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Vol. 163 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2017 No. 1 House of Representatives This being the day fixed by the 20th The CLERK. As directed by law, the Lee Panetta Speier Amendment to the Constitution of the Clerk of the House has prepared the of- Lieu, Ted Pelosi Swalwell Lofgren Peters Takano United States, for the meeting of the ficial roll of the Representatives-elect. Lowenthal Rohrabacher Thompson 115th Congress of the United States, Certificates of election covering 435 Matsui Roybal-Allard Torres the Representatives-elect met in their seats in the 115th Congress have been McCarthy Royce Valadao McClintock Ruiz Hall, and at noon were called to order received by the Clerk of the House, and Vargas McNerney Sanchez Walters, Mimi Napolitano Schiff by the Clerk of the House of Represent- the names of those persons whose cre- Waters, Maxine atives, Hon. Karen L. Haas. dentials show that they were regularly Nunes Sherman elected as Representatives in accord- Very Reverend Paul Ugo Arinze, St. COLORADO John Vianney Roman Catholic Church, ance with the laws of their respective Buck Lamborn Tipton Janesville, Wisconsin, offered the fol- States or of the United States will be Coffman Perlmutter lowing prayer: called. DeGette Polis Almighty and ever-living God, as this The Representatives-elect will record 115th Congress is gaveled in to begin their presence by electronic device and CONNECTICUT their work for the people of this great their names will be reported in alpha- Courtney Esty Larson Nation, we ask You to send down Your betical order by State, beginning with DeLauro Himes spirit upon the men and women of this the State of Alabama, to determine DELAWARE whether a quorum is present. House. Blunt Rochester Give them wisdom, so that they may Representatives-elect will have a lead the people of our country into minimum of 15 minutes to record their FLORIDA peace and prosperity. Grant them an presence by electronic device. Bilirakis Frankel Ros-Lehtinen open spirit to listen to each other and Representatives-elect who have not Buchanan Gaetz Ross to work with each other. obtained their voting ID cards may do Castor Hastings Rutherford so now in the Speaker’s lobby. Crist Lawson Soto Endow them with courage that is Curbelo Mast Wasserman borne of loyalty to all that is noble and The call was taken by electronic de- Demings Murphy Schultz worthy; loyalty to their families, loy- vice, and the following Representa- DeSantis Posey Webster tives-elect responded to their names: Deutch Rooney, Francis Wilson alty to their constituents, loyalty to Diaz-Balart Rooney, Thomas Yoho the Constitution, and loyalty to our [Roll No. 1] Dunn J. country—loyalty that scorns to com- ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—434 GEORGIA promise with vice and injustice and ALABAMA Allen Graves Price, Tom knows no fear when truths and rights Aderholt Palmer Sewell are in jeopardy. Bishop Hice, Jody B. Scott, Austin Brooks Roby Carter Johnson Scott, David Byrne Rogers Grant them new forms of friendship Collins Lewis Woodall and new opportunities for service. ALASKA Ferguson Loudermilk May they always show forth in their Young HAWAII lives and works the ideals of our coun- try: one nation under God, indivisible, ARIZONA Gabbard Hanabusa with liberty and justice for all. Biggs Grijalva O’Halleran Franks Gosar Sinema IDAHO Amen. Gallego McSally Schweikert Labrador Simpson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ARKANSAS ILLINOIS The CLERK. The Representatives- Crawford Westerman Bost elect and their guests will please re- Hill Womack Hultgren Quigley Bustos Kelly Roskam main standing and join in the Pledge of CALIFORNIA Davis, Danny Kinzinger Rush Allegiance. Davis, Rodney Krishnamoorthi Schakowsky ´ Aguilar Cardenas Eshoo Foster LaHood Schneider The Clerk led the Pledge of Alle- ´ Barragan Chu, Judy Garamendi Gutie´rrez Lipinski Shimkus giance as follows: Bass Cook Huffman Becerra Correa Hunter I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Bera Costa Issa INDIANA United States of America, and to the Repub- Brownley Davis Khanna Banks Carson Rokita lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Calvert Denham Knight Brooks Hollingsworth Visclosky indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Carbajal DeSaulnier LaMalfa Bucshon Messer Walorski

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:13 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA7.000 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H2 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2017 IOWA OHIO ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CLERK Blum Loebsack Beatty Jordan Stivers The CLERK. Credentials, regular in King Young Chabot Joyce Tiberi Davidson Kaptur Turner form, have been received showing the KANSAS Fudge Latta Wenstrup election of: Jenkins Pompeo Gibbs Renacci The Honorable JENNIFFER GONZALEZ- Marshall Yoder Johnson Ryan COLON as Resident Commissioner from KENTUCKY OKLAHOMA the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for Barr Guthrie Rogers Bridenstine Lucas Russell a term of 4 years beginning January 3, Comer Massie Yarmuth Cole Mullin 2017; The Honorable ELEANOR HOLMES LOUISIANA OREGON NORTON as Delegate from the District Abraham Higgins Richmond Blumenauer DeFazio of Columbia; Graves Johnson Scalise Bonamici Walden The Honorable MADELEINE Z. MAINE PENNSYLVANIA BORDALLO as Delegate from Guam; Pingree Poliquin Barletta Doyle, Michael Murphy The Honorable STACEY E. PLASKETT MARYLAND Boyle, Brendan F. Perry as Delegate from the Virgin Islands; F. Evans Rothfus The Honorable AMATA COLEMAN Brown Harris Ruppersberger Brady Fitzpatrick Shuster Cummings Hoyer Sarbanes RADEWAGEN as Delegate from American Cartwright Kelly Smucker Delaney Raskin Costello Marino Thompson Samoa; and MASSACHUSETTS Dent Meehan The Honorable GREGORIO SABLAN as Delegate from the Commonwealth of Capuano Kennedy Moulton RHODE ISLAND Clark Lynch Neal the Northern Mariana Islands. Cicilline Langevin Keating McGovern Tsongas f MICHIGAN SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTION OF SPEAKER Amash Huizenga Moolenaar The CLERK. Pursuant to law and Bergman Kildee Trott Clyburn Mulvaney Wilson (SC) Duncan (SC) Rice (SC) Bishop Lawrence Upton precedent, the next order of business is Gowdy Sanford Conyers Levin Walberg the election of the Speaker of the Dingell Mitchell SOUTH DAKOTA House of Representatives for the 115th MINNESOTA Noem Congress. Ellison McCollum Peterson Nominations are now in order. Emmer Nolan Walz TENNESSEE The Clerk recognizes the gentle- Lewis Paulsen Black Cooper Fleischmann woman from Washington (Mrs. MCMOR- MISSISSIPPI Blackburn DesJarlais Kustoff (TN) RIS RODGERS). Cohen Duncan (TN) Roe (TN) Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Whether Harper Palazzo Kelly Thompson TEXAS you are from the Evergreen State or the Badger State, we gather here on MISSOURI Arrington Flores McCaul Babin Gohmert Olson the House floor representing very di- Clay Hartzler Smith Barton Gonzalez O’Rourke verse backgrounds and walks of life. Cleaver Long Wagner Brady Granger Poe This House, the people’s House, the Graves Luetkemeyer Burgess Green, Al Ratcliffe center of our government, is where MONTANA Carter Green, Gene Sessions Castro Hensarling Smith views and beliefs of millions are rep- Zinke Conaway Hurd Thornberry resented, where ideas are considered, Cuellar Jackson Lee Veasey NEBRASKA Culberson Johnson, E.B. Vela debated, and crafted into laws. No one Bacon Fortenberry Smith Doggett Johnson, Sam Weber understands this better than our Farenthold Marchant Williams Speaker of the House, PAUL RYAN. He NEVADA UTAH truly is the people’s Speaker because Amodei Rosen he understands the responsibility given Kihuen Titus Bishop Love Chaffetz Stewart to this body by our Founders. NEW HAMPSHIRE It is our responsibility to protect the Kuster Shea-Porter VERMONT Constitution and the balance of power Welch so that representative government, the NEW JERSEY VIRGINIA rule of law, and equal opportunity for Frelinghuysen MacArthur Payne all is protected here in this Chamber Beyer Garrett Scott Gottheimer Norcross Sires Brat Goodlatte Taylor by the people and for the people. Lance Pallone Smith (NJ) Comstock Griffith Just over a year ago, when he picked LoBiondo Pascrell Watson Coleman Wittman Connolly McEachin up that gavel, Speaker RYAN chal- NEW MEXICO WASHINGTON lenged us to raise our gaze, to respect Luja´ n, Ben Ray Pearce this institution and open up the legis- Beutler Kilmer Newhouse Lujan Grisham, lative process which best represents M. DelBene Larsen Reichert Heck McMorris Smith the will of the people, to be account- NEW YORK Jayapal Rodgers able to the people we represent, to be Clarke King Serrano WEST VIRGINIA men and women of integrity, to serve Collins Lowey Slaughter our country with a sense of purpose, Jenkins McKinley Mooney Crowley Maloney, Stefanik and to empower everyone to reach Donovan Carolyn B. Suozzi Engel Maloney, Sean Tenney WISCONSIN their full potential. Espaillat Meeks Tonko Duffy Kind Ryan Speaker RYAN knows that the Faso Meng Vela´ zquez Gallagher Moore Sensenbrenner healthy competition of ideas between Higgins Nadler Zeldin Grothman Pocan Jeffries Reed our passionate and talented Members is Katko Rice WYOMING an asset of representative government. NORTH CAROLINA Cheney As Speaker, PAUL RYAN made a com- mitment to getting this institution Adams Hudson Price working, and as a result, we have had Budd Jones Rouzer b 1237 Butterfield McHenry Walker more conference committees and more Foxx Meadows The CLERK. Four hundred thirty- bipartisan achievements. He put this Holding Pittenger four Representatives-elect have re- majority to work on bold policy solu- NORTH DAKOTA corded their presence. A quorum is tions that united us. Under his leader- Cramer present. ship, this think tank of ideas was able

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:34 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA7.006 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3 to find common ground without com- Street reform legislation to end tax- Bost Higgins (LA) Posey promising conservative principles. payer bailouts for big banks. Brady (TX) Hill Price, Tom (GA) Brat Holding Ratcliffe Together, after crisscrossing our dis- But I know this, Madam Clerk, his- Bridenstine Hollingsworth Reed tricts and listening to Americans of all tory will show that NANCY PELOSI’s Brooks (AL) Hudson Reichert walks of life, we developed A Better greatest victories will have been fought Brooks (IN) Huizenga Renacci Buchanan Hultgren Way, our vision for a confident Amer- and won far beyond her Speakership. A Rice (SC) Buck Hunter Roby ica—policies that solve the biggest vote for NANCY PELOSI is a vote to en- Bucshon Hurd Roe (TN) challenges of our time; policies that sure that Congress does not undo the Budd Issa Rogers (AL) trust people, not the government, to progress we have made over the last 8 Burgess Jenkins (KS) Rogers (KY) Byrne Jenkins (WV) Rohrabacher make their own decisions and pursue years: a vote to ensure that health in- Calvert Johnson (LA) their own dreams. Rokita surance companies do not go back to Carter (GA) Johnson (OH) Rooney, Francis As Speaker RYAN said the day he was controlling Americans’ healthcare Carter (TX) Johnson, Sam Rooney, Thomas called upon for this role, ‘‘Nothing Chabot Jones J. choices, a vote to ensure Wall Street Chaffetz Jordan Ros-Lehtinen could be more inspiring than a job well Cheney Joyce (OH) does not once again gamble away the Roskam done. Nothing could stir the heart Coffman Katko economic future of Main Street, a vote Ross Cole Kelly (MS) more than real, concrete results.’’ Rothfus to ensure we do not leave markets to Collins (GA) Kelly (PA) In this critical moment in our Na- Rouzer police themselves. Collins (NY) King (IA) tion’s history, as our unified Repub- Comer King (NY) Royce (CA) My friends, we cannot turn back the Russell lican government begins to take its clock, and any attempt to do so will Comstock Kinzinger place, we have an opportunity to think Conaway Knight Rutherford have to go through not just all of us on Sanford big, to reimagine our government from Cook Kustoff (TN) this side of the aisle, but through Costello (PA) Labrador Scalise the top to the bottom, and to put the Schweikert NANCY PELOSI. I assure you, I know Cramer LaHood people back at the center of it. It is a Scott, Austin that is no small task. Crawford LaMalfa time to act with a sense of purpose to Culberson Lamborn Sensenbrenner So, in the name of fighting for our Sessions rebuild the American idea and reclaim Curbelo (FL) Lance core principles and advancing the Davidson Latta Shimkus the people’s voice. issues American workers and their Davis, Rodney Lewis (MN) Shuster There is no one better to lead the Denham LoBiondo Simpson people’s House in that calling than families care about, and because the Dent Long Smith (MO) people’s House should be ethical, ac- DeSantis Loudermilk Smith (NE) PAUL D. RYAN. countable, and open to free debate, DesJarlais Love Smith (NJ) But through all of it, the man from Diaz-Balart Lucas Smith (TX) Janesville never forgets where he came Madam Clerk, I am pleased to put forth Donovan Luetkemeyer Smucker from and who he works for. He insists the name of the Representative-elect Duffy MacArthur Stefanik on calling his constituents his ‘‘em- from California, NANCY PELOSI, for Duncan (SC) Marchant Stewart Speaker of the House of Representa- Duncan (TN) Marino Stivers ployers.’’ He insists on all of us calling Dunn Marshall Taylor him ‘‘PAUL.’’ But make no mistake, tives for the 115th Congress. Emmer Mast Tenney today and every day we are honored to Farenthold McCarthy Thompson (PA) Faso McCaul Thornberry call him ‘‘Mr. Speaker.’’ b 1245 Ferguson McClintock As chair of the Republican Con- Tiberi The CLERK. The names of the Hon- Fitzpatrick McHenry Tipton ference, I am directed by the vote of Fleischmann McKinley orable PAUL D. RYAN, a Representa- Trott that conference to present for election Flores McMorris tive-elect from the State of Wisconsin, Turner to the office of Speaker of the House of Fortenberry Rodgers Upton and the Honorable NANCY PELOSI, a Foxx McSally Valadao Representatives for the 115th Congress Franks (AZ) Meadows Representative-elect from the State of Wagner Frelinghuysen Meehan the name of the Honorable PAUL D. Walberg California, have been placed in nomina- Gaetz Messer RYAN, a Representative-elect from the Walden tion. Gallagher Mitchell Walker State of Wisconsin. Garrett Moolenaar Are there further nominations? Walorski The CLERK. The Clerk now recog- Gibbs Mooney (WV) There being no further nominations, Walters, Mimi nizes the gentleman from New York Gohmert Mullin the Clerk appoints the following tell- Weber (TX) (Mr. CROWLEY). Goodlatte Mulvaney ers: Gosar Murphy (PA) Webster (FL) Mr. CROWLEY. Madam Clerk, first I Wenstrup The gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Gowdy Newhouse would like to welcome back the gentle- Granger Noem Westerman woman from Washington State (Mrs. HARPER); Graves (GA) Nunes Williams The gentleman from Pennsylvania Graves (LA) Olson Wilson (SC) MCMORRIS RODGERS) and her family, as Wittman (Mr. BRADY); Graves (MO) Palazzo well as welcome all of our colleagues Griffith Palmer Womack and their families to this new session The gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Grothman Paulsen Woodall of Congress. KAPTUR); and Guthrie Pearce Yoder The gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Harper Perry Yoho Madam Clerk, as chair of the House Young (AK) ROS-LEHTINEN). Harris Pittenger Democratic Caucus, I have the honor of Hartzler Poe (TX) Young (IA) nominating the gentlewoman from The tellers will come forward and Hensarling Poliquin Zeldin California, Representative-elect NANCY take their seats at the desk in front of Hice, Jody B. Pompeo Zinke PELOSI, as our candidate for Speaker of the Speaker’s rostrum. PELOSI—189 The roll will now be called, and those the House of Representatives. Adams Cartwright DeGette Madam Clerk, it is well known on responding to their names will indicate Aguilar Castor (FL) Delaney both sides of the aisle and in both by surname the nominee of their choos- Barraga´ n Castro (TX) DeLauro Bass Chu, Judy DelBene Chambers that NANCY PELOSI will ing. Beatty Cicilline Demings never be outworked, outmaneuvered, or The Reading Clerk will now call the Becerra Clark (MA) DeSaulnier outsmarted. roll. Bera Clarke (NY) Deutch Under her leadership, America has The tellers having taken their places, Beyer Clay Dingell the House proceeded to vote for the Bishop (GA) Cleaver Doggett made tremendous advancements. Dur- Blumenauer Clyburn Doyle, Michael ing her tenure as Speaker of the House, Speaker. Blunt Rochester Cohen F. she successfully oversaw the rescue of The following is the result of the Bonamici Connolly Ellison the auto industry, saving over 1 mil- vote: Boyle, Brendan Conyers Engel F. Correa Eshoo lion good-paying American manufac- [Roll No. 2] Brady (PA) Costa Espaillat turing jobs. She was our captain when RYAN (WI)—239 Brown (MD) Courtney Esty Brownley (CA) Crist Evans we ushered into law the Affordable Abraham Bacon Biggs Bustos Crowley Foster Aderholt Banks (IN) Bilirakis Care Act, which has extended Butterfield Cuellar Frankel (FL) Allen Barletta Bishop (MI) healthcare insurance to 20 million Capuano Cummings Fudge Amash Barr Bishop (UT) Carbajal Davis (CA) Gabbard Americans and counting. Amodei Barton Black Ca´ rdenas Davis, Danny Gallego But, Madam Clerk, she didn’t stop Arrington Bergman Blackburn Carson (IN) DeFazio Garamendi there. She led the charge to enact Wall Babin Beutler Blum

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03JA7.004 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H4 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2017 Gonzalez (TX) Lujan Grisham, Ruppersberger Georgia has received 1, and the Honor- our patriarch, my brother, Thomas Gottheimer M. Rush able DANIEL WEBSTER of the State of D’Alesandro III. Green, Al Luja´ n, Ben Ray Ryan (OH) Green, Gene Lynch Sa´ nchez Florida has received 1. To the people of San Francisco, Grijalva Maloney, Sarbanes Therefore, the Honorable PAUL D. thank you once again for the privilege Gutie´rrez Carolyn B. Schakowsky RYAN of the State of Wisconsin, having of representing our beautiful and di- Hanabusa Maloney, Sean Schiff received a majority of the votes cast, is Hastings Matsui Schneider verse city. Heck McCollum duly elected Speaker of the House of Scott (VA) In a brief span of days, we will inau- Higgins (NY) McEachin Scott, David Representatives for the 115th Congress. Himes McGovern Serrano The Clerk appoints the following gurate a new President, Donald Trump, Hoyer McNerney Sewell (AL) committee to escort the Speaker-elect and a new Vice President, our former Huffman Meeks Shea-Porter IKE ENCE Jackson Lee Meng to the chair: colleague, M P . At that noon Sherman The gentleman from California (Mr. hour, we will enact the peaceful trans- Jayapal Moore Sires Jeffries Moulton Slaughter MCCARTHY) fer of power that is the bedrock of our Johnson (GA) Murphy (FL) Smith (WA) The gentlewoman from California Republic. Johnson, E. B. Nadler Soto (Ms. PELOSI) Kaptur Napolitano For 8 years, our country has been Speier Keating Neal The gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Suozzi graced by the trailblazing leadership Kelly (IL) Nolan SCALISE) Kennedy Norcross Swalwell (CA) The gentleman from Maryland (Mr. and dignity of President Obama and Takano Khanna O’Halleran HOYER) Michelle Obama. At their side have Kihuen O’Rourke Thompson (CA) been Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden. Thompson (MS) The gentlewoman from Washington Kildee Pallone Let us give the Obamas, the Bidens, Kilmer Panetta Titus (Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS) Krishnamoorthi Pascrell Tonko The gentleman from South Carolina and their families our thanks for all Kuster (NH) Payne Torres (Mr. CLYBURN) that they have given America. Tsongas Langevin Pelosi The gentleman from Ohio (Mr. STIV- Larsen (WA) Perlmutter Vargas Today, as we celebrate the renewal of ERS Larson (CT) Peters Veasey ) our democracy, let us pay tribute to Lawrence Peterson Vela The gentlemen from New York (Mr. the men and women in uniform—those ´ Lawson (FL) Pingree Velazquez CROWLEY) who served or have served—and their Lee Pocan Visclosky The gentleman from Indiana (Mr. families, whose sacrifice and bravery Levin Polis Walz MESSER) Lewis (GA) Price (NC) Wasserman The gentlewoman from California are guarantors of our democracy. Let Lieu, Ted Quigley Schultz us thank our men and women in uni- Lipinski Raskin Waters, Maxine (Ms. SA´ NCHEZ) Loebsack Richmond Watson Coleman The gentleman from Georgia (Mr. form. Lofgren Rosen Welch COLLINS) In this Chamber, we stand at the very Lowenthal Roybal-Allard Wilson (FL) The gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. Lowey Ruiz Yarmuth heart of the American experiment. BEN RAY LUJA´ N) Every time each of us steps onto the RYAN (OH)—2 The gentleman from Missouri (Mr. floor, we carry with us the hopes and Cooper Rice (NY) SMITH) the hurts of those who have sent us WEBSTER (FL)—1 The gentlewoman from Connecticut here. (Ms. DELAURO) Massie The gentlewoman from California We surely have distinct political COOPER—1 (Mrs. MIMI WALTERS) identities as Republicans and Demo- Kind The gentleman from California (Mr. crats, but above all, we are all Ameri- LEWIS (GA)—1 SWALWELL) cans. Here, we have the responsibility The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. and the power to lift the lives and the Sinema MITCHELL) hopes of the American people. ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—0 The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Our first responsibility is to secure LEVIN) the Nation, embodied in the oath we The gentleman from Texas (Mr. SES- NOT VOTING—2 take to support and defend. We must be SIONS) Ryan (WI) Schrader The gentlewoman from New York strong and smart in defending our land, PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY (Mrs. LOWEY) defeating terrorists, and advancing our Ms. PLASKETT (during the roll call). The gentleman from North Carolina vital interests in a world of promise Madam Clerk, parliamentary inquiry. (Mr. MCHENRY) and peril. America’s actions must al- The CLERK. The gentlewoman will And the Members of the Wisconsin ways be equal to America’s values, state her parliamentary inquiry. delegation: honoring our Constitution and respect- Ms. PLASKETT. Madam Clerk, I rise Mr. SENSENBRENNER ing our men and women in uniform. because neither my name nor the Mr. KIND Another responsibility is to further names of the five Representatives of Ms. MOORE secure our economy and truly secure the separate territories, duly elected Mr. DUFFY opportunity for hardworking families. by collectively 4 million Americans, Mr. POCAN We in this Congress must focus on job our names were not called, and I ask as Mr. GROTHMAN, and a parliamentary inquiry as to why not Mr. GALLAGHER creation and growing paychecks every at this time at this juncture in the The committee will retire from the day for everyone and everywhere in our United States that the territories do Chamber to escort the Speaker-elect to country. From the rural heartlands, not have a voice on this floor? the chair. the cities, and the suburbs, we must The CLERK. As the Clerk advised on The Sergeant at Arms announced the ensure that those who do their part January 6, 1999, Representatives-elect Speaker-elect of the House of Rep- have the opportunity to buy a home, are the only individuals qualified to resentatives of the 115th Congress, who address the aspirations of their chil- vote in the election of the Speaker. was escorted to the chair by the Com- dren, and retire with dignity. mittee of Escort. Our responsibility is also to secure b 1404 Ms. PELOSI. It is my honor to join our democracy. Our Founders pledged The CLERK. The tellers agree in Speaker RYAN in welcoming all of you their sacred honor to create a democ- their tallies that the total number of to the 115th Congress. votes cast is 433, of which the Honor- To new Members and your families, racy; a government of the many, not a government of the money. Now our sa- able PAUL D. RYAN of the State of Wis- in this special moment I offer a special consin has received 239, the Honorable greeting and special congratulations. cred trust is to keep that covenant. We NANCY PELOSI of the State of California Each of us comes here sustained by the cannot permit our democracy to be has received 189, the Honorable TIM love of our own family and the trust of suborned by the checkbooks of the RYAN of the State of Ohio has received our constituents. powerful or to be subverted by the dark 2, the Honorable JIM COOPER of the I am grateful to my husband, Paul; operations of a foreign regime. State of Tennessee has received 1, the our five children; nine grandchildren; All of us cherish our ideals. We do Honorable JOHN LEWIS of the State of and my D’Alesandro family, especially have our differences, and they are real,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:16 Jan 06, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD17\H03JA7.REC H03JA7 bjneal on DSK30MX082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5 but I hope that we will each be humble is my privilege to hand the gavel to the Now, we have a lot to build on; but enough to accept the good faith of oth- Speaker of the House, PAUL D. RYAN. that being said, this is no time to rest ers. I hope, too, that we will find wis- Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. I will be rel- on our laurels, but to redouble our ef- dom from the Scriptures. It says to atively brief. I want to thank Madam forts. It is no secret that millions and minister to the needs of God’s creation, Leader. You know, I stood in this spot millions of Americans across this coun- humanity, and nature is an act of wor- very, very many times. It, today, try are deeply dissatisfied with their ship. To ignore those needs is to dis- though, feels a whole lot different. Part current situation. They have looked to honor the God who made us. of it has to do with all the new faces in Washington for leadership, and all they In that spirit, in order to meet the the House. You look at all the proud have gotten is condescension. For needs of the American people, House spouses, these beaming children at years, they have suffered quietly, Democrats pledge to seek common their best, people’s parents, it is hard, quietly amid shuttered factories and ground wherever we can to forge a bi- if not impossible, to resist this rush of shattered lives. But now, now they partisan path forward on job-creating enthusiasm. have let out a great roar. Now we, their infrastructure, make taxes and foreign There is no sense of foreboding in elected representatives, must listen. trade fair to American workers, help this House today. There is only the So I want to say to the American Americans balance work and family sense of potential. It kind of reminds people: We hear you. We will do right life, and to drain the swamp of Big you that, no matter how long you have by you, and we will deliver. We will Money from our campaigns. been here, you haven’t seen it all. So I honor you because you have honored All of these provisions President- just want to say to our new Members us. We take this sacred trust seriously. elect Trump has pledged, and we will and to their families: Thank you, con- It is not enough to say that the condi- seek common ground, but we will stand gratulations, and welcome. tion of your birth should not determine our ground wherever in good con- To my own priest, Father Paul, the outcome of your life, no matter science we must. If there is an attempt thank you for being here with us today. how much we mean it. to destroy the guarantee of Medicare, I appreciate it. In a few years’ time, I hope that the harm Medicaid, Social Security, or the And to my center, my family—Janna, people will say of this 115th Congress Affordable Care Act, Democrats will Liza, Charlie, Sam—thank you for all that we didn’t just pay lipservice to that you have done to make this all stand our ground. this beautiful American idea; we made possible. Thank you. If there is an assault on clean air and it a reality for everyone. We are not There is another reason for opti- clean water, civil rights, women’s here to be; we are here to do. We are rights, or LGBT rights, if DREAMers mism, and that is what we have al- ready achieved by meeting here this here to improve people’s lives, grow and their immigrant families face the our economy, keep us safe, improve our nightmare of deportation, Democrats moment. Just months ago, our country held a great electoral contest, and at health care and our infrastructure, will stand our ground. If there is an at- fight poverty, and restore self-govern- tempt to silence our voices for com- times it was a little intense. As you all know, when you are in the heat of it, in ment. monsense gun violence prevention, Friends, we have got our work cut the heat of the kind of campaign we with Gabby Giffords here in the Cham- out for us. As your Speaker, I intend to ber as our witness, Democrats will had, you start to wonder: Will the tem- pers ever cool? Will the system still keep this place running at full speed. stand our ground. When I came into this job, I pledged to Many of us just celebrated Christ- hold? Does our old, rich tradition still have that magic? Well, it turns out it restore regular order, get that com- mas, the birth of Christ. Sharing in our mittee system working again, hold reg- humanity, God enabled us to partici- does. The clash of opinions, the hue and ular House and Senate conferences, be- pate in his divinity. This spark of di- cause only a fully functioning House vinity is acknowledged in every faith cry of campaigns, the rancor and the dissension, in the end, they all dissolve can really, truly do the people’s busi- tradition. In recognizing the spark in ness. others, we reaffirm it in ourselves. in the silent and peaceful transfer of power. So, in just a few weeks’ time, We have made some pretty good Honoring that spark of divinity, we are progress on that front. Take our work commanded to respect the dignity and we will welcome a new President who offers us yet another new beginning, a on finding cures for deadly diseases or worth of all of God’s children and to beating back that opioid epidemic or work together for the common good. new chance to work toward a more per- fect Union. our work on mental health. These are In that spirit, I offer my congratula- all things that we should be very proud tions to the Speaker of this new Con- For all of our arguments and all of our differences, we are all united by a of. These efforts were directed by the gress, a proud son of Wisconsin, PAUL deep, abiding love of our country. It is committees and crafted by our Mem- RYAN. bers—all through regular order. There PAUL RYAN is a leader of principle, this slender but sturdy thread that is still a lot of work to do, like having immersed in ideas and gifted with ex- holds us together. We always seem to a fully functioning appropriations perience. As we all know, PAUL RYAN forget this, but it has never failed us. process, for example. has had the full breadth of experience That is why, when the votes are count- ed and the people have spoken, we all So, to the minority, I want to say on Capitol Hill, from Tortilla Coast this: We have never shied away from waiter to Hill staffer to Congressman. accept the verdict. We come back from the campaign trail, we pack up the our disagreements, and I do not expect He went on to be a sincere and proud anyone to do so now. But however advocate for his point of view as chair- yard signs, and today—today, as one body—we pledge allegiance to one flag: bright of a contrast that we draw be- man of the Budget Committee and tween us, it must never blind us to the chairman of the Ways and Means Com- the red, the white, and the blue. And that is not the only thing that common ground that we share. We mittee. must never shy away from making In a place as demanding as the we have in common. I don’t care what your party is, find one person in this progress for the American people wher- Speakership, I know he gathers House who doesn’t want the best for ever we can. As your Speaker, I prom- strength daily from the family he loves America. Find one person in this House ise to uphold the rights of the minor- so dearly, from his wife, Janna; his who does not want to see help given to ity. I promise to hear you out and let children, Liza, Charlie, and Sam; and the unemployed or care for the sick or you have your say. If I had to sum up, their entire family. Let us acknowledge the Ryan family. education for the young or honor our it would be this: Agreement whenever troops. Who here among us does not possible but, at all times, respect. b 1415 want to open wide the door to oppor- And to the majority, especially to Mr. Speaker, God bless them. God tunity? Who here among us does not our returning Members, I want to say bless you. God bless Wisconsin. God want every American, every creed, and this: This is a once-in-a-lifetime oppor- bless the Members of this House. God every color to cross the threshold? You tunity. This is the kind of thing that bless the United States of America. cannot find one person in this build- most of us only dreamed about. I know This is the people’s House. This is the ing—not one. And that, that is a true because I used to dream about this a people’s gavel. In the people’s name, it cause for celebration. lot. The people have given us unified

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03JA7.009 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H6 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2017 government, and it wasn’t because gentlewoman from California, the Hon- Administrative Officer of the House of Rep- they were feeling generous. It was be- orable NANCY PELOSI. resentatives. cause they want results. How could we f The SPEAKER. The question is on live with ourselves if we let them MAJORITY WHIP the amendment offered by the gen- down? How could we let ourselves tleman from New York. down? Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, as chair of the Republican The amendment was rejected. I have, for many months, been asking Conference, I am directed by that con- The SPEAKER. The question is on our Members to raise their gaze and ference to notify the House officially the remainder of the resolution offered aim high. Now, today, this Congress, that the Republican Members have se- by the gentlewoman from Washington. let us not be timid but, rather, reach lected as majority whip the gentleman The remainder of the resolution was for that brighter horizon and deliver. from Louisiana, the Honorable STEVE agreed to. This old Chamber might look the same, SCALISE. but in the hushed whispers, in the A motion to reconsider was laid on whirl of activity, you can feel the f the table. winds of change. As I stand here next MINORITY WHIP AND ASSISTANT The SPEAKER. The Chair will now to that portrait of good old George DEMOCRATIC LEADER swear in the officers of the House. Washington, I am reminded of a line Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, as The officers presented themselves in from one of his favorite plays: ‘‘ ’Tis chairman of the Democratic Caucus, I the well of the House and took the oath not in mortals to command success, have been directed to report to the of office as follows: but we’ll do more . . . we’ll deserve it.’’ House that the Democratic Members Do you solemnly swear that you will sup- My dear friends and colleagues, I say have selected as minority whip the port and defend the Constitution of the to all of you: Good luck and Godspeed. gentleman from Maryland, the Honor- United States against all enemies, foreign Thank you very much. and domestic; that you will bear true faith able STENY HOYER, and as assistant and allegiance to the same; that you take I am now ready to take the oath of Democratic leader, the gentleman from this obligation freely, without any mental office. South Carolina, the Honorable JAMES reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I ask the Dean of the House of Rep- CLYBURN. you will well and faithfully discharge the du- resentatives, the Honorable JOHN CON- f ties of the office on which you are about to YERS of Michigan, to administer the enter, so help you God. oath of office. ELECTING OFFICERS OF THE The SPEAKER. Congratulations. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. CONYERS then administered the f oath of office to Mr. RYAN of Wis- Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. consin, as follows: Speaker, I offer a privileged resolution SWEARING IN OF MEMBER-ELECT and ask for its immediate consider- Do you solemnly swear or affirm that you The SPEAKER. Will the Representa- will support and defend the Constitution of ation. tive-elect please present herself in the the United States against all enemies, for- The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- well. eign and domestic; that you will bear true lows: Mrs. Lawrence of Michigan appeared faith and allegiance to the same; that you H. RES. 1 at the bar of the House and took the take this obligation freely, without any oath of office, as follows: mental reservation or purpose of evasion; Resolved, That Karen L. Haas of the State and that you will well and faithfully dis- of Maryland be, and is hereby, chosen Clerk Do you solemnly swear that you will charge the duties of the office on which you of the House of Representatives; support and defend the Constitution of are about to enter, so help you God. That Paul D. Irving of the State of Florida the United States against all enemies, be, and is hereby, chosen Sergeant-at-Arms (Applause, the Members rising.) foreign and domestic; that you will of the House of Representatives; bear true faith and allegiance to the Mr. CONYERS. Congratulations, Mr. That Philip George Kiko of the State of Speaker. Ohio be, and is hereby, chosen Chief Admin- same; that you take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation f istrative Officer of the House of Representa- tives; and or purpose of evasion; and that you will SWEARING IN OF MEMBERS That Father Patrick J. Conroy of the well and faithfully discharge the duties The SPEAKER. According to prece- State of Oregon be, and is hereby, chosen of the office on which you are about to dent, the Chair will swear in the Mem- Chaplain of the House of Representatives. enter, so help you God. bers-elect en masse. Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. The SPEAKER. Congratulations. You The Members-elect will rise and raise Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from are now a Member of the 115th Con- their right hands. New York (Mr. CROWLEY) for the pur- gress. The Members-elect rose, and the pose of offering an amendment. f Speaker administered the oath of office Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I have TO INFORM THE SENATE THAT A to them as follows: an amendment to the resolution, but QUORUM OF THE HOUSE HAS AS- Do you solemnly swear or affirm that you before offering the amendment, I re- SEMBLED AND OF THE ELEC- will support and defend the Constitution of quest that there be a division of the TION OF THE SPEAKER AND THE the United States against all enemies, for- question on the resolution so that we CLERK eign and domestic; that you will bear true may have a separate vote on the Chap- faith and allegiance to the same; that you lain. Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I offer take this obligation freely, without any a privileged resolution and ask for its mental reservation or purpose of evasion; The SPEAKER. The question will be immediate consideration. divided. and that you will well and faithfully dis- The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- charge the duties of the office on which you The question is on agreeing to that lows: are about to enter, so help you God. portion of the resolution providing for H. RES. 2 The SPEAKER. Congratulations. You the election of the Chaplain. Resolved, That the Senate be informed that are now Members of the 115th Congress. That portion of the resolution was a quorum of the House of Representatives f agreed to. has assembled; that Paul D. Ryan, a Rep- b 1430 A motion to reconsider was laid on resentative from the State of Wisconsin, has the table. been elected Speaker; and that Karen L. MAJORITY LEADER Haas, a citizen of the State of Maryland, has AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. CROWLEY been elected Clerk of the House of Rep- Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer resentatives of the One Hundred Fifteenth Speaker, as chair of the Republican an amendment to the remainder of the Congress. Conference, I am directed by that con- resolution. ference to notify the House officially The resolution was agreed to. that the Republican Members have se- The SPEAKER. The Clerk will report A motion to reconsider was laid on lected as majority leader the gen- the amendment. the table. tleman from California, the Honorable The Clerk read as follows: f KEVIN MCCARTHY. Amendment offered by Mr. CROWLEY: AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO f That Robert D. Edmonson of the District of Columbia be, and is hereby, chosen Clerk APPOINT A COMMITTEE TO NO- MINORITY LEADER of the House of Representatives; TIFY THE PRESIDENT OF THE Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, as That Wyndee Parker of the State of Mary- ASSEMBLY OF THE CONGRESS chairman of the Democratic Caucus, I land be, and is hereby, chosen Sergeant-at- have been directed to report to the Arms of the House of Representatives; and Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I offer House that the Democratic Members That James Fleet of the Commonwealth of a privileged resolution and ask for its have selected as minority leader the Pennsylvania be, and is hereby, chosen Chief immediate consideration.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:16 Jan 06, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD17\H03JA7.REC H03JA7 bjneal on DSK30MX082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7 The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- SEC. 2. CHANGES TO THE STANDING RULES. mittee on House Administration, and the lows: (a) DECORUM.— Committee on Appropriations. (1) In clause 3 of rule II, add the following ‘‘(2) Each such plan shall include, with re- H. RES. 3 new paragraph: spect to programs and agencies within the Resolved, That a committee of two Mem- ‘‘(g)(1) The Sergeant-at-Arms is authorized committee’s jurisdiction, and to the max- bers be appointed by the Speaker on the part and directed to impose a fine against a Mem- imum extent practicable— of the House of Representatives to join with ber, Delegate, or the Resident Commissioner ‘‘(A) a list of such programs or agencies a committee on the part of the Senate to no- for the use of an electronic device for still with lapsed authorizations that received tify the President of the United States that photography or for audio or visual recording funding in the prior fiscal year or, in the a quorum of each House has assembled and or broadcasting in contravention of clause 5 case of a program or agency with a perma- Congress is ready to receive any communica- of rule XVII and any applicable Speaker’s nent authorization, which has not been sub- tion that he may be pleased to make. announced policy on electronic devices. ject to a comprehensive review by the com- The resolution was agreed to. ‘‘(2) A fine imposed pursuant to this para- mittee in the prior three Congresses; A motion to reconsider was laid on graph shall be $500 for a first offense and ‘‘(B) a description of each such program or the table. $2,500 for any subsequent offense. agency to be authorized in the current Con- ‘‘(3)(A) The Sergeant-at-Arms shall gress; f promptly notify the Member, Delegate, or ‘‘(C) a description of each such program or APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF the Resident Commissioner, the Speaker, the agency to be authorized in the next Con- COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE Chief Administrative Officer, and the Com- gress, if applicable; mittee on Ethics of any such fine. ‘‘(D) a description of any oversight to sup- PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO port the authorization of each such program HOUSE RESOLUTION 3 ‘‘(B) Such Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner may appeal the fine in writing or agency in the current Congress; and The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. to the Committee on Ethics not later than 30 ‘‘(E) recommendations for changes to ex- WOMACK). Without objection, pursuant calendar days or five legislative days, which- isting law for moving such programs or agen- to House Resolution 3, the Chair an- ever is later, after notification pursuant to cies from mandatory funding to discre- subdivision (A). tionary appropriations, where appropriate. nounces the Speaker’s appointment of ‘‘(3) Each such plan may include, with re- the following Members to the com- ‘‘(C) Upon receipt of an appeal pursuant to subdivision (B), the Committee on Ethics spect to the programs and agencies within mittee on the part of the House to join shall have 30 calendar days or five legislative the committee’s jurisdiction— a committee on the part of the Senate days, whichever is later, to either dismiss ‘‘(A) recommendations for the consolida- to notify the President of the United the fine or allow it to proceed. Upon a deter- tion or termination of such programs or States that a quorum of each House mination regarding the appeal or if no appeal agencies that are duplicative, unnecessary, has assembled and that Congress is has been filed at the expiration of the period or inconsistent with the appropriate roles and responsibilities of the Federal Govern- ready to receive any communication specified in subdivision (B), the chair of the Committee on Ethics shall promptly notify ment; that he may be pleased to make: ‘‘(B) recommendations for changes to ex- The gentleman from California (Mr. the Member, Delegate, or the Resident Com- missioner, the Speaker and the Chief Admin- isting law related to Federal rules, regula- MCCARTHY) and istrative Officer. The Speaker shall promptly tions, statutes, and court decisions affecting The gentlewoman from California lay such notification before the House. such programs and agencies that are incon- (Ms. PELOSI). ‘‘(4) The Sergeant-at-Arms and the Com- sistent with the authorities of the Congress There was no objection. mittee on Ethics are authorized to establish under Article I of the Constitution; and ‘‘(C) a description of such other oversight f policies and procedures for the implementa- tion of this paragraph.’’. activities as the committee may consider AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO IN- (2) In clause 4 of rule II, add the following necessary. FORM THE PRESIDENT OF THE new paragraph: ‘‘(4) In the development of such plan, the ELECTION OF THE SPEAKER AND ‘‘(d)(1) Upon notification from the chair of chair of each committee shall coordinate THE CLERK the Committee on Ethics pursuant to clause with other committees of jurisdiction to en- 3(g)(3)(C), the Chief Administrative Officer sure that programs and agencies are subject Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I offer a shall deduct the amount of any fine levied to routine, comprehensive authorization ef- privileged resolution and ask for its under clause 3(g) from the net salary other- forts. immediate consideration. wise due the Member, Delegate, or the Resi- ‘‘(5) Not later than March 31 in the first The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- dent Commissioner. session of a Congress, after consultation lows: ‘‘(2) The Chief Administrative Officer is au- with the Speaker, the Majority Leader, and the Minority Leader, the Committee on H. RES. 4 thorized to establish policies and procedures for such salary deductions.’’. Oversight and Government Reform shall re- Resolved, That the Clerk be instructed to (3) Rule XVII is amended by redesignating port to the House the authorization and inform the President of the United States clause 9 as clause 10, and by inserting after oversight plans submitted by committees to- that the House of Representatives has elect- clause 8 the following new clause: gether with any recommendations that it, or ed Paul D. Ryan, a Representative from the the House leadership group described above, State of Wisconsin as Speaker, and Karen L. ‘‘Legislative Proceedings may make to ensure the most effective co- Haas, a citizen of the State of Maryland as ‘‘9.(a) A Member, Delegate, the Resident ordination of authorization and oversight Clerk, of the House of Representatives of the Commissioner, officer, or employee of the plans and otherwise to achieve the objectives One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. House may not engage in disorderly or dis- of this clause.’’. The resolution was agreed to. ruptive conduct in the Chamber, including— (2) In clause 1(d)(2)(B) of rule XI, insert A motion to reconsider was laid on ‘‘(1) intentionally obstructing or impeding ‘‘authorization and’’ before ‘‘oversight’’. the passage of others in the Chamber; the table. (3) In clause 1(d)(2)(C) of rule XI, insert ‘‘(2) the use of an exhibit to impede, dis- ‘‘authorization and’’ before ‘‘oversight’’. f rupt, or disturb the proceedings of the (c) AMENDMENTS TO APPROPRIATION RULES OF THE HOUSE House; and BILLS.—In clause 2 of rule XXI, add the fol- ‘‘(3) the denial of legislative instruments lowing new paragraph: Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I offer to others seeking to engage in legislative ‘‘(g) An amendment to a general appropria- a privileged resolution and ask for its proceedings. tion bill shall not be in order if proposing a immediate consideration. ‘‘(b) This clause establishes a standard of net increase in the level of budget authority The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- conduct within the meaning of clause 3(a)(2) in the bill.’’. lows: of rule XI.’’. (d) DUPLICATION OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS.— (b) AUTHORIZATION AND OVERSIGHT PLANS.— In clause 3(c) of rule XIII, add the following H. RES. 5 (1) Clause 2(d) of rule X is amended to read new subparagraph: Resolved, That the Rules of the House of as follows: ‘‘(5) On a bill or joint resolution that es- Representatives of the One Hundred Four- ‘‘(d)(1) Not later than February 15 of the tablishes or reauthorizes a Federal program, teenth Congress, including applicable provi- first session of a Congress, each standing a statement indicating whether any such sions of law or concurrent resolution that committee (other than the Committee on program is known to be duplicative of an- constituted rules of the House at the end of Appropriations, the Committee on Ethics, other such program, including at a minimum the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, are and the Committee on Rules) shall, in a an explanation of whether any such program adopted as the Rules of the House of Rep- meeting that is open to the public, adopt its was included in a report to Congress pursu- resentatives of the One Hundred Fifteenth authorization and oversight plan for that ant to section 21 of Public Law 111-139 or Congress, with amendments to the standing Congress. Such plan shall be submitted si- whether the most recent Catalog of Federal rules as provided in section 2, and with other multaneously to the Committee on Over- Domestic Assistance (published pursuant to orders as provided in sections 3, 4, and 5. sight and Government Reform, the Com- section 6104 of title 31, United States Code)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03JA7.015 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H8 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2017 identified other programs related to the pro- the Speaker in writing of its receipt together ‘‘(A) the entire text of each section of a gram established or reauthorized by the with either: statute that is proposed to be repealed; and measure.’’. ‘‘(1) a determination as to whether the ‘‘(B) a comparative print of each amend- (e) RECOGNITION OF MEMBERS.— issuance of the judicial subpoena or order is ment to the entire text of a section of a stat- (1) In clause 6 of rule I, strike ‘‘The Speak- a proper exercise of jurisdiction by the court ute that the bill or joint resolution proposes er shall rise to put a question but may state and is consistent with the privileges and to make.’’. it sitting.’’. rights of the House; or (p) AUTHORITY TO POSTPONE RECORD VOTES (2) In clause 6(d) of rule XIII, strike ‘‘rises’’ ‘‘(2) a statement that such Member, Dele- ON CERTAIN MOTIONS.—In clause 8(a)(2) of and insert ‘‘seeks recognition’’. gate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or em- rule XX— (3) In clause 1(a) of rule XVII, strike ‘‘rise ployee of the House intends to make a deter- (1) Redesignate subdivisions (E) through and’’. mination with respect to the matters de- (H) as subdivisions (G) through (J), respec- (4) In clause 2 of rule XVII, strike ‘‘rise at scribed in subparagraph (1). tively; once’’ and insert ‘‘seek recognition’’. ‘‘(b) The notification required by para- (2) Insert after subdivision (D) the fol- (5) In clause 5 of rule XVII, strike ‘‘walk graph (a) shall promptly be laid before the lowing new subdivisions: out of or across’’ and insert ‘‘exit or cross’’. House by the Speaker. ‘‘(E) The question of adopting a motion to (6) In clause 1(a) of rule XX, strike ‘‘from ‘‘3.(a) Except as specified in paragraph (b) recommit. their seats to’’ and insert ‘‘or otherwise indi- or otherwise ordered by the House, upon no- ‘‘(F) The question of adopting a motion to cate from their seats and’’. tification to the House that a judicial sub- concur in a Senate amendment, with or (f) CONVENING OUTSIDE THE HALL OF THE poena or order is a proper exercise of juris- without amendment.’’; and HOUSE.—In clause 12(d) of rule I, strike diction by the court and is consistent with (3) In subdivision (G) (as redesignated), ‘‘whenever’’ and insert ‘‘if’’. the privileges and rights of the House, the strike ‘‘subdivision (A), (B), (C), or (D)’’ and (g) TEMPORARY PRESIDING AUTHORITY Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, insert ‘‘subdivisions (A) through (F)’’. CLARIFICATION.—In clause 2(a) of rule II, in- officer, or employee of the House shall com- (q) CONFORMING GUIDELINES FOR FIVE- sert ‘‘and in the absence of a Member acting ply with the judicial subpoena or order by MINUTE VOTING.—In clause 9 of rule XX— as Speaker pro tempore pursuant to clause supplying copies. (1) In paragraph (a), insert ‘‘or’’ after the 8(b)(3)(A) of rule I,’’ after ‘‘tempore,’’. ‘‘(b) Under no circumstances may minutes semicolon; and (h) CONTINUING LITIGATION AUTHORITIES.— or transcripts of executive sessions, or evi- (2) Strike paragraphs (b) and (c) and insert In clause 8 of rule II, add the following new dence of witnesses in respect thereto, be dis- the following: paragraph: closed or copied. During a period of recess or ‘‘(b) if in the discretion of the Speaker ‘‘(c) The House, the Speaker, a committee adjournment of longer than three days, the Members would be afforded an adequate op- or the chair of a committee authorized dur- Speaker may authorize compliance or take portunity to vote— ing a prior Congress to act in a litigation such other action as the Speaker considers ‘‘(1) on any question arising after a report matter is authorized to act as the successor appropriate under the circumstances. Upon from the Committee of the Whole without in interest to the House, the Speaker, such the reconvening of the House, all matters debate or intervening motion; or ‘‘(2) on the question of adoption of a mo- committee or the chair of such committee of that transpired under this clause shall tion to recommit (or ordering the previous a prior Congress, respectively, with respect promptly be laid before the House by the question thereon) arising without inter- to such litigation matter, and to take such Speaker. vening motion or debate other than debate steps as may be appropriate to ensure con- ‘‘4. Nothing in this rule shall be construed on the motion.’’. tinuation of such litigation matter.’’. to deprive, condition, or waive the constitu- (r) ELECTRONIC AVAILABILITY.—In clause 3 LARIFYING STAFF ACCESS TO THE HOUSE tional or legal privileges or rights applicable (i) C of rule XXIX, strike ‘‘in electronic form at a or available at any time to a Member, Dele- FLOOR.—In clause 5 of rule IV, strike ‘‘shall location designated by the Committee on gate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or em- remain at the desk and’’. House Administration’’ and insert ‘‘at an ployee of the House, or of the House itself, or (j) MEMBER RECORDS.—In clause 6 of rule electronic document repository operated by VII— the right of such Member, Delegate, Resident the Clerk’’. (1) redesignate paragraphs (a) and (b) as Commissioner, officer, or employee, or of the (s) COMPARATIVE PRINTS FOR BILLS OR subparagraphs (1) and (2); House itself, to assert such privileges or JOINT RESOLUTIONS CONSIDERED ON FLOOR.— (2) designate the existing sentence as para- rights before a court in the United States.’’. Effective December 31, 2017, in rule XXI, add graph (a); (l) REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBCOMMITTEES.— at the end the following new clause: (3) in paragraph (a) (as so designated), in- Amend clause 5(d)(2) of rule X to read as fol- ‘‘12.(a)(1) Before a bill or joint resolution sert ‘‘as described in paragraph (b)’’ after lows: proposing to repeal or amend a statute or ‘‘Resident Commissioner’’; and ‘‘(2)(A) A committee that maintains a sub- part thereof may be considered, there shall (4) add at the end the following new para- committee on oversight may have not more be made available on a publicly available graph: than six subcommittees. website of the House an easily searchable ‘‘(b) Records created, generated, or re- ‘‘(B) The Committee on Appropriations electronic comparative print that shows how ceived by the congressional office of a Mem- may have not more than 13 subcommittees. the bill or joint resolution proposes to ber, Delegate, or the Resident Commissioner ‘‘(C) The Committee on Armed Services change current law, showing (to the greatest in the performance of official duties are ex- may have not more than seven subcommit- extent practicable) by appropriate typo- clusively the personal property of the indi- tees. graphical devices the omissions and inser- vidual Member, Delegate, or the Resident ‘‘(D) The Committee on Foreign Affairs tions proposed. Commissioner and such Member, Delegate, may have not more than seven subcommit- ‘‘(2) Before an amendment in the nature of or Resident Commissioner has control over tees. a substitute may be considered if the amend- such records.’’. ‘‘(E) The Committee on Oversight and Gov- ment proposes to repeal or amend a statute (k) RESPONSE TO SUBPOENAS.—Amend rule ernment Reform may have not more than or part thereof, there shall be made available VIII to read as follows— seven subcommittees. on a publicly available website of the House ‘‘RULE VIII ‘‘(F) The Committee on Transportation an easily searchable electronic comparative and Infrastructure may have not more than print that shows (to the greatest extent ‘‘RESPONSE TO SUBPOENAS six subcommittees.’’. practicable) how the amendment proposes to ‘‘1.(a) When a Member, Delegate, Resident (m) COMMITTEE HEARINGS.—In clause change current law, showing by appropriate Commissioner, officer, or employee of the 2(g)(2)(D) of rule XI, insert ‘‘, the Committee typographical devices the omissions and in- House is properly served with a judicial sub- on Homeland Security’’ after ‘‘Armed Serv- sertions proposed. poena or order, such Member, Delegate, Resi- ices’’. ‘‘(b) If a committee reports a bill or joint dent Commissioner, officer, or employee (n) REFERRALS TO THE COURT OF CLAIMS.— resolution, before the bill or joint resolution shall comply, consistently with the privi- (1) In clause 1(a)(1) of rule XIII— may be considered with text different from leges and rights of the House, with the judi- (A) insert ‘‘or’’ before ‘‘releasing’’; and the text reported, there shall be made avail- cial subpoena or order as hereinafter pro- (B) strike ‘‘, or referring a claim to the able on a publicly available website of the vided, unless otherwise determined under Court of Claims’’; and House a document that shows, by appro- this rule. (2) In clause 3 of rule XVIII— priate typographical devices, the differences ‘‘(b) For purposes of this rule, ‘judicial sub- (A) insert ‘‘or’’ before ‘‘releasing’’; and between the text of the bill or joint resolu- poena or order’ means a judicial subpoena or (B) strike ‘‘, or referring a claim to the tion as proposed to be considered and the judicial order directing appearance as a wit- Court of Claims’’. text of the bill or joint resolution as re- ness relating to the official functions of the (o) CONTENTS OF COMMITTEE REPORTS ported.’’. House or for the production or disclosure of SHOWING CHANGES TO EXISTING LAW.—Clause (t) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR.—Clause 1 of any document relating to the official func- 3(e)(1) of rule XIII is amended by striking rule XVIII is amended by inserting ‘‘, Dele- tions of the House. ‘‘accompanying document—’’ and all that gate, or the Resident Commissioner’’ after ‘‘2.(a) Upon receipt of a properly served ju- follows and inserting ‘‘accompanying docu- ‘‘Member’’. dicial subpoena or order, a Member, Dele- ment (showing by appropriate typographical SEC. 3. SEPARATE ORDERS. gate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or em- devices the omissions and insertions pro- (a) HOLMAN RULE.—During the first session ployee of the House shall promptly notify posed)— of the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, any

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA7.023 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9 reference in clause 2 of rule XXI to a provi- (2) Except as provided in paragraph (1), it (B) ‘‘Veterans Accounts Identified for Ad- sion or amendment that retrenches expendi- shall not be in order to consider an amend- vance Appropriations’’ in an aggregate tures by a reduction of amounts of money ment to a spending reduction account in the amount not to exceed $66,385,032,000 in new covered by the bill shall be construed as ap- House or in the Committee of the Whole budget authority. plying to any provision or amendment (of- House on the state of the Union. (3) DEFINITION.—The term ‘‘advance appro- fered after the bill has been read for amend- (3) A point of order under clause 2(b) of priation’’ means any new discretionary budg- ment) that retrenches expenditures by— rule XXI shall not apply to a spending reduc- et authority provided in a general appropria- (1) the reduction of amounts of money in tion account. tion bill or bill or joint resolution con- the bill; (4) A general appropriation bill may not be tinuing appropriations for fiscal year 2017, or (2) the reduction of the number and salary considered in the Committee of the Whole any amendment thereto or conference report of the officers of the United States; or House on the state of the Union unless it in- thereon, that first becomes available for the (3) the reduction of the compensation of cludes a spending reduction account as the fiscal year following fiscal year 2017. any person paid out of the Treasury of the last section of the bill. An order to report a (h) POINT OF ORDER AGAINST INCREASING United States. general appropriation bill to the House shall DIRECT SPENDING.— (b) STAFF DEPOSITION AUTHORITY.— constitute authority for the chair of the (1) CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE ANALYSIS (1) During the One Hundred Fifteenth Con- Committee on Appropriations to add such a OF PROPOSALS.—The Director of the Congres- gress, the chair of a standing committee section to the bill or modify the figure con- sional Budget Office shall, to the extent (other than the Committee on House Admin- tained therein. practicable, prepare an estimate of whether istration or the Committee on Rules), and (5) For purposes of this subsection, the a bill or joint resolution reported by a com- the chair of the Permanent Select Com- term ‘‘spending reduction account’’ means mittee (other than the Committee on Appro- mittee on Intelligence, upon consultation an account in a general appropriation bill priations), or amendment thereto or con- with the ranking minority member of such that bears that caption and contains only— ference report thereon, would cause, relative committee, may order the taking of deposi- (A) a recitation of the amount by which an to current law, a net increase in direct spending in excess of $5,000,000,000 in any of tions, including pursuant to subpoena, by a applicable allocation of new budget author- the 4 consecutive 10-fiscal year periods be- member or counsel of such committee. ity under section 302(b) of the Congressional ginning with the first fiscal year that is 10 (2) Depositions taken under the authority Budget Act of 1974 exceeds the amount of fiscal years after the current fiscal year. prescribed in this subsection shall be subject new budget authority proposed by the bill; or (2) POINT OF ORDER.—It shall not be in to regulations issued by the chair of the (B) if no such allocation is in effect, ‘‘$0’’. (f) POINT OF ORDER AGAINST MOTION TO order to consider any bill or joint resolution Committee on Rules and printed in the Con- RISE AND REPORT.— reported by a committee, or amendment gressional Record. (1) During the One Hundred Fifteenth Con- thereto or conference report thereon, that (3) At least one member of the committee gress, except as provided in paragraph (3), a would cause a net increase in direct spending shall be present at each deposition taken motion that the Committee of the Whole rise in excess of $5,000,000,000 in any of the 4 con- under the authority prescribed in this sub- and report a bill to the House shall not be in secutive 10-fiscal year periods described in section, unless— order if the bill, as amended, exceeds an ap- paragraph (1). (A) the witness to be deposed agrees in plicable allocation of new budget authority (3) DETERMINATIONS OF BUDGET LEVELS.— writing to waive this requirement; or under section 302(b) of the Congressional For purposes of this subsection, the levels of (B) the committee authorizes the taking of Budget Act of 1974, as estimated by the Com- net increases in direct spending shall be de- a specified deposition without the presence mittee on the Budget. termined on the basis of estimates provided of a member during a specified period, pro- (2) If a point of order under paragraph (1) is by the chair of the Committee on the Budg- vided that the House is not in session on the sustained, the Chair shall put the question: et. day of the deposition. ‘‘Shall the Committee of the Whole rise and (4) LIMITATION.—This subsection shall not (c) INDEPENDENT PAYMENT ADVISORY report the bill to the House with such apply to any bill or joint resolution, or BOARD.—Section 1899A(d) of the Social Secu- amendments as may have been adopted not- amendment thereto or conference report rity Act shall not apply in the One Hundred withstanding that the bill exceeds its alloca- thereon— Fifteenth Congress. tion of new budget authority under section (A) repealing the Patient Protection and (d) PROVIDING FOR TRANSPARENCY WITH RE- 302(b) of the Congressional Budget Act of Affordable Care Act and title I and subtitle SPECT TO MEMORIALS SUBMITTED PURSUANT 1974?’’. Such question shall be debatable for B of title II of the Health Care and Edu- TO ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by cation Affordability Reconciliation Act of UNITED STATES.—With respect to any memo- a proponent of the question and an opponent 2010; rial presented under clause 3 of rule XII pur- but shall be decided without intervening mo- (B) reforming the Patient Protection and porting to be an application of the legisla- tion. Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and ture of a State calling for a convention for (3) Paragraph (1) shall not apply— Education Affordability Reconciliation Act proposing amendments to the Constitution (A) to a motion offered under clause 2(d) of of 2010; or of the United States pursuant to Article V, rule XXI; or (C) for which the chair of the Committee or a rescission of any such prior applica- (B) after disposition of a question under on the Budget has made an adjustment to tion— paragraph (2) on a given bill. the allocations, levels, or limits contained in (1) the chair of the Committee on the Judi- (4) If a question under paragraph (2) is de- the most recently adopted concurrent resolu- ciary shall, in the case of such a memorial cided in the negative, no further amendment tion on the budget. presented in the One Hundred Fourteenth shall be in order except— (i) DISCLOSURE OF DIRECTED RULE MAK- Congress or the One Hundred Fifteenth Con- (A) one proper amendment, which shall be INGS.— gress, and may, in the case of such a memo- debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and (1) The report of a committee on a bill or rial presented prior to the One Hundred controlled by the proponent and an oppo- joint resolution shall include a list of di- Fourteenth Congress, designate any such nent, shall not be subject to amendment, and rected rule makings required by the measure memorial for public availability by the shall not be subject to a demand for division or a statement that the proposition contains Clerk; and of the question in the House or in the Com- no directed rule makings. (2) the Clerk shall make such memorials as mittee of the Whole; and (2) For purposes of this subsection, the are designated pursuant to paragraph (1) (B) pro forma amendments, if offered by term ‘‘directed rule making’’ means a spe- publicly available in electronic form, orga- the chair or ranking minority member of the cific rule making within the meaning of sec- nized by State of origin and year of receipt, Committee on Appropriations or their des- tion 551 of title 5, United States Code, spe- and shall indicate whether the memorial was ignees, for the purpose of debate. cifically directed to be completed by a provi- designated as an application or a rescission. (g) LIMITATION ON ADVANCE APPROPRIA- sion in the measure, but does not include a (e) SPENDING REDUCTION AMENDMENTS IN TIONS.— grant of discretionary rule making author- APPROPRIATIONS BILLS.— (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), any ity. (1) During the reading of a general appro- general appropriation bill or bill or joint res- (j) EXERCISE FACILITIES FOR FORMER MEM- priation bill for amendment in the Com- olution continuing appropriations, or amend- BERS.—During the One Hundred Fifteenth mittee of the Whole House on the state of ment thereto or conference report thereon, Congress— the Union, it shall be in order to consider en may not provide an advance appropriation. (1) The House of Representatives may not bloc amendments proposing only to transfer (2) An advance appropriation may be pro- provide access to any exercise facility which appropriations from an object or objects in vided for programs, projects, activities, or is made available exclusively to Members the bill to a spending reduction account. accounts identified in a list submitted for and former Members, officers and former of- When considered en bloc under this para- printing in the Congressional Record by the ficers of the House of Representatives, and graph, such amendments may amend por- chair of the Committee on the Budget (when their spouses to any former Member, former tions of the bill not yet read for amendment elected) under the heading— officer, or spouse who is a lobbyist registered (following disposition of any points of order (A) ‘‘Accounts Identified for Advance Ap- under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 or against such portions) and are not subject to propriations’’ in an aggregate amount not to any successor statute or agent of a foreign a demand for division of the question in the exceed $28,852,000,000 in new budget author- principal as defined in clause 5 of rule XXV. House or in the Committee of the Whole. ity; and For purposes of this subsection, the term

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA7.023 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H10 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2017 ‘‘Member’’ includes a Delegate or Resident Member of the House of Representatives who by at least .01 percent of the present value of Commissioner to the Congress. is covered by an agreement entered into future taxable payroll of the Federal Old-Age (2) The Committee on House Administra- under paragraph (1) between the Member and and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund estab- tion shall promulgate regulations to carry an eligible Congressional Member Organiza- lished under section 201(a) of the Social Se- out this subsection. tion shall be considered a shared employee of curity Act for the 75-year period utilized in (k) NUMBERING OF BILLS.—In the One Hun- the Member’s office and the Organization for the most recent annual report of the Board dred Fifteenth Congress, the first 10 numbers purposes of such section, and shall include in of Trustees provided pursuant to section for bills (H.R. 1 through H.R. 10) shall be re- such regulations appropriate accounting 201(c)(2) of the Social Security Act. served for assignment by the Speaker and standards to ensure that a Member of the (2) EXCEPTION.—Paragraph (1) shall not the second 10 numbers for bills (H.R. 11 House of Representatives who enters into an apply to a measure that would improve the through H.R. 20) shall be reserved for assign- agreement with such an Organization under actuarial balance of the combined balance in ment by the Minority Leader. paragraph (1) does not employ more employ- the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (l) INCLUSION OF CITATIONS FOR PROPOSED ees than the Member is authorized to employ Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insur- REPEALS AND AMENDMENTS.—To the max- under such section. ance Trust Fund for the 75-year period uti- imum extent practicable and consistent with (C) PARTICIPATION IN STUDENT LOAN REPAY- lized in the most recent annual report of the established drafting conventions, an instruc- MENT PROGRAM.—Pursuant to the authority Board of Trustees provided pursuant to sec- tion in a bill or joint resolution proposing to of section 105(b) of the Legislative Branch tion 201(c)(2) of the Social Security Act. repeal or amend any law or part thereof not Appropriations Act, 2003 (2 U.S.C. 4536(b)), re- (p) SUBCOMMITTEES.—Notwithstanding contained in a codified title of the United lating to the student loan repayment pro- clause 5(d) of rule X, during the One Hundred States Code shall include, in parentheses im- gram for employees of the House, the Com- Fifteenth Congress the Committee on Agri- mediately following the designation of the mittee shall promulgate regulations to pro- culture may have not more than six sub- matter proposed to be repealed or amended, vide that, in the case of an employee who is committees. the applicable United States Code citation covered by an agreement entered into under (q) TREATMENT OF CONVEYANCES OF FED- (which may be a note in the United States paragraph (1) between a Member of the ERAL LAND.— Code), or, if no such citation is available, an House of Representatives and an eligible (1) IN GENERAL.—In the One Hundred Fif- appropriate alternative citation to the appli- Congressional Member Organization and who teenth Congress, for all purposes in the cable law or part. participates in such program while carrying House, a provision in a bill or joint resolu- (m) BROADENING AVAILABILITY OF LEGISLA- out duties under the agreement— tion, or in an amendment thereto or a con- TIVE DOCUMENTS IN MACHINE-READABLE FOR- (i) any funds made available for making ference report thereon, requiring or author- MATS.—The Committee on House Adminis- payments under the program with respect to izing a conveyance of Federal land to a tration, the Clerk, and other officers and of- the employee shall be transferred to the Or- State, local government, or tribal entity ficials of the House shall continue efforts to ganization’s dedicated account under para- shall not be considered as providing new broaden the availability of legislative docu- graph (1)(B); and budget authority, decreasing revenues, in- ments in machine readable formats in the (ii) the Organization shall use the funds to creasing mandatory spending, or increasing One Hundred Fifteenth Congress in further- repay a student loan taken out by the em- outlays. ance of the institutional priority of improv- ployee, under the same terms and conditions (2) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: ing public availability and use of legislative which would apply under the program if the (A) The term ‘‘conveyance’’ means any information produced by the House and its Organization were the employing office of method, including sale, donation, or ex- committees. the employee. change, by which all or any portion of the (n) CONGRESSIONAL MEMBER ORGANIZATION (D) ACCESS TO HOUSE SERVICES.—The Com- right, title, and interest of the United States TRANSPARENCY REFORM.— mittee shall prescribe regulations to ensure in and to Federal land is transferred to an- (1) PAYMENT OF SALARIES AND EXPENSES that an eligible Congressional Member Orga- other entity. THROUGH ACCOUNT OF ORGANIZATION.—A Mem- nization has appropriate access to services of (B) The term ‘‘Federal land’’ means any ber of the House of Representatives and an the House. land owned by the United States, including eligible Congressional Member Organization (E) OTHER REGULATIONS.—The Committee the surface estate, the subsurface estate, or may enter into an agreement under which— shall promulgate such other regulations as any improvements thereon. (A) an employee of the Member’s office may be appropriate to carry out this sub- (C) The term ‘‘State’’ means any of the may carry out official and representational section. several States, the District of Columbia, or a duties of the Member by assignment to the (3) ELIGIBLE CONGRESSIONAL MEMBER ORGA- territory (including a possession) of the Organization; and NIZATION DEFINED.—In this subsection, the United States. (B) to the extent that the employee carries term ‘‘eligible Congressional Member Orga- SEC. 4. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND HOUSE out such duties under the agreement, the nization’’ means, with respect to the One OFFICES. Member shall transfer the portion of the Hundred Fifteenth Congress, an organization (a) HOUSE DEMOCRACY PARTNERSHIP.— Members’ Representation Allowance of the meeting each of the following requirements: House Resolution 24, One Hundred Tenth Member which would otherwise be used for (A) The organization is registered as a Con- Congress, shall apply in the One Hundred the salary and related expenses of the em- gressional Member Organization with the Fifteenth Congress in the same manner as ployee to a dedicated account in the House of Committee on House Administration. such resolution applied in the One Hundred Representatives which is administered by (B) The organization designates a single Tenth Congress except that the commission concerned shall be known as the House De- the Organization, in accordance with the Member of the House of Representatives to mocracy Partnership. regulations promulgated by the Committee be responsible for the administration of the (b) TOM LANTOS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMIS- on House Administration under paragraph organization, including the administration SION.—Sections 1 through 7 of House Resolu- (2). of the account administered under paragraph tion 1451, One Hundred Tenth Congress, shall (2) REGULATIONS.—The Committee on (1)(B), and includes the identification of such apply in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress House Administration (hereafter referred to Member with the statement of organization in the same manner as such provisions ap- in this subsection as the ‘‘Committee’’) shall that the organization files and maintains plied in the One Hundred Tenth Congress, ex- promulgate regulations as follows: with the Committee on House Administra- cept that— (A) USE OF MRA.—Pursuant to the author- tion. (1) the Tom Lantos Human Rights Com- ity of section 101(d) of the House of Rep- (C) At least 3 employees of the House are mission may, in addition to collaborating resentatives Administrative Reform Tech- assigned to work for the organization. closely with other professional staff mem- nical Corrections Act (2 U.S.C. 5341(d)), the (D) During the One Hundred Fourteenth bers of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Committee shall prescribe regulations to Congress, at least 30 Members of the House collaborate closely with professional staff provide that an eligible Congressional Mem- of Representatives used a portion of the members of other relevant committees; and ber Organization may use the amounts Members’ Representational Allowance of the (2) the resources of the Committee on For- transferred to the Organization’s dedicated Member for the salary and related expenses eign Affairs which the Commission may use account under paragraph (1)(B) for the same of an employee who was a shared employee shall include all resources which the Com- purposes for which a Member of the House of of the Member’s office and the organization. mittee is authorized to obtain from other of- Representatives may use the Members’ Rep- (E) The organization files a statement with fices of the House of Representatives. resentational Allowance, except that the Or- the Committee on House Administration and (c) OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS.—Sec- ganization may not use such amounts for the Chief Administrative Officer of the tion 1 of House Resolution 895, One Hundred franked mail, official travel, or leases of House of Representatives certifying that it Tenth Congress, shall apply in the One Hun- space or vehicles. will administer an account in accordance dred Fifteenth Congress in the same manner (B) MAINTENANCE OF LIMITATIONS ON NUM- with paragraph (1)(B). as such provision applied in the One Hundred BER OF SHARED EMPLOYEES.—Pursuant to the (o) SOCIAL SECURITY SOLVENCY.— Tenth Congress, except that— authority of section 104(d) of the House of (1) POINT OF ORDER.—During the One Hun- (1) the Office of Congressional Ethics shall Representatives Administrative Reform dred Fifteenth Congress, it shall not be in be treated as a standing committee of the Technical Corrections Act (2 U.S.C. 5321(d)), order to consider a bill or joint resolution, or House for purposes of section 202(i) of the the Committee shall prescribe regulations to an amendment thereto or conference report Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 provide that an employee of the office of a thereon, that reduces the actuarial balance U.S.C. 4301(i));

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA7.023 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11 (2) references to the Committee on Stand- Mr. McCarthy moves to lay on the table NAYS—184 ards of Official Conduct shall be construed as the motion to refer. Aguilar Gabbard Norcross references to the Committee on Ethics; Barraga´ n Gallego O’Halleran (3) any requirement for concurrence in sec- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bass Garamendi O’Rourke tion 1(b)(1) shall be construed as a require- question is on the motion to table. Beatty Gonzalez (TX) Pallone ment for consultation; The question was taken; and the Becerra Gottheimer Panetta (4) the second sentence of section 1(b)(6)(A) Bera Green, Al Pascrell Speaker pro tempore announced that Beyer Green, Gene Payne shall not apply; the ayes appeared to have it. Blumenauer Grijalva Pelosi (5) members subject to section 1(b)(6)(B) Bonamici Hastings Perlmutter may be reappointed for a third additional Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, on that I Boyle, Brendan Heck Peters term; demand the yeas and nays. F. Himes Peterson (6) any individual who is the subject of a Brady (PA) Hoyer Pingree preliminary review or second-phase review The yeas and nays were ordered. Brown (MD) Huffman Pocan by the board shall be informed of the right to The vote was taken by electronic de- Brownley (CA) Jackson Lee Polis Bustos Jayapal Price (NC) be represented by counsel and invoking that vice, and there were—yeas 228, nays Butterfield Jeffries Quigley right should not be held negatively against 184, not voting 21, as follows: Capuano Johnson (GA) Raskin them; and Carbajal Johnson, E. B. Richmond (7) the Office may not take any action that [Roll No. 3] Ca´ rdenas Kaptur Rosen would deny any person any right or protec- Carson (IN) Keating Roybal-Allard YEAS—228 tion provided under the Constitution of the Cartwright Kelly (IL) Ruiz United States. Abraham Garrett Olson Castor (FL) Kennedy Ruppersberger Aderholt Gibbs Palazzo Castro (TX) Khanna Rush SEC. 5. ORDERS OF BUSINESS. Allen Gohmert Palmer Chu, Judy Kihuen Ryan (OH) (a) The Speaker may recognize a Member Amash Goodlatte Paulsen Cicilline Kildee Sa´ nchez for the reading of the Constitution on any Amodei Gosar Pearce Clark (MA) Kilmer Sarbanes legislative day through January 13, 2017. Arrington Granger Perry Clarke (NY) Kind Schakowsky (b) Upon adoption of this resolution it Babin Graves (GA) Pittenger Clay Krishnamoorthi Schiff shall be in order to consider in the House the Bacon Graves (LA) Poe (TX) Cleaver Kuster (NH) Schneider Clyburn Langevin Scott (VA) bill (H.R. 21) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, Banks (IN) Graves (MO) Poliquin Barletta Griffith Posey Cohen Larsen (WA) Scott, David United States Code, to provide for en bloc Connolly Larson (CT) Barr Grothman Ratcliffe Serrano consideration in resolutions of disapproval Conyers Lawrence Sewell (AL) Barton Guthrie Reed for ‘‘midnight rules’’, and for other purposes. Cooper Lawson (FL) Shea-Porter Bergman Harper Reichert Correa Lee Sherman All points of order against consideration of Beutler Harris Rice (SC) Costa Levin Sinema the bill are waived. The bill shall be consid- Biggs Hartzler Roby Bilirakis Hensarling Courtney Lewis (GA) Sires ered as read. All points of order against pro- Roe (TN) Bishop (MI) Hice, Jody B. Crist Lieu, Ted Slaughter visions in the bill are waived. The previous Rogers (AL) Bishop (UT) Higgins (LA) Crowley Lipinski Smith (WA) Rogers (KY) question shall be considered as ordered on Black Hill Cuellar Loebsack Soto Rohrabacher the bill and on any amendment thereto to Blackburn Holding Cummings Lofgren Speier Rokita final passage without intervening motion ex- Blum Hollingsworth Davis (CA) Lowenthal Suozzi cept: (1) one hour of debate equally divided Bost Hudson Rooney, Francis Davis, Danny Lowey Swalwell (CA) Ros-Lehtinen and controlled by the Majority Leader and Brady (TX) Huizenga DeFazio Lujan Grisham, Takano Roskam the Minority Leader or their respective des- Brat Hultgren DeGette M. Thompson (CA) Ross Delaney Luja´ n, Ben Ray Thompson (MS) ignees; and (2) one motion to recommit. Bridenstine Hunter Brooks (AL) Hurd Rothfus DeLauro Maloney, Titus Mr. MCCARTHY (during the reading). Brooks (IN) Jenkins (KS) Rouzer DelBene Carolyn B. Tonko Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent Buchanan Jenkins (WV) Royce (CA) Demings Maloney, Sean Torres Buck Johnson (LA) Russell DeSaulnier Matsui Tsongas that the resolution be considered as Bucshon Johnson (OH) Rutherford Deutch McCollum Vargas read and printed in the RECORD. Budd Johnson, Sam Sanford Dingell McEachin Veasey The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Burgess Jordan Scalise Doggett McGovern Vela objection to the request of the gen- Byrne Joyce (OH) Schweikert Doyle, Michael McNerney Vela´ zquez Calvert Katko Scott, Austin F. Meeks Visclosky tleman from California? Carter (GA) Kelly (MS) Sensenbrenner Ellison Meng Walz There was no objection. Carter (TX) Kelly (PA) Sessions Engel Moore Wasserman Eshoo Moulton Schultz MOTION TO REFER Chabot King (NY) Shimkus Chaffetz Kinzinger Shuster Espaillat Murphy (FL) Waters, Maxine Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Cheney Knight Simpson Esty Nadler Watson Coleman offer a motion that is at the desk. Coffman Kustoff (TN) Smith (MO) Evans Napolitano Welch The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Cole Labrador Smith (NE) Foster Neal Wilson (FL) Clerk will report the motion. Collins (GA) LaHood Smith (NJ) Frankel (FL) Nolan Yarmuth Collins (NY) LaMalfa The Clerk read as follows: Smith (TX) Comer Lamborn Smucker NOT VOTING—21 Ms. Norton moves to refer the resolution Comstock Lance Stefanik Adams Issa Renacci to a select committee of five members, to be Conaway Latta Stewart Bishop (GA) Jones Rice (NY) appointed by the Speaker, not more than Cook Lewis (MN) Stivers Blunt Rochester King (IA) Rooney, Thomas Costello (PA) LoBiondo three of whom shall be from the same polit- Taylor Fudge Lynch J. Cramer Long ical party, with instructions not to report Tenney Gowdy Marchant Young (AK) Crawford Loudermilk ´ back the same until it has conducted a full Thompson (PA) Gutierrez Mulvaney Zinke Culberson Love Thornberry Hanabusa Pompeo and complete study of, and made a deter- Curbelo (FL) Lucas Tiberi Higgins (NY) Price, Tom (GA) Davidson Luetkemeyer mination on, whether there is any reason to Tipton Davis, Rodney MacArthur deny Delegates, in particular the Delegate Trott Denham Marino from the District of Columbia, whose resi- Turner b 1504 Dent Marshall dents pay the highest per capita federal in- Upton DeSantis Massie come taxes in the United States to support Valadao Mr. GARAMENDI and Mrs. DAVIS of DesJarlais Mast California changed their vote from the federal government, the right to vote in Diaz-Balart McCarthy Wagner the Committee of the Whole House on the Donovan McCaul Walberg ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ state of the Union in light of the decision of Duffy McClintock Walden Walker So the motion to table was agreed to. the United States Court of Appeals for the Duncan (SC) McHenry Duncan (TN) McKinley Walorski The result of the vote was announced District of Columbia Circuit in Michel v. An- Walters, Mimi derson (14 F.3d 623 (D.C. Cir. 1994)) upholding Dunn McMorris as above recorded. Emmer Rodgers Weber (TX) the constitutionality of such right to vote, Farenthold McSally Webster (FL) A motion to reconsider was laid on and the inclusion of such right to vote in the Faso Meadows Wenstrup the table. Rules for the 103rd, 110th and 111th Con- Ferguson Meehan Westerman gresses. Fitzpatrick Messer Williams Stated for: Fleischmann Mitchell Wilson (SC) MOTION TO TABLE Mr. RENACCI. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoid- Flores Moolenaar Wittman Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I have Fortenberry Mooney (WV) Womack ably detained. Had I been present, I would a motion to table at the desk. Foxx Mullin Woodall have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 3. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Franks (AZ) Murphy (PA) Yoder The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Frelinghuysen Newhouse Yoho Clerk will report the motion to table. Gaetz Noem Young (IA) tleman from California is recognized The Clerk read as follows: Gallagher Nunes Zeldin for 1 hour.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA7.023 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H12 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2017 Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I ask The subsection also modifies rule XVII to the Clerk’s authority to preserve order and unanimous consent that the time allo- clarify conduct considered disorderly or dis- decorum pending the election of a new cated to me be controlled by the es- ruptive during legislative proceedings to en- Speaker. sure that a Member may be referred to the Continuing Litigation Authorities. Sub- teemed gentleman from Texas (Mr. Committee on Ethics for behavior impeding section (h) authorizes the House, the Speak- SESSIONS). in the rights of another Member, Delegate, er, a committee or chair of a committee to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there or the Resident Commissioner to participate carry forward litigation from the previous objection to the request of the gen- in floor proceedings, including blocking ac- Congress as the successor in interest in any tleman from California? cess to legislative instruments such as continuing litigation matter in which the There was no objection. microphones and blocking access the well of House, the Speaker, the committee or chair Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, for the the House. of a committee, respectively, was previously purpose of debate only, I yield the cus- Authorization and Oversight Plans. Sub- authorized to be involved. This subsection automatically continues previously author- tomary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman section (b) amends the current oversight plan requirements. The subsection requires ized litigation authority and fully empowers from Rochester, New York (Ms. each standing committee (except the Com- the successor in interest to take all steps SLAUGHTER), pending which I yield my- mittees on Appropriations, Ethics, and necessary to carry such litigation forward self such time as I may consume. Dur- Rules) to adopt an authorization and over- during the new Congress, thereby elimi- ing consideration of this resolution, all sight plan, which must be submitted to the nating the need for a separate resolution au- time yielded is for the purpose of de- Committees on Oversight and Government thorizing the continuation of such litigation bate only. Reform, House Administration, and Appro- as in the past. priations no later than February 15 of the Clarifying Staff Access to the House Floor. GENERAL LEAVE first session of Congress. The plan must in- Subsection (i) conforms the standing rules to Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I ask clude a list of unauthorized programs and the current practice that staff accompanying unanimous consent that all Members agencies within their jurisdiction that have Members on the floor are not required to re- have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- received funding in the prior fiscal year, or main at the desk. tend their remarks. in the case of a permanent authorization, Member Records. Subsection (j) adds lan- has not received a comprehensive review by guage to the definition of ‘‘Records of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there House’’ to clarify the ownership of congres- objection to the request of the gen- the committee in the prior three Congresses. The subsection requires committees to de- sional office records of a Member, Delegate, tleman from Texas? or Resident Commissioner, and to codify the There was no objection. scribe each program or agency that is in- tended to be authorized in the current Con- longstanding custom and practice of the Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I also gress or next Congress, and a description of House under which such records have been include in the RECORD a section-by-sec- oversight to support reauthorization in the recognized to be the personal property of the tion analysis of the resolution. current Congress. The subsection also re- Member, Delegate, or Resident Commis- sioner, in keeping with the common law. H. RES. 5 quires recommendations, if any, for moving such programs or agencies from mandatory Prior rules of the House drew a distinction ADOPTING THE RULES FOR THE 115TH between the records of House committees CONGRESS to discretionary funding. The subsection also provides that commit- and officers, on the one hand, and congres- SECTION-BY-SECTION ANALYSIS tees may make recommendations to consoli- sional office records of Members, Delegates, Section 1. Resolved Clause. date or terminate duplicative programs or or the Resident Commissioner, on the other. This section provides that the Rules of the agencies, or those that are inconsistent with The latter do not belong to the House, be- 114th Congress are the Rules of the 115th the appropriate role of the Federal govern- cause the Rule expressly defined House Congress, except for the amendments con- ment. Committees may make recommenda- ‘‘records’’ to exclude them. See, e.g., Rule tained in section 2 of the resolution and or- tions for changes to existing law to address VII.6, Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- ders contained in sections 3, 4, and 5. Federal rules, regulations, statutes, and tives, 114th Cong. (2015); Rule XXXVI, Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, 105th Section 2. Changes to the Standing Rules. court decisions related to these programs that are inconsistent with Congress’ Article Cong. (1997). This subsection adds language Decorum. Subsection (a) authorizes the Ser- I authorities. The subsection requires the confirming that congressional office records geant-at-Arms to impose a fine against a Committee on Oversight and Government are the personal property of the Member, Member, Delegate, or the Resident Commis- Reform, after consultation with the Speaker, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner who sioner for the use of an electronic device for Majority Leader, and the Minority Leader, creates, generates, or receives them, in ac- photography, audio or visual recording, or report the oversight and authorization plans cordance with longstanding House custom broadcasting on the House floor in con- to the House by March 31 of the first session and prior pronouncements. See, e.g., H. Con. travention of clause 5 of rule XVII and any of Congress. Res. 307, 110th Cong. (2008) (‘‘[B]y custom applicable Speaker’s announced policy on Amendments to Appropriation Bills. Sub- [congressional papers of Members, Delegates, electronic devices. A fine for a first offense section (c) codifies the standing order from and Resident Commissioners] are considered will be $500 and $2,500 for subsequent of- the 112th, 113th, and 114th Congresses prohib- the personal property of the Member who re- fenses. Any subsequent offense will be as- iting an amendment to a general appropria- ceives and creates them, and it is therefore sessed at the higher amount, regardless of tion bill proposing a net increase in budget the Member who is responsible to decide on whether it is connected to any other offense authority in the bill. their ultimate disposition . . . .’’); H. Rep. by time or proximity. Duplication of Federal Programs. Subsection No. 99–994, 99th Cong. (1986), at 5 (‘‘[I]t is rel- The subsection provides that any Member, (d) codifies the standing order from the 113th atively clear that Members’ papers have been Delegate, or Resident Commissioner that has and 114th Congresses that requires com- regarded as their personal property . . . .’’). been assessed a fine may appeal the fine in mittee reports to include a statement on Response to Subpoenas. Subsection (k) clari- writing to the Committee on Ethics not later whether any provision of the measure estab- fies and streamlines procedures governing than 30 calendar days or five legislative lishes or reauthorizes a program of the Fed- notification of, and response to, properly days, whichever is later, after notification. eral government known to be duplicative of served judicial subpoenas and judicial orders Upon receipt of an appeal, the Committee on another Federal program. The subsection directing appearance as a witness relating to Ethics is provided 30 calendar days or five also eliminates unnecessary language re- the official functions of the House or compel- legislative days, whichever is later, to either garding the authorization of a committee ling the production or disclosure of any doc- dismiss the fine or allow it to proceed. Upon chair to request that the Government Ac- ument relating to the official functions of a determination regarding the appeal or if no countability Office perform a duplication the House. appeal has been filed at the expiration of the analysis of any bill or joint resolution re- The subsection continues the practice of period, the chair of the Committee on Ethics ferred to that committee, and makes tech- granting authority to respond to subpoenas shall promptly notify the Member, Delegate, nical changes. without the necessity of a House vote, and or the Resident Commissioner, the Speaker Recognition of Members. Subsection (e) streamlines the notification process to and the Chief Administrative Officer. The eliminates from the rules outdated ref- eliminate inefficiencies. The recipient of a Speaker is required to promptly lay such no- erences to physical mobility. This is a clari- properly served judicial subpoena or order tification before the House. fication to address the needs of Members who compelling testimony or production of docu- The Sergeant-at-Arms, Committee on Eth- are physically unable to stand. ments relating to the official functions of ics, and Chief Administrative Officer are au- Convening Outside the Hall of the House. the House must promptly notify the Speaker thorized to establish policies and procedures Subsection (f) conforms the standing rules in writing of the receipt of that judicial to implement this subsection. Upon notifica- with current practice regarding convening order or subpoena and must determine tion from the chair of the Committee on outside the Hall of the House. whether the subpoena or order is a proper ex- Ethics, the Chief Administrative Officer Temporary Presiding Authority Clarification. ercise of the jurisdiction of the court and is shall deduct the amount of any fine from the Subsection (g) clarifies that the authority of consistent with the rights and privileges of net salary of the Member, Delegate, or Resi- a Speaker pro tempore appointed under the House. In keeping with current practice, dent Commissioner. clause 8(b)(3)(A) of rule I takes priority over the notification to the Speaker must either

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Subsection (s) pro- mittee on the Judiciary, electronically evant’’ has been omitted as redundant and vides that by December 31, 2017, each bill, available, organized by State of origin and superfluous, because it is subsumed within joint resolution, or amendment in the nature year of receipt, and indicate whether the me- the requirement to determine whether the of a substitute shall have an easily search- morial was designated as an application or subpoena or order is consistent with the able electronic comparative print that shows recession. privileges and rights of the House; it would how the proposed legislation will change cur- In carrying out this subsection, it is ex- not be consistent with the privileges and rent law, showing by appropriate typo- pected that the chair of the Committee on rights of the House for a Member, Delegate, graphical devices the omissions and inser- the Judiciary will be solely charged with de- Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee tions proposed. The subsection also seeks to termining whether a memorial purports to to be compelled to respond to a judicial sub- enhance transparency on changes made to a be an application of the legislature of a state poena or order seeking information that is measure after it has been reported by a com- calling for a constitutional convention or re- not material and relevant to the underlying mittee. cession of prior applications. The Clerk’s cause. Accordingly, no substantive change is Appointments of Chair. Subsection (t) allows role will be entirely administrative. The made by the deletion of the ‘‘is material and Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to chair of the Committee on the Judiciary will relevant’’ determination. serve as chair of the Committee of the only designate memorials from state legisla- The subsection omits the obsolete require- Whole. tures (and not petitions from individuals or ments for the Clerk of the House to provide Section 3. Separate Orders. other parties), as it is only state legislatures a copy of rule VIII to the court and for re- that are contemplated under Article V of the Holman Rule. Subsection (a) provides a new cipients of judicial subpoenas or orders to Constitution. standing order for the first session of the submit ‘‘certified’’ copies of documents when In submitting each memorial to the Clerk, 115th Congress based on the ‘‘Holman Rule,’’ production of documents in response to a the chair of the Committee on the Judiciary most of which was removed from the stand- properly served judicial subpoena or order will include a transmission letter that indi- ing rules in 1983. This standing order func- has been determined to be appropriate. Ref- cates it has been designated under this sub- tions as an exception to clause 2 of rule XXI erences to administrative subpoenas relating section of House Resolution 5. The Clerk will to allow provisions changing law in certain to the official functions of the House have make publicly available the memorial and limited circumstances. Under this order, a also been deleted, because the rule should the transmission letter from the chair. An- provision in a general appropriation bill or not be interpreted to suggest that compli- cillary documentation from the state or an amendment thereto may contain legisla- ance with such subpoenas may be manda- other parties is not expected to be pub- tion to retrench expenditures by (1) reducing tory. The subsection deletes the truism that licized. amounts of money in the bill, (2) reducing notifications received when the House is ad- The chair of the Committee on the Judici- the number or salaries of Federal employees, journed will be laid before the House upon its ary is also permitted to designate memorials or (3) reducing the compensation of any per- reconvening. from Congresses prior to the 114th Congress son paid by the Treasury. To qualify for Requirements for Subcommittees. Subsection to be made publicly available under the same treatment under this order, an amendment (1) codifies the exceptions carried in previous procedure. must be offered after the reading of the bill rules packages to clause 5(d) of rule X to Spending Reduction Amendments in Appro- and must comply with all applicable rules of allow the Committee on Appropriations up priations Bills. Subsection (e) modifies and the House, such as the germaneness rule. to thirteen subcommittees, the Committees carries forward the prohibition from the The purpose of this provision is to see if the on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and 112th, 113th, and 114th Congresses against reinstatement of the Holman rule will pro- Oversight and Government Reform up to consideration of a general appropriation bill vide Members with additional tools to reduce seven subcommittees, and the Committee on that does not include a ‘‘spending reduction spending during consideration of the regular Transportation and Infrastructure up to six account.’’ The subsection updates the defini- general appropriation bills. subcommittees. tion of a spending reduction account to state Committee Hearings. Subsection (m) pro- Staff Deposition Authority. Subsection (b) a recitation of the amount by which an ap- vides the Committee on Homeland Security carries forward and modifies provisions from plicable allocation of new budget authority with authority to close hearings for an addi- the 114th Congress to provide the Permanent under section 302(b) (Appropriations sub- tional 5 consecutive days when considering Select Committee on Intelligence and each committee allocations) of the Congressional sensitive matters that require an executive standing committee of the 115th Congress Budget Act of 1974 exceeds the amount of session. (except for the Committees on Rules and new budget authority proposed by the bill, or Referrals to the Court of Claims. Subsection House Administration) the authority to if no such allocation is in effect, $0. (n) conforms the standing rules with the cur- order the taking of a deposition by a member Point of Order Against Motion to Rise and rent practice that measures making a refer- or committee counsel of such committee. Report. Subsection (f) carries forward from ral to the Court of Claims are referred to the The authority provided under this subsection the 113th and 114th Congresses the require- private calendar. extends for the entirety of the 115th Con- ment that prevents the Committee of the Contents of Committee Reports Showing gress. Depositions taken under this author- Whole from rising to report a bill to the Changes to Existing Law. Subsection (o) modi- ity are subject to regulations issued by the House that exceeds an applicable allocation fies language adopted in the 114th Congress chair of the Committee on Rules and printed of new budget authority under section 302(b) to address an unintended consequence that in the Congressional Record. as estimated by the Committee on the Budg- required a committee report or accom- The subsection modifies the member at- et and continues a point of order. panying document to portray duplicative tendance requirement, which applies unless Limitation on Advance Appropriations. Sub- prints. This subsection continues to require (1) the witness waives the requirement or (2) section (g) provides limits against a fiscal that a Ramseyer print show the entire text the committee authorizes the taking of a year 2017 general appropriation bill or meas- of each section of statute that is proposed to specified deposition without the presence of ure continuing appropriations from making be repealed and a comparative print of each a member during a specified period and the advanced appropriations in fiscal year 2018. amendment to the entire text of a section of deposition occurs on a day that the House is The subsection provides a limited number of statute the bill or joint resolution proposes not in session. The latter authority enables standard exceptions which provide advanced to make. The subsection also clarifies exist- a committee to authorize the taking of one appropriations only for fiscal year 2018. ing practice that appropriate typographical or more such depositions of one or more Point of Order Against Increasing Direct devices be used for both repealed text and specified witnesses at any point over the Spending. Subsection (h) establishes a point comparative prints. course of a specified period of days, such as of order against consideration of a bill or Authority to Postpone Record Votes on Cer- a district work period. joint resolution reported by a committee tain Motions. Subsection (p) adds motions to Independent Payment Advisory Board. Sub- (other than the Committee on Appropria- recommit and motions to concur to the list section (c) carries forward a provision from tions) or an amendment thereto, or a con- of postponable questions under clause 8 of the 113th and 114th Congresses that turns off ference report thereon, which has the net ef- rule XX. a provision contained in the Affordable Care fect of increasing direct spending in excess of Conforming Guidelines for Five-Minute Vot- Act, which limits the ability of the House to $5 billion for any of the four consecutive ten ing. Subsection (q) clarifies that the Speak- determine the method of consideration for a fiscal year periods beginning with the first er’s ability to reduce the time for a vote pur- recommendation from the Independent Pay- fiscal year that is 10 fiscal years after the suant to clause 9(b) or 9(c) of rule XX is sub- ment Advisory Board or to repeal the provi- current fiscal year. The subsection also pro- ject to the same guidelines as the reduction sion in its entirety. vides exemptions for measures repealing or of the time for a vote pursuant to clause Providing for Transparency with Respect to reforming the Patient Protection and Afford- 8(c)(2) of rule XX. Memorials Submitted Pursuant to Article V of able Care Act and the Health Care and Edu- Electronic Availability. Subsection (r) modi- the Constitution of the United States. Sub- cation Affordability Reconciliation Act of fies and codifies a standing order from the section (d) carries forward and modifies pro- 2010, and measures where the chair of the

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Subsection elected officials, including the newly requirement that committee reports on bills (c) reauthorizes the Office of Congressional elected President, at the next genera- or joint resolutions include a list of directed Ethics (OCE) and clarifies that term limits tion, people who will take our places rule makings required by the measure or a do not apply to members of the OCE. The soon, people who we need to leave a statement that the measure contains no di- subsection reaffirms that a person subject to better America for, people who are rected rule makings. The subsection carries a review by the Office of Congressional Eth- counting on us to, yes, as the saying forward the definition of ‘‘directed rule mak- ics has a right to be represented by counsel, goes, Make America Great Again, but, ing’’ to include those rule makings specifi- and establishes that invoking such right is more importantly, to live up to the cally directed to be completed by a provision not to be held as a presumption of guilt. The in the legislation, but does not include a subsection modifies the language to require challenges of our job, the challenges grant of discretionary rule making author- consultation prior to the appointment of that the American people have said we ity. The prior standing order only required members rather than concurrence. The sub- expect you to go to Washington and an estimate of the number of direct rule section also prohibits the Office of Congres- make tough decisions, not easy deci- makings. sional Ethics from taking action that would sions, but to do things that are in our Exercise Facilities for Former Members. Sub- deny a person any rights or protections pro- best interest rather than in the best in- section (j) continues the prohibition on ac- vided under the Constitution of the United terest of a government. cess to any exercise facility that is made States of America. Well, that is what this experiment is available exclusively to Members, former Section 5. Additional Orders of Business. Members, officers, and former officers of the about. This experiment takes place Reading of the Constitution. Subsection (a) House and their spouses to any former Mem- every 4 years with the election of a allows the Speaker to recognize Members for ber, former officer, or spouse who is a lob- Presidency and perhaps every 2 years the reading of the Constitution on any legis- byist registered under the Lobbying Disclo- with a new Congress. lative day through January 13, 2017. Mr. Speaker, during the first 7 years sure Act of 1995. Consideration of Midnight Rules Relief Act of Numbering of Bills. Subsection (k) reserves 2017. Subsection (b) provides for the consider- of the Obama administration, they had the first 10 numbers for bills (H.R. 1 through ation of the Midnight Rules Relief Act of an opportunity, the House, to send to H.R. 10) for assignment by the Speaker and 2017 under a closed rule. the President, to forge a path that they the second 10 numbers (H.R. 11 through H.R. felt would be best for the American 20) for assignment by the Minority Leader. Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, today is Inclusion of U.S. Code Citations for Proposed an exciting day, a brand new 115th Con- people, perhaps based upon a calling or Repeals and Amendments. Subsection (1) con- gress. Here in the House of Representa- the things that they heard. What hap- tinues to add, to the maximum extent prac- tives, we have new Members of Con- pened is that Federal regulations added ticable, a requirement for parallel citations gress who are bringing their families, up to an average of 81 new major regu- for amendatory instructions to Public Laws coming to Washington with a sense of lations per year for a total of 556 regu- and Statutes at Large that are not classified exuberance, but mostly with what I be- lations, at least 220 of which contained in the U.S. Code. new burdens on individuals and busi- Broadening Availability of Legislative Docu- lieve is respect for the American people ments in Machine-Readable Formats. Sub- who sent them here, respect for the nesses with an annual cost of $108 bil- section (m) continues to instruct the appro- people who elected each of us with the lion. We see things differently. That is priate officers and committees to continue thoughts and ideas from our districts why you are going to see not only in to advance government transparency by tak- back home, all the way to the election the rules package, but by the way that ing further steps to publish documents of the of the President-elect of the United House in machine-readable formats. we do business here in the House of States of America, Donald Trump. Congressional Member Organization Trans- Representatives, that we look at regu- So we do this every 2 years. We reor- parency Reform. Subsection (n) carries for- lations differently; that we work based ganize the House of Representatives. ward the provisions from the 114th Congress upon the law, the intent of the law, not to allow participating Members to enter into We start anew. We start fresh. We start the intent of a regulator who would, as agreements with eligible Congressional with the best ideas that are brought I would suggest, see things perhaps dif- Member Organizations for the purpose of forth, and we try and bring the teams payment of salaries and expenses. The Com- ferently than others would see them. together. That is what Republicans So while it sounds like these are mittee on House Administration is required have done. That is what Democrats are to promulgate regulations, consistent with staggering numbers and they do a lot current law, to carry out this subsection. doing. We gather together and add up of damage on our country, it is not too Social Security Solvency. Subsection (o) car- literally the amount of teams and who late to change that. It is not too late ries forward from the 114th Congress a point is on each side, and that is how we de- to reevaluate the way things have been of order against legislation that would re- termine who is elected the Speaker of done and the way that things should be duce the actuarial balance of the Federal the House. It is from the majority Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust done. party. In this case, today we elected So we have a lot of work to do. We Fund, but provides an exemption to the the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. point of order if a measure improves the have a lot of work to do not just about overall financial health of the combined So- RYAN), a great young leader for not rules and regulations but about the cial Security Trust Funds. This subsection just our party, but for our country. day-to-day business, the progression of would protect the Old-Age and Survivors In- So today what we do is we show up GDP, and the growth of jobs and job surance (OASI) Trust Fund from diversion of and we exercise our constitutional creation in this country. its funds to finance a broken Disability In- rights, our duties, our views, the ideas For the first time in a long time, we surance system. that we have, the ideas that we were will have a President-elect—yes, Don- Subcommittees. Subsection (p) waives clause sent here to exercise, and the ideas of ald Trump—who will, I believe, work 5(d) of rule X to allow the Committee on Ag- our majorities, of the bodies, of the riculture up to six subcommittees, which is with the United States Congress forth- consistent with authorities in the 114th Con- groups that we represent. rightly and find the avenues of con- gress. So today those men and women who sensus between the House of Represent- Treatment of Conveyances of Federal Land. gather together with their ideas and atives and between the United States Subsection (q) provides that any provision in plans, they are going to help project Senate to push this body. a bill, joint resolution, amendment, or con- and move our country forward over the I met with Mr. Trump earlier in the ference report requiring or authorizing a next 2 years. I think that what we are year when he was just a candidate for conveyance of federal land to a State, local saying today is important. That is, we the Presidency, and he told me point government, or tribal entity, shall not be considered as providing new budget author- are trying to change the direction that blank: It is not so much that I am op- ity, decreasing revenues, increasing manda- this country has been going for at least posed to what you guys are doing in tory spending, or increasing outlays. 2 years, and some could argue for 8 Congress; it is more to I think you Section 4. Committees, Commissions, and House years. We are going to change that di- ought to be forced into making more Offices. rection because the American people tough decisions. House Democracy Partnership. Subsection have given Republicans an opportunity He said: I think Congress gets away (a) reauthorizes the House Democracy As- to lead in the United States House of from doing the tough things. They do

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I would like up with was the gag rule that was straightforward, honest work that is to refer to something which I believe adopted in the 19th century which pre- meaningful, that can move our country has been made available, and, if not, I cluded the introduction of legislation forward, that will propel a generation would be very pleased to do it. to believe not only in a great day’s pay The House has delegated fining au- which would abolish slavery in the var- ious States. That rule was in place for and a hard day’s work, but, more im- thority, section 1103 of the Manual, a number of years until ultimately re- portantly, leading to something that where the House incorporates, by ref- will make our country stronger and yet pealed. erence, title I of the Ethics in Govern- This rule, we believe, Mr. Speaker, stronger the next day with a heartbeat ment Act. Under this section, if a fi- seeks to gag Members of the House of from a Nation and a people who deeply nancial disclosure is filed late, the filer Representatives. It seeks to undermine believe that America’s greatest days is subject to a $200 filing fee. It is a fine transparency to the extent that it re- are in our future and they are willing by another name that is administered lates to communications devices which to give that to the next generation. by the House Ethics Committee. can—and at the point in time the That is why we are here. So what I am suggesting to you is we grievance, from your perspective, oc- We have a lot of new Members who have seen where there has been the curred, we were in recess, as the gen- bring ideas, Mr. Speaker. They come backup of rules that have been backed tleman understands. here to Washington full and brimming up by the levying of a fine, and I be- Mr. SESSIONS. Yes, sir. with ideas about things that they lieve that is what the gentleman is Mr. HOYER. If I may conclude, as the would like to see happen. Well, what seeking. gentleman knows, and I won’t say we are going to do is we are going to Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman, thousands, but hundreds of pictures make sure that we are ready to do and will the gentleman yield again? were taken just an hour ago on this business with them, that we are open Mr. SESSIONS. I yield to the gen- floor—hundreds. We were in session, and prepared for them. tleman from Maryland. not in recess. So you will see that this package car- Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. SESSIONS. If I could address ries forward many of the rules from the the gentleman from Texas. that, and I want to do this very gin- previous Congress and builds on House The gentleman refers to a fee that gerly because I do not want to start a Republicans’ efforts to streamline was levied, apparently, for a late filing battle here. The gentleman and I both House processes, increase trans- of a financial disclosure statement that know what caused this action was a parency, and improve accountability. is required under the rules. We are deep, deep feeling that many Members Specifically, it preserves the important troubled, however, by the fact that this on your side had about a particular reforms that were made in three pre- is not a fee in the sense; it is a penalty issue. It resulted in what could be seen vious Congresses. It also adds per- for taking an action which is obviously as—and I saw it as—a protest. Look, we fecting amendments in order to help us directed toward proscribing that ac- are used to that in this body, people further advance and share our ideas tion, which we see as speech and trans- being upset. We are not used to people and goals of transparency. parency to the American people. violating the rule, and it already was a We think this is important. We think One of the things that concerns us rule that you cannot use, for recording the ideas that are contained within most, Mr. Speaker, is that there ap- purposes, those devices. We did not this package will help propel not only pears to be no due process; that is to make this up. That was already a rule. us in better decisionmaking, but the say, the Sergeant at Arms can make an So it became an advent of a protest. American people will buy into what we individual determination as to whether We are simply trying to say—and I are doing. or not the rule has been violated with- am not trying to get you to change out any opportunity given to the Mem- Fairness is important for all of us. As your viewpoints at all—but I think it ber to explain or deny the allegations chairman of the Rules Committee, it is would be wise, and I believe we will not that are made on which the fine would my hope that I will continue to be always be in the majority. I believe be based. some day there will be a chance where open, that the Rules Committee will be Mr. SESSIONS. I appreciate the gen- the Democrats will be in the majority. open to hearing from every single tleman asking me. I would be for this same rule, for the Member. We will welcome them. They As a matter of fact, we believe this sake of the Speaker and the leadership will know that they are in the right may have been addressed yesterday by and the person sitting in that chair. I place to not only share their ideas, but the gentleman from North Carolina can look at myself in a mirror because one where they can receive feedback on (Mr. MEADOWS), who specifically, in our I was a part of this thinking. How do those ideas and help participate in Conference, brought this issue up. It is we say to Members a gag order says what we do. my understanding, as I further consult you cannot utter bad things? This, if Mr. Speaker, that is what we are here my assistant who is well briefed on you are willing to pay the fine and you today to do, the new rules package for this, that the Meadows amendment has want to do that, that is not a gag the 115th Congress. allowed a process which allows an ap- order. That is a violation of a rule. If Mr. HOYER. Will the gentleman peal to the Ethics Committee that you would like to participate in that, yield? would be outside of the person who go for it all you want. But I don’t think Mr. SESSIONS. I yield to the gen- originally made the fine present, would it is the right thing. So we tried to tleman from Maryland. go to the Ethics Committee for them limit, in my opinion, very carefully to Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, as the gen- to assess that challenge as necessary. say we are going to make this a fine. tleman knows, there is a provision in Mr. HOYER. If I might, that was Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman the rules that are proposed which are adopted last night? for that response, and I appreciate his not in the rules of the last Congress, Mr. SESSIONS. I believe that is cor- feelings and, I think, his intellectually which give us great pause because we rect, sir. honest feelings. think it tends to put Members in a dif- Mr. HOYER. So it is not in the rules Mr. SESSIONS. I take it that way, ficult place from a constitutional per- as disclosed? and I know the gentleman does, too. spective and from a freedom-of-speech Mr. SESSIONS. It would be in this That is why we are using my time right perspective. The rule, of course, of package that I believe we have today. now, and I assume the gentleman which I speak is the rule that relates It was not in what was originally knows that. to empowering the Sergeant at Arms brought forth, publicly available, and Mr. HOYER. Let me briefly close, to levy fines. then changed last night when that was then, by saying that the gentleman in

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Now, one of the things in the Con- one another’s views and considering Mr. Speaker, that is a gag order. stitution that we all revere today is one another’s views, even though we That is against the constitutional the right of peaceful assembly. There disagree with them. I share the Speak- right that we have. It was only an hour were no threats, no action, no violence, er’s view on that. Very frankly, I think ago that all of us raised our right hand no anything. We just said, if we have the gentleman is correct; it was a pro- and swore that we were going to uphold no bill, we will have no break. Every- test which gave rise to this rule which the Constitution, and now, not an hour body understood exactly what we were I think is ill-advised, but I understand later, we are struggling to defy it. This trying to do. the difference. is not new for me. I have been very So now what we are getting to, which The protest was because—and as concerned about this since we were again is totally unconstitutional, is to Rules chairman, the gentleman prob- here in June and had our protest. decide to fine Members of Congress for ably knows this better than anybody Now, it is our job, and we all said we doing what we did. In other words, else—we asked for an amendment that were going to protect the Constitution their free speech does not work on the we thought 85 to 90 percent of the from all enemies, foreign and domestic. floor of the House of Representatives, American people were for. We didn’t But we may have enemies right here in when we are the people who swear to get transparency, we didn’t get open- the room, which is troubling to me, be- uphold the Constitution. ness, and we did not get an opportunity cause of what happened last night. I It was really an amazing sight for the to express our views. That is why we appreciate that cooler heads prevailed people of America to see that kind of are so concerned because we think, and that part was taken out because thing going on here where we are so frankly, this is analogous to a gag rule: there was such a hue and cry of: ‘‘What circumscribed in what we say and how to shut us down, to shut us out, and to the heck do they think they are doing long we have to say it. So the rules of shut us up. But I appreciate the gentle- now?’’ So this whole change did not the House that we are doing today say man’s view. last even 24 hours. In conjunction with you are going to punish a sitting Mem- Mr. SESSIONS. I appreciate what the that, I need to go back to what hap- ber, but not in the way that the Con- gentleman is saying. The gentleman pened here on the House floor. stitution says you can do that. understands what I am saying because, We tried for years to try to do the if the shoe were on the other foot, I am simplest kinds of things on gun control b 1530 telling you I would still be on this foot measures: background checks, closing If you are going to punish a Member and this shoe. I think the gentleman loopholes, coming up with absolutely in the House, the whole House has to understands that because he has been nothing. We live in a country now vote on it. But there is no provision in in the position of not only responsi- where doctors are forbidden from ask- there to allow anybody other than the bility but power, and he did not misuse ing patients if there are guns in the leader of this House to fine a Member. his power nor his judgment, and I do home. Doctors can ask if there are The idea of your doing that so that not think we are. But we are trying to drugs in the home or any other thing people can have due process is ridicu- lay out, ahead of time, what it would that may cause great harm, but they lous. If you are brought up on ethics be. I thank the gentleman very much are not allowed, by law, to ask if there charges, you have lawyers. It was pro- for his feedback to me. are guns in the home. We have gone so posed simply to get at us and to say to I would add one more thing. I have far in the gun culture here that 335 the minority: Keep your place over always, during the years I have been million Americans own over 320 million there; you know where you belong. the Rules Committee chair, tried to guns, and that is life now in the United So I have talked to numerous law- make the committee open to anybody States. yers and constitutional experts, and I that would choose to come up, to speak So what we were trying to do, what know that was unconstitutional. I as long as they would like to speak, as we thought made the most eminent think I have said enough about it, but long as they move forward with their sense—and I would almost guarantee I think we will have more to say on an- ideas without commanding the com- that not a single American man, other day. mittee, telling us what to do, and I woman, or child would object to it—we Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of would hope that we continue to do said, if you were on the terrorist list my time. that. As I told the gentleman years and you can’t fly on an airplane, you Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, how ago, I am open to his feedback. shouldn’t be able to buy a gun. We much time remains on both sides? Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman called it no fly, no buy. There is such The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- for his patience and for participating in eminent sense in it. But because we are tleman from Texas has 121⁄2 minutes re- this session. shut out—and I know there is a lot of maining. The gentlewoman from New Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I re- openness talk going on today, but in York has 24 minutes remaining. serve the balance of my time. the Rules Committee there is none. We Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I re- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I didn’t have an open rule all year, over serve the balance of my time. yield myself such time as I may con- this whole last term. We don’t get Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I sume; and I thank my good friend, the amendments. We don’t get to talk. We yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from gentleman from Texas (Mr. SESSIONS) were desperate to try to do something Maryland (Mr. HOYER), who is the for yielding me the customary time, about the carnage in this country. Democratic whip. and I want to wish everybody a happy Because it was overwhelming to us, Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentle- new year. I hope, circumstances not- we decided something had to be done woman, and, again, I thank the gen- withstanding, that we can have one. about letting terrorists who couldn’t tleman from Texas for being generous I want to follow on what the gen- get on airplanes have guns. So we gath- with his time. tleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER) was ered our people. I think it was totally Mr. Speaker, I am deeply concerned talking about. I have been pretty con- spontaneous. There was no great plan by a number of controversial provi- cerned here since the day we did what to do it, no vote to get here. So we sat sions included by the majority in the was a protest regarding some of the ac- here and talked peacefully. The micro- rules they have proposed for the 115th tions we are looking at. Last night, in phones were all turned off and C–SPAN Congress. what I thought was a moment of pique, was shut out. They couldn’t hear what First, reinstating the Holman rule the majority decided that they would was going on. Because of the times we would make it easier for the majority put into the rules package a gutting of live in, some of our enterprising Mem- to circumvent the current legislative the Office of Congressional Ethics, bers, they took their iPhones and process in order to fire or cut the pay

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Repealing the not surprised, to find that House Re- Federal Government itself, and this Affordable Care Act and putting dis- publicans would rather undermine the rules change will enable them to make crimination back into health care is a public trust and integrity of this insti- shortsighted and ideologically driven step history will not forgive. tution by these dangerous proposed changes to our Nation’s civil service. While the majority has included a changes in the rules package, changes Secondly, I am deeply concerned by new rule limiting the consideration of that truly undermine the very founda- the rules changes regarding decorum in legislation which increases direct tion of our Constitution. this House. The chairman was generous spending in excess of $5 billion, they The American public deserves trans- enough to have that discussion with have specifically exempted from this parency and honesty in the way that me. When the cameras were turned off rule any spending that may flow from their elected officials govern them- in this House, there was no way to repeal of the Affordable Care Act. selves. Instead, this rules package is a communicate with the American peo- They are admitting in their own dangerous step towards silencing free ple other than by something that I rules that their proposal to repeal the speech and open debate in the very didn’t know existed, and that was the Affordable Care Act will be devastating place that should be the shining exam- streaming of the debate that was going for the Federal deficit and the national ple for the world. These rules changes on. As the ranking member of the debt. The nonpartisan Congressional frighten me. We can’t stand by and Rules Committee pointed out, it was Budget Office has estimated that full allow the very core of our democracy peaceful, it was honest, and it was repeal of the ACA will increase the def- to be shredded. deeply held. Now you seek to impose icit by $137 billion. The Rules Com- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to fines and ethics charges against any mittee has put before the House a rule vote ‘‘no’’ on the rules package. Member who broadcasts to the Amer- that defies all those expectations. Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I con- ican people what takes place in the Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I con- tinue to reserve the balance of my people’s House while it is in recess and tinue to reserve the balance of my deny Americans access to their Con- time. time. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I gress. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman Thirdly—and I am very concerned yield 1 minute to the gentleman from from Connecticut (Ms. DELAURO), the about this and I will talk to the chair- New York (Mr. CROWLEY), who is the co-chair of the House Democratic man further about it at some point in chairman of the Democratic Caucus. time—these rules continue the Repub- Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank Steering and Policy Committee. lican policy of denying a voice to the the gentlewoman for yielding me such Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, this people of the District of Columbia, time. rules package sets a disturbing tone for Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Well, it is a new year, but it is the our new session of Congress. It requires Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. same old games from our Republican authorizing committees to propose pro- Virgin Islands. colleagues. This time they are using grams that should be moved from man- When I was majority leader, we al- the official rules of the House to fur- datory to discretionary. lowed them to vote in the Committee ther their radical agenda and to gag Now, what does that mean? of the Whole. It showed them respect, Members of the Democratic Caucus, Mandatory programs must be fund- it gave them a reason to come to the which you all know includes taking ed—must. Discretionary programs do floor, and it gave them an opportunity away healthcare coverage for millions not have to be funded. It is a calculated to have their constituents see how they of Americans, putting insurance com- move to cut vital programs like Social felt on a particular issue by putting panies back in charge of healthcare de- Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Pell their name up on the board. I regret cisions, and raising costs for taxpayers grants. that we were unable to continue that in this country. As a member of the Appropriations policy and I will talk to the chairman Among all the power grabs and cyn- Committee, I know that we do not even about it further. ical ploys in this rules package, there have the discretionary money—the dol- Millions of american citizens will not be able is a very telling sign in their priorities. lars—to support the current programs to have their delegates and resident commis- They know that their plan to repeal in place. Medical research at the Na- sioner represent their views during the consid- the Affordable Care Act won’t just cre- tional Institutes of Health has been cut eration of amendments in the Committee of ate chaos for American families and by $7.5 billion since 2003. the Whole House. their health care; it will also blow a These rules also deny Members their I also find it deeply disturbing that Repub- huge deficit in our Nation’s budget—a freedom of speech. They institute po- licans had been planning to use this rules huge deficit in our Nation’s budget— tentially unconstitutional mechanisms package to strip away the independence of the height of irresponsible governing. to punish Members for speaking their the Office of Congressional Ethics. But they apparently won’t let that minds on the floor of this House and When Democrats took the majority in 2007, get in the way of political games. So, delivering a message to people. Our we created that body to ensure that the strict- today, the majority is giving them- constituents elect us to speak our est ethical standards are upheld in this House, selves a pass. They wrote a rule that minds on the floor of this House. and that partisanship could never get in the allows them to ignore the huge finan- It is wrong, it is a disgrace, and it is way of those standards. the wrong way to start a new session. I am glad that public pressure led Repub- cial impact of gutting our healthcare This represents the total denunciation licans to abandon this ill-conceived proposal. system. They are, once again, putting The American people deserve a Congress themselves above the law and crushing of what our jobs are as Members of whose rules reflect what is best about our everyday Americans under their shoes. Congress. country—fair, just, and honorable. Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I con- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I re- This package does not meet that test. tinue to reserve the balance of my serve the balance of my time. Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I con- time. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I tinue to reserve the balance of my Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from time. yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman California (Mr. SWALWELL), who is the Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I from California (Ms. SA´ NCHEZ), who is co-chair of the House Democratic yield 1 minute to the gentleman from the vice-chair of the Democratic Cau- Steering and Policy Committee. South Carolina (Mr. CLYBURN), who is cus. Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. the assistant Democratic leader. Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Speaker, today begins the House Re- Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I thank oppose the partisan and free-speech- publicans’ efforts to end the guarantee the gentlewoman for yielding me this crushing Republican rules package of Medicare, an earned benefit giving time. governing the 115th Congress. our seniors healthcare security. Today

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These costs will burden their children and families today, preparing children for college cripple hospitals and are passed on to who have to shoulder the responsibility and simultaneously taking care of aged others in the form of higher prices. of picking up the costs of their parents’ parents. So let me boldly assert—and I Mr. Speaker, repeal would also harm health care. think it bears up under scrutiny—the the 55 million seniors and people with Many of those children are reason that Mom and Dad are not liv- disabilities enrolled in Medicare. In ad- millennials, millions of whom now ing in your attic is because of Social dition to ensuring free preventive serv- have health care thanks to the Afford- Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and now ices for Medicare beneficiaries and able Care Act—health security that is the Affordable Care Act. closing the prescription drug doughnut also under threat due to the incoming We have heard a lot of talk about re- hole, the ACA lengthened the solvency administration and this Republican peal, repeal, and repeal. I guarantee of the Medicare trust fund by 11 years. House. These efforts will further jeop- you in an actuarial sense, as an indi- Reforms in the ACA helped slow the ardize the health security of vidual who pays a lot of attention to rate of healthcare cost growth in Medi- millennials who are paying into it and this, you are going to have a great deal care, which means Medicare seniors expecting to receive benefits when they of difficulty touching one of these enti- pay less today than they would have if get older. tlements without touching the others. the ACA weren’t enacted. Medicare We are obligated to protect the Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentle- spending was $473 billion less from 2009 health security of all Americans, woman for extending the time. to 2014, compared with spending if pre- young and old. Help hold the health Mr. SESSIONS. I continue to reserve ACA cost growth trends had continued. and economic security of families to- the balance of my time, Mr. Speaker. Repeal would reverse these gains and gether and vote against this resolution. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, if we shift costs to seniors who simply can- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I con- defeat the previous question, I will not afford it. tinue to reserve the balance of my offer an amendment to the resolution Mr. Speaker, Republicans say they time. that would establish a point of order are fiscally responsible and that gov- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I against any legislation that would ernment spending is out of control, but yield 1 minute to the gentleman from undo the requirements in the Afford- today they will vote to add $3 trillion Massachusetts (Mr. NEAL), who is the able Care Act that have provided mil- to the deficit with their ACA repeal ranking member of the Committee on lions of Americans with affordable ac- bill. Their assault is not logical. I urge Ways and Means. cess to quality health care. all Members to vote against this GOP Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, as Joe Fri- Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- hypocrisy. day used to say: ‘‘Just the facts, sent to insert the text of my amend- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 ma’am.’’ ment in the RECORD, along with extra- minutes to the gentleman from Ala- Let’s oppose H. Res. 5 because this is neous material, immediately prior to bama (Mr. BYRNE), one of the most dis- a backdoor effort to move away from the vote on the previous question. tinguished members of the Rules Com- the Affordable Care Act. The act does The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there mittee. work, it continues to work, and the objection to the request of the gentle- Mr. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I thank statistics bear it out. It has increased woman from New York? the gentleman for yielding. the solvency of the Medicare, Social There was no objection. Mr. Speaker, we have heard a lot Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I Security trust fund by 10 years. 137 about free speech. There is not one yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from million Americans now have access to thing in this rules package that inter- New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE), who is the preventive care, which saves us costs in feres with any Member’s right of free distinguished ranking member of the the long run. Woe to those who decide speech. In fact, what it does is guar- Committee on Energy and Commerce. antee our right of free speech because that they are going to make funda- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, today it provides a way for disciplining peo- mental alterations to this without ex- we are seeing just how far House Re- ple in this body who break our rules of plaining to the American people what publicans are willing to go to repeal decorum. Every time one of us breaks they mean. the Affordable Care Act. The party Medicaid at one time in Johnson’s vi- the rules of decorum, we rob the right that claims to be fiscally responsible is sion was supposed to be for the poor. of free speech from other Members. now looking to change the rules of the Medicaid, because of long-term care, The rules of decorum are not new. House so that it can be fiscally reck- dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and They go back to the beginning of our less in its dangerous assault on the Af- nursing homes, has quickly become a constitutional government in Mr. Jef- fordable Care Act. middle class benefit. House Republicans know that repeal- ferson’s Manual. As technology has Early intervention saves costs in the ing the ACA will increase direct spend- proceeded in this world, our rules have long run, and that is precisely what the ing and the deficit by $3 trillion, and kept up. We haven’t created any new Affordable Care Act was intended to this cynical rules proposal shows that sanction. We created a new way to do, and it has been successful. When Republicans want to hide the true make the sanction be effective. With- you look today at the Affordable Care costs of their repeal plans from the out effective sanctions, we cannot have Act and how it has worked, there are 20 American people. free speech on this floor. Every Mem- million more Americans who now have Now, repealing the ACA would take ber of this House should be concerned health insurance. away health care from about 20 to 30 about maintaining the decorum of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The million people. It would increase House. time of the gentleman has expired. healthcare costs for everyone else. Pre- The package also contains very im- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I mium growth for Americans in em- portant provisions, such as removing yield the gentleman an additional 1 ployer-sponsored plans has slowed outdated references to physical mobil- minute. since the ACA became law. ity, codifying that those Members who Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, we might re- cannot stand due to age, infirmity, or mind ourselves of this today as well. b 1545 disability are not required to do so. This is also a sneaky effort to alter If the ACA had not been enacted and The package provides that by Decem- Medicare and its guarantee, and next it average growth remained the same, ber 31, 2017, each bill, joint resolution, will be on to Social Security. What we job-based premiums would be a pro- or amendment in the nature of a sub- want to understand here is, because of jected $3,600 higher today. stitute will have a searchable, com- the Affordable Care Act and the sol- Repeal will also harm hospitals. The parative print that shows how the pro- vency of the trust funds, that Medi- hospital industry has warned that re- posed legislation will change current

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In Under the normal rule, repealing it provision, which lasted almost a cen- fact, let’s just look at it and say that would have to be paid for. The excep- tury, until it was removed in 1983, will this package benefited from thorough tion in the rule will allow for the re- allow the Congress to easily reform the discussion within the Republican Con- peal without offsetting the cost of that Federal Government and cut down on ference. My colleagues’ thoughtful de- repeal, costing billions, possibly hun- bureaucracy. bate strengthened this resolution, as dreds of billions to the deficit. And I was pleased the rules package also we adopted cogent amendments offered what do we get with a repeal? includes an important effort to address by several members of our conference. By the way, when they say ‘‘repeal unauthorized appropriations, an issue I As a member of the House Rules and replace,’’ the only thing you can be have championed as a member of the Committee, I have seen how strong, sure of is the repeal part. If there were Rules Committee. I think it is very smart rules promote the effectiveness a viable alternative, we would have seen what that alternative looked like concerning for Congress to appropriate of this body as we work on behalf of 320 sometime in the last 6 years. But we money to any Federal agency that has million Americans. The rules for the 115th Congress gov- have seen nothing. not gone through the appropriations ern the House of Representatives, and We do know what repeal would look process or has seen their authorization this package also reminds us of our pri- like. Just some of the consequences expire. would be tens of millions of people Thanks to provisions included in this ority, our promises, and the hard work ahead of us. To that end, Republicans would lose insurance, employers would package, it is my hope that each of our have outlined a plan that embraces start dropping coverage, those with standing committees will make a bet- commonsense policies that work for all preexisting conditions would lose cov- ter effort to address unauthorized pro- Americans. erage or be charged a lot more, and a grams and ensure that Congress is pro- Regulatory reform will strengthen loss of consumer protections. It would viding diligent oversight of the Federal our economy and get hardworking men hurt the Medicare trust fund. Because bureaucracy. and women back to work. A glut of reg- the solvency of the trust fund was ex- Mr. Speaker, the American people ulatory burdens have made it harder tended under the Affordable Care Act, sent us to this body to make real for our families to make ends meet, but that process would be reversed. Billions changes on their behalf. We must adopt our plan and these rules will work to would be added to the national debt. these rules today so that we can go reverse that trend and to ensure that We should not facilitate that debacle about the people’s business. I urge my America remains the land where any by granting this exemption found in colleagues to support these rules so the person can turn their hopes, dreams, the rule, which would add billions to House can address the many important and ambitions into reality. the deficit and jeopardize lifesaving in- issues that await our attention so that Our priority is for our policies to re- surance coverage for tens of millions of we can all, each and every one of us, flect the values and the voice of the hardworking Americans. have real free speech. American people. This rules package We should vote ‘‘no’’ on this rule. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I helps us achieve that goal by calling Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 yield 1 minute to the gentleman from for robust oversight plans for our com- minutes to the gentleman from Wash- ington (Mr. NEWHOUSE), one of our Connecticut (Mr. LARSON). mittees, smarter budgeting and spend- bright, young members of the Rules Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. ing, and increases transparency Speaker, I say to the gentleman from Committee. throughout government. Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I Alabama, as much as I appreciate his Therefore, this resolution works to thank the chairman for yielding. enthusiasm, what he is proposing make legislation easier for everyday here—and I say this to my dear friend Mr. Speaker, adopting the rules of Americans to access and understand. It the House is not a mundane exercise, from Texas as well—with respect to also updates outdated policies so that speech, is both unprecedented, uncon- but it is a critically important under- our rules better reflect the realities of taking that will allow the new, unified stitutional, and unnecessary. today. It is unprecedented. You heard Rep- Republican government to do the job Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to the American people elected us to do. resentative HOYER review this earlier. support these rules. As we embark on a By adopting these rules, we can dem- The Parliamentarian has researched new Congress, it is critical that we onstrate that House Republicans are this. Shame on this House of Rep- begin under the guidance of documents committed to enacting an agenda that resentatives for imposing these kind of that emphasize and improve our serv- will install conservative, free-market restrictions on its Members. ice to every American and move for- principles to grow our economy, re- It is unconstitutional because it di- ward with a better future and a bright- store prosperity, and increase opportu- rectly violates Article I, section 6 of er tomorrow as we look forward to the nities for all Americans. the Constitution where it specifically proper role of this body. H. Res. 5 takes important steps to- says, with respect to speech and de- When we look to the role of this ward achieving these goals and will bate, that those shouldn’t be impeded body, people are watching. Our voice is provide increased transparency, en- in this House. And this rule does that. heard every day on this floor. For any- hance accountability, and will build on It also says, with respect to one’s sal- one to say different is just making a past efforts by House Republicans to ary, which this rule specifically goes political show of a good set of rules. streamline the process. This is a fair after, if you tamper with the salary, Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I package that will empower Members that can only be done through the law. yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from and allow all voices to be heard, re- It is in the Constitution. That requires Virginia (Mr. SCOTT), the distinguished gardless of status or seniority. both Chambers and the President to do ranking member of the Committee on The House should serve as a model that. That rule is blatant. Education and the Workforce. for the rest of the country on the fair What it does also is ignore hundreds Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, and equal treatment of all Americans, of petitions from all across the country I rise in opposition to H. Res. 5. and this package eliminates outdated from people who only ask for a vote. This rules package contains a special rules to adequately address the phys- And that is why this rule is unneces- provision exempting the Affordable ical needs of all Members. sary. Care Act from normal budget rules, Further, this package puts an impe- All we have asked for is a vote. giving the Republicans an easier path tus on congressional oversight, main- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, the to repealing the Affordable Care Act tains decorum, slows the growth of un- Rules Committee has a number of without an alternative. authorized appropriations, ensures

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At a minimum, it would seem James Wilson to highlight the importance of ited government, and reform the way that significant and controversial changes of legislative immunity provided in the Speech this nature would benefit from the input of Congress works. or Debate Clause: ‘‘ ‘In order to enable and legal experts before being considered by the encourage a representative of the public to As we begin this Congress, I look for- full House of Representatives. ward to working with my House and Section 2 of the proposed rules package in- discharge his public trust with firmness and Senate colleagues, the incoming Presi- cludes several potentially problematic provi- success, it is indispensably necessary, that dent, and the American people to rein sions. Under subsection (a), clause 3 of House he should enjoy the fullest liberty of speech, and that he should be protected from the re- in a Federal bureaucracy, provide over- Rule II would be amended to provide that the Sergeant-at-Arms ‘‘is authorized and di- sentment of every one, however powerful, to sight to agencies, restore the proper whom the exercise of that liberty may occa- separation of powers, and reestablish a rected to impose a fine against a Member . . . for the use of an electronic device for sion offense.’ ’’ ‘‘government of the people, by the peo- still photography, audio or visual recording We believe the House of Representatives ple, for the people.’’ or broadcasting . . .’’ A fine for the first of- should heed these words and tread very care- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I fense is set at $500 and fines for second or fully before taking any action that author- yield 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman subsequent offenses are set at $2,500. A lim- izes an administrative officer of the House to from New York (Mr. JEFFRIES). ited appeal of a fine is permitted to the Com- punish Members of Congress for expressing Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. Speaker, I thank mittee on Ethics, however that appeal proc- themselves and informing the public con- the distinguished gentlewoman for ess does not provide Members with recourse cerning actions being taken on the House to a full vote of the House. Subsection (a) floor. yielding. would also amend clause 4 of Rule II to re- Mr. Speaker, for 8 years, House Re- Thank you for your consideration of these quire the Chief Administrative Officer to de- views. publicans have governed under the phi- duct the amount of the fine from the Mem- losophy: obstruction today, obstruc- ber’s net salary, and amend rule XVII to add (Titles are indicated for identification tion tomorrow, obstruction forever. a provision providing that a Member, officer purposes only.) This irresponsible approach to gov- or employee of the House may not engage in Jamie Raskin, Professor of Constitutional ernance has now resulted in a Repub- ‘‘disorderly or disruptive conduct in the Law, American University, Washington Col- lican hostile takeover here in Wash- Chamber,’’ which such conduct is deemed lege of Law; Victoria F. Nourse, Professor of subject to House Ethics Committee review. Law, Georgetown University Law Center; ington, DC. The culture of obstruction The amendments also authorize the Speaker has ended, but the culture of destruc- Irvin B. Nathan, Former General Counsel of to issue further announcements on elec- the U.S. House of Representatives; Timothy tion is just getting started. House Re- tronic devices, and the Sergeant-at-Arms, M. Westmoreland, Professor of Law from publicans plan to destroy Social Secu- the Committee on Ethics, and the Chief Ad- Practice, Georgetown University Law Cen- rity, destroy Medicare, destroy the Af- ministrative Officer to establish imple- ter; Charles Gardner Geyh, John F. fordable Care Act, destroy the social menting procedures and policies for these Kimberling Professor of Law, Maurer School safety net, and destroy the ability of rules changes. of Law; Malla Pollack, Former Visiting As- duly elected Members of the House of The changes would give an administrative sistant Professor, University of Idaho, Col- officer the power to do what no single Mem- lege of Law; Loftus Becker, Professor of Representatives to vigorously engage ber of Congress could do—act alone to punish in speech and debate in the people’s Law, University of Connecticut School of and fine another Member. The unprecedented Law. House. delegation of systematic authority to assess Laurence H. Tribe, Carl M. Loeb Univer- fines to officers of the House—in this case This proposed set of rules is unfair, sity Professor and Professor of Constitu- the Sergeant-at-Arms and the Chief Admin- unjust, unacceptable, unconstitutional, tional Law, Harvard Law School; Joe Onek, istrative Officer—removes the power from and unconscionable. Every Member Former Senior Counsel to the Speaker of the where it belongs: the Members themselves who truly cares about doing the peo- House and Former Deputy White House acting as a body. Article I, Section 5 of the ple’s business should vote it down. Counsel; Steven R. Ross, Former General Constitution provides that ‘‘Each House may Counsel of the U.S. House of Representa- . . . punish its Members for disorderly Be- b 1600 tives; Mark Kende, James Madison Chair in havior,’’ and this power has always been ex- Constitutional Law, Director, Drake Univer- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I re- ercised by the full House of Representatives sity, Constitutional Law Center; Mark A. serve the balance of my time. and never delegated to a single Member or Graber, Regents Professor, University of Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I administrative officer. The Supreme Court Maryland Carey School of Law; Janet Cooper yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman held in Powell v. McCormack, 395 U.S. 495 Alexander, Frederick I. Richman Professor (1969) that this type of constitutional au- from Massachusetts (Ms. CLARK). of Law, Emerita Stanford Law School; Ira thority cannot be used to abrogate other Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Mr. Lupu, F. Elwood & Eleanor Davis, Professor parts of the Constitution. Speaker, I include in the RECORD a let- of Law Emeritus, George Washington Uni- ter from dozens of legal scholars ex- The unprecedented delegation of the House punishment power to an administrative offi- versity. pressing their strong concerns with the cer is designed to restrict activity that is at Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean, University of language in H. Res. 5 that permits the the core of the First Amendment freedom of California, Irvine School of Law; Norman Sergeant at Arms to punish and fine speech, and the Members’ rights under the Ornstein Congressional Scholar; Charles Members of the House. Article I, Section 6 Speech or Debate Clause. Tiefer, Former General Counsel of the House JANUARY 3, 2017. The rules would sharply limit the ability of of Representatives Professor, University of Hon. PAUL RYAN, Members to video record proceedings on the Baltimore School of Law; Dr. Neil H. Cogan, The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representa- House floor, offending the spirit if not the Professor of Law and Former Dean, Whittier tives, U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC. text of these constitutional requirements. In College School of Law; Paul Finkelman, Hon. NANCY PELOSI, this regard, we would note that federal John E. Murray Visiting Professor of Law, The Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Rep- courts have previously held there is a First University of Pittsburgh School of Law; Eric resentatives, U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC. Amendment right to video record city coun- M. Freedman, Siggi B. Wilzig Distinguished DEAR SPEAKER RYAN AND MINORITY LEADER cil proceedings. The proposed new rules in- Professor of Constitutional Rights, Maurice PELOSI, We write to express our strong con- clude a number of potentially vague or A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra Univer- cerns regarding provisions in H. Res. 5 that overbroad terms (e.g., ‘‘use of an exhibit to sity; Nancy L. Rosenblum, Senator Joseph would authorize the Sergeant-at-Arms of the impede’’ and ‘‘denial of legislative instru- Clark Research Professor of Ethics in Poli- House of Representatives to unilaterally ments’’), thereby implicating due process tics and Government, Harvard University. punish and fine Members of the House for concerns. The fact that the proposed rules Ruthann Robson, Professor of Law and certain alleged infractions without any ac- were amended late last evening to allow a University Distinguished Professor, City tion by the full House. These provisions were limited appeal to the Ethics Committee—a University of New York School of Law; Ste- apparently written in response to the House Committee equally divided on partisan phen Loffredo, Professor of Law, City Uni- Democrats’ protest last year over inaction lines—does not resolve our constitutional versity of New York School of Law; Lauren on gun safety legislation. As constitutional concerns with these changes. This is because Sudeall Lucas, Assistant Professor, Georgia

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Mr. Speaker, I also op- School; Samuel Bagenstos, Frank G. Millard change, and I ask that the Members pose this rule as an infringement on Professor of Law, University of Michigan vote ‘‘no’’ on H. Res. 5. Members’ rights to express themselves. Law School; Peter M. Shane, Jacob E. Davis Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I con- The rule says that, if you take a photo- & Jacob E. Davis II Chair in Law, The Ohio tinue to reserve the balance of my graph, the Sergeant at Arms can dock State University, Moritz College of Law; Jo- time. your pay and find you guilty without a seph P. Tomain, Dean Emeritus and the Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I hearing. Well, that is wrong. And the Wilbert & Helen Ziegler Professor of Law, yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from University of Cincinnati College of Law; next step would be you can’t take a Georgia (Mr. LEWIS) to discuss our mo- Suzianne D. Painter-Thorne, Associate Pro- sketch of what is happening and pub- fessor of Law, Mercer Law. tion to commit. lish that sketch. And the next thing Mike Steenson, Bell Distinguished Pro- Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, after that would be you can’t take fessor of Law, Mitchell I Hamline School of I want to thank my friend, not just my notes and repeat what is spoken in this Law; Deborah Pearlstein, Associate Pro- colleague but my classmate. We came House. fessor of Constitutional Law, Cardozo School to the Congress together in 1987. I want This proposal is a direct response to of Law; William D. Rich, Associate Professor to thank her for her leadership. I want JOHN LEWIS. Mr. LEWIS is an American of Law, The University of Akron School of to thank her for never giving up or giv- Law; Gregory P. Magarian, Professor of Law, hero. He is the most heroic person to ing in but for keeping the faith. serve in this House maybe ever, and Washington University in St. Louis; M. Isa- Now, I don’t come to the well that don’t forget this is an attack on him bel Medina, Professor of Law, Loyola Univer- often, but I come because I remember sity New Orleans College of Law; Dakota S. for doing what he calls good trouble. reading someplace that Benjamin Rudesill, Assistant Professor, Moritz College When the civil rights law said Afri- Franklin, a Founder of this Nation, of Law, The Ohio State University. can Americans couldn’t vote, he went once said, ‘‘It is the first responsibility Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Mr. to Selma and he marched, and he was of every citizen to question authority,’’ Speaker, I have a question for the ma- beaten and he was arrested. And he led and he made sure the right to dissent is jority in the House today. Why would his Democrats on the floor when we protected by the First Amendment to you choose to open this session of this the Constitution. So today I rise to tried to find a way to get a vote most democratic body, the people’s question the right of House Repub- through regular order on no fly, no House, by imposing punitive measures licans to institute fines which may vio- buy. If you were a terrorist on the ter- to gag debate and reduce account- late the First Amendment and have a rorist list, you could not get a gun. ability and transparency in our govern- chilling effect on Members who dis- JOHN LEWIS is trying to protect Amer- ment? agree with the proceedings of this ica once again and taking to the floor Many of you say it is outrage at the body. of this House in protest. sit-in that has brought these rules. The House leadership denied the will of This is wrong. I support JOHN LEWIS. sit-in was one demonstration, borne of the people to bring strong gun violence I applaud the gentleman for taking frustration from the carnage that was legislation to the floor. As a last re- your ethics proposal and ditching it. It going unanswered by the House major- sort, we staged a sit-in here in the well was the wrong optics and the wrong ity, to plead, to take a vote on two to give voice to their mandate. As thing to do. This is, too. commonsense, bipartisan bills. Is that Members of Congress, we have a sworn Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I con- so threatening that in response we duty to speak up and to speak out if we tinue to reserve the balance of my have these draconian measures? do not believe the action of this body time. The stunning silence of Republicans represents the will of all Americans. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I in this House in the face of the public We should never, ever give up the yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman health crisis of gun violence is now met right to protest for what is right, what from California (Ms. PELOSI), the with these unprecedented rules. We can is good, and what is necessary. We were Democratic leader of whom we are ex- both uphold our Constitution and give elected to stand on the courage of our traordinarily proud. voice to the American people. These convictions. We were not sent here to Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I join our rules should be rescinded, and that is run and hide. We must use our votes, colleague Mr. LEWIS in praising the what we should do. our voices, and the power vested in us gentlewoman’s leadership as ranking Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I con- by the people of this Nation to speak member, formerly chair, of the Com- tinue to reserve the balance of my the truth as we see it, regardless of the mittee on Rules. time. penalties. It is an honor to serve in this House. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Every day we step foot on the floor is yield 1 minute to the gentleman from time of the gentleman has expired. an exciting moment because we have Georgia (Mr. JOHNSON). Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I been sent here by our constituents to Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speak- yield an additional 1 minute to the represent, as I said earlier, their hopes er, I rise in strong opposition to H. Res. gentleman. and their hurts. To serve with JOHN 5. House rule XVII is amended to add a Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. I am not LEWIS is something beyond a privilege. new section, 9(a), which prohibits Mem- afraid of a fine. I have been fined be- To call him colleague is something bers of Congress from committing ‘‘dis- fore. Many of us have been fined before. that is an honor for all of us. To call orderly or disruptive conduct’’ and de- During the 1960s, I was arrested and him friend is a joy in our lives. fines that conduct as ‘‘intentionally jailed 40 times, beaten, left bloody and I thank Mr. LEWIS for his leadership obstructing or impeding the passage of unconscious on the march from Selma on so many issues, but for speaking out others in the Chamber.’’ to Montgomery. But no Congress, no- so consistently on this public health It seeks to prohibit JOHN LEWIS from body, no committee has the power to issue of gun violence in our country, leading a sit-in on the House floor; but tell us that we cannot stand up, speak we could not be better served. When, in this language is overbroad, and it is up, and speak truth to power. We have fact, the sit-in on the floor occurred also lacking in sufficient definiteness a right to dissent. We have a right to under his leadership and with his inspi- or specificity and is, thus, unconsti- protest for what is right. ration, the leadership on the Repub- tutionally void for vagueness. A Demo- Regardless of rule or no rule, we can- lican side said it is a publicity stunt, crat confined to a wheelchair could be not and will not be silenced. At the end and he replied: That is what they said found guilty of violating this rule. A of this debate, I will offer a motion to the march on the Selma bridge was, a vague rule that is incapable of enabling strike the section that silences the call publicity stunt. It is not a publicity a person of ordinary intelligence to for gun violence prevention. stunt. It is about conveying truth to

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So here we are with this rule that has Up until you are 26 years old, you can So we have before us the makings of come to the floor that is outrageous in be on your parents’ policy. That would this bombshell of a rule that under- so many ways. Some ways are very eso- be eliminated as well. The issues go on mines the health and economic secu- teric and may mean nothing on first and on and on that would affect that rity of America’s working families in glance to the American people, but let child. so many respects. You certainly will be me tell you a few things as to why you, If that child’s grandparent is on hearing more from us about every as- as a person in our country, should be Medicare, that family is affected, too, pect of it, whether it is lifetime limits. interested in what is happening on the because, in this legislation, there is a Oh, we are going to keep no preexisting floor today. provision that would harm Medicare by conditions. You are? At what cost and You would expect that, after an elec- changing from mandatory to discre- to whom? We would like to see that tion that was so hard fought and so fo- tionary. proposal. So far we haven’t. So for cused on the economic security and b 1615 many reasons that are, as I say, too in- stability of America’s families, the side baseball to go into. first order of business would have been Inside baseball, I know. But when Think about your own life, you out to say how can we find a bipartisan you realize that the Republican budget there who said: Keep your government path to greater economic growth that has a provision in it to take away the hands off of my Medicare. They want creates jobs—good-paying jobs—in- guarantee of Medicare and say to sen- to put their hands not only on your creases salaries, and contributes to the iors, you are on your own, you have a Medicare, but to squeeze the guarantee financial stability of America’s work- voucher, you are on your own, now this right out of it, the lifeblood of what ing families, giving them the con- family is being assaulted at the ear- Medicare is, a guarantee. fidence that they will be able to buy a liest years—3 years old. Medicare, in They want to block grant Medicaid. home, again address the aspirations of the meantime, for grandparents. Do you understand that if you have a their children, whether that is at col- In between, it is important to note senior in your family who is in need of lege or other training for the work- the following about the Affordable Care long-term health care, whether it is be- force, and also to retire with dignity. Act. While we talk a great deal and cause of one physical disability or an- Instead, we come to the floor with, with great pride about the fact that 20 other and some related to dementia first, a proposal that was so outrageous million Americans have received and Alzheimer’s, at least 50 percent of that the Republicans even had to back health benefits now, have health insur- the benefits of Medicaid go to long- off of it. Even the President-elect, Don- ance now because of the Affordable term health care? ald Trump, criticized the first actions Care Act, we are very proud of that. It So families in America who want of the Republicans in the House, so is a wonderful thing, but it is only a them to overturn the Affordable Care they backed off of that for the mo- part of the picture. Act and all that that means for Medi- ment. For the moment they backed off Seventy-five percent of the American care and Medicaid and their budget to their attempt to harm the way we deal people get their health insurance boot, you are going to have Mom and with ethics violations in the Congress. through the workplace. One hundred Dad, as RICHARD NEAL says, living in We should be draining the swamp. They percent of them have increased bene- your house. You are going to be taking are backing off. fits because of the Affordable Care Act. care of them right then and there. That I am here because we are talking One hundred percent of them have a may be a welcome sense of community about, again, a big public health issue: rate of growth of the cost of health to you or it may not. It may deprive gun violence in our country. When care greatly diminished—the lowest you of opportunity that you want to Members of Congress spoke and the re- rate of increase in over 50 years that provide for your children because of an sponse from the public was so great, they have measured these rates of ideological view of Republicans that we Republicans decided that, in this rule growth. should not have Medicaid and Medi- today, they would do something so out- So if it is a question of access, if it is care, which are pillars of economic se- rageous. It is a violation of freedom of a question of quality of care, if it is a curity in our families. speech on the House floor. It is an in- question of cost, the Affordable Care The very idea that in this bill they sult to the intelligence of the Amer- Act has been a magnificent success. want to take mandatory money and Can we do better? turn it into discretionary money, sub- ican people that they should not be We always like to see implementa- jecting it to the will of the Congress in able to hear this. It violates the Con- tion and how we can do better, and we terms of appropriations, says that they stitution by saying the Sergeant at thought we could work in a bipartisan have their eye on Social Security as Arms can take money out of your sal- way to do that. But the fact is that ei- well. So be very, very vigilant, be very, ary if he doesn’t like your behavior on ther the Republicans do not understand very aware. I don’t want you to be the floor. It is absolutely ridiculous. what this means in the lives of Amer- But our distinguished colleague from very, very scared, but there is reason ica’s families or do not care about what Georgia (Mr. LEWIS) has spoken, as to be if the Republicans work their will it means in that regard, that they just have others spoken to that point. I based on the blueprint that they have want to repeal. want to just go to another point, and it They say repeal and replace. Repeal both in this bill, this rules package is a health issue as well, and that is and replace has one thing going for it— they are bringing to the floor, as well what every family in America should alliteration. Beyond that, it has noth- as what they have in their budget. be concerned about about what is hap- ing going for it, because they would Even their nominee for President, pening in this rules package today. never even be able to get the votes to Donald Trump, has disassociated him- I recently heard over the weekend repeal and replace the Affordable Care self—in the campaign anyway—from from my friend that a grandchild of Act. It is just not possible. That is why what they want to do to Medicare and that family was diagnosed with leu- they don’t have a replacement. Social Security and the rest. We will kemia—3 years old, diagnosed with leu- Do you want to know why they don’t see how that holds up as we go forward. kemia. What does that mean and what have a replacement? But you can be sure that the Demo- does this rule mean to that child’s life? They don’t have the votes for a re- crats will have a big, bright, relentless Well, this rule is a setup to overturn placement. spotlight on what is happening here be- the Affordable Care Act. What the Af- Then they say repeal and delay. cause of what it means to you out fordable Care Act is doing for that Delay? For how long? there and your families, whether it is a child is to say you cannot be discrimi- Delay is probably one of the most child who is sick, a worker who gets nated against because you have a pre- cowardice actions they could take be- benefits in the workplace which now

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There is an witch hunts against federal employees and the Note that due to the Majority’s use of this authority to intimidate potential witnesses ideological difference between Demo- agencies for which they work are empowered during the 114th Congress, the ranking mem- crats and Republicans on these issues. and encouraged. bers of the relevant committees requested I would hope that these issues would go The President-elect has already engaged in that this authority not be extended at the away and that the public would weigh a stunning overreach during his transition by end of the first session. in in such a significant way that the demanding the names of federal employees Democrats are also troubled that H. Res. Republicans would back off, as they and scientists who have worked on projects 5’s expansion of staff deposition authority backed off this morning when they he dislikes. and delegation of Member punishment to a chickened out on their very bad pro- We know the Majority would like to gut the House officer represent a disturbing trend of giving to staff powers that ought to be, and posal relating to ethics. functionality of the federal government. The have traditionally been, exercised by Mem- In order for the American people to dangerous and indiscriminate cuts of Seques- bers. weigh in, they have to know, which tration are evidence enough of that. This rules package also includes a worri- takes us back to what Mr. LEWIS was However, this rules package provides them some requirement that each standing com- talking about—they have to know. If it with the surgical tools necessary to reach into mittee (except for Appropriations, Ethics, is the determination of this body that the inner workings of the federal government and Rules) include in its oversight plans rec- the Sergeant at Arms can effectively and cut away each part and employee that ommendations for moving programs from mandatory to discretionary funding. This silence the voice of Members on the runs afoul of their ideological agenda. would begin the process of dismantling the floor deducting a penalty from their I will oppose this resolution, and I cannot guaranteed funding mechanisms for vital paycheck, which is totally unconstitu- see how anyone who calls themselves a friend safety net programs such as Social Security, tional—but I guess that doesn’t matter to federal employees could support the Major- Medicare, and Medicaid and expose these to the devotees of the Constitution ity’s proposed rules for the 115th Congress. programs to the uncertainties of the annual that what they are doing is unconstitu- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I appropriations process—something the Ma- tional—then how will the public know? yield myself such time as I may con- jority has been trying to accomplish for There is a method to this madness. It sume. years. With H. Res. 5’s reinstatement of the so- I include in the RECORD a description is not just about the sit-in on guns. As called ‘‘Holman Rule,’’ Republicans are un- Mr. COHEN mentioned, it is about what of the many troubling Republican rules fairly targeting Federal employees. The Hol- other ways they will deprive us of com- changes in H. Res. 5. man Rule, which was largely removed from municating with the American people H. Res. 5, the House rules package for the the standing rules in 1983, permits provisions about what is at stake for them, Amer- 115th Congress, contains a number of trou- in and amendments to general appropria- ica’s working families, by actions bling provisions. Most concerning is that in- tions bills that reduce the number of Federal taken on this floor. stead of taking action to address the gun vi- employees, or reduce the salary of any Fed- I urge my colleagues, of course, to olence epidemic, Republicans have responded eral employee. Since 1983, such provisions to the Democratic sit-in of last June by in- vote ‘‘no,’’ a thousand times ‘‘no’’ on and amendments have been out of order, as stituting an offensive and possibly unconsti- they constitute ‘‘legislating on an appropria- this legislation, but also to continue tutional gag rule to punish Members who tions bill.’’ Reinstating this rule represents the fight that will unfold if it becomes violate the rules on decorum. H. Res. 5 au- yet another effort by the Republican Major- the new rules of the House. thorizes the Sergeant-at-Arms to fine Mem- ity to scapegoat Federal employees, make It is a very unfortunate day. We bers for the use of photographic and audio or cuts to the Federal workforce, and politicize should be starting with a big jobs pack- visual recording devices on the floor. Fines the civil service system that was established age for America’s working families, are set at $500 for a first offense and $2,500 for to professionalize agencies and offices. More- not threatening their financial sta- each subsequent offense and the Chief Ad- over, in light of the President-Elect’s transi- ministrative Officer is instructed to deduct bility by undermining what they have tion team asking agencies to ‘‘name names’’ such fines from the Member’s salary. The of Federal employees who have implemented paid into, systems that they have paid resolution also makes ‘‘disorderly or disrup- policies with which Republicans disagree, into, now being subjected to the whims tive conduct’’ in the Chamber an offense for perhaps most worrisome is the potential use of an ideological majority. which Members and staff can be referred to of the Holman Rule to persecute career em- Again, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. I thank, the Ethics Committee. There are serious ployees for doing their jobs during the again, our colleague, Mr. LEWIS, for his constitutional questions concerning whether Obama Administration. extraordinary leadership over time and fines can be deducted from Members’ pay, H. Res. 5 also intentionally hides the cost up to the minute today, and I look for- and whether the House can delegate the re- of repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), ward to following his lead as we go for- sponsibility of punishing Members to House by preemptively waiving the Majority’s own officers, but most importantly this change long-term direct spending point of order for ward. has the potential to have a chilling effect any ACA repeal legislation. The rules pack- I thank the gentlewoman (Ms. that would silence the Minority party and age extends a point of order against consid- SLAUGHTER), our ranking member, for the millions of constituent they represent. ering legislation that would increase direct her leadership as well. H. Res. 5 will also dramatically expand the spending by $5 billion or more in any of the Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I re- Republican Majority’s investigative powers, four 10-year periods following the decade serve the balance of my time. giving nearly every committee the ability to after passage of the legislation. Repealing Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I haul private citizens to Washington to be de- the ACA will result in increased direct yield to the gentleman from Virginia posed by Republican staffers. After spending spending and would very likely violate this (Mr. CONNOLLY) for the purpose of a six years demonstrating their eagerness to long-term spending point of order, so H. Res. unanimous consent request. spend taxpayer money on wasteful, politi- 5 includes a carve-out exempting ACA repeal (Mr. CONNOLLY asked and was given cally-motivated witch hunts, Republicans legislation from the point of order entirely. are giving themselves additional tools to do permission to revise and extend his re- On top of that, H. Res. 5 permits the Budget more of the same. The rules package gives Chair to apply this waiver to any other legis- marks.) every committee (except Rules and House lation she wishes. Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I op- Administration) the ability to force private Similar to the provision waiving the budg- pose this rule because of what it does citizens to travel to Washington, DC and be etary point of order against legislation re- to Federal employees and to the rights subjected to unlimited hours of interroga- pealing the ACA, an amendment to H. Res. 5 of the elected Members of this body. tion by Republican staff. Republicans have was adopted late last night that continues Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the rules expanded committees’ investigative powers the Republican practice of disregarding fis- for the 115th Congress proposed by the Ma- over the last six years, but even last Con- cal responsibility by requiring the House to jority. gress gave staff deposition authority to only ignore the fiscal effects of the sale or trans- This rules package ushers in a new era of five standing committees. In this rules pack- fer of Federal land to a State, local govern- age, for the first time ever, Republicans are ment, or tribal entity. While this rule was unified Republican government. removing entirely any requirement that included to simplify the process for author- One in which facts—when inconvenient—do Members be present during such depositions izing the transfer of land, and would also not matter and ethics are subject to the inter- (unless the House is in session), making it apply to instances when direct spending de- pretation of the Majority. much more likely that depositions will be creases, it is irresponsible to authorize such Freedom of speech—a right guaranteed by lengthy and numerous. Freely handing out a sale or transfer without knowing its total the U.S. Constitution—has been redefined and the power to compel any American to ap- cost.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03JA7.036 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H24 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2017 Democrats also find H. Res. 5’s change to ard. This is why the top ethics lawyers to attempts to gain a voice and to be the rules to make it easier for the Majority both Presidents George W. Bush and Barack heard, it will be done in an open and to continue its wasteful, taxpayer-funded Obama have strongly condemned the Repub- fair way; but there will be decorum at- lawsuits in future Congresses very unfortu- lican effort to gut the OCE. tached to that because decorum comes nate. The rules package takes the unprece- In attempting to implement this rules dented step of providing blanket authority change, Republicans showed their true col- with avoiding chaos. What has always for the House, Speaker, or a committee chair ors. While we are pleased that the public out- allowed this body to be different from to carry forward any litigation from the pre- cry and negative attention from the media any other body in the world is the dis- vious Congress. Previous rules packages list- forced Republicans to backtrack this morn- cipline of rules and order and proce- ed specific matters to be carried over, ensur- ing and leave the OCE intact, it is disturbing dures, mutual respect for each other, ing a level of transparency and review that that Republicans’ first instinct was to weak- the opportunity to hear and be heard, will be absent following this rules change en rather than strengthen the House’s ethics but, really, the opportunity with an This change will ultimately permit the Ma- rules. open process, a process that is given to jority to more easily shield its abuse of the Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, in legal process from public scrutiny. the minority and one that is given to H. Res. 5 also includes several rules closing, we will continue to fight, as the majority. changes that, while not necessarily problem- our leader said, with all of the tools Any rule that has been promulgated atic on their face, have the potential to be that we have. We may not be able to do in this body is not done on a partisan abused by the Majority. First, H. Res. 5 al- much in Congress until we get to court, basis because, see, my majority has lows the Majority to postpone votes on the but we will not be silenced. people who disagree with necessarily motion to recommit by adding such motions, We invite you to bring regular order some in our party, too. We did not try as well as motions to concur, to the list of back to this House and to bring back questions that can be postponed for up to and stop anybody from voicing what two legislative days under clause 8 of rule the barrel of ideas. And always remem- they would voice, but a rule of decorum XX. This same authority already exists for ber that because you shut out the num- has been placed upon that. That is many other questions and is typically used ber of Congresspersons from being a what separates this body from any for time management. Although this may be part of what is happening here, that other bodies in the world, and that is useful in coordinating the timing of floor you are shutting out the voices of over what will continue to gain the admira- votes with Members’ schedules, it could be half of the American public. Remem- tion of not only the American people, used by the Majority to postpone votes on ber, too, that we did get a million more but people around the world. It is Democratic priorities if they are concerned votes in the election previous to this about losing a vote. something that I cherish and I believe Second, the rules package explicitly states one than you did, and we deserve to that must happen. that records ‘‘created, generated, or re- speak. Anyway, I want to make that as Mr. COHEN. Will the gentleman ceived’’ by Members’ personal offices are the clear as I can. yield? personal property of the individual Members I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the previous Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I appre- and, unlike Committee materials, are not question, and ‘‘no’’ on the motion to ciate the gentleman. I will yield to him records of the House. While this is a codifica- commit, and ‘‘no’’ on the resolution. in just a moment. tion of a longstanding policy, the rule Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Mr. Speaker, what we are doing here change could be exploited by the Majority to today is we are presenting openly the store materials in Member offices in order to of my time. circumvent requirements that they share Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I yield package giving an equal amount of House records with the Minority. This was a myself such time as I may consume. time to Democrats as we do with Re- concern in the 114th Congress, for example, I thank my colleagues, Republicans publicans. In the Rules Committee, we in relation to the Republicans’ Planned Par- and Democrats, for showing up today, open ourselves up and hear from Demo- enthood investigation. Moreover, this change not only for expressing their views. crats all the time. could lend legitimacy to a defeated Mem- The Democrat majority certainly did I know you heard that we offer no ber’s decision to refuse to hand over con- show up and give us lots of things to amendments. Of course, that is not stituent casework files to his or her suc- think about, which is good. The new true. As a matter of fact, on any given cessor, which appears to have happened last week when we were in session, we of- year. year deserves an opportunity for us to Democrats will monitor the Majority’s im- hear some of their thoughts and ideas. fered more amendments in the Rules plementation of these new rules to ensure I will tell you that it went across the Committee than HARRY REID did in they are used to assist in the effective oper- board. several years of being in the United ation of the House and not to prevent Mem- I am still stunned that Republicans States Senate to Republicans. We are a bers of the Minority Party from representing are blamed for the failures of body that works and tries to work well and serving their constituents. ObamaCare when, in fact, it is and we try to be fair. Finally, Democrats were very concerned With everything that has been said with the Republican Conference’s adoption of ObamaCare that we are going to amend an amendment to the Rules package late last and we are going to change. Many of today, I take it as a challenge on my- night that would have stripped the Office of the people who came to the floor of the self to try to work even better and Congressional Ethics (OCR) of its independ- House today know that hundreds—well, closer with my colleagues to listen and ence by placing it under the authority of the tens of hundreds of children’s hospitals to allow them to be heard. It is some- Ethics Committee, thereby eliminating its across the country won’t take thing that we have tried to do for a role as an effective Congressional watchdog. ObamaCare. Stanford University number of years. It would have effectively gutted the OCE by prohibiting it from investigating anonymous School of Medicine in California does b 1630 complaints, prohibiting it from having a not take ObamaCare. Evidently, the gentleman from Ten- press secretary or from talking to the press It is a discriminatory system. It is a nessee wishes to engage me. at any time, requiring OCE to refer criminal system that does not work. It is a sys- Does the gentleman have a question? complaints directly to the Ethics Com- tem where you might find a doctor, but Mr. COHEN. Will the gentleman mittee, and allowing the Ethics Committee no referral. It is a system that is bleed- yield? to stop any OCE investigation at any time. ing the life out of businesses and jobs Mr. SESSIONS. I yield to the gen- The OCE was created in 2008 to investigate in this country. Yes, we do address that allegations against Members of Congress, tleman from Tennessee. following years of scandal that tarnished in the rules package. But what we real- Mr. COHEN. Under the rule, if I took this institution. It was intentionally set up ly address in the rules package is an a still photograph of just an indi- as an independent body to ensure that it was opportunity to streamline the proce- vidual—of a friend—on the floor, would able to conduct proper investigations free dures on rules and regulations and our it not come under the rule that the from political influences and favoritism. Dis- ability to effectively do the work with Sergeant at Arms would then be di- ciplinary actions against Members have in- the consent of the American people. rected to fine me $500 even though creased substantially since the OCE’s cre- You heard three of my Rules colleagues there was no question about decorum ation, because there is now finally an office who very carefully and ably worked not run by Members of Congress inves- being in jeopardy? tigating allegations against Members. Inde- through some of the intricacies of the Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, in re- pendent Inspector General offices ensure ac- rules package. claiming my time, I would like to read countability in the Executive Branch and Make no mistake about it, Mr. to the gentleman what is the state- the House should be held to the same stand- Speaker, as every Member of this body ment:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA7.030 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H25 The use of personal electronic footage not able Care Act, even though such repeal would TO HEALTH CARE.—Rule XXI of the Rules of only breaches decorum but provides an ave- significantly increase the deficit and directly af- the House of Representatives is amended by nue to exploit official business for political fect millions of Americans. adding at the end the following new clause: and personal gain. In order to move forward with repealing the ‘‘12. (a) It shall not be in order to consider a bill, joint resolution, amendment, or con- If that is personal gain, it would not ACA, House Republicans are preemptively be allowed. ference report which includes any provision waiving their own long-term direct spending described in paragraph (b). House video footage can be used for news point of order. ‘‘(b) A provision described in this para- or public affairs programs but is prohibited Trust in our institutions, including Congress, graph is a provision which, if enacted into from being used for commercial or political is already at record lows. law, would result in any of the following: purposes. Worsening the damage they are doing to ‘‘(1) The denial of health insurance cov- I would encourage the gentleman, as the House as an institution, the Republicans erage to individuals on the basis that such I would if this were a speeding viola- have proposed this change without any hear- individuals have a preexisting condition or a tion or something else—we have lots of ings or input from Democratic Members late in requirement for individuals with a pre- people who are members of the Ser- existing condition to pay more for premiums the evening, less than twenty-four hours be- on the basis of such individuals having such geant at Arms—to go grab your favor- fore it would be voted on. a preexisting condition. ite individuals with the Sergeant at H. Res. 5 authorizes the Sergeant-at-Arms ‘‘(2) The elimination of the prohibition on Arms and review with them the things to impose fines on Members for use of photo- life time limits on the dollar value of health which you believe would be in the con- graphic, audio or visual recording devices on insurance coverage benefits. text of how that Member would come the floor. ‘‘(3) The termination of the ability of indi- in. Inasmuch as just a picture would be Fines are set at $500 for a first offense and viduals under 26 years of age to be included taken, they may say, ‘‘but not with a $2,500 for each subsequent offense. on their parent’s employer or individual The Chief Administrative Officer is instructed health coverage. flash.’’ If it were disruptive, then I ‘‘(4) The reduction in the number of people would consider that to be a violation. to deduct such fines from the Member’s sal- receiving health plan coverage pursuant to If it were taken in the back and with ary. the Patient Protection and Affordable Care no one else around, I can’t tell the gen- There are serious constitutional questions Act. tleman as I am not the officer in concerning whether fines can be deducted ‘‘(5) An increased cost to seniors for pre- charge of that; but they are trained in from Members’ pay, and whether the House scription drug coverage pursuant to any this, and they have been trained very can delegate the responsibility of punishing changes to provisions closing the Medicare well. Members to House officers. prescription drug ‘donut hole’. ‘‘(6) The requirement that individuals pay I do appreciate the gentleman’s ask- The resolution also makes ‘‘disorderly or disruptive conduct’’ in the Chamber an offense for preventive services, such as for mammog- ing. I would suggest that the gen- raphy, health screening, and contraceptive tleman ask that question based upon for which Members and staff can be referred services. his own usage. to the Ethics Committee. ‘‘(7) The reduction of Medicare solvency or Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to The potential chilling effect of these rules any changes to the Medicare guarantee. support this package. changes raises serious First Amendment con- ‘‘(8) The reduction of Federal taxes on the Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in cerns. 1 percent of the population with the highest strong opposition to H. Res. 5, the Rules The Rules package makes another dan- income or increase the tax burden (expressed gerous and unprecedented change to the as a percent of aggregate Federal taxes) on Package for the 115th Congress, because it the 80 percent of the population with the will require unprecedented changes to the House rules by introducing H. Res. 5, which extends a point of order against considering lowest income. Standing Rules and cost the American people ‘‘(c) It shall not be in order to consider a countless dollars through direct spending and legislation that would increase direct spending rule or order that waives the application of drastic and unnecessary deficit increase. by $5 billion or more in any of the four 10-year paragraph (a) or paragraph (b). As disposi- I am deeply concerned by House Repub- periods following the decade after passage of tion of a point of order under this paragraph, licans’ decision in the dead of night to strip the legislation. the Chair shall put the question of consider- away the voices of Members echoing the con- Despite the widely acknowledged fact that ation with respect to the rule or order, as ap- repeal of the ACA would result in increased di- plicable. The question of consideration shall stitutionally protected concerns of their con- be debatable for 10 minutes by the Member stituents and hide the true cost of their shame- rect spending, H. Res. 5 also includes a pre- emptive waiver of this point of order for any initiating the point of order and for 10 min- ful attempts at repealing the Affordable Care utes by an opponent, but shall otherwise be Act. legislation repealing or reforming the ACA. decided without intervening motion except This disturbing change contained in the The resolution also gives the chair of the one that the House adjourn.’’. Budget Committee the power to apply this Rules package has never been implemented THE VOTE ON THE PREVIOUS QUESTION: WHAT waiver to any other legislation she or he wish- in the House. IT REALLY MEANS es. The most troubling Republican Rules This vote, the vote on whether to order the Changes in H. Res. 5 include: House Republicans could have found willing previous question on a special rule, is not (1) Punishment of Members (sec. 2(a), pp. partners among Democrats to increase trans- merely a procedural vote. A vote against or- 2–31)—These changes are unprecedented in parency and renew faith in government dering the previous question is a vote the House of Representatives and are clearly through bipartisan action, including making against the Republican majority agenda and a vote to allow the Democratic minority to being enacted in response to the gun violence possible improvements to the Office of Con- gressional Ethics and the way Congress po- offer an alternative plan. It is a vote about sit-in. what the House should be debating. Instead of taking action to address the epi- lices itself and maintains the highest standards of integrity among its Members. Mr. Clarence Carillon’s Precedents of the demic of gun violence in this country, House House of Representatives (VI, 308–311), de- Instead they chose this shameful move, Republicans in a potentially unconstitutional scribes the vote on the previous question on which is an indication of their priorities for the way are silencing democratically elected Mem- the rule as ‘‘a motion to direct or control the new Congress. bers of Congress and preventing them from consideration of the subject before the House When House Republicans take steps to de- expressing the views and wishes of their con- being made by the Member in charge.’’ To crease accountability and make it harder to re- defeat the previous question is to give the stituents by instituting offensive and possibly veal partisan driven and unethical behavior, opposition a chance to decide the subject be- unconstitutional new mechanisms for pun- the public ought to question why. fore the House. Cannon cites the Speaker’s ishing Members who supposedly violate the House Democrats will continue to fight for ruling of January 13, 1920, to the effect that rules on decorum. the strongest possible ethical standards for ‘‘the refusal of the House to sustain the de- mand for the previous question passes the (2) Hiding the Cost of Repealing the Afford- our nation’s elected leaders. able Care Act—(sec. 3(h), pp. 22–24)—Aware control of the resolution to the opposition’’ The material previously referred to in order to offer an amendment. On March that repealing the Affordable Care Act will in- by Ms. SLAUGHTER is as follows: crease direct spending and the deficit, Repub- 15, 1909, a member of the majority party of- AN AMENDMENT TO H. RES. 5 OFFERED BY MS. fered a rule resolution. The House defeated licans preemptively waive their own longterm SLAUGHTER OF NEW YORK the previous question and a member of the direct spending point of order for ACA repeal At the end of section 2, add the following opposition rose to a parliamentary inquiry, legislation. new subsection: asking who was entitled to recognition. President-Elect Trump and the Republican (u) RESTRICTIONS ON CONSIDERATION OF Speaker Joseph G. Cannon (R-Illinois) said: Majority have promised to repeal the Afford- CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS RELATING ‘‘The previous question having been refused,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03JA7.040 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H26 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2017 the gentleman from New York, Mr. Fitz- Curbelo (FL) Kelly (MS) Rogers (KY) Lawrence Norcross Serrano gerald, who had asked the gentleman to Davidson Kelly (PA) Rohrabacher Lawson (FL) O’Halleran Sewell (AL) yield to him for an amendment, is entitled to Davis, Rodney King (IA) Rokita Lee O’Rourke Shea-Porter Levin Pallone Sherman the first recognition.’’ Denham King (NY) Rooney, Francis Dent Kinzinger Rooney, Thomas Lewis (GA) Panetta Sinema The Republican majority may say ‘‘the DeSantis Knight J. Lieu, Ted Pascrell Sires vote on the previous question is simply a DesJarlais Kustoff (TN) Ros-Lehtinen Lipinski Payne Slaughter vote on whether to proceed to an immediate Diaz-Balart Labrador Roskam Loebsack Pelosi Smith (WA) vote on adopting the resolution.... [and] Donovan LaHood Ross Lofgren Perlmutter Soto has no substantive legislative or policy im- Duffy LaMalfa Rothfus Lowenthal Peters Speier plications whatsoever.’’ But that is not what Duncan (SC) Lamborn Rouzer Lowey Peterson Suozzi Lujan Grisham, Pingree Swalwell (CA) they have always said. Listen to the Repub- Duncan (TN) Lance Royce (CA) Dunn Latta Russell M. Pocan Takano lican Leadership Manual on the Legislative Emmer Lewis (MN) Luja´ n, Ben Ray Polis Thompson (CA) Process in the United States House of Rep- Rutherford Farenthold LoBiondo Sanford Lynch Price (NC) Thompson (MS) resentatives, (6th edition, page 135). Here’s Faso Long Scalise Maloney, Quigley Titus how the Republicans describe the previous Ferguson Loudermilk Schweikert Carolyn B. Raskin Tonko Maloney, Sean Rice (NY) question vote in their own manual: ‘‘Al- Fitzpatrick Love Scott, Austin Torres Matsui Richmond Tsongas though it is generally not possible to amend Fleischmann Lucas Sensenbrenner McCollum Rosen Vargas Flores Luetkemeyer Sessions the rule because the majority Member con- McEachin Roybal-Allard Veasey Fortenberry MacArthur Shimkus trolling the time will not yield for the pur- Foxx Marchant McGovern Ruiz Vela Shuster pose of offering an amendment, the same re- Franks (AZ) Marino McNerney Ruppersberger Vela´ zquez Simpson sult may be achieved by voting down the pre- Frelinghuysen Marshall Meeks Rush Visclosky Smith (MO) Gaetz Massie Meng Ryan (OH) Walz vious question on the rule.... When the Smith (NE) Gallagher Mast Moore Sa´ nchez Wasserman motion for the previous question is defeated, Smith (NJ) Garrett McCarthy Moulton Sarbanes Schultz control of the time passes to the Member Smith (TX) Gibbs McCaul Murphy (FL) Schakowsky Waters, Maxine who led the opposition to ordering the pre- Smucker Gohmert McClintock Nadler Schiff Watson Coleman Stefanik vious question. That Member, because he Goodlatte McHenry Napolitano Schneider Welch Stewart then controls the time, may offer an amend- Gosar McKinley Neal Scott (VA) Wilson (FL) Stivers ment to the rule, or yield for the purpose of Gowdy McMorris Nolan Scott, David Yarmuth amendment.’’ Granger Rodgers Taylor Graves (GA) McSally Tenney NOT VOTING—3 In Deschler’s Procedure in the U.S. House Thompson (PA) of Representatives, the subchapter titled Graves (LA) Meadows Mulvaney Pompeo Price, Tom (GA) Graves (MO) Meehan Thornberry ‘‘Amending Special Rules’’ states: ‘‘a refusal Griffith Messer Tiberi b 1658 to order the previous question on such a rule Grothman Mitchell Tipton [a special rule reported from the Committee Guthrie Moolenaar Trott Messrs. PALAZZO and ZINKE on Rules] opens the resolution to amend- Harper Mooney (WV) Turner changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to Upton ment and further debate.’’ (Chapter 21, sec- Harris Mullin ‘‘yea.’’ Hartzler Murphy (PA) Valadao tion 21.2) Section 21.3 continues: ‘‘Upon re- Wagner So the previous question was ordered. jection of the motion for the previous ques- Hensarling Newhouse Hice, Jody B. Noem Walberg The result of the vote was announced tion on a resolution reported from the Com- Higgins (LA) Nunes Walden as above recorded. mittee on Rules, control shifts to the Mem- Hill Olson Walker ber leading the opposition to the previous Holding Palazzo Walorski MOTION TO COMMIT question, who may offer a proper amendment Hollingsworth Palmer Walters, Mimi Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, or motion and who controls the time for de- Hudson Paulsen Weber (TX) I have a motion to commit at the desk. bate thereon.’’ Huizenga Pearce Webster (FL) Wenstrup The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clearly, the vote on the previous question Hultgren Perry Hunter Pittenger Westerman Clerk will report the motion to com- on a rule does have substantive policy impli- Hurd Poe (TX) Williams cations. It is one of the only available tools mit. Issa Poliquin Wilson (SC) The Clerk read as follows: for those who oppose the Republican major- Jenkins (KS) Posey Wittman ity’s agenda and allows those with alter- Jenkins (WV) Ratcliffe Womack Mr. Lewis of Georgia moves that the reso- native views the opportunity to offer an al- Johnson (LA) Reed Woodall lution (H. Res. 5) be committed to a select ternative plan. Johnson (OH) Reichert Yoder committee composed of the Majority Leader Johnson, Sam Renacci Yoho and the Minority Leader with instructions to Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Young (AK) Jones Rice (SC) report it forthwith back to the House with Jordan Roby Young (IA) back the balance of my time, and I the following amendment: move the previous question on the res- Joyce (OH) Roe (TN) Zeldin Katko Rogers (AL) Zinke Strike subsection (a) of section 2 (and re- olution. designate the succeeding subsections accord- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The NAYS—193 ingly). question is on ordering the previous Adams Connolly Gallego The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without question. Aguilar Conyers Garamendi objection, the previous question is or- The question was taken; and the Barraga´ n Cooper Gonzalez (TX) Bass Correa Gottheimer dered on the motion to commit. Speaker pro tempore announced that Beatty Costa Green, Al There was no objection. the ayes appeared to have it. Becerra Courtney Green, Gene The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, on Bera Crist Grijalva question is on the motion to commit. that I demand the yeas and nays. Beyer Crowley Gutie´rrez Bishop (GA) Cuellar Hanabusa The question was taken; and the The yeas and nays were ordered. Blumenauer Cummings Hastings Speaker pro tempore announced that The vote was taken by electronic de- Blunt Rochester Davis (CA) Heck the noes appeared to have it. vice, and there were—yeas 237, nays Bonamici Davis, Danny Higgins (NY) Boyle, Brendan DeFazio Himes Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, 193, not voting 3, as follows: F. DeGette Hoyer on that I demand the yeas and nays. [Roll No. 4] Brady (PA) Delaney Huffman The yeas and nays were ordered. Brown (MD) DeLauro Jackson Lee The vote was taken by electronic de- YEAS—237 Brownley (CA) DelBene Jayapal Abraham Bishop (UT) Carter (GA) Bustos Demings Jeffries vice, and there were—yeas 193, nays Aderholt Black Carter (TX) Butterfield DeSaulnier Johnson (GA) 236, not voting 4, as follows: Allen Blackburn Chabot Capuano Deutch Johnson, E. B. [Roll No. 5] Amash Blum Chaffetz Carbajal Dingell Kaptur Amodei Bost Cheney Ca´ rdenas Doggett Keating YEAS—193 Arrington Brady (TX) Coffman Carson (IN) Doyle, Michael Kelly (IL) Adams Bonamici Carson (IN) Babin Brat Cole Cartwright F. Kennedy Aguilar Boyle, Brendan Cartwright Bacon Bridenstine Collins (GA) Castor (FL) Ellison Khanna Barraga´ n F. Castor (FL) Banks (IN) Brooks (AL) Collins (NY) Castro (TX) Engel Kihuen Bass Brady (PA) Castro (TX) Barletta Brooks (IN) Comer Chu, Judy Eshoo Kildee Beatty Brown (MD) Chu, Judy Barr Buchanan Comstock Cicilline Espaillat Kilmer Becerra Brownley (CA) Cicilline Barton Buck Conaway Clark (MA) Esty Kind Bera Bustos Clark (MA) Bergman Bucshon Cook Clarke (NY) Evans Krishnamoorthi Beyer Butterfield Clarke (NY) Beutler Budd Costello (PA) Clay Foster Kuster (NH) Bishop (GA) Capuano Clay Biggs Burgess Cramer Cleaver Frankel (FL) Langevin Blumenauer Carbajal Cleaver Bilirakis Byrne Crawford Clyburn Fudge Larsen (WA) Blunt Rochester Ca´ rdenas Clyburn Bishop (MI) Calvert Culberson Cohen Gabbard Larson (CT)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA7.032 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H27 Cohen Kaptur Peters Latta Perry Smith (TX) Flores Lewis (MN) Roskam Connolly Keating Peterson Lewis (MN) Pittenger Smucker Fortenberry LoBiondo Ross Conyers Kelly (IL) Pingree LoBiondo Poe (TX) Stefanik Foxx Long Rothfus Cooper Kennedy Pocan Long Poliquin Stewart Franks (AZ) Loudermilk Rouzer Correa Khanna Polis Loudermilk Posey Stivers Frelinghuysen Love Royce (CA) Costa Kihuen Price (NC) Love Ratcliffe Taylor Gaetz Lucas Russell Courtney Kildee Quigley Lucas Reed Tenney Gallagher Luetkemeyer Rutherford Crist Kilmer Raskin Luetkemeyer Reichert Thompson (PA) Garrett MacArthur Sanford MacArthur Renacci Gibbs Marchant Crowley Kind Rice (NY) Thornberry Scalise Cuellar Krishnamoorthi Richmond Marchant Rice (SC) Gohmert Marino Tiberi Schweikert Cummings Kuster (NH) Rosen Marino Roby Goodlatte Marshall Tipton Scott, Austin Davis (CA) Langevin Roybal-Allard Marshall Roe (TN) Gosar Mast Trott Sensenbrenner Davis, Danny Larsen (WA) Ruiz Massie Rogers (AL) Gowdy McCarthy Sessions DeFazio Larson (CT) Ruppersberger Mast Rogers (KY) Turner Granger McCaul Upton Shimkus DeGette Lawrence Rush McCarthy Rokita Graves (GA) McClintock Shuster McCaul Valadao Graves (LA) McHenry Delaney Lawson (FL) Ryan (OH) Rooney, Francis Simpson ´ McClintock Rooney, Thomas Wagner Graves (MO) McKinley DeLauro Lee Sanchez Smith (MO) McHenry J. Walberg Griffith McMorris DelBene Levin Sarbanes Smith (NE) Demings Lewis (GA) Schakowsky McKinley Ros-Lehtinen Walden Grothman Rodgers Smith (NJ) DeSaulnier Lieu, Ted Schiff McMorris Roskam Walker Guthrie McSally Smith (TX) Deutch Lipinski Schneider Rodgers Ross Harper Meadows Walorski Smucker Dingell Loebsack Scott (VA) McSally Rothfus Harris Meehan Walters, Mimi Stefanik Doggett Lofgren Scott, David Meadows Rouzer Hartzler Messer Weber (TX) Stewart Doyle, Michael Lowenthal Serrano Meehan Royce (CA) Hensarling Mitchell Webster (FL) Stivers F. Lowey Sewell (AL) Messer Russell Hice, Jody B. Moolenaar Wenstrup Taylor Ellison Lujan Grisham, Shea-Porter Mitchell Rutherford Higgins (LA) Mooney (WV) Westerman Tenney Engel M. Sherman Moolenaar Sanford Hill Mullin Williams Thompson (PA) Eshoo Luja´ n, Ben Ray Sinema Mooney (WV) Scalise Holding Murphy (PA) Wilson (SC) Thornberry Espaillat Lynch Sires Mullin Schweikert Hollingsworth Newhouse Wittman Esty Maloney, Slaughter Murphy (PA) Scott, Austin Hudson Noem Tiberi Womack Evans Carolyn B. Smith (WA) Newhouse Sensenbrenner Huizenga Nunes Tipton Foster Maloney, Sean Soto Noem Sessions Woodall Hultgren Olson Trott Frankel (FL) Matsui Speier Nunes Shimkus Yoder Hunter Palazzo Turner Fudge McCollum Suozzi Olson Shuster Yoho Hurd Palmer Upton Gabbard McEachin Swalwell (CA) Palazzo Simpson Young (AK) Issa Paulsen Valadao Gallego McGovern Takano Palmer Smith (MO) Young (IA) Jenkins (KS) Pearce Wagner Garamendi McNerney Thompson (CA) Paulsen Smith (NE) Zeldin Jenkins (WV) Perry Walberg Gonzalez (TX) Meeks Thompson (MS) Pearce Smith (NJ) Zinke Johnson (LA) Pittenger Walden Gottheimer Meng Titus Johnson (OH) Poe (TX) Walker Green, Al Moore Tonko NOT VOTING—4 Johnson, Sam Poliquin Walorski Green, Gene Moulton Torres Mulvaney Price, Tom (GA) Jordan Posey Walters, Mimi Grijalva Murphy (FL) Tsongas Pompeo Rohrabacher Joyce (OH) Ratcliffe Weber (TX) Gutie´rrez Nadler Vargas Katko Reed Webster (FL) Hanabusa Napolitano Veasey ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Kelly (MS) Reichert Wenstrup Hastings Neal Vela The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Kelly (PA) Renacci Westerman Williams Heck Nolan Vela´ zquez the vote). The Chair would ask Mem- King (IA) Rice (SC) Higgins (NY) Norcross Visclosky King (NY) Roby Wilson (SC) Himes O’Halleran Walz bers to observe proper decorum within Kinzinger Roe (TN) Wittman Hoyer O’Rourke Wasserman the Chamber. Knight Rogers (AL) Womack Huffman Pallone Schultz Kustoff (TN) Rogers (KY) Woodall Jackson Lee Panetta Waters, Maxine b 1716 Labrador Rohrabacher Yoder Jayapal Pascrell Watson Coleman LaHood Rokita Yoho Jeffries Payne Welch Mr. NUNES changed his vote from LaMalfa Rooney, Francis Young (AK) Johnson (GA) Pelosi Wilson (FL) ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Lamborn Rooney, Thomas Young (IA) Johnson, E. B. Perlmutter Yarmuth So the motion to commit was re- Lance J. Zeldin Latta Ros-Lehtinen Zinke NAYS—236 jected. The result of the vote was announced NAYS—193 Abraham Collins (NY) Graves (GA) Adams Crist Huffman Aderholt Comer as above recorded. Graves (LA) Aguilar Crowley Jackson Lee Allen Comstock The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Graves (MO) Amash Cuellar Jayapal Amash Conaway Griffith question is on the resolution. Barraga´ n Cummings Jeffries Amodei Cook Grothman The question was taken; and the Bass Davis (CA) Johnson (GA) Arrington Costello (PA) Guthrie Beatty Davis, Danny Johnson, E. B. Babin Cramer Speaker pro tempore announced that Harper Becerra DeFazio Jones Bacon Crawford Harris the ayes appeared to have it. Bera DeGette Kaptur Banks (IN) Culberson Hartzler Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, on Beyer Delaney Keating Barletta Curbelo (FL) Hensarling Bishop (GA) DeLauro Kelly (IL) Barr Davidson that I demand the yeas and nays. Hice, Jody B. Blumenauer DelBene Kennedy Barton Davis, Rodney The yeas and nays were ordered. Higgins (LA) Blunt Rochester Demings Khanna Bergman Denham Hill The vote was taken by electronic de- Bonamici DeSaulnier Kihuen Beutler Dent Holding vice, and there were—yeas 234, nays Boyle, Brendan Deutch Kildee Biggs DeSantis Hollingsworth F. Dingell Kilmer Bilirakis DesJarlais 193, not voting 6, as follows: Hudson Brady (PA) Doggett Kind Bishop (MI) Diaz-Balart Huizenga [Roll No. 6] Brown (MD) Doyle, Michael Krishnamoorthi Bishop (UT) Donovan Hultgren Brownley (CA) F. Kuster (NH) Black Duffy YEAS—234 Hunter Bustos Ellison Langevin Blackburn Duncan (SC) Abraham Bridenstine Costello (PA) Hurd Butterfield Engel Larsen (WA) Blum Duncan (TN) Aderholt Brooks (AL) Cramer Issa Capuano Eshoo Larson (CT) Bost Dunn Allen Brooks (IN) Crawford Jenkins (KS) Carbajal Espaillat Lawrence Brady (TX) Emmer Amodei Buchanan Culberson Jenkins (WV) Ca´ rdenas Esty Lawson (FL) Brat Farenthold Arrington Buck Curbelo (FL) Johnson (LA) Carson (IN) Evans Lee Bridenstine Faso Babin Bucshon Davidson Johnson (OH) Cartwright Foster Levin Brooks (AL) Ferguson Bacon Budd Davis, Rodney Johnson, Sam Castor (FL) Fudge Lewis (GA) Brooks (IN) Fitzpatrick Banks (IN) Burgess Denham Jones Castro (TX) Gabbard Lieu, Ted Buchanan Fleischmann Barletta Byrne Dent Jordan Chu, Judy Gallego Lipinski Buck Flores Barr Calvert DeSantis Joyce (OH) Cicilline Garamendi Loebsack Bucshon Fortenberry Barton Carter (GA) DesJarlais Katko Clark (MA) Gonzalez (TX) Lofgren Budd Foxx Bergman Carter (TX) Diaz-Balart Kelly (MS) Clarke (NY) Gottheimer Lowenthal Burgess Franks (AZ) Beutler Chabot Donovan Kelly (PA) Clay Green, Al Lowey Byrne Frelinghuysen Biggs Chaffetz Duffy King (IA) Cleaver Green, Gene Lujan Grisham, Calvert Gaetz Bilirakis Cheney Duncan (SC) King (NY) Clyburn Grijalva M. Carter (GA) Gallagher Bishop (MI) Coffman Duncan (TN) Kinzinger Cohen Gutie´rrez Luja´ n, Ben Ray Carter (TX) Garrett Bishop (UT) Cole Dunn Knight Connolly Hanabusa Lynch Chabot Gibbs Black Collins (GA) Emmer Kustoff (TN) Conyers Hastings Maloney, Chaffetz Gohmert Blackburn Collins (NY) Farenthold Labrador Cooper Heck Carolyn B. Cheney Goodlatte Blum Comer Faso LaHood Correa Higgins (NY) Maloney, Sean Coffman Gosar Bost Comstock Ferguson LaMalfa Costa Himes Massie Cole Gowdy Brady (TX) Conaway Fitzpatrick Lamborn Courtney Hoyer Matsui Collins (GA) Granger Lance Brat Cook Fleischmann

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA7.034 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H28 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2017 McCollum Polis Smith (WA) tion with respect to violations ob- COMMITTEE ON ETHICS: Mrs. Brooks of Indi- McEachin Price (NC) Soto served firsthand on the House floor as ana, Chair, Mr. Meehan, Mr. Gowdy, Mr McGovern Quigley Speier Marchant, and Mr. Lance. McNerney Raskin Suozzi well as violations that become appar- COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES: Mr. Meeks Rice (NY) Swalwell (CA) ent at a later time, such as through Hensarling, Chair. Meng Richmond Takano publication online or broadcast on tele- Moore Rosen Thompson (CA) COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS: Mr. Royce Moulton Roybal-Allard Thompson (MS) vision. of California, Chair. Murphy (FL) Ruiz Titus In the case of violations observed on COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY: Mr. Nadler Ruppersberger Tonko the floor, the Sergeant at Arms will McCaul, Chair. Napolitano Ryan (OH) Torres COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION: Mr. Neal Sa´ nchez Tsongas hand the offending Member a card not- ing the violation, and will follow up by Harper, Chair, Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois, Nolan Sarbanes Vargas Mrs. Comstock, Mr. Walker, Mr. Smith of Norcross Schakowsky Veasey sending the Member a written letter. Nebraska, and Mr. Loudermilk. O’Halleran Schiff Vela In the case of other violations, Mem- O’Rourke Schneider Vela´ zquez COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY: Mr. Good- Pallone Scott (VA) Visclosky bers will receive a written letter de- latte, Chair. Panetta Scott, David Walz tailing the offending conduct. COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES: Mr. Pascrell Serrano Wasserman The fine for a first offense is $500. Bishop of Utah, Chair. Payne Sewell (AL) Schultz COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT Pelosi Shea-Porter Waters, Maxine The fine for each subsequent offense is $2,500. The Sergeant at Arms will en- REFORM: Mr. Chaffetz, Chair. Peters Sherman Watson Coleman COMMITTEE ON RULES: Mr. Sessions, Chair, Peterson Sinema Welch deavor to provide Members a written Mr. Cole, Mr. Woodall, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Col- Pingree Sires Wilson (FL) warning prior to assessing a fine for a Pocan Slaughter Yarmuth lins of Georgia, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Newhouse, first offense. Members may appeal a Mr. Buck, and Ms. Cheney. NOT VOTING—6 fine to the Committee on Ethics. COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECH- Frankel (FL) Perlmutter Price, Tom (GA) The Chair appreciates the attention NOLOGY: Mr. Smith of Texas, Chair. Mulvaney Pompeo Rush of all Members to these efforts. COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS: Mr. Chabot, Chair. PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY b 1734 COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRA- Mr. ZINKE changed his vote from Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, par- STRUCTURE: Mr. Shuster, Chair. ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ liamentary inquiry. COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS: Mr. Roe of Tennessee, Chair. So the resolution was agreed to. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- tleman from New York will state his COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS: Mr. Brady The result of the vote was announced of Texas, Chair. as above recorded. parliamentary inquiry. Mr. CROWLEY. My understanding is, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS (during A motion to reconsider was laid on the reading). Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- the table. the more money you have, the more free speech you have. Is that what the mous consent that the resolution be f Chair is indicating? considered as read and printed in the RECORD. MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE The more money you have, the more free speech you have in this country: Is The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there A message from the Senate by Ms. that what you are saying? objection to the request of the gentle- Curtis, one of its clerks, announced The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- woman from Washington? There was no objection. that the Senate has agreed to the fol- tleman from New York will state a par- The resolution was agreed to. lowing resolution: liamentary inquiry. A motion to reconsider was laid on S. RES. 2 Mr. CROWLEY. I am asking, listen- the table. Resolved, That the Secretary inform the ing to what the Chair just said for the House of Representatives that a quorum of RECORD, the more money an individual f the Senate is assembled and that the Senate has, does that mean the more free ELECTING MEMBERS TO CERTAIN is ready to proceed to business. speech that individual has? STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE The message also announced that the The SPEAKER pro tempore. In re- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Senate has agreed to concurrent reso- sponse to the gentleman’s question, he Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, by di- lutions of the following titles in which has still not stated a parliamentary in- rection of the Democratic Caucus, I the concurrence of the House is re- quiry. offer a privileged resolution and ask quested: Mr. CROWLEY. Thank you, Mr. for its immediate consideration. S. Con. Res. 1. Concurrent Resolution ex- Speaker. The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- tending the life of the Joint Congressional f Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. lows: S. Con. Res. 2. Concurrent Resolution to ELECTING MEMBERS TO CERTAIN H. RES. 7 provide for the counting on January 6, 2017, STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE Resolved, That the following named Mem- of the electoral votes for President and Vice HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bers be and are hereby elected to the fol- President of the United States. lowing standing committees of the House of Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Representatives: f Speaker, by direction of the Repub- (1) COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.—Mrs. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER lican Conference, I offer a privileged Lowey. PRO TEMPORE resolution and ask for its immediate (2) COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET.—Mr. Yar- consideration. muth. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- (3) COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORK- Chair will make a statement with re- FORCE.—Mr. Scott of Virginia. lows: spect to the recent change on the use (4) COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE.— of electronic equipment on the House H. RES. 6 Mr. Pallone floor. Resolved, That the following named Mem- (5) COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES.—Ms. The Chair would like to take this op- bers be, and are hereby, elected to the fol- Waters. lowing standing committees of the House of (6) COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS.—Mr. portunity to call to the attention of all Representatives: Engel. Members the changes to rule II and COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE: Mr. Conaway, (7) COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY.— rule XVII just adopted for the 115th Chair. Mr. Thompson of Mississippi. Congress. The Sergeant at Arms is COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS: Mr. (8) COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION.— charged with enforcement of clause Frelinghuysen, Chair. Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania. 3(g) rule II, which prohibits the use of COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES: Mr. Thorn- (9) COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES.— electronic devices for still photography berry, Chair. Mr. Grijalva. or for audio or visual recording or COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET: Mrs. Black, (10) COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERN- Chair. MENT REFORM.—Mr. Cummings. broadcasting in contravention of clause COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORK- (11) COMMITTEE ON RULES.—Ms. Slaughter, 5 of rule XVII and related policies. FORCE: Ms. Foxx, Chair. Mr. McGovern, Mr. Hastings, and Mr. Polis. The Chair understands that the Ser- COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE: Mr. (12) COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS.—Ms. geant at Arms will enforce the prohibi- Walden, Chair. Vela´ zquez.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA7.035 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H29 (13) COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.—Mr. REGARDING CONSENT TO ASSEM- (2) on legislative days of Wednesday Neal. BLE OUTSIDE THE SEAT OF GOV- or Thursday when the House convenes Mr. CROWLEY (during the reading). ERNMENT pursuant to House Resolution 9, the Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I offer a House shall convene 2 hours earlier that the resolution be considered as privileged resolution and ask for its than the time otherwise established by read and printed in the RECORD. immediate consideration. the resolution for the purpose of con- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. COL- The Clerk read the concurrent reso- ducting morning-hour debate; LINS of Georgia). Is there objection to lution, as follows: (3) when the House convenes pursu- the request of the gentleman from New ant to an order other than House Reso- H. CON. RES. 1 York? lution 9, the House shall convene for Resolved by the House of Representatives (the the purpose of conducting morning- There was no objection. Senate concurring), That pursuant to clause 4, The resolution was agreed to. section 5, article I of the Constitution, dur- hour debate only as prescribed by such A motion to reconsider was laid on ing the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress the order; the table. Speaker of the House and the Majority Lead- (4) the time for morning-hour debate er of the Senate or their respective des- shall be allocated equally between the f ignees, acting jointly after consultation with parties and may not continue beyond the Minority Leader of the House and the 10 minutes before the hour appointed Minority Leader of the Senate, may notify for the resumption of the session of the PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNA- the Members of the House and the Senate, House; and TION OF CERTAIN MINORITY EM- respectively, to assemble at a place outside (5) the form of proceeding for morn- PLOYEES the District of Columbia if, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it. ing-hour debate shall be as follows: Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a (a) the prayer by the Chaplain, the The concurrent resolution was agreed resolution and ask unanimous consent approval of the Journal and the Pledge to. for its immediate consideration. of Allegiance to the flag shall be post- A motion to reconsider was laid on The Clerk read the title of the resolu- poned until resumption of the session the table. tion. of the House; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there f (b) initial and subsequent recogni- objection to the request of the gen- AUTHORIZING SPEAKER, MAJOR- tions for debate shall alternate be- tleman from New York? ITY LEADER, AND MINORITY tween the parties; There was no objection. LEADER TO ACCEPT RESIGNA- (c) recognition shall be conferred by The text of the resolution is as fol- TIONS AND MAKE APPOINT- the Speaker only pursuant to lists sub- lows: MENTS DURING THE 115TH CON- mitted by the majority leader and by H. RES. 8 GRESS the minority leader; (d) no Member may address the Resolved, That pursuant to the Legislative Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I ask Pay Act of 1929, as amended, the six minor- House for longer than 5 minutes, ex- unanimous consent that, during the cept the majority leader, the minority ity employees authorized therein shall be the 115th Congress, the Speaker, majority following named persons, effective January leader, or the minority whip; 3, 2017, until otherwise ordered by the House, leader, and minority leader be author- (e) no legislative business shall be in to-wit: Nadeam Elshanni, George Kundanis, ized to accept resignations and to order except the filing of privileged re- Diane Dewhirst, Richard Meltzer, Wyndee make appointments authorized by law ports; and Parker, and Drew Hammill, each to receive or by the House. (f) following morning-hour debate, gross compensation pursuant to the provi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there the Chair shall declare a recess pursu- sions of House Resolution 119, Ninety-fifth objection to the request of the gen- Congress, as enacted into permanent law by ant to clause 12(a) of rule I until the tleman from California? time appointed for the resumption of section 115 of Public Law 95–94. In addition, There was no objection. the Minority Leader may appoint and set the the session of the House; and annual rate of pay for up to 3 further minor- f (6) the Speaker may dispense with ity employees. GRANTING MEMBERS PERMISSION morning-hour debate upon receipt of a The resolution was agreed to. TO EXTEND REMARKS AND IN- notification described in clause 12(c) of A motion to reconsider was laid on CLUDE EXTRANEOUS MATERIAL rule I, or upon a change in reconvening the table. IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD pursuant to clause 12(e) of rule I, and DURING THE 115TH CONGRESS notify Members accordingly. f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I ask objection to the request of the gen- unanimous consent that during the FIXING THE DAILY HOUR OF tleman from California? 115th Congress all Members be per- There was no objection. MEETING OF THE FIRST SESSION mitted to extend their remarks and to OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIF- include extraneous material within the f TEENTH CONGRESS permitted limit in that section of the ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I offer a RECORD entitled ‘‘Extensions of Re- PRO TEMPORE privileged resolution and ask for its marks.’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- immediate consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- objection to the request of the gen- will postpone further proceedings lows: tleman from California? today on motions to suspend the rules H. RES. 9 There was no objection. on which a recorded vote or the yeas Resolved, That unless otherwise ordered, f and nays are ordered, or on which the vote incurs objection under clause 6 of the hour of daily meeting of the House shall MAKING IN ORDER MORNING-HOUR be 2 p.m. on Mondays; noon on Tuesdays (or rule XX. DEBATE 2 p.m. if no legislative business was con- Record votes on postponed questions ducted on the preceding Monday); noon on Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I ask will be taken later. Wednesdays and Thursdays; and 9 a.m. on all unanimous consent that during the f other days of the week. first session of the 115th Congress: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there (1) on legislative days of Monday or ENSURING VA EMPLOYEE objection to the request of the gen- Tuesday when the House convenes pur- ACCOUNTABILITY ACT tleman from Texas? suant to House Resolution 9, the House Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I There was no objection. shall convene 2 hours earlier than the move to suspend the rules and pass the The resolution was agreed to. time otherwise established by the reso- bill (H.R. 27) to amend title 38, United A motion to reconsider was laid on lution for the purpose of conducting States Code, to require the Secretary the table. morning-hour debate; of Veterans Affairs to retain a copy of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA7.038 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H30 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2017 any reprimand or admonishment re- their poor performance or acts regard- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERN- ceived by an employee of the Depart- less of how many different jobs they MENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, ment in the permanent record of the hold in the VA or how long they re- January 3, 2017. employee. main a VA employee. Re H.R. 27, Ensuring VA Employee Account- The Clerk read the title of the bill. ability Act The text of the bill is as follows: Mr. Speaker, personnel policies and DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: On behalf of the H.R. 27 rules such as those we are addressing American Federation of Government Em- ployees (AFGE), which represents nearly Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- today permit a culture at the Depart- 700,000 federal employees, including 230,000 resentatives of the United States of America in ment of Veterans Affairs that allows non-management employees of the Depart- Congress assembled, the misdeeds of a few to overshadow the good work done by the vast major- ment of Veterans Affairs (VA), I strongly SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. urge you to oppose H.R. 27, the Ensuring VA This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Ensuring VA ity of VA employees. It is time we en- Employees Accountability Act. The bill is Employee Accountability Act’’. sure that only the most ethical and scheduled for floor consideration this week SEC. 2. RETENTION OF RECORDS OF REP- qualified employees advance and retain under suspension of the rules. RIMANDS AND ADMONISHMENTS RE- CEIVED BY EMPLOYEES OF THE DE- positions of trust and service to vet- This bill would deprive every VA em- PARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. erans. One way to help advance that ployee, including non-managerial employees, (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 7 of title 38, goal is to require VA to retain an em- of the chance to clear his or her name after United States Code, is amended by adding at ployee’s entire history in their per- receiving an unjustified reprimand from a manager who is acting out of incompetence, the end the following new section: sonnel file, as H.R. 27 would do. ‘‘§ 719. Record of reprimands and admonish- bias, anti-veteran animus or whistleblower ments Now, no one is saying that employees retaliation. H.R. 27 would not increase accountability ‘‘If any employee of the Department re- can’t improve their performance after for VA mismanagement. However, it would ceives a reprimand or admonishment, the being reprimanded or admonished, but deprive the 115,000 veterans in the VA work- Secretary shall retain a copy of such rep- managers should know the complete force of the record expungement rights they rimand or admonishment in the permanent history of their staff or potential hires had as military personnel. It would also de- record of the employee as long as the em- when they are determining who is best ployee is employed by the Department.’’. prive veterans in the VA workforce, and all (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of qualified for any given position. This is VA employees, of second chances after they sections at the beginning of such chapter is a commonsense reform that I hope we receive reprimands or admonishments early amended by adding at the end the following can all support. in their careers. If this bill is enacted, VA new item: employees will no longer have any rights to As a reminder to my colleagues old expunge their personnel files even if the rep- ‘‘719. Record of reprimands and and new, the bill before us today is rimands or admonishments were placed in admonishments.’’. identical to H.R. 1038, which passed the their files decades ago. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- House during the 114th Congress. That In addition, this bill would have an adverse ant to the rule, the gentleman from bill, like this one, was introduced by impact on agency operations and the VA’s Tennessee (Mr. ROE) and the gentleman ability to recruit and retain a strong work- my friend from Pennsylvania, Mr. COS- from California (Mr. TAKANO) each will force. It would divert precious VA resources TELLO. I thank him again for reintro- control 20 minutes. away from caring for veterans through an in- The Chair recognizes the gentleman ducing this needed legislation, and I crease in wasteful litigation because the bill from Tennessee. thank the majority leader and others eliminates the use of an extremely efficient for scheduling this important bill on tool for settling personnel matters through GENERAL LEAVE Clear Record Settlement Agreements Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I the first day of the 115th Congress. I think it sends a message to our vet- (CRAs). ask unanimous consent that all Mem- CRAs give VA managers the flexibility to bers have 5 legislative days in which to erans that instilling a culture of ac- countability at VA is, and will remain, resolve routine personnel disputes efficiently revise and extend their remarks and and quickly without protracted litigation or add extraneous material. among our highest priorities. I urge all destruction of the VA careers of front line The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there of my colleagues to join me in sup- employees, including large numbers of serv- objection to the request of the gen- porting H.R. 27. ice-connected disabled veterans who provide tleman from Tennessee? Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of medical care, clean operating rooms, process benefit claims, police VA facilities, and set There was no objection. my time. Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I cemetery headstones. The Merit Systems yield myself such time as I may con- Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield Protection Board (MSPB) stated in its 2013 report, Clear Record Settlement Agreements sume. myself such time as I may consume, and I rise in support of the Ensuring and the Law, that 95% of agency representa- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support tives resolved disputes using negotiated set- of H.R. 27, the Ensuring VA Employee VA Employee Accountability Act of tlement agreements (NSAs) and 89% of these Accountability Act. 2017. agreements involved CRAs. Mr. Speaker, one of my top priorities This bill requires VA to keep a per- Congress has received a great deal of testi- this Congress as the new chairman of manent copy of an admonishment or mony in recent years from brave whistle- the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- reprimand in a VA employee’s per- blowers and their labor representatives re- garding the widespread management abuse of fairs is to ensure we give the next Sec- sonnel file. Currently, an informal ad- retary of Veterans Affairs the tools he reprimands to punish employees and destroy monishment remains on a VA employ- their VA careers. Similarly, Congress has or she will need to swiftly and effec- ee’s record for 2 years, while a more se- tively discipline poor-performing em- provided steadfast support to active duty rious written reprimand stays in the personnel making the often-difficult transi- ployees at the VA. file for more than 3 years. tion to civilian employment, including VA I firmly believe that all other needed support in the form of vocational rehabilita- reforms are destined to fail if we don’t Maintaining a comprehensive record tion, compensated work therapy, PTSD help VA managers who are trapped in of VA employees’ personnel files will treatment, and programs to address home- an antiquated civil service system to allow VA managers to track their em- lessness and substance abuse. do their job. ployees’ improvement, or lack thereof, H.R. 27 is at best ambiguous about the fate Mr. Speaker, currently, if a VA em- related to the specific problem ad- of veterans who leave VA employment for ployee is either reprimanded or admon- dressed in the original complaint. This deployment and then seek to return to the ished for their performance, all records approach will increase transparency, VA workforce. Would reprimands that were of those administrative punishments placed in their personnel files prior to de- allow VA managers to address problem- ployment still be visible to all potential VA are removed from the employee’s per- atic performance, and give VA employ- employers reviewing the returning veteran’s sonnel file within 3 years for a rep- ees a chance to improve. application? rimand and 2 years for an admonish- Although I support this bill, I want In closing, AFGE urges lawmakers to re- ment. ject this counterproductive assault on VA to address concerns raised by the b 1745 front line employees who are, too often, un- American Federation of Government fairly reprimanded by hostile, unsupportive Subsequent to the removal of these Employees and include this letter in and incompetent managers and human re- personnel actions, there is no record of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. sources personnel.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03JA7.055 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H31 Thank you for considering our views on Affairs to maintain an up-to-date file SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. this bill. of employee disciplinary actions This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Biological Sincerely, throughout each employee’s tenure at Implant Tracking and Veteran Safety Act of 2017’’. MARILYN PARK, the VA. Legislative Representative. SEC. 2. IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING OF BIO- Under current VA policy, discipli- LOGICAL IMPLANTS USED IN DE- Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I share nary actions remain in an employee’s PARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS these concerns and intend to work with file for only 3 years before they are de- MEDICAL FACILITIES. my colleagues across the aisle and in leted, preventing poor performers with- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter the Senate to ensure that if this bill 73 of title 38, United States Code, is amended in the VA from being tracked or held by adding at the end the following new sec- passes into law, the change will not ad- accountable over the long term. This versely impact whistleblowers, the tion: bill will ensure a complete record is ‘‘§ 7330C. Identification and tracking of bio- thousands of veterans employed by the kept and evaluated when a VA em- VA, and the VA employees who work logical implants ployee is considered for bonuses, pro- ‘‘(a) STANDARD IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR hard every day to support the needs of motions, or other career advancement. BIOLOGICAL IMPLANTS.—(1) The Secretary our Nation’s veterans. I also want to be clear about this. shall adopt the unique device identification Whistleblowers and employees who This bill is fair to all VA employees, system developed for medical devices by the face unlawful retaliation from man- and a great many VA employees do Food and Drug Administration under section agers should have the opportunity to very, very good work in caring for our 519(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cos- clear their names before any proposed metic Act (21 U.S.C. 360i(f)), or implement a veterans. This bill does not impose any comparable standard identification system, admonishments or reprimands are new employee penalties or affect the made permanent in their records. I also for use in identifying biological implants in- existing due process rights for a VA tended for use in medical procedures con- want to clarify that this bill should not employee to appeal a disciplinary ac- ducted in medical facilities of the Depart- be used to eliminate the VA’s ability to tion in any manner whatsoever. ment. enter into clear record settlement The goal is simply to ensure our vet- ‘‘(2) In adopting or implementing a stand- ard identification system for biological im- agreements with employees or get in erans are receiving the best possible the way of resolving personnel matters plants under paragraph (1), the Secretary care from our government and that shall permit a vendor to use any of the ac- in an efficient manner. these employees who do wrong or per- In our efforts to enhance personnel credited entities identified by the Food and form poorly do not have it swept under Drug Administration as an issuing agency policies at the VA, it is important that the rug and then disappear after a few pursuant to section 830.100 of title 21, Code of we remember that one-third of VA em- years. Federal Regulations, or any successor regu- ployees are veterans themselves, and I thank the staff on the Committee lation. ‘‘(b) BIOLOGICAL IMPLANT TRACKING SYS- many more have immediate family on Veterans’ Affairs for their work on members who are veterans. Many of TEM.—(1) The Secretary shall implement a this bill, especially Jon Clark and system for tracking the biological implants these employees are also hardworking Kelsey Baron, and look forward to the doctors and nurses who want to provide described in subsection (a) from human leadership of Chairman ROE in this ses- donor or animal source to implantation. quality care for their patients. These sion of Congress. ‘‘(2) The tracking system implemented Federal civil servants want to do a Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to under paragraph (1) shall be compatible with good job in order to provide veterans support this bill. the identification system adopted or imple- the best possible service, and this bill mented under subsection (a). Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I have no ‘‘(3) The Secretary shall implement inven- should not be used by managers to in- further speakers. timidate or retaliate against these em- tory controls compatible with the tracking I yield back the balance of my time. system implemented under paragraph (1) so ployees. Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, that all patients who have received, in a This bill simply requires VA to main- once again, I encourage all Members to medical facility of the Department, a bio- tain a complete record of a VA employ- support this legislation. logical implant subject to a recall can be no- ee’s personnel file, a practice intended I yield back the balance of my time. tified of the recall if, based on the evaluation to increase transparency and ulti- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The by appropriate medical personnel of the De- mately improve outcomes for veterans. partment of the risks and benefits, the Sec- question is on the motion offered by retary determines such notification is appro- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. my time. priate. ROE) that the House suspend the rules ‘‘(c) CONSISTENCY WITH FOOD AND DRUG AD- Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I and pass the bill, H.R. 27. MINISTRATION REGULATIONS.—To the extent yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from The question was taken; and (two- that a conflict arises between this section Pennsylvania (Mr. COSTELLO), a very thirds being in the affirmative) the and a provision of the Federal Food, Drug, active member of the Committee on rules were suspended and the bill was and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) or section 351 or 361 of the Public Health Serv- Veterans’ Affairs and my good friend. passed. Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. Mr. ice Act (42 U.S.C. 262 and 264) (including any A motion to reconsider was laid on regulations issued under such provisions), Speaker, as we all are well aware, the table. today begins a new session of Congress, the provision of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act or Public Health Service Act f with a new opportunity to chart a (including any regulations issued under such promising path for the future direction BIOLOGICAL IMPLANT TRACKING provisions) shall apply. of our country. ‘‘(d) BIOLOGICAL IMPLANT DEFINED.—In this While many Americans across the AND VETERAN SAFETY ACT OF section, the term ‘biological implant’ means country remain very frustrated with 2017 any human cell, tissue, or cellular or tissue- what they feel is a giant, unresponsive Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I based product or animal product— bureaucracy that is not working for move to suspend the rules and pass the ‘‘(1) under the meaning given the term ‘human cells, tissues, or cellular or tissue- them, all Americans want to see VA bill (H.R. 28) to amend title 38, United based products’ in section 1271.3 of title 21, care and services implemented prop- States Code, to direct the Secretary of Code of Federal Regulations, or any suc- erly. Veterans Affairs to adopt and imple- cessor regulation; or Last session, Mr. Speaker, this Con- ment a standard identification pro- ‘‘(2) that is regulated as a device under sec- gress did make some reasonable tocol for use in the tracking and pro- tion 201(h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and progress legislatively to bring about curement of biological implants by the Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(h)).’’. reforming the VA, but more needs to be Department of Veterans Affairs, and (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is done. Some of our legislation which for other purposes. amended by inserting after the item relating passed the House died in the Senate. The Clerk read the title of the bill. to section 7330B the following new item: The bill I introduced and rise in sup- The text of the bill is as follows: ‘‘7330C. Identification and tracking of bio- port of today, the Ensuring VA Em- H.R. 28 logical implants.’’. ployee Accountability Act, is impor- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (c) IMPLEMENTATION DEADLINES.— tant for the following reasons: the bill resentatives of the United States of America in (1) STANDARD IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM.—The requires the Department of Veterans Congress assembled, Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall adopt or

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA7.043 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H32 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2017 implement the standard identification sys- ‘‘(E) The vendor agrees to notify the Sec- ‘‘(4) In procuring biological implants under tem for biological implants required by sub- retary of any adverse event or reaction re- this section, the Secretary shall permit a section (a) of section 7330C of title 38, United port it provides to the Food and Drug Ad- vendor to use any of the accredited entities States Code, as added by subsection (a), with ministration, as required by sections 1271.3 identified by the Food and Drug Administra- respect to biological implants described in— and 1271.350 of title 21, Code of Federal Regu- tion as an issuing agency pursuant to section (A) subsection (d)(1) of such section, by not lations, or any successor regulation, or any 830.100 of title 21, Code of Federal Regula- later than the date that is 180 days after the warning letter from the Food and Drug Ad- tions, or any successor regulation. date of the enactment of this Act; and ministration issued to the vendor or a tissue ‘‘(5) Section 8123 of this title shall not (B) subsection (d)(2) of such section, in processor or tissue distribution intermediary apply to the procurement of biological im- compliance with the compliance dates estab- used by the vendor by not later than 60 days plants. lished by the Food and Drug Administration after the vendor receives such report or ‘‘(b) PENALTIES.—In addition to any appli- under section 519(f) of the Federal Food, warning letter. cable penalty under any other provision of Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360i(f)). ‘‘(F) The vendor agrees to retain all law, any procurement employee of the De- (2) TRACKING SYSTEM.—The Secretary of records associated with the procurement of a partment who is found responsible for a bio- Veterans Affairs shall implement the bio- biological implant by the Department for at logical implant procurement transaction logical implant tracking system required by least 10 years after the date of the procure- with intent to avoid or with reckless dis- section 7330C(b) of title 38, United States ment of the biological implant. regard of the requirements of this section Code, as added by subsection (a), by not later ‘‘(G) The vendor provides assurances that shall be ineligible to hold a certificate of ap- than the date that is 180 days after the date the biological implants provided by the ven- pointment as a contracting officer or to of the enactment of this Act. dor are acquired only from tissue processors serve as the representative of an ordering of- (d) REPORTING REQUIREMENT.— that maintain active accreditation with the ficer, contracting officer, or purchase card (1) IN GENERAL.—If the biological implant American Association of Tissue Banks or a holder. tracking system required by section 7330C(b) similar national accreditation specific to bi- ‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: of title 38, United States Code, as added by ological implants. ‘‘(1) The term ‘biological implant’ has the subsection (a), is not operational by the date ‘‘(2) The Secretary may procure biological meaning given that term in section 7330C(d) that is 180 days after the date of the enact- implants of nonhuman origin only from ven- of this title. ment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans dors that meet the following conditions: ‘‘(2) The term ‘distinct identifier’ means a Affairs shall submit to the Committee on ‘‘(A) The vendor uses the standard identi- distinct identification code that— Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Com- fication system adopted or implemented by ‘‘(A) relates a biological implant to the mittee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of the Secretary under section 7330C(a) of this human donor of the implant and to all Representatives a report explaining why the title. records pertaining to the implant; system is not operational for each month ‘‘(B) The vendor is registered as an estab- ‘‘(B) includes information designed to fa- until such time as the system is operational. lishment as required by the Food and Drug cilitate effective tracking, using the distinct (2) ELEMENTS.—Each report submitted Administration under sections 807.20 and identification code, from the donor to the re- under paragraph (1) shall include a descrip- 807.40 of title 21, Code of Federal Regula- cipient and from the recipient to the donor; tion of the following: tions, or any successor regulation (or is not and (A) Each impediment to the implementa- required to register pursuant to section ‘‘(C) satisfies the requirements of section tion of the system described in such para- 807.65(a) of such title, or any successor regu- 1271.290(c) of title 21, Code of Federal Regula- graph. lation), and in the case of a vendor that is tions, or any successor regulation. (B) Steps being taken to remediate each not the original product manufacturer of ‘‘(3) The term ‘tissue distribution inter- such impediment. such implants, the vendor provides assur- mediary’ means an agency that acquires and (C) Target dates for a solution to each such ances that the original product manufac- stores human tissue for further distribution impediment. turer is registered as required by the Food and performs no other tissue banking func- SEC. 3. PROCUREMENT OF BIOLOGICAL IM- and Drug Administration (or is not required tions. PLANTS USED IN DEPARTMENT OF to register). ‘‘(4) The term ‘tissue processor’ means an VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL FA- ‘‘(C) The vendor agrees to cooperate with entity processing human tissue for use in bi- CILITIES. all biological implant recalls conducted on ological implants, including activities per- (a) PROCUREMENT.— the initiative of the vendor, on the initiative formed on tissue other than donor screening, (1) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter of the original product manufacturer used by donor testing, tissue recovery and collection 81 of title 38, United States Code, is amended the vendor, by the request of the Food and functions, storage, or distribution.’’. by adding at the end the following new sec- Drug Administration, or by a statutory order (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of tion: of the Food and Drug Administration. sections at the beginning of chapter 81 is ‘‘§ 8129. Procurement of biological implants ‘‘(D) The vendor agrees to notify the Sec- amended by inserting after the item relating retary of any adverse event report it pro- to section 8128 the following new item: ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—(1) The Secretary may procure biological implants of human origin vides to the Food and Drug Administration ‘‘8129. Procurement of biological implants.’’. only from vendors that meet the following as required under part 803 of title 21, Code of (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Section 8129 of title conditions: Federal Regulations, or any successor regu- 38, United States Code, as added by sub- ‘‘(A) The vendor uses the standard identi- lation, or any warning letter from the Food section (a), shall take effect on the date that fication system adopted or implemented by and Drug Administration issued to the ven- is 180 days after the date on which the track- the Secretary under section 7330C(a) of this dor or the original product manufacturer ing system required under section 7330C(b) of title and has safeguards to ensure that a dis- used by the vendor by not later than 60 days such title, as added by section 2(a), is imple- tinct identifier has been in place at each step after the vendor receives such report or mented. of distribution of each biological implant warning letter. (c) SPECIAL RULE FOR CRYOPRESERVED from its donor. ‘‘(E) The vendor agrees to retain all PRODUCTS.—During the three-year period be- ‘‘(B) The vendor is registered as required records associated with the procurement of a ginning on the effective date of section 8129 by the Food and Drug Administration under biological implant by the Department for at of title 38, United States Code, as added by subpart B of part 1271 of title 21, Code of Fed- least 10 years after the date of the procure- subsection (a), biological implants produced eral Regulations, or any successor regula- ment of the biological implant. and labeled before that effective date may be ‘‘(3)(A) The Secretary shall procure bio- tion, and in the case of a vendor that uses a procured by the Department of Veterans Af- logical implants under the Federal Supply tissue distribution intermediary or a tissue fairs without relabeling under the standard Schedules of the General Services Adminis- identification system adopted or imple- processor, the vendor provides assurances tration unless such implants are not avail- mented under section 7330C of such title, as that the tissue distribution intermediary or able under such Schedules. tissue processor is registered as required by ‘‘(B) With respect to biological implants added by section 2(a). the Food and Drug Administration. listed on the Federal Supply Schedules, the SEC. 4. FUNDING. ‘‘(C) The vendor ensures that donor eligi- Secretary shall accommodate reasonable No additional funds are authorized to carry bility determinations and such other records vendor requests to undertake outreach ef- out the requirements of this Act and the as the Secretary may require accompany forts to educate medical professionals of the amendments made by this Act. Such require- each biological implant at all times, regard- Department about the use and efficacy of ments shall be carried out using amounts less of the country of origin of the donor of such biological implants. otherwise authorized. the biological material. ‘‘(C) In the case of biological implants that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ‘‘(D) The vendor agrees to cooperate with are unavailable for procurement under the ant to the rule, the gentleman from all biological implant recalls conducted on Federal Supply Schedules, the Secretary Tennessee (Mr. ROE) and the gentleman the initiative of the vendor, on the initiative shall procure such implants using competi- of the original product manufacturer used by tive procedures in accordance with applica- from California (Mr. TAKANO) each will the vendor, by the request of the Food and ble law and the Federal Acquisition Regula- control 20 minutes. Drug Administration, or by a statutory order tion, including through the use of a national The Chair recognizes the gentleman of the Food and Drug Administration. contract. from Tennessee.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA7.044 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H33 GENERAL LEAVE I rise today in support of the Biologi- wasn’t done for my generation to begin Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I cal Implant Tracking and Veteran with. ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Safety Act. This bill will require the There is a real commitment on both bers have 5 legislative days in which to VA to implement a standard identifica- sides of the aisle, the staffs of both revise and extend their remarks. tion system for biological implants committees and the members of both The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there that is consistent with the Food and committees. I am excited to get to objection to the request of the gen- Drug Administration’s unique device work with my friend, Mr. TAKANO. We tleman from Tennessee? identification system. This system will have been to Afghanistan together and There was no objection. allow for the tracking of implants from gotten to know each other very well Mr. ROE of Tennessee. I yield myself donor to recipients. This bill will also and worked on many issues together. I such time as I may consume. require VA to procure biological im- look forward to doing this. I appreciate Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support plants only from vendors using the sys- his kind comments and also his support of my bill, H.R. 28, the Biological Im- tem and only through competitive pro- for this bill. plant Tracking and Veteran Safety Act curement processes. Mr. Speaker, I encourage all Mem- of 2017. The GAO has testified that the Vet- bers to support this legislation. Two years ago this month, the Gov- erans Health Administration is one of I yield back the balance of my time. ernment Accountability Office, GAO, the largest purchasers of surgical im- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The released a startling report detailing a plants, which include biological im- question is on the motion offered by failure on the part of the Department plants such as skin and bone grafts, the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. of Veterans Affairs to follow require- and nonbiological implants such as car- ROE) that the House suspend the rules ments for documenting open-market diac pacemakers and artificial joints. and pass the bill, H.R. 28. purchases of surgical implants and the The GAO has raised valid concerns re- The question was taken; and (two- lack of a standardized process for garding VA medical centers complying thirds being in the affirmative) the tracking biological tissue from cadaver with VHA requirements for docu- rules were suspended and the bill was donors to living veteran recipients. menting surgical implants purchased passed. Currently, there is no requirement from the open market and VHA’s abil- A motion to reconsider was laid on for VA to systematically identify or ity to identify veterans who received the table. track biological implants used in the an implant that is being recalled by f VA medical facilities. Due to this over- the manufacturer or the Food and Drug sight, if a given biological implant was Administration. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO identified as potentially contaminated Patient safety is our number one THE JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE or made the subject of a recall, it concern. We all want to ensure that VA The SPEAKER pro tempore. The would be impossible for VA to identify policies are fully followed in this re- Chair announces the Speaker’s ap- which patients receive the impacted gard. The legislation will continue to pointment, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. material and, therefore, take steps to protect veterans while they receive the 1024(a), and the order of the House of inform at-risk patients and address best care available. today, of the following Member on the contamination concerns. Mr. Speaker, before I close, I would part of the House to the Joint Eco- That same GAO report also found like to extend my public congratula- nomic Committee: that VA did not consistently ensure tions to my good friend, Dr. PHIL ROE, Mr. TIBERI, Ohio that the vendors that the Department for being named by the majority as the purchases biological implants from are chairman of the Committee on Vet- f registered with the Food and Drug Ad- erans’ Affairs. I can tell you that Mem- ministration, and that VA did not bers on my side of the aisle are looking APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO maintain an inventory system to pre- very much forward to working with Dr. THE PERMANENT SELECT COM- MITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE vent expired tissues from remaining in ROE. He has a splendid reputation. storage alongside unexpired tissues. I don’t want to ruin his reputation by The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Needless to say, each of these findings saying that we absolutely embrace him Chair announces the Speaker’s ap- poses a serious and unacceptable risk because that would make his side of pointment, pursuant to clause 11 of to veterans’ health and safety. the aisle, I think, a little worried, but rule X, clause 11 of rule I, and the order Veterans seeking care through the the fact is we believe that Chairman of the House of today, of the following VA healthcare system deserve a qual- ROE is someone that we can work with Member to the Permanent Select Com- ity standard that is second to none, es- and who has a genuine, sincere concern mittee on Intelligence: pecially within a system which prides for veterans. He is a veteran himself. Mr. NUNES, California, Chairman itself on data collection and its elec- He is a medical doctor. As we try to f tronic health record. The Biological gain the trust of veterans and gain the Implant Tracking and Veteran Safety trust of Americans in VA health care APPOINTMENT—HOUSE OFFICE Act would provide a high-quality and the veterans department, we are BUILDING COMMISSION standard for surgical implants that is very much looking forward to working The SPEAKER pro tempore. The now sorely missing. with him. I offer him my congratula- Chair announces the Speaker’s ap- By requiring VA to implement a tions. pointment, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 2001, standard identification tracking sys- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance and the order of the House of today, of tem for biological implants used in the of my time. the gentleman from California (Mr. VA medical facilities and requiring VA MCCARTHY) and the gentlewoman from to procure biological implants only b 1800 California (Ms. PELOSI) as Members of from approved vendors, H.R. 28 would Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I the House Office Building Commission address the deficiencies GAO identified appreciate those kind words. Certainly, to serve with the Speaker. and provide VA a necessary tool to en- Mr. Speaker, this particular committee sure accountability and patient safety. is a bipartisan committee. For the vet- f Mr. Speaker, I would say the VA just erans out there who are watching this should do this for quality of care for and for the American citizens who are ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER patients. watching this, this is truly a com- PRO TEMPORE I urge all of my colleagues to join me mittee where we check our political af- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The in supporting this important legisla- filiations at the door and try to do Chair announces that the Speaker has tion. what is right and best for America’s delivered to the Clerk a letter dated Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of heroes. I am not talking about the January 3, 2017, listing Members in the my time. committee, but I am saying in the order in which each shall act as Speak- Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield country that has not always been done. er pro tempore under clause 8(b)(3) of myself such time as I may consume. I am a Vietnam-era veteran, and that rule I.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03JA7.060 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H34 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2017 RECALL DESIGNEE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER should exchange his or her ID for a ‘‘com- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- PRO TEMPORE mittee staff’’ badge, which is to be worn while on the floor. The Chair has consulted fore the House the following commu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The with the Minority Leader and will continue nication from the Speaker: Chair customarily takes this occasion to consult with her. THE SPEAKER’S ROOMS, at the outset of a Congress to announce Furthermore, as the Chair announced on HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, his policies with respect to particular January 7, 2003, in accordance with the Washington, DC, January 3, 2017. aspects of the legislative process. The change in the 108th Congress of clause 2(a) of Hon. KAREN L. HAAS, Chair will insert in the RECORD an- rule IV regarding leadership staff floor ac- Clerk of the House of Representatives, nouncements concerning: cess, only designated staff approved by the The Capitol, Washington, DC. Speaker shall be granted the privilege of the DEAR MADAM CLERK: I hereby designate first, privileges of the floor; floor. The Speaker intends that his approval Representative Kevin McCarthy of California second, introduction of bills and reso- be narrowly granted on a bipartisan basis to to exercise any authority regarding assem- lutions; staff from the majority and minority side bly, reassembly, convening, or reconvening third, unanimous-consent requests and only to those staff essential to floor ac- of the House pursuant to House Concurrent for the consideration of legislation; tivities. Resolution 1, clause 12 of rule I, and any con- fourth, recognition for 1-minute ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER WITH RESPECT current resolutions of the current Congress speeches; TO FORMER MEMBERS as may contemplate my designation of Mem- bers to exercise similar authority. fifth, recognition for Special Order The Speaker’s policy announced on Feb- In the event of the death or inability of speeches; ruary 1, 2006, will continue to apply in the that designee, the alternate Members of the sixth, decorum in debate; 115th Congress. House listed in the letter bearing this date seventh, conduct of votes by elec- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER, FEBRUARY 1, that I have placed with the Clerk are des- tronic device; 2006 ignated, in turn, for the same purposes. eighth, use of handouts on the House The SPEAKER. The House has adopted a Sincerely, floor; revision to the rule regarding the admission PAUL D. RYAN, to the floor and the rooms leading thereto. Speaker. ninth, use of electronic equipment on the House floor; and Clause 4 of rule IV provides that a former f tenth, use of the Chamber. Member, Delegate or Resident Commissioner APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO These announcements, where appro- or a former Parliamentarian of the House, or a former elected officer of the House or a ACT AS SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE priate, will reiterate the origins of the former minority employee nominated as an TO SIGN ENROLLED BILLS AND stated policies. The Chair intends to elected officer of the House shall not be enti- JOINT RESOLUTIONS DURING continue in the 115th Congress the poli- tled to the privilege of admission to the Hall THE 115TH CONGRESS cies reflected in these statements. The of the House and the rooms extending there- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- policy announced in the 102nd Congress to if he or she is a registered lobbyist or an fore the House the following commu- with respect to jurisdictional concepts agent of a foreign principal; has any direct personal pecuniary interest in any legisla- nication from the Speaker: related to clauses 5(a) of rule XXI—tax and tariff measures—will continue to tive measure pending before the House, or re- THE SPEAKER’S ROOMS. ported by a committee; or is in the employ of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, govern but need not be reiterated, as it or represents any party or organization for Washington, DC, January 3, 2017. is adequately documented as precedent the purpose of influencing, directly or indi- I hereby appoint the Honorable Jeff in the House Rules and Manual. rectly, the passage, defeat, or amendment of Denham, the Honorable Mac Thornberry, the Without objection, the announce- any legislative proposal. Honorable Fred Upton, the Honorable Andy ments will be printed in the RECORD. This restriction extends not only to the Harris, the Honorable Barbara Comstock, There was no objection. House floor but adjacent rooms, the cloak- and the Honorable Luke Messer to act as rooms and the Speaker’s lobby. Speaker pro tempore to sign enrolled bills 1. Privileges of the Floor Clause 4 of rule IV also allows the Speaker and joint resolutions through the remainder The Chair will make the following an- to exempt ceremonial and educational func- of the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. nouncements regarding floor privileges, tions from the restrictions of this clause. PAUL D. RYAN, which will apply during the 115th Congress. These restrictions shall not apply to attend- Speaker. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER WITH RESPECT ance at joint meetings or joint sessions, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without TO STAFF Former Members’ Day proceedings, edu- objection, the appointments are ap- Rule IV strictly limits those persons to cational tours, and other occasions as the proved. whom the privileges of the floor during ses- Speaker may designate. Members who have reason to know that a There was no objection. sions of the House are extended, and that person is on the floor inconsistent with f rule prohibits the Chair from entertaining clause 4 of rule IV should notify the Ser- requests for suspension or waiver of that COMMUNICATION FROM THE geant-at-Arms promptly. rule. As reiterated by the Chair on January CLERK OF THE HOUSE 21, 1986, January 3, 1985, January 25, 1983, and 2. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- August 22, 1974, and as stated in Chapter 10, The policy that the Chair announced on fore the House the following commu- section 2, of House Practice, the rule strictly January 3, 1983, with respect to the introduc- nication from the Clerk of the House of limits the number of committee staff on the tion and reference of bills and resolutions Representatives: floor at one time during the consideration of will continue to apply in the 115th Congress. measures reported from their committees. The Chair has advised all officers and em- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, This permission does not extend to Members’ ployees of the House who are involved in the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, personal staff except when a Member’s processing of bills that every bill, resolution, Washington, DC, January 3, 2017. amendment is actually pending during the memorial, petition or other material that is Hon. PAUL D. RYAN, five-minute rule. It also does not extend to placed in the hopper must bear the signature Speaker, House of Representatives, personal staff of Members who are sponsors of a Member. Where a bill or resolution is Washington, DC. of pending bills. The Chair requests the co- jointly sponsored, the signature must be DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Under Clause 2(g) of operation of all Members and committee Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Rep- that of the Member first named thereon. The resentatives, I herewith designate Mr. Rob- staff to assure that only the proper number bill clerk is instructed to return to the Mem- ert Reeves, Deputy Clerk, and Mr. Robert of staff are on the floor, and then only dur- ber any bill which appears in the hopper Borden, Legal Counsel, to sign any and all ing the consideration of measures within the without an original signature. This proce- papers and do all other acts for me under the jurisdiction of their committees. The Chair dure was inaugurated in the 92d Congress. It name of the Clerk of the House which they is making this statement and reiterating has worked well, and the Chair thinks that it would be authorized to do by virtue of this this policy because of Members’ past insist- is essential to continue this practice to in- designation, except such as are provided by ence upon strict enforcement of the rule. The sure the integrity of the process by which statute, in case of my temporary absence or Chair requests each committee chair, and legislation is introduced in the House. disability. each ranking minority member, to submit to The Chair has noted a need for increased This designation shall remain in effect for the Speaker a list of those staff who are al- attention to detail regarding the addition of the 115th Congress or until modified by me. lowed on the floor during the consideration cosponsors to measures to ensure accuracy. With best wishes, I am of a measure in the jurisdiction of their com- To that end, Members are encouraged to use Sincerely, mittee. The Sergeant-at-Arms, who has been the template provided by the Office of the KAREN L. HAAS, directed to assure proper enforcement of rule Clerk, which requests Members seeking to be Clerk of the House. IV, will keep the list. Each staff person added as cosponors to include their printed

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03JA7.062 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H35 name, original signature, and state. Mem- party will be divided into two 30-minute peri- 7. Conduct of Votes by Electronic Device bers routinely include their original signa- ods. Recognition for one-hour periods and for The Speaker’s policy announced on Janu- tures, states, and districts when voting by 30-minute periods will alternate initially and ary 4, 1995, with respect to the conduct of card in the well, so the Chair is hopeful that subsequently between the parties each day. electronic votes will continue in the 115th the inclusion of such information on a co- The Chair wishes to clarify for Members that Congress with modifications as follows. sponsor form will be a familiar task. any 60- or 30-minute period that is not As Members are aware, clause 2(a) of rule 3. Unanimous-Consent Requests for the Consid- claimed at the appropriate time will be con- XX provides that Members shall have not eration of Legislation sidered to have expired; this includes the less than 15 minutes in which to answer an The policy the Chair announced on Janu- first 60-minute period of the day. ordinary record vote or quorum call. The ary 6, 1999, with respect to recognition for The allocation of time within each party’s rule obviously establishes 15 minutes as a unanimous-consent requests for the consid- 2-hour period (or shorter period if prorated minimum. Still, with the cooperation of the eration of certain legislative measures will to end by 10 p.m.) will be determined by a Members, a vote can easily be completed in continue to apply in the 115th Congress. The list submitted to the Chair by the respective that time. The events of October 30, 1991, Speaker will continue to follow the guide- leaderships. Members may not sign up with stand out as proof of this point. On that oc- lines recorded in section 956 of the House their leadership for any special-order speech- casion, the House was considering a bill in Rules and Manual conferring recognition for es earlier than one week prior to the special the Committee of the Whole under a special unanimous-consent requests for the consid- order. Additional guidelines may be estab- rule that placed an overall time limit on the eration of bills, resolutions, and other meas- lished for such sign-ups by the respective amendment process, including the time con- ures only when assured that the majority leaderships. sumed by record votes. The Chair announced, and minority floor leadership and the rel- Pursuant to clause 2(a) of rule V, the tele- and then strictly enforced, a policy of clos- evant committee chairs and ranking minor- vision cameras will not pan the Chamber, ing electronic votes as soon as possible after ity members have no objection. Consistent but a ‘‘crawl’’ indicating the conduct of the guaranteed period of 15 minutes. Mem- with those guidelines and with the Chair’s morning-hour debate or that the House has bers appreciated and cooperated with the inherent power of recognition under clause 2 completed its legislative business and is pro- Chair’s enforcement of the policy on that oc- of rule XVII, the Chair, and any occupant of ceeding with special-order speeches will ap- casion. the chair appointed as Speaker pro tempore pear on the screen. The Chair may announce The Chair desires that the example of Oc- pursuant to clause 8 of rule I, will decline other adaptations during this period. tober 30, 1991, be made the regular practice of recognition for the unanimous-consent re- The continuation of this format for rec- the House. To that end, the Chair enlists the quests chronicled in section 956 without as- ognition by the Speaker is without prejudice assistance of all Members in avoiding the un- surances that the request has been so to the Speaker’s ultimate power of recogni- necessary loss of time in conducting the cleared. This denial of recognition by the tion under clause 2 of rule XVII and includes business of the House. The Chair encourages Chair will not reflect necessarily any per- the ability to withdraw recognition for all Members to depart for the Chamber sonal opposition on the part of the Chair to longer special-order speeches should cir- promptly upon the appropriate bell and light orderly consideration of the matter in ques- cumstances warrant. signal. As in recent Congresses, the cloak- tion, but will reflect the determination upon 6. Decorum in Debate rooms should not forward to the Chair re- the part of the Chair that orderly procedures quests to hold a vote by electronic device, will be followed; that is, procedures involv- The Chair’s announced policies of January but should simply apprise inquiring Members ing consultation and agreement between 7, 2003, January 4, 1995, and January 3, 1991, of the time remaining on the voting clock. floor and committee leadership on both sides will apply in the 115th Congress. It is essen- Members should not rely on signals relayed of the aisle. tial that the dignity of the proceedings of from outside the Chamber to assume that the House be preserved, not only to assure 4. Recognition for One-Minute Speeches votes will be held open until they arrive in that the House conducts its business in an ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER WITH RESPECT the Chamber. Members will be given a rea- orderly fashion but also to permit Members sonable amount of time in which to accu- TO ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES to properly comprehend and participate in The Speaker’s policy announced on August rately record their votes, and the Chair will the business of the House. To this end, and in endeavor to assess the presence of the mem- 8, 1984, with respect to recognition for one- order to permit the Chair to understand and minute speeches will apply during the 115th bership and the expectation of further votes to correctly put the question on the numer- prior to exercising his authority under Congress. The Chair will alternate recogni- ous requests that are made by Members, the tion for one-minute speeches between major- clause 8(c)(2) or clause 9(b) of rule XX or Chair requests that Members and others who clause 6(g)(2) of rule XVIII. The Speaker be- ity and minority Members, in the order in have the privileges of the floor desist from which they seek recognition in the well lieves the best practice for presiding officers audible conversation in the Chamber while is to await the Clerk’s certification that a under present practice from the Chair’s right the business of the House is being conducted. to the Chair’s left, with possible exceptions vote tally is complete and accurate. Mem- The Chair would encourage all Members to bers are further reminded, in accordance for Members of the leadership and Members review rule XVII to gain a better under- having business requests. The Chair, of with the Speaker’s statement of January 7, standing of the proper rules of decorum ex- 2016, that the standard policy is to not termi- course, reserves the right to limit one- pected of them, and especially: to avoid minute speeches to a certain period of time nate the vote when a Member is in the well ‘‘personalities’’ in debate with respect to ref- attempting to cast a vote. Other efforts to or to a special place in the program on any erences to other Members, the Senate, and given day, with notice to the leadership. hold the vote open are not similarly pro- the President; to address the Chair only dur- tected. In addition, during the 115th Congress, the ing, and not beyond, the time recognized, Chair will continue the practice of not recog- and not to address the television or other 8. Use of Handouts on House Floor nizing Members for a one-minute speech imagined audience; to refrain from passing The Speaker’s policy announced on Sep- more than one time per legislative day. between the Chair and a Member speaking, tember 27, 1995, which was prompted by a 5. Recognition for Special-Order Speeches or directly in front of a Member speaking misuse of handouts on the House floor and ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER WITH RESPECT from the well; to refrain from smoking in the made at the bipartisan request of the Com- TO SPECIAL-ORDER SPEECHES Chamber; to wear appropriate business attire mittee on Standards of Official Conduct, will The Speaker’s policy with regard to spe- in the Chamber; and to generally display the continue in the 115th Congress. All handouts cial-order speeches announced on February same degree of respect to the Chair and distributed on or adjacent to the House floor 11, 1994, as clarified and reiterated by subse- other Members that every Member is due. by Members during House proceedings must quent Speakers, will continue to apply in the The Chair would like all Members to be on bear the name of the Member authorizing 115th Congress, with the following modifica- notice that the Chair intends to strictly en- their distribution. In addition, the content of tions. force time limitations on debate. Further- those materials must comport with stand- The Chair may recognize Members for spe- more, the Chair has the authority to imme- ards of propriety applicable to words spoken cial-order speeches for up to 4 hours. Such diately interrupt Members in debate who in debate or inserted in the Record. Failure speeches may not extend beyond the 4–hour transgress rule XVII by failing to avoid ‘‘per- to comply with this admonition may con- limit without the permission of the Chair, sonalities’’ in debate with respect to ref- stitute a breach of decorum and may give which may be granted only with advance erences to the Senate, the President, and rise to a question of privilege. consultation between the leaderships and no- other Members, rather than wait for Mem- The Chair would also remind Members tification to the House. However, the Chair bers to complete their remarks. that, pursuant to clause 5 of rule IV, staff is will not recognize Members for any special- Finally, it is not in order to speak dis- prohibited from engaging in efforts in the order speeches beyond 10 o’clock in the respectfully of the Speaker; and under the Hall of the House or rooms leading thereto evening. precedents the sanctions for such violations to influence Members with regard to the leg- The 4-hour limitation will be divided be- transcend the ordinary requirements for islation being amended. Staff cannot dis- tween the majority and minority parties. timeliness of challenges. This separate treat- tribute handouts. Each party is entitled to reserve its first ment is recorded in volume 2 of Hinds’ Prece- In order to enhance the quality of debate hour for respective leaderships or their des- dents, at section 1248 and was reiterated on in the House, the Chair would ask Members ignees. The second hour reserved to each January 19, 1995. to minimize the use of handouts.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA7.050 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H36 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2017 9. Use of Electronic Equipment on House Floor be submitted for printing in the Congres- for the inauguration of the President-elect The Speaker’s policy announced on Janu- sional Record. and the Vice President-elect of the United ary 27, 2000, as clarified on January 6, 2009, Nothing in the House rules or this policy States are continued with the same power and as modified by the change in clause 5 of deprives the House of its ability to address and authority provided for in that resolu- rule XVII in the 112th Congress, will con- breaches of decorum or other violations of tion. tinue in the 115th Congress with modifica- House rules that may give rise to questions The concurrent resolution was con- tions as follows. All Members and staff are of the privileges of the House under rule IX. curred in. reminded of the absolute prohibition con- The Chair appreciates the attention of all Members to these efforts. A motion to reconsider was laid on tained in clause 5 of rule XVII against the the table. use of mobile electronic devices that impair 10. Use of Chamber decorum. Those devices include wireless tele- The Speaker’s policy announced on Janu- f phones and personal computers. The Chair ary 6, 2009, with respect to use of the Cham- wishes to note that electronic tablet devices ber will continue in the 115th Congress. TO PROVIDE FOR THE COUNTING do not constitute personal computers within The Chair will announce to the House the ON JANUARY 6, 2017, OF THE the meaning of this policy and thus may be policy of the Speaker concerning appropriate ELECTORAL VOTES FOR PRESI- unobtrusively used in the Chamber. No de- comportment in the chamber when the DENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF vice may be used for still photography or for House is not in session. THE UNITED STATES audio or video recording or for live broad- Under clause 3 of rule I, the Speaker is re- casting. sponsible to control the Hall of the House. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- The Chair requests all Members and staff Under clause 1 of rule IV, the Hall of the fore the House the following privileged wishing to receive or make wireless tele- House is to be used only for the legislative concurrent resolution: phone calls to do so outside of the Chamber. business of the House, for caucus and con- S. CON. RES. 2 The Chair further requests that all Members ference meetings of its Members, and for and staff refrain from wearing telephone such ceremonies as the House might agree to Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- headsets in the Chamber and to deactivate conduct there. resentatives concurring), That the two Houses any audible ring of wireless phones before When the House stands adjourned, its of Congress shall meet in the Hall of the entering the Chamber. To this end, the Chair chamber remains on static display. It may House of Representatives on Friday, the 6th insists upon the cooperation of all Members accommodate visitors in the gallery or on day of January 2017, at 1 o’clock post merid- and staff and instructs the Sergeant-at- the floor, subject to the needs of those who ian, pursuant to the requirements of the Arms, pursuant to clause 3(a) of rule II and operate, maintain, and secure the chamber Constitution and laws relating to the elec- clause 5 of rule XVII, to enforce this prohibi- to go about their ordinary business. Because tion of President and Vice President of the tion. outside ‘‘coverage’’ of the chamber is limited United States, and the President of the Sen- In light of the changes to rule II and rule to floor proceedings and is allowed only by ate shall be their Presiding Officer; that two XVII in the 115th Congress, the Chair would accredited journalists, when the chamber is tellers shall be previously appointed by the like to take this opportunity to educate all on static display no audio or video recording President of the Senate on the part of the Members and staff on how these changes will or transmitting devices are allowed. The Senate and two by the Speaker on the part of be implemented. The Sergeant-at-Arms is long custom of disallowing even still photog- the House of Representatives, to whom shall charged with enforcement of clause 3(g) rule raphy in the chamber is based at least in be handed, as they are opened by the Presi- II, which prohibits the use of electronic de- part on the notion that an image having this dent of the Senate, all the certificates and vices for still photography or for audio or setting as its backdrop might be taken to papers purporting to be certificates of the visual recording or broadcasting in con- carry the imprimatur of the House. electoral votes, which certificates and papers travention of clause 5 of rule XVII and the The imprimatur of the House adheres to shall be opened, presented, and acted upon in policies just articulated. The Chair would the Journal of its proceedings, which is kept the alphabetical order of the States, begin- advise Members of the following policies of pursuant to the Constitution. The impri- ning with the letter ‘‘A’’; and said tellers, the Sergeant-at-Arms surrounding the rules matur of the House adheres to the Congres- having then read the same in the presence change. sional Record, which is kept as a substan- and hearing of the two Houses, shall make a The Sergeant-at-Arms will enforce the pro- tially verbatim transcript pursuant to clause list of the votes as they shall appear from hibition with respect to violations observed 8 of rule XVII. The imprimatur of the House said certificates; and the votes having been first-hand on the House floor as well as vio- adheres to the audio and visual trans- ascertained and counted in the manner and lations that become apparent at a later time, missions and recordings that are made and according to the rules by law provided, the such as through publication online or broad- kept by the television system administered result of the same shall be delivered to the cast on television. by the Speaker pursuant to rule V. But the President of the Senate, who shall thereupon In the case of violations observed on the imprimatur of the House may not be appro- announce the state of the vote, which an- floor, the Sergeant-at-Arms will hand the of- priated to other, ad hoc accounts or composi- nouncement shall be deemed a sufficient dec- fending Member a card noting the violation, tions of events in its chamber. laration of the persons, if any, elected Presi- and will follow up by sending the Member a dent and Vice President of the United f written letter. In the case of other viola- States, and, together with a list of the votes, tions, Members will receive a written letter EXTENDING THE LIFE OF THE be entered on the Journals of the two detailing the offending conduct. JOINT CONGRESSIONAL COM- Houses. The fine for a first offense is $500. The fine MITTEE ON INAUGURAL CERE- The concurrent resolution was con- for each subsequent offense is $2500. The Ser- MONIES curred in. geant-at-Arms will endeavor to provide The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- A motion to reconsider was laid on Members a written warning prior to assess- the table. ing a fine for a first offense. Because of the fore the House the following privileged inherent difficulty of enforcing this prohibi- concurrent resolution: f tion during ceremonial events, the Sergeant- S. CON. RES. 1 at-Arms may choose not to cite minor viola- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER tions occurring during such an event. Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- PRO TEMPORE Pursuant to clause 2(g)(3) of rule II, in ad- resentatives concurring), dition to notifying the Member, Delegate, or SECTION 1. REAUTHORIZATION OF JOINT COM- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Resident Commissioner concerned, the Ser- MITTEE. clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair an- geant-at-Arms will also notify the Speaker, Effective from January 3, 2017, the joint nounces to the House that the whole the Chief Administrative Officer, and the committee created by Senate Concurrent number of the House is 434. Committee on Ethics of any fine imposed. Resolution 28 (114th Congress), to make the Upon receiving notification of a fine, a Mem- necessary arrangements for the inauguration f of the President-elect and the Vice Presi- ber, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner ADJOURNMENT may appeal the fine to the Committee on dent-elect of the United States, is continued Ethics within 30 calendar days or 5 legisla- with the same power and authority provided Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. Mr. Speak- tive days, whichever is later. for in that resolution. er, I move that the House do now ad- The Sergeant-at-Arms and the Committee SEC. 2. USE OF CAPITOL. journ. on Ethics are each authorized to establish Effective from January 3, 2017, the provi- The motion was agreed to; accord- policies and procedures for the implementa- sions of Senate Concurrent Resolution 29 ingly (at 6 o’clock and 8 minutes p.m.), tion of these rules. The Chief Administrative (114th Congress), to authorize the use of the Officer is authorized to establish policies and rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Cap- under its previous order, the House ad- procedures for deducting any such fine from itol by the Joint Congressional Committee journed until tomorrow, Wednesday, a Member’s net salary. It is the desire of the on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with January 4, 2017, at 10 a.m. for morning- Chair that any such policies and procedures the proceedings and ceremonies conducted hour debate.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA7.051 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H37 EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- the tracking and procurement of biological ETC. sources, and in addition to the Committee on implants by the Department of Veterans Af- Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently fairs, and for other purposes; to the Com- Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive determined by the Speaker, in each case for mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. considered and communications were taken from the consideration of such provisions as fall with- passed. Speaker’s table and referred as follows: in the jurisdiction of the committee con- By Mr. GOODLATTE (for himself, Mr. 1. A letter from the Clerk, U.S. House of cerned. PEARCE, Mr. BOST, Mr. KING of Iowa, Representatives, transmitting a list of re- By Mr. MASSIE (for himself, Mr. Mr. SANFORD, Mr. DUNCAN of South ports created by the Clerk, pursuant to Rule MOOLENAAR, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. CAR- Carolina, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. GOSAR, II, clause 2(b), of the Rules of the House (H. TER of Georgia, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. Doc. No. 115–4); to the Committee on House BUCK, Ms. FOXX, Mr. AMASH, Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. ROGERS of Administration and ordered to be printed. CHAFFETZ, Mr. BROOKS of Alabama, Alabama, Mr. ABRAHAM, Mr. FRANKS 2. A communication from the President of Mr. GOSAR, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. BILI- of Arizona, Mr. HILL, Mr. the United States, transmitting the Eco- RAKIS, Mr. ROTHFUS, Mr. YOHO, Mrs. LOUDERMILK, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. nomic Report of the President together with WALORSKI, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. STIV- BYRNE, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. the 2017 Annual Report of the Council of Eco- ERS, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. BARLETTA, GRIFFITH, Mr. BRAT, Mr. WILLIAMS, nomic Advisers, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1022(a); Mr. EMMER, Mr. WESTERMAN, Mr. Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. HOLDING, Mr. February 20, 1946, ch. 33, Sec. 3(a) (as amend- FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. JONES, Mr. LABRADOR, Mr. OLSON, Mr. LUETKE- ed by Public Law 101–508; 13112(e)); (104 Stat. DUNCAN of South Carolina, Mr. MEYER, Mr. COLE, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, 1388–609) (H. Doc. No. 115–2); to the Joint Eco- PEARCE, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. CUL- Mr. CALVERT, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. nomic Committee and ordered to be printed. BERSON, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. GRIFFITH, MCCLINTOCK, and Mr. MASSIE): f Mr. AMODEI, Ms. BEUTLER, Mrs. H.R. 29. A bill to terminate the Internal BLACK, Mr. SMITH of Missouri, Mr. Revenue Code of 1986; to the Committee on PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS BURGESS, Mr. BRAT, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. Ways and Means, and in addition to the Com- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public DESANTIS, Mr. PALMER, Mr. MCKIN- mittee on Rules, for a period to be subse- bills and resolutions of the following LEY, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. MEEHAN, quently determined by the Speaker, in each titles were introduced and severally re- Mr. HOLDING, Mr. LABRADOR, and Mr. case for consideration of such provisions as BISHOP of Utah): fall within the jurisdiction of the committee ferred, as follows: H.R. 24. A bill to require a full audit of the concerned. By Mr. GOODLATTE (for himself, Mr. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve By Mr. HUDSON: PETERSON, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. MARINO, System and the Federal reserve banks by the H.R. 30. A bill to repeal the Federal estate Mr. RATCLIFFE, and Mr. LUETKE- Comptroller General of the United States, and gift taxes; to the Committee on Ways MEYER): and for other purposes; to the Committee on and Means. H.R. 5. A bill to reform the process by Oversight and Government Reform. By Mr. HUDSON: which Federal agencies analyze and formu- By Mr. WOODALL (for himself, Mr. H.R. 31. A bill to provide for the periodic late new regulations and guidance docu- BILIRAKIS, Mr. BRIDENSTINE, Mr. review of the efficiency and public need for ments, to clarify the nature of judicial re- BROOKS of Alabama, Mr. CARTER of Federal agencies, to establish a commission view of agency interpretations, to ensure Texas, Mr. COLLINS of Georgia, Mr. for the purpose of reviewing the efficiency complete analysis of potential impacts on CONAWAY, Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. and public need of such agencies, and to pro- small entities of rules, and for other pur- DESJARLAIS, Mr. DUNCAN of Ten- vide for the abolishment of agencies for poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary, nessee, Ms. FOXX, Mr. FRANKS of Ari- which a public need does not exist; to the and in addition to the Committees on Over- zona, Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Mr. Committee on Oversight and Government sight and Government Reform, and Small GRAVES of Georgia, Mr. ISSA, Mr. Reform. Business, for a period to be subsequently de- KING of Iowa, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. MASSIE, By Mr. HUDSON: termined by the Speaker, in each case for Mr. MULLIN, Mr. OLSON, Mr. PEARCE, H.R. 32. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- consideration of such provisions as fall with- Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. ROE of Ten- enue Code of 1986 to exempt the spouses of in the jurisdiction of the committee con- nessee, Mr. SANFORD, Mr. WALBERG, active duty members of the Armed Forces cerned. Mr. YOHO, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. from the determination of whether an em- By Mr. ISSA (for himself, Mr. GOOD- EMMER, Mr. RATCLIFFE, Mr. JODY B. ployer is subject to the employer health in- LATTE, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. COLLINS of HICE of Georgia, Mr. LOUDERMILK, surance mandate; to the Committee on Ways Georgia, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. MARINO, Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. CHABOT, and Means. Mr. HARRIS, Mr. GRIFFITH, Mr. Mr. BISHOP of Utah, and Mr. POSEY): By Mr. CHABOT (for himself, Mr. RATCLIFFE, Mr. JENKINS of West Vir- H.R. 25. A bill to promote freedom, fair- GOODLATTE, Mr. MARINO, Mrs. ginia, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. ness, and economic opportunity by repealing RADEWAGEN, Mr. KNIGHT, Mr. GOWDY, Mr. PETERSON, and Mrs. the income tax and other taxes, abolishing CUELLAR, Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, HARTZLER): the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. H.R. 21. A bill to amend chapter 8 of title national sales tax to be administered pri- KELLY of Mississippi, Mr. TIPTON, Mr. 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc marily by the States; to the Committee on CURBELO of Florida, Mr. HULTGREN, consideration in resolutions of disapproval Ways and Means. and Mr. LUETKEMEYER): for ‘‘midnight rules’’, and for other purposes; By Mr. COLLINS of Georgia (for him- H.R. 33. A bill to amend chapter 6 of title to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in self, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. SESSIONS, 5, United States Code (commonly known as addition to the Committee on Rules, for a and Mr. MARINO): the Regulatory Flexibility Act), to ensure period to be subsequently determined by the H.R. 26. A bill to amend chapter 8 of title complete analysis of potential impacts on Speaker, in each case for consideration of 5, United States Code, to provide that major small entities of rules, and for other pur- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- rules of the executive branch shall have no poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary, tion of the committee concerned. force or effect unless a joint resolution of ap- and in addition to the Committee on Small By Mr. POE of Texas (for himself, Mr. proval is enacted into law; to the Committee Business, for a period to be subsequently de- SMITH of Texas, and Mrs. BLACK): on the Judiciary, and in addition to the termined by the Speaker, in each case for H.R. 22. A bill to provide for operational Committees on Rules, and the Budget, for a consideration of such provisions as fall with- control of the international border of the period to be subsequently determined by the in the jurisdiction of the committee con- United States, and for other purposes; to the Speaker, in each case for consideration of cerned. Committee on Homeland Security, and in ad- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- By Mr. MASSIE (for himself and Mr. dition to the Committees on Armed Services, tion of the committee concerned. GOHMERT): Rules, Energy and Commerce, and Agri- By Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania H.R. 34. A bill to repeal the Gun-Free culture, for a period to be subsequently de- (for himself and Ms. SINEMA): School Zones Act of 1990 and amendments to termined by the Speaker, in each case for H.R. 27. A bill to amend title 38, United that Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. consideration of such provisions as fall with- States Code, to require the Secretary of Vet- By Mr. BURGESS (for himself, Mr. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- erans Affairs to retain a copy of any rep- SANFORD, and Mr. CARTER of Texas): cerned. rimand or admonishment received by an em- H.R. 35. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. VALADAO (for himself, Mr. ployee of the Department in the permanent enue Code of 1986 to modify rules relating to NUNES, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. COOK, record of the employee; to the Committee on health savings accounts; to the Committee Mr. ISSA, Mr. ROYCE of California, Veterans’ Affairs. considered and passed. on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of California, Mr. considered and passed. Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy CALVERT, Mr. KNIGHT, Mr. MCCAR- By Mr. ROE of Tennessee: and Commerce, for a period to be subse- THY, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. LAMALFA, and H.R. 28. A bill to amend title 38, United quently determined by the Speaker, in each Mr. MCCLINTOCK): States Code, to direct the Secretary of Vet- case for consideration of such provisions as H.R. 23. A bill to provide drought relief in erans Affairs to adopt and implement a fall within the jurisdiction of the committee the State of California, and for other pur- standard identification protocol for use in concerned.

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A bill to amend title 18, United Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into Mrs. LOVE, Ms. ADAMS, Mr. CLEAVER, States Code, to prohibit a health care practi- contracts with appropriate civilian accredi- and Mr. SCOTT of Virginia): tioner from failing to exercise the proper de- tation entities or appropriate health care H.R. 51. A bill to amend the National Agri- gree of care in the case of a child who sur- evaluation entities to investigate medical cultural Research, Extension, and Teaching vives an abortion or attempted abortion; to centers of the Department of Veterans Af- Policy Act of 1977 to direct the Secretary of the Committee on the Judiciary. fairs; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Agriculture to establish a grant program By Mr. HUDSON (for himself, Mr. By Mr. MULLIN: under which the Secretary will award SMITH of Missouri, Mr. ABRAHAM, Mr. H.R. 43. A bill to amend title 38, United $19,000,000 of grant funding to the 19 1890-in- CUELLAR, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. HOLDING, States Code, to authorize the use of Post-9/11 stitutions ($1,000,000 to each institution), Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. Educational Assistance to pursue inde- such as Tuskegee University in Alabama, PALMER, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. pendent study programs at certain edu- Prairie View A&M University of Texas, Fort KINZINGER, Mr. THOMAS J. ROONEY of cational institutions that are not institu- Valley State University of Georgia, North Florida, Mr. WALKER, Mr. PITTENGER, tions of higher learning; to the Committee Carolina A&T State University, and Florida Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. CARTER of Geor- on Veterans’ Affairs. A&M University, and allocate the $1,000,000 gia, Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, Mr. ROG- By Mr. MULLIN (for himself, Mr. KEN- to each such institution for purposes of ERS of Alabama, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. NEDY, Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia, awarding scholarships to students attending LAMBORN, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. COOK, Mr. Mr. KING of New York, Mr. BUCSHON, such institutions, and for other purposes; to WESTERMAN, Mr. CHABOT, Mrs. and Mr. SMITH of Missouri): the Committee on Agriculture. WALORSKI, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. PALAZZO, H.R. 44. A bill to amend the Professional By Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia (for Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. JODY B. Boxing Safety Act of 1996 to include fighters himself, Mr. CRAMER, Ms. FUDGE, HICE of Georgia, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. of combat sports in the safety provisions of Mrs. LOVE, Ms. ADAMS, and Mr. WENSTRUP, Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. SMITH such Act; to the Committee on Education CLEAVER): of Texas, Mr. HUIZENGA, Mr. AMODEI, and the Workforce, and in addition to the H.R. 52. A bill to rebuild the Nation’s Mr. HUNTER, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a crumbling infrastructure, transportation JENKINS of West Virginia, Mr. period to be subsequently determined by the systems, technology and computer networks, EMMER, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. Speaker, in each case for consideration of and energy distribution systems, by strongly TIPTON, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- and urgently requesting the immediate re- DESJARLAIS, Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. tion of the committee concerned. cruitment, employment, and on-the-job DUNCAN of South Carolina, Mr. By Mr. GOODLATTE (for himself, Mr. ‘‘earn as you learn’’ training of African- ZELDIN, Mr. YOHO, Mr. SANFORD, Mr. PETERSON, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. American young men ages 18 to 39, who are BRAT, Mr. PETERSON, Mr. DUFFY, Mr. MARINO, Mr. SESSIONS, and Mr. the hardest hit in terms of unemployment, YODER, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. COLE, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona): with an unemployment rate of 41 percent na- NEWHOUSE, Mr. TURNER, Mr. BROOKS H.R. 45. A bill to reform the process by tionally, and in some States and cities, espe- of Alabama, Mr. KATKO, Mr. which Federal agencies analyze and formu- cially inner cities, higher than 50 percent, RATCLIFFE, Mr. HILL, Mr. OLSON, Mr. late new regulations and guidance docu- which is a national crisis; to the Committee HARPER, Mr. BUCK, and Mr. DIAZ- ments; to the Committee on the Judiciary. on Education and the Workforce. BALART): By Mr. KATKO (for himself, Ms. By Ms. JACKSON LEE: H.R. 38. A bill to amend title 18, United SLAUGHTER, and Ms. TENNEY): H.R. 53. A bill to direct the Secretary of States Code, to provide a means by which H.R. 46. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a database nonresidents of a State whose residents may the Interior to conduct a special resource that shall serve as a central location for in- carry concealed firearms may also do so in study of Fort Ontario in the State of New formation from investigations relating to the State; to the Committee on the Judici- York; to the Committee on Natural Re- human trafficking for Federal, State, and ary. sources. local law enforcement agencies; to the Com- By Mr. McCARTHY: By Ms. JACKSON LEE: H.R. 39. A bill to amend title 5, United H.R. 47. A bill to amend the Omnibus mittee on the Judiciary. States Code, to codify the Presidential Inno- Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to By Ms. JACKSON LEE: vation Fellows Program, and for other pur- provide for the humane treatment of youths H.R. 54. A bill to require the Secretary of poses; to the Committee on Oversight and who are in police custody, and for other pur- Homeland Security to conduct a study on Government Reform. poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. the feasibility of establishing a Civilian By Mr. CONYERS (for himself, Mr. By Ms. JACKSON LEE: Cyber Defense National Resource in the De- SERRANO, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Ms. H.R. 48. A bill to require that activities partment of Homeland Security; to the Com- NORTON, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. ELLISON, carried out by the United States in South mittee on Homeland Security. Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Sudan relating to governance, reconstruc- By Ms. JACKSON LEE: Mr. NADLER, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of tion and development, and refugee relief and H.R. 55. A bill to establish a grant program Illinois, Mr. CLAY, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, assistance will support the basic human for nebulizers in elementary and secondary Mr. COHEN, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. rights of women and women’s participation schools; to the Committee on Education and MEEKS, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. JACK- and leadership in these areas; to the Com- the Workforce, and in addition to the Com- SON LEE, and Ms. LEE): mittee on Foreign Affairs. mittee on Energy and Commerce, for a pe- H.R. 40. A bill to address the fundamental By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: riod to be subsequently determined by the injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity H.R. 49. A bill to direct the Secretary of Speaker, in each case for consideration of of slavery in the United States and the 13 the Interior to establish and implement a such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- American colonies between 1619 and 1865 and competitive oil and gas leasing program that tion of the committee concerned. to establish a commission to study and con- will result in an environmentally sound pro- By Ms. JACKSON LEE: sider a national apology and proposal for gram for the exploration, development, and H.R. 56. A bill to establish a grant program reparations for the institution of slavery, its production of the oil and gas resources of the for stipends to assist in the cost of com- subsequent de jure and de facto racial and Coastal Plain of Alaska, and for other pur- pensation paid by employers to certain re- economic discrimination against African- poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- cent college graduates and to provide fund- Americans, and the impact of these forces on sources, and in addition to the Committees ing for their further education in subjects re- living African-Americans, to make rec- on Energy and Commerce, and Science, lating to mathematics, science, engineering, ommendations to the Congress on appro- Space, and Technology, for a period to be and technology; to the Committee on Edu- priate remedies, and for other purposes; to subsequently determined by the Speaker, in cation and the Workforce. the Committee on the Judiciary. each case for consideration of such provi- By Ms. JACKSON LEE: By Mr. MULLIN (for himself, Mr. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the H.R. 57. A bill to require the Director of ALLEN, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. COLE, committee concerned. the Federal Bureau of Investigation to re- Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. GOSAR, By Ms. FOXX (for herself and Mr. port to the Congress semiannually on the Mrs. LOVE, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. PALAZZO, CUELLAR): number of firearms transfers resulting from Mr. RUSSELL, Mr. WESTERMAN, Mr. H.R. 50. A bill to provide for additional the failure to complete a background check MCCLINTOCK, Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mr. safeguards with respect to imposing Federal within 3 business days, and the procedures YOHO, and Mr. SMITH of Missouri): mandates, and for other purposes; to the followed after it is discovered that a firearm H.R. 41. A bill to amend title 5, United Committee on Oversight and Government transfer has been made to a transferee who is States Code, to require agencies to respond Reform, and in addition to the Committees ineligible to receive a firearm; to the Com- to comments from congressional committees on the Budget, Rules, and the Judiciary, for mittee on the Judiciary.

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By Ms. JACKSON LEE: By Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois (for LATTE, Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia, H.R. 58. A bill to require the Secretary of himself, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mrs. WAGNER, Homeland Security to submit a study on the LAHOOD, Mr. KINZINGER, Mr. BOST, Mr. DUFFY, Mr. RATCLIFFE, Mr. GRIF- circumstances which may impact the effec- Mr. SCHIFF, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. SHIM- FITH, Mr. ISSA, Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. tiveness and availability of first responders KUS, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. LONG, Mr. ROKITA, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mrs. before, during, or after a terrorist threat or LUCAS, and Mr. FOSTER): MIMI WALTERS of California, Mr. event, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 66. A bill to establish the Route 66 HULTGREN, Mr. TIPTON, Mr. KELLY of mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Centennial Commission, to direct the Sec- Pennsylvania, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. ture, and in addition to the Committee on retary of Transportation to prepare a plan YOHO, Mr. LABRADOR, Mr. BRAT, Mr. Homeland Security, for a period to be subse- on the preservation needs of Route 66, and BROOKS of Alabama, Mr. LAMBORN, quently determined by the Speaker, in each for other purposes; to the Committee on Mr. EMMER, and Mr. DESANTIS): case for consideration of such provisions as Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 74. A bill to amend title 5, United fall within the jurisdiction of the committee By Ms. JACKSON LEE: States Code, to postpone the effective date of concerned. H.R. 67. A bill to ensure that seniors, vet- high-impact rules pending judicial review; to By Ms. JACKSON LEE: erans, and people with disabilities who re- the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 59. A bill to enhance the security of ceive Social Security and certain other Fed- By Mr. RATCLIFFE (for himself, Mr. chemical facilities and for other purposes; to eral benefits receive a $250 payment in the GOODLATTE, Mr. MARINO, Mr. BARR, the Committee on Homeland Security, and event that no cost-of-living adjustment is and Mr. HOLDING): in addition to the Committee on Energy and payable in a calendar year; to the Committee H.R. 75. A bill to amend title 5, united Commerce, for a period to be subsequently on Ways and Means, and in addition to the States Code, to provide for the publication, determined by the Speaker, in each case for Committees on Transportation and Infra- by the Office of Information and Regulatory consideration of such provisions as fall with- structure, and Veterans’ Affairs, for a period Affairs, of information relating to in the jurisdiction of the committee con- to be subsequently determined by the Speak- rulemakings, and for other purposes; to the cerned. er, in each case for consideration of such pro- Committee on Oversight and Government By Mr. DENHAM (for himself, Mr. visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Reform, and in addition to the Committee on COFFMAN, Mr. AMODEI, Mr. committee concerned. the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- quently determined by the Speaker, in each KINZINGER, Ms. BEUTLER, Mr. By Ms. JACKSON LEE: case for consideration of such provisions as SWALWELL of California, Mr. H.R. 68. A bill to amend the Omnibus fall within the jurisdiction of the committee NEWHOUSE, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to concerned. SMITH of Washington, Mr. VALADAO, reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability By Mr. RATCLIFFE (for himself, Mr. Mr. REICHERT, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. Block Grant program, and for other pur- GOODLATTE, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. COL- WALZ, Mr. ISSA, Mr. NUNES, Mr. poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. LINS of Georgia, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. UPTON, Mr. WELCH, Mr. GOWDY, Mr. By Mr. BLUM (for himself, Mr. MEAD- KING of Iowa, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, ZINKE, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. LIPINSKI, OWS, Mr. CONNOLLY, and Mr. CUM- Mr. GOSAR, Mr. MARINO, Mr. CULBER- Mr. COSTA, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. CUELLAR, MINGS): SON, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. EMMER, Mr. Ms. GABBARD, Mr. TED LIEU of Cali- H.R. 69. A bill to reauthorize the Office of GROTHMAN, Mr. LAMBORN, Mrs. WAG- fornia, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. Special Counsel, to amend title 5, United NER, Mr. LABRADOR, Mr. ISSA, Mr. CROWLEY, and Mr. CURBELO of Flor- States Code, to provide modifications to au- TROTT, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. ida): thorities relating to the Office of Special H.R. 60. A bill to amend title 10, United Counsel, and for other purposes; to the Com- GRIFFITH, Mr. LOUDERMILK, Mr. States Code, to authorize the enlistment in mittee on Oversight and Government Re- BYRNE, Mr. RENACCI, Mr. BURGESS, the Armed Forces of certain aliens who are form. Mr. YOHO, Mr. WALKER, Mr. ROKITA, unlawfully present in the United States and By Mr. CLAY (for himself, Mr. CUM- Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. CHABOT, were younger than 15 years of age when they MINGS, Mr. CONNOLLY, and Mr. COO- Mr. PALMER, Mr. TIPTON, Mr. BARR, initially entered the United States, but who PER): Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina, Mr. are otherwise qualified for enlistment, and H.R. 70. A bill to amend the Federal Advi- BRIDENSTINE, Mr. HILL, Mr. HUDSON, to provide a mechanism by which such sory Committee Act to increase the trans- Mr. HOLDING, Mr. OLSON, Mr. aliens, by reason of their honorable service parency of Federal advisory committees, and ROTHFUS, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. in the Armed Forces, may be lawfully admit- for other purposes; to the Committee on MULLIN, Mrs. LOVE, Mr. BISHOP of ted to the United States for permanent resi- Oversight and Government Reform, and in Utah, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. DESANTIS, dence; to the Committee on Armed Services. addition to the Committee on Ways and Mr. MESSER, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. By Ms. JACKSON LEE: Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- CHAFFETZ, Mr. WESTERMAN, Mr. H.R. 61. A bill to provide for the mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- WOODALL, and Mr. BROOKS of Ala- expungement and sealing of youth criminal sideration of such provisions as fall within bama): records, and for other purposes; to the Com- the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. H.R. 76. A bill to amend title 5, United mittee on the Judiciary. By Mr. WALBERG (for himself, Mr. States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial By Ms. JACKSON LEE: COOPER, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. ABRAHAM, review of agency interpretations of statutory H.R. 62. A bill to provide for the hiring of Mr. ROYCE of California, Mr. LAM- and regulatory provisions; to the Committee 200 additional Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, BORN, Mr. HUIZENGA, Mr. YODER, Mr. on the Judiciary. Firearms and Explosives agents and inves- JOYCE of Ohio, Mrs. LOVE, Mr. BUR- By Mr. LUETKEMEYER (for himself OODLATTE tigators to enforce gun laws; to the Com- GESS, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. and Mr. G ): H.R. 77. A bill to require each agency, in mittee on the Judiciary. GOHMERT, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. JODY providing notice of a rule making, to include By Ms. JACKSON LEE: B. HICE of Georgia, Mr. EMMER, Mr. a link to a 100 word plain language summary H.R. 63. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- TROTT, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. SAM of the proposed rule; to the Committee on enue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. the Judiciary. encourage private employers to hire vet- YOHO, Mr. COSTA, and Mr. CALVERT): By Mrs. WAGNER: erans, to amend title 38, United States Code, H.R. 71. A bill to provide taxpayers with an H.R. 78. A bill to improve the consideration to clarify the reasonable efforts an employer annual report disclosing the cost and per- by the Securities and Exchange Commission may make under the Uniformed Services formance of Government programs and areas of the costs and benefits of its regulations Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of duplication among them, and for other and orders; to the Committee on Financial with respect to hiring veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Services. purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Government Reform. By Mr. CHABOT (for himself and Ms. Means, and in addition to the Committee on By Mr. CARTER of Georgia: SINEMA): Veterans’ Affairs, for a period to be subse- H.R. 72. A bill to ensure the Government H.R. 79. A bill to clarify the definition of quently determined by the Speaker, in each Accountability Office has adequate access to general solicitation under Federal securities case for consideration of such provisions as information; to the Committee on Oversight law; to the Committee on Financial Serv- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee and Government Reform. ices. concerned. By Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee (for him- By Mr. BABIN (for himself, Mrs. By Ms. JACKSON LEE: self and Mr. CUMMINGS): WALORSKI, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. KING of H.R. 64. A bill to amend title 18, United H.R. 73. A bill to amend title 44, United Iowa, Mr. ABRAHAM, and Mr. OLSON): States Code, to provide an alternate release States Code, to require information on con- H.R. 80. A bill to suspend the admission date for certain nonviolent offenders, and for tributors to Presidential library fundraising into the United States of refugees in order to other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- organizations, and for other purposes; to the examine the costs of providing benefits to diciary. Committee on Oversight and Government such individuals, and for other purposes; to By Ms. JACKSON LEE: Reform. the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 65. A bill to provide alternatives to in- By Mr. MARINO (for himself, Mr. By Mr. BABIN: carceration for youth, and for other pur- BISHOP of Michigan, Mr. COLLINS of H.R. 81. A bill to suspend, and subsequently poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Georgia, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. GOOD- terminate, the admission of certain refugees,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L03JA7.100 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H40 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2017 to examine the impact on the national secu- medical facility leases of the Department of By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: rity of the United States of admitting refu- Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Vet- H.R. 101. A bill to direct the Comptroller gees, to examine the costs of providing bene- erans’ Affairs. General of the United States to conduct re- fits to such individuals, and for other pur- By Ms. BROWNLEY of California (for views of certain budget requests of the Presi- poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. herself, Mr. TAKANO, and Ms. KUSTER dent for the medical care accounts of the De- By Mr. BABIN: of New Hampshire): partment of Veterans Affairs; to the Com- H.R. 82. A bill to withhold Federal finan- H.R. 91. A bill to amend title 38, United mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. cial assistance from each country that de- States Code, to make permanent the pilot By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: nies or unreasonably delays the acceptance program on counseling in retreat settings for H.R. 102. A bill to expand the research and of nationals of such country who have been women veterans newly separated from serv- education on and delivery of complementary ordered removed from the United States and ice in the Armed Forces; to the Committee and alternative medicine to veterans, and for to prohibit the issuance of visas to nationals on Veterans’ Affairs. other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- of such country; to the Committee on For- By Ms. BROWNLEY of California (for erans’ Affairs. eign Affairs, and in addition to the Com- herself and Mr. WALZ): By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: mittee on the Judiciary, for a period to be H.R. 92. A bill to amend title 38, United H.R. 103. A bill to amend the Department subsequently determined by the Speaker, in States Code, to increase the maximum age of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs each case for consideration of such provi- for children eligible for medical care under Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, United sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the the CHAMPVA program; to the Committee States Code, to require the provision of committee concerned. on Veterans’ Affairs. chiropractic care and services to veterans at By Mr. BARLETTA: By Ms. BROWNLEY of California (for all Department of Veterans Affairs medical H.R. 83. A bill to prohibit the receipt of herself and Ms. KUSTER of New Hamp- centers and to expand access to such care Federal financial assistance by sanctuary shire): and services; to the Committee on Veterans’ cities, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 93. A bill to amend title 38, United Affairs. mittee on the Judiciary, and in addition to States Code, to provide for increased access By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: the Committee on Oversight and Govern- to Department of Veterans Affairs medical H.R. 104. A bill to amend title 38, United ment Reform, for a period to be subsequently care for women veterans; to the Committee States Code, to make permanent certain pro- determined by the Speaker, in each case for on Veterans’ Affairs. grams that assist homeless veterans and consideration of such provisions as fall with- By Ms. BROWNLEY of California (for other veterans with special needs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- herself, Mr. TAKANO, and Ms. KUSTER erans’ Affairs. cerned. of New Hampshire): By Mr. BIGGS: H.R. 94. A bill to amend title 38, United By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: H.R. 105. A bill to amend title 38, United H.R. 84. A bill to protect the right of law- States Code, to require congressional ap- States Code, to ensure that the Secretary of abiding citizens to transport knives inter- proval before the appropriation of funds for Veterans Affairs repays the misused benefits state, notwithstanding a patchwork of local Department of Veterans Affairs major med- of veterans with fiduciaries, to establish an and State prohibitions, and to repeal federal ical facility leases; to the Committee on Vet- appeals process for determinations by the provisions related to switchblade knives erans’ Affairs. which burden citizens; to the Committee on Secretary of Veterans Affairs of veterans’ By Ms. BROWNLEY of California (for the Judiciary, and in addition to the Com- mental capacity, and for other purposes; to herself, Mr. WALZ, Ms. KUSTER of mittee on Energy and Commerce, for a pe- the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. New Hampshire, Miss RICE of New riod to be subsequently determined by the By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: York, Mr. TAKANO, and Mr. HIGGINS Speaker, in each case for consideration of H.R. 106. A bill to amend the VOW to Hire of New York): Heroes Act of 2011 to make permanent the such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- H.R. 95. A bill to amend title 38, United tion of the committee concerned. Veterans Retraining Assistance Program, States Code, to direct the Secretary of Vet- By Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself, Mr. and for other purposes; to the Committee on erans Affairs to provide child care assistance FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. HENSARLING, Veterans’ Affairs. to veterans receiving certain medical serv- Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of California, Mr. By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: ices provided by the Department of Veterans GOHMERT, and Mr. BURGESS): H.R. 107. A bill to amend title 38, United Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- H.R. 85. A bill to make 1 percent across- States Code, to direct the Secretary of Labor the-board rescissions in non-defense, non- fairs. to prioritize the provision of services to homeland-security, and non-veterans-affairs By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: homeless veterans with dependent children H.R. 96. A bill to amend title 49, United discretionary spending for each of the fiscal in carrying out homeless veterans reintegra- States Code, to direct the Assistant Sec- years 2017 and 2018; to the Committee on Ap- tion programs, and for other purposes; to the retary of Homeland Security (Transpor- propriations. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. tation Security Administration) to transfer By Mrs. BLACKBURN: By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: H.R. 86. A bill to make 2 percent across- unclaimed money recovered at airport secu- H.R. 108. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- the-board rescissions in non-defense, non- rity checkpoints to nonprofit organizations enue Code of 1986 allow a credit for employ- homeland-security, and non-veterans-affairs that provide places of rest and recuperation ers providing student loan payment assist- discretionary spending for each of the fiscal at airports for members of the Armed Forces ance for employees; to the Committee on years 2017 and 2018; to the Committee on Ap- and their families, and for other purposes; to Ways and Means. propriations. the Committee on Homeland Security. By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: By Mrs. BLACKBURN: By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: H.R. 109. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 87. A bill to make 5 percent across- H.R. 97. A bill to amend the Consolidated enue Code of 1986 to make permanent the de- the-board rescissions in non-defense, non- and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, duction for mortgage insurance premiums; homeland-security, and non-veterans-affairs 2016, to enable the payment of certain offi- to the Committee on Ways and Means. discretionary spending for each of the fiscal cers and employees of the United States By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: years 2017 and 2018; to the Committee on Ap- whose employment is authorized under the H.R. 110. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- propriations. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals pro- enue Code of 1986 to make permanent the ex- By Mrs. BLACKBURN: gram, and for other purposes; to the Com- clusion from gross income of discharge of H.R. 88. A bill to modify the boundary of mittee on House Administration. qualified principal residence indebtedness; to the Shiloh National Military Park located in By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: the Committee on Ways and Means. Tennessee and Mississippi, to establish Park- H.R. 98. A bill to replace references to By Mr. BUCHANAN (for himself, Mr. er’s Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated ‘‘wives’’ and ’’husbands’’ in Federal law with RENACCI, and Mr. DIAZ-BALART): area of the National Park System, and for references to ‘‘spouses’’, and for other pur- H.R. 111. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- other purposes; to the Committee on Natural poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. enue Code of 1986 to increase the limitations Resources. By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: for deductible new business expenditures and By Mrs. BLACKBURN: H.R. 99. A bill to amend the Omnibus to consolidate provisions for start-up and or- H.R. 89. A bill to amend subtitle IV of title Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to ganizational expenditures; to the Committee 40, United States Code, regarding county ad- provide for the eligibility of Transportation on Ways and Means. ditions to the Appalachian region; to the Security Administration employees to re- By Mr. BUCHANAN (for himself, Mr. Committee on Transportation and Infra- ceive public safety officers’ death benefits, THOMAS J. ROONEY of Florida, Ms. structure. and for other purposes; to the Committee on FRANKEL of Florida, Mr. POSEY, Mr. By Ms. BROWNLEY of California (for the Judiciary. VELA, Mr. YOHO, Mr. GONZALEZ of herself, Mr. POLIQUIN, Ms. PINGREE, By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: Texas, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Ms. ROS- Mr. DESANTIS, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. H.R. 100. A bill to amend title 23, United LEHTINEN, and Mr. DIAZ-BALART): YOHO, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. THOMPSON States Code, to modify the percentages of H.R. 112. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- of California, and Ms. KUSTER of New funds to be allocated to certain urbanized enue Code of 1986 to temporarily allow ex- Hampshire): areas under the surface transportation block pensing of certain costs of replanting citrus H.R. 90. A bill to authorize the Secretary of grant program; to the Committee on Trans- plants lost by reason of casualty; to the Veterans Affairs to carry out certain major portation and Infrastructure. Committee on Ways and Means.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L03JA7.100 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H41 By Mr. BUCHANAN (for himself and ation, and maintenance of body-worn cam- tion of certain mortgages on principal resi- Mr. BLUMENAUER): eras for law enforcement officers, and for dences, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 113. A bill to prevent human health other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- mittee on the Judiciary. threats posed by the consumption of equines diciary, and in addition to the Committee on By Mr. CONYERS (for himself and Mr. raised in the United States; to the Com- Armed Services, for a period to be subse- JOHNSON of Georgia): mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- quently determined by the Speaker, in each H.R. 135. A bill to protect cyber privacy, dition to the Committee on Agriculture, for case for consideration of such provisions as and for other purposes; to the Committee on a period to be subsequently determined by fall within the jurisdiction of the committee the Judiciary. the Speaker, in each case for consideration concerned. By Mr. CONYERS (for himself, Mr. of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: NADLER, and Mr. JOHNSON of Geor- tion of the committee concerned. H.R. 125. A bill to authorize a pilot pro- gia): By Mr. BUCHANAN: gram to improve asset recovery levels, asset H.R. 136. A bill to amend title 28 of the H.R. 114. A bill to require the Secretary of management, and homeownership retention United States Code to authorize the appoint- Homeland Security to search all public with respect to delinquent single-family ment of additional bankruptcy judges; and records to determine if an alien is inadmis- mortgages insured under the FHA mortgage for other purposes; to the Committee on the sible to the United States; to the Committee insurance programs by providing for in-per- Judiciary. on the Judiciary. son contact outreach activities with mortga- By Mr. CONYERS (for himself, Mr. By Mr. BUCHANAN: gors under such mortgages, and for other COHEN, and Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia): H.R. 115. A bill to amend title 18, United purposes; to the Committee on Financial H.R. 137. A bill to amend title 11 of the States Code, to provide additional aggra- Services. United States Code to stop abusive student vating factors for the imposition of the By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: loan collection practices in bankruptcy death penalty based on the status of the vic- H.R. 126. A bill to direct the Election As- cases; to the Committee on the Judiciary. tim; to the Committee on the Judiciary. sistance Commission to carry out a pilot By Mr. CONYERS (for himself, Mr. By Mr. BUCHANAN: program under which the Commission shall COHEN, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 116. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- provide funds to local educational agencies DEUTCH, and Ms. JACKSON LEE): enue Code of 1986 to ensure that pass-through for initiatives to provide voter registration H.R. 138. A bill to amend title 11, United businesses do not pay tax at a higher rate information to secondary school students in States Code, to improve protections for em- than corporations; to the Committee on the 12th grade; to the Committee on House ployees and retirees in business bank- Ways and Means. Administration. ruptcies; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. BURGESS: By Mr. CONYERS (for himself, Mr. H.R. 117. A bill to repeal Federal energy By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: H.R. 127. A bill to amend title 49, United COHEN, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, and conservation standards, and for other pur- States Code, with respect to urbanized area Ms. JACKSON LEE): poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- H.R. 139. A bill to amend chapter 9 of title merce. formula grants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 11 of the United States Code to improve pro- By Mr. BURGESS: tections for employees and retirees in mu- H.R. 118. A bill to make clear that an agen- structure. nicipal bankruptcies; to the Committee on cy outside of the Department of Health and By Mr. BURGESS: the Judiciary. Human Services may not designate, appoint, H.R. 128. A bill to amend section 416 of title By Mr. KING of Iowa (for himself, Mr. or employ special consultants, fellows, or 39, United States Code, to remove the au- DUNCAN of South Carolina, Mr. other employees under subsection (f) or (g) of thority of the United States Postal Service section 207 of the Public Health Service Act; to issue semipostals except as provided for GOSAR, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. JONES, Mr. to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. by an Act of Congress, and for other pur- SMITH of Texas, Mr. BROOKS of Ala- By Mr. BURGESS: poses; to the Committee on Oversight and bama, Mr. BABIN, Mr. FARENTHOLD, H.R. 119. A bill to repeal certain amend- Government Reform. Mr. BARLETTA, Mr. ROHRABACHER, ments to the Clean Air Act relating to the By Mr. BURGESS: and Mr. WOODALL): expansion of the renewable fuel program, and H.R. 129. A bill to amend the FAA Mod- H.R. 140. A bill to amend section 301 of the for other purposes; to the Committee on En- ernization and Reform Act of 2012 to estab- Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify ergy and Commerce. lish prohibitions to prevent the use of an un- those classes of individuals born in the By Mr. BURGESS: manned aircraft system as a weapon while United States who are nationals and citizens H.R. 120. A bill to reduce the amount of operating in the national airspace system, of the United States at birth; to the Com- foreign assistance to Mexico, Guatemala, and for other purposes; to the Committee on mittee on the Judiciary. Honduras, and El Salvador based on the Transportation and Infrastructure. By Mr. CONYERS: number of unaccompanied alien children who By Mr. COLE: H.R. 141. A bill to amend title 11 of the are nationals or citizens of such countries H.R. 130. A bill to amend the Act of June United States Code to dispense with the re- and who in the preceding fiscal year are 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Sec- quirement of providing assurance of payment placed in Federal custody by reason of their retary of the Interior to take land into trust for utility services under certain cir- immigration status; to the Committee on for Indian tribes, and for other purposes; to cumstances; to the Committee on the Judici- Foreign Affairs. the Committee on Natural Resources. ary. By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: By Mr. COLE: By Mr. CONYERS: H.R. 121. A bill making supplemental ap- H.R. 131. A bill to reaffirm the trust status H.R. 142. A bill to amend title 18, United propriations for the Army Corps of Engineers of land taken into trust by the United States States Code, to provide for the protection of for flood control projects and storm damage pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934, for the the general public, and for other purposes; to reduction projects in areas affected by flood- benefit of an Indian tribe that was federally the Committee on the Judiciary. ing in the city of Houston, Texas, and for recognized on the date that the land was By Mr. CONYERS: other purposes; to the Committee on Appro- taken into trust, and for other purposes; to H.R. 143. A bill to prohibit anticompetitive priations, and in addition to the Committee the Committee on Natural Resources. activities and to provide that health insur- on the Budget, for a period to be subse- By Mr. COLE: ance issuers and medical malpractice insur- quently determined by the Speaker, in each H.R. 132. A bill to authorize the Secretary ance issuers are subject to the antitrust laws case for consideration of such provisions as of the Interior to convey certain land and ap- of the United States, and for other purposes; fall within the jurisdiction of the committee purtenances of the Arbuckle Project, Okla- to the Committee on the Judiciary. concerned. homa, to the Arbuckle Master Conservancy By Mr. CONYERS: By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: District, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 144. A bill to establish a corporate H.R. 122. A bill to amend the Fair Labor mittee on Natural Resources. crime database, and for other purposes; to Standards Act to provide for the calculation By Mr. COLE: the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addi- of the minimum wage based on the Federal H.R. 133. A bill to reduce Federal spending tion to the Committee on Oversight and Gov- poverty threshold for a family of 4, as deter- and the deficit by terminating taxpayer fi- ernment Reform, for a period to be subse- mined by the Bureau of the Census; to the nancing of presidential election campaigns; quently determined by the Speaker, in each Committee on Education and the Workforce. to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in case for consideration of such provisions as By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: addition to the Committee on House Admin- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee H.R. 123. A bill to extend the pilot program istration, for a period to be subsequently de- concerned. under section 258 of the National Housing termined by the Speaker, in each case for By Mr. FITZPATRICK: Act that establishes an automated process consideration of such provisions as fall with- H.R. 145. A bill to terminate pensions for for providing alternative credit rating infor- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Members of Congress, to prohibit a single mation for mortgagors and prospective mort- cerned. bill or joint resolution presented by Congress gagors under certain mortgages; to the Com- By Mr. CONYERS (for himself, Mr. to the President from containing multiple mittee on Financial Services. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. COHEN, and subjects, to require the equal application of By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: Ms. JACKSON LEE): laws to Members of Congress, and for other H.R. 124. A bill to establish a grant pro- H.R. 134. A bill to amend title 11 of the purposes; to the Committee on House Admin- gram providing for the acquisition, oper- United States Code with respect to modifica- istration, and in addition to the Committees

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L03JA7.100 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H42 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2017 on the Judiciary, and Oversight and Govern- tion of initial contract negotiation disputes, ernize the provision of partial hospitaliza- ment Reform, for a period to be subsequently and for other purposes; to the Committee on tion services under the Medicare Program, determined by the Speaker, in each case for Education and the Workforce. and for other purposes; to the Committee on consideration of such provisions as fall with- By Mr. HASTINGS (for himself and Mr. Ways and Means, and in addition to the Com- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- SCHWEIKERT): mittee on Energy and Commerce, for a pe- cerned. H.R. 157. A bill to authorize assistance for riod to be subsequently determined by the By Mr. FLEISCHMANN: the Government of Tunisia, and for other Speaker, in each case for consideration of H.R. 146. A bill to take certain Federal purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Af- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- lands in Tennessee into trust for the benefit fairs. tion of the committee concerned. of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and By Mr. HASTINGS (for himself, Mr. By Mr. HASTINGS: for other purposes; to the Committee on Nat- DEUTCH, Ms. FRANKEL of Florida, Ms. H.R. 167. A bill to require the Secretary of ural Resources. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and Ms. JACK- Education to provide assistance to the im- By Mr. FRANKS of Arizona: SON LEE): mediate family of a teacher or other school H.R. 147. A bill to prohibit discrimination H.R. 158. A bill to amend the Omnibus employee killed in an act of violence while against the unborn on the basis of sex or Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to performing school duties; to the Committee race, and for other purposes; to the Com- impose certain additional requirements on on Ways and Means, and in addition to the mittee on the Judiciary. applicants for COPS grants, and for other Committees on Education and the Work- By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- force, and the Judiciary, for a period to be H.R. 148. A bill to amend title XIX of the ary. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in Social Security Act to provide incentives for By Mr. HASTINGS (for himself and Mr. each case for consideration of such provi- education on the risk of renal medullary car- POLIS): sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the cinoma in individuals who are receiving H.R. 159. A bill to expand the workforce of committee concerned. medical assistance under such title and who veterinarians specialized in the care and con- By Mr. HASTINGS: have Sickle Cell Disease; to the Committee servation of wild animals and their eco- H.R. 168. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- on Energy and Commerce. systems, and to develop educational pro- enue Code of 1986 to allow individuals to des- By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: grams focused on wildlife and zoological vet- ignate overpayments of income tax for dis- H.R. 149. A bill to authorize funds to pre- erinary medicine; to the Committee on Agri- aster relief; to the Committee on Ways and vent housing discrimination through the use culture, and in addition to the Committee on Means, and in addition to the Committee on of nationwide testing, to increase funds for Natural Resources, for a period to be subse- Transportation and Infrastructure, for a pe- the Fair Housing Initiatives Program, and quently determined by the Speaker, in each riod to be subsequently determined by the for other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- case for consideration of such provisions as Speaker, in each case for consideration of nancial Services. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: concerned. tion of the committee concerned. H.R. 150. A bill to direct the Attorney Gen- By Mr. HASTINGS: By Mr. HUFFMAN (for himself, Ms. eral to create a special reward program for H.R. 160. A bill to end the use of corporal DELBENE, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. PANETTA, individuals providing information leading to punishment in schools, and for other pur- Mr. TED LIEU of California, Ms. LEE, the apprehension and conviction of persons poses; to the Committee on Education and Mr. SWALWELL of California, Ms. committing offenses under section 1030 of the Workforce. MATSUI, Mr. KILMER, Mr. LOWENTHAL, title 18, United States Code, and for other By Mr. HASTINGS: Mr. THOMPSON of California, Ms. purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- H.R. 161. A bill to amend the Public Health SPEIER, Mr. PETERS, Mr. GARAMENDI, ary. Service Act to establish a grant program to and Mr. BLUMENAUER): By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: provide supportive services in permanent H.R. 169. A bill to amend the Outer Conti- H.R. 151. A bill to require any State which, supportive housing for chronically homeless nental Shelf Lands Act to permanently pro- after enacting a Congressional redistricting individuals and families, and for other pur- hibit the conduct of offshore drilling on the plan after a decennial census and apportion- poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- outer Continental Shelf off the coast of Cali- ment of Representatives, enacts a subse- merce. fornia, Oregon, and Washington; to the Com- quent Congressional redistricting plan prior By Mr. HASTINGS: mittee on Natural Resources. to the next decennial census and apportion- H.R. 162. A bill to establish a scholarship By Mr. ISSA (for himself, Mr. PETERS, ment of Representatives, to obtain a declara- program in the Department of State for Hai- Mr. HUNTER, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. tory judgment or preclearance in the manner tian students whose studies were interrupted LABRADOR, Mr. SMITH of Texas, and provided under section 5 of the Voting as a result of the January 12, 2010, earth- Mr. POLIS): Rights Act of 1965 in order for the subsequent quake, or the October 2016 hurricane, Hurri- H.R. 170. A bill to amend the Immigration plan to take effect; to the Committee on the cane Matthew; to the Committee on Foreign and Nationality Act to modify the definition Judiciary. Affairs. of ‘‘exempt H-1B nonimmigrant’’; to the By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: By Mr. HASTINGS: Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 152. A bill to provide for the issuance H.R. 163. A bill to repeal the provisions of By Mr. JONES: of a forever stamp to the recognize the his- the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms H.R. 171. A bill to redesignate the Depart- torical importance of Prince Hall Free- Act prohibiting the bringing of qualified ment of the Navy as the Department of the masonry, and for other purposes; to the Com- civil liability actions in Federal or State Navy and Marine Corps; to the Committee on mittee on Oversight and Government Re- court; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Armed Services. form. By Mr. HASTINGS: By Mr. JONES: By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: H.R. 164. A bill to provide for an evidence- H.R. 172. A bill to restore the Free Speech H.R. 153. A bill to provide for the issuance based strategy for voluntary screening for and First Amendment rights of churches and of a forever stamp to honor the work of Dr. HIV/AIDS and other common sexually trans- exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Michael Ellis DeBakey, who helped develop mitted infections, and for other purposes; to Johnson Amendment; to the Committee on the mobile army surgical hospital, and for the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means. other purposes; to the Committee on Over- and in addition to the Committees on Edu- By Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania (for sight and Government Reform. cation and the Workforce, Ways and Means, himself and Mr. COURTNEY): By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: and Oversight and Government Reform, for a H.R. 173. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 154. A bill to amend title 38, United period to be subsequently determined by the enue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on States Code, to direct the Secretary of Vet- Speaker, in each case for consideration of high cost employer-sponsored health cov- erans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mar- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- erage; to the Committee on Ways and Means. iner Equity Compensation Fund to provide tion of the committee concerned. By Mr. KING of Iowa (for himself, Mr. benefits to certain individuals who served in By Mr. HASTINGS: DUNCAN of South Carolina, Mr. the United States merchant marine (includ- H.R. 165. A bill to amend titles XVI, XVIII, GOSAR, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. JONES, Mr. ing the Army Transport Service and the XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to SMITH of Texas, Mr. BROOKS of Ala- Naval Transport Service) during World War remove limitations on Medicaid, Medicare, bama, Mr. BABIN, Mr. BARLETTA, Mr. II; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. SSI, and CHIP benefits for persons in cus- MCCLINTOCK, Mr. ROHRABACHER, and By Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas: tody pending disposition of charges; to the Mr. PALMER): H.R. 155. A bill to direct the Secretary of Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in H.R. 174. A bill to require U.S. Immigra- Labor to revise regulations concerning the addition to the Committee on Ways and tion and Customs Enforcement to take into recording and reporting of occupational inju- Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- custody certain aliens who have been ries and illnesses under the Occupational mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- charged in the United States with a crime Safety and Health Act of 1970; to the Com- sideration of such provisions as fall within that resulted in the death or serious bodily mittee on Education and the Workforce. the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. injury of another person, and for other pur- By Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas: By Mr. HASTINGS: poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 156. A bill to amend the National H.R. 166. A bill to amend title XVIII of the By Mr. KING of Iowa (for himself, Mr. Labor Relations Act to require the arbitra- Social Security Act to stabilize and mod- MASSIE, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. GIBBS,

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Mr. AMASH, Mr. CARTER of Texas, Mr. Protection and Affordable Care Act; to the Mr. NUNES, Mr. THOMAS J. ROONEY of STEWART, Mr. JODY B. HICE of Geor- Committee on Energy and Commerce. Florida, Mrs. LOVE, Mr. COOK, Mrs. gia, Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. BYRNE, Mr. By Mr. MULLIN: MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina, Mr. H.R. 183. A bill to provide for the equitable LYNCH, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. settlement of certain Indian land disputes Mr. PETERS, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. NEWHOUSE, Mr. COLE, Mr. SANFORD, regarding land in Illinois, and for other pur- CORREA, Mr. ROUZER, Mr. COLLINS of Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- New York, Mr. ISSA, Mr. EMMER, Mr. OLSON, Mr. BABIN, Mr. DESJARLAIS, sources. BUCHANAN, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. Mr. WESTERMAN, Mr. ADERHOLT, and By Mr. PAULSEN (for himself, Mr. REICHERT, Mr. RENACCI, Ms. Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee): KIND, Mr. POLIQUIN, Ms. FOXX, Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Mr. H.R. 175. A bill to repeal the Patient Pro- SINEMA, Mr. JONES, Mr. KELLY of SWALWELL of California, Mr. MULLIN, tection and Affordable Care Act and the Pennsylvania, Mr. HARPER, Mr. Mrs. COMSTOCK, Mr. GRAVES of Mis- Health Care and Education Reconciliation MESSER, Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. JOYCE of souri, Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire, Act of 2010; to the Committee on Energy and Ohio, Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. Commerce, and in addition to the Commit- Mr. BROOKS of Alabama, Mrs. MIMI LABRADOR, Mr. CURBELO of Florida, tees on Ways and Means, Education and the WALTERS of California, Mr. LANCE, Mr. NORCROSS, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. Workforce, Natural Resources, the Judici- Mr. PEARCE, Mr. CARTER of Texas, LATTA, Mr. BERA, Mr. MURPHY of EED ILL URNER ary, House Administration, Rules, and Ap- Mr. R , Mr. H , Mr. T , Mr. Pennsylvania, Mr. BRIDENSTINE, Mr. DENHAM, Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana, Mr. propriations, for a period to be subsequently KUSTOFF of Tennessee, Mr. BYRNE, STIVERS, Mr. ROKITA, Mr. ROYCE of determined by the Speaker, in each case for Mr. HOLLINGSWORTH, Mr. POE of California, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. consideration of such provisions as fall with- Texas, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. FRANKS of WESTERMAN, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Arizona, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. MACARTHUR, Mr. LOBI- cerned. SESSIONS, Mr. WALZ, Mr. ONDO, Mr. KNIGHT, Mr. WEBSTER of By Mr. KING of Iowa (for himself, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Ms. CLARK of Massachu- Florida, Mrs. NOEM, Mr. SMITH of DUNCAN of South Carolina, Mr. setts, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, Mr. MCCLIN- Missouri, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. JONES, Mr. TOCK, Mr. NOLAN, Mrs. BUSTOS, Ms. PETERSON, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Ms. SMITH of Texas, Mr. BROOKS of Ala- GRANGER, Mr. KILMER, Mr. AGUILAR, JENKINS of Kansas, Mr. VALADAO, Mr. bama, and Mr. BARLETTA): Mr. CHAFFETZ, and Mr. FASO): H.R. 176. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- SENSENBRENNER, Mr. KINZINGER, Mr. H.R. 184. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- enue Code of 1986 to clarify that wages paid HOLDING, Mr. COMER, Mr. JOHNSON of enue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on to unauthorized aliens may not be deducted Ohio, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. medical devices; to the Committee on Ways from gross income, and for other purposes; to LAHOOD, Mr. LONG, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. and Means. the Committee on Ways and Means, and in OLSON, Mr. BARTON, Mr. DUFFY, Mr. By Ms. PLASKETT (for herself and Ms. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. BISHOP addition to the Committees on the Judici- BORDALLO): ary, and Education and the Workforce, for a of Utah, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. LAMALFA, H.R. 185. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- period to be subsequently determined by the Mr. GIBBS, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of enue Code of 1986 to provide for economic re- Speaker, in each case for consideration of Texas, Mr. HUDSON, Mr. YOHO, Mr. covery in the Virgin Islands and Guam, and such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- UPTON, Mr. MARINO, Mr. BARLETTA, for other purposes; to the Committee on tion of the committee concerned. Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. ROGERS of Ala- Ways and Means. bama, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. JODY B. By Mr. KING of Iowa: By Ms. PLASKETT: H.R. 177. A bill to bar Supreme Court deci- HICE of Georgia, Mr. BISHOP of Michi- H.R. 186. A bill to establish a program that sions in certain Patient Protection and Af- gan, Mr. COLE, Mr. DAVIDSON, Mr. enables college-bound residents of the United fordable Care Act cases from citation; to the WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. BUCK, States Virgin Islands to have greater choices Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. NEWHOUSE, Mr. among institutions of higher education, and By Mr. KING of Iowa: WENSTRUP, Mr. WOODALL, Mr. for other purposes; to the Committee on H.R. 178. A bill to require the country of BUCSHON, Mr. RATCLIFFE, Mr. WIL- Education and the Workforce. origin of certain special immigrant religious LIAMS, Mr. PALMER, Mr. ROSS, Mr. By Ms. PLASKETT: workers to extend reciprocal immigration CARTER of Georgia, Mr. MCHENRY, H.R. 187. A bill to amend the Immigration treatment to nationals of the United States; Mr. WALKER, Mr. WOMACK, Mr. COFF- and Nationality Act to establish the Virgin to the Committee on the Judiciary. MAN, Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. THOMPSON Islands visa waiver program; to the Com- mittee on the Judiciary. By Mr. MCKINLEY (for himself, Mr. of Pennsylvania, Mr. ROE of Ten- By Ms. PLASKETT: MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, nessee, Mr. PITTENGER, Mr. TROTT, H.R. 188. A bill to amend the Harmonized Mr. BOST, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. MOONEY of Mr. WALBERG, Mr. FLORES, Mr. Tariff Schedule of the United States to ex- West Virginia, Mr. JENKINS of West GRAVES of Georgia, Mr. MOOLENAAR, tend to 2027 the production certificate pro- Virginia, and Ms. KAPTUR): Mr. RICE of South Carolina, Mr. MEE- gram that allows refunds of duties on certain H.R. 179. A bill to amend the Surface Min- HAN, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. YOUNG of articles produced in United States insular ing Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to Alaska, Mr. YOUNG of Iowa, Mr. DUN- possessions; to the Committee on Ways and transfer certain funds to the Multiemployer CAN of South Carolina, Mr. MOULTON, Means. Health Benefit Plan and the 1974 United Ms. MCSALLY, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. BABIN, Mr. BLUM, Mr. By Ms. PLASKETT: Mine Workers of America Pension Plan, and H.R. 189. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- BRAT, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. GRIFFITH, Mr. for other purposes; to the Committee on Nat- enue Code of 1986 to provide for economic re- GOODLATTE, Mr. LOUDERMILK, Mr. ural Resources, and in addition to the Com- covery in the possessions of the United HUIZENGA, Mr. RUSSELL, Mr. mittee on Ways and Means, for a period to be States; to the Committee on Ways and FLEISCHMANN, Mr. MOONEY of West subsequently determined by the Speaker, in Means. Virginia, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. THORN- each case for consideration of such provi- By Ms. PLASKETT: sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the BERRY, Mr. TIPTON, Mr. MCKINLEY, H.R. 190. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- committee concerned. Mr. BARR, Mr. COLLINS of Georgia, enue Code of 1986 to provide for economic re- By Mr. MULLIN (for himself and Mr. Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. ROTHFUS, Mr. covery in the territories; to the Committee GUTHRIE): JENKINS of West Virginia, Mrs. on Ways and Means. H.R. 180. A bill to amend title XIX of the HARTZLER, Mr. BOST, Mr. ROGERS of By Ms. PLASKETT: Social Security Act to eliminate the require- Kentucky, Mr. HULTGREN, Mr. H.R. 191. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ment for 3 months of retroactive coverage AMODEI, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. PERRY, enue Code of 1986 to allow the work oppor- under the Medicaid program; to the Com- Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. tunity credit to small businesses which hire mittee on Energy and Commerce. BANKS of Indiana, Mr. HENSARLING, individuals who are members of the Ready By Mr. MULLIN (for himself and Mr. Mr. ABRAHAM, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. Reserve or National Guard, and for other GUTHRIE): DONOVAN, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, purposes; to the Committee on Ways and H.R. 181. A bill to amend title XIX of the Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. CUL- Means. Social Security Act to count portions of in- BERSON, Mr. STEWART, Mr. CHABOT, By Ms. PLASKETT: come from annuities of a community spouse Mr. CRAMER, Mr. DUNCAN of Ten- H.R. 192. A bill to amend title 17, United as income available to institutionalized nessee, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. SAN- States Code, and the Communications Act of spouses for purposes of eligibility for med- FORD, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. KATKO, 1934 to include a territory or possession of ical assistance, and for other purposes; to Mr. TIBERI, Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. WAL- the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. DEN, Mr. DENT, Ms. BEUTLER, Mr. the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addi- By Mr. MULLIN: DESANTIS, Mr. MASSIE, Mr. GOWDY, tion to the Committee on Energy and Com- H.R. 182. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. merce, for a period to be subsequently deter- Health and Human Services from using any GRAVES of Louisiana, Mr. POSEY, Mr. mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- type of fee collected to advertise or market LUETKEMEYER, Mr. SMITH of Texas, sideration of such provisions as fall within Exchanges established under the Patient Mr. HURD, Mr. YODER, Mrs. BLACK, the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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CONNOLLY): in addition to the Committees on Ways and By Mrs. BLACK: H.R. 194. A bill to ensure the effective proc- Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be H.R. 217. A bill to amend title X of the essing of mail by Federal agencies, and for subsequently determined by the Speaker, in Public Health Service Act to prohibit family other purposes; to the Committee on Over- each case for consideration of such provi- planning grants from being awarded to any sight and Government Reform. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the entity that performs abortions, and for other By Mr. RUSSELL: committee concerned. purposes; to the Committee on Energy and H.R. 195. A bill to amend title 44, United By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska (for himself Commerce. States Code, to restrict the distribution of and Mr. LARSEN of Washington): By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: free printed copies of the Federal Register to H.R. 203. A bill to amend the Richard B. H.R. 218. A bill to provide for the exchange Members of Congress and other officers and Russell National School Lunch Act to im- of Federal land and non-Federal land in the employees of the United States, and for prove the efficiency of summer meals; to the State of Alaska for the construction of a other purposes; to the Committee on Over- Committee on Education and the Workforce. road between King Cove and Cold Bay; to the sight and Government Reform, and in addi- By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska (for himself Committee on Natural Resources. tion to the Committee on House Administra- and Mr. DEFAZIO): By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: tion, for a period to be subsequently deter- H.R. 204. A bill to amend the market name H.R. 219. A bill to correct the Swan Lake mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- of genetically altered salmon in the United hydroelectric project survey boundary and to sideration of such provisions as fall within States, and for other purposes; to the Com- provide for the conveyance of the remaining the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. mittee on Energy and Commerce. tract of land within the corrected survey By Mr. SIMPSON: By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska (for himself boundary to the State of Alaska; to the Com- mittee on Natural Resources. H.R. 196. A bill to amend title 28, United and Mr. DEFAZIO): States Code, to provide for the appointment H.R. 205. A bill to amend the Federal Food, By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.R. 220. A bill to authorize the expansion of additional Federal circuit judges, to di- Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require labeling of an existing hydroelectric project, and for vide the Ninth Judicial Circuit of the United of genetically engineered fish; to the Com- other purposes; to the Committee on Natural States into two judicial circuits, and for mittee on Energy and Commerce. Resources. other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska (for himself diciary. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: and Mr. DEFAZIO): H.R. 221. A bill to reauthorize the Hydro- By Mr. SIMPSON: H.R. 206. A bill to prevent the escapement H.R. 197. A bill to authorize an additional graphic Services Improvement Act of 1998, of genetically altered salmon in the United and for other purposes; to the Committee on district judgeship for the district of Idaho; to States, and for other purposes; to the Com- Natural Resources. the Committee on the Judiciary. mittee on Natural Resources. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: By Mr. THORNBERRY (for himself, By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.R. 222. A bill to amend the National Ma- Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. ROGERS of Ala- H.R. 207. A bill to resolve title issues in- rine Sanctuaries Act to prescribe an addi- bama, Mr. HUIZENGA, Mr. WILSON of volving real property and equipment ac- tional requirement for the designation of South Carolina, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. quired using funds provided under the Alaska marine sanctuaries off the coast of Alaska, ABRAHAM, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. COOK, Mr. Kiln Drying Grant Program; to the Com- and for other purposes; to the Committee on JODY B. HICE of Georgia, Mr. mittee on Agriculture. Natural Resources. BUCSHON, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. CUL- By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: BERSON, Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. GOH- H.R. 208. A bill to waive the essential H.R. 223. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of MERT, Mr. ARRINGTON, Mr. ADERHOLT, health benefits requirements for certain the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce Mr. BURGESS, Mr. MASSIE, Mr. States; to the Committee on Energy and from authorizing commercial finfish aqua- ZELDIN, Mr. LANCE, Mr. DUNCAN of Commerce. culture operations in the Exclusive Eco- Tennessee, Mr. DUNCAN of South By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: nomic Zone except in accordance with a law Carolina, Mr. BRIDENSTINE, Mr. YOHO, H.R. 209. A bill to improve the Department authorizing such action; to the Committee Mr. OLSON, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, of Housing and Urban Development’s regula- on Natural Resources. Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mrs. WAGNER, tions on hazardous storage containers; to the By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Mr. LONG, Mr. HULTGREN, Mr. GRAVES Committee on Financial Services. H.R. 224. A bill to amend the Marine Mam- of Missouri, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: mal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importa- CONAWAY, Mr. TURNER, Mr. DIAZ- H.R. 210. A bill to facilitate the develop- tion of polar bear trophies taken in sport BALART, Mr. HARPER, Mr. MCCLIN- ment of energy on Indian lands by reducing hunts in Canada before the date the polar TOCK, Mr. WILLIAMS, and Mr. SMITH of Federal regulations that impede tribal devel- bear was determined to be a threatened spe- Texas): opment of Indian lands, and for other pur- cies under the Endangered Species Act of H.R. 198. A bill to repeal the Federal estate poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- 1973, and for other purposes; to the Com- and gift taxes; to the Committee on Ways sources. mittee on Natural Resources. and Means. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: By Mr. VARGAS (for himself, Mr. H.R. 211. A bill to authorize the Secretary H.R. 225. A bill to amend the Marine Mam- CA´ RDENAS, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. GRI- of the Interior to complete a land exchange mal Protection Act of 1972 to allow the im- JALVA, and Mr. PETERS): with the Chugach Regional Alaska Native portation of polar bear trophies taken in H.R. 199. A bill to authorize the Secretary Corporation, and for other purposes; to the sport hunts in Canada; to the Committee on of the Interior to conduct a special resource Committee on Natural Resources. Natural Resources. study of Chicano Park, located in San Diego, By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: California, and for other purposes; to the H.R. 212. A bill to amend the Indian Self- H.R. 226. A bill to amend the African Ele- Committee on Natural Resources. Determination and Education Assistance Act phant Conservation Act of 1988 to conserve By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: to provide a process for expediting congres- elephants while appropriately regulating H.R. 200. A bill to amend the Magnuson- sional review of an Indian tribe’s funding ivory in the United States, and for other pur- Stevens Fishery Conservation and Manage- agreement at the Indian tribe’s request, and poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- ment Act to provide flexibility for fishery for other purposes; to the Committee on Nat- sources. managers and stability for fishermen, and ural Resources. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: for other purposes; to the Committee on Nat- By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.R. 227. A bill to reauthorize the African ural Resources. H.R. 213. A bill to remove reversionary Elephant Conservation Act, the Rhinoceros By Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ (for herself, Mr. clauses on property owned by the munici- and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994, the Asian SERRANO, and Mrs. NAPOLITANO): pality of Anchorage, Alaska; to the Com- Elephant Conservation Act of 1997, the Great H.R. 201. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- mittee on Natural Resources. Ape Conservation Act of 2000, and the Marine cation Act of 1965 to provide loan deferment By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Turtle Conservation Act of 2004, and for and loan cancellation for founders and em- H.R. 214. A bill to establish the American other purposes; to the Committee on Natural ployees of small business start-ups, and for Fisheries Advisory Committee to assist in Resources. other purposes; to the Committee on Edu- the awarding of fisheries research and devel- By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: cation and the Workforce, and in addition to opment grants, and for other purposes; to the H.R. 228. A bill to amend the Indian Em- the Committees on Financial Services, Ways Committee on Natural Resources. ployment, Training and Related Services and Means, and Small Business, for a period By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Demonstration Act of 1992 to facilitate the to be subsequently determined by the Speak- H.R. 215. A bill to empower federally recog- ability of Indian tribes to integrate the em- er, in each case for consideration of such pro- nized Indian tribes to accept restricted fee ployment, training, and related services

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from diverse Federal sources, and for other of Texas, Mr. CULBERSON, and Mr. a Representative or Senator may serve; to purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- FARENTHOLD): the Committee on the Judiciary. sources. H.J. Res. 2. A joint resolution proposing a By Mr. SESSIONS: By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: balanced budget amendment to the Constitu- H. Con. Res. 1. Concurrent resolution re- H.R. 229. A bill to provide for the recogni- tion of the United States; to the Committee garding consent to assemble outside the seat tion of certain Native communities and the on the Judiciary. of government; considered and agreed to. settlement of certain claims under the Alas- By Mr. ROE of Tennessee: By Mr. COLE: ka Native Claims Settlement Act, and for H.J. Res. 3. A joint resolution approving H. Con. Res. 2. Concurrent resolution to other purposes; to the Committee on Natural the location of a memorial to commemorate authorize the use of United States Armed Resources. and honor the members of the Armed Forces Forces against the Islamic State of Iraq and By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: who served on active duty in support of Op- the Levant and its associated forces; to the H.R. 230. A bill to ensure equitable treat- eration Desert Storm or Operation Desert Committee on Foreign Affairs. ment of Shee Atika´ , Incorporated, under the Shield; to the Committee on Natural Re- By Mr. AL GREEN OF TEXAS: Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act by fa- sources. H. Con. Res. 3. Concurrent resolution rec- cilitating the transfer of land on Admiralty By Mr. BRIDENSTINE (for himself and ognizing former United States Federal Judge Island, Alaska, and for other purposes; to the Mr. O’ROURKE): Frank Minis Johnson, Jr. for his role in the Committee on Natural Resources. H.J. Res. 4. A joint resolution proposing an civil rights movement; to the Committee on By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: amendment to the Constitution of the the Judiciary. H.R. 231. A bill to fulfill the land convey- United States granting Congress the author- By Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS: ance requirements under the Alaska Native ity to enact laws limiting the number of H. Res. 1. A resolution electing officers of Claims Settlement Act for the Alaska Native terms that Representatives and Senators the House of Representatives; considered and Village of Canyon Village, and for other pur- may serve; to the Committee on the Judici- agreed to. poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- ary. By Mr. MCCARTHY: sources. By Mr. BUCHANAN: H. Res. 2. A resolution to inform the Sen- By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.J. Res. 5. A joint resolution proposing an ate that a quorum of the House has assem- H.R. 232. A bill to authorize States to se- amendment to the Constitution of the bled and of the election of the Speaker and lect and acquire certain National Forest Sys- United States relative to balancing the budg- the Clerk; considered and agreed to. tem lands to be managed and operated by the et; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. MCCARTHY: State for timber production and for other By Mr. DESANTIS (for himself, Mrs. H. Res. 3. A resolution authorizing the purposes under the laws of the State, and for WAGNER, Mr. SANFORD, and Mr. Speaker to appoint a committee to notify other purposes; to the Committee on Natural BLUM): the President of the assembly of the Con- Resources. H.J. Res. 6. A joint resolution proposing an gress; considered and agreed to. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: amendment to the Constitution of the By Mr. CONYERS: H.R. 233. A bill to amend title 49, United United States to limit the number of terms H. Res. 4. A resolution authorizing the States Code, to provide for the minimum size that a Member of Congress may serve; to the Clerk to inform the President of the election of crews of freight trains, and for other pur- Committee on the Judiciary. of the Speaker and the Clerk; considered and poses; to the Committee on Transportation By Mr. FITZPATRICK: agreed to. and Infrastructure. H.J. Res. 7. A joint resolution proposing an By Mr. MCCARTHY: By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: amendment to the Constitution of the H. Res. 5. A resolution adopting rules for H.R. 234. A bill to provide limitations on the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress; consid- maritime liens on fishing permits, and for United States to limit the number of years ered and agreed to. other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- an individual may serve as a Member of Con- By Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS: portation and Infrastructure. gress; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. FITZPATRICK: H. Res. 6. A resolution electing Members to By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: certain standing committees of the House of H.R. 235. A bill to amend the Indian Health H.J. Res. 8. A joint resolution proposing an Representatives; considered and agreed to. Care Improvement Act to authorize advance amendment to the Constitution of the By Mr. CROWLEY: appropriations for the Indian Health Service United States to provide for balanced budg- H. Res. 7. A resolution electing Members to by providing 2-fiscal-year budget authority, ets for the Government; to the Committee on certain standing committees of the House of and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Representatives; considered and agreed to. the Budget, and in addition to the Commit- By Mr. FITZPATRICK: By Mr. CROWLEY: tees on Natural Resources, and Energy and H.J. Res. 9. A joint resolution proposing an H. Res. 8. A resolution providing for the Commerce, for a period to be subsequently amendment to the Constitution of the designation of certain minority employees; determined by the Speaker, in each case for United States to prohibit Members of Con- considered and agreed to. consideration of such provisions as fall with- gress from receiving compensation during a By Mr. SESSIONS: in the jurisdiction of the committee con- fiscal year unless both Houses of Congress H. Res. 9. A resolution fixing the daily cerned. have agreed to a concurrent resolution on hour of meeting of the First Session of the By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: the budget for that fiscal year prior to the H.R. 236. A bill to provide for the convey- beginning of that fiscal year; to the Com- One Hundred Fifteenth Congress; considered ance of certain property to the Tanana Trib- mittee on the Judiciary. and agreed to. al Council located in Tanana, Alaska, and to By Mr. HASTINGS: By Mr. CRAMER: the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation lo- H.J. Res. 10. A joint resolution to authorize H. Res. 10. A resolution recognizing line- cated in Dillingham, Alaska, and for other the use of the United States Armed Forces to men, the profession of linemen, the contribu- purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- achieve the goal of preventing Iran from ob- tions of these brave men and women who sources, and in addition to the Committee on taining nuclear weapons; to the Committee protect public safety, and expressing support Energy and Commerce, for a period to be on Foreign Affairs. for the designation of April 18, 2017, as Na- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in By Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia (for tional Lineman Appreciation Day; to the each case for consideration of such provi- himself, Mr. BARR, Mr. ROGERS of Committee on Energy and Commerce. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Kentucky, Mr. GRIFFITH, and Mr. TIP- By Mr. ROYCE OF CALIFORNIA (for him- committee concerned. TON): self, Mr. ENGEL, Mrs. CAROLYN B. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.J. Res. 11. A joint resolution dis- MALONEY of New York, Mr. SUOZZI, H.R. 237. A bill to reauthorize the Inte- approving the rule submitted by the Depart- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Ms. SINEMA, grated Coastal and Ocean Observation Sys- ment of the Interior known as the Stream Mr. HUDSON, Miss RICE of New York, tem Act of 2009, and for other purposes; to Protection Rule; to the Committee on Nat- Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, Mr. PERRY, Ms. the Committee on Natural Resources, and in ural Resources. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. addition to the Committee on Science, By Mr. MCCLINTOCK (for himself, Mr. NUNES, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. SMITH of Space, and Technology, for a period to be WILSON of South Carolina, and Mr. New Jersey, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in DUNCAN of South Carolina): ZELDIN, Ms. MENG, Mr. YOHO, Ms. each case for consideration of such provi- H.J. Res. 12. A joint resolution proposing FRANKEL of Florida, Mr. CHABOT, Ms. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the an amendment to the Constitution of the WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. DUNCAN of committee concerned. United States prohibiting the United States South Carolina, Mr. SIRES, Mr. POE By Mr. GOODLATTE (for himself, Mr. Government from increasing its debt except of Texas, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of NEWHOUSE, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. for a specific purpose by law adopted by Pennsylvania, Mr. YODER, Mr. BANKS CULBERSON, and Mr. FARENTHOLD): three-fourths of the membership of each of Indiana, Mr. MOOLENAAR, Mr. H.J. Res. 1. A joint resolution proposing a House of Congress; to the Committee on the LUETKEMEYER, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. balanced budget amendment to the Constitu- Judiciary. HILL, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. SCHNEIDER, tion of the United States; to the Committee By Mr. O’ROURKE: Mr. MARINO, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. NAD- on the Judiciary. H.J. Res. 13. A joint resolution proposing LER, Mr. SOTO, Mr. KILMER, Mr. GENE By Mr. GOODLATTE (for himself, Mr. an amendment to the Constitution of the GREEN of Texas, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. NEWHOUSE, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. SMITH United States to limit the number of terms CARTER of Texas, Mr. NORCROSS, Mr.

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WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Com- concerns the exercise of legislative powers MARCHANT, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mrs. mittee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), generally granted to Congress by that sec- HARTZLER, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. STEW- for a period to be subsequently determined tion, including the exercise of those powers ART, Mr. GALLAGHER, Mr. ABRAHAM, by the Speaker, in each case for consider- when delegated by Congress to the Execu- Mr. DUNN, and Mr. NEWHOUSE): ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- tive; H. Res. 11. A resolution objecting to United risdiction of the committee concerned. Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1 to 17, of the Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as By Mr. HASTINGS (for himself, Ms. United States Constitution, in that the legis- an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace, and NORTON, Ms. MOORE, and Mr. LEWIS of lation concerns the exercise of specific legis- for other purposes; to the Committee on For- Georgia): lative powers granted to Congress by those eign Affairs. H. Res. 19. A resolution supporting the sections, including the exercise of those pow- By Ms. JACKSON LEE: goals and ideals of Jubilee Day; to the Com- ers when delegated by Congress to the Exec- H. Res. 12. A resolution expressing the mittee on Education and the Workforce. utive; sense of the House of Representatives regard- By Mr. HASTINGS: Article I, Section 8, clause 18 of the United ing the enhancement of unity in America; to H. Res. 20. A resolution recognizing the im- States Constitution, in that the legislation the Committee on the Judiciary. portance of nonprofit organizations to the exercises legislative power granted to Con- By Ms. JACKSON LEE: economy of the United States and expressing gress by that clause ‘‘to make all Laws H. Res. 13. A resolution expressing the support for designation of September as which shall be necessary and proper for car- sense of the House of Representatives that ‘‘Nonprofit Organization (NPO) Recognition rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, the Transportation Security Administration Month’’; to the Committee on Oversight and and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- should, in accordance with existing law, en- Government Reform. tion in the Government of the United States, hance security against terrorist attack and By Mr. JONES: or in any Department or Officer thereof;’’ other security threats to our Nation’s rail H. Res. 21. A resolution expressing the and, and mass transit systems and other modes of sense of the House of Representatives regard- Article I, Section 5, Clause 2, of the United surface transportation; and for other pur- ing the firefight that occurred on March 4, States Constitution, in that the legislation poses; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- 2007, between members of the United States concerns the powers of each House of Con- rity. Marine Corps and enemy forces in Bati Kot gress to determine the rules of its pro- By Mr. ROSS (for himself, Mr. District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan; ceedings. PITTENGER, Mr. GOHMERT, Mrs. to the Committee on Armed Services. By Mr. POE of Texas: BLACK, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. JOYCE of f H.R. 22. Ohio, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. ROTHFUS, Mr. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY Congress has the power to enact this legis- CHAFFETZ, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. GOWDY, lation pursuant to the following: Mr. BISHOP of Michigan, Mr. GOSAR, STATEMENT Article 1, Section 8, Clause 4 Mr. STEWART, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of By Mr. VALADAO: BILIRAKIS, Mr. MESSER, Mr. ABRA- the Rules of the House of Representa- H.R. 23. HAM, Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia, tives, the following statements are sub- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. BYRNE, Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of mitted regarding the specific powers lation pursuant to the following: California, Mr. DONOVAN, Mr. HEN- Clauses 1, 3, and 18 of section 8 and clause SARLING, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. TROTT, granted to Congress in the Constitu- 7 of section 9 of article I, of the Constitution Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, Mr. tion to enact the accompanying bill or of the United States. BUCHANAN, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, Mr. joint resolution. By Mr. MASSIE: BRAT, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. WIL- By Mr. GOODLATTE: H.R. 24. LIAMS, Mr. DAVIDSON, Mr. TIPTON, Mr. H.R. 5. Congress has the power to enact this legis- FLEISCHMANN, Mr. KELLY of Pennsyl- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: vania, Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: This legislation is authorized by Article I, TIBERI, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. GROTHMAN, Article I, Section 1, Clause 1 of the United Section 8 of the Constitution: ‘‘To coin Mr. POSEY, Mr. JODY B. HICE of Geor- States Constitution, in that the legislation money, regulate the value thereof, and of gia, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. ROKITA, Mrs. concerns the exercise of legislative powers foreign coin, and fix the standards of weights WALORSKI, Mr. LOUDERMILK, Mr. generally granted to Congress by that sec- and measures:’’ and ‘‘to provide for the pun- ARRINGTON, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. KELLY of tion, including the exercise of those powers ishment of counterfeiting the securities and Mississippi, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of when delegated by Congress to the Execu- current coin of the United States.’’ Texas, Mr. ISSA, and Mrs. HARTZLER): tive; Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1 to 17, and By Mr. WOODALL: H. Res. 14. A resolution disapproving of Section 9, Clauses 1 to 2, 4, and 7 of the H.R. 25. President Obama and his administration’s United States Constitution, in that the legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- refusal to veto the anti-Israel resolution lation concerns the exercise of specific legis- lation pursuant to the following: adopted by the United Nations Security lative powers granted to Congress by those Clause 1, Section 8 of Article 1: ‘‘The Con- Council on December 23, 2016; to the Com- sections, including the exercise of those pow- gress shall have Power To lay and collect mittee on Foreign Affairs. ers when delegated by Congress to the Exec- Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay By Mr. GRAVES of Missouri (for him- utive; Article I, Section 8, clause 18 of the the Debts and provide for the common self and Mr. CONNOLLY): United States Constitution, in that the legis- Defence and general Welfare of the United H. Res. 15. A resolution expressing the lation exercises legislative power granted to States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises sense of the House of Representatives that Congress by that clause ‘‘to make all Laws shall be uniform throughout the United the United States Postal Service should take which shall be necessary and proper for car- States’’ all appropriate measures to ensure the con- rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, By Mr. COLLINS of Georgia: tinuation of its 6-day mail delivery service; and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- H.R. 26. to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- tion in the Government of the United States, Congress has the power to enact this legis- ment Reform. or in any Department or Officer thereof;’’ lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: Article III, Section 1, Clause 1, Sentence 1, This bill is enacted pursuant to the power H. Res. 16. A resolution supporting local Section 2, Clauses 1 and 4, and Section 2, granted Congress under Article I of the law enforcement agencies in their continued Clause 2, Sentence 2, of the Constitution, in United States Constitution, including the work to serve our communities, and sup- that the legislation defines or affects judi- power granted Congress under Article I, Sec- porting their use of body worn cameras to cial powers and cases that are subject to leg- tion 8, Clause 18, of the United States Con- promote transparency to protect both citi- islation by Congress; Article IV, Section 3, stitution, and the power granted to each zens and officers alike; to the Committee on Clause 2 of the United States Constitution, House of Congress under Article I, Section 5, the Judiciary. in that the legislation concerns the exercise Clause 2, of the United States Constitution. By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: of power granted to Congress to dispose of By Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania: H. Res. 17. A resolution expressing concern and make all needful Rules and Regulations H.R. 27. over the disappearance of Austin Tice, and respecting the Territory or other Property Congress has the power to enact this legis- for other purposes; to the Committee on For- belonging to the United States; and, Amend- lation pursuant to the following: eign Affairs, and in addition to the Com- ment XVI to the United States Constitution, Article I, Section 8 of the United States mittee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), in that the legislation concerns the exercise Constitution for a period to be subsequently determined of power granted to Congress to lay and col- By Mr. ROE of Tennessee: by the Speaker, in each case for consider- lect income taxes. H.R. 28. ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- By Mr. ISSA: Congress has the power to enact this legis- risdiction of the committee concerned. H.R. 21. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 8 of the United States H. Res. 18. A resolution expressing concern lation pursuant to the following: Constitution. over the detainment of Sandy Phan-Gillis, Article I, Section 1, Clause 1 of the United By Mr. GOODLATTE: and for other purposes; to the Committee on States Constitution, in that the legislation H.R. 29.

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H.R. 44. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: States Constitution which states ‘‘The Con- Article I, Section VIII, Clause 1 of the clause 3 of section 8 of article I of the Con- gress shall have Power To lay and collect United States Constitution, which grants stitution Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, By Mr. GOODLATTE: the Debts and provide for the common duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts H.R. 45. Defence and general Welfare of the United and provide for the common defense and gen- Congress has the power to enact this legis- States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises eral welfare of the United States; but all du- lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 1, Clause 1 of the United shall be uniform throughout the United ties, imposts and excises shall be uniform States Constitution, in that the legislation States.’’ throughout the United States. concerns the exercise of legislative powers By Mr. HUDSON: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3, of the United H.R. 31. States Constitution, which grants Congress generally granted to Congress by that sec- Congress has the power to enact this legis- the power to regulate commerce with foreign tion, including the exercise of those powers lation pursuant to the following: nations, and among the several states, and when delegated by Congress to the Execu- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United with the Indian tribes. tive; Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1 to 17, and States Constitution which states Congress By Mr. FRANKS of Arizona: Section 9, Clauses 1 to 2, 4, and 7 of the shall have the power ‘‘To make all Laws H.R. 36. United States Constitution, in that the legis- which shall be necessary and proper for car- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation concerns the exercise of specific legis- rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, lation pursuant to the following: lative powers granted to Congress by those and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- Congress has authority to extend protec- sections, including the exercise of those pow- tion in the Government of the United States tion to pain-capable unborn children under ers when delegated by Congress to the Exec- or in any Department of Officer thereof.’’ the Supreme Court’s Commerce Clause utive; Article I, Section 8, clause 18 of the By Mr. HUDSON: precedents and under the Constitution’s United States Constitution, in that the legis- H.R. 32. grants of powers to Congress under the Equal lation exercises legislative power granted to Congress has the power to enact this legis- Protection, Due Process, and Enforcement Congress by that clause ‘‘to make all Laws lation pursuant to the following: Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment. which shall be necessary and proper for car- Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution. By Mr. FRANKS of Arizona: rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, By Mr. CHABOT: H.R. 37. and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- H.R. 33. Congress has the power to enact this legis- tion in the Government of the United States, Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: or in any Department or Officer thereof;’’ lation pursuant to the following: Congress has authority to extend protec- and Article III, Section 1, Clause 1, Sentence Article I, Section 1, Clause 1 of the United tion to born-alive abortion survivors under 1, Section 2, Clause 1, and Section 2, Clause States Constitution, in that the legislation the Supreme Court’s Commerce Clause 2, Sentence 2, of the Constitution, in that the concerns the exercise of legislative powers precedents and under the Constitution’s legislation defines or affects judicial powers generally granted to Congress by that sec- grants of powers to Congress under the Equal and cases that are subject to legislation by tion, including the exercise of those powers Protection, Due Process, and Enforcement Congress. when delegated by Congress to the Execu- Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment. By Mr. KATKO: tive; Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1 to 17, and By Mr. HUDSON: H.R. 46. Section 9, Clauses 1 to 2, 4, and 7 of the H.R. 38. Congress has the power to enact this legis- United States Constitution, in that the legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: lation concerns the exercise of specific legis- lation pursuant to the following: Clause 2 of Section 3 of Article IV of the lative powers granted to Congress by those The 2nd Amendment, which states that ‘‘A Constitution: The Congress shall have the sections, including the exercise of those pow- well regulated militia, being necessary to Power to dispose of and make all needful ers when delegated by Congress to the Exec- the security of a free state, the right of the Rules and Regulations respecting the Terri- utive; Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be tory or other Property belonging to the United States Constitution, in that the legis- infringed.’’ United States; and nothing in this Constitu- lation exercises legislative power granted to By Mr. MCCARTHY: tion shall be so construed as to Prejudice Congress by that clause ‘‘to make all Laws H.R. 39. any Claims of the United States, or any par- Congress has the power to enact this legis- which shall be necessary and proper for car- ticular State. lation pursuant to the following: rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, By Ms. JACKSON LEE: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 which grants and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- H.R. 47. to the Congress power to make all laws tion in the Government of the United States, Congress has the power to enact this legis- which shall be necessary and proper for car- or in any Department or Officer thereof;’’ lation pursuant to the following: rying into execution the foregoing powers, This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Article III, Section 1, Clause 1, Sentence 1, and all other powers vested by this Constitu- granted to Congress under Article I, Section Section 2, Clause 1, and Section 2, Clause 2, tion in the government of the United States, 8, Clauses 1, 3 and 18 of the United States Sentence 2, of the United States Constitu- or in any department or officer thereof. Constitution. tion, in that the legislation defines or affects By Mr. CONYERS: By Ms. JACKSON LEE: judicial powers and cases that are subject to H.R. 40. H.R. 48. legislation by Congress; Article IV, Section Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- 3, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution, lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: in that the legislation concerns the exercise Pursuant to Section 5 of the Fourteenth This bill is enacted pursuant to the power of power granted to Congress to dispose of Amendment to the United States Constitu- granted to Congress under Article I, Section and make all needful Rules and Regulations tion, Congress shall have the power to enact 8, Clauses 1, 3, and 18 of the United States respecting the Territory or other Property appropriate laws protecting the civil rights Constitution. belonging to the United States; and, Amend- of all Americans. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: ment XVI to the United States Constitution, By Mr. MULLIN: H.R. 49. in that the legislation concerns the exercise H.R. 41. Congress has the power to enact this legis- of power granted to Congress to lay and col- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: lect income taxes. lation pursuant to the following: Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 By Mr. MASSIE: Article 1, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitu- ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to dispose H.R. 34. tion states: All legislative powers herein of and make all needful Rules and Regula- Congress has the power to enact this legis- granted shall be vested in a Congress of the tions respecting the Territory or other Prop- lation pursuant to the following: United States, which shall consist of a Sen- erty belonging to the United States; and This Act is justified by the lack of a man- ate and House of Representatives. nothing in this Constitution shall be so con- date or assertion of authority in the United By Mr. MULLIN: strued as to Prejudice any Claims of the States Constitution for the federal govern- H.R. 42. United States, or of any particular State.’’ ment to establish the laws affected by this Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. FOXX: Act; by Article One of the United States lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 50. Constitution that grants legislative powers; Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. Congress has the power to enact this legis- by the Second Amendment to the United Constitution lation pursuant to the following:

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H.R. 51. 8, Clauses 1, 3, and 18 of the United States By Mr. MARINO: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution. H.R. 74. lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. JACKSON LEE: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 H.R. 63. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section I, Clause 1 of the U.S. H.R. 52. lation pursuant to the following: Constitution, in that the legislation con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- This bill is enacted pursuant to the power cerns the exercise of legislative powers gen- lation pursuant to the following: granted to Congress under Article I, Section erally granted to Congress, including the ex- Article I, Section 8 8, Clauses 1, 3, and 18 of the United States ercise of those powers when delegated by By Ms. JACKSON LEE: Constitution. Congress to the Executive. H.R. 53. By Ms. JACKSON LEE: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 64. Constitution in that the legislation exercises lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- legislative powers granted to Congress by This bill is enacted pursuant to the power lation pursuant to the following: that clause ‘‘to make all Laws which shall be granted to Congress under Article I, Section This bill is enacted pursuant to the power necessary and proper for carrying into Exe- 8, Clauses 3 and 18 of the United States Con- granted to Congress under Article I, Section cution the foregoing Powers, and all other stitution. 8, Clauses 1 and 18 of the United States Con- Powers vested by this Constitution in the By Ms. JACKSON LEE: stitution. Government of the United States, or in any H.R. 54. By Ms. JACKSON LEE: Department or Office thereof;’’ and Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 65. Article III, Section 1, Clause 1, and Section lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- 2, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution in that This bill is enacted pursuant to the power lation pursuant to the following: the legislation defines or affects judicial granted to Congress under Article I, Section This bill is enacted pursuant to the power powers and cases that are subject to legisla- 8, Clauses 1 and 18 of the United States Con- granted to Congress under Article I, Section tion by Congress. stitution. 8, Clauses 1, 3 and 18 of the United States By Mr. RATCLIFFE: By Ms. JACKSON LEE: Constitution. H.R. 75. H.R. 55. By Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 66. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 1 of the United States This bill is enacted pursuant to the power lation pursuant to the following: Constitution, in that the legislation con- granted to Congress under Article I, Section The constitutional authority on which this cerns the exercise of legislative powers gen- 8, Clauses 1 and 18 of the United States Con- bill rests is the power of Congress as stated erally granted to Congress by that section, stitution. in Article I, Section 8, Clause 7 of the United including the exercise of those powers when By Ms. JACKSON LEE: States Constitution. delegated by Congress to the Executive; Ar- H.R. 56. By Ms. JACKSON LEE: ticle I, Section 8 of the United States Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 67. stitution, in that the legislation concerns lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- the exercise of specific legislative powers This bill is enacted pursuant to the power lation pursuant to the following: granted to Congress by that section, includ- granted to Congress under Article I, Section This bill is enacted pursuant to the power ing the exercise of those powers when dele- 8, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution. granted to Congress under Article I, Section gated by Congress to the Executive; and, Ar- By Ms. JACKSON LEE: 8, Clauses 1 and 18 of the United States Con- ticle I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United H.R. 57. stitution. States Constitution, in that the legislation Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. JACKSON LEE: exercises legislative power granted to Con- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 68. gress by that clause ‘‘to make all laws which This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Congress has the power to enact this legis- shall be necessary and proper for carrying granted to Congress under Article I, Section lation pursuant to the following: into execution the foregoing powers, and all 8, Clauses 3 and 18 of the United States Con- This bill is enacted pursuant to the power other powers vested by this Constitution in stitution. granted to Congress under Article I, Section the Government of the United States, or in By Ms. JACKSON LEE: 8, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution. any Department or Officer thereof.’’ H.R. 58. By Mr. BLUM: By Mr. RATCLIFFE: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 69. H.R. 76. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- This bill is enacted pursuant to the power lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: granted to Congress under Article I, Section Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 US Constitu- Article III, Section 1, Sentence 1, and Sec- 8, Clauses 1, 3 and 18 of the United States tion tion 2, Clauses 1 and 4 of the Constitution, in Constitution. By Mr. CLAY: that the legislation defines or affects judi- By Ms. JACKSON LEE: H.R. 70. cial powers and cases that are subject to leg- H.R. 59. Congress has the power to enact this legis- islation by Congress; Article 1, Section 1, Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Clause 1 of the United States Constitution, lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- in that the legislation concerns the exercise This bill Is enacted pursuant to the power stitution of the United States grants the of legislative powers generally granted to granted to Congress under Article I, Section Congress the power to enact this law. Congress by that section, including the exer- 8, Clauses 1 and 18 of the United States Con- By Mr. WALBERG: cise of those powers when delegated by Con- stitution. H.R. 71. gress to the Executive; and, Article 1, Sec- By Mr. DENHAM: Congress has the power to enact this legis- tion 8, Clause 18 of the United States Con- H.R. 60. lation pursuant to the following: stitution, in that the legislation exercises Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 9, Clause 7—No Money legislative power granted to Congress by lation pursuant to the following: shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in that clause ‘‘to make all laws which shall be Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Consequence of Appropriations made by Law; necessary and proper for carrying into execu- Constitution, specifically Clause 1 (relating and a regular Statement and Account of Re- tion the foregoing powers, and all other pow- to providing for the common defense and ceipts and Expenditures of all public Money ers vested by this Constitution in the Gov- general welfare of the United States) and shall be published from time to time. ernment of the United States, or in any De- Clause 18 (relating to the power to make all By Mr. CARTER of Georgia: partment or Officer thereof.’’ laws necessary and proper for carrying out H.R. 72. By Mr. LUETKEMEYER: the powers vested in Congress). Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 77. By Ms. JACKSON LEE: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 61. Article 1, Section 8 lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18, ‘‘To make lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 73. all Laws which shall be necessary and proper This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Congress has the power to enact this legis- from carrying into Execution from foregoing granted to Congress under Article I, Section lation pursuant to the following: Powers, and all other Powers vested by this 8, Clauses 1, 3 and 18 of the United States Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2. The Con- in the Government of the United States, or Constitution. gress shall have Power to dispose of and any Department or Officer thereof.’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:55 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA7.059 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H49 By Mrs. WAGNER: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 H.R. 78. lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section VIII of the U.S. Constitu- H.R. 107. lation pursuant to the following: tion Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: lation pursuant to the following: The Congress shall have Power *** To regu- H.R. 92. Article I, Section VIII of the U.S. Constitu- late Commerce with foreign Nations, and Congress has the power to enact this legis- tion among the several States, and with the In- lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: dian Tribes Article I, Section VIII of the U.S. Constitu- H.R. 108. By Mr. CHABOT: tion Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 79. By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 93. Amendment XVI. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 109. States Constitution Article I, Section VIII of the U.S. Constitu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. BABIN: tion lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 80. By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: Amendment XVI Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 94. By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 110. Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 Article I, Section VIII of the U.S. Constitu- lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. BABIN: tion Amendment XVI H.R. 81. By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: By Mr. BUCHANAN: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 95. H.R. 111. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 Article I, Section VIII of the U.S. Constitu- Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- By Mr. BABIN: tion tion. H.R. 82. By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: By Mr. BUCHANAN: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 96. H.R. 112. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 Article I, Section 8 Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- By Mr. BARLETTA: By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: tion. H.R. 83. H.R. 97. By Mr. BUCHANAN: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 113. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 of the U.S. Article 1 Section 8 of the United States lation pursuant to the following: Constitution Constitution Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- By Mr. BIGGS: By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: tion. H.R. 84. H.R. 98. By Mr. BUCHANAN: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 114. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- Amendment IX and Amendment XIV of the lation pursuant to the following: tion United States Constitution. Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- By Mrs. BLACKBURN: By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: tion. H.R. 85. H.R. 99. By Mr. BUCHANAN: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 115. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I Section 8, ‘‘necessary and proper’’ Article I, Section 8 lation pursuant to the following: clause of the Constitution. By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- By Mrs. BLACKBURN: H.R. 100. tion. H.R. 86. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. BUCHANAN: Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 116. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I Section 8, ‘‘necessary and proper’’ By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: lation pursuant to the following: clause of the Constitution. H.R. 101. Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- By Mrs. BLACKBURN: Congress has the power to enact this legis- tion. H.R. 87. lation pursuant to the following: Mr. BURGESS: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section VIII of the U.S. Constitu- H.R. 117. lation pursuant to the following: tion Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I Section 8, ‘‘necessary and proper’’ By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: lation pursuant to the following: clause of the Constitution. H.R. 102. This legislation would repeal existing fed- By Mrs. BLACKBURN: Congress has the power to enact this legis- eral law, which was passed under the claimed H.R. 88. lation pursuant to the following: constitutional authority of Article I, Section Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section VIII of the U.S. Constitu- 8, Clause 3, often referred to as the ‘‘Com- lation pursuant to the following: tion merce Clause.’’ Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: To make all By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: By Mr. BURGESS: Laws which shall be necessary and proper for H.R. 103. H.R. 118. carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: stitution in the Government of the United Article I, Section VIII of the U.S. Constitu- Article I, Section 9, clause 7, ‘‘No Money States, or in any Department or Officer tion shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in thereof. By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: Consequence of Appropriations made by Law; By Mrs. BLACKBURN: H.R. 104. and a regular Statement and Account of the H.R. 89. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Receipts and Expenditures of all public Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Money shall be published from time to lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 time.’’ Article I Section 8, ‘‘necessary and proper’’ By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: By Mr. BURGESS: clause of the Constitution. H.R. 105. H.R. 119. By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 90. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section VIII of the U.S. Con- The attached legislation falls under Con- lation pursuant to the following: stitution gress’ enumerated constitutional authority Article I, Section VIII of the U.S. Constitu- By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: to regulate interstate commerce pursuant to tion H.R. 106. Article I, Section 8, clause 3. By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. BURGESS: H.R. 91. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 120.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:59 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA7.073 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H50 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2017 Congress has the power to enact this legis- treaties made between the United States and U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 8, lation pursuant to the following: several Indian Tribes. Clause 3 Article I, Section 9, Clause 7 of the Con- By Mr. COLE: By Mr. CONYERS: stitution of the United States: No Money H.R. 131. H.R. 143. shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Consequence of Appropriations made by law. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: and This bill is enacted pursuant to Article I, Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 of the Con- Section 8 which grants Congress the power By Mr. CONYERS: stitution of the United States: To Establish to regulate Commerce with the Indian H.R. 144. an uniform Rule of Naturalization; Tribes. This bill is enacted pursuant to Arti- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: cle II, Section 2, Clause 2 in order the enforce lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 121. treaties made between the United States and U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 8, Congress has the power to enact this legis- several Indian Tribes. Clause 3 lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. COLE: By Mr. FITZPATRICK: Commerce Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, Cl. 3) H.R. 132. H.R. 145. Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Cl. 18) lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Appropriations Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 9, Cl. 7) This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: Taxing and By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: granted to Congress under Article IV, Sec- Spending Clause H.R. 122. tion 3, Clause 2 which grants Congress the By Mr. FLEISCHMANN: Congress has the power to enact this legis- power to make all needful Rules and Regula- H.R. 146. lation pursuant to the following: tions respecting . . . Property belonging to Congress has the power to enact this legis- Commerce Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, Cl. 3) the United States. lation pursuant to the following: Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, By Mr. COLE: Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2—The Con- Cl. 18) H.R. 133. gress shall have power to dispose of and By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: Congress has the power to enact this legis- make all needful Rules and-Regulations re- H.R. 123. lation pursuant to the following: specting the Territory or other property be- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Amendment XVI to the United States Con- longing to the United States. lation pursuant to the following: stitution. By Mr. FRANKS of Arizona: Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, Additionally, since the Constitution does H.R. 147. Cl. 18) not provide Congress with the power to pro- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: vide financial support to U.S. political par- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 124. ties, the general repeal of the Presidential (1) the Commerce Clause; Congress has the power to enact this legis- Election Campaign Fund for this purpose is (2) section 2 of the 13th amendment; lation pursuant to the following: consistent with the powers that are reserved (3) section 5 of the 14th amendment, in- Commerce Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, Cl. 3) to the States and to the people as expressed cluding the power to enforce the prohibition Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, in Amendments IX and X to the United on government action denying equal protec- Cl. 18) States Constitution. tion of the laws; and By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: Further, Article I Section 8 defines the (4) section 8 of article I, to make all laws H.R. 125. scope and powers of Congress and does not necessary and proper for the carrying into Congress has the power to enact this legis- include this concept of taxation in further- execution of powers vested by the Constitu- lation pursuant to the following: ance of funding U.S. political parties within tion in the Government of the United States. Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, the expressed powers. By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: Cl. 18) By Mr. CONYERS: H.R. 148. By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: H.R. 134. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 126. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Commerce Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, Cl. 3) lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 4. Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, Commerce Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, Cl. 3) By Mr. CONYERS: Cl. 18) Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, H.R. 135. By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: Cl. 18) Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 149. By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 127. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3, U.S. Con- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- stitution. General Welfare Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, Cl. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. CONYERS: 1) Commerce Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, Cl. 3) Commerce Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, Cl. 3) H.R. 136. Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, Congress has the power to enact this legis- Cl. 18) Cl. 18) lation pursuant to the following: Appropriations Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 9, Cl. 7) By Mr. BURGESS: Article I, Section 8, Clause 4. By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: H.R. 128. By Mr. CONYERS: H.R. 150. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 137. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: The attached legislation falls under Con- lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 4. Commerce Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, Cl. 3) gress’ enumerated constitutional authority By Mr. CONYERS: Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, to regulate the postal system pursuant to H.R. 138. Cl. 18) Article I, Section 8, Clause 7. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Appropriations Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 9, Cl. 7) By Mr. BURGESS: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: H.R. 129. Article I, Section 8, Clause 4. H.R. 151. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. CONYERS: Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 139. lation pursuant to the following: The attached language falls within Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, gress’ delegated authority to legislate inter- lation pursuant to the following: Cl. 18) state commerce, found in Article I, Section Article I, Section 8, Clause 4. By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: 8, clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution. Further, By Mr. KING of Iowa: H.R. 152. Congress’ authority to authorize the FAA to H.R. 140. Congress has the power to enact this legis- regulate airspace within the U.S. has been Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: found to be within its authority under the lation pursuant to the following: Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, General Welfare clause of the U.S. Constitu- Section 5 of the XIV Amendment and Arti- Cl. 18) tion, Article I, Section 8, clause 1. cle I Section 8 By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: By Mr. COLE: By Mr. CONYERS: H.R. 153. H.R. 130. H.R. 141. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, This bill is enacted pursuant to Article I, Article I, Section 8, Clause 4. Cl. 18) Section 8 which grants Congress the power By Mr. CONYERS: By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas: to regulate Commerce with the Indian H.R. 142. H.R. 154. Tribes. This bill is enacted pursuant to Arti- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- cle II, Section 2, Clause 2 in order the enforce lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:59 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA7.083 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H51 Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, Congress has the power to enact this legis- the several states, and with the Indian Cl. 18) lation pursuant to the following: tribes. Appropriations Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 9, Cl. 7) Article 1 Section 8 to establish an uniform By Mr. MULLIN: By Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas: Rule of Naturalization H.R. 180. H.R. 155. By Mr. JONES: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 171. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. lation pursuant to the following: States Constitution Constitution (‘‘the Commerce Clause’’). This bill is enacted pursuant to the power By Mr. MULLIN: By Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas: granted to Congress under Article 1, section H.R. 181. H.R. 156. 8 of the United States Constitution (clauses Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- 12, 13, 14, and 16), which grants Congress the lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: power to raise and support an Army; to pro- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. vide and maintain a Navy; to make rules for States Constitution Constitution (the Commerce Clause). the government and regulation of the land By Mr. MULLIN: By Mr. HASTINGS: and naval forces; and to provide for orga- H.R. 182. H.R. 157. nizing, arming, and disciplining the militia. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. JONES: lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 172. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United U.S. Constitution Article I, Section 8 Congress has the power to enact this legis- States Constitution By Mr. HASTINGS: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. MULLIN: H.R. 158. The First Amendment of the United States H.R. 183. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution, which states that Congress Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: shall make no law prohibiting the free exer- lation pursuant to the following: U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Section. 8. cise of religion. Section 1 of Article III of the Constitution By Mr. HASTINGS: By Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania: By Mr. PAULSEN: H.R. 184. H.R. 159. H.R. 173. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1—power to lay U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Section 8 The Congress enacts this bill pursuant to and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises By Mr. HASTINGS: Article I Section 8 of the United States Con- By Ms. PLASKETT: H.R. 160. stitution. H.R. 185. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. KING of Iowa: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 174. lation pursuant to the following: U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Section 8 Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. HASTINGS: Article I Sections 7 and 8, All Bills for rais- lation pursuant to the following: ing Revenue shall originate in the House of H.R. 161. Article I Section 8 Clause 4 of the Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Representatives. The Congress shall have stitution lation pursuant to the following: Power to Lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Im- By Mr. KING of Iowa: U.S. Const. art. I Sec. 8 posts and Excises. H.R. 175. By Mr. HASTINGS: By Ms. PLASKETT: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 162. H.R. 186. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Clause 1, Section 8 of Article 1 of the lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: United States Constitution, which reads: U.S. Constitution Article I, Section 8 Article IV, Section 3 provides that the ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to lay and By Mr. HASTINGS: Congress shall have Power to dispose of and H.R. 163. collected Taxes, Duties, Imposts, and Ex- make needful Rules and Regulations respect- Congress has the power to enact this legis- cises.’’ Therefore, Congress’ taxing power ing the Territory or other Property belong lation pursuant to the following: would be the authority to repeal to the United States. U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Section. 8. ObamaCare’s individual mandate. By Ms. PLASKETT: By Mr. HASTINGS: Clause 3, Section 8 of Article 1 of the H.R. 187. H.R. 164. United States Constitution, which states Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress’ power ‘‘To regulate Commerce . . . lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: among the States.’’ ObamaCare was a clear Article IV, Section 3 provides that the U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Section 8 violation of the Commerce Clause, forcing Congress shall have Power to dispose of and By Mr. HASTINGS: individuals to buy a product, and this bill make needful Rules and Regulations respect- H.R. 165. will ensure that such personal economic de- ing the Territory or other Property belong Congress has the power to enact this legis- cisions are returned to Americans. to the United States. lation pursuant to the following: In addition, this bill makes specific By Ms. PLASKETT: U.S. Const. art. I Sec. 8 changes to existing law in a manner that re- H.R. 188. By Mr. HASTINGS: turns power to the States and to the People, Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 166. consistent with Amendment X of the United lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- States Constitution. Article IV, Section 3, Congress shall have lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. KING of Iowa: Power to dispose of and make needful Rules Article 1 Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution H.R. 176. and Regulations respecting the Territory By Mr. HASTINGS: Congress has the power to enact this legis- and other Property belonging to the United H.R. 167. lation pursuant to the following: States. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I Section 8 Clause I and Article I By Ms. PLASKETT: lation pursuant to the following: Section 8 Clause 4 of the Constitution H.R. 189. Article 1 Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution By Mr. KING of Iowa: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. HASTINGS: H.R. 177. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 168. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I Sections 7 and 8, All Bills for rais- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: ing Revenue shall originate in the House of lation pursuant to the following: Article III, Section 2, Clause 1 Representatives. The Congress shall have U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Section. 8. Article I, Section 8, Clause 9 Power to Lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Im- By Mr. HUFFMAN: By Mr. KING of Iowa: posts and Excises. H.R. 169. H.R. 178. By Ms. PLASKETT: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 190. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article IV Section III: The Congress shall Article I Section 8 Clause 4 of the Con- lation pursuant to the following: have power to dispose of and make all need- stitution Article I Sections 7 and 8, All Bills for rais- ful rules and regualtions respecting the ter- By Mr. MCKINLEY: ing Revenue shall originate in the House of ritory or other property belonging to the H.R. 179. Representatives. The Congress shall have United States; and nothing in this Constitu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Power to Lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Im- tion shall be so construed as to prejudice any lation pursuant to the following: posts and Excises. claims of the United States, or of any par- According to Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 By Ms. PLASKETT: ticular state. of the Constitution: The Congress shall have H.R. 191. By Mr. ISSA: power to enact this legislation to regulate Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 170. commerce with foreign nations, and among lation pursuant to the following:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:59 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA7.090 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H52 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2017 Article I Sections 7 and 8, All Bills for rais- By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: ing Revenue shall originate in the House of H.R. 200. H.R. 210. Representatives. The Congress shall have Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Power to Lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Im- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: posts and Excises. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 By Ms. PLASKETT: ‘‘The Congress shall have power to regu- By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.R. 192. late commerce with foreign nations, and H.R. 211. Congress has the power to enact this legis- among the several states, and with the In- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: dian tribes’’ lation pursuant to the following: Article IV, Section 3 provides that the By Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 and Article Congress shall have Power to dispose of and H.R. 201. IV, Section 3, Clause 2 make needful Rules and Regulations respect- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: ing the Territory or other Property belong lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 212. to the United States. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. ROGERS of Alabama: The Congress shall have Power to...provide lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 193. for the... general Welfare of the United Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 and Article Congress has the power to enact this legis- States; ... IV, Section 3, Clause 2 lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: This legislation is authorized by Article I, The Congress shall have Power...To regu- H.R. 213. Section 8 of the Constitution: ‘‘To make all late Commerce with foreign Nations, and Congress has the power to enact this legis- laws which shall be necessary and proper for among the several States, and with the In- lation pursuant to the following: carrying into execution the foregoing pow- dian Tribes. Article IV, Section 3; Clause 2 ers, and all other powers vested by this Con- By Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ: ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to dispose stitution in the Government of the United H.R. 202. of and make all needful Rules and Regula- States.’’ Congress has the power to enact this legis- tions respecting the Territory or other Prop- By Mr. RUSSELL: lation pursuant to the following: erty belonging to the United States; and H.R. 194. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 nothing in this Constitution shall be so con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to... strued as to Prejudice any Claims of the lation pursuant to the following: provide for the...general Welfare of the United States, or of any particular State.’’ Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 United States; ...’’ By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: By Mr. RUSSELL: By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.R. 214. H.R. 195. H.R. 203. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 Article I, Section 8 Article 1, Section 8, Clauses 3 and 18; and ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to make By Mr. SIMPSON: Article 1, Section 9, Clause 7 all Laws which shall be necessary and proper H.R. 196. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Congress has the power to enact this legis- for carrying into Execution the foregoing H.R. 204. lation pursuant to the following: Powers, and all other Powers vested by this The constitutional authority of Congress Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution in the Government of the to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- lation pursuant to the following: United States, or in any Department or Offi- cle I, Section 8 of the United States Con- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 cer thereof.’’ stitution, specifically clause 9, which states ‘‘To regulate Commerce with foreign Na- By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: ‘‘The Congress shall have Power . . . To con- tions, and among the several States, and H.R. 215. stitute Tribunals inferior to the supreme with the Indian Tribes;’’ Congress has the power to enact this legis- Court.’’ By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: lation pursuant to the following: In addition, Article III, Section 1 states H.R. 205. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 that ‘‘The judicial Power of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 216. and in such inferior Courts as the Congress Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 Congress has the power to enact this legis- may from time to time ordain and estab- ‘‘To regulate Commerce with foreign Na- lation pursuant to the following: Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 lish.’’ tions, and among the several States, and The constitutional authority of Congress By Mr. SIMPSON: with the Indian Tribes;’’ H.R. 197. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 206. cle IV, Section 3, Clause 2 of the United lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- States Constitution, which grants Congress The constitutional authority of Congress lation pursuant to the following: the power to dispose of and make all needful to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 Rules and Regulations respecting the Terri- cle I, Section 8 of the United States Con- ‘‘To regulate Commerce with foreign Na- tory or other Property belonging to the stitution, specifically clause 9, which states tions, and among the several States, and United States. ‘‘The Congress shall have Power . . . To con- with the Indian Tribes;’’ By Mrs. BLACK: stitute Tribunals inferior to the supreme By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.R. 217. Court.’’ H.R. 207. Congress has the power to enact this legis- In addition, Article III, Section 1 states Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: that ‘‘The judicial Power of the United lation pursuant to the following: This bill is enacted pursuant to the power States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 granted to Congress under Article I, Section and in such inferior Courts as the Congress ‘‘To regulate Commerce with foreign Na- 8, Clause 1 of the United States Constitution; may from time to time ordain and estab- tions, and among the several States, and whereby the Congress shall have Power to lish.’’ with the Indian Tribes;’’ lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts, and By Mr. THORNBERRY: By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the H.R. 198. H.R. 208. common Defence and general Welfare of the Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- United States; but all Duties, Imposts and lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Excises shall be uniform throughout the Article I, Section 8 of the United States Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 United States. Constitution ‘‘To regulate Commerce with foreign Na- Furthermore, this bill makes specific By Mr. VARGAS: tions, and among the several States, and changes to existing law, in accordance with H.R. 199. with the Indian Tribes;’’ the Fourteenth Amendment, Section 5, Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: which states that ‘‘No State shall make or lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 209. enforce any law which shall abridge the Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- privileges or immunities of citizens of the lation pursuant to Clause 2 of Section 3 of lation pursuant to the following: United States; nor shall any State deprive Article IV of the Constitution, which states: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 any person of life, liberty, or property, with- The Congress shall have the Power to dispose ‘‘The Congress shall have Power To lay and out due process of law; nor deny to any per- of and make all needful Rules and Regula- collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, son within its jurisdicition the equal protec- tions respecting the Territory or other Prop- to pay the Debts and provide for the common tion of the laws. erty belonging to the United States; and Defence and general Welfare of the United By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: nothing in this Constitution shall be so con- States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises H.R. 218. strued as to Prejudice any Claims of the shall be uniform throughout the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- United States, or any particular State. States; lation pursuant to the following:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:13 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA7.077 H03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H53 Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 chambers deem it necessary, to propose ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to dispose ‘‘The Congress shall have the power to reg- amendments to the Constitution. of and make all needful Rules and Regula- ulate commerce with foreign nations, and By Mr. GOODLATTE: tions respecting the Territory or other Prop- among several states, and with the Indian H.J. Res. 2. erty belonging to the United States; and Tribes’’ Congress has the power to enact this legis- nothing in this Constitution shall be so con- By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: lation pursuant to the following: strued as to Prejudice any Claims of the H.R. 227. The constitutional authority on which this United States, or of any particular State.’’ Congress has the power to enact this legis- joint resolution is based is found in Article V By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: lation pursuant to the following: of the Constitution, which grants Congress H.R. 219. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 the authority, whenever two thirds of both Congress has the power to enact this legis- ‘‘The Congress shall have the power to reg- chambers deem it necessary, to propose lation pursuant to the following: ulate commerce with foreign nations, and amendments to the Constitution. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 among several states, and with the Indian By Mr. ROE of Tennessee: ‘‘To make all Laws which shall be nec- Tribes’’ H.J. Res. 3. essary and proper for carrying into Execu- By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Congress has the power to enact this legis- tion the foregoing Powers, and all other H.R. 228. lation pursuant to the following: Powers vested by this Constitution in the Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, clause 17 of the United Government of the United States, or in any lation pursuant to the following: States Constitution Department or Officer thereof.’’ Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 By Mr. BRIDENSTINE: By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.J. Res. 4. H.R. 220. H.R. 229. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Article V of the Constitution which grants Article 1, Section 8, Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 and Article Congress the authority to propose Constitu- Clause I. & Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 I, Section 8, Clause 3 tional Amendments. The Congress shall have Power To lay and By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: By Mr. BUCHANAN: collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, H.R. 230. H.J. Res. 5. to pay the Debts and provide for the common Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Defense and general Welfare of the United lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 and Article Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- shall be uniform throughout the United I, Section 8, Clause 3 tion. States By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: By Mr. DESANTIS: The Congress shall have Power to regulate H.R. 231. H.J. Res. 6. Commerce with foreign Nations, and among Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- the several States, and with the Indian lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Tribes; Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 and Article Article V: ‘‘The Congress, whenever two By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: I, Section 8, Clause 3 thirds of both houses shall deem it nec- H.R. 221. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: essary, shall propose amendments to this Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 232. Constitution, or, on the application of the lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- legislatures of two thirds of several states, Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 lation pursuant to the following: shall call a convention for proposing amend- The Congress shall have Power to regulate Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 ments, which, in either case, shall be valid to Commerce with foreign Nations, and among ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to dispose all intents and purposes, as part of this Con- the several States, and with the Indian of and make all needful Rules and Regula- stitution, when ratified by the legislatures of Tribes; tions respecting the Territory or other Prop- three fourths of the several states, or by con- By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: erty belonging to the United States; and ventions in three fourths thereof, as the one H.R. 222. nothing in this Constitution shall be so con- or the other mode of ratification may be pro- Congress has the power to enact this legis- strued as to Prejudice any Claims of the posed by the Congress; provided that no lation pursuant to the following: United States, or of any particular State.’’ amendment which may be made prior to the Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: year one thousand eight hundred and eight ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to dispose H.R. 233. shall in any manner affect the first and of and make all needful Rules and Regula- Congress has the power to enact this legis- fourth clauses in the ninth section of the tions respecting the Territory or other Prop- lation pursuant to the following: first article; and that no state, without its erty belonging to the United States; and Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 consent, shall be deprived of its equal nothing in this Constitution shall be so con- By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: sufferage in the Senate.’’ strued as to Prejudice any Claims of the H.R. 234. By Mr. FITZPATRICK: United States, or of any particular State.’’ Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.J. Res. 7. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 223. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3, and Article 1, lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Section 8, Clause 1 Article V, U.S. Constitution lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: By Mr. FITZPATRICK: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3. H.R. 235. H.J. Res. 8. The Congress shall have power to regulate Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Commerce with foreign Nations, and among lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: the several States, and with the Indian Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 Article V, U.S. Constitution Tribes’’ By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: By Mr. FITZPATRICK: By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.R. 236. H.J. Res. 9. H.R. 224. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 and Article Article V, U.S. Constitution Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 I, Section 8, Clause 3 By Mr. HASTINGS: ‘‘The Congress shall have the power to reg- By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.J. Res. 10. ulate commerce with foreign nations, and H.R. 237. Congress has the power to enact this legis- among several states, and with the Indian Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Tribes’’ lation pursuant to the following: U.S. Constitution Article I, Section 8 By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 By Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia: H.R. 225. The Congress shall have Power to regulate H.J. Res. 11. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Commerce with foreign Nations, and among Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: the several States, and with the Indian lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 Tribes; Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 ‘‘The Congress shall have the power to reg- By Mr. GOODLATTE: By Mr. MCCLINTOCK: ulate commerce with foreign nations, and H.J. Res. 1. H.J. Res. 12. among several states, and with the Indian Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Tribes’’ lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: The constitutional authority on which this Article I, Section 5, which confers on Con- H.R. 226. joint resolution is based is found in Article V gress the power, whenever two thirds of both Congress has the power to enact this legis- of the Constitution, which grants Congress Houses shall deem it necessary, to propose lation pursuant to the following: the authority, whenever two thirds of both Amendments to this Constitution.

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Vol. 163 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2017 No. 1 Senate The third day of January being the year terms beginning on January 3, STATE OF MISSOURI day prescribed by the Constitution of 2017. All certificates, the Chair is ad- GOVERNOR OF MISSOURI the United States for the annual meet- vised, are in the form suggested by the CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM ing of the Congress, the Senate assem- Senate or contain all essential require- To the President of the Senate of the United bled in its Chamber at the Capitol for ments of the form suggested by the States: the commencement of the 1st session of Senate. If there be no objection, the This is to certify that on the 8th day of No- the 115th Congress and at 12:02 p.m. was reading of the certificates will be vember, 2016, Roy Blunt was duly chosen by the qualified electors of the State of Mis- called to order by the Vice President waived and they will be printed in full souri a Senator from said State to represent (Mr. BIDEN). in the RECORD. said State in the Senate of the United States f There being no objection, the mate- for the term of six years, beginning on the rial was ordered to be printed in the 3rd day of January, 2017. PRAYER RECORD, as follows: Witness: His Excellency our Governor Jere- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- miah W. (Jay) Nixon, and our seal hereto af- STATE OF COLORADO fered the following prayer: fixed at the City of Jefferson this 14th day of CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM December, in the year of our Lord 2016. Let us pray. By the Governor: O God of Light, in whom there is no To the President of the Senate of the United States: JEREMIAH W. (JAY) NIXON, darkness, thank You for the illumina- Governor. This is to certify that on the eighth day of tion of Your presence. As we begin a JASON KANDER, new year and a new Congress, please be November, 2016, Michael Bennet was duly Secretary of State. chosen by the qualified electors of the State [State Seal Affixed] the guide that will lead us to fulfill of Colorado a Senator from said State to rep- Your purposes. resent said State in the Senate of the United STATE OF ARKANSAS During this 115th Congress, awaken States for the term of six years, beginning CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM our lawmakers to Your inescapable on the third day of January, 2017. presence. Keep them from thinking To the President of the Senate of the United Witness: His Excellency our Governor John States: that You are absent from our world or Hickenlooper, and our seal hereto affixed at This is to certify that on the 8th day of No- disinterested in it. Lord, enable them Denver, Colorado this ninth day of Decem- vember, 2016, the Honorable John Boozman to feel You in their midst as they grap- ber, in the year of our Lord 2016. was duly chosen by the qualified electors of ple with the problems and challenges of By the Governor: the State of Arkansas a Senator from said JOHN HICKENLOOPER, our time. May they seek first to em- State to represent said State in the Senate Governor. of the United States for the term of six brace a humility that strives to under- WAYNE W. WILLIAMS, stand instead of striving first to be un- years, beginning on the 3d day of January, Secretary of State. 2017. derstood. In a special way, bless our [State Seal Affixed] Witness: His Excellency, our governor, the new Senators and all of their loved Honorable Asa Hutchinson, and our seal ones with Your grace, mercy, and STATE OF CONNECTICUT hereto affixed at the State Capitol in Little peace. Rock, Arkansas, this 29th day of November, To the President of the Senate of the United in the year of our Lord 2016. We pray in Your sovereign Name. States: Amen. By the governor: This is to Certify that on the eighth day of ASA HUTCHINSON, f November, two thousand and sixteen Richard Governor. Blumenthal was duly chosen by the qualified PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MARK MARTIN, electors of the State of Connecticut as Sen- Secretary of State. The VICE PRESIDENT led the ator from said State to represent said State [State Seal Affixed] Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: in the Senate of the United States for the term of six years beginning on the third day STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the of January two thousand and seventeen. United States of America, and to the Repub- CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Witness: His Excellency our Governor; To the President of the Senate of the United indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Dannel P. Malloy and our seal hereto affixed States: at Hartford, this seventh day of December, in This is to certify that on the 8th day of No- f the year of our Lord two thousand sixteen. vember, 2016, Richard Mauze Burr was duly CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION DANNEL P. MALLOY, chosen by the qualified electors of the State Governor. of North Carolina, a Senator from said State The VICE PRESIDENT. The Chair DENISE MERRILL, to represent said State in the Senate of the lays before the Senate the certificates Secretary of the State. United States for the term of six years, be- of election of 34 Senators elected for 6- [State Seal Affixed] ginning on the 3rd day of January, 2017.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:26 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA6.000 S03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 3, 2017 In witness whereof, I have hereunto signed [State Seal Affixed] of November 2016, and affixed the Great Seal my name and caused to be affixed the Great of the State of North Dakota. Seal of the State, at the Capital City of Ra- STATE OF IOWA JACK DALRYMPLE, leigh this the 19th day of December 2016. CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION TO THE SENATE OF Governor. PAT MCCRORY, THE UNITED STATES FOR SIX-YEAR TERM ALVIN A. JAEGER, Governor. Secretary of State. To the President of the Senate of the United ELAINE F. MARSHALL, PENNY MILLER, States: Secretary of State. Clerk of the Supreme Court, This is to certify that on the 8th day of No- [State Seal Affixed] Member State Canvassing Board. vember 2016, Charles E. Grassley was duly [State Seal Affixed] STATE OF NEVADA elected as Senator to the Senate of the CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM United States to represent the State of Iowa STATE OF GEORGIA beginning on the 3rd day of January 2017. To the President of the Senate of the United To the President of the Senate of the United In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto States: States: subscribed my name and caused the Great This is to certify that at a general election This is to certify that on the 8th day of No- Seal of the State of Iowa to be affixed. Done held in the State of Nevada on Tuesday, the vember, 2016, John H. Isakson was duly cho- at Des Moines this 5th day of December in eighth day of November, two thousand six- sen by the qualified electors of the State of the year of our Lord two thousand sixteen. teen Catherine Cortez Masto was duly elect- Georgia, a Senator from said State to rep- TERRY BRANSTAD, ed a Member of the United States Senate in resent said State in the Senate of the United Governor of Iowa. and for the State of Nevada, for a term of six States for the term of six years, beginning Attest: years, beginning on the third day of January, on the 3rd of January, 2017. PAUL D. PATE, 2017. Witness: His excellency our Governor Na- Now, therefore, I Brian Sandoval, Governor Secretary of State. than Deal, and the Great Seal of the State of of the State of Nevada, by the authority [State Seal Affixed] Georgia hereto affixed at the Capitol, in the vested in me by the Constitution and laws city of Atlanta, the 28th day of November, in thereof, and do hereby commission her, the STATE OF CALIFORNIA the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Six- said Catherine Cortez Masto, as a Member of CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM teen. the United States Senate, and authorize her To the President of the Senate of the United By The Governor, to discharge the duties of said office accord- States of America: NATHAN DEAL, ing to law, and to hold and enjoy the same, This is to certify that on the 8th day of No- Governor. together with all powers, privileges and vember, 2016, Kamala D. Harris was duly cho- BRIAN P. KEMP, emoluments thereunto appertaining. sen by the qualified electors of the State of Secretary of State. In Testimony Thereof I have hereunto set California as a Senator from said State to [State Seal Affixed] my hand and caused the Great Seal of the represent said State in the Senate of the State of Nevada to be affixed at the State United States for the term of six years, be- STATE OF WISCONSIN Capitol at Carson City, Nevada on this 1st ginning on the 3rd day of January, 2017. CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR A SIX-YEAR day of December, two thousand sixteen. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my TERM BRIAN SANDOVAL, hand and caused the Great Seal of the State To the President of the Senate of the United Governor of the State of Nevada. of California to be affixed this 16th day of States: BARBARA K. CEGAVSKE, December, 2016. This is to certify that on the 8th day of No- Secretary of the State of Nevada. EDMUND G. BROWN, JR., [State Seal Affixed] vember, 2016, Ron Johnson was duly chosen Governor of California. by the qualified electors of the State of Wis- Attest: STATE OF IDAHO consin, a Senator from said State to rep- ALEX PADILLA, resent said State in the Senate of the United CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM Secretary of State. States for the term of six years, beginning To the President of the Senate of the United [State Seal Affixed] on the 3rd day of January, 2017. States: Witness: His Excellency our Governor This is to certify that on the 8th day of No- STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Scott Walker, and our seal hereto affixed at vember, 2016, Mike Crapo was duly chosen by EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT Madison this 12th day of December 2016. the qualified electors of the State of Idaho a By the Governor: Senator from said State to represent said To the President of the Senate of the United SCOTT WALKER, States: State in the Senate of the United States for Governor. the term of six years, beginning on the 3rd This is to certify that on the eighth day of DOUGLAS LA FOLLETTE, day of January, 2017. November, two thousand and sixteen Maggie Secretary of State. Witness: His excellency our governor C.L. Hassan was duly chosen by the qualified [State Seal Affixed] ‘‘Butch’’ Otter, and our seal hereto affixed at electors of the State of New Hampshire to Boise this 23rd day of November, in the year represent said State in the Senate of the STATE OF LOUISIANA of our Lord 2016. United States for the term of six years be- CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM By the Governor: ginning on the third day of January, two C.L. ‘‘BUTCH’’ OTTER, thousand and seventeen. To the President of the Senate of the United Governor. Witness, Her Excellency, Governor Mar- States: LAWERENCE DENNEY, garet Wood Hassan and the Seal of the State This is to certify that on the 10th day of Secretary of State. of New Hampshire hereto affixed at Concord, December, 2016, John Kennedy was duly cho- [State Seal Affixed] this seventh day of December, in the year of sen by the qualified electors of the State of Our Lord two thousand and sixteen. Louisiana a Senator from said State to rep- STATE OF ILLINOIS By the Governor, with advice of the Coun- resent said State in the Senate of the United EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT cil: States for the term of six years, beginning To the President of the Senate of the United MARGARET WOOD HASSAN, on the 3rd day of January, 2017. Witness: His Excellency our Governor John States: Governor. Bel Edwards, and our seal hereto affixed at This is to Certify that on the 8th day of WILLIAM M. GARDNER, November, Two Thousand and Sixteen, Secretary of State. Baton Rouge, Louisiana this 22nd day of De- Tammy Duckworth was duly chosen by the [State Seal Affixed] cember, in the year of our Lord 2016. qualified electors of the State of Illinois a By the Governor: JOHN BEL EDWARDS, Senator from said State to represent said STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA Governor of Louisiana. State in the Senate of the United States for SECRETARY OF STATE the term if six years, beginning on the third TOM SCHEDLER, day of January, Two Thousand and Seven- CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM Secretary of State. teen. To the President of the Senate of the United [State Seal Affixed] Witness: His excellency our governor, States: Bruce Rauner, and our seal hereto affixed at This is to certify that on the 8th day of No- STATE OF OKLAHOMA the City of Springfield, Illinois, this 6th day vember 2016, John Hoeven was duly chosen CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX YEAR TERM of December, in the year of our Lord Two by the qualified electors of the State of To the President of the Senate of the United Thousand and Sixteen. North Dakota a Senator from said State to States: By the Governor: represent said State in the Senate of the This is to certify that on the 8th day of No- BRUCE RAUNER, United States for the term of six years, be- vember, 2016, James Lankford was duly cho- Governor. ginning on the 3rd day of January 2017. sen by the qualified electors of the State of JESSE WHITE, In witness whereof, we have set our hands Oklahoma a Senator from said State to rep- Secretary of State. in the Capitol City of Bismarck this 18th day resent said State in the Senate of the United

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:26 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA6.005 S03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3 States for the term of six years, beginning Witness: His excellency our governor Sam teen and in the 225th year of the Common- on the 3rd day of January, 2017. Brownback, and our seal hereto affixed at wealth, Witness: Her Excellency our governor Topeka, Kansas this 30th day of November, MATTHEW G. BEVIN, Mary Fallin, and our seal hereto affixed at in the year of our Lord 2016. By the Governor. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma this 1st day of By the governor: ALISON LUNDERGAN GRIMES, December, in the year of our Lord 2016. SAM BROWNBACK, Secretary of State. By the governor: Governor. [State Seal Affixed] MARY FALLIN, KRIS W. KOBACH, Governor. Secretary of State. THE STATE OF OHIO MIKE HUNTER, [State Seal Affixed] CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM Secretary of State. To the President of the Senate of the United [State Seal Affixed] STATE OF ALASKA States: This is to certify that on the 8th day of No- STATE OF VERMONT CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM vember 2016, Rob Portman was duly chosen CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM To the President of the Senate of the United by the qualified electors of the State of Ohio To the President of the Senate of the United States: a Senator from said State to represent said States: This is to certify that on the 8th day of No- State in the Senate of the United States for This is to certify that on the 8th day of No- vember, 2016, Lisa Murkowski was duly cho- the term of six years, beginning on the 3rd vember, 2016, Patrick Leahy was duly chosen sen by the qualified electors of the State of day of January, 2017. by the qualified electors of the State of Alaska a Senator from said State to rep- Witness: His excellency our governor, and Vermont to be a Senator from Vermont to resent said State in the Senate of the United our seal hereto affixed at Columbus, Ohio, represent Vermont in the Senate of the States for the term of six years, beginning this 7th day of December, in the year of our United States for the term of six years, be- on the 3rd of January, 2017. Lord 2016. ginning on the 3rd day of January, 2017. By the governor: Witness: His Excellency our governor Bill Witness: Governor Peter Shumlin this 21st JOHN KASICH, Walker, and our seal hereto affixed at An- day of November, 2016. Governor. chorage this 1st day of December, in the year PETER SHUMLIN, JON A. HUSTED, of our Lord 2016. Governor. Secretary of State. By the Governor: JIM CONDOS, [State Seal Affixed] Secretary of State. BILL WALKER, [State Seal Affixed] Governor. STATE OF FLORIDA By the Lieutenant Governor: CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM STATE OF UTAH BYRON MALLOTT, Lieutenant Governor. To the President of the Senate of the United CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM States: [State Seal Affixed] To the President of the Senate of the United This is to certify that on the day of No- States: vember 8, 2016, Marco Rubio was duly chosen This is to certify that on the day of No- STATE OF WASHINGTON by the qualified electors of the State of Flor- vember 8, 2016, Mike Lee was duly chosen by CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION ida a Senator from said State to represent the qualified electors of the State of Utah a said State in the Senate of the United States Senator from said State to represent said To the President of the Senate of the United for the term of six years, beginning on the 3d State in the Senate of the United States for States: day of January, 2017. the term of six years, beginning on the 3d This is to certify that at the General Elec- WITNESS: His excellency our governor, day of January, 2017. tion held in the state of Washington on the RICK SCOTT, and our seal hereto affixed at Witness: His excellency our governor Gary 8th day of November, 2016, Patty Murray was Tallahassee, the Capital, this 30th day of No- R. Herbert, and our seal hereto affixed at duly chosen by the qualified electors of the vember, in the year of our Lord 2016. Salt Lake City, Utah this 30th day of Novem- state of Washington as United States Sen- By the governor: ber, in the year of our Lord 2016. ator from the state of Washington to rep- RICK SCOTT, By the governor: resent the state of Washington in the Senate Governor. GARY R. HERBERT, of the United States for the term of six KEN DETZNER, Governor. years, beginning on the 3rd day of January, Secretary of State. SPENCER J. COX, 2017. [State Seal Affixed] Lieutenant Governor. Witness: His Excellency our Governor Jay [State Seal Affixed] Inslee, and our seal hereto affixed at Olym- STATE OF HAWAII pia, Washington this 7th day of December, CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM STATE OF ARIZONA 2016. To the President of the Senate of the United CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM By the Governor: States: To the President of the Senate of the United JAY INSLEE, This is to certify that on the eighth day of States: Governor. November, 2016, Brian Schatz was duly cho- This is to certify that on the 8th day of No- Attest: sen by the qualified electors of the State of vember 2016, John McCain was duly chosen KIM WYMAN, Hawaii a Senator from said State to rep- by the qualified electors of the State of Ari- Secretary of State. resent said State in the Senate of the United zona a Senator from said State to represent [State Seal Affixed] States for the term of six years, beginning at said State in the Senate of the United States noon on the third day of January, 2017. for the term of six years, beginning on the Witness: His excellency our governor, COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY 3rd day of January, 2017. David Y. Ige, and our seal hereto affixed at Witness: His excellency our Governor of To all to Whom These Presents Shall Come, Honolulu this twenty-eighth day of Novem- Arizona, and our seal hereto affixed at the Greeting: ber, in the year of our Lord 2016. Capitol in Phoenix this ninth day of Decem- Know Ye That Honorable Rand Paul hav- By the Governor: ber, in the year of our Lord 2016. ing been duty certified, that on November 8, DAVID Y. IGE, By the Governor: 2016 was duly chosen by the qualified elec- Governor. DOUGLAS A. DUCEY, tors of the Commonwealth of Kentucky a SCOTT T. NAGO, Governor. Senator from said state to represent said Chief Election Officer. MICHELE REAGAN, state in the Senate of the United States for [State Seal Affixed] Secretary of State. the term of six years, beginning the 3rd day [State Seal Affixed] of January 2017. STATE OF NEW YORK I hereby invest the above named with full EXECUTIVE CHAMBER STATE OF KANSAS power and authority to execute and dis- To the President of the Senate: CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM charge the duties of the said office according This is to certify that on the eighth day of To the President of the Senate of the United to law. And to have and to hold the same, November, two thousand sixteen, Charles E. States: with all the rights and emoluments there- Schumer was duly chosen by the qualified This is to certify that on the 8th day of No- unto legally appertaining, for and during the electors of the State of New York a Senator vember, 2016, Jerry Moran was duly chosen term prescribed by law. from said State to represent the State in the by the qualified electors of the State of Kan- In testimony whereof, I have caused these Senate of the United States for the term of sas a Senator from said State to represent letters to be made patent, and the seal of the six years, beginning on the third day of Jan- said State in the Senate of the United States Commonwealth to be hereunto affixed. Done uary, two thousand seventeen. for the term of six years, beginning on the at Frankfort, the 22nd day of November in Witness: His excellency our Governor An- 3rd day of January, 2017. the year of our Lord two thousand and six- drew M. Cuomo, and our seal hereto affixed

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:26 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA6.008 S03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S4 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 3, 2017 at New York, New York, this ninth day of burg this twentieth day of December, in the betical order, the Chair will administer December in the year two thousand sixteen. year of our Lord, 2016. the oath of office. By the Governor: TOM WOLF, The clerk will read the names of the ANDREW M. CUOMO, Governor. first group of Senators. Governor. PEDRO A. CORTE´ S, The legislative clerk called the ROSSANA ROSADO, Secretary of the Commonwealth. Secretary of State. [State Seal Affixed] names of Mr. BENNET of Colorado, Mr. [State Seal Affixed] BLUMENTHAL of Connecticut, Mr. STATE OF MARYLAND BLUNT of Missouri, and Mr. BOOZMAN of THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM Arkansas. CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM To the President of the Senate of the United These Senators, escorted by Mr. To the President of the Senate of the United States: GARDNER, Mr. MURPHY, Mrs. MCCAS- States: This is to certify that on the 8th day of No- KILL, Mr. Bond, and Mr. COTTON, re- This is to certify that on the eighth day of vember, 2016, Chris Van Hollen was duly cho- spectively, advanced to the desk of the November, A.D. 2016, Tim Scott was duly sen by the qualified electors of the State of Vice President; the oath prescribed by chosen by the qualified electors of the State Maryland a Senator from said State to rep- law was administered to them by the of South Carolina a Senator from said State resent said State in the Senate of the United Vice President; and they severally sub- to represent said State in the Senate of the States for the term of six years, beginning scribed to the oath in the Official Oath United States for the term of six years, be- on the 3rd day of January, 2017. ginning on the third day of January, 2017. Witness: His Excellency our Governor Book. Witness: Her Excellency our Governor Larry Hogan and our seal hereto affixed at The VICE PRESIDENT. Congratula- Nikki R. Haley, and our seal hereto affixed the City of Annapolis, this 9th day of Decem- tions. at Columbia, South Carolina this twenty- ber, in the Year of Our Lord 2016. (Applause, Senators rising.) ninth day of November in the Year of Our By the Governor: The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk Lord, Two Thousand Sixteen. LARRY HOGAN, will read the names of the next group NIKKI R. HALEY, Governor. of Senators. Governor. Attest: The legislative clerk called the MARK HAMMOND, JOHN C. WOBENSMITH, names of Mr. BURR of North Carolina, Secretary of State. Secretary of State. [State Seal Affixed] [State Seal Affixed] Ms. CORTEZ MASTO of Nevada, Mr. CRAPO of Idaho, and Ms. DUCKWORTH of STATE OF ALABAMA STATE OF OREGON Illinois. CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM These Senators, escorted by Mr. To the President of the Senate of the United To the President of the Senate of the United TILLIS, Mr. Reid, Mr. HELLER, Mr. States: States: RISCH, and Mr. DURBIN, respectively, This is to certify that on the 8th day of No- This is to certify that on the 8th day of No- advanced to the desk of the Vice Presi- vember, 2016, Richard C. Shelby was duly vember, 2016, Ron Wyden was duly chosen by dent; the oath prescribed by law was chosen by the qualified electors of the State the qualified electors of the State of Oregon, administered to them by the Vice of Alabama a Senator from said State to rep- a Senator from said State to represent said President; and they severally sub- resent said State in the Senate of the United State in the Senate of the United States for States for the term of six years beginning on scribed to the oath in the Official Oath the term of six years, beginning on the 3rd Book. the 3rd day of January, 2017. day of January, 2017. Witness: His excellency our governor Rob- Witness: Her Excellency our Governor, The VICE PRESIDENT. Congratula- ert Bentley, and our seal hereto affixed at Kate Brown, and our seal hereto affixed at tions. Montgomery this 5th day of December, in Salem, Oregon this 8th day of December, in (Applause, Senators rising.) the year of our Lord 2016. the year of our Lord 2016. The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk By the Governor: By the governor: will read the names of the next group ROBERT BENTLEY, KATE BROWN, of Senators. Governor. Governor. The legislative clerk called the JOHN H. MERRILL, JEANNE P. ATKINS, names of Mr. GRASSLEY of Iowa, Ms. Secretary of State. Secretary of State. HARRIS of California, Ms. HASSAN of [State Seal Affixed] [State Seal Affixed] New Hampshire, and Mr. HOEVEN of STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA THE STATE OF INDIANA North Dakota. CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION These Senators, escorted by Mrs. CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR A SIX-YEAR This is to certify that on the eighth day of TERM ERNST, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mrs. SHAHEEN, November, 2016, at a General Election, John Ms. HEITKAMP, and Mr. PORTMAN, re- To the President of the Senate of the United R. Thune was elected by the qualified voters States: spectively, advanced to the desk of the of the State of South Dakota to the office of This is to certify that on the eighth of No- Vice President; the oath prescribed by United States Senate for the term of six vember, 2016, Todd Young was duly chosen by law was administered to them by the years, beginning the Third day of January, the qualified electors of the State of Indiana Vice President; and they severally sub- 2017. a Senator from said State to represent said In Witness we have signed this certificate scribed to the oath in the Official Oath State in the Senate of the United States for and affixed the Seal of the State at Pierre, Book. the term of six years, beginning on the 3rd the Capital, this Twenty-Ninth day of No- The VICE PRESIDENT. Congratula- day of January, 2017. vember, 2016. tions. Witness: His excellency our Governor Mi- DENNIS DAUGAARD, chael R. Pence, and our seal hereto affixed at (Applause, Senators rising.) Governor. Indianapolis, this twenty-ninth day of No- The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk Attested by: vember, in the year of our Lord, 2016. will read the names of the next group SHANTEL KREBS, By the Governor: of Senators. Secretary of State. MICHAEL R. PENCE, [State Seal Affixed] The legislative clerk called the Governor. names of Mr. ISAKSON of Georgia, Mr. Attest: COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA JOHNSON of Wisconsin, Mr. KENNEDY of CONNIE LAWSON, Louisiana, and Mr. LANKFORD of Okla- To the President of the Senate of the United Secretary of State. States: [State Seal Affixed] homa. This is to certify that on the eighth day of These Senators, escorted by Mr. Mat- November, 2016, Patrick J. Toomey was duly f tingly, Mr. PERDUE, Mr. Kasten, Mr. chosen by the qualified electors of the Com- CASSIDY, and Mr. INHOFE, respectively, monwealth of Pennsylvania as a United ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF advanced to the desk of the Vice Presi- States Senator to represent Pennsylvania in OFFICE dent; the oath prescribed by law was the Senate of the United States for a term of six years, beginning on the third day of Jan- The VICE PRESIDENT. If the Sen- administered to them by the Vice uary, 2017. ators to be sworn in will now present President; and they severally sub- Witness: His excellency our Governor, Tom themselves at the desk in groups of scribed to the oath in the Official Oath Wolf, and our seal hereto affixed at Harris- four as their names are called in alpha- Book.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:26 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA6.012 S03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5 The VICE PRESIDENT. Congratula- (Applause, Senators rising.) [Quorum No. 1 Leg.] tions. The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk Alexander Franken Murphy (Applause, Senators rising.) will read the names of the final group Baldwin Gardner Murray The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk Barrasso Gillibrand Nelson of Senators. Bennet Graham Paul will read the names of the next group The legislative clerk called the Blumenthal Grassley Perdue of Senators. names of Mr. WYDEN of Oregon and Mr. Blunt Harris Peters The legislative clerk called the YOUNG of Indiana. Booker Hassan Portman Boozman Hatch Reed names of Mr. LEAHY of Vermont, Mr. These Senators, escorted by Mr. Brown Heinrich Risch LEE of Utah, Mr. MCCAIN of Arizona, MERKLEY, Mr. DONNELLY, and Mr. Burr Heitkamp Roberts and Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Lugar, respectively, advanced to the Capito Heller Rounds These Senators, escorted by Mrs. Cardin Hirono Rubio desk of the Vice President; the oath Carper Hoeven Sasse FEINSTEIN, Mr. HATCH, Mr. FLAKE, and prescribed by law was administered to Casey Inhofe Schatz Mr. ROBERTS, respectively, advanced to them by the Vice President; and they Cassidy Isakson Schumer the desk of the Vice President; the severally subscribed to the oath in the Cochran Johnson Scott Collins Kaine Sessions oath prescribed by law was adminis- Official Oath Book. Coons Kennedy Shaheen tered to them by the Vice President; The VICE PRESIDENT. Congratula- Corker King Shelby and they severally subscribed to the tions. Cornyn Klobuchar Stabenow oath in the Official Oath Book. Cortez Masto Lankford Sullivan (Applause, Senators rising.) Cotton Leahy Thune The VICE PRESIDENT. Congratula- Crapo Lee Tillis tions. f Cruz Manchin Toomey (Applause, Senators rising.) Donnelly Markey Udall The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY Duckworth McCain Van Hollen LEADER Durbin McCaskill Warner will read the names of the next group Enzi McConnell Warren of Senators. The VICE PRESIDENT. The majority Ernst Menendez Whitehouse The legislative clerk called the leader is recognized. Feinstein Merkley Wicker Fischer Moran Wyden names of Ms. MURKOWSKI of Alaska, Flake Murkowski Young Mrs. MURRAY of Washington, Mr. PAUL f The VICE PRESIDENT. A quorum is of Kentucky, and Mr. PORTMAN of Ohio. WELCOMING MEMBERS OF THE present. These Senators, escorted by Mr. SUL- SENATE LIVAN, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. MCCONNELL, f Mr. BROWN, and Mr. DeWine, respec- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I LIST OF SENATORS BY STATES am pleased to welcome back familiar tively, advanced to the desk of the Vice Alabama—Richard C. Shelby and Jeff faces and express warm greetings to President; the oath prescribed by law Sessions new Members. was administered to them by the Vice Alaska—Lisa Murkowski and Dan On the Republican side, that includes President; and they severally sub- Sullivan Senator YOUNG of Indiana and Senator scribed to the oath in the Official Oath Arizona—John McCain and Jeff KENNEDY of Louisiana. Book. Flake The VICE PRESIDENT. Congratula- On the Democratic side, that in- Arkansas—John Boozman and Tom tions. cludes Senator DUCKWORTH of Illinois, Cotton (Applause, Senators rising.) Senator CORTEZ MASTO of Nevada, Sen- California—Dianne Feinstein and The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk ator HASSAN of New Hampshire, Sen- Kamala D. Harris will read the names of the next group ator HARRIS of California, and Senator Colorado—Michael F. Bennet and of Senators. VAN HOLLEN of Maryland. Cory Gardner The legislative clerk called the To each of our incoming Senators, I Connecticut—Richard Blumenthal names of Mr. RUBIO of Florida, Mr. hope you enjoy these ceremonies with and Christopher Murphy SCHATZ of Hawaii, Mr. SCHUMER of New your families and colleagues as you Delaware—Thomas R. Carper and York, and Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina. embark on your new Senate careers. Christopher A. Coons These Senators, escorted by Mr. NEL- The Senate has a lot of work ahead, Florida—Bill Nelson and Marco SON, Mr. RISCH, Mr. Reid, Mrs. GILLI- but for now I would encourage each of Rubio BRAND, Mr. DeMint, and Mr. GRAHAM, our Members who have just been sworn Georgia—Johnny Isakson and David respectively, advanced to the desk of in to take a moment to celebrate the Perdue the Vice President; the oath prescribed rich tradition of this day. Hawaii—Brian Schatz and Mazie K. by law was administered to them by For those who served last Congress, Hirono the Vice President; and they severally you should be proud of what the Senate Idaho—Mike Crapo and James E. subscribed to the oath in the Official was able to accomplish on behalf of the Risch Oath Book. American people. There is much more Illinois—Richard J. Durbin and The VICE PRESIDENT. Congratula- to do now, and I will have more to say Tammy Duckworth tions. on that tomorrow. Indiana—Joe Donnelly and Todd (Applause, Senators rising.) We know the coming days are going Young The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk to require hard work and cooperation Iowa—Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst will read the names of the next group from both sides, but if we work to- Kansas—Pat Roberts and Jerry of Senators. gether, we will be able to continue a Moran The legislative clerk called the record of achievement for our constitu- Kentucky—Mitch McConnell and names of Mr. SHELBY of Alabama, Mr. ents, for our States, and for our coun- Rand Paul THUNE of South Dakota, Mr. TOOMEY of try. Louisiana—Bill Cassidy and John Pennsylvania, and Mr. VAN HOLLEN of Kennedy Maryland. f Maine—Susan M. Collins and Angus These Senators, escorted by Mr. SES- S. King, Jr * QUORUM CALL SIONS, Mr. ROUNDS, Mr. CASEY, Ms. MI- Maryland—Benjamin L. Cardin and KULSKI, and Mr. CARDIN, respectively, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Chris Van Hollen advanced to the desk of the Vice Presi- suggest the absence of a quorum. Massachusetts—Elizabeth Warren dent; the oath prescribed by law was The VICE PRESIDENT. The absence and Edward J. Markey administered to them by the Vice of a quorum having been suggested, the Michigan—Debbie Stabenow and President; and they severally sub- clerk will call the roll. Gary C. Peters scribed to the oath in the Official Oath The legislative clerk proceeded to Minnesota—Amy Klobuchar and Al Book. call the roll, and the following Sen- Franken The VICE PRESIDENT. Congratula- ators entered the Chamber and an- Mississippi—Thad Cochran and Roger tions. swered to their names: F. Wicker

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Daines Resolved, That a committee consisting of Nebraska—Deb Fischer and Ben two Senators be appointed to join such com- f Sasse mittee as may be appointed by the House of EXTENDING THE LIFE OF THE Nevada—Dean Heller and Catherine Representatives to wait upon the President JOINT CONGRESSIONAL COM- Cortez Masto of the United States and inform him that a quorum of each House is assembled and that MITTEE ON INAUGURAL CERE- New Hampshire—Jeanne Shaheen MONIES and Margaret Wood Hassan the Congress is ready to receive any commu- nication he may be pleased to make. New Jersey—Robert Menendez and Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Cory A. Booker The VICE PRESIDENT. Pursuant to ask unanimous consent that the Sen- New Mexico—Tom Udall and Martin S. Res. 1, the Chair appoints the Sen- ate proceed to the consideration of S. Heinrich ator from Kentucky, Mr. MCCONNELL, Con. Res. 1, submitted earlier today. New York—Charles E. Schumer and and the Senator from New York, Mr. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Kirsten E. Gillibrand SCHUMER, as a committee to join the clerk will report the concurrent resolu- North Carolina—Richard Burr and committee on the part of the House of tion by title. Thom Tillis Representatives to wait upon the The legislative clerk read as follows: North Dakota—John Hoeven and President of the United States and in- A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 1) ex- Heidi Heitkamp form him that a quorum is assembled tending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. Ohio—Sherrod Brown and Rob and that the Congress is ready to re- Portman ceive any communication he may be There being no objection, the Senate Oklahoma—James M. Inhofe and pleased to make. proceeded to consider the concurrent James Lankford f resolution. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Oregon—Ron Wyden and Jeff INFORMING THE HOUSE OF REP- Merkley ask unanimous consent that the con- RESENTATIVES THAT A QUORUM current resolution be agreed to and the Pennsylvania—Robert P. Casey, Jr. OF THE SENATE IS ASSEMBLED and Patrick J. Toomey motion to reconsider be considered Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Rhode Island—Jack Reed and Shel- made and laid upon the table with no ask unanimous consent that the Sen- don Whitehouse intervening action or debate. ate proceed to the consideration of S. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- South Carolina—Lindsey Graham Res. 2, submitted earlier today. out objection, it is so ordered. and Tim Scott The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk The concurrent resolution (S. Con. South Dakota—John Thune and Mike will report the resolution by title. Res. 1) was agreed to, as follows: Rounds The legislative clerk read as follows: Tennessee—Lamar Alexander and S. CON. RES. 1 A resolution (S. Res. 2) informing the Bob Corker Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- House of Representatives that a quorum of resentatives concurring), Texas—John Cornyn and Ted Cruz the Senate is assembled. Utah—Orrin G. Hatch and Mike Lee SECTION 1. REAUTHORIZATION OF JOINT COM- There being no objection, the Senate MITTEE. Vermont—Patrick J. Leahy and Ber- proceeded to consider the resolution. Effective from January 3, 2017, the joint nard Sanders * Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I committee created by Senate Concurrent Virginia—Mark R. Warner and Tim ask unanimous consent that the reso- Resolution 28 (114th Congress), to make the Kaine lution be agreed to and the motion to necessary arrangements for the inauguration Washington—Patty Murray and of the President-elect and the Vice Presi- reconsider be considered made and laid dent-elect of the United States, is continued Maria Cantwell upon the table with no intervening ac- West Virginia—Joe Manchin III and with the same power and authority provided tion or debate. for in that resolution. Shelley Moore Capito The VICE PRESIDENT. Without ob- Wisconsin—Ron Johnson and Tammy SEC. 2. USE OF CAPITOL. jection, it is so ordered. Effective from January 3, 2017, the provi- Baldwin The resolution (S. Res. 2) was agreed sions of Senate Concurrent Resolution 29 Wyoming—Michael B. Enzi and John to, as follows: (114th Congress), to authorize the use of the Barrasso S. RES. 2 rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Cap- The VICE PRESIDENT. The majority itol by the Joint Congressional Committee Resolved, That the Secretary inform the on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with leader. House of Representatives that a quorum of the proceedings and ceremonies conducted f the Senate is assembled and that the Senate for the inauguration of the President-elect is ready to proceed to business. INFORMING THE PRESIDENT OF and the Vice President-elect of the United THE UNITED STATES THAT A f States are continued with the same power QUORUM OF EACH HOUSE IS AS- FIXING THE HOUR OF DAILY and authority provided for in that resolu- SEMBLED MEETING OF THE SENATE tion. f Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Sen- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- TO PROVIDE FOR THE COUNTING ate proceed to the consideration of S. ate proceed to the consideration of S. OF THE ELECTORAL VOTES FOR Res. 1, submitted earlier today. Res. 3, submitted earlier today. PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESI- The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk DENT OF THE UNITED STATES will report the resolution by title. will report the resolution by title. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The legislative clerk read as follows: The legislative clerk read as follows: ask unanimous consent that the Sen- A resolution (S. Res. 1) informing the A resolution (S. Res. 3) fixing the hour of ate proceed to the consideration of S. President of the United States that a daily meeting of the Senate. Con. Res. 2, submitted earlier today. quorum of each House is assembled. There being no objection, the Senate The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. clerk will report the concurrent resolu- proceeded to consider the resolution. Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous tion by title. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I consent that the resolution be agreed The legislative clerk read as follows: ask unanimous consent that the reso- to and the motion to reconsider be con- A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 2) to lution be agreed to and the motion to sidered made and laid upon the table provide for the counting on January 6, 2017, reconsider be considered made and laid with no intervening action or debate. of the electoral votes for President and Vice upon the table with no intervening ac- The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- President of the United States. tion or debate. out objection, it is so ordered. There being no objection, the Senate The VICE PRESIDENT. Without ob- The resolution (S. Res. 3) was agreed proceeded to consider the concurrent jection, it is so ordered. to, as follows: resolution.

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Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I last 71⁄2 minutes, and when rollcall at-Arms be instructed to rotate staff ask unanimous consent that the con- votes are of 10-minute duration, the members as space allows. current resolution be agreed to and the warning signal be sounded at the begin- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- motion to reconsider be considered ning of the last 71⁄2 minutes. sent that, for the duration of the 115th made and laid upon the table with no Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- Congress, it be in order to refer trea- intervening action or debate. sent that during the 115th Congress, it ties and nominations on the day when The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- be in order for the Secretary of the they are received from the President, out objection, it is so ordered. Senate to receive reports at the desk even when the Senate has no executive The concurrent resolution (S. Con. when presented by a Senator at any session that day. Res. 2) was agreed to, as follows: time during the day of the session of Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- S. CON. RES. 2 the Senate. sent that, for the duration of the 115th Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- Congress, Senators may be allowed to resentatives concurring), That the two Houses sent that the majority and minority bring to the desk bills, joint resolu- of Congress shall meet in the Hall of the leaders may daily have up to 10 min- tions, concurrent resolutions and sim- House of Representatives on Friday, the 6th utes each on each calendar day fol- ple resolutions, for referral to appro- day of January 2017, at 1 o’clock post merid- lowing the prayer and disposition of priate committees. ian, pursuant to the requirements of the the reading of, or the approval of, the The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is Constitution and laws relating to the elec- Journal. there objection to agreeing to the tion of President and Vice President of the Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- unanimous consent requests en bloc? United States, and the President of the Sen- sent that notwithstanding the provi- ate shall be their Presiding Officer; that two Without objection, it is so ordered. sions of rule XXVIII, conference re- tellers shall be previously appointed by the f President of the Senate on the part of the ports and statements accompanying Senate and two by the Speaker on the part of them not be printed as Senate reports RESOLUTION OVER, UNDER THE the House of Representatives, to whom shall when such conference reports and RULE—S. RES. 4 be handed, as they are opened by the Presi- statements have been printed as a Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I dent of the Senate, all the certificates and House report unless specific request is papers purporting to be certificates of the have a resolution at the desk. made in the Senate in each instance to The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The electoral votes, which certificates and papers have such a report printed. shall be opened, presented, and acted upon in clerk will report the resolution by Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- the alphabetical order of the States, begin- title. ning with the letter ‘‘A’’; and said tellers, sent that the Committee on Appropria- The legislative clerk read as follows: having then read the same in the presence tions be authorized during the 115th Congress to file reports during the ad- A resolution (S. Res. 4) to constitute the and hearing of the two Houses, shall make a majority party’s membership on certain list of the votes as they shall appear from journments or recesses of the Senate committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth said certificates; and the votes having been on appropriations bills, including joint Congress, or until their successors are cho- ascertained and counted in the manner and resolutions, together with any accom- sen. according to the rules by law provided, the panying notices of motions to suspend result of the same shall be delivered to the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I President of the Senate, who shall thereupon rule XVI, pursuant to rule V, for the ask for its immediate consideration, announce the state of the vote, which an- purpose of offering certain amend- and to send the resolution over, under nouncement shall be deemed a sufficient dec- ments to such bills or joint resolutions, the rule, I object to my own request. laration of the persons, if any, elected Presi- which proposed amendments shall be The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objec- dent and Vice President of the United printed. tion is heard. States, and, together With a list of the votes, Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- be entered on the Journals of the two The resolution will go over, under sent that, for the duration of the 115th the rule. Houses. Congress, the Secretary of the Senate The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The be authorized to make technical and f Chair appoints the Senator from Mis- clerical corrections in the MORNING BUSINESS souri, Mr. BLUNT, and the Senator from engrossments of all Senate-passed bills Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Minnesota, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, as tellers and joint resolutions, Senate amend- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- on the part of the Senate to count elec- ments to House bills and resolutions, ate be in a period of morning business toral votes. Senate amendments to House amend- for debate only until 4 p.m. today. ments to Senate bills and resolutions, f The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- and Senate amendments to House UNANIMOUS CONSENT out objection, it is so ordered. amendments to Senate amendments to AGREEMENTS House bills or resolutions. f Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY send to the desk, en bloc, 11 unanimous sent that, for the duration of the 115th LEADER consent requests, and I ask for their Congress, when the Senate is in recess immediate consideration en bloc. I fur- or adjournment the Secretary of the The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The ther ask that the requests be agreed to Senate is authorized to receive mes- Democratic leader is recognized. en bloc, the motions to reconsider be sages from the President of the United f considered made and laid upon the States, and—with the exception of table, and that they appear separately House bills, joint resolutions and con- A TIME TO LOOK FORWARD in the RECORD. current resolutions—messages from the Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, first, I Before the Chair rules, I would like House of Representatives; and that want to thank my friend the majority to point out that these requests are they be appropriately referred; and leader. As this is the first time offering routine and done at the beginning of that the President of the Senate, the opening remarks with the Republican each new Congress. President pro tempore, and the Acting leader, I will speak a little longer than Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- President pro tempore be authorized to he did today. After all, it is my first sent that for the duration of the 115th sign duly enrolled bills and joint reso- speech. Congress, the Ethics Committee be au- lutions. I want to start by extending my sin- thorized to meet during the session of Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- cerest wish to him that we be able to the Senate. sent that, for the duration of the 115th work together to get things done for Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- Congress, Senators be allowed to leave the American people. The Republican sent that for the duration of the 115th at the desk with the Journal clerk the leader is my friend. He is also a great Congress, there be a limitation of 15 names of two staff members who will believer and defender of the Senate and minutes each upon any rollcall vote, be granted the privilege of the floor the important role it must play in our with the warning signal to be sounded during the consideration of the specific national life and around the world. I at the midway point, beginning at the matter noted, and that the Sergeant look forward to working with him to

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I believe the Democrats must this program. my life to serve them, to use what abil- take a hard look at what we can do As Republicans return majorities to ity I have been given on their behalf, to better. It is clear that many Americans both Houses of Congress and we pre- endeavor to make their lives and the felt the economy was rigged against pare for a Republican in the White lives of their fellow Americans better, them and that their government wasn’t House, the Democratic minority in the safer, more prosperous, and more free. looking out for them. It was too be- Senate has a very important task I could never have done this job I holden to Big Money and special inter- ahead of it. love if not for my family, my wife Iris ests. Democrats did not do enough to There are those who suggest our and two beautiful daughters, Jessica show American workers we are the baseline posture should be to work and Allison, my parents, age 93 and 88, party that has their backs, that our po- with the President-elect and have him Abe and Selma, who came down from sitions are much more in line with pass his whole agenda, but it is not our New York for this occasion, and my their needs than the Republican posi- job to be a rubberstamp. It is our job to do what is best for the American peo- new son-in-law Shappy. They support tions, and so, as we look to this new ple, the middle class, and those strug- me. They keep me going through the Congress and a new Presidency, Senate gling to get there. For instance, if the good times and the bad and, maybe Democrats will once again recommit President-elect proposes legislation on most importantly, they tell me when I ourselves to a set of principles that has issues like infrastructure and trade and always been at the core of our party, am wrong. They are my rock and the closing the carried interest loophole, what my beloved friend and mentor light of my life. we will work in good faith to perfect I would also like to acknowledge, in Senator Ted Kennedy called economic and potentially enact it, but when he this my first speech as Democratic justice. It is what our party has stood doesn’t, we will resist. What we will al- leader, that I am honored and humbled for since the days of Thomas Jefferson ways do is hold the President-elect and by my caucus for the trust they placed and Andrew Jackson through FDR, his Republican colleagues in Congress in me to lead them in this new Con- whose enduring New Deal is now al- accountable—accountable to the work- gress. We are like a second family. We most a century old. It has been re- ing people to whom the President-elect watch each other’s backs, we seek affirmed and deepened by passionate promised so much; accountable to the unity, and like a family, while we at advocates like Susan B. Anthony, people of all colors, creeds and sexual times may have disagreements, we al- Cesar Chavez, and Martin Luther King, orientations in this country for whom ways move forward together. We are a Jr., a commitment to the common he is President; accountable to the mil- big, diverse group from all walks of life man, to economic fairness for the lions of Americans who voted for him and political perspectives, from all cor- American worker, to opportunity and even though many of the Republican ners of this great country, but at the prosperity for the American middle policies he now, postelection, seems to end of the day, we are family. To have class and those trying to get there. be embracing are inimical to their in- earned their trust and support means What is needed from we Democrats is terests; and perhaps most importantly, the world, and I will try every day to a bigger, bolder, sharper-edged eco- accountable to the law. deserve it. nomic program that addresses how The Senate has a rich, bipartisan tra- To my staff, another second family of those struggling to stay in the middle dition of being a constitutional check mine, thank you. Most of them are class can stay there and those strug- on Presidents of both parties. Many in working, I guess. They are not here gling to make it into the middle class this body have long observed that in anymore. There are so many hard- can get there more easily and deals di- America we are a nation of laws, not working, dedicated, and brilliant men rectly with the unfairness so many see men. That sacred constitutional duty and women who over the years have and experience in our economic sys- of holding the President accountable to put their shoulders to the wheel to help tem. That is a mission that unites our the law must continue, and Democrats New York, this country, and me. There caucus, from my friend from West Vir- will make sure of it. Sometimes it will are too many to name. I wish I could ginia, Senator MANCHIN, to my friend mean pointing out where rhetoric and name them all, but I must mention from Vermont, Senator SANDERS, and reality diverge, and sometimes it will two, Mike Lynch and Martin Brennan, one that appeals to the blue-collar mean resisting the President and Re- who have been with me since the 1998 worker in West Virginia and Michigan publicans in Congress when they pro- campaign, the twin pillars of my office. just as deeply as the college student pose legislation that we believe will Whatever success I have had in my from Los Angeles who is struggling hurt the American people. This will be campaigns, it can be traced back to with student debt. It appeals to the an accountable Congress, and we will them. So I thank them and all of my factory worker in the heartland just as be a caucus that makes sure the Presi- staff, past and present, from the bot- much as to the immigrant family in dent-elect keeps his commitment to tom of my heart. New York City and the single mom in truly make America great again in its Finally, although he is no longer a Cleveland trying to make ends meet on finest sense and tradition. Member of this esteemed body, I salute minimum wage. We know what makes America great, the outgoing leader, my predecessor, There are a great many things we a fundamental optimism, a belief that mentor, and friend for life, Harry Reid. Democrats would like to do in the Sen- the future will bring every child more Thank you. ate to help these people, to ease the opportunity than their parents, a con- Now is a time to look forward. We burden on the middle class and those viction that this American dream can Democrats lost the election. It is a re- struggling to make it—creating more be shared by all of us, regardless of sult many of us did not expect. It was jobs by investing in infrastructure and race or gender or sexual orientation. a result none of us hoped for. When you education, science and medicine, mak- We will hold President-Elect Trump ac- lose an election like this, you can’t ing college more affordable, increasing countable to the values that truly flinch, you can’t blink. You have to the minimum wage, changing our trade make America great, but we will fight look it right in the eye, analyze it, laws and so much more. him tooth and nail when he appeals to learn from it and, most importantly, We will be making proposals we hope the baser instincts that diminish make corrections and move forward. It our Republican colleagues will join us America and its greatness, instincts is easy to blame the results and elec- on. As the year wears on, and it be- that have too often plagued this coun- tions on outside forces, and it is true comes clear that Democratic proposals try and too often plagued his cam- that any one of them or a few in com- are what the American people want paign, and we will have benchmarks bination could have been responsible and need, I hope many will. But we are throughout the campaign. The Presi- for the outcome of an election which not in the majority. Therefore, we can- dent-elect said he could push GDP

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What policies does he propose to his biggest and most consistent pledge The issues facing this country are achieve those goals? He promised to be was that he would, ‘‘Make America many. We have a lot of work to do— much tougher on China, even though Great,’’ make the lives of Americans creating jobs, raising incomes, making many Republicans for years have re- better. We, the Democrats of this Sen- college and health care affordable, re- sisted legislation in Congress to do ate, will hold him accountable to that, building our infrastructure, making that. We will hold him accountable for and we will resist him if he breaks that trade laws work for the American it and demand he keep his promise. He promise. While we respect the Office of worker, keeping Americans safe from promised to protect Social Security the Presidency, we will not hesitate for threats of violence and terrorism, tak- and Medicare, but tapped an avowed a moment to call out the person occu- ing care of our vets. Each one takes se- critic of Medicare, a man who has pying that office if he demeans women rious thought and action. These issues spent his career advocating for its de- or Muslims or Latinos or our friends in are too important for mere words. mise as his Secretary of Health and the LGBT community, and if allies or Our challenge is too entrenched for Human Services. We demand that he aides to the President demean a group mere tweeting. Making America great keep his promise not to cut Social Se- of Americans, we will not hesitate for a again requires more than 140 char- curity or Medicare. He says he wants moment to demand that our new Presi- acters per issue. With all due respect, to build a strong America and earn re- dent condemn these comments, not America cannot afford a Twitter Presi- spect around the world but seems to be sidestep them, not simply distance dency. We have real challenges, and we marching in lockstep with the bul- himself from them, condemn them, have real needs to get things done. lying, despicable autocrat who has pointedly and roundly, as Presidents of Many Americans are afraid, Mr. Presi- caused a great deal of trouble around both parties—every President of both dent-Elect, that instead of rolling up the globe and here in America, Vladi- parties—have done throughout the dec- your sleeves and forging serious poli- mir Putin. We will hold him account- ades. We will hold President-Elect cies, for you, Twitter suffices. able to that. Trump accountable to the finest in- There is nothing wrong with using We will hold the President account- stincts of what America has always Twitter to speak to the American peo- able if he doesn’t nominate a main- stood for, e pluribus unum. ple. It is a good use of modern media. stream Supreme Court Justice. Presi- The bottom line is, the President- But these issues are complex and com- dent Obama nominated a mainstream elect ran as a change agent. He ran mand both careful consideration and candidate in Merrick Garland. Presi- against the establishments of both par- action. We cannot tweet them away. ties. He promised to change the way dent-Elect Trump should do the same. For instance, a tweet bragging about America operates, to oppose elites, The President-elect said a great many the 800 jobs that were saved at the Car- drain the swamp, pay attention to things about rebuilding our infrastruc- rier plant does not solve the underlying working families, but, my friends, ture. Democrats welcome that discus- problem. While it is good the 800 jobs since the election, he seems to have sion, but how is he going to do it? We were saved, even at Carrier, 1,300 jobs forgotten that. have thousands of bridges and tunnels are still leaving. Hundreds more jobs and highways and schools, waste water Looking at the Cabinet, which is stacked with billionaires, corporate ex- are leaving from the nearby Rexnord systems, airports in need of repair, not ecutives, titans of Wall Street, and plant down the road; they are going only in our big cities but in rural and those deeply embedded in Washington’s overseas. suburban communities throughout corridor of power, it seems that many Most importantly, thousands more America. A program of tax credits isn’t of his campaign themes are quickly jobs each month leave our shores from going to get the job done no matter being abandoned. every part of America. Tweeting about how large. We need significant direct He said he was going to unrig the sys- 800 jobs you saved is not a remanufac- spending. How does the President-elect tem. So far, it still looks rigged. Too turing policy. That is not an economic plan to get that done? The President- many of his Cabinet picks support the policy. We are going to hold the Presi- elect has said there are several parts of same hard-right doctrinaire positions dent-elect accountable for a real policy the Affordable Care Act he favors. We that many in the Republican Party to stop jobs from leaving this country, will hold him accountable to that. The have held for years, policies that the not just one half of one plant, not just ACA extended affordable health care to American people have repeatedly re- one tweet, even if Republicans in Con- 30 million Americans. We ask the jected. If President-Elect Trump lets gress oppose it. President-elect, if you repeal the ACA, the hard-right Members of Congress Similarly, tweeting ‘‘very smart’’ to what are you going to do to protect and his Cabinet run the show, if he at- Vladimir Putin for ignoring American these 30 million people? How are you tempts to adopt their timeworn poli- sanctions is not foreign policy. Amer- going to ensure that a kid right out of cies which benefit the elite, the special ica does not conduct foreign policy by college can stay on his parent’s or her interests, and corporate America, not tweet, least of all by flattering Putin parent’s plan, that the mother with a the working man and woman, his Pres- after our intelligence agencies have child who has a preexisting condition idency will not succeed—maybe not in confirmed that Russia interfered in our can get health care for her child, that the first 90 days but certainly in the election. women everywhere are not charged first 2 years. Unfortunately, that seems Conducting foreign policy by tweet more for their care simply because to be the path he is following through- while spurning vital intelligence brief- they are a woman? It is not acceptable out the transition. ings that lay out the real emerging to repeal the law, throw our health So Mr. President-Elect, if there is threats around the world should alarm care system into chaos, and then leave one part of my speech that I hope you Democrats and Republicans alike. It is the hard work for another day. listen to and take to heart it is this utterly amazing that our Republican Mr. President-elect, what is your one. I mean it with the best of inten- colleagues who have spent years plan to make sure all Americans can tions. If you abandon change and sim- lambasting President Obama for not get affordable health care? We will ply embrace the shopworn, hard-right, being tough enough on Putin are now, hold the President-elect accountable pro-corporate, pro-elite policies dia- with a few rare exceptions, utterly si- for actually creating jobs and raising metrically opposed to the many cam- lent on this and so many other issues. incomes, growing our economy and paign themes that helped you win The President-elect must be held ac- lowering our trade deficit, for pro- working class votes and get you elect- countable on both sides of the aisle. On tecting voting rights and civil rights, ed, your Presidency will not succeed. January 20, we will not be on reality for safeguarding our clean air and We Democrats will hold you account- TV; we will be in reality. We Demo- clean water, for maintaining our com- able to the working people of America, crats will make sure government works

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After 8 years of an I believe the verdict for the Amer- our solemn constitutional duty to hold Obama White House, the American peo- ican people has been that ObamaCare the other branches of government ac- ple wanted a change. They spoke up has failed the American people. I would countable. loudly and clearly, demanding a new ask our Democratic colleagues to look To the extent that the President- direction that would actually deliver at the fact that they passed it origi- elect and the Republican majority pur- results for the American people. I nally with 60 votes. Now they are at 48. sue policies that help America and are think those of us on both sides of the We have all been in the majority and consistent with our values, we stand aisle ought to have enough humility to the minority if we have been around ready and willing to work with them. say it was not exactly a ringing affir- here for very long, but I think But if they propose policies that will mation of either political party. ObamaCare is one of the big reasons hurt America, deny health care, cut I am grateful for one thing, though, our Democratic colleagues find them- their benefits, unleash irresponsible and that is that the American people selves currently in the minority. Wall Street risk-taking at the expense decided they did not want to change As one of our colleagues put it this of consumers, their efforts will crash the Republican majority in the House morning, if we can’t do better than and break apart like waves upon the and the Senate. We do take the respon- ObamaCare, we might as well look for rocks of the Senate minority. That is sibility of being in the majority seri- another line of work. What we owe the our challenge. That is our charge. We ously. We believe it is our duty to American people, I believe, is coverage rise to meet it. bring real help to the American people. that they choose, at a price they can I yield the floor. I would digress for just a moment afford. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. BAR- and say to my colleague from New Of course, that is just the beginning. RASSO). The Senator from Texas. York, the Democratic leader, that I re- Under President Obama’s leadership, f member when I came to the Senate, his administration has imposed thou- MIKE ENZI, conservative Republican sands of rules and regulations, running WORKING TOGETHER from Wyoming, and Teddy Kennedy, up the pricetag of hundreds of billions Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, let me whom you identified as your mentor, of dollars, which has put a stranglehold start by offering my congratulations to the liberal lion of the Senate—they on the American economy. Many of my friend and colleague Senator SCHU- worked so productively together on the these are job-killing regulations that MER from New York. He is a worthy ad- HELP Committee, the Health, Edu- make it harder for small businesses, versary when we see things differently, cation, Labor, and Pensions Com- which are the very lifeblood of our as we frequently do, but he is also mittee. I remember one time asking economy, to make ends meet, to make somebody with whom I have found I Senator ENZI: How is it that somebody a profit, to hire additional employees— can work productively. I understand he as conservative as you are can work things that we desperately need in this has a new role to play as the Demo- with someone as liberal as Teddy Ken- country—more well-paying jobs. cratic leader. I am sure we will see a nedy is and do so in good faith, good I look forward to working with the lot of that worthy adversarial part of spirits, and so productively? new administration to roll back those his character in the forefront. But in Senator ENZI said: It is easy. It is the regulations and rules that don’t make this new year, with a new Congress, I 80–20 rule. The 80 percent that we can sense. With ObamaCare repealed and do hope we can work together. agree on, we do. The 20 percent we will replaced with coverage you can afford I became a little concerned, though, never agree on, we simply leave for an- from a provider that you choose and as I heard him go on. He had already other fight another day. Actually, I with the better economic climate for declared the Trump Presidency over, think that is a pretty good rule of the country, we can help more Ameri- and he is not even going to be sworn in thumb. cans achieve their dreams. That should until 17 days from now, by my calcula- The first job the new Congress will be the top priority for every one of us tions. Of course, we just swore in the have is to repeal ObamaCare. I alluded here in this Chamber. new Members of the 115th Congress. to that earlier. It is simple. I think if Finally, I look forward to working Let me also congratulate my col- history teaches anything about taking with the incoming administration to leagues across the aisle who were elect- advantage of a supermajority in Sen- consider President-Elect Trump’s ed to join us here in what historically ate, it is that you should not do that nominees to fill his posts in his Cabi- has been known as the world’s greatest because if we did that with Social Se- net. If I am not mistaken, on the day deliberative body. But if there is any- curity, Medicare, or other programs that President Obama was sworn into thing any one of us who have been here widely supported by the American peo- office, January 20, 2009, there were a while has learned, it is that neither ple, it simply would not be sustainable. seven Cabinet members of his incoming party gets everything they want. It That is the case with ObamaCare, cabinet that were confirmed that day. just was not designed that way. voted through the Senate—jammed That demonstrates the sort of good For example in 2009, when one party through with 60 votes on the other side faith and accommodation that this controlled the White House, had 60 in the Senate, and then a majority in Senate should continue because we un- votes in the Senate, and had a majority the House, signed by President Obama. derstand the importance of the Presi- in the House of Representatives, osten- Actually, after Republicans picked up a dent’s Cabinet members. Whether it is sibly you could get what you want vacant Senate seat in Massachusetts, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary since you didn’t need to rely on any it caused our Democratic colleagues to of State, or the Attorney General, they votes from the opposing party. But if have to use the budget reconciliation hold critical positions, not only in there is one great historic example of process to pass it. terms of national security but in terms why it is a mistake to try to do things But we know the broken promises of of making sure the government works alone or without bipartisan support, it ObamaCare, and we will revisit those for the American people. is the example of ObamaCare, which we more and more in coming days. There I have already spoken about one of will be talking more about in the com- are higher premiums with less cov- our colleagues, Senator SESSIONS, the ing days. erage. Many lost their insurance all to- President-elect’s nominee to be the The media, of course, is still trying gether after being promised by the chief law enforcement officer for the to figure out what happened on Novem- President himself that if you like what country. I think Senator SESSIONS is ber 8—how the pundits, all the experts, you have, you can keep it. We know an excellent choice. Our colleagues will all the pollsters got it wrong. It is still that many folks no longer have access have a chance to ask all the questions not hard to find articles from those to the doctor or health care plan of they want, but there is one thing I can

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I have college who is looking for a job or General, and I am confident that he lost track of how many times the Re- maybe has a part-time job that doesn’t will be prepared to answer the ques- publican House of Representatives have benefits and doesn’t have health tions from our colleagues. voted to repeal ObamaCare over the insurance? We keep them under the As we have seen over the last few last 6 years. I believe it is over 60 times family health insurance plan until they days, President-Elect Trump continues that they have voted to repeal it. are 26, which gives peace of mind to to announce the nominations of many Wouldn’t you think that over a span of thousands of families across Illinois other qualified candidates who, I am 6 years, with 60 different votes, they and America. The Republicans want to confident, will serve the American peo- would have in their back pocket an al- repeal that. What will they replace ple, including people like my friend the ternative, a replacement? They don’t. that with? former Governor of Texas, Rick Perry, They still don’t today. I say to those who are receiving as Energy Secretary, and Rex Tillerson For all of the speeches on the floor Medicare today—40-plus million in as Secretary of State. I hope all of our that have been given by my illustrious America: We closed the prescription colleagues will understand how inte- colleagues asking for a second opinion, drug loophole that stated they had to gral it is to the administration’s abil- most second opinions are something start paying out of pocket for prescrip- ity to govern to get well-qualified peo- tangible that you can read, understand. tions during the course of the year— ple confirmed to the President’s Cabi- But when it comes to a second opinion the so-called doughnut hole. Repub- net. They, of course, have a responsi- on ObamaCare, they have nothing to licans want to repeal that. Will that bility to be forthcoming and to answer offer. Why is that? Why is it that they make Illinois’s seniors and millions of questions and cooperate with the proc- are so focused on this one issue— seniors across the country vulnerable ess here in the Senate, but I look for- ObamaCare—and the Republicans have to higher prices? When you get beyond ward to working with our colleagues in not come up with an alternative? It is the 144 characters of a tweet, get be- getting the President’s nominees con- hard. It is hard work. There are tough, yond a sign on the Senate floor, and firmed. I know we have a lot of work difficult choices. when you get beyond the facile polit- ahead of us, and I don’t have any doubt If we stick to the basic principles of ical speech and get into real policy, it that, with a little cooperation, we can the Affordable Care Act, or gets exceedingly difficult. make the 115th Congress a productive ObamaCare, we run into some problems The bottom line is that 29 million one that meets the needs of the Amer- in a hurry. The first basic principle ac- Americans now have health insurance ican people. cepted by President-Elect Trump is because of the Affordable Care Act. We I would just conclude, perhaps, as I that we want to make sure that no have the lowest rate of uninsured started, by saying that all of us who health insurance company can ever dis- Americans in modern history, and now have worked here in the Senate for a criminate against you or your family the Republicans want to repeal this. while know Senator SCHUMER. We also because of a preexisting condition—a They say they are going to replace it. understand he has taken on a new and baby born with cancer, a child with di- I think it is not repeal and replace they more challenging role, because, frank- abetes, a spouse who survives a cancer are looking for. It is repeal and retreat. ly, the Democratic conference is a lot scare. In the old days before They don’t know where to turn. They more left-leaning than it has ever been ObamaCare, that meant that you ei- are running away from the mess they since I, certainly, have been here, and ther were disqualified from insurance will create by repealing ObamaCare. he has to work with all of his Members. for your family or you couldn’t afford We have a right to demand that if they But I hope there is one thing we can all it. So we said as part of the Affordable have a better way, they present it and agree with—that we have an obligation Care Act: No more—they cannot dis- bring it up for a vote. Let’s have some beyond party, and that is to our coun- criminate against those who are less certainty about our future. try and to the people we represent. We than perfect when it comes to health Already I have been warned by hos- are blessed to work in a great Amer- because so many of us are less than pitals all across Illinois that repealing ican institution—a unique institu- perfect. OK, my friends in the Grand ObamaCare—repealing the Affordable tion—and I believe it is our obligation Old Party, how are you going to deal Care Act—will be devastating to hos- and duty to try to find areas we can with that? How are we going to make pitals, particularly in rural areas in agree on and build consensus to move sure that every family is protected my State and to inner city hospitals. the country forward for the American with their health insurance plan? We What are we going to do about that? people. While surely we will have our haven’t heard a word. Will there be special funds to help fights—and they will be glorious President-Elect Trump said he is those hospitals stay in business? They fights—we shouldn’t shy away from going to stick by that basic principle. will need it. those differences, but let’s not let our But there comes with that principle a It isn’t the only issue we will take desire just to fight for fighting’s sake requirement as well—that you have a up. There is another issue equally com- get in the way of our ability to work large pool of insured people that in- pelling, and that is the issue of immi- together and try to find consensus cludes those who are healthy and those gration. I remember the speeches, and where we can. who may be less than healthy. If we are you do too—the excerpts at night on I yield the floor. going to have a large pool of people, we the news—that the President-elect The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- must make insurance mandatory for talked about building a wall to the ator from Illinois. many Americans. The Republicans high heavens and making the Mexicans f have said they want to eliminate that pay for it, and he talked about all requirement automatically. So the those who are coming across the border AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AND first issue is the preexisting condition. and the dangers they presented to DACA This is a Republican problem—an issue America. When it comes to immigra- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I thank they can’t answer and one that they tion, there are 11 million people living the Senator from Texas, and I think have refused to respond to. in this country. The overwhelming ma- the closing remarks were spot-on. We What about lifetime limits on health jority of them are law-abiding. They will disagree, we will debate, and we insurance policies? What if there is a are working. They want to be part of will have our differences, but we need policy that you buy for $100,000 and America’s future. to strive for common ground. That is then you get a cancer diagnosis and the The group I have tried to focus on is what the American people sent us here treatment is going to cost $1 million? a group we call the DREAMers. Fifteen to do. I hope we can find the common What then? We say that there cannot years ago, I introduced the first

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Living as babies, infants, toddlers, children, BRIDGE Act is the answer to both an undocumented immigrant, it is easy to teenagers. Now they are graduating points of view. This is a fair, reason- lose that motivating influence. DACA was a high school, and they don’t know where able way to protect these young people refreshing and reinvigorating influx of that to turn. The law in America is graphic, until Congress comes up with better, very same hope. DACA now allows me to look forward not with doubt but with con- and it is grim. It says that if someone more comprehensive answers when it fidence that the future is bright! is found in that position, they are re- comes to immigration reform. If DACA is eliminated, Fernando quired to leave America for 10 years Over the years, I have come to the Espino may lose his hope. The day and must petition to return. We have floor, telling the story of the DREAM- after DACA, Fernando Espino will no 15-, 16-, and 17-year-olds who know no ers. It is one thing for a Senator to longer have official legal status. He other country, who get up in the class- give a speech and put it in the CON- will not be able to get his master’s in room every morning and pledge alle- GRESSIONAL RECORD, but it really business administration, and at any giance to the flag, just as the Members doesn’t come home until you see and moment he could be deported back to of the Senate do, and who believe in meet the young people I am talking Mexico, where he hasn’t lived since he their heart of hearts that this is home. about. was 18 months old. Yet they are undocumented. Let me introduce one today. This is Fernando and so many other So we introduced the DREAM Act, Fernando Espino. He was brought to DREAMers can help America be a and we couldn’t pass it. We passed it the United States from Mexico at the greater nation. That talent and deter- once in the Senate, and they passed it age of 18 months. He grew up in the mination he brought to his young life in the House. But we never could quite city of Milwaukee, WI, and became an is a talent and determination America reach that super majority that we excellent student. At his Catholic high needs in its future. I hope President- needed to pass it at the right moment. school, he received many academic Elect Trump will understand this and So President Obama stepped up and awards. He was a member of the Na- continue the DACA Program, but if he created DACA, or the Deferred Action tional Honor Society and the Jesuit decides to end it, then his administra- for Childhood Arrivals Program, which, Honor Society, and he received first tion can work with Congress and make under Executive order, allowed those honors all 4 years of high school. sure the BRIDGE Act is there as a pro- who would be eligible for the DREAM Fernando was involved in many vol- tection. Act to apply, pay a fee of almost $500, unteer activities—the Latin club, math go through a criminal background club, track and field team, and he was f check, and, if they were approved, re- an instructor for a class preparing his CONGRATULATING SENATOR ceive temporary authority to stay in classmates to take college entrance SCHUMER the United States without fear of de- exams. He volunteered with the Youth Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I close portation and to work in this country. Leadership Ministry. He also volun- by saluting my colleague, the new As of today, over 750,000 have done teered with his school’s Key Club and Democratic leader, Senator SCHUMER. that. Big Brother mentoring program and as He and I were roommates for a long, During the campaign, President- a middle school soccer and basketball long time before we got our separate Elect Trump said that he would abolish coach. apartments—grew up and got our own this program. Fortunately, after the At his high school graduation, Fer- places. I have come to know him, his election, he had a more moderate posi- nando Espino of Milwaukee, WI—a family, and his political career. I am tion, which I would like to quote from DREAMer brought here from Mexico at looking forward to working with his Time magazine. He said: the age of 18 months—received the Jes- uit Secondary Education Association leadership team in the U.S. Senate. I We’re going to work something out that’s think his statement today speaks for going to make people happy and proud. They Award, the highest award given by a got brought here at a very young age, Jesuit high school, which is presented all the Members of the Senate Demo- they’ve worked here, they’ve gone to school to one graduate who, in their words, is cratic caucus. here. Some were good students. Some have ‘‘intellectually competent, open to Mr. President, I yield the floor. wonderful jobs. And they’re in never-never growth, religious, loving, and com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- land because they don’t know what is going mitted to justice.’’ ator from Kansas. to happen. This amazing student was then ac- (The remarks of Mr. MORAN per- That is a very thoughtful, sensitive, cepted at Harvard University. He con- taining to the submission of S. Res. 5 and promising statement. I appreciate tinued to give back to the community are printed in today’s RECORD under it. I hope the President-elect will keep there. He volunteered as a tutor for ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) DACA in place until we have some- kids in elementary schools and as a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- thing that can work to succeed it. peer adviser to freshmen students at ator from Oregon. I want to salute my colleague on the Harvard. He became a competitive ball- f other side of the aisle, Republican room dancer and worked on the Har- THE ELECTION AND THE LINDSEY GRAHAM of South Carolina. He vard Business School newspaper. and I have joined in introducing the Thanks to DACA, the program I men- CONSTITUTION BRIDGE Act, which would give Presi- tioned earlier, Fernando was able to Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, this is dent-Elect Trump an opportunity to support himself. You see, these the first day in which a new Senate is allow these young people to stay sub- DREAMers don’t qualify for a penny of assembled in which we ponder tradi- ject to the same approval, the same Federal assistance for education. They tions of this body. Indeed, it has been criminal background check, the same have to pay for it. They have to come described, as my colleague from Texas filing fee, and the same tax liability to up with the money. mentioned, as the world’s greatest de- stay on a temporary basis until we do With DACA, he could work. He liberative body. But over the time I our work in the Senate and the House worked as a bartender. In May 2015 he have been familiar with the Senate, it on the issue of immigration. The graduated from Harvard magna cum has lost the ability to claim that title, BRIDGE Act is also cosponsored by laude, the highest honors, with a de- the ‘‘greatest deliberative body.’’ It is Senators LISA MURKOWSKI and JEFF gree in economics and sociology. He a completely different institution from FLAKE, Republicans from Alaska and worked for an investment management the one I first saw in 1976 when I came Arizona, as well as by my colleague firm in Los Angeles and then as a mar- as an intern for Senator Mark Hatfield Senator SCHUMER, the leader on the ket research consultant in Chicago. He of Oregon, because at that point we

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It was not so largely missing. which quality health care is accessible, long ago we were here on the floor and One reason I wanted to sit here and is affordable to every single citizen? we couldn’t get a Department of Labor listen to my colleagues on both sides of Twenty million more people have ac- nominee through this Chamber, or the aisle speak today was to ponder cess to that now than they had 8 years Gina McCarthy with the Environ- that tradition in which people listen to ago. It is an incredible change. mental Protection Agency, or various each other and ponder the opportunity A woman came up to me at a fund- judges slated for the DC Circuit Court. to address those substantial issues that raiser for multiple sclerosis, and she I believe the nomination system we have before us. My colleague from said: Senator, things are so different needs to be reformed. I believe a Presi- Texas, the Republican leader, noted this year. dent’s nominee should get a timely that this past election, the people of I said: What do you mean? vote. So why don’t we consider the pos- America spoke loud and clear about She said: A year ago, before we had sibility of establishing a rule that gives the direction they want this country to the Affordable Care Act, if you got a people a timely vote? Why not put a go in. Well, certainly that is not the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, you 100-day clock on all nominees but the case. The majority of American citi- were in deep trouble. It is a com- Supreme Court? If that 100 days ripens zens rejected the policies put forward plicated, mysterious disease. It is an and we haven’t had a vote on this floor by President-Elect Trump. By 3 million expensive disease, and if you had insur- and if a group of Senators wants a vote, then why not hold that vote, with votes, the citizen election overwhelm- ance, it likely wasn’t going to cover an hour of debate, and hold the vote ingly rejected those policies. Indeed, the costs associated with it because of the next day? But to do that, we would had it not been for a strategy of voter annual limits or lifetime limits. She noted that if you didn’t have in- have to have a debate over the rules suppression on the Republican side, it surance, you wouldn’t be able to get in- under which this body functions. would have been far more than 3 mil- surance because you would now have a There is no clear path to consider lion votes rejecting those policies. preexisting condition and no insurer rules, which means we are often Let us be clear that this strategy of would give you the opportunity to be trapped by the precedents of the past voter suppression is an attack on the able to have an affordable health care that have become unworkable. So Constitution. Our Constitution was plan. shouldn’t we consider a rule change founded on the principle that we would She said: Well, what a different place that gives a clear path for rule changes pursue policies here that support the we are in now because now we have the to be considered on this floor? Isn’t success of all Americans. That is where peace of mind that our loved ones af- that something on which Senators our Constitution starts, with these flicted with this terrible disease will be could come together on a bipartisan three words: ‘‘We the People.’’ That is able to get the health care they need. basis? And by establishing such a why the Founders wrote those three Isn’t that what we should seek—a course of action, we could consider the words in supersized font—so when you health care system where people have possibility of having a 100-day clock on saw the written Constitution from peace of mind, where we no longer have nominees so that they would not be across the room, you couldn’t read the thousands of bankruptcies based on trapped forever in purgatory, not fine print but you could see the mis- health care costs, bankruptcies that knowing if they are ever going to get a sion statement: ‘‘We the People.’’ It is you don’t see in other developed na- vote. And we know that so many of why Abraham Lincoln summarized the tions that have done a better job of President Obama’s nominees were genius of our country as being a gov- making health care available to every trapped in purgatory. It has had a ter- ernment of the people, by the people, single citizen? rible impact on those who are willing and for the people. Let’s not turn the clock back to to consider the possibility of serving Let us be clear. Without voter sup- whether health care was only for the the executive branch, not knowing if pression, those 3 million votes, the ma- healthy or the wealthy. Let’s not turn they will ever get a vote. Couldn’t we jority that rejected the Trump policies the clock back to where our young improve on this? would have been far larger. Let’s re- folks were in a health care desert be- Isn’t improving the nomination proc- member that if it were not for Russian tween the time they left their parent’s ess something that is important in the hacking of the election, that 3-million policy and before they had a career of balance of powers, the balance between vote majority that rejected the Trump their own, before we said they could the legislative branches? Our Constitu- policies would have been larger yet. stay on their parent’s policy to age 26. tion created three coequal branches, Let’s remember that if it were not for Let’s not turn the clock back to the not a vision in which the legislative an out-of-control FBI Director inter- point where we didn’t make preventive branch or half of a legislative branch vening in the final days of the cam- policies for seniors free, and we found can run a continuous attack on the ju- paign, the citizen vote rejecting Trump that that ounce of prevention was diciary, a continuous attack on the ex- would have been even larger. worth a pound of cure. We did that in ecutive branch. By the citizen-vote calculation, the Affordable Care Act, and people There are other rule changes we Trump lost the debate over the direc- across the Nation have appreciated ought to consider. We could consider tion of America. If we consider the that. that for Supreme Court nominees, if votes cast for Members of the Senate, It is not just on health care that we they are filibustered, it has to be a overwhelmingly those votes rejected see no mandate for the Trump agenda; talking filibuster so that it takes time the Republican agenda. So here we are we don’t see any mandate for the and effort to obstruct, using the power with colleagues who say the American Trump agenda on the environment. of the minority, so that there is a con- people spoke loud and clear. If you con- There is a proposal by the President- versation directly held day and night, sider the vision of our country and the elect to put an individual in charge of on through the weekend, on through citizen vote for the Presidency and the our environmental policies who has the next week and the following week, citizen vote for Members of the Senate, been all about increasing pollution—in- on whether debate should be closed on that loud and clear message is a rejec- creasing fine particle pollution that a nominee to the Supreme Court. Cur- tion of the Trump policies. causes asthma and other diseases; in- rently, we don’t have a talking fili- There is no mandate here to throw creasing mercury pollution, which is a buster for the Supreme Court, so if you millions of people off of their health toxic attack on the nervous system and simply can’t get enough votes to close care. My colleague from Texas said the affects the development of our young- debate, this Chamber is silent. It sits American people deserve health care sters. A neurotoxin like mercury is silent rather than being in an engaged they can afford. Well, isn’t that the something to be controlled, not in- dialogue in front of the American peo- challenge, that when health care has a creased. ple so the American people can weigh

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Mr. President, I fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. with each amendment and obstruction ask unanimous consent that the order (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained with the motion to proceed to a bill, so for the quorum call be rescinded. in the Defense Article or Defense Services that we can spend our time debating The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Proposed to be Sold: See Annex attached. bills rather than debating whether to objection, it is so ordered. (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: December 20, 2016. debate bills? And what goes hand in f hand with moving the filibuster only to *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms final passage is a clear way for amend- ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION Export Control Act. ments to be offered by Members on Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, section POLICY JUSTIFICATION both sides of the aisle that are relevant 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act Kuwait—Joint Direct Attack Munition to a bill, that are germane to a bill. If requires that Congress receive prior no- (JDAM) Tail Kits we have the ability to clearly debate tification of certain proposed arms The Government of Kuwait has requested a amendments, we will be closer to being sales as defined by that statute. Upon possible total sale of seven hundred and fifty such notification, the Congress has 30 (750) JDAM Tail Kits (two hundred and fifty a deliberative body and therefore (250) for 500-pound bombs, two hundred and maybe even the possibility of becoming calendar days during which the sale fifty (250) kits for 1,000-pound bombs, and a great deliberative body or even the may be reviewed. The provision stipu- two hundred and fifty (250) kits for 2,000- world’s greatest deliberative body once lates that, in the Senate, the notifica- pound bombs). Sale also includes two (2) 500- again. But when we are paralyzed and tion of proposed sales shall be sent to pounds and two (2) 2,000-pounds JDAM Load unable to get bills to the floor or when the chairman of the Senate Foreign Build Trainers spares, support equipment, they are on the floor but we are unable Relations Committee. repair and return, and other associated to propose amendments, we won’t be In keeping with the committee’s in- logistical support. The estimated cost is $37 there. These two things go hand in tention to see that relevant informa- million. This proposed sale contributes to the for- hand. tion is available to the full Senate, I eign policy and national security of the These are all ideas I advocated for ask unanimous consent to have printed United States by improving the security of a when I was in the majority. Today I in the RECORD the notifications which Major Non-NATO Ally which continues to be stand here in the minority arguing for have been received. If the cover letter an important force for political stability and these same fundamental changes. They references a classified annex, then such economic progress in the Middle East. Ku- will strengthen the success of this body annex is available to all Senators in wait plays a large role in U.S. efforts to ad- for the majority and the minority and the office of the Foreign Relations vance stability in the Middle East, providing strengthen our ability to work to- Committee, room SD–423. basing, access, and transit for U.S. forces in gether to produce legislation that ad- There being no objection, the mate- the region. dresses the big issues facing this Na- This proposed sale improves Kuwait’s capa- rial was ordered to be printed in the bility to deter regional threats and strength- tion. RECORD, as follows: ens its homeland defense. Kuwait will be able Let’s be clear. There is no mandate DEFENSE SECURITY to absorb this additional equipment and sup- for the Trump agenda, no mandate for COOPERATION AGENCY, port into its armed forces. dismantling health care for millions of Arlington, VA. The proposed sale of this equipment and Americans. There is no mandate for in- Hon. BOB CORKER, support does not alter the basic military bal- creasing air and water pollution, no Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, ance in the region. mandate for tax giveaways to the rich- U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. The proposed sale does not require the as- DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- signment of any additional U.S. Government est Americans, no mandate for increas- porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of ing the disparity in compensation be- or contractor representatives to Kuwait. the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, The sole-source contractor is the original tween ordinary workers and the best we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. equipment manufacturer, Boeing, Chicago, off, the most powerful, and the most 16–40, concerning the Department of the Air Illinois. There are no known offset agree- privileged. Force’s proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Ac- ments proposed in connection with this po- We will indeed, as our Democratic ceptance to the Government of Kuwait for tential sale. leader noted, hold the President-elect defense articles and services estimated to There is no adverse impact on U.S. defense accountable. The President-elect said, cost $37 million. After this letter is delivered readiness as a result of this proposed sale. to your office, we plan to issue a news re- ‘‘I am going to drain the swamp,’’ but TRANSMITTAL NO. 16–40 he has proposed turning the economy lease to notify the public of this proposed sale. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of over to Goldman Sachs, to the banking Sincerely, Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act world, and he has proposed turning J.W. RIXEY, over our foreign policy to Exxon, the Vice Admiral, USN, Director. Annex Item No. vii fossil fuel world. That is the opposite Enclosure. (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: of draining the swamp. We will hold TRANSMITTAL NO. 16–40 1. Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is the President-elect accountable. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of a guidance tail kit that converts unguided The President-elect said he was going Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the free-fall bombs into accurate, adverse weath- to fight for working people. Well, pro- Arms Export Control Act, as amended er ‘‘smart’’ munitions. With the addition of a new tail section that contains an inertial posing a Secretary of Labor who is (i) Prospective Purchaser: Kuwait against working people getting fair (ii) Total Estimated Value: navigational system and a global positioning Major Defense Equipment * $36 million. system guidance control unit, JDAM im- compensation is inconsistent, to say proves the accuracy of unguided, general- the least, with a pledge to fight for Other $1 million. Total $37 million. purpose bombs in any weather condition. working people. We will hold the Presi- (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- JDAM can be launched from very low to very dent-elect accountable. tities of Articles or Services under Consider- high altitudes in a dive, toss and loft, or in There is much work to be done, but if ation for Purchase: straight and level flight with an on-axis or we hold as our North Star the vision Major Defense Equipment (MDE): off-axis delivery. JDAM enables multiple that we are here as a legislative body Two hundred and fifty (250) Joint Direct weapons to be directed against single or mul- to fight for the vision of ‘‘we the peo- Attack Munition (JDAM). Tail Kits for 500- tiple targets on a single pass. The JDAM All ple,’’ policies that lift up all Ameri- pound bombs Up Round and all of its components are UN- cans, give an opportunity for every Two hundred and fifty (250) JDAM Tail CLASSIFIED; technical data for JDAM is Kits for 1,000-pound bombs classified up to SECRET. American to thrive, then perhaps we Two hundred and fifty (250) JDAM Tail 2. If a technologically advanced adversary will find a course in which we can work Kits for 2,000-pound bombs obtains knowledge of the specific hardware together in a bipartisan fashion to Non-MDE includes: Two (2) 500-pound and and software elements, the information make America greater and greater. two (2) 2,000-pound load Build Trainers, could be used to develop countermeasures or

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:26 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G03JA6.023 S03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S15 equivalent systems that might reduce weap- Aircraft. Norway has one related P–8A case, Arlington, VA; Viking; and WESCAM. Nor- on system effectiveness or be used in the de- NO–P–GEN, which provides P–8A study and way does require an offset agreement. velopment of a system with similar or ad- technical analysis support. Any offset agreement will be defined in ne- vanced capabilities. (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Of- gotiations between the purchaser and the 3. This sale is necessary in furtherance of fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. prime contractor. the U.S. foreign policy and national security (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained Implementation of the proposed sale will objectives outlined in the Policy Justifica- in the Defense Article or Defense Services require approximately five (5) contractor tion. The benefits to be derived from this Proposed to be Sold: See Annex Attached. personnel to support the program in Norway. sale, as outlined in the Policy Justification, (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- outweigh the potential damage that could December 20, 2016. fense readiness as a result of this proposed result if the sensitive technology were re- *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms sale. vealed to unauthorized persons. Export Control Act. TRANSMITTAL NO. 16–57 4. All defense articles and services listed in POLICY JUSTIFICATION Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of this transmittal are authorized for release Norway—P–8A Aircraft and Associated Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the and export to the Government of Kuwait. Support Arms Export Control Act Norway has requested a possible sale of up Annex Item No. vii DEFENSE SECURITY to five (5) P–8A Patrol Aircraft, each in- (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: COOPERATION AGENCY, cludes: Commercial Engines, Tactical Open 1. The P–8A aircraft is a militarized Arlington, VA. Mission Software (TOMS), Electro-Optical version of the Boeing 737–800 Next Genera- Hon. BOB CORKER, (EO) and Infrared (IO) MX–20HD, AN/AAQ– tion (NG) commercial aircraft. The P–8A is Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, 2(V)1 Acoustic System, AN/APY–10 Radar, replacing the P–3C as the Navy’s long-range U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. ALQ–240 Electronic Support Measures. Also antisubmarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- warfare (ASuW), intelligence, surveillance porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of included are eleven (11) Multifunctional Dis- tribution System Joint Tactical Radio Sys- and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft capable of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, broad-area, maritime, and littoral oper- we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. tems (MIDS JTRS); eight (8) Guardian Laser Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA) for the AN/ ations. The overall highest classification of 16–57, concerning the Department of the the P–8A weapon system is SECRET. The P– Navy’s proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Ac- AAQ–24(V)N; eight (8) System Processors for AN/AAQ–24(V)N; forty-two (42) AN/AAR–54 8A mission systems hardware is largely un- ceptance to the Government of Norway for classified, while individual software ele- defense articles and services estimated to Missile Warning Sensors for the AN/AAQ– 24(V)N; fourteen (14) LN–251 with Embedded ments (mission systems, acoustics, ESM, cost $1.75 billion. After this letter is deliv- etc.) are classified up to SECRET. ered to your office, we plan to issue a news Global Positioning Systems (GPS)/Inertial Navigation Systems (EGIs); and two thou- 2. P–8A mission systems include: release to notify the public of this proposed a. Tactical Open Mission Software (TOMS). sand (2,000) AN/SSQ–125 Multi-Static Active sale. TOMS functions include environment plan- Coherent (MAC) Source Sonobouys; spares; Sincerely, ning, tactical aids, weapons planning aids, spare engine; support equipment; operational J.W. RIXEY, and data correlation. TOMS includes an al- support systems; training; maintenance Vice Admiral, USN, Director. gorithm for track fusion which automati- trainer/classrooms; publications; software; Enclosures. cally correlates tracks produced by on board engineering and logistics technical assist- TRANSMITTAL NO. 16–57 and off board sensors. ance; Foreign Liaison Officer support; con- b. Electra-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of tractor engineering technical services; repair MX–20HD. The EO/IR system processes visi- Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the and return; transportation; aircraft ferry; ble EO and IR spectrum to detect and image Arms Export Control Act, as amended and other associated training and support. objects. (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of The total estimated program cost is $1.75 bil- c. AN/AQQ–2(V)1 Acoustic System. The Norway. lion. Acoustic sensor system is integrated within (ii) Total Estimated Value: This proposed sale will contribute to the Major Defense Equipment * $1.40 billion. the mission system as the primary sensor for foreign policy and national security of the the aircraft ASW missions. The system has Other $ .35 billion. United States by helping to improve the se- Total $1.75 billion. multi-static active coherent (MAC) 64 sono- curity of a NATO ally which has been, and buoy processing capability and acoustic sen- (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- continues to be, an important force for polit- tities of Articles or Services under Consider- sor prediction tools. ical stability throughout the world. The pro- d. AN/APY–10 Radar. The aircraft radar is ation for Purchase: posed sale will allow Norway to maintain its Major Defense Equipment (MDE): a direct derivative of the legacy AN/APS– Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) capability Five (5) P–8A Patrol Aircraft, each in- 137(V) installed in the P–3C. The radar capa- following retirement of its P–3C MPA. This cludes: Commercial Engines, Tactical Open bilities include GPS selective availability sale will strengthen collective NATO defense Mission Software (TOMS), Electro-Optical anti-spoofing, SAR and ISAR imagery reso- and enhance Norway’s regional and global al- (EO) and Infrared (IO) MX–20HD, AN/AAQ– lutions, and periscope detection mode. lied contributions. 2(V)1 Acoustic System, AN/APY–10 Radar, e. ALQ–240 Electronic Support Measures Norway has procured and operated U.S. ALQ–240 Electronic Support Measures (ESM). This system provides real time capa- produced P–3 Orion MPAs for over 40 years, Eleven (11) Multifunctional Distribution bility for the automatic detection, location, providing critical capabilities to NATO and System Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS measurement, and analysis of RF-signals and coalition maritime operations. Norway has JTRS) modes. Real time results are compared with Eight (8) Guardian Laser Transmitter As- maintained a close MPA acquisition and a library of known emitters to perform emit- semblies (GLTA) for the AN/AAQ–24(V)N sustainment relationship with the U.S. Navy ter classification and specific emitter identi- Eight (8) System Processors for AN/AAQ– over this period. The proposed sale will allow fication (SEI). 24(V)N Norway to recapitalize, modernize, and sus- f. Electronic Warfare Self Protection Forty-two (42) AN/AAR–54 Missile Warning tain its MPA capability for the next 30 years. (EWSP). The aircraft EWSP consists of the Sensors for the AN/AAQ–24(V)N As a long-time P–3 operator, Norway will ALQ–213 Electronic Warfare Management Fourteen (14) LN–251 with Embedded Glob- have no difficulty transitioning its MPA System (EWMS), ALE–47 Countermeasures al Positioning Systems (GPS)/Inertial Navi- force to the P–8A and absorbing these air- Dispensing System (CMDS), and the AN/ gations Systems (EGIs) craft into its armed forces. AAQ–24 Directional Infrared Countermeasure Two thousand (2,000) AN/SSQ–125 Multi- The proposed sale of this equipment and (DIRCM)/AAR–54 Missile Warning Sensors Static Active Coherent (MAC) Source support will not alter the basic military bal- (MWS). The EWSP includes threat informa- Sonobuoys ance in the region. tion. Non-MDE includes: The prime contractor involved in this sale 3. If a technologically advanced adversary Spares, spare engine, support equipment, is The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA. Addi- was to obtain access of the P–SA specific operational support systems for Tactical Op- tional contractors include: Air Cruisers Co, hardware and software elements, systems erations Center and Mobile Tactical Oper- LLC; Arnprior Aerospace, Canada; AVOX Zo- could be reverse engineered to discover USN ations Center (ToC/MToC), training. mainte- diac Aerospace; BAE; Canadian Commercial capabilities and tactics. The consequences of nance trainer/classrooms, publications, soft- Corporation (CCC)/EMS; Compass David the loss of this technology, to a techno- ware, engineering and logistics technical as- Clark; DLS/ViaSat, Carlsbad, CA; DRS; logically advanced or competent adversary, sistance, Foreign Liaison Officer support, Exelis, McLean, VA; GC Micro, Petaluma, could result in the development of counter- contractor engineering technical services, CA; General Electric, UK; Harris; Joint Elec- measures or equivalent systems, which could repair and return, transportation, aircraft tronics; Marlin Baker; Northrop Grumman reduce system effectiveness or be used in the ferry, and other associated training and sup- Corp, Falls Church, VA; Pole Zero, Cin- development of a system with similar ad- port. cinnati, OH; Raytheon, Waltham, MA; vanced capabilities. (iv) Military Department: Navy (SAN). Raytheon, UK; Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rap- 4. A determination has been made that the (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: This would ids, IA; Spirit Aero, Wichita, KS; Symme- recipient government can provide substan- be Norway’s fast purchase of the P–8A Patrol tries Telephonies, Farmingdale, NY; Terma, tially the same degree of protection, for the

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Rixey, Vice Admiral, USN, this transmittal have been authorized for re- partner in a geographic region of critical im- Director). lease and export to the Government of Nor- portance to the U.S. government. Enclosures. way. The AN/SPS–77 Air Search Radars will be TRANSMITTAL NO. 16–66 used to provide an enhanced ability to detect Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of and track air contacts. The radars will be in- DEFENSE SECURITY Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the stalled on two Hamilton-class cutters ac- COOPERATION AGENCY, Arms Export Control Act, as amended Arlington, VA. quired through the Excess Defense Articles Hon. BOB CORKER, (EDA) program. The Philippines will have no (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, difficulty absorbing this equipment into its Kuwait. U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. armed forces. (ii) Total Estimated Value: DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- The proposed sale of this equipment and Major Defense Equipment $ .04 billion. porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of support will not alter the basic military bal- Other $1.66 billion. the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, ance in the region. Total $1.70 billion. we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. The principal contractor will be VSE and (iii) Description and Quantity or 16–71, concerning the Department of the Saab. There are no known offset agreements Ouantities of Articles or Services under Con- Navy’s proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Ac- proposed in connection with this potential sideration for Purchase: ceptance to the Government of Philippines sale. Major Defense Equipment (MDE): for defense articles and services estimated to Implementation of this proposed sale will Two hundred and forty cost $25 million. After this letter is delivered not require the assignment of any U.S. or (240) .50 Cal M2A1 Machine Guns. Four hundred and eighty to your office, we plan to issue a news re- contractor representatives to the Phil- (480) 7.62mm M240 Machine Guns. lease to notify the public of this proposed ippines. U.S. contractors, under U.S. govern- Two hundred and forty sale. ment oversight, will be in the Philippines for (240) AN/VRC–92E SINCGARS Radios. Sincerely, installation and associated support of this One thousand and eight five (1,085) AN/ J.W. RIXEY, new radar on these Philippine Navy ships. PVS–7B Night Vision Goggles. Vice Admiral, USN, Director. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- Non-MDE includes: Enclosures. fense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Incorporation of cooling system/thermal TRANSMITTAL NO. 16–71 management systems; Common Remotely TRANSMITTAL NO. 16–71 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Operated Weapons Station (CROWS) II—Low Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Profile Stabilized Weapon Stations; special Arms Export Control Act, as amended Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the armor; 120mm gun tubes; 2nd generation For- Arms Export Control Act (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of ward Looking Infrared (FLIR) sights; embed- the Philippines Annex Item No. vii ded diagnostics; gunner’s primary sights; (ii) Total Estimated Value: (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: Counter Sniper and Anti-Materiel Mount Major Defense Equipment * $20 million. 1. A completely assembled AN/SPS–77 (CSAMM) hardware; upgrade/maintenance of Other $5 million. radar, which is a commercial product that is engines and transmissions; depot level sup- TOTAL $25 million. outfitted on USN LCS class ships, will be tai- port; training devices; spare and repair parts; (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- lored for release to the Philippine Navy support equipment; tools and test equip- tities of Articles or Services under Consider- under this program. The operating charac- ment; technical data and publications; per- ation for Purchase: teristics and capability of this system as it sonnel training and training equipment; U.S. Major Defense Equipment (MDE): will be delivered to the Philippines Navy will Government and contractor engineering, Two (2) AN/SPS–77 Sea Giraffe 3D Air be UNCLASSIFIED. technical, and logistics support services, and Search Radars. 2. AN/SPS–77 operation and maintenance other related elements of logistics support. Non-Major Defense Equipment (MDE): documentation, software, and support is UN- (iv) Military Department: Army (UXA) Support services, including installation serv- CLASSIFIED. (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: ices, operator training, system operational 3. If a technologically advanced adversary FMS Case KU–B–JAT (9 July 1993, $1.9 bil- testing, and documentation. were to obtain knowledge of the specific lion). (iv) Military Department: Navy (LFK). hardware and software elements, the infor- FMS Case KU–B–UKO (20 July 2001, $44.3 (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: mation could be used to develop counter- million). PI–P–SBV—$4.7M, Excess Defense Article measures that might reduce weapon system FMS Case KU–B–UKN (23 July 2001, $42 mil- (EDA) transfer of ex-USCG cutter Hamilton, effectiveness or be used in the development lion). now PF–15, BRP Gregorio Del Pilar. of a system with similar or advanced capa- FMS Case KU–B–ULB (19 May 2006, $36.8 PI–P–SBW—$15.1M, EDA transfer of ex- bilities. million). USCG cutter Dallas, PF–16, now BRP Ramon 4. A determination has been made that the FMS Case KU–B–ULX (20 July 2011, $34.8 Alcaraz. Philippines can provide substantially the million). (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Of- same degree of protection for the sensitive (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Of- fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. technology being released as the U.S. Gov- fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained ernment. This sale is necessary in further- (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or Defense Services ance of the U.S. foreign policy and national in the Defense Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Annex Attached. security objectives outlined in the Policy Proposed to be Sold: See Annex Attached (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: Justification. (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: December 12, 2016. 5. All defense articles and services listed in December 12, 2016. * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms this transmittal are have been authorized for * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Ex- Export Control Act. release and export to the Government of the port Control Act. Philippines. POLICY JUSTIFICATION POLICY JUSTIFICATION

The Philippines—AN/SPS–77 Sea Giraffe 3D DEFENSE SECURITY Government of Kuwait—Recapitalization of Air Search Radars COOPERATION AGENCY, 218 M1A2 Tanks and Related Equipment The Government of the Philippines has re- Arlington, VA. and Support quested a possible sale of two (2) AN/SPS–77 Hon. BOB CORKER, The Government of Kuwait has requested a Sea Giraffe 3D Air Search Radars, support Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, possible sale in support of its recapitaliza- services, including installation services, op- U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. tion of 218 M1A2 tanks, to include two hun- erator training, system operational testing, DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- dred and forty (240) .50 Cal M2A1 machine and documentation. The total estimated pro- porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of guns; four hundred and eighty (480) 7.62mm gram cost is $25 million. the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, M240 machine guns; two hundred and forty The Philippines seeks to increase its Mari- we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. (240) AN/VRC–92E SINCGARS radios; and one time Domain Awareness (MDA) capabilities 16–66, concerning the Department of the thousand and eight five (1,085) AN/PVS–7B in order to improve monitoring of its vast Army’s proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Ac- Night Vision Goggles. Also included is the territorial seas and Exclusive Economic ceptance to the Government of Kuwait for incorporation of cooling system/thermal Zones (EEZ). An effective Philippine MDA defense articles and services estimated to management systems; Common Remotely capability strengthens its self-defense capa- cost $1.7 billion. After this letter is delivered Operated Weapons Station (CROWS) II—Low bilities and supports regional stability and to your office, we plan to issue a news re- Profile Stabilized Weapon Stations; special

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:26 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA6.032 S03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S17 armor; 120mm gun tubes; 2nd generation For- classified SECRET. Engineering design and a. Defense Advanced Global Positioning ward Looking Infrared (FLIR) sights; embed- manufacturing data related to special armor System (GPS) Receiver (DAGR)—DAGR is a ded diagnostics; gunner’s primary sights; are also classified SECRET. The con- lightweight (less than two pounds) hand-held Counter Sniper and Anti-Materiel Mount sequences of such compromise of classified or host platform-mounted, dual frequency, (CSAMM) hardware; upgrade/maintenance of information would be the capability to neu- Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module engines and transmissions; depot level sup- tralize or defeat the armor. The sale or (SAASM) based, Precise Positioning Service port; training devices; spare and repair parts; transfer of armor modules are done on a gov- (PPS) device. The DAGR provides real-time support equipment; tools and test equip- ernment-to-government basis. This serves to positioning, velocity (ground speed), naviga- ment; technical data and publications; per- minimize, but not eliminate, the danger of tion, and timing (PVNT) information, in sonnel training and training equipment; U.S. compromise. standalone (dismounted) and mounted Government and contractor engineering, c. 120mm Gun—the gun is composed of a (ground facilities, sea, air, and land vehicles) technical, and logistics support services, and 120mm smoothbore gun (cannon) manufac- configurations. The DAGR can support mis- other related elements of logistics support. tured at Watervliet Arsenal; ‘‘long rod’’ sions involving land-based war-fighting and Total estimated program cost is $1.7 billion. APFSDS warheads; and combustible car- non-war fighting operations. The DAGR can This proposed sale will contribute to the tridge case ammunition. There may be a also be used as a secondary or supplemental foreign policy and national security of the need to procure/produce new gun cannon aid to aviation-based missions which involve United States by helping to improve the se- tubes from Watervliet Arsenal. New cannons operations in low-dynamic aircraft, and as curity of a friendly country which has been inducted at Anniston Army Depot would be an aid to navigation in water-borne oper- and continues to be an important force for inspected according to established criteria ations. DAGR AN/PSN–13(A) is fitted with political stability and economic progress in and shipped to Lima Army Tank Plant for the Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing the Middle East. tank upgrade process. Gun production and Module (SAASM) 3.7 and can accept cryp- Kuwait intends to use this equipment to technology are generally known. Disclosure tographic keys for increased PVNT accuracy recapitalize its fleet of M1A2 full track tanks of gun production and technology specific to and protection from intentional false or in order to modernize and extend the service the 120mm (advance materials and toler- spoofed satellite signals. The AN/PSN–13(A) of the tanks. Kuwait will have no difficulty ances) would degrade the advantage. DAGR does not output classified informa- absorbing this equipment into its armed d. AGT–1500 Gas Turbine Propulsion Sys- tion. If a technology advanced adversary forces. tem—The use of a gas turbine propulsion were to obtain knowledge of the specific The proposed sale of this equipment and system in the M1A2 is a unique application hardware and software elements, the infor- support will not alter the basic military bal- of armored vehicle power pack technology. mation could be used to identify ways of ance in the region. The hardware is composed of the AGT–1500 countering the detection capabilities of the The principal contractors involved in this engine and transmission and is not UNCLAS- DAGR or improve the performance of their program are: General Dynamics Land Sys- SIFIED. Manufacturing processes associated GPS receivers; however, information avail- tems, Sterling Heights, MI; Joint Services with the production of turbine blades, able for the SAASM would not be obtainable. Manufacturing Center (JSMC), Lima, OH; recuperator, bearings and shafts, and hydro- SAASM is a tamper-resistant security mod- Konsberg Defense Systems, Alexandria, VA, static pump and motor are propriety and ule. The remaining hardware used in the and Johnstown, PA; Raytheon, McKinney, therefore commercially competition sen- DAGR is considered mature and available in TX; Meggitt Defense Systems, Irvine, CA; sitive. Unauthorized release and exploitation other industrial nation’s comparable per- Palomar, Carlsbad, CA; Northrop Grumman, of sensitive propulsion information would formance thresholds. West Falls Church, VA; DRS Technologies, adversely impact U.S. commercial interests. b. Drivers Vision Enhancer (DVE) AN/VAS– Arlington, VA; Lockheed Martin, Bethesda, Acquisition of production data by a potential 5 and Rear View Sensor System (RVSS)—The MD; Honeywell, Morristown, NJ; Miltope, enemy could enhance its ability to design AN/VAS–5 and RVSS are un-cooled thermal Hope Hull, AL. There are no known offset and produce gas turbine engine propulsion imaging systems developed for use while agreements proposed in connect with this po- system with application to land vehicles. driving Combat Vehicles and Tactical tential sale. e. Compartmentation—A major surviv- Wheeled Vehicles. DVE and RVSS allow for Implementation of this proposed sale is es- ability feature of the MI tank is the tactical vehicle movement in support of timated to require five to seven contractors compartmentation of fuel and ammunition. operational missions in all environment con- and twenty-five to thirty U.S. Government Compartmentation is the positive separation ditions (day/night and all weather) and pro- representatives to Kuwait. of the crew and critical components from vides enhanced driving capability during There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- combustible materials such that in the event limited visibility conditions (darkness, fense readiness as a result of this proposed that the fuel or ammunition is ignited or de- smoke, dust, fog, etc.). The DVE program sale. teriorated by an incoming threat round, the provides night vision targeting capabilities TRANSMITTAL NO. 16–66 crew is fully protected. Sensitive informa- for armored vehicles and long-range night vi- tion includes the performance of the ammu- sion reconnaissance capability to the Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of nition compartments as well as the compart- warfighter. Engineering design and manufac- Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the ment design parameters. The design of the turing data would provide a potential enemy Arms Export Control Act compartments cannot be protected, however with the means to upgrade the quality of ef- Annex Item No. vii the guidelines, parametric inductions and ficiency of thermal devices production. The (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: test data used to develop the compartments consequences of this would be improved 1. Components considered to contain sen- do not have to be disclosed to permit a sale. enemy equipment of the field. Technical in- sitive technology in the proposed sale are as f. Common Remotely Operated Weapons formation regarding DVE and RVSS, includ- follows: Station—Low Profile (CROWS–LP)—The ing UNCLASSIFIED information, should a. M1A2 Thermal Imaging System (TIS)— CROWS–LP (M153A2E1) is a commanders’ generally not be considered for release. The TIS constitutes a target acquisition sys- weapon station. It allows for under armor The highest level of information that must tem which, when operated with other tank operation of weapons—M2HB, M2A1, M250B, be disclosed for production, operation or sale systems gives the tank crew a substantial and M240. The CROWS–LP is an updated of the end item is UNCLASSIFIED/FOR OF- advantage over the potential threat. The TIS version of the M153A2 CROWS that is ap- FICIAL USE ONLY. provides the crew with the ability to effec- proximately 10 inches shorter; the CROWS– c. Single Channel Ground and Airborne tively aim and fire the tank main armament LP M153A2E1 increases visibility over the Radio System (SINCGARS)—The AN/VRC– system under a broad range of adverse bat- weapon station. The fire control system of 92E and RT–1702 SINCGARS provides war- tlefield conditions. The hardware itself is the CROWS–LP allows the ‘‘first-burst’’ on fighting commanders and troops with a high- UNCLASSIFIED. The engineering design and target capability from stationary and mov- ly reliable, secure, easily maintained Com- manufacturing data associated with the de- ing platforms. The CROWS–LP ingratiates a bat Net Radio (CNR) that has both voice and tector and infrared (IR) optics and coatings day camera (VIM–C), thermal camera (TIM data handling capability in support of com- are considered sensitive. The technical data 1500), and laser range finder (STORM/ mand and control operations. SINCGARS, package is UNCLASSIFIED with the excep- STORM–PI). Engineering design and manu- with the Internet Controller, provides the tion of the specifications for target acquisi- facturing data would provide potential communications link for the digitized force. tion range which is CONFIDENTIAL and enemy with the means to increase small SINCGARS is a radio fielded to tactical field hardening data is classified up to SECRET. arms fire control from under armor. The con- elements. It facilitates the transmission of The consequences of such compromise would sequences of this would be improved enemy voice and/or data information, which allows increase potential enemy capabilities to neu- equipment in the field and decrease techno- for the conducting of a myriad of missions tralize effectiveness of the tank main arma- logical fire control advantages. across the operational continuum. ment system by denying the crew ability to 2. The Ml tank will include the following SINCGARS is available for the dismounted acquire targets. communications suite: Defense Advanced soldier, ground and aviation platforms. b. Special Armor—Major components of Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver Training will vary for the radio (RT–1702) special armor are fabricated in sealed mod- (DAGR); AN/VAS–5 Driver’s Vision Enhancer and spare and repair parts for the RT–1702 ules and in serialized removable subassem- (DVE) and Rear View Sensor System model are not supported by the Standard blies. Special armor vulnerability data for (RVSS); and Single Channel Ground and Air- Army Supply Systems. There is sensitive or both chemical and kinetic energy rounds are borne Radio System (SINCGARS). restricted information contained in the AN/

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:26 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA6.034 S03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S18 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 3, 2017 VRC–92E or software. There would be adverse nity. As a county commissioner, Mr. S. 1635. An act to authorize the Depart- consequences of the AN/VRC–92E and soft- Price secured summer jobs for Pontiac ment of State for fiscal year 2016, and for ware were to be lost to a technically ad- youth and minorities in Oakland Coun- other purposes. vanced adversary. If a technology advances ty. After his service as a county com- S. 2854. An act to reauthorize the Emmett adversary were to obtain knowledge of the Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007. specific hardware and software elements, the missioner, he continued to dedicate S. 2943. An act to authorize appropriations information could be used to identify ways of himself to youth development. In 2012, for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of countering the Electronic Counter-Counter he participated in Oakland Community the Department of Defense, for military con- Measures (ECCM). The hardware used in the College’s Symposium on Good Govern- struction, and for defense activities of the AN/VRC–92E and RT–1702 is considered ma- ance, Leadership & Community En- Department of Energy, to prescribe military ture. gagement, where he discussed his expe- personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and 3. This sale is necessary in furtherance of riences in leadership. for other purposes. S. 2971. An act to authorize the National the U.S. foreign policy and national security Mr. Price was known for his gregar- objectives outlined in the Policy Justifica- Urban Search and Rescue Response System. tion. Moreover, the benefits to be derived ious personality and could answer prac- H.R. 960. An act to designate the Depart- from this sale, as outlined in the Policy Jus- tically any question regarding the city ment of Veterans Affairs community-based tification, outweigh the potential damage of Pontiac’s history. Even in his retire- outpatient clinic in Newark, Ohio, as the that could result if the sensitive technology ment, Mr. Price continued to be ac- Daniel L. Kinnard VA Clinic. were revealed to unauthorized persons. tively engaged in the community. He H.R. 3218. An act to designate the facility 4. All defense articles and services listed in most recently served as a member of of the United States Postal Service located this transmittal have been authorized for re- at 1221 State Street, Suite 12, Santa Barbara, the master plan steering committee California, as the ‘‘Special Warfare Operator lease and export to the Government of Ku- from 2013 to 2014 and was part of the wait. Master Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Louis group that helped prepare the 2014 Pon- ‘Lou’ J. Langlais Post Office Building’’. f tiac Master Plan Update. In 2015, he H.R. 4618. An act to designate the Federal REMEMBERING HUBERT PRICE, JR. joined the Oakland County sheriff’s ef- building and United States courthouse lo- forts to ease tensions between Pontiac cated at 121 Spring Street SE in Gainesville, Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, today I residents and the Oakland County Georgia, as the ‘‘Sidney Oslin Smith, Jr. wish to recognize community activist Sheriff’s Office. He, along with 25 other Federal Building and United States Court- house’’. and former Michigan State representa- community leaders, formed the sher- tive Hubert Price, Jr., of Pontiac, MI. H.R. 4887. An act to designate the facility iff’s relations team, which helped open of the United States Postal Service located Mr. Price was born on September 28, lines of communication in the commu- 1946, to parents Ruth and Hubert Price, at 23323 Shelby Road in Shelby, Indiana, as nity. the ‘‘Richard Allen Cable Post Office’’. Sr. He was a lifelong resident of the Mr. Price is survived by his wife of 40 H.R. 5676. An act to designate the facility city of Pontiac, graduating from Pon- years, Carolyn, his children, grand- of the United States Postal Service located tiac Central High School in 1964 and children, and many relatives and at 6300 N. Northwest Highway in Chicago, Il- going on to attend Michigan State Uni- friends. linois, as the ‘‘Officer Joseph P. Cali Post Of- versity. He became actively involved in fice Building’’. I cannot express enough the impact H.R. 5687. An act to eliminate or modify his community and civil rights at a Mr. Hubert Price, Jr., had on the city young age. certain mandates of the Government Ac- of Pontiac and the State of Michigan. countability Office. During a time when many of this He was truly a treasure to our commu- country’s citizens suffered through in- Under the authority of the order of nity and was influential locally and na- the Senate of January 6, 2015, the en- stitutionalized practices of segrega- tionally. His passion, knowledge, and tion, Pontiac was not immune. Afri- rolled bills were signed on December leadership will be missed. He served 14, 2016, during the adjournment of the can-American residents were relegated the city of Pontiac with his whole to the southern side of the city, as they Senate, by the President pro tempore heart and relentlessly followed his vi- (Mr. HATCH). were restricted from obtaining housing sion for a better tomorrow. It is my ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED on the northern side. Mr. Price was in- hope that his spirit of advocacy con- strumental in the push for open hous- Under the authority of the order of tinues to live on and his tremendous the Senate of January 6, 2015, the Sec- ing ordinances, which would create op- legacy inspires the next generation of portunities for all residents. retary of the Senate, on December 13, leaders to make a difference in their 2016, during the adjournment of the As the National Democratic County communities. Officials’ president, Mr. Price spoke at Senate, received a message from the the 1992 Democratic National Conven- f House of Representatives announcing tion, DNC, which was held at Madison MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE RE- that the Speaker pro tempore (Mrs. Square Garden in New York City. He CEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT, COMSTOCK) had signed the following en- expounded upon the government’s role 114TH CONGRESS rolled bills: H.R. 875. An act to provide for alternative in safeguarding the rights and protec- ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED tions that are due to all citizens. In ad- financing arrangements for the provision of Under the authority of the order of dition to his DNC address, he also certain services and the construction and the Senate of January 6, 2015, the Sec- served as a moderator for a panel on maintenance of infrastructure at land border retary of the Senate, on December 13, public sector employment programs. ports of entry, and for other purposes. 2016, during the adjournment of the H.R. 4465. An act to decrease the deficit by As State representative from 1994 to Senate, received a message from the consolidating and selling Federal buildings 2000, Mr. Price diligently served the House of Representatives announcing and other civilian real property, and for 43rd district of Michigan. He was the that the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. other purposes. minority vice chair of the appropria- H.R. 4680. An act to prepare the National UPTON) had signed the following en- tions committee. He also was vice Park Service for its Centennial in 2016 and rolled bills: chair of the following subcommittees: for a second century of promoting and pro- higher education, family, independence S. 546. An act to establish the Railroad tecting the natural, historic, and cultural re- Emergency Services Preparedness, Oper- sources of our National Parks for the enjoy- agency, and supplementals. ational Needs, and Safety Evaluation (RE- ment of present and future generations, and Improving the lives of youth in the SPONSE) Subcommittee under the Federal for other purposes. community was of the utmost impor- Emergency Management Agency’s National H.R. 5065. An act to direct the Adminis- tance to Mr. Price. When he led the Advisory Council to provide recommenda- trator of the Transportation Security Ad- celebration of Pontiac’s 150th birthday, tions on emergency responder training and ministration to notify air carriers and secu- Mr. Price commemorated the celebra- resources relating to hazardous materials in- rity screening personnel of the Transpor- tion by creating the sesquicentennial cidents involving railroads, and for other tation Security Administration of such Ad- motto: ‘‘To honor the past, recognize purposes. ministration’s guidelines regarding permit- S. 612. An act to provide for improvements ting baby formula, breast milk, purified de- the present and build the future.’’ to the rivers and harbors of the United ionized water, and juice on airplanes, and for Building that future included encour- States, to provide for the conservation and other purposes. aging and providing youth with oppor- development of water and related resources, H.R. 5150. An act to designate the facility tunities to grow within the commu- and for other purposes. of the United States Postal Service located

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An act to restore amounts im- Carwile Post Office Building’’. worldwide, and for other purposes. properly withheld for tax purposes from sev- H.R. 5356. An act to designate the facility The message further announced that erance payments to individuals who retired of the United States Postal Service located the House agreed to the amendments of or separated from service in the Armed at 14231 TX–150 in Coldspring, Texas as the the Senate to the bill (H.R. 3842) to im- Forces for combat-related injuries, and for ‘‘E. Marie Youngblood Post Office’’. prove homeland security, including do- other purposes. H.R. 5099. An act to establish a pilot pro- H.R. 5591. An act to designate the facility mestic preparedness and response to of the United States Postal Service located gram on partnership agreements to con- terrorism, by reforming Federal Law struct new facilities for the Department of at 810 N US Highway 83 in Zapata, Texas, as Enforcement Training Centers to pro- the ‘‘Zapata Veterans Post Office’’. Veterans Affairs. H.R. 5612. An act to designate the facility H.R. 5798. An act to designate the facility vide training to first responders, and of the United States Postal Service located of the United States Postal Service located for other purposes. at 2886 Sandy Plains Road in Marietta, Geor- at 1101 Davis Street in Evanston, Illinois, as The message also announced that the gia, as the ‘‘Marine Lance Corporal Squire the ‘‘Abner J. Mikva Post Office Building’’. House agreed to the amendment of the ‘Skip’ Wells Post Office Building’’. H.R. 5877. An act to amend the Homeland Senate to the bill (H.R. 4939) to in- H.R. 5790. An act to provide adequate pro- Security Act of 2002 and the United States- crease engagement with the govern- tections for whistleblowers at the Federal Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 to ments of the Caribbean region, the Car- Bureau of Investigation. promote cooperative homeland security re- ibbean diaspora community in the H.R. 5948. An act to designate the facility search and antiterrorism programs relating United States, and the private sector of the United States Postal Service located to cybersecurity, and for other purposes. at 830 Kuhn Drive in Chula Vista, California, H.R. 5889. An act to designate the facility and civil society in both the United States and the Caribbean, and for other as the ‘‘Jonathan ‘J.D.’ De Guzman Post Of- of the United States Postal Service located fice Building’’. at 1 Chalan Kanoa VLG in Saipan, Northern purposes. H.R. 6130. An act to provide the victims of Mariana Islands, as the ‘‘Segundo T. Sablan The message further announced that Holocaust-era persecution and their heirs a and CNMI Fallen Military Heroes Post Office the House agreed to the amendments of fair opportunity to recover works of art con- Building’’. the Senate to the bill (H.R. 6302) to fiscated or misappropriated by the Nazis. H.R. 6416. An act to amend title 38, United provide an increase in premium pay for H.R. 6138. An act to designate the facility States Code, to make certain improvements United States Secret Service agents of the United States Postal Service located in the laws administered by the Secretary of performing protective services during at 560 East Pleasant Valley Road, Port Hue- neme, California, as the U.S. Naval Con- Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 2016, and for other purposes. H.R. 6450. An act to amend the Inspector struction Battalion ‘‘Seabees’’ Fallen Heroes General Act of 1978 to strengthen the inde- ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Post Office Building. pendence of the Inspectors General, and for Under the authority of the order of H.R. 6282. An act to designate the facility other purposes. the Senate of January 6, 2015, the Sec- of the United States Postal Service located H.R. 6451. An act to improve the Govern- retary of the Senate, on December 14, at 2024 Jerome Avenue, in Bronx, New York ment-wide management of Federal property. 2016, during the adjournment of the as the ‘‘Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. Post Office H.R. 6452. An act to implement the Conven- Building’’. Senate, received a message from the H.R. 6302. An act to provide an increase in tion on the Conservation and Management of House of Representatives announcing High Seas Fisheries Resources in the North premium pay for protective services during Pacific Ocean, to implement the Convention that the Speaker had signed the fol- 2016, and for other purposes. H.R. 6304. An act to designate the facility on the Conservation and Management of lowing enrolled bills: of the United States Postal Service located High Seas Fishery Resources in the South S. 8. An act to provide for the approval of at 501 North Main Street in Florence, Ari- Pacific Ocean, and for other purposes. the Agreement for Cooperation Between the zona, as the ‘‘Adolfo ‘Harpo’ Celaya Post Of- Under the authority of the order of Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Nor- fice’’. H.R. 6323. An act to name the Department the Senate of January 6, 2015, the en- way Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear En- of Veterans Affairs health care system in rolled bills were signed on December ergy. 14, 2016, during the adjournment of the H.R. 710. An act to require the Secretary of Long Beach, California, the ‘‘Tibor Rubin VA Homeland Security to prepare a comprehen- Medical Center’’. Senate, by the President pro tempore H.R. 6400. An act to revise the boundaries sive security assessment of the transpor- (Mr. HATCH). of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier tation security card program, and for other Under the authority of the order of Resources System units in New Jersey. purposes. H.R. 6431. An act to ensure United States the Senate of January 6, 2015, the Sec- H.R. 1150. An act to amend the Inter- jurisdiction over offenses committed by retary of the Senate, on December 14, national Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to United States personnel stationed in Canada 2016, during the adjournment of the improve the ability of the United States to in furtherance of border security initiatives. Senate, received a message from the advance religious freedom globally through H.R. 6477. An act to amend chapter 97 of House of Representatives announcing enhanced diplomacy, training, counterter- title 28, United States Code, to clarify excep- that the House had passed the fol- rorism, and foreign assistance efforts, and tion to foreign sovereign immunity set forth lowing bill, without amendment: through stronger and more flexible political in section 1605(a)(3) of such title. responses to religious freedom violations and S. 8. An act to provide for the approval of violent extremism worldwide, and for other Under the authority of the order of the Agreement for Cooperation Between the purposes. the Senate of January 6, 2015, the en- Government of the United States of America H.R. 2726. An act to require the Secretary rolled bills were signed on December and the Government of the Kingdom of Nor- of the Treasury to mint commemorative 15, 2016, during the adjournment of the way Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear En- coins in recognition of the 50th anniversary Senate, by the President pro tempore ergy. of the first manned landing on the Moon. (Mr. HATCH). H.R. 3784. An act to amend the Securities The message further announced that ENROLLED BILL SIGNED Exchange Act of 1934 to establish an Office of the House agreed to the amendment of Under the authority of the order of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 710) to re- the Advocate for Small Business Capital For- mation and a Small Business Capital Forma- the Senate of January 6, 2015, the Sec- quire the Secretary of Homeland Secu- tion Advisory Committee, and for other pur- retary of the Senate, on December 15, rity to prepare a comprehensive secu- poses. 2016, during the adjournment of the rity assessment of the transportation H.R. 3842. An act to improve homeland se- Senate, received a message from the security card program, and for other curity, including domestic preparedness and House of Representatives announcing purposes. response to terrorism, by reforming Federal that the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Law Enforcement Training Centers to pro- The message also announced that the THORNBERRY) had signed the following House agreed to the amendment of the vide training to first responders, and for other purposes. enrolled bill: Senate to the bill (H.R. 1150) to amend H.R. 4352. An act to direct the Secretary of H.R. 6014. An act to allow the Adminis- the International Religious Freedom Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot pro- trator of the Federal Aviation Administra- Act of 1998 to improve the ability of gram establishing a patient self-scheduling tion to enter into reimbursable agreements the United States to advance religious appointment system, and for other purposes. for certain airport projects.

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A concurrent resolution set- States the following enrolled bill: the Senate of January 6, 2015, the Sec- ting forth the congressional budget for the retary of the Senate, on December 19, United States Government for fiscal year S. 3084. An act to invest in innovation 2016, during the adjournment of the 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budg- through research and development, and to etary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. improve the competitiveness of the United Senate, received a message from the States. House of Representatives announcing f f that the House had passed the fol- MEASURES HELD OVER/UNDER lowing bill, without amendment: RULE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES DURING ADJOURNMENT, 114TH CONGRESS S. 3084. An act to invest in innovation The following resolution was read, through research and development, and to and held over, under the rule: Under the authority of the order of improve the competitiveness of the United the Senate of December 10, 2016, the States. S. Res. 4. A resolution to constitute the majority party’s membership on certain following reports of committees were The message further announced that committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth submitted on December 20, 2016: pursuant to section 3(b) of the Public Congress, or until their successors are cho- By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act of sen. Homeland Security and Governmental Af- 2001 (42 U.S.C. 15202), the Minority f fairs: Report to accompany S. 1378, A bill to Leader appointed the following mem- ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED, strengthen employee cost savings sugges- ber on the part of the House of Rep- 114TH CONGRESS tions programs within the Federal Govern- resentatives to the Medal of Valor Re- ment (Rept. No. 114–406). view Board: Joanne Hayes-White of The Secretary of the Senate reported Report to accompany S. 2972, A bill to San Francisco, California. that on December 12, 2016, she had pre- amend title 31, United States Code, to pro- sented to the President of the United The message also announced that vide transparency and require certain stand- States the following enrolled bills: pursuant to section 1238(b)(3) of the ards in the award of Federal grants, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 114–407). Floyd D. Spence National Defense Au- S. 1632. An act to require a regional strat- egy to address the threat posed by Boko By Mr. VITTER, from the Committee on thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (22 Haram. Small Business and Entrepreneurship: U.S.C. 7002), as amended by division P S. 2974. An act to ensure funding for the Report to accompany S. 1756, A bill to help of the Consolidated Appropriations National Human Trafficking Hotline, and for small businesses take advantage of energy Resolution, 2003 (22 U.S.C. 6901), the other purposes. efficiency (Rept. No. 114–408). Minority Leader appointed the fol- S. 3028. An act to redesignate the Olympic Report to accompany S. 1811, A bill to re- lowing individual on the part of the Wilderness as the Daniel J. Evans Wilder- quire the Administrator of the Small Busi- ness. ness Administration to establish a program House of Representatives to the United S. 3183. An act to prohibit the circumven- to make loans to certain businesses, home- States-China Economic and Security tion of control measures used by Internet owners, and renters affected by Superstorm Review Commission, effective January ticket sellers to ensure equitable consumer Sandy (Rept. No. 114–409). 1, 2017, to fill an existing vacancy: Mr. access to tickets for any given event, and for Report to accompany S. 1866, A bill to es- Michael R. Wessel of Falls Church, Vir- other purposes. tablish the veterans’ business outreach cen- ginia. The Secretary of the Senate reported ter program, to improve the programs for veterans of the Small Business Administra- The message further announced that that on December 14, 2016, she had pre- tion, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 114– pursuant to section 1238(b)(3) of the sented to the President of the United 410). Floyd D. Spence National Defense Au- States the following enrolled bills: Report to accompany S. 1870, A bill to thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (22 S. 546. An act to establish the Railroad amend the Small Business Act to require the U.S.C. 7002), as amended by division P Emergency Services Preparedness, Oper- Administrator of the Small Business Admin- of the Consolidated Appropriations ational Needs, and Safety Evaluation (RE- istration to carry out a pilot program on Resolution, 2003 (22 U.S.C. 6901), the SPONSE) Subcommittee under the Federal issuing grants to eligible veterans to start or acquire qualifying businesses, and for other Minority Leader appointed the fol- Emergency Management Agency’s National Advisory Council to provide recommenda- purposes (Rept. No. 114–411). lowing individual on the part of the tions on emergency responder training and Report to accompany S. 2116, A bill to im- House of Representatives to the United resources relating to hazardous materials in- prove certain programs of the Small Busi- States-China Economic and Security cidents involving railroads, and for other ness Administration to better assist small Review Commission, effective January purposes. business customers in accessing broadband 21, 2017: Mr. Jonathan N. Stivers of S. 612. An act to provide for improvements technology, and for other purposes (Rept. Washington, DC. to the rivers and harbors of the United No. 114–412). States, to provide for the conservation and Report to accompany S. 2126, A bill to re- ENROLLED BILL SIGNED development of water and related resources, authorize the women’s business center pro- Under the authority of the order of and for other purposes. gram of the Small Business Administration, the Senate of January 6, 2015, the Sec- S. 1635. An act to authorize the Depart- and for other purposes (Rept. No. 114–413). retary of the Senate, on December 20, ment of State for fiscal year 2016, and for Report to accompany S. 2136, A bill to es- other purposes. tablish the Regional SBIR State Collabo- 2016, during the adjournment of the S. 2854. An act to reauthorize the Emmett rative Initiative Pilot Program, and for Senate, received a message from the Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007. other purposes (Rept. No. 114–414). House of Representatives announcing S. 2943. An act to authorize appropriations Report to accompany S. 2138, A bill to that the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of amend the Small Business Act to improve MESSER) had signed the following en- the Department of Defense, for military con- the review and acceptance of subcontracting rolled bill: struction, and for defense activities of the plans, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 114– Department of Energy to prescribe military 415). S. 3084. An act to invest in innovation personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and Report to accompany S. 2139, A bill to through research and development, and to for other purposes. amend the Small Business Act to prohibit improve the competitiveness of the United S. 2971. An act to authorize the National the use of reverse auctions for the procure- States. Urban Search and Rescue Response System. ment of covered contracts (Rept. No. 114– Under the authority of the order of The Secretary of the Senate reported 416). the Senate of January 6, 2015, the en- Report to accompany S. 2812, A bill to that on December 15, 2016, she had pre- amend the Small Business Act to reauthorize rolled bill was signed on December 27, sented to the President of the United and improve the Small Business Innovation 2016, during the adjournment of the States the following enrolled bill: Research Program and the Small Business Senate, by the Acting President pro S. 8. An act to provide for the approval of Technology Transfer Program, and for other tempore (Mr. SASSE). the Agreement for Cooperation Between the purposes (Rept. No. 114–417).

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Report to accompany S. 2838, A bill to im- By Mr. MORAN (for himself, Mr. By Mr. MCCONNELL: prove the HUBZone program (Rept. No. 114– BLUMENTHAL, and Mr. BENNET): S. Res. 1. A resolution informing the Presi- 418). S. 12. A bill to amend title 38, United dent of the United States that a quorum of Report to accompany S. 2846, A bill to States Code, to improve the accountability each House is assembled; considered and amend the Small Business Act to expand in- of employees of the Department of Veterans agreed to. tellectual property education and training Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. MCCONNELL: for small businesses, and for other purposes mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. S. Res. 2. A resolution informing the House (Rept. No. 114–419). By Mr. WHITEHOUSE (for himself, Ms. of Representatives that a quorum of the Sen- Report to accompany S. 2847, A bill to re- BALDWIN, Ms. WARREN, and Mrs. ate is assembled; considered and agreed to. quire greater transparency for Federal regu- FEINSTEIN): By Mr. MCCONNELL: latory decisions that impact small busi- S. 13. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue S. Res. 3. A resolution fixing the hour of nesses (Rept. No. 114–420). Code of 1986 to prevent high net worth indi- daily meeting of the Senate; considered and Report to accompany S. 2992, A bill to viduals from receiving tax windfalls for en- agreed to. amend the Small Business Act to strengthen tering government service; to the Committee By Mr. MCCONNELL: the Office of Credit Risk Management of the on Finance. S. Res. 4. A resolution to constitute the Small Business Administration, and for By Mr. HELLER (for himself, Mr. majority party’s membership on certain other purposes (Rept. No. 114–421). MANCHIN, and Mr. BARRASSO): committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Report to accompany S. 3009, A bill to sup- S. 14. A bill to provide that Members of Congress, or until their successors are cho- port entrepreneurs serving in the National Congress may not receive pay after October sen; submitted and read. Guard and Reserve, and for other purposes 1 of any fiscal year in which Congress has By Mr. MORAN: S. Res. 5. A resolution expressing the sense (Rept. No. 114–422). not approved a concurrent resolution on the Report to accompany S. 3024, A bill to im- budget and passed the regular appropriations of the Senate in support of Israel; to the prove cyber security for small businesses bills; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- Committee on Foreign Relations. rity and Governmental Affairs. (Rept. No. 114–423). By Mr. MCCONNELL: S. Con. Res. 1. A concurrent resolution ex- Report to accompany S. Res. 252, An origi- By Mr. HELLER: S. 15. A bill to impose sanctions with re- tending the life of the Joint Congressional nal resolution expressing the sense of the spect to the ballistic missile program of Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies; consid- Committee on Small Business and Entrepre- Iran, and for other purposes; to the Com- ered and agreed to. neurship of the Senate relating to easing the mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- By Mr. MCCONNELL: burden of Federal tax compliance on small fairs. S. Con. Res. 2. A concurrent resolution to businesses (Rept. No. 114–424). By Mr. PAUL (for himself, Mr. BAR- provide for the counting on January 6, 2017, By Mr. THUNE, from the Committee on RASSO, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. of the electoral votes for President and Vice Commerce, Science, and Transportation: GRASSLEY, Mr. HELLER, Mr. LEE, Mr. President of the United States; considered Report to accompany S. 421, A bill to PORTMAN, and Mr. RISCH): and agreed to. amend the Communications Act of 1934 to S. 16. A bill to require a full audit of the By Mr. ENZI: provide for greater transparency and effi- Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve S. Con. Res. 3. A concurrent resolution set- ciency in the procedures followed by the Fed- System and the Federal reserve banks by the ting forth the congressional budget for the eral Communications Commission, and for Comptroller General of the United States, United States Government for fiscal year other purposes (Rept. No. 114–425). and for other purposes; to the Committee on 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budg- Report to accompany S. 1182, A bill to ex- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. etary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026; empt application of JSA attribution rule in By Mr. SASSE (for himself and Mr. placed on the calendar. case of existing agreements (Rept. No. 114– TESTER): 426). S. 17. A bill to ensure the Government Ac- f Report to accompany S. 2555, A bill to pro- countability Office has adequate access to SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS vide opportunities for broadband investment, information; to the Committee on Homeland and for other purposes (Rept. No. 114–427). Security and Governmental Affairs. Report to accompany S. 2658, A bill to By Mr. MORAN (for himself and Mr. SENATE RESOLUTION 1—INFORM- amend title 49, United States Code, to au- PERDUE): ING THE PRESIDENT OF THE thorize appropriations for the Federal Avia- S. 18. A bill to promote freedom, fairness, tion Administration for fiscal years 2016 and economic opportunity by repealing the UNITED STATES THAT A through 2017, and for other purposes (Rept. income tax and other taxes, abolishing the QUORUM OF EACH HOUSE IS AS- No. 114–428). Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a na- SEMBLED By Mr. GRASSLEY, from the Committee tional sales tax to be administered primarily Mr. MCCONNELL submitted the fol- on the Judiciary: by the States; to the Committee on Finance. lowing resolution; which was consid- Report to accompany S. 3270, A bill to pre- By Mr. THUNE (for himself and Mr. ered and agreed to: vent elder abuse and exploitation and im- NELSON): prove the justice system’s response to vic- S. 19. A bill to provide opportunities for S. RES. 1 tims in elder abuse and exploitation cases broadband investment, and for other pur- Resolved, That a committee consisting of (Rept. No. 114–430). poses; to the Committee on Commerce, two Senators be appointed to join such com- By Mr. BARRASSO, from the Committee Science, and Transportation. mittee as may be appointed by the House of on Indian Affairs, without amendment: By Mr. VAN HOLLEN: Representatives to wait upon the President S. 2916. A bill to provide that the pueblo of S. 20. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue of the United States and inform him that a Santa Clara may lease for 99 years certain Code of 1986 to expand the denial of deduc- quorum of each House is assembled and that restricted land, and for other purposes (Rept. tion for certain excessive employee remu- the Congress is ready to receive any commu- No. 114–431). neration; to the Committee on Finance. nication he may be pleased to make. By Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself and Mr. By Ms. COLLINS, from the Special Com- f mittee on Aging: DONNELLY): Special Report entitled ‘‘Sudden Price S.J. Res. 1. A joint resolution approving SENATE RESOLUTION 2—INFORM- Spikes in Off-Patent Prescription Drugs: The the location of a memorial to commemorate ING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENT- Monopoly Business Model that Harms Pa- and honor the members of the Armed Forces ATIVES THAT A QUORUM OF THE who served on active duty in support of Op- tients, Taxpayers, and the U.S. Health Care SENATE IS ASSEMBLED System’’ (Rept. No. 114–429). eration Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield; to the Committee on Energy and Mr. MCCONNELL submitted the fol- f Natural Resources. lowing resolution; which was consid- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND By Mr. CRUZ (for himself, Mrs. FISCH- ered and agreed to: ER, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. JOINT RESOLUTIONS S. RES. 2 RUBIO, Mr. LEE, and Mr. PERDUE): The following bills and joint resolu- S.J. Res. 2. A joint resolution proposing an Resolved, That the Secretary inform the tions were introduced, read the first amendment to the Constitution of the House of Representatives that a quorum of and second times by unanimous con- United States relative to limiting the num- the Senate is assembled and that the Senate sent, and referred as indicated: ber of terms that a Member of Congress may is ready to proceed to business. serve; to the Committee on the Judiciary. f By Mr. HELLER (for himself, Mr. CRUZ, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. COTTON, and f SENATE RESOLUTION 3—FIXING Mr. INHOFE): SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND THE HOUR OF DAILY MEETING S. 11. A bill to recognize Jerusalem as the SENATE RESOLUTIONS OF THE SENATE capital of Israel, to relocate to Jerusalem the United States Embassy in Israel, and for The following concurrent resolutions Mr. MCCONNELL submitted the fol- other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign and Senate resolutions were read, and lowing resolution which was considered Relations. referred (or acted upon), as indicated: and agreed to:

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S. RES. 3 SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING: Ms. Collins, edies to challenges between the Israelis and Resolved, That the daily meeting of the Mr. Hatch, Mr. Flake, Mr. Scott, Mr. Tillis, Palestinians; Senate be 12 o’clock meridian unless other- Mr. Corker, Mr. Burr, Mr. Rubio, Mrs. Fisch- (4) objects to the December 2016 abstention wise ordered. er. and declination to veto United Nations Secu- COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET: Mr. Enzi, Mr. rity Council Resolution 2334 by delegates of f Grassley, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Gra- the United States at the United Nations; SENATE RESOLUTION 4—TO CON- ham, Mr. Toomey, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Corker, (5) regrets and seeks to reverse the nega- STITUTE THE MAJORITY PAR- Mr. Perdue, Mr. Gardner, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. tive public criticism of Israel by United TY’S MEMBERSHIP ON CERTAIN Boozman. States diplomats; COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS: Mr. Hoeven, COMMITTEES FOR THE ONE HUN- (6) urges the President-elect to adopt a pol- Mr. Barrasso, Mr. McCain, Ms. Murkowski, icy of opposing and vetoing if necessary one- DRED FIFTEENTH CONGRESS, OR Mr. Lankford, Mr. Daines, Mr. Crapo, Mr. sided United Nations Security Council reso- UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE Moran. lutions targeting Israel; CHOSEN JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE: Mr. Lee, Mr. (7) rejects international efforts to Cotton, Mr. Portman, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. MCCONNELL submitted the fol- delegitimize Israel’s right to exist; Mr. Sasse. (8) supports Israel’s right to self-defense; lowing resolution; which was sub- COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION: (9) condemns acts of terrorism and vio- mitted and read: Mr. Shelby, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Cochran, Mr. lence targeted at Israeli civilians; Alexander, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Cruz, S. RES. 4 (10) reiterates that Palestinian political Mrs. Capito, Mr. Wicker, Mrs. Fischer. Resolved, That the following shall con- goals will never be achieved through vio- COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTRE- stitute the majority party’s membership on lence; and PRENEURSHIP: Mr. Risch, Mr. Rubio, Mr. the following committees for the One Hun- Paul, Mr. Scott, Mrs. Ernst, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. (11) calls on all parties to return to nego- dred Fifteenth Congress, or until their suc- Young, Mr. Enzi, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Kennedy. tiations and without preconditions, as direct cessors are chosen: COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS: Mr. discussions remain the best mechanism to COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, Isakson, Mr. Moran, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Hell- end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. AND FORESTRY: Mr. Roberts, Mr. Cochran, er, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, although Mr. McConnell, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Hoeven, Sullivan. the time of this administration is short Mrs. Ernst, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Sessions, Mr. SELECT COMMITTEE ON ETHICS: Mr. Isakson, and the inauguration of a new Presi- Thune, Mr. Daines, Mr. Perdue. Mr. Roberts, Mr. Risch. COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS: Mr. Coch- dent is now just weeks away, the ran, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Shelby, Mr. Alex- f Obama administration isn’t coming to ander, Ms. Collins, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Gra- SENATE RESOLUTION 5—EXPRESS- a quiet ending. From issuing con- ham, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Moran, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. ING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE troversial regulations to transferring Boozman, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Lankford, Mr. IN SUPPORT OF ISRAEL unprecedented numbers of detainees Daines, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Rubio. from the detention center at Guanta- Mr. MORAN submitted the following COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES: Mr. namo Bay, the outgoing administra- McCain, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Sessions, Mr. resolution; which was referred to the tion has repeatedly acted in direct op- Wicker, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Committee on Foreign Relations: position to the bipartisan will of Con- Rounds, Mrs. Ernst, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Sullivan, S. RES. 5 Mr. Perdue, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Graham, Mr. gress and to the values of many Amer- Sasse. Whereas Israel is a strategic international ican people. The clearest examples of partner and democratic ally of the United COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND this are the recent American actions at URBAN AFFAIRS: Mr. Crapo, Mr. Shelby, Mr. States; Whereas cooperation between Israel and the United Nations Security Council, Corker, Mr. Toomey, Mr. Heller, Mr. Scott, performed at the expense of Israel, an Mr. Sasse, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Rounds, Mr. the United States is of great importance, es- Perdue, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Kennedy. pecially amid a troubling security situation American ally and strategic partner in COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND in the Middle East, North Africa, and Eu- the Middle East. TRANSPORTATION: Mr. Thune, Mr. Wicker, rope; This December, the United Nations Mr. Blunt, Mr. Cruz, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Whereas strong relations between the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said: Moran, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Heller, Mr. Inhofe, United States and Israel benefit both coun- Decades of political maneuvering have cre- Mr. Lee, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Gard- tries and the prospects for regional stability; ated a disproportionate number of resolu- ner, Mr. Young. Whereas peace between the Israelis and tions, reports and committees against Israel. COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RE- Palestinians remains of strategic interest to In many cases, instead of helping the Pales- SOURCES: Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. the United States; tinian issue, this reality has foiled the abil- Risch, Mr. Lee, Mr. Flake, Mr. Daines, Mr. Whereas support for Israel and peace be- ity of the UN to fulfill its role effectively. Gardner, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Alexander, Mr. tween the Israelis and Palestinians have long standing bipartisan support in Congress; The U.N.’s anti-Israel bias was evi- Hoeven, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Portman. dent on December 23 when the Security COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC Whereas a bipartisan majority of the WORKS: Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Inhofe, Mrs. Cap- United States Senate in 2016 requested that Council sought to pass a resolution tar- ito, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Wicker, Mrs. Fischer, the President maintain a policy of opposing geting Israel. American representa- Mr. Sessions, Mr. Moran, Mr. Rounds, Mrs. one-sided United Nations Security Council tives abstained from voting on the de- Ernst, Mr. Sullivan. resolutions targeting Israel; liberately anti-Israel resolution. The COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: Mr. Hatch, Mr. Whereas, on December 23, 2016, the Presi- refusal to defend Israel is a departure Grassley, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Enzi, dent and his delegates at the United Nations from longstanding bipartisan policy of departed from congressional directives and Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Thune, Mr. Burr, Mr. Isak- the United States and, in fact, a depar- son, Mr. Portman, Mr. Toomey, Mr. Heller, past United States policy by declining to use Mr. Scott, Mr. Cassidy. United States veto power during a vote on a ture from the standards of the Obama COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS: Mr. United Nations Security Council resolution administration. Corker, Mr. Risch, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Johnson, unfairly targeting Israel; Just days later, this decision to ab- Mr. Flake, Mr. Gardner, Mr. Young, Mr. Bar- Whereas Congress has a constitutional role stain was aggravated by comments rasso, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Portman, Mr. Paul. in determining the laws and foreign policy of made by Secretary of State Kerry. In a COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, the United States; and speech that sought to defend the AND PENSIONS: Mr. Alexander, Mr. Enzi, Mr. Whereas the commencement of the 115th Obama administration’s diplomacy, Burr, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Paul, Ms. Collins, Mr. Congress and the inauguration of a new the Secretary’s one-sided lecture fur- Cassidy, Mr. Young, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Roberts, President create opportunities to improve Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Scott. relations between the United States and ther criticized Israel. With so many COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND Israel: Now, therefore, be it grave and immediate foreign policy GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS: Mr. Johnson, Mr. Resolved, That the Senate— challenges concurrently facing the McCain, Mr. Portman, Mr. Paul, Mr. (1) urges the President and the inter- Obama administration and facing our Lankford, Mr. Enzi, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Daines. national community to join in supporting bi- country, the Secretary’s decision to de- COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY: Mr. Grass- lateral talks between the Israelis and Pal- vote his final days at the State Depart- ley, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Graham, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. estinians; ment to criticism of Israel is difficult Lee, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Sasse, Mr. Flake, Mr. (2) expresses support for individuals and or- Crapo, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Kennedy. ganizations working to bring about peace to understand. SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE: Mr. and cooperation between the Israelis and The President’s party has suffered Burr, Mr. Risch, Mr. Rubio, Ms. Collins, Mr. Palestinians; staggering electoral defeats during his Blunt, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Cor- (3) opposes the use of the United Nations as time in office. Much of that can be at- nyn. a medium to unfairly impose external rem- tributed to the championing of policies

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On January TION 2—TO PROVIDE FOR THE Sec. 1201. Social Security in the Senate. 20, we will inaugurate a new President. COUNTING ON JANUARY 6, 2017, Sec. 1202. Postal Service discretionary ad- We will have to work overtime to cor- OF THE ELECTORAL VOTES FOR ministrative expenses in the rect the direction of these American PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESI- Senate. policies. DENT OF THE UNITED STATES TITLE II—RECONCILIATION I am committed to working with the Mr. MCCONNELL submitted the fol- Sec. 2001. Reconciliation in the Senate. incoming administration and both Re- lowing concurrent resolution; which Sec. 2002. Reconciliation in the House of Representatives. publican and Democratic Members of was considered and agreed to: TITLE III—RESERVE FUNDS Congress to make certain the United S. CON. RES. 2 States remains appropriately sup- Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- Sec. 3001. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for portive of Israel. We must prevent the resentatives concurring), That the two Houses health care legislation. United Nations from being further used of Congress shall meet in the Hall of the Sec. 3002. Reserve fund for health care legis- lation. as a forum for unjust persecution of House of Representatives on Friday, the 6th that country. To this effort, I am in- day of January 2017, at 1 o’clock post merid- TITLE IV—OTHER MATTERS troducing a resolution that recognizes ian, pursuant to the requirements of the Sec. 4001. Enforcement filing. Constitution and laws relating to the elec- the importance of Israel as a strategic Sec. 4002. Budgetary treatment of adminis- tion of President and Vice President of the trative expenses. ally, reiterates that Congress’s bipar- United States, and the President of the Sen- Sec. 4003. Application and effect of changes tisan support for Israel continues, and ate shall be their Presiding Officer; that two in allocations and aggregates. objects to the Obama administration’s tellers shall be previously appointed by the Sec. 4004. Exercise of rulemaking powers. decision and harmful public com- President of the Senate on the part of the TITLE I—RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND mentary related to the December 23 Senate and two by the Speaker on the part of AMOUNTS the House of Representatives, to whom shall U.N. Security Council vote. Subtitle A—Budgetary Levels in Both Houses The opening of the 115th Congress be handed, as they are opened by the Presi- dent of the Senate, all the certificates and SEC. 1101. RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND and the inauguration of a new Presi- papers purporting to be certificates of the AMOUNTS. dent create opportunities to improve electoral votes, which certificates and papers The following budgetary levels are appro- our relations, the relationship between shall be opened, presented, and acted upon in priate for each of fiscal years 2017 through the United States and Israel. America’s the alphabetical order of the States, begin- 2026: alliance with Israel is critical to com- ning with the letter ‘‘A’’; and said tellers, (1) FEDERAL REVENUES.—For purposes of bating the threat of peace in the Mid- having then read the same in the presence the enforcement of this resolution: dle East and to our own national secu- and hearing of the two Houses, shall make a (A) The recommended levels of Federal revenues are as follows: rity. It is my hope we can seize the op- list of the votes as they shall appear from said certificates; and the votes having been Fiscal year 2017: $2,682,088,000,000. portunity to better stand by our ally ascertained and counted in the manner and Fiscal year 2018: $2,787,834,000,000. and continue to encourage peace and according to the rules by law provided, the Fiscal year 2019: $2,884,637,000,000. cooperation between Israelis and Pal- result of the same shall be delivered to the Fiscal year 2020: $3,012,645,000,000. estinians. President of the Senate, who shall thereupon Fiscal year 2021: $3,131,369,000,000. I believe this resolution is an impor- announce the state of the vote, which an- Fiscal year 2022: $3,262,718,000,000. tant step in repairing the relations the nouncement shall be deemed a sufficient dec- Fiscal year 2023: $3,402,888,000,000. Obama administration has unneces- laration of the persons, if any, elected Presi- Fiscal year 2024: $3,556,097,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: $3,727,756,000,000. sarily strained, and I hope to have the dent and Vice President of the United States, and, together with a list of the votes, Fiscal year 2026: $3,903,628,000,000. opportunity to vote on this measure in be entered on the Journals of the two (B) The amounts by which the aggregate the Senate in the coming weeks. Houses. levels of Federal revenues should be changed are as follows: f f Fiscal year 2017: $0. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- Fiscal year 2018: $0. TION 1—EXTENDING THE LIFE TION 3—SETTING FORTH THE Fiscal year 2019: $0. OF THE JOINT CONGRESSIONAL CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR Fiscal year 2020: $0. COMMITTEE ON INAUGURAL THE UNITED STATES GOVERN- Fiscal year 2021: $0. CEREMONIES MENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017 Fiscal year 2022: $0. Fiscal year 2023: $0. Mr. MCCONNELL submitted the fol- AND SETTING FORTH THE AP- Fiscal year 2024: $0. lowing concurrent resolution; which PROPRIATE BUDGETARY LEVELS Fiscal year 2025: $0. was considered and agreed to: FOR FISCAL YEARS 2018 Fiscal year 2026: $0. (2) NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY.—For purposes S. CON. RES. 1 THROUGH 2026 Mr. ENZI submitted the following of the enforcement of this resolution, the ap- Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- propriate levels of total new budget author- resentatives concurring), concurrent resolution; which was ity are as follows: SECTION 1. REAUTHORIZATION OF JOINT COM- placed on the calendar: Fiscal year 2017: $3,308,000,000,000. MITTEE. S. CON. RES. 3 Fiscal year 2018: $3,350,010,000,000. Effective from January 3, 2017, the joint Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- Fiscal year 2019: $3,590,479,000,000. committee created by Senate Concurrent resentatives concurring), Fiscal year 2020: $3,779,449,000,000. Resolution 28 (114th Congress), to make the SECTION 1. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE Fiscal year 2021: $3,947,834,000,000. necessary arrangements for the inauguration BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017. Fiscal year 2022: $4,187,893,000,000. of the President-elect and the Vice Presi- (a) DECLARATION.—Congress declares that Fiscal year 2023: $4,336,952,000,000. dent-elect of the United States, is continued this resolution is the concurrent resolution Fiscal year 2024: $4,473,818,000,000. with the same power and authority provided on the budget for fiscal year 2017 and that Fiscal year 2025: $4,726,484,000,000. for in that resolution. this resolution sets forth the appropriate Fiscal year 2026: $4,961,154,000,000. SEC. 2. USE OF CAPITOL. budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through (3) BUDGET OUTLAYS.—For purposes of the Effective from January 3, 2017, the provi- 2026. enforcement of this resolution, the appro- sions of Senate Concurrent Resolution 29 (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- priate levels of total budget outlays are as (114th Congress), to authorize the use of the tents for this concurrent resolution is as fol- follows: rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Cap- lows: Fiscal year 2017: $3,264,662,000,000. itol by the Joint Congressional Committee Sec. 1. Concurrent resolution on the budget Fiscal year 2018: $3,329,394,000,000. on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with for fiscal year 2017. Fiscal year 2019: $3,558,237,000,000.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:26 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G03JA6.005 S03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S24 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 3, 2017 Fiscal year 2020: $3,741,304,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (A) New budget authority, $5,955,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: $3,916,533,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $60,099,000,000. (B) Outlays, $5,124,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: $4,159,803,000,000. (B) Outlays, $53,541,000,000. (5) Natural Resources and Environment Fiscal year 2023: $4,295,742,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (300): Fiscal year 2024: $4,419,330,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $61,097,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: Fiscal year 2025: $4,673,813,000,000. (B) Outlays, $55,800,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $41,264,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: $4,912,205,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (B) Outlays, $42,254,000,000. (4) DEFICITS.—For purposes of the enforce- (A) New budget authority, $60,686,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: ment of this resolution, the amounts of the (B) Outlays, $57,690,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $43,738,000,000. deficits are as follows: Fiscal year 2021: (B) Outlays, $44,916,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: $582,574,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $61,085,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: Fiscal year 2018: $541,560,000,000. (B) Outlays, $58,756,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $44,486,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: $673,600,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (B) Outlays, $45,425,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: $728,659,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $62,576,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: Fiscal year 2021: $785,164,000,000. (B) Outlays, $60,205,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $46,201,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: $897,085,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (B) Outlays, $46,647,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: $892,854,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $64,141,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: Fiscal year 2024: $863,233,000,000. (B) Outlays, $61,513,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $47,126,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: $946,057,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (B) Outlays, $47,457,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: $1,008,577,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $65,588,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (5) PUBLIC DEBT.—Pursuant to section (B) Outlays, $62,705,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $48,203,000,000. 301(a)(5) of the Congressional Budget Act of Fiscal year 2025: (B) Outlays, $48,388,000,000. 1974 (2 U.S.C. 632(a)(5)), the appropriate levels (A) New budget authority, $67,094,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: of the public debt are as follows: (B) Outlays, $63,915,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $49,403,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: $20,034,788,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: (B) Outlays, $49,536,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: $20,784,183,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $68,692,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: Fiscal year 2019: $21,625,729,000,000. (B) Outlays, $65,305,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $50,497,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: $22,504,763,000,000. (3) General Science, Space, and Technology (B) Outlays, $50,055,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: $23,440,271,000,000. (250): Fiscal year 2025: Fiscal year 2022: $24,509,421,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: (A) New budget authority, $51,761,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: $25,605,527,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $31,562,000,000. (B) Outlays, $51,164,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: $26,701,273,000,000. (B) Outlays, $30,988,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: Fiscal year 2025: $27,869,175,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (A) New budget authority, $53,017,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: $29,126,158,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $32,787,000,000. (B) Outlays, $51,915,000,000. (B) Outlays, $32,225,000,000. (6) Agriculture (350): (6) DEBT HELD BY THE PUBLIC.—The appro- priate levels of debt held by the public are as Fiscal year 2019: Fiscal year 2017: (A) New budget authority, $33,476,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $25,214,000,000. follows: (B) Outlays, $32,978,000,000. (B) Outlays, $24,728,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: $14,593,316,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: Fiscal year 2018: Fiscal year 2018: $15,198,740,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $34,202,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $26,148,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: $15,955,144,000,000. (B) Outlays, $33,645,000,000. (B) Outlays, $24,821,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: $16,791,740,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: Fiscal year 2019: Fiscal year 2021: $17,713,599,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $34,961,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $23,483,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: $18,787,230,000,000. (B) Outlays, $34,313,000,000. (B) Outlays, $21,927,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: $19,901,290,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: Fiscal year 2020: Fiscal year 2024: $21,033,163,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $35,720,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $22,438,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: $22,301,661,000,000. (B) Outlays, $35,038,000,000. (B) Outlays, $21,751,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: $23,691,844,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: Fiscal year 2021: SEC. 1102. MAJOR FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES. (A) New budget authority, $36,516,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $22,834,000,000. Congress determines and declares that the (B) Outlays, $35,812,000,000. (B) Outlays, $22,179,000,000. appropriate levels of new budget authority Fiscal year 2024: Fiscal year 2022: and outlays for fiscal years 2017 through 2026 (A) New budget authority, $37,318,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $22,600,000,000. for each major functional category are: (B) Outlays, $36,580,000,000. (B) Outlays, $21,984,000,000. (1) National Defense (050): Fiscal year 2025: Fiscal year 2023: Fiscal year 2017: (A) New budget authority, $38,151,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $23,037,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $623,910,000,000. (B) Outlays, $37,393,000,000. (B) Outlays, $22,437,000,000. (B) Outlays, $603,716,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: Fiscal year 2024: Fiscal year 2018: (A) New budget authority, $39,021,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $23,018,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $618,347,000,000. (B) Outlays, $38,238,000,000. (B) Outlays, $22,409,000,000. (B) Outlays, $601,646,000,000. (4) Energy (270): Fiscal year 2025: Fiscal year 2019: Fiscal year 2017: (A) New budget authority, $23,343,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $632,742,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $4,773,000,000. (B) Outlays, $22,714,000,000. (B) Outlays, $617,943,000,000. (B) Outlays, $3,455,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: Fiscal year 2020: Fiscal year 2018: (A) New budget authority, $23,812,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $648,198,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $4,509,000,000. (B) Outlays, $23,192,000,000. (B) Outlays, $632,435,000,000. (B) Outlays, $3,495,000,000. (7) Commerce and Housing Credit (370): Fiscal year 2021: Fiscal year 2019: Fiscal year 2017: (A) New budget authority, $663,703,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $4,567,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $14,696,000,000. (B) Outlays, $646,853,000,000. (B) Outlays, $4,058,000,000. (B) Outlays, $666,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: Fiscal year 2020: Fiscal year 2018: (A) New budget authority, $679,968,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $4,975,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,846,000,000. (B) Outlays, $666,926,000,000. (B) Outlays, $4,456,000,000. (B) Outlays, $1,378,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: Fiscal year 2021: Fiscal year 2019: (A) New budget authority, $696,578,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $5,109,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $18,171,000,000. (B) Outlays, $678,139,000,000. (B) Outlays, $4,523,000,000. (B) Outlays, $5,439,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: Fiscal year 2022: Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $713,664,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $5,019,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $15,799,000,000. (B) Outlays, $689,531,000,000. (B) Outlays, $4,332,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,666,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: Fiscal year 2023: Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $731,228,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $4,083,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $14,821,000,000. (B) Outlays, $711,423,000,000. (B) Outlays, $3,337,000,000. (B) Outlays, $915,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: Fiscal year 2024: Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, $750,069,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $3,590,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $15,408,000,000. (B) Outlays, $729,616,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,796,000,000. (B) Outlays, $674,000,000. (2) International Affairs (150): Fiscal year 2025: Fiscal year 2023: Fiscal year 2017: (A) New budget authority, $3,608,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $15,739,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $61,996,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,755,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$840,000,000. (B) Outlays, $51,907,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: Fiscal year 2024:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:26 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA6.045 S03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S25 (A) New budget authority, $16,143,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, $558,241,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$1,688,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $119,027,000,000. (B) Outlays, $549,382,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (B) Outlays, $117,545,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $17,889,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, $571,963,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$2,003,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $121,298,000,000. (B) Outlays, $563,481,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: (B) Outlays, $119,761,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, $17,772,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $590,120,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$2,238,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $123,621,000,000. (B) Outlays, $587,572,000,000. (8) Transportation (400): (B) Outlays, $122,001,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: Fiscal year 2017: Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $599,505,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $92,782,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $126,016,000,000. (B) Outlays, $592,338,000,000. (B) Outlays, $91,684,000,000. (B) Outlays, $124,359,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: Fiscal year 2018: Fiscal year 2026: (A) New budget authority, $609,225,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $94,400,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $128,391,000,000. (B) Outlays, $597,287,000,000. (B) Outlays, $93,214,000,000. (B) Outlays, $126,748,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: Fiscal year 2019: (11) Health (550): (A) New budget authority, $630,433,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $96,522,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: (B) Outlays, $619,437,000,000. (B) Outlays, $95,683,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $562,137,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: Fiscal year 2020: (B) Outlays, $560,191,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $646,660,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $91,199,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, $641,957,000,000. (B) Outlays, $97,992,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $583,006,000,000. (14) Social Security (650): Fiscal year 2021: (B) Outlays, $593,197,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: (A) New budget authority, $92,154,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (A) New budget authority, $37,199,000,000. (B) Outlays, $99,772,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $615,940,000,000. (B) Outlays, $37,227,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (B) Outlays, $618,089,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (A) New budget authority, $93,111,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $40,124,000,000. (B) Outlays, $101,692,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $655,892,000,000. (B) Outlays, $40,141,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (B) Outlays, $645,814,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (A) New budget authority, $94,118,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $43,373,000,000. (B) Outlays, $103,431,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $677,902,000,000. (B) Outlays, $43,373,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (B) Outlays, $676,781,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $95,143,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, $46,627,000,000. (B) Outlays, $105,313,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $711,176,000,000. (B) Outlays, $46,627,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (B) Outlays, $709,301,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $96,209,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, $50,035,000,000. (B) Outlays, $107,374,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $744,335,000,000. (B) Outlays, $50,035,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: (B) Outlays, $742,568,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, $97,323,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $53,677,000,000. (B) Outlays, $109,188,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $780,899,000,000. (B) Outlays, $53,677,000,000. (9) Community and Regional Development (B) Outlays, $778,293,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (450): Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $57,540,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: (A) New budget authority, $818,388,000,000. (B) Outlays, $57,540,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $19,723,000,000. (B) Outlays, $815,246,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (B) Outlays, $22,477,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: (A) New budget authority, $61,645,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (A) New budget authority, $857,176,000,000. (B) Outlays, $61,645,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $19,228,000,000. (B) Outlays, $853,880,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (B) Outlays, $21,277,000,000. (12) Medicare (570): (A) New budget authority, $66,076,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: Fiscal year 2017: (B) Outlays, $66,076,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $19,457,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $600,857,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: (B) Outlays, $20,862,000,000. (B) Outlays, $600,836,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $70,376,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, $70,376,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $19,941,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $600,832,000,000. (15) Veterans Benefits and Services (700): (B) Outlays, $20,011,000,000. (B) Outlays, $600,762,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: Fiscal year 2021: Fiscal year 2019: (A) New budget authority, $177,448,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $20,384,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $667,638,000,000. (B) Outlays, $182,448,000,000. (B) Outlays, $21,048,000,000. (B) Outlays, $667,571,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: Fiscal year 2022: Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $178,478,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $20,825,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $716,676,000,000. (B) Outlays, $179,109,000,000. (B) Outlays, $19,831,000,000. (B) Outlays, $716,575,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: Fiscal year 2023: Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $193,088,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $21,288,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $767,911,000,000. (B) Outlays, $192,198,000,000. (B) Outlays, $19,535,000,000. (B) Outlays, $767,814,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: Fiscal year 2024: Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, $199,907,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $21,756,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $862,042,000,000. (B) Outlays, $198,833,000,000. (B) Outlays, $19,787,000,000. (B) Outlays, $861,941,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: Fiscal year 2025: Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, $206,700,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $22,245,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $886,515,000,000. (B) Outlays, $205,667,000,000. (B) Outlays, $19,285,000,000. (B) Outlays, $886,407,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: Fiscal year 2026: Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $223,542,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $22,751,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $903,861,000,000. (B) Outlays, $222,308,000,000. (B) Outlays, $20,037,000,000. (B) Outlays, $903,750,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (10) Education, Training, Employment, and Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $221,861,000,000. Social Services (500): (A) New budget authority, $1,007,624,000,000. (B) Outlays, $220,563,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: (B) Outlays, $1,007,510,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $104,433,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: (A) New budget authority, $219,382,000,000. (B) Outlays, $104,210,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $1,085,293,000,000. (B) Outlays, $218,147,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, $1,085,173,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $108,980,000,000. (13) Income Security (600): (A) New budget authority, $237,641,000,000. (B) Outlays, $112,802,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: (B) Outlays, $236,254,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (A) New budget authority, $518,181,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: (A) New budget authority, $112,424,000,000. (B) Outlays, $511,658,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $245,565,000,000. (B) Outlays, $110,765,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, $244,228,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $524,233,000,000. (16) Administration of Justice (750): (A) New budget authority, $114,905,000,000. (B) Outlays, $511,612,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: (B) Outlays, $113,377,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (A) New budget authority, $64,519,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $542,725,000,000. (B) Outlays, $58,662,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $116,921,000,000. (B) Outlays, $534,067,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, $115,591,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $62,423,000,000.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:26 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA6.045 S03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S26 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 3, 2017 (B) Outlays, $63,800,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Dis- Fiscal year 2019: (A) New budget authority, ¥$3,849,000,000. ability Insurance Trust Fund are as follows: (A) New budget authority, $62,600,000,000. (B) Outlays, $7,627,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: $805,366,000,000. (B) Outlays, $66,596,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: Fiscal year 2018: $857,840,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, ¥$56,166,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: $916,764,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $64,168,000,000. ¥ (B) Outlays, $39,329,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: $980,634,000,000. (B) Outlays, $69,555,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: Fiscal year 2021: $1,049,127,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, ¥$55,423,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $65,134,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$47,614,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: $1,123,266,000,000. (B) Outlays, $68,538,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: Fiscal year 2023: $1,200,734,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, ¥$58,021,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: $1,281,840,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $66,776,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$52,831,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: $1,369,403,000,000. (B) Outlays, $67,691,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: Fiscal year 2026: $1,463,057,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, ¥$61,491,000,000. (c) SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATIVE EX- (A) New budget authority, $68,489,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$57,092,000,000. PENSES.—In the Senate, the amounts of new (B) Outlays, $68,466,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: budget authority and budget outlays of the Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, ¥$63,493,000,000. Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (A) New budget authority, $70,227,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$60,260,000,000. Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insur- (B) Outlays, $69,976,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: ance Trust Fund for administrative expenses Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, ¥$65,783,000,000. are as follows: (A) New budget authority, $72,023,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$62,457,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: (B) Outlays, $71,615,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (A) New budget authority, $5,663,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: (A) New budget authority, ¥$67,817,000,000. (B) Outlays, $5,673,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $79,932,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$64,708,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, $80,205,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $6,021,000,000. (17) General Government (800): (A) New budget authority, ¥$70,127,000,000. (B) Outlays, $5,987,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: (B) Outlays, ¥$66,892,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (A) New budget authority, $25,545,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: (A) New budget authority, $6,205,000,000. (B) Outlays, $24,318,000,000. (A) New budget authority, ¥$69,097,000,000. (B) Outlays, $6,170,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, ¥$68,467,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, $27,095,000,000. (20) Undistributed Offsetting Receipts (950): (A) New budget authority, $6,393,000,000. (B) Outlays, $25,884,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: (B) Outlays, $6,357,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (A) New budget authority, ¥$87,685,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, $27,620,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$87,685,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $6,589,000,000. (B) Outlays, $26,584,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, $6,552,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: (A) New budget authority, ¥$88,347,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (A) New budget authority, $28,312,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$88,347,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $6,787,000,000. (B) Outlays, $27,576,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: (B) Outlays, $6,750,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: (A) New budget authority, ¥$80,125,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (A) New budget authority, $29,046,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$80,125,000,000. (B) Outlays, $28,366,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $6,992,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: Fiscal year 2022: (B) Outlays, $6,953,000,000. (A) New budget authority, ¥$81,468,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $29,787,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (B) Outlays, ¥$81,468,000,000. (B) Outlays, $29,149,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $7,206,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: Fiscal year 2023: (B) Outlays, $7,166,000,000. (A) New budget authority, ¥$84,183,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $30,519,000,000. ¥ (B) Outlays, $29,886,000,000. (B) Outlays, $84,183,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $7,428,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: Fiscal year 2022: (B) Outlays, $7,387,000,000. ¥ (A) New budget authority, $31,101,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $86,292,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: ¥ (B) Outlays, $30,494,000,000. (B) Outlays, $86,292,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $7,659,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: Fiscal year 2023: (B) Outlays, $7,615,000,000. ¥ (A) New budget authority, $31,942,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $87,518,000,000. SEC. 1202. POSTAL SERVICE DISCRETIONARY AD- ¥ (B) Outlays, $31,248,000,000. (B) Outlays, $87,518,000,000. MINISTRATIVE EXPENSES IN THE Fiscal year 2026: Fiscal year 2024: SENATE. ¥ (A) New budget authority, $32,789,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $91,245,000,000. In the Senate, the amounts of new budget ¥ (B) Outlays, $32,071,000,000. (B) Outlays, $91,245,000,000. authority and budget outlays of the Postal (18) Net Interest (900): Fiscal year 2025: Service for discretionary administrative ex- Fiscal year 2017: (A) New budget authority, ¥$99,164,000,000. penses are as follows: (A) New budget authority, $393,295,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$99,164,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: (B) Outlays, $393,295,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: (A) New budget authority, $274,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (A) New budget authority, ¥$97,786,000,000. (B) Outlays, $273,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $453,250,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$97,786,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: (B) Outlays, $453,250,000,000. Subtitle B—Levels and Amounts in the (A) New budget authority, $283,000,000. Fiscal year 2019: Senate (B) Outlays, $283,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $526,618,000,000. SEC. 1201. SOCIAL SECURITY IN THE SENATE. Fiscal year 2019: (B) Outlays, $526,618,000,000. (a) SOCIAL SECURITY REVENUES.—For pur- (A) New budget authority, $294,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: poses of Senate enforcement under sections (B) Outlays, $294,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $590,571,000,000. 302 and 311 of the Congressional Budget Act Fiscal year 2020: (B) Outlays, $590,571,000,000. of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 633 and 642), the amounts of (A) New budget authority, $304,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: revenues of the Federal Old-Age and Sur- (B) Outlays, $304,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $645,719,000,000. vivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Fiscal year 2021: (B) Outlays, $645,719,000,000. Disability Insurance Trust Fund are as fol- (A) New budget authority, $315,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: lows: (B) Outlays, $315,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $698,101,000,000. Fiscal year 2017: $826,048,000,000. Fiscal year 2022: (B) Outlays, $698,101,000,000. Fiscal year 2018: $857,618,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $326,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: Fiscal year 2019: $886,810,000,000. (B) Outlays, $325,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $755,288,000,000. Fiscal year 2020: $918,110,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: (B) Outlays, $755,288,000,000. Fiscal year 2021: $950,341,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $337,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: Fiscal year 2022: $984,537,000,000. (B) Outlays, $337,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $806,202,000,000. Fiscal year 2023: $1,020,652,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: (B) Outlays, $806,202,000,000. Fiscal year 2024: $1,058,799,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $350,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: Fiscal year 2025: $1,097,690,000,000. (B) Outlays, $349,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $854,104,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: $1,138,243,000,000. Fiscal year 2025: (B) Outlays, $854,104,000,000. (b) SOCIAL SECURITY OUTLAYS.—For pur- (A) New budget authority, $361,000,000. Fiscal year 2026: poses of Senate enforcement under sections (B) Outlays, $360,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $903,443,000,000. 302 and 311 of the Congressional Budget Act Fiscal year 2026: (B) Outlays, $903,443,000,000. of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 633 and 642), the amounts of (A) New budget authority, $374,000,000. (19) Allowances (920): outlays of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors (B) Outlays, $373,000,000.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:26 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA6.045 S03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S27 TITLE II—RECONCILIATION tions related to health care by the amounts (1) for the Committee on Appropriations, SEC. 2001. RECONCILIATION IN THE SENATE. necessary to accommodate the budgetary ef- committee allocations for fiscal year 2017 (a) COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.—The Com- fects of the legislation, provided that the consistent with title I for the purpose of en- mittee on Finance of the Senate shall report cost of such legislation, when combined with forcing section 302 of the Congressional changes in laws within its jurisdiction to re- the cost of any other measure with respect Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 633); and duce the deficit by not less than $1,000,000,000 to which the Chairman has exercised the au- (2) for all committees other than the Com- for the period of fiscal years 2017 through thority under this paragraph, does not ex- mittee on Appropriations, committee alloca- 2026. ceed the difference obtained by subtracting— tions consistent with title I for fiscal year (b) COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, (A) $2,000,000,000; from 2017 and for the period of fiscal years 2017 LABOR, AND PENSIONS.—The Committee on (B) the sum of deficit reduction over the through 2026 for the purpose of enforcing 302 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of period of the total of fiscal years 2017 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 the Senate shall report changes in laws with- through 2026 achieved under any measure or U.S.C. 633). in its jurisdiction to reduce the deficit by measures with respect to which the Chair- SEC. 4002. BUDGETARY TREATMENT OF ADMINIS- not less than $1,000,000,000 for the period of man has exercised the authority under sec- TRATIVE EXPENSES. fiscal years 2017 through 2026. tion 3001(1); and (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding section (c) SUBMISSIONS.—In the Senate, not later (2) in the House of Representatives, one or 302(a)(1) of the Congressional Budget Act of than January 27, 2017, the Committees more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, or 1974 (2 U.S.C. 633(a)(1)), section 13301 of the named in subsections (a) and (b) shall submit conference reports related to health care by Budget Enforcement Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 632 their recommendations to the Committee on the amounts necessary to accommodate the note), and section 2009a of title 39, United the Budget of the Senate. Upon receiving all budgetary effects of the legislation, provided States Code, the report accompanying this such recommendations, the Committee on that the cost of such legislation, when com- concurrent resolution on the budget, the the Budget of the Senate shall report to the bined with the cost of any other measure joint explanatory statement accompanying Senate a reconciliation bill carrying out all with respect to which the Chairman has ex- the conference report on any concurrent res- such recommendations without any sub- ercised the authority under this paragraph, olution on the budget, or a statement filed stantive revision. does not exceed the difference obtained by under section 4001 shall include in an alloca- subtracting— tion under section 302(a) of the Congressional SEC. 2002. RECONCILIATION IN THE HOUSE OF Budget Act of 1974 to the Committee on Ap- REPRESENTATIVES. (A) $2,000,000,000; from propriations of the applicable House of Con- (a) COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COM- (B) the sum of deficit reduction over the gress amounts for the discretionary adminis- MERCE.—The Committee on Energy and Com- period of the total of fiscal years 2017 trative expenses of the Social Security Ad- merce of the House of Representatives shall through 2026 achieved under any measure or ministration and the United States Postal submit changes in laws within its jurisdic- measures with respect to which the Chair- Service. man has exercised the authority under sec- tion to reduce the deficit by not less than (b) SPECIAL RULE.—In the Senate and the $1,000,000,000 for the period of fiscal years tion 3001(2). House of Representatives, for purposes of en- 2017 through 2026. (b) EXCEPTIONS FROM CERTAIN PROVI- forcing section 302(f) of the Congressional (b) COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.—The SIONS.—Section 404(a) of S. Con. Res. 13 Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 633(f)), estimates Committee on Ways and Means of the House (111th Congress), the concurrent resolution of the level of total new budget authority of Representatives shall submit changes in on the budget for fiscal year 2010, and section and total outlays provided by a measure laws within its jurisdiction to reduce the def- 3101 of S. Con. Res. 11 (114th Congress), the shall include any discretionary amounts de- icit by not less than $1,000,000,000 for the pe- concurrent resolution on the budget for fis- scribed in subsection (a). riod of fiscal years 2017 through 2026. cal year 2016, shall not apply to legislation SEC. 4003. APPLICATION AND EFFECT OF (c) SUBMISSIONS.—In the House of Rep- for which the Chairman of the Committee on CHANGES IN ALLOCATIONS AND AG- resentatives, not later than January 27, 2017, the Budget of the applicable House has exer- GREGATES. the committees named in subsections (a) and cised the authority under subsection (a). (a) APPLICATION.—Any adjustments of allo- (b) shall submit their recommendations to TITLE IV—OTHER MATTERS cations and aggregates made pursuant to the Committee on the Budget of the House of SEC. 4001. ENFORCEMENT FILING. this concurrent resolution shall— Representatives to carry out this section. (a) IN THE SENATE.—If this concurrent reso- (1) apply while that measure is under con- TITLE III—RESERVE FUNDS lution on the budget is agreed to by the Sen- sideration; SEC. 3001. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND ate and House of Representatives without (2) take effect upon the enactment of that FOR HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION. the appointment of a committee of con- measure; and The Chairman of the Committee on the ference on the disagreeing votes of the two (3) be published in the Congressional Budget of the Senate and the Chairman of Houses, the Chairman of the Committee on Record as soon as practicable. (b) EFFECT OF CHANGED ALLOCATIONS AND the Committee on the Budget of the House of the Budget of the Senate may submit a AGGREGATES.—Revised allocations and ag- Representatives may revise the allocations statement for publication in the Congres- gregates resulting from these adjustments of a committee or committees, aggregates, sional Record containing— shall be considered for the purposes of the and other appropriate levels in this resolu- (1) for the Committee on Appropriations, Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 621 tion, and, in the Senate, make adjustments committee allocations for fiscal year 2017 et seq.) as the allocations and aggregates to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for— consistent with the levels in title I for the contained in this concurrent resolution. (1) in the Senate, one or more bills, joint purpose of enforcing section 302 of the Con- (c) BUDGET COMMITTEE DETERMINATIONS.— resolutions, amendments, amendments be- gressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 633); For purposes of this concurrent resolution, tween the Houses, conference reports, or mo- and the levels of new budget authority, outlays, tions related to health care by the amounts (2) for all committees other than the Com- direct spending, new entitlement authority, provided in such legislation for that purpose, mittee on Appropriations, committee alloca- revenues, deficits, and surpluses for a fiscal provided that such legislation would not in- tions for fiscal years 2017, 2017 through 2021, year or period of fiscal years shall be deter- crease the deficit over the period of the total and 2017 through 2026 consistent with the lev- mined on the basis of estimates made by the of fiscal years 2017 through 2026; and els in title I for the purpose of enforcing sec- Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of (2) in the House of Representatives, one or tion 302 of the Congressional Budget Act of the applicable House of Congress. more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, or 1974 (2 U.S.C. 633). (d) AGGREGATES, ALLOCATIONS AND APPLI- conference reports related to health care by (b) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.—In CATION.—In the House of Representatives, for the amounts provided in such legislation for the House of Representatives, if a concurrent purposes of this concurrent resolution and that purpose, provided that such legislation resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017 budget enforcement, the consideration of would not increase the deficit over the pe- is adopted without the appointment of a any bill or joint resolution, or amendment riod of the total of fiscal years 2017 through committee of conference on the disagreeing thereto or conference report thereon, for 2026. votes of the two Houses with respect to this which the Chairman of the Committee on the SEC. 3002. RESERVE FUND FOR HEALTH CARE concurrent resolution on the budget, for the Budget of the House of Representatives LEGISLATION. purpose of enforcing the Congressional Budg- makes adjustments or revisions in the allo- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Chairman of the et Act and applicable rules and requirements cations, aggregates, and other budgetary lev- Committee on the Budget of the Senate and set forth in the concurrent resolution on the els of this concurrent resolution shall not be the Chairman of the Committee on the Budg- budget, the allocations provided for in this subject to the points of order set forth in et of the House of Representatives may re- subsection shall apply in the House of Rep- clause 10 of rule XXI of the Rules of the vise the allocations of a committee or com- resentatives in the same manner as if such House of Representatives or section 3101 of S. mittees, aggregates, and other appropriate allocations were in a joint explanatory state- Con. Res. 11 (114th Congress). levels in this resolution, and, in the Senate, ment accompanying a conference report on SEC. 4004. EXERCISE OF RULEMAKING POWERS. make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledg- the budget for fiscal year 2017. The Chairman Congress adopts the provisions of this er, for— of the Committee on the Budget of the House title— (1) in the Senate, one or more bills, joint of Representatives shall submit a statement (1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power resolutions, amendments, amendments be- for publication in the Congressional Record of the Senate and the House of Representa- tween the Houses, conference reports, or mo- containing— tives, respectively, and as such they shall be

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RECOGNIZING NORTHWEST INDI- ican citizens, and they, too, are guaranteed School for winning the Ohio Division II State ANA’S NEWLY NATURALIZED the inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the Individual Golf Tournament. CITIZENS pursuit of happiness. We, as a free and demo- An achievement such as this certainly de- cratic nation, congratulate them and welcome serves recognition. The Ohio High School Ath- HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY them. letic Association has enabled talented teams OF INDIANA f and individuals to earn state titles since its founding in 1907. Throughout this time, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN HONOR OF NANCY A. NELSON champions of OHSAA state level competitions Tuesday, January 3, 2017 have represented the highest achieving and Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with HON. NIKI TSONGAS most talented athletes in Ohio. Each year great pleasure and sincerity that I take this OF MASSACHUSETTS these elite competitors join the long ranks of time to congratulate thirty individuals who will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES those who embody Ohio’s proud history of take their oath of citizenship on Friday, Janu- athletic success. ary 6, 2017. This memorable occasion, pre- Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Crystal Hanbaum’s victory caps a tremen- sided over by Judge Joseph Van Bokkelen, Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Speaker, each year dous season. This sort of achievement is will be held at the United States Courthouse nearly one million people visit Minute Man Na- earned only through many hours of practice, and Federal Building in Hammond, Indiana. tional Historical Park in Concord, Massachu- perspiration and hard work. She has set a America is a country founded by immi- setts, the home to the ‘‘shot heard round the new standard for future athletes to reach. Ev- grants. From its beginning, settlers have come world’’ and the birthplace of the American eryone at Lakewood High School can be ex- from countries around the world to the United Revolution. Since 1993, Superintendent Nancy tremely proud of her performance. States in search of better lives for their fami- A. Nelson has been the steward of Minute On behalf of the citizens of Ohio’s 12th lies. Oath ceremonies are a shining example Man; a guardian of its substantial history and Congressional District, I congratulate Crystal of what is so great about the United States of a visionary that has helped illuminate the past Hanbaum on her state championship. I wish America—that people from all over the world for millions and millions of visitors. her continued success in both athletic and can come together and unite as members of Upon Nancy’s retirement on January 3, academic endeavors. a free, democratic nation. These individuals 2017, the National Park Service will lose one f realize that nowhere else in the world offers a of its most dedicated and passionate officials. INTRODUCTION OF THE HOME better opportunity for success than here in However, Nancy’s influence will remain visible FORECLOSURE REDUCTION ACT America. and tangible for many years to come. Under OF 2017 On January 6, 2017, the following people, Nancy’s supervision, Minute Man NPS under- representing many nations throughout the went extraordinary changes: visitor facilities world, will take their oaths of citizenship in were modernized, public use was expanded HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. OF MICHIGAN Hammond, Indiana: Boyd William Lomow, Vir- and numerous historic structures were reha- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ginia Reformina Wilson, Mark Edward Sinclair, bilitated. She focused on changing the land- Maria del Carmen Garcia Santacruz, Salome scape of the park, refreshing the grounds and Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Edda Njeri Kinyanjui, Jadranka Angelovska, making efficient use of its buildings. Her ef- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, the ‘‘Home Hellen Chimbuka, Maria Isabel Lopez, Idoko forts have enabled a new generation of Ameri- Foreclosure Reduction Act of 2017’’ would Anthony Emmanuel, Nikolce Trajcevski, Au- cans to fully experience one of our country’s permit a bankruptcy judge, with respect to cer- drey del Rocio Ramirez Castanos, Dineshbhai most important moments in time. tain home mortgages, to reduce the principal Zaverbhai Patel, Diem Thuy Thi Nguyen, Ro- Nancy dedicated herself to a lifetime of pub- amount of such mortgages to the fair market land Benoit Cormier, Sheryl Ramirez lic service. During her 39-year career with the value of the homes securing such indebted- Ruggaber, Willis Mureti Imanene, Kevin Kokey National Park Service, Nancy served in myriad ness. My legislation will encourage home- Sholley, Edwin Ato Kwamina Otsin Fynn, positions across the organization, from Land- owners to make their mortgage payments and Isaac Mercado Massri, Noemi Smith, Jose scape Architect to Environmental Protection help stem the endless cycle of foreclosures Enrique Lizarraga Leon, Milcho Georgiev Iliev, Specialist, to Superintendent of Minute Man that further depresses home values. It also Cinthia Araceli Perez, Ghusoun Alammouri, National Historical Park. After working closely would authorize the mortgage’s repayment pe- Leah Aizam Campbell, Daisy Cipres, Olive with Nancy for many years, I am profoundly riod to be extended so that monthly mortgage Konima Conteh, Jessica Nguyen, John Mi- appreciative of her unmatched commitment to payments are more affordable. In addition, the chael Prejmak, and Jonathan Treto. historic preservation and education, and her bill would allow exorbitant mortgage interest Although each individual has sought to be- years of effective and impactful leadership. rates to be reduced to a level that will keep come a citizen of the United States for his or Her leadership as Superintendent will be the mortgage affordable over the long term. her own reasons, be it for education, occupa- missed here in Massachusetts and at the Na- And, it would authorize the waiver of prepay- tion, or to offer their loved ones better lives, tional Park Service. ment penalties and excessive fees. Further, each is inspired by the fact that the United I extend my sincerest thanks and congratu- the bill would eliminate hidden fees and unau- States of America is, as Abraham Lincoln de- lations to Nancy on behalf of a grateful nation, thorized costs. scribed it, a country ‘‘. . . of the people, by the and I am confident that even in retirement she This bill addresses a fundamental problem: people, and for the people.’’ They realize that will remain a staunch advocate for preserving homeowners in financial distress simply lack the United States is truly a free nation. By our national treasures, a mission on which I the leverage to make mortgage lenders and seeking American citizenship, they have made look forward to continuing to work with her. servicers engage in meaningful settlement ne- the decision that they want to live in a place f gotiations, even when in the interest of all par- where, as guaranteed by the First Amendment ties. My legislation would empower a home- of the Constitution, they can practice religion IN HONOR OF CRYSTAL HANBAUM owner, under certain circumstances, to force as they choose, speak their minds without fear his or her lender to modify the terms of the of punishment, and assemble in peaceful pro- HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI mortgage by allowing the principal amount of test should they choose to do so. OF OHIO the mortgage to be reduced to the home’s fair Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask you and my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES market value. And, the implementation of this other distinguished colleagues to join me in measure will not cost taxpayers a single Tuesday, January 3, 2017 congratulating these individuals who will be- penny. come citizens of the United States of America Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- The ‘‘Home Foreclosure Reduction Act of on January 6, 2017. They, too, will be Amer- ognize Crystal Hanbaum of Lakewood High 2017’’ is identical to H.R. 101 (introduced in

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:54 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K03JA8.001 E03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E2 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 3, 2017 the 114th and 113th Congress) and H.R. 1587 Section 4. Prohibiting Claims Arising from First, the plan may provide for payment of (introduced in the 112th Congress). It contains Violations of the Truth in Lending Act. Under the amount of the allowed secured claim as similar provisions included in H.R. 1106, which the Truth in Lending Act, a mortgagor has a determined under section 506(a)(1). In making the House passed nearly six years ago. Unfor- right of rescission with respect to a mortgage such determination, the court, pursuant to new tunately, those provisions were removed in the secured by his or her residence, under certain section 1322(i), must use the fair market value Senate and not included in the final version of circumstances. Bankruptcy Code section of the property at the date that such value is the bill that was subsequently enacted into 502(b) enumerates various claims of creditors determined. If the issue of value is contested, law. that are not entitled to payment in a bank- the court must determine such value in ac- SECTION-BY-SECTION EXPLANATION OF PROVISIONS ruptcy case, subject to certain exceptions. cordance with the appraisal rules used by the Section I. Short Title. Section 1 sets forth Section 4 amends Bankruptcy Code section Federal Housing Administration. the short title of this Act as the ‘‘Home Fore- 502(b) to provide that a claim for a loan se- Second, the plan may prohibit, reduce, or closure Reduction Act of 2017.’’ cured by a security interest in the debtor’s delay any adjustable interest rate applicable Section 2. Definition. Bankruptcy Code sec- principal residence is not entitled to payment on, and after, the date of the filing of the plan. tion 101 defines various terms. Section 2 in a bankruptcy case to the extent that such Third, it may extend the repayment period of amends this provision to add a definition of claim is subject to a remedy for rescission the mortgage for a period that is not longer ‘‘qualified loan modification,’’ which is defined under the Truth in Lending Act, notwith- than the longer of 40 years (reduced by the as a loan modification agreement made in ac- standing the prior entry of a foreclosure judg- period for which the mortgage has been out- cordance with the guidelines of the Obama ment. In addition, section 4 specifies that noth- standing) or the remaining term of the mort- Administration’s Homeowner Affordability and ing in this provision may be construed to mod- gage beginning on the date of the order for re- Stability Plan, as implemented on March 4, ify, impair, or supersede any other right of the lief under chapter 13. 2009 with respect to a loan secured by a sen- debtor. Fourth, the plan may provide for the pay- ior security interest in the debtor’s principal Section 5. Authority to Modify Certain Mort- ment of interest at a fixed annual rate equal to residence. To qualify as such, the agreement gages. Under Bankruptcy Code section the applicable average prime offer rate as of must reduce the debtor’s mortgage payment 1322(b)(2), a chapter 13 plan may not modify the date of the order for relief under chapter (including principal and interest) and payments the terms of a mortgage secured solely by real 13, as determined pursuant to certain speci- for various other specified expenses (i.e., real property that is the debtor’s principal resi- fied criteria. The rate must correspond to the estate taxes, hazard insurance, mortgage in- dence. Section 5 amends Bankruptcy Code repayment term determined under new section surance premium, homeowners’ association section 1322(b) to create a limited exception 1322(b)(11)(C)(i) as published by the Federal dues, ground rent, and special assessments) to this prohibition. As amended, the exception Financial Institutions Examination Council in to a percentage of the debtor’s income in ac- only applies to a mortgage that: (1) originated its table entitled, ‘‘Average Prime Offer before the effective date of this amendment; cordance with such guidelines. The payment Rates—Fixed.’’ In addition, the rate must in- and (2) is the subject of a notice that a fore- may not include any period of negative amorti- clude a reasonable premium for risk. closure may be (or has been) commenced Fifth, the plan, pursuant to new section zation and it must fully amortize the out- with respect to such mortgage. 1322(b)(11)(D), may provide for payments of standing mortgage principal. In addition, the In addition, the debtor must certify pursuant such modified mortgage directly to the holder agreement must not require the debtor to pay to new section 1322(h) that he or she con- of the claim or, at the discretion of the court, any fees or charges to obtain the modification. tacted—not less than 30 days before filing for through the chapter 13 trustee during the term Further, the agreement must permit the debtor bankruptcy relief—the mortgagee (or the entity of the plan. The reference in new section to continue to make these payments as if he collecting payments on behalf of such mort- 1322(b)(11)(D) to ‘‘holder of the claim’’ is in- or she had not filed for bankruptcy relief. gagee) regarding modification of the mort- tended to include a servicer of such mortgage Section 3. Eligibility for Relief. Section 3 gage. The debtor must also certify that he or for such holder. It is anticipated that the court, amends Bankruptcy Code section 109, which she provided the mortgagee (or the entity col- in exercising its discretion with respect to al- specifies the eligibility criteria for filing for lecting payments on behalf of such mort- lowing the debtor to make payments directly to bankruptcy relief, in two respects. First, it gagee) a written statement of the debtor’s cur- the mortgagee or by requiring payments to be amends Bankruptcy Code section 109(e), rent income, expenses, and debt in a format made through the chapter 13 trustee, will take which sets forth secured and unsecured debt that substantially conforms with the schedules into consideration the debtor’s ability to pay limits to establish a debtor’s eligibility for relief required under Bankruptcy Code section 521 the trustee’s fees on payments disbursed under chapter 13. Section 3 amends this pro- or with such other form as promulgated by the through the trustee. vision to provide that the computation of debts Judicial Conference of the United States. Fur- New section 1322(g) provides that a claim does not include the secured or unsecured ther, the certification must include a statement may be reduced under new section portions of debts secured by the debtor’s prin- that the debtor considered any qualified loan 1322(b)(11)(A) only on the condition that the cipal residence, under certain circumstances. modification offered to the debtor by the mort- debtor agrees to pay the mortgagee a stated The exception applies if the value of the debt- gagee (or the entity collecting payments on portion of the net proceeds of sale should the or’s principal residence as of the date of the behalf of such holder). This requirement does home be sold before the completion of all pay- order for relief under chapter 13 is less than not apply if the foreclosure sale is scheduled ments under the chapter 13 plan or before the the applicable maximum amount of the se- to occur within 30 days of the date on which debtor receives a discharge under section cured debt limit specified in section 109(e). Al- the debtor files for bankruptcy relief. If the 1328(b). The debtor must pay these proceeds ternatively, the exception applies if the debt- chapter 13 case is pending at the time new to the mortgagee within 15 days of when the or’s principal residence was sold in foreclosure section 1322(h) becomes effective, then the debtor receives the net sales proceeds. or the debtor surrendered such residence to debtor must certify that he or she attempted to If the residence is sold in the first year fol- the creditor and the value of such residence contact the mortgagee (or the entity collecting lowing the effective date of the chapter 13 as of the date of the order for relief under payments on behalf of such mortgagee) re- plan, the mortgagee is to receive 90 percent chapter 13 is less than the secured debt limit garding modification of the mortgage before of the difference between the sales price and specified in section 109(e). This amendment is either: (1) filing a plan under Bankruptcy Code the amount of the claim as originally deter- not intended to create personal liability on a section 1321 that contains a modification pur- mined under section 1322(b)(11) (plus costs of debt if there would not otherwise be personal suant to new section 1322(b)(11); or (2) modi- sale and improvements), but not to exceed the liability on such debt. fying a plan under Bankruptcy Code section unpaid amount of the allowed secured claim Second, section 3 amends Bankruptcy Code 1323 or section 1329 to contain a modification determined as if such claim had not been re- section 109(h), which requires a debtor to re- pursuant to new section 1322(b)(11). duced under new section 1322(b)(11)(A). If ceive credit counseling within the 180-day pe- Under new section 1322(b)(11), the debtor the residence is sold in the second year fol- riod prior to filing for bankruptcy relief, with may propose a plan modifying the rights of the lowing the effective date of the chapter 13 limited exception. Section 3 amends this provi- mortgagee (and the rights of the holder of any plan, then the applicable percentage is 70 per- sion to allow a chapter 13 debtor to satisfy this claim secured by a subordinate security inter- cent. If the residence is sold in the third year requirement within 30 days after filing for est in such residence) in several respects. It is following the effective date of the chapter 13 bankruptcy relief if he or she submits to the important to note that the intent of new section plan, then the applicable percentage is 50 per- court a certification that the debtor has re- 1322(b)(11) is permissive. Accordingly, a cent. If the residence is sold in the fourth year ceived notice that the holder of a claim se- chapter 13 may propose a plan that proposes following the effective date of the chapter 13 cured by the debtor’s principal residence may any or all types of modification authorized plan, then the applicable percentage is 30 per- commence a foreclosure proceeding. under section 1322(b)(11). cent. If the residence is sold in the fifth year

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:54 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03JA8.003 E03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E3 following the effective date of the chapter 13 ing by actual fraud the extension, renewal, or makes a conforming revision to section plan, then the applicable percentage is ten refinancing of credit that gives rise to such 302(d)(3) of the Bankruptcy Judges, United percent. It is the intent of this provision that if modified claim. Second, the modification must States Trustees, and Family Farmer Bank- the unsecured portion of the mortgagee’s be in good faith. Lack of good faith exists if ruptcy Act of 1986. claim is partially paid under this provision it the debtor has no need for relief under this Section 10. Effective Date; Application of should be reconsidered under 502(j) and re- provision because the debtor can pay all of his Amendments. Section 10(a) provides that this duced accordingly. or her debts and any future payment in- measure and the amendments made by it, ex- Section 6. Combating Excessive Fees. Sec- creases on such debts without difficulty for the cept as provided in subsection (b), take effect tion 6 amends Bankruptcy Code section foreseeable future, including the positive am- on the Act’s date of enactment. 1322(c) to provide that the debtor, the debtor’s ortization of mortgage debt. In determining Section 10(b)(1) provides, except as pro- property, and property of the bankruptcy es- whether a modification under section vided in paragraph (2), that the amendments tate are not liable for a fee, cost, or charge 1322(b)(11) that reduces the principal amount made by this measure apply to cases com- that is incurred while the chapter 13 case is of the loan is made in good faith, the court menced under title 11 of the United States pending and that arises from a claim for debt must consider whether the holder of the claim Code before, on, or after the Act’s date of en- secured by the debtor’s principal residence, (or the entity collecting payments on behalf of actment. Section 10(b)(2) specifies that para- unless the holder of the claim complies with such holder) has offered the debtor a qualified graph (1) does not apply with respect to cases certain requirements. It is the intent of this loan modification that would enable the debtor that are closed under the Bankruptcy Code as provision that its reference to a fee, cost, or to pay such debts and such loan without re- of the date of the enactment of this Act. charge includes an increase in any applicable ducing the principal amount of the mortgage. Section 11. GAO Study. Section 11 requires rate of interest for such claim. It also applies Section 7 further amends section 1325 to the Government Accountability Office to com- to a change in escrow account payments. add a new provision. New section 1325(d) au- plete a study and to submit a report to the To ensure such fee, cost, or charge is al- thorizes the court, on request of the debtor or House and Senate Judiciary Committees with- lowed, the claimant must comply with certain the mortgage holder, to confirm a plan pro- in two years from the enactment of this Act. requirements. First, the claimant must file with posing to reduce the interest rate lower than The report must contain the results of the the court and serve on the chapter 13 trustee, that specified in new section study of: (1) the number of debtors who filed the debtor, and the debtor’s attorney an an- 1322(b)(11)(C)(ii), provided: cases under chapter 13, during the one-year nual notice of such fee, cost, or charge (or on (1) the modification does not reduce the period beginning on the date of the enactment a more frequent basis as the court deter- mortgage principal; (2) the total mortgage pay- of this Act for the purpose of restructuring their mines) before the earlier of either: one year of ment is reduced through interest rate reduc- principal residence mortgages; (2) the number when such fee, cost, or charge was incurred, tion to the percentage of the debtor’s income of mortgages restructured under this Act that or 60 days before the case is closed. Second, that is the standard for a modification in ac- subsequently resulted in default and fore- the fee, cost, or charge must be lawful under cordance with the Obama Administration’s closure; (3) a comparison between the effec- applicable nonbankruptcy law, reasonable, Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan, as tiveness of mortgages restructured under pro- and provided for in the applicable security implemented on March 4, 2009; (3) the court grams outside of bankruptcy, such as Hope agreement. Third, the value of the debtor’s determines that the debtor can afford such Now and Hope for Homeowners, and mort- principal residence must be greater than the modification in light of the debtor’s financial gages restructured under this Act; (4) the amount of such claim, including such fee, cost situation, after allowance of expense amounts number of appeals in cases where mortgages or charge. that would be permitted for a debtor subject to were restructured under this Act; (5) the num- If the holder fails to give the required notice, section 1325(b)(3), regardless of whether the ber of such appeals where the bankruptcy such failure is deemed to be a waiver of any debtor is otherwise subject to such paragraph, court’s decision was overturned; and (6) the claim for such fees, costs, or charges for all and taking into account additional debts and number of bankruptcy judges disciplined as a purposes. Any attempt to collect such fees, fees that are to be paid in chapter 13 and result of actions taken to restructure mort- costs, or charges constitutes a violation of the thereafter; and (4) the debtor is able to pre- gages under this Act. In addition, the report Bankruptcy Code’s discharge injunction under vent foreclosure and pay a fully amortizing 30- must include a recommendation as to whether section 524(a)(2) or the automatic stay under year loan at such reduced interest rate without such amendments should be amended to in- section 362(a), whichever is applicable. such reduction in principal. If the mortgage clude a sunset clause. Section 6 further provides that a chapter 13 holder accepts a debtor’s proposed modifica- Section 12. Report to Congress. Not later plan may waive any prepayment penalty on a tion under this provision, the plan’s treatment than 18 months after the date of enactment of claim secured by the debtor’s principal resi- is deemed to satisfy the requirements of sec- this Act, the Government Accountability Office, dence. tion 1325(a)(5)(A) and the proposal should not in consultation with the Federal Housing Ad- Section 7. Confirmation of Plan. Bankruptcy be rejected by the court. ministration, must submit to Congress a report Code section 1325 sets forth the criteria for Section 8. Discharge. Bankruptcy Code sec- containing: (1) a comprehensive review of the confirmation of a chapter 13 plan. Section 7 tion 1328 sets forth the requirements by which effects of the Act’s amendments on bank- amends section 1325(a)(5) (which specifies a chapter 13 debtor may obtain a discharge ruptcy courts; (2) a survey of whether the the mandatory treatment that an allowed se- and the scope of such discharge. Section 8 types of homeowners eligible for the program cured claim provided for under the plan must amends section 1328(a) to clarify that the un- should be limited; and (3) a recommendation receive) to provide an exception for a claim paid portion of an allowed secured claim modi- on whether such amendments should remain modified under new section 1322(b)(11). The fied under new section 1322(b)(11) is not dis- in effect. amendment also clarifies that payments under charged. This provision is not intended to cre- f a plan that includes a modification of a claim ate a claim for a deficiency where such a under new section 1322(b)(11) must be in claim would not otherwise exist. IN HONOR OF THOMAS WOR- equal monthly amounts pursuant to section Section 9. Standing Trustee Fees. Section THINGTON HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS 1325(a)(5)(B)(iii)(I). 9(a) amends 28 U.S.C. 586(e)(1)(B)(i) to pro- FIELD HOCKEY In addition, section 7 specifies certain pro- vide that a chapter 13 trustee may receive a tections for a creditor whose rights are modi- commission set by the Attorney General of no HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI fied under new section 1322(b)(11). As a con- more than four percent on payments made OF OHIO dition of confirmation, new section 1325(a)(10) under a chapter 13 plan and disbursed by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES requires a plan to provide that the creditor chapter 13 trustee to a creditor whose claim must retain its lien until the later of when: (1) was modified under Bankruptcy Code section Tuesday, January 3, 2017 the holder’s allowed secured claim (as modi- 1322(b)(11), unless the bankruptcy court Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- fied) is paid; (2) the debtor completes all pay- waives such fees based on a determination ognize the Thomas Worthington High School ments under the chapter 13 plan; or (3) if ap- that the debtor has income less than 150 per- Girls Field Hockey Team for winning the Ohio plicable, the debtor receives a discharge cent of the official poverty line applicable to State Field Hockey Tournament. under section 1328(b). the size of the debtor’s family and payment of An achievement such as this certainly de- Section 7 also provides standards for con- such fees would render the debtor’s plan in- serves recognition. The Ohio High School Ath- firming a chapter 13 plan that modifies a claim feasible. letic Association has enabled talented teams pursuant to new section 1322(b)(11). First, the With respect to districts not under the and individuals to earn state titles since its debtor cannot have been convicted of obtain- United States trustee system, section 9(b) founding in 1907. Throughout this time, the

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Each year specialized form of bankruptcy relief, only if a With respect to plan confirmation require- these elite competitors join the long ranks of bankruptcy court finds by a preponderance of ments, section 3 amends Bankruptcy Code those who embody Ohio’s proud history of the evidence that the municipality satisfies cer- section 943 to require consent from such em- athletic success. tain criteria specified in Bankruptcy Code sec- ployees and retirees to any plan that impairs— The Thomas Worthington Girls Field Hockey tion 109. In the absence of obtaining the con- in a manner prohibited by nonbankruptcy Team’s victory caps a tremendous season. sent of a majority of its creditors, section 109 law—a collective bargaining agreement, a re- This sort of achievement is earned only requires the municipality, in pertinent part, to tiree benefit, including an accrued pension, re- through many hours of practice, perspiration have negotiated in good faith with its creditors tiree health, or other retirement benefit pro- and hard work. They have set a new standard or prove that it is unable to negotiate with its tected by state or municipal law or as defined for future athletes to reach. Everyone at creditors because such negotiation is impracti- in Bankruptcy Code section 1114(a). Thomas Worthington High School can be ex- cable. Such consent would be conveyed to the tremely proud of their performance. Section 2(a) of the bill amends Bankruptcy On behalf of the citizens of Ohio’s 12th Code section 109 in three respects. First, it court by the authorized representative of such Congressional District, I congratulate the provides clear guidance to the bankruptcy individuals. Subject to certain exceptions, sec- Thomas Worthington Field Hockey Team on court that the term ‘‘good faith’’ is intended to tion 3 specifies that the authorized representa- their state championship. I wish them contin- have the same meaning as it has under the tive of individuals receiving any retirement ued success in both athletic and academic en- National Labor Relations Act, at least with re- benefits pursuant to a collective bargaining deavors. spect to creditors who are employees or retir- agreement is the labor organization that signed such agreement unless such organiza- f ees of the debtor. Second, section 2(a) re- vises the standard for futility of negotiation tion no longer represents active employees. INTRODUCTION OF THE PRO- from ‘‘impracticable’’ to ‘‘impossible.’’ This Where the organization no longer represents TECTING EMPLOYEES AND RE- change ensures that before a municipality may active employees of the municipality, the labor TIREES IN MUNICIPAL BANK- avail itself of chapter 9 bankruptcy relief, it organization that currently represents active RUPTCIES ACT OF 2017 must prove that there was no possible way it employees in that bargaining unit is the au- could have engaged in negotiation in lieu of thorized representative of such individuals. HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. seeking such relief. Third, the amendment Section 3 provides that the exceptions apply OF MICHIGAN clarifies that the standard of proof that the mu- if: (1) the labor organization chooses not to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nicipality must meet is ‘‘clear and convincing’’ serve as the authorized representative; or (2) Tuesday, January 3, 2017 rather than a preponderance of the evidence. the court determines, after a motion by a party These revisions to section 109 will provide in interest and after notice and a hearing, that Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, when a mu- greater guidance to the bankruptcy court in different representation is appropriate. Under nicipality files for bankruptcy, its employees assessing whether a municipality has satisfied either circumstance, the court, upon motion by and retirees who have devoted their lives to the Bankruptcy Code’s eligibility requirements any party in interest and after notice and a public service, such as police officers, fire- for being granted relief under chapter 9. hearing, must order the United States Trustee fighters, sanitation workers and office per- Bankruptcy Code section 921(e), in relevant sonnel, risk having their hard-earned wages, to appoint a committee of retired employees if part, prohibits a bankruptcy court from order- the debtor seeks to modify or not pay the re- pensions and health benefits cut or even elimi- ing a stay of any proceeding arising in a chap- nated. tiree benefits or if the court otherwise deter- ter 9 case on account of an appeal from an mines that it is appropriate for that committee This is why I am introducing the Protecting order granting a municipality’s petition to be a Employees and Retirees in Municipal Bank- to be comprised of such individuals to serve debtor under chapter 9. Section 2(b) strikes as the authorized representative. ruptcies Act of 2017. This legislation strength- this prohibition, thereby allowing a court to ens protection for employees and retirees issue a stay of any proceeding during the With respect to retired employees not cov- under chapter 9 municipality bankruptcy cases pendency of such an appeal. This ensures ered by a collective bargaining agreement, the by: (1) clarifying the criteria that a municipality that the status quo can be maintained until court, on motion by a party in interest after no- must meet before it can obtain chapter 9 there is a final appellate determination of tice and a hearing, must order the United bankruptcy relief; (2) ensuring that the inter- whether a municipality is legally eligible to be States Trustee to appoint a committee of re- ests of employees and retirees are rep- a chapter 9 debtor. tired employees if the debtor seeks to modify resented in the chapter 9 case; and (3) impos- Typically, an appeal of a bankruptcy court or not pay retiree benefits, or if the court oth- ing heightened standards that a municipality decision is heard by a district or bankruptcy erwise determines that it is appropriate to must meet before it may modify any collective appellate panel court. Under limited cir- serve as the authorized representative of such bargaining agreement or retiree benefit. cumstances, however, a direct appeal from a employees. Section 3 provides that the party While many municipalities often work to limit bankruptcy court decision may be heard by a requesting the appointment of a committee the impact of budget cuts on their employees court of appeals. Until a final determination is has the burden of proof. and retirees, as demonstrated in the chapter 9 made as to whether a municipality is eligible Where the court grants a motion for the ap- plan of adjustment approved by Detroit’s pub- to be a debtor under chapter 9 of the Bank- pointment of a retiree committee, section 3 re- lic employees and retirees, other municipalities ruptcy Code, the rights and responsibilities of quires the United States Trustee to choose in- could try to use current bankruptcy law to set numerous stakeholders are unclear. To expe- dividuals to serve on the committee on a pro- aside collective bargaining agreements and re- dite the appellate process and promote great- tiree protections. portional basis per capita based on organiza- er certainty to all stakeholders in the case, tion membership from among members of the My legislation addresses this risk by requir- section 2(c) of the bill allows an appeal of a ing the municipality to engage in meaningful organizations that represent the individuals bankruptcy court order granting a municipal- with respect to whom such order is entered. good faith negotiations with its employees and ity’s petition to be a chapter 9 debtor to be retirees before the municipality can apply for This requirement ensures that the committee, filed directly with the court of appeals. In addi- in a case where there are multiple labor orga- chapter 9 bankruptcy relief. This measure tion, section 2(c) requires the court of appeals nizations, fairly represents the interests of the would also expedite the appellate review proc- to hear such appeal de novo on the merits as members of those various organizations on a ess of whether a municipality has complied well as to determine it on an expedited basis. proportional basis. with this and other requirements. The bill en- Finally, section 2(c) specifies that the doctrine sures employees and retirees have a say in of equitable mootness does not apply to such Finally, section 3 of the bill imposes a sig- any plan that would modify their benefits. an appeal. nificant threshold that must be met before re- SECTION-BY-SECTION EXPLANATION Sec. 3. Protecting Employees and Retirees. tiree benefits can be reduced or eliminated. Sec. I. Short Title. Section 1 of the bill sets The chapter 9 debtor must file a plan for the Current law has no such requirement. In a forth the short title of the bill as the ‘‘Protecting adjustment of the municipality’s debts that case where the municipality proposes in its Employees and Retirees in Municipal Bank- then must be confirmed by the bankruptcy plan to impair any right to a retiree benefit, ruptcies Act of 2017.’’ court if it satisfies certain criteria specified in section 3 permits the committee to support Sec. 2. Determination of Municipality Eligi- Bankruptcy Code section 943. Section 3 of the such impairment only if at least two-thirds of bility To Be a Debtor Under Chapter 9 of Title bill makes several amendments to current law its members vote in favor of doing so.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:54 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03JA8.004 E03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E5 IN HONOR OF THE BISHOP HART- beau also passed through Montville on their sert claims for losses in certain defined con- LEY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL way to the Revolutionary War’s final victory at tribution plans when such losses result from TEAM Jamestown, Virginia. employer fraud or breach of fiduciary duty; (4) The mid-19th Century saw the development establishing a new priority administrative ex- HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI of two smaller village centers set apart from pense for workers’ severance pay; and (5) OF OHIO Montville—Pine Brook, a fertile agricultural clarifying that back pay awards for WARN Act damages are entitled to the same priority as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES area in the Township’s southern end, and Whitehall (later called Towaco), situated on back pay for other legal violations. Tuesday, January 3, 2017 the Morris Canal. Construction of the Morris Second, the legislation reduces employees’ Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- Canal was completed in this area in 1828, and retirees’ losses by: (1) restricting the con- ognize the Bishop Hartley High School Foot- bringing commercial navigation to the ditions under which collective bargaining ball Team for winning the Ohio Division IV Montville and Towaco areas. On April 11, agreements and commitments to fund retiree State Football Tournament. 1867, the Township of Montville was formally pensions and health benefits may be elimi- An achievement such as this certainly de- chartered from nineteen square miles of terri- nated or adversely affected; (2) preventing serves recognition. The Ohio High School Ath- tory formerly belonging to Pequannock Town- companies from singling out non-management letic Association has enabled talented teams ship. retirees for concessions; (3) requiring a court and individuals to earn state titles since its Montville Township has consistently ranked to consider the impact a bidder’s offer to pur- founding in 1907. Throughout this time, the among the best places to live both in New Jer- chase a company’s assets would have on champions of OHSAA state level competitions sey and across the country. maintaining existing jobs and preserving re- have represented the highest achieving and Montville Township has also been recog- tiree pension and health benefits; and (4) clari- most talented athletes in Ohio. Each year nized for its commitment to public safety, fying that the principal purpose of Chapter 11 these elite competitors join the long ranks of which directly impacts the quality of living in bankruptcy is the preservation of jobs to the those who embody Ohio’s proud history of the community. The Township has also imple- maximum extent possible. athletic success. mented a Community Dispute Resolution Third, the bill restricts excessive executive The Bishop Hartley Football Team’s victory Committee to aid law enforcement by inde- compensation programs by: (1) requiring full caps a tremendous season. This sort of pendently mediating citizen disputes. disclosure and court approval of executive achievement is earned only through many Finally, Montville has taken a proactive ap- compensation packages; (2) restricting the hours of practice, perspiration and hard work. proach to streamlining its business develop- payment of bonuses and other forms of incen- They have set a new standard for future ath- ment approval process, making the Township tive compensation to senior officers and oth- ers; and (3) ensuring that insiders cannot re- letes to reach. Everyone at Bishop Hartley a great place to start or relocate a business. ceive retiree benefits if workers have lost their High School can be extremely proud of their Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and our col- leagues join me in congratulating Montville on retirement or health benefits. performance. This legislation is identical to H.R. 97, intro- On behalf of the citizens of Ohio’s 12th its Sesquicentennial Anniversary. duced in the 114th Congress, H.R. 100, intro- Congressional District, I congratulate the f duced in the 113th Congress, and H.R. 6117, Bishop Hartley Football Team on their state INTRODUCTION OF THE PRO- introduced in the 112th Congress. It is sup- championship. I wish them continued success ported by the AFL-CIO and many of its largest in both athletic and academic endeavors. TECTING EMPLOYEES AND RE- TIREES IN BUSINESS BANK- affiliates. A section-by-section explanation of f RUPTCIES ACT OF 2017 the bill follows: CELEBRATING THE 150TH ANNI- Sec. 1. Short Title. Section 1 sets forth the VERSARY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. short title of the bill as the ‘‘Protecting Employ- MONTVILLE, NEW JERSEY ees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies OF MICHIGAN Act of 2017.’’ It also includes a table of con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tents for the bill. HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Sec. 2. Findings. Section 2 sets forth var- OF NEW JERSEY ious findings in support of this bill. Title I-Im- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, throughout our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proving Recoveries for Employees and Retir- Nation’s history, hardworking American men Tuesday, January 3, 2017 ees. and women have labored to make our busi- Sec. 101. Increased Wage Priority. Bank- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise nesses become the most productive and dy- ruptcy Code section 507 accords priority in today to honor the Township of Montville, New namic in the world. Unfortunately, when some payment status for certain types of claims, i.e., Jersey on its 150th Anniversary. of these businesses encounter financial dif- these priority claims must be paid in full in the Montville Township is a beautiful, suburban ficulties and seek to reorganize their debts order of priority before general unsecured community located in Morris County in north- under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, claims may be paid. Section 507(a)(4) accords western New Jersey bordered by the Passaic these very same workers and retirees are a fourth level priority to an unsecured claim up River. The Township’s nineteen square miles often asked to make major sacrifices through to $10,000 owed to an individual for wages, are comprised of three towns: Montville, Pine lost job protections, lower wages, and the salaries, or commissions (including vacation, Brook, and Towaco. As of 2013 U.S. Census elimination of hard-won pension and health severance, and sick leave pay) earned within estimates, there are approximately 21,663 benefits, while the executives and managers the 180–day period preceding the filing of the people living within the Township. These resi- of these business are not required to make bankruptcy case or the date on which the dents enjoy an active, vibrant community with comparable sacrifices. debtor’s business ceased, whichever occurs a full range of municipal services, an excellent We must do more to ensure that America’s first. Section 101 amends section 507(a)(4) to public school system, and a first-rate public li- most important resource—workers and retir- increase the amount of the priority to $20,000 brary that provides services, activities, and ees—are treated more fairly when these busi- and eliminate the 180-day reachback limita- volunteer opportunities for people of all ages. ness seek to reorganize their financial affairs tion. Originally known as ‘‘Uyle-Kill’’ (the Dutch under the protection of our bankruptcy laws. Bankruptcy Code section 507(a)(5) accords spelling of ‘‘Owl-Kill’’), the region now known The Protecting Employees and Retirees in a fifth level priority for unsecured claims for as Montville Township was first settled by Business Bankruptcies Act of 2017 accom- contributions to an employee benefit plan aris- Dutch farmers in the early 18th Century. The plishes this goal by amending the Bankruptcy ing from services rendered within the 180-day settlement grew in size, and by the 1740’s, Code in several respects. First, it improves re- period preceding the filing of the bankruptcy construction of the first major road in the area coveries for employees and retirees by: (1) in- case or the date on which the debtor’s busi- had begun. creasing the amount of worker claims entitled ness ceased (whichever occurs first). The This road was to come of use in the Revolu- to priority payment for unpaid wages and con- amount of the claim is based on the number tionary War, during which Montville served as tributions to employee benefit plans up to of employees covered by the plan multiplied a major military route from Morristown to the $20,000; (2) eliminating the difficult to prove by $10,000, less the aggregate amount paid to Hudson River. General Washington’s troops restriction in current law that wage and benefit such employees pursuant to section 507(a)(4) often took this route, and Washington himself claims must be earned within 180 days of the and the aggregate amount paid by the estate stayed in Montville in June of 1780. French re- bankruptcy filing in order to be entitled to pri- on behalf of such employees to any other em- inforcement troops led by General Rocham- ority payment; (3) allowing employees to as- ployee benefit plan. Section 101 amends

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Section 102 tions Board proceeding as back pay or dam- cost savings devised for the debtor’s reorga- amends the Bankruptcy Code’s definition of a ages attributable to any period of time occur- nization, including savings in management claim to include a right or interest in equity se- ring after the commencement of the bank- personnel costs; (2) be limited to modifications curities of the debtor (or an affiliate of the ruptcy case. This provision applies where the designed to achieve a specified aggregate fi- debtor) held in a defined contribution plan for award was made as a result of the debtor’s nancial contribution for employees covered by the benefit of an individual who is not an in- violation of federal or state law, without regard the agreement, taking into consideration any sider, senior executive officer or one of the 20 to the time of the occurrence of unlawful con- labor cost savings negotiated within the 12- next most highly compensated employees of duct on which the award is based or to wheth- month period prior to the filing of the bank- the debtor (if one or more are not insiders), er any services were rendered on or after the ruptcy case; (3) be no more than the minimum providing: (1) such securities were attributable commencement of the bankruptcy case. It in- savings essential to permit the debtor to exit to employer contributions by the debtor (or an cludes an award by a court under section bankruptcy, such that confirmation is not likely affiliate of the debtor), or by elective deferrals, 2901 of title 29 of the United States Code of to be followed by the liquidation or the need together with any earnings thereon; and (2) up to 60 days’ pay and benefits following a for further financial reorganization of the debt- the employer or plan sponsor who com- layoff that occurred or commenced at a time or; and (4) not be disproportionate or overly menced the bankruptcy case either committed when such award period includes a period on burden the employees covered by the agree- fraud with respect to such plan or otherwise or after the commencement of the case, if the ment, either in the amount of the cost savings breached a duty to the participant that proxi- court determines that payment of wages and sought from such employees or the nature of mately caused the loss of value. benefits by reason of the operation of this the modifications. Sec. 103. Priority for Severance Pay. Bank- clause will not substantially increase the prob- Fourth, it amends Bankruptcy Code section ruptcy Code section 503(b) establishes an ad- ability of layoff or termination of current em- 1113(d) to provide that if the trustee and the ministrative expense payment priority for cer- ployees or of nonpayment of domestic support labor organization (after a period of negotia- tain types of unsecured claims. Among all obligations during the case under this title. tions) do not reach an agreement over mutu- types of unsecured claims, administrative ex- Title II-Reducing Employees’ and Retirees’ ally satisfactory modifications and further ne- penses are accorded the highest payment pri- Losses. gotiations are not likely to produce mutually ority, i.e., they must be paid in full before pri- Sec. 201. Rejection of Collective Bargaining satisfactory modifications, the trustee may file ority and general unsecured claims may be Agreements. Bankruptcy Code section 1113 a motion seeking rejection of the collective paid. Section 103 amends section 503(b) to sets forth the requirements by which a collec- bargaining agreement after notice and a hear- accord administrative expense priority for sev- tive bargaining agreement may be assumed or ing. Absent agreement by the parties, the erance pay owed to the debtor’s employees rejected. Section 201 amends section 1113 in hearing may not be held earlier than 21 days (other than an insider, other senior manage- several respects. First, it amends section from when notice of the hearing is provided. ment, or a consultant retained to provide serv- 1113(a) to clarify that a chapter 11 debtor may Only the debtor and the labor organization ices to the debtor) under a plan, program or reject a collective bargaining agreement only may appear and be heard at the hearing. An policy generally applicable to the debtor’s em- in accordance with section 1113. application for rejection must seek rejection ef- ployees (but not under an individual contract Second, it amends Bankruptcy Code section fective upon the entry of an order granting of employment) or owed pursuant to a collec- 1113(b) to clarify that no provision in title II of such relief. tive bargaining agreement for termination or the United States Code may be construed to In consideration of federal policy encour- layoff on or after the date the bankruptcy case permit a trustee to unilaterally terminate or aging the practice and process of collective was filed. Such pay is deemed earned in full alter the terms of a collective bargaining bargaining and in recognition of the bargained- upon such termination or layoff. agreement absent compliance with section for expectations of the employees covered by Sec. 104. Financial Returns for Employees 1113. The provision further specifies that the the agreement, section 1113(d) (as amended) and Retirees. Bankruptcy Code section trustee must timely pay all monetary obliga- provides that the court may grant a motion 1129(a) specifies various criteria that must be tions arising under such agreement and that seeking rejection of such agreement only if the satisfied before a chapter 11 plan of reorga- any payment required to be made pre-con- court: (1) finds that the trustee has complied nization may be confirmed. Section 104 firmation has the status of an allowed adminis- with the requirements of section 1113(c); (2) amends section 1129(a) to add a further re- trative expense under Code section 503. quirement. The plan must provide for the re- Third, it amends Bankruptcy Code section has considered alternative proposals by the covery of damages for the rejection of a col- 1113(c) to require a trustee, when seeking to labor organization and concluded that such lective bargaining agreement or for other fi- modify a collective bargaining agreement, to proposals do not meet the requirements of nancial returns as negotiated by the debtor provide notice of such proposed modification section 1113(c)(3)(B); (3) finds that further ne- and the authorized representative under sec- to the labor organization representing the em- gotiations regarding the trustee’s proposal or tion 1113 to the extent such returns are paid ployees covered by the agreement. The trust- an alternative proposal by the labor organiza- under, rather than outside of a plan. ee must also promptly provide an initial pro- tion are not likely to produce an agreement; Section 104 also replaces Bankruptcy Code posal for modification. In addition, the trustee (4) finds that implementation of the trustee’s section 1129(a)(13), which pertains to the pay- must confer in good faith with the labor organi- proposal will not: (a) cause a material diminu- ment of retiree benefits under section 1114. zation, at reasonable times and for a reason- tion in the purchasing power of the employees As revised, section 1129(a)(13) requires a able period, given the complexity of the case, covered by the agreement, (b) adversely affect plan to provide for the continuation after the in an effort to reach a mutually acceptable the debtor’s ability to retain an experienced plan’s effective date of the payment of all re- modification of the agreement. Each modifica- and qualified workforce; or (c) impair the debt- tiree benefits at the level established under ei- tion proposal must be based on a business or’s labor relations such that the ability to ther section 1114(e)(1)(B) or (g) at any time plan for the reorganization of the debtor and achieve a feasible reorganization will be com- prior to confirmation of the plan, for the dura- reflect the most complete and reliable informa- promised; and (5) concludes, based on clear tion of the period for which the debtor has ob- tion. As amended, section 1113(c) requires and convincing evidence, that rejection of the ligated itself to provide such benefits. If any the trustee to provide to the labor organization agreement and immediate implementation of modifications are made prior to confirmation of all information relevant for negotiations. If such the trustee’s proposal is essential to permit the the plan, the plan must provide for the con- disclosure could compromise the debtor’s po- debtor’s exit from bankruptcy such that con- tinuation of all retiree benefits maintained or sition with respect to its competitors in the in- firmation is not likely to be followed by the liq- established in whole or in part by the debtor dustry, the provision authorizes the court to uidation or the need for further financial reor- prior to the petition filing date. In addition, the issue a protective order, subject to the needs ganization of the debtor in the short term. If plan must provide for recovery of claims aris- of the labor organization to evaluate the trust- the trustee has implemented a program of in- ing from the modification of retiree benefits ee’s proposal and any application to reject the centive pay, bonuses or other financial returns and other financial returns as negotiated by collective bargaining agreement or for interim for insiders, senior executive officers, or the the debtor and the authorized representative relief under section 1113. 20 next most highly compensated employees to the extent such returns are paid under, In consideration of federal policy encour- or consultants (or such a program was imple- rather than outside of, a plan. aging the practice and process of collective mented within 180 days before the bankruptcy

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First, it amends the provision’s defi- any of the authorized representative’s alter- ments of section 1113(c)(3)(C). nition of ‘‘retiree benefits’’ to specify that it ap- native proposals and determined that such Subsection (d), as amended, prohibits the plies whether or not the debtor asserts a right proposals do not meet the requirements of court from entering an order rejecting a collec- to unilaterally modify such benefits under such section 1114(f)(3)(B); (3) finds that further ne- tive bargaining agreement that would result in plan, fund or program. gotiations are not likely to produce a mutually modifications to a level lower than that pro- Second, it amends Bankruptcy Code section satisfactory agreement; (4) finds that imple- posed by the trustee in the proposal found by 1114(b)(2), which specifies the rights, powers mentation of the trustee’s proposal will not the court to have complied with the require- and duties of a committee of retired employ- cause irreparable harm to the affected retir- ments of section 1113. ees appointed by the court. As amended, the ees; and (5) concludes that, based on clear At any time after an order rejecting a collec- provision would apply to a labor organization and convincing evidence, an order granting tive bargaining agreement is entered (or mutu- serving as the authorized representative under the trustee’s proposal and its immediate imple- ally satisfactory agreement between the trust- section 1114(c)(1). mentation is essential to permit the debtor’s ee and the labor organization is entered into), Third, section 202 replaces Bankruptcy exit from bankruptcy such that confirmation is the labor organization may apply to the court Code section 1114(f), which requires a trustee not likely to be followed by the liquidation or for an order seeking an increase in the level to make a proposal to the authorized rep- the need for further financial reorganization of of wages or benefits or relief from working resentative before seeking modification of re- the debtor in the short term. conditions based on changed circumstances. tiree benefits. As amended, section 1114(f)(1) If the trustee has implemented a program of The court must grant such relief only if the in- specifies that if a trustee seeks to modify re- incentive pay, bonuses, or other financial re- crease or other relief is not inconsistent with tiree benefits, the trustee must provide notice turns for insiders, senior executive officers, or the standard set forth in section 1113(d)(2)(E). of such proposed modification to the author- the 20 next most highly compensated employ- Fifth, section 201 amends Bankruptcy Code ized representative as well as promptly pro- ees or consultants (or such program was im- section 1113(e) to provide that during the pe- vide the initial proposal. In addition, the trustee plemented within 180 days before the bank- riod in which a collective bargaining agree- must thereafter confer in good faith with the ruptcy case was filed), the court must pre- ment at issue under this section continues in labor organization, at reasonable times and for sume that the debtor failed to satisfy the re- effect and if either essential to the continuation a reasonable period, given the complexity of quirements of section 1114(f)(3)(C). of the debtor’s business or in order to avoid ir- the case, in attempting to reach a mutually Fifth, section 202 strikes subsection (k) and reparable damage to the estate, the court, satisfactory modification. Each modification makes conforming revisions. after notice and a hearing, may authorize the must be based on a business plan for the re- Sec. 203 Protection of Employee Benefits in trustee to implement interim changes in the organization of the debtor and reflect the most a Sale of Assets. Section 203 amends Bank- terms, conditions, wages, cs-benefits, or work complete and reliable information available. ruptcy Code section 363(b), which authorizes rules provided by the collective bargaining The trustee must provide the authorized rep- a debtor to sell or use property of the estate agreement. Any hearing under this provision resentative all information relevant for the ne- other than in the ordinary course of business must be scheduled in accordance of the trust- gotiations. If such disclosure could com- (under certain circumstances), to add a new ee’s needs. The implementation of such in- promise the debtor’s position with respect to requirement. New section 365(b)(3) requires terim changes will not render the application its competitors in the industry, the court may the court, in approving a sale, to consider the for rejection moot. extent to which a bidder’s offer: (1) maintains Sixth, section 201 amends Bankruptcy Code issue a protective order, subject to the needs existing jobs; (2) preserves terms and condi- section 1113(f) to provide that the rejection of of the authorized representative to evaluate tions of employment, and (3) assumes or a collective bargaining agreement constitutes the trustee’s proposal and an application pur- a breach of such agreement and is effective suant to subsection (g) or (h). matches pension and retiree benefit obliga- Modifications proposed by the trustee must: no earlier than the entry of an order granting tions in determining whether such offer con- (1) only be proposed as part of a program of such relief. Solely for the purpose of deter- stitutes the highest or best offer for the prop- mining and allowing a claim arising from rejec- workforce and nonworkforce cost savings de- erty. Sec. 204. Claim for Pension Losses. Sec- tion of a collective bargaining agreement, such vised for the reorganization of the debtor, in- tion 204 adds a new subsection to Bankruptcy rejection must be treated as a rejection of an cluding savings in management personnel Code section 502, which pertains to the allow- executory contract under Bankruptcy Code costs; (2) be limited to modifications designed section 365(g) and shall be allowed or dis- to achieve a specified aggregate financial con- ance of claims and interests. New subsection allowed in accordance with section 502(g)(1). tribution for the retiree group represented by (1) requires the court to allow a claim by an Subsection (f), as amended, further provides the authorized representative (taking into con- active or retired participant (or by a labor orga- that no claim for rejection damages may be sideration any labor cost savings negotiated nization representing such participants) in a limited by section 502(b)(7). In addition, the within the 12-month period prior to the filing of defined benefit pension plan terminated under provision permits economic self-help by a the bankruptcy case with respect to the retiree section 4041 or 4042 of the Employee Retire- labor organization upon a court order granting group); (3) be no more than the minimum sav- ment Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) for rejection of a collective bargaining agreement ings essential to permit the debtor to exit any shortfall in pension benefits accrued as of under either subsection (d) or (e) of section bankruptcy, such that confirmation is not likely the effective date of the pension plan’s termi- 1113. It further provides that neither title 11 of to be followed by the liquidation or the need nation as a result of such termination and limi- the United States Code nor other provisions of for further financial reorganization of the debt- tations upon the payment of benefits imposed State or Federal law may be construed to the or; and (4) not be disproportionate or overly pursuant to section 4042 of such Act, notwith- contrary. burden the retiree group, either in the amount standing any claim asserted and collected by Seventh, section 201 adds new subsection of the cost savings sought from such group or the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation with (g) to require the trustee to provide for the the nature of the modifications. respect to such termination. reasonable fees and costs incurred by a labor Fourth, section 202 amends Bankruptcy In addition, section 204 adds subsection (m) organization under section 1113, upon request Code section 1113(g) to provide that if the to Bankruptcy Code section 502 to require a and after notice and a hearing. trustee and the authorized representative do court to allow a claim described in Bankruptcy Eighth, section 201 adds new subsection (h) not reach a mutually satisfactory agreement Code section 101(5)(C) (as amended by this to require the assumption of a collective bar- (after a period of negotiations) and further ne- legislation) by an active or retired participant gaining agreement to be done in accordance gotiations are not likely to produce mutually (or a labor union representing such partici- with section 365. satisfactory modifications, the trustee may file pant) in a defined contribution plan (within the Sec. 202. Payment of Insurance Benefits to a motion seeking to modify the payment of re- meaning of section 3(34) of ERISA). The Retired Employees. Bankruptcy Code section tiree benefits after notice and a hearing. Ab- amount of such claim must be measured by 1114 sets out criteria pursuant to which a sent agreement of the parties, the hearing the market value of the stock at the time of debtor may modify retiree benefits, among may not be held earlier than 21 days from contribution to, or purchase by, the plan and other matters. Retiree benefits include pay- when notice of the hearing is provided. Only the value as of the commencement of the ments to retired employees, their spouses, the debtor and the authorized representative case. and dependents for medical, surgical, and may appear and be heard at the hearing. Sec. 205. Payments by Secured Lender. hospital care benefits. It also includes benefits The court may grant a motion to modify the Bankruptcy Code section 506(c) authorizes in the event of sickness, accident, disability, or payment of retiree benefits only if the court: the debtor to recover from property securing death under any plan, fund or program. (1) finds that the trustee complied with the re- an allowed secured claim the reasonable and

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Third, such payments must be reason- 506(c) deems unpaid wages, accrued vaca- ments or other distributions under the plan to able compared to individuals holding com- tion, severance or other benefits owed under or for the benefit of insiders, senior executive parable positions at comparable companies in the debtor’s policies and practices or owed officers, and any of the 20 next most highly the same industry and not disproportionate in pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement, compensated employees or consultants pro- light of economic concessions made by the for services rendered on and after commence- viding services to the debtor may not be ap- debtor’s nonmanagement workforce during the ment of the case to be necessary costs and proved unless: (1) such compensation is sub- case. expenses of preserving or disposing of prop- ject to review under section 1129(a)(5), or (2) Sec. 303. Assumption of Executive Retire- erty securing an allowed secured claim. Such such compensation is included as part of a ment Plans. Section 303 amends Bankruptcy obligations must be recovered even if the program of payments or distributions generally Code section 365, which sets forth the criteria trustee has otherwise waived the provisions of applicable to the debtor’s employees and only pursuant to which executory contracts and un- section 506(c) pursuant to an agreement with to the extent that the court determines that expired leases may be assumed and rejected, the allowed secured claimant or a successor such payments are not excessive or dis- to add two provisions. New subsection (q) pro- or predecessor in interest. proportionate as compared to distributions to vides that no deferred compensation arrange- Sec. 206. Preservation of Jobs and Bene- the debtor’s nonmanagement workforce. ment for the benefit of a debtor’s insiders, fits. Section 206 adds a statement of purpose In addition, section 301 amends section senior executive officers, or any of the 20 next to chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code speci- 1129(a)(5), which requires the plan proponent most highly compensated employees may be fying that a chapter 11 debtor must have as its to disclose the identity and affiliations of the assumed if a defined benefit pension plan for the debtor’s employees has been terminated principal purpose the reorganization of its debtor’s officers and others, such as the iden- pursuant to section 4041 or 4042 of ERISA on business to preserve going concern value to tity of any insider who will be employed or re- or after the commencement of the case or the maximum extent possible through the pro- tained by the reorganized debtor and such in- within 180 days prior to the commencement of ductive use of its assets and the preservation sider’s compensation. Section 301 amends section 1129(a)(5) to add a requirement that the case. of jobs that will sustain productive economic New subsection (r) provides that no plan, such compensation must be approved (or sub- activity. fund, program, or contract to provide retiree In addition, section 206 amends Bankruptcy ject to approval) by the court in accordance benefits for insiders, senior executive officers, with the following criteria: (1) the compensa- Code section 1129(a), which sets out the cri- or any of the 20 next most highly com- tion is reasonable when compared to that paid teria for confirming a plan, to add a new re- pensated employees of the debtor may be as- to individuals holding comparable positions at quirement. New section 1129(a)(17) requires sumed if the debtor: (1) has obtained relief comparable companies in the same industry; the debtor to demonstrate that the reorganiza- under subsection (g) or (h) of section 1114 to and (2) the compensation is not dispropor- tion preserves going concern value to the impose reductions in retiree benefits; (2) has tionate in light of economic concessions by the maximum extent possible through the produc- obtained relief under subsection (d) or (e) of tive use of the debtor’s assets and preserves debtor’s nonmanagement workforce during the section 1113 to impose reductions in the jobs that sustain productive economic activity. case. health benefits of the debtor’s active employ- Sec. 302. Limitations on Executive Com- Section 206 also amends Bankruptcy Code ees; or (3) or reduced or eliminated active em- pensation Enhancements. In general, Bank- section 1129(c), which requires the court to ployee or retiree benefits within 180 days prior ruptcy Code Section 503(c) prohibits a debtor consider the preferences of creditors and eq- to the commencement of the case. uity security holders in determining which plan from making certain payments to an insider, Sec. 304. Recovery of Executive Com- to confirm. Section 1129(c), as amended, in- absent certain findings by the court. Section pensation. Section 304 adds a new provision stead requires the court to consider the extent 302 amends section 503(c)(1), which prohibits to the Bankruptcy Code. New section 563(a) to which each plan would preserve going con- such payments when they are intended to in- provides that if a debtor reduces its contrac- cern value through the productive use of the duce the insider to remain with the debtor’s tual obligations under a collective bargaining debtor’s assets and the preservation of jobs business, in several respects. First, it expands agreement pursuant to section 1113(d), or re- that sustain productive economic activity. The the provision so that it applies a debtor’s sen- tiree benefits pursuant to section 1114(g), then court must confirm the plan that better serves ior executive officer and any of the debtor’s 20 the court, as part of the order granting such such interests. It further provides that a plan next most highly compensated employees or relief, must make certain determinations. The that incorporates the terms of a settlement consultants. Second, it clarifies that the provi- court must determine the percentage of dimi- with a labor organization shall presumptively sion prohibits the payment of performance or nution in the value of the obligations as a re- constitute the plan that satisfies this provision. incentive compensation, a bonus of any kind, sult of such relief. In making this determina- Sec. 207. Termination of Exclusivity. Bank- and other financial returns designed to replace tion, the court must include any reduction in ruptcy Code section 1121, in pertinent part, or enhance incentive, stock, or other com- benefits as a result of the termination pursuant gives a debtor the exclusive authority to file a pensation in effect prior to the commencement to section 4041 or 4042 of ERISA of a defined plan and obtain acceptances of such plan for of the case. And, third, it specifies that the benefit plan administered by the debtor, or for stated periods of time, under certain cir- court’s findings must be based on clear and which the debtor is a contributing employer, cumstances. Section 207 amends section convincing evidence in the record. effective at any time within 180 days prior to 1121 to specify that cause for shortening In addition, section 302 also amends Bank- the commencement of the case. The court these exclusive periods includes: (1) the filing ruptcy Code section 503(c)(3), which prohibits may not take into consideration pension bene- of a motion pursuant to section 1113 seeking other transfers made or obligations incurred fits paid or payable under title IV of ERISA as rejection of a collective bargaining agreement, outside of the debtor’s ordinary course of busi- a result of such termination. if a plan based upon an alternative proposal ness and not justified by the facts and cir- If a defined benefit pension plan adminis- by the labor organization is reasonably likely cumstances of the case, including transfers tered by the debtor, or for which the debtor is to be confirmed within a reasonable time; or made and obligations incurred for the benefit a contributing employer, is terminated pursu- (2) the proposed filing of a plan by a pro- of the debtor’s officers, managers or consult- ant to section 4041 or 4042 of ERISA, effec- ponent other than the debtor, which incor- ants hired postpetition. Section 302 replaces tive at any time within 180 days prior to the porates the terms of a settlement with a labor section 503(c)(3) with a provision prohibiting commencement of the case, and the debtor organization, if such plan is reasonably likely other transfers or obligations incurred to or for has not obtained relief under section 1113(d), to be confirmed within a reasonable time. the benefit of insiders, senior executive offi- or section 1114(g), new section 563(b) re- TITLE III—RESTRICTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION cers, managers or consultants providing serv- quires the court, on motion of a party in inter- PROGRAMS ices to the debtor unless they meet certain cri- est, to determine the percentage in diminution Sec. 301. Executive Compensation Upon teria. First, the court must find, based on clear in the value of benefit obligations when com- Exit From Bankruptcy. Bankruptcy Code sec- and convincing evidence (without deference to pared to the total benefit liabilities prior to tion 1129 specifies the criteria for confirmation the debtor’s request for authorization to make such termination. The court may not take into of a chapter 11 plan. Section 1129(a)(4), for such payments), that such payments are es- account pension benefits paid or payable pur- example, requires that certain services, costs sential to the survival of the debtor’s business suant to title IV of ERISA as a result of such and expenses in connection with the case (or or, in the case of a liquidation, essential to the termination.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:54 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03JA8.009 E03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E9 After such percentage diminution in value is bankruptcy case. The exception also applies and our nation’s current spending, according determined, new section 563(c) provides that to the payment or enforcement of awards or to CBO, will harm economic growth and will the estate has a claim for the return of the settlements of such proceeding. increase the risk of a fiscal crisis down the same percentage of the compensation paid, f road. We should not pass on to our children directly or indirectly (including any transfer to and grandchildren the bleak fiscal future that a self-settled trust or similar device, or to a IN HONOR OF THE OLENTANGY our unsustainable spending is creating. nonqualified deferred compensation plan ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS In the Federalist, Number 14, James Madi- under section 409A(d)(1) of the Internal Rev- GOLF TEAM son reminds us that the American people re- enue Code of 1986) to certain individuals. lied on ‘‘their own good sense, the knowledge These individuals include: (1) any officer of the HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI of their own situation, and the lessons of their debtor serving as a member of the debtor’s OF OHIO own experience’’ in addressing the problems of our constitutional government. With this in board of directors within the year before the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES filing of the case; and (2) any individual serv- mind, it is time for Congress to put an end to Tuesday, January 3, 2017 ing as chairman or as lead director of the fiscal irresponsibility and stop saddling future board of directors at the time when relief Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- generations with crushing debts to pay for our under section 1113 or section 1114 is granted, ognize the Olentangy Orange High School current spending. We must rise above par- or if no such relief has been granted, then the Girls Golf team for winning the Ohio Division tisanship and join together to send a balanced termination of the defined benefit plan. I State Golf Tournament. budget amendment to the states for ratifica- New section 563(d) provides that a trustee An achievement such as this certainly de- tion. or committee appointed pursuant to section serves recognition. The Ohio High School Ath- The proposed amendment is a four-part bal- 1102 may commence an action to recover letic Association has enabled talented teams anced budget amendment. It contains a re- such claims. If neither commences such action and individuals to earn state titles since its quirement for a balanced annual federal budg- by the first date set for the confirmation hear- founding in 1907. Throughout this time, the et, places a spending cap on annual federal ing, any party in interest may apply to the champions of OHSAA state level competitions spending, imposes a three-fifths supermajority vote requirement to increase the debt limit, court for authority to recover such claims for have represented the highest achieving and and a three-fifths supermajority requirement to the benefit of the estate. The costs of recovery most talented athletes in Ohio. Each year raise taxes. must be borne by the estate. these elite competitors join the long ranks of New section 563(e) prohibits the court from those who embody Ohio’s proud history of f awarding postpetition compensation under athletic success. INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 40 THE section 503(c) or otherwise to any person sub- The girls golf team’s victory caps a tremen- COMMISSION TO STUDY REPARA- ject to the provisions of section 563(c) if there dous season. This sort of achievement is TIONS PROPOSALS FOR AFRI- is a reasonable likelihood that such com- earned only through many hours of practice, CAN-AMERICANS ACT pensation is intended to reimburse or replace perspiration and hard work. They have set a compensation recovered by the estate pursu- new standard for future athletes to reach. Ev- HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. ant to section 563. eryone at Olentangy Orange High School can OF MICHIGAN Sec. 305. Preferential Compensation Trans- be extremely proud of their performance. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fer. Bankruptcy Code section 547 authorizes On behalf of the citizens of Ohio’s 12th Tuesday, January 3, 2017 preferential transfers to be avoided. Section Congressional District, I congratulate the 305 adds a new subsection to section 547 to Olentangy Orange Girls Golf Team on their Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased permit the avoidance of a transfer to or for the state championship. I wish them continued to re-introduce H.R. 40, the Commission to benefit of an insider (including an obligation in- success in both athletic and academic en- Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for curred for the benefit of an insider under an deavors. African-Americans Act. Over the last several years, we have seen an almost unprece- employment contract) made in anticipation of f bankruptcy. The provision also permits the dented elevation of the dialogue on repara- avoidance of a transfer made in anticipation of THE INTRODUCTION OF A BAL- tions at both the national and international lev- a bankruptcy to a consultant who is formerly ANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT TO els. This version of H.R. 40 reflects that an insider and who is retained to provide serv- THE CONSTITUTION OF THE progress and is designed to serve as the vehi- ices to an entity that becomes a debtor (in- UNITED STATES cle for continued discussion. cluding an obligation under a contract to pro- Over the years, I have appeared at con- vide services to such entity or to a debtor) ferences and in the media to help lift the HON. BOB GOODLATTE issues of reparations and the continuing im- made or incurred within one year before the OF VIRGINIA filing of the bankruptcy case. In addition, new pact of slavery in the national consciousness. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Though some have tried to deflect the impor- section 547(j) provides that no provision of tance of these conversations by focusing on section 547(c) (specifying certain exceptions Tuesday, January 3, 2017 individual monetary compensation, the real to section 547) may be utilized as a defense. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, more than issue is whether and how this nation can Further, section 547(j) permits the trustee or a 20 years ago, the U.S. Senate failed by one come to grips with the legacy of slavery that vote to pass a balanced budget constitutional committee to commence such avoidance ac- still infects current society. tion. If neither do so as of the date of the com- amendment. If Congress had sent the amend- Since H.R. 40’s introduction in 1989, we mencement of the confirmation hearing, any ment to the states for ratification in 1995, we have made substantial progress in elevating party in interest may apply to the court for au- would not be facing the fiscal crisis we are these issues at the national level and joining thority to recover the claims for the benefit of today and balancing the federal budget would the mainstream international debate on the the estate. The costs of recovery must be be the norm rather than the exception. In issue. Through legislation, resolutions, news, borne by the estate. order for Congress to consistently make the and litigation, we are moving closer to making TITLE IV—OTHER PROVISIONS tough decisions necessary for fiscal responsi- more strides in the movement toward repara- Sec. 401. Union Proof of Claim. Section 401 bility, Congress must have the external pres- tions. At the international level, last year, the amends Bankruptcy Code section 501(a) to sure of a balanced budget requirement. United Nations proclaimed 2015 through 2024 permit a labor organization (in addition to a This year marks the tenth year I have intro- to be the International Decade for People of creditor or indenture trustee) to file a proof of duced amendments that require Congress to African Descent. Today there are more people claim. balance the federal budget. I urge my col- at the table—more activists, more scholars, Sec. 402. Exception from Automatic Stay. leagues to consider the impact that reckless more CEO’s, more state and local officials, Section 402 amends Bankruptcy Code section spending has on our nation’s future and on fu- and more Members of Congress. 362(b) to create an additional exception to the ture generations. According to a 2016 report However, despite this progress and the automatic stay with respect to the commence- from the Congressional Budget Office on the election of the first American President of Afri- ment or continuation of a grievance, arbitration federal government’s long-term budget out- can descent, the legacy of slavery lingers or similar dispute resolution proceeding estab- look, the debt held by the public, assuming heavily in this nation. While we have focused lished by a collective bargaining agreement lawmakers abide by current law, is projected on the social effects of slavery and segrega- that was or could have been commenced to rise ‘‘from 75 percent of GDP in 2016 to tion, its continuing economic implications re- against the debtor before the filing of the 141 percent by 2046.’’ The effect of this debt main largely ignored by mainstream analysis.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:54 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03JA8.010 E03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E10 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 3, 2017 These economic issues are the root cause of On behalf of the citizens of Ohio’s 12th What business survives by reducing cus- many critical issues in the African-American Congressional District, I congratulate Zach tomer satisfaction? community today, such as education, Kreft on his state championship. I wish him Or by finding ways to devalue the very serv- healthcare and criminal justice policy, includ- continued success in both athletic and aca- ice, door delivery, it is known for? ing policing practices. The call for reparations demic endeavors. But that is what the proponents of such rad- represents a commitment to entering a con- f ical postal reform efforts have in mind. structive dialogue on the role of slavery and Furthermore, such changes as proposed in racism in shaping present-day conditions in INTRODUCING A RESOLUTION EX- broad postal legislation will end the equal mail our community and American society. PRESSING THE SENSE THAT THE delivery system we have now for everyone. Over the last two years, we have had a dis- UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV- Forced adoption of cluster boxes and a ‘‘de- tinguished academic and activist panel from ICE SHOULD ENSURE DOOR DE- livery tax’’, whereby only the wealthy will get the National African American Reparations LIVERY FOR ALL mail at their doors, will create a two-tiered sys- Commission dive into some of the most salient tem breaking the fundamental premise that points in the reparations discussion. I have HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS has always been central to the Post Office’s supported this effort by holding my annual rep- OF CALIFORNIA mission to deliver to every door at a fixed rate. arations retrospective at the Annual Legislative IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I ask my colleagues on both sides of the Conference of the Congressional Black Cau- aisle to join me in supporting this effort to help Tuesday, January 3, 2017 cus. preserve door delivery for all our constituents. I believe that H.R. 40 is a crucial piece of Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise f legislation because it goes beyond exploring today to introduce a resolution of the House the economic implications of slavery and seg- ‘‘expressing the sense that the United States INTRODUCTION OF HEALTH CARE regation. It is a holistic bill in the sense that it Postal Service shall take all appropriate meas- INDUSTRY ANTITRUST ENFORCE- seeks to establish a commission to also exam- ure to ensure the continuation of door delivery MENT ACT OF 2017 ine the moral and social implications of slav- for all.’’ ery. In short, the Commission aims to study Many do not realize that the Post Office is HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. the impact of slavery and continuing discrimi- already in the process of phasing out door de- OF MICHIGAN nation against African-Americans, resulting di- livery service, the heart of its customer experi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rectly and indirectly from slavery to segrega- ence. tion to the desegregation process and the And that if some in Congress had their way Tuesday, January 3, 2017 present day. The commission would also it would be eliminated entirely. Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, the Health In- make recommendations concerning any form In my home state of California, residents in surance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act of of apology and compensation to begin the newly planned communities are already wit- 2017 would eliminate the antitrust immunity long delayed process of atonement for slav- nessing the end of traditional mail delivery. provided under the McCarran-Ferguson Act for ery. Instead, residents are being forced to resort price fixing, bid rigging, and market allocation With the over criminalization and policing of to so-called cluster boxes—centralized by health insurance issuers and medical mal- black bodies, a reoccurring issue in African- curbside locations many of which are in unse- practice insurers. The purpose of this bill is to American communities, I believe this con- cure locations, poorly maintained and far from extend antitrust enforcement over health insur- versation is both relevant and crucial to restor- people’s homes. ers and medical malpractice insurance issuers ing trust in governmental institutions in many Just last month local residents from a com- as to the most egregious antitrust violations. communities. The times and circumstance munity meeting in my district adopted an offi- Such insurers currently enjoy broad antitrust may change, but the principle problem con- cial neighborhood resolution calling on Con- immunity under the McCarran-Ferguson Act. tinues to weigh heavily on this country. A fed- gress to address this pressing issue. This immunity has shielded insurance compa- eral commission can help us reach into this I have heard stories from dozens of my con- nies for decades for activities that would other- dark past and bring us into a brighter future. stituents about cluster boxes being stolen or wise constitute illegal and grossly anticompeti- As in years past, I welcome open and con- damaged. Once that happens, postal cus- tive conduct. Our Nation’s antitrust laws exist structive discourse on H.R. 40 and the cre- tomers have to wait months and raise enough to protect free-market competition and this bill ation of this commission in the 115th Con- money from their neighbors to replace them will help to restore competition to the health gress. because USPS does not maintain them. While insurance marketplace. f they wait, they have to go to their post office The House Judiciary Committee held nu- merous hearings on the effects of the insur- IN HONOR OF ZACH KREFT and wait in long lines every day to pick up their mail. ance industry’s antitrust exemption. It has be- Americans have benefited from door deliv- come clear that the exemption is not needed HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI ery service ever since the time of the Civil to enable the insurance industry to provide OF OHIO War. services to their policyholders, and that policy- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES But now some in Congress, in a short-sight- holders and the economy in general would Tuesday, January 3, 2017 ed attempt to cut costs, are pushing through benefit from increased competition among in- Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- a radical overhaul of the Post Office without surance providers. Indeed, this is why four ognize Zach Kreft of Buckeye Valley High considering the long-term consequences. members of the Antitrust Modernization Com- School for winning the Ohio Division II State Studies have shown that in today’s digital mission recommended repealing the Individual Boys Cross Country Tournament. age it is people with disabilities and the elderly McCarran-Ferguson antitrust exemption in the An achievement such as this certainly de- who rely most on postal mail more, especially Commission’s 2007 report. Commissioners serves recognition. The Ohio High School Ath- for prescription medicines. Jonathan Jacobson, Debra Valentine, and letic Association has enabled talented teams Yes, it is these very groups that would most John Warden wrote that the exemption has and individuals to earn state titles since its be hurt by the sudden forced adoption of cen- ‘‘outlived any utility [it] may have had,’’ and founding in 1907. Throughout this time, the tralized cluster boxes. Commissioner John Shenefield wrote that it is champions of OHSAA state level competitions And businesses big and small all across the ‘‘among the most ill-conceived and egregious have represented the highest achieving and country rely on well-timed mailers to advertise examples’’ of antitrust exemptions and that its most talented athletes in Ohio. Each year their products and services. These efforts repeal ‘‘should not be delayed.’’ these elite competitors join the long ranks of could be less productive without door delivery The bill I introduce today is intended to root those who embody Ohio’s proud history of and could lead to less business mailings and out unlawful activity in an industry that has athletic success. less revenue for USPS. grown complacent by decades of protection Zach Kreft’s victory caps a tremendous sea- All this just for short-term cost cutting— from antitrust oversight. And, particularly in son. This sort of achievement is earned only which will do nothing to address the long-term light of efforts to undermine the Affordable through many hours of practice, perspiration solvency of the Post Office. Care Act, repealing this unjustified antitrust ex- and hard work. He has set a new standard for And we already know that nobody wants emption for health insurers will further ensure future athletes to reach. Everyone at Buckeye these changes. In 2013, USPS offered vol- more affordable health insurance for Ameri- Valley High School can be extremely proud of untary cluster box conversions to businesses cans. his performance. and only .8 percent signed up. I urge my colleagues to support this bill.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:54 Jan 04, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA8.012 E03JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS January 3, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E11 THE INTRODUCTION OF A BIPAR- Assistant Principal Mr. Steve Collins, continue are set to lapse as of May 25, 2017. As the TISAN BALANCED BUDGET in the path of the outstanding educators that Conference observes, ‘‘These bankruptcy AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITU- came before them over Wynnebrook courts would face a serious and, in many TION OF THE UNITED STATES Elementary’s half century of existence. Im- cases, debilitating workload crisis if their tem- pressively, Wynnebrook Elementary has had porary judgeships were to expire.’’ HON. BOB GOODLATTE only five Principals since its start. The need for these additional judicial re- sources is based on a comprehensive analysis OF VIRGINIA Currently, 876 students attend Wynnebrook. performed by the Judicial Conference based IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The student body is diverse with forty-six per- cent Hispanic, forty-three percent African on a formal survey of all judicial circuits con- Tuesday, January 3, 2017 American and nine percent White. Ninety-four ducted pursuant to section 152(b)(2) of title 28 Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, as of today, percent of Wynnebrook students are on free of the United States Code. Criteria considered the current debt of the United States is reach- or reduced price lunches and the school has include the workload of each court, case filing ing almost $20 trillion. The national debt per received an ‘‘A’’ grade for 14 years in a row. statistics, and geographic factors, among other taxpayer is about $166,800. For comparison, a It is ranked 19th among 124 elementary matters. recent report by the Census Bureau stated schools in the Palm Beach School District, f that median household income was just under with a 2016 calculated average standard test TRIBUTE TO HONOR FIRST RE- $57,000. score of 86.92. SPONDER JEFF SIMPSON FOR Wynnebrook has been the recipient of many It’s clear that we are in dire straits. The HIS SACRIFICE AND SERVICE TO awards. In 2011 and 2016, the school won the States understand the gravity of this issue and OUR NATION for decades have been enacting policies that Exceeding Expectations Project Award from align their own spending with debt. Indeed, 49 the East Coast Technical Assistance Center states have a balanced budget provision that (ECTAC). Last year, Mr. Jeffrey Pegg, imme- HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN applies to their own budget. Furthermore, 27 diate past principal, won the 2016 Principal OF VIRGINIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES states have already called for a constitutional Leadership Award given by Florida TaxWatch. convention to consider a balanced budget Mr. Speaker, I am so very proud that Tuesday, January 3, 2017 amendment to the United States Constitution. Wynnebrook Elementary is located in my Con- Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to This Congress provides renewed oppor- gressional district. I am honored to recognize honor Mr. Jeff Simpson, a September 11 first tunity for this body to consider such a provi- them on the House floor and congratulate all responder who selflessly sacrificed his life aid- sion. Given the difficult fiscal decisions that in- those who have made Wynnebrook Elemen- ing his fellow Americans. Jeff will be remem- evitably lie ahead, our actions must be tary such a wonderful school over the last 50 bered for his compassion, his bravery, and his grounded in commonsense policies that are years. All principals, teachers, students and love of community and country. constitutionally required. This amendment pro- volunteers should not only be proud of the im- Jeff was a fully certified Emergency Medical vides the necessary foundation. pressive work they are doing today, but also Technician (EMT) and a member of the Dum- This balanced budget amendment is the exceedingly proud of their storied history. I fries Triangle Rescue Squad in Triangle, Vir- same language that passed the House with bi- wish them many more years of continued suc- ginia. Volunteering with the local ambulance partisan support in 1995 and fell only one vote cess. on nights and weekends was Jeff’s passion. short in the Senate. It is the only balanced f His family and friends remember Jeff stopping budget proposal to achieve the support of a to help others in highway accidents and listen- INTRODUCTION OF THE BANK- majority of the Members of the House of Rep- ing to emergency calls in his down time to RUPTCY JUDGESHIP ACT OF 2017 resentatives. The amendment forces Congress help his neighbors. Jeff never went anywhere to live within its means by ensuring that total without his ‘‘rescue bag’’ and would always federal spending does not exceed total reve- HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. sidetrack his plans to help someone in need. nues. OF MICHIGAN Jeff worked for Oracle Corporation, and on This amendment is identical to the balanced IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2001, was on assignment ap- budget amendment considered in the House Tuesday, January 3, 2017 proximately five blocks from the World Trade of Representatives in the 112th Congress, Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, the ‘‘Bank- Center. The sound of the first plane crashing which received 261 bipartisan votes when it ruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017,’’ authorizes 6 into the North Tower caused the meeting Jeff came to the House Floor. It requires that Con- additional permanent bankruptcy judgeships was in to be cancelled and the building to be gress not spend more than it receives in reve- and converts 16 temporary bankruptcy judge- evacuated. After seeing the second plane hit nues. It also requires a true majority of each ships to permanent status, based on rec- the Second Tower, Jeff knew he had to help. chamber to pass tax increases and a three- ommendation of the Judicial Conference of the A coworker remembers Jeff saying, ‘‘There is fifths majority to raise the debt limit. Last Con- United States. With respect to the 6 additional not a fire department in the world that can gress, 110 cosponsors signed onto the resolu- permanent bankruptcy judgeships, they are handle a situation like this, I’m going to help.’’ tion. authorized pursuant to section 3 of the bill as Jeff was last seen running toward the North A strong majority of Americans support a follows: 2 for the District of Delaware; 2 for the Tower. Six months after the September 11 attacks, balanced budget amendment to the Constitu- Eastern District of Michigan; and 2 for the Mid- Jeff’s remains were finally located at the struc- tion. After all, they know what it means to live dle District of Florida. With respect to the 16 ture. Jeff was with 12 other New York City by a budget and they rightfully expect the fed- conversions, they are authorized pursuant to Fire Department and New York Port Authority eral government to do the same. They are section 2 of the bill for the following districts: asking Congress to work together to ensure 5 for the District of Delaware; personnel where it is believed the group es- that this amendment, which is so critical to the 2 for the Southern District of Florida; tablished a triage area to care for those who’d future of our country, becomes a reality. 3 for the District of Maryland; been injured in the attack. f 1 for the Eastern District of Michigan; Jeff Simpson’s sacrifice and servant leader- 1 for the District of Nevada; ship led to him posthumously receiving one of CELEBRATING WYNNEBROOK ELE- 1 for the Eastern District of North Carolina; the first Public Safety awards established by MENTARY SCHOOL’S 50TH ANNI- 2 for the District of Puerto Rico; Governor Warner and to be recognized by the VERSARY 1 for the Western District of Tennessee; and National Association of Rescue Squads in 1 for the Eastern District of Virginia. 2003. Rescue Station 23 in Prince William HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS This legislation responds to a serious need. County was dedicated to Jeff Simpson in 2010 OF FLORIDA Since the last time additional bankruptcy because of how well he lived out the creed, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES judgeships were authorized, which was 10 ‘‘We Serve to Save.’’ On September 9th, years ago, the 6 districts that would be author- 2016, the Town of Dumfries named their Com- Tuesday, January 3, 2017 ized additional judicial resources by this bill munity Center the Jeff Simpson Community Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to have experienced a 55 percent increase in and Cultural Arts Center in dedication to Jeff honor Wynnebrook Elementary School, a pub- weighted filings, according to the Judicial Con- and in gratitude of his life and service to his lic elementary school located in West Palm ference. community and country. Beach, Florida, on the occasion of its 50th An- All 16 of the temporary bankruptcy judge- Today, I have the honor of remembering niversary. Principal Mrs. Suzanne Berry and ships that the bill converts to permanent status Jeff Simpson and celebrating his legacy. Jeff

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BOB GOODLATTE OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INTRODUCTION OF THE STOPPING OF VIRGINIA ABUSIVE STUDENT LOAN COL- Tuesday, January 3, 2017 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LECTION PRACTICES IN BANK- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, today, I am in- RUPTCY ACT OF 2017 Tuesday, January 3, 2017 troducing the ‘‘Cyber Privacy Fortification Act Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today of 2017.’’ This bill would provide criminal pen- HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. to re-introduce the Tax Code Termination Act, alties for the failure to comply with federal or OF MICHIGAN legislation that will abolish the Internal Rev- state obligations to report security breaches of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enue Code by December 31, 2021, and call the sensitive personally identifiable information Tuesday, January 3, 2017 on Congress to approve a new federal tax of individuals. Certain breaches would also be system by July of the same year. required to be reported to the FBI or the Se- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, the ‘‘Stopping cret Service. The bill would also require fed- Back home in the Sixth Congressional Dis- Abusive Student Loan Collection Practices in eral agencies engaged in rulemaking related trict of Virginia and across America, folks want Bankruptcy Act of 2017’’ targets ruthless col- to personally identifiable information to publish Congress to address real problems facing our lection tactics employed by some student loan privacy impact statements relating to the im- nation—problems like our broken tax code. creditors against debtors who have sought pact of the proposed rule. bankruptcy relief. Today’s tax code is needlessly complex, un- One of the main motivators for cybercrime Specifically, my legislation bill would em- fair, discourages savings and investment, and and computer network intrusions is financial power a bankruptcy judge to award costs and creates uncertainty and added costs for busi- gain. Intrusions into networks of financial insti- reasonable attorney’s fees to a debtor who ness and families attempting to comply. In No- tutions and businesses may yield information, successfully obtained the discharge of his or vember, the American people sent a clear often on a large scale, about customers such her liability for a student loan debt based on message to Washington—it’s time for change. as credit and debit card numbers, Social Se- undue hardship if: (1) the creditor’s position I applaud the efforts of my colleagues to curity numbers, birth dates, account pass- was not substantially justified, and (2) there make changes to our tax system and finally in- words, and other personally identifiable infor- are no special circumstances that would make stitute a new system. The discussion draft re- mation. Information obtained through such such award unjust. The Bankruptcy Code al- leased by former Ways and Means Chairman data breaches may be used to steal from the ready grants identical authority to a bank- Dave Camp in the 113th Congress and the accounts of the customers, use their credit ruptcy judge to award costs and reasonable work of Chairman BRADY and the Speaker’s cards, hack into their personal communica- attorney’s fees to debtor where a creditor re- Tax Reform Taskforce in the 114th Congress, tions, or the information may be sold to others quests the determination of dischargeability of prove that there has already been a move- who commit these crimes or compile provides a consumer debt based on the allegation that ment afoot in Congress to take on this mon- about individuals which others might find valu- it was fraudulently incurred and the court strosity. Now is the ideal time to finally act. able. thereafter finds that the creditor’s position was My bill complements these efforts by setting With constant revelations about new data not substantially justified and there are no a date-certain for sunsetting our current tax breaches impacting millions of Americans, we special circumstances that would make such code to provide the focus we need to debate must take additional steps to protect the sen- award unjust. and finally enact the kind of comprehensive sitive information of consumers maintained on Although parties typically do and should pay tax reform the American people deserve. corporate databases. This bill will provide a their own attorney’s fees in litigation, Once the Tax Code Termination Act becomes greater incentive for companies to provide no- dischargeability determinations concerning stu- law, today’s tax code would survive only tice of breaches consumers’ sensitive informa- dent loan debts present compelling factors through December 2021, at which time it tion such as Social Security numbers and fi- that warrant the relief provided by this legisla- would expire and be replaced with a new tax nancial account numbers. This protects the tion. Under current bankruptcy law, debtors code that will be determined by Congress, and privacy of our citizens and allows them to be must meet a very high burden of proof, name- the American people. vigilant against identity theft. ly, that repayment of the student loan debt will Under the Tax Code Termination Act, Con- f present an undue hardship on the debtor and gress would have four years to debate various the debtor’s dependents. The litigation typi- IN RECOGNITION OF LYNN tax proposals, ultimately replacing our current cally requires extensive discovery, trial-like BLANCHETTE FOR HER 25 YEARS tax system with a new system that applies a procedures, and legal analysis. OF SERVICE ON THE RIVERVIEW low rate to all Americans, provides tax relief Unfortunately, some student loan debt col- CITY COUNCIL for working Americans, protects the rights of lectors engage in abusive litigation tactics that taxpayers and reduces collection abuses, exponentially drive up the potential cost of eliminates the bias against savings and invest- HON. DEBBIE DINGELL legal representation for a debtor. As a result, ment, promotes economic growth and job cre- OF MICHIGAN debtors, who may legally qualify for the Bank- ation, and does not penalize marriage or fami- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ruptcy Code’s undue hardship dischargeability lies. exception for student loans, may be unable to Tuesday, January 3, 2017 obtain such relief because of the potential risk This legislation has gained wide support in Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of excessive and unaffordable legal fees that past Congresses and had 144 bipartisan co- recognize Lynn Blanchette, Councilwoman the debtor may have to incur not only to meet sponsors in the 114th Congress. In fact, simi- and Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Riverview. the high standard of proof, but also to combat lar legislation has already been passed twice For the past 25 years, Mrs. Blanchette has an abusive litigation stance taken by a well- by the House of Representatives, first in 1998 been an effective and dedicated member of funded adversary. and again in 2000. the Riverview City Council. The ‘‘Stopping Abusive Student Loan Col- I urge my colleagues to support this legisla- Mrs. Blanchette has lived in Riverview for lection Practices in Bankruptcy Act of 2017’’ tion, and comprehensive tax reform. The 47 years and has been active and engaged in will help level the playing field for debtors American people deserve policies that pro- civic life during her time in the city. She has overwhelmed by student loan debts, the re- mote a flourishing economy and a tax code been involved with the Riverview City Council payment of which would present an undue that treats them as owners of this democratic since her election to the Council in 1991, and hardship for themselves and their families. It is republic, not customers of it. A new simplified her public service been instrumental in helping my hope that should this measure become and fairer tax code will do just that and a date the city of Riverview grow and develop. Re- law, bankruptcy judges will not hesitate to certain for having such a system will ensure cently, Mrs. Blanchette has helped Riverview award debtors attorney’s fees in appropriate we deliver on our promises. navigate a challenging fiscal landscape while

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HIGHLIGHTS First Session of the One Hundred and Fifteenth Congress convened as prescribed by the Constitution of the United States. Senate warning signal to be sounded at the midway point, Chamber Action beginning at the last 71⁄2 minutes, and when roll Routine Proceedings, pages S1–S28 call votes are of 10-minute duration, the warning Measures Introduced: Ten bills and ten resolutions signal be sounded at the beginning of the last 71⁄2 were introduced, as follows: S. 11–20, S.J. Res. 1–2, minutes. Page S7 S. Res. 1–5, and S. Con. Res. 1–3. Pages S21–28 Authority to Receive Reports: A unanimous-con- Measures Passed: sent agreement was reached providing that during the 115th Congress, it be in order for the Secretary Notification of the President: Senate agreed to S. of the Senate to receive reports at the desk when Res. 1, informing the President of the United States presented by a Senator at any time during the day Page S6 that a quorum of each House is assembled. of the session of the Senate. Page S7 Notification of the House of Representatives: Recognition of Leadership: A unanimous-consent Senate agreed to S. Res. 2, informing the House of agreement was reached providing that the Majority Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is as- and Minority Leaders may daily have up to 10 min- sembled. Page S6 utes each on each calendar day following the prayer Fixing the Hour of Daily Meeting: Senate agreed and disposition of the reading of, or the approval of, to S. Res. 3, fixing the hour of daily meeting of the the Journal. Page S7 Senate. Page S6 Printing of Conference Reports: A unanimous- Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural consent agreement was reached providing that not- Ceremonies: Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 1, extend- withstanding the provisions of rule XXVIII, con- ing the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on ference reports and statements accompanying them Inaugural Ceremonies. Page S6 not be printed as Senate reports when such con- Counting of Electoral Votes: Senate agreed to S. ference reports and statements have been printed as a House report unless specific request is made in the Con. Res. 2, to provide for the counting on January Senate in each instance to have such a report printed. 6, 2017, of the electoral votes for President and Vice Page S7 President of the United States. Pages S6–7 Authority for Appropriations Committee: A Administration of Oath of Office: The Senators- unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing elect were administered the oath of office by the that the Committee on Appropriations be authorized Vice President. Pages S4–5 during the 115th Congress to file reports during the Authority for Select Committee on Ethics: A adjournments or recesses of the Senate on appropria- unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing tions bills, including joint resolutions, together with that for the duration of the 115th Congress, the Eth- any accompanying notices of motions to suspend rule ics Committee be authorized to meet during the ses- XVI, pursuant to rule V, for the purpose of offering sion of the Senate. Page S7 certain amendments to such bills or joint resolutions, Time for Roll Call Votes: A unanimous-consent which proposed amendments shall be printed. agreement was reached providing that for the dura- Page S7 tion of the 115th Congress, there be a limitation of Authority for Corrections in Engrossment: A 15 minutes each upon any roll call vote, with the unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing D1

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Honorable Madeleine Z. Bordallo, Delegate from Arms; Philip Kiko, Chief Administrative Officer; Guam; Honorable Stacey E. Plaskett, Delegate from and Father Patrick J. Conroy, Chaplain. Page H6 the Virgin Islands; Honorable Amata Coleman Agreed that the question be divided on the adop- Radewagen, Delegate from American Samoa; and tion of the resolution so as to have a separate vote Honorable Gregorio Sablan, Delegate from the Com- on the election of the Chaplain. Agreed to the first monwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Page H2 portion of the resolution by voice vote. Agreed to Election of Speaker: The Honorable Paul D. Ryan the remainder of the resolution by voice vote. of Wisconsin was elected Speaker of the House of Page H6 Representatives and received 239 votes. The Honor- Rejected the Crowley amendment to H. Res. 1 by able Nancy Pelosi received 189 votes, The Honorable voice vote. Page H6 Tim Ryan (OH) received 2 votes, The Honorable Administration of the Oath of Office: Representa- Jim Cooper received 1 vote, The Honorable John tive-elect Lawrence presented herself in the well of Lewis (GA) received 1 vote, and The Honorable the House and was administered the oath of office Daniel Webster (FL) received 1 vote. Earlier, the by the Speaker. Clerk appointed Representatives-elect Harper, Brady Notify the Senate that a Quorum Has Assem- (PA), Kaptur, and Ros-Lehtinen to act as Tellers. bled: The House agreed to H. Res. 2, to inform the Pages H2–4 Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled Escort Committee: The Clerk appointed the fol- and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk. lowing committee to escort the Speaker-elect to the Page H6 Chair: Representatives-elect McCarthy, Pelosi, Sca- Notify the President of the Assembly of the lise, Hoyer, McMorris Rodgers, Clyburn, Stivers, 115th Congress: The House agreed to H. Res. 3, Crowley, Messer, Sanchez, Collins (GA), Ben Ray authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to Luja´n (NM), Smith (MO), DeLauro, Mimi Walters notify the President of the assembly of the Congress. (CA), Swalwell (CA), Mitchell, Levin, Sessions, Subsequently, the Speaker appointed Representatives Lowey, and McHenry; and the members of the Wis- McCarthy and Pelosi to the committee. Later, Rep- consin delegation: Representatives-elect Sensen- resentative McCarthy announced that the Committee brenner, Kind, Moore, Duffy, Pocan, Grothman, and had notified the President that a quorum of each Gallagher. Page H4 House had assembled and was ready to receive any Administration of the Oath of Office to Mem- communication he may be pleased to make. bers of the 115th Congress: The Dean of the Pages H6–7 House, the Honorable John Conyers, Jr., adminis- tered the oath of office to the Speaker. The Speaker Notify the President of the Election of the then administered the oath to the Members, Resi- Speaker and the Clerk: The House agreed to H. Res. 4, authorizing the Clerk to inform the Presi- dent Commissioner, and Delegates. Page H6 dent of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk. Election of Majority and Minority Leaders: The Page H7 Chairman of the Republican Conference, Representa- tive McMorris Rodgers, announced the election of Adopting Rules for the One Hundred Fifteenth Representative McCarthy as the Majority Leader. Congress: The House agreed to H. Res. 5, adopting The Chairman of the Democratic Caucus, Represent- rules for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, by a ative Crowley, announced the election of Representa- yea-and-nay vote of 234 yeas to 193 nays, Roll No. 6, after the previous question was ordered by a yea- tive Pelosi as the Minority Leader. Page H6 and-nay vote of 237 yeas to 193 nays, Roll No. 4. Election of Majority and Minority Whips: The Pages H7–28 Chairman of the Republican Conference, Representa- Representative Norton moved to refer H. Res. 5 tive McMorris Rodgers, announced that election of to a select committee of five members, to be ap- Representative Scalise as the Majority Whip. The pointed by the Speaker. Subsequently, Representative Chairman of the Democratic Caucus, Representative McCarthy moved to table the Norton motion and by Crowley, announced the election of Representative a yea-and-nay vote of 228 yeas to 184 nays, Roll Hoyer as the Minority Whip and Representative No. 3, the McCarthy motion was agreed to. Clyburn as Assistant Democratic Leader. Page H6 Page H11 Electing Officers of the House of Representa- Rejected the Lewis (GA) motion to commit H. tives: The House agreed to H. Res. 1, electing the Res. 5 to a select committee composed of the Major- following officers for the House of Representatives: ity Leader and Minority Leader with instructions to Karen L. Haas, Clerk; Paul D. Irving, Sergeant-at- report it back to the House forthwith with an

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 12 p.m., Wednesday, January 4 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 4

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: Senate may consider any Program for Wednesday: To be announced. cleared legislative and executive business.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Dingell, Debbie, Mich., E12 Tsongas, Niki, Mass., E1 Frelinghuysen, Rodney P., N.J., E5 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E1 Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E1, E4, E5, E9, E10, E11, Goodlatte, Bob, Va., E9, E11, E12 Wittman, Robert J., Va., E11 E12, E12, E13 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E11 Davis, Susan A., Calif., E10 Tiberi, Patrick J., Ohio, E1, E3, E5, E9, E10

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