United States, (8) State mineral royalty revenues; or or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, by the amounts provided in such legislation for (9) soda ash royalties, amendments between the Houses, motions, or those purposes, provided that such legislation by the amounts provided in such legislation for conference reports relating to— would not increase the deficit over either the pe- those purposes, provided that such legislation (1) addressing the opioid and substance abuse riod of the total of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 would not increase the deficit over either the pe- crisis; or the period of the total of fiscal years 2018 (2) protecting and assisting victims of domestic riod of the total of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 through 2027. abuse; or the period of the total of fiscal years 2018 (3) foster care, child care, marriage, and fa- through 2027. SEC. 3013. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH, THE therhood programs; SEC. 3009. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO (4) making it easier to save for retirement; PRIVATE SECTOR, AND TO ENHANCE RESTORE AMERICAN MILITARY JOB CREATION. (5) reforming the American public housing POWER. The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- system; The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- (6) the Community Development Block Grant et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a committee or committees, aggregates, and other Program; or committee or committees, aggregates, and other (7) extending expiring health care provisions, appropriate levels in this resolution, and make appropriate levels in this resolution, and make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one by the amounts provided in such legislation for adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one those purposes, provided that such legislation or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or would not increase the deficit over either the pe- amendments between the Houses, motions, or riod of the total of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 conference reports relating to— conference reports relating to— (1) reducing costs to businesses and individ- or the period of the total of fiscal years 2018 (1) improving military readiness, including de- uals stemming from Federal regulations; through 2027. ferred Facilities Sustainment Restoration and (2) increasing commerce and economic growth; SEC. 3006. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO Modernization; or PROMOTE INNOVATIVE EDU- (2) military technological superiority; (3) enhancing job creation, CATIONAL AND NUTRITIONAL MOD- ELS AND SYSTEMS FOR AMERICAN (3) structural defense reforms; or by the amounts provided in such legislation for STUDENTS. (4) strengthening cybersecurity efforts, those purposes, provided that such legislation The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- by the amounts provided in such legislation for would not increase the deficit over either the pe- et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a those purposes, provided that such legislation riod of the total of fiscal years 2018 through 2022

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:57 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A26OC7.001 H26OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H8236 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 26, 2017 or the period of the total of fiscal years 2018 SEC. 3018. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, through 2027. LATING TO AFFORDABLE CHILD AND amendments between the Houses, motions, or DEPENDENT CARE. SEC. 3014. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR conference reports relating to changes in Fed- The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- eral tax laws, which may include lowering taxes LEGISLATION MODIFYING STATU- et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a TORY BUDGETARY CONTROLS. on families with children, by the amounts pro- committee or committees, aggregates, and other vided in such legislation for those purposes, pro- The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- appropriate levels in this resolution, and make et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a vided that such legislation would not increase adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one the deficit over the period of the total of fiscal committee or committees, aggregates, and other or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, appropriate levels in this resolution, and make years 2018 through 2027. amendments between the Houses, motions, or SEC. 3023. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one conference reports relating to making the cost of or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, LATING TO THE PROVISION OF TAX child and dependent care more affordable and RELIEF FOR SMALL BUSINESSES. amendments between the Houses, motions, or useful for American families by the amounts The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- conference reports relating to modifying statu- provided in such legislation for those purposes, et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a tory budget controls, which may include adjust- provided that such legislation would not in- committee or committees, aggregates, and other ments to the discretionary spending limits and crease the deficit over either the period of the appropriate levels in this resolution, and make changes to the scope of sequestration as carried total of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 or the pe- adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one out by the Office of Management and Budget, riod of the total of fiscal years 2018 through or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, such as for the Financial Accounting Standards 2027. amendments between the Houses, motions, or Board, Public Company Accounting Oversight SEC. 3019. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- conference reports relating to changes in Fed- Board, Securities Investor Protection Corpora- LATING TO WORKER TRAINING PRO- eral tax laws, which may include the provision tion, and other similar entities, by the amounts GRAMS. of tax relief for small businesses, along with pro- provided in such legislation for those purposes, The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- visions to prevent upper-income taxpayers from provided that such legislation would not in- et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a sheltering income from taxation at the appro- crease the deficit over the period of the total of committee or committees, aggregates, and other priate rate, by the amounts provided in such fiscal years 2018 through 2027. appropriate levels in this resolution, and make legislation for those purposes, provided that SEC. 3015. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one such legislation would not increase the deficit PREVENT THE TAXPAYER BAILOUT or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, over the period of the total of fiscal years 2018 OF PENSION PLANS. amendments between the Houses, motions, or through 2027. The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- conference reports relating to worker training SEC. 3024. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a programs, such as training programs that target LATING TO TAX RELIEF FOR HARD- committee or committees, aggregates, and other workers that need advanced skills to progress in WORKING MIDDLE-CLASS AMERI- appropriate levels in this resolution, and make their current profession or apprenticeship or CANS. adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one certificate programs that provide retraining for The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, a new industry, by the amounts provided in et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a amendments between the Houses, motions, or such legislation for those purposes, provided committee or committees, aggregates, and other conference reports relating to the prevention of that such legislation would not increase the def- appropriate levels in this resolution, and make taxpayer bailout of pension plans, by the icit over either the period of the total of fiscal adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one amounts provided in such legislation for those years 2018 through 2022 or the period of the or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, purposes, provided that such legislation would total of fiscal years 2018 through 2027. amendments between the Houses, motions, or not increase the deficit over either the period of SEC. 3020. RESERVE FUND FOR LEGISLATION TO conference reports relating to changes in Fed- the total of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 or the PROVIDE DISASTER FUNDS FOR RE- eral tax laws, which may include reducing fed- period of the total of fiscal years 2018 through LIEF AND RECOVERY EFFORTS TO eral deductions, such as the state and local tax 2027. AREAS DEVASTATED BY HURRI- deduction which disproportionally favors high- CANES AND FLOODING IN 2017. income individuals, to ensure relief for middle- SEC. 3016. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- income taxpayers, by the amounts provided in LATING TO IMPLEMENTING WORK et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a REQUIREMENTS IN ALL MEANS- such legislation for those purposes, provided TESTED FEDERAL WELFARE PRO- committee or committees, aggregates, and other that such legislation would not increase the def- GRAMS. appropriate levels in this resolution, and make icit over either the period of the total of fiscal adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- years 2018 through 2027. or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a SEC. 3025. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- amendments between the Houses, motions, or committee or committees, aggregates, and other LATING TO MAKING THE AMERICAN conference reports relating to providing disaster TAX SYSTEM SIMPLER AND FAIRER appropriate levels in this resolution, and make funds for relief and recovery to areas devastated FOR ALL AMERICANS. adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one by hurricanes and flooding in 2017, by the The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, amounts necessary to accommodate the budg- et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a amendments between the Houses, motions, or etary effects of the legislation. committee or committees, aggregates, and other conference reports relating to implementing appropriate levels in this resolution, and make work requirements in all means-tested Federal SEC. 3021. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- LATING TO PROTECTING MEDICARE adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one welfare programs by the amounts provided in AND MEDICAID. or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, such legislation for those purposes, provided The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- amendments between the Houses, motions, or that such legislation would not increase the def- et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a conference reports relating to changes in Fed- icit over either the period of the total of fiscal committee or committees, aggregates, and other eral tax laws, which may include provisions to years 2018 through 2022 or the period of the appropriate levels in this resolution, and make make the American tax system simpler and fair- total of fiscal years 2018 through 2027. adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one er for all Americans, by the amounts provided in SEC. 3017. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND TO or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, such legislation for those purposes, provided PROTECT MEDICARE AND REPEAL amendments between the Houses, motions, or that such legislation would not increase the def- THE INDEPENDENT PAYMENT ADVI- conference reports relating to protecting the icit over the period of the total of fiscal years SORY BOARD. Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social 2018 through 2027. The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.), which may SEC. 3026. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a include strengthening and improving Medicaid LATING TO TAX CUTS FOR WORKING committee or committees, aggregates, and other for the most vulnerable populations, and ex- AMERICAN FAMILIES. appropriate levels in this resolution, and make tending the life of the Federal Hospital Insur- The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one ance Trust Fund by the amounts provided in et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, such legislation for those purposes, provided committee or committees, aggregates, and other amendments between the Houses, motions, or that such legislation would not increase the def- appropriate levels in this resolution, and make conference reports relating to protecting the icit over either the period of the total of fiscal adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one Medicare program under title XVIII of the So- years 2018 through 2022 or the period of the or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, cial Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.), which total of fiscal years 2018 through 2027. amendments between the Houses, motions, or may include repealing the Independent Payment SEC. 3022. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- conference reports relating to increasing per- Advisory Board established under section 1899A LATING TO THE PROVISION OF TAX child Federal tax relief, which may include of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395kkk), by the amounts RELIEF FOR FAMILIES WITH CHIL- amending the child tax credit, by the amounts provided in such legislation for those purposes, DREN. provided in such legislation for those purposes, provided that such legislation would not in- The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- provided that such legislation would not in- crease the deficit over either the period of the et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a crease the deficit over either the period of the total of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 or the pe- committee or committees, aggregates, and other total of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 or the pe- riod of the total of fiscal years 2018 through appropriate levels in this resolution, and make riod of the total of fiscal years 2018 through 2027. adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one 2027.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:57 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A26OC7.001 H26OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE October 26, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8237 SEC. 3027. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- committee or committees, aggregates, and other SEC. 4102. POINT OF ORDER AGAINST CERTAIN LATING TO THE PROVISION OF IN- appropriate levels in this resolution, and make CHANGES IN MANDATORY PRO- CENTIVES FOR BUSINESSES TO IN- adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one GRAMS. VEST IN AMERICA AND CREATE JOBS or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, (a) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term IN AMERICA. ‘‘CHIMP’’ means a provision that— The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports relating to significantly im- (1) would have been estimated as affecting di- et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a rect spending or receipts under section 252 of the committee or committees, aggregates, and other proving the budget process by the amounts pro- vided in such legislation for those purposes, pro- Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Con- appropriate levels in this resolution, and make trol Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 902) (as in effect prior adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one vided that such legislation would not increase the deficit over either the period of the total of to September 30, 2002) if the provision was in- or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, cluded in legislation other than appropriation amendments between the Houses, motions, or fiscal years 2018 through 2022 or the period of the total of fiscal years 2018 through 2027. Acts; and conference reports relating to changes in federal (2) results in a net decrease in budget author- tax laws, which may include international tax TITLE IV—BUDGET PROCESS ity in the budget year, but does not result in a provisions that provide or enhance incentives Subtitle A—Budget Enforcement net decrease in outlays over the period of the for businesses to invest in America, generate SEC. 4101. POINT OF ORDER AGAINST ADVANCE total of the current year, the budget year, and American jobs, retain American jobs, and return APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SENATE. all fiscal years covered under the most recently jobs to America, by the amounts provided in (a) IN GENERAL.— adopted concurrent resolution on the budget. such legislation for those purposes, provided (1) POINT OF ORDER.—Except as provided in (b) POINT OF ORDER IN THE SENATE.— that such legislation would not increase the def- subsection (b), it shall not be in order in the (1) IN GENERAL.—It shall not be in order in the icit over either the period of the total of fiscal Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, mo- Senate to consider a bill or joint resolution mak- years 2018 through 2022 or the period of the tion, amendment, amendment between the ing appropriations for a full fiscal year, or an total of fiscal years 2018 through 2027. Houses, or conference report that would provide amendment thereto, amendment between the SEC. 3028. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- an advance appropriation for a discretionary Houses in relation thereto, conference report LATING TO ELIMINATING TAX BREAKS FOR COMPANIES THAT SHIP account. thereon, or motion thereon, that includes a JOBS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES. (2) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term ‘‘ad- CHIMP that, if enacted, would cause the abso- The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- vance appropriation’’ means any new budget lute value of the total budget authority of all et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a authority provided in a bill or joint resolution such CHIMPs enacted in relation to a full fiscal committee or committees, aggregates, and other making appropriations for fiscal year 2018 that year to be more than the amount specified in appropriate levels in this resolution, and make first becomes available for any fiscal year after paragraph (2). adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one 2018, or any new budget authority provided in a (2) AMOUNT.—The amount specified in this or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, bill or joint resolution making general appro- paragraph is— amendments between the Houses, motions, or priations or continuing appropriations for fiscal (A) for fiscal year 2018, $17,000,000,000; conference reports relating to eliminating tax year 2019, that first becomes available for any (B) for fiscal year 2019, $15,000,000,000; and breaks for companies that outsource jobs to for- fiscal year after 2019. (C) for fiscal year 2020, $15,000,000,000. eign countries, by the amounts provided in such (b) EXCEPTIONS.—Advance appropriations (c) DETERMINATION.—For purposes of this sec- legislation for those purposes, provided that may be provided— tion, budgetary levels shall be determined on the such legislation would not increase the deficit (1) for fiscal years 2019 and 2020 for programs, basis of estimates provided by the Chairman of over either the period of the total of fiscal years projects, activities, or accounts identified in the the Committee on the Budget of the Senate. 2018 through 2022 or the period of the total of joint explanatory statement of managers accom- (d) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEAL IN fiscal years 2018 through 2027. panying this concurrent resolution under the THE SENATE.—In the Senate, subsection (b) may SEC. 3029. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- heading ‘‘Accounts Identified for Advance Ap- be waived or suspended only by an affirmative LATING TO PROVIDING FULL, PER- propriations’’ in an aggregate amount not to ex- vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen MANENT, AND MANDATORY FUND- ceed $28,852,000,000 in new budget authority in and sworn. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of ING FOR THE PAYMENT IN LIEU OF each fiscal year; the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and TAXES PROGRAM. (2) for the Corporation for Public Broad- sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- casting; and the ruling of the Chair on a point of order et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a (3) for the Department of Veterans Affairs for raised under subsection (b). committee or committees, aggregates, and other the Medical Services, Medical Support and Com- (e) SENATE POINT OF ORDER AGAINST PROVI- appropriate levels in this resolution, and make pliance, Veterans Medical Community Care, and SIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS LEGISLATION THAT adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one Medical Facilities accounts of the Veterans CONSTITUTE CHANGES IN MANDATORY PROGRAMS or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, Health Administration. WITH NET COSTS.— amendments between the Houses, motions, or (c) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEAL.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 3103 of S. Con. Res. conference reports relating to providing full, (1) WAIVER.—In the Senate, subsection (a) 11 (114th Congress), the concurrent resolution permanent, and mandatory funding for the pay- may be waived or suspended only by an affirma- on the budget for fiscal year 2016, is repealed. ment in lieu of taxes program by the amounts tive vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly (2) APPLICABILITY.—In the Senate, section 314 provided in such legislation for those purposes, chosen and sworn. of S. Con. Res. 70 (110th Congress), the concur- provided that such legislation would not in- (2) APPEAL.—An affirmative vote of three- rent resolution on the budget for fiscal year crease the deficit over either the period of the fifths of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen 2009, shall be applied and administered as if sec- total of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 or the pe- and sworn, shall be required to sustain an ap- tion 3103(e) of S. Con. Res. 11 (114th Congress), riod of the total of fiscal years 2018 through peal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fis- 2027. order raised under subsection (a). cal year 2016, had not been enacted. SEC. 3030. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- (d) FORM OF POINT OF ORDER.—A point of SEC. 4103. POINT OF ORDER AGAINST PROVI- LATING TO TAX REFORM WHICH order under subsection (a) may be raised by a MAINTAINS THE PROGRESSIVITY OF SIONS THAT CONSTITUTE CHANGES THE TAX SYSTEM. Senator as provided in section 313(e) of the Con- IN MANDATORY PROGRAMS AFFECT- The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- gressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 644(e)). ING THE CRIME VICTIMS FUND. et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a (e) CONFERENCE REPORTS.—When the Senate (a) DEFINITION.—In this section— committee or committees, aggregates, and other is considering a conference report on, or an (1) the term ‘‘CHIMP’’ has the meaning given appropriate levels in this resolution, and make amendment between the Houses in relation to, a such term in section 4102(a); and adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one bill or joint resolution, upon a point of order (2) the term ‘‘Crime Victims Fund’’ means the or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, being made by any Senator pursuant to this sec- Crime Victims Fund established under section amendments between the Houses, motions, or tion, and such point of order being sustained, 1402 of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 conference reports relating to changes in Fed- such material contained in such conference re- U.S.C. 20101). eral tax laws, which may include tax reform port or House amendment shall be stricken, and (b) POINT OF ORDER IN THE SENATE.— proposals to ensure that the reformed tax code the Senate shall proceed to consider the ques- (1) IN GENERAL.—When the Senate is consid- parallels the existing tax code with respect to tion of whether the Senate shall recede from its ering a bill or joint resolution making full-year relative burdens and does not shift the tax bur- amendment and concur with a further amend- appropriations for fiscal year 2018, or an den from high-income to lower- and middle-in- ment, or concur in the House amendment with a amendment thereto, amendment between the come taxpayers, by the amounts provided in further amendment, as the case may be, which Houses in relation thereto, conference report such legislation for those purposes, provided further amendment shall consist of only that thereon, or motion thereon, if a point of order is that such legislation would not increase the def- portion of the conference report or House made by a Senator against a provision con- icit over the period of the total of fiscal years amendment, as the case may be, not so stricken. taining a CHIMP affecting the Crime Victims 2018 through 2027. Any such motion in the Senate shall be debat- Fund that, if enacted, would cause the absolute SEC. 3031. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RE- able. In any case in which such point of order value of the total budget authority of all LATING TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROV- is sustained against a conference report (or Sen- CHIMPs affecting the Crime Victims Fund in re- ING THE BUDGET PROCESS. ate amendment derived from such conference re- lation to fiscal year 2018 to be more than The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- port by operation of this subsection), no further $11,224,000,000, and the point of order is sus- et of the Senate may revise the allocations of a amendment shall be in order. tained by the Chair, that provision shall be

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In any case in which such Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Con- (3) CONFERENCE REPORTS.—When the Senate point of order is sustained against a conference trol Act of 1985 (as in effect prior to September is considering a conference report on, or an report (or Senate amendment derived from such 30, 2002) for fiscal years beyond those covered by amendment between the Houses in relation to, a conference report by operation of this sub- that concurrent resolution on the budget. bill or joint resolution, upon a point of order section), no further amendment shall be in (6) PRIOR SURPLUS.—If direct spending or rev- being made by any Senator pursuant to para- order. enue legislation increases the on-budget deficit graph (1), and such point of order being sus- (d) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEAL.—In or causes an on-budget deficit when taken indi- tained, such material contained in such con- the Senate, this section may be waived or sus- vidually, it must also increase the on-budget ference report or House amendment shall be pended only by an affirmative vote of three- deficit or cause an on-budget deficit when taken stricken, and the Senate shall proceed to con- fifths of the Members, duly chose and sworn. An together with all direct spending and revenue sider the question of whether the Senate shall affirmative vote of three-fifths of Members of legislation enacted since the beginning of the recede from its amendment and concur with a the Senate, duly chosen and sworn shall be re- calendar year not accounted for in the baseline further amendment, or concur in the House quired to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the under paragraph (5)(A), except that direct amendment with a further amendment, as the Chair on a point of order raised under this sec- spending or revenue effects resulting in net def- case may be, which further amendment shall tion. icit reduction enacted in any bill pursuant to a consist of only that portion of the conference re- (e) SUSPENSION OF POINT OF ORDER.—This reconciliation instruction since the beginning of port or House amendment, as the case may be, section shall not apply if a declaration of war that same calendar year shall never be made not so stricken. Any such motion in the Senate by Congress is in effect. available on the pay-as-you-go ledger and shall shall be debatable. In any case in which such SEC. 4105. POINT OF ORDER AGAINST RECONCILI- be dedicated only for deficit reduction. point of order is sustained against a conference ATION AMENDMENTS WITH UN- (b) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEALS.— report (or Senate amendment derived from such KNOWN BUDGETARY EFFECTS. (1) WAIVER.—This section may be waived or conference report by operation of this sub- (a) IN GENERAL.—In the Senate, it shall not be suspended in the Senate only by the affirmative section), no further amendment shall be in in order to consider an amendment to or motion vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen order. on a bill or joint resolution considered pursuant and sworn. (4) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEAL.—In to section 2001 if the Chairman of the Committee (2) APPEALS.—Appeals in the Senate from the the Senate, this subsection may be waived or on the Budget submits a written statement for decisions of the Chair relating to any provision suspended only by an affirmative vote of three- the Congressional Record indicating that the of this section shall be limited to 1 hour, to be fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. Chairman, after consultation with the Ranking equally divided between, and controlled by, the An affirmative vote of three-fifths of Members of Member of the Committee on the Budget, is un- appellant and the manager of the bill or joint the Senate, duly chosen and sworn shall be re- able to determine the effect the amendment or resolution, as the case may be. An affirmative quired to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the motion would have on budget authority, out- vote of three-fifths of the Members of the Sen- Chair on a point of order raised under this sub- lays, direct spending, entitlement authority, rev- ate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to section. enues, deficits, or surpluses. sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on (5) DETERMINATION.—For purposes of this (b) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEAL IN a point of order raised under this section. subsection, budgetary levels shall be determined THE SENATE.—In the Senate, subsection (a) may (c) DETERMINATION OF BUDGET LEVELS.—For on the basis of estimates provided by the Chair- be waived or suspended only by an affirmative purposes of this section, the levels of new budget man of the Committee on the Budget of the Sen- vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen authority, outlays, and revenues for a fiscal ate. and sworn. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of year shall be determined on the basis of esti- (c) REVIEW OF PROCEDURES REGARDING the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and mates made by the Senate Committee on the CHIMPS.—The Committee on the Budget and the sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of Committee on Appropriations of the Senate shall Budget. the ruling of the Chair on a point of order review existing budget enforcement procedures (d) REPEAL.—In the Senate, section 201 of S. raised under subsection (a). regarding CHIMPs included in appropriations Con. Res. 21 (110th Congress), the concurrent legislation. These committees of jurisdiction SEC. 4106. PAY-AS-YOU-GO POINT OF ORDER IN resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008, should consult with other relevant committees of THE SENATE. shall no longer apply. jurisdiction and other interested parties to re- (a) POINT OF ORDER.— SEC. 4107. HONEST ACCOUNTING: COST ESTI- view such procedures, including for Crime Vic- (1) IN GENERAL.—It shall not be in order in the MATES FOR MAJOR LEGISLATION TO tims Fund spending, and include any agreed Senate to consider any direct spending or rev- INCORPORATE MACROECONOMIC EF- FECTS. upon recommendations in subsequent concur- enue legislation that would increase the on- (a) CBO AND JCT ESTIMATES.—During the rent resolutions on the budget. budget deficit or cause an on-budget deficit for any of the applicable time periods as measured 115th Congress, any estimate provided by the SEC. 4104. POINT OF ORDER AGAINST DESIGNA- TION OF FUNDS FOR OVERSEAS in paragraphs (5) and (6). Congressional Budget Office under section 402 CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS. (2) APPLICABLE TIME PERIODS.—For purposes of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 (a) POINT OF ORDER.—When the Senate is of this subsection, the term ‘‘applicable time pe- U.S.C. 653) or by the Joint Committee on Tax- considering a bill, joint resolution, motion, riod’’ means any of— ation to the Congressional Budget Office under amendment, amendment between the Houses, or (A) the period of the current fiscal year; section 201(f) of such Act (2 U.S.C. 601(f)) for conference report, if a point of order is made by (B) the period of the budget year; major legislation considered in the Senate shall, a Senator against a provision that designates (C) the period of the current fiscal year, the to the greatest extent practicable, incorporate funds for fiscal year 2018 for overseas contin- budget year, and the ensuing 4 fiscal years fol- the budgetary effects of changes in economic gency operations, in accordance with section lowing the budget year; or output, employment, capital stock, and other 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emer- (D) the period of the current fiscal year, the macroeconomic variables resulting from such gency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. budget year, and the ensuing 9 fiscal years fol- major legislation. 901(b)(2)(A)), and the point of order is sustained lowing the budget year. (b) CONTENTS.—Any estimate referred to in by the Chair, that provision shall be stricken (3) DIRECT SPENDING LEGISLATION.—For pur- subsection (a) shall, to the extent practicable, from the measure and may not be offered as an poses of this subsection and except as provided include— amendment from the floor. in paragraph (4), the term ‘‘direct spending leg- (1) a qualitative assessment of the budgetary (b) FORM OF THE POINT OF ORDER.—A point islation’’ means any bill, joint resolution, effects (including macroeconomic variables de- of order under subsection (a) may be raised by amendment, motion, or conference report that scribed in subsection (a)) of the major legislation a Senator as provided in section 313(e) of the affects direct spending as that term is defined in the 20-fiscal year period beginning after the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. by, and interpreted for purposes of, the Bal- last fiscal year of the most recently agreed to 644(e)). anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control concurrent resolution on the budget that sets (c) CONFERENCE REPORTS.—When the Senate Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.). forth budgetary levels required under section 301 is considering a conference report on, or an (4) EXCLUSION.—For purposes of this sub- of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 amendment between the Houses in relation to, a section, the terms ‘‘direct spending legislation’’ U.S.C. 632); and bill or joint resolution, upon a point of order and ‘‘revenue legislation’’ do not include— (2) an identification of the critical assump- being made by any Senator pursuant to sub- (A) any concurrent resolution on the budget; tions and the source of data underlying that es- section (a), and such point of order being sus- or timate. tained, such material contained in such con- (B) any provision of legislation that affects (c) DISTRIBUTIONAL EFFECTS.—Any estimate ference report or House amendment shall be the full funding of, and continuation of, the de- referred to in subsection (a) shall, to the extent stricken, and the Senate shall proceed to con- posit insurance guarantee commitment in effect practicable, include the distributional effects sider the question of whether the Senate shall on November 5, 1990. across income categories resulting from major recede from its amendment and concur with a (5) BASELINE.—Estimates prepared pursuant legislation. further amendment, or concur in the House to this subsection shall— (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:

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(1) MAJOR LEGISLATION.—The term ‘‘major leg- and other appropriate levels in this resolution Chair on a point of order raised under this sub- islation’’ means a bill, joint resolution, con- and make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go section. ference report, amendment, amendment between ledger in the amounts necessary to accommodate (3) DEFINITION OF AN EMERGENCY DESIGNA- the Houses, or treaty considered in the Senate— the decrease in direct spending. TION.—For purposes of paragraph (1), a provi- (A) for which an estimate is required to be (b) DETERMINATIONS.—For purposes of this sion shall be considered an emergency designa- prepared pursuant to section 402 of the Congres- section, the levels of budget authority and out- tion if it designates any item as an emergency sional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 653) and that lays shall be determined on the basis of esti- requirement pursuant to this subsection. causes a gross budgetary effect (before incor- mates submitted by the Chairman of the Com- (4) FORM OF THE POINT OF ORDER.—A point of porating macroeconomic effects and not includ- mittee on the Budget of the Senate. order under paragraph (1) may be raised by a ing timing shifts) in a fiscal year in the period SEC. 4111. REPEAL OF CERTAIN LIMITATIONS. Senator as provided in section 313(e) of the Con- of years of the most recently agreed to concur- Sections 3205 and 3206 of S. Con. Res. 11 gressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 644(e)). rent resolution on the budget equal to or greater (114th Congress), the concurrent resolution on (5) CONFERENCE REPORTS.—When the Senate than— the budget for fiscal year 2016, are repealed. is considering a conference report on, or an amendment between the Houses in relation to, a (i) 0.25 percent of the current projected gross SEC. 4112. EMERGENCY LEGISLATION. domestic product of the United States for that bill, upon a point of order being made by any (a) AUTHORITY TO DESIGNATE.—In the Senate, Senator pursuant to this section, and such point fiscal year; or with respect to a provision of direct spending or (ii) for a treaty, equal to or greater than of order being sustained, such material con- receipts legislation or appropriations for discre- tained in such conference report shall be strick- $15,000,000,000 for that fiscal year; or tionary accounts that Congress designates as an (B) designated as such by— en, and the Senate shall proceed to consider the emergency requirement in such measure, the question of whether the Senate shall recede from (i) the Chairman of the Committee on the amounts of new budget authority, outlays, and Budget of the Senate for all direct spending and its amendment and concur with a further receipts in all fiscal years resulting from that amendment, or concur in the House amendment revenue legislation; or provision shall be treated as an emergency re- (ii) the Senator who is Chairman or Vice with a further amendment, as the case may be, quirement for the purpose of this section. Chairman of the Joint Committee on Taxation which further amendment shall consist of only (b) EXEMPTION OF EMERGENCY PROVISIONS.— that portion of the conference report or House for revenue legislation. Any new budget authority, outlays, and receipts UDGETARY EFFECTS.—The term ‘‘budg- amendment, as the case may be, not so stricken. (2) B resulting from any provision designated as an etary effects’’ means changes in revenues, direct Any such motion in the Senate shall be debat- emergency requirement, pursuant to this sec- spending outlays, and deficits. able. In any case in which such point of order tion, in any bill, joint resolution, amendment, (3) TIMING SHIFTS.—The term ‘‘timing shifts’’ is sustained against a conference report (or Sen- amendment between the Houses, or conference means— ate amendment derived from such conference re- report shall not count for purposes of sections (A) provisions that cause a delay of the date port by operation of this subsection), no further 302 and 311 of the Congressional Budget Act of on which outlays flowing from direct spending amendment shall be in order. 1974 (2 U.S.C. 633 and 642), section 4106 of this would otherwise occur from one fiscal year to (f) CRITERIA.— resolution, section 3101 of S. Con. Res. 11 (114th the next fiscal year; or (1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of this section, Congress), the concurrent resolution on the (B) provisions that cause an acceleration of any provision is an emergency requirement if budget for fiscal year 2016, and sections 401 and the date on which revenues would otherwise the situation addressed by such provision is— 404 of S. Con. Res. 13 (111th Congress), the con- occur from one fiscal year to the prior fiscal (A) necessary, essential, or vital (not merely current resolution on the budget for fiscal year year. useful or beneficial); 2010. Designated emergency provisions shall not (B) sudden, quickly coming into being, and SEC. 4108. ADJUSTMENT AUTHORITY FOR AMEND- count for the purpose of revising allocations, ag- not building up over time; MENTS TO STATUTORY CAPS. gregates, or other levels pursuant to procedures (C) an urgent, pressing, and compelling need During the 115th Congress, if a measure be- established under section 301(b)(7) of the Con- requiring immediate action; comes law that amends the discretionary spend- gressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 632(b)(7)) (D) subject to paragraph (2), unforeseen, un- ing limits established under section 251(c) of the for deficit-neutral reserve funds and revising predictable, and unanticipated; and Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Con- discretionary spending limits set pursuant to (E) not permanent, temporary in nature. trol Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901(c)), such as a meas- section 301 of S. Con. Res. 13 (111th Congress), (2) UNFORESEEN.—An emergency that is part ure increasing the limit for the revised security the concurrent resolution on the budget for fis- of an aggregate level of anticipated emergencies, category for fiscal year 2018 to be cal year 2010. particularly when normally estimated in ad- $640,000,000,000, the Chairman of the Committee (c) DESIGNATIONS.—If a provision of legisla- vance, is not unforeseen. on the Budget of the Senate may adjust the al- tion is designated as an emergency requirement (g) INAPPLICABILITY.—In the Senate, section location called for under section 302(a) of the under this section, the committee report and any 403 of S. Con. Res. 13 (111th Congress), the con- Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. statement of managers accompanying that legis- current resolution on the budget for fiscal year 633(a)) to the appropriate committee or commit- lation shall include an explanation of the man- 2010, shall no longer apply. tees of the Senate, and may adjust all other ner in which the provision meets the criteria in SEC. 4113. ENFORCEMENT FILING IN THE SEN- budgetary aggregates, allocations, levels, and subsection (f). ATE. limits contained in this resolution, as necessary, (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the terms If this concurrent resolution on the budget is consistent with such measure. ‘‘direct spending’’, ‘‘receipts’’, and ‘‘appropria- agreed to by the Senate and House of Represent- SEC. 4109. ADJUSTMENT FOR WILDFIRE SUPPRES- tions for discretionary accounts’’ mean any pro- atives without the appointment of a committee SION FUNDING IN THE SENATE. vision of a bill, joint resolution, amendment, mo- of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two During the 115th Congress, if a measure be- tion, amendment between the Houses, or con- Houses, the Chairman of the Committee on the comes law that amends the adjustments to dis- ference report that affects direct spending, re- Budget of the Senate may submit a statement cretionary spending limits established under sec- ceipts, or appropriations as those terms have for publication in the Congressional Record con- tion 251(b) of the Balanced Budget and Emer- been defined and interpreted for purposes of the taining— gency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Con- (1) for the Committee on Appropriations, com- 901(b)) to provide for wildfire suppression fund- trol Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.). mittee allocations for fiscal year 2018 consistent ing, which may include criteria for making such (e) POINT OF ORDER.— with the levels in title I for the purpose of en- an adjustment, the Chairman of the Committee (1) IN GENERAL.—When the Senate is consid- forcing section 302 of the Congressional Budget on the Budget of the Senate may adjust the al- ering a bill, resolution, amendment, motion, Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 633); location called for in section 302(a) of the Con- amendment between the Houses, or conference (2) for all committees other than the Com- gressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 633(a)) report, if a point of order is made by a Senator mittee on Appropriations, committee allocations to the appropriate committee or committees of against an emergency designation in that meas- for fiscal years 2018, 2018 through 2022, and 2018 the Senate, and may adjust all other budgetary ure, that provision making such a designation through 2027 consistent with the levels in title I aggregates, allocations, levels, and limits con- shall be stricken from the measure and may not for the purpose of enforcing section 302 of the tained in this concurrent resolution, as nec- be offered as an amendment from the floor. Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 633); essary, consistent with such measure. (2) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEALS.— and SEC. 4110. ADJUSTMENT FOR IMPROVED OVER- (A) WAIVER.—Paragraph (1) may be waived or (3) a list of programs, projects, activities, or SIGHT OF SPENDING. suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative accounts identified for advanced appropriations (a) ADJUSTMENTS OF DIRECT SPENDING LEV- vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen that would have been identified in the joint ex- ELS.—If a measure becomes law that decreases and sworn. planatory statement of managers accompanying direct spending (budget authority and outlays (B) APPEALS.—Appeals in the Senate from the this concurrent resolution. flowing therefrom) for any fiscal year and pro- decisions of the Chair relating to any provision Subtitle B—Other Provisions vides for an authorization of appropriations for of this subsection shall be limited to 1 hour, to SEC. 4201. OVERSIGHT OF GOVERNMENT PER- the same purpose, the Chairman of the Com- be equally divided between, and controlled by, FORMANCE. mittee on the Budget of the Senate may decrease the appellant and the manager of the bill or In the Senate, all committees are directed to the allocation to the committee of the Senate joint resolution, as the case may be. An affirma- review programs and tax expenditures within with jurisdiction of the direct spending by an tive vote of three-fifths of the Members of the their jurisdiction to identify waste, fraud, abuse amount equal to the amount of the decrease in Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be re- or duplication, and increase the use of perform- direct spending and may revise the aggregates quired to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the ance data to inform committee work. Committees

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Office of Inspector General’s list of the Senate, and as such they shall be considered (e) ADJUSTMENTS.—For purposes of subsection unimplemented recommendations and on the as part of the rules of the Senate and such rules (a) for fiscal year 2018, no adjustment shall be Government Accountability Office’s High Risk shall supersede other rules only to the extent made under section 314(a) of the Congressional list and the annual report to reduce program that they are inconsistent with such other rules; Budget Act of 1974 if any adjustment would be duplication. Based on these oversight efforts and made under section 251(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Bal- and performance reviews of programs within (2) with full recognition of the constitutional anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control their jurisdiction, committees are directed to in- right of the Senate to change those rules at any Act of 1985. clude recommendations for improved govern- time, in the same manner, and to the same ex- SEC. 5103. LIMITATION ON CHANGES IN CERTAIN mental performance in their annual views and tent as is the case of any other rule of the Sen- MANDATORY PROGRAMS. estimates reports required under section 301(d) ate. (a) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 TITLE V—BUDGET PROCESS IN THE ‘‘change in mandatory programs’’ means a pro- U.S.C. 632(d)) to the Committees on the Budget. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vision that— SEC. 4202. BUDGETARY TREATMENT OF CERTAIN Subtitle A—Budget Enforcement (1) would have been estimated as affecting di- DISCRETIONARY ADMINISTRATIVE rect spending or receipts under section 252 of the EXPENSES. SEC. 5101. POINT OF ORDER AGAINST INCREAS- Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Con- ING LONG-TERM DIRECT SPENDING. (a) IN GENERAL.—In the Senate, notwith- trol Act of 1985 (as in effect prior to September standing section 302(a)(1) of the Congressional (a) POINT OF ORDER.—It shall not be in order 30, 2002) if the provision were included in legis- Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 633(a)(1)), section in the House of Representatives to consider any lation other than appropriation Acts; and 13301 of the Budget Enforcement Act of 1990 (2 bill or joint resolution, or amendment thereto or (2) results in a net decrease in budget author- U.S.C. 632 note), and section 2009a of title 39, conference report thereon, that would cause a ity in the budget year, but does not result in a United States Code, the joint explanatory state- net increase in direct spending in excess of net decrease in outlays over the total of the cur- ment accompanying the conference report on $2,500,000,000 in any of the 4 consecutive 10-fis- rent year, the budget year, and all fiscal years any concurrent resolution on the budget shall cal year periods described in subsection (b). covered under the most recently agreed to con- include in its allocations under section 302(a) of (b) CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE ANALYSIS current resolution on the budget. OF PROPOSALS.—The Director of the Congres- the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. (b) POINT OF ORDER IN THE HOUSE OF REP- sional Budget Office shall, to the extent prac- 633(a)) to the Committees on Appropriations RESENTATIVES.— amounts for the discretionary administrative ex- ticable, prepare an estimate of whether a bill or (1) IN GENERAL.—A provision in a bill or joint penses of the Social Security Administration joint resolution reported by a committee (other resolution making appropriations for a full fis- and of the Postal Service. than the Committee on Appropriations), or cal year that proposes a change in mandatory (b) SPECIAL RULE.—In the Senate, for pur- amendment thereto or conference report there- programs that, if enacted, would cause the abso- poses of enforcing sections 302(f) of the Congres- on, would cause, relative to current law, a net lute value of the total budget authority of all sional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 633(f)), esti- increase in direct spending in the House of Rep- such changes in mandatory programs enacted in mates of the level of total new budget authority resentatives, in excess of $2,500,000,000 in any of relation to a full fiscal year to be more than the and total outlays provided by a measure shall the 4 consecutive 10-fiscal year periods begin- amount specified in paragraph (3), shall not be include any discretionary amounts described in ning after the last fiscal year of this concurrent in order in the House of Representatives. subsection (a). resolution. (2) AMENDMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS.— (c) LIMITATION.—In the House of Representa- SEC. 4203. APPLICATION AND EFFECT OF It shall not be in order in the House of Rep- CHANGES IN ALLOCATIONS AND AG- tives, the provisions of this section shall not resentatives to consider an amendment to, or a GREGATES. apply to any bills or joint resolutions, or amend- conference report on, a bill or joint resolution (a) APPLICATION.—Any adjustments of alloca- ments thereto or conference reports thereon, for making appropriations for a full fiscal year if tions and aggregates made pursuant to this res- which the chair of the Committee on the Budget such amendment thereto or conference report olution shall— has made adjustments to the allocations, aggre- thereon proposes a change in mandatory pro- (1) apply while that measure is under consid- gates, or other budgetary levels in this concur- grams that, if enacted, would cause the absolute eration; rent resolution. value of the total budget authority of all such (2) take effect upon the enactment of that (d) DETERMINATIONS OF BUDGET LEVELS.—For changes in mandatory programs enacted in rela- measure; and purposes of this section, the levels of net in- tion to a full fiscal year to be more than the (3) be published in the Congressional Record creases in direct spending shall be determined amount specified in paragraph (3). as soon as practicable. on the basis of estimates provided by the chair (3) AMOUNT.—The amount specified in this (b) EFFECT OF CHANGED ALLOCATIONS AND AG- of the Committee on the Budget of the House of paragraph is— GREGATES.—Revised allocations and aggregates Representatives. (A) for fiscal year 2018, $19,100,000,000; resulting from these adjustments shall be consid- (e) SUNSET.—This section shall have no force (B) for fiscal year 2019, $17,000,000,000; and ered for the purposes of the Congressional or effect after September 30, 2018. (C) for fiscal year 2020, $15,000,000,000. Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 621 et seq.) as allo- SEC. 5102. ALLOCATION FOR OVERSEAS CONTIN- (c) DETERMINATION.—For purposes of this sec- cations and aggregates contained in this resolu- GENCY OPERATIONS/GLOBAL WAR tion, budgetary levels shall be determined on the tion. ON TERRORISM. basis of estimates provided by the chair of the (c) BUDGET COMMITTEE DETERMINATIONS.— (a) SEPARATE ALLOCATION FOR OVERSEAS Committee on the Budget of the House of Rep- For purposes of this resolution the levels of new CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS/GLOBAL WAR ON TER- resentatives. budget authority, outlays, direct spending, new RORISM.—In the House of Representatives, there SEC. 5104. LIMITATION ON ADVANCE APPROPRIA- entitlement authority, revenues, deficits, and shall be a separate allocation of new budget au- TIONS. surpluses for a fiscal year or period of fiscal thority and outlays provided to the Committee (a) IN GENERAL.—In the House of Representa- years shall be determined on the basis of esti- on Appropriations for the purposes of Overseas tives, except as provided for in subsection (b), mates made by the Committee on the Budget of Contingency Operations/Global War on Ter- any general appropriation bill or bill or joint the Senate. rorism, which shall be deemed to be an alloca- resolution continuing appropriations, or amend- SEC. 4204. ADJUSTMENTS TO REFLECT CHANGES tion under section 302(a) of the Congressional ment thereto or conference report thereon, may IN CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS. Budget Act of 1974. Section 302(a)(3) of such Act not provide advance appropriations. Upon the enactment of a bill or joint resolu- shall not apply to such separate allocation. (b) EXCEPTIONS.—An advance appropriation tion providing for a change in concepts or defi- (b) SECTION 302 ALLOCATIONS.—The separate may be provided for programs, projects, activi- nitions, the Chairman of the Committee on the allocation referred to in subsection (a) shall be ties, or accounts identified in the report or the Budget of the Senate may make adjustments to the exclusive allocation for Overseas Contin- joint explanatory statement of managers, as ap- the levels and allocations in this resolution in gency Operations/Global War on Terrorism plicable, accompanying this concurrent resolu- accordance with section 251(b) of the Balanced under section 302(b) of the Congressional Budg- tion under the following headings: Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of et Act of 1974. The Committee on Appropriations (1) GENERAL.—‘‘Accounts Identified for Ad- 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901(b)). of the House of Representatives may provide vance Appropriations’’. SEC. 4205. ADJUSTMENTS TO REFLECT LEGISLA- suballocations of such separate allocation under (2) VETERANS.—‘‘Veterans Accounts Identified TION NOT INCLUDED IN THE BASE- such section 302(b). for Advance Appropriations’’. LINE. (c) APPLICATION.—For purposes of enforcing (c) LIMITATIONS.—The aggregate level of ad- The Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- the separate allocation referred to in subsection vance appropriations shall not exceed the fol- et of the Senate may make adjustments to the (a) under section 302(f) of the Congressional lowing: levels and allocations in this resolution to re- Budget Act of 1974, the ‘‘first fiscal year’’ and (1) GENERAL.—$28,852,000,000 in new budget flect legislation enacted before the date on the ‘‘total of fiscal years’’ shall be deemed to authority for all programs identified pursuant which this resolution is agreed to by Congress refer to fiscal year 2018. Section 302(c) of such to subsection (b)(1). that is not incorporated in the baseline under- Act shall not apply to such separate allocation. (2) VETERANS.—$70,699,313,000 in new budget lying the Congressional Budget Office’s June (d) DESIGNATIONS.—New budget authority or authority for programs in the Department of 2017 update to the Budget and Economic Out- outlays shall only be counted toward the alloca- Veterans Affairs identified pursuant to sub- look: 2017 to 2027. tion referred to in subsection (a) if designated section (b)(2).

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(d) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term (2) an identification of the critical assump- to contractors under the terms of their con- ‘‘advance appropriation’’ means any new dis- tions and the source of data underlying that es- tracts, payments to contractors for other serv- cretionary budget authority provided in a gen- timate. ices, and direct savings in energy and energy-re- eral appropriation bill or joint resolution con- (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: lated costs. tinuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, or (1) MAJOR LEGISLATION.—The term ‘‘major leg- (3) The stream of payments shall cover the pe- any amendment thereto or conference report islation’’ means a bill or joint resolution, or riod covered by the contracts but not to exceed thereon, that first becomes available for the first amendment thereto or conference report there- 25 years. fiscal year following fiscal year 2018. on— (c) DEFINITION.—As used in this section, the term ‘‘covered energy savings contract’’ means— SEC. 5105. ESTIMATES OF DEBT SERVICE COSTS. (A) for which an estimate is required to be (1) an energy savings performance contract In the House of Representatives, the chair of prepared pursuant to section 402 of the Congres- sional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 653) and that authorized under section 801 of the National the Committee on the Budget may direct the Energy Conservation Policy Act; or Congressional Budget Office to include, in any causes a gross budgetary effect (before incor- porating macroeconomic effects and not includ- (2) a utility energy service contract, as de- estimate prepared under section 402 of the Con- scribed in the Office of Management and Budget gressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to ing timing shifts) in a fiscal year in the period of years of the most recently agreed to concur- Memorandum on Federal Use of Energy Savings any bill or joint resolution, an estimate of any Performance Contracting, dated July 25, 1998 change in debt service costs resulting from car- rent resolution on the budget equal to or greater than 0.25 percent of the current projected gross (M–98–13), and the Office of Management and rying out such bill or resolution. Any estimate Budget Memorandum on the Federal Use of En- of debt service costs provided under this section domestic product of the United States for that fiscal year; or ergy Saving Performance Contracts and Utility shall be advisory and shall not be used for pur- Energy Service Contracts, dated September 28, poses of enforcement of such Act, the Rules of (B) designated as such by— (i) the chair of the Committee on the Budget 2015 (M–12–21), or any successor to either memo- the House of Representatives, or this concurrent of the House of Representatives for all direct randum. resolution. This section shall not apply to au- spending legislation; or (d) ENFORCEMENT IN THE HOUSE OF REP- thorizations of programs funded by discre- (ii) the Member who is Chairman or Vice RESENTATIVES.—In the House of Representa- tionary spending or to appropriation bills or Chairman of the Joint Committee on Taxation tives, if any net present value of any covered joint resolutions, but shall apply to changes in for revenue legislation. energy savings contract calculated under sub- the authorization level of appropriated entitle- (2) BUDGETARY EFFECTS.—The term ‘‘budg- section (b) results in a net savings, then the ments. etary effects’’ means changes in revenues, direct budgetary effects of such contract shall not be SEC. 5106. FAIR-VALUE CREDIT ESTIMATES. spending outlays, and deficits. counted for purposes of titles III and IV of the (a) ALL CREDIT PROGRAMS.—Whenever the (3) TIMING SHIFTS.—The term ‘‘timing shifts’’ Congressional Budget Act of 1974, this concur- Director of the Congressional Budget Office pro- means— rent resolution, or clause 10 of rule XXI of the vides an estimate of any measure that estab- (A) provisions that cause a delay of the date Rules of the House of Representatives. lishes or modifies any program providing loans on which outlays flowing from direct spending (e) CLASSIFICATION OF SPENDING.—For pur- or loan guarantees, the Director shall also, to would otherwise occur from one fiscal year to poses of budget enforcement, the estimated net the extent practicable, provide a fair-value esti- the next fiscal year; or present value of the budget authority provided mate of such loan or loan guarantee program if (B) provisions that cause an acceleration of by the measure, and outlays flowing therefrom, requested by the chair of the Committee on the the date on which revenues would otherwise shall be classified as direct spending. (f) SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- Budget of the House of Representatives. occur from one fiscal year to the prior fiscal TIVES.—It is the sense of the House of Rep- (b) STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND year. resentatives that— HOUSING PROGRAMS.—The Director of the Con- SEC. 5108. ADJUSTMENTS FOR IMPROVED CON- (1) the Director of the Office of Management gressional Budget Office shall provide, to the TROL OF BUDGETARY RESOURCES. and Budget, in consultation with the Director of extent practicable, a fair-value estimate as part (a) ADJUSTMENTS OF DISCRETIONARY AND DI- the Congressional Budget Office, should sepa- of any estimate for any measure that establishes RECT SPENDING LEVELS.—In the House of Rep- rately identify the cash flows under subsection or modifies a loan or loan guarantee program resentatives, if a committee (other than the (b)(2) and include such information in the Presi- for student financial assistance or housing (in- Committee on Appropriations) reports a bill or dent’s annual budget submission under section cluding residential mortgage). joint resolution, or an amendment thereto is of- 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code; and (c) BASELINE ESTIMATES.—The Congressional fered or conference report thereon is submitted, (2) the scoring method used in this section Budget Office shall include estimates, on a fair- providing for a decrease in direct spending should not be used to score any contracts other value and credit reform basis, of loan and loan (budget authority and outlays flowing there- than covered energy savings contracts. guarantee programs for student financial assist- from) for any fiscal year and also provides for SEC. 5110. LIMITATION ON TRANSFERS FROM THE ance, housing (including residential mortgage), an authorization of appropriations for the same GENERAL FUND OF THE TREASURY and such other major loan and loan guarantee purpose, upon the enactment of such measure, TO THE HIGHWAY TRUST FUND. programs, as practicable, in its The Budget and the chair of the Committee on the Budget may In the House of Representatives, for purposes Economic Outlook: 2018 to 2027. decrease the allocation to the applicable author- of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the (d) ENFORCEMENT IN THE HOUSE OF REP- izing committee that reports such measure and Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Con- RESENTATIVES.—If the Director of the Congres- increase the allocation of discretionary spending trol Act of 1985, and the rules or orders of the sional Budget Office provides an estimate pur- (budget authority and outlays flowing there- House of Representatives, a bill or joint resolu- suant to subsection (a) or (b), the chair of the from) to the Committee on Appropriations for tion, or an amendment thereto or conference re- Committee on the Budget of the House of Rep- fiscal year 2018 by an amount equal to the new port thereon, that transfers funds from the gen- resentatives may use such estimate to determine budget authority (and outlays flowing there- eral fund of the Treasury to the Highway Trust compliance with the Congressional Budget Act from) provided for in a bill or joint resolution Fund shall be counted as new budget authority of 1974 and other budget enforcement require- making appropriations for the same purpose. and outlays equal to the amount of the transfer ments. (b) DETERMINATIONS.—In the House of Rep- in the fiscal year the transfer occurs. SEC. 5107. ESTIMATES OF MACROECONOMIC EF- resentatives, for purposes of enforcing this con- SEC. 5111. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL RE- FECTS OF MAJOR LEGISLATION. current resolution, the allocations and aggre- SERVE SURPLUSES AS AN OFFSET. (a) CBO AND JCT ESTIMATES.—During the gate levels of new budget authority, outlays, di- In the House of Representatives, any provi- 115th Congress, any estimate of major legislation rect spending, revenues, deficits, and surpluses sion of a bill or joint resolution, or amendment considered in the House of Representatives pro- for fiscal year 2018 and the total of fiscal years thereto or conference report thereon, that trans- vided by the Congressional Budget Office under 2018 through 2027 shall be determined on the fers any portion of the net surplus of the Fed- section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of basis of estimates made by the chair of the Com- eral Reserve System to the general fund of the 1974 or by the Joint Committee on Taxation to mittee on the Budget and such chair may adjust Treasury shall not be counted for purposes of the Congressional Budget Office under section the applicable levels in this concurrent resolu- enforcing the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, 201(f) of such Act shall, to the extent prac- tion. this concurrent resolution, or clause 10 of rule ticable, incorporate the budgetary effects of SEC. 5109. SCORING RULE FOR ENERGY SAVINGS XXI of the Rules of the House of Representa- changes in economic output, employment, cap- PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS. tives. ital stock, and other macroeconomic variables (a) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the Congres- SEC. 5112. PROHIBITION ON USE OF GUARANTEE resulting from such major legislation. sional Budget Office shall estimate provisions of FEES AS AN OFFSET. (b) CONTENTS.—Any estimate referred to in any bill or joint resolution, or amendment there- In the House of Representatives, any provi- subsection (a) shall, to the extent practicable, to or conference report thereon, that provides sion of a bill or joint resolution, or amendment include— the authority to enter into or modify any cov- thereto or conference report thereon, that in- (1) a qualitative assessment of the budgetary ered energy savings contract on a net present creases, or extends the increase of, any guar- effects (including macroeconomic variables de- value basis (NPV). antee fees of the Federal National Mortgage As- scribed in subsection (a)) of the major legislation (b) NPV CALCULATIONS.—The net present sociation (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home in the 20-fiscal year period beginning after the value of any covered energy savings contract Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) shall last fiscal year of the most recently agreed to shall be calculated as follows: not be counted for purposes of enforcing the concurrent resolution on the budget that sets (1) The discount rate shall reflect market risk. Congressional Budget Act of 1974, this concur- forth budgetary levels required under section 301 (2) The cash flows shall include, whether clas- rent resolution, or clause 10 of rule XXI of the of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974; and sified as mandatory or discretionary, payments Rules of the House of Representatives.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:57 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A26OC7.001 H26OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H8242 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 26, 2017 SEC. 5113. MODIFICATION OF RECONCILIATION nitions consistent with section 251(b)(1) of the $640,000,000,000, the chair of the Committee on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Con- the Budget of the House of Representatives may TIVES. trol Act of 1985. adjust the allocation called for under section (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2002 shall have no SEC. 5204. ADJUSTMENT FOR CHANGES IN THE 302(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 force or effect. BASELINE. U.S.C. 633(a)) to the appropriate committee or (b) RECONCILIATION IN THE HOUSE OF REP- In the House of Representatives, the chair of committees of the House of Representatives, and RESENTATIVES.—Not later than November 13, the Committee on the Budget may adjust the al- may adjust all other budgetary aggregates, allo- 2017, the Committee on Ways and Means of the locations, aggregates, reconciliation targets, and cations, levels, and limits contained in this reso- House of Representatives shall report to the other appropriate budgetary levels in this con- lution, as necessary, consistent with such meas- House of Representatives changes in laws with- current resolution to reflect changes resulting ure. in its jurisdiction that increase the deficit by not from the Congressional Budget Office’s update Subtitle D—Reserve Funds more than $1,500,000,000,000 for the period of fis- to its baseline for fiscal years 2018 through 2027. cal years 2018 through 2027. SEC. 5401. RESERVE FUND FOR INVESTMENTS IN SEC. 5205. APPLICATION OF RULE REGARDING NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE. Subtitle B—Other Provisions LIMITS ON DISCRETIONARY SPEND- In the House of Representatives, the chair of SEC. 5201. BUDGETARY TREATMENT OF ADMINIS- ING. the Committee on the Budget may adjust the al- TRATIVE EXPENSES. Section 314(f) of the Congressional Budget Act locations, aggregates, and other appropriate lev- (a) IN GENERAL.—In the House of Representa- of 1974 shall not apply in the House of Rep- els in this concurrent resolution for any bill or tives, notwithstanding section 302(a)(1) of the resentatives to any bill, joint resolution, or joint resolution, or amendment thereto or con- Congressional Budget Act of 1974, section 13301 amendment that provides new budget authority ference report thereon, that invests in national of the Budget Enforcement Act of 1990, and sec- for a fiscal year or to any conference report on infrastructure to the extent that such measure is tion 2009a of title 39, United States Code, the re- any such bill or resolution if— deficit neutral for the total of fiscal years 2018 port or the joint explanatory statement, as ap- (1) the enactment of that bill or resolution; through 2027. (2) the adoption and enactment of that plicable, accompanying this concurrent resolu- SEC. 5402. RESERVE FUND FOR COMPREHENSIVE tion shall include in its allocation to the Com- amendment; or TAX REFORM. mittee on Appropriations under section 302(a) of (3) the enactment of that bill or resolution in In the House of Representatives, if the Com- the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 amounts the form recommended in that conference report, mittee on Ways and Means reports a bill or joint would not cause the 302(a) allocation to the for the discretionary administrative expenses of resolution that provides for comprehensive tax Committee on Appropriations for fiscal year 2018 the Social Security Administration and the reform, the chair of the Committee on the Budg- to be exceeded. United States Postal Service. et may adjust the allocations, aggregates, and (b) SPECIAL RULE.—In the House of Rep- SEC. 5206. ENFORCEMENT FILING IN THE HOUSE. other appropriate budgetary levels in this con- resentatives, for purposes of enforcing section In the House of Representatives, if a concur- current resolution for the budgetary effects of 302(f) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, rent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018 any such bill or joint resolution, or amendment estimates of the levels of total new budget au- is adopted without the appointment of a com- thereto or conference report thereon, if such thority and total outlays provided by a measure mittee of conference on the disagreeing votes of measure would not increase the deficit for the shall include any discretionary amounts de- the two Houses with respect to this concurrent total of fiscal years 2018 through 2027. scribed in subsection (a). resolution on the budget, for the purpose of en- SEC. 5403. RESERVE FUND FOR THE STATE CHIL- forcing the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 SEC. 5202. APPLICATION AND EFFECT OF DREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PRO- CHANGES IN ALLOCATIONS AND AG- and applicable rules and requirements set forth GRAM. GREGATES. in the concurrent resolution on the budget, the In the House of Representatives, the chair of (a) APPLICATION.—In the House of Represent- allocations and list provided for in this section the Committee on the Budget may adjust the al- atives, any adjustments of the allocations, ag- shall apply in the House of Representatives in locations, budget aggregates and other appro- gregates, and other budgetary levels made pur- the same manner as if such allocations and list priate levels in this concurrent resolution for the suant to this concurrent resolution shall— were in a joint explanatory statement accom- budgetary effects of any bill or joint resolution, (1) apply while that measure is under consid- panying a conference report on the budget for or amendment thereto or conference report eration; fiscal year 2018. The chair of the Committee on thereon, that extends the State Children’s (2) take effect upon the enactment of that the Budget of the House of Representatives shall Health Insurance Program allotments, if such measure; and submit a statement for publication in the Con- measure would not increase the deficit for the (3) be published in the Congressional Record gressional Record containing— total of fiscal years 2018 through 2027. as soon as practicable. (1) for the Committee on Appropriations, com- SEC. 5404. RESERVE FUND FOR THE REPEAL OR (b) EFFECT OF CHANGED ALLOCATIONS AND AG- mittee allocations for fiscal year 2018 consistent REPLACEMENT OF PRESIDENT OBAMA’S HEALTH CARE LAWS. GREGATES.—Revised allocations and aggregates with title I for the purpose of enforcing section resulting from these adjustments shall be consid- 302 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 In the House of Representatives, the chair of ered for the purposes of the Congressional U.S.C. 633); the Committee on the Budget may revise the al- Budget Act of 1974 as the allocations and aggre- (2) for all committees other than the Com- locations, aggregates, and other appropriate gates contained in this concurrent resolution. mittee on Appropriations, committee allocations budgetary levels in this concurrent resolution for the budgetary effects of any bill or joint res- (c) BUDGET COMMITTEE DETERMINATIONS.— consistent with title I for fiscal year 2018 and For purposes of this concurrent resolution, the for the period of fiscal years 2018 through 2027 olution, or amendment thereto or conference re- budgetary levels for a fiscal year or period of for the purpose of enforcing 302 of the Congres- port thereon, that repeals or replaces any provi- fiscal years shall be determined on the basis of sional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 633); and sion of the Patient Protection and Affordable estimates made by the chair of the Committee on (3) a list of programs, projects, activities, or Care Act or title I or subtitle B of title II of the the Budget of the House of Representatives. accounts identified for advance appropriations Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 by the amount of budget authority and (d) AGGREGATES, ALLOCATIONS AND APPLICA- for the purpose of enforcing section 5104 of this outlays flowing therefrom provided by such TION.—In the House of Representatives, for pur- concurrent resolution. poses of this concurrent resolution and budget SEC. 5207. EXERCISE OF RULEMAKING POWERS. measure for such purpose. enforcement, the consideration of any bill or The House of Representatives adopts the pro- MOTION TO CONCUR joint resolution, or amendment thereto or con- visions of this title and section 2002— Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, I have a ference report thereon, for which the chair of (1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of motion at the desk. the Committee on the Budget makes adjustments the House of Representatives, and as such they The SPEAKER pro tempore. The or revisions in the allocations, aggregates, and shall be considered as part of the rules of the House of Representatives, and such rules shall Clerk will designate the motion. other budgetary levels of this concurrent resolu- The text of the motion is as follows: tion shall not be subject to the points of order supersede other rules only to the extent that set forth in clause 10 of rule XXI of the Rules they are inconsistent with such other rules; and Mrs. Black moves that the House concur in of the House of Representatives or section 5101 (2) with full recognition of the constitutional the Senate amendment to House Concurrent of this concurrent resolution. right of the House of Representatives to change Resolution 71. (e) OTHER ADJUSTMENTS.—The chair of the those rules at any time, in the same manner, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Committee on the Budget of the House of Rep- and to the same extent as is the case of any ant to House Resolution 580, the mo- resentatives may adjust other appropriate levels other rule of the House of Representatives. tion shall be debatable for 1 hour in this concurrent resolution depending on con- Subtitle C—Adjustment Authority equally divided and controlled by the gressional action on pending reconciliation leg- SEC. 5301. ADJUSTMENT AUTHORITY FOR AMEND- chair and ranking minority member of islation. MENTS TO STATUTORY CAPS. the Committee on the Budget. SEC. 5203. ADJUSTMENTS TO REFLECT CHANGES During the 115th Congress, if a measure be- The gentlewoman from Tennessee IN CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS. comes law that amends the discretionary spend- In the House of Representatives, the chair of ing limits established under section 251(c) of the (Mrs. BLACK) and the gentleman from the Committee on the Budget may adjust the ap- Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Con- Kentucky (Mr. YARMUTH) each will propriate aggregates, allocations, and other trol Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901(c)), such as a meas- control 30 minutes. budgetary levels in this concurrent resolution ure increasing the limit for the revised security The Chair recognizes the gentle- for any change in budgetary concepts and defi- category for fiscal year 2018 to be woman from Tennessee.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:57 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26OC7.001 H26OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE October 26, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8243 Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, I yield we can empower entrepreneurs and concentration of wealth among the myself such time as I may consume. small businesses, encouraging them to rich while dramatically increasing Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support create more jobs. deficits and debt, my Republican col- of the Senate amendment to H. Con. This budget acknowledges that our leagues are trying to do it again. Res. 71, the budget resolution for fiscal economy is in desperate need of a jolt, Everything we do in Congress should year 2018. and the tax cuts included in the Sen- be about making the lives of American Passing a budget is never easy, and it ate-passed budget hold that promise of families better and more secure. We has, once again, been a challenge this doing just that. Put simply, we have owe them a budget that invests in their year. But I am encouraged with where the opportunity to make history by re- future, a Tax Code that is fair, and a we are now, and I am pleased that the forming our tax system for the first full and honest debate on both. This Senate did its work by approving a time in nearly three decades. budget and the tax cuts that will fol- budget, one that we can support in President Trump is with us on this, low are a failure on all fronts. order to unlock tax reform for the and I agree that we must move quick- I, therefore, urge my Republican col- American people. ly, and that is why I urge my col- leagues to abandon this dangerous Without question, there are plenty of leagues to pass this budget today. budget and start addressing the needs things that I wish were included in Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of and priorities of the American people. what the Senate passed, ideas that the my time. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of House put forward earlier this month my time. b 0915 when we approved our budget. For ex- GENERAL LEAVE ample, I still feel strongly about ad- Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, I ask dressing unsustainable mandatory myself such time as I may consume. unanimous consent that all Members spending, and that hasn’t changed. The Mr. Speaker, the bill we are debating have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- growing burden of debt caused by man- today is not a real effort at responsible tend their remarks and to include ex- datory spending is a real problem that budgeting. It is a means to an end: a traneous material on the Senate cannot be ignored. single-minded plan to make it easier to amendment to H. Con. Res. 71. We owe it to the American people to enact tax cuts for the wealthy and big The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there do something, to offer serious reforms corporations, regardless of the con- objection to the request of the gentle- that ensure government programs are sequences for everyone else. woman from Tennessee? financially sustainable and working If approved by the House today, an There was no objection. well for generations to come, and I irresponsible $1.5 trillion tax bill will Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, it is now think we will tackle this important come to the floor in a matter of weeks. my honor to yield 2 minutes to the issue in the future. Really, we don’t It is being rushed because Republicans gentleman from Texas (Mr. SMITH). have a choice. don’t want the American people to Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, But despite any shortcomings of the know what is in it. They don’t want first of all, I want to thank the chair- Senate-passed budget, I am encouraged you to find out that it overwhelmingly woman of the Budget Committee for that it does reflect the shared prior- benefits the wealthy while increasing yielding me time. ities of both Chambers. Moving forward taxes on millions of middle class fami- Mr. Speaker, we need to pass this with this budget is also supported by lies. budget not only to rein in out-of-con- our President. Rushing through legislation that im- trol spending, but also to give Congress I want to remind my colleagues that pacts nearly every American family the go-ahead on much-needed tax re- before final passage last week, the Sen- and business is reckless, and voting on form. ate did include numerous provisions a bill that rewrites our Nation’s Tax We need to reduce the tax burden on previously passed by the House, and I Code a week or two after it is intro- hardworking Americans. The typical was proud to be involved in those nego- duced without any real input from the household in the 21st Congressional tiations with the leaders of the House, people who will be impacted is neg- District of Texas pays over $15,700 in the Senate, and the White House. ligent. But that is what you do when Federal taxes. Past experience shows For example, the Senate-passed you can’t defend your own policy. that tax relief generates strong eco- budget creates a mechanism that And there are a lot of unjustifiable nomic growth. It enables Americans to would permit the Budget Committee provisions in this budget. On top of save, invest, create jobs, and spend chairman to adjust the budget alloca- massive tax cuts for the rich, it cuts more of their income. tions if there is future legislation vital national investments, threat- Our vision of tax reform benefits signed into law that revises the BCA ening our economic progress and our families across America. For example, spending caps. national security. It cuts more than $4 in my congressional district, one-sixth The Senate-passed budget also in- trillion in mandatory spending, includ- of households utilize the child tax cred- cludes numerous improvements to the ing nearly $2 trillion from Medicare it. Increasing the child tax credit will House budget’s enforcement that are and Medicaid alone. help families keep more of their hard- designed to strengthen fiscal dis- The enormity of these cuts and the earned money to use on child care or cipline. Because we worked together to severity of the consequences for Amer- parental leave, school supplies, college find a common ground, we can move ican families cannot be overstated. But savings, and other expenses associated ahead toward tax reform and expand more cuts will be coming once the Re- with raising a child. upon the ideas in the conservative publican tax cuts blow an enormous Let’s help American families enjoy a framework unveiled last month. hole in the budget. We will see a tax on more prosperous future rather than Throughout my nearly 7 years as a Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, pay more of their hard-earned dollars Member of the House, Republicans nutrition assistance—on important to the Federal Government. have talked about modernizing our benefits that help American families Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I am outdated and overly complicated tax get ahead. happy to yield 11⁄2 minutes to the gen- system, and today, we have the oppor- I know my Republican colleagues tlewoman from Washington (Ms. tunity to take that next big step to desperately want to believe that the DELBENE), a distinguished Member of unlock tax reform for the American tax cuts in their budget will pay for the House Budget Committee and Ways people, fulfilling the promise that we themselves and usher in a new era of and Means Committee. made long ago to our constituents. economic growth—or at least they Ms. DELBENE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in By advancing tax reform, we can help want the American people to believe opposition to this budget proposal. Americans keep more of their hard- that. But the record is clear, this ap- With many working families and earned paychecks; we can make it pos- proach has failed time and time again. businesses still struggling to adapt to a sible for most Americans to file their And now, even though the evidence rapidly changing economy, our top pri- taxes on a simple postcard; we can and experts have concluded that these ority in Congress should be helping ex- level the playing field for business and tax cuts will not create an economic pand opportunities, opportunities to help them compete better globally; and boom but will, instead, lead to a higher sustain long-term economic growth

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:57 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K26OC7.005 H26OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H8244 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 26, 2017 and security so no American is left be- Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I am Many are alarmed that it provides hind. happy to yield 11⁄2 minutes to the gen- for $1.5 trillion of additional debt, but Unfortunately, the bill we are voting tlewoman from Washington (Ms. this is due solely to the Senate’s rules on today is not a serious budget de- JAYAPAL), a distinguished member of that require tax cuts to be scored only signed to help middle class families. In- the Budget Committee. as revenue losses without taking into stead, this budget is simply a vehicle Ms. JAYAPAL. Mr. Speaker, I thank account economic expansion. to rush through a partisan tax proposal Mr. YARMUTH for yielding me time. During the Obama years, our econ- using a process known as reconcili- Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposi- omy grew at an average of 11⁄2 percent, ation. tion to this fiscal year 2018 budget res- annually. That is about half the aver- And what is worse, the Ryan-McCon- olution for a number of reasons, not age rate since World War II. Reagan nell tax plan would add trillions of dol- the least of which is that the under- averaged 31⁄2 percent. Reagan did this lars to the deficit, making our children lying assumptions are grossly mis- by reducing the tax burdens that were foot the bill for tax cuts that dis- leading. It assumes fictions like hun- crushing our economy. He slashed the proportionately benefit the wealthiest. dreds of billions of dollars from the re- top income tax rate from 70 percent In fact, the Tax Policy Center has esti- peal of the Affordable Care Act, and it down to 28 percent, and income tax re- mated that the Ryan-McConnell tax assumes an economic growth rate of 3 ceipts nearly doubled because of the plan could raise taxes by an average of percent, which most economists on economic expansion he unleashed. $1,209 a year on families earning be- both sides do not believe is possible. Taxes driven by spending are the tween $50,000 and $150,000 a year. This This budget is merely a vehicle for greatest threat to our economy today, is moving in the wrong direction. Republicans to fast-track tax cuts for and debt driven by spending is the Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to millionaires, billionaires, and large greatest threat to our future. Control- vote ‘‘no.’’ corporations. Any assertion of cuts for ling spending is currently impossible in Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, it is now working families is debunked by ex- the Senate. So it is obvious that we my honor to yield 2 minutes to the perts like Leonard Burman, cofounder can’t balance the budget and reduce gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. of the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center, our debt without significantly increas- NORMAN). who has called this ‘‘utterly implau- ing economic growth; we can’t increase Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise sible.’’ economic growth without tax relief; today in strong support of the fiscal Mr. Speaker, the facts are these: 80 and we can’t get tax relief without the year 2018 budget resolution, which is a percent of the Republican tax cuts go provisions in the Senate budget. critical first step to achieving com- to the top 1 percent by 2027; the aver- Arthur Laffer, the architect of the prehensive tax reform and making the age tax cut for the top 1 percent in 2027 Reagan tax policy, forecasts that the American economy great again. I also will be $207,000; and 42 million middle corporate tax reform alone will in- class households will face a tax in- applaud Chairwoman DIANE BLACK for crease GDP growth at a rate that her leadership in producing this budg- crease, including those earning be- should generate a temporary bump of 5 et. tween $50,000 and $150,000, who will see percent, settling down to an average of Our Nation has not significantly re- a tax increase of one-third. That is 2.6 percent over the decade. This will formed our Tax Code in more than what this budget lays the path for. add $5 trillion to the American econ- If we want to see where this will lead, three decades, which has allowed the omy and directly increase revenues to let’s just look at Kansas, a place where Tax Code to explode in complexity and all levels of government between $1.8 the Republican legislature has rolled unnecessary burden on hardworking trillion and $2 trillion. back the tax cuts that they passed We have tried a static approach to American families and businesses. from several years ago because they tax policy during the Obama years. The Moreover, while the United States is a simply didn’t work and put Kansas’ economy stagnated and the debt dou- world leader in innovation and entre- economy into a downward spiral. bled. preneurship, we have failed to reduce We know who wins under this budget I remember what it was like in the our corporate tax rate, which stands at resolution. It simply paves the way for Reagan era. Wages were rising and op- 35 percent, the highest in the developed a huge tax cut for the wealthiest mil- portunities for better jobs were every- world. And I would add, corporations lionaires, billionaires, and corpora- where. There was a sense of optimism don’t pay tax; the American people pay tions. That is wrong, and I urge a ‘‘no’’ that comes with prosperity and abun- tax. vote on this budget. dance. When we abandoned these poli- The unified framework unveiled ear- Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, it is now cies, we lost that prosperity to a dec- lier this year will simplify the Tax my honor to yield 3 minutes to the ade of despair. Code for everyone, eliminate wasteful gentleman from California (Mr. I want my kids to know what that tax loopholes, and reduce taxes on MCCLINTOCK), a member of the Budget sense of relief and optimism was like, businesses. I am also pleased to see Committee. what it feels like when morning dawns that the plan eliminates the death tax Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I again on the American economy. This on farmers and moves to full expens- thank the gentlewoman for yielding. resolution starts that transformation, ing. Under this plan, the average fam- Mr. Speaker, unsustainable govern- and I urge its adoption. ily will see an increase in income be- ment spending drives both taxes and Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I re- tween $4,000 and $9,000, annually. debt. mind the prior speaker, my friend from While I believe this budget is nec- The budget resolution sets the spend- California, that Arthur Laffer was also essary to spur economic growth and in- ing architecture for the fiscal year. the architect of the Kansas plan, which crease wages, I am extremely dis- The House version provided for $200 bil- was disastrous for that State. So citing appointed that the Senate removed the lion of enforceable mandatory spending him as a source, I would be a little bit $203 billion of mandatory spending reductions over 10 years and balanced careful. cuts, given the challenge the national within the decade. The Senate amend- Mr. Speaker, I am happy to yield 11⁄2 debt poses to our great United States. ments gut these provisions, squan- minutes to the gentlewoman from Cali- However, we should not make the per- dering the one opportunity Congress fornia (Ms. LEE), a distinguished mem- fect the enemy of the good, and I un- has each year to bring mandatory ber of the Budget Committee and the derstand that issues as complex as the spending under control, taking us an- Appropriations Committee. budget and tax reform require com- other year closer to a sovereign debt Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the promise. crisis. This is tragic, and I condemn it gentleman for yielding and for his tre- I appreciate the leadership of Speak- in the strongest terms. mendous leadership. er RYAN, Chairman BRADY, and the rest The Senate, though, has retained just And also, just very briefly, I want to of the leadership team for their hard one key provision from the House mention to my colleague from Cali- work on tax reform, and I look forward budget. It makes tax reform possible fornia on the other side, I remember to working with my colleagues to mov- this year. Tax reform is essential to the Reagan-era tax cut period also, and ing tax reform over the finish line and economic growth, and economic growth there was a huge rise in homeless vet- to President Trump’s desk. is essential to confront our debt. erans as a result, unfortunately.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:57 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K26OC7.006 H26OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE October 26, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8245 Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposi- Americans and jump-start our econ- Mr. Speaker, I hear it all the time, tion to the so-called budget plan. omy. and it is just a false narrative. This I know that our budget shapes our First, it lowers taxes at every income idea that the tax reform package pre- national priorities and values, but the level, allowing Americans to keep more sented by Republicans is only a tax re- Republicans have put forward a budget of their hard-earned paychecks. It de- lief for the wealthy and that the mid- that I think is downright sinister. This livers the lowest tax rates in modern dle class and low-income families are budget is morally bankrupt. It is a Tro- history for job creators, allowing them not going to benefit from it is just ab- jan horse that steals healthcare from to invest in growing their business. I solutely untrue. children and rips food from the hungry will remind you that the small busi- We are talking about doubling the just to fast-track $1.5 trillion in tax ness community is responsible for 70 standard deduction. Millions of Ameri- breaks to billionaires and corporations. percent of all new jobs created. cans aren’t even going to pay any Budgets are moral documents. They The vast majority of taxpayers will taxes. That is particularly important should not be rigged in favor of special no longer have to deal with the com- in rural areas like I represent in Ohio. interests and the wealthy few, but the plexity of itemizing due to the in- creased standard deduction. Small So I would urge my colleagues, let’s cruel and crooked Republican budget stop this false narrative that says that does just that. Our Nation’s budget businesses will no longer be taxed under the individual side of the code. this is just a tax cut for the wealthy, should prioritize working families and because that is not true. the middle class, too many of whom Families will no longer be penalized for inheriting family property or busi- By the way, when you cut taxes on are making low wages and living below businesses and corporations, who pays the poverty line. nesses, when the death tax is removed. Finally, we will cut tax rates on per- those taxes, Mr. Speaker? b 0930 sonal savings and investment in half. It is the American people who buy It should assist those struggling to Americans should invest in their the products that pay those taxes. find a job. It should invest in workforce local economies and build towards a When they get a break, everybody training, education, job creation and more financially secure future without wins. job training. Instead, this Republican exorbitant taxes. Look, the adoption of the Senate budget creates tax cuts for billionaires, Now is the time for tax reform, and amendment to the House-passed budget millionaires, and corporations. today we take a big step towards ac- that we are going to vote on today Our budget should expand to protect tion. We must pass this budget. Hard- paves the way for tax reform. It is healthcare for all. Instead, this budget working Americans across the Nation going to establish a path of balance steals nearly $2 trillion from lifesaving will have the same April 15 they always through restrained spending, reduced Medicaid and Medicare. have if we don’t, and that is unaccept- taxes, and economic growth. It is going With nearly 40 million Americans liv- able. to allow for higher defense spending ing in poverty, our budget should in- We cannot miss this opportunity. contingent on future adjustments to vest in communities of color and rural President Trump is with us on tax re- discretionary spending caps for defense communities, which have higher rates form, and we must act for the Amer- and national security, but it begins to of poverty. ican people. I urge all my colleagues to address our national debt. support this budget. It is critical to the Simply put, the House Republican It reduces nondefense discretionary budget would push more people into American people. Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I yield spending by over $600 billion over 10 poverty. It slashes programs that help years. It assumes more than $4 trillion 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from create good paying jobs for struggling in mandatory savings over 10 years. Pennsylvania (Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE), families. It is a shame, it is immoral, it a distinguished member of the Budget And it provides for budget enforcement is un-American, and I hope we defeat Committee. in the House in order to strengthen fis- it. Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsyl- cal discipline. Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, I just vania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to oppose the Mr. Speaker, this is a responsible must make a comment on what went billionaires’ budget. That is exactly path forward. The American people are on in Kansas and the attribution that what the Republican budget is. 79.7 per- screaming for a simpler, fairer, flatter this was Mr. Laffer’s idea. cent of it goes to the richest 1 percent. Tax Code, one that makes American I know Mr. Laffer personally and On top of that, who pays for it? The workers competitive, one that let’s the have had a conversation with him middle class and working class families American people keep more of what about his plan and suggestion. It was of my district. Some 50 million Ameri- they earn in their pockets. not followed. So I do want to lift up his cans will be paying more in taxes, not Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to good name and say that his plan was less, as a result of this tax plan. support today’s vote, pass this budget not followed. Now, I have nothing against the bil- amendment, and let’s get on to tax re- Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the lionaires that my friends on the other form. gentleman from Georgia (Mr. ALLEN). side are so eager to help. I just don’t Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, I want to Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I yield think the working class and middle 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from congratulate Chairman BLACK on the class families of my district should be markup of this important piece of leg- South Carolina (Mr. CLYBURN), the as- paying for their tax cuts. sistant Democratic leader. islation out of the Budget Committee. We should instead have a budget that Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I thank As we all know, tax season is the focuses on building the middle class my friend for yielding me the time. worst. It evokes images of stress, ac- out, on lifting up those who have been countants, lawyers, and American fam- working for the last 15 years and not Mr. Speaker, the document before us ilies sending hard-earned money to the getting a pay increase. This budget is a partisan exercise to deliver large Federal Government. does absolutely nothing for those fami- tax cuts to the wealthy. Working I, for one, have never been excited lies, zero. Americans will see their taxes go up, when it is tax season, and as a On top of all of this, it adds $1.5 tril- and our children and grandchildren will businessowner, it took on a whole new lion to our national debt. It is wrong. have to pay back the debt Republicans meaning. It does not do anything to help the will create to finance these tax cuts. Taxes affect all Americans, but tax great American middle class, and it While they promise the American season shouldn’t include months and must be rejected. people revenue neutral tax reform that months of preparation, often required Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 will simplify the Tax Code and close to hire tax professionals. minutes to the gentleman from Ohio costly loopholes, the budget they are Our Tax Code is broken, and millions (Mr. JOHNSON), a member of the Budget ramming through will borrow $1.5 tril- of Americans are looking to us to fix Committee. lion to finance these cuts. It will pre- it. That is why Republicans have re- Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, cipitate cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, leased the Unified Tax Reform Frame- I thank Chairman BLACK for yielding and other safety net programs upon work to provide relief for hardworking time. which middle-income families depend.

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Mr. Speaker, I yield affects those with estates valued over 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from I want to remind my friends from the $11 million. California (Mr. CARBAJAL), a distin- other side of the aisle that maybe the It creates a pass-through for busi- guished member of the Budget Com- thing to do is to wait and see what nesses that pay zero corporate taxes, mittee. really is in the plan, because the devil effectively giving the owners of these Mr. CARBAJAL. Mr. Speaker, I is in the detail, and I think you may companies a lower individual rate than thank Ranking Member YARMUTH for like it enough that you perhaps will the people they employ. yielding me time. even vote for this tax plan that does If the Republicans would engage us, Mr. Speaker, snake oil is all that this give a jolt to the economy and does we could produce a bipartisan tax plan Republican budget will give to the help the American people, especially in that would expand the earned income American middle class and working the lower- and middle-income, to keep tax credit for single individuals and the families. more of their hard-earned dollars in child tax credit for working families. This Republican budget before Con- their pockets. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. FLO- gress is squarely aimed at ramming Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of RES). The time of the gentleman has through a tax plan without bipartisan my time. expired. consensus or input. This proposed tax Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I yield plan will increase our deficit, adding 11⁄2 minutes to the gentlewoman from an additional 30 seconds to the gen- $1.5 trillion over the next decade, and Florida (Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ), a tleman. it leaves the middle class stuck footing distinguished member of the Budget Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, we the bill, with an increase in their an- Committee. could produce a bipartisan tax plan nual Federal taxes. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. that would end the preferential treat- In fact, 80 percent of the tax cuts in Speaker, I thank the gentleman for ment of investment income, which un- this plan benefits only the wealthiest 1 yielding me time. dermines working Americans while en- percent of Americans. That means Mr. Speaker, to my friend on the riching wealthy investors. those benefits are geared towards those other side of the aisle, the gentle- We stand ready to engage with the earning $900,000 a year or more. woman from Tennessee, the reality is other side. Until then, we will be reso- One in three middle class families that the truth hurts. This budget reso- lute in our opposition to this unfair, making between $50,000 and $150,000 lution totally abandons America’s immoral document. will see their taxes go up. most cherished values and betrays its Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 One proposal that Republicans have highest ideals. minutes to the gentleman from Florida put forth to pay for their plan is elimi- This extreme budget not only threat- (Mr. DIAZ-BALART), a member of both nating the State and local tax deduc- ens programs for our veterans and hun- our Budget Committee and the Appro- tion. This will cost central coast home- gry children, it makes drastic cuts to priations Committee. owners and families in my district over the Medicare and Medicaid programs Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I $15,000 a year on average. that our seniors count on for survival. want to first thank the chairwoman for As a member of the Budget Com- As it doles out that budgetary cru- a phenomenal job. mittee, I encourage my colleagues to elty, this resolution hands massive tax Look, our current fiscal environ- reject this plan and to get to work on cuts to millionaires and powerful cor- ment, according to the CBO, they bipartisan negotiations for lasting tax porations all while adding $2.4 trillion project that the growth of our economy reform that benefits middle class fami- to the deficit over the next decade. will be 2 percent or less for the next lies. It also fails to protect our environ- decade. Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, there is ment, neglects our children’s edu- I am reminded of what a good friend an old saying that the Devil is in the cation, and once more targets women’s and Democratic colleague in the Budg- details. And those details have not healthcare for severe cuts. et Committee said one day: That 3 per- been released yet, so it is difficult for In short, the wealthy win, the middle cent growth, that is just a dream, that me to understand how my colleagues class is ignored, and we all get saddled is unrealistic. on the other side of the aisle make as- with more debt. Those are not values Yet, before the storms hit, what did sumptions on just what this tax plan that this House should stand for. It is we see as far as our economic growth of will do, calling it things such as snake certainly not what veterans, children, the country: 3.1 percent economic oil, when I can assure you that, as a seniors, or hardworking Americans de- growth, something that one of our col- member of the Ways and Means Com- serve. This irresponsible budget re- leagues, Democratic colleagues, said mittee, it is our goal and intent that wards the rich and powerful and pun- was a pipe dream. the people in the middle- and low-in- ishes everyone else, and that is the This is, in large part, because exces- come categories will see tax relief. best thing that I can say about it. sive regulations have been curtailed by I also want to remind them that what Mr. Speaker, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. both the administration and by Con- we know was the Devil in the details is Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I yield gress; but to keep that momentum, we the details given to the American peo- 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from New need to pass tax reform. ple a number of years ago on the Af- York (Mr. JEFFRIES), a distinguished It will lead to a sustained strong fordable Care Act—which is neither af- member of the Budget Committee. economy. It will again lower the tax fordable nor caring, in my opinion— Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. Speaker, while burden to our families. It will lead to was that people would see a return of House Democrats are focused on deliv- increased wages for families, for the about $2,500 on the average in their ering better jobs, better wages, and a middle class, for individuals for the pocket as a result of the Affordable better future for the American people, first time in such a long time, allowing Care Act’s policies, and what we saw House Republicans have once again the American people to keep more of and what we are seeing now is a big in- presented a budget that is reckless, re- their hard-earned money. It would crease in those premiums. Certainly gressive, and reprehensible. make small-, mid-, and large-sized they have not received $2,500 in their It is a ‘‘billionaire-first, middle class- businesses more competitive so they pocket. last tax plan.’’ It will not help the mid- can create millions of additional jobs They were told they could keep their dle class. The House Republican budget here in the United States. doctor, which we knew wasn’t true, and and tax proposal will hurt the middle

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:57 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K26OC7.010 H26OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE October 26, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8247 class by raising taxes on working fami- and it affects a lot of other folks, and So why are we voting on the Sen- lies and middle-income Americans. that is how we deal with State and ate’s? The House Republican budget and tax local tax deductibility. I am of the Because our Senate colleagues seem plan is nothing more than a wolf in view that tax reform does not mean allergic sometimes to making tough sheep’s clothing. It will benefit the simply the redistribution of a tax li- choices. wealthiest and the well-off here in this ability from one part of the country to But why will the Senate’s budget country. Eighty percent of the tax cuts another, but it means tax relief for ev- pass? proposed in the Ryan-McConnell plan erybody. Because the American people need will go to the wealthiest 1 percent in Mr. Speaker, I think what we are tax relief. Families and small busi- America, to millionaires and billion- looking for is to create middle class nesses wrestle with an outdated and aires, to the privileged few, to special tax relief. And if the gentleman’s ex- complicated Tax Code every year. It is interest corporations. It will not lead pectations are that low, I think he is true, we do have a once-in-a-generation to economic growth. It will saddle this going to be pleased with what we ulti- opportunity. country with trillions of dollars in ad- mately are able to come up with. The specter of the IRS and dev- ditional debt and deficit. Mr. Speaker, I urge an ‘‘aye’’ vote. I astating corporate rate mean that cap- It is based on a phony, fraudulent, thank the gentlewoman for the time, ital and resources are held outside of and failed theory of trickle-down eco- and I look forward to passing this reso- the United States and not invested nomics, which I finally figured out lution and moving forward to changing here. Making our Tax Code fairer and what it relates to in terms of the mid- our Tax Code. simpler will bring this capital back to dle class. You may get a trickle, but Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I yield the market and jump-start investment you are guaranteed to stay down. Stay 1 minute to the gentleman from Michi- and growth like we have rarely seen in down because they are going to under- gan (Mr. LEVIN), a distinguished mem- the United States. mine your Medicare, stay down because ber of the Ways and Means Committee. Despite my ongoing and deep frustra- they are going to undermine Social Se- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, the Repub- tion sometimes with the Senate, I en- curity, and stay down because they are lican budget politically paving the way courage my colleagues to pass this going to saddle your children with tril- for their tax reform proposals can best budget and bring the promise of more lions of dollars of additional debt. be described as an elixir of growth, a jobs and bigger paychecks closer to re- Mr. Speaker, reject this plan. It is a magic cure-all. Instead, it is a fake, in- ality. bad deal for the American people. They deed dangerous, potion. I am pleased by the Speaker’s com- History has shown that a huge tax deserve a better deal. mitment that the House will vote on cut, primarily for the very wealthy and Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 important fiscal legislation in the form large corporations, does not promote minutes to the distinguished gen- of balanced budget amendments, the OSKAM), a growth, and will make life harder for tleman from Illinois (Mr. R Default Prevention Act, or some other member of the Ways and Means Com- the middle class and everyone else. This budget calls dangerously for deficit-reducing legislation. mittee. Mr. Speaker, the bottom line? It is Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I am al- raising our debt by $1.5 trillion, cre- vital that the House fulfill its promise most tempted to continue to yield time ating a future deficit tax for middle-in- to the American people. to my friend from the other side of the come families; cutting Medicare by Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I now aisle. Just keep driving the expecta- nearly $500 billion; cutting Medicaid yield 11⁄2 minutes to the gentlewoman tions of any tax relief further and fur- and other health programs by $1.3 tril- from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE), a dis- ther into the ground, and I think peo- lion; and assuming $4 trillion in cuts to ple are going to be surprised and de- a broad range of programs, which could tinguished member of the Budget Com- lighted with ultimately what the include education and health research. mittee. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I House ends up considering. Mr. Speaker, vote ‘‘no’’ on this budg- Mr. Speaker, this is why I am here. et. thank the gentleman for yielding me This is a prelude to tax reform. We Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 time. vote on this. We then make it so that minutes to the gentleman from North Mr. Speaker, the American people no single political party is able to deny Carolina (Mr. WALKER), who is the will look forward to a Thanksgiving a vote on tax reform, and both parties chair of our RSC. and a Christmas of which families can come to the table and try and ne- Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I am come together, but they will also see a gotiate something that is thoughtful, torn as I rise today. First, there is no Halloween. because here is what we know: it is the question I will vote in favor of the Today, on the floor of the House, the current Tax Code that is benefiting budget and encourage my colleagues to Republicans will vote for the worst people that everybody is scandalized do so because there is no doubt this is Halloween of hobgoblins and ghosts that they are benefiting. It is the cur- the best way forward to achieve tax re- and monsters that you can ever imag- rent Tax Code that allows corporations form and unlock the promise of bigger ine. Monsters scare children, so today to lock trillions of dollars offshore. It paychecks, more jobs, and the return of we will be voting on that monster that is the current Tax Code that is really investing in America. will scare children. stifling and so difficult. And it is the However, I must also include that the Let me let you listen to Senator current Tax Code that nobody can de- Senate did not do its work. After Sykes from Kansas, her State offering fend. There is not a single person on months of hard work by Chairwoman a Republican tax cut that was going to this floor that is going to say: Oh, the BLACK and the Budget Committee, the boost the economy. Her words are: Internal Revenue Code? I love that, Mr. House was able to get it done. Even ac- ‘‘With the benefit of hindsight, we can Speaker. Just leave it the way it is. It knowledging the difficult position of say with certainty this promise was is a disaster, and nobody likes the IRS. our country, they put us on a path to unfulfilled. In the following 5 years, So rather than moaning and groaning balance the budget in less than a dec- Kansas experienced nine rounds of and having posters and this and that, ade. budget cuts, stress on State agencies, let’s do this: let’s dump the current The House’s budget included rec- and the inability to effectively provide Tax Code and let’s have a trans- onciliation instructions to speed up the the core functions of government for formational moment. Mr. Speaker, enactment of $203 billion in mandatory our citizens.’’ that is what our country and our con- savings, and the House budget included Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD stituents are yearning for, not old instructions that allowed us for the Senator Sykes’ message to Congress. bumper stickers, not old shabby first time to stay on the path to repeal A MESSAGE TO CONGRESS: DON’T MAKE THE phrases from the past, but they are ObamaCare, to help those who continue SAME MISTAKE WE DID IN KANSAS looking for us to lead and to bring peo- to suffer with rising premiums in the (By Dinah Sykes, a Republican member of ple together, and that is what we are individual market. the Kansas State Senate) trying to do. I would guess that nearly every Re- Americans want efficient government, re- There is a meddlesome issue that af- publican in the Chamber agrees that sponsible spending and reasonable taxes. fects my district as a high tax State, the House’s budget is superior. This is not difficult. Yet sometimes what

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This Republican budget includes massive ‘‘revolutionary’’ tax overhaul promised to be antidote, it would seem to me, is listening a ‘‘shot of adrenaline to the heart of the carefully to those we disagree with and seek- spending cuts to the priorities of the American Kansas economy.’’ With the benefit of hind- ing common ground as a starting point. (We people; sight, we can say with certainty this promise should also note that failing to listen to con- 3. This Republican budget guts investment was unfulfilled. In the following five years, stituents while blindly holding to ideology in areas critical to expanding economic oppor- Kansas experienced nine rounds of budget can have consequences: About a third of tunity; cuts, stress on state agencies and the inabil- Kansas legislators became ex-legislators in 4. This latest Republican budget uses fast ity to effectively provide the core functions 2016.) track procedures to increase the debt and of government for our citizens. As our country looks at the key issues As Republicans in Congress begin working deficits by $1.5 trillion, while showering tax ahead of us, including tax policy and health- cuts on billionaires, millionaires, and the to modify the federal tax code, I worry that care reform, we face important questions: tax reform done poorly could lead to similar How can we as Americans work together to wealthiest corporations; and failure. I hope federal lawmakers learn from improve our tax policy? How can we work to- 5. As we have learned from bitter and pain- mistakes made at the state level. gether to provide core government func- ful experience, tax cuts do not pay for them- This year, the Kansas legislature—includ- tions? Answering those questions requires selves, notwithstanding the supply-side fairy ing many Republicans like me—voted to par- having civil conversations, learning from our tale claims that they do. tially restore income-tax rates and to repeal neighbors and sharing our experiences. We This latest Republican budget mandates a provision that allowed independent busi- are better when we can work together to find ness owners to pay almost no state taxes on $4.9 trillion in spending cuts to top priorities compromise. their income. We also overrode our gov- like disaster relief, education, infrastructure, ernor’s veto, who opposed rolling back the Ms. JACKSON LEE. What do you research, veteran benefits, and programs that tax cuts he championed. think will happen to this Nation if we expand opportunities for American families. Critics of our vote claim that Kansas vote for this budget plan, this Hal- This Republican budget provides $1.6 trillion didn’t cut spending enough to accompany loween of a plan? in tax cuts to millionaires, billionaires, and the tax cuts. In reality, we cut our budget The latest Republican budget man- wealthy corporations, while raising taxes on through across-the-board cuts, targeted cuts, dates $4.9 trillion in budget cuts. working and middle class families by $470 bil- rescission bills and allotments. Roughly 3,000 Mr. Speaker, I cannot vote for this. I state employee positions were cut, salaries lion. were frozen, and road projects canceled. We cannot vote for it because of the people Mr. Speaker, let us be very clear and direct: delayed payments to the state employee re- in Texas after Hurricane Harvey; the the resolution before us is not intended to rec- tirement system and emptied our savings ac- people in Louisiana after Hurricane oncile tax and spending priorities to reflect the counts. Even as we issued more than $2 bil- Nate; the people in Puerto Rico, the priorities of the American people or to reduce lion in new bonds to float our debt, Kansas Virgin Islands, and Florida after Hurri- the deficit and national debt or to put our fiscal received three credit downgrades, making canes Maria and Irma. I cannot vote house on a sustainable path to economic that debt costlier. In Kansas, we understand the allure of tax- for this. This will gut disaster relief, growth. cut promises. We want to believe promises of education, infrastructure, research, Rather the sole purpose of Republicans amazing growth or outcomes. In 2012, tradi- veterans benefits, and it will clearly bringing this job-killing budget to the floor tional budget forecast models accurately provide tax cuts for the rich. today is to fast-track their ‘‘Billionaires First’’ predicted the devastating effect the tax The Republican budget provides $1.6 tax plan, which will cause significant harm to breaks would have on state revenue. Pro- trillion in tax cuts to millionaires, bil- working and middle class families, especially ponents of the plan used dynamic scoring lionaires, wealthy corporations. It to my constituents in the Eighteenth Congres- predicting incredible economic growth and doesn’t give any money to the middle sional District of Texas. supporting their own preconceived ideas. The McConnell-Ryan tax plan, which this Today, we know which forecasts were cor- class. rect. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. budget resolution is designed to grease the Across the state, citizens may have been MITCHELL). The time of the gentle- skids for, would raise taxes on about 1.5 mil- paying less in income taxes, but those de- woman has expired. lion Texas households, or 12.4 percent of creases were offset by increases in sales Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I yield households next year. taxes, property taxes and fees. These changes an additional 15 seconds to the gentle- On average, families earning up to $86,000 alone were not enough to put the state on woman. annually would see a $794 increase in their the right path. Education and infrastructure, Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, it tax liability, a significant burden on families key investments necessary for strong eco- explodes the deficit. nomic growth, were treated as the enemy. As struggling to afford child care and balance we went through our 2017 legislative session, How could this happen? their checkbook. the ‘‘shot of economic adrenaline’’ still It demands higher cuts to Medicare, An estimated 2.8 million Texas households showed no signs of materializing. Our state Social Security, and education. This is deduct state and local taxes with an average functioned as though the Great Recession a Halloween that America will not tol- deduction of $7,823 in 2015. had never ended. erate. The Ryan-McConnell plan eliminates this Kansas should serve as a cautionary tale My good friend from North Carolina, deduction, which would lower home values illustrating the damage done when the nor- there will be over a million people that and put pressure on states and towns to col- mal order is shortchanged. America’s found- will lose benefits under this plan and ers and countless generations of leaders em- lect revenues they depend on to fund schools, bedded deliberative procedures into our leg- the tax plan that they are planning. roads, and vital public resources. islative process for a reason. But in 2012, the They will pay higher taxes. This is a The proposed elimination of the personal governor’s tax proposal looked very different bad bill. Vote it down. exemption will harm millions of Texans by tak- from the package he signed. A dispute be- Mr. Speaker, as a member of the Budget ing away the $4,050 deduction for each tax- tween House and Senate versions should Committee, I rise in strong and unyielding op- payer and claimed dependent; in 2015, rough- have gone to conference committee; how- position to the Senate Amendment to H. Con. ly 9.3 million dependent exemptions were ever, the House cut short debate and rammed Res. 71, the Congressional Budget Resolution claimed in the Lone Star State. through a motion to concur with the Senate for Fiscal Year 2018. instead. I watch now as lawmakers in Con- Equally terrible is that the McConnell-Ryan gress use similar tactics, and I worry that As senior member of the Homeland Security tax plan drastically reduces the Earned In- backroom dealing and circumvention of Committee, the Ranking Member of the Judici- come Tax Credit, which encourages work for process will lead to similar results. ary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, 2.7 million low-income individuals in Texas, I never anticipated entering public service. Homeland Security, and Investigations, I op- helping them make ends meet with an aver- I was content raising my family, partici- pose this phony budget resolution, which is in age credit of $2,689. pating in the PTA and operating my busi- reality nothing more than a smoke screen de- The EITC and the Child Tax Credit lift about ness. However, I saw the impact that bad tax signed to pave the way for massive tax cuts 1.2 million Texans, including 663,000 children, policy was having on the state. I felt the re- sults of growing class sizes and shrinking for the top 1 percent, while exploding the debt out of poverty each year. programs in the schools my children at- and deficit by $1.5 trillion over ten years. This reckless and irresponsible GOP tax tended. I witnessed a gradual erosion of the Here are five reasons why every Member of plan is made all the more obscene by the fact quality of life that makes Kansas such a this House should vote against this Repub- that 80 percent of the GOP’s tax cuts go to great place to live. lican budget resolution: the wealthiest 1 percent.

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Given these budgetary shenanigans, never ments proposed in this Republican budget fall The Republican budget targets disaster could it more truly be said that ‘‘figures don’t most heavily on low-income families, students grants made by the Federal Emergency Man- lie, but liars figure.’’ struggling to afford college, seniors, and per- agement Agency, which help families and In evaluating the merits of a budget resolu- sons with disabilities. businesses when their disaster-related prop- tion, it is not enough to subject it only to the This Republican budget immediately guts in- erty losses are not covered by insurance. test of fiscal responsibility. vestment critical to expanding economic op- The Republican budget makes higher edu- To keep faith with the nation’s past, to be portunity by lowering the already inadequate cation more expensive by cutting at least $211 fair to the nation’s present, and to safeguard austerity-level spending caps by an additional billion from student financial aid programs, like the nation’s future, the budget must also pass $5 billion in 2018 and by even more in subse- Pell Grants, over ten years. a ‘‘moral test.’’ quent years. The Republican budget also eliminates sub- The Republican budget resolution fails both Republican budget adopts Trumpcare but sidized loans, making it difficult for students, of these standards. does even more damage because in addition particularly low-income students, to afford col- I strongly oppose the Senate Amendment to to depriving more than 20 million Americans of lege and compounds the damage by making it H. Con. Res. 71 and urge all Members to join healthcare, denying protection to persons with more difficult to repay student loans by elimi- me in voting against this reckless, cruel, and preexisting conditions, and raising costs for nating the Public Sector Loan Forgiveness heartless budget resolution that will do nothing older and low-income adults, cuts more than and Teacher Loan Forgiveness programs. to improve the lives or well-being of middle $1.8 trillion from Medicaid and Medicare. The Republican budget’s solution to the af- and working class families, and the poor and Republican budget ends the Medicare guar- fordable housing crisis currently facing cities vulnerable ‘caught in the tentacles of cir- antee and calls for replacing Medicare’s guar- large and small all across the country is to cumstance.’ anteed benefits with fixed payments for the convert all discretionary spending on afford- Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 purchase of health insurance, shifting costs able housing into a block grant, which means minutes to the gentleman from Texas and financial risks onto seniors and disabled there will be even less assistance to help the (Mr. FLORES). workers; this represents a $500 billion cut to 71 percent of extremely low income renter Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I thank Medicare over ten years. households who spend more than half their in- Chairwoman BLACK and her committee The Republican budget focuses too nar- come on housing. for all the great work that they have rowly on the military, shortchanging American The Republican budget cuts at least $150 done in putting forth a budget that soft-power and other essential elements of na- billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assist- moves America in the right direction. tional security by increasing defense spending ance Program (SNAP) over the next ten years Mr. Speaker, I have been astounded by $72 billion above the cap and hollowing out by essentially converting it to a block grant, by the rhetoric that we have heard the State Department and foreign aid agencies cutting off funding for eligible individuals and from the other side for a plan that they with cuts of $11 billion and environmental and requiring cash-strapped states to either fill in haven’t really seen. They are making natural resource protection by more than $6 the gap or take away food assistance from up their facts as they go along to suit billion. millions of working families, children, and sen- their wishes. Mr. Speaker, the federal budget is more iors. Mr. Speaker, I support the fiscal year than a financial document; it is an expression Mr. Speaker, as economists and policy ex- 2018 budget resolution. While I think of our values and priorities as a nation. perts have documented time and again, immi- the Senate’s version falls far short of Sadly, this latest Republican budget, just gration reform would expand the size of the the great work we did in the House and like the previous one and the President’s U.S. workforce, and in turn would increase the our budget, it is still the key thing ‘‘skinny budget,’’ fails this moral test of gov- size of the economy and reduce deficits. that we need to have to move forward ernment. The Republican budget, however, again re- with tax reform for the American peo- America will not be made great by stealing jects comprehensive immigration reform that ple. another $1.8 trillion from Medicare and Med- would bring clear and just rules for those Our tax reform plan includes tax cuts icaid, abandoning seniors and families in seeking citizenship and help secure the na- for the working class Americans who need, depriving students of realizing a dream tion’s borders. have been struggling for the last sev- to attend college without drowning in debt, or In doing so, the Republican budget squan- eral years under a broken Tax Code. disinvesting in the working families just to give ders an opportunity to reduce deficits by an It also makes America’s businesses unwanted tax breaks to wealthy corporations estimated $900 billion over the next two dec- the most competitive in the world in- and the top 1 percent. ades, boost the economy by 5.4 percent, and stead of having to struggle with the America will not be positioned to compete extend the solvency of Social Security. world’s least competitive tax system. and win in the global, interconnected, and dig- The Republican budget continues to target Mr. Speaker, in summary, this budg- ital economy by slashing funding for scientific federal employees by cutting their compensa- et provides a way for a tax plan that research, the arts and humanities, job retrain- tion and benefits by at least another $163 bil- provides for bigger paychecks, more ing, and clean energy. lion over ten years, which comes on top of the jobs, a stronger economy, and a bal- Even a cursory review leaves the inescap- $182 billion in cuts federal employees have al- anced budget. I strongly urge our col- able conclusion that this budget represents a ready absorbed in the form of higher retire- leagues to support this budget. betrayal—of our values as a nation, and of the ment contributions, pay freezes, and fur- promises made by the President during the loughs. b 1000 election campaign. The Republican budget cuts hurts veterans Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, may I This Republican budget is not a budget for by cutting veterans benefits by nearly $50 bil- inquire as to how much time remains. the real world that real Americans live in but lion over the next ten years, with newly eligible The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- is as much a fantasy budget as the Trump veterans experiencing cuts in programs that tleman from Kentucky has 123⁄4 min- ‘‘Skinny Budget’’ in that it pretends to achieve pay for education benefits as well as loan utes remaining. balance by assuming that painless spending guarantees. Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I yield cuts can and will be made by the Congress. Finally, Mr. Speaker, it must be pointed out 11⁄2 half minutes to the gentleman from To put this reckless, irresponsible, and dra- that the Republican budget’s pretension to bal- Massachusetts (Mr. NEAL), the ranking conian budget in perspective, it is useful to ex- ance is based on reliance on trillions of dollars member of the Ways and Means Com- amine what the proposed cuts mean when ap- in budget games and gimmicks to rig the num- mittee. plied to the programs depended upon by bers. Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, it is getting Americans to rise up the economic ladder, The Republican budget counts a dubious time for Halloween, so they have put plan for the future, provide for their families, $1.4 trillion ‘‘economic dividend’’ from cutting on the disguise on the other side. So and strive to achieve the American Dream. taxes and taking away consumer protections what we are hearing today is, from the The elimination of funding for Community that is not backed up by any credible analysis last two Republican speakers: This is a Development Block Grants (CDBG) drains re- or historical experience. bad budget. Let’s vote ‘‘yes.’’

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And the people in the said: ‘‘We don’t know, we don’t know, creating fairness. middle class are not locked into the we don’t know, we don’t know, we If we do that and our American fami- 39.6 top rate in the Tax Code. This is a don’t know.’’ lies succeed, and we see people moving disguise. That is a Republican Member of Con- from poverty into the middle class, and They are adding $1.5 trillion to the gress who is saying he has no idea what from the middle class up, and we see debt and, actually, over 10 years, when this bill is empowering. entrepreneurs, and we see new busi- you borrow the money, they are adding But we do know that, based on a non- nesses and innovation, we are going to $2.3 trillion to the debt, all for a tax partisan analysis of their framework, see growth in our economy like we cut for people at the very top. it will raise taxes on 47 million Ameri- have not seen in a generation. Now, let me say this: I am happy to cans. The importance of that is it will give negotiate a tax reform package that we We know that 80 percent of the tax us the tools that we need to address the can all live with. I am happy to sit cuts—80 percent of the tax cuts—will single biggest driver of our debt, and down with the other side and acknowl- go to the top 1 percent. that is mandatory spending. And this And we know, as well, that nearly edge some parts of the Code that clear- body must have the political courage half of all taxpayers with children, 44.5 ly don’t work any longer for the Amer- and integrity, along with the Senate, percent, will see their taxes go up. ican people. to address mandatory spending, to Those same children will be on the This is being done by one party, ex- have an honest conversation about So- hook for a $2.4 trillion cost. This is the clusively. They have not negotiated cial Security, about Medicare, about biggest debt explosion of any bill that with us. They have not given us the Medicaid, and, most importantly, I have seen. opening. They have not said to us: about welfare entitlement reform, be- Republican Representative MATT ‘‘Where do you want to proceed on cause we can no longer trap generation GAETZ of Florida summed up today’s this?’’ vote as being for a budget—hear this, after generation in poverty. We must Instead, if you pass this budget my friends on both sides of the aisle. create pathways out of poverty into today, they suggest you are going to This is MATT GAETZ, Republican, Flor- the middle class for our fellow Ameri- see their plan on November 1, and you ida, summed up today’s vote as being cans. are going to vote for it sometime for a budget that ‘‘nobody believes in We can do this. We can be committed around November 6. That is not nego- so that we have a chance to vote for a to it. tiation. tax bill that nobody’s read.’’ Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I yield The Congress I signed up for actually That is not what we should be doing. 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Illi- negotiated these agreements, and if We ought to be working together to nois (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY), a distinguished you couldn’t love the final passage, at craft a bipartisan tax reform package member of the Budget Committee. least you could like it because you had that is revenue neutral. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, re- sufficient input. That is not what has It will be the height of hypocrisy to gardless of what the Republicans say, happened, Mr. Speaker, in this process. say that you are for fiscal discipline their budget paves the way for trillions This process is one-sided. It is one-di- and to vote for this budget. Let’s not of dollars in tax cuts for millionaires, mensional. They interchangeably use risk our fiscal future and the economic billionaires, and wealthy corporations. the words ‘‘tax cut’’ and ‘‘tax reform.’’ security of our people. Defeat this reso- And who would pay for it? This is about a tax cut. lution. It would be the middle class families, Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, I reserve Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 children, seniors, and people with dis- the balance of my time. minutes to the gentleman from Geor- abilities. It would slash Medicaid by $1 Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I yield gia (Mr. FERGUSON), a distinguished trillion, threaten healthcare for one in 3 minutes to the gentleman from Mary- member of the Budget Committee. four Americans. It would slash Medi- land (Mr. HOYER), the Democratic Mr. FERGUSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise care by $470 billion. And this budget whip. today in support of the FY18 budget. I proposes, yet again, to repeal the Af- Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I have think that this is a very important fordable Care Act. been here—this is my 37th year. This is step in doing something that this Na- Under the Republican tax plan, 1.9 the most reckless and irresponsible tion needs, and that is for the United million Illinoisans would no longer be budget that I have seen in the 37 years States Congress and the President to able to claim State and local tax de- that I have been here. pass tax reform. ductions; and nationwide, 47 million Today, we are considering the Sen- For way too long, our national econ- people in middle class households mak- ate’s budget resolution, not because omy has languished at a GDP growth ing between $50,000 and $150,000 a year the House supports it, but because it is that is far below historical averages. would pay more in taxes. just a vehicle to get partisan tax re- One of the most important things that So I ask my colleagues: Did you real- form—strike that—tax cuts. we have got to do is to grow our econ- ly come to Congress to take away On an issue as consequential as tax omy because that leads to families healthcare and reduce income for mid- reform, the Congress should not be being successful, rising wages, being dle class families? rushing to meet self-imposed political able to have careers for themselves and If you care about anyone other than deadlines without enough time to read their family members, and I believe millionaires and billionaires, you need and analyze the effects. that tax reform unlocks the American to vote ‘‘no.’’ More importantly, we should not be economy in a way that we haven’t seen Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, I reserve considering a bill to cut taxes that is in decades. the balance of my time. partisan and that is as terrible as we For far too long, we have looked at Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I yield are hearing the majority’s proposal our Tax Code only through a set of do- 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from will be. I say that because we still mestic lenses and only looked at the Vermont (Mr. WELCH), a distinguished haven’t seen the full details of a bill rates; and we get into these ridiculous member of the Energy and Commerce that this resolution provides for Re- debates about the top bracket versus Committee. publicans to jam through on an expe- the lowest bracket, and we divide our Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, I want to dited process; one they will reportedly Nation. But, for the first time, we are say three things about this budget: introduce, mark up, and bring to the approaching our Tax Code through a First, deficits matter. Deficits mat- floor in the few legislative days we set of global lenses that really give our ter. This budget explicitly raises the have left before Thanksgiving. American economy a chance to be com- deficit. It admits to $1.5 trillion, more Is the sunshine too bright for you? petitive on the world stage. likely $2.5 trillion. That means that

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There is the huge benefits that this proposal, America is not competitive again. no bill, and we are about to vote on a this tax proposal that is yet unwritten, We have the highest corporate tax so-called tax reform package that has will provide for the middle class? And rate in the world, in the entire indus- not been explicitly printed to paper. how can they deny that it will benefit trial world. And what it means is, mid- This is no way to do any business. We the wealthy disproportionately? dle class jobs are being shipped to are making it up as we go along, and it We know from the outline that was other countries. We can complain is the same process that was used on released by the other side in recent about it all day, Mr. Speaker, but how healthcare. We went into committee weeks that they intend to eliminate about we actually do something about with no bill and came out, 27 hours the estate tax. The estate tax only ben- it? This bill starts that process—work- later, with 24 million people losing efits wealthy Americans, people with ing with President Trump who wants healthcare. There has been no process estates over $11 million for a couple. to bring those middle class jobs back to on this. They want to eliminate the alter- America. And third, details matter, and the de- native minimum tax. We know the al- We are talking about high-paying tails that are leaking out are very pun- ternative minimum tax only affects jobs, $60,000- to $150,000-a-year jobs that ishing to the middle class. Anybody wealthy individuals. There was one es- left our country. We can bring those who is an income tax payer in a State, timate that the one year of President jobs back. That is what this vote is a property tax payer in a State, is Trump’s tax return that we have, that about. That is what this budget is going to lose that deduction. in that year alone, the alternative min- about: starting the process to finally It is very tough on middle class ef- imum tax, if it were repealed, would rebuild our middle class, to finally forts to save for retirement. That is in have saved him $30 million. So we bring those jobs back, and to finally play. Folks’ deductions on their Keogh know that affects very wealthy people. give a tax break to families who have plans, their 401(k) plans, are very much b 1015 been struggling for so long under slow a part of the process that is going to economic growth. We know that if you reduce the top Let’s actually grow our economy. lower this. rate from 39.6 percent to 35 percent, Reject this plan. Growing our economy is not just good that benefits very high-income people. for rebuilding the middle class and for Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, I yield So we do have enough information to myself such time as I may consume. those hardworking taxpayers who will draw some pretty definite conclusions get real relief under this bill, but also I almost can’t sit here and not make about the impact that the released out- a comment on my colleagues’ budget to our ability to reduce the deficit and line, at least, will have on wealthy finally get back to balanced Federal on the other side of the aisle. All of a Americans, and we can draw some of sudden, they seem to be very concerned budgets so that we can create a the same conclusions about how it will healthier economy and a healthier about deficits when, as a matter of hurt middle class Americans. fact, their budget assumed almost $1 America. If, in fact, the Republican tax bill re- Mr. Speaker, I urge everybody to trillion worth of deficits in their budg- peals the deduction for State and local vote ‘‘yes’’ on this budget. et. taxes. In my State, there will be half a Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I now I want to also say that our com- million people who will lose an average have the distinct honor of yielding 1 mittee did a really good job in having of $9,900 of deductions every year. So minute to the gentlewoman from Cali- a balanced budget, and we are, obvi- we absolutely know the impact that fornia (Ms. PELOSI), the Democratic ously, looking at a budget from the the proposal, as we know it now, will leader. Senate that we are going to be taking have, and I think it is fair—given that Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank up so that we can do tax reform. there will be no hearings on this bill— the gentleman from Kentucky for But they also, in addition to that, it is fair to raise the alarms about yielding. had $2 trillion worth of new taxes that what the potential for this bill is. Mr. Speaker, I particularly want to they placed on the American people. So Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of recognize Mr. YARMUTH’s extraordinary all of a sudden, this purity of worrying my time. leadership as the ranking member on about these deficits just makes me Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, it is my the Budget Committee. As we all know, scratch my head, and about raising extreme honor to yield 3 minutes to budget should be a statement of our taxes on the people when their own the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. national values. What is important to plan did the very opposite of what we SCALISE), our majority whip, who is a us as a nation should be reflected in are trying to do is cut taxes. They wonderful member of our Conference. how we allocate our resources. added $2 trillion worth of taxes. Mr. SCALISE. Mr. Speaker, I want to Again, it is a statement of values, I reserve the balance of my time. thank Chairwoman BLACK for her lead- and who better to manage all of that in Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, may I ership on this budget. It is important this Congress of the United States than inquire how much time we have re- that we do a budget—and it is always Mr. YARMUTH, who brings his values maining. difficult to bring a budget forward be- and his heartland priorities to the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- cause it represents the views that we budget process, and I thank him for the tleman from Kentucky has 53⁄4 minutes have, and, of course, we in the House leadership he has provided. remaining. The gentlewoman from passed a budget that shows the country Sadly though, I rise in opposition to Tennessee has 51⁄4 minutes remaining. how we can get back to a balanced Fed- what the Republicans have proposed Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I yield eral budget, how we can get our econ- which is a devastating Republican myself such time as I may consume. omy moving again, and how we can fi- budget. The first step in the GOP’s As we wind down our arguments here, nally rebuild the middle class. dangerous plan to fast track their im- once again, we have had a very fas- Mr. Speaker, that is really what is at moral tax framework is to hand tril- cinating discussion and, once again, we heart with this budget vote. This budg- lions of dollars to the wealthy while seem to disagree on virtually every- et starts the process of actually going raising taxes on working American thing. out and cutting taxes across the board families. For instance, I have heard from the so that middle class families can have The Republican budget and tax plan other side many times over the last few a better opportunity for the American cruelly rig an unfair system even fur- days and today that we really can’t say Dream. If you look over the last 10 ther against hardworking Americans. what the impact is, the claims that we years, we have seen our middle class It cuts a raw deal for families in every are making about whether this bill will evaporate in this country. corner of our country. Democrats have help the rich or help the middle class So many times, we have seen com- a better deal, better jobs, better pay, or help lower income individuals, be- pany after company move jobs over- better future.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:57 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K26OC7.017 H26OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H8252 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 26, 2017 But right here, before our eyes in that they are taking, the tax breaks money from many people to give it to this House, Republicans are replacing they are giving to corporate and a few, you are exacerbating the dis- the great American ladders of oppor- wealthy America will cost over $2 tril- parity of opportunity equity income in tunity with the silver spoons of plutoc- lion—not counting service on the na- our country. racy and aristocracy. Their agenda tional debt which would take it closer This is the wrong thing to do. It is raises taxes on the middle class. That to $3 trillion additional. not what our values are about. It is is a fact. Tens of millions of middle That is a very hard road to come really a shame that they would even class families will pay higher taxes, in- back from. And as our distinguished bring such a document to the floor. cluding a heavier burden for State and ranking member has pointed out, the Anybody who lives in a district where local taxes. opportunity cost in the budget, wheth- their deductions, the tax deductions for It might be interesting to our distin- er it is a trillion dollars from Medicaid, State and local taxes, are taken away guished colleague, Mr. SCALISE—and half a trillion dollars from Medicare, from individual filers, but not for cor- isn’t it a joy to see him in debate on funds taken from education, the seed porations, as the bill determines, to the floor—in his State of Louisiana, corn of America’s preeminence in the the tune—and I can read you all of the 458,000 people will pay an average of world. Why? To give a tax cut to the statistics across the country about how nearly $7,000 more by losing their de- high end. devastating this is—as our own Gov- duction. And they will say: Oh, well, the ernor said: How could they do that to And Congresswoman BLACK, from the growth will come from this. We will our State or any State without the de- great State of Tennessee, in her State, pay for that. partment of finance of our States say- 573,960 people will lose their deduction, It never has; never has. Don’t take it ing: Wait a minute. Understand what around $5,600 a filer. from me. Bruce Bartlett, who was one this does to the economy of our State. Not only that, if that isn’t bad of the orchestrators of the supply-side Understand what this does to our indi- enough for assaulting the dream of economics said: We never said it paid vidual filers in our State. homeownership in our country by at- for itself. Anyone who says it does, it is Who said that this document that tacking the deduction, this plan that not true. It is nonsense. came over from the Senate should have the Republicans propose has been esti- He went even further to call it BS. such a devastating impact on States mated to reduce the value of people’s As I said, it ransacks Medicare and and Members coming to the floor and homes by 10 percent. You not only are Medicaid, adding trillions to the debt endorsing it. Some say: Oh, I am just paying more money in order to give a in tax breaks for corporations and the voting for the budget, but it really tax break to the wealthy and to big wealthy, looting the middle class, isn’t what it—no. No. You are putting corporations, you are reducing the shaking down the middle class, ripping your name next to taking the deduc- value of your home, and, by the way, off the middle class, increasing the tion of homeownership and of State your neighbors’ homes as well. taxes of the middle class. and local taxes away from your con- So with all of the unfairness in it, It devastates vital investments, as stituents. They are going to know that. the one that is most understandable to our distinguished ranking member I would rather you reject this. We don’t people directly is how it affects them. said, in good-paying jobs with higher want a political argument. We want to And in that case, 44 million Americans wages for working families, the edu- protect the American people. will pay more because of what the Re- cation of our children, the health of That is why I hope everyone here publicans have in their plan. our working families. It really is a would come down in favor of the mid- So it raises taxes on middle class, good example of what they say that dle class and reject this assault, this particularly with the State and local Medicare should wither on the vine. In rip-off, this shakedown of the middle tax deduction removed. And by the keeping with their trickle-down eco- class that the Republicans have on the way—another by the way—if you are a nomics, Medicare should wither on the floor. corporation, your deduction is not re- vine because they will take half a tril- b 1030 moved, just if you are an individual lion dollars from Medicare in their Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, it is now filer, so again, an advantage to cor- budget that will follow. my honor to yield 1 minute to the gen- porate America at the expense of So Republicans will harm veterans, tleman from West Virginia (Mr. MOON- America’s working families. rural America, seniors, and children, EY). Next, it borrows trillions from the fu- again, all in the name of fast-tracking Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia. Mr. ture to give tax cuts to the wealthiest. trillion-dollar tax breaks for the Speaker, we had a Democratic Presi- Eighty percent of the tax cuts in this wealthiest 1 percent. What more do you dent, John F. Kennedy, who cut taxes Republican proposal goes to the need to know? Eighty percent goes to when he was President. I think he wealthiest 1 percent; 80 percent goes to the wealthiest 1 percent. would take issue with a lot of the the wealthiest 1 percent at the expense Again and again on the floor, the Re- things that have been said by his own of America’s working families and chil- publicans have tried to tilt the playing party. dren. The budget on the floor today re- field against hardworking families. It has been 30 years since we ad- veals the true cruelty behind the Re- This is really quite remarkable though. dressed taxes in this country. Presi- publican’s tax plan. What words would This is a great transformative moment dent Ronald Reagan addressed it 30 be best to use it? It is looting the mid- for America where we can reject this years ago. We are way overdue for tax dle class, massive looting of the middle assault on the middle class, this addi- cuts in the United States of America. class; rip-off of the middle class, be- tion to the national debt, and instead, Everybody knows that the 35 percent cause there are many middle class peo- say: Let’s go to the table and work in tax rate on corporations has driven ple. a bipartisan way to truly reform our companies overseas. West Virginia saw, So you take some money from all of Tax Code so that we can be competitive just a couple of years ago, one of our those middle class people and those in the world; so that families can largest remaining corporate head- who aspire to it so that you can give a thrive, and that they can have the de- quarters, Mylan Pharmaceuticals, relo- lot of money to the few. That is a big ductions that are fair for them and cate overseas to avoid the taxes that sucking up of assets from the middle needed, and not taken away from them, are too high in this country. We all class to the wealthy. That is what they but not taken away from corporate know that is a problem. We have a plan are here for. It is in their DNA: trickle- America. So we stand ready to go in a we are putting forward to try to solve down economics. It is in their DNA. bipartisan way to work to do this. it. That is what the Republicans come Any tax cuts, because this isn’t just I say to my friends on the other side here to do, and that causes a deep addi- tax cuts to the rich—that is not tax re- of the aisle: Where is your plan? tion to the national debt. form—any tax cuts, any agenda like You have no plan. This is all polit- They are supposed to be deficit that has to be bipartisan in order for it ical. All you do is make political at- hawks, but I think they have become to be sustainable. So let’s come to our tacks. You have had meetings recently an endangered species because they senses here. Common sense says—well, and said: Don’t offer a plan. Let’s just don’t seem to care that, with the cuts mathematics says, if you take a lot of attack the Republicans for their plan.

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Mr. Speaker, I re- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Labrador Perry Stewart serve the balance of my time. LaHood Pittenger Stivers of my time. LaMalfa Poe (TX) Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, it is now Taylor Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, may I in- Lamborn Poliquin Thompson (PA) my delight to yield 2 minutes to the quire as to how much time is remain- Latta Posey Thornberry distinguished gentleman from Texas ing. Lewis (MN) Ratcliffe Tiberi Long Reed (Mr. BRADY), who is the chairman of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Tipton Loudermilk Reichert Trott the Ways and Means Committee. Love Renacci tlewoman from Tennessee has 30 sec- Turner Lucas Rice (SC) Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, onds remaining. Upton Luetkemeyer Roby with this budget, we have an oppor- Valadao Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, in 30 sec- Marchant Roe (TN) Wagner tunity to move forward on a major pri- onds, I want to once again say thank Marino Rogers (AL) Walberg ority for the American people, which is you to my colleague from the other Marshall Rogers (KY) Mast Rohrabacher Walden delivering the first overhaul of Amer- side. I have enjoyed working with him. Walker ica’s broken Tax Code in more than McCarthy Rokita This is history. We are going to make McCaul Rooney, Francis Walorski three decades. history. McClintock Rooney, Thomas Walters, Mimi Weber (TX) When you look, today, at the way Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to McHenry J. America is taxed, it doesn’t take long McKinley Ros-Lehtinen Wenstrup join me in their support of the budget Westerman to recognize this is completely and ut- McMorris Roskam because doing so means that we can Rodgers Ross Williams terly broken. You can see that it is so McSally Rothfus Wilson (SC) truly benefit the American people, and Wittman complex it forces millions of families I yield back the balance of my time. Meadows Rouzer and job creators to spend billions of Meehan Royce (CA) Womack The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time Messer Russell Woodall hours and dollars each year just filing for debate has expired. Mitchell Rutherford Yoder their taxes. Moolenaar Ryan (WI) Yoho Pursuant to House Resolution 580, It is unfair. It gives wasteful Wash- Mooney (WV) Scalise Young (AK) the previous question is ordered. ington lobbyists loopholes and carve- Mullin Schweikert Young (IA) The question is on the motion offered outs to special interests by giving by the gentlewoman from Tennessee NAYS—212 hardworking Americans nothing but (Mrs. BLACK). Adams Doyle, Michael Lee frustration. The question was taken; and the Aguilar F. Levin You can see that our Tax Code is Amash Duncan (TN) Lewis (GA) miserably uncompetitive. That is why Speaker pro tempore announced that Barraga´ n Ellison Lieu, Ted more and more of our American busi- the ayes appeared to have it. Bass Engel Lipinski Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, on that Beatty Eshoo LoBiondo nesses and good-paying jobs are going Bera Espaillat Loebsack overseas to countries with more mod- I demand the yeas and nays. Beyer Esty (CT) Lofgren ern and more competitive tax systems. The yeas and nays were ordered. Bishop (GA) Evans Lowenthal The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Blumenauer Faso Lowey By passing this budget today, we can Blunt Rochester Fitzpatrick Lujan Grisham, send a clear message to the American ant to clause 8 of rule XX, this 15- Bonamici Foster M. people: real tax reform is on the way. A minute vote on the motion to concur Boyle, Brendan Frankel (FL) Luja´ n, Ben Ray ‘‘no’’ vote, as we heard from our Demo- will be followed by a 5-minute vote on F. Fudge Lynch the motion to suspend the rules and Brady (PA) Gabbard MacArthur cratic colleagues, is to block tax re- Brown (MD) Gaetz Maloney, form and defend the status quo. pass H.R. 1698. Brownley (CA) Gallego Carolyn B. We are all working closely with The vote was taken by electronic de- Buck Garamendi Maloney, Sean vice, and there were—yeas 216, nays Bustos Gomez Massie President Trump as he leads this Butterfield Gonzalez (TX) Matsui charge. Together, we have bold ideas to 212, not voting 5, as follows: Capuano Gottheimer McCollum deliver more jobs, fairer taxes, and big- [Roll No. 589] Carbajal Green, Al McEachin ger paychecks for all Americans this Ca´ rdenas Green, Gene McGovern YEAS—216 Carson (IN) Grijalva McNerney year. Abraham Cheney Gallagher Cartwright Gutie´rrez Meeks I want to thank Chairman BLACK and Aderholt Coffman Garrett Castor (FL) Hanabusa Meng the Budget Committee for all their Allen Cole Gianforte Castro (TX) Hastings Moore Amodei Collins (GA) Gibbs Chu, Judy Heck Moulton hard work. I want to encourage my col- Arrington Collins (NY) Gohmert Cicilline Higgins (NY) Murphy (FL) leagues to vote ‘‘yes’’—vote ‘‘yes’’—on Babin Comer Goodlatte Clark (MA) Himes Nadler tax reform, and join me in taking an Bacon Comstock Gosar Clarke (NY) Hoyer Napolitano important historic step forward to de- Banks (IN) Conaway Gowdy Clay Huffman Neal Barletta Cook Granger Cleaver Jackson Lee Nolan liver on our tax reform promise. Barr Costello (PA) Graves (GA) Clyburn Jayapal Norcross Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I yield Barton Cramer Graves (LA) Cohen Jeffries O’Halleran myself the balance of my time. Bergman Crawford Graves (MO) Connolly Jenkins (KS) O’Rourke Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would just Biggs Culberson Griffith Conyers Johnson (GA) Pallone Bilirakis Curbelo (FL) Grothman Cooper Johnson, E. B. Panetta like to say that, for anyone watching Bishop (MI) Davidson Guthrie Correa Jones Pascrell this debate or watching any of our dis- Bishop (UT) Davis, Rodney Handel Costa Kaptur Payne cussions out there in the country, I Black Denham Harper Courtney Katko Pelosi Blackburn Dent Harris Crist Keating Perlmutter know it often appears that we don’t get Blum DeSantis Hartzler Crowley Kelly (IL) Peters along, that we hate each other, and Bost DesJarlais Hensarling Cuellar Kennedy Peterson that we are at each other’s throat, but Brady (TX) Diaz-Balart Herrera Beutler Cummings Khanna Pingree nothing could be further from the Brat Duffy Hice, Jody B. Davis (CA) Kihuen Pocan Bridenstine Duncan (SC) Higgins (LA) Davis, Danny Kildee Polis truth. Brooks (AL) Dunn Hill DeFazio Kilmer Price (NC) It has been such an honor to work Brooks (IN) Emmer Holding DeGette Kind Quigley with Chairman BLACK as a member of Buchanan Estes (KS) Hollingsworth Delaney King (NY) Raskin Bucshon Farenthold Hudson DeLauro Krishnamoorthi Rice (NY) the Budget Committee and all the Budd Ferguson Huizenga DelBene Kuster (NH) Richmond Members. We do all respect each other Burgess Fleischmann Hultgren Demings Lance Rosen and get along. We just have some very Byrne Flores Hunter DeSaulnier Langevin Roybal-Allard serious disagreements about policy. Calvert Fortenberry Hurd Deutch Larsen (WA) Ruiz Carter (GA) Foxx Issa Dingell Larson (CT) Ruppersberger That is fair. That is what this country Carter (TX) Franks (AZ) Jenkins (WV) Doggett Lawrence Rush is about. Chabot Frelinghuysen Johnson (LA) Donovan Lawson (FL) Ryan (OH)

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King (IA) Poe (TX) Walters, Mimi Westerman Young (AK) Schneider Stefanik Walz Duffy King (NY) Poliquin Walz Williams Young (IA) Schrader Suozzi Wasserman Duncan (SC) Kinzinger Polis Wasserman Wilson (SC) Zeldin Scott (VA) Swalwell (CA) Schultz Dunn Knight Posey Schultz Wittman Scott, David Takano Waters, Maxine Womack Waters, Maxine Ellison Krishnamoorthi Price (NC) Serrano Tenney Watson Coleman Emmer Kuster (NH) Quigley NAYS—2 Sewell (AL) Thompson (MS) Engel Welch Kustoff (TN) Raskin Shea-Porter Titus Eshoo Labrador Ratcliffe Duncan (TN) Massie Yarmuth Sherman Tonko Espaillat LaHood Reed Zeldin NOT VOTING—7 Sinema Torres Estes (KS) LaMalfa Reichert Sires Tsongas Esty (CT) Lamborn Renacci Bridenstine Smith (NE) Wilson (FL) Cicilline Thompson (CA) NOT VOTING—5 Evans Lance Rice (NY) Farenthold Langevin Rice (SC) Johnson, Sam Webster (FL) Johnson, Sam Thompson (CA) Wilson (FL) Faso Larsen (WA) Richmond ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Smith (NE) Webster (FL) Ferguson Larson (CT) Roby Fitzpatrick Latta Roe (TN) The SPEAKER pro tempore (during b 1059 Fleischmann Lawrence Rogers (AL) the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Flores Lawson (FL) Rogers (KY) ing. So the motion to concur was agreed Fortenberry Lee Rohrabacher to. Foster Levin Rokita b 1106 The result of the vote was announced Foxx Lewis (GA) Rooney, Francis So (two-thirds being in the affirma- as above recorded. Frankel (FL) Lewis (MN) Rooney, Thomas Franks (AZ) Lieu, Ted J. tive) the rules were suspended and the A motion to reconsider was laid on Frelinghuysen Lipinski Ros-Lehtinen bill, as amended, was passed. the table. Fudge LoBiondo Rosen The result of the vote was announced Gabbard Loebsack Roskam f Gaetz Lofgren Ross as above recorded. Gallagher Long Rothfus A motion to reconsider was laid on IRAN BALLISTIC MISSILES AND Gallego Loudermilk Rouzer the table. INTERNATIONAL SANCTIONS EN- Garamendi Love Roybal-Allard PERSONAL EXPLANATION FORCEMENT ACT Garrett Lowenthal Royce (CA) Gianforte Lowey Ruiz Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, due The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Gibbs Lucas Ruppersberger to a family medical emergency, I had to return HULTGREN). The unfinished business is Gohmert Luetkemeyer Rush to my district in the early afternoon on the vote on the motion to suspend the Gomez Lujan Grisham, Russell Gonzalez (TX) M. Rutherford Wednesday October 25. Had I been present, rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1698) to ex- Goodlatte Luja´ n, Ben Ray Ryan (OH) I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 589 pand sanctions against Iran with re- Gosar Lynch Sa´ nchez and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 590. spect to the ballistic missile program Gottheimer MacArthur Sanford f of Iran, and for other purposes, as Gowdy Maloney, Sarbanes Granger Carolyn B. Scalise REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER amended, on which the yeas and nays Graves (GA) Maloney, Sean Schakowsky were ordered. Graves (LA) Marchant Schiff AS COSPONSOR OF H. RES. 220 The Clerk read the title of the bill. Graves (MO) Marino Schneider Ms. CLARKE of New York. Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Green, Al Marshall Schrader Green, Gene Mast Schweikert Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to question is on the motion offered by Griffith Matsui Scott (VA) be removed from H. Res. 220. the gentleman from California (Mr. Grijalva McCarthy Scott, Austin The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ROYCE) that the House suspend the Grothman McCaul Scott, David objection to the request of the gentle- Guthrie McClintock Sensenbrenner rules and pass the bill, as amended. Gutie´rrez McCollum Serrano woman from New York? This is a 5-minute vote. Hanabusa McEachin Sessions There was no objection. The vote was taken by electronic de- Handel McGovern Sewell (AL) f vice, and there were—yeas 423, nays 2, Harper McHenry Shea-Porter Harris McKinley Sherman LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM not voting 7, as follows: Hartzler McMorris Shimkus [Roll No. 590] Hastings Rodgers Shuster (Mr. HOYER asked and was given Heck McNerney Simpson YEAS—423 permission to address the House for 1 Hensarling McSally Sinema minute.) Abraham Brat Comer Herrera Beutler Meadows Sires Adams Brooks (AL) Comstock Hice, Jody B. Meehan Slaughter Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I yield to Aderholt Brooks (IN) Conaway Higgins (LA) Meeks Smith (MO) the gentleman from California (Mr. Aguilar Brown (MD) Connolly Higgins (NY) Meng Smith (NJ) MCCARTHY) for the purpose of inquiring Allen Brownley (CA) Conyers Hill Messer Smith (TX) of the majority leader the schedule for Amash Buchanan Cook Himes Mitchell Smith (WA) Amodei Buck Cooper Holding Moolenaar Smucker the week to come. Arrington Bucshon Correa Hollingsworth Mooney (WV) Soto (Mr. MCCARTHY asked and was Babin Budd Costa Hoyer Moore Speier given permission to revise and extend Bacon Burgess Costello (PA) Hudson Moulton Stefanik his remarks.) Banks (IN) Bustos Courtney Huffman Mullin Stewart Barletta Butterfield Cramer Huizenga Murphy (FL) Stivers Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I Barr Byrne Crawford Hultgren Nadler Suozzi thank the gentleman for yielding. Barraga´ n Calvert Crist Hunter Napolitano Swalwell (CA) Mr. Speaker, on Monday, no votes Barton Capuano Crowley Hurd Neal Takano Bass Carbajal Cuellar Issa Newhouse Taylor are expected in the House. On Tuesday, Beatty Ca´ rdenas Culberson Jackson Lee Noem Tenney the House will meet at noon for morn- Bera Carson (IN) Cummings Jayapal Nolan Thompson (MS) ing hour and 2 p.m. for legislative busi- Bergman Carter (GA) Curbelo (FL) Jeffries Norcross Thompson (PA) ness. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 Beyer Carter (TX) Davidson Jenkins (KS) Norman Thornberry Biggs Cartwright Davis (CA) Jenkins (WV) Nunes Tiberi p.m. On Wednesday and Thursday, the Bilirakis Castor (FL) Davis, Danny Johnson (GA) O’Halleran Tipton House will meet at 10 a.m. for morning Bishop (GA) Castro (TX) Davis, Rodney Johnson (LA) O’Rourke Titus hour and noon for legislative business. Bishop (MI) Chabot DeFazio Johnson (OH) Olson Tonko Bishop (UT) Cheney DeGette Johnson, E. B. Palazzo Torres On Friday, the House will meet at 9 Black Chu, Judy Delaney Jones Pallone Trott a.m. for legislative business. Last votes Blackburn Clark (MA) DeLauro Jordan Palmer Tsongas of the week are expected no later than Blum Clarke (NY) DelBene Joyce (OH) Panetta Turner 3 p.m. Blumenauer Clay Demings Kaptur Pascrell Upton Blunt Rochester Cleaver Denham Katko Paulsen Valadao Mr. Speaker, the House will consider Bonamici Clyburn Dent Keating Payne Vargas a number of suspensions next week, a Bost Coffman DeSantis Kelly (IL) Pearce Veasey complete list of which will be an- Boyle, Brendan Cohen DeSaulnier Kelly (MS) Pelosi Vela nounced by close of business tomorrow. F. Cole DesJarlais Kelly (PA) Perlmutter Vela´ zquez Brady (PA) Collins (GA) Deutch Kennedy Perry Visclosky In addition, the House will consider Brady (TX) Collins (NY) Diaz-Balart Khanna Peters Wagner H.R. 2936, the Resilient Federal Forests

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:57 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26OC7.004 H26OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE October 26, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8255 Act sponsored by Representative BRUCE money for them. Of course, this bill is numerous times and pretty much shut WESTERMAN. offset. We do it in a fiscally responsible down your committee. So three times We have all seen the devastating ef- manner. But this is not something to we were asked to delay, and we did. fects of wildfires, especially this year. play political games with because some That is why, this week, I went back Unfortunately, the U.S. Forest Service leadership Member wants to hold it up to all of you and said: Let’s work out if estimates there are still nearly 58 mil- and go into December. We believe com- you have a difference of opinion in pay- lion acres of forest at high or very high mittees should be able to do their fors. risk of wildfire. The bipartisan legisla- work. It was not us who walked away from tion builds on our recovery efforts by Now, we started out, and Committee the table. It was the message I was de- giving the Forest Service and Bureau Chair GREG WALDEN, three times, was livered from the other side of the aisle. of Land Management the tools nec- asked to delay by the ranking Demo- So I don’t know why we are having essary to better manage our public crat of the committee, even though we this discussion. I don’t know why you lands. know the timeline is about to hit a are asking these questions. It is you The House will also consider H.R. 849, number of States that cannot wait for and your side of the aisle that have the Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medi- a lack of action here. said no. It is us who said: Let’s sit care Act, sponsored by Representative So, yes, I am upset by this, but I am down and work this out. PHIL ROE. Supported by both Repub- more upset about the number of times But let me walk through a few of the licans and Democrats, this bill repeals we sat down to try to work something pay-fors so you understand them and ObamaCare’s Independent Payment Ad- out. And it was only yesterday I was so the American public can understand visory Board—or, as most know it as, told, Democrats said, no, they don’t them, because I don’t think they are IPAB—and gives patients more control want to do anything, so we should just controversial. over their healthcare and not Wash- go forward. That is not the way this We require health insurance compa- ington. place should work. nies to pay claims when they cover Finally, Mr. Speaker, the House will If you look at this bill, I believe, if Medicaid enrollees while keeping Med- consider legislation to extend funding the committee had the freedom on the icaid as the payor of last resort. Now, for the Children’s Health Insurance other side without the leadership tell- that saves $4 billion. Program and other important public ing them they had to vote ‘‘no,’’ it We say that individuals can’t skip on health priorities. Now, this was would have come out of the committee their premium for 90 days and get free marked up earlier this month by the with a much different vote. coverage. That saves $5 billion. Energy and Commerce Committee. Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank We say if somebody wins a high-dol- This package will help low-income the gentleman for his comments. lar lottery, those winners should not be children get health coverage, continue First, let me say, as far as I know, eligible for Medicaid. funding important health priorities the leadership didn’t give any direction Now, your side of the aisle voted like community health centers, and do to the committee. The committee de- against that in committee. So the ar- so in a fiscally responsible manner. cided on its own that it thought that gument that you are making that it is I look forward to the House passing the cuts that were being proposed by not bipartisan is true. Your side of the these commonsense bills next week the Republicans are very harmful to aisle believes that if someone wins mil- without delay. some very important programs in lions of dollars in the lottery, they Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, the major- healthcare for seniors that the gen- should still be eligible for Medicaid. ity leader announced that the CHIP tleman, in his previous remarks telling That will save $600 million that will bill will be on the floor next week. us what the schedule was, said were actually go to the disabled, those who CHIP and community health centers very important. need this. have always been, as the majority lead- So the reason that we have concerns And what is more important, these er points out, a bipartisan priority. is we believe the offsets being pro- States should not have to wait. These Unfortunately, this bill did not come posed, Mr. Speaker, by the Repub- States should not be put in this posi- out of the committee as a bipartisan licans, and why we don’t agree with the tion. Colorado has just announced that bill, and negotiations were essentially bill that is being brought forward is be- it will freeze enrollment. It will freeze not fruitful, and the committee re- cause we think it hurts the healthcare enrollment because you guys walked ported out legislation to extend these of millions of Americans. away from the table. It will freeze en- important programs that included bil- Let me ask another question, Mr. rollment because you say high-dollar lions of dollars in partisan offsets. Speaker, of the majority leader, and let millionaire lottery winners should still Mr. Speaker, I want to ask the ma- me preface it with Mr. MCCARTHY said stay on Medicaid. jority leader, does the gentleman know in response to my question about the I don’t think that is where the Amer- whether the $8.2 billion reauthorization CHIP program: Of course, it is offset. ican public believes this debate should of the Children’s Health Insurance Pro- Let me ask him a follow-up question. go. I believe that is common sense. I gram, which serves nearly 9 million Does the gentleman know whether believe that is an area that we can get children from low-income working the $7.2 billion for community health to. Let’s care for the individuals, and families, will be offset? centers that provide primary care serv- let’s stop playing politics with this. I Mr. Speaker, I yield to my friend. ices to 26 million medically under- am personally stunned you are even served Americans will be offset? asking about this because you know b 1115 Mr. MCCARTHY. Will the gentleman what has gone on. Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I yield? Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I am cha- thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. HOYER. I yield to my friend grined that I have stunned my friend, First, let me set the record straight. from California. the majority leader. Yes, it did come out of committee, and, Mr. MCCARTHY. Right before your Yes, we don’t agree with some of yes, we did hold it up three times be- question, you said you had concerns those pay-fors. I happen to, by the way, cause your side of the aisle asked us to. with the offsets. The gentleman knows agree. There is no reason why a lottery But the reason why we are bringing it that I reached out to him, I don’t know winner of millions of dollars ought to up next week is not because next week how many months ago, before a break, be on Medicaid. was the date we wanted. We wanted to numerous times, right over on the floor Mr. MCCARTHY. Nobody did on your get this done long ago. But the reason on his side of the aisle, and I said: I am side of the aisle in the committee. why we are doing it next week is be- very concerned with what I am hearing They all voted against that. cause Minnesota is about to run out of on the Democratic side in the com- Mr. HOYER. I didn’t yield yet. money. And my dear friend knows be- mittee; I would like to get CHIP done I simply say to my friend, had I in- cause I sat with him, even this week, early. And I asked for your assistance, structed or the leader instructed, that trying to work something out. and you helped. outcome may have been different. How- Now, we know of these health cen- There is one higher position on your ever, there are some really substantive ters, and in this bill we doubled the side of the aisle who called the Speaker issues that we had, we had for a long

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Did I hear correctly the repeal of IPAB is offset? That is a created. that you voted to repeal IPAB? $17 billion deficit creation item. Is it What I am saying is the last time we Mr. HOYER. I believe I did. No? I am offset? had this bill on the floor, it was bipar- checking on it. I yield to my friend. tisan votes. Democrats voted for it as But I am saying here, publicly, I Mr. MCCARTHY. If the gentleman’s well; 43 cosponsors on your side of the voted for the ACA. I think the ACA was question is if IPAB is offset, it doesn’t aisle. good for the country, and one of the need to be. So I don’t think this question is just pay-fors we said we would pay for, and Mr. HOYER. Offset. to me; it is probably for the whole we did, one of the pay-fors was IPAB. Mr. MCCARTHY. No, and it doesn’t body. But I think the reason the major- If we want to substitute some other need to be. ity of the body wants to get rid of it is way to pay for the healthcare that we Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman it hasn’t even been created, and the are giving, fine. That will not increase for that answer. Perhaps now he knows majority of the people think it is a bad the debt. But if we don’t pay for repeal why I asked the first two questions. idea. So let’s get rid of it now. Apparently, it is not the debt that is of this IPAB, it is going to increase the And do you know what? CHIP is al- of concern, because if the debt were of debt. ready in effect. What is even worse on concern, the $17 billion would be of I yield to my friend. this process is it is in effect, but now concern. Mr. MCCARTHY. My question to the That was put in the bill, as the gen- people are freezing enrollments. gentleman is: We have brought to the So, if your argument why Democrats tleman knows, to try to pay for, as we floor, twice, the repeal of IPAB. Am I can’t help us on CHIP and why they paid for every nickel of the Affordable understanding correctly that you voted want to defend millionaire lottery win- Care Act, and that was one of the larg- to repeal that? ners is somewhere that something not er pay-fors. Mr. HOYER. I thought I said, and let Now, many Members on your side of created has to be offset, I don’t think me reiterate, I voted against repealing the aisle don’t like that pay-for, and that is really a fair argument. IPAB. I am for IPAB. I will say it many Members on my side of the aisle Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank again. I know it is politically very con- don’t like that pay-for. That pay-for the gentleman for his response. I was troversial. It is a tough thing to do, but said that we are going to decide, if we going to respond later, but let me re- it helps pay for what we buy. And the are exceeding expenditure caps, what spond now. problem in this House and the problem This bill was not marked up in com- needs to be cut. that we just did on the tax bill is we As the gentleman knows, that board mittee prior to its expiring, prior to are not paying for what we buy. It is has never been appointed. But if it had the authorization ending. So when the not spend-spend or tax-tax. We do not been appointed, we would have had 30 gentleman talks to me about time, pay for what we buy. It is easy to buy days—30 legislative days or calendar with all due respect, had it been an and it is hard to pay. Here we are with days—30 calendar days in which to say, item of importance—which it is a bi- another example. no, we don’t agree with that. So the partisan bill. We both want to see this I yield to my friend. representatives of the people would get done. The gentleman is correct, Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I have had that. this program exists. The gentleman is thank the gentleman for yielding. But my point is we are selective in also correct that, until we fix this, Let me repeat what happened on this what we want to pay for, and I think there will be States that will be run- floor in history. that is a concern certainly to me, and ning out of money. That is a great con- Twice, this bill has come to the floor. I am sure it is to others. cern to us. It will adversely affect mil- Neither time—the repealing of IPAB— And the gentleman said: Of course, it lions of children. has it been offset. And do you know is offset. The gentleman, here, says We ought to get this done. We ought what? Forty-three Members on your this is not offset. to get it done in a bipartisan fashion, side of the aisle joined with us. So it Can I ask the gentleman, why is this and I am sorry that we didn’t. I am was the will of this House, a majority. not offset? Why is this $17 billion ap- sorry the committee didn’t get it done But if your argument is why we can- parently not a worry for the debt and so it didn’t have to come to the major- not fund children’s health, why we can- the other dollars for children are nec- ity leader or come to my attention or not say that millionaires winning a essary to be offset? the leader’s attention. lottery have to stay on Medicaid, if I yield to my friend. But having said that, that does not that is the defense from the other side Mr. MCCARTHY. I appreciate the answer the question of the gentleman of the aisle why they walk away from roundabout way of trying to get around says IPAB doesn’t exist. It certainly the table, I am ashamed. We are better why you are not involved in the CHIP exists in scoring. As the gentleman than that, and this House is better program, but let me explain very eas- surely knows, this is a $17 billion item than that. ily. that will have to be paid for at some I told you each time—and I tell the Mr. HOYER. Reclaiming my time, point in time, and it will add to the gentleman, I know it is not you, but the gentleman is correct. The gen- debt if we don’t pay for it. It may not there are other people on your side of tleman has come to me. We tried to exist right now. It may not exist for the aisle who won’t even release their work on getting it bipartisan. We reasons that the gentleman probably Members from committee. didn’t reach that conclusion, and I re- points out, correctly, that a large num- gret that we didn’t reach that conclu- ber on his side and a large number on b 1130 sion. my side are not for it. I know your members on the Energy The majority leader did, in fact, I want to tell the gentleman that I and Commerce Committee did not come to me in, I think, absolute good am for it. I voted that way. But a large want to vote ‘‘no’’ on that amendment. faith, and I wanted to try to get to a number of the majority of my party, I They don’t want to defend those mil- resolution. We didn’t get there, and I think, are not for it. I agree with that. lionaires for being on Medicaid and regret that. We are where we are. But But the fact of the matter is repeal- taking away from the disabled and I want to tell my friend that I am ing this is not paid for, and, as a result, children. I know, in your heart, you going to continue to try to work to- the costs will have to come from some- don’t want to sit back and make CHIP wards that objective. where; but on CHIP we had to pay for have problems for States, that maybe

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Since Indian Rock Dam was com- doing it, I think we should move on healthcare for millions of Americans, pleted in 1942, it has prevented more now. Let’s get back to the table. Let’s that which they cannot do directly, than $55 million in potential flood dam- solve this problem. and they haven’t done it directly. age to our community of York, Penn- Mr. HOYER. I appreciate the gentle- So I would hope that we could bring sylvania. man’s remarks and I appreciate the at least a bipartisan bill, in light of the Managed by the Corps’ Baltimore premise for which he stood. I look for- failure to pass a partisan bill, which District, Indian Rock Dam is one of the ward to having the Dream Act brought has, I am told, 60 Senators who have 13 Corps dam projects in the Susque- to the floor, which a majority of Mem- indicated they support it, maybe more. hanna River watershed. bers are for on this floor and will vote I would hope when it comes from the For 75 years, Indian Rock Dam has for. I believe my friend knows that to Senate, if Senator MCCONNELL will put been a silent protector for our citizens. be the case, and I hope we would bring it on the floor, that we will consider it For that and its continued benefit of it to the floor. forthwith, because the instability that reducing risks to Americans down- Let me go to this, if I can. The ma- grips the system now is hurting mil- stream, I am proud to recognize the jority leader did not mention whether lions, costing them millions, perhaps 75th anniversary of Indian Rock Dam. Alexander-Murray was going to be on billions. So I hope that would be a pri- f the floor next week. Obviously, as the ority item for us, along with the bill that we call the Dream Act. HONORING SERGEANT BRYAN gentleman knows, there is an extraor- BLACK dinary disruption of the marketplace We need to redeem the dream, Mr. in the healthcare insurance field. Speaker, and continue a policy which (Mr. HECK asked and was given per- Alexander-Murray, at the request of the Speaker has indicated he thought mission to address the House for 1 President Trump, was an effort by Sen- was erroneously repealed by the Presi- minute and to revise and extend his re- ator ALEXANDER, a Republican from dent of the United States, which I marks.) Tennessee, a former Secretary of Edu- think many Republicans with whom I Mr. HECK. Mr. Speaker, Bryan Black cation, and a former Governor of Ten- have talked to think is a policy that was the kid in Puyallup, Washington, nessee, to respond to the President’s ought to be pursued. I hope we can with boundless potential, always striv- request and, as the gentleman has just bring that to the floor as soon as pos- ing to do more. He excelled in the noted, working in a bipartisan fashion sible, and certainly before Thanks- classroom and, get this, both on the to come to an agreement to stabilize giving. wrestling mat and at State chess tour- markets to ensure that people are Mr. Speaker, unless the majority naments. Go figure. When he grew up, he took his poten- going to have healthcare and particu- leader has anything further to say, I tial to the United States Army, where larly to ensure that the poorest among yield back the balance of my time. Staff Sergeant Bryan Black conquered us can afford their healthcare. Alex- f Ranger School and Special Forces Se- ander-Murray is bipartisan and has HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMOR- lection. over 60 Senators supporting it. ROW, AND ADJOURNMENT FROM Sergeant Black was not just a war- Do you believe that that will be FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017, TO rior and a protector, he was a healer. brought to the floor at any time in the TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2017 As a Green Beret in the elite 3rd near future? Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I ask Group, he served as a medic, always en- Mr. MCCARTHY. I thank the gen- unanimous consent that when the couraging and caring for those around tleman for the question, but, as the House adjourns today, it adjourn to him. gentleman knows, for a bill to come to meet at 10 a.m. tomorrow, and further, On October 4, Sergeant Black was the floor here, it first has to get out of when the House adjourns on that day, killed in Niger. the Senate. The Senate has not voted it adjourn to meet on Tuesday, October Our hearts ache for his wife, on that bill. 31, 2017, when it shall convene at noon Michelle; for his sons, Ezekiel and I know the gentleman quotes a cer- for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for Isaac; and for his parents, Hank and tain number, but I would wait to see legislative business. Karen. Their son, husband, father, how many votes there are for the bill The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. friend, and patriot will be remembered. to see where it goes. TAYLOR). Is there objection to the re- Precious few among us dedicate our As the gentleman knows, this House quest of the gentleman from Cali- God-given ability to protection of our has passed a bill that repealed fornia? country, but as Sergeant Black’s fa- ObamaCare, reformed it, got us a new There was no objection. ther, Hank, so eloquently said: Some bill, but made those payments as it f people could, would, should. Others do. went forward. So there is a bill sitting Bryan did. in the Senate that they can take up 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDIAN f and solve this problem at the same ROCK DAM time. (Mr. PERRY asked and was given HONORING TROOPS ON DAY OF Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, the gen- permission to address the House for 1 THE DEPLOYED tleman, my friend, the majority leader, minute and to revise and extend his re- (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania with whom I work in a constructive marks.) asked and was given permission to ad- way on many, many items mentioned Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, today I dress the House for 1 minute and to re- earlier about how children may lose rise to honor the 75th anniversary of vise and extend his remarks.) their health insurance or some of our Indian Rock Dam in York County, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. less well-off citizens who rely on Com- Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on the Day of munity Health Centers will lose access, Indian Rock Dam was completed by the Deployed to honor the men and and that, therefore, we need to get this the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in women of our Armed Forces who are bill done soon. 1942 as part of an unprecedented boom serving overseas. Millions, I suggest to the majority of water resource infrastructure con- Today we salute them for their serv- leader, Mr. Speaker, will be adversely struction across America that ice on behalf of the United States of affected if we don’t pass a bill stabi- stemmed from the Flood Control Act of America. We also acknowledge the sac- lizing it. 1936. rifice of their families, who are sepa- Yes, I understand you introduced a It is an earth and rock structure rated from their loved ones during de- bill to repeal. You control the House, measuring 1,000 feet long, rising 83 feet ployment.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:57 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K26OC7.030 H26OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H8258 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 26, 2017 Mr. Speaker, serving one’s country is ments are raising survival rates, but it To degrade and dehumanize them, a noble and selfless act. These men and remains the second leading cause of Harper shaved the women’s heads with women have answered the call of duty, cancer mortality for women. butcher knives and branded them with and today we honor their dedication, During the month of October, we re- hot irons. service, and courage. flect on the lives lost and the families Harper was the ring leader of this In 2016, there were nearly 1.3 million affected by this cancer, including my massive trafficking organization, but it Active Duty military personnel. Nearly own family and my own beautiful wife, wasn’t until four of his young victims 200,000 of those Active Duty members Carol, who we just lost this last spring, bravely escaped and testified against are deployed overseas. From Japan to but we also bring light to the actions him that justice was served. Germany, and from South Korea to Af- that we can take to fight against it. His attempts to rob these women of ghanistan, our American men and I encourage all women to talk to their dignity had failed, and his reign women serve with distinction. your doctor about breast cancer of terror was finally over. Seeing the In the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- screenings for early detection. true depravity, the judge sentenced the vania, more than 50 airmen from the I admire the unmatched courage of defendant to 289 years in the peniten- 193rd Special Operations Wing are the survivors and those currently suf- tiary. scheduled to return home this week fering from this disease. As a former judge, I applaud this following an overseas deployment in f judge. Criminals need to be locked up, support of Operation Inherent Resolve. not victims. America must track down DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS and prosecute these slave traders and Mr. Speaker, I would like all of our MONTH deployed troops to know that we are rescue the victims from this scourge. (Mr. PANETTA asked and was given And that is just the way it is. proud of their efforts and are grateful permission to address the House for 1 for their service. f minute and to revise and extend his re- MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE f marks.) THE BUDGET AND TAX REFORM Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Speaker, it is the A message from the Senate by Ms. 30th anniversary of Domestic Violence Byrd, one of its clerks, announced that (Mr. SCHNEIDER asked and was the Senate has passed without amend- given permission to address the House Awareness Month. Domestic violence is a crime that im- ment a bill of the House of the fol- for 1 minute and to revise and extend pacts every race, gender, class, and sex. lowing title: his remarks.) In my home State, 33 percent of Cali- H.R. 1329. An ACT to increase, effective as Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, just a fornia women and 28 percent of Cali- of December 1, 2017, the rates of compensa- month after the U.S. national debt sur- fornia men will experience domestic vi- tion for veterans with service-connected dis- passed $20 trillion for the very first olence. Nevertheless, since this month abilities and the rates of dependency and in- demnity compensation for the survivors of time, today this House passed an irre- was recognized for the first time in sponsible budget that will add a shock- certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- 1987, much progress has been made. poses. ing additional $1.5 trillion to that sum. I began my professional career as a This additional debt threatens our prosecutor back in 1996, and I can tell f future prosperity and constricts our you, back then it was tough to get a THE HURRICANE AND OPIOID ability to respond to the challenges we jury to understand and even listen to CRISES face today. the circumstances behind domestic vio- (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was The cynical purpose of today’s budg- lence, and it was tough to convince ju- given permission to address the House et is to pave the way so partisan tax rors that domestic violence is not a for 1 minute.) reform can be fast tracked through the private issue that should be kept in the Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, Senate, but financing tax cuts that bedroom, but instead, it is a righteous first of all, I want to urgently have set overwhelmingly benefit those at the issue that needed to be brought out in up an appeal process on an expedited very top by ballooning our Nation’s our courtrooms. basis for my constituents and those budget deficits is exactly the wrong ap- Fortunately, there were police offi- across the disaster-impacted areas of a proach. cers to make arrests, there were pros- FEMA denial appeal system. Thou- We all agree our Tax Code is broken ecutors to try the cases, and there were sands of my constituents have been de- and needs reform, but true tax reform advocates to give the victims the con- nied FEMA assistance. needs to be fiscally responsible. fidence they need to come forward. Pictures just came to my phone last Rather than crafting plans behind So this month we recognize those evening, and I am urging the FEMA Di- closed doors, I urge my colleagues to who support domestic violence victims, rector and all who can do so, including reach across the aisle. Together, we we vow to hold abusers accountable, the President, we are not a 10. We are can pursue reform of our Tax Code that and we strive to create and to update in desperate need of help. People do not focuses on the middle class, promotes legislation that not only protects, but have their lives restored. entrepreneurship, job creation, and pri- emboldens victims of domestic violence I also want to make mention of the vate investment, and supports public so that they can embrace living their fact that today there will be some investment in our infrastructure. lives. statement made on this horrific opioid Let’s bring this tax reform debate f crisis, which we as Members of Con- into the open and get this done for the gress have been dealing with for over a American people. LOCK HIM UP year. We understand that this may be f (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was called a public health service emer- given permission to address the House gency versus a catastrophic emer- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS for 1 minute and to revise and extend gency, using the Public Service Act or MONTH his remarks.) the Stafford Act. The Stafford Act (Mr. NEWHOUSE asked and was Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, when funds are almost completely dimin- given permission to address the House Derrick Harper stood in front of a ished because of wildfires and hurri- for 1 minute and to revise and extend Pittsburgh judge a few months ago, it canes. his remarks.) was clear the defendant was a special The casualties of opioid abuse are 142 Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise kind of evil person. per day, which is like an airplane crash today to recognize October as Breast For years, Harper and his crew of de- every single day. With this amazing Cancer Awareness Month, as well as all viants ran the city’s most brutal and and unbelievable budget that has been of the men, women, and families that ruthless sex trafficking ring. The traf- passed, the Halloween budget of 2017, have been affected by this devastating fickers lined their pockets by forcing there will be trillions of dollars cut disease. young women to have sex with count- away from the budget. It is imperative Breast cancer is the most commonly less men every day. Any woman who that the President call this an emer- diagnosed cancer in women. Research, attempted to escape their custody was gency and begin to use emergency early diagnosis, and modern treat- tortured and gang raped. funds to deal with the opioid crisis.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:57 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K26OC7.031 H26OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE October 26, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8259 The only thing you can say today, Rescue Squadron of the United States OFFICER CRAIG LEHNER LIVED A Mr. Trump, is that you are committed Air Force, which is stationed at Moody LIFE OF HEROISM to an emergency both for Hurricane Air Force Base in the first District of (Mr. COLLINS of New York asked disasters and others, but as well as the Georgia. and was given permission to address opioid crisis. They responded as part of the 23rd the House for 1 minute.) Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD Wing effort by mobilizing their per- Mr. COLLINS of New York. Mr. my letter to the President: sonnel and equipment in order to help Speaker, I rise today to honor Officer Mr. President, thank you for the invitation for the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Craig Lehner, a Buffalo police officer Members of Congress to attend the unveiling Texas. who lived a life of heroism and who of your emergency declaration on combatting The 71st Rescue Squadron success- tragically died during a recent training the opioid epidemic. fully evacuated 308 flood victims and 38 exercise on the Niagara River. This is indeed an epidemic that I agree family pets. They repositioned 15 res- Officer Lehner was a 9-year veteran must be addressed immediately. This problem cue crafts and teams to access difficult of the Buffalo Police Department, serv- has claimed many lives throughout our coun- areas, saving 1,100 lives. ing on the underwater recovery team, try, including my state of Texas and my home In addition, they moved 83 tons of and also serving as a K–9 officer. His district of Houston. cargo and delivered 23,000 gallons of partner, a 4-year-old German Shepherd It is imperative that we act. It is equally im- fuel, which was used to conduct heli- named Shield, served alongside him. perative that we act responsibly and intel- copter search and rescues. Officer Lehner served our country for ligently. Because of their dedication to this 16 years as an Army National Guard We cannot merely make promises on which country, this group received the That military police officer. Having served the American people are waiting for us to de- Others May Live Squadron of the Year in Iraq and Guantanamo Bay, he was a liver, if we know that those promises will not Award for the Air Force. well-decorated staff sergeant, awarded come right away. Thank you, 71st Rescue Squadron, for more than a dozen medals for his brav- We must have a clear goal and long-term your extensive efforts to help the citi- ery and military achievements. commitment to truly combatting this dev- zens of this country. Officer Lehner made the ultimate astating problem in the opioid crisis. sacrifice, and we will be forever grate- Mr. President, where will this money come f ful for his service. He will be remem- from, as this is a very costly endeavor? bered for his bravery and keeping New funding streams would be required, Americans safe both abroad and in and thus, making such a declaration without HANNAH AHLERS WAS THE western New York. forethought relative to significant funding will ‘‘COOL’’ MOM I offer condolences to his mother, prove to be a futile effort. (Mr. KIHUEN asked and was given Kathleen, and all of his surviving fam- There must be a strategy which we can re- permission to address the House for 1 ily during this very difficult time. alistically and effectively execute without caus- minute and to revise and extend his re- ing harm to equally important and urgent marks.) f areas. Mr. KIHUEN. Mr. Speaker, as I men- HONORING BERTHA WATSON Despite your previous promise to address tioned a couple of weeks ago, I plan to HENRY the opioid crisis, at a Commission meeting last speak on this floor about each victim week, no real solution was developed. (Mr. DEUTCH asked and was given who lost their life during the terrible permission to address the House for 1 Instead, the Commission suggested that shooting on October 1 in Las Vegas. My funding be taken out of the Public Health minute and to revise and extend his re- goal is to honor their lives and to en- marks.) Service Act or the Stafford Act, both of which sure that they will never be forgotten. are problematic. Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise Today I rise to remember Hannah today to recognize the hard work and First, I believe the nation’s public health Ahlers, a loving wife, mother, daugh- emergency fund is empty. esteemed career of Broward County Ad- ter, sister, and friend, whose life was ministrator Bertha Watson Henry. Second, the Stafford Act funds disaster re- taken far too soon. lief for hurricanes and wildfires, which are This week, Bertha is being honored Hannah lived in Beaumont, Cali- under the jurisdiction of FEMA. at the International City and County fornia, and had traveled to Las Vegas As a Member of Congress that recently Management Association’s annual con- with her husband, Brian, and three watched the fatal devastation inflicted upon ference in San Antonio as the recipient other couples to attend the Route 91 my city of Houston, I can tell you firsthand, of the Mark E. Keane Memorial Award Harvest music festival. that we are still trying to wrap our minds for Excellence. I could not think of a around the catastrophic loss and how to now Friends and family have described more deserving recipient for this pres- rebuild. Hannah as a beautiful person inside tigious award. America has experienced mass casualties and out, who was full of joy, and al- Under Henry’s leadership, Broward due to recent hurricanes that occurred within ways went out of her way to help her County successfully navigated the 2008 the span of a month period, with approximate friends and family. recession with stable finances and a death tolls of 82 in Texas and Louisiana, 72 Her commitment to her friends, fam- strong recovery. She has helped in Florida, 51 in Puerto Rico and countless ily, and community was felt by every- Broward maintain a triple A bond rat- disruptions and damages. one. She could light up the room at ing since 2014, something only three The loss of lives, businesses and properties any moment she walked in. Her father- other Florida counties have accom- is astronomical as we continue to assess the in-law described her as a young Mary plished. damage in TX, LA, FL, VI and P.R. Tyler Moore. She has led construction of a new Therefore, I must caution the administration, She was also an amazing and devoted 714,000-square-foot county courthouse, to responsibly bear these facts in mind, as it mother to her three children, a 40,000-square-foot animal adoption attempts to combat the opioid epidemic, which Briannah, Brice, and Hailey. Her kids’ center, and she renegotiated financial is undoubtedly a very important issue. friends thought she was the cool mom, agreements to protect Broward’s inter- f and they loved to be around her. She est in the fourth largest National lived her life to the fullest, and enjoyed Hockey League venue in the U.S. THE 71ST RESCUE SQUADRON IS both the simple pleasures and outdoor Administrator Henry’s recognition at RECOGNIZED FOR ITS RESCUE thrills, like the skydiving community ICMA is also historic, as Bertha is the EFFORTS she was a part of. first-ever African-American woman to (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and I would like to extend my deepest receive the Keane Award for Excel- was given permission to address the condolences to Hannah’s friends and lence. Most importantly, this achieve- House for 1 minute and to revise and family. Please know that the city of ment is a reflection of Bertha’s com- extend his remarks.) Las Vegas in Nevada and the whole mitment to her neighbors, the 1.9 mil- Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- country grieve with you. This is a trag- lion Floridians who called Broward er, I rise today to recognize the 71st edy that should have never happened. County home.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:57 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K26OC7.034 H26OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H8260 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 26, 2017 As she continues to steer Broward active leaders allow the memories of stituents. Oregon is home to over 174 County’s 60 agencies and a budget of past leaders to continue to flourish in wood products, paper, and packaging nearly $5 billion, Bertha Henry de- the troop’s culture today. manufacturing facilities that make serves this award because of the way Traditions of Troop 728 include Scout nearly $11 billion in products annually she has made Broward County a better breakfasts, hiking, camping trips, and and contribute over $2 billion to the place to live, to work, to play, and to summer camp. Additionally, State and local economies through visit. Scoutmasters focus instilling leader- wages and compensation. Bertha, thank you for your out- ship skills in troop members and devel- I would like to recognize and thank standing service, and congratulations oping leaders for the 21st century. the nearly 38,000 hardworking men and on the well-deserved honor. Troop 728 has produced over 30 Eagle women employed by the forest prod- f Scouts, the most prestigious award ucts industry in my State. Your con- that any young man can earn in Scout- tributions to our State and your local HERKIMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DIS- ing. This demonstrates their continued communities are greatly appreciated. TRICT SUPERINTENDENT ROB- commitment to their long legacy of In this country, we are fortunate to ERT MILLER TURNS AROUND service throughout the community. have the renewable natural resources GRADUATION RATES On this special anniversary, I would and domestic manufacturing to be able (Ms. TENNEY asked and was given like to congratulate the leaders and to provide Americans with the paper or permission to address the House for 1 members of Troop 728 for all of their packaging tissue and wood products minute and to revise and extend her re- successes. that are central to modern life and the marks.) f modern economy. Ms. TENNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise I want to thank and congratulate the HALLE THOMPSON LIVES today to recognize Robert Miller, su- people and employees in the forest AMONGST THE HEAVENLY HOST perintendent of the Herkimer Central products industry for the valuable role School District. (Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana asked they play in the economy not only in When Robert Miller became super- and was given permission to address my State and district, but to rural intendent of the Herkimer Central the House for 1 minute.) communities across this country. Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana. Mr. School District in 2013, he was facing a f problem that many superintendents Speaker, the image beside me is of a across this country are facing: a low young lady named Halle Thompson, b 1200 and decreasing graduation rate. who was tragically killed in a car crash LET’S WORK ON BIPARTISAN TAX However, in the 4 years since Mr. in my district. I penned this letter to REFORM her parents: Miller began in his new role, Herkimer (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given has seen a drastic turnaround. The ‘‘Dear Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, ‘‘Ryan, Janna, my own heart is permission to address the House for 1 graduation rate has increased 11 per- rended as I pen this letter of encour- minute and to revise and extend her re- cent, from 69 to 80 percent. marks.) However, in 2006, Herkimer’s gradua- agement and condolence. ‘‘Your beautiful daughter Halle is, no Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, we can- tion rates were at 87 percent. Mr. Mil- doubt, in the presence of our beloved not allow the Republican majority to ler has made it his mission to ensure lady and our loving, forgiving Savior. trade away creating jobs here in Amer- that Herkimer Central School District You are each, no doubt, surrounded by ica for doling out massive tax breaks reaches that number again. the angels of Christ, as you endeavor to wealthy corporations that have no Mr. Miller noted that it was the dedi- each day to endure the grief of your intention of investing here in the cation of both teachers and administra- loss, even as you present a strong and United States of America. The Repub- tors that led to the significant in- determined front to honor the life and lican plan will actually fuel more job crease. Their ability and willingness to spirit of your daughter. outsourcing and move benefits to intervene with students at risk has ‘‘I have personal insight relative to shareholders and overpaid CEOs, not helped these students successfully your pain, having lost my own first- the workers of our country. move to the next stage of their lives born, my beautiful Daniela, long ago We can’t allow Republicans to cut with the skills they need to contribute on the 10th day of November 1990. education, cut Medicare, cut Social Se- positively to our community. ‘‘I wish to compassionately convey it curity, cut Medicaid, which serve the Thank you to Superintendent Miller has come onto my heart that your elderly and the ill. Eighty percent of and the dedicated staff at Herkimer Halle is present at this moment with the tax giveaways in their plan go to Central School District for your tre- my own Daniela, looking upon you the top 1 percent. mendous work and commitment to our both with adoration as you prayerfully Untargeted tax cuts don’t create next generation of leaders. I know your honor and respect our Lord’s mys- jobs. In fact, when Congress, during the effort will continue inspiring our stu- terious will. 1980s, passed a tax cut, companies dents for years to come. ‘‘Please know that my prayers are couldn’t outsource middle class jobs f with you and that my own quiet serv- fast enough. It was a bad deal then, and it is a bad deal now. BOY SCOUT TROOP 728 ice to America and our fellow man is Our country can’t afford to balloon CELEBRATES 70 YEARS dedicated this day to the beautiful Halle, angelic now, as she lives the deficit by $1.5 trillion so Wall (Mr. ESPAILLAT asked and was amongst the Heavenly Host. Street can appease their shareholders a given permission to address the House ‘‘Respectfully, I remain, your humble little more and stack the decks against for 1 minute.) servant.’’ American workers. Tax reform should Mr. ESPAILLAT. Mr. Speaker, I am f not result in the outsourcing of our honored to rise today to celebrate the jobs. It should result in investing here 70th anniversary of Boy Scout Troop NATIONAL FOREST PRODUCTS in the United States of America, and 728. WEEK that begins with real tax reform, not This troop’s longstanding commit- (Mr. SCHRADER asked and was scam tax reform. ment to instilling positive social val- given permission to address the House f ues and building self-esteem and self- for 1 minute and to revise and extend reliance in young men has provided a his remarks.) COUNTRY BEFORE PARTY AND great benefit to our community. Mr. SCHRADER. Mr. Speaker, as co- PATRIOTISM BEFORE POLITICS Opened in 1947, Troop 728 has pro- chair of the House Paper and Pack- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. duced a tradition of excellence. It has aging Caucus, I rise today to recognize GAETZ). Under the Speaker’s an- been led by many dedicated the 57th anniversary of National Forest nounced policy of January 3, 2017, the Scoutmasters over its 70-year history, Products Week. gentleman from Arizona (Mr. GALLEGO) each of whom has contributed to the As an Oregonian, this week takes on is recognized for 60 minutes as the des- legacy of the troop. These passionate, special significance for me and my con- ignee of the minority leader.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:57 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K26OC7.036 H26OCPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE October 26, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8261 Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Speaker, this to myself, ‘You know, this Russia thing this with the White House. I want to year marks the 60th anniversary of the with Trump and Russia is a made-up see what it is that they actually publication of ‘‘Profiles in Courage.’’ story.’’ produce.’’ John F. Kennedy’s famous volume tells Mr. GALLEGO. Speaker RYAN’s re- And, of course, that is another non- the stories of eight American leaders sponse: Trump ‘‘acted and that’s what answer. who put country before party and pa- a President should do.’’ Real profile in Mr. TED LIEU of California. And we triotism before politics, men for whom courage there. are still waiting. personal integrity was more important Mr. TED LIEU of California. On May On August 8, Donald Trump reacted than personal popularity or power. 16, it was revealed that Donald Trump to escalating tensions with North Unfortunately, the kind of political asked Director Comey to drop an inves- Korea by irresponsibly threatening and moral courage that is described in tigation into General Flynn’s collusion military action. Kennedy’s book is in tragically short with the Russians before he was fired. Trump said: ‘‘North Korea best not supply within the modern Republican Trump said to Comey: Flynn ‘‘is a make any more threats to the United Party. good guy. I hope you can let this go.’’ States. They will be met with fire and Faced by a President intent on un- Mr. GALLEGO. The Speaker’s re- fury like the world has never seen.’’ dermining the values and norms that sponse: Trump’s ‘‘new to government, Mr. GALLEGO. Speaker RYAN’s re- sustain our democracy, frighteningly and so he probably wasn’t steeped in sponse, in regard to a potential nuclear few Republicans have been willing to the long-running protocols that estab- war: ‘‘I think the President, in my own do more than wring their hands and lish the relationships between DOJ, view of it, he likes the unpredictability roll their eyes. While Senator CORKER FBI, and the White Houses. He’s just side of this.’’ That is right. Speaker RYAN thinks and Senator FLAKE have been boldly new to this.’’ our Commander-in-Chief enjoys the un- denouncing Donald Trump, they are ex- Mr. TED LIEU of California. On May predictability of bringing the world to ceptions to a well-established rule. 22, Donald Trump confirmed he leaked Indeed, when a new ‘‘Profiles in Cour- classified information to Russian offi- the brink of a nuclear war. Mr. TED LIEU of California. On Au- age’’ is written for the 21st century, we cials at a meeting in the Oval Office. gust 16, Donald Trump repeatedly re- can be certain that no one from the Mr. GALLEGO. The response from fused to condemn a White supremacist current House Republican leadership is RYAN’s office is, ‘‘The Speaker hopes rally in Virginia. Trump said: ‘‘I think going to be featured in its pages. for a full explanation of the facts from there is blame on both sides. But you When questioned about Trump’s at- the administration,’’ an explanation also had people that were very fine peo- tacks on women, minorities, the dis- that the American people are still ple, on both sides.’’ abled, and Gold Star families, Speaker waiting for, by the way, 5 months later. Mr. GALLEGO. Speaker RYAN’s re- RYAN has been equivocal and evasive. There has been no explanation, and I sponse: ‘‘I do believe that he messed up When called upon to condemn am pretty sure there was no follow-up. in his comments on Tuesday . . . he Trump’s outrageous embrace of the Mr. TED LIEU of California. On July 17, Donald Trump defended his son, has since then cleared that up.’’ White nationalists, Speaker RYAN has But Trump never clears up anything. Don, Jr., for holding a highly inappro- deferred and deflected. He certainly did not in this case. When asked to defend Trump’s reck- priate and likely illegal meeting with Mr. TED LIEU of California. On Sep- less rhetoric on North Korea, Speaker agents of the Russian Government. tember 5, Trump announced his inten- RYAN has done so enthusiastically. Donald Trump said: ‘‘Most politi- tion to terminate the DACA program, a Earlier this week, on the Senate cians would have gone to a meeting move that will expose 800,000 undocu- floor, Senator FLAKE complained that like the one Don, Jr., attended in order mented young people, Americans in ‘‘reckless, outrageous, and undignified to get info on an opponent. That’s poli- every respect except on paper, to de- behavior has become excused and coun- tics!’’ portation from the United States. tenanced.’’ Mr. GALLEGO. Speaker RYAN was Mr. GALLEGO. Before that decision AUL YAN then asked whether he would have Mr. Speaker, P R and the was made, RYAN had said: ‘‘Actually, I GOP leadership are the very people taken a meeting with a Russian official don’t think he should do that.’’ who are doing that excusing. They are who offered opposition research on a However, after the announcement normalizing and condoning actions political opponent. His evasive answer, was said, RYAN pulled an embarrassing that should shock us as Americans and of course, is: ‘‘I am not going into U-turn so fast it would cause whiplash, shame us as a body. hypotheticals.’’ saying: ‘‘President Obama was wrong But don’t take my word for it, Mr. Mr. TED LIEU of California. On July to do it in the first place. . . . So Presi- Speaker. With the help of my good 26, Trump announced a ban on dent Trump was right in his decision. friend, Congressman LIEU of California, transgender Americans serving our Na- He made the right call.’’ we will now read for you, in chrono- tion in uniform. Shameless. logical order, Speaker RYAN’s re- Let me just digress for a moment. Mr. TED LIEU of California. On Oc- sponses to Donald Trump’s most out- Representative GALLEGO is a combat tober 3, with millions in Puerto Rico rageous and abusive behavior. veteran. I served on Active Duty. We without electricity or basic necessities, Congressman LIEU, let’s get started. know that to have our strong, all-vol- Donald Trump congratulated the peo- Mr. TED LIEU of California. Mr. unteer military, the best in the world, ple of the island on not losing hundreds Speaker, before we do, let me just first we need to recruit the best and the of lives like in ‘‘a real catastrophe’’ say that today is Thursday. That brightest. To discriminate against an like Hurricane Katrina. means we all need to ask: Why do entire class of people is not only Despite massive flooding and over- Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner still wrong, it is harming our military read- whelming devastation, Trump called have their security clearances? iness. his administration’s response ‘‘unbe- But I digress. We are now going to This is what Donald Trump said: Our lievable’’ and ‘‘incredible.’’ read into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD military ‘‘cannot be burdened with the He attacked the mayor of San Juan outrageous and stupid things the Presi- tremendous medical costs and disrup- and other local leaders who had plead- dent of the United States has done or tion that transgender in the military ed with his administration for addi- said, and then Representative GALLEGO would entail.’’ tional resources. Trump even criticized is going to give you Speaker RYAN’s re- Mr. GALLEGO. And to respond, and I the brave people of Puerto Rico, claim- sponse. So I am going to start. will riff a little, the cost is minimal in ing they are ‘‘throwing our budget out On May 11, Donald Trump fired FBI terms of the medical costs. It is just an of whack.’’ Director James Comey, and this is excuse for the President to be And I would just also note that what Donald Trump said: homophobic. Trump was kind enough to dedicate a ‘‘Regardless of recommendation, I But Speaker RYAN’s condemnation of golf trophy cup to Puerto Rico. was going to fire Comey, knowing this, or renouncement, did not exist. Mr. GALLEGO. Speaker RYAN’s re- there was no good time to do it. And, in He responded by pleading for more sponse: President Trump ‘‘has tremen- fact, when I decided to just do it, I said time, and said: ‘‘The DOD is reviewing dous compassion.’’

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Mem- revelations that have been coming out Puerto Rico who still lack electricity bers are reminded to refrain from en- in the last few days, our friends across and running water do not feel that gaging in personalities toward the the aisle have not been as anxious to way. They don’t feel that way about President. run down and talk about Russia? Trump, and they don’t feel that he has Members are also reminded to for- But somebody needs to talk about it. any compassion for them. And they mally yield and reclaim time when I have been talking about it for quite definitely aren’t ‘‘front and center’’ for under recognition. some time, and for most of this year I have been pointing out that we actu- this President or his incompetent ad- f ministration. ally need a special prosecutor, a special Mr. TED LIEU of California. Finally, b 1215 counsel to investigate former FBI Di- rector Comey and to investigate the beginning October 17, President Trump ISSUES OF THE WEEK repeatedly attacked one of our col- Clinton ties to Russia and the over $100 leagues, Congresswoman WILSON from The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under million in contributions that came Florida, and he essentially said that a the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- from stakeholders, apparently, of Ura- Gold Star widow was lying. uary 3, 2017, the gentleman from Texas nium One. It is just absolutely incred- Mr. GALLEGO. So what was Speaker (Mr. GOHMERT) is recognized for 60 min- ible. RYAN’S response? Actually, we are still utes as the designee of the majority What is amazing, though, there are waiting to hear from him. He hasn’t leader. bound to be so many fingers going out commented or issued a statement. Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, it is in- emanating from that deal that we have When Trump repeatedly denigrates the teresting, when I am watching the not seen or heard of. We didn’t know personal integrity of a Member of this news or looking at a newspaper, I can what was going on, and now we know that the FBI headed by Director Rob- body, Speaker RYAN says nothing. see what kind of pictures are there in When Trump demeans a grieving the news story, and having been at ert Mueller, at the same time that he widow whose husband has made the ul- press conferences where print media was purging the FBI training materials timate sacrifice for our Nation, Speak- that is extremely slanted will come up, of anything that offended radical Islamists that want to kill us, at the er RYAN stays silent. Frankly, it is em- the photographer from such media barrassing. source will come up and get right in same time he was not investigating properly tips about the older Tsarnaev Congressman LIEU, what do you front and then start taking pictures think these responses from Speaker and have their camera on nonstop, just being radicalized that he was going to kill people. Let’s face it, when we get a RYAN say about the House Republican click, click, click, second after second. leadership and the state of the Repub- So you know they have got 100, 200 pic- tip that somebody has been radicalized lican Party? tures. as an Islamist, it means they are likely Mr. TED LIEU of California. Mr. It is easy to know what they are going to commit a terrorist act and try Speaker, I thank Representative doing. They are taking as many pic- to take innocent lives, as Tsarnaev and his brother did. GALLEGO. There are really only two tures as fast as they can. And you The FBI didn’t properly investigate. choices here. Either all of us in Con- know that they are going to go through They didn’t know what to ask. They gress can follow the leadership of Re- and they are going to take the picture didn’t know how to investigate wheth- publican Senators JOHN MCCAIN, BOB in which your mouth is in the most er or not somebody had been CORKER, and JEFF FLAKE and tell the contorted position, or where it looks like you are saying a word that would radicalized because Robert Mueller had truth, or we can be complicit. purged the training materials so they Senator JEFF LAKE be inappropriate for an elected official F is unwilling to couldn’t know what to ask, how to be complicit. We are unwilling to be to say. You know that is the picture they are going to put up, trying to know if somebody has been radicalized, complicit. or they are a peace-loving Muslim, or OB make you look as stupid as possible be- And keep in mind, when Senator B they are radical Islamist. fore you ever read the article. CORKER, who is not a flamethrower, he Mueller prevented that from hap- is the chair of the Senate Foreign Rela- For some of us, it is not difficult to pening because he was so taken up with tions Committee, and he comes out and make us look stupid. We can’t help our the idea of being friendly and neigh- says that he is concerned that the looks. But you just know before you borly, he called it his outreach pro- President of the United States could ever read the article, when you look at gram. He even testified before our Ju- lead us to world war III, Americans the picture, whether it is going to be a diciary Committee years ago after I need to listen. fair and objective article, or whether it was there about—he kept wanting to So we call on Speaker RYAN to not be is going to be totally skewed and to- make the point that the Muslim com- complicit and enable the reckless and tally subjective. munity is exactly like every other dangerous behavior of our President, I notice that, too, sometimes when community. Again, the Muslim com- and that he have the courage to stand friends across the aisle come with munity is just like every other commu- up and tell the truth and to really blown-up pictures. I can look at the nity. make sure that our President does not pictures and tell whether it is going to He kept making that point over and take our country off the rails. be a fair and objective dissertation I over as Democrats asked him ques- Mr. GALLEGO. Our Founding Fa- am going to hear from my fellow Rep- tions. And then he talked about his thers knew that there was danger in resentatives across the aisle. But it is lovely outreach program with CAIR— putting so much power in one person. true of Republicans as well. I just don’t the Council on American-Islamic Rela- They knew that giving too much power see those type of skewed pictures very tions—that has ties that were named as to one person, an irresponsible and im- often at all, if at all, from the Repub- codefendants supporting terrorism mature leader, could use that to both licans. But, anyway, it seems to be a with those who were actually convicted effect democracy or enrich themselves. good rule of thumb. You look at the of supporting terrorism. There is a reason why we have what pictures and you can tell whether it is Yet, even though the FBI had the we call the checks and balances. But going to be fair or it is going to be a evidence that convicted these sup- one of those checks needs to be the total hit piece. porting terrorists, and even though U.S. House of Representatives. Under I have been very interested, though, there was plenty of evidence that the that, the person who is in charge of the to watch during the course of this last people who he was trying to be friends U.S. House of Representatives is 9, 10 months as we come through 2017, with had radical terrorist ties, he con- Speaker RYAN. He is not providing that the story nonstop from Representa- tinued his so-called outreach program

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Thank God President ing it illegal to free your own slaves, so ging about your outreach program with Trump is now occupying the Oval Of- he was law-abiding. But he believed the Muslim community. So I would fice. He understood that ISIS was not that one of the worst things that ever like to ask you, Director Mueller, how just a JV team. They are people who happened to America was King was your outreach program going with are radical Islamists and they would George’s allowing slavery to start and Jews, Catholics, Baptists, and other re- love to kill as many Americans as pos- exist in this country and that it was ligious groups? How is that outreach sible. They didn’t need to have their going to cause massive problems that going? How is your outreach going groups denigrated. They needed to have would be very difficult to cure. He was with the Buddhists and the their groups destroyed. exactly right on all fronts. Confucianists? These were not people who were There are some even claiming that Anyway, that was the basic question going to be rehabilitated. They were George Washington should have his I asked. Of course, he was taken aback radical extremists that actually be- name removed from schools or public and he couldn’t explain because even- lieve with all of their heart that they places when the fact is there would be tually we got the truth. There is no win a place in paradise by killing inno- no free America without George Wash- outreach program like that that the cent people. ington having lived at the time he did. FBI had with any other religious If you really want to go back to why I believe with all my heart that George group. there is an English translation copy of Washington was the man for such a So it is kind of disingenuous, if not the Koran in the Library of Congress time as that. There has never been a to say dishonest, to say that a group that was purchased, owned by Thomas man in all of history who led a mili- that requires special attention and cod- Jefferson, it was because he was nego- tary in a revolution, won the revolu- dling is somehow exactly like every tiating with the radical Islamists, the tion, and then tendered his resignation, other group in America. No, they re- Barbary pirates in North Africa. He as we see down the Hall, his outreached quire special attention, at least that is was so well-educated, so well-read, he hand. I think it is the most important what Robert Mueller thought. couldn’t understand why the Barbary scene in all of the Capitol. It is a mas- I don’t think any religious group that pirates, who were radical Islamists, sive mural. He is handing in his res- believes in our Constitution and sup- kept attacking American ships. ignation. He sought no further power. ports our Constitution requires any As he indicated: We are not a threat He could have been king of America such special attention, as Robert to you. We don’t even have a Navy to or an emperor. There were a couple of Mueller was giving the outreach part- speak of. We are not your enemy. We coups they tried to involve him in. He ner CAIR that has done so much dam- don’t understand why you keep attack- stopped them. Anybody else in the age to America and continues to under- ing American ships. world we know from history would not mine evidence to find, arrest, and con- And he was told that, under their be- have done what he did. He was reluc- vict radical Islamists. lief system, those Islamists believed tant to take any power, yet because of It is normally like clockwork. As they went to paradise if they died kill- his humility and his focus on creating soon as a radical Islamist has com- ing what we would consider innocent a free and independent land, we have a mitted a terrorist act, it really is like people and they consider people worthy free and independent land. clockwork. You can count on CAIR—C- of death; they would go to paradise. Yes, he had slaves, but he was deal- A-I-R; not the kind that actually helps Jefferson, as well-read as he was, he ing with a Virginia where there was a people around the world, but CAIR—to couldn’t believe that there was any re- law against freeing the slaves. But be out there with the news conference ligion anywhere in the world that be- even so, he put in his will that their saying: This guy was not one of us. lieved you could go to Heaven or para- slaves would be free upon the death of But at some point, I hope that people dise if you are killed while you are his wife. Certainly, there are better who are Muslims will quit listening to killing innocent, unsuspecting people ways to have done that. He was trying CAIR and will listen to the words of a who are not military. They are not a to abide by the law. much wiser individual, President el- threat to the radical Islamists’s life, We have such an incredible history Sisi in Egypt, who stood in a room yet they thought they were going to go with people like Washington. Some of with imams and told them: We have to paradise and have 70-some-odd vir- us were attending an address by an au- got to get our religion back away from gins or so waiting for them. He thor who had researched and done a bi- the radicals, or they are going to de- couldn’t believe it. So that is when he ography on Benjamin Franklin, over at stroy it. got his own copy of the Koran, because the Library of Congress, we were hear- That is a courageous man, and I don’t he just couldn’t believe there was a re- ing. Someone asked him: Is there any- find that kind of courage among the ligion that believed you could go to body you can think of in modern Amer- people who have these press con- paradise if you are killing innocent ica who reminds you of Ben Franklin? ferences to deflect instead of helping us people. He said: Actually, we have got many find and capture the radical Islamists Hopefully that will set the record people who are witty, clever, and very before they kill too many people. They straight with some folks who thought inventive. Yes, Ben Franklin was an are out there trying to make it appear it showed how open-minded Thomas absolutely incredible man. that they are not really radical Jefferson was. Actually, he was quite Of course, I am paraphrasing. But he Islamists; that they are something open-minded. Some have tried to deni- said: It wasn’t like he was George else. No, they are radical Islamists. grate him because he had slaves. The Washington. There was only one of They clearly are. man made plenty of mistakes, and one those, just only one of those. I was kind of saddened that General of them was an egregious wrong he did We had the director of The Society of Kelly ended up being the chief of staff upon John Adams. the Cincinnati speak at the Library of for President Trump because I thought Congress on one occasion. He was he was starting out to do a superb job b 1230 asked—since most biographers, the as Secretary of Homeland Security. They had been friends for years. It more they dig into the background of It turns out, as some of us had was Adams who asked him to do the an individual, and he had studied warned, that during the Obama admin- first draft of the Declaration of Inde- Washington every year of his adult istration, all of this blather about pendence. Jefferson was wise enough life—did he come to a point where he countering violent extremism, CVE, that, when he did the first draft of the had less respect for Washington be- that found its way into legislation that Declaration of Independence, if you cause of all of the details he discerned this body passed: Oh, let’s don’t call it look at the different grievances that he about Washington’s life.

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Edith Jones and David Souter came the most important one the FBI had That is the kind of incredible history under consideration. I have been told going on at that time. we have, the kind of selflessness. they were both sitting in the White They did have the operation going on People say, oh, yeah, but Wash- House as President H.W. Bush tried to under Director Mueller of creating a ington, look at the big payoff he got. figure out which one to appoint. If he fictitious case against Senator Ted He didn’t take a salary, but, boy, did had appointed Edith Jones, history Stevens, Republican from Alaska, in he take a lot of money after the Revo- would be totally different, and we which they created evidence. They con- lution. would not have either Justice Kagan or spired to hide evidence that completely Actually, he didn’t take a salary. He Justice Sotomayor because whom he didn’t just exonerate Ted Stevens; it didn’t take a payoff. He was reim- appointed would never have resigned showed that he was law abiding. They bursed some of his out-of-pocket ex- during President Obama’s Presidency. hid that evidence, and they manufac- penses. He had been paying for spies to So those kinds of mistakes have long- tured a case that would cost him his work for the country. He had paid so reaching effects. Senate seat. much out of his own pocket, and he But President Bush appointed The loss of his Senate seat ended up was only seeking part of what had Mueller. And the more I find out, un- putting him on a small plane that come out of pocket knowing that, if like the director of The Society of the crashed, and he lost his life. As far as the Revolution failed, not only would Cincinnati finding out about Wash- I know, there were no ties of the plane he have been killed, but, obviously, his ington and growing in awe and admira- crash to Mueller, but Mueller was the family would not have had all that tion, the more I find out about Robert FBI Director. money he spent. Mueller, the more concerned I am. The Thank God that there was an FBI So I think that kind of puts in per- disclosures this week about what this agent involved in that investigation spective, when we start looking at peo- man knew, what this man was involved and that, after Ted Stevens was con- ple who are willing to sell off Amer- in, and what he did—I thought he was victed, he couldn’t stand it. His con- ica’s national security for millions of accepting the role of special counsel science would not allow him to sit because of some possible revenge mo- dollars—well, you have to admire their quietly by after the FBI and the U.S. tive: he had a dislike for some Repub- appreciation for large amounts of Attorney—but this FBI lead agent, licans, loved the idea of doing what money, but not at the price of selling under Director Mueller as Director, Patrick Fitzgerald did, who happened our safety. just fabricated a case. to be not just a friend of James Comey; So, for all this year, I have been say- It turns out not only did Ted Stevens ing that Robert Mueller should never he was the godfather of a Comey child. Of course, we found out later that not accept hundreds of thousands of have accepted the role of special coun- Comey recommended to Attorney Gen- dollars of improvements to his home sel because we knew that James Comey eral Ashcroft he should recuse himself without paying for them, he paid more, was such a close and dear friend of his, so that he could appoint the godfather hundreds of thousands more, than the and Comey was a witness central to of his child, Patrick Fitzgerald, to be improvements were worth. Apparently, this investigation. He could not be a the special counsel. We found out this there was even evidence that they cov- fair arbiter, a fair investigator. If he year, well, Comey leaked information— ered up where the contractor is saying: had been properly morally inclined, he which may or may not have been a Look, Ted, you are paying more than should have said: I can’t be the special crime; it needs to be investigated—in we are charging you. counsel because I am too close—espe- order to get a special counsel ap- Stevens would say: Look, I am con- cially to Comey—to these people. pointed. stantly being watched. People don’t Comey, himself, testified that, before So he is using the same type of ma- like my political positions, so I have he testified up here at Congress, he nipulative behavior as he did to get the got to be so far above and beyond eth- talked to Mueller. There is a 2013 godfather of his child appointed special ical and moral that I have got to pay Washingtonian article that was just a counsel in order to get the one guy who more. Just accept the checks for over- long, glowing piece on Comey that, in would be with him through thick and payment. effect, if the world were burning down, thin, no matter how bad things got, The guy is overpaying, and yet they the one person Comey would know Robert Mueller, get him appointed spe- came after him knowing that this was would be right there with him would be cial counsel. an innocent man. They prosecuted him Robert Mueller standing with him. I had no idea that Robert Mueller and convicted him. These guys were so close. He looked at had been involved and been Director of So after the whistleblower FBI agent Mueller as a mentor. They were really the FBI as they investigated Russia’s comes forward under Director tight. efforts to corner the market on ura- Mueller’s leadership, what happened? The question in my mind, because of nium and to spend millions and mil- The informant was ordered to be kept that tightness, since we know Comey lions of dollars to acquire United from investigating any criminal cases, leaked in order to, as he said, try to States uranium. He is Director of the which meant he had no job at the FBI. get a special counsel, that Mueller en- FBI. They are investigating this. He went ahead and did as he was being couraged him to do that: Was Mueller Even knowing that, it appears that pushed to do. behind this setup to get a special coun- he and now-Deputy Attorney General b 1245 sel so he could be appointed and start Rosenstein actually covered up their making massive amounts of money and investigation so that people would not He went ahead and resigned. Thank hire all of these Republican-hating get upset with Secretary Hillary Clin- God for a man with a conscience like Democrats, contributors to Hillary ton for being an approver of the deal of that. Clinton, some of them? selling America’s uranium to an enemy His affidavit made clear that the lead Wow, what a great setup for a guy of the United States. agent had manufactured evidence and who obviously held grudges against According to all the Democrats, for hid evidence from the defense counsel, some Republicans. This is somebody all this year, Russia, Russia, Russia is because they had come in with war- who should not have been appointed, this big horrible enemy, and how dare rants and taken everything: computer even though he was appointed to be Di- anybody do business with them. It drives, thumb drives, documentary evi- rector of the FBI by George W. Bush. turns out that, actually, they were the dence, and gone to the bank and gotten Obviously, George W. Bush was try- ones who were involved in this terribly his documents. He did not have any ing hard to pick the right people and sordid business of selling our national evidence to show you how innocent he taking other advice like his father’s security to the Russians. was, because the FBI had taken it.

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She could never have done mation and gotten the informant to Thank God for them. that. agree to a nondisclosure agreement, But what happened under Director If she hadn’t done that, there is not then Hillary Clinton and the Clinton Mueller’s leadership? any doubt in some of our minds that Foundation would be short Well, the whistleblower that exposed the investors, the stockholders, ulti- megamillions that they received as a the fraudulent misconduct gets run out mately, of Uranium One certainly result—it certainly appears—of the of the FBI, under Director Mueller. would not have contributed over $100 uranium transfer from the U.S. to Rus- And what happened to the one who million to the Clinton Foundation, and sia. fabricated the evidence, fabricated the Russia would not have been paying half So, Mueller and Rosenstein and case, hid evidence that showed Ted Ste- a million dollars for one short speech— Comey all needed Mueller to be ap- vens’ innocence? remarkably, it is hard to believe from pointed, and Mueller needed to accept When Mueller is Director, that FBI the State of the Union Addresses he appointment as special counsel, be- agent continued to get accolades and gave, but he actually could give a short cause he had to cover up the cover-up be moved on to investigate some of the speech and get half a million dollars that he and Rosenstein had been in- most important cases the FBI had. for one short speech. volved in years earlier in order to fa- That was Director Mueller. He didn’t get paid that much for cilitate the deal that was made to sell He also had a policy he created called other speeches. What was so special? off our national security. the 5-year up-or-out policy, which an Could it be that Hillary Clinton was so President Trump had this great article in The Wall Street Journal critical in persuading others to sign plank in his platform as he ran for pointed out years ago. It ended up de- onto allowing Uranium One to get so President that we need to bring in stroying or running off thousands and much of our uranium? Gee, perhaps money that Americans have earned thousands of years of experience from that is why Russia was so emboldened? overseas back into the United States. the FBI, weakening this incredible in- Then we find out there is more than Well, it has never been here, but bring vestigative body that, until Mueller that. The Democratic National Com- it into the United States. got there, was the best investigative mittee, we are told, were helping pay But these American citizens and body in all of America. for this dossier that just created the American companies have had to leave But after running off thousands of most lurid, ridiculous allegations it in foreign banks and in foreign busi- thousands of years of experienced FBI against Donald Trump as a candidate, nesses in foreign countries because, in agents so that he could have less expe- trying to destroy his Presidency. some countries, they pay 50, 60, 70 per- rienced agents—agents who would not Not only that, the DNC was involved, cent tax on it. If they bring it into the have the experience to say: But, Mr. and the Clinton campaign may have United States, they will be required to Director, that would be a mistake, been involved, and the FBI gets in- pay probably 40 percent, plus penalty which was done in 1985 or 1992, and it volved with that, and it appears they and interest. So 35, 39 percent, plus didn’t work out—no, he had people may have used the DNC to pay for penalty and interest. They can’t afford with no experience. manufactured evidence that was abso- to do that or they would be paying I know from being a prosecutor that lutely false and that could be used to more tax than the money they earned. right out of law school you are ready get the FBI, under Mueller’s control So they had to leave it in foreign coun- to put the bad guys away. You are and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, under tries and in foreign banks. going to push the line to the limit. You Rosenstein’s control, to go after the Former FDIC Chairman Isaacs came are going to do your job, salute the Trump campaign and possibly get wire- to the Hill back when this doofus flag, and it always helps to have expe- taps, based on the DNC Fusion GPS named Henry Paulson was telling us we rienced people around to say: Look, I manufactured evidence. had to give him $700 billion so he could know you mean well. That is not a So going back to Mueller accepting buy mortgage-backed securities and good idea. the appointment as special counsel and save our economy. Mueller liked to run those people off. Comey possibly committing a crime In our private conference call—I will He spent millions of dollars that some the way he went about leaking private never forget—he said: I have got to agents pointed out was being wasted on information to The New York Times, it have $700 billion to buy these mort- programs that were wasteful and inef- appears, if you look at his contacts and gage-backed securities because nobody fective. who reported what from The New York knows what they are worth and only Now that we know what is coming Times and what could have only been the government has the wherewithal to out this week, I am surprised how known by James Comey—it is possible buy those. Hold them until they get naive I continue to be. I thought he did it six other times—it is possible value back, and that will save all these Mueller accepted the job of special James Comey committed crimes in one banks and keep them from going under, counsel to investigate the Russia- or all of those six other leaking occa- which would destroy the United States Trump alleged relationship because it sions, if he was the source, as it ap- economy and take us back to a day would be a great job and he could carry pears he may very well have been. worse than September of 1929. So you out vendettas that he might have. That Now, it becomes more clear in my na- have got to give me $700 billion to buy was so naive. ivety in thinking Mueller had personal these mortgage-backed securities. Now we know that he had an inves- motivation, including getting paid for When we were allowed to punch in tigation of Russia. He had an under- a job he would love to do to go after and ask a question, somebody in my cover informant for years working on people he didn’t like in the Republican party beat me to the question, and it the case and that he covered up that Party, including Donald Trump. But was this: Secretary Paulson, if nobody investigation, along with Rod Rosen- now it is becoming more clear. Comey knows what these mortgage-backed se- stein, so that Hillary Clinton could needed Mueller to be a special counsel, curities are worth, how do you know make this deal, approve the deal. and he admitted it in testimony here. you need $700 billion to buy them? And yes, there were other people who He leaked information, which may I will never forget his answer: ‘‘We approved the deal. I believe that Attor- have been a crime, in order to get a just needed a really big number.’’ ney General Eric Holder also approved special counsel that he had to have When I heard that, I knew that this the deal and also helped covered up the known was going to be Robert Mueller, bozo did not need $700 billion. We investigation to show the investigation his friend joined at the hip, and that shouldn’t have trusted him as Sec- would show, from all the indications, his other friend, Robert Rosenstein, retary of Treasury. But he got his $700 that Russia was committing crimes in would certainly appoint Mueller, be- billion. Between him and Geithner, America to get ahold of our uranium. cause Rosenstein and Mueller were in- they bailed out their friends, they Knowing that, if that investigation volved in covering up the FBI’s inves- bailed out the big banks while the com- were made public, there is no way Hil- tigation of Russia and their efforts to munity banks were being punished. lary Clinton and Eric Holder could get uranium. They had to borrow money at regular

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If you Trump and loved Hillary, but he could two men were whisked off to share a will just say the United States Con- also cover up the prior coverup, even sumptuous midnight banquet with gress should pass a bill that says any- though Hillary didn’t get elected. Kazakhstan’s President . . . whose 19- thing we declare to be a troubled com- Amazing the kind of stuff that is com- year stranglehold on the country had pany or a troubled asset, if that is in- ing out now. all but quashed political dissent.’’ vested in by American companies, The work that John Solomon and Another man ‘‘walked away from the American individuals who have earned The Hill have done has been extraor- table with a propaganda coup after Mr. money overseas, never brought it into dinary. I have got an article from Octo- Clinton expressed enthusiastic support the country, if they will bring that ber 25: ‘‘FBI informant in Obama-era for the Kazakh leader’s bid to head an money from those foreign countries Russian nuclear bribery was cleared to international organization that mon- and invest it in what Congress labels as testify before Congress.’’ itors elections and supports democ- troubled, they will pay no tax on bring- That is great news. Despite Mueller racy. Mr. Clinton’s public declaration ing that money into the country. Then and Rosenstein’s efforts to keep their undercut both American foreign policy we will probably have a trillion dollars prior Russian investigation that they and sharp criticism of Kazakhstan’s come in. You won’t need the $700 bil- covered up so that the Russia uranium poor human rights record by, among lion in taxpayer money or borrowed deal could go through, wow, we may others, Mr. Clinton’s wife, Senator Hil- money from China to bail out the actually get to find out about that now lary Rodham Clinton of New York. banks. You will have Americans who that the FBI informant has been ‘‘Within 2 days, corporate records will invest in those with money they cleared under the current Justice De- show that Mr. G also came up with a earned overseas. You don’t need TARP. partment, under Jeff Sessions. We will winner when his company signed pre- It won’t be the government getting get to find out more about that Russia liminary agreements giving it the right into bed with the big banks and the effort to corner the market using U.S. to buy into three uranium projects terrible precedent that will set. That uranium. controlled by Kazakhstan’s state- was a great idea. An article from FOX News: ‘‘Gag owned uranium agency. . . . ‘’ But Paulson was so determined to let order lifted: DOJ says informant can So it is just incredible. The deeper his enemies like Lehman Brothers go speak to Congress on Uranium One, you get in this stuff, the more it bankrupt without help and to allow his Russia bribery case with Clinton smells. company Goldman Sachs to be the big links.’’ A Wall Street Journal article written dog, that he didn’t want to do Isaacs’ And then I was glad to see a friend by Holman Jenkins, Jr.: ‘‘The FBI’s idea, and he convinced enough Mem- down the hall, CHUCK GRASSLEY, a sen- Political Meddling.’’ Interesting story. bers of the House, both Republican and ator there from Iowa. He is calling for I like the way it starts because it Democrat, to give him $700 billion, be- special counsel in the Uranium One starts referencing a movie, I believe. cause he needed a really big number. scandal. Of course, that is appropriate. ‘‘Let’s give plausible accounts of the Well, President Trump had that simi- The FOX News article: ‘‘Clinton mum known facts, then explain why de- lar idea: let’s allow American money to on Fusion GPS scandal as Dems’ dos- mands that Robert Mueller recuse him- come into America that is earned over- sier denials pile up.’’ That is from Oc- self from the Russia investigation may seas, and that will get our economy tober 26. not be the fanciful partisan going. Americans will bring this money So now there are indications the grandstanding you imagine. in, and it will be great for the econ- Democrat National Committee, a Mem- ‘‘Here’s a story consistent with what omy. That is what we need to get the ber actually paid for this fictitious dos- has been reported in the press—how re- economy going. sier that could be used to get warrants liably reported is uncertain. Demo- Well, little did we know that, years to investigate political opponents in a cratic political opponents of Donald before, candidate Donald Trump had Presidential race. This is incredible. Trump financed a British former spook the idea of bringing in American- Absolutely incredible. who spread money among contacts in earned money from foreign countries Even going back to Tammany Hall, Russia, who, in turn, over drinks, solic- to get our economy going. Yet Hillary as far as I can recall, they didn’t have ited stories from their supposedly ‘con- Clinton had the idea of selling off our an FBI Director and an Attorney Gen- nected’ sources in Moscow. If these national security to get megamillions eral or Deputy Attorney General that people were really connected in any to go to the Clinton Foundation, her had helped cover up a prior investiga- meaningful sense, then they made sure and her husband’s bank account, to get tion so that their friends could make the stories they spun were consistent the economy going in America. millions of dollars. with the interests of the regime, if not Let’s see. There is an article in The actually scripted by the regime. b 1300 New York Times from Jo Becker and ‘‘The resulting Trump dossier then Wow, that was a great idea, wasn’t Don Van Natta, Jr. This goes back Jan- became a factor in Obama administra- it? uary 31 of 2008. It indicates: ‘‘Late on tion decisions to launch an FBI coun- We sell off some of our national secu- September 6, 2005, a private plane car- terintelligence investigation of the rity to bring in foreign money, specifi- rying the Canadian mining financier, Trump campaign, and after the elec- cally, Russian money to get our econ- Frank Giustra, touched down in tion to trumpet suspicions of Trump omy going. And if she had been elected Almaty, a ruggedly picturesque city in collusion with Russia. President, then the cover up that southeast Kazakhstan. Several hundred ‘‘We know of a second, possibly even Mueller and Rosenstein did of the miles to the west, a fortune awaited: more consequential way the FBI was original investigation into Russia’s ef- highly coveted deposits of uranium effectively a vehicle for Russian med- forts to corruptly buy American ura- that could fuel nuclear reactors around dling in U.S. politics. Authoritative nium and corner the market, that the world. And Mr. Giustra was in hot news reports say FBI Chief James would continue to be covered up. pursuit of an exclusive deal to tap Comey’s intervention in the Hillary Wow, what a great deal. Even though them. Clinton email matter was prompted by Hillary Clinton did not win the elec- ‘‘Unlike more established competi- a Russian intelligence document that tion, Donald Trump did. And they got tors, Mr. Giustra’’—I will just say ‘‘Mr. his colleagues suspected was a Russian Donald Trump’s Attorney General to G’’—‘‘was a newcomer to uranium min- plant. recuse himself so that Rosenstein, a ing in Kazakhstan, a former Soviet re- ‘‘Okay, Mr. Mueller was a former guy that participated in covering up public. But what his fledgling company close colleague and leader but no

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There ARKANSAS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN AND ‘‘Here’s another story as plausible as are some potential Woodwards and FAMILIES 40TH ANNIVERSARY we can make it based on credible re- Bernsteins out there, in addition to the Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- porting. After the Cold War, in its own hardworking news investigators with gratulate Arkansas Advocates for Chil- interest, the U.S. wanted to build places like The Daily Caller and Judi- dren and Families on the occasion of bridges to the Russian nuclear estab- cial Watch, Conservative Review, and their 40th anniversary. lishment. The Putin government, for others. AACF was established in 1977 by 10 national or commercial purposes, The article goes on to say: ‘‘The Arkansans, including our former First agreed and sought to expand its nu- agency, when Mr. Mueller headed it, Lady, Betty Bumpers, who were pas- clear business in the U.S. soft-pedaled an investigation highly sionate about the status of children in ‘‘The purchase and consolidation of embarrassing to Mrs. Clinton as well as our State. certain assets were facilitated by Cana- the Obama Russia reset policy.’’ Over the past four decades, AACF has dian entrepreneurs who gave large Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance helped families throughout Arkansas sums to’’—drum roll—‘‘the Clinton of my time. to ensure that they have the resources Foundation, and perhaps arranged a f and opportunities to lead healthy and Bill Clinton speech in Moscow for b 1315 productive lives. $500,000. A key transaction had to be Working to promote good public pol- approved by Hillary Clinton’s State De- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS icy that makes kids’ lives better, partment.’’ MONTH AACF played an integral role in the How about that? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under creation of ARKids First and the ex- ‘‘Now we learn that, before and dur- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- pansion of quality pre-K for at-risk 3- ing these transactions, the FBI had un- uary 3, 2017, the Chair recognizes the and 4-year-olds. covered a bribery and kickback scheme gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. HILL) I would like to extend my congratu- involving Russia’s nuclear business, for 30 minutes. lations to AACF and wish it much con- and also received reports of Russian of- Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today tinued success for generations to come. ficials seeking to curry favor through during Breast Cancer Awareness Month SPRINGFIELD-DES ARC BRIDGE DEDICATION donations to the Clinton Foundation. to call attention to this topic that is so Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ‘‘This criminal activity was appar- important throughout our Nation. to recognize the joint efforts of the ently not disclosed to agencies vetting With one in eight U.S. women, or 12 city of Conway, Faulkner County, the the 2010 transfer of U.S. commercial percent, developing breast cancer over Faulkner County Historical Society, nuclear assets to Russia.’’ the course of their lives, too many of and Workin’ Bridges, a nonprofit orga- That is why, Mr. Speaker, I refer to us know someone who has been diag- nization, that are collaborating to re- nosed with this tragic disease. the original FBI and DOJ coverup in- store a historic bridge in Faulkner I lost my mother as a result of breast volving Mr. Rosenstein and Mr. County, Arkansas. cancer, and my friend and former dis- Mueller, which was going to be able to The Springfield-Des Arc Bridge, an trict director, Jill Cox, was diagnosed be covered up. That is, so we under- iron bowstring arc bridge, is the oldest with breast cancer in 2015. She at- stand the plot here, Mueller as FBI Di- bridge in Arkansas and one of the old- tributes her strides in recovery to rector, and Rosenstein working as U.S. est of its type in the country. The Attorney or deputy U.S. Attorney, early detection and self-examinations. Many women with breast cancer have bridge was placed on the National Reg- whatever he was at the time. It is in- no symptoms, underscoring the impor- ister of Historic Places in 1988. teresting, I hear a rumor that he may tance of how regular breast cancer This bridge was originally con- have even signed on part of this sealing screenings and self-examinations can structed back in 1874 to facilitate trav- documents to help cover up the origi- save lives. No test is too early. el between Faulkner and Conway Coun- nal investigation. It would be inter- We all must continue to work to- ties in the Second Congressional Dis- esting to see if he did that. Wow. If it gether and move forward addressing trict. turns out he signed off to get the FBI breast cancer, and I urge my colleagues Over the years, the bridge faced con- investigation document sealed, and to continue their focus on this critical tinued operational wear and tear, three Mueller, as FBI Director, was charting issue. major floods, and lost its flooring to a the course to get this thing sealed, cov- CODY HILAND APPOINTMENT AS U.S. ATTORNEY fire. The bridge was decommissioned ered up, well, the guys that did the Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today when the road was rerouted to a new coverup are in charge of the investiga- to recognize my good friend Cody and better concrete bridge. tion, which would allow them to cover Hiland’s appointment as the U.S. attor- Faulkner County Historical Society up their prior coverup, which would ney for the Eastern District of Arkan- and the city of Conway worked to- look bad since they covered it up to sas. gether to establish a restoration plan allow the Hillary Clinton approved deal A native of Conway, Arkansas, Cody for the bridge and proposed to relocate selling United States security via our graduated from the University of Cen- it to Beaverfork Lake Park. The 146- uranium to Russia. tral Arkansas and the William H. foot structure was dismantled and I didn’t realize how bad Russia was Bowen School of Law in Little Rock. transported to North Little Rock for until my friends across the aisle and He served as the prosecuting attorney cleaning and refinishing. The bridge Secretary Clinton—candidate Clinton— for the 20th Judicial District of Arkan- now sits at Beaverfork Lake Park as a defeated candidate Clinton kept talk- sas since 2010. link between the swimming area and ing about how bad Russia was. Well, Before beginning his career in law en- the fishing pier. they about convinced me. forcement, Cody was a partner at his Mr. Speaker, I thank all those who But this article says: ‘‘The criminal own firm, a staff attorney and rural have worked so diligently over the activity was apparently not disclosed communication liaison for the Arkan- years to preserve this historic bridge to agencies vetting the 2010 transfer of sas Public Service Commission, and and give it a new use for a new genera- U.S. commercial nuclear assets to Rus- the program director for the Arkansas tion. sia. The FBI made no move to break up Transitional Employment Board. 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT the scheme until long after the trans- His experience and activism truly ISLAND action closed. Only 5 years later, the embody all that communities need in Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow is Justice Department, in 2015, disclosed a the fight against crime. certainly a historic day, as it is the

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A letter from the Director, Regu- The National Park Service is also Grant Program [Docket ID: ED-2017-OPE- latory Management Division, Environmental celebrating the birthday anniversary 0108] (RIN: 1840-AD25) received October 23, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- weekend with the 50th anniversary of 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public cy’s direct final rule — Air Plan Approval; the dedication of the Theodore Roo- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the NC; Open Burning and Miscellaneous Revi- sevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Committee on Education and the Workforce. sions [EPA-R04-OAR-2007-0085; FRL-9969-77- Island in the Potomac River across 2959. A letter from the Acting Secretary, Region 4] received October 18, 2017, pursuant from Georgetown. That family-friendly Department of Health and Human Services, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, program will be on October 29 from 9 transmitting a Declaration of a Public Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Health Emergency and Waiver and/or Modi- Energy and Commerce. a.m. to 4 p.m. fication of Certain HIPAA, and Medicare, 2967. A letter from the Director, Regu- The event will include addresses at 2 Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance latory Management Division, Environmental p.m. by President Roosevelt’s great- Program Requirements (wildfires in the Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- grandson, Tweed Roosevelt, and other State of California), pursuant to 42 U.S.C. cy’s direct final rule — Air Plan Approval; Il- academics, who will talk about the 247d(a); July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, Sec. linois; Redesignation of the Chicago and amazing legacy of our 26th President, 319(a) (as amended by Public Law 107-188, Granite City Areas to Attainment of the 2008 Theodore Roosevelt. Sec. 144(a)); (116 Stat. 630) and 42 U.S.C. Lead Standard [EPA-R05-OAR-2016-0593; I thank, also, the National Park 1320b-5(d); Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title XI, Sec. FRL-9969-69-Region 5] received October 18, 1135(d) (as added by Public Law 107-188, Sec. 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Service for their outstanding work on 143(a)); (116 Stat. 628); to the Committee on Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Theodore Roosevelt Island, restoring Energy and Commerce. Committee on Energy and Commerce. the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial that 2960. A letter from the Acting Assistant 2968. A letter from the Division Chief, Com- is out on the island. It is one of the Administrator, Diversion Control Division, petition Policy Division, Wireline Competi- best places to visit when families come Drug Enforcement Administration, Depart- tion Bureau, Federal Communications Com- to Washington, D.C., on its very peace- ment of Justice, transmitting the Depart- mission, transmitting the Commission’s ful and tranquil island location in the ment’s final rule — Schedules of Controlled final rule — Modernizing Common Carrier Substances: Removal of Naldemedine From Rules [WC Docket No.: 15-33] received Octo- Potomac River. Control [Docket No.: DEA-468] received Octo- ber 23, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); The National Park Service, on this ber 23, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to restoration work, collaborated with Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. the Friends of Theodore Roosevelt Is- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 2969. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- land and the Theodore Roosevelt Asso- 2961. A letter from the Acting Assistant ment of the Treasury, transmitting a six- ciation. I congratulate them for their Administrator, Diversion Control Division, month periodic report on the national emer- work; I congratulate them on the 50th Drug Enforcement Administration, Depart- gency with respect to Burundi that was de- ment of Justice, transmitting the Depart- clared in Executive Order 13712 of November anniversary of the Theodore Roosevelt ment’s final rule — Schedules of Controlled 22, 2015, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Is- Substances: Placement of AB-CHMINACA, Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) and 50 land; and, of course, my hat is off to AB-PINACA and THJ-2201 Into Schedule I U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law 95-223, Sec 204(c); Teddy on the anniversary of his birth. [Docket No.: DEA-402] received October 23, (91 Stat. 1627); to the Committee on Foreign Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Affairs. of my time. Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the 2970. A letter from the Acting Secretary, Committee on Energy and Commerce. Department of Health and Human Services, f 2962. A letter from the Program Analyst, transmitting a draft of the Department’s A BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION National Highway Transportation Safety Ad- Strategic Plan for FY 2018-2022, pursuant to ministration, Department of Transportation, 5 U.S.C. 306(a); Public Law 111-352, Sec. 2; (124 PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT transmitting The Department’s Major final Stat. 3866); to the Committee on Oversight Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, rule — Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand- and Government Reform. reported that on October 25, 2017, she ards; Minimum Sound Requirements for Hy- 2971. A letter from the Librarian, Library presented to the President of the brid and Electric Vehicles [Docket No.: of Congress, transmitting the Annual Report United States, for his approval, the fol- NHTSA-2016-0125] (RIN 2127-AK93) received of the Librarian of Congress for FY 2016; to October 18, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Committee on House Administration. lowing bill and joint resolution: 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 2972. A letter from the Rules Adminis- H.R. 2266. Making additional supplemental Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and trator, Office of General Counsel, Bureau of appropriations for disaster relief require- Commerce. Prisons, Department of Justice, transmit- ments for the fiscal year ending September 2963. A letter from the Director, Regu- ting the Department’s final rule — Commu- 30, 2018, and for other purposes. latory Management Division, Environmental nications Management Units [BOP Docket H.J. Res. 111. Providing for congressional Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- No.: 1148-F] (RIN: 1120-AB48) received Octo- disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation ber 23, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Ne- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to of Consumer Financial Protection relating vada; Rescission of Visibility Protection the Committee on the Judiciary. to ‘‘Arbitration Agreements’’. Federal Implementation Plan for the Mo- 2973. A letter from the Management and have Generating Station [EPA-R09-OAR- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of f 2017-0271; FRL-9969-85-Region 9] received Oc- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ADJOURNMENT tober 18, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class D 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 and Class E Airspace; New Bern, NC [Docket Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, I move that Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and No.: FAA-2017-0230; Airspace Docket No.: 17- the House do now adjourn. Commerce. ASO-8] received October 18, 2017, pursuant to The motion was agreed to; accord- 2964. A letter from the Director, Regu- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. ingly (at 1 o’clock and 21 minutes latory Management Division, Environmental 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on p.m.), under its previous order, the Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Transportation and Infrastructure. House adjourned until tomorrow, Fri- cy’s direct final rule — Air Plan Approval; 2974. A letter from the Management and Wisconsin; Regional Haze Progress Report Program Analyst, FAA, Department of day, October 27, 2017, at 10 a.m. [EPA-R05-OAR-2017-0157; FRL-9969-87-Region Transportation, transmitting the Depart- f 5] received October 18, 2017, pursuant to 5 ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class E U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. Airspace; Hot Springs, VA [Docket No.: EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- FAA-2016-9453; Airspace Docket No.: 16-AEA- ETC. ergy and Commerce. 12] received October 18, 2017, pursuant to 5 Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive 2965. A letter from the Director, Regu- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. latory Management Division, Environmental 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on communications were taken from the Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Transportation and Infrastructure. Speaker’s table and referred as follows: cy’s withdrawal of direct final rule — Air 2975. A letter from the Management and 2958. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Plan Approval; North Carolina; Open Burn- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ment of Education, transmitting the Depart- ing and Miscellaneous Revisions [EPA-R04- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ment’s interim final rule — Student Assist- OAR-2007-0085; FRL-9969-78-Region 4] re- ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class E ance General Provisions, Federal Perkins ceived October 18, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Airspace; Wellsboro, PA [Docket No.: FAA-

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A letter from the Chief, Publications Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. NOLAN, Mr. WELCH, Transportation, transmitting the Depart- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Mr. ELLISON, Mr. PALLONE, Ms. ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class E Service, transmitting the Service’s final reg- SLAUGHTER, Mr. BEYER, Mr. NADLER, Airspace; Windsor Locks, CT [Docket No.: ulations — Treatment of Transactions in Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. HANABUSA, Mr. FAA-2016-0398; Airspace Docket No.: 17-ANE- which Federal Financial Assistance is Pro- RASKIN, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. 2] received October 18, 2017, pursuant to 5 vided [TD 9825] (RIN: 1545-BJ08) received Oc- JAYAPAL, Mr. COHEN, Ms. JACKSON U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. tober 19, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. LEE, Ms. MOORE, Mr. EVANS, Mr. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 RUSH, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. JOHNSON Transportation and Infrastructure. Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and of Georgia, Ms. GABBARD, Mr. 2977. A letter from the Management and Means. GUTIE´ RREZ, Ms. PINGREE, Ms. LOF- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2986. A letter from the Assistant Director GREN, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- for Legislative Affairs, Consumer Financial CLEAVER, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illi- ment’s final rule — Establishment of Class E Protection Bureau, transmitting an updated nois, Mr. PAYNE, Mrs. WATSON COLE- Airspace; Ellendale, ND [Docket No.: FAA- annual report of the Student Loan Ombuds- MAN, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. 2017-0646; Airspace Docket No.: 17-AGL-17] re- man, pursuant to Sec. 1035 of the Dodd- CAPUANO, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. ceived October 18, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer GARAMENDI, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Ms. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Protection Act of 2010; jointly to the Com- MCCOLLUM, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mrs. Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- mittees on Financial Services and Education BEATTY, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Ms. tation and Infrastructure. CLARK of Massachusetts, Ms. 2978. A letter from the Management and and the Workforce. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of f BONAMICI, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. JUDY Transportation, transmitting the Depart- CHU of California, Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON ´ ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class E VELAZQUEZ, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. SHER- Airspace; Wellington, KS [Docket No.: FAA- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MAN, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. CARBAJAL, Ms. MAXINE WATERS of 2017-0177; Airspace Docket No.: 17-ACE-4] re- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of California, Ms. ESHOO, and Ms. ceived October 18, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. committees were delivered to the Clerk 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 DELAURO): for printing and reference to the proper H.R. 4140. A bill to prohibit the introduc- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- tion of the Armed Forces into hostilities in tation and Infrastructure. calendar, as follows: 2979. A letter from the Management and Mr. CONAWAY: Committee on Agri- North Korea without a declaration of war or Program Analyst, FAA, Department of culture. H.R. 3567. A bill to authorize the explicit statutory authorization, and for Transportation, transmitting the Depart- purchase of a small parcel of Natural Re- other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign ment’s final rule — Establishment of Tem- sources Conservation Service property in Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on porary Restricted Area R-5602; Fort Sill, OK Riverside, California, by the Riverside Co- Armed Services, for a period to be subse- [Docket No.: FAA-2016-9591; Airspace Docket rona Resource Conservation District, and for quently determined by the Speaker, in each No.: 16-ASW-21] received October 18, 2017, other purposes (Rept. 115–372). Referred to case for consideration of such provisions as pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law the Committee of the Whole House on the fall within the jurisdiction of the committee 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- state of the Union. concerned. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- By Ms. JACKSON LEE (for herself and f ture. Mr. PAYNE): 2980. A letter from the Management and PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 4141. A bill to amend the Military Se- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of lective Service Act to ensure that the Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public records of persons registered pursuant to ment’s final rule — Establishment of Class E bills and resolutions of the following that Act are updated to remove persons who Airspace; Columbia, MS [Docket No.: FAA- titles were introduced and severally re- are deceased, receiving supplemental secu- 2017-0277; Airspace Docket No.: 17-ASO-9] re- ferred, as follows: rity income benefits due to a disability, or otherwise no longer eligible for induction, ceived October 18, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. By Mr. CUMMINGS (for himself, Mr. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 and to permit the induction of persons who DOGGETT, Mr. WELCH, Mr. POCAN, Mr. have been convicted of nonviolent offenses, Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- HIGGINS of New York, Mr. ELLISON, tation and Infrastructure. and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. 2981. A letter from the Management and Armed Services, and in addition to the Com- NORTON, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. COHEN, Program Analyst, FAA, Department of mittee on the Judiciary, for a period to be Ms. GABBARD, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in NADLER, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. KHANNA, ment’s final rule — IFR Altitudes; Miscella- each case for consideration of such provi- Mr. O’ROURKE, and Ms. SHEA-POR- neous Amendments [Docket No.: 31156; sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the TER): Amdt. No.: 535] received October 18, 2017, pur- committee concerned. H.R. 4138. A bill to amend title XVIII of the suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- By Mr. THOMPSON of California (for Social Security Act to provide for the nego- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee himself and Mr. PERLMUTTER): on Transportation and Infrastructure. tiation of lower covered part D drug prices H.R. 4142. A bill to protect individuals by 2982. A letter from the Management and on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries and the strengthening the Nation’s mental health in- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of establishment and application of a for- frastructure, improving the understanding of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- mulary by the Secretary of Health and violence, strengthening firearm prohibitions ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Human Services under Medicare part D, and and protections for at-risk individuals, and tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- for other purposes; to the Committee on En- improving and expanding the reporting of et No.: FAA-2016-9301; Product Identifier ergy and Commerce, and in addition to the mental health records to the National In- 2015-NM-193-AD; Amendment 39-19056; AD Committee on Ways and Means, for a period stant Criminal Background Check System; 2017-19-26] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October to be subsequently determined by the Speak- to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in 18, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); er, in each case for consideration of such pro- addition to the Committee on Energy and Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Commerce, for a period to be subsequently the Committee on Transportation and Infra- committee concerned. determined by the Speaker, in each case for structure. By Mr. POCAN (for himself, Mr. CON- consideration of such provisions as fall with- 2983. A letter from the Director, Office of YERS, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. NORTON, Mr. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Regulation Policy and Management, Office RYAN of Ohio, Mr. SWALWELL of Cali- cerned. of the Secretary (00REG), Department of fornia, Mr. GARAMENDI, Ms. WILSON By Mr. SMITH of Missouri (for himself, Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Depart- of Florida, and Ms. LEE): Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mrs. MCMORRIS ment’s final rule — Veterans’ Mortgage Life H.R. 4139. A bill to provide incentives for RODGERS, and Mr. CA´ RDENAS): Insurance — Coverage Amendment (RIN: businesses to keep jobs in America; to the H.R. 4143. A bill to establish a demonstra- 2900-AP49) received October 23, 2017, pursuant Committee on Ways and Means, and in addi- tion program to provide integrated care for to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, tion to the Committees on Education and Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Workforce, Armed Services, and Over- disease, and for other purposes; to the Com- Veterans’ Affairs. sight and Government Reform, for a period mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- 2984. A letter from the Chief, Publications to be subsequently determined by the Speak- dition to the Committee on Ways and Means, and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue er, in each case for consideration of such pro- for a period to be subsequently determined

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by the Speaker, in each case for consider- By Ms. DELAURO (for herself, Mr. H.R. 4158. A bill to increase the amount of ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- POCAN, Mr. CAPUANO, Ms. SLAUGHTER, accrued benefit which a pension plan may risdiction of the committee concerned. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. LEE, distribute without consent; to the Com- By Mrs. NAPOLITANO (for herself, Mr. Ms. NORTON, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. mittee on Education and the Workforce, and NADLER, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. TAKANO, and Mr. LANGEVIN): in addition to the Committee on Ways and LOWENTHAL, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Mr. H.R. 4152. A bill to amend title VII of the Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- HUFFMAN, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other statutes to mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- Mr. TAKANO, and Ms. NORTON): clarify appropriate liability standards for sideration of such provisions as fall within H.R. 4144. A bill to establish a task force on Federal antidiscrimination claims; to the the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. truck leasing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, By Ms. MAXINE WATERS of Cali- Committee on Transportation and Infra- and in addition to the Committees on House fornia: structure. Administration, the Judiciary, and Over- H.R. 4159. A bill to limit the collection of By Ms. BROWNLEY of California (for sight and Government Reform, for a period annual premiums under the FHA program herself, Ms. MENG, Ms. LOFGREN, Ms. to be subsequently determined by the Speak- for mortgage insurance for single family FRANKEL of Florida, Ms. CLARK of er, in each case for consideration of such pro- housing, and for other purposes; to the Com- Massachusetts, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the mittee on Financial Services. CARBAJAL, Ms. NORTON, Mrs. NAPOLI- committee concerned. By Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California TANO, Mrs. TORRES, Ms. WASSERMAN By Mr. DESAULNIER: (for herself and Mr. HECK): SCHULTZ, Mr. POLIS, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. H.R. 4153. A bill to amend title 18, United H.R. 4160. A bill to revise the FHA program SCHIFF, and Ms. ROSEN): States Code, to improve safety and security for home equity conversion mortgages for el- H.R. 4145. A bill to increase the number of for service weapons used by Federal law en- derly homeowners to add safeguards to pre- aliens who may be issued visas or otherwise forcement officers, and for other purposes; to vent the displacement of homeowners, and provided status as nonimmigrants under sec- the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addi- for other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- tion 101(a)(15)(U) of the Immigration and Na- tion to the Committee on Armed Services, nancial Services. tionality Act for a fiscal year, and for other for a period to be subsequently determined By Ms. BONAMICI (for herself, Mr. purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- by the Speaker, in each case for consider- BLUMENAUER, Mr. SCHRADER, Mr. ary. ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- WALDEN, and Mr. DEFAZIO): By Mr. PEARCE: risdiction of the committee concerned. H. Res. 589. A resolution honoring the H.R. 4146. A bill to amend title 38, United By Mr. DONOVAN: Portland Thorns FC, the 2017 champions of H.R. 4154. A bill to delay any increase in States Code, to improve service disabled vet- the National Women’s Soccer League; to the flood insurance premium rates under the Na- erans’ insurance; to the Committee on Vet- Committee on Oversight and Government tional Flood Insurance Program on prop- erans’ Affairs. Reform. erties located in flood hazard areas during By Mr. NADLER (for himself, Mrs. By Mr. CORREA: any re-mapping of such areas by the Federal NAPOLITANO, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. H. Res. 590. A resolution calling on the ´ Emergency Management Agency, and for LOWENTHAL, Ms. BARRAGAN, Ms. NOR- Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a other purposes; to the Committee on Finan- TON, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. TAKANO, and clinical study assessing the effectiveness of cial Services. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia): treating chronic pain in veterans with can- By Mrs. LAWRENCE (for herself, Ms. H.R. 4147. A bill to amend title 49, United nabis in comparison to opioids; to the Com- BASS, Mr. BROWN of Maryland, Mr. States Code, to provide certain port authori- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. JEFFRIES, Mr. CLAY, Ms. EDDIE BER- ties, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. HASTINGS: NICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. ELLISON, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- H. Res. 591. A resolution denouncing the Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Mr. DANNY ture. ongoing violence against the Rohingya peo- K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. DAVID SCOTT By Mr. THOMPSON of California (for ple of Burma; to the Committee on Foreign of Georgia, Mr. LAWSON of Florida, himself, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. HAS- Affairs. Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mrs. BEATTY, TINGS, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. By Mr. KILDEE: Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mrs. DEMINGS, CRIST, Mrs. MURPHY of Florida, Mr. H. Res. 592. A resolution condemning the Ms. LEE, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. KING of New York, and Mr. violent attack at Flint Bishop International BUTTERFIELD, Mr. JOHNSON of Geor- HUFFMAN): Airport on a police officer and offering H.R. 4148. A bill to provide disaster relief gia, Ms. MAXINE WATERS of Cali- thoughts and prayers to the victim and the to small businesses, and for other purposes; fornia, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, Mr. victim’s family, and commending the efforts to the Committee on Small Business, and in EVANS, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Ms. of law enforcement and airport personnel in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, NORTON, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. FUDGE, their response; to the Committee on the Ju- for a period to be subsequently determined Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. CONYERS, diciary. by the Speaker, in each case for consider- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. PAYNE, By Ms. LEE (for herself, Ms. ROS- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- Ms. PLASKETT, Mr. CARSON of Indi- LEHTINEN, Ms. NORTON, Mr. EVANS, risdiction of the committee concerned. ana, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. SCOTT of Vir- Mr. COHEN, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Ms. By Mr. WENSTRUP: ginia, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, MCCOLLUM, Mr. NADLER, Mr. KHANNA, H.R. 4149. A bill to amend title 38, United Ms. JACKSON LEE, and Ms. CLARKE of Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. MAXINE WATERS States Code, to make certain improvements New York): of California, Ms. ESTY of Con- to the use of educational assistance provided H.R. 4155. A bill to amend the Congres- necticut, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. LEWIS of by the Department of Veterans Affairs for sional Accountability Act of 1995 to require Georgia, Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsyl- flight training programs; to the Committee employing offices under such Act to enroll vania, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. RODNEY on Veterans’ Affairs. the employees of such offices every two DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. QUIGLEY, and By Mr. CARTWRIGHT (for himself, Mr. years in the program carried out by the Of- Ms. JUDY CHU of California): RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, and Mr. fice of Compliance to train employees in the H. Res. 593. A resolution recognizing the RYAN of Ohio): protections against sexual harassment pro- importance of a continued commitment to H.R. 4150. A bill to support innovation, and vided under the Act, and for other purposes; ending pediatric HIV/AIDS worldwide; to the for other purposes; to the Committee on to the Committee on House Administration. Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addi- Science, Space, and Technology, and in addi- By Ms. SPEIER (for herself, Ms. tion to the Committee on Energy and Com- tion to the Committees on Education and BROWNLEY of California, Mr. BRADY merce, for a period to be subsequently deter- the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, and of Pennsylvania, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- Oversight and Government Reform, for a pe- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, and Mrs. NAPOLI- sideration of such provisions as fall within riod to be subsequently determined by the TANO): Speaker, in each case for consideration of H.R. 4156. A bill to amend the Fair Labor the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Standards Act of 1938 to provide that over- tion of the committee concerned. the-road bus drivers are covered under the f By Mrs. COMSTOCK (for herself and maximum hours requirements; to the Com- Ms. ESTY of Connecticut): mittee on Education and the Workforce. MEMORIALS H.R. 4151. A bill to promote the use of By Mr. TAKANO (for himself, Mr. CON- smart technologies and systems in commu- YERS, Mr. RASKIN, and Mr. EVANS): Under clause 3 of rule XII, nities, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 4157. A bill to amend title 18, United 140. The SPEAKER presented a memorial mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- States Code, to require that Bureau of Pris- of the Legislature of the State of Texas, rel- ture, and in addition to the Committee on ons help Federal prisoners who are being re- ative to Senate Joint Resolution No. 38, re- Science, Space, and Technology, for a period leased to obtain appropriate ID to facilitate scinding all previous requests that the Con- to be subsequently determined by the Speak- their reentry into society, and for other pur- gress of the United States call a convention er, in each case for consideration of such pro- poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. of the states to propose amendments to the visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Mr. WALBERG (for himself and Mr. Constitution of the United States; which was committee concerned. SABLAN): referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 592: Mr. FASO, Mr. SMUCKER, and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: ROSKAM. By Mr. CUMMINGS: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 (Interstate H.R. 620: Mr. YOHO, Mr. HILL, Mr. AUSTIN H.R. 4138. Commerce Clause). The United States Con- SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. NORMAN, Mr. BABIN, Congress has the power to enact this legis- gress shall have the power ‘‘To regulate and Mr. MAST. lation pursuant to the following: Commerce with foreign Nations, and among H.R. 785: Mrs. HARTZLER. Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1 and 18 of the the several States, and with the Indian H.R. 807: Mr. YODER. Constitution of the United States. Tribes.’’ H.R. 828: Ms. ESTY of Connecticut. By Mr. POCAN: By Ms. DELAURO: H.R. 848: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. H.R. 4139. H.R. 4152. H.R. 849: Ms. FOXX. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 909: Mr. TIPTON, Ms. FUDGE, and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: GOMEZ. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United H.R. 930: Mr. COMER and Mr. MARSHALL. The Congress shall have Power . . . To reg- States Constitution and Article I, Section 8, H.R. 1046: Mr. POSEY, Mr. THOMAS J. ROO- ulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and Clause 1 of the United States Constitution. NEY of Florida, Mr. YARMUTH, Ms. among the several States, and with the In- By Mr. DESAULNIER: WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and Ms. WILSON of dian Tribes. H.R. 4153. Florida. By Mr. CONYERS: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1098: Mr. MESSER, Mr. GRAVES of Lou- H.R. 4140. lation pursuant to the following: isiana, and Mr. POSEY. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 8. H.R. 1137: Mr. LUETKEMEYER. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1144: Mr. MCNERNEY. Article I, Section 8. By Mr. DONOVAN: H.R. 4154. H.R. 1153: Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. ROSS, Mr. By Ms. JACKSON LEE: ROTHFUS, Mr. PITTENGER, and Mr. WALBERG. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4141. H.R. 1155: Mr. LIPINSKI. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1171: Mr. COSTA. This bill is enacted pursuant to Article I, lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1201: Mr. PAULSEN. Section 8, Clause 1 of the Constitution of the This bill is enacted pursuant to the power H.R. 1229: Mr. MCGOVERN and Mr. CONYERS. United States. granted to Congress under Article I, Section H.R. 1279: Mr. RUIZ. By Mrs. LAWRENCE: 8, Clauses 12 of the United States Constitu- H.R. 1315: Mr. BUDD. H.R. 4155. tion. H.R. 1406: Mrs. LAWRENCE, Ms. ADAMS, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. THOMPSON of California: O’ROURKE, and Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4142. H.R. 1456: Mr. O’ROURKE, Mr. PRICE of Article I, Section 5, clause 2 provides that Congress has the power to enact this legis- North Carolina, Ms. ADAMS, and Mrs. LAW- each house of Congress ‘‘may determine the lation pursuant to the following: RENCE. Rules of its Proceedings.’’ Article 1 Section 1 H.R. 1478: Mr. O’HALLERAN. By Mr. SMITH of Missouri: Fourteenth Amendment, Section 5 pro- H.R. 1578: Mr. LANCE and Mr. CLYBURN. H.R. 4143. vides Congress the power ‘‘to enforce’’ the H.R. 1661: Mrs. LOVE, Mrs. MURPHY of Flor- Congress has the power to enact this legis- substantive guarantees of the amendment, ida, Mrs. BUSTOS, and Mr. KING of New York. lation pursuant to the following: including the Due Process and Equal Protec- H.R. 1697: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona and Mrs. The constitutional authority on which this tion Clauses, by enacting ‘‘appropriate legis- HANDEL. bill rests is the power of Congress to make lation.’’ The Supreme Court has recognized H.R. 1739: Ms. MAXINE WATERS of Cali- rules for the government and regulation of that, under Section 5, Congress may both fornia. the land and naval forces, as enumerated in proscribe unconstitutional conduct, as well H.R. 1784: Mr. O’ROURKE. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United as enact legislation that remedies and deters H.R. 1836: Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. States Constitution. violations of rights guaranteed under the H.R. 1898: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. By Mrs. NAPOLITANO: Fourteenth Amendment. H.R. 1953: Mr. RUTHERFORD. H.R. 4144. By Ms. SPEIER: H.R. 2181: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4156. H.R. 2232: Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2234: Mr. NORCROSS, Mr. COHEN, and clause 3 of section 8 of article I of the Con- lation pursuant to the following: Ms. BROWNLEY of California. stitution. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power H.R. 2267: Mr. HASTINGS. By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: granted to Congress under Article 1, Section H.R. 2285: Ms. ESHOO. H.R. 4145. 8 of the United States Constitution. H.R. 2366: Mr. NOLAN. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. TAKANO: H.R. 2375: Mr. CONNOLLY, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4157. and Mr. HASTINGS. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 4, to establish Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2431: Mr. CHABOT, Mr. BUCK, and Mr. an uniform Rule of Naturalization lation pursuant to the following: JORDAN. By Mr. PEARCE: Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of H.R. 2460: Mr. BOST. H.R. 4146. the United States. H.R. 2475: Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. TONKO, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. WALBERG: MATSUI, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4158. York, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Ms. ESTY of Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- Connecticut, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. DANNY States Constitution lation pursuant to the following: K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. By Mr. NADLER: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Con- LOFGREN, Mr. HECK, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. WALZ, H.R. 4147. stitution and Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. MAXINE WATERS of Cali- H.R. 2589: Mr. VALADAO and Ms. MAXINE lation pursuant to the following: fornia: WATERS of California. clause 3 of section 8 of article I of the Con- H.R. 4159. H.R. 2670: Mr. SIRES. stitution and clause 18 of section 8 of article Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2723: Mr. CARTER of Texas. I of the Constitution. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2803: Mr. RUTHERFORD. By Mr. THOMPSON of California: Article I, Section 8, Clause 5 and Clause 18 H.R. 2840: Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 4148. of the United States Constitution H.R. 2862: Ms. LOFGREN. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. MAXINE WATERS of Cali- H.R. 2929: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. lation pursuant to the following: fornia: H.R. 2933: Mr. VEASEY. U.S. CONST. art. I, § 1 H.R. 4160. H.R. 2946: Mr. DUNN. By Mr. WENSTRUP: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3034: Mr. HECK, Mr. BISHOP of Michi- H.R. 4149. lation pursuant to the following : gan, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 5 and Clause 18 NOLAN, and Mr. CLYBURN. lation pursuant to the following: of the United States Constitution H.R. 3035: Ms. TITUS.

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H.R. 3079: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. H.R. 3848: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. H.R. 4090: Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky, Mr. H.R. 3124: Ms. ESHOO. ELLISON, and Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. TURNER, and Mr. MARINO. H.R. 3129: Ms. JACKSON LEE. H.R. 3924: Ms. LOFGREN and Mr. MEEHAN. H.R. 4093: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. LEE, Mr. H.R. 3144: Mr. AMODEI. H.R. 3947: Mr. HOYER and Mr. NEAL. RASKIN, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Ms. EDDIE H.R. 3184: Mr. GRIFFITH, Mr. WITTMAN, and H.R. 3962: Ms. JAYAPAL and Ms. SLAUGH- BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. CARSON of In- Mr. CONNOLLY. TER. diana, Ms. BASS, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. H.R. 3274: Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Ms. H.R. 3966: Mr. WILLIAMS. JEFFRIES, Mr. CLAY, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, H.R. 3985: Mr. PAULSEN. DEGETTE, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. LAWSON H.R. 4012: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. LOUDERMILK, Mr. of Florida, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 4014: Mr. WELCH and Mr. COHEN. O’ROURKE, and Mr. CA´ RDENAS. CLEAVER, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. JOHNSON of H.R. 4022: Mr. BOST, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. H.R. 3316: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. Georgia, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Ms. MAXINE WEBER of Texas, Ms. MOORE, Mr. COFFMAN, WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mrs. CAROLYN B. WATERS of California, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Ms. MALONEY of New York, and Miss RICE of New sissippi, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. RUSH, Ms. FUDGE, MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico, York. Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. CUMMINGS, and Mr. Mr. EMMER, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. SENSEN- H.R. 3324: Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. KING of New TAKANO. BRENNER, Mr. BERA, Mr. ZELDIN, and Mr. York, and Ms. BORDALLO. H.R. 4112: Ms. MOORE. RUSH. H.R. 3395: Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. VALADAO, Mr. H.R. 4030: Mr. KHANNA. H.R. 4131: Mr. BISHOP of Michigan, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. POCAN, Mr. H.R. 4036: Mrs. MURPHY of Florida and Mr. HUIZENGA, and Mr. SMITH of Texas. DESAULNIER, Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. KILMER, and CUELLAR. H. Con. Res. 60: Mr. BROWN of Maryland. Mr. REED. H.R. 4044: Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. H. Con. Res. 81: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN and H.R. 3424: Ms. SLAUGHTER. DELANEY, Mr. EVANS, Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. H.R. 3513: Mr. CURBELO of Florida. of Puerto Rico, Mr. WILSON of South Caro- H. Res. 58: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ and H.R. 3530: Mr. WELCH. lina, Mr. WESTERMAN, Mr. NORMAN, Mr. Mr. SIRES. H.R. 3566: Mr. BOST. GOWDY, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. GRAVES of H. Res. 274: Ms. JUDY CHU of California. H.R. 3602: Ms. MCCOLLUM. Missouri, and Mr. COOK. H. Res. 345: Mr. TAKANO. H.R. 3638: Ms. FRANKEL of Florida and Mr. H.R. 4052: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of H. Res. 393: Ms. LOFGREN. GAETZ. New York. H. Res. 401: Ms. CASTOR of Florida and Mr. H.R. 3670: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. H.R. 4058: Mr. BOST, Mr. YODER, Mr. HURD, ENGEL. H.R. 3712: Mr. KIHUEN, Ms. ROSEN, and Mr. Mr. COLE, Mr. BACON, Mr. KELLY of Mis- H. Res. 466: Mr. ZELDIN. GRAVES of Georgia. sissippi, Mr. VALADAO, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. H.R. 3738: Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of LOEBSACK, and Mrs. NOEM. f New Mexico and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. H.R. 4067: Mr. HUDSON and Mr. WEBER of H.R. 3757: Mr. BLUMENAUER. Texas. H.R. 3759: Ms. SINEMA, Mr. GROTHMAN, and H.R. 4075: Ms. SHEA-PORTER and Ms. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM Mr. YARMUTH. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 3768: Mr. BLUMENAUER and Ms. LOF- H.R. 4082: Ms. HANABUSA, Ms. TITUS, Mr. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors GREN. PERLMUTTER, Mr. KIHUEN, Mr. COOPER, Mr. H.R. 3769: Mr. MCNERNEY. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. CROWLEY, Ms. were deleted from public bills and reso- H.R. 3773: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Ms. DELAURO, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, and Mrs. lutions, as follows: BROWNLEY of California, and Mr. EVANS. DEMINGS. H. Res. 220: Ms. CLARKE of New York.

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Vol. 163 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2017 No. 173 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was U.S. SENATE, his first year. Democrats have invoked called to order by the Honorable LU- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, this delay for every single one of Presi- THER STRANGE, a Senator from the Washington, DC, October 26, 2017. dent Trump’s judicial nominees, so far, State of Alabama. To the Senate: except one. This week, they are at it Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby again. f appoint the Honorable LUTHER STRANGE, a Today, we will have a cloture vote on Senator from the State of Alabama, to per- the nomination of Trevor McFadden to PRAYER form the duties of the Chair. the U.S. District Court for the District The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- ORRIN G. HATCH, of Columbia. Not a single Democrat on fered the following prayer: President pro tempore. the Judiciary Committee registered an Let us pray. Mr. STRANGE thereupon assumed objection to the nomination; yet we O God, our King, we are grateful that the Chair as Acting President pro tem- still have to waste time in overcoming righteousness and justice are the foun- pore. a procedural hurdle from our Demo- dation of Your throne. Give our law- f cratic colleagues before the Senate can makers such a connection with You take up the nomination and consider RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY that they will hate evil. Let the light it. It came out of committee with no LEADER of Your wisdom shine upon them, pro- opposition. viding them with the joy of doing The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- We are not going to let these mind- right. Save them from life’s pitfalls, pore. The majority leader is recog- less attempts to slow progress stop us providing them with the protection of nized. from confirming the President’s nomi- the shield of Your favor. Lord, remind f nees to the judiciary. If that means them of Your faithfulness so that they more cloture votes and more time fo- JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS will trust the unfolding of Your loving cused on this task, that is what we will providence. Help them to remember Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, the do, but we will confirm these nominees. that You have sustained America Senate is continuing to move forward You can count on it. throughout its history. Remembering on President Trump’s outstanding judi- f how You have led us in the past, may cial nominations. Many of the well- OPIOID EPIDEMIC our Senators feel confident that You qualified men and women the President will complete the work You have start- has nominated enjoy substantial bipar- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, on ed. tisan support. another matter, for families in Ken- We pray in Your great Name. Amen. Unfortunately, Senate Democrats tucky and across the Nation, the dev- have decided to continue wasting the astation of opioid abuse can be a con- f Senate’s time with the pointless ob- stant and painful reality. Communities struction of these nominees. Time and are forced to endure grief, worry, and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE again, they have erected partisan pro- loss. A recent report showed that my The Presiding Officer led the Pledge cedural hurdles that are designed not home State suffered more than 1,400 fa- of Allegiance, as follows: to change the outcome—they don’t talities as a result of drug overdoses I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the change the outcome—but simply to last year alone. United States of America, and to the Repub- waste the Senate’s time. Often, Demo- Despite the troubling statistics, how- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, crats do not even oppose the nominee ever, there are glimmers of hope. The indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. in question. Republican-led Senate has worked hard Let’s compare the number of times to pass important legislation like f this days-long delay has been invoked Jessie’s Law, the 21st Century Cures for nominees of the last two Presidents Act, and the Comprehensive Addiction APPOINTMENT OF ACTING during the first years of their Presi- and Recovery Act. These measures are PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE dencies—during the first year of the important steps that should lead to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Obama Presidency and the first year of real progress. There are many other clerk will please read a communication the Trump Presidency. Republicans re- important efforts across the country as to the Senate from the President pro quired cloture on one of President well. From coast to coast, we hear sto- tempore (Mr. HATCH). Obama’s judicial nominees during his ries of men and women in recovery who The bill clerk read the following let- first year—cloture one time on a judi- are managing their addictions. We are ter: cial nominee for President Obama in heartened by these testimonies that

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We expect that he will formally who might doubt MITCH MCCONNELL’s lican friends in the House—particularly recognize the opioid epidemic for the fidelity. It is the beacon of the hard those in New York, New Jersey, Cali- public health emergency that it is. right, the Wall Street Journal editorial fornia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Illinois, This announcement builds upon years page. Washington, and Minnesota—that vot- of progress that Congress has made in They say, again: Alexander-Murray ing for the budget today is tantamount responding to addiction with com- ‘‘falls into the category of ‘so obvious to voting for the elimination of the prehensive action, including preven- it should pass immediately.’’’ State and local tax deduction, and that tion, enforcement, and treatment. So, my fellow Republicans, what are would sock it to the middle-class tax- I commend the President for his con- you waiting for? Everyone on your side payers in their States and districts. To tinued commitment to this cause. wants the bill. Jump on it. Support it. most of our Republican friends from When he visited us in the Senate ear- Let’s get this done, and let’s help sta- those States, they are blue States, but lier this week, he discussed the na- bilize our markets, whatever our views there are red districts that are subur- tional epidemic and his administra- are on healthcare. ban, well-off. They will get clobbered if tion’s efforts to fight back. Along with Above all, these reports should be all they take away the State and local de- my colleagues, I stand ready to work the evidence that President Trump duction. Those are the constituents with him on future proposals to pro- needs to come off the sidelines and en- hurt the most—not the rich and not vide the necessary tools to protect our dorse the bill. It doesn’t bail out the the poor—the middle class and the communities from this scourge. insurance companies; that is what he upper middle class. Not only will it A single bill or program is never said he was worried about. It doesn’t raise their taxes dramatically, but going to solve this crisis on its own. cost the government money, and, in most people would lose deductions be- Only a sustained, committed effort can fact, it reduces the deficit by $4 billion. tween $10,000 and $20,000. That ain’t do that. I am proud of our efforts to So there is no good reason for Presi- chickenfeed. combat opioid addiction already. I also dent Trump to continue to obscure his It would lower home prices. A recent know that we will continue to push for- position. study by the National Association of ward with continued collaboration Leader MCCONNELL has said he will Realtors done by Pricewaterhouse Coo- with many groups both in Washington put it on the floor if the President says pers, the esteemed accounting firm, and in States and communities all he will sign it. By delaying, the Presi- showed that eliminating State and across our country so that, one day, we dent is harming healthcare markets, local would erode property values, the can finally say that our country has causing significant uncertainty, and rock of the middle class, by 10 percent. beaten this crisis once and for all. doing nothing but hurting Americans To middle-class folks in New York and, I suggest the absence of a quorum. who are trying to afford healthcare. I believe, around the country, their The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- So, Mr. President—President Trump, home is their piece of the rock. They pore. The clerk will call the roll. not my dear friend, the Acting Presi- struggle each month, paying the mort- The bill clerk proceeded to call the dent pro tempore, the Senator from gage, paying the taxes, paying for the roll. Alabama—President Trump, if you upkeep, but they are hoping that by Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask don’t pursue this bill, the consequences the time they reach later middle age unanimous consent that the order for will fall on your back. Make no mis- they will own that home, and that the quorum call be rescinded. take about it. gives their kids a place or gives their The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- f kids a nest egg when they pass it on. But this bill, by eliminating State and pore. Without objection, it is so or- THE BUDGET dered. local, reduces across America, on aver- Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, on f age, home values by 10 percent. So it is taxes, later today, the House will like- a double whammy to the middle class, RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY ly vote on whether to pass the budget raising their taxes and lowering their LEADER resolution that recently passed the home values. Why would we do that? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Senate. My colleagues in the House You don’t have to take it from me. I pore. The Democratic leader is recog- should be aware that this budget will will tell this to my Republican col- nized. explode the deficit by $1.5 trillion. That leagues. PETER KING is a hard, rock- f is under the best of circumstances. ribbed Republican who has a lot of That is under circumstances where courage and who this morning was on HEALTHCARE they find $4 trillion of pay-fors. That is TV talking about investigating Hillary Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, yes- probably unlikely. It will slash Medi- Clinton, but here is what he said about terday afternoon the nonpartisan Con- care and Medicaid by $1.5 trillion, and repealing the State and local deduc- gressional Budget Office came out with it will set up the same awful partisan tion. He said that it ‘‘will devastate my a score for the bipartisan Alexander- process that caused the Republican ef- district forever.’’ That is a solid mid- Murray bill. The CBO report confirms fort on repeal and replace to fail, be- dle-class and upper middle-class Repub- that the Alexander-Murray bill is a cause when you try to do it with one lican district on Long Island. great deal for the American people. It party, it is fraught with peril. If you do Here is what else PETER KING said: does precisely what it was intended to it in a bipartisan way, a few people on ‘‘How anybody from New York and New do. It stabilizes the marketplaces, either side will try to pull the bill off Jersey can vote for this budget without helps to prevent premiums from sky- course but they will not succeed be- knowing what is in the tax bill is be- rocketing, and reduces the deficit, by cause they don’t have the votes. yond me.’’ He was referring to the CBO’s estimate, nearly $4 billion. I remind my friends in the House who State and local tax deductions. As Senators ALEXANDER and MURRAY purport to be deficit hawks: You are I salute PETER KING for telling it like noted, the report shows that their bill voting for a budget that will increase it is. Having the courage to stand up ‘‘will benefit taxpayers and low-income the deficit by $1.5 trillion. Many of and say to his own party’s leadership: I Americans, not insurance companies.’’ these House Members, particularly in will not forsake my constituents for a Even the Wall Street Journal edi- the conservative wing of the caucus, tax bill when I don’t even know what torial board—no liberal cabal, that is particularly those in the Freedom Cau- the details will be. The remaining for sure—said today: ‘‘The bipartisan cus, have spent their entire careers on Members of the New York, New Jersey, compromise proposal crafted by Sens. the barricades, railing against the evils California, and other delegations have

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Do you hear that, retir- TAX REFORM so that the very wealthy can get a huge ees and potential retirees? In their Ms. CAPITO. Mr. President, I rise to tax break and all so that the biggest craving thirst to give the wealthiest again highlight the importance of en- corporations which are flush with people in America a tax break, they are acting tax reform. I listened to the money can have even more money— going to say: You can’t save money for Democratic leader’s speech. I have wrong. retirement tax-free. What a gut punch heard that speech a thousand times—a I hear on the other side that we are to the middle class that would be. De- thousand times how only wealthy talking about a tax bill for the middle spite the President’s claims to the con- Americans are going to benefit from class. To eliminate State and local de- trary, Representative BRADY and Sen- anything the Republicans can come up ductibility hurts the majority of mid- ator PORTMAN have said that a 401(k) with. Well, do you know what? Ameri- dle-class people in this country. That is cap is still on the table. cans are smarter than that. Americans what will happen if they keep that in So do you know what this bill has be- are smarter than that. there. come? Again, in its desperation to help I represent a State, West Virginians Now, some will say, in the House— the wealthiest, it is like a quiz show. who have struggling economic situa- and I have heard one of my colleagues Which way do we hurt the middle class tions. If I were to go out on the street from New York, a Republican: Oh, that to pay for it? Door one is State and in West Virginia, and as I talked to in- SCHUMER is a Democrat; he is beating local deductibility. Door two is cap re- dividuals there, and asked them: Would up on Republicans. But I went through tirement. Who knows what they will you like more of your hard-earned this in 1986, the last time we had tax pick in door three? It could be the money at the end of the day and have reform. It was the Democrats who were mortgage deduction. Asking middle- a tax cut and tax relief, I can guar- pushing the bill—Senator Bradley, a class people to choose which poison to antee you 100 percent would say: Heck, legend in this Chamber, and Leader take so they can help the wealthiest yeah. I can spend my money better at Gephardt, one of the Democratic lead- makes no sense. home with my priorities than what you ers in the House. Despite their en- I would urge my colleagues in the are doing in Washington, DC. So let’s treaties, I told them not only would I House and here in the Senate: Stop not let that argument rule the day. As not vote for any reform bill that had doing this partisan bill that was dic- I said, we are smarter than that. State and local deductibility in it, but tated by the hard right, very wealthy Let’s talk about what this bill does. I would lead the charge and round up individuals, very rich corporations, This is now my fourth, actually, in a others, and I did. I got a lot of flak huge corporations. Work with us. We series of something I believe in, which from my fellow Democrats, but it was want to create a bipartisan bill that is tax reform for everybody in this the right thing to do for my middle- helps the middle class. We are for tax country. class constituency in southern Brook- reform, and we can get something My first speech described the benefits lyn. So when I ask our Republican col- done. we will have in economic growth. leagues to buck their leadership to help Please stop this train in its tracks Something that was not mentioned by their middle-class constituents, it is early on before it is too late and you the previous speaker is how we have something I did with the Democratic will regret it. There are large numbers been stagnated for so long. The eco- leadership the last time tax reform was of Democrats, including this minority nomic growth will rise all boats. Every on the floor. leader, who want to sit down with Re- middle-class worker will benefit from Some are already rationalizing their publicans and come up with a deficit- this, and every small business will ben- vote to approve the budget by putting neutral, middle-class, small business- efit from this. My second speech was their hopes in the vague possibility of oriented, bipartisan tax relief bill, not about small businesses. Ninety-five some kind of compromise on State and a plan to benefit the richest 1 percent percent of my State is small business. local deductibility. The harsh fact is, or the largest and most powerful cor- Last week, I highlighted the impor- there is no good compromise to be had porations that are already flush with tance of passing the budget resolution on State and local. If you want to cash. We want to work with our Repub- to allow Congress to move forward, and make taxpayers choose between the lican colleagues on a real bipartisan we did that. mortgage deduction and the State and deal. Defeat this budget, and we will. Today, I want to talk about the im- local, it is like asking taxpayers to de- I yield the floor. portance of tax reform for middle-class cide whether they want to cut off their families and the impacts this bill will f right arm or their left arm. Some are have on them, the very real impact. talking about a cap. Well, where are RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME You know what, raising a family is you going to cap it? More than 50 per- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- very expensive today. A recent study cent of the total value of the deduction pore. Under the previous order, the from the Department of Agriculture goes to taxpayers with incomes below leadership time is reserved. found that middle-income households $200,000. Cap it too low, and almost all will spend over $230,000 raising a child. f those middle-class taxpayers get It is staggering—staggering. whacked. Cap it too high, and it CONCLUSION OF MORNING The Federal Reserve found that al- doesn’t raise enough money to offset BUSINESS most half of American families are all the cuts my Republican friends The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- struggling right now to come up with want to give the corporations and the pore. Morning business is closed. $400 if they have an emergency ex- pense. In West Virginia, where the me- top 1 percent. Republicans in the House f shouldn’t stake the votes on the pros- dian income is $41,000—hardly the pect of a good compromise on State EXECUTIVE SESSION wealthy—families are forced to make and local because there is not one to be hard tradeoffs as they balance their had. checkbooks each month. The bottom line is, any Republican EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Expenses are going up. Yet most plan that limits SALT is the equiva- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Americans haven’t received a raise in lent of robbing middle-class families of pore. Under the previous order, the years. So we need to help working fam- tax benefits and handing it over to the Senate will proceed to executive ses- ilies, especially those living paycheck wealthiest Americans and biggest cor- sion and resume consideration of the to paycheck, and this is one of the pri- porations. There is no—no—compelling Palk nomination, which the clerk will mary goals of our tax reform. We want reason to do it. People aren’t clam- report. middle-class, middle-earned-income

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Providing a special passthrough pay for childcare and to save for col- earned by American companies is kept for those who can put their business lege at the same time is almost impos- offshore because of the flaws in our activities into limited liability cor- sible for our young families today. current tax system—$2 trillion—and I porations and have a special low rate, The framework we have set forward, think some of those estimates might be well, that certainly doesn’t help any- I think, will help our families in many low. Shifting to a more fair and com- body in the middle class. ways. First, it calls for a significant in- petitive system will bring those dollars One provision after another, after an- crease in the child tax credit. Yester- back to the United States. Those com- other is targeted at the richest Ameri- day, a number of my colleagues from panies want to invest in our country cans, while coming and preaching help the House and the Senate, joined with because they know we have the safest for the middle class. Oh, the American Ivanka Trump to highlight what an im- investments, we have the most techno- people will see right through this proved child tax credit would mean for logically advanced and we have the scheme. They are going to ask: Why is working families. The tax reform pro- best workforce, and this is great news it you do so little for those at the bot- posal would allow families to take a for American families. tom? In fact, you do nothing for those higher per child credit, saving money The White House Council of Eco- in the bottom third. Why is it you do on their taxes—money they have nomic Advisers estimates that low- so little for those in the middle class? earned, money the families deserve to ering that tax rate—that corporate tax In fact, many of them will see a tax in- spend on their own, and money that rate—from 35 to 20 could increase the crease. Why do you send the vast bulk could have significant impact to our pay for the average American by about of the benefits to the richest Ameri- families. $4,000. At my small business round- cans when the richest Americans are We will also create a $500 tax credit table, when I asked, what would you do already so much richer than anyone for families who are caring for a with tax relief, the first thing she said else? nonchild dependent. Many Americans was ‘‘raise the wages of my seven em- The debate we are going to have is find themselves in the sandwich gen- ployees.’’ important. For my colleagues who eration, where they are not only caring So I think that this would be good think they can fool the American peo- for their children, they are caring for news for working families, certainly ple by talking about the middle class their parents at the same time. This good news for 50 percent of the West and instead are targeting the richest to will help those families. Virginia workers who work in small be richer, I have news: It is not going Second, the proposal nearly doubles business. We need to make sure we to work. the standard deduction or the zero tax work together, that we target our tax bracket. It raises it up to $24,000 for CLIMATE DISRUPTION relief to middle-class families. Now, Mr. President, I will turn to a married taxpayers and up to $12,000 for I say to the Acting President pro different topic. Climate disruption is a single taxpayers. tempore, you and I were at lunch the seminal challenge of our generation. It What kind of impact would this have other day with the President. Priority affects everything from our forests to on a State like mine? Well, 83 percent No. 1, the President said that this tax fisheries and farming. Rural America is of the taxpayers in West Virginia take cut must be targeted to the middle the standard deduction. They are going class, the working families in this the core target of the impacts of the to get a doubling in their standard de- country. That is what this bill has put changing climate, and we see the im- duction. That is more money for them forward: larger tax credit, larger stand- pacts worldwide. We see it in dis- to take home, to put the value of where ard deduction, unlocking the wages by appearing ice sheets and melting per- they want to spend it with their own lowering the competitive tax rate. De- mafrost and the reduced number of gla- families. So four out of five West Vir- spite our hard work, too many middle- ciers around the world and dying coral ginia working families will benefit class families are falling behind, and reefs. We see it in migrating animals from that. That is an enormous sav- we want to make sure that trend stops. and insects. We certainly see it in the ings, and even more taxpayers are like- So all of us, I think, can join to- more powerful hurricanes hitting the ly to benefit, as the larger standard de- gether. This is going to go through United States in Texas and Puerto duction means fewer people will committee. Both parties will have lots Rico and Florida. itemize. We expect that figure to go of opportunity to weigh in, and I look In response, communities around the up—from 83 percent up. It makes filing forward to looking into the eyes of the world are transforming their energy taxes simpler, and it makes it so our working men and women in my State economies. They are increasing the ef- taxpayers can file on a single form and saying: Not only is help on the ficiencies of their buildings, their vehi- without all of the extra forms, time, way, but help is here. cles, and their appliances. They are and money it takes. Thank you so much. working to replace carbon-polluting Finally, and most importantly, fami- I yield the floor. fossil fuel energy with clean and renew- lies will benefit from the economic The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- able energy. growth that tax reform will bring to pore. The Senator from Oregon. Well, how much do you know about our country. This is probably the big- Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I the changes underway? Let’s find out. gest impact that tax reform will have think it is going to be a very robust Welcome to episode 6 of the ‘‘Senate for working families. We will lower the conversation about taxes. When we Climate Disruption Quiz.’’ Here we go. corporate rate, yes, for companies, but look into the eyes of working Ameri- First question: In December of 2016, we have to make our companies com- cans, I hope my Republican colleagues vehicle emissions and coal production petitive across the globe. We are not. are ready to answer this question, and in the United States of America were We are not competing. What kind of ef- that is, Why do they, the Republican each at record lows since what year? fect does that have? Fewer jobs and Party, want to send $3.5 trillion of tax Were they at record lows since 1970, lower wages. Companies know that if benefits to the top 1 percent? Why not 1974, 1980, or 1986? Lock in your an- they invest in their workforce, if they spend the tax benefits on the middle swers. invest in the wages of their workforce, class? The answer is not 1970 or 1974 or 1980; they are going to have a more produc- Well, my colleagues keep coming to the answer is 1986. We are now working tive workforce to produce products, to the floor and saying this is all about on over three decades, despite a vast sell products, to enhance the quality of the middle class, but they don’t men- increase in the vehicle miles traveled. life of their communities. tion that, in fact, every single major We have reduced the emissions, and we Many of these large corporations change is all about benefits for the certainly reduced the emissions in coal that are scattered around our country richest 1 percent. production. We are experiencing quite

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Mr. President, over the many Republican Members of the do is to not do any more leases of our next few weeks, the Senate, the House, House? Was it 13 or 17 or 20 or 22? Ad- citizen-owned oil or coal or gas. The re- Congress—everybody here in Wash- mittedly, it is a modest number. sponsible thing to do, the right thing ington is going to be engaged in what I The number was 17. The answer is B. to do, especially as we work in partner- think is one of the most important and These 17 Republican lawmakers intro- ship with the world, is to say no new potentially impactful debates we have duced a resolution warning that ‘‘if left leases that expand this 67 million acre had here in a long time. For a place unaddressed, the consequences of a number. that has been so criticized for not changing climate have the potential to Now let’s turn to Question No. 5. doing anything, we have a chance to adversely impact all Americans.’’ So Which U.S. community was the first to actually do something that is going to this is a very big deal, that 17 Repub- make a decision to divest all of its oil matter and help real people and help licans in the party financed by the coal and gas stocks because of the impact of the country. It is called tax reform. and oil billionaires, who have really oil and gas on destroying our Nation? I think the great thing about a tax taken complete control of the U.S. Was it Cooperstown, NY; Salem, OR; reform debate is that it actually goes Senate, stood up to them and said: We Lawrence, KS; or Walla Walla, WA? to the heart and soul of our identity as are going to speak on behalf of our re- Lock in your answers. a nation and who we want to be and sponsibility, as citizens of the United The answer is Cooperstown, NY. who we have been up to this point. States of America, to protect our citi- There is quite an interesting story be- We are a nation that has embraced zens from the assault on our farming hind this, a remarkable story. At the free enterprise. There are people who and our forestry and our fishing from center of the story is a man named don’t believe in free enterprise. There climate disruption. I praise those 17 for Louis Allstadt. Mr. Allstadt is a retired are people who believe in different having done so. It is a powerful, bipar- ExxonMobil executive. At one point, he variations of free enterprise. By and tisan step in the right direction of managed all of Mobil Oil’s exploration large, America has believed in free en- championing the cause of all Ameri- in the United States, Canada, and terprise. That basically means the gov- Latin America, so he knew the oil in- cans—and for that matter, the entire ernment doesn’t try to control too dustry, the fossil fuel industry, inside- planet. much of the economy. People have pri- Question No. 3: In July of this year, out from the very top level. vate property and private businesses. After retiring, he ran for town trust- California extended its cap-and-trade You have rules to make sure people ee in Cooperstown. As a town trustee, program to which year? Did it extend don’t cheat and steal from one another he then spearheaded an effort for Coop- it for just a couple of years to 2020 or or hurt people, but by and large, we be- erstown to become the first town in the to the year 2025, 2030, or 2035? How long lieve in a private economy. Why do we United States to divest its oil and gas did California lay this vision into the believe that? I think the answer to stocks. Mr. Allstadt summed it up this that is not just a purely economic one; future? Lock in your answers. way: ‘‘You don’t just keep driving your The answer is 2030. The program car when you see a cliff ahead.’’ Well you look back at our founding. would have otherwise expired in 2020, One of the unique things about this said. Yet so many in this Chamber are so they extended it another decade. It country that we have taken for granted determined to drive the car over the was basically a statement of con- and do not do a good enough job of cliff. fidence that the program that they laid From the high reaches of the execu- teaching young Americans is that out, that they have in place now, is tive suites of Exxon Mobil, Mr. America was not created as a nation to working and deserves extension. It is Allstadt could see the damage being bring together a common race or a the only program of its kind in the done to the planet by the continued common ethnicity or a common reli- country, and it is the second largest in burning of fossil fuels. He saw the abso- gion. There are a lot of nations around the world. lute need to stop, and he took a prin- the world—in fact, I would argue that Under this vision, this new and ex- cipled, moral stand on behalf of us all. most of the nations that have ever ex- panded program, California will cut its Thank you, Mr. Allstadt, for doing isted have been a homeland for the peo- emissions of carbon dioxide 40 percent that and setting that example. It is one ple who were born and have lived in from its 1990 levels, despite having a we should all pay attention to. Every that one place—not us. We were found- vastly expanded economy. That is a city council and every mayor across ed on the idea that you could bring dif- powerful vision and a vision we need to the country should ask the question: ferent kinds of people from different extend through completely eliminating Should we follow Mr. Allstadt’s exam- backgrounds and unite them as one the burning of fossil fuels in the next ple, the example of Cooperstown, NY? people, despite their differences in three decades. Because if we continue in the direction background and ethnicity and religion. Question No. 4: How many acres of we are going, we will do fabulous You could unite them behind a very our citizen-owned—that is, our Fed- amounts of damage from which we will powerful idea—the idea that all of us eral—fossil fuels were leased to indus- not easily recover—if we can recover at are created equal because we were born try as of October 2016? Had we leased all. with a God-given right to life and to out 30 million acres of Federal land for So there you have it, folks—episode 6 liberty and to pursue happiness. the extraction of fossil fuels or 45 mil- of the ‘‘Senate Climate Disruption That is not just a revolutionary idea; lion or 53 million or 67 million? Any of Quiz.’’ These questions were ripped it has changed the world. It has been these is really a vast amount of what from the headlines. Facts on the the identity of our country. It is we own as citizens. Lock in your an- ground are changing fast as climate among everything else that makes us swers. disruption increases and communities unique and special. In every genera- The answer is at the top end of the across the globe respond. We are racing tion, it has been challenged economi- spectrum—67 million acres. What this the clock, and we have no time to cally, socially, and culturally. We need means is that for years and even dec- spare. So stay engaged in the fight. to continue to fight for that. ades into the future, we have already In the near future, I will bring you One of the core principles behind contracted for a vast amount of fossil episode 7 of the ‘‘Senate Climate Dis- equal opportunity is the ability to ful- fuels to be extracted from our citizen- ruption Quiz.’’ fill your economic potential—to grow owned lands. These extractions add to Thank you, Mr. President. up and be who you want to be, do what the problem facing rural America and The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- you want to do, open a company or the impact on our farmers and our fish- pore. The Senator from Florida. work for a certain industry or career or

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Vocational The difference between free enter- What has challenged free enterprise training—that is a separate topic that prise and people who want government in this country in the 21st century and has to be dealt with and is critically to control everything is—the best anal- you sense it in people’s frustrations? important in the way growth is distrib- ogy I can think of is, imagine a pie. There are two things. uted. But you have no growth to dis- Let’s use a pie as an example. I can’t The first is there is a lot of overcom- tribute if you don’t have growth. So bring one on the floor to graphically petition. It wasn’t true in the sixties that is why this is so important. detail it, but imagine one in your and seventies. We forget Germany and When you hear all this talk about mind. Imagine if I said to you: This pie Japan. These countries were wiped out wealthy corporations getting huge tax will never grow. It will always be the completely during World War II. It breaks, it is not necessarily true. It is same size. Every single one of us gets a took them decades to rebuild. America really, really important for people to slice. was the only show in town for much of pay attention to the details and not Well, if the pie can’t grow and every- the fifties, sixties, up into the seven- just the talking points on this. one gets a slice, then the bigger your ties. But all of these other countries For example, let’s say company X is slice, the smaller my slice. That is watched us grow, and they started a publicly traded company, so they sell what people who don’t believe in free doing the things we did. They started stock on Wall Street and the like. Next enterprise argue. They argue that the deregulating, and they most certainly year, because we lower taxes, that pie really can’t grow, and so you need started cutting taxes. company makes $1 million more than government to make sure that pie is The result has been that over the last they did this year. What can they do sliced equally or equal enough among 20 or 25 years, most countries in the in- with that million dollars for a publicly everybody. The Tax Code is one of the dustrialized world, the big economies, traded company? There are really only ways they do it. charge companies a lot less in taxes four things they can do with that There is another argument. It is the than we do. What that does over time money, and all four of them help work- one I believe in. It is the one that I is make us uncompetitive. That is why ing Americans. think has made this country the most not a day goes by that you don’t read The first thing they can do is grow prosperous in human history. It is the about some American company that the business. They can say: We like our argument that that pie doesn’t have to was bought by a company in another business a lot. We now have a million stay that size. We can make it a pie country and moved over there. Do you dollars more than we thought we were that is a lot bigger and make sure it know why? Because they pay less in going to have, but we believe so much keeps growing. Therefore, it doesn’t taxes over there than they do here. in our future that we are going to take matter how big the other person’s slice Anyone who doesn’t realize that is that million dollars and we are going is, as long as your slice is big too. More missing a big part of it. to invest it to grow the company. We for them doesn’t mean less for you. We are not the only show in town are going to open a new factory. We are That is one of the unique attributes of anymore. We have to compete, and going to open more stores and hire free enterprise: Everyone can be better that is why our Tax Code is important. more people as a result. We are going off without anyone being left worse off. If it becomes uncompetitive, you are to invest in more equipment, which That is the theory, but it doesn’t al- basically forcing and/or inviting com- means the people who make that equip- ways work in practice for a lot of dif- panies to leave the United States for a ment have more work. That is the first ferent reasons. That doesn’t mean an- more favorable tax treatment—and thing you can do with the money you archy. We do need government. I am that has happened. might save on taxes. not anti-regulation; I am anti-over- Do you know who has paid the price? The second thing you might have to regulation. Not the rich people. If you are a do—maybe you don’t grow your busi- I fly on airplanes. Everybody here wealthy investor, you can invest your ness, but with that million dollars flies on a lot of airplanes. I am sure we money anywhere in the world. Even if extra that you have from the tax cuts, are all glad that airplane is inspected you make your money here, I promise you are going to have to pay your em- and the person who is flying it is really you, you have the best lawyers and the ployees more because, if not, they are a pilot and not just someone who best accountants to find every creative going to quit and go to work for some- stayed at Holiday Inn Express. loophole to save money. And if that body else. So all of a sudden, you are I think all of us want to make sure loophole doesn’t exist, you will hire the now in a position to be able to hire that when you open a bottle of medi- best lobbyist to make one. good people and retain them by paying cine prescribed to you, what is in that In the end, the truly wealthy—the them more and by offering better bene- bottle is actually the medicine and not billionaires, the owners with these ex- fits to keep them. That is the second something fake or something different. traordinary amounts of wealth—they thing you can do with the money. When we eat food, we want to make will figure it out. Do you know who The third thing you can do with the sure it is not poisonous or going to gets hurt? The people who get paid million dollars from the tax cut that spread disease. These are all products every 2 weeks. That is who gets hurt you didn’t plan on having is lower of regulation. because when those companies leave prices. You can say: I am in competi- The same is true in economics. That the United States, they take their jobs tion with these five other businesses to is why we have antitrust laws. That is with them. The fewer of those there are sell the same thing. We are going to why we take on anti-competitiveness, and the more people we have com- use our million dollars to lower our because it actually undermines free en- peting for fewer jobs, the less people prices just a little bit, just enough so terprise. I am not talking about get paid at a time when everything that people buy it from us instead of corporatism, because there are a lot of costs more. them. Do you know what that other countries around the world that claim There is another thing that is hurt- company is going to have to do? They to be free enterprise, but they really ing us, and it is not part of the tax re- are going to have to lower prices, too, aren’t. Four or five big companies con- form, but it is the way growth is now to compete with you. Do you know who trol everything, and everybody else ei- distributed. We can no longer just as- benefits from the lowering of prices? ther works for them or is unemployed. sume that if the economy grows, every- The middle class. The people who are That is not what I am talking about. one will be better off automatically, going to shop are going to be paying I am talking about free enterprise—a because the truth is, in the 21st cen- less because of the competition. That is nation and a system in which someone tury, there are some careers, some in- the third thing that can happen. can quit their job, open a business, dustries, and some jobs that pay sub- The fourth thing that can happen and compete with their former employer, stantially more. the one that gets the most criticism is,

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They are a part of it. are the President, if you are a Senator, try are living beyond what they make. You know who else are shareholders? if you are a Congressman—I don’t care That is why credit card debt has risen Millions and millions of Americans. If what you do—the most important job over the last 20 years. They are going you are a firefighter or a police officer you will ever have, the most influence to take that money, and they are going with a union pension, you are a share- you will ever have, the most impactful to spend it. They are going to spend a holder. You might not be aware of the thing you will ever do is to raise a fam- lot of it on raising their children. They companies you have shares in, but it is ily, so our Tax Code accounts for that. are going to spend a lot of it on the in your pension, and the future of your It should. things that we talked about. pension will depend on how those in- The second thing is that raising chil- I am not saying this alone will vestments go. If you are a 401(k) hold- dren is expensive. If you are raising change it, but, hopefully, the child tax er, you are a shareholder. Just because children right now or have at any time credit, combined with a growing econ- you are not in front of the computer in the near past, you know how expen- omy in which there are more jobs that every day, checking your TD sive it is. I don’t know where they get pay more and prices are lower, is going Ameritrade account to see how much these numbers, but they sound right to to truly help people, and we have to money you have in X stock and Y stock me. The Department of Agriculture es- help people in that regard. So this has does not mean you are not a share- timates that to raise children from the to be a critical component of tax re- holder. You are a shareholder. time they are born to the time they are form. Virtually every sort of investment 18 is about $235,000 per child. That is a I wanted to set the stage for that, be- mechanism for retirement in America staggering amount of money. That cause, unfortunately, it is a com- is invested in what is called equities, is doesn’t even account for college, by the plicated thing. Unfortunately, taxes invested in the market, is invested in way. are very complicated, more than they All you have to do is spend just 10 stocks and bonds. If, in fact, those really should be. minutes; just go out one day this week- There is going to be a lot of misin- things are doing better, it is helping end and talk to the people you know formation out there about who this ac- you retire. That is why the business side of this who are working parents, and ask tually helps and how the economy ac- is so important. It will help grow the them. They are going to tell you one of tually works. So it is really important economy, but it actually will also help the most expensive things they face, for us to be clear and upfront about why it is that we are doing the things people because there is nowhere else especially between the time their chil- we are doing. for that money to go. dren are born and the time they turn 4 When I hear all this talk about help- The other type of small business, or 5, is childcare. In over two-thirds of ing millionaires and billionaires—they which is actually the majority, has the States in this country, this costs are probably the people who care the been called a passthrough, and that is more than it does to go to college. least about some of the tax reforms. what most businesses are organized as. Imagine that you make $800 a week They are going to be finding their way; That is where you pay on your personal that you take home, but you have to they just want to know what the rules rate. If you are a small business owner spend $400 a week on childcare for your are. They just want to know what the with three employees, you are an S two kids. That is half your paycheck. rules are because they are going to fig- corporation, and at the end of the year, I am not saying a child tax credit fixes all of that. I am saying that is a ure it out one way or the other. If their you pay your taxes on your personal cost that keeps going up. It is a reason taxes are too high, they will take their rate. Your rate is actually higher than why the tax credit has lost about $300 money to another country. If they are the companies, the corporations, ex- in value from the time it was last ex- low enough, they might invest it here. cept you can’t hire the lawyers and the panded in 2003. Either way, they are going to be fine. accountants and all the other exper- The other thing to add to it is, if you The people we really want to help are tise. You are actually, in many cases, look at some of the changes being pro- working people and small businesses, paying more than the big companies. posed on the personal deduction, that and the Tax Code is a part of that. It is These small businesses need to be is another $500 off. In essence, at $800 not the only part of that, but it is a big helped, too, and they would be with tax per child, we are just breaking even. part of it. That is why this has to hap- reform that lowers their rate and That is why we have to have a child pen. It has to happen. It has been far makes them competitive. tax credit that is at least $2,000 to real- too long. Beyond ensuring that people are ei- ly have an impact. I want to take a step back and say ther going to have better retirement The other thing we have to do is that 50 years from now, when people funds, lower prices, more pay, more make it refundable. What that means read about this time in American his- jobs, and we are helping small busi- is it has to apply against payroll tax. tory, they are going to ask themselves: nesses, the vast majority of which are Medicare, Social Security taxes—that What was wrong with those people? Did owned by people who are not multi- comes from FICA; it comes imme- they not realize that all these other millionaires and billionaires, the other diately off your paycheck. Everybody countries were taking their jobs, and thing we can do to help working-class pays that tax. one of the ways those jobs were leaving people in this country is an expansion Not everybody pays income tax. If is that they were giving them away. of the child tax credit. It is an idea you don’t make more than a certain They were literally inviting people to that Senator LEE and I have been push- amount of money, you don’t have an leave by acting so arrogant about ing for the better part of 2 years. It income tax liability, but you are pay- themselves that they thought they wasn’t always universally popular, but ing taxes. It is called the payroll tax. If could charge them anything they want- I am going to explain three reasons we don’t deal with that, if we don’t ed in taxes, and they would stay. That why it is important. In fact, not only is make the child tax credit apply to is just not true anymore. I am not sure it important, but it has to happen. If that, then we are basically not cutting it ever was entirely true, but it is less we don’t do this, then someone could taxes or not helping the vast majority true today than it ever was before. argue that this is not a middle-class of people who need it. There has been In the end, the people who are really tax cut. If we do it, it will be, perhaps, some speculation that this would be being hurt by this are the people whose the single largest middle-class tax cut too expensive and cost a lot of money. jobs don’t pay enough at a time when in modern history. It is not true. everything costs more. The child tax credit is a credit you No. 2, it is their money. You don’t The people who are really being hurt get per child. Obviously, it phases out get it unless you owe it, and you don’t by this are the people who wish they

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You have to do both. This is part it will be good work. It will be the rea- checks aren’t keeping pace. one—grow the economy. son why so many of us are here to The people who are really being hurt Part two is going to have to be to begin with. We come here to make a by this are the people who sit down bring our spending on a sustainable difference. We come here because we every month, and they write down on a path so that the growth and the bene- want to contribute toward making piece of paper: This is our budget for fits of the growth and the revenue from things better—not perfect, but better. the month. And about 14 or 15 days into the growth aren’t being taken and used This will make things better. the month, something comes in the to pay for even more government. For all the people who complain that mail that they didn’t expect was on its To use a best analogy, if you owe a we spend years here and nothing ever way, and all of a sudden, that whole lot of money and you only make $2,000, happens, this is the chance to see budget gets blown out, and now they and next month you get paid $3,000 a something happen in our time here and have to use a credit card to pay for it. month but you add $1,500 a month of be able to look back when our service The people who are being hurt by expenditures, then you are still owing here is done and say: We made a dif- this are the people whose kids are now more money. So you have to do both. ference while we were there. 17 years old, and they say: I want them You have to generate more revenue That is what we are endeavoring to to go to college, but I have no idea through growth—not through more do, and I am excited about the fact whether they are going to be able to taxes—and you have to hold the long- that I believe we are going to do it. It go. Even with financial aid, they are term line on spending. This is step one will be long, it will be hard, but it will going to have to borrow money to go to of that two-step process. We have a be fun and it will be good for our coun- school, and now they are in debt. Be- chance to do it here before the year is try and for our people. If we do it right, fore they even vote in their first elec- out. We have to do it, and I believe we it will be one of the most rewarding tion, they already owe $10,000. We have will. It will be hard. It should be hard. things any of us will ever do in our to help them if we are going to rebuild I always laugh when I read these ar- time here in public service. the country’s economy, and tax reform ticles that say: Oh, tax reform is divi- I yield the floor. is a key part of it. sive, and people are arguing about it. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. SUL- Here is my last point. There has been They should argue about it. They don’t LIVAN). The Senator from Minnesota. a lot of talk about debt—that this is have a lot of arguments about eco- HEALTHCARE going to grow the debt. That actually nomic policy in China, by the way, be- Mr. FRANKEN. Mr. President, I rise doesn’t have to be true. If you lower cause there is not much of an opposi- today to talk about the urgent need for the tax rate and businesses are hiring tion, but in America, we are a republic. action on the Children’s Health Insur- more people, creating more jobs, and There are different ideas. There should ance Program and other vital safety growing, that is going to grow your be different ideas. Tax reform should net programs. economy. When you grow your econ- be controversial. It is important. There On September 30 of this year, 3 weeks omy, you have more taxpayers. When should be debate, and there will be so ago, funding for the Children’s Health you have more taxpayers, you have we arrive at good public policy. There Insurance Program, or CHIP, expired, more revenue. Even though you didn’t is nothing wrong with that. It is a good and funding for community health cen- raise the rate, you will still collect thing, not a bad thing, as long as that ters also expired, as did funding for the more money because even though you debate is geared toward reaching a re- don’t have more taxes, you have more sult. National Health Service Corps. These taxpayers. That is a big chunk of this. In the end, I will tell you this, if we three cornerstone programs provide es- Just a normal, not unrealistic don’t do it, I actually think it will hurt sential health services to hundreds of growth rate would more than pay for our economy, not keep it the way it is. thousands of my constituents and to the money that people are saying we It will actually hurt it because a lot of millions of people across the country. are not going to collect as a result of businesses, a lot of employers, and a Although these programs have his- this. That is part one of it. lot of Americans assumed that this torically secured strong bipartisan sup- The other thing that is interesting to would happen, given who won the elec- port and, ostensibly, still do today, the me is if we stood here today and said tions in 2016. They have already made Republican majority has not moved ‘‘Let’s take $1.7 trillion and spend it to investment decisions on the assump- these bills forward toward passage, and build stuff that the government does,’’ tion that some of this was going to it is really time to act. there would be no problem with that. happen. I am telling you, if it doesn’t My home State of Minnesota is one That would be seen as stimulus. That happen, the collapse of confidence will of the first States to exhaust its fund- is positive. That is good debt spending. hurt the economy badly. Failing to act ing for its Children’s Health Insurance But, somehow, if we say ‘‘Let’s take will actually reverse whatever gains we Program, or CHIP, a program that cov- money and give it back to people so have already made this year on the ex- ers 125,000 low-income children and they can spend it themselves,’’ that is pectation of growth and will actually 1,700 pregnant women. bad debt. That is ridiculous. shatter people’s confidence in Amer- While the Federal Government has The third thing I would say is that ica’s future. provided some emergency stop-gap you are never going to tax your way If you are sitting there today think- funding, that, too, is slated to run out out of debt anyway. Even if we tax ev- ing: Where am I going to open this big by the end of November. Minnesota has eryone in America next year—if, for ev- plant and hire 1,000 people, and you see a long tradition of insuring coverage to eryone in America who made $1 million tax reform collapse in the United vulnerable populations. So coverage for next year, we confiscated every penny States, and the people in the House, in low-income children will continue, no of it and said ‘‘Your tax rate this year the Senate, and in the White House are matter what. However, over the next is 100 percent,’’ it would not even make all supportive of tax reform, and you few weeks, if CHIP funding is not reau- a dent on the debt. That is how big the still couldn’t get it done, you are going thorized, the State will have to decide debt is and how fast it is growing. So to say to yourself: Guess what; I am whether it will take extraordinary you can’t tax your way out of this, and not going to invest in that place be- measures and incur significant finan- you can’t just cut your way out of it, cause even when the people who are in cial losses to continue providing cov- either, by the way. So the only solu- favor of it are in charge, they still erage for vital services, like prenatal tion to our debt long term is that you can’t get it done. and postnatal care for the pregnant have to do two separate things, and Not doing tax reform will not lead to women, whose coverage is currently you have to do them both. the status quo. It will actually leave us funded by CHIP. This is a terrible

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Earlier this week, the Senate Pretty soon, thousands of families The CEO of the clinic in Grand voted to provide urgent relief to our could receive notices informing them Marais explains: communities in need. that their coverage will be terminated. We are the only clinic and providers in all Although Colorado was fortunate Imagine for a second what that mo- of Cook County— this year—we could have easily had ment would feel like. You have a son or Parenthetically, that is a big coun- fires, but we were very fortunate, un- a daughter with a serious medical con- ty— like Montana, this year—we know the dition, and, perhaps, they are even in and also one of the only providers serving devastation of wildfires all too well. In the hospital. You find out that their the Grand Portage band. 2012, the Waldo Canyon fire raged for 16 health insurance is going to be cut off That is the band of the Chippewa or days, incinerating 18,000 acres, destroy- because the Republican-controlled Con- Ojibwe. ing over 300 homes, and forcing the gress couldn’t get its act together to Since 1965, Congress has provided this sta- evacuation of more than 32,000 Colo- continue funding for a bipartisan pro- ble and critically important funding that radans. Years later, our communities gram that has been in existence for supports our isolated and rural communities. are still recovering from the damage. decades. I would be livid. That is why Congress needs to do its work and needs to Out West, wildfires can be cata- we have to act now. act now. strophic events. Yet Washington con- For most of this year, the Republican Similarly, without funding for the tinues to fund them differently than majority has been consumed with de- National Health Service Corps—this is other major disasters, such as hurri- structive and counterproductive de- what the program does. It provides fi- canes, tornadoes, or floods. When those bates focused on repealing ObamaCare. nancial support and loan repayment for disasters strike, we pay for emergency They have done little else. That meant clinicians who practice in underserved response from an entirely separate ac- that not only did we blow past the areas. I know the Presiding Officer count. When a wildfire catches, that funding deadline for the Children’s must be interested in that, as Alaska cost falls entirely on the U.S. Forest Health Insurance Program, but we also has some underserved areas and needs Service. If it is a catastrophic fire, as blew through the funding deadlines for providers to serve in those areas. Many we see now in Montana and Northern community health centers and the Na- providers, including those in greater California, those costs can easily ex- tional Health Service Corps program. Minnesota, will not be able to recruit ceed the Forest Service budget for fire Now this critical reauthorization is on or hire new staff. suppression. That forces the Forest hold because Republicans can’t agree In a recent news article, the chief ex- Service to borrow funds from other ac- on how to pay for it. This comes just a ecutive of a Minneapolis-based network counts to make up the difference. That week after Republicans in the Senate of clinics stated that the National is something no one has to do for any endorsed the budget to increase the Health Service Corps Loan Repayment other disaster in America. This is often debt by up to $1.5 trillion over 10 years Program offered him a unique bar- at the expense of efforts to prevent the for tax cuts that will largely benefit gaining chip against the larger health the wealthiest Americans. In fact, the next catastrophic fire. systems. Without this program, he be- It stands to reason that if we spend Tax Policy Center estimates that 80 lieves he wouldn’t be able to success- less and less on fire prevention, which percent of benefits of the Republican fully compete for providers. is what the Forest Service is doing tax plan would go to the top 1 percent Look, I recognize how we got here every year because of the way the Con- of income earners in this country. and where the time and energy has This is truly a case of the absurd. been spent over the last few months, gress has set this up, we are going to When it comes to providing healthcare and I am proud that we were able to spend more and more on fire suppres- for needy children and keeping Ameri- abide by the will of the people and suc- sion, fighting fires, and that is what is cans healthy, Republicans are saying cessfully stop the effort to repeal the happening. That is exactly what has they can’t do it unless it is paid for, ACA and strip healthcare from millions happened. In 1995, the Forest Service spent and, often, that means making cuts to of people. I would hope that we would around 16 percent of its budget on fire other safety net programs in which recognize that we have here histori- suppression—16 percent. Last year, it vulnerable individuals rely. But when cally bipartisan legislation to reau- spent over half of its budget. For the it comes to tax cuts for the wealthy, thorize funding for children’s health in- first time in the Forest Service’s his- which costs many, many, many, many surance coverage and other safety net tory, they spent over half their budget times more than the cost of providing programs. It is incumbent upon us to fighting fires. You might as well call it children with health insurance, my Re- act, and act now. We have to reauthor- the fire-fighting agency, not the Forest publican colleagues are perfectly happy ize these programs so that Minnesotans Service agency. In fact, the number to do that without demands for offsets and millions of the families across the was closer to 60 percent. The Forest and, instead, adding costs to the debt. country are not unnecessarily and un- Service had to borrow over half a bil- This is not responsible budgeting, and fairly harmed as a result of our inac- lion dollars from other accounts in the it is not just kids that stand to lose tion. under this type of budgeting approach. In the same news story I referred to agency—accounts that are important Let me tell you about the other pro- earlier, the CEO of NorthPoint Health to Colorado, Wyoming, and Alaska. While we replenished those accounts grams at risk in my State of Min- & Wellness, another safety net clinic in in disaster aid packages earlier this nesota. Minnesota, stated: year, we once again failed to address In Minnesota, there are more than 70 There is a high degree of anxiety for staff community health center clinics that and for some of our patients. . . . I think why they were depleted in the first receive a total of $27 million in funding Congress understands that we are vital to place. Until we do, we are going to find to care for the uninsured and the the safety net and they have to continue to ourselves in the same position every underinsured in the State. If this fund- support the community health centers. year. This is no way to run a govern- ing is not reauthorized soon, these Let’s work together to pass this leg- ment. It makes no sense from a fiscal community health centers and the pa- islation so we don’t let these clinics perspective, and it makes no sense tients they serve are going to experi- and the patients they serve down. It is from a public welfare perspective. This ence serious losses and not just finan- time to act, and time to act now. is not how we should manage our tax- cial losses. Thank you very much, Mr. President. payer dollars. Undercutting fire pre- Take, for example, Sawtooth Moun- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- vention is the definition of being penny tain Clinic, which provides care to ator from Colorado. wise and pound foolish. Every dollar we

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The Sen- they need and many providers who States all across America, needs to ator from Wyoming. have been unable to get reimbursed for care about the condition of those head- Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, while I am medical services. Some doctors and fa- waters. Those headwaters that are disappointed that we didn’t continue cilities have ended their participation owned by the public, entrusted in the the tradition of alternating speakers, I in VA Choice because it is taking too Forest Service, are in terrible shape am glad that I got to hear both of the long to get reimbursed or they are un- because of this Congress’s inability to previous speakers. able to get reimbursed at all and they deal with this. I used to work with the Senators are having to do a tremendous amount We have over 800 million dead stand- from Colorado to make sure that there of paperwork in order to even get to ing trees in the State of Colorado were pictures taken annually from the that final reimbursement. Sometimes alone. Our communities, our water- same spots to show the way the trees when they finally get payment, the sheds, and our infrastructure are at are dying. There was an infestation check is made out to the wrong pro- risk. The Forest Service knows how to that was causing this. The only reason vider. Time and again, I hear reports of do this. They know how to mitigate we don’t still take those pictures is all how difficult it is to get simple an- that—by thinning timber and man- the trees are dead. You can’t show that swers, let alone care or provider reim- aging prescribed burns. But right now, it is spreading when they are all dead. bursement, from the VA and the con- all of those projects are on hold be- They need to be cleaned up, and I am tractor administering the program in cause the Forest Service anticipates glad there is work being done on forest Wyoming. having to fight more catastrophic fires management. The consequences of this poorly run next season. This is ridiculous. This is On healthcare, there is some effort program are ultimately borne by the an affront to the people of Colorado being made between Senator ALEX- veterans. In a frontier State like Wyo- and the people of the West. ANDER and Senator MURRAY to get a bi- ming, losing access to one specialist We have a solution. It is a simple so- partisan bill, but what we need to do can mean losing access to the only spe- lution. Let’s pay for fire suppression around here is get some of the appoint- cialist in the area. the same way we pay for other disas- ments finished up so that the President Sadly, Wyoming veterans continue to ters. Our bill, the Wildfire Disaster can have the people in place to solve tell me about these problems because Funding Act, would do just that. It is these problems. We are having to spend the situation isn’t getting any better— backed by seven Democrats and, I am 30 hours on the cloture of a district that is in spite of my having the Sec- very proud to say, by four Republicans. judge. I have never heard of that. I retary in my office and then having Unlike a lot of issues in Washington, have been here 21 years now, and I have him bring his staff in, who had pro- both parties actually agree on the solu- never heard of that. We have to get the vided the terrible statistics that they tion. appointments through. That is one of were working from. I know the administration is eager to our prime jobs—to provide advice and One such veteran was waiting for a fix this problem. Secretary Perdue consent for the President—and it is not surgery followup and cancer screening knows that the current system makes happening on a timely basis. and can’t go to the same doctor now no sense. He said as much at his con- We have had to do 44 cloture motions because VA Choice never paid them. firmation hearing and again when he on different people for the administra- Another veteran was not able to access invited—and I so much appreciated tion. At this point in President vision care. Another could not access this; we didn’t ask—a bipartisan group Obama’s first term, that had only hap- necessary neurological care because of of Senators to the Forest Service in pened five times. With the previous reimbursement issues. I have even been September to discuss this. He knows President, it hadn’t happened at all, contacted by veterans who are worried that important wildfire mitigation and the previous one, it had only hap- that they will go into collections be- projects are not getting done. He wants pened once. Already 44 times this year, cause of claims that have not been paid to fix the problem, and we should. It is it has taken us around 30 hours to get by the Choice Program—not by them far past time. This makes no sense somebody through the process, and we but by the Choice Program. from a fiscal point of view. have hundreds waiting to get through Without improvements to the pro- I know some colleagues in this Cham- the process. That is one of our primary gram, our veterans will have to con- ber would prefer to couple our proposal jobs. If we can’t get those through the tinue to wait for needed care, and their with broader forest management re- process, it is pretty hard for us to do quality of life will continue to be nega- forms. I have been part of forest man- the legislation we need to do. tively impacted. agement discussions in the past, and I VETERANS CHOICE PROGRAM I mentioned before that we are the want to continue those discussions. In Today, Mr. President, I rise to ex- least populated State in the country, fact, in the last farm bill, we worked press my serious concerns on behalf of and we have so many problems that I across the aisle to improve forest man- our Nation’s veterans. This is a huge send a weekly list to the Secretary. I agement. problem in Wyoming. Wyoming is the can’t imagine what it is like in a high- Let’s be clear. For years now, efforts least populated State in the Nation. If population State. to link broad forest management re- it is a huge problem there, it has to be We created VA Choice to better serve form with a funding fix have failed. even greater in States across the coun- the healthcare needs of veterans, not They will not pass the Senate. Each try, and I am sure it is a problem in all to create a new source of uncertainty year we do nothing, we continue to of them. about whether they will be able to get shortchange fire prevention, the good In 2014, we learned that several vet- the care they need. That is unaccept- people who work for the Forest Service erans died in Arizona—a lot of veterans able. It defeats the entire purpose of all across the country in our States, died in Arizona while staff at the Phoe- the program. Until Congress steps in to and we needlessly expose our commu- nix VA medical center entered false in- improve the program, more providers nities to greater risks. formation about their wait times and will drop out of the program and more We have to act—Colorado and the appointments. They kept getting de- veterans will be harmed. These men West cannot wait another year—and we layed. Later that year, we found that and women have given our country so will have a chance when Congress votes such scheduling manipulation was much, and they deserve quality care in on another disaster package over the widespread, including in my home an efficient manner. Their providers next few months. We should use that State of Wyoming. Congress responded need to be paid on time so our veterans opportunity to finally fix this problem by creating the Veterans Choice Pro- can get the treatment they need. When

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Every- family and has a great passion to serve that any new version of community one here knows who David Boren is. people, both as he served in the U.S. at- care for our veterans takes into ac- The Presiding Officer remembers David torney’s office in the past and at the count the unique challenges that rural Boren. He was my predecessor in this University of Oklahoma, working at and frontier healthcare networks face. seat. He was the president of the Uni- the law school there. He will make the We hold the highest debt to our vet- versity of Oklahoma but is retired now. Nation proud. I am glad we have finally erans. Let’s repay that honor and He is a Democrat. Actually, he and I gone through this extremely long proc- honor their selfless service by pro- were elected to the House of Represent- ess to finally get him on and to get him viding them with the care they de- atives in Oklahoma on the same day, seated on that bench. serve. so we go back a long way. David Boren In the days ahead, I look forward to The veterans program was considered knows Mr. Palk very well because the other positions in government to be one of the best-run healthcare Scott Palk has worked at the Univer- being filled as well with other well- programs anywhere, and I heard noth- sity of Oklahoma College of Law for qualified individuals. I look forward to ing but compliments about it until the about 15 years now after his having left seeing this done. I look forward to see- problem in Arizona, and then we found a successful career in both the U.S. at- ing Scott Palk not as Scott Palk but as that the system had changed. That torney’s office and as a county district Judge Palk. might be an indication of what could attorney. happen if we went to Federal David Boren said of Palk—now, this With that, I yield back. healthcare for all, but this is one area is a Democrat talking about Scott The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. that needs to be straightened out. It Palk—‘‘He would make an excellent SASSE). All time has expired. was a prime example of good care, and judge,’’ would be ‘‘balanced and fair in The question is, Will the Senate ad- it isn’t. We have to get it restored for his approach,’’ and has ‘‘an excellent vise and consent to the Palk nomina- our veterans. reputation for complete honesty and tion? I yield the floor. integrity.’’ I don’t know what more Mr. COTTON. I ask for the yeas and I suggest the absence of a quorum. you could want in a judge. nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The That is David Boren talking, my The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a clerk will call the roll. predecessor in the Senate. sufficient second? The legislative clerk proceeded to Again, I thank the leader for his call the roll. commitment to fulfilling our judicial There appears to be a sufficient sec- Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask vacancies, and I ask that my col- ond. unanimous consent that the order for leagues support the nomination, as I The clerk will call the roll. the quorum call be rescinded. am sure they will, with a ‘‘yes’’ vote The legislative clerk called the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without for Mr. Palk. Mr. CORNYN. The following Senator objection, it is so ordered. I suggest the absence of a quorum. is necessarily absent: the Senator from Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, we have The PRESIDING OFFICER. The South Carolina (Mr. GRAHAM). a very significant couple of votes com- clerk will call the roll. Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the ing up. One is the nomination of Scott The legislative clerk proceeded to Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER), Palk to be a district judge for the call the roll. the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. Western District of Oklahoma. We have Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. President, I ask HEINRICH), the Senator from New Jer- been working on this for about 2 years unanimous consent that the order for sey (Mr. MENENDEZ), and the Senator now. He is one of the highest qualified the quorum call be rescinded. individuals. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without from Rhode Island (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) I thank the leader for moving for- objection, it is so ordered. are necessarily absent. ward on his nomination this week. I Mr. LANKFORD. I ask unanimous The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there know judicial nominations are a pri- consent to speak for 2 minutes. any other Senators in the Chamber de- ority of the leader’s, and I share his be- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without siring to vote? lief in the importance of filling the objection, it is so ordered. The result was announced—yeas 79, many vacancies we have with judges Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. President, we nays 16, as follows: who will uphold the rule of law, not are about to vote on a gentleman [Rollcall Vote No. 251 Ex.] predetermine outcomes and not legis- named Scott Palk, who was nominated late from the bench. Scott Palk fulfills by President Trump to serve as a U.S. YEAS—79 and embodies this philosophy, and I district court judge for the Western Alexander Fischer Nelson District of Oklahoma on May 8. Baldwin Flake Paul have full confidence that he will be a Barrasso Franken Perdue judge whom Oklahoma and the Nation On June 15 of this year, he passed the Bennet Gardner Peters will be proud of. Judiciary Committee with bipartisan Blunt Grassley Portman This nomination is of great need to support. It has taken us this long, from Boozman Hassan Reed Brown Hatch the Western District, located in Okla- June 15, going through the committee Risch Burr Heitkamp Roberts Cantwell Heller homa City, which has a very heavy process, to finally getting this to the Rounds Capito Hoeven caseload. In fact, we have three vacan- floor in the last days of October. Rubio Cardin Inhofe cies on the bench there. One vacancy This is the issue we face as a Senate Carper Isakson Sasse goes back over 4 years and another right now. We have an opening with a Casey Johnson Schumer over 3 years, so this nomination is des- judge who has already gone through Cassidy Kaine Scott Shaheen perately needed. the committee process, who has al- Cochran Kennedy Collins King Shelby Mr. Palk was nominated in the last ready been approved—who will be con- Coons Klobuchar Strange Congress—so it was not this Congress— firmed, I hope, with wide bipartisan Corker Lankford Sullivan during the previous administration. He support—but because of the ongoing Cornyn Leahy Tester made it through the Judiciary Com- delay of every nominee, of everything Cotton Lee Thune Crapo Manchin Tillis mittee by voice vote before we ran out in the process, this is slowing down the Cruz McCain Toomey of time at the end of the 114th Con- wheels of our government across the Daines McCaskill Udall gress. We would have had this done, country. Whether that be judges or Donnelly McConnell Warner Durbin Moran but we just flat ran out of time. He had whether that be individuals in the ex- Wicker Enzi Murkowski Young bipartisan support in the last Congress ecutive branch working in the agen- Ernst Murray

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Historically, this McConnell Schatz Warner is not just common courtesy, it is an Booker Heinrich Whitehouse Moran Schumer Wicker Graham Menendez Murkowski Scott expectation of the American people to Young The nomination was confirmed. Murphy Shaheen have a seamless transition of power, re- Nelson Shelby The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under sulting in a functional Federal Govern- the previous order, the motion to re- NAYS—12 ment. One of the eight judges confirmed consider is considered made and laid Booker Harris Peters was Neil Gorsuch, who I am thankful upon the table and the President will Brown Markey Sanders Cantwell Merkley Warren now serves on the Supreme Court. Jus- be immediately notified of the Senate’s Gillibrand Murray Wyden tice Gorsuch is an example of the type action. NOT VOTING—3 of judge we have the chance to put in f Heinrich Menendez Whitehouse place. As with Justice Gorsuch’s con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this firmation, we need to do all that is nec- CLOTURE MOTION vote, the yeas are 85, the nays are 12. essary to fill these vacancies with The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant The motion is agreed to. great judges like him. President Trump has nominated to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the f many judges and has more to nomi- Senate the pending cloture motion, EXECUTIVE CALENDAR nate. For those he has already nomi- which the clerk will state. nated, it is our duty to carefully review The legislative clerk read as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. these nominations and ensure that CLOTURE MOTION The bill clerk read the nomination of these judges are confirmed in a timely We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Trevor N. McFadden, of Virginia, to be manner. We must be willing to put in ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the United States District Judge for the as much time as needed, whether that Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- District of Columbia. means working weekends, canceling nation of Trevor N. McFadden, of Virginia, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- State work periods, or working all to be United States District Judge for the ator from Nevada. through the night to get these Con- District of Columbia. Mr. HELLER. Madam President, I stitution-loving judges confirmed. Lamar Alexander, Susan M. Collins, rise to discuss an issue that is ex- I know this is important to all of us, John Boozman, Chuck Grassley, Orrin tremely important to me and to many but we need to do better. Last week, I G. Hatch, Steve Daines, Dean Heller, of my colleagues on this side of the was a proud partner with Senator Bill Cassidy, Cory Gardner, Michael B. aisle—the issue of judicial vacancies. I PERDUE and several of my other col- Enzi, Thom Tillis, John Thune, John came here to work and am honored to leagues in calling on the Senate to Kennedy, John Cornyn, David Perdue, Joni Ernst, Mitch McConnell. serve on behalf of the people of the work 24/7 until we get our work done. State of Nevada who sent me to Wash- We have a substantial list of important The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- ington. One of the most pressing issues work to complete, including con- imous consent, the mandatory quorum I have found since being here is, all too firming the judicial nominees the call has been waived. often Members of Congress go home be- President has sent us, passing tax re- The question is, Is it the sense of the fore their work is finished. form, fixing our broken healthcare sys- Senate that debate on the nomination Many of you here know the first tem, and funding the government. The of Trevor N. McFadden, of Virginia, to piece of legislation I have introduced American people elected us to com- be United States District Judge for the for the past two Congresses is my No plete these critical tasks. They elected District of Columbia, shall be brought Budget, No Pay Act. The concept is us to deliver a simpler, fairer tax code to a close? simple. If Congress can’t pass a budget and to make sure our Federal judiciary The yeas and nays are mandatory and all of its spending bills on time, is fully occupied with judges whose sole under the rule. then Congress itself shouldn’t get paid. purpose is to uphold the Constitution The clerk will call the roll. The Senate should apply the same as it was written. The bill clerk called the roll. concepts, in my opinion, to confirming To my fellow Senators, I am calling Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the judges. I commend our majority leader on all of us to do what the people have Senator from New Mexico (Mr. HEIN- for bringing two more judges to the sent us to do and not let a light sched- RICH), the Senator from New Jersey floor this week, but there is a lot more ule stop us from fulfilling our duties. (Mr. MENENDEZ), and the Senator from work to do. We need to work day and The American people don’t go to work Rhode Island (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) are night to confirm those judges who are 4 days a week, and neither should we. necessarily absent. already on our calendar and have This isn’t France. We need to work a The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. moved out of the Senate Judiciary full workweek. We must make it clear FISCHER). Are there any other Senators Committee. The Senate has an incred- to our constituents that we are fight- in the Chamber desiring to vote? ible opportunity right now to confirm ing for the hard-working Americans The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 85, Federal judges who will uphold the every single day. Americans do what it nays 12, as follows: Constitution. We should be here every takes to get the job done, and we [Rollcall Vote No. 252 Ex.] day, for as long as we need, to ensure should do the same. YEAS—85 all judicial vacancies are filled. I yield back. Alexander Coons Flake Our conference must be willing to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Baldwin Corker Franken work together in order to get the busi- ator from Oregon. Barrasso Cornyn Gardner ness of the Senate done. Right now, REPUBLICAN TAX PLAN Bennet Cortez Masto Graham Blumenthal Cotton Grassley there are 149 judicial vacancies. Let me Mr. WYDEN. Madam President, I Blunt Crapo Hassan repeat that. There are 149 judicial va- don’t often come to the floor of the Boozman Cruz Hatch cancies, and the Senate has only con- Senate to give a speech like the one I Burr Daines Heitkamp Capito Donnelly Heller firmed 8 judges this session—149 vacan- am going to give now, but today I plan Cardin Duckworth Hirono cies, 8 judges confirmed. That means, to start sounding the alarm, both from Carper Durbin Hoeven in 9 months, with well over 100 vacan- the standpoint of the process and the Casey Enzi Inhofe cies and over 60 judicial emergencies, substance of what is known about the Cassidy Ernst Isakson Cochran Feinstein Johnson we have only managed to confirm 8 Republican tax plan as of this after- Collins Fischer Kaine judges. noon.

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That is it— have even been able to put a dent in are knowledgeable about this have the on a bill that will transform the bot- their holiday shopping. time to really look at the numbers and tom line for every American family That is exactly what the majority of give us some general sense of what this and will affect the hopes and aspira- Republicans is counting on. The Repub- means, particularly for America’s tions of our middle class, which will licans are rushing to drive the tax give- hard-working middle class. Yet for this drive 70 percent of the economic activ- away to the superwealthy and the pow- partisan tax cut and a process that will ity in our country for years and years. erful corporations and to do it so be hyperpartisan—it is designed to be Then the debate will be over, and it quickly that most of America will real- an off-ramp to partisanship only—the will be time to vote. ly have no idea what will be going on. Republicans are just blowing right by What I am going to try to do here— Their hope is simple—to do it in a way those steps that constitute the normal and we will be talking often in the days so that nobody catches on. So this process that I have described. ahead—is to lay out what this really afternoon, as the ranking Democrat on The Congress is headed for a debate means for hard-working middle-class the Finance Committee, I am going to on legislation that has the potential to people, because, so far, what we have look at this from a few different an- reshape our entire economy at a cru- seen is kind of one hand giveth and the gles—first, as to the process and, then, cial time when we understand the chal- other hand taketh away. The details as to the policy that is on offer from lenge from global competition and for the top of the top, the the Republicans as of right now. change, but the Republicans, as of now, megawealthy, are spelled out, but we Right off the top, I am sure that Sen- are not going to wait to see the facts do not see exactly how the middle class ators have heard that, here in the Sen- and figures, never mind that the bill is is not going to go into the hole. As of going to affect every taxpayer in the ate and Congress, there is going to be a now, the numbers suggest, particularly real debate that is going to play out in country in one way or another. The Re- if you have a couple of children and are a careful and deliberate way and that publicans have said that we are going in a place with high State and local there is going to be plenty of give and to do some leaping without looking. taxes, that you really could fall behind. take. As of right now, my message to They may not even have legislative If we do not spell out what is actually the American people is this: You have hearings to examine the Republican at stake here and give the American been fooled. Don’t buy that. Here is tax cut bill and what the impact of it people the opportunity to tune in and what is going to happen. Anybody who could be, which was what Senator be heard, this process is just going to expects a repeat of the kind of bipar- Bradley was just stunned about be- race by before anybody notices, and tisan, deliberate process that took cause he and others worked for months place in 1986, when the Democrats and with the Reagan administration in try- that is what the Republicans are Ronald Reagan got together, is in line ing to do what was normal and, as of counting on. The bottom line is that, when the for some very disappointing times. now, is not going the happen. Our former colleague Senator Brad- What is even more ominous is that, if middle class and the American people ley, who served on the Finance Com- the bill clears the Finance Committee, find out what is in the Republican tax mittee with such distinction and was a the debate on the Senate floor will hap- plan as it is known today, the less they key author of the 1986 reform bill, pen in a flash. That is because, since are going to like it. There have been called a couple of days ago, and I ex- day one of this administration, the Re- sort of two versions of it. The first plained to him what was going on. He publicans have said—and Leader came out, I believe it was, late in the was just incredulous. He could not be- MCCONNELL has said this repeatedly— spring. It was a page long—shorter lieve that this was going to be the that they want to use the most par- than the typical drug store receipt. We process—that it would all be over in a tisan process around to move the tax got a bit more information a few weeks matter of weeks and that it would not cut. It is another round of what is ago, but in both instances, as I have de- even be like healthcare, with the de- called budget reconciliation. scribed, it looks like the middle class bate moving in fits and starts and What this comes down to is a rejec- is going to get hurt, and folks who are stretching out over months. tion of the kind of bipartisanship that successful and those who are at the top If Republicans have their way, as my has been proven to work on tax reform. of the top are, basically, going to get family used to say, this is going to be Ronald Reagan worked hand in hand even more. over lickety-split, and it is coming up with Democrats on tax reform in 1986. We want all Americans to be success- quickly. The House plans to offer up a The two sides brought forward their ful. We want to give everybody the bill in about a week, and the Ways and best ideas. They worked for months chance to get ahead, but we do not Means Committee is going to jump and months and, as Senator Bradley want tax breaks skewed to the very into action. The Senate bill could come told me, for several years. There were top. As of right now, the Republican out in a matter of days later, and then dozens of hearings that dug into the tax plan is a feast for the very wealthy, it would be the Finance Committee’s specifics and carefully examined the and the middle class is on the menu. turn. issues. After the bill came out, the Even the President’s top campaign ad- As most people in the Senate know, committee met over 18 days to debate viser on taxes said that the Repub- there is a normal process for these de- and vote on the amendments. There licans have made $4 trillion worth of bates in committee. You usually put was committee consideration—what is promises in this tax proposal, perhaps out draft legislation. You refine your called a markup—that lasted a total of even more, but because of budget rules, ideas. You update your work. You more than 45 hours. Then the bill came that pricetag has to come down to $1.5 share with both sides of the aisle the to the floor of the Senate, and, as is fit- trillion for the bill to get through the ideas that would make sense—those ting for a piece of legislation that can Senate. That means that somebody has that get both sides to say: Hey, biparti- reshape the whole American economy, to pay for a whole lot of that $4 trillion sanship is about taking each other’s the debate took almost a month. That of corporate goodies and handouts to good ideas, and politics is about taking is the textbook of how you successfully the wealthy. each other’s bad ideas. In this case, it write bipartisan tax reform legislation. The Republicans seem almost aller- is not about trying to make any bipar- By the way, that is the model by which gic to raising revenue by asking those tisan efforts at all. The normal process our former colleague Dan Coats—now a at the top to pay their fair share. involves exercising a little patience, member of the Trump administration— Every proposal that the Republicans giving the officials at the Joint Com- worked with me to produce a bipar- have put forward to pay for this tax mittee on Taxation and in the Congres- tisan Federal income tax reform bill. giveaway to the top has reached right sional Budget Office time to really Yet we are not going to see any of into the pockets of the middle class. make sense of what the numbers mean. that kind of work this time around. Take the elimination of the State and

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It will cause pain for and the idea that we would have a under rule XXII, the Chair directs the millions of Americans across the coun- bunch of fake promises to the middle clerk to read the motion. try, not just in the West—in places like class, very specific gifts to folks at the The legislative clerk read as follows: California and Oregon—and the North- top, and somehow unicorn theories of CLOTURE MOTION east but for those in scarlet red areas growth that will justify this, while We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- who voted for the President on election really creating deficits that hurt Medi- ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the day—places like North Carolina, Geor- care, Medicaid, Social Security, and Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby gia, Wisconsin, and Texas. Then there our safety net—those are the issues the move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- is the plan to double the standard de- American people deserve to know more nation of Amy Coney Barrett, of Indiana, to duction while simultaneously getting about. We are going to tell them a lot be United States Circuit Judge for the Sev- rid of personal and dependent exemp- more about the details in the days enth Circuit. tions. Mitch McConnell, Orrin G. Hatch, John ahead because we believe in tax reform Cornyn, Chuck Grassley, Thom Tillis, When you cut out all of the tax that puts the middle-class first, doesn’t lingo—as I have said, one hand giveth Pat Roberts, John Barrasso, Johnny give gifts to the people in the very top Isakson, Roger F. Wicker, John Thune, and the other hand taketh away—what 1 percent, doesn’t clobber Medicare, Marco Rubio, James Lankford, Richard it means, based on the information Social Security, and Medicaid, and, as Burr, Steve Daines, Todd Young, Ben that is out now, is that a family of six Bill Bradley said earlier this week in a Sasse, Mike Crapo. in Medford, OR, could see its taxes in- conversation with me, is based on the f crease by thousands of dollars per year. kind of bipartisanship that a hugely That is a holiday surprise. My guess is important issue like tax reform war- LEGISLATIVE SESSION that people are going to say that it is rants. the nightmare before Christmas if this Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, I yield the floor. I move to proceed to legislative ses- plan becomes law. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- Even more middle-class Americans sion. jority leader. who checked on the news over the last The PRESIDING OFFICER. The few days probably had the wind ORDER OF PROCEDURE question is on agreeing to the motion. knocked out of them when they read Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, The motion was agreed to. that their 401(k)s may be on the ropes I ask unanimous consent that notwith- f under the Republican plan. A few days standing rule XXII, that at 5:30 p.m., ago, the President said: No, do not Monday, October 30, all postcloture EXECUTIVE SESSION touch the 401(k). But it seems to me time on the McFadden nomination be like Republicans just cannot help considered expired and the Senate vote themselves. When the President was on confirmation of the nomination EXECUTIVE CALENDAR asked about it again, the new Trump with no intervening action or debate; Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, position was that middle-class retire- that if confirmed, the motion to recon- I move to proceed to executive session ments are a bargaining chip to get this sider be considered made and laid upon to consider Calendar No. 369, Joan Lar- lopsided tax handout through the Con- the table and the President be imme- sen. gress. diately notified of the Senate’s action; Let me repeat that last part. The further, that it be in order to proceed The PRESIDING OFFICER. The President of the United States said to the following nominations during question is on agreeing to the motion. that middle-class retirements are a today’s session of the Senate: Calendar The motion was agreed to. bargaining chip in this crusade to cut Nos. 368, 369, 432, and 433. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The taxes for the most fortunate. Nothing The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there clerk will report the nomination. illustrates more clearly how this proc- objection? The legislative clerk read the nomi- ess has gone horribly wrong, and I want Without objection, it is so ordered. nation of Joan Louise Larsen, of Michi- gan, to be United States Circuit Judge to make clear to the American people f to watch the details. Watch the details for the Sixth Circuit. because every time a new detail leaks LEGISLATIVE SESSION CLOTURE MOTION out, the middle class loses. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, Mr. MCCONNELL. I send a cloture So my bottom line, colleagues, is real I move to proceed to legislative ses- motion to the desk. tax reform ought to be about putting sion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- more dollars back in middle-class The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ture motion having been presented pockets, but right now the majority is question is on agreeing to the motion. under rule XXII, the Chair directs the taking a different tack. It amounts to The motion was agreed to. clerk to read the motion. a hunt for ways to force the middle The legislative clerk read as follows: f class to pay for the tax breaks for CLOTURE MOTION those at the top. EXECUTIVE SESSION We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- This scheme will explode the deficit. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the It is a con job on the middle class. It is Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby failed economic policy, but it could EXECUTIVE CALENDAR move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- rocket in the Congress in the weeks nation of Joan Louise Larsen, of Michigan, Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, ahead before the American people to be United States Circuit Judge for the I move to proceed to executive session Sixth Circuit. catch on. to consider Calendar No. 368, Amy Bar- So my counsel is, everybody ought to Mitch McConnell, Steve Daines, Tom rett. strap in and get ready for what is com- Cotton, Pat Roberts, John Boozman, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ing. Every step of the way in the Fi- Mike Rounds, Patrick J. Toomey, John question is on agreeing to the motion. Barrasso, Cory Gardner, Richard Burr, nance Committee and here on the floor, Thom Tillis, Roger F. Wicker, James I will continue working with my Demo- The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The E. Risch, John Cornyn, Lamar Alex- cratic colleagues to fight for middle- ander, Dan Sullivan, Chuck Grassley. class priorities and tax reform, and I clerk will report the nomination. hope we will have some from the other The legislative clerk read the nomi- f side of the aisle join us. We intend to nation of Amy Coney Barrett, of Indi- LEGISLATIVE SESSION keep sounding the alarm on a Repub- ana, to be United States Circuit Judge lican plan that as of now gives trillions for the Seventh Circuit. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, of dollars of handouts to those at the CLOTURE MOTION I move to proceed to legislative ses- top while hiking taxes on millions of Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, sion. middle-class families. I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Now that the House has passed its The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- question is on agreeing to the motion. budget, this is kicking off the debate, ture motion having been presented The motion was agreed to.

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Barrasso, Cory Gardner, Richard Burr, their intended function in our system The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Thom Tillis, Roger F. Wicker, James of government. The nominees we will question is on agreeing to the motion. E. Risch, John Cornyn, Lamar Alex- consider next week are sure to do the The motion was agreed to. ander, Dan Sullivan, Chuck Grassley. same. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous We will continue our efforts with clerk will report the nomination. consent that the mandatory quorum consideration of the Barrett nomina- The legislative clerk read the nomi- calls for the cloture motions be waived. tion on Monday. Amy Barrett is a pro- nation of Allison H. Eid, of Colorado, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there fessor of law at one of our Nation’s pre- to be United States Circuit Judge for objection? mier law schools. Notre Dame happens the Tenth Circuit. Without objection, it is so ordered. to be a Catholic University. Amy Bar- CLOTURE MOTION Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous rett happens to be a nominee who is a consent that notwithstanding rule Mr. MCCONNELL. I send a cloture Catholic and who speaks freely and motion to the desk. XXII, the pending cloture motions openly about her faith and its impor- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- ripen following the disposition of the tance to her. For some on the left, that ture motion having been presented McFadden nomination. seems to be a disqualifying factor for under rule XXII, the Chair directs the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there her nomination. clerk to read the motion. objection? I would remind colleagues that we do The legislative clerk read as follows: Without objection, it is so ordered. not have religious tests for office in Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, CLOTURE MOTION this country. There is no religious test in my opening remarks today, I com- for office in the United States of Amer- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- mended President Trump once again ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the ica. Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby for the outstanding judicial nomina- Amy Barrett’s nomination has re- move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- tions he has made, and I reiterated the ceived outstanding reviews. She is nation of Allison H. Eid, of Colorado, to be Senate’s determination once more to clearly well qualified for the office to United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth continue confirming them regardless of which she has been nominated. As the Circuit. the often mindless partisan obstruction president of Notre Dame recently Mitch McConnell, Steve Daines, Tom we have been seeing across the aisle. wrote, ‘‘Her experience as a clerk for Cotton, Pat Roberts, John Boozman, This pointless obstruction is designed Mike Rounds, Patrick J. Toomey, John Judge Laurence Silberman of the U.S. simply to waste time, not to change an Court of Appeals and Supreme Court Barrasso, Cory Gardner, Richard Burr, outcome, and it will not. It didn’t stop Thom Tillis, Roger F. Wicker, James Justice Antonin Scalia is of the high- E. Risch, John Cornyn, Lamar Alex- the Senate from confirming Scott est order. So, too, is her scholarship in ander, Dan Sullivan, Chuck Grassley. Palk, it will not stop the Senate from the areas of federal courts, constitu- confirming Trevor McFadden, and it f tional law, and statutory interpreta- will not stop the Senate from con- tion.’’ LEGISLATIVE SESSION firming even more outstanding nomi- Amy Barrett is going to make an Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, nees next week. You can count on it. outstanding Federal Circuit Court I move to proceed to legislative ses- I have filed cloture on four more judge. So, too, will Ms. Larsen, Ms. sion. well-qualified nominees for our Na- Eid, and Mr. Bibas. I look forward to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tion’s circuit courts: Notre Dame law the Senate confirming all of them next question is on agreeing to the motion. professor Amy Barrett, a nominee for week. The motion was agreed to. the Seventh Circuit; Michigan Su- preme Court Justice Joan Larsen, a f f nominee for the Sixth Circuit; Colo- LEGISLATIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION rado Supreme Court Justice Allison Eid, a nominee for the Tenth Circuit; and University of Pennsylvania law MORNING BUSINESS EXECUTIVE CALENDAR professor Stephanos Bibas, a nominee Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, for the Third Circuit. I ask unanimous consent that the Sen- I move to proceed to executive session By confirming these nominees, we ate proceed to legislative session for a to consider Calendar No. 433, Stephanos can take a big step toward restoring period of morning business, with Sen- Bibas. our Nation’s courts to their proper ators permitted to speak therein for up The PRESIDING OFFICER. The role, interpreting and applying the law to 10 minutes each. question is on agreeing to the motion. based upon what it actually says, not The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The motion was agreed to. what a judge might wish it to say. It is objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The quite a departure from the last admin- Mr. MCCONNELL. I yield the floor clerk will report the nomination. istration’s philosophy when it came to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The legislative clerk read the nomi- selecting judicial nominees. ator from Maryland. nation of Stephanos Bibas, of Pennsyl- For the last 8 years, we had a Presi- f vania, to be United States Circuit dent who said a criterion for lifetime Judge for the Third Circuit. positions was the ability to empathize GUN VIOLENCE CLOTURE MOTION with certain groups over others. It Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, I Mr. MCCONNELL. I send a cloture came to be known as the ‘‘empathy rise to address the latest mass shooting motion to the desk. standard.’’ That is a great standard if in our country. This one took place The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- you are the party in the case for whom last week in my own State of Mary- ture motion having been presented the judge has empathy, not so great if land, in the city of Edgewood, in Har- under rule XXII, the Chair directs the you are the other person. It also is not ford County, which is northeast of Bal- clerk to read the motion. in keeping with the longstanding timore. The legislative clerk read as follows: American legal traditions of applying In this case, the suspect gathered co- CLOTURE MOTION the law equally to all, giving every liti- workers at his place of business, Ad- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- gant a fair shake, and ruling based on vanced Granite Solutions, and began ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the the actual meaning of our Constitution shooting. He killed three coworkers

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These are weapons of war. tim was in stable condition and later must act. Congress must act. States You don’t need them for hunting, and identified his attacker to police. The must act. Weapons of war should not be you don’t need them for self-defense. suspect was finally arrested after a in the hands of civilians. We see the Earlier this month, I convened a brief foot chase, and police said the deadly results in Las Vegas just as we roundtable meeting with law enforce- suspect threw a gun at them after spot- have seen before in Orlando, ment officials at the First Baptist ting law enforcement approaching. Blacksburg, San Bernardino, Aurora, Church of Highland Park in Prince This terrible shooting in Maryland Sandy Hook, the streets of Baltimore, George’s County, MD. The group in- came a few weeks after the worst mass and elsewhere across this great coun- cluded officials from the local, State, shooting in modern U.S. history, which try. We need to do everything in our and Federal levels, including the sher- occurred in Las Vegas, NV, on October power to stop the carnage of these iff, police chief of Prince George’s 1. This mass shooting from a hotel shootings. How high does the death toll County, State delegates, the State at- room targeting concertgoers at an out- have to get before we enact real, bipar- torney general of Maryland, and rep- door music festival left 58 dead and tisan reforms that will make the Amer- resentatives of the U.S. attorney’s of- more than 500 people wounded, with ican public safer and reduce the risks fice. Maryland has progressive laws on dozens of victims still in the hospital that come from allowing such easy ac- gun safety and has taken steps to ban today, some of whom are in critical cess to dangerous weapons primarily weapons of war and high-capacity mag- condition. These are just staggering designed for the battlefield? Assault azines that have no legitimate civil numbers. But I want to put a human weapons are not needed to hunt deer or purpose. The group echoed the concern face on this for my colleagues and talk ducks; they are only meant to kill peo- to me that if Maryland has strict laws about one Marylander who was injured ple, and they do far too often in this relating to gun safety that protect in the Las Vegas attack. country. both the public and police officers, The Baltimore Sun shared the story I urge my colleagues to be bold and what is to stop someone from driving of Tina Frost. Tina is a native of fight to break the cycle of what could over the border to one of our neigh- Crofton in Anne Arundel County, MD. only be described as a callous disregard boring States in order to procure guns? She is a 2008 graduate of Arundel High for the victims of gun violence. More That is why we need a strong national School in Gambrills. She was a star talk will not save lives; only action law to protect all Americans, and Con- soccer player in school, and she now and real change and Federal and State gress should act on commonsense gun laws can. lives in California and works at the ac- safety measures. This attack and others like it in re- counting firm of Ernst and Young. What can we do in Congress? I have The story begins: cent years tear at the heart and leave cosponsored the Automatic Gunfire us angry, frustrated, and confused. We Before a bullet from 32 stories above cut Prevention Act, which Senator FEIN- through her face, Crofton native Tina Frost as a nation must resolve to stop those STEIN introduced. In the Las Vegas drove from San Diego with her boyfriend to who wish to do harm to Americans shooting, the gunman was able to un- see one of her favorite country artists in Las from committing, encouraging, and Vegas. . . . Becky Frost said her 27-year-old leash hundreds of rounds of gunfire on abetting acts of terror. We as a nation, the crowd, likely by using the bump sister had lost her right eye and was in a Las as a community, and as an American Vegas intensive care unit after a two-hour stock device. surgery. [She] said her bubbly and char- family must take action to change Fully automatic guns or machine ismatic older sister was in a coma that the minds, hearts, and finally change poli- guns are already banned for civilian family expected to last about a week. An- cies. We can stop others and save lives use under the National Firearms Act, other sister wrote on Facebook that the fam- by taking immediate action. but a loophole exists that allows for ily was waiting to see the extent of the brain I was disappointed that Congress these bump stock devices, as well as damage. ‘‘We’re sticking together and pray- missed yet another opportunity to similar accessories, to convert semi- ing,’’ Becky Frost said. enact commonsense, reasonable gun automatic weapons to emulate auto- Tina Frost did wake up from the safety measures after the June 2016 matic weapons. Senator FEINSTEIN’s coma and was recently transferred to shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Or- legislation would close the loophole in Maryland for additional surgery at lando, FL, which killed 49 people and current law that allows conversion de- Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. injured 53 others. The mass shooting in vices and accessories to be available to According to family members, she un- Las Vegas has now sadly surpassed the public. The bill bans the sale, derwent a second successful surgery those numbers. transfer, importation, manufacturing, last week. The family’s website update In the Las Vegas massacre, Stephen or possession of bump stocks, trigger said: ‘‘We are thankful Tina is still Paddock used a bump fire stock device, cranks, or anything that accelerates a being a true fighter and warrior!’’ which allowed a semiautomatic rifle to semiautomatic rifle’s rate of fire. Today, I want Tina and the entire fire at a rate similar to that of a fully Semiautomatic rifles typically have a Frost family to know that they are in automatic weapon—a rate of about rate of fire of 45 to 60 rounds per our thoughts and prayers. I understand nine bullets a second. Fully automatic minute; a bump stock could increase that their community has already been weapons are generally illegal under the semiautomatic rifle rate of fire to raising funds to help defray Tina’s current law. Paddock also stockpiled a 700 rounds per minute or 9 per second. medical expenses for her recovery. virtual arsenal in his hotel room, as I have also cosponsored the Large Ca- This is just one example of hundreds police found 23 firearms in the room. pacity Ammunition Feeding Device who were victimized in Las Vegas. I am Police also found a large quantity of Act, also known as the Keeping Ameri- just heartbroken by the terror in Las ammunition, including numerous high- cans Safe Act, introduced by Senator Vegas. With the entire country, I am capacity magazines capable of holding MENENDEZ. It prohibits the possession grieving for the senseless loss of life up to 100 rounds apiece. or transfer of large-capacity ammuni- and praying for the victims, their fami- The preliminary assessment—with tion magazines—more than 10 rounds lies, and all those who were injured the understanding that the investiga- per magazine—with limited exceptions like Tina Frost, whether by gunshots tion is still ongoing—from the Bureau for law enforcement personnel. Senator or the chaos that ensued. of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Ex- MENENDEZ’s bill authorizes a buyback Much thanks also goes to the first re- plosives is that the shooter legally pur- program for high-capacity magazines sponders, including our police, fire, chased all these guns, bump stocks, using Byrne JAG grants. ambulance, and emergency medical and ammunition. It is outrageous that To me, these two bills represent a workers, who saved countless lives by a mass shooter was legally able to pur- practical, commonsense approach to

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Right now, for our small businesses, than 1.5 million Americans have died in It is important to understand that this the marginal tax rate can reach as high gun-related incidents, according to tax relief is both. It is absolutely about as 44.6 percent. Think about that. Al- data from the U.S. Centers for Disease lowering the tax burden, but it is also most half of their income is going to Control and Prevention. about moving wages and incomes high- Federal income tax. That is nearly I have also cosponsored the Back- er. That is the rising tide that lifts all twice the average rate of the rest of ground Check Expansion Act, intro- boats in our country. the industrialized world. So here we duced by Senator MURPHY. This bill Today, the House of Representatives are trying to compete with that high would expand Federal background passed a budget resolution that the tax rate—almost double compared to checks to cover the sale and transfer of Senate sent them last week, so now we the average rate of the rest of the in- all firearms by private sellers, just as have completed the first step in terms dustrialized world. licensed dealers are required to do so of enacting pro-growth tax reform By reducing the maximum tax rate under the existing Brady law, with cer- that, as I said, will provide tax relief to for sole proprietorships, partnerships, tain limited exceptions. millions of middle-class families who and S corporations to 25 percent, we Under current law, unlicensed or pri- have been struggling to get ahead over are creating greater economic growth vate sellers are not required to conduct the past decade. and opportunity as small businesses re- a background check prior to transfer- Today, I want to focus on how our invest in their businesses, in their em- ring a firearm. This is outrageous, and tax proposal will reduce the tax burden ployees, in their communities, and gen- Congress should act right now to close on small businesses. Small businesses erate job growth. this dangerous loophole. It should not make up 96 percent of all employers in Additionally, many small businesses, matter whether you buy a gun at a my State and over 90 percent of the including farmers and ranchers, do not local gun store or a gun show or the businesses in the country. Over 90 per- have access to the equity they need to internet—you should have to pass a cent of the businesses in this country operate, instead relying heavily on basic background check to make sure are small businesses. debt financing to fund their businesses. the guns are kept out of the hands of Earlier this week, we had a very pro- They go to the bank and borrow. This people who should never have one. ductive meeting with the President to is particularly true for new and begin- Congress has an obligation to act. As talk about our priorities for tax relief, ning enterprises, including new I have indicated before, we need to act. and I specifically highlighted to him startups in technology—not just farm- Inaction is not an option. Many of our the importance of ensuring that tax re- ing and ranching and traditional busi- States have acted as well, including my form works for our small businesses. nesses but businesses across the board. own State of Maryland, but we need a When you talk about small businesses, Our Tax Code needs to incentivize national law that applies to all 50 you are talking about farmers and our Nation’s entrepreneurs to start States to ban bump stocks, prohibit ranchers. As I said, 90 percent of all the their business, and we need to make the sale or transfer of high-capacity businesses in this country are small sure they can get access to capital. magazine clips, eliminate the private businesses. So we are working with the They need to be able to get access to ownership of assault-type weapons, and administration and with the House to that capital, but when they do, by and require universal background checks enact tax reforms that will enable large, they are going to the bank and for all purchasers. American families to keep more of borrowing. That means they have to The time for action is now. We can- their hard-earned money and, as I said, pay interest on that debt. So it is very not wait. Congress should come to- empower our small businesses to invest important for small businesses that the gether and address the real problem, and grow. interest on that debt be deductible. which is lax gun safety laws, and Our effort is about growing our econ- That is a huge cost, particularly for should pass commonsense gun safety omy and regaining our economic com- our farmers and ranchers. They don’t measures to protect all Americans. petitiveness in a global economy. Our have opportunities to float equity. Let’s not wait for the next mass shoot- Tax Code needs to ensure that our They don’t raise equity for their farm- ing, when we send our thoughts and small business owners and entre- ing operation when they need to buy a prayers to victims and then stand by preneurs can compete in that global tractor or a combine or you name it. and pretend we are helpless and power- economy. They have to go to the bank and bor- less to prevent another tragedy. Let’s Small businesses, as I said, are the row. take action now. engine that drives our economy. They So the deductibility of that interest Mr. President, I yield the floor. are the backbone of our economy. expense to them is absolutely vital in The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Small businesses create more jobs and their interests. That is true with small PERDUE). The Senator from North Da- employ more people than major cor- businesses across the board. When you kota. porations. They are the heart and soul look at small businesses in your com- f of Main Streets across America. These munity, they go to the bank and they businesses earn the majority of all borrow, and that interest cost is a big TAX REFORM business income in the United States part of their business expense. They Mr. HOEVEN. Mr. President, I rise and employ over half the private sector need to be able to continue to deduct once again today to talk about how we workforce in 49 out of 50 States. They it. are working to reform our outdated employ over half of the private sector In the framework that we have pro- Tax Code and to provide much needed workforce in 49 of our 50 States. posed, another very important issue is tax relief to our Nation’s small busi- Over the past month, I have hosted being able to expense investments. If nesses and to hard-working families tax reform roundtables across North you really want to trigger growth, you and ranchers. We are working to not Dakota to hear directly from our job encourage that investment. So the tax only provide hard-working taxpayers creators—from our State’s small busi- reform framework or proposal that we with tax relief but also to strengthen nesses, from our ag leaders, from our have put forward allows, in the first 5 our economy and to stimulate job cre- farmers, and from our ranchers. What years, full expensing of new invest- ation. are their priorities when we talk about ments. That is very stimulative to our Along with the regulatory relief we tax relief and tax reform? economy. It is very pro-growth. have already provided and are working Our tax blueprint supports those The other piece that I think is very to continue to provide, this tax relief is small businesses throughout the coun- important here is that we keep the sec- all about a growing economy, more try by promoting job creation, eco- tion 179 expensing longer term. I think,

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You get more is what is happening in Burma, and beyond that, then we need to make jobs, higher wages, higher income, and that is genocide. sure that section 179 expensing is there a higher standard of living for hard- The Burmese military is clearly try- so that small businesses, farmers, working American citizens across this ing to destroy the Rohingya popu- ranchers, and others will know that great Nation. That is the objective. lation. For decades, the Burmese Gov- they are going to continue to be able to That is what we are trying to do. ernment has systemically repressed the expense their investment in new plants We all need to work together, and Rohingya people. This is a fact, and and new equipment. That is what keeps our goal is to get that done before the they have deliberately failed to inte- those small businesses growing. That is end of the year. grate the population into the general what keeps them hiring more people. With that, I yield the floor. population. As the U.N. High Commis- That is what creates more jobs, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- sioner for Human Rights correctly that is what pushes wages and income ator from Maryland. stated, the ‘‘decades of persistent and higher. f systematic human rights violations Also, we need to simplify and stream- . . . have almost certainly ROHINGYA HUMANITARIAN CRISIS line the Tax Code. Right now, the Tax contribute[d] to the nurturing of vio- Code is nearly 70,000 pages long—talk Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, earlier lent extremism, with everyone ulti- about being difficult and complex. this week, the Senate Foreign Rela- mately losing.’’ They complain about Americans, right now, currently spend tions Committee held a hearing on an extremism. Yet they are creating it. 6 billion hours a year complying with issue that I consider one of the great- In my opinion, we are witnessing a that Tax Code. That is ridiculous. Can est moral tests of our time in the con- military-sponsored ethnic cleansing you imagine 6 billion hours a year just duct of U.S. foreign policy—the situa- campaign on the Rohingya, and it will to figure out how to pay your taxes? So tion in Burma, where the Burmese take significant engagement from the here is somebody who wants to pay military is committing ethnic cleans- international community, at the high- their taxes. They spend all that time ing and is perpetrating atrocities. est levels and in partnership with the and all that effort just to figure out We have a humanitarian crisis. We Burmese civilian government, to ad- how much they have to pay. Obviously, have perpetrators who expect impunity dress and to hold the perpetrators ac- we can do a lot better than that. and a situation, under the watch of the countable for these horrific acts. Our goal through tax reform is to international community and the Seventy-five years ago, the world and allow the vast majority of Americans Trump administration, that is allowing the United States could have claimed to file their tax return on a single sim- for the perpetration of atrocities. ignorance or lack of information as an ple page. I will mention that again. I Ethnic cleansing is defined by the excuse for inaction in the face of think it is important. Our goal is for United Nations Commission of Experts crimes against humanity, genocide, the vast majority of Americans, in es- as ‘‘rendering an area ethnically ho- and barbarism. Today, we have no ex- sence, to file their tax return on one mogenous by using force or intimida- cuse. page and to make it easier to pay your tion to remove persons of given groups Unfortunately, the Rohingya crisis is taxes, to figure out what you owe, and from an area.’’ Half of the population not the only vexing challenge Burma to take away all that stress and all of the Rohingya in Burma have left— faces. The Burmese military continues that difficulty in just trying to pay 600,000 people out of 1.2 million. I might to hold significant influence in politics your taxes. add that, of those who remain, many and in the economy. The peace process, Many economists agree that high are dislocated. There has been a sys- which sought to end a longstanding business taxes reduce wages to work- tematic burning of their villages. This civil war in the country, has stalled. ers, raise costs for consumers, and re- didn’t just start. It has been a cam- There are significant reports of human duces returns on retirement savings. paign that has gone on for a long pe- rights issues such as human traf- Maintaining these high tax rates do riod of time, since a 1982 law that de- ficking, free speech infringement, and nothing to improve the fairness of our nies the Rohingya citizenship, even political repression. The military con- system. They only punish everyday, though they have been residents for trol Burma today. That is unaccept- hard-working, tax-paying citizens and generations. able, and that is why we imposed sanc- reduce economic opportunity in Amer- The Rohingya are denied freedom of tions, because of military control. ica. movement. They are denied freedom of Sanction relief was given for what? So I will conclude on the same point education. They are denied healthcare. that people could be ethnically that I started with, and that is by say- This has been a systematic effort to de- cleansed? ing that there are two objectives here. stroy an ethnic community. I was pleased to hear State Counselor It is not just to simplify and reduce the We have seen this happen far too long Aung San Suu Kyi committed to imple- tax burden, so that people have more of in too many places around the world. menting all of Kofi Annan’s Rakhine their earnings in their pocket after Once again, we see this happening State recommendations and to ensure paying taxes, but the other is to make today in Burma. Once again, this is the that the Rohingya, who have fled in sure they earn more and that we move expectation: Well, it is far away; we the face of brutal military repression, wages and income higher. If you look will just let it go along. have a right to return to their homes. at the growth rate in our economy over The Senate should be outraged about However, she must continue to make the last decade, it has struggled, in es- what is happening. We need to see the this a top priority and work with the sence, to get to 2 percent. But compare international community come to- international community to provide that to the period from World War II to gether and say: No, we will not let this both the safety of the Rohingya left in the present. Over that longer period, continue. We will hold accountable Burma and those who want to come we averaged 3.3 percent. We want to those who are responsible for these ac- home. It is going to be difficult since get that growth rate back up. tions, we will provide humanitarian their villages have been destroyed. Are We started to get that growth rate need immediately, and we will stop they going to live in camps? Will they back up by reducing the regulatory this type of conduct in a civilized soci- have protection? Will they be safe? If burden. Over the course of this year, ety. This just cannot occur. the past is any indication, we have real the administration and this Congress In fact, I think what is transpiring in challenges ahead of us. have done a lot to reduce the regu- the Rakhine State today is genocide. I Although I would count myself latory burden. Our growth rate has know there will be some discussion among those who have been dis- ticked up in the most recent month to about whether it is genocide or not appointed with the civilian authorities 3.1 percent, the highest it has been in a based upon technical definitions. Yet and think they should have been more long time. So what we want to do is to what we see in Burma today clearly vocal, I am keenly aware of the real combine that regulatory relief and tax meets the definition of ‘‘deliberately limits of their power and ability to

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With that, I suggest the absence of a often, the international community Seventy-five years ago, the world— quorum. has done too little, waited too long, or and the United States—could have said The PRESIDING OFFICER. The been caught unprepared by events that they did not know what is happening. clerk will call the roll. should not have surprised us. We con- Today we do. Today we have no excuse. The bill clerk proceeded to call the tinue to forget the lessons of the past Instead, the international community roll. and fail to live up to the post-Holo- must hold the perpetrators account- Mr. FRANKEN. Mr. President, I ask caust pledge of ‘‘never again.’’ Ignoring able. In addition, to date, no real unanimous consent that the order for the genocide war crimes and crimes progress has been made either holding the quorum call be rescinded. against humanity that continue to perpetrators of serious violations ac- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without rage around the world sends a message countable or in addressing the root objection, it is so ordered. to the global community that atrocity causes underlying the situation in f crimes are tolerable. We must respond Burma. Therefore, there is an urgent SOMALIA TERRORIST ATTACK robustly to the crisis unfolding in need to act. Burma because it is the right thing to The strong statements by Ambas- Mr. FRANKEN. Mr. President, I rise do and because it is in our national in- sador Haley and last month by the Vice to talk about the recent terrorist at- terest to do so. President must be followed up with ac- tack in Somalia. The United Nations is calling the tion. The administration should lead On October 14, a truck filled with ex- military campaign ‘‘a textbook exam- efforts for action in the Security Coun- plosives detonated in a crowded dis- ple of ethnic cleansing’’ against cil. The Security Council should insist trict in Mogadishu—Somalia’s capital. Rohingya Muslims. From credible that persons responsible for grave The blast was especially devastating human rights organizations and news- abuses be held accountable for their because the truck blew up next to a papers, there are consistent accounts crimes. It also should press the Bur- fuel tanker, causing a massive fireball of widespread extrajudicial killings, mese authority to cooperate with the and leveling structures, including the arson, rape, and other atrocities. At U.N. factfinding mission established by nearby Safari Hotel, which collapsed least 288 villages have been decimated, the United Nations Human Rights and trapped many people under its rub- according to Human Rights Watch, Council and grant unfettered access to ble. According to Somali authorities, which has used satellite imagery as its staff to Burma, including the the target of the attack may have been evidence of the devastation caused by Rakhine State. the city’s international airport which the so-called ‘‘clearance operations.’’ We need to know what is happening also houses many Embassies. These current attacks on the on the ground. We need to know that in This is the worst terrorist attack in Rohingya follow decades of state-led Somalia’s history. Three hundred fifty- persecution and dehumanization. Gov- order to protect people and to get the eight people were killed, hundreds have ernment efforts to deny Rohingya citi- evidence necessary to hold the per- been injured, and dozens are still miss- zenship rights, to restrict their free- petrators accountable. The Council ing. dom of movement and the practice of should send a clear message that it As a Minnesota Senator, I represent their faith, and to deny their basic stands ready to take additional steps the largest Somali-American popu- human rights have all been identified to ensure justice, including through lation in the Nation. For Minnesota, as precursors to a genocide. the International Criminal Court, and The U.N. Office of the High Commis- urge member states to pursue other this wasn’t just a massive attack over- sioner for Human Rights found that the mechanisms that might provide justice seas. It affected every one of my esti- attacks were executed in a well-orga- for recent abuses. mated 74,000 Somali-American con- nized, coordinated, and systematic I should also add that Bangladesh de- stituents. manner by the Myanmar Security serves credit for keeping its borders Among those killed is Ahmed Eyow. Forces, often supported by the armed open to the influx of refugees—600,000 He was from Bloomington, MN. He had Rakhine Buddhists. They have de- have fled to Bangladesh, and they kept attended Normandale Community Col- scribed the attacks as a ‘‘cynical ploy their borders open. Bangladesh has lege and Metropolitan State Univer- to forcibly transfer large numbers of been one of the few bright spots in the sity. He left behind his wife and three people without possibility of return.’’ current crisis and should continue to children. There were also appalling acts of sex- honor its promise to build shelters for Another Somali-American who was ual violence, which clearly amount to new arrivals, accelerate humanitarian killed in the blast was Mohamoud crimes against humanity and/or acts of assistance, and provide the needed Elmi. He had lived in Ohio and had genocide that must not be forgotten. medical service for this traumatized moved back to Somalia about 2 years Women and girls, some as young as 5, group. ago. He was a young man with a bright were raped by men in uniform in front I also believe the United States needs future, working at the Ministry of Hu- of their families. U.N. and other health to reevaluate our policy and approach manitarian Affairs and Disaster Man- workers said that after this most re- to Burma. We need to have a policy in agement in Somalia. cent August 2017 military crackdown, regard to Burma that we understand, There was Abukar Mohamed. He they treated dozens of Rohingya that addresses these human rights vio- lived in Virginia before moving back to women and girls who escaped to Ban- lations, that reevaluates our approach Somalia, where he worked in the Min- gladesh for injuries consistent with for our relationship with the Burmese istry of Commerce and Industry. He violent sexual attacks. military, and that relooks at how to was killed along with his wife, Shadiye One woman told Human Rights best use sanctions as a way to seek ad- Hassan. They left behind seven chil- Watch that she and four other women ditional leverage with the Burmese dren who are between the ages of 3 and were taken to a hut, slashed with Government and military. 20. knives, and sexually assaulted. The sol- I am working with a number of my Hundreds of others perished in that diers then set the hut on fire. She was colleagues, on both sides of the aisle, heinous attack. They all have their the only one to escape alive. Another on legislation to seek to clarify U.S. own stories. They left behind their woman who was raped still has injuries policy and to address some of these wives, their husbands, their children, from the machete attack and beatings issues. their friends, their parents. that accompanied the rape and said she As the President prepares for his up- Somalia is one of the most, if not the barely managed to escape from a burn- coming trip to the ASEAN Summit in most, fragile nations on Earth. It has ing house. the region, Congress will be watching been an incredibly difficult country to

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Republicans and ters worse, a severe drought has rav- rise to terrorism, we can have a shot at Democrats alike know that kids can’t aged Somalia, leaving 6 million peo- averting the next one. go to school, they can’t go to soccer ple—half of the nation’s population— Thank you. practice, they can’t learn their times facing food shortages. The combination I suggest the absence of a quorum. tables or their fractions, they can’t do of instability, lack of security, and The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. things that healthy, happy kids like to shortage of goods and services has en- FISCHER). The clerk will call the roll. do if they do not feel well. abled terrorist groups like al- The legislative clerk proceeded to But don’t ask me why funding for Shabaab—widely believed to be the cul- call the roll. CHIP is important. Listen to the voices Ms. CORTEZ MASTO. Madam Presi- prit in this attack—to gain a foothold of parents who lie awake at night, wor- dent, I ask unanimous consent that the in Somalia. ried that the cough they are hearing We have to have a comprehensive order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. down the hall in their child’s room will strategy to help the people of Somalia. not go away on its own. It is scary CAPITO). Without objection, it is so or- One component of that strategy is to dered. enough to have a sick child. No parent help Somalis root out terrorism. The should have to live with the additional Government of Somalia has announced f fear that they will not be able to afford its intent to step up the fight against HEALTHCARE the care their child needs. No parent al-Shabaab. The United States has and Ms. CORTEZ MASTO. Madam Presi- should have to choose between treating will continue to aid those efforts, as dent, I rise today to urge my col- a cough that has been getting worse will the African Union Mission in So- leagues to reauthorize Federal funding and worse for weeks and paying next malia—a multinational peacekeeping for the Children’s Health Insurance month’s rent. People across the coun- force that is supported by the United Program. Children’s health insurance try are working every single day just States. is not a partisan issue in this country, to make ends meet. CHIP is their life- At the same time, we have to erode and it never has been. line. and eliminate the conditions that en- In 1997, the bill to create the Chil- Just ask Lisa, a self-employed mom. able terrorist groups to thrive. That dren’s Health Insurance Program Her children are able to see the means redoubling our efforts to help passed with bipartisan support. It was whiteboard in math class because CHIP stabilize fragile nations. That means introduced by the late Senator Ted allowed her family to afford glasses. supporting good governance, reducing Kennedy, a Democrat from Massachu- Ask Glenna, whose daughter broke extreme inequality, and helping setts, and our colleague, Senator ORRIN her arm on the monkey bars when she marginalized, disenfranchised individ- HATCH, Republican from Utah. This was 4. Without CHIP, Glenna would uals who are preyed upon time and program has been a resounding success. have had to take out loans to pay off again by terrorist recruiters. Tens of millions of kids from all over that medical bill. It is more important than ever that the country have received access to Hear from Vanessa about the excel- we fully fund our international pro- preventive care, doctors’ visits, pre- lent healthcare her daughter received grams that support these efforts, for scriptions, dental and vision coverage after she contracted meningitis at age humanitarian and security reasons. as a result of this act of Congress. 12, which was paid for with health in- Unfortunately, the administration’s Children’s healthcare is not a par- surance Vanessa purchased through 2018 budget proposal does the opposite. tisan issue in Nevada—the great State CHIP. Vanessa says that CHIP is the It includes a 30-percent cut to pro- that I represent—either. Over the past reason her daughter is alive today. grams that seek to bring stability, rule 20 years, more than 60,000 of Nevada’s These are just three of the countless of law, and humanitarian assistance to kids have benefited from our State stories I have heard from people who places that need it the most. The ad- CHIP program, Nevada Check Up. To- just don’t know what they would do if ministration’s budget is making the gether with the gains we have made private health insurance were the only world, and us, less safe. And I want to due to the ACA’s Medicaid expansion, option available to their family. urge the President to rethink his ap- our rate of uninsured children has fall- Illness, injury, these things happen. proach to foreign aid. en by half, making our program one of All of us get sick sometimes, but going My colleagues, Senators JOHN the biggest successes in the country. bankrupt trying to pay for your son or MCCAIN and TIM KAINE, put it this way Today, 9 million children from low- daughter’s medical treatment, that is in a recent op-ed they coauthored, say- income families nationwide, including not normal. That should not be some- ing: 27,000 from Nevada, get their health in- thing we accept as part of our everyday Today, 80 percent of our assistance pro- surance through CHIP. If Congress con- lives. vides relief and promotes stability in con- tinues to do nothing, those 9 million Every time I go home to Nevada, I flict zones and states on the verge of col- children will not be able to go to a doc- hear the same things over and over lapse. There are U.S. Agency for Inter- tor for their annual checkup; 9 million from people I meet. They say to me: national Development programs in many of the countries most plagued by terrorism, in- children will not be able to afford their My medical bills are out of control. cluding Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nigeria, prescriptions. The parents of those 9 Please do something to help. Mali, Yemen and Somalia. We’re saving lives million children will have to wait until We should be working night and day and creating partners to help address the in- their child’s headache or infection or around the clock to fix our healthcare stability that produces the threats our mili- sore throat becomes an emergency be- system and relieve the burden of tary risks life and limb to fight. fore taking them to the hospital. healthcare costs on working people. In conclusion, I urge my colleagues In 2008, the last time funding for Allowing funding for CHIP to expire, and the American people to not forget CHIP was on the chopping block, Sen- allowing State governments to go about the terrible tragedy in Somalia. ator Ted Kennedy said that the test of bankrupt, allowing rural hospitals and I urge everyone to keep Somali victims a great nation is in the way it treats our community medical centers to shut and other victims of terror acts its children. We are a great nation. We their doors and go out of business, this throughout the world in their thoughts know how to take care of our kids. is not what the American people sent and prayers. Americans understand that children’s us here to do. We are the representa- The world needs to know that the healthcare is the kind of thing that tives of this great Nation, and it is United States will continue to support should be beyond the reach of partisan time to act like it and stop playing pol- Somalia and other nations that are politics. itics with children’s health. fighting those who are wreaking havoc Governors from both parties, medical I yield the floor. on their nations. But we have to re- professionals, care providers, and advo- I suggest the absence of a quorum.

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When the battle was 2nd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, objection, it is so ordered. over, he had saved the lives of 10 mem- 24th Infantry Division, during the Ko- (At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the bers of his company. rean war. following statement was ordered to be Private First Class McCloughan re- Upon being deployed overseas to printed in the RECORD.) ceived the Combat Medical Badge, two Korea, Sergeant Iyotte’s battalion was Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars with one of the first sent into battle in 1950. f ‘‘V’’ device for valor, and the U.S. During combat, Sergeant Iyotte was VOTE EXPLANATION Army Valorous Unit Citation, among wounded, but returned to the battle- ∑ Mr. MENENDEZ. Madam President, I other awards. He was a hero in every field in just 3 weeks. was unavailable for rollcall vote No. sense of the word. However, he re- Months later, Sergeant Iyotte was 251, on the nomination of Scott L. mained focused on only one thing: how detailed to Operation Thunderbolt on Palk, of Oklahoma, to be United States he could best serve others. That is just February 9, 1951. During this assign- District Judge for the Western District what he did. ment, Sergeant Iyotte was captured of Oklahoma. Had I been present, I Jim McCloughan returned home and and ultimately held at a prisoner-of- would have voted nay. taught and coached at South Haven war camp in Changsong, where he Madam President, I was unavailable High School until retiring in 2008. That passed away in 1951. However, his re- for rollcall vote No. 252, on the motion might have been where his story ended mains never made it home. to invoke cloture on the nomination of had it not been for his one-time pla- Due to his many heroic efforts, Ser- Trevor N. McFadden, of Virginia, to be toon leader, LT Randall J. Clark. geant Iyotte was awarded the Purple United States District Judge for the Lieutenant Clark never forgot about Heart Medal, the Combat Infantry- District of Columbia. Had I been Private First Class McCloughan’s her- man’s Badge, the Prisoner of War present, I would have voted nay.∑ oism and worked tirelessly to get him Medal, the United Nations Service the recognition he had earned. In 2016, Medal, the National Defense Service f I passed a bill to make Private First Medal, and the Korean War Service 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE Class McCloughan eligible for our Na- Medal. BIRTH OF BAHA’U’LLAH, THE tion’s highest military honor. In July, Through the combined effort of Ser- FOUNDER OF THE BAHA’I FAITH I was honored to be at the White House geant Iyotte’s family, the U.S. Defense as Private First Class McCloughan was POW/MIA Accounting Agency and the Mr. CASEY. Madam President, I wish finally awarded the Medal of Honor by Department of Veterans Affairs, Ser- to extend my support for the Baha’i President Donald Trump. geant Iyotte’s remains were positively community in commemoration of the Jim McCloughan’s story is extraor- identified earlier this year. This week, 200th anniversary of the birth of dinary, but he is not alone. Across our they return to his family so he can fi- Baha’u’llah, the founder of the Baha’i Nation—and throughout our history— nally be laid to rest near his home in Faith. people of common backgrounds and un- South Dakota. Baha’u’llah preached a message of common courage have put their lives With this, I welcome the opportunity justice, unity, and peace. The religion on the line in defense of our Nation. to recognize the life of a fallen hero, that he founded has spread across the Time and again, these brave men and SGT Philip James Iyotte, and com- world, including to the Commonwealth women have come home only to con- memorate his return to White River, of Pennsylvania. While the Baha’i peo- tinue serving in our schools, churches, SD. He is finally home. ple have and continue to face persecu- elected offices, and civic organizations. f tion for their beliefs, they persevere by Veterans like Jim owe us nothing promoting a message of peace and and keep giving us everything. It is our REMEMBERING RICHARD DUDMAN equality and with a commitment to solemn duty to keep our promises to Mr. KING. Madam President, today service. I congratulate the Baha’i com- them. Like Lieutenant Clark, we must we remember Richard Dudman, who munity of Pennsylvania who have con- continue working to provide them all passed away this August in Blue Hill, tributed so much to the spirit of the that they have earned, whether it is ME, at the age of 99. Throughout his Commonwealth on this momentous an- healthcare, education, the chance at a long and illustrious career as a jour- niversary. good job, or the Medal of Honor. nalist, Richard was never one to turn f ‘‘I’m humbled, very humbled,’’ Jim away from a good story, even if chasing McCloughan said about receiving his it meant putting himself in danger. TRIBUTE TO JIM MCCLOUGHAN award. ‘‘And, of course—as many indi- After college, Richard served his Ms. STABENOW. Madam President, viduals who are blessed to receive country in the Merchant Marine and today I wish to reflect on Veterans Day something like this—I’m receiving it the Navy before becoming a reporter and the debt of gratitude each of us for all of my men.’’ for the Denver Post. In 1954, he moved owes those who are willing to serve our The spirit of service lives on in Jim to Washington, DC, to work for the St. country in our Armed Forces. McCloughan, in Lieutenant Clark, and Louis Port-Dispatch’s Washington bu- Each year I have the honor of attend- in our veterans in Michigan and across reau. In this position, he would cover ing Veterans Day events across Michi- this Nation. On this Veterans Day, we the assassination of John F. Kennedy gan. At each parade, commemoration, remember them, we thank them, and and the Watergate Scandal, as well as and solemn ceremony, I am struck by we renew our commitment to serving war and revolution all over the world. the profound patriotism of our vet- them. Richard will perhaps be most remem- erans, but also their deep humility and Thank you. bered for the time he spent in Cam- lasting dedication to serving others. f bodia as a prisoner of the Viet Cong. He One amazing example of this is Jim and his colleagues were mistaken for McCloughan of South Haven. In May of HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES CIA operatives and were kept captive 1969, he was 23 years old and far from SERGEANT PHILIP J. IYOTTE for 40 long days. Towards the end of home, serving as a medic in Vietnam Mr. ROUNDS. Madam President, their captivity, once it had become after being drafted into the Army. today I wish to recognize the courage clear that the journalists were not, in The orders were to attack Nui Yon and bravery of a fallen soldier, SGT fact, working for the CIA, their captors Hill. However, Private First Class Philip J. Iyotte of the Rosebud Sioux began to refer to them not as prisoners McCloughan and his company were sur- Tribe. After 66 long years of waiting, of war, but as ‘‘travelers who lost their

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Fighter Wing played vital roles in nu- raced out of his own retirement party We wholeheartedly congratulate the merous overseas missions, including to cover the attempted assassination of many staff members past and present Operation Provide Comfort in 1994, Op- Ronald Reagan. From his home in Ells- of Allen Chorman & Son, Inc., on 30 eration Allied Force in 1999, and Oper- worth, ME, Richard continued to con- years of service to the State of Dela- ation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 and 2004. tribute to the Post-Dispatch and wrote ware and surrounding areas. Your qual- He subsequently served as assistant ad- editorials for the Bangor Daily News ity of service and continued care for jutant general from 2004 to 2010 before until 2012. our farms and environment set an ex- being appointed as adjutant general for In retirement, Richard and Helen, his emplary standard of service for many the Idaho National Guard in 2010, dur- wife of 69 years, were active and con- others to follow. We wish you contin- ing the fighter wing’s ongoing missions structive members of the Maine com- ued growth and success.∑ in the Middle East in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Free- munity. Ellsworth City councilor Gary f Fortier, a friend of the couple, de- dom, Operation Inherent Resolve, and RECOGNIZING KING CROP scribed them as ‘‘true givers,’’ saying Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. The INSURANCE, INC. that ‘‘Ellsworth is a much better place 124th Fighter Wing has received numer- because they have been part of it.’’ ∑ Mr. COONS. Madam President, it is ous accolades under his steady guid- Richard and Helen received the Golden with great pleasure that I rise, along ance. These include the prestigious Spaatz Trophy in 2016 and again in 2017; Eagle Award from the Boy Scouts of with Senator TOM CARPER of Delaware the Governor’s Outstanding Unit America in 2014 in recognition of their and Representative LISA BLUNT ROCH- Award; and the U.S. Air Force Out- outstanding community service. ESTER of Delaware, to honor one of standing Unit Award. Richard’s dedication to covering the Delaware’s longstanding businesses that has provided exemplary service to Major General Sayler has built on his news, regardless of how far from home extensive experience to lead with prac- the State of Delaware for the past 50 it occurred, won him the prestigious tical knowledge. His educational back- years: King Crop Insurance, Inc. George Polk Award in Journalism in ground includes a bachelor of science Since 1967, King Crop Insurance, Inc., 1993. In 2014, in recognition of that in history and education at North Da- has played an essential role in meeting same dedication, Richard was inducted kota State University in 1971 and later the needs of Delaware farmers and into the Maine Press Association Hall courses at the Air Command and Staff of Fame. I am pleased to be just one of those in its surrounding areas. From College, Weapons School, and Air War many to remember and praise the providing financial assistance and sup- College. Major General Sayler began many achievements of Richard’s ca- port—ensuring that farms have the his first assignment in the U.S. Air reer. The State of Maine was incredibly economic security to repay loans—to Force in Thailand, flying combat mis- lucky to have him for the time that we aiding those same farmers in expanding sions in Southeast Asia before joining did. He will be deeply missed. and growing their businesses, King the Idaho Air National Guard in 1977 as f Crop Insurance has committed itself to a weapons systems officer for the 124th the people of our great State, while ex- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Tactical Reconnaissance Group. With a hibiting unyielding support of one our master navigator rating, he has exten- Nation’s most valuable industries: ag- sive experience flying multiple air- riculture. RECOGNIZING ALLEN CHORMAN & crafts and has logged more than 4,100 The values of hard work and giving SON, INC. flight hours. These include 392 combat back to their community have always ∑ hours that also account for his combat Mr. COONS. Madam President, it is been a part of the King family. Cath- missions flying the F4–G over Iraq dur- with great pleasure that I rise, along erine, Jackie, Donna, and the entire ing Operations Southern Watch and with Senator TOM CARPER of Delaware family are known throughout the State Provide Comfort. His promotions and and Representative LISA BLUNT ROCH- of Delaware for their generosity and list of major awards and decorations ESTER of Delaware, to recognize Allen support of local agricultural programs, that he has earned for his outstanding Chorman & Son, Inc., a longstanding such as the 4–H. The Kings are visible service are extensive and include the Delaware business that has provided examples of serving others, as well as Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Serv- exemplary service to the State and its sowing seeds of success for the future. ice Medal, and the Air Medal with sil- surrounding areas for 30 years. We are truly grateful for all they have ver oakleaf cluster. Since 1987, Allen Chorman & Son, done to inspire business growth and de- Based on these accomplishments, Inc., has played a vital role in the suc- velopment, as well as preparing future Major General Sayler has provided rea- cess of one of Delaware’s key economic generations for success in farming. soned and experienced council as we resources: farming. With the largest We wholeheartedly congratulate have worked together to address the aerial spraying business in the State, King Crop Insurance, Inc., on 50 years needs of the Idaho National Guard, in- Allen Chorman & Son, Inc., has as- of service to the State of Delaware and cluding protecting and advancing the sisted farmers in increasing crop effi- surrounding areas. Your quality of flying mission at Gowen Field as an ex- ciency via pesticide spraying and fer- service and continued care for our emplary force within the National tilizer spraying—sometimes in in- farming community serves as a won- Guard for generations to come. While stances when ground conditions are not derful example for many others. We visionary in his goals for the Idaho Na- conducive to tractor services. Allen wish everyone the best.∑ tional Guard, a hallmark of Major Gen- Chorman & Son, Inc., also provides f eral Sayler’s leadership has been his critical mosquito spraying for both high regard for the servicemembers he rural and urban areas. We are honored TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL leads and their families. In addition to to extend our sincere thanks for their GARY L. SAYLER the attention and support he has de- commitment and unyielding efforts to ∑ Mr. CRAPO. Madam President, voted to Idaho guardsmen and their support one of our Nation’s most valu- today, together with my colleague Sen- families, Major General Sayler has also able industries: agriculture. ator JIM RISCH, I wish to recognize the been instrumental in forging enduring In addition to aiding farmers within service of MG Gary L. Sayler as he re- relationships with the local commu- Delaware and the surrounding areas tires from leading the Idaho National nities and Native Tribes undergirding with critical crop services, Allen Guard this month. Gowen Field. These bonds will likely Chorman & Son, Inc., has assisted in With more than 40 years of his distin- propel the Idaho National Guard and environmental preservation efforts, guished 45-year military career dedi- Idaho communities forward for years monitoring artificial reefs off of the cated to the Idaho National Guard, to come.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:45 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26OC6.043 S26OCPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with SENATE October 26, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6847 We congratulate Major General Steve’s demonstrated commitment At 1:38 p.m., a message from the Sayler on a distinguished and exem- to assisting others is a genuine reflec- House of Representatives, delivered by plary career serving our Nation and tion of uncommon moral stamina. The Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- leading the Idaho National Guard. Treasure State is humbled and blessed nounced that the House has agreed to Idaho has benefited greatly from his to have people like Mr. Fournier call the amendment of the Senate to the steady, astute leadership. We wish him Montana home. Thank you, Steve, for resolution (H. Con. Res. 71) estab- and his family the very best and thank repeatedly finding a refuge in times of lishing the congressional budget for him for his dedicated service to Idaho trouble.∑ the United States Government for fis- and our Nation.∑ f cal year 2018 and setting forth the ap- propriate budgetary levels for fiscal f 75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE years 2019 through 2027. TRIBUTE TO NORM STEADMAN SCHWAN’S COMPANY STILWELL f ∑ Mr. CRAPO. Madam President, today FOOD PRODUCTION FACILITY I wish to honor Norm Steadman for his ∑ Mr. INHOFE. Madam President, I am MEASURES REFERRED longtime, dedicated service as mayor pleased to recognize the Schwan’s Com- The following bills were read the first of Weippe, ID. pany on the 75th anniversary of their and the second times by unanimous Weippe was incorporated in 1964, but Stilwell food production facility. This consent, and referred as indicated: its roots go much further back. The is a significant milestone for Schwan’s H.R. 469. An act to impose certain limita- Weippe Prairie is known to have been and its employees, but also for Adair tions on consent decrees and settlement inhabited by the Nez Perce Indians. County and the entire State of Okla- agreements by agencies that require the The city notes that it was not far from homa. Throughout their 75 years, agencies to take regulatory action in accord- the present townsite in 1805 that Lewis Schwan’s has been a committed com- ance with the terms thereof, and for other and Clark had their first encounter munity partner, hiring over 300 resi- purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- with the Nez Perce Indians. This beau- ary. dents and supporting hunger relief and H.R. 3342. An act to impose sanctions on tiful and strong community is nestled youth activities. among many recreation opportunities, foreign persons that are responsible for gross The food production facility in violations of internationally recognized including historic trails, fishing, hunt- Stilwell, originally called the Stilwell human rights by reason of the use by ing, skiing, snowmobiling, and all-ter- Canning Company, first opened in 1942 Hizballah of civilians as human shields, and rain vehicle resources. when World War II drove up the de- for other purposes; to the Committee on For- Over the years, the community has mand for canned items. The company eign Relations. seen its share of booms and busts. It has demonstrated a strong commit- f has been touched by the fur trade, gold ment to excellence, first expanding in MEASURES PLACED ON THE rush, the Homestead Act, and the log- 1999, when it became the largest frozen ging industry. The town’s current pop- CALENDAR dessert production plant in the coun- ulation of approximately 400 faces try. After being acquired by Schwan’s The following bill was read the first many of the challenges experienced by Company in 2003, they have continued and second times by unanimous con- rural western towns with an enduring to invest in the plant and its employ- sent, and placed on the calendar: commitment to their community. H.R. 3329. An act to amend the Hizballah Serving as mayor for a remarkable ees, putting the facility on the leading edge of pie production in the country. International Financing Prevention Act of nearly 50 years following his initial ap- 2015 to impose additional sanctions with re- pointment to the position in 1968, Today the plant is a 610,000-square-foot spect to Hizballah, and for other purposes. state-of-of-the-art facility that em- Mayor Steadman has led through con- f siderable growing pains with a steady ploys about 300 people. ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED hand and commitment to his commu- Congratulations on your 75th anni- nity that befit his name. A deep desire versary, and I look forward to seeing The Secretary of the Senate reported to help others and a sense of responsi- Schwan’s continue to make a positive that on today, October 26, 2017, she had ∑ bility to lead his community are clear impact in Stilwell. presented to the President of the characteristics of Mayor Steadman’s. f United States the following enrolled His decades of leadership and working MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE bill: to overcome challenges with limited At 10:55 a.m., a message from the S. 504. An act to permanently authorize the resources are commendable. Thank Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business House of Representatives, delivered by you, Mayor Steadman, for your nearly Travel Card Program. Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- 50 years of dedicated service. You are nounced that the House has agreed to f truly leading by example by continu- the following concurrent resolution, EXECUTIVE AND OTHER ously stepping up to assist.∑ without amendment: COMMUNICATIONS f S. Con. Res. 26. Concurrent resolution au- The following communication was TRIBUTE TO STEVE FOURNIER thorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in laid before the Senate, together with ∑ Mr. DAINES. Madam President, I the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling accompanying papers, reports, and doc- of the American Prisoners of War/Missing in have the distinct honor of recognizing Action (POW/MIA) Chair of Honor. uments, and was referred as indicated: Steve Fournier of Butte, a tireless ad- The message also announced that the EC–3275. A communication from the Dep- vocate for the most vulnerable Mon- uty Assistant Secretary, Employee Benefits tanans. Steve is known by his peers for House has passed the following bills, in Security Administration, Department of his dedication, compassion, and integ- which it requests the concurrence of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- rity working to help the homeless. the Senate: port of a rule entitled ‘‘Religious Exemp- For nearly 16 years, Steve has helped H.R. 469. An act to impose certain limita- tions and Accommodations for Coverage of Montanans find housing stability tions on consent decrees and settlement Certain Preventive Services Under the Af- fordable Care Act’’ (RIN1210–AB83) received through his work as a case manager agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accord- in the Office of the President of the Senate and service advocate for locally admin- ance with the terms thereof, and for other on October 25, 2017; to the Committee on istered housing programs. When the purposes. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. rescue mission served as the emergency H.R. 3329. An act to amend the Hizballah f housing alternative for the Butte area International Financing Prevention Act of after it closed earlier this year, Steve 2015 to impose additional sanctions with re- PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS helped 22 households find a safe and spect to Hizballah, and for other purposes. The following petition or memorial warm place to stay. His efforts have H.R. 3342. An act to impose sanctions on was laid before the Senate and was re- foreign persons that are responsible for gross helped many of his neighbors in south- violations of internationally recognized ferred or ordered to lie on the table as west Montana overcome crisis situa- human rights by reason of the use by indicated: tions and transition to a more hopeful Hizballah of civilians as human shields, and POM–130. A joint resolution adopted by the path. for other purposes. Legislature of the State of Texas rescinding

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:52 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26OC6.041 S26OCPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with SENATE S6848 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 26, 2017 certain applications made by the Texas Leg- By Mr. McCAIN for the Committee on ver, which nominations were received by the islature to the United States Congress to Armed Services. Senate and appeared in the Congressional call a national convention under Article V of Air Force nomination of Lt. Gen. Stayce Record on October 16, 2017. the United States Constitution for proposing D. Harris, to be Lieutenant General. Army nominations beginning with Steven any amendment to the Constitution; to the Army nomination of Maj. Gen. Paul J. A. Baty and ending with Alisa R. Wilma, Committee on the Judiciary. LaCamera, to be Lieutenant General. which nominations were received by the Sen- SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38 Army nomination of Col. Twanda E. ate and appeared in the Congressional Whereas, Over the years, the Texas Legis- Young, to be Brigadier General. Record on October 16, 2017. Army nominations beginning with Wesley lature has approved resolutions officially ap- Army nomination of Col. Roger D. J. Anderson and ending with Hope M. plying to the Congress of the United States Murdock, to be Brigadier General. Air Force nomination of Maj. Gen. David Williamsonyounce, which nominations were to call a convention, under the terms of Arti- D. Thompson, to be Lieutenant General. received by the Senate and appeared in the cle V of the Constitution of the United Air Force nomination of Col. Ralph L. Congressional Record on October 16, 2017. States, to offer various amendments to that Schwader, to be Brigadier General. Army nominations beginning with Gina E. Constitution; and Adam and ending with David R. Zinnante, Whereas, While no Article V amendatory Army nomination of Col. Donald B. which nominations were received by the Sen- convention has yet taken place thus far in Absher, to be Brigadier General. Army nominations beginning with Col. ate and appeared in the Congressional American history, nevertheless, there is a Record on October 16, 2017. very real possibility that one, or more than Richard E. Angle and ending with Col. Darren L. Werner, which nominations were Army nominations beginning with David J. one, could be triggered at some point in the H. Chang and ending with Matthew J. future; and received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on October 16, 2017. Yandura, which nominations were received Whereas, Regardless of their age, such past by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- applications from Texas lawmakers remain (minus 1 nominee: Col. Douglas F. Stitt) Army nomination of Brig. Gen. Keith Y. sional Record on October 16, 2017. alive and valid until such time as they are Army nomination of Samuel A. Redding, later formally rescinded; now, therefore, be Tamashiro, to be Major General. Army nomination of Maj. Gen. Eric P. to be Lieutenant Colonel. it Army nomination of Sativa M. Franklin, Wendt, to be Lieutenant General. Resolved, That the 85th Legislature of the to be Lieutenant Colonel. Navy nomination of Vice Adm. Christopher State of Texas, Regular Session, 2017, hereby Army nominations beginning with Maurice officially rescinds, repeals, revokes, cancels, W. Grady, to be Vice Admiral. O. Barnett and ending with Aaron C. Barta, Navy nomination of Rear Adm. Bruce H. voids, and nullifies any and all, applications which nominations were received by the Sen- from Texas legislators prior to the 85th Leg- Lindsey, to be Vice Admiral. ate and appeared in the Congressional islature, Regular Session, 2017, other than Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, for the Record on October 16, 2017. the application provided by H.C.R. No. 31, Committee on Armed Services I report Army nomination of Grant R. Barge, to be Acts of the 65th Legislature, Regular Ses- favorably the following nomination Major. sion, 1977, that apply to the United States lists which were printed in the Records Army nomination of Michael W. Chung, to be Major. Congress for the calling of a convention, pur- on the dates indicated, and ask unani- suant to Article V of the United States Con- Army nominations beginning with stitution, regardless of how old such pre- mous consent, to save the expense of Chemitra M. Clay and ending with John C. vious applications might be, and irrespective reprinting on the Executive Calendar Hubbard, which nominations were received of what subject matters such applications that these nominations lie at the Sec- by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- pertained to; and, be it further retary’s desk for the information of sional Record on October 16, 2017. Resolved, That the 85th Legislature of the Senators. Army nomination of Charles K. Bergman, State of Texas, Regular Session, 2017, hereby to be Colonel. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Army nomination of Robert S. Patton, Jr., declares that any application to the United objection, it is so ordered. States Congress for the calling of a conven- to be Colonel. Army nominations beginning with Jason tion under Article V of the United States Air Force nominations beginning with P. Affolder and ending with D012388, which Constitution that is submitted by the Texas James A. Fant and ending with Dustin D. nominations were received by the Senate and Legislature during or after this Regular Ses- Harlin, which nominations were received by appeared in the Congressional Record on Oc- sion shall be automatically rescinded, re- the Senate and appeared in the Congres- tober 16, 2017. pealed, revoked, canceled, voided, and nul- sional Record on October 16, 2017. Air Force nomination of Erik M. Army nominations beginning with Andre lified if the applicable convention is not B. Abadie and ending with G001060, which called on or before the eighth anniversary of Mudrinich, to be Lieutenant Colonel. Air Force nominations beginning with nominations were received by the Senate and the date the last legislative vote is taken on appeared in the Congressional Record on Oc- the application; and, be it further Scott M. Abbott and ending with Kristina M. Zuccarelli, which nominations were received tober 16, 2017. Resolved, That, in a manner which would Army nominations beginning with Winfield by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- furnish confirmation of delivery and track- A. Adkins and ending with D013960, which sional Record on October 16, 2017. ing while en route, the Texas secretary of nominations were received by the Senate and Army nomination of Adrian L. Nelson, to state shall transmit properly certified copies appeared in the Congressional Record on Oc- be Major. of this joint resolution of rescission, pursu- tober 16, 2017. Army nomination of Todd M. Chard, to be ant to the Standing Rules of the United Marine Corps nomination of John J. States Senate (namely, Rule VII, paragraphs Major. Straub, to be Major. 4, 5, and 6), to the vice president of the Army nomination of Tristan D. Har- Navy nominations beginning with Suzanne United States (in his capacity as presiding rington, to be Major. T. Alford and ending with Laura C. Yoon, officer of the United States Senate and ad- Army nomination of David S. Lyle, to be which nominations were received by the Sen- dressed to him at the office which he main- Colonel. ate and appeared in the Congressional tains inside the United States Capitol Build- Army nomination of George B. Inabinet, to Record on October 16, 2017. ing); to the secretary and parliamentarian of be Colonel. Navy nominations beginning with Roy A. the United States Senate; and to both United Army nominations beginning with Ben- Aduna and ending with Kirtley N. Yeiser, States senators representing Texas; accom- jamin A. Barbeau and ending with Blair D. which nominations were received by the Sen- panied by a cover letter to each addressee Tighe, which nominations were received by ate and appeared in the Congressional drawing attention to the fact that it is the the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Record on October 16, 2017. 85th Texas Legislature’s courteous, yet firm, sional Record on October 16, 2017. Navy nominations beginning with Calvin request that the substance of this joint reso- Army nominations beginning with Garrett Loper and ending with Billy W. Young, lution be accurately summarized in the K. Anderson and ending with Roger D. Plas- which nominations were received by the Sen- United States House of Representatives’ por- ter, which nominations were received by the ate and appeared in the Congressional tion of the Congressional Record as an offi- Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on October 16, 2017. cial memorial to the United States House of Record on October 16, 2017. Navy nominations beginning with Maureen Army nominations beginning with Joshua Representatives, and that this joint resolu- M. Derks and ending with Jeffrey P. Sharp, A. Akers and ending with D013005, which tion be referred to whichever committee or which nominations were received by the Sen- nominations were received by the Senate and committees of the United States House of ate and appeared in the Congressional appeared in the Congressional Record on Oc- Representatives that would have appropriate Record on October 16, 2017. tober 16, 2017. jurisdiction in this matter. Navy nominations beginning with Daniel Army nominations beginning with Jona- T. Barnes and ending with Jacquelyn O. f than L. Abbott and ending with Bovey Z. Vermilloherman, which nominations were EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF Zhu, which nominations were received by the received by the Senate and appeared in the COMMITTEES Senate and appeared in the Congressional Congressional Record on October 16, 2017. Record on October 16, 2017. Navy nominations beginning with Shamire The following executive reports of Army nominations beginning with Janetta E. Branch and ending with Alanna B. Young- nominations were submitted: R. Blackmore and ending with Jeffrey E. Oli- blood, which nominations were received by

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:15 Nov 02, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD17\OCTOBER\S26OC7.REC S26OC7 October 26, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6849 the Senate and appeared in the Congres- (The following is a list of all members of Great Again; $400, 10/27/16, Trump Make sional Record on October 16, 2017. my immediate family and their spouses. I America Great Again; $400, 10/15/16, Walberg Navy nominations beginning with David L. have asked each of these persons to inform for Congress; $250, 10/15/16, Toomey for Sen- Aguilar and ending with David K. Zivnuska, me of the pertinent contributions made by ate. which nominations were received by the Sen- them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- 1. Spouse: $1,000, 3/20/14, Land for Senate. ate and appeared in the Congressional formation contained in this report is com- 2. Children and Spouses: Erin Hoekstra— Record on October 16, 2017. plete and accurate.) none; Allison Hoekstra—none; Bryan Hoek- Navy nominations beginning with Rebecca Contributions, amount, date, and donee: stra—none. L. Anderson and ending with Kenneth R. 1. Self: none. 3. Parents—deceased. Vanhook, Jr., which nominations were re- 2. Spouse: Richard A. Figueroa: none. 4. Grandparents—deceased. ceived by the Senate and appeared in the 3. Children and Spouses: Elizabeth K. 5. Brothers and Spouses: Andrew and Congressional Record on October 16, 2017. Figueroa (not married): none; Alexandra M. Kathy Hoekstra—none. Navy nominations beginning with Arthur Figueroa (not married): none. 6. Sisters and Spouses: Grace and Dale Kra- D. Anderson III and ending with John E. 4. Parents: George M. Fitzpatrick—de- mer—none. Weaver, which nominations were received by ceased; Virginia M. Fitzpatrick—deceased. the Senate and appeared in the Congres- 5. Grandparents: Charles J. McAllister—de- Daniel J. Kritenbrink, of Virginia, a Career sional Record on October 16, 2017. ceased; Gertrude C. McAllister—deceased; C. Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class Navy nominations beginning with Joshua Emmett Fitzpatrick—deceased; Mary B. of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- D. Albright and ending with Lisa L. Snoh, Fitzpatrick—deceased. traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the which nominations were received by the Sen- 6. Brothers and Spouses: G. Michael United States of America to the Socialist ate and appeared in the Congressional Fitzpatrick/Laura Henderson Fitzpatrick: Republic of Vietnam Record on October 16, 2017. none; Thomas J. Fitzpatrick/Teresa Lobb Nominee: Daniel J. Kritenbrink Navy nomination of Joe F. Moralez II, to Fitzpatrick: none. Post: Hanoi be Lieutenant Commander. 7. Sisters and Spouses—no sisters. (The following is a list of all members of Navy nominations beginning with Jessica my immediate family and their spouses. I B. Anderson and ending with Miranda V. Wil- * Michael James Dodman, of New York, a have asked each of these persons to inform liams, which nominations were received by Career Member of the Senior Foreign Serv- me of the pertinent contributions made by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- ice, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Am- them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- sional Record on October 16, 2017. bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary formation contained in this report is com- Navy nominations beginning with Marco of the United States of America to the Is- plete and accurate.) A. Acosta and ending with Keith E. Zumar, lamic Republic of Mauritania. Contributions, amount, date, donee: which nominations were received by the Sen- Nominee: Michael James Dodman. 1. Self: None. ate and appeared in the Congressional Post: Mauritania. 2. Spouse: Nami Kritenbrink, None. Record on October 16, 2017. (The following is a list of all members of 3. Children and Spouses: Mia Kritenbrink, Navy nominations beginning with William my immediate family and their spouses. I None; Joseph Kritenbrink, None. J. Roy, Jr. and ending with Raquel T. Buser, have asked each of these persons to inform 4. Parents: Donald L. Kritenbrink, None; which nominations were received by the Sen- me of the pertinent contributions made by Joyce A. Kritenbrink, None. ate and appeared in the Congressional them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- 5. Grandparents: John Joseph Record on October 16, 2017. formation contained in this report is com- Kritenbrink—deceased; Ida Kritenbrink—de- Navy nominations beginning with Gregory plete and accurate.) ceased; Gerald Murphy—deceased; Clare F. Allen and ending with Clinton M. Woods, Contributions, Amout, Date, and Donee: Murphy—deceased. which nominations were received by the Sen- 1. Self: Michael Dodman: none. 6. Brothers and Spouses: N/A. ate and appeared in the Congressional 2. Spouse: Joan Dodman: none. 7. Sisters and Spouses: Kay L. Wigle (sis- Record on October 16, 2017. 3. Children and Spouses: Brian Dodman: ter), None; Don Wigle (brother-in-law), None; By Mr. CORKER for the Committee on none; Kaitlin Dodman: none; Margaret Nancy C. Campbell (sister), None; Matt Foreign Relations. Dodman: none; Claire Dodman: none. Campbell (brother-in-law), None. *Peter Henry Barlerin, of Colorado, a Ca- 4. Parents: Kirk Dodman: none; Pauline reer Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Dodman: none. * Michele Jeanne Sison, of Maryland, a Ca- Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- 5. Grandparents: Paul Wiegand: deceased; reer Member of the Senior Foreign Service, traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Eileen Wiegand: deceased; Herbert Dodman: Class of Career Minister, to be Ambassador United States of America to the Republic of deceased; Sarah Dodman: deceased. Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Cameroon. 6. Brothers and Spouses: Mark & Tina United States of America to the Republic of Nominee: Peter Henry Barlerin. Dodman: none; Timothy & Colleen Dodman: Haiti. Post: Cameroon. none. Nominee: Michele Jeanne Sison. (The following is a list of all members of 7. Sisters and Spouses: Pamela Dodman: Post: Haiti. my immediate family and their spouses. I none. (The following is a list of all members of have asked each of these persons to inform my immediate family and their spouses. I me of the pertinent contributions made by * Peter Hoekstra, of Michigan, to be Am- have asked each of these persons to inform them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary me of the pertinent contributions made by formation contained in this report is com- of the United States of America to the King- them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- plete and accurate.) dom of the Netherlands. formation contained in this report is com- Contributions, amount, date, and donee: Nominee: Peter Hoekstra. plete and accurate.) 1. Self: None. Post: Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Contributions, amount, date, and donee: 2. Spouse: None. Netherlands. 1. Self: N/A. 3. Children and Spouses: Sebastien (The following is a list of all members of 2. Spouse: N/A. Barlerin: None; Maximilian Barlerin: None, my immediate family and their spouses. I 3. Children and Spouses: Alexandra Kath- Ines Barlerin: None. have asked each of these persons to inform erine Knight: N/A; Jessica Elizabeth Knight: 4. Parents: Henry Barlerin—deceased; Vir- me of the pertinent contributions made by N/A. ginia Barlerin—deceased. them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- 4. Parents: Pastor Bravo Sison—deceased; 5. Grandparents: Francois Barlerin—de- formation contained in this report is com- Veronica Sison: N/A. ceased; Josephine Barlerin—deceased; plete and accurate.) 5. Grandparents: Deceased; N/A. Charles Gilbert—deceased; Hilda Gilbert—de- Contributions, amount, date, and donee. 6. Brothers and Spouses: N/A. ceased. 1. Self: $1000, 10/11/13, Land for Senate; 7. Sisters and Spouses: Cynthia Morrissey 6. Brothers and Spouses: Michael C. $1000, 12/24/13, Land for Senate; $1000, 12/20/13, (Patrick Morrissey), $100, 2012, National Barlerin and Lisa Paretz: Unknown, Marco Sasse for Senate; $100, 5/27/13, Huizenga for Democratic Party; Victoria Morimoto (Miles Rubio for President. Congress; $1000, 8/29/14, Gillespie for Senate; Morimoto), $200, 2016, Bernie Sanders; $100, 7. Sisters and Spouses: Joan and Ed $1000, 10/30/14, Huizenga for Congress; $500, 1/ 2013, National Democratic Party; $100, 2012, Flaherty: None; Jody and Larry Mayer—de- 21/14, Huizenga for Congress; $500, 4/7/14, National Democratic Party. ceased. Molenaar for Congress; $500, 7/28/14, Ellis for Congress; $400, 7/29/14, Molenaar for Congress; * Jamie McCourt, of California, to be Am- * Kathleen M. Fitzpatrick, of the District $500, 8/11/14, Comstock for Congress; $100, 12/ bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Columbia, a Career Member of the Senior 21/14, Comstock for Congress; $250, 9/30/15, of the United States of America to the Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, Chrys for Maryland; $1000, 9/30/15, Kasich for French Republic, and to serve concurrently to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- President; $130, 7/31/15, Greenberg Taurig and without additional compensation as Am- potentiary of the United States of America PAC; $65, 8/31/15, Greenberg Taurig PAC; $65, bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. 9/30/15, Greenberg Taurig; $500, 10/5/16, Upton of the United States of America to the Prin- Nominee: Kathleen M. Fitzpatrick. for all of Us; $150, 10/5/16, Comstock for Con- cipality of Monaco. Post: Timor-Leste. gress; $500, 10/27/16, Trump Make America Nominee: Jamie McCourt.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:19 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26OC6.010 S26OCPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with SENATE S6850 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 26, 2017 Post: U.S. Ambassador to the French Re- formation contained in this report is com- 500.00, 08/21/2015, Ward, Kelli via Ward for public and U.S. Ambassador to the Princi- plete and accurate.) Senate; 500.00, 12/04/2015, Ward, Kelli via pality of Monaco. Contributions, amount, date, and donee: Ward for Senate; 500.00, 04/14/2015, Ward, Kelli (The following is a list of all members of 1. Self: $3,000, 2/9/2017, Molinaro for via Ward for Senate; 500.00, 07/22/2016, Ward, my immediate family and their spouses. I Dutchess; $5,000, 2/3/2017, Committee to Re- Kelli via Ward for Senate; 500.00, 06/23/2017, have asked each of these persons to inform Elect Anderson; $5,000, 10/28/2016, Trump for Ward, Kelli via Ward for Senate. me of the pertinent contributions made by America, Inc.; $2,700, 9/29/2016, Kelly Ayotte 450.00, 07/02/2016, Cruz, Rafael Edward them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- for Senate; $2,700, 9/8/2016, Rubio Victory ‘‘Ted’’ via Cruz for Senate; 100.00, 08/01/2015, formation contained in this report is com- Committee; $449,400, 6/29/2016, Trump Vic- Cruz, Rafael Edward ‘‘Ted’’ via Cruz for Sen- plete and accurate.) tory—Breakdown Below; $5,400, Donald J. ate; 100.00, 08/09/2015, Cruz, Rafael Edward Contributions, amount, date, and donee: Trump for President; $233,800, RNC’s General, ‘‘Ted’’ via Cruz for President; 100.00, 09/17/ 1. Self: $2,600, 6/28/13, Susan Collins, Collins Convention and Building Fund Accounts; 2015, Cruz, Rafael Edward ‘‘Ted’’ via Cruz for For Senator; $1,000, 3/20/14, Common Ground $110,000, State Parties Federal Accounts; President; 100.00, 09/29/2015, Cruz, Rafael Ed- PAC; $2,000, 6/02/14, Susan Collins, Collins For $100,200, RNC Recount Fund Account; $2,700, ward ‘‘Ted’’ via Cruz for President; 100.00, 11/ Senator; $2,500, 10/06/14, DCCC; $1,000, 10/29/14, 6/8/2016, Kirk for Senate; $2,016, 4/29/16, Right 01/2015, Cruz, Rafael Edward ‘‘Ted’’ via Cruz McCarthy Victory Fund Joint Fundraising to Rise Super PAC, Inc.; $25,000, 3/29/2016, for President; 100.00, 11/22/2015, Cruz, Rafael Contribution; $5,000, 12/23/14, RICKPAC; Team Ryan JFC—Breakdown Below; $19,600, Edward ‘‘Ted’’ via Cruz for President. $5,200, 2/23/15, John McCain Sedona PAC; NRCC; $5,400, Ryan for Congress, Inc.; $5,100, 100.00, 11/22/2015, Cruz, Rafael Edward $2,700, 3/31/15, Marco Rubio, Rubio For Presi- 3/15/2016, The Pat McCrory Committee; $2,700, ‘‘Ted’’ via Cruz for President; 100.00, 12/06/ dent; $2,700, 4/08/15, Michael Bennet, Bennet 2/26/2016, Marco Rubio for President; $2,700, 2015, Cruz, Rafael Edward ‘‘Ted’’ via Cruz for For Colorado; $2,700, 6/10/15, James R. Perry, 12/4/2015, Sedona PAC/Friends of John President; 100.00, 12/17/2015, Cruz, Rafael Ed- $2,700, (Rick) Perry For President; 6/10/15, McCain; $2,700, 11/16/2015, Heaney for Con- ward ‘‘Ted’’ via Cruz for President; 500.00, 01/ James R. Perry, (Rick) Perry For President; gress; $2,700, 6/26/2015, JEB 2016, Inc.; $2,600, 2/ 25/2016, Cruz, Rafael Edward ‘‘Ted’’ via Cruz ($2,700), 9/28/15, James R. Perry, (Rick) Perry 21/2014, Chris Gibson for Congress; $2,600, 2/21/ for President; 500.00, 02/15/2016, Cruz, Rafael For President; $2,700, 10/23/15, Kamala Harris, 2014, Chris Gibson for Congress. Edward ‘‘Ted’’ via Cruz for President; 500.00, Harris for Senate; $2,700, 12/09/15, Carly 2. Spouse: $5,000, 10/28/2016, Trump for 02/28/2016, Cruz, Rafael Edward ‘‘Ted’’ via Fiornia, Carly For President; $5,400, 12/14/15, America, Inc.; $2,700, 9/8/2016, Rubio Victory Cruz for President; 500.00, 02/28/2016, Cruz, Mimi Walters Victory Fund Joint Fund- Committee; $449,400, 6/29/2016, Trump Vic- Rafael Edward ‘‘Ted’’ via Cruz for President; raising Contribution; ($2,500), 12/23/15, John tory—Breakdown Below; $5,400, Donald J. 500.00, 03/06/2016, Cruz, Rafael Edward ‘‘Ted’’ ¥ McCain Sedona PAC; $2,500, 12/23/15, John Trump for President; $233,800, RNC’s General, via Cruz for President; 50.00, 03/21/2016, McCain Sedona PAC; $2,700, 1/29/16, John Ka- Convention and Building Fund Accounts; Cruz, Rafael Edward ‘‘Ted’’ via Cruz for ¥ sich, $12,500, Kasich For America; 7/06/16, $110,000, State Parties Federal Accounts; President; 50.00, 04/25/2016, Cruz, Rafael Ed- Team Ryan Joint Fundraising Contribution; $100,200, RNC Recount Fund Account; ward ‘‘Ted’’ via Cruz for President; 450.00, 04/30/2016, Cruz, Rafael Edward $100,000, 7/18/16, Trump Victory Joint Fund- ($5,855), 5/2/2016, Refund—Right to Rise Super ‘‘Ted’’ via Cruz for President; 450.00, 04/30/ raising Contribution; $100,000, 9/20/16, Trump PAC, Inc; $25,000, 3/29/2016, Team Ryan JFC— 2016, Cruz, Rafael Edward ‘‘Ted’’ via Cruz for Victory Joint Fundraising Contribution; Breakdown Below; $19,600, NRCC; $5,400, President; 450.00, 07/02/2016, Cruz, Rafael Ed- $249,200, 10/13/16, Trump Victory Joint Fund- Ryan for Congress, Inc; $5,100, 3/15/2016, The ward ‘‘Ted’’ via Cruz for President; 250.00, 10/ raising Contribution; $5,000, 11/23/16, Trum Pat McCrory Committee; $2,700, 2/26/2016, 12/2014, Ernst, Joni K via Joni for Iowa; for America Inc.; $50,800, 12/13/16, 58th Presi- Marco Rubio for President; $2,700, 11/16/2015, 250.00, 03/29/2014, Wolf, Milton via Milton Wolf dential Inaugural Comm. Heaney for Congress; $2,700, 6/26/2015, JEB for US Senate; 1000.00, 10/24/2016, Trump, Don- 2. Spouse: Not applicable. 2016, Inc.; $50,000, 3/17/2015, Right to Rise ald J via Donald J. Trump for President, Inc; 3. Children & Spouses: Drew McCourt, Super PAC, Inc. 250.00, 08/10/2014, Maness, Robert L Col. Ret none; Travis McCourt, none; Casey McCourt, 3. Children and Spouses: Catherine Swift via Friends of Colonel Rob Maness; 250.00, 09/ none; Frank Gavin McCourt, none. Buchan (Daughter), none; Richard Duke 4. Parents: Jacob (Jack) Luskin, none; 16/2014, Cotton, Thomas via Cotton for Sen- Buchan IV (Son), none; John Francis Buchan ate; 250.00, 09/30/2014, Cotton, Thomas via Jeannette Luskin, none. (Son), none. 5. Grandparents: Nathan Luskin—deceased; Cotton for Senate. 4. Parents: Richard Duke Buchan, Jr. (Fa- 250.00, 03/30/2014, Bevin, Mathew Griswold Dora Luskin—deceased; Samuel Kitt—de- ther)—deceased; Betty Joanne Buchan via Matt Bevin for Senate Inc.; 250.00, 03/30/ ceased; Eleanor Kitt—deceased. (Mother), $2,700, 6/23/2015, JEB 2016, Inc. 2014, Maness, Robert L Col. Ret via Friends 6. Brothers and Spouses: Cary Alan Luskin, 5. Grandparents: Richard Duke Buchan, Sr. of Colonel Rob Maness; 500.00, 08/16/2014, Mil- None; Debbie Luskin, none; Kevin Eric (Grandfather)—deceased; Catherine Mangum ler, Joseph W via Citizens for Joe Miller; Luskin, $1,000, 3/19/13, Eric Cantor, Cantor Buchan (Grandmother)—deceased; Charles 250.00, 10/10/2014, Perdue, David via Perdue for For Congress; $1,000, 3/10/14, Mitch McCon- Gray Stainback, Jr. (Grandfather)—de- Senate; 250.00, 03/31/2014, Shannon, T W via nell, McConnell Senate Committee; $500, 1/25/ ceased; Rose Thompson Stainback (Grand- Shannon for Senate; 250.00, 10/14/2014, Tillis, 15, Ed Royce, Royce Campaign Committee. mother)—deceased. Thom R via Thom Tillis Committee; 100.00, Laurie Luskin, $1,500, 9/12/15, John Ratcliffe, 6. Brothers and Spouses: N/A. 10/31/2015, Carson, Benjamin S Sr MD via Car- Ratcliffe For Congress; $1,500, 9/12/15, John 7. Sisters and Spouses: Jo Dee DiRuzza son America; 100.00, 11/22/2015, Carson, Ben- Ratcliffe, Ratcliffe For Congress, $1,500, 11/09/ (Sister), $2,700, 11/24/2015, JEB 2016, Inc.; jamin S Sr MD via Carson America. 15, Brian Babin, Babin For Congress; $1,500, Barry Santi Diruzza (Brother-in-Law), $2,700, 100.00, 12/06/2015, Carson, Benjamin S Sr MD 11/09/15, Brian Babin, Babin For Congress; 11/24/2015, JEB 2016, Inc. Via Carson America; 100.00, 12/17/2015, Carson, $300, 1/29/16, Robert Pittenger, Pittenger For Benjamin S Sr MD via Carson America; Congress; $2,700, 1/29/16, Robert Pittenger, * Larry Edward Andre´, Jr., of Texas, a Ca- 100.00, 08/01/2015, Carson, Benjamin S Sr MD Pittenger For Congress; $300, 2/23/16, Carlos reer Member of the Senior Foreign Service, via Carson America; 100.00, 08/09/2015, Carson, Curbelo, Curbelo For Congress; $2,700, 2/23/16, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambas- Benjamin S Sr MD via Carson America; Carlos Curbelo, Curbelo For Congress; $500, 2/ sador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of 100.00, 09/17/2015, Carson, Benjamin S Sr MD 29/16, Rob Portman, Portman For Senate; the United States of America to the Republic via Carson America; 100.00, 09/29/2015, Carson, $1,000, 3/31/16, Joe Heck, Friends of Joe Heck; of Djibouti. Benjamin S Sr MD via Carson America; $1,500, 3/31/16, Gus Bilirakis, Bilirakis For Nominee: Larry E. Andre´, Jr. 100.00, 08/01/2015, Fiorina, Carly via Carly for Congress; $1,500, 3/31/16, Gus Bilirakis, Bili- Post: Djibouti President; 100.00, 08/09/2015, Fiorina, Carly via rakis For Congress; $1,000, 3/21/17, Josh Man- (The following is a list of all members of Carly for President; 100.00, 09/17/2015, Fiorina, del, Citizens For Josh Mandel, Inc. my immediate family and their spouses. I Carly via Carly for President. 7. Sisters and Spouses: Not applicable. have asked each of these persons to inform 100.00, 09/29/2015, Fiorina, Carly via Carly me of the pertinent contributions made by for President; 100.00, 10/31/2015, Fiorina, Carly * Richard Duke Buchan III, of Florida, to them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- via Carly for President; 100.00, 11/22/2015, be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- formation contained in this report is com- Fiorina, Carly via Carly for President; 100.00, potentiary of the United States of America plete and accurate.) 12/06/2015, Fiorina, Carly via Carly for Presi- to the Kingdom of Spain, and to serve con- Contributions, amount, date, and donee: dent; 100.00, 12/17/2015, Fiorina, Carly via currently and without additional compensa- 1. Larry E. Andre´ Jr., None. Carly for President; 100.00, 01/25/2016, Fiorina, tion as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plen- 2. Spouse: Ouroukou Andre´, none. Carly via Carly for President; 100.00, 08/09/ ipotentiary of the United States of America 3. Child: Ruhiyyih Rahman Andre´, (No 2015, Rubio, Marco via Marco Rubio for to Andorra. spouse) none. President; 100.00, 09/17/2015, Rubio, Marco via Nominee: Richard Duke Buchan III. 4. Parents: Marco Rubio for President. Post: Spain and Andorra. 250.00, 10/12/2014, the 2016 Draft Committee, (The following is a list of all members of 250.00, 03/30/2014, Sasse, Benjamin E. via Ben 500.00, 07/20/2015, Sarah Pac; 250.00, 04/06/ my immediate family and their spouses. I Sasse for U.S. Senate Inc.; 250.00, 09/30/2014, 2015; Cruz, Rafael Edward ‘‘Ted’’ via Cruz for have asked each of these persons to inform Cassidy William M via Bill Cassidy for U.S. President; 100.00, 05/31/2015, Cruz Rafael Ed- me of the pertinent contributions made by Senate; 250.00, 09/30/2014, Brown, Scott via ward ‘‘Ted’’ via Cruz for President; 100.00, 06/ them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- Strong Country for Today and Tomorrow; 29/2015, Cruz, Rafael Edward ‘‘Ted’’ via Cruz

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:19 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26OC6.016 S26OCPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with SENATE October 26, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6851 for President; 450.00, 07/02/2016, Cruz, Rafael mittee; $50, 2/01/2017, Emily’s List; $50, 3/09/ Nominee: Kenneth Ian Juster. Edward ‘‘Ted’’ via Ted Cruz for Senate. 2017, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Com- Post: U.S. Ambassador to India. Larry E. Andre´ Sr., Kathleen Ann Hoyt: mittee; $35, 10/10/2016, California Democratic (The following is a list of all members of none. Party; $50, 3/31/2016, Democratic Senatorial my immediate family and their spouses. I 5. Grandparents: Ruth Eileen Andre´ (de- Campaign Committee; $25, 3/01/2016, Demo- have asked each of these persons to inform ceased), Phyllis Bushner (deceased), Harold cratic Congress; $50, have receipt letter n/d— me of the pertinent contributions made by Bushner (deceased), Sheldon Leo Andre´ (de- 2015, Democratic National Committee; $50, 7/ them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- ceased). 13/2015, Democratic Congressional Campaign formation contained in this report is com- 6. Brothers and Spouses: none. Committee; $36, 8/06/2015, Democratic Con- plete and accurate.) Contributions, amount, date, and donee: 7. Sister: Regina Kathleen Andre´ (no gress; $50, 3/15/2015, California Democratic 1. Self: $1,000.00, 12/21/2016, Republican Na- spouse): none. Party; $25, 9/04/2015, Kamala Harris for Sen- tional Committee; $32,400.00, 12/21/2016, Re- ate; $100, 1/22/2014, Democratic National Com- * Thomas L. Carter, of South Carolina, for publican National Committee; $5,000.00, 11/22/ mittee; $35, 3/20/2014, Democratic Congres- 2016, Trump for America, Inc., $500.00, 09/20/ the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of sional Campaign Committee; $35, 5/19/2014, service as Representative of the United 2016, Mark Steven Kirk, via Kirk for Senate; Democratic Congressional Campaign Com- $2,700.00, 08/07/2016, Thomas Cotton, via Cot- States of America on the Council of the mittee; $50, 7/03/2014, Democratic Senatorial International Civil Aviation Organization. ton for Senate; $1,000.00, 07/04/2016, Mark Ste- Campaign Committee; $25, 4/13/2013, Cali- ven Kirk, via Kirk for Senate; $1,000.00, 06/29/ Nominee: Thomas L. Carter. fornia Democratic Party; $25, 1/03/2013, Post: Rank of Ambassador while Rep- 2016, Kelly Ayotte, via Friends of Kelly Democratic National Committee. Ayotte, Inc.; $1,000.00, 06/12/2016, James resentative of the United States of America French Hill, via French Hill for Arkansas; on the Council of the International Civil * Daniel L. Foote, of New York, a Career $2,700.00, 06/05/2016, Elizabeth Cheney, via Liz Aviation Organization Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class Cheney for Wyoming; $2,700.00, 05/06/2016, (The following is a list of all members of of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- John McCain, via Sedona PAC; $¥585.50, 05/ my immediate family and their spouses. I traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 02/2016, Right to Rise USA; $2,700.00, 04/25/ have asked each of these persons to inform United States of America to the Republic of 2016, Edward Rafael Cruz, via Cruz for Presi- me of the pertinent contributions made by Zambia. dent; $1,000.00, 02/22/2016, James French Hill, them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- Nominee: Daniel Lewis Foote. via French Hill for Arkansas; $1,000.00, 01/14/ formation contained in this report is com- Post: Zambia. 2016, Republican National Committee; plete and accurate.) (The following is a list of all members of $1,000.00, 12/21/2015, Mark Steven Kirk, via Contributions, amount, date, and donee: my immediate family and their spouses. I Kirk for Senate; $2,700.00, 06/18/2015, Jeb 1. Self: $500, 6/18/13, Lindsey Graham; $1000, have asked each of these persons to inform Bush, via Jeb 2016, Inc.; $5,000.00, 05/28/2015, 9/19/13, Martha McSally; $500 9/21/13 Howie me of the pertinent contributions made by Right to Rise PAC, Inc.; $5,000.00, 01/11/2015, Lind; $250, 10/21/13, Wendy Rogers; $250, 4/8/14, them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- Right to Risc PAC, Inc.; $5,000.00, 04/02/2014, Howie Lind; $1000, 4/10/14, Lindsey Graham; formation contained in this report is com- Republican National Committee; $1,000.00, 03/ $250, 6/15/14, Bentley Rayburn; $250, 7/10/14, plete and accurate.) 17/2014, Lindsey Graham, via Team Graham, Wendy Rogers; $250, 8/5/14, Lindsey Graham; My spouse, immediate family, and I have Inc.; $1,000.00, 03/2014; Daniel Sullivan; $500, 9/18/14, Martha McSally; $250, 10/20/14, not made any political contributions. $1,000.00, 02/24/2014, James French Hill, via Wendy Rogers; $1000, 3/31/15, Martha McSally; Contributions, amount, date, and donee: French Hill for Arkansas; $1,000.00, 09/30/2013, $500, 3/31/15, Sam Adcock; $1000, 6/25/15, 1. Self: None. Mark Steven Kirk, via Kirk for Senate; Lindsey Graham; $1000, 10/9/15, John McCain; 2. Spouse: Claudia V. Foote, none. $1,000.00, 03/16/2013, Concord 51 Political Ac- $1000, 12/8/15, Tim Scott; $250, 12/10/15, 3. Children and Spouses: Cecilia M. Lopez, tion Committee, Inc.; $2,600.00, 02/2013, Mitch Lindsey Graham; $500, 2/17/16, Kelly Ayotte; none; Daniel C. Foote, none. McConnell. $500, 3/25/16, Lindsey Graham; $500, 3/29/16, 4. Parents: Curtiss L. Foote, none; Caroline 2. Spouse: N/A. Mike McCaul; $1000, 3/31/16, Martha McSally; H. Foote, none. 3. Children and Spouses: N/A. $500, 6/15/16, Jack Reed; $250, 6/20/16, Will 5. Grandparents: Curtiss E. Foote—de- 4. Parents: Howard Juster—deceased; Hurd; $500, 6/29/16, John McCain; $250, 917/16, ceased; Lorraine C. Foote—deceased; Otto Muriel Juster, none. John McCain; $500, 9/21/16, Kay Granger; $250, Herold—deceased; Anna Herold—deceased. 5. Grandparents: Samuel Juster—deceased; 9/27/16, Mike McCaul; $1000, 10/21/16, Trump 6. Brothers and Spouses: Robert E. Foote, Minnie Juster—deceased; Benjamin Transition (501c4); $250, 11/15/16, Mike none; Dawn G. Foote (spouse), none; John C. Uchitelle—deceased; Lena Uchitelle—de- McCaul; $1000, 2/16/17, Martha McSally. Foote, none. ceased. 2. No other contributions by immediate 7. Sisters and Spouses: Kristen M. Foote, 6. Brothers and Spouses: Andrew Juster: family members. none. $2,700.00, 06/30/2017, Sean Patrick Maloney, via Sean Patrick Maloney for Congress; * Nina Maria Fite, of Pennsylvania, a Ca- * Richard Grenell, of California, to be Am- $1,000.00, 12/27/2016, National Association of reer Member of the Senior Foreign Service, bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. Political Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambas- of the United States of America to the Fed- Action Committee; $1,000.00, 09/25/2015, Jeb sador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of eral Republic of Germany. Bush, via Jeb 2016, Inc.; $1,000.00, 09/15/2015, the United States of America to the Republic Nominee: Richard Allen Grenell. National Association of Real Estate Invest- of Angola. Post: U.S. Ambassador to Germany. ment Trusts, Inc. Political Action Com- Nominee: Nina Maria Fite. (The following is a list of all members of mittee; $1,000.00, 11/13/2014, National Associa- Post: Luanda, Angola. my immediate family and their spouses. I tion of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. (The following is a list of all members of have asked each of these persons to inform Political Action Committee; $1,000.00, 09/24/ my immediate family and their spouses. I me of the pertinent contributions made by 2013, National Republican Senatorial Com- have asked each of these persons to inform them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- mittee; $1,000.00, 07/25/2013, National Associa- me of the pertinent contributions made by formation contained in this report is com- tion of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- plete and accurate. Political Action Committee; $2,600.00, 07/24/ formation contained in this report is com- Contributions, amount, date, and donee: 2013, Team Ryan; Janet Juster (Sister-in- plete and accurate.) 1. Self: $1,000, 6/19/2013, Lindsey Graham; law), none. Contributions, amount, date, and donee: $250, 9/11/2013, Mitch McConnell; $1,000, 9/16/ 7. Sisters and Spouses: N/A. 1. Self: none. 2014, Ed Royce; $5,400, 6/05/2015, Rob Portman; 2. Spouse: N/A. $1,000, 6/11/2015, John McCain. * W. Robert Kohorst, of California, to be 3. Children and Spouses: N/A. 2. Spouse: none. Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- 4. Parents: Francis Aloysius Fite—de- 3. Children and spouses: none. potentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Croatia. ceased; Neyde Tinoco Fite—deceased. 4. Parents: Judith Grenell—none; Denny Nominee: W. Robert Kohorst (aka William 5. Grandparents: Eugene Fite—deceased; Grenell—deceased. Robert Kohorst). Loretta Fite—deceased; Regulo Tinoco—de- 5. Grandparents: Nate Grenell—deceased; Post: U.S. Ambassador to Croatia. ceased; Ana Bezerra Tinoco—deceased. Esther Grenell—deceased; Rueben Pearson— (The following is a list of all members of 7. Brothers and Spouses: Richard Francis deceased; Gladys Pearson—deceased. my immediate family and their spouses. I Fite, none; Ruth Fite, $30, 2016, Hillary Clin- 6. Brothers and Spouses: Bradley Grenell— have asked each of these persons to inform ton. none; Jeffrey Grenell—none; Kerri Grenell— me of the pertinent contributions made by 8. Sisters and Spouses: Tereza Fite none; Jane Grenell—none. them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- McNamee, Peter McNamee, see attachment 7. Sisters and Spouses: Deborah Grenell formation contained in this report is com- for joint contributions; Cynthia Fite—de- Kells—none; Dennis Kells—none. plete and accurate.) ceased. Contributions, amount, date, and donee: Attachment: * Kenneth Ian Juster, of New York, to be 1. Self: $32,400, 6/28/2013, Republican Na- Sisters and Spouses: Tereza Fite McNamee, Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- tional Committee; $2,600, 10/31/2013, Dinsdale, Peter Charles McNamee: $100, 1/30/2017, potentiary of the United States of America Sid for U.S. Senate; $32,400, 10/31/2013, Na- Democratic Congressional Campaign Com- to the Republic of India. tional Republican Senatorial Committee;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:37 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26OC6.029 S26OCPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with SENATE S6852 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 26, 2017 $32,400, 2/3/2014, National Republican Senato- rial Committee; $2,700, 1/27/2017, Taylor, Post: U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of rial Committee; $25,000, 3/14/2014, Republican Scott for Congress; $5,000, 2/27/2017, McCar- Mauritius and the Republic of Seychelles. Governors Association; $1,000, 6/5/2014, thy, Kevin Victory Fund. Katie Ann Kohorst: (The following is a list of all members of Orman, Gregory for U.S. Senate; $22,600, 6/18/ $5,400, 9/30/2015, Rubio, Marco for President; my immediate family and their spouses. I 2014, Republican National Committee; $1,000, ($2,700), 5/13/2016, Rubio, Marco for Presi- have asked each of these persons to inform 7/1/2014, Orswell, Jack for Congress; $32,400, dent—refund general; $2,500, 8/29/2016, Na- me of the pertinent contributions made by 10/31/2014, National Republican Senatorial tional Republican Senatorial Committee. them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- Committee; $32,400, 1/30/2015, Republican Na- Matthew Allen Kohorst: $2,700, 6/19/2015, formation contained in this report is com- tional Committee; $10,200, 3/31/2015, Rubio Rubio, Marco for President; $2,700, 9/29/2015, plete and accurate.) Victory Committee for President; $1,500, 6/16/ Rubio, Marco for President; $25,000, 3/12/2016, Contributions, amount, date, and donee: 2015, Barger, Katherine for Los Angeles California Republican Party Federal Acct; 1. Self: none. County Supervisor; $1,000, 10/17/2015, Orswell, ($2,700), 5/13/2016, Rubio, Marco for Presi- 2. Spouse: Simonetta Romagnolo: none. Jack for Congress; $1,000, 10/18/2015, Young, dent—refund general; $2,500, 8/23/2016, Na- 3. Children and Spouses: N/A. Todd for U.S. Senate; $5,400, 10/26/2015, Booz- tional Republican Senatorial Committee; 4. Parents: Richard Reimer, $70, 4/4/2013, man, John for U.S. Senate; $85,200, 11/20/2015, $5,000, 11/30/2016, Trump for America Inc.; Wayne County (Ohio) Democratic Party; $50, Republican National Committee; $1,000, 11/25/ $2,700, 1/26/2017, Taylor, Scott for Congress; 6/4/2013, Democratic Senatorial Campaign 2015, Hoeven, John for U.S. Senate; $2,700, 12/ $5,000, 2/23/2017, McCarthy, Kevin Victory Committee (DSCC); $200, 6/12/2014, DSCC; 15/2015, Young, Todd for U.S. Senate; $250,000, Fund. $200, 6/12/2014, Democratic National Com- 1/29/2016, Republican National Committee; 4. Parents: William Robert Kohorst, Sr.— mittee (DNC); $200, 9/1/2014, DSCC; $100, 4/24/ $1,500, 1/30/2016, Barger, Katherine for Los deceased; Mary Helen Kohorst—deceased. 2015, Friends of Sherrod Brown; Lois Reimer: Angeles County Supervisor; $50,000, 2/10/2016, 5. Grandparents: Clement Bernard none. National Republican Senatorial Committee; Kohorst—deceased; Rose Kohorst—deceased; 5. Grandparents: Edwin Unruh—deceased; $50,000, 3/31/2016, California Republican Party Elmer Lawrence McGarry—deceased; Francis Lenah Unruh—deceased; David Reimer—de- Federal Acct; $50,000, 4/7/2016, Cruz, Rafael McGarry—deceased. ceased; Caroline Reimer—deceased. Edward ‘‘Ted’’ for President; ($2,500), 5/13/ 6. Brothers and Spouses: Garry Stephen 6. Brothers and Spouses: Paul Reimer, 2016, Rubio, Marco for President—Refund Kohorst: $5,400, 1/28/2016, Rubio, Marco for none; Melissa Miller, none. 7. Sisters and Spouses: Sue Reimer, none; from general; $1,500, 6/10/2016, Barger, Kath- President; ($2,700), 3/28/2016, Rubio, Marco for Craig Praul, none. erine for Los Angeles County Supervisor; President—refund general; $20, 6/26/2016, $2,700, 6/22/2016, Rubio, Marco for U.S. Senate; Trump, Donald J VIA Donald J. Trump for * Eric P Whitaker, of Illinois, a Career $5,400, 6/23/2016, Grassley, Charles for U.S. President Inc.; $100, 5/15/2015, Carson, Ben for Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class Senate; $194,400, 6/23/2016, Trump Victory; President. Dawn Kohorst: $5,400, 1/28/2016, of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraor- $2,700, 6/23/2016, Rubio, Marco for U.S. Senate; Rubio, Marco for President; ($2,700), 3/28/2016, dinary and Plenipotentiary of the United $5,400, 6/30/2016, Johnson, Ron for U.S. Sen- Rubio, Marco for President—refund general. States of America to the Republic of Niger. ate; $100,000, 6/29/2016, National Republican Keith Andrew Kohorst: $50, 2015, UNLV Re- Senatorial Committee; $5,400, 6/29/2016, Nominee: Eric P. Whitaker. gent Sam Lieberman. Kimberly Kohorst: Post: Niamey, Niger. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy VIA Cathy McMor- none. Brett James Kohorst: none. Natasha ris Rodgers for Congress; $2,700, 6/30/2016, (The following is a list of all members of Kohorst: none. my immediate family and their spouses. I Ernst, Joni for U.S Senate; $2,700, 8/10/2016, 7. Sisters and Spouses: none. Ayotte, Kelly for U.S. Senate; $2,500, 8/29/ have asked each of these persons to inform 2016, National Republican Senatorial Com- me of the pertinent contributions made by * Edward T. McMullen, Jr., of South Caro- them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- mittee; $2,700, 8/30/2016, McCain, John for lina, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and U.S. Senate; $2,500, 9/10/2016, Hadley, David formation contained in this report is com- Plenipotentiary of the United States of plete and accurate.) for California House; $100,000, 9/26/2016, America to the Swiss Confederation, and to Trump Victory; $1,000, 11/5/2016, Guinta, Contributions, amount, date, and donee: serve concurrently and without additional 1. Self: none. Frank VIA Friends of Frank Guinta; $1,500, compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary 2. Spouse: Jonita—deceased 10/21/2016, Antonovich, Michael for California and Plenipotentiary of the United States of 3 Children and Spouses: Ginger Whitaker, Senate; $2,700, 11/22/2016, Kennedy, John for America to the Principality of Liech- $91, 12/15–03/16, Bernie Sanders; Jordan U.S. Senate; $250,000, 11/27/2016, 58th Inau- tenstein. Whitaker, none. guration Committee; $5,000, 11/27/2016, Trump Nominee: Edward Thomas McMullen Jr. 4. Parents: Edwin Whitaker—deceased; for America (transition team breakfast); Post: Ambassador Switzerland/ Carmen Whitaker—none. $5,400, 12/12/2016, Royce, Ed for Congress; Lichtenstein. 5. Grandparents: Lowell and Stella $5,400, 12/21/2016, Nunes, Devin for Congress; (The following is a list of all members of Barham—deceased; Edwin and Mame $2,700, 1/20/2017, Heller, Dean for U.S. Senate; my immediate family and their spouses. I Whitaker—deceased. $100,000, 1/26/2017, National Republican Sen- have asked each of these persons to inform 6. Brothers and Spouses: Craig and Mary atorial Committee; $2,700, 1/27/2017, Barrasso, me of the pertinent contributions made by Whitaker—none. John for U.S. Senate; $2,700, 1/27/2017, Taylor, them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- 7. Sisters and Spouses: None. Scott for Congress; $2,700, 3/1/2017, Garcetti, formation contained in this report is com- Eric for Los Angeles Mayor; $2,700, 3/20/2017, plete and accurate.) * Carla Sands, of California, to be Ambas- Thune, John for U.S. Senate; $25,000, 3/20/ Contributions, amount, date, and donee: sador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of 2017, McCarthy, Kevin for Congress and PAC. 1. Self: $1000, 2/1/13, Joe Wilson; $1000, 1/12/ the United States of America to the King- 2. Spouse: Shelley Ann Allen: $32,400, 6/28/ 15, Joe Wilson; $2000, 11/21/11, Lindsey Gra- dom of Denmark 2013, Republican National Committee; $2,600, ham. Nominee—Carla Herd Sands. 11/20/2013, Dinsdale, Sid for U.S. Senate; 2. Spouse: none. Post: U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of $32,400, 2/3/2014, National Republican Senato- 3. Children and Spouses: Margaret Ann Denmark. rial Committee; $32,400, 1/30/2015, Republican McMullen; Edward Thomas McMullen III— (The following is a list of all members of National Committee; $10,200, 3/31/2015, Rubio none; Katherine West McMullen—none. my immediate family and their spouses. I Victory Committee for President; $10,200, 3/ 4. Parents: Christine McMullen Valliere— have asked each of these persons to inform 31/2015, Rubio Victory Committee for Presi- deceased; Edward Thomas McMullen: none. me of the pertinent contributions made by dent; ($10,200), 5/19/2015, Rubio Victory Com- 5. Grandparents: Clarence Theodore Coch- them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- mittee—Refund of duplicate payment error; ran—deceased; Helen Cochran—deceased; formation contained in this report is com- $1,500, 6/16/2015, Barger, Katherine for Los Katherine Boyle McMullen—deceased; Erwin plete and accurate.) Angeles County Supervisor; $33,400, 1/29/2016, Oscar McMullen—deceased. Contributions, amount, date, and donee: Republican National Committee; $1,500, 1/30/ 6. Brothers and Spouses: Everett John 1. Self: $1,000, 12/20/16, Ed Royce Campaign 2016, Barger, Katherine for Los Angeles McMullen, none; Melissa McMullen, none. Committee; $100,000, 12/16/16, 58th Presi- County Supervisor; ($2,500), 5/13/2016, Rubio, 7. Sisters and Spouses: Michelle McMullen dential Inaugural Committee; $810, 10/5/16, Marco for President—refund of general elec- Clark, none; Victor Clark, none. David Hadley for Assembly; $29,434, 7/26/16, tion; $1,500, 6/10/2016, Barger, Katherine for Trump Victory Committee; $5,577.85, 7/26/16, Los Angeles County Supervisor; $5,400, 6/23/ * David Dale Reimer, of Ohio, a Career Trump Victory Committee; $214,988.15, 7/21/ 2016, Rubio, Marco for U.S. Senate; $5,400, 12/ Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 16, Trump Victory Committee; $1,000, 7/20/16, 12/2016, Royce, Ed for Congress; $2,700, 3/1/ of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraor- Ron Johnson for Senate; $1,000, 7/20/16, Ron 2017, Garcetti, Eric for Los Angeles Mayor; dinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Johnson for Senate; $2,700, 7/2/16, Ted Cruz $2,700, 3/20/2017, Thune, John for U.S. Senate. States of America to the Republic of Mauri- (returned by campaign); $1,000, 6/30/16, Zeldin 3. Children and Spouses: Kevin Allen tius, and to serve concurrently and without for Congress; $900, 6/14/16, California Repub- Kohorst: $5,300, 9/30/2015, Rubio, Marco for additional compensation as Ambassador Ex- lican Party; $1,000, 6/9/16, Ron DeSantis for President; $25,000, 3/29/2016, California Repub- traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Florida; $2,700, 6/8/16, Friends of Joe Heck; lican Party Federal Acct; ($2,600), 5/13/2016, United States of America to the Republic of $2,700, 6/8/16; Friends of Joe Heck; $1,000, 5/27/ Rubio, Marco for President—refund general; Seychelles. 16, Sundheim for Senate; $5,000, 5/26/16, Re- $2,500, 8/29/2016, National Republican Senato- Nominee: David Dale Reimer. publican National Committee; $20,000, 4/29/16,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26OC6.023 S26OCPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with SENATE October 26, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6853 Trusted Leadership PAC; $5,000, 4/27/16, New * Samuel Dale Brownback, of Kansas, to be folio, and for other purposes; to the Com- Majority PAC; $5,000, 4/5/16, Trusted Leader- Ambassador at Large for International Reli- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- ship PAC; $2,700, 1/31/16, Ted Cruz (returned gious Freedom. fairs. by campaign); $5,000, 1/28/16, Stand For * Michael T. Evanoff, of Arkansas, to be an By Mrs. ERNST (for herself and Ms. Truth, Inc.; $10,000, 1/19/16, California Repub- Assistant Secretary of State (Diplomatic Se- HEITKAMP): lican Party; $2,700, 1/14/16, Cruz for President; curity). S. 2014. A bill to require greater trans- * Jennifer Gillian Newstead, of New York, $2,700, 12/29/15, Cruz for President; $500, 12/27/ parency for Federal regulatory decisions to be Legal Adviser of the Department of 15, Paul Chabot for Congress; $33,400, 9/23/15, that impact small businesses; to the Com- Republican National Committee; $1,600, 9/23/ State. * Manisha Singh, of Florida, to be an As- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- 15, Republican National Committee; $2,700, 8/ mental Affairs. 31/15, Scott Walker, Inc.; $2,700, 6/19/15, Marco sistant Secretary of State (Economic and Business Affairs). By Ms. BALDWIN (for herself, Mr. Rubio for President; $32,400, 10/24/14, Repub- MARKEY, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. KLO- lican National Committee; $2,000, 9/30/14, Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, for the BUCHAR, Mr. FRANKEN, Ms. STABENOW, McSally for Congress; $2,600, 9/16/14, Strick- Committee on Foreign Relations I re- Mr. PETERS, Mr. MURPHY, Ms. WAR- land for Congress; $672.99, 9/11/14, Winning port favorably the following nomina- REN, and Mr. JOHNSON): Women for US Senate; $2,400, 5/28/14, Jobs tion list which was printed in the Growth & Freedom Fund (Cruz Victory); S. 2015. A bill to clarify the status of the $5,000, 6/10/14, Ted Cruz for Senate (Cruz Vic- Record on the date indicated, and ask North Country, Ice Age, and New England tory Committee); $2,600, 2/13/14, Strickland unanimous consent, to save the ex- National Scenic Trails as units of the Na- for Congress; $500, 10/16/13, Tea Party Patri- pense of reprinting on the Executive tional Park System, and for other purposes; ots Citizens Fund; $2,098, 8/9/13, Republican Calendar that this nomination lie at to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- National Committee; $2,600, 7/30/13, Friends the Secretary’s desk for the informa- sources. of Pat Toomey; $574.75, 7/12/13, Kevin McCar- tion of Senators. By Mr. MARKEY: thy In-Kind. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without S. 2016. A bill to prevent an unconstitu- 2. Spouse: Fred Sands (Deceased): $33,400, 9/ objection, it is so ordered. tional strike against North Korea; to the 23/15, Republican National Committee; $1,600, * Foreign Service nominations beginning Committee on Foreign Relations. 9/23/15, Republican National Committee; By Mr. CASEY (for himself, Mr. $2,700, 9/1/15, Scott Walker, Inc.; $2,700, 6/30/15, with Julie P. Akey and ending with Vera N. Zdravkova, which nominations were received BLUMENTHAL, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. Jeb 2016; $1,440, 6/26/15, Marco Rublo for FRANKEN, and Mrs. GILLIBRAND): President; $2,700, 6/19/15, Marco Rubio for by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- S. 2017. A bill to amend the Fair Labor President; $2,700, 6/3/15, Devin Nunes Cam- sional Record on October 2, 2017. By Mr. GRASSLEY for the Committee on Standards Act of 1938 to provide that over- paign Committee; $1,000, 5/15/15, Carly for the Judiciary. the-road bus drivers are covered under the America Committee; $1,000, 3/18/15, Marco Allison H. Eid, of Colorado, to be United maximum hours requirement; to the Com- Rubio for Senate (Rubio Victory Comm); States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit. mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and $5,000, 2/4/15, Right to Rise PAC, Inc.; $1,000, Stephanos Bibas, of Pennsylvania, to be Pensions. 11/21/14, National Republican Congressional United States Circuit Judge for the Third By Mr. BENNET (for himself and Mr. Comm; $2,500, 10/27/14, New Majority Cali- Circuit. BROWN): fornia Federal PAC; $1,000, 10/24/14, New Liles Clifton Burke, of Alabama, to be Hampshire for Scott Brown; $1,000, 10/7/14, United States District Judge for the North- S. 2018. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Paul Chabot for Congress (Young Guns Vic- ern District of Alabama. enue Code of 1986 to make the child tax cred- tory Committee); $1,000, 10/23/14, Nestande for Walter David Counts III, of Texas, to be it fully refundable, establish an increased Congress (Young Guns Victory); $1,000, 10/22/ United States District Judge for the Western child tax credit for young children, and for 14, Carl Demaio for Congress (Young Guns District of Texas. other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- Victory Committee); $1,000, 10/7/14, Gorell for Michael Joseph Juneau, of Louisiana, to be nance. Congress (Young Guns Victory); $2,400, 9/30/ United States District Judge for the Western By Ms. BALDWIN (for herself, Mr. 14, National Republican Congressional Com- District of Louisiana. DURBIN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. mittee (McCarthy Victory Fund); $5,000, 9/30/ A. Marvin Quattlebaum, Jr., of South BLUMENTHAL, and Mr. LEAHY): 14, Majority Committee PAC (McCarthy Vic- Carolina, to be United States District Judge S. 2019. A bill to amend title VII of the tory Fund); $2,600, 9/30/14, Kevin McCarthy for the District of South Carolina. Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other statutes to for Congress (McCarthyVictory Fund); $2,100, Karen Gren Scholer, of Texas, to be United clarify appropriate liability standards for 9/16/14, Strickland for Congress; $672.99, 9/11/ States District Judge for the Northern Dis- Federal antidiscrimination claims; to the 14, Winning Women for US Senate; $400, 5/31/ trict of Texas. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 14, Carl Demaio for Congress; $2,600, 5/31/14, Tilman Eugene Self III, of Georgia, to be Pensions. Carl Demaio for Congress; $2,600, 5/28/14, Carr United States District Judge for the Middle By Mr. MARKEY: for Congress; $2,600, 4/4/14, Walters for Con- District of Georgia. S. 2020. A bill to establish a voluntary pro- gress; $2,600, 3/26/14, Ben Sasse for US Senate, John F. Bash, of Texas, to be United States gram to identify and promote Internet-con- Inc.; $2,600, 3/26/14, Ben Sasse for US Senate, Attorney for the Western District of Texas nected products that meet industry-leading Inc.; $500, 2/13/14, Strickland for Congress; for the term of four years. cybersecurity and data security standards, $2,100, 2/13/14, Strickland for Congress; $1,000, Erin Angela Nealy Cox, of Texas, to be guidelines, best practices, methodologies, 11/26/13, Nestande for Congress; $2,600, 9/19/13, United States Attorney for the Northern Dis- procedures, and processes; to the Committee McConnell Senate Committee ‘14; $1,560, 8/9/ trict of Texas for the term of four years. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 13, Reclaim America PAC (Rubio Victory R. Andrew Murray, of North Carolina, to Comm); $2,600, 8/9/13, Marco Rubio for Sen- be United States Attorney for the Western By Mr. CRUZ (for himself and Mr. ate; $2,600, 7/30/13, Friends of Pat Toomey; District of North Carolina for the term of RUBIO): $2,500, 7/22/13, Issa for Congress; In-Kind, four years. S. 2021. A bill to repeal title I of the Pa- $574.75, 7/12/13, Kevin McCarthy for Congress * Nomination was reported with rec- tient Protection and Affordable Care Act and (McCarthy Victory Fund); $32,400, 6/26/13, Re- ommendation that it be confirmed sub- to amend the Public Health Service Act to publican National Committee; $500, 4/19/13, ject to the nominee’s commitment to provide for cooperative governing of indi- Strickland for Congress; $2,400, 3/11/13, Ryan respond to requests to appear and tes- vidual health insurance coverage offered in for Congress, Inc.; $2,600, 3/11/13, Ryan for tify before any duly constituted com- interstate commerce; to the Committee on Congress, Inc. Finance. 3. Children: Alexandra Sands: None; Jona- mittee of the Senate. By Mr. CRUZ (for himself and Mr. than Sands: $2,700, 7/11/16, Donald Trump for (Nominations without an asterisk JOHNSON): were reported with the recommenda- President. S. 2022. A bill to amend the Federal Food, 4. Parents: Jack Herd: $75.00, 2016, Donald tion that they be confirmed.) Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for recip- Trump for President. Barbara Herd: None. f rocal marketing approval of certain drugs, 5. Grandparents: Deceased. 6. Brothers and Spouses: John Herd, none; INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND biological products, and devices that are au- David Herd, none; Paige Herd, none; Nathan JOINT RESOLUTIONS thorized to be lawfully marketed abroad, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Herd, none; Mark Herd, none. The following bills and joint resolu- 7. Sisters and Spouses: Deborah Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Sicchitano: $100, 2016, Donald Trump for tions were introduced, read the first By Mr. RUBIO: President. Joseph Sicchitano: $90.00, 12/31/16, and second times by unanimous con- S. 2023. A bill to require a study regarding Sun Trust PAC; $60.00, 11/28/16, Sun Trust sent, and referred as indicated: security measures and equipment at Cuba’s PAC; $30.00, 10/19/16, Sun Trust PAC; $180.00, By Mr. PERDUE: airports, require the standardization of Fed- 9/30/16, Sun Trust PAC; $180.00, 6/30/16, Sun S. 2013. A bill to amend the Truth in Lend- eral Air Marshal Service agreements, require Trust PAC; $360.00, 12/31/15, Sun Trust PAC; ing Act to provide a safe harbor from certain efforts to raise international aviation secu- $360.00, 6/30/15, Sun Trust PAC. Rhonda requirements related to qualified mortgages rity standards, and for other purposes; to the Carver: $100, 2016, Donald Trump for Presi- for residential mortgage loans held on an Committee on Commerce, Science, and dent. Brian Carver: None. originating depository institution’s port- Transportation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:19 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26OC6.043 S26OCPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with SENATE S6854 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 26, 2017 By Ms. HEITKAMP (for herself and Mr. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS sponsor of S. 1412, a bill to amend the KAINE): S. 108 Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide S. 2024. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- for a percentage of student loan for- enue Code of 1986 to create a tax credit for At the request of Mr. HATCH, the name of the Senator from Connecticut giveness for public service employ- foster families; to the Committee on Fi- ment, and for other purposes. nance. (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- By Mr. YOUNG: sponsor of S. 108, a bill to amend the S. 1582 S. 2025. A bill to provide for the conduct of Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal At the request of Mr. VAN HOLLEN, demonstration projects to provide coordi- the excise tax on medical devices. the name of the Senator from New nated case management services for TANF S. 422 York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a recipients; to the Committee on Finance. cosponsor of S. 1582, a bill to establish By Mr. NELSON (for himself, Mrs. At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, the name of the Senator from New the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial GILLIBRAND, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. Commission. MENENDEZ, and Mr. BOOKER): York (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a co- S. 2026. A bill to amend titles XVIII and sponsor of S. 422, a bill to amend title S. 1774 XIX of the Social Security Act to make im- 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- At the request of Mr. HATCH, the provements to the treatment of the United sumptions relating to the exposure of name of the Senator from Wyoming States territories under the Medicare and certain veterans who served in the vi- (Mr. BARRASSO) was added as a cospon- Medicaid programs, and for other purposes; cinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and sor of S. 1774, a bill to provide protec- to the Committee on Finance. for other purposes. tions for workers with respect to their By Mr. PORTMAN: S. 514 right to select or refrain from selecting S. 2027. A bill to amend title XIX of the So- representation by a labor organization. cial Security Act to provide clarification At the request of Mr. PERDUE, the with respect to the liability of third party name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. S. 1850 payers for medical assistance paid under the ROBERTS) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Mr. MANCHIN, the Medicaid program, and for other purposes; to S. 514, a bill to direct the Secretary of name of the Senator from North Caro- the Committee on Finance. Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot lina (Mr. TILLIS) was added as a co- By Mr. REED (for himself, Mr. DURBIN, program to provide access to magnetic sponsor of S. 1850, a bill to amend the Ms. WARREN, and Mr. MURPHY): EEG/EKG-guided resonance therapy to Public Health Service Act to protect S. 2028. A bill to provide for institutional veterans. the confidentiality of substance use risk-sharing in the Federal student loan pro- grams; to the Committee on Health, Edu- S. 796 disorder patient records. cation, Labor, and Pensions. At the request of Mr. WARNER, the S. 1871 By Mr. REED (for himself, Mr. COONS, name of the Senator from Pennsyl- At the request of Mr. CASSIDY, the and Mr. BLUMENTHAL): vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. S. 2029. A bill to establish a National and sponsor of S. 796, a bill to amend the GRASSLEY) was added as a cosponsor of Community Service Administration to carry Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend S. 1871, a bill to amend title 38, United out the national and volunteer service pro- the exclusion for employer-provided States Code, to clarify the role of po- grams, to expand participation in such pro- grams, and for other purposes; to the Com- education assistance to employer pay- diatrists in the Department of Vet- mittee on Finance. ments of student loans. erans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 808 S. 1967 f At the request of Mr. THUNE, the At the request of Mr. COTTON, the name of the Senator from Delaware name of the Senator from Missouri SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor (Mr. BLUNT) was added as a cosponsor SENATE RESOLUTIONS of S. 808, a bill to provide protections of S. 1967, a bill to amend the Internal for certain sports medicine profes- Revenue Code of 1986 to provide addi- The following concurrent resolutions sionals who provide certain medical tional exemptions to the individual and Senate resolutions were read, and services in a secondary State. mandate, and for other purposes. referred (or acted upon), as indicated: S. 818 S. 2004 By Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, Mr. At the request of Mr. CASEY, the At the request of Mr. CASEY, the CORNYN, Mr. CRUZ, and Mrs. MUR- name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. names of the Senator from Connecticut RAY): COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) and the Senator S. Res. 308. A resolution commemorating 818, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- the 100th anniversary of the 2nd Infantry Di- from Connecticut (Mr. MURPHY) were vision; to the Committee on Armed Services. enue Code of 1986 to allow individuals added as cosponsors of S. 2004, a bill to By Ms. WARREN (for herself and Ms. with disabilities to save additional increase funding for the State response COLLINS): amounts in their ABLE accounts above to the opioid misuse crisis and to pro- S. Res. 309. A resolution expressing support the current annual maximum contribu- vide funding for research on addiction for the designation of October 2017 as ‘‘Na- tion if they work and earn income. and pain related to the substance mis- tional Protect Your Hearing Month’’; to the S. 872 use crisis. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the S. RES. 279 Pensions. name of the Senator from Iowa (Mrs. By Mr. CASEY (for himself, Mr. RUBIO, At the request of Mr. MCCAIN, the Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. ERNST) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. 872, a bill to amend title XVIII of the RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. FRANKEN, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. Social Security Act to make perma- Res. 279, a resolution reaffirming the HATCH, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. ISAKSON, nent the extension of the Medicare-de- commitment of the United States to Mr. NELSON, Mr. KING, and Mr. pendent hospital (MDH) program and promote democracy, human rights, and COONS): the increased payments under the the rule of law in Cambodia. S. Res. 310. A resolution recognizing the Medicare low-volume hospital pro- S. RES. 291 importance of a continued commitment to gram. ending pediatric AIDS worldwide; to the At the request of Mr. CRUZ, the name Committee on Foreign Relations. S. 1027 of the Senator from Colorado (Mr. By Mr. WYDEN (for himself and Mr. At the request of Mr. HATCH, the GARDNER) was added as a cosponsor of MERKLEY): name of the Senator from Arkansas S. Res. 291, a resolution affirming the S. Res. 311. A resolution honoring the Port- (Mr. BOOZMAN) was added as a cospon- historical connection of the Jewish land Thorns FC as the champion of the Na- sor of S. 1027, a bill to extend the Se- people to the ancient and sacred city of tional Women’s Soccer League in 2017; to the cure Rural Schools and Community Jerusalem and condemning efforts at Committee on Commerce, Science, and Self-Determination Act of 2000. Transportation. the United Nations Educational, Sci- By Mr. CORNYN: S. 1412 entific, and Cultural Organization S. Con. Res. 28. A concurrent resolution At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, (UNESCO) to deny Judaism’s mil- providing for a correction in the enrollment the name of the Senator from Mary- lennia-old historical, religious, and of S. 782; considered and agreed to. land (Mr. CARDIN) was added as a co- cultural ties to Jerusalem.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26OC6.034 S26OCPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with SENATE October 26, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6855 STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED We cannot wait until an institution By Mr. REED (for himself, Mr. BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS is catastrophically failing its students COONS, and Mr. BLUMENTHAL): By Mr. REED (for himself, Mr. before taking action. Institutions need S. 2029. A bill to establish a National DURBIN, Ms. WARREN, and Mr. greater financial incentives to act be- and Community Service Administra- MURPHY): fore default rates rise. Simply put, we tion to carry out the national and vol- S. 2028. A bill to provide for institu- cannot tackle the student loan debt unteer service programs, to expand tional risk-sharing in the Federal stu- crisis without States and institutions participation in such programs, and for dent loan programs; to the Committee stepping up and taking greater respon- other purposes, to the Committee on on Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- sibility for college costs and student Finance. sions. borrowing. Mr. REED. Mr. President, as Ameri- Mr. REED. Mr. President, we all rec- That is why I am pleased to intro- cans, we take inspiration from those ognize that a postsecondary education duce the Protect Student Borrowers who have answered the call to serve, is required for most family-sustaining, Act with Senators DURBIN, WARREN, whether in defense of our Nation middle-class jobs, and that an educated and MURPHY. Our legislation seeks to abroad or to strengthen our commu- workforce is essential to a modern, ensure there is more skin in the game nities at home. This willingness to productive economy. A report by the when it comes to student loan debt by make common cause with our fellow Georgetown University Center on Edu- setting stronger market incentives for citizens and serve a purpose greater cation and the Workforce found that colleges and universities to provide than ourselves is a hallmark of our Na- college-level intensive business serv- better and more affordable education tion. We should ensure that every ices have replaced manufacturing as to students, which should in turn help American who wants to serve has the the largest sector in the U.S. economy, put the brakes on rising student loan opportunity to do so. To that end, I am and that while college-educated work- defaults. introducing the America’s Call to Im- ers make up only 32 percent of the The Protect Student Borrowers Act proving Opportunities Now (ACTION) workforce, they now produce more would hold colleges and universities for National Service Act with Senators accountable for student loan defaults than 50 percent of the Nation’s eco- COONS and BLUMENTHAL. Our legisla- nomic output, up from 13 percent in by requiring them to repay a percent- tion calls for elevating the Corporation 1967. A college degree also pays off, as age of defaulted loans. Only institu- for National and Community Service median annual earnings for bachelor’s tions that have one-third or more of (CNCS) to a cabinet-level agency and degree holders were $23,000 higher com- their students borrow would be in- supporting up to one million national pared to high school graduates in 2014. cluded in the bill’s risk-sharing re- service positions annually. quirements based on their cohort de- Yet just as there is growing recogni- Since 1994, over one million individ- fault rate. Risk-sharing requirements tion that postsecondary education is uals have served through the would kick in when the default rate ex- indispensable in the modern economy, AmeriCorps program. Additionally, ceeds 15 percent. As the institution’s families are being required to shoulder roughly 245,000 seniors over the age of default rate rises, so too will the insti- growing debt burdens that threaten ac- 55 volunteer annually through the Sen- tution’s risk-share payment. cess to college. ior Corps programs. These individuals According to an analysis of student The Protect Student Borrowers Act have addressed critical community loan debt by the Federal Reserve Bank also provides incentives for institu- needs in education, economic develop- of New York, between 2004 and 2014, tions to take proactive steps to ease ment, health, and many other areas. there was an 89 percent increase in the student loan debt burdens and reduce They have come to their fellow citi- number of student loan borrowers and default rates. Colleges and universities zens’ aid in times of national disaster, a 77 percent increase in the average can reduce or eliminate their payments including thousands who have been de- balance size. Today, over 40 million if they implement a comprehensive ployed in the wake of Hurricanes Har- Americans have student loan debt. student loan management plan. The This is a growing drag on our econ- Secretary may waive or reduce the vey, Irma, and Maria. Unfortunately, omy. As student loan debt has grown, payments for institutions whose mis- we have not created the capacity to young adults have put off buying sion is to serve low-income and minor- support all those who want to serve. homes or cars, starting a family, sav- ity students, such as community col- Rhode Island has embraced service. ing for retirement, or launching new leges, Historically Black Institutions, Providence is one of the top businesses. They have literally mort- or Hispanic-Serving Institutions—pro- AmeriCorps cities in the nation. Across gaged their economic future. vided that they are making progress in our State, nearly 4,200 AmeriCorps and We know that student loan borrowers their student loan management plans. Senior Corps volunteers are helping are struggling. A recent Department of The risk-sharing payments would be students succeed in school, ensuring Education analysis of outcomes for invested in helping struggling bor- veterans get access to the services they student loan borrowers who began rowers, preventing future default and need, supporting seniors in their com- their studies in 1995–96 and 2003–04 delinquency, and increasing Pell munities, protecting the environment, found that only 38 percent of the 1995– Grants at institutions that enroll a and addressing other critical needs. 96 cohort had paid off their loans with- high percentage of Pell Grant recipi- With additional resources and support, out default after 20 years, and only 24 ents and have low default rates. Rhode Island volunteers could accom- percent after 12 years. For the 2003–04 With the stakes so high for students plish so much more. cohort, only 20 percent had repaid their and taxpayers, it is only fair that insti- We strive to honor those who serve. loans without defaulting after 12 years. tutions bear some of the risk in the Even more importantly, we invest in Worse, 52 percent of students who at- student loan program. the education and professional develop- tended for-profit institutions had de- We need to tackle student loan debt ment of those who have sacrificed and faulted on a student loan within 12 and college affordability from multiple given so much to our Nation. Devel- years. Roughly, 8.5 million borrowers angles. And we need all stakeholders in oping the talents of our most com- currently have a loan in default. the system to do their part. With the mitted citizens pays life-long divi- We have seen the costs to students Protect Student Borrowers Act, we are dends. Our investment in the GI Bill and taxpayers when institutions are providing the incentives and resources not only honors our service members, not held accountable. Corthinian Col- for institutions to take more responsi- but also enriches our Nation. Simi- leges and ITT are two examples of in- bility to address college affordability larly, the education awards for those stitutions that failed their students and student loan debt and improve stu- who have served through CNCS pro- while benefitting from Federal student dent outcomes. I urge my colleagues to grams have economic impacts beyond aid. Their fraudulent business practices cosponsor this bill and look forward to the individuals who earn them. Just as eventually led to their demise, but not working with them to include it and we came together on a bipartisan basis before leaving their students and tax- other key reforms in the upcoming re- to expand and enhance the GI Bill ben- payers on the hook for millions of dol- authorization of the Higher Education efits, now is the time to increase the lars in student loan debt. Act. education award for those who serve at

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26OC6.037 S26OCPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with SENATE S6856 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 26, 2017 home. The ACTION for National Serv- (1) the Battle of Soissons; (7) capturing the city of Breisig on March ice Act will ensure that national serv- (2) the Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge; 9, 1945; ice volunteers who complete two full (3) the Meuse-Argonne Offensive; (8) crossing the Rhine to relieve the 9th Ar- terms of service earn an education (4) the 1918 campaigns in— mored Division in Hadamar and Limburg an (A) Iˆle-de-France; der Lahn on March 21, 1945; award equivalent to four years of in- (B) Lorraine; (9) capturing Merseburg on April 15, 1945; State tuition at a public university. (5) the Battle of Saint-Mihiel; (10) capturing Leipzig on April 18, 1945; and Those who are willing to serve should (6) the Battle of the Aisne; and (11) crossing into Czechoslovakia and at- not have to carry a heavy burden of (7) the Aisne-Marne Offensive; tacking the city of Pilsen on May 4, 1945; student loan debt to achieve their edu- Whereas immediately after the establish- Whereas 6 members of the 2nd Infantry Di- cational goals. ment of the 2nd Infantry Division (then com- vision received the Congressional Medal of Today, as our communities face chal- monly known as the ‘‘Indianhead Division’’) Honor for their gallant actions during World lenges in a host of areas, we need more the 2nd Infantry Division started to build a War II; people to participate in national serv- prestigious reputation for its service during Whereas, in recognition of exemplary serv- ice, and we need more partners to sup- World War I; ice during World War II, the 2nd Infantry Di- Whereas, by the end of World War I, the port them. As such, the ACTION for vision was — 2nd Infantry Division was 1 of only 4 divi- (1) the recipient of the Belgian Fourrage`re National Service Act will establish a sions of the United States to remain in ac- World War II; National Service Foundation to en- tive duty, a strong testament to the accom- (2) cited in the ‘‘Order of the Day’’ of the courage private sector and philan- plishments of the 2nd Infantry Division; Belgian Army for action at Elsenborn Crest; thropic investment in expanding na- Whereas the 2nd Infantry Division took— and tional service opportunities. (1) 1⁄4 of all enemy prisoners captured by (3) cited in the ‘‘Order of the Day’’ of the All AmeriCorps members take a the American Expeditionary Forces; and Belgian Army for action in the Ardennes; pledge to get things done for Ameri- (2) 1⁄4 of the total number of guns and weap- Whereas the 2nd Infantry Division re- cans, to make communities safer, ons seized during World War I; turned home to Fort Lewis in Tacoma, smarter and healthier, and to bring us Whereas 14 members of the 2nd Infantry Washington, on April 15, 1946; Division received the Congressional Medal of together. Today, I ask my colleagues Whereas the 2nd Infantry Division arrived Honor during World War I; in South Korea via Pusan, on July 23, 1950, to join us in pledging to ensure that all Whereas the 2nd Infantry Division— becoming the first United States unit to ar- who want to answer the call to serve (1) remained on occupation duty in Ger- rive directly in South Korea from the United can do so by cosponsoring the ACTION many to enforce the Armistice until April States; for National Service Act. 1919; and Whereas the 2nd Infantry Division helped (2) came to the United States for the first f repel attackers on the Pusan Perimeter dur- time in July 1919, having fought in every ing a 16-day attack beginning on the night of SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS major United States engagement and August 31, 1950, in a battle in which 2nd In- emerged as the most decorated United States fantry Division clerks, bandsman, technical, Division of the American Expeditionary and supply personnel all joined the fight to SENATE RESOLUTION 308—COM- Forces; repel the attackers; MEMORATING THE 100TH ANNI- Whereas, in recognition of exemplary serv- Whereas the 2nd Infantry Division was the VERSARY OF THE 2ND INFANTRY ice during World War I, the 2nd Infantry Di- first unit that broke out of the Pusan Perim- DIVISION vision was the recipient of— eter and led the Eighth Army drive to the Manchurian Border; Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, Mr. (1) French Croix de Guerre with Palm, Streamer embroidered AISNE-MARNE; Whereas, on November 26, 1950, with the CORNYN, Mr. CRUZ, and Mrs. MURRAY) (2) French Croix de Guerre with Palm, intervention of the Chinese in the Korean submitted the following resolution; Streamer embroidered MEUSE-ARGONNE; War, the 2nd Infantry Division was tasked which was referred to the Committee and with protecting the rear and right flank of on Armed Services: (3) French Fourrage`re; the Eighth Army; S. RES. 308 Whereas the Headquarters, 2d Division was Whereas fighting around Kunu-ri cost the 2nd Infantry Division nearly 1⁄3 of its Whereas October 26, 2017, is the 100th anni- redesignated on August 1, 1942 as Head- strength, but was 10 times costlier to the versary of the organization of the 2nd Infan- quarters, 2nd Infantry Division; enemy; try Division; Whereas the 2nd Infantry Division estab- Whereas the 23rd Regimental Combat Whereas the 2nd Infantry Division— lished the new home of the 2nd Infantry Di- (1) was established in October 1917 at vision in Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Team, 2nd Infantry Division, and the French Bourmont, France, as the 2nd Division; Texas, to test new concepts and innovations Battalion were cut off and surrounded by 3 (2) was the first division organized on for- for the Army; Chinese Divisions on February 13, 1951, at eign soil; and Whereas the 2nd Infantry Division became Chipyong-ni, but fiercely fought over- (3) has been proudly serving since 1917; the first command reorganized under the whelming Communist forces in freezing Whereas the 2nd Infantry Division is the new triangular concept, having 3 separate weather conditions for more than 3 days, only Army unit that has ever been com- regiments in the division; killing over 5,000 enemies while possessing manded by a Marine Corps Officer because, Whereas, in June 1944, the 2nd Infantry Di- about 1⁄10 of the enemy’s strength; at the time of activation, the 2nd Infantry vision was called to action and made the as- Whereas the 23rd Regimental Combat Division— sault landing on Omaha Beach 1 day after D- Team, 2nd Infantry Division gave the first (1) was composed of both Army and Marine Day, June 7, 1944, which began the liberation major defeat to the Chinese at the battle of units; and of Europe from Nazi control; Chipyong-Ni, a turning point in the Korean (2) was commanded during World War I by Whereas, during World War II, the 2nd In- War; Marine Corps Generals Brigadier General fantry Division fought bravely in France, Whereas 20 members of the 2nd Infantry Charles A. Doyen and Major General John A. Germany, and Czechoslovakia from 1944 to Division earned the Congressional Medal of Lejeune; 1945; Honor during the Korean War; Whereas, since the heroic start of the 2nd Whereas the 2nd Infantry Division contin- Whereas, in recognition of exemplary serv- Infantry Division, the 2nd Infantry Division ued to provide invaluable service throughout ice during the Korean War, the 2nd Infantry has played an integral part in the history of World War II, including— Division was the recipient of— the United States by serving in— (1) fighting for the liberation of France and (1) the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit (1) World War I; Belgium; Citation Streamer embroidered NAKTONG (2) World War II; (2) fighting for the liberation of Tre´vie`res RIVER LINE; (3) the Korean War; on June 10, 1944; (2) the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit (4) the Cold War; (5) Operation Iraqi Freedom; (3) assaulting and securing Hill 192; Citation Streamer embroidered KOREA; and (6) Operation Enduring Freedom; and (4) fighting at the Battle of the Bulge, (3) the Presidential Unit Citation; (7) current operations in South Korea; where the 2nd Infantry Division pierced the Whereas, after 4 years of fighting in South Whereas the 2nd Infantry Division— dreaded Siegfried Line and held critical Korea, the 2nd Infantry Division was trans- (1) drew first blood at the Battle of Belleau roads leading to the cities of Lie`ge and Ant- ferred to Fort Lewis, Washington, on August Wood, France in May 1918; and werp; 20, 1954; (2) contributed to shattering the 4-year (5) capturing Tinchebray on August 15, Whereas, the 2nd Infantry Division was re- stalemate on the battlefield during the Cha- 1944; structured with personnel and equipment teau-Thierry campaign that followed; (6) capturing the vital port city of Brest, from the 10th Infantry Division in the spring Whereas the 2nd Infantry Division played a which was liberated in September 1944 after of 1958, and moved to Fort Benning, Georgia; central role in other monumental struggles a fierce 39-day battle in streets and alley- Whereas the 2nd Infantry Division was des- of World War I, such as— ways; ignated as a Strategic Army Corps Unit in

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Bonifas and Whereas, since the establishment of the Whereas individuals can protect them- First Lieutenant Mark T. Barrett of the 2nd Infantry Division in 1917— selves against noise-induced hearing loss United Nations Joint Security Force were (1) the 2nd Infantry Division has been through simple measures to reduce exposure attacked and killed during a routine tree- present all over the world, assisting in com- to loud sounds, including turning down the trimming operation on August 18, 1976; bat and noncombat missions for 100 years; volume, moving away from the source of Whereas, in response, the United Nations (2) more than 13,200 members of the 2nd In- sound, and wearing hearing protection when Command launched Operation Paul Bunyan fantry Division have sacrificed their lives in involved in a loud activity; at 0700 hours on August 21, 1976, when a Re- combat; and Whereas protecting the ears of children is public of Korea Special Forces Company, the (3) 40 members of the 2nd Infantry Division an important measure to help prevent noise- 9th Infantry Regiment, and B Company, 2nd have received the Congressional Medal of induced hearing loss because children may Engineers moved in to cut down the infa- Honor in total: Now, therefore, be it be more susceptible to damage than adults mous Panmunjeom Tree while supported by Resolved, That the Senate— and are too young to protect their own ears; B-52 bombers and F-5 and F-11 fighter jets (1) commemorates on October 27, 2017, the Whereas Congress can help raise awareness aboard a Midway Task Force aircraft carrier 100th anniversary and a ‘‘Century of Serv- among the general public about the impor- standing by offshore; ice’’ of the 2nd Infantry Division; tance of protecting hearing; and Whereas members of the 2nd Infantry Divi- (2) commends the 2nd Infantry Division, Whereas October 2017 would be an appro- sion, proudly wearing ‘‘Imjin Scout’’ patch- now known as the ‘‘Warrior Division’’, for priate month to designate as ‘‘National Pro- es, patrolled the demilitarized zone through- continuing to exemplify the mottos of the tect Your Hearing Month’’: Now, therefore, out the 1980s and until 1992, and then re- 2nd Infantry Division: ‘‘Second to None!’’ be it mained deployed along the border; and ‘‘Fight Tonight!’’; Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas the 3rd Brigade 2nd Infantry Divi- (3) honors the memory of the more than (1) supports the designation of October 2017 sion— as ‘‘National Protect Your Hearing Month’’; (1) was reactivated at Fort Lewis, Wash- 13,200 members of the 2nd Infantry Division ington, on March 29, 1995, as part of I Corps; who lost their lives in battle; and and (4) expresses gratitude and support for all (2) recognizes that all individuals in the (2) became the first Stryker Brigade Com- 2nd Infantry Division members, veterans, United States should become more aware bat Team in the Army in May 2000; and families; and of— Whereas, in the defense of the interests of (5) recognizes that the 2nd Infantry Divi- (A) the potential for noise-induced hearing the United States, the 3rd Stryker Brigade sion holds an honored place in the history of loss as a result of daily activities; and Combat Team deployed in support of Oper- the United States. (B) the measures that individuals can take to protect hearing for a lifetime. ation Iraqi Freedom from November 2003 to f November 2004; f Whereas, in August 2004, the 2nd Brigade SENATE RESOLUTION 309—EX- SENATE RESOLUTION 310—RECOG- Combat Team of the 2nd Infantry Division PRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE NIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF A deployed with the Republic of Korea Army, DESIGNATION OF OCTOBER 2017 CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO representing the first operational deploy- AS ‘‘NATIONAL PROTECT YOUR ENDING PEDIATRIC AIDS WORLD- ment from South Korea; HEARING MONTH’’ Whereas the 2nd Brigade Combat Team of WIDE the 2nd Infantry Division was given control Ms. WARREN (for herself and Ms. Mr. CASEY (for himself, Mr. RUBIO, of the Eastern half of Ar-Ramadi under the COLLINS) submitted the following reso- Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. direct command of the 1st Marine Division; lution; which was referred to the Com- BOOZMAN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. Whereas the elements of the 2nd Infantry mittee on Health, Education, Labor, FRANKEN, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. HATCH, Division were attached to the 2nd Marine Di- and Pensions: vision during Operation Iraqi Freedom, a re- Mr. MARKEY, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. NELSON, versal of their respective roles during World S. RES. 309 Mr. KING, and Mr. COONS) submitted War I, where the 5th and 6th Marine Regi- Whereas the National Institute on Deaf- the following resolution; which was re- ment of the 1st Marine Division fought under ness and Other Communication Disorders ferred to the Committee on Foreign the United States Army 2nd Infantry Divi- and the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- Relations: sion; vention have found that up to 24 percent of Whereas the 2nd Brigade Combat Team of adults in the United States, 40,000,000 indi- S. RES. 310 the 2nd Infantry Division fought in the viduals, may have noise-induced hearing loss Whereas in 2016 approximately half of the Fallujah Offensive in November 2004, which in 1 or both ears; 36,700,000 people living with human immuno- provided Iraqis the opportunity to vote in Whereas individuals take part in activities deficiency virus (referred to in this preamble the historic national elections of January every day that can contribute to increased as ‘‘HIV’’) worldwide are women and 2,100,000 2005; exposure to harmful noise levels; are children; Whereas the 2nd Brigade Combat Team of Whereas potential sources of noise-induced Whereas HIV is a leading cause of death the 2nd Infantry Division provided humani- hearing loss include— worldwide among women of childbearing age; tarian relief to hospitals, schools, and hun- (1) portable music; Whereas nearly 90 percent of HIV-positive dreds of Iraqi civilians who had been dis- (2) movie and game systems; expectant mothers in need of HIV-related placed; (3) sports recreation activities, such as services worldwide live in sub-Saharan Afri- Whereas the 2nd Brigade Combat Team of auto racing, hunting, and snowmobiling; ca; the 2nd Infantry Division redeployed from (4) athletic events; Whereas women around the world rely on Iraq to Fort Carson, Colorado, in August (5) concerts; essential pre- and post-natal care to provide 2005; (6) yard work, such as mowing the lawn; screening for diseases such as HIV, and to Whereas the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat and provide care for the health of women and in- Team of the 2nd Infantry Division deployed (7) hobbies, such as woodworking; fants;

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Mr. President, I ask with HIV received antiretroviral therapy, far (A) to lead the world to end AIDS; unanimous consent that the text of the below the percentage of adults receiving (B) to eliminate new pediatric HIV infec- resolution be printed in the RECORD. antiretroviral therapy; tions worldwide; and There being no objection, the text of Whereas, without treatment, half of chil- (C) to support women, children, adoles- the resolution was ordered to be print- dren with HIV will die by their second birth- cents, and families infected and affected by ed in the RECORD, as follows: day, and 80 percent by their fifth birthday; HIV. Whereas, in 2016, 120,000 children died of S. CON. RES. 28 causes related to acquired immune defi- f Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- ciency syndrome (referred to in this pre- SENATE RESOLUTION 311—HON- resentatives concurring), That in the enroll- amble as ‘‘AIDS’’); ment of the bill S. 782, the Secretary of the Whereas, in 2016, 22 percent of new HIV in- ORING THE PORTLAND THORNS Senate shall make the following corrections: fections occurred in young women aged 15 to FC AS THE CHAMPION OF THE (1) In section 2, strike ‘‘42 U.S.C. 17601 et 24; NATIONAL WOMEN’S SOCCER seq.’’ and insert ‘‘34 U.S.C. 21101 et seq.’’. Whereas, in sub-Saharan Africa, young LEAGUE IN 2017 (2) In section 2, strike ‘‘42 U.S.C. women account for 75 percent of new annual Mr. WYDEN (for himself and Mr. 17617(a)(10)’’ and insert ‘‘34 U.S.C. HIV infections among adolescents; 21117(a)(10)’’. Whereas AIDS is a leading cause of death MERKLEY) submitted the following res- f among adolescents globally; olution; which was referred to the Whereas research efforts at the National Committee on Commerce, Science, and AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO Institutes of Health have led to extraor- Transportation: MEET dinary breakthroughs for children infected S. RES. 311 with and at risk for HIV; Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Whereas in 2002 the United States began Whereas the Portland Thorns FC won the have 9 requests for committees to meet investing in PMTCT services by establishing National Women’s Soccer League (referred during today’s session of the Senate. the United States International Mother and to in this preamble as the ‘‘NWSL’’) Cham- They have the approval of the Majority Child HIV Prevention Initiative; pionship on October 14, 2017; and Minority leaders. Whereas, since 2002, the Global Fund to Whereas the Portland Thorns FC won the Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph NWSL Championship, an event that has been Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- supported programs that provided 4,200,000 held for 5 years, for the second time by de- HIV-positive mothers with antiretroviral feating the North Carolina Courage by a ate, the following committees are au- drug prophylaxis for PMTCT; score of 1 to 0; thorized to meet during today’s session Whereas in fiscal year 2016, the United Whereas Portland Thorns FC midfielder of the Senate: States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Lindsey Horan scored the only goal in the COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES Relief (referred to in this preamble as 2017 NWSL Championship and was named the The Committee on Armed Services is ‘‘PEPFAR’’) supported HIV testing and coun- Most Valuable Player of that Championship; authorized to meet during the session seling for more than 11,500,000 pregnant Whereas the head coach, Mark Parsons, of the Senate on Thursday, October 26, women, and provided antiretroviral drug pro- and owner, Merritt Paulson, of the Portland phylaxis for PMTCT, allowing nearly Thorns FC won the NWSL Championship for 2017, at 10 a.m., in closed session to 2,000,000 babies to be born free of HIV; the second time; conduct a briefing on Niger. Whereas in 2014 PEPFAR announced the Whereas the Rose City Riveters and the COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN Accelerating Children’s Treatment Initia- fans of the Portland Thorns FC, who provide AFFAIRS tive, a 2-year effort that would double the the Providence Park venue with spirit and The Committee on Banking, Housing, number of HIV-positive children receiving pride, are the best fans in the NWSL; and Urban Affairs is authorized to treatment in 10 high burden countries; Whereas the Portland Thorns FC holds the meet during the session of the Senate Whereas the PEPFAR DREAMS initiative record for highest average game attendance on Thursday, October 26, 2017, at 10 in the NWSL in 2017 and has held that record is working to reduce new HIV infections in a.m., to conduct a hearing on the fol- girls and young women in 10 sub-Saharan in each year since the establishment of the countries; NWSL in 2013; lowing nominations: Brian D. Mont- Whereas every mother should have the op- Whereas the goalkeeper of the Portland gomery, of Texas, Robert Hunter portunity to fight for the life of her child; Thorns FC, Adrianna Franch, was named the Kurtz, of Virginia, and Suzanne Israel and NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year for 2017; Tufts, of New York, each to be an As- Whereas every child and adolescent should Whereas the Portland Thorns FC adopted sistant Secretary of Housing and Urban have access to medicine to lead a long and the official State motto of Oregon, ‘‘Alis Development. healthy life: Now, therefore, be it Volat Propriis’’, meaning ‘‘She Flies with COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL Resolved, That the Senate— Her Own Wings’’, to capture the independent RESOURCES (1) recognizes that the prevention of moth- spirit of Oregon; er-to-child transmission of human immuno- Whereas the Portland Thorns FC holds The Committee on Energy and Nat- deficiency virus (referred to in this resolving community service events to inspire and in- ural Resources is authorized to meet clause as ‘‘HIV’’) is critical to stopping the volve young women and men in the Portland during the session of the Senate on spread of HIV worldwide; community through science, technology, en- Thursday, October 26, 2017, at 9:45 a.m., (2) applauds the leadership of the United gineering, mathematics, and environmental in room SD–366 to conduct a hearing. States for efforts to eliminate new pediatric education; and COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS HIV infections and to expand pediatric treat- Whereas the success of the Portland The Committee on Foreign Relations ment through programs and research; Thorns FC soccer team will broaden an ap- (3) recognizes that for more than 13 years, preciation of athletics in young people and is authorized to meet during the ses- the fight to eliminate pediatric HIV world- encourage Oregonians to engage in their sion of the Senate on Thursday, Octo- wide has been a priority in the response of communities: Now, therefore, be it ber 26, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. to hold a hear- the United States to global acquired immune Resolved, That the Senate— ing.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26OC6.044 S26OCPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with SENATE October 26, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6859 COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, floor privileges for the remainder of If there is no further debate, the AND PENSIONS this Congress. question is, Will the Senate advise and The Committee on Health, Edu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without consent to the Kritenbrink nomina- cation, Labor, and Pensions is author- objection, it is so ordered. tion? ized to meet during the session of the f The nomination was confirmed. Senate on Thursday, October 26, 2017, f at 10 a.m., in room SD–430, to conduct EXECUTIVE SESSION a hearing entitled ‘‘Exploring Free UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREE- Speech on College Campuses’’. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR MENT—EXECUTIVE CALENDAR COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, The Committee on the Judiciary is I ask unanimous consent that the Sen- I ask unanimous consent that at a time authorized to meet during the session ate proceed to executive session for to be determined by the majority lead- of the Senate on Thursday, October 26, consideration of the following nomina- er, in consultation with the Demo- 2017, at 10 a.m., in room SD–226 to con- tion: Executive Calendar No. 386. cratic leader, the Senate proceed to the duct a hearing on S.807 and the fol- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without consideration of Calendar No. 247, the lowing nominations: Allison H. Eid, of objection, it is so ordered. nomination of John Gibson to be Dep- Colorado, to be United States Circuit The clerk will report the nomination. uty Chief Management Officer of the Judge for the Tenth Circuit, Stephanos The senior assistant legislative clerk Department of Defense. I further ask Bibas, of Pennsylvania, to he United read the nomination of Gregory Ibach, that there be 60 minutes of debate on States Circuit Judge for the Third Cir- of Nebraska, to be Under Secretary of the nomination, equally divided in the cuit, Liles Clifton Burke, to be United Agriculture for Marketing and Regu- usual form, and that following the use States District Judge for the Northern latory Programs. or yielding back of time, the Senate District of Alabama, Walter David Thereupon, the Senate proceeded to vote on confirmation with no inter- Counts III, to be United States District consider the nomination. vening action or debate, and that if Judge for the Western District of Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, confirmed, the motion to reconsider be Texas, Michael Joseph Juneau, to be I ask unanimous consent that the Sen- considered made and laid upon the United States District Judge for the ate vote on the nomination with no in- table and the President be immediately Western District of Louisiana, A. tervening action or debate; that if con- notified of the Senate’s action. Marvin Quattlebaum, Jr., to be United firmed, the motion to reconsider be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without States District Judge for the District considered made and laid upon the objection, it is so ordered. of South Carolina, Karen Gren Scholer, table; that the President be imme- f to be United States District Judge for diately notified of the Senate’s action; the Northern District of Texas, Tilman that no further motions be in order; LEGISLATIVE SESSION Eugene Self III, to be United States and that any statements relating to Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, District Judge for the Middle District the nomination be printed in the I ask unanimous consent that the Sen- of Georgia, and John F. Bash, to be RECORD. ate resume legislative session. United States Attorney for the West- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ern District of Texas, Erin Angela objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. Nealy Cox, to be United States Attor- If there is no further debate, the ney for the Northern District of Texas, question is, Will the Senate advise and f and R. Andrew Murray, to be United consent to the Ibach nomination? PROTECT OUR CHILDREN ACT OF States Attorney for the Western Dis- The nomination was confirmed. 2017 trict of North Carolina, all of the De- f Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, partment of Justice. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR I ask that the Chair lay before the Sen- COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS AND Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, ate the message to accompany S. 782. ENTREPRENEURSHIP The Presiding Officer laid before the The Committee on Small Business I ask unanimous consent that the Sen- ate proceed to the consideration of the Senate the following message from the and Entrepreneurship is authorized to House of Representatives: meet during the session of the Senate following nomination: Executive Cal- Resolved, That the bill from the Senate (S. on Thursday, October 26, 2017, at 11 endar No. 413. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 782) entitled ‘‘An Act to reauthorize the Na- a.m., in SR–428A to conduct a hearing tional Internet Crimes Against Children entitled ‘‘Strengthening the Entrepre- objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the nomination. Task Force Program, and for other pur- neurial Ecosystem for Women’’. The senior assistant legislative clerk poses.’’, do pass with an amendment. SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE read the nomination of Daniel J. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, The Select Committee on Intel- Kritenbrink, of Virginia, a Career I move to concur in the House amend- ligence is authorized to meet during Member of the Senior Foreign Service, ment, and I ask unanimous consent the session of the Senate on Thursday, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Am- that the motion be agreed to and the October 26, 2017, at 2 p.m., in room SH– bassador Extraordinary and Pleni- motion to reconsider be considered 219 to conduct a closed hearing. potentiary of the United States of made and laid upon the table. SUBCOMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS AND America to the Socialist Republic of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without FEDERAL MANAGEMENT Vietnam. objection, it is so ordered. The Subcommittee on Regulatory Af- Thereupon, the Senate proceeded to f fairs and Federal Management of the consider the nomination. Committee on Homeland Security and Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, PROVIDING FOR A CORRECTION IN Governmental Affairs is authorized to I ask unanimous consent that the Sen- THE ENROLLMENT OF S. 782 meet during the session of the Senate ate vote on the nomination with no in- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, on Thursday, October 26, 2017, at 10 tervening action or debate; that if con- I ask unanimous consent that the Sen- a.m. to conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘Im- firmed, the motion to reconsider be ate proceed to the immediate consider- proving Oversight of the Regulatory considered made and laid upon the ation of S. Con. Res. 28. Process: Lessons from State Legisla- table; that the President be imme- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tures’’. diately notified of the Senate’s action; clerk will report the concurrent resolu- f that no further motions be in order; tion by title. and that any statements relating to The senior assistant legislative clerk PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR the nomination be printed in the read as follows: Mr. FRANKEN. Mr. President, I ask RECORD. A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 28) unanimous consent that my health pol- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without providing for a correction in the enrollment icy fellow, Laura Knudtson, be granted objection, it is so ordered. of S. 782.

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TRIBUTE TO BIRMINGHAM’S stitute for the Negro Blind in Talladega, Ala- rich traditions continue to grow and prosper for CELEBRATION OF ALABAMA 200 bama. The group was originally called the many more years to come. ‘‘Happyland Jubilee Singers’’ and its founding f HON. TERRI A. SEWELL members were Clarence Fountain, Jimmy Car- ter, George Scott, Velma Bozman Traylor, CELEBRATING THE 150TH ANNI- OF ALABAMA VERSARY OF THE BIG SABLE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Johnny Fields, Olice Thomas, and the only sighted member, J. T. Hutton. LIGHTHOUSE Thursday, October 26, 2017 The Blind Boys first rose to fame in the seg- Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I regated south, releasing their debut single, ‘‘I HON. BILL HUIZENGA rise today to recognize the City of Bir- Can See Everybody’s Mother But Mine,’’ in OF MICHIGAN mingham’s kick-off celebrations for ‘‘Alabama 1948. Seventy years later the group continues IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 200,’’ a three year campaign to commemorate to entertain crowds around the globe. Thursday, October 26, 2017 the people and places of Alabama in recogni- Many do not know that great jazz musician Mr. HUIZENGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tion of its 200 years of statehood. This week Lionel Hampton also had his early beginnings celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Big Birmingham launches its bicentennial theme, in Birmingham, Alabama. Shortly after his birth Sable Lighthouse. For a century and a half, ‘‘I’m Coming Home’’, at the Alabama Theatre in 1908 in Louisville, Kentucky, he and his the Big Sable Lighthouse has been lighting up in downtown historic district. mother moved to her hometown in Bir- the eastern shores of Lake Michigan. On No- Alabama 200 offers the opportunity to look mingham, AL. vember 1, the people of Ludington will cele- back at the state’s unique and diverse history. Lionel Hampton was a musical genius who brate this momentous occasion. For the City of Birmingham, it’s a chance to mastered so many instruments and roles. He In July 1866, Congress appropriated funds highlight and remember contributions of the was a jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, for a new lighthouse to be constructed along wonderful people from the City who have bandleader and actor. Lionel Hampton’s rich the shores of Lake Michigan’s Big Sable Point. helped shape our great state and change this mastery of the vibraphone made him one of Completed in 1867, the 112 foot yellow brick nation. the leading figures of the swing era. He was structure was later covered with steel plates to I believe it is befitting that during the 2017 an extremely important figure in American withstand the harsh elements of the lakeshore. Magic City Classic football weekend that we music, not only as an entertainer and an im- After 100 years of service, the lighthouse pay special tribute to the outstanding contribu- provising musician in jazz, but also because was finally decommissioned in 1968—where- tions of Birmingham’s musical luminaries. his band helped usher in rock ’n’ roll. upon it fell into disrepair. Without upkeep, Big A few of Birmingham’s biggest musical gi- He performed on piano and drums and was Sable was deemed unsalvageable by the U.S. ants, include The Blind Boys of Alabama, Lio- one of the first musicians to play the vibra- Coast Guard in 1986. Thankfully, a few in- nel Hampton and the amazing talent of The phone in jazz. He also played on trepid businessmen positioned sandbags in Temptations, comprised of Eddie Kendricks, groundbreaking recordings with Louis Arm- front of the lighthouse and residence, shoring Dennis Edwards, Paul Williams, and Melvin strong, Benny Carter and Benny Goodman in up the weathered seawall. These men would Franklin. Between these Birmingham men the 1920’s and 30’s. later found the Sable Points Lighthouse Keep- there are a total of eight Grammys, numerous The exceptional talent of Lionel Hampton, ers Association, whose efforts preserve and White House performances and several Hall of the Blind Boys of Alabama and the Tempta- promote the now accessible tower. Fame inductions. Through the course of their tions has made the City of Birmingham proud. Today, the lighthouse has been completely careers they became regarded as some of the While these musical giants will be honored restored and opens daily for visitors to climb. best in their respective genres. during Magic City Classic, the contributions of I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Perhaps, the best known vocal group from other Birmingham notables will also be cele- the 150 years that Big Sable has been lighting Birmingham was The Temptations. Before The brated by the City during the three-year cam- the shores of Lake Michigan. I welcome them Temptations became one of Motown’s great- paign leading up to Alabama’s 200 anniver- to make the two mile hike to Big Sable Point est singing groups they started out as a trio sary of statehood. Future Birmingham hon- and see what West Michigan has to offer. from the Magic City called The Cavaliers. orees will include: Dr. James Andrews, Dr. They were led by childhood friends Eddie Richard Arrington, Jr., Charles Barkley, Wil- f Kendrick and Paul Williams who grew up in liam Bell, Sr., Bobby Bowden, Courtney Cox, REMEMBERING ELIZABETH CHACE the Birmingham neighborhood of Ensley. Dr. Larry DeLucas, Fannie Flagg, Dr. Today, The Temptations are world re- Herschell Lee Hamilton, Emmylou Harris, Bo HON. DAVID N. CICILLINE nowned and considered ambassadors of soul. Jackson, Carl Lewis, Rebecca Luker, Dr. OF RHODE ISLAND During their career the group has sold 16 mil- Charles McCallum, Patty McDonald, Dr. Mi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lion LPs and scored 14 number one R&B sin- chael Saag, David Sea, Rev. Fred gles, including ‘My Girl’ and ‘Ain’t Too Proud Shuttlesworth, Dr. Selwyn Vickers, Dr. Michael Thursday, October 26, 2017 to Beg’. They received three Grammys and McCracken and Odessa Woolfolk. Special rec- Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. ognition to the illustrious Dr. Henry Panion III remember Elizabeth Chace. Lilly, as most Members of The Blind Boys of Alabama composer and professor of music at University people knew her, travelled around the world, also had deep roots in the City of Birmingham. of Alabama at Birmingham for his outstanding but her heart was never far from her friends This talented group is a 5-time Grammy efforts in arranging, directing and performing and family in Rhode Island. award-winning gospel group who first sang to- the tributes to Birmingham’s musical giants Lilly is remembered for her cutting wit, her gether in 1939. In the seven decades since during the Magic City Classic weekend. love of movies, and her fierce loyalty to those the Blind Boys of Alabama first performed, Alabama’s bicentennial celebration offers she loved. She was a devoted fan of the New America has changed tremendously—wit- citizens and visitors of all ages the chance to England Patriots, the Boston Red Sox, and nessing everything from a world war to the share and explore our state’s history as we her puppy Mona. civil rights movement. But through it all, the share our colorful past and imagine a more The loss of her distinctive laugh, contagious Blind Boys’ music has not only endured, but progressive future. joy and incredible generosity of spirit has thrived, helping both to define the sound of the I ask my colleagues to join me in recogni- shaken our entire community. To honor her American south and to push it forward through tion of ‘‘Alabama 200’’—the three-year bicen- memory, her family is asking that anyone the 20th century and well on into the 21st cen- tennial campaign—and the very special role thinking of her practice a random act of kind- tury. the people of Birmingham played in shaping ness and sing at the top of your lungs, in your The Blind Boys of Alabama first sang to- this state and our nation. May the State of car, with the windows down. A moving testa- gether in the school chorus at the Alabama In- Alabama, the City of Birmingham and their ment to a wonderful person.

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It and praise. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my col- pathy in this difficult time. was also where our community welcomed dig- leagues in the House join me in congratulating f nitaries, including Presidents. This clock rep- Chase Kelsen. resents that era and the importance rail travel f COMMENDING THE PEOPLE OF has played in our nation’s history. DOUGLAS COUNTY AND THE While the Claude Bragdon station is no RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF OCTO- DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF longer standing, Rochester opened the doors BER 22ND, 2017 AS NATIONAL COMMISSIONERS to its brand new train station this fall which CHEMISTRY WEEK borrows heavily from the design of the old sta- HON. DAVID SCOTT tion. The new state-of-the-art, ADA compliant HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI OF GEORGIA station will dramatically improve service for the OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES more than 130,000 passengers that utilize IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES passenger rail in Upstate New York. Whether Thursday, October 26, 2017 you’re a student traveling to Rochester to at- Thursday, October 26, 2017 Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, tend one of the great colleges or universities Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in I rise today to commend the people of Doug- or an entrepreneur visiting the city for the first recognition of National Chemistry Week. las County and the Douglas County Board of time, this Master Clock will stand as a re- As co-chair of the Congressional Chemistry Commissioners for designating October as minder of Rochester’s proud history. Caucus, along with my friend Congressman Douglas County Behavioral Health Month. On behalf of the Rochester community, I Moolenaar, I am pleased to take this oppor- Millions of Americans have behavioral want to thank Patricia and Peter Gores for tunity to draw attention to the chemical health challenges. Unfortunately, many go their generous donation and commitment to sciences. This year marks the 30th anniver- without needed behavioral health treatment. returning the Master Clock to its former home. sary of National Chemistry Week, an initiative The goal of Behavioral Health Month is to f of the American Chemical Society that high- ‘‘Stomp the Stigma’’, the negative attitudes HONORING CHASE KELSEN lights the contributions that chemistry makes and behaviors toward individuals with behav- to science, education, and the economy. The ioral health challenges. Stigma can lead to theme of this year’s Chemistry Week is lack of understanding by friends, family, and HON. JIMMY PANETTA ‘‘Chemistry Rocks,’’ celebrating geochemistry, OF CALIFORNIA coworkers. It can also lead to bullying, harass- which is the study of the chemical makeup of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment, or physical violence. As a result, many rocks, gems, and minerals. Geochemists do individuals are reluctant to seek behavioral Thursday, October 26, 2017 the underlying science that drives our oil, gas, health care, isolate themselves, or have feel- Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and mining industries, and they are active in ings of shame and insecurity. recognize Chase Kelsen for his attainment of diverse fields such as water quality, public This October, the Douglas County Board of the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 614 of the health, space science, and materials research. Commissioners is uniting schools, religious or- Boy Scouts of America on the central coast of I want to recognize the nation’s chemists for ganizations, military and veterans’ organiza- California. their service to the country and their critical tions, and healthcare and legal professionals. At the age of just 16, Chase represents a role in the economy. Together, Douglas County is working to in- personification of our nation and its values. He f crease awareness and understanding of chal- has demonstrated this through his service as lenges, reduce stigma and discrimination, and First Sergeant with the Civil Air Patrol’s HONORING THE SAN BENITO COUN- promote accessible services for individuals Squadron 36 and his graduation from Non- TY LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN with behavioral health challenges. Commissioned Officers School. These are dif- AMERICAN CITIZENS Please join me in commending the people ficult tasks and are a testament to Chase’s of Douglas County and the Douglas County fortitude and leadership capabilities. His sense HON. JIMMY PANETTA Board of Commissioners for their efforts to in- of duty also goes beyond our nation’s borders. OF CALIFORNIA crease awareness about behavioral health He has spent considerable time teaching sus- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tainable farming techniques and building or- challenges and ‘‘Stomp the Stigma’’. Thursday, October 26, 2017 f phanages abroad in places such as Mexico and Nicaragua. Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN RECOGNITION OF PATRICIA Chase’s tireless work and dedication to go recognize the San Benito County League of AND PETER GORES far beyond what is expected of an Eagle United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) on Scout Service Project, the task required to be the occasion of its thirty-year anniversary. For HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. His Eagle three decades, San Benito County LULAC has OF NEW YORK Project included building a crosstie and wash worked to advance civil and political rights and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES station for horses used in hippotherapy at the open economic opportunity to the Latino popu- Pediatric Therapy Center in Aptos, California. lation of San Benito County. Founded in 1987, Thursday, October 26, 2017 During hippotherapy, the rider uses the move- LULAC was the first organization whose pri- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ments of a horse as a type of physical ther- mary objective was the advancement of civil to honor Patricia and Peter Gores of Mumford, apy. With these new additions, the center will and political rights for the Latino community. New York. They recently donated a more than be better able to help children with disorders Since its founding, San Benito County’s 100-year-old clock which had been a center- such as cerebral palsy develop greater pos- LULAC chapter has regularly mobilized its piece in the Gores’ family home for more than ture, coordination, and a stronger sense of members to defend the rights of Latinos and 40 years. The clock was manufactured in New control over their bodies. The crosstie and to establish a forum for discussing community York State by the Self-Winding Clock Com- washroom took over eight hundred and sixty- issues. They have made great progress in pany, built with casing made from Quarter five hours to construct and cost over $20,000. achieving these goals. Sawn Oak, and remains in good working con- Chase was able to acquire the cost of the At the core of LULAC’s mission is the belief dition to this day. This clock was formerly lo- project solely through donations, an impres- that education is the foundation for the growth cated in Rochester, New York, at the Claude sive feat at any age. Facilities like these are and success of the Latino community. San Be- Bragdon train station where it served as the deeply needed in the central coast of Cali- nito County LULAC sponsors numerous edu- New York Central Railroad’s Master Clock to fornia and each improvement or addition to cational initiatives in support of its mission to ensure a consistent time among the clocks existing facilities serves to make our commu- advance the academic opportunities of the around the station. The donation of this clock nity that much stronger. Through his efforts, Latino community. One such initiative is the will allow it to be proudly displayed in Roch- Chase has produced a positive, tangible im- Young Adult Council. Since its formation in ester’s new train station. pact on the place he calls home. 1989, San Benito County LULAC’s Young

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I had not seen her much since she was M, which will generate billions of dollars and works to provide the same support to its stu- a child, but by all accounts, she had more one day erect the world’s most modern trans- dent members enrolled in universities and than an adventurer’s spirit and the merit portation system for Los Angeles. This ‘‘smart higher learning institutions throughout the badges to go with it. It has made me think growth’’ will enhance the city’s global competi- state of California. Similarly, San Benito Coun- about how I might add in living more richly the tiveness, significantly increase the region’s ty LULAC’s Young Readers Program works to years I have before me. economy, and improve air quality and traffic promote reading comprehension skills within Two, she was all heart. I have on more than congestion as well as promote environmental the Latino community. San Benito County a few occasions tied myself in knots over-ana- sustainability. LULAC’s dedication to promoting educational lyzing some situation before me; but again by Additionally, through Denny’s unwavering success and opportunity helps make the all accounts, this was not her nature. She lis- passion and the powerful advocacy of his or- American dream accessible to all. tened to that voice that we all have inside and ganization, Los Angeles’ voters passed local In addition to its educational initiatives, San ran with it. I think the old saying is ‘‘people measures that will raise $350 million per year Benito County LULAC also works to encour- don’t care about how much you know, until to fund essential services and resources and age civic engagement among the Latino com- they know about how much you care.’’ As hu- housing opportunities for the county’s most munity in the county. One example is their mans, we ultimately respond to the heart in vulnerable and homeless populations. voter registration drive, which drives greater each other much more than the technicalities Denny’s notable leadership and unfailing participation in local races and local politics. of debate talking points. In thinking about her hard work has strengthened our community as Encouraging political engagement also helps death, I have considered more than a few a whole, and for that we owe him our ardent defend Latino voting rights. San Benito County times about how I might live with a bit more gratitude. LULAC provides the Latino community of San heart and passion the task that’s now before For these reasons, it is with great enthu- Benito County with a valuable platform to dis- me in this chamber. And I think this idea siasm that I offer Denny my heartfelt apprecia- cuss their needs and concerns. would be worth a bit of focus and collective tion for his many years of remarkable service. For three decades, San Benito County soul-searching, given the enormity of the I would also like to express my most sincere LULAC has stood as a beacon for a large por- issues that face this body. congratulations on the occasion of his 70th tion of the Latino community in my district. I point these things out not only because I birthday. I am so happy to join his family, The organization’s 30 years of work have believe they’re worth our shared examination friends, and colleagues in celebrating this been indispensable in making the American and thought but because I wish so much I milestone with him. I wish him many more could be with the Chace family today in Provi- dream a reality for many people in my district. happy years to come. I would like to commend them for setting an dence. That’s not possible due to this vote we’re taking on the budget, but I rise to honor f example of community service in our district Buff and Johnnie and to say farewell and God- for 30 years. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- IN RECOGNITION OF EMILY speed to their daughter Lilly. leagues in the House to join me in congratu- BUCKMAN’S SERVICE TO KEN- lating the San Benito County League of United f TUCKY’S SECOND DISTRICT Latin American Citizens for 30 years of excel- IN HONOR OF DENNY ZANE’S 70TH lence and service. BIRTHDAY HON. BRETT GUTHRIE f OF KENTUCKY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REMEMBERING LILLY CHACE HON. JULIA BROWNLEY OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, October 26, 2017 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MARK SANFORD Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Thursday, October 26, 2017 OF SOUTH CAROLINA give my sincere thanks to Emily Buckman, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, who will be moving on from my office at the I rise to recognize a true visionary leader and end of this week to serve at the United States Thursday, October 26, 2017 my dear friend, Denny Zane, on the momen- Department of Agriculture. What is a loss for Mr. SANFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tous occasion of his 70th birthday. Over his my office is a major gain for the administra- memory of Elizabeth ‘‘Lilly’’ Chace. She was a career which spans more than four decades, tion, and I wish her all the best. remarkable young woman from Providence, Denny has been a tremendously effective and Emily grew up in Marion County, Kentucky, Rhode Island who I had the pleasure of know- tireless advocate for the critical investments where her parents still operate their family’s ing over the whole of her life. She died on Oc- necessary to meet our region’s infrastructure farm. Emily began her Washington, D.C., ca- tober 12th of this year at the tender age of 28 and transportation needs that indispensably reer during a summer internship with my pred- and was buried today. I pause not only to re- keep our communities and its residents mov- ecessor. She came back to D.C. after grad- member her life, but out of love and respect ing and thriving. uating from Campbellsville University to intern for her parents, Buff and Johnnie Chace. Denny has been a true public servant with for my office. She came on as staff in 2010 I also rise because it’s in these moments an unwavering commitment to serving others. and has been promoted several times. Emily that we think about life and how we might live He has served as a city councilmember and has been dedicated to the Second District of it more abundantly. How we might make each well-regarded mayor of the City of Santa Kentucky ever since then, and her commit- of our lives count. How we might be a bless- Monica, as the director of the Coalition for ment to serving her fellow Kentuckians will be ing to others and make the most of our time Clean Air, as a local teacher, and perhaps his missed. here on earth. I think that the short life that most profound impact has been made as the f Lilly lived offers insights into each of those founder and executive director of Move LA. areas and, for that reason, believe that a mo- In conjunction with his 70th birthday, this IN HONOR OF LORRAINE MERRILL, ment of reflection is worthwhile. year also marks the 10th anniversary of Move COMMISSIONER OF THE NEW She did two things I want to do more of in LA. The organization was founded to provide HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF my life. adequate funding sources to develop a clean, AGRICULTURE One, she did not idly watch it pass by. She efficient, and robust transportation system for lived it. She seized it. I remember years ago, Los Angeles County. The formation and estab- HON. ANN M. KUSTER upon the death of Malcolm Forbes, the front lishment of Move LA was no easy task, but OF NEW HAMPSHIRE page read that ‘‘while alive, he lived.’’ I think Denny provided the right vision and leadership IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this would be a pretty good description of to coalesce a cohort of influential and adept the way that Lilly seized life and the way that stakeholders from the business, labor, envi- Thursday, October 26, 2017 I’m inspired to do the same with an example ronmental, and political leadership from Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Mr. like hers. In fact, Eleanor Roosevelt said ‘‘the throughout Los Angeles. There are very few Speaker, I rise today to honor Lorraine Merrill purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience individuals in this world that could bring this as she retires after a decade of service as to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without movement together, but Denny did and did so Commissioner of the New Hampshire Depart- fear for newer and richer experience.’’ successfully. ment of Agriculture. The people of the Granite

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Con- am pleased to support it. of the greatest challenges our agriculture com- gratulations to Valley Screen on a half-century Hizballah is an organization based in Leb- munity has faced. She has been a tireless of excellence. I am excited to see what the fu- anon that plays a major role in regional ten- supporter and advocate for farmers, pro- ture holds for you and your customers. sions in the Middle East. Based on existing in- ducers, and foresters in New Hampshire. f telligence, it is believed that Hizballah is sim- From dairy and produce to ornamental horti- ply being used as a proxy by foreign govern- PERSONAL EXPLANATION culture and maple syrup, ours is an incredibly ments to fight against Israel and other western diverse state for agriculture and she has rep- influences in the area. In order to prevent the resented everyone so well. HON. JOHN B. LARSON situation from escalating, the first step is to Lorraine’s service as commissioner was OF CONNECTICUT prevent the group from being able to fund fur- only the latest in a remarkable career of serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ther military actions. H.R. 3329 would direct ice both to agriculture and her community. Thursday, October 26, 2017 the President to apply sanctions that would She has been a teacher, author, founding Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, freeze Hizballah’s assets, prevent fundraising, member of the New Hampshire Coalition for on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, I missed and prevent financial institutions from working Sustaining Agriculture, director of the New Roll Call votes 582 through 584 on the Rule with the group. Furthermore, this legislation England Dairy and Food Council, and chair of providing for Consideration of the Senate would extend financial sanctions to any foreign the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Serv- Amendment to H. Con. Res. 71—Establishing entity that provides funding to the group. The ice Agency State Committee. She continues to the congressional budget for the United States bill would also authorize the proper congres- own and run a dairy farm with her family in Govermnent for fiscal year 2018 and setting sional committees to create reports on Stratham, New Hampshire, where they have forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal Hizballah’s racketeering and international nar- been honored by the American Farmland years 20l9 throught 2027. Had I been present cotics trafficking. Trust for their leadership in conservation and for these votes, I would have voted: Nay on This legislation requires the President to re- environmental management best practices. Roll Call vote 582 on the motion on ordering port valuable information to Congress regard- On behalf of my constituents in New Hamp- the previous question on the rule; Nay on Roll ing the relationships among Iran, other foreign shire’s Second Congressional District, I thank Call vote 583 on agreeing to H. Res. 580; and countries, and the Hizballah organization. Lorraine for her many years of dedicated serv- Yea on Roll Call vote 584 on the journal vote. Opening up this line of communication will ice to the Granite State. Her achievements will f help Congress better decide how to apply fu- continue to benefit our state and agricultural ture sanctions against these state sponsors of industry. I am honored to recognize and con- IN HONOR OF DANIEL CURRY terrorism. gratulate Lorraine on her retirement and wish With as many military bases as Georgia ac- her the best of luck in the years ahead. HON. BRETT GUTHRIE commodates, I understand how conflict affects f OF KENTUCKY not only our nation, but also the young men IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and women who will be thrust into a needless HONORING VALLEY SCREEN ON Thursday, October 26, 2017 international conflict. It is important that we RECEIVING THE INDIANA GOV- take the necessary steps to prevent an esca- ERNOR’S HALF-CENTURY BUSI- Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lation to prevent losing American lives in any honor the memory of Daniel T. Curry, a con- NESS AWARD conflict, which is why I support H.R. 3329. stituent of mine who tragically passed away on HON. JACKIE WALORSKI September 6, 2017. Daniel was born in Green f OF INDIANA County in my district and later moved to my HONORING MR. DAVID HARDT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hometown of Bowling Green, where he was the director of the Kentucky Legal Aid Benefits Thursday, October 26, 2017 HON. ELIZABETH H. ESTY Counseling Program. OF CONNECTICUT Daniel was a friend to everyone. As director Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to congratulate Valley Screen of Mishawaka of the Benefits Counseling Program, he on receiving the Indiana Governor’s Half-Cen- helped countless Kentuckians receive their Thursday, October 26, 2017 tury Business Award. federal and state benefits. He worked with my Ms. ESTY of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I The Half-Century Business Award is a spe- office on several occasions, assisting with rise today to honor Deputy Fire Chief David cial recognition of a local company’s service to many casework inquiries that my office re- Hardt upon his retirement from the Watertown its employees, our community, and the State ceived. There was no constituent he would not Fire Department in Watertown, Connecticut of Indiana. Fifty years of growth and success try to help. In addition to his work at the Ken- after 32 years of service. Deputy Chief Hardt is an incredible accomplishment, and I ap- tucky Legal Aid Benefits Counseling Program, has been an instrumental leader in our state’s plaud the entire Valley Screen team for stay- he served as an adjunct professor at Western firefighting community, and his legacy will con- ing at the cutting edge of innovation in a high- Kentucky University, served as a docent for tribute to the work of future generations of fire- ly competitive world. Riverview at Hobson Grove, presented at the fighters. Valley Screen employs more than 60 people Bowling Green-Warren County Bar Associa- Deputy Chief Hardt first volunteered for the in our community and provides quality serv- tion, was an advocate for elder abuse preven- department in 1985, and in 1997, he became ices to some of northern Indiana’s key indus- tion, and participated in community theater. the Deputy Chief. Throughout his long tenure, tries. This local business is an exceptional ex- Daniel touched many lives in Bowling Green his leadership skills and experience have been ample of the high-quality customer service, and the surrounding counties. I send my pray- tremendous assets to the town. Deputy Chief business ingenuity, and potential for growth ers to Daniel’s family and community during Hardt has been willing to take on additional that American entrepreneurs and workers this time. duties when necessary and to step up to over- strive to achieve. I am grateful for the good f see the department’s work in the Chief’s ab- jobs Valley Screen continues to provide the HIZBALLAH INTERNATIONAL FI- sence. hardworking Hoosiers in our community. NANCING PREVENTION AMEND- The Watertown Fire Department and sur- I also want to thank Karen Barnett, Valley MENTS ACT OF 2017 rounding communities have benefitted greatly Screen’s president and CEO, for her excep- from Deputy Chief Hardt’s work over the past tional leadership and for providing so much of SPEECH OF decades. His work was critical to the opening the vision, perseverance, and innovation that of the Cheshire Fire School to train future gen- has contributed to the success of this busi- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. erations of firefighters. Never one to shy away OF GEORGIA ness in Indiana and beyond. For the past 20 from helping out his neighbors, Deputy Chief IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years, she has played a crucial role in building Hardt also served as a dispatcher for our state’s positive business climate. I am Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Naugatuck firefighters and as a fire marshal in confident that with leaders like Karen, Indi- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Bethlehem and Morris. His dedication to help- ana’s economy can continue to flourish. rise to support H.R. 3329, the Hizballah Inter- ing others is an inspiration to all of us and

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Mr. Speaker, I f rise today in support of H. Res. 359, legisla- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I tion urging the European Union to designate PERSONAL EXPLANATION rise in support of H.R. 1698, the Iran Ballistic Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organiza- Missiles and International Sanctions Enforce- tion and increase international pressure on the ment Act. This legislation confirms the United organization. HON. DANIEL WEBSTER States’s mission to prevent Iran its developing Hizballah has demonstrated its commitment OF FLORIDA their nuclear-capable ballistic missile program. as an organization to promoting fear, violence, H.R. 1698 requires the President to impose and terror worldwide for decades through the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sanctions on the Iranian government, foreign murder of global citizens. Its 1983 attack on Thursday, October 26, 2017 actors or people who supply technology and the U.S. Marine Compound in Beirut was the material to contribute to the Iranian ballistic most deadly single-day attack on the United Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, due missile program, and any party who contrib- States Marine Corps since the battle of Iwo to a family medical emergency, I had to return utes weapons or related material to Iran. This Jima in World War II. Our nation has con- to my district in the early afternoon of legislation also directs the President to inves- demned Hizballah as a terrorist organization Wednesday October 25. tigate violations of these sanctions either by and leveraged significant financial sanctions Had I been present, I would have voted Iran or foreign entities and report all violations against it, but we believe more can be accom- to Congress. In taking these actions, H.R. NAY on Roll Call No. 585, NAY on Roll Call plished through international cooperation with 1698 recognizes the United Nations Security No. 586, NAY on Roll Call No. 587, and YEA our friends at the European Union. Council Resolution 2231 from 2015 and com- on Roll Call No. 588. With this resolution, we urge the European mits to enforcing it by authorizing investiga- Union to condemn Hizballah in its entirety as tions of all ballistic missile tests to see if they a terrorist organization, rather than con- f are in violation of the resolution. demning its military wing alone, and ask them RECOGNIZING PREVENT CHILD The investigations that this bill authorizes to stand with us to fight terrorism internation- ABUSE AMERICA’S 45TH ANNI- will help us better understand and identify the ally. With increased financial pressure and VERSARY banks, companies, governments and other for- more active international policing, together we eign entities that contribute in some way to the can end Hizballah’s terrorist activities and cre- development of the Iranian ballistic missile ate a more peaceful and safer world. Co- HON. DARIN LaHOOD program. It is crucially important that we take operation between the European Union and steps to recognize these key actors and pun- the United States is crucial in the fight against OF ILLINOIS ish them with sanctions. It is for these reasons transnational terrorism, and it is for this reason IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that I am pleased to support this legislation. that I support this resolution. f Thursday, October 26, 2017 f IN HONOR OF PATRICIA CLARK Mr. LAHOOD Mr. Speaker, today, I would PERSONAL EXPLANATION FOR HER FEDERAL SERVICE like to recognize a critical organization that supports residents of Illinois’ 18th Congres- HON. ANN M. KUSTER sional District, Prevent Child Abuse America, HON. ERIC SWALWELL OF NEW HAMPSHIRE as they celebrate their 45th anniversary. OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1972, Donna J. Stone founded Prevent IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, October 26, 2017 Child Abuse America in Chicago, Illinois. Over Thursday, October 26, 2017 Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Mr. the years, Prevent Child Abuse America has Speaker, I rise today to honor Patricia Clark been a leader in promoting healthy develop- Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, as she retires after more than five decades of ment of children through prevention of child I missed Roll Call Number 581, on October service to the Federal Aviation Administration abuse. While the organization has expanded 24, regarding the question of passage of H.R. at the Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic to chapters in all 50 states, the mission of Pre- 3898, the Otto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Control Center in Nashua. The people of the vent Child Abuse America has continued to re- Sanctions Act. Had I voted, I would have Granite State and throughout New England main the same. voted ‘‘yes.’’ owe a debt of gratitude to Patty for ensuring Prevent Child Abuse America is committed the safety of pilots and fliers, as well as con- f to preventing the neglect and abuse of chil- tinuing the efficiency of our transportation sys- dren across our nation. Their Healthy Families PERSONAL EXPLANATION tem. Further, it should be noted that Patty has America program makes services easily ac- maintained perfect attendance throughout her cessible to children across our country and al- decades of service, never using vacation lows Prevent Child Abuse America to reach HON. ALAN S. LOWENTHAL leave or a sick day. In 2013, during my first term in the U.S. nearly 100,000 families each year. With their OF CALIFORNIA state headquarters located in Springfield, Illi- House of Representatives, I was honored to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have introduced legislation, H.R. 1092, that nois, I am grateful for the services they pro- became law renaming the Nashua facility the vide to families in the 18th District and across Thursday, October 26, 2017 ‘‘Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Con- Illinois. Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, on roll call trol Center.’’ Renaming this facility after Patty I extend my sincere congratulations to Pre- 580, I was unavoidably detained as a result of was the very least that could be done to honor vent Child Abuse America on their 45th Anni- a death in the family. Had I been present, I her accomplishments to the air traffic control versary, and I wish them much success as would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ industry here in New England. I am honored they continue to provide essential services to On roll call 588, I was unavoidably detained to be able to recognize Patty once again on families, in Illinois and across our country, for as a result of a death in the family. Had I been the occasion of her retirement from federal years to come. present, I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ service.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:17 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26OC8.005 E26OCPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E1440 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 26, 2017 On behalf of my constituents across New COMMENDING DANIA E. RODRI- demns North Korea’s current nuclear and Hampshire’s Second Congressional District, I GUEZ FOR 20 YEARS OF SERVICE long-range missile programs. Specifically, the thank Patricia Clark for more than half a cen- WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF bill would impose conditions and oversight of tury of dedicated service to the Granite State. STATE AND TERRITORIAL SOLID foreign banks that seek to open American ac- Her achievements will continue to benefit our WASTE MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS counts for any North Korean or any agent of state and industry. I am honored to recognize North Korea. and congratulate Patty on her retirement and HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO As United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley wish her the best of luck in the years ahead. OF GUAM stated, ‘‘[c]ountless innocent men and women f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have died at the hands of North Korea, but the singular case of Otto Warmbier touches the CONGRATULATING COLLEGE WOOD Thursday, October 26, 2017 American heart like no other.’’ In remem- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, A BLUE Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today brance of Otto Warmbier, this bill dem- RIBBON SCHOOL to commend Dania E. Rodriguez for her 20 onstrates to North Korea that its human rights years of service with the Association of State violations and military actions are unaccept- HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS and Territorial Solid Waste Management Offi- able. North Korea’s nuclear and long-range OF INDIANA cials (ASTSWMO). missile programs have been a noted threat to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dania has been serving in the capacity of our security for many years and its frequent Thursday, October 26, 2017 Executive Director of the Association of State missile testing in the past year demonstrates and Territorial Waste Management Officials in the even greater risk they now pose. By sup- Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I Washington, D.C. since July 2013. She pre- porting H.R. 3898, we are showing North rise today to congratulate an outstanding viously served as the Deputy Executive Direc- Korea that there are consequences to its pur- school in my district that is being honored as tor of ASTSWMO for six years. During her suit of nuclear warfare and we intend to in- a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School. It is a time at ASTSWMO, she served as the liaison crease economic pressure on it each time pleasure to congratulate College Wood Ele- between the states and numerous federal they show willingness to use force against us mentary School in Carmel, Indiana in celebra- agencies to work on policy issues. or our allies. tion of this special occasion. Dania keeps the ASTSWMO running We have a responsibility to do all that we The National Blue Ribbon designation, given smoothly by providing support to the can to protect American citizens. H.R. 3898 by the United States Department of Education, ASTSWMO staff and Board of Directors. She will discourage North Korea from further devel- is awarded to both public and private schools manages the day-to-day operations to include oping their nuclear weapons program and take across our great nation. Started by President the association’s budget, cooperative agree- a much-needed step towards the goal of inter- Reagan and given annually since 1982, the ments. national peace, and this is why I support this award celebrates great American schools that Dania graduated from Hood College in legislation. achieve very high learning standards or are Frederick, Maryland where she received a f making significant improvements in the aca- B.A. in Political Science. She also holds an demic achievements of their students. In my Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Management PERSONAL EXPLANATION district and across the country, the award rec- from the McCourt School of Public Policy at ognizes the great educators, students, and Georgetown University. She worked for the HON. JARED HUFFMAN parents who have worked so hard to ensure American Petroleum Institute before starting OF CALIFORNIA our children reach their full potential and her career at ASTSWMO. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES achieve academic success. Dania has an impressive record of experi- For all of these reasons and many more, I ence and expertise in technical, financial and Thursday, October 26, 2017 am so proud that College Wood Elementary policy development in environmental work. Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoid- School is receiving this prestigious designa- She holds comprehensive knowledge of state ably detained on October 25, 2017. As a re- tion. It is a wonderful acknowledgement of the and territorial environmental programs. Dania sult, I was absent for Roll Call votes 585 school’s commitment to providing young Hoo- has been a true friend and advocate of Guam through 587. Had I been present for Roll Call siers an exceptional education. While hun- and the region. vote 585, on agreeing to Amendment No. 3 to dreds of schools nationwide were nominated, She was the first Executive Director of H.R. 469, I would have voted yes; had I been only 342 schools were designated as 2017 ASTSWMO to directly collaborate with Guam present for Roll Call vote 586, on agreeing to National Blue Ribbon Schools. Of the 342 and assist with the development of the first Amendment No. 4 to H.R. 469, I would have schools, College Wood Elementary School Zero Waste Conference held in Micronesia. voted yes; and had I been present for Roll was one of seven Indiana schools to receive She also played a vital role in making the first Call vote 587, on agreeing to Amendment No. recognition, making this recognition all the EPA Pacific Islands Environment Conference 6 to H.R. 469, I would have voted yes. more impressive. come to life for Guam, the CNMI and America f All College Wood Elementary students are Samoa. supported by a host of staff members in addi- On behalf of the people of Guam, I com- HONORING MARYLAND AND tion to the classroom teacher. Because of this, mend Dania for her outstanding service to our DELAWARE’S LAW ENFORCEMENT students are able to received personalized in- community throughout her career. I extend a struction in several subjects. College Wood El- sincere Si Yu ’us Ma ’a˚se’ (thank you) and HON. ANDY HARRIS ementary strives to challenge each and every look forward to her continued contributions to OF MARYLAND student to reach their fullest potential. With the our island and nation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES help of this dedicated staff, academic teams f representing College Wood have consistently Thursday, October 26, 2017 scored in the top twenty-five percent of partici- OTTO WARMBIER NORTH KOREA Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pating schools. Their hard work is deservedly NUCLEAR SANCTIONS ACT express my gratitude for the bravery of Mary- rewarded with this Blue Ribbon Award. land and Delaware’s law enforcement officers As an advocate for education and youth, I SPEECH OF and the officers of the Bureau of Alcohol, To- also want to acknowledge how important it is HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. bacco, Firearms, and Explosives. to our nation’s future to encourage and raise OF GEORGIA On October 18, a deranged gunman opened a new generation of Americans who have the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fire at Emmorton Business Park in Edgewood, skills and knowledge to succeed both in and Maryland and a used car dealership in Wil- out of the classroom. Students like those at Tuesday, October 24, 2017 mington, Delaware. Three victims were killed College Wood Elementary School give me Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I and three more were wounded that day. hope that we will accomplish this vital mission. rise in support of H.R. 3898, the Otto I pray for the families of the fallen victims Their outstanding work is an inspiration to stu- Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions Act and for the recovery of the injured. Thankfully, dents, educators, and parents across the na- of 2017. This legislation imposes heavy eco- our state and local law enforcement and our tion. Once again, congratulations to College nomic sanctions on North Korea. ATF officers responded quickly to the crisis, Wood Elementary School. I am very proud of These sanctions will signal to North Korea and apprehended the shooter after he fled the you. and its enablers that the United States con- scene.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:17 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26OC8.012 E26OCPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS October 26, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1441 I am perpetually grateful for the brave men RECOGNIZING THE QUAD CITIES mentary School is receiving this prestigious and women who place themselves in the line STUDENT HUNGER DRIVE designation. It is a wonderful acknowledge- of fire to protect others. Thank you all for your ment of the school’s commitment to providing service and sacrifice, and may God bless HON. CHERI BUSTOS young Hoosiers an exceptional education. America. OF ILLINOIS While hundreds of schools nationwide were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nominated, only 342 schools were designated f Thursday, October 26, 2017 as 2017 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Of the 342 schools, Zionsville Pleasant View Elemen- STRENGTHENING CYBERSECURITY Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tary School was one of seven Indiana schools INFORMATION SHARING AND CO- recognize the Quad Cities Student Hunger to receive recognition, making this recognition ORDINATION IN OUR PORTS ACT Drive for its long-time commitment to col- all the more impressive. OF 2017 lecting food for those in need. This annual Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary is com- fundraising event promotes volunteerism, mitted to providing a nurturing environment for raises awareness for hunger, and collects food the intellectual, physical, and social develop- SPEECH OF and monetary donations for River Bend ment of each child. A wide variety of assess- Foodbank. ment opportunities and formats are used to HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. The Quad Cities Student Hunger Drive is a determine student knowledge and growth. local branch of the national Student Hunger OF GEORGIA From there, the dedicated staff at Zionsville Drive, and has been dedicated to collecting Pleasant View Elementary engage students in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and donating food for the hungry for over 3 meaningful educational tasks that promote decades. In 2016 alone, a total of 378,461 Tuesday, October 24, 2017 thinking and reasoning. Their hard work is de- pounds of food was collected through the servedly rewarded with this Blue Ribbon Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I combined efforts of 16 high schools from the Award. rise to support H.R. 3101, the Strengthening Quad Cities and surrounding areas. Since As an advocate for education and youth, I Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordi- 1986, the Student Hunger Drive has collected also want to acknowledge how important it is nation in Our Ports Act of 2017. This legisla- over 17 million pounds of food, and its efforts to our nation’s future to encourage and raise have provided 14 million meals for residents of tion would increase cybersecurity measures at a new generation of Americans who have the the Quad Cities and surrounding communities ports. skills and knowledge to succeed both in and in need. The 32nd annual Student Hunger out of the classroom. Students like those at As we have seen in the last couple months, Drive kicked off on October 2nd, with 17 Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary School all sectors of our government are in danger of schools in the area participating. I am proud give me hope that we will accomplish this vital being compromised due to our outdated cy- there are such caring, determined youth in our mission. Their outstanding work is an inspira- bersecurity standards. This past June, the Port community, and that our community schools’ tion to students, educators, and parents of Los Angeles and businesses were com- staff and administrators have continued to stay across the nation. Once again, congratulations promised by hackers, shutting down essential committed to this important effort year after to Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary structures of our economy. The security firm, year. School. I am very proud of you. Symantec, warned that hackers may have The generous and ambitious participants of f even gained access to parts of our energy the Student Hunger Drive make me especially grid. proud to serve Illinois’ 17th Congressional Dis- DHS ACCOUNTABILITY trict. Mr. Speaker, I would like to again for- ENHANCEMENT ACT H.R. 3101 authorizes the Department of mally recognize all who organize and con- Homeland Security (DHS) to more freely share tribute to the Quad Cities Student Hunger SPEECH OF information regarding the cybersecurity threats Drive for their outstanding efforts and accom- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. to our naval interests. As a part of this bill, the plishments. OF GEORGIA DHS would continuously assess current and f future cybersecurity risks, seek input from the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES National Cybersecurity and Communications CONGRATULATING ZIONSVILLE Monday, October 23, 2017 PLEASANT VIEW ELEMENTARY Integration Center, create guidelines to en- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I courage the reporting of cybersecurity risks, SCHOOL, A BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL rise in support of H.R. 4038, the Department and implement recommendations from other of Homeland Security Accountability Enhance- agencies to enhance the security for emer- ment Act. This legislation works to ensure sta- gency response agencies, law enforcement, HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS bility in our nation’s Department of Homeland OF INDIANA ports, and our maritime border. The bill would Security (DHS) by requiring the Secretary to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES also direct the Coast Guard to share informa- submit organizational changes for congres- tion regarding port-specific vulnerabilities and Thursday, October 26, 2017 sional approvaL enact security plans to prevent and respond to Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I Our government is built upon a balance of cyber threats. Because of today’s constant cy- rise today to congratulate an outstanding power; arrangement has helped sustain our bersecurity risks, it is imperative that we have school in my district that is being honored as country for hundreds of years and is one of proper contingency plans in place to respond a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School. It is a the most fundamental properties of our nation. to any threats that may appear. We must ac- pleasure to congratulate Zionsville Pleasant H.R. 4038 ensures oversight of the DHS to tively take steps to ensure the safety and se- View Elementary School in celebration of this guarantee that an appropriate balance of curity of our maritime infrastructure to better special occasion. power is maintained. The DHS, the third larg- prepare ourselves for the threats of the 21st The National Blue Ribbon designation, given est department in the federal government, has century. by the United States Department of Education, already absorbed the Immigration and Natu- is awarded to both public and private schools ralization Service and reorganized three new As a Representative of Atlanta, I was across our great nation. Started by President agencies since its creation in 2002. If the Sec- shocked to see how hackers were able to infil- Reagan and given annually since 1982, the retary of DHS has the power to make exten- trate Equifax and so easily compromise the award celebrates great American schools that sive changes, he/she should be held account- privacy of millions of Americans. By being achieve very high learning standards or are able for them and should be required to obtain proactive, this body has the chance to prevent making significant improvements in the aca- approval from Congress. other similar cybersecurity attacks that would demic achievements of their students. In my Furthermore, the current administration has target our government and infrastructure. I district and across the country, the award rec- been defined by unprecedented instability in have previously supported other cybersecurity- ognizes the great educators, students, and the White House, with an extremely large turn- related legislation that would secure the integ- parents who have worked so hard to ensure over rate in President Trump’s cabinet and ad- rity of our elections and now I believe that we our children reach their full potential and ministration. The DHS currently has no Sec- should extend this security to other vital infra- achieve academic success. retary and is being run by an acting head who structure, which is why I am pleased to sup- For all of these reasons and many more, I did not obtain congressional approval through port H.R. 3101. am so proud that Zionsville Pleasant View Ele- the nomination process. This legislation would

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:17 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26OC8.017 E26OCPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E1442 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 26, 2017 prevent a Secretary that was not confirmed by mitted to providing families with resources for graduates of the Woodberry Forest School, the Senate from making changes without ap- babies through her work as a local nurse prac- and today, I would like to pay tribute to, and proval from the American people. titioner. Countless newborn babies in her prac- show my gratitude for Red and Cathy I support H.R. 4038 and I support demand- tice left the hospital to go to homes that did Caughron, the Woodberry Forest School ing accountability from the cabinet depart- not have adequate food, clothing, sanitary Sports Camp’s directors, counselors and the ments. I urge my colleagues to do the same. care products, and safety equipment. thousands of campers whose lives have been f What began as a small collection of re- enriched by the selfless dedication that Mr. sources collected in Ms. Ridlon’s dining room and Mrs. Caughron exhibited by founding HONORING RAUL QUEZADA has grown into an organization that serves Woodberry Forest School Sports Camp, fifty over 800 children each week and has filled years ago, this year. HON. J. LUIS CORREA over 500,000 orders of baby essentials. Non- OF CALIFORNIA profits similar to EBC have filled important f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES needs within communities across America. In Thursday, October 26, 2017 2016 alone, more than 300 nonprofit diaper CONGRESSIONAL SUBPOENA COM- banks and diaper pantries that are members PLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to of the National Diaper Bank Network across ACT OF 2017 honor a public servant in my community, Raul 46 States distributed over 52,000,000 donated Quezada. Mr. Quezada is the first Latino to be diapers, helping ensure that more than named the Chief of Police in the city of Ana- 278,000 children had the diapers they needed. SPEECH OF heim. Prior to transferring to Anaheim in 1996, In light of Diaper Awareness Week last Mr. Quezada worked at the Los Angeles Po- month, I visited EBC, toured the warehouse, HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. lice Department for three years. Mr. Quezada, and met with some of its committed volun- OF GEORGIA took over as the Acting Police Chief in May of teers. I applaud EBC and other members of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2013 and was then named Police Chief in De- the National Diaper Bank Network for the crit- cember 2013. His appointment took place ical work they do to provide families with the Monday, October 23, 2017 after a time of civil unrest and riots following infant essentials they need and better ensure a series of fatal police shootings in 2012. He that babies have a healthy start to life. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I served as the Police Chief of Anaheim for f rise in support of H.R. 4010, the Congres- nearly four years. sional Subpoena Compliance and Enforce- While actively participating in community en- HONORING THE FIFTIETH ANNI- ment Act. This legislation allows the House of gagement, he prioritized maintaining safety VERSARY OF THE WOODBERRY Representatives to enforce congressional sub- FOREST SCHOOL SPORTS CAMP standards and keeping law and order. He poenas in federal court. Too often, congres- worked relentlessly to improve the way of life sional subpoenas are flouted because they in Anaheim and to have a positive influence in HON. THOMAS A. GARRETT, JR. lack enforcement mechanisms. Under current the community of Anaheim. Mr. Quezada cre- OF VIRGINIA law, Congress must refer subpoenas to the ated a youth program named the Public Safety IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES appropriate United States attorney for enforce- Career Pipeline. This was an elective class Thursday, October 26, 2017 ment. Typically, this United States attorney is held at Sycamore Junior High, that encour- appointed by the same administration over Mr. GARRETT. Mr. Speaker, invested in de- aged youth to consider a career in law en- which Congress seeks to exert its oversight veloping young men of sterling character who forcement. Mr. Quezada met with different authority. community members regularly. Working to as- played by the rules and exhibited good sports- sure all residents and communities that hate manship, the Woodberry Forest School’s Head H.R. 4010 creates a clear set of enforce- crimes would not be tolerated, Mr. Quezada Football Coach and Athletics Director Red ment mechanisms surrounding the congres- encouraged residents to take a more active Caughron and his wife Cathy founded the sional subpoena power. Although congres- role in the community. Woodberry Forest School Sports Camp, in sional subpoenas have been used by Con- Mr. Quezada introduced new and innovative 1967, on the philosophy, ‘‘that a man must gress and its committees for many years, methods and the use of technology in the po- build himself mentally, physically, and socially there is currently no law requiring compliance. lice department. In 2015, he made Anaheim each day to be well-rounded . . . by one phi- This legislation requires that recipients of con- one of the first cities anywhere to equip its en- losophy, the conviction that the primary value gressional subpoenas either comply or provide tire police force with body cameras. He also of sports is their contribution to a boy’s moral the committee with an explanation of the legal took the initiative to establish a neighborhood and physical growth.’’ privilege that allows them to resist. This bill advisory council. Under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. would also provide enforcement cases with an Mr. Quezada has recently retired as the Caughron and eight counselors, the first ses- expedited review at the federal court leveL Al- Anaheim Police Chief. The Mayor of Anaheim, sion of the Woodberry Forest School Sports ternatively, committees can request that the Tom Tait, who strongly supports Mr. Quezada, Camp had forty-two campers who practiced enforcement case be heard by a district court said in a statement that Quezada had ‘‘over- and competed in a wide range of team sports. panel of three judges with the option to appeal seen critical cultural and operational changes In the twenty-five years successive years, to the Supreme Court. Codifying these en- that have brought the department closer to Mr. and Mrs. Caughron and the camp’s staff forcement measures will provide Congress those it serves.’’ As a community leader, he developed a series of programs that instilled and its committees with a clear set of expecta- helped rebuild community trust and is com- the value of teamwork in young men age elev- tions for how to present and enforce sub- mitted to implementing positive approaches to en to fourteen, and provided specialized in- poenas. the law for the betterment of the community. struction in the sports in which each camper In these especially political times, checks f excelled at individually. Following Mr. and Mrs. Caughron’s retire- and balances have never been more impor- IN RECOGNITION OF EASTSIDE ment from the day-to-day operations of the tant. Congress must fully utilize its constitu- BABY CORNER Woodberry Forest School Sports Camp, each tional right to hold hearings and investigate of the succeeding camp directors; Richard members of the federal government, and we HON. DAVID G. REICHERT ‘‘Dick’’ Glover; Bill and Debbie Davis; Richard need tools to enforce these investigations if OF WASHINGTON Wright; Clint and Elaine Alexander; Amy people refuse to comply. As a member of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Blundin, Matt Blundin, and Frazier Stowers; Judiciary Committee, I stand for transparency have worked with hundreds of camp coun- and honesty in our government, and as a Thursday, October 26, 2017 selors; nearly all of whom have been students, Congress we have the duty to seek out both Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, for over two alumni, or faculty members of Woodberry For- for our constituents. H.R. 4010 gives Con- decades, Eastside Baby Corner (EBC) in est School to grow the program while main- gress the tools it needs to demand that people Issaquah, Washington has provided invaluable taining the camp’s core values. attempting to shroud and hide the truth reveal services to families in need throughout the During the Woodberry Forest School Sports it, and I urge my fellow members to stand with surrounding community. EBC founder, Karen Camp’s fifty-year history, hundreds of campers me and support the Congressional Subpoena Ridlon, first saw the need for a nonprofit com- have gone on to become students and then Compliance and Enforcement Act.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:17 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26OC8.021 E26OCPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS October 26, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1443 HONORING THE MEMORY OF MRS. Mr. Speaker, please join me in expressing Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service DIXIE BIGGER deep appreciation for Cheryl Seidner’s extraor- Medal and the Armed Forces Service Medal. dinary leadership and devotion to American In- Posthumously, SFC Johnson was awarded the HON. CHERI BUSTOS dian activism and achievement and congratu- Purple Heart Medal, Meritorious Service Medal OF ILLINOIS lating her on decades of service to the North and the Combat Action Badge. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Coast’s Indian communities. SFC Johnson was laid to rest in North Caro- f lina on October 16, 2017. His motorcade was Thursday, October 26, 2017 met by hundreds of community members, in- Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to C–TPAT REAUTHORIZATION ACT cluding many uniformed veterans and active honor the memory of Mrs. Dixie Bigger, who OF 2017 duty soldiers, who gathered to honor his life left us on October 20th of this year. She will and pay their respects. SPEECH OF be greatly missed by all of her family and Mr. Speaker, please join me today in com- friends, her community, and her union, United HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. memorating the life of SFC Jeremiah ‘‘JW’’ Auto Workers Local 1237. OF GEORGIA Wayne Johnson and also in offering our con- Mrs. Bigger was born on August 22, 1940 in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dolences and prayers to his wife Crystal, their Oquawka, Illinois, to Harold Wilson and Velma two daughters, Addie and Elisa, and to his Monday, October 23, 2017 Mea Henshaw. She grew up in Oquawka and many family members, friends and comrades attended G&O High School. In 1956, she mar- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I as they mourn the loss of this brave hero. ried Richard ‘‘Dick’’ Bigger, who sadly passed rise in support of H.R. 3551, the C–TPAT Re- f away in July of 2009. Mrs. Bigger worked at authorization Act of 2017. This legislation re- Champion Spark Plug in Burlington, Iowa for authorizes the Customs-Trade Partnership IN RECOGNITION OF DR. NEIL 33 years, and was a dedicated member of Against Terrorism Program (C–TPAT). CAPRETTO U.A.W. Local 1237 and the Champion Council. The C–TPAT program works to improve Mrs. Bigger was also civically engaged as a United States border security and the security HON. KEITH J. ROTHFUS Henderson County Precinct Committeewoman. of our international supply partners by pro- OF PENNSYLVANIA After retiring, she became the recording sec- viding a voluntary public-private sector part- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nership focused on bolstering trade while retary for the U.A.W. Local 1237 Retiree Thursday, October 26, 2017 Chapter, a position she maintained until May keeping Americans safe. Since its creation in of 2016. Mrs. Bigger was blessed with three 2001, this program has allowed trade partners Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to children, five grandchildren, and eight great- and American businesses to opt into in- recognize Dr. Neil Capretto, Medical Director grandchildren. creased security measures and make correc- of Gateway Rehabilitation, for his 30 years of Mr. Speaker, I am grateful for Mrs. Bigger’s tive actions in order to streamline their entry service to the Beaver County community. contributions to our community, and my con- into our country. The program simplifies the Dr. Capretto graduated from the Philadel- dolences are with her loved ones at this dif- process of suppliers bringing products into our phia College of Osteopathic Medicine and ficult time. country and allows our country to broaden se- went on to serve as chief resident in psychi- f curity trade measures without discouraging atry at St. Francis General Hospital before set- trade with those who do not opt in. tling in Western Pennsylvania. HONORING CHERYL SEIDNER In the United States, more than 41 million As an expert in the study of addiction, he jobs depend on international trade, and my has written scholarly articles and served as a HON. JARED HUFFMAN home state of Georgia boasts the largest sin- medical commentator and consultant to both OF CALIFORNIA gle-terminal container facility of its kind in local and national media networks. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES North America, based in Savannah. This in- Today, he serves as an innovator in the field of pain management and a leader in the Thursday, October 26, 2017 dustry supports over 360,000 jobs statewide and is vitally important in our local and na- fight against the opioid epidemic. Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tional economy. Not only is Dr. Capretto incredibly knowl- recognition of Cheryl Seidner, who will be hon- The C–TPAT program is good for trade and edgeable, but he continues to display exem- ored as Humboldt County Citizen of the Year promotes the safety of our citizens, and I urge plary patience and kindness, even amidst his on October 27, 2017, an award she richly de- my fellow members to support H.R. 3551 to battle with cancer. serves. reauthorize funding for this program. I’d like to thank him for his 30 years of serv- Cheryl Seidner’s contributions to the Wiyot f ice and let him and his family know that we Tribe and advocacy for American Indian rights are praying for speedy recovery in this difficult are exemplary. As Chairwoman of the Wiyot IN HONOR OF SERGEANT FIRST time. God bless. Tribe from 1996–2008, Ms. Seidner was es- CLASS JEREMIAH W. JOHNSON f sential to the establishment of the Table Bluff Reservation, now home to permanent housing HON. GEORGE HOLDING INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING EMERGENCY RE- for tribal members and a community center. OF NORTH CAROLINA SPONSE BY DETECTING INCOM- She was instrumental to the repatriation of In- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dian Island in Humboldt Bay, the site of a ter- ING CONTRABAND WITH TECH- rible massacre in 1860 that nearly Thursday, October 26, 2017 NOLOGY ACT exterminated the Wiyot Tribe. And, as an au- Mr. HOLDING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thor and poet, Ms. Seidner also organized an honor the life and legacy of Sergeant First SPEECH OF annual vigil commemorating this massacre Class Jeremiah ‘‘JW’’ Wayne Johnson, who HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. and brought back the Wiyot young women’s gave his life while serving our nation on Octo- OF GEORGIA coming-of-age ceremony. ber 4, 2017, in Ouallam, Niger. SFC Johnson IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cheryl Seidner has served on the executive was one of four servicemen killed in the hos- committee of the National Congress of Amer- tile attack in southwest Niger. Monday, October 23, 2017 ican Indians and the Northern California Indian A Member of the 3rd Special Forces Group, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Development Council. She worked as a men- SFC Johnson proudly served our Nation for rise to support H.R. 2142, the International tor for students during her 28 years in the ten years as a Chemical, Biological, Radio- Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Humboldt State University Educational Oppor- logical and Nuclear Specialist (74D). At home, Detecting Incoming Contraband with Tech- tunity Program and was an advisor to the he enjoyed fixing and riding motorcycles, forg- nology (INTERDICT) Act, to aid U.S. Customs American Indian Alliance, which supports ing and customizing knives, and most impor- and Border Protection officers with narcotics American Indian students’ academic efforts. In tantly, spending time with his family. screenings. 2008, Ms. Seidner was granted an Honorary During his tenure in the Army, SFC Johnson In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control Doctorate of Human Letters from Humboldt received numerous awards and commenda- and Prevention (CDC) determined that State University for her activism on behalf of tions, including the Army Commendation fentanyl and synthetic opioids took the lives of American Indians at the local, state and na- Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good 64,070 people, a 21 percent increase from the tional levels. Conduct Medal, National Defense Service previous year. In my home state, the Georgia

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:17 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26OC8.026 E26OCPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E1444 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 26, 2017 Department of Public Health found that the After the Office of Economic Opportunity civic leader, dedicated citizen and a great number of deaths due to opioid overdoses is was dismantled in 1973, Mr. Sanchez was ap- American, Attorney Theodore Roosevelt Bow- now nearly equal to the deaths from motor ve- pointed Ambassador to Honduras. While in ers, who served his community, state and hicle crashes. In the 4th District alone, over Honduras, he and wife Juanita adopted a child country well. 200 lives were tragically lost due to this hor- and began to help Americans adopt orphans. Attorney Bowers was raised in Bascom, rible epidemic. As a country, we can no longer They had a love of children and later founded Florida. After graduating from Rosenwald High afford inaction on an issue that has turned into an orphanage in Mexico that they oversaw for School, he attended Florida A&M University an epidemic under our watch. 25 years. Under President Ford, Mr. Sanchez (FAMU) in 1950. He was drafted into the H.R. 2142 requires the U.S. Customs and was transferred to Ambassador of Colombia. United States Army but volunteered to serve Border Protection (CBP) to increase the Later in his life, Ambassador Sanchez in the U.S. Air Force instead from 1951 to amount of chemical screenings to prevent the worked as publisher of the New York Tribune 1954. After being honorably discharged in smuggling of fentanyl, opioids, and other nar- and Noticias del Mundo, and was president of 1955, Attorney Bowers returned to FAMU and cotics into the country, either through mailing CAUSA USA, a faith-based anti-communist or- completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Political services or through a carrier. The bill also ganization. After 9/11, Mr. Sanchez decided to Science in 1958. He later obtained a Bachelor mandates that sufficient funds and employees, return to the Fresno area to retire. He was of Laws in 1961 from Howard University Law including scientists, are available to ensure honored at the 2008 Top Dog Alumni Awards School. thorough screenings and resources available Gala and in 2010 was named Chicano Alumni Attorney Bowers started his legal career at all operational hours. By giving our CBP of- Legacy Builder by Fresno State. Mr. Sanchez clerking at the International Monetary Fund in ficers a better chance of detecting these illicit made a positive difference in many lives and Washington, D.C. In 1962, he was admitted to drugs at the border, we may be able to save inspired people to follow their dreams. the Florida Bar and remained a member for the lives of hundreds, if not thousands of Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me more than fifty years. He became the first Afri- Americans. Only with our action can we, as in honoring the life of U.S. Ambassador Phillip can American to practice law in Bay County. members of Congress, start to make a mean- V. Sanchez, whose generosity and unending Since that time, he has engaged in the private ingful difference in this fight that is ravaging dedication to the community will be greatly practice of law in the 1st, 2nd, and 14th Judi- our country. missed. Mr. Sanchez’s memory will live on cial Circuits of Florida. From 1962 to 1964, This is why I have strongly favored more through the contributions he made to our Val- Bowers was an instructor of Political Science funding to prevent the spread of the opioid cri- ley and throughout the world. It is my honor to at FAMU. He served as a cooperating attorney sis in the past, and will continue to fight for join his family and many friends in celebrating with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund for five more resources that will end the opioid addic- his impactful life, which will never be forgotten. years (1965–1970). In standing tall for equal- tion crisis. For this reason, I am pleased to f ity, he worked to integrate the schools so support H.R. 2142. HONORING THE BIRTHDAY OF Black children in Bay County and surrounding f SENATOR DENNIS J. JACOBS counties would have access to equal edu- HONORING THE LIFE OF PHILLIP cation opportunities. His legal work was also V. SANCHEZ HON. CHERI BUSTOS instrumental in integrating the Bay Medical Maternity Ward and several local businesses OF ILLINOIS in Bay County, His goal was always to HON. JIM COSTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘change the system and try to make America OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, October 26, 2017 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES what it should be.’’ Attorney Bowers received Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to many opportunities to practice law in Wash- Thursday, October 26, 2017 honor Senator Dennis ‘‘Denny’’ J. Jacobs of ington, DC however, he was committed to the Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to East Moline, Illinois on the occasion of his cause of Civil Rights and felt his services were honor and pay tribute to the life of U.S. Am- 80th birthday. better served at home in Northwest Florida. bassador Phillip V. Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez, Denny was born in Rock Island County, Illi- With this decision, he paid a high price both who served under Presidents Richard Nixon nois on November 8, 1937 to parents Oral financially and personally including several at- and Gerald Ford in Honduras and Colombia, ‘‘Jake’’ and Shirley Jacobs. Denny graduated tempts at bombing his car after leaving civil was a distinguished and influential leader from United Township High School in 1955 rights meetings in Marianna, Florida in the serving the San Joaquin Valley. He was one and married his high school sweetheart, Mary 1960’s. of the first Latinos to hold public office and Ellen DuffY, shortly after. He is a graduate of He served on numerous boards and com- was known for his charitable nature, diplo- Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. missions including the Board of Trustees for matic character, and perseverance. The San Denny and Mary Ellen raised six children. Gulf Coast Community College (1973–77) and Joaquin Valley will be forever indebted to Am- Following in his father’s footsteps, Denny the Governor’s Commission on the Status of bassador Sanchez for his tireless efforts on dedicated nearly 30 years of his life to public Women (1979–1982). He was also elected behalf of the community. service. He was elected Mayor of East Moline and served as the first Black member of the Phillip V. Sanchez was born on July 28, in 1973, a position he held for 14 years. In Bay County School Board, 1929. He was raised in Pinedale, California. At 1986 Denny was appointed to serve as Sen- In June 2009, he was honored by the Flor- just six years old he would join his mother in ator for Illinois’ 36th District. He served his ida Chapter of the National Bar Association as the fields to pick fruit and cotton. His mother community in this capacity until his retirement one of Florida’s First Black Lawyers. In June heavily influenced him to pursue an education. in 2004. Denny not only made a deep impact 2012, the Florida Bar honored him for fifty Mr. Sanchez graduated from Clovis High on his district, but also on the State of Illinois. years of practicing law in Florida. School in 1946 and continued his education at One of his biggest legislative accomplishments Attorney Bowers was recommended to be- Fresno State in political science. While in col- was expanding 9–1–1 service statewide. come a U.S. Attorney by President Jimmy lege, Mr. Sanchez joined the Army National Denny worked tirelessly to advocate for his Carter but his recommendation was blocked Guard and advanced to the rank of colonel in community and to bring investment to this re- by the power structure in Florida. And he was the Army Reserve. He had over 40 years of gion. instrumental in President Nixon withdrawing military service. I join with his family and friends in congratu- the name of Federal Judge G. Harrold In the 1960s, he began his career in public lating him on this special occasion and wish- Carswell, a southern, strict constructionist con- service as the Chief Administrative Officer of ing him a very happy 80th birthday. servative as a nominee to the Supreme Court. Fresno County. Ambassador Sanchez became f Throughout the ensuing decades of his life a board member for Clovis Unified School Dis- IN MEMORY OF ATTORNEY and career he fashioned a powerful place in trict before being appointed by Governor Ron- THEODORE ROOSEVELT BOWERS the public discourse on race and influenced ald Reagan to the California Community Col- the thinking of generations of young attorneys. leges Board of Governors and the California HON. AL LAWSON, JR. Driven by an enormous heart and keen intel- State University and Colleges Board of Trust- lect, Attorney Bowers worked his entire life to OF FLORIDA ees. He was also a trustee of the National ‘‘level the playing field’’ for all Americans. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hispanic University. In the 1970s, Mr. San- Mr. Speaker, with an unwavering dedication, chez was appointed by President Nixon as the Thursday, October 26, 2017 strong values, and an avid pursuit of civil and Assistant Director of the Office of Economic Mr. LAWSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise human rights, Attorney Bowers made a tre- Opportunity. today to pay tribute to a veteran, educator, mendous impact in his community, the state of

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:17 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26OC8.034 E26OCPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS Thursday, October 26, 2017 Daily Digest Senate of Indiana, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Chamber Action Seventh Circuit. Page S6838 Routine Proceedings, pages S6825–S6860 A motion was entered to close further debate on Measures Introduced: Seventeen bills and five reso- the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- lutions were introduced, as follows: S. 2013–2029, S. sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Res. 308–311, and S. Con. Res. 28. Pages S6853–54 Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Trevor N. McFadden, of Vir- Measures Passed: ginia, to be United States District Judge for the Dis- Enrollment Correction: Senate agreed to S. Con. trict of Columbia. Page S6838 Res. 28, providing for a correction in the enrollment Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Sen- of S. 782. Pages S6859–60 ate took the following action: Lights On Afterschool: Committee on Health, Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legisla- Education, Labor, and Pensions was discharged from tive Session. Page S6838 Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Execu- further consideration of S. Res. 297, supporting tive Session to consider the nomination. Page S6838 Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 26, 2017, and Larsen Nomination—Cloture: Senate began con- the resolution was then agreed to. Page S6860 sideration of the nomination of Joan Louise Larsen, of Michigan, to be United States Circuit Judge for House Messages: the Sixth Circuit. Page S6838 PROTECT Our Children Act: Senate concurred A motion was entered to close further debate on in the amendment of the House to S. 782, to reau- the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- thorize the National Internet Crimes Against Chil- sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the dren Task Force Program. Page S6859 Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition McFadden Nomination—Agreement: Senate re- of the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, of Indiana, sumed consideration of the nomination of Trevor N. to be United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh McFadden, of Virginia, to be United States District Circuit. Page S6838 Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Sen- Judge for the District of Columbia. Pages S6836–38 ate took the following action: During consideration of this nomination today, Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legisla- Senate also took the following action: tive Session. Page S6838 By 85 yeas to 12 nays (Vote No. 252), Senate Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Execu- agreed to the motion to close further debate on the tive Session to consider the nomination. Page S6838 nomination. Page S6836 A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- Eid Nomination—Cloture: Senate began consider- viding that notwithstanding Rule XXII, at 5:30 ation of the nomination of Allison H. Eid, of Colo- p.m., on Monday, October 30, 2017, all post-cloture rado, to be United States Circuit Judge for the time on the nomination be considered expired and Tenth Circuit. Page S6839 A motion was entered to close further debate on Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination with the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- no intervening action or debate. Page S6838 sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition viding that at approximately 3 p.m., on Monday, of the nomination of Joan Louise Larsen, of Michi- October 30, 2017, Senate resume consideration of gan, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Page S6860 the nomination, post-cloture. Circuit. Page S6838 Barrett Nomination—Cloture: Senate began con- Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Sen- sideration of the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, ate took the following action: D1131

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Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legisla- Measures Placed on the Calendar: Page S6847 tive Session. Page S6839 Enrolled Bills Presented: Page S6847 Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Execu- Page S6847 tive Session to consider the nomination. Page S6839 Executive Communications: Bibas Nomination—Cloture: Senate began consid- Petitions and Memorials: Pages S6847–48 eration of the nomination of Stephanos Bibas, of Executive Reports of Committees: Pages S6848–53 Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for Additional Cosponsors: Page S6854 the Third Circuit. Page S6839 A motion was entered to close further debate on Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- Pages S6855–56 sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Additional Statements: Pages S6846–47 Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition Authorities for Committees to Meet: of the nomination of Allison H. Eid, of Colorado, to Pages S6858–59 be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Cir- Page S6859 cuit. Page S6838 Privileges of the Floor: Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Sen- Record Votes: Two record votes were taken today. ate took the following action: (Total—252) Pages S6835–36 Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legisla- Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and ad- tive Session. Page S6839 journed at 4:33 p.m., until 3 p.m. on Monday, Oc- Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Execu- tober 30, 2017. (For Senate’s program, see the re- tive Session to consider the nomination. Page S6839 marks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record on Nominations—Agreement: A unanimous-consent page S6860.) agreement was reached providing that notwith- standing Rule XXII, the pending cloture motions Committee Meetings ripen following disposition of the nomination of Trevor N. McFadden, of Virginia, to be United (Committees not listed did not meet) States District Judge for the District of Columbia. Page S6839 NIGER Gibson Nomination—Agreement: A unanimous- Committee on Armed Services: Committee received a consent-time agreement was reached providing that closed briefing on Niger from Robert S. Karem, As- at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader sistant Secretary for International Security Affairs, in consultation with the Democratic Leader, Senate and Major General Albert M. Elton II, USAF, Dep- begin consideration of the nomination of John H. uty Director for Special Operations and Counterter- Gibson II, of Texas, to be Deputy Chief Manage- rorism, Joint Staff, both of the Department of De- ment Officer of the Department of Defense; that fense. there be 60 minutes of debate on confirmation of the NOMINATIONS nomination, equally divided in the usual form; and Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: that following the use or yielding back of time, Sen- Committee concluded a hearing to examine the ate vote on confirmation of the nomination, with no nominations of Brian D. Montgomery, of Texas, intervening action or debate. Page S6859 Robert Hunter Kurtz, of Virginia, and Suzanne Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- Israel Tufts, of New York, each to be an Assistant lowing nominations: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, after By 79 yeas to 16 nays (Vote No. EX. 251), Scott the nominees testified and answered questions in L. Palk, of Oklahoma, to be United States District their own behalf. Judge for the Western District of Oklahoma. ADVANCED CYBER TECHNOLOGIES Pages S6825–36 Gregory Ibach, of Nebraska, to be Under Secretary Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Committee of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Pro- concluded a hearing to examine advanced cyber tech- grams. Page S6859 nologies that could be used to help protect electric Daniel J. Kritenbrink, of Virginia, to be Ambas- grids and other energy infrastructure from sador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. cyberattacks, after receiving testimony from Carl Page S6859 Imhoff, Manager, Electricity Market Sector, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richard Raines, Di- Messages from the House: Page S6847 rector of Electrical and Electronics Systems Research, Measures Referred: Page S6847 Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Zachary D.

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Evanoff, of Arkansas, to be an Assistant Sec- Homeland Security, Idaho National Laboratory, all of retary (Diplomatic Security), Manisha Singh, of Flor- the Department of Energy; Duncan Earl, Qubitekk, ida, to be an Assistant Secretary (Economic and Inc., Vista, California; and Daniel Riedel, New Con- Business Affairs), Samuel Dale Brownback, of Kan- text Services, Inc., San Francisco, California. sas, to be Ambassador at Large for International Re- ligious Freedom, Jennifer Gillian Newstead, of New BUSINESS MEETING York, to be Legal Adviser, and a routine list in the Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee ordered fa- Foreign Service, all of the Department of State. vorably reported the following business items: S. Res. 279, reaffirming the commitment of the IMPROVING OVERSIGHT OF THE United States to promote democracy, human rights, REGULATORY PROCESS and the rule of law in Cambodia, with an amend- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- ment in the nature of a substitute; and fairs: Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Fed- The nominations of Michele Jeanne Sison, of eral Management concluded a hearing to examine Maryland, to be Ambassador to the Republic of improving oversight of the regulatory process, focus- Haiti, Peter Hoekstra, of Michigan, to be Ambas- ing on lessons from state legislatures, after receiving sador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Kenneth testimony from Scott Bedke, Idaho House of Rep- Ian Juster, of New York, to be Ambassador to the resentatives, Oakley; Joshua A. Boschee, North Da- Republic of India, Larry Edward Andre, Jr., of kota Legislative Assembly, Fargo; and Arthur J. Texas, to be Ambassador to the Republic of O’Neill, Connecticut General Assembly, Southbury. Djibouti, Daniel J. Kritenbrink, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, FREE SPEECH ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES Kathleen M. Fitzpatrick, of the District of Colum- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: bia, to be Ambassador to the Democratic Republic Committee concluded a hearing to examine free of Timor-Leste, Richard Duke Buchan III, of Florida, speech on college campuses, after receiving testi- to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain, and to mony from Robert Zimmer, University of Chicago, serve concurrently and without additional compensa- Chicago, Illinois; Nadine Strossen, New York Law tion as Ambassador to Andorra, Richard Grenell, of School, New York; Allison Stanger, Middlebury Col- California, to be Ambassador to the Federal Republic lege, Middlebury, Vermont; and J. Richard Cohen, of Germany, Jamie McCourt, of California, to be Southern Poverty Law Center, Birmingham, Ala- Ambassador to the French Republic, and to serve bama. concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Principality of Monaco, Edward BUSINESS MEETING T. McMullen, Jr., of South Carolina, to be Ambas- Committee on the Judiciary: Committee ordered favor- sador to the Swiss Confederation, and to serve con- ably reported the nominations of Allison H. Eid, of currently and without additional compensation as Colorado, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ambassador to the Principality of Liechtenstein, Tenth Circuit, Stephanos Bibas, of Pennsylvania, to Peter Henry Barlerin, of Colorado, to be Ambassador be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit, to the Republic of Cameroon, Michael James Liles Clifton Burke, to be United States District Dodman, of New York, to be Ambassador to the Is- Judge for the Northern District of Alabama, Walter lamic Republic of Mauritania, Nina Maria Fite, of David Counts III, to be United States District Judge Pennsylvania, to be Ambassador to the Republic of for the Western District of Texas, Michael Joseph Angola, Daniel L. Foote, of New York, to be Am- Juneau, to be United States District Judge for the bassador to the Republic of Zambia, David Dale Western District of Louisiana, A. Marvin Reimer, of Ohio, to be Ambassador to the Republic Quattlebaum, Jr., to be United States District Judge of Mauritius, and to serve concurrently and without for the District of South Carolina, Karen Gren additional compensation as Ambassador to the Re- Scholer, to be United States District Judge for the public of Seychelles, Eric P. Whitaker, of Illinois, to Northern District of Texas, Tilman Eugene Self III, be Ambassador to the Republic of Niger, W. Robert to be United States District Judge for the Middle Kohorst, of California, to be Ambassador to the Re- District of Georgia, and John F. Bash, to be United public of Croatia, Carla Sands, of California, to be States Attorney for the Western District of Texas, Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark, Thomas Erin Angela Nealy Cox, to be United States Attor- L. Carter, of South Carolina, for the rank of Ambas- ney for the Northern District of Texas, and R. An- sador during his tenure of service as Representative drew Murray, to be United States Attorney for the of the United States of America on the Council of Western District of North Carolina, all of the De- the International Civil Aviation Organization, Mi- partment of Justice.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3 p.m., Monday, October 30 10 a.m., Friday, October 27

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Monday: Senate will resume consideration Program for Friday: House will meet in Pro Forma ses- of the nomination of Trevor N. McFadden, of Virginia, sion at 10 a.m. to be United States District Judge for the District of Co- lumbia, post-cloture, and vote on confirmation of the nomination at 5:30 p.m. Following disposition of the nomination of Trevor N. McFadden, Senate will vote on the motion to invoke clo- ture on the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, of Indi- ana, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Harris, Andy, Md., E1440 Panetta, Jimmy, Calif., E1436, E1436 Holding, George, N.C., E1443 Reichert, David G., Wash., E1442 Bordallo, Madeleine Z., Guam, E1440 Huffman, Jared, Calif., E1440, E1443 Rothfus, Keith J., Pa., E1443 Brooks, Susan W., Ind., E1440, E1441 Huizenga, Bill, Mich., E1435 Sanford, Mark, S.C., E1437 Brownley, Julia, Calif., E1437 Johnson, Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’, Jr., Ga., E1438, E1439, Scott, David, Ga., E1436 Bustos, Cheri, Ill., E1441, E1443, E1444 E1439, E1440, E1441, E1441, E1442, E1443, E1443, E1445 Cicilline, David N., R.I., E1435 Kuster, Ann M., N.H., E1437, E1439 Sewell, Terri A., Ala., E1435 Correa, J. Luis, Calif., E1442 LaHood, Darin, Ill., E1439 Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, N.Y., E1436 Costa, Jim, Calif., E1444 Larson, John B., Conn., E1438 Swalwell, Eric, Calif., E1439 Esty, Elizabeth H., Conn., E1438 Lawson, Al, Jr., Fla., E1444 Walorski, Jackie, Ind., E1438 Garrett, Thomas A., Jr., Va., E1442 Lipinski, Daniel, Ill., E1436 Webster, Daniel, Fla., E1439 Guthrie, Brett, Ky., E1437, E1438 Lowenthal, Alan S., Calif., E1439

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