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Vol. 161 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 No. 140 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was Government and people were doing in Additionally, I also heard how long- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- response to the problems that confront term drought is exacerbating hunger, pore (Mr. DENHAM). their country and how the United malnutrition, and the loss of liveli- f States might help. We met with fami- hoods in rural central Honduras and ig- lies, young people, and community niting a new wave of migration. DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO leaders in several marginal and violent Second, I heard from returned mi- TEMPORE communities, including those who ben- grants and the families of migrants, in- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- efit from programs at Casa Alianza. cluding those whose loved ones have fore the House the following commu- The delegation also visited an inno- disappeared and never been heard from nication from the Speaker: vative USAID-sponsored violence pre- again. Migrants face abuse as they WASHINGTON, DC, vention program. It not only offers pro- travel. They are extorted by authori- September 28, 2015. grams for young people in a poor and ties in Mexico and sometimes Guate- I hereby appoint the Honorable JEFF dangerous neighborhood, but brings to- mala and robbed or kidnapped and held DENHAM to act as Speaker pro tempore on gether community leaders and local in- for ransom by criminal groups. Young this day. stitutions to tackle local problems. By women run the risk of being trafficked JOHN A. BOEHNER, strengthening local leaders and groups and forced into prostitution. Speaker of the House of Representatives. and working with trained and vetted We heard from returned migrants, es- f local police, crime levels have dropped pecially those who had been stopped in MORNING-HOUR DEBATE and new opportunities for youth have Mexico, about the return journey and been created. These are hopeful results the lack of services at the El Corinto The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- for a community that 1 year ago was border crossing. We met migrants who ant to the order of the House of Janu- under siege by violent criminal actors. had fled gang violence only to be forced ary 6, 2015, the Chair will now recog- We also met with many NGOs, to return to the same dangers. nize Members from lists submitted by human rights defenders, and inter- I was moved by many of these sto- the majority and minority leaders for national organizations to understand ries. Migrants, even those traveling morning-hour debate. the intertwined problems of human without legal documents, have basic The Chair will alternate recognition rights, Democratic governance, and rights, and we should be working with between the parties, with each party corruption. We had substantial con- the Governments of Mexico and Hon- limited to 1 hour and each Member versations with Honduran President duras to ensure that they get decent other than the majority and minority Juan Orlando Hernandez and met with treatment, access to needed services, leaders and the minority whip limited our Ambassador, James Nealon, and and the protection they deserve. to 5 minutes, but in no event shall de- his team, and I am grateful for how Third, human rights abuses continue bate continue beyond 1:50 p.m. generous they were with their time. to be a serious problem in Honduras. f I would like to share with my col- Longtime human rights defenders, leagues a few thoughts and conclusions journalists, and gay, lesbian, and HONDURAS MUST PROTECT from this trip. transgender activists described ongoing HUMAN RIGHTS, VULNERABLE First, I have no doubt that violence threats, attacks, and even assassina- COMMUNITIES or lack of opportunity are driving fam- tions, and the response by the police The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ilies and young people to flee Hon- and the attorney general has not im- Chair recognizes the gentleman from duras. I saw the marginal communities proved. In fact, a U.S.-supported spe- Massachusetts (Mr. MCGOVERN) for 5 and heard the stories from families cial investigative unit that was sup- minutes. about the problems young people face. posed to focus on attacks on the LGBT Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, last The best thing we can do is support ef- community, journalists, and others has week I joined a fact-finding delegation forts that break the cycle of violence investigated even fewer cases this year to Honduras led by WOLA, the Wash- and help build opportunities for youth than last. ington Office on Latin America. We in Honduras and elsewhere in Central I am troubled by the government’s looked at the problem of violence and America. At Casa Alianza and the focus on special military police units, the lack of opportunity in order to un- USAID project, we saw the kind of pro- whose human rights record isn’t good. I derstand why families and young peo- grams that actually make a difference. support the U.S. decision not to pro- ple continue to flee the country. We That is where we should be directing vide aid to the military police. Instead, wanted to learn what the Honduran our assistance. the Honduran Government needs to

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:11 Sep 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28SE7.000 H28SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6264 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 28, 2015 clean up and strengthen civilian police As I have witnessed firsthand, the dress the House for 1 minute and to re- and the Attorney General’s Office. Center is focused on producing results. vise and extend his remarks.) My trip to Honduras was both chal- This will be crucial as we continue to Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. lenging and inspiring. I saw troubling move forward with the rebalance and Speaker, this week the House Armed problems of poverty and violence, begin to tackle some of the most press- Services Committee, led by Chairman heard painful stories about migrant ing security-related issues. MAC THORNBERRY, marks Cyber Week, abuses and disappearances, and saw Once again, I want to extend my con- a week that highlights the importance major problems in the area of human gratulations on 20 years of service and of cyber to our families and to our rights and the protection of human my warmest thanks—mahalo—for the military. This week of hearings, with rights defenders and activists. tremendous work being done there. witnesses from private corporations But I also saw hope. I met with f and the Department of Defense, is a fit- young people who dream of bright fu- RECESS ting start as we also recognize Cyber tures for themselves in Honduras, with Security Awareness Month during Oc- student and youth leaders who are The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tober. campaigning selflessly and coura- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Recent cyber attacks, like the dev- geously to build mechanisms to tackle declares the House in recess until 2 astating attack on the Office of Per- corruption, and with LGBT activists, p.m. today. sonnel Management, have made it Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 8 min- human rights defenders, and journal- clear that cyber is the new domain of utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. ists who are standing up to threats. I attacks on American families. Per- saw community-led projects to combat f sonal data, such as Social Security violence and poverty that are making a b 1400 numbers, financial information, and se- curity clearance documents, were sto- real difference. AFTER RECESS Mr. Speaker, last week our Nation len, putting the personal and financial was graced by the presence of Pope The recess having expired, the House security of our citizens at risk. The at- Francis. I was deeply moved by his call was called to order by the Speaker pro tack underscores the increased reports for us to welcome the stranger, to help tempore (Mr. HARRIS) at 2 p.m. of cyber attacks against our military the most vulnerable among us, and to f Web sites, government data, and busi- work together for the common good. I PRAYER nesses. believe each of those calls to action As chairman of the Subcommittee on The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick apply to the case of Honduras, both in Emerging Threats and Capabilities, J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: how we respond to Hondurans fleeing Dear Lord, we give You thanks for with dedicated staff members like Pete to the United States to find safe haven giving us another day. Villano, Kevin Gates, and Nevada and a new life and how we help We come to You as a Nation in the Schadler, I look forward to Cyber Hondurans respond to their own prob- midst of significant imminent transi- Week’s focus to protect American fam- lems inside their country. tion, even as important disagreements ilies. I look forward, Mr. Speaker, to work- on policy promise vigorous debate in In conclusion, God bless our troops, ing with my colleagues to help the the days and weeks to come. As people and may the President by his actions Honduran people deal successfully with look for causes and solutions, the never forget September the 11th in the these challenges. temptation is great to seek ideological global war on terrorism. f position. f DKI APCSS 20TH ANNIVERSARY We ask that You might send Your GOP GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN VIDEO MESSAGE spirit of peace and reconciliation; that instead of ascendancy over opponents, (Mr. KILDEE asked and was given The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the Members of this people’s House and permission to address the House for 1 Chair recognizes the gentleman from all elected to represent our Nation minute.) Hawaii (Mr. TAKAI) for 5 minutes. might work together humbly, recog- Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, almost Mr. TAKAI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today nizing the best in each other’s hopes, unbelievably here we are just 2 days to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the to bring stability and direction toward away from another GOP government Asia-Pacific Center for Security Stud- a strong future. shutdown. Republicans, who control ies, located in Waikiki, Hawaii. I want May all that is done this day be for both Houses of Congress, have yet to to extend my congratulations to the Your greater honor and glory. bring a budget agreement, just a couple Center on reaching this important Amen. of days before the government shuts milestone. f down, that would keep government For the last 20 years, the Asia-Pacific open. Democrats stand ready to nego- Center for Security Studies has made THE JOURNAL tiate, to talk, to come up with an significant strides in educating, con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The agreement that can move this country necting, and empowering security prac- Chair has examined the Journal of the forward, that can keep government titioners. I would like to thank the last day’s proceedings and announces open, at the very least. Center for their leadership. I am to the House his approval thereof. We just can’t afford another govern- pleased to see the APCSS renamed as Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- ment shutdown. The last time this hap- the Daniel K. Inouye Center, honoring nal stands approved. pened, it cost the economy billions of the legacy of the late Senator who ad- f dollars and people lost their jobs. Shut- vocated strongly for peace and sta- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ting this government down, allowing bility around the world. the government to be shut down over a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the As the United States shifts its focus partisan ideological point, is reckless, gentleman from Michigan (Mr. KILDEE) to the Asia-Pacific region, the Daniel and it ought to be avoided at all costs. K. Inouye Center will be uniquely situ- come forward and lead the House in the You don’t have to look very far in ated to play a critical role in driving Pledge of Allegiance. the headlines to see that the Repub- Mr. KILDEE led the Pledge of Alle- our Nation’s security policy. lican Conference is in some disarray. I giance as follows: The U.S. rebalance to Asia will rely understand that. The politics of that heavily on Hawaii’s location and rela- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the are just going to have to work them- United States of America, and to the Repub- tionship with our partner nations in lic for which it stands, one nation under God, selves out. the region. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Meanwhile, the business of the Amer- I can think of no better venue than f ican people has to be attended to. We the Inouye Center for bringing to- have got to get this country back to gether representatives from different CYBER WEEK work. If we don’t do that, we will not countries to discuss joint cooperation (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina be doing the jobs that people sent us on important issues. asked and was given permission to ad- here to do.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:11 Sep 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28SE7.002 H28SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6265 THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA’S 50TH today on motions to suspend the rules have 5 legislative days in which to re- ANNIVERSARY on which a recorded vote or the yeas vise and extend their remarks and in- (Mrs. CAPPS asked and was given and nays are ordered, or on which the sert extraneous materials in the permission to address the House for 1 vote incurs objection under clause 6 of RECORD on H.R. 1624. minute and to revise and extend her re- rule XX. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Record votes on postponed questions marks.) objection to the request of the gen- will be taken later. Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to tleman from Pennsylvania? commemorate the 50th anniversary of f There was no objection. the city of Carpinteria. PROTECTING AFFORDABLE Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Incorporated on September 28, 1965, COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES ACT self such time as I may consume. The bipartisan bill before us today is the city of Carpinteria is home to over Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, I move to a much-needed fix for small-business 13,000 residents on the central coast of suspend the rules and pass the bill owners and employees struggling to California. It is known as one of Amer- (H.R. 1624) to amend title I of the Pa- comply with the healthcare law. H.R. ica’s finest small towns, and tient Protection and Affordable Care 1624 is a bill to amend the Patient Pro- Carpinteria has also been recognized as Act and title XXVII of the Public tection and Affordable Care Act and one of the American cities with the Health Service Act to revise the defini- the Public Health Service Act to revise highest quality of life. tion of small employer, as amended. the definition of small employer. The The city of Carpinteria is a leader in The Clerk read the title of the bill. bill would allow the States to continue environmental stewardship, working to The text of the bill is as follows: defining the small group health insur- protect California’s precious coastline. H.R. 1624 ance market as employers with 1 to 50 In fact, Carpinteria City Beach has Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- employees. been recognized as the world’s safest resentatives of the United States of America in Section 1304 of the Patient Protec- beach. Their local economy has thrived Congress assembled, tion and Affordable Care Act changed with its vibrant cultural history, and SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. the Federal definition of the small this unique agricultural region is home This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act’’. group market to include employers to California’s famed avocado festival. SEC. 2. REVISION OF DEFINITION OF SMALL EM- with 1 to 100 employees. The States, I am proud to honor the city of PLOYER UNDER HEALTH INSUR- however, have been allowed to continue Carpinteria on their 50th anniversary. ANCE MARKET PROVISIONS. defining the small group market as em- It is a key treasure on the central (a) PPACA AMENDMENTS.—Section 1304(b) ployers with 1 to 50 employees until coast. of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18024(b)) is amended— January 1, 2016. f (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘101’’ and But beginning on or after January 1, inserting ‘‘51’’; 2016, plans sold or renewed for employ- COMMUNICATION FROM THE (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘100’’ and CLERK OF THE HOUSE ers with 51 to 100 employees will be inserting ‘‘50’’; and subject to the various small group (3) by amending paragraph (3) to read as The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- health plan regulations established by fore the House the following commu- follows: ‘‘(3) STATE OPTION TO EXTEND DEFINITION OF PPACA. These more restrictive rating nication from the Clerk of the House of SMALL EMPLOYER.—Notwithstanding para- rules will increase health insurance Representatives: graphs (1) and (2), nothing in this section premiums for these employers and re- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, shall prevent a State from applying this sub- duce flexibility in benefit design. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, section by treating as a small employer, Washington, DC, September 25, 2015. The new requirements could also lead with respect to a calendar year and a plan some employers with 51 to 100 employ- Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, year, an employer who employed an average Speaker, House of Representatives, of at least 1 but not more than 100 employees ees to self-insure to avoid higher pre- Washington, DC. on business days during the preceding cal- miums. If that happens, this could re- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- endar year and who employs at least 1 em- sult in adverse selection in the small mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of ployee on the first day of the plan year.’’. group pool and higher premiums for the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- (b) PHSA AMENDMENTS.—Section 2791(e) of employers with 1 to 50 employees. tives, the Clerk received the following mes- the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Unless this current law is reversed, sage from the Secretary of the Senate on 300gg–91(e)) is amended— the disruption in the marketplace will September 25, 2015 at 5:12 p.m.: (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘101’’ and That the Senate passed S. 2082. inserting ‘‘51’’; be significant. For example, it is esti- With best wishes, I am (2) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘100’’ and mated that, under current law, more Sincerely, inserting ‘‘50’’; and than 3 million employees will experi- KAREN L. HAAS. (3) by adding at the end the following new ence a double-digit percent increase in paragraph: f their healthcare premiums. ‘‘(7) STATE OPTION TO EXTEND DEFINITION OF Ultimately, cost increases for small RECESS SMALL EMPLOYER.—Notwithstanding para- employers will change their choices re- graphs (2) and (4), nothing in this section garding offering coverage, could The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- shall prevent a State from applying this sub- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair section by treating as a small employer, change their business model, and will declares the House in recess until ap- with respect to a calendar year and a plan ultimately be felt by millions of work- proximately 3 p.m. today. year, an employer who employed an average ers. Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 7 min- of at least 1 but not more than 100 employees Because the impact of current law utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. on business days during the preceding cal- will vary by State, defining the small endar year and who employs at least 1 em- group market should be left to the f ployee on the first day of the plan year.’’. States, which is a policy envisioned in b 1500 (c) DEPOSIT OF SAVINGS INTO MEDICARE IM- PROVEMENT FUND.—Section 1898(b)(1) of the H.R. 1624. I am pleased to say there is consider- AFTER RECESS Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395iii(b)(1)) is amended by striking ‘‘$0’’ and inserting able support for this legislation in the The recess having expired, the House ‘‘$205,000,000’’. House and the Senate. was called to order by the Speaker pro The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The flexibility that would be given to tempore (Mr. SIMPSON) at 3 o’clock ant to the rule, the gentleman from States with immediate passage of H.R. p.m. Pennsylvania (Mr. PITTS) and the gen- 1624 would help ensure stable, small f tleman from California (Mr. CA´ RDENAS) group health insurance markets that each will control 20 minutes. reflect the unique characteristics in ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER The Chair recognizes the gentleman each of the States. PRO TEMPORE from Pennsylvania. If Congress passes H.R. 1624, pre- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- GENERAL LEAVE miums will be lower and allow millions ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- of employees and employers to keep will postpone further proceedings mous consent that all Members may the plan they have and like. This is a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:11 Sep 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28SE7.005 H28SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6266 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 28, 2015 commonsense policy that deserves our Mr. Speaker, I would like to first our Nation’s safety net, improvement bipartisan support. thank my colleague from Kentucky and compromise was necessary to lead I urge my colleagues to vote in favor (Mr. GUTHRIE). It has been a pleasure to more perfect laws. of H.R. 1624. and honor to serve with him on this While certain States, like California, I reserve the balance of my time. bill. have decided to move forward with the ´ Mr. CARDENAS. Mr. Speaker, at this It is really important for us to under- expansion, this bill still provides point, I reserve the balance of my time stand how monumental this moment States the flexibility to ensure market so that Congressman GUTHRIE can is. This isn’t the biggest bill in the stability for small businesses across speak first. world. But, yet, at the same time, if the country. Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 you are a small business in the United I appreciate the bipartisan effort to minutes to the gentleman from Ken- States of America and you have 1 to 50 bring this bill to the floor. I look for- tucky (Mr. GUTHRIE), the vice chair of employees or now even 1 to 100 employ- ward to advancing the PACE Act and the Health Subcommittee on Energy ees, this bill hopefully will help affect continuing to build on a record of and Commerce. your business and your employees in a working together in a bipartisan fash- Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I am way that is better. ion. pleased to be here. I was just sharing a moment with my I rise in support of H.R. 1624, the Pro- I rise in support of H.R. 1624. I truly colleague from Kentucky, Congress- tecting Affordable Coverage for Em- appreciate the willingness to work on a man GUTHRIE, in talking about how ployees Act. This bill, which I intro- bipartisan bill, as demonstrated today, proud I am of this moment and how duced along with my friend from Cali- which is going to positively impact so many communities across the country much I appreciate his willingness to fornia (Mr. CA´ RDENAS), Congressman through the small businesses it will af- reach across the aisle and work with us MARKWAYNE MULLIN of Oklahoma, and fect. to make sure that we bring a fix—not KYRSTEN SINEMA of Arizona will pro- H.R. 1624, the Protecting Affordable the biggest fix, but a fix—that will help tect smaller employers from increased Coverage for Employees Act, intro- American businesses and American healthcare costs and will prevent their duced by my colleagues, once again, workers across this country. employees from being forced out of Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. MULLIN, Ms. SINEMA, It is an opportunity for us to work their current healthcare plans. The small group market is currently and myself—two Republicans and two together. But, more importantly, it is defined as 1 to 50 employees, but a pro- Democrats is a true bipartisan effort— an opportunity for us to do the job that vision in the healthcare law will ex- would stop a potential health insur- we were elected to do: to put aside par- pand the group’s size from 1 to 100 on ance rate shock by allowing States to tisan bickering, to make sure that we January 1. With this expansion comes determine the appropriate size of their look at what is best for America, try more onerous regulations and the ex- small group market. our best to bring a bill to the floor pectation of dramatic rate hikes. As a former small-business owner through both houses, and, hopefully, One estimate by Oliver Wyman pre- myself, I recognize the struggle there get the signature of the President of dicts that those in the 51 to 100 group is to live out the American Dream. I the United States. will see an average of an 18 percent pre- know how difficult it can be when a Again, it was due to this bipartisan mium increase in 2016 based on the new specific sector of small business is af- effort that I think that what I just de- rating rules alone. H.R. 1624 stops the fected by regulations and laws created scribed is going to happen. Come Janu- mandated expansion of the small group by local, State, or Federal govern- ary of 2016, it is going to be a better market that will occur on January 1 ments. place for all of us—for our businesses and allows States to define their own I have seen the impact in neighbor- and our workers—because we were will- market. hoods throughout my district when a ing to work together. Mr. Speaker, I have heard from many small local business opens their doors Once again, it is not the easiest thing Kentuckians who would be impacted by or closes their doors. Their supply to do, but it is something that, unfor- this change, and their concerns are chain is local. Their employees have a tunately, is far too rare. I hope that real. Small businesses are afraid to ex- vested interest in their success. Their this is the beginning, the beginning of pand, and mid-sized businesses have no customers treasure the connection a many of us working together and mak- idea what the costs would be or how small hometown business brings. ing good things happen for America they can plan for this new change. I know I echo the view of the entire and its Territories. This issue has widespread support, U.S. House of Representatives when I I urge my colleagues to vote for H.R. with over half the House as cosponsors applaud these small businesses, the 1624. and nearly a third of the Senate as co- risks that they have taken, and the I yield back the balance of my time. sponsors. Members on both sides of the celebration of their successes. Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, this is a aisle agree that we must act now to The Affordable Care Act isn’t perfect. good bill. It is an important bill. It is stop this new mandate. By no means is the Affordable Care Act a bipartisan bill. I urge my colleagues It has been a great pleasure working perfect. But I am grateful for all the to vote in favor of H.R. 1624. with the gentleman from California benefits that the law has provided I yield back the balance of my time. (Mr. CA´ RDENAS). It is an issue that we since its enactment. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, since the pas- see is happening in Washington, that is Today more than 16 million Ameri- sage of the Affordable Care Act, 17.6 million happening out in our districts, out cans have gained access to affordable Americans have gained health insurance cov- across to the businesses. health insurance that did not have it erage and are no longer one accident, injury, Both sides of the aisle have come to- before enacting the act. My district is or diagnosis away from financial ruin. This is gether to say: Let’s change the law. one of only two districts in the United the largest reduction in the uninsured in four Let’s make sure that the small busi- States to see a double-digit increase in decades. nesses and medium-sized businesses are insured residents since the implemen- The ACA has increased access and re- not affected, and let’s move forward. tation of the Affordable Care Act. duced financial barriers to important preven- It wasn’t just that we signed our The Affordable Care Act is the big- tive services, such as cancer screenings and names as cosponsors. There was a lot of gest change to American health care in well-woman visits by requiring their coverage hard work that I know the gentleman the past 70 years. It brings down costs, with no cost sharing. The law also stopped in- from California (Mr. CA´ RDENAS) did to covering more Americans and making surers from discriminating based on pre- bring more and more cosponsors to this dozens of other crucial changes to how existing conditions or placing annual limits on bill. This is a significant change. It is our Nation views health care. However, how much health care they will cover. significant for the people who live in no law is perfect. Though the ACA is already helping millions our districts. I encourage support. When it was first created, Social Se- nationwide, no law is perfect, and there are I appreciate Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Ms. curity didn’t cover agricultural and do- certainly ways we can improve the ACA and SINEMA, and Mr. MULLIN. mestic workers. Medicaid didn’t begin build upon its successes. Given the political Mr. CA´ RDENAS. I yield myself such to cover mammograms until 1991. Even theatre that tends to surround the ACA, I am time as I may consume. with these fundamental programs of pleased to see that my Republican colleagues

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:11 Sep 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K28SE7.008 H28SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6267 are ready to work together on bipartisan pro- ‘‘(F) the parent of an individual who lost by my colleague, Senator RON WYDEN posals such as H.R. 1624 with the goal of his or her life under honorable conditions of Oregon, last January and cospon- strengthening the law. Unfortunately, though, I while serving in the armed forces during a sored by Senators SHERROD BROWN of period named by paragraph (1)(A) of this sec- do not agree with the approach this bill takes. Rhode Island and SUSAN COLLINS of H.R. 1624 would permanently change the tion, if— ‘‘(i) the spouse of that parent is totally and Maine. This bill passed the United law to make the small group expansion cur- permanently disabled; or States Senate by unanimous consent in rently required under the ACA optional for ‘‘(ii) that parent, when preference is May of this year and was favorably re- states and allow states to ‘‘opt in’’ if they claimed, is unmarried or, if married, legally ported out of the House Oversight and choose. Research tells us that some states separated from his or her spouse; Government Reform Committee in simply are not ready to expand their small ‘‘(G) the parent of a service-connected per- July. group market and that expansion in these manently and totally disabled veteran, if— This legislation also has bipartisan states could result in higher costs for certain ‘‘(i) the spouse of that parent is totally and support in the House in the form of consumers. However, the small group expan- permanently disabled; or identical legislation, H.R. 1222, intro- ‘‘(ii) that parent, when preference is duced by my colleague, Representative sion was included in the ACA for good reason. claimed, is unmarried or, if married, legally The benefits of expansion such as added con- separated from his or her spouse; and’’. ELIZABETH ESTY, of Connecticut. In appreciation of the sacrifices that sumer protections and increased stability for SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. small employers are important and achievable The amendment made by this Act shall Gold Star families have made on behalf goals. States like Washington are already ex- take effect 90 days after the date of enact- of our grateful Nation, the Gold Star periencing the benefits of an expanded small ment of this Act. Fathers Act would extend the 10-point group market. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- hiring preference for Federal civilian I am concerned that H.R. 1624 is pre- ant to the rule, the gentleman from jobs to the fathers of servicemembers mature, and I would instead prefer a few year Michigan (Mr. WALBERG) and the gen- who have been permanently disabled or transitional delay of the small group expansion tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. who lost their lives while serving on or an ‘‘opt out’’ option for states instead. I be- LYNCH) each will control 20 minutes. Active Duty. This would be identical to lieve these alternatives would ensure that The Chair recognizes the gentleman the Federal hiring preference that has states continue to work towards the goal of from Michigan. been available to our Gold Star Moth- expansion, rather than disregarding the provi- ers since 1948. GENERAL LEAVE sion altogether. Mr. Speaker, this legislation is re- Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. Speaker, I am also disappointed that flective of the immense gratitude that unanimous consent that all Members this bill was not considered under regular we hold as a nation for the parents of order. Such an important issue deserves may have 5 legislative days in which to our fallen and disabled heroes. It also thoughtful discussion and opportunities for revise and extend their remarks and in- recognizes the profound sacrifice that amendments. I had hoped to offer an amend- clude extraneous material on the bill our Gold Star families continue to en- ment that would allow states to ‘‘opt out’’ of under consideration. dure every day. It is a burden that is the expansion. Since I was unable to discuss The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there shouldered by the very few on behalf of this amendment and other potential changes objection to the request of the gen- the entire Nation. to the bill with my colleagues in a committee tleman from Michigan? Back in South Boston, my mother-in- There was no objection. markup, I remain uncertain that this legislation law, Helen Shaughnessy, originally Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I yield is the best course of action. Helen Bailey, is a Gold Star sister. She The SPEAKER pro tempore. The myself such time as I may consume. lost her brother, Arnie Bailey, in April question is on the motion offered by Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of 1944 on his first jump over the Rhine the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. of S. 136, the Gold Star Fathers Act of close to the end of the Second World 2015. This important piece of legisla- PITTS) that the House suspend the War in Europe. I know that their fam- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1624, as tion supports fathers of permanently ily continues to carry that pain and amended. disabled or deceased veterans in their that burden each and every day. The question was taken; and (two- search for employment with the Fed- I urge my colleagues on both sides of thirds being in the affirmative) the eral Government. the aisle to support Ms. ESTY in her ef- rules were suspended and the bill, as Mr. Speaker, under current law, forts, along with Senator WYDEN and amended, was passed. mothers of certain permanently dis- others in the Senate, to support S. 136. A motion to reconsider was laid on abled or deceased veterans receive pref- Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she the table. erence in hiring for civil service posi- may consume to the gentlewoman from tions in recognition of their sacrifice. f Connecticut (Ms. ESTY). I would like to That preference applies when the introduce and welcome her remarks. b 1515 mother is widowed, divorced, or sepa- She is the lead sponsor of this bill in GOLD STAR FATHERS ACT OF 2015 rated, or if their husband is totally or the House and has been a true cham- Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I move permanently disabled. pion on behalf of veterans all over this The Gold Star Fathers Act of 2015 ex- to suspend the rules and pass the bill country. tends this same benefit to fathers. The (S. 136) to amend chapter 21 of title 5, Ms. ESTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today bill also grants preference in hiring to in support of S. 136, the Senate com- United States Code, to provide that fa- parents who never married along with panion to my bill in the House, the thers of certain permanently disabled those that are widowed, divorced, or le- Gold Star Fathers Act of 2015. or deceased veterans shall be included gally separated. I want to thank Chairman CHAFFETZ with mothers of such veterans as pref- I thank Senators WYDEN, BROWN, and and Ranking Member CUMMINGS for erence eligibles for treatment in the COLLINS for their work over several their support of our Gold Star families civil service. and for prioritizing this bipartisan bill The Clerk read the title of the bill. Congresses on this important issue, The text of the bill is as follows: and Congresswoman ESTY for spon- that would bring equity to the treat- ment of all Gold Star families, and I S. 136 soring the House companion bill. Mr. Speaker, we owe a debt of grati- want to thank my friends Mr. WALBERG Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in tude to our veterans and to the moth- and Mr. LYNCH for their support today. Congress assembled, ers and fathers of our veterans. I urge Mr. Speaker, on Memorial Day last SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. my colleagues to support this bipar- year, I met with Gold Star families in This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Gold Star tisan legislation. Waterbury, Connecticut, and I heard Fathers Act of 2015’’. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of the stories of how deeply they feel the SEC. 2. PREFERENCE ELIGIBLE TREATMENT FOR my time. loss of their loved ones, whether that FATHERS OF CERTAIN PERMA- Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- loss was a year ago, 20 years ago, or 40 NENTLY DISABLED OR DECEASED VETERANS. self such time as I may consume. years ago. I heard from mothers and I Section 2108(3) of title 5, United States Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support heard from fathers about the difficulty Code, is amended by striking subparagraphs of S. 136, the Gold Star Fathers Act of of continuing on without a member of (F) and (G) and inserting the following: 2015, bipartisan legislation introduced their family that they held so dear.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:04 Sep 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28SE7.009 H28SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6268 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 28, 2015 Those willing to make the ultimate the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. (c) APPLICATION.—The amendments made sacrifice for their country deserve to WALBERG) that the House suspend the by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to know that we will support and care for rules and pass the bill, S. 136. any employee (as that term is defined in sec- their loved ones they leave behind. The question was taken; and (two- tion 6329(d)(1) of title 5, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)) hired on or after After talking with these families, I thirds being in the affirmative) the the date that is one year after the date of en- knew that we needed to do more for rules were suspended and the bill was actment of this Act. these grieving families and we needed passed. (d) REGULATIONS.—Not later than 9 months to do more to recognize the sacrifice of A motion to reconsider was laid on after the date of enactment of this Act— their loved ones. That is why I intro- the table. (1) the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall prescribe regulations with duced the House bill companion of the f Gold Star Fathers Act. respect to the leave provided by the amend- WOUNDED WARRIORS FEDERAL ment in subsection (a) for employees, but not Mr. Speaker, our country has long LEAVE ACT OF 2015 including employees of the United States recognized that mothers who have lost Postal Service or the Postal Regulatory a child in military service or are caring Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I move Commission; and for their son or daughter who was per- to suspend the rules and pass the bill (2) the Postmaster General shall prescribe manently disabled in the military de- (H.R. 313) to amend title 5, United regulations for such leave with respect to of- serve a hand when seeking Federal em- States Code, to provide leave to any ficers and employees of the United States ployment. Currently, qualifying moth- new Federal employee who is a veteran Postal Service and the Postal Regulatory ers of certain disabled or deceased vet- with a service-connected disability Commission. erans are eligible to receive the vet- rated at 30 percent or more for pur- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- erans hiring preference that will no poses of undergoing medical treatment ant to the rule, the gentleman from longer be used by their loved one when for such disability, and for other pur- Michigan (Mr. WALBERG) and the gen- applying for certain Federal service poses. tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. jobs. The Clerk read the title of the bill. LYNCH) each will control 20 minutes. However, mothers are not the only The text of the bill is as follows: The Chair recognizes the gentleman ones who grieve. The loss of a child is H.R. 313 from Michigan. felt just as strongly by our veterans’ Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- GENERAL LEAVE fathers as by their mothers. It is time resentatives of the United States of America in Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I ask to ensure equal treatment of and re- Congress assembled, unanimous consent that all Members spect for all parents of deceased or dis- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. may have 5 legislative days in which to abled veterans. That is why the Gold This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Wounded revise and extend their remarks and in- Star Fathers Act would extend this Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015’’. clude extraneous material on the bill hiring preference to fathers as well. SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL LEAVE FOR FEDERAL EM- under consideration. In many cases, not only have the par- PLOYEES WHO ARE DISABLED VET- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ERANS. ents undergone significant trauma (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter objection to the request of the gen- emotionally, but they have lost a 63 of title 5, United States Code, is amended tleman from Michigan? working-age member of their family; by adding at the end the following: There was no objection. and in the case of a permanently dis- ‘‘§ 6329. Disabled veteran leave Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. abled child, they may have mounting ‘‘(a) During the 12-month period beginning medical bills to deal with as well. It is on the first day of employment, any em- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support time to establish equality in our Na- ployee who is a veteran with a service-con- of H.R. 313, the Wounded Warriors Fed- tion’s treatment of the parents of de- nected disability rated at 30 percent or more eral Leave Act of 2015, sponsored by my ceased and disabled veterans. is entitled to leave, without loss or reduction colleague, Congressman STEPHEN Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Sen- in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical LYNCH. This important piece of legisla- ators WYDEN, COLLINS, and BROWN for treatment for such disability for which sick tion supports wounded warriors newly their leadership on the Gold Star Fa- leave could regularly be used. hired in the Federal Government. ‘‘(b)(1) The leave credited to an employee The Wounded Warriors Federal Leave thers Act in the Senate, and I want to under subsection (a) may not exceed 104 thank my former colleague Represent- hours. Act of 2015 supports our disabled vet- ative Tim Bishop for his past leader- ‘‘(2) Any leave credited to an employee erans transitioning to civilian careers ship on this issue as well. pursuant to subsection (a) that is not used by providing sick leave for medical Mr. Speaker, I call on all of my col- during the 12-month period described in such treatments and appointments that are leagues to join us in honoring our Gold subsection may not be carried over and shall related to their service-connected dis- Star families. I urge my colleagues on be forfeited. ability. both sides of the aisle to vote in favor ‘‘(c) In order to verify that leave credited Mr. Speaker, this bipartisan legisla- to an employee pursuant to subsection (a) is tion provides immediate access to sick of this bipartisan, unanimously sup- used for treating a service-connected dis- ported Gold Star Fathers Act. ability, such employee shall submit to the leave for any new Federal employee Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I urge pas- head of the employing agency certification, who is a veteran with a service-con- sage. in such form and manner as the Director of nected disability rated at 30 percent or I yield back the balance of my time. the Office of Personnel Management may more for the purposes of undergoing Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I yield prescribe, that such employee used such medical treatment for such disability. myself the balance of my time. leave for purposes of being furnished treat- Because Federal employees begin Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of this ment for such disability by a health care with a zero sick leave balance and ac- commonsense bill. It is more than com- provider. crue sick leave over time, disabled vet- ‘‘(d) In this section— erans beginning civilian jobs often mon sense. We talk about family val- ‘‘(1) the term ‘employee’ has the meaning ues a lot. These are family values. given such term in section 2105, and includes have insufficient sick leave to attend These are highest family values of par- an officer or employee of the United States medical appointments required for ents that have raised young people who Postal Service or of the Postal Regulatory treatment of their service-connected are willing to step forward for our Commission; disabilities. This bill provides our country without consideration of their ‘‘(2) the term ‘service-connected’ has the newly hired disabled veterans with im- own lives or their futures in most meaning given such term in section 101(16) of mediate access of up to 13 days for sick cases. So I applaud my colleagues’ ef- title 38; and leave so that our disabled veterans do ‘‘(3) the term ‘veteran’ has the meaning not have to take unpaid leave to care forts on this behalf, and I support and given such term in section 101(2) of such ask that this bill be supported fully by title.’’. for their service-connected injuries. this body. (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of Mr. Speaker, H.R. 313 is supported by Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance sections for chapter 63 of title 5, United a number of veterans and employee or- of my time. States Code, is amended by adding after the ganizations, including the American The SPEAKER pro tempore. The item relating to section 6328 the following: Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and question is on the motion offered by ‘‘6329. Disabled veteran leave.’’. Federal Managers Association.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:04 Sep 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28SE7.012 H28SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6269 I commend Mr. LYNCH for his leader- employees need to make regular visits Again, I am thankful to Mr. ship on this issue and for working with to the VA to seek medical treatment CHAFFETZ, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. CUM- Mr. FARENTHOLD, Ranking Member for post-traumatic stress disorder, MINGS, and Mr. CONNOLLY. And, also, I CUMMINGS, Mr. CONNOLLY, and Ms. NOR- traumatic brain injury, and other serv- want to thank Mr. TESTER. When we TON to bring this bipartisan legislation ice-connected disabilities, and they are sent this bill over to the Senate look- before the committee. I also want to quickly forced to burn up any sick ing for a cosponsor in the Senate, Sen- acknowledge Senators TESTER, MORAN, leave that they do accrue during their ator TESTER was quick to step up and and TOOMEY for their work on the Sen- first year at a Federal agency. take on this fight in the Senate. I want ate companion bill. b 1530 to thank him for his work on this bill Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to in the Senate side. Several wounded warriors who have support this important piece of legisla- In closing, I urge all our Members to transitioned to the Federal workforce tion. vote in favor of H.R. 313. following their tours of duty in Iraq Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of I yield back the balance of my time. and Afghanistan and other assignments my time. Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I yield have highlighted this difficulty during Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- myself such time as I may consume. self such time as I may consume. discussions with me and my staff. These workers reported that, without I truly thank Congressman LYNCH for Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support his leadership on this issue. It is an of H.R. 313, the Wounded Warriors Fed- sufficient leave during their first year on the job, they were routinely faced issue not only whose time has come, eral Leave Act of 2015. but probably should have come long be- I introduced this bipartisan legisla- with the difficult choice between hav- ing to take a day off work without pay fore this. It is a great idea that deals tion in January of this year, and I am with the reality of what we face in proud that it has now gained the sup- or simply skipping their scheduled VA appointments altogether. Some wound- dealing with wounded warriors and port of over 30 Democratic and Repub- ed warriors reported that the closest their ongoing success that this coun- lican Members of Congress. try—a grateful country—ought to be I also want to thank the gentleman VA facility to their job was located a 2- or 3-hour drive away. involved with encouraging. from Michigan (Mr. WALBERG), for his As additionally noted by the Federal I urge the adoption of the bill. remarks and his support of this bill. At Managers Association: ‘‘Young men I yield back the balance of my time. the outset, I would also like to thank and women struggle with available The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chairman JASON CHAFFETZ and Rank- leave as they attempt to keep service- question is on the motion offered by ing Member ELIJAH CUMMINGS along related, medically-necessary appoint- the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. with the gentleman from Texas (Mr. ments, which puts undue stress on both WALBERG) that the House suspend the FARENTHOLD) and the gentleman from managers and their Federal employees rules and pass the bill, H.R. 313. Virginia (Mr. CONNOLLY) of the House as they try to meet their Congression- The question was taken; and (two- Oversight and Government Reform ally-mandated missions and goals.’’ thirds being in the affirmative) the Committee for their leadership in Mr. Speaker, we must afford our rules were suspended and the bill was bringing H.R. 313 to the floor. I would wounded warriors the flexibility to re- passed. also like to thank many of the vet- ceive medical care as they transition A motion to reconsider was laid on erans groups and Federal unions and to serving our Nation in a new capac- the table. workforce organizations that have ity, through a Federal civilian job. The f joined together to endorse this legisla- Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act FEDERAL VEHICLE REPAIR COST tion. They include the Veterans of For- would do just that. SAVINGS ACT OF 2015 eign Wars, the American Legion, and This bill will provide first-year Fed- the 31 unions and member organiza- eral employees who have a VA dis- Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I move tions that make up the Federal Postal ability rating of 30 percent or greater to suspend the rules and pass the bill Coalition. with 104 hours of wounded warrior (S. 565) to reduce the operation and Let me also commend Jennifer Hem- leave from the moment they begin maintenance costs associated with the ingway of the majority staff for the their Federal workforce careers. This Federal fleet by encouraging the use of Oversight and Government Reform includes eligible new hires at our Na- remanufactured parts, and for other Committee and Lena Chang of the tion’s largest employer of veterans— purposes. Democratic staff for our committee for the Defense Department—as well as the The Clerk read the title of the bill. their great work on this bill. United States Postal Service. The text of the bill is as follows: Mr. Speaker, the Wounded Warriors H.R. 313 also recognizes that these S. 565 Federal Leave Act will address a prob- dedicated Federal workers will have Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- lem faced by many wounded warriors accumulated up to 104 hours of tradi- resentatives of the United States of America in who are transitioning to civilian life tional sick leave by the end of their Congress assembled, through new careers in the Federal first year on the job. That is why the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. workforce. Currently, a first-year Fed- bill also provides that any unused This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Federal Ve- eral employee will begin his or her ca- wounded warrior leave would not carry hicle Repair Cost Savings Act of 2015’’. reer with zero sick leave in the event of over beyond the second year. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. a medical event. That is because under The Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Congress finds that, in March 2013, the current law, full-time Federal employ- Act will also provide critical impor- Government Accountability Office issued a ees only earn 4 hours of paid sick leave tance, given that the most recent Fed- report that confirmed that— for each pay period that they work. eral data on veterans employment indi- (1) there are approximately 588,000 vehicles in the civilian Federal fleet; Obviously, starting from the begin- cates that Federal agencies are hiring (2) Federal agencies spent approximately ning, they will have zero balance in a growing number of veterans each $975,000,000 on repair and maintenance of the their sick leave bank—with a max- year. In fiscal year 2014, nearly 60,000, Federal fleet in 2011; imum of 104 hours of paid sick leave or 33.2 percent, of new hires at Federal (3) remanufactured vehicle components, that is available per year. Neverthe- agencies were veterans. That is an in- such as engines, starters, alternators, steer- less, new employees start with zero. crease of 9.2 percent over fiscal year ing racks, and clutches, tend to be less ex- While Federal workers are able to 2009. pensive than comparable new replacement carry over unused annual sick leave With the number of our young people parts; and who have served multiple tours of (4) the United States Postal Service and from year to year, they begin their the Department of the Interior both in- first year on the job with no sick leave duty—three, four, five tours of duty in formed the Government Accountability Of- whatsoever. Iraq and Afghanistan—this is espe- fice that the respective agencies rely on the Now, this lack of initial leave for cially important. Approximately 16,000 use of remanufactured vehicle components newly hired Federal workers is particu- of newly Federal employees were to reduce costs. larly burdensome on those employees wounded warriors with a disability rat- SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. who are also wounded warriors. These ing of 30 percent or greater. In this Act—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:06 Sep 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28SE7.014 H28SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6270 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 28, 2015 (1) the term ‘‘Federal agency’’ has the and material used to manufacture Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank meaning given that term in section 102 of equivalent new parts. Further, this the Oversight and Government Reform title 40, United States Code; and study found that remanufactured parts Committee, especially my friend, (2) the term ‘‘remanufactured vehicle com- are, on average, 20 to 50 percent less ex- Chairman CHAFFETZ, and my friend, ponent’’ means a vehicle component (includ- ing an engine, transmission, alternator, pensive. Mr. WALBERG, here from Michigan, as starter, turbocharger, steering, or suspen- Requiring agency heads under this well as Ranking Member CUMMINGS, for sion component) that has been returned to bill to encourage their Federal vehicle bringing this bipartisan, bicameral bill same-as-new, or better, condition and per- maintenance staff to use remanufac- to the floor to save taxpayer dollars formance by a standardized industrial proc- tured components will reduce mainte- and create jobs. ess that incorporates technical specifica- nance costs, which totaled $975 million I often hear, like most of us do, from tions (including engineering, quality, and in 2011, for 588,000 vehicles. our constituents: Why can’t Congress testing standards) to yield fully warranted This bill is also supported by the products. work together and get something done Motor and Equipment Manufacturers and eliminate wasteful spending and SEC. 4. REQUIREMENT TO USE REMANUFAC- TURED VEHICLE COMPONENTS. Association, which directly employs create jobs? Well, we have got it, folks. The head of each Federal agency— over 734,000 people in U.S. manufac- Here we go. (1) shall encourage the use of remanufac- turing jobs. With the Federal Vehicle Repair Cost tured vehicle components to maintain Fed- Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Con- Savings Act, I teamed up with Senator eral vehicles, if using such components re- gressmen HUIZENGA and ASHFORD for GARY PETERS, also of Michigan. We are duces the cost of maintaining the Federal ve- their work on the House companion going to save literally millions of tax- hicles while maintaining quality; and bill. I also want to thank Senators (2) shall not encourage the use of remanu- payer dollars by reducing spending on PETERS and LANKFORD for their work factured vehicle components to maintain Federal vehicle maintenance and cre- Federal vehicles, if using such components— on this legislation. ate good manufacturing jobs. (A) does not reduce the cost of maintaining I urge my colleagues to support this Our commonsense bill calls on Fed- Federal vehicles; bipartisan cost savings legislation. eral agencies to use remanufactured (B) lowers the quality of vehicle perform- I reserve the balance of my time. components to repair and maintain the ance, as determined by the employee of the Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Federal vehicle fleet when using those Federal agency responsible for the repair de- self such time as I may consume. cision; or parts would lower costs, achieve higher I rise in support of S. 565, the Federal safety standards, and maintain quality (C) delays the return to service of a vehi- Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act, intro- cle. and performance. duced by Senator PETERS of Michigan. Remanufactured parts are less expen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- I would also like to recognize Rep- sive than brand-new parts and have ant to the rule, the gentleman from resentative BILL HUIZENGA of Michigan been returned to same-as-new condi- Michigan (Mr. WALBERG) and the gen- for his good work on this legislation. tion. I know this from firsthand experi- tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. S. 565 passed the United States Sen- ence, owning a small sand and gravel LYNCH) each will control 20 minutes. ate by unanimous consent last month. operation where we oftentimes use re- The Chair recognizes the gentleman With today’s House passage, it can go manufactured parts on our own trucks. from Michigan. straight to the President’s desk for his The component may be an engine, may GENERAL LEAVE signature. be a transmission, may be a drivetrain, Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I ask The Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Sav- may be a rear end or an alternator. unanimous consent that all Members ings Act would require the head of each Each of those repairs presents an op- may have 5 legislative days in which to Federal agency to encourage the use of portunity to be more fiscally respon- revise and extend their remarks and to remanufactured vehicle components if sible with taxpayer dollars. include extraneous material on the bill doing so would reduce costs while under consideration. maintaining high quality. The intent In 2013, a GAO report found that the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there behind this bill is to raise awareness of Federal Government owns a fleet of ap- objection to the request of the gen- the option of using remanufactured proximately 588,000 vehicles. The cost tleman from Michigan? parts and inform agency fleet man- of maintaining that fleet has ballooned There was no objection. agers of this cost-saving option. to nearly $1 billion. Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I yield I would note that the bill encourages While it is clear there needs to be a myself such time as I may consume. the heads of Federal agencies to use re- fleet of these Federal vehicles to have I rise today in support of S. 565, the manufactured parts, but the decision access to a reliable motor pool, it is Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings ultimately to do so would remain at important that these vehicles be main- Act of 2015. This bill is a bipartisan and the discretion of fleet managers. tained efficiently and effectively to en- bicameral effort designed to reduce the According to a March 2013 Govern- sure that those tax dollars—our pre- costs of maintenance for the Federal ment Accountability Office report, cious tax dollars—are used in the most vehicle fleet. Federal agencies spent about $1 billion effective way possible. The Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Sav- on vehicle repair and maintenance in In addition to eliminating wasteful ings Act encourages agencies to use re- 2011. The report also found that re- spending, this legislation serves as an manufactured vehicle components manufactured vehicle components tend important boost to good-paying jobs when doing so will reduce maintenance to be much less expensive. For exam- and remanufacturing suppliers. costs while also maintain quality. ple, the Postal Service and the Depart- According to the Motor and Equip- The term ‘‘remanufactured vehicle ment of Interior informed GAO that ment Manufacturers Association, re- components’’ refers to components they rely on remanufactured vehicle manufacturing of motor vehicle parts that have been returned to same-as- components to reduce costs. is responsible for over 30,000 full-time new or better condition and perform- Mr. Speaker, this is a commonsense jobs across the United States. For ex- ance by a standardized industrial proc- piece of legislation that seeks to save ample, in my district, Valley Truck ess that incorporates technical speci- taxpayer dollars and better ensure that Parts, headquartered in Wyoming, em- fications. the Federal Government is purchasing ploys 250 Michiganders. In Kentwood, In 2013, a Government Accountability high-quality products. Michigan, North America Fuel Sys- Office report found that remanufac- I urge Members on both sides of the tems Remanufacturing employs more tured vehicle components, such as en- aisle to vote for this bill. than 150 people. gines, starters, alternators, steering I yield back the balance of my time. These companies, among so many racks, and clutches, tend to be less ex- Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I am others across Michigan and so many pensive than comparable new parts. pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gen- other States, demonstrate how re- In fact, a 2012 study by the U.S. tleman from Michigan (Mr. HUIZENGA), manufacturing supports good-paying International Trade Commission found my good friend and colleague. middle class jobs in States like Michi- that remanufacturing parts can result Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Mr. gan and Ohio and North Carolina and in savings of 85 percent of the energy Speaker, I thank the chairman. Pennsylvania and so many others. It is

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I introduced H.R. 3089, the Grants I encourage my colleagues to join us (b) NOTICE FROM AGENCIES.— Oversight and New Efficiency, or (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than one year GONE, Act, to bring much-needed ac- in this effort to save millions of tax- after the date on which the head of an agen- payer dollars, support good jobs, and cy submits the report required under sub- countability to the Federal grant-mak- make the Federal Government run section (a), the head of the agency shall pro- ing process. more efficiently. vide notice to the Secretary specifying This bipartisan bill requires each Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I yield whether the head of the agency has closed agency to report to Congress on the myself such time as I may consume. out grant awards associated with all of the amount of expired and empty grant ac- In closing, having heard the com- covered grants in the report and which cov- counts that remain open on the govern- ments on this, I urge the adoption of ered grants in the report have not been ment’s books. closed out. this commonsense bill that encourages Under the bill, the agencies must ex- (2) NOTICE TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 90 also us doing an environmental thing amine the 30 grants that have been ex- days after the date on which all of the no- pired for the longest period of time and as well in using resources that we have. tices required pursuant to paragraph (1) have I ask that my colleagues support this been provided or March 31 of the calendar explain why these grants have not been commonsense bill. year following the calendar year described in closed. I yield back the balance of my time. subsection (a)(1), whichever is sooner, the One year after this initial report, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Secretary shall compile the notices sub- these agencies will update Congress, re- question is on the motion offered by mitted pursuant to paragraph (1) and submit porting on which accounts previously the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. to Congress a report on such notices. identified have been closed and which (c) INSPECTOR GENERAL REVIEW.—Not later WALBERG) that the House suspend the remain open. These reports will help than one year after the date on which the Congress better understand why ex- rules and pass the bill, S. 565. head of an agency provides notice to Con- The question was taken; and (two- gress under subsection (b)(2), the Inspector pired grant accounts remain open at thirds being in the affirmative) the General of such agency with more than taxpayer expense. rules were suspended and the bill was $500,000,000 in grant funding shall conduct a Mr. Speaker, in fiscal year 2014, Fed- passed. risk assessment to determine if an audit or eral grant expenditures exceeded $529 A motion to reconsider was laid on review of the agency’s grant closeout process billion, and that is real money. This the table. is warranted. enormous amount of money demands (d) REPORT ON ACCOUNTABILITY AND OVER- strong financial management to pro- f SIGHT.—Not later than 6 months after the tect taxpayer dollars from waste. GRANTS OVERSIGHT AND NEW date on which the second report is submitted In 2012, GAO released a report on the pursuant to subsection (b)(2), the Director of EFFICIENCY ACT Office of Management and Budget, in con- timeliness of grant closeouts by Fed- Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I move sultation with the Secretary of Health and eral agencies. The report found nearly to suspend the rules and pass the bill Human Services, shall submit to Congress a $1 billion remaining in undisbursed (H.R. 3089) to close out expired grants, report on recommendations for legislation to funds within expired grant accounts. and for other purposes, as amended. improve accountability and oversight in Within one of the grant management The Clerk read the title of the bill. grants management, including the timely systems GAO examined, there were al- closeout of a covered grant. The text of the bill is as follows: most 1,000 accounts that had been ex- (e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: pired for 5 years or more and still had H.R. 3089 (1) AGENCY.—The term ‘‘agency’’ has the not been closed out. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- meaning given that term in section 551 of resentatives of the United States of America in title 5, United States Code. b 1545 Congress assembled, (2) CLOSEOUT.—The term ‘‘closeout’’ means GAO found out that this same man- a closeout of a grant account conducted in SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. agement system contained 28,000 ex- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Grants Over- accordance with part 200 of title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, including sections pired grant accounts with no funds in sight and New Efficiency Act’’ or the ‘‘GONE them. Mr. Speaker, expired grant ac- Act’’. 200.16 and 200.343 of such title, or any suc- cessor thereto. counts create multiple levels of waste. SEC. 2. IDENTIFYING AND CLOSING OUT EXPIRED GRANTS. (3) COVERED GRANT.—The term ‘‘covered First, the undisbursed funds remain- grant’’ means a grant in an agency cash pay- (a) EXPIRED GRANT REPORT.— ing in expired accounts could be better ment management system held by the (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days used for their appropriated purpose or United States Government for which— after the date of the enactment of this Act, returned to the Treasury to help bring (A) the grant award period of performance, the Director of the Office of Management down the deficit and mounting debt. including any extensions, has been expired and Budget shall instruct the head of each Second, agencies pay a monthly fee for not less than 2 years; and agency, in coordination with the Secretary, (B) closeout has not yet occurred in ac- for each account that remains open to submit to Congress and the Secretary a cordance with section 200.343 of title 2, Code within the Federal payment manage- report, not later than December 31 of the of Federal Regulations, or any successor ment system. As a result, agencies first calendar year beginning after the date thereto. of the enactment of this Act, that— could be spending roughly $2 million (4) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ (A) lists each covered grant held by such per year to maintain these 28,000 ac- means the Secretary of Health and Human agency; counts with no funds in them, assum- Services. (B) provides the total number of covered ing they have not been closed. Surely grants, including the number of grants— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- we can find a better use for these tax- (i) by time period of expiration; ant to the rule, the gentleman from payer dollars rather than wasting (ii) with zero dollar balances; and Michigan (Mr. WALBERG) and the gen- funds maintaining expired accounts. (iii) with undisbursed balances; tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Finally, grants that are not properly (C) for an agency with covered grants, de- LYNCH) each will control 20 minutes. closed out slow the grant-making agen- scribes the challenges leading to delays in The Chair recognizes the gentleman grant closeout; and cy from conducting the necessary over- (D) for the 30 oldest covered grants of an from Michigan. sight to ensure that funds were prop- agency, explains why each covered grant has GENERAL LEAVE erly spent and that taxpayer money is not been closed out. Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I ask not being wasted. The GONE Act is a (2) USE OF DATA SYSTEMS.—An agency may unanimous consent that all Members response to these issues. use existing multiagency data systems in may have 5 legislative days in which to Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3089 utilizes the order to submit the report required under revise and extend their remarks and to Department of Health and Human paragraph (1). include extraneous material on the bill Services to coordinate with agencies to (3) EXPLANATION OF MISSING INFORMATION.— provide these reports to Congress. HHS If the head of an agency is unable to submit under consideration. all of the information required to be in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there was chosen for this role because of cluded in the report under paragraph (1), the objection to the request of the gen- some of its successful closeout efforts report shall include an explanation of why tleman from Michigan? implemented in 2011. HHS’s commend- the information was not available, including There was no objection. able work on grant closeout is exactly

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:05 Feb 25, 2016 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD15\SEP 15\H28SE5.REC H28SE5 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H6272 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 28, 2015 why we added a provision to this bill The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (A) first calculate such funding apportion- requiring HHS to coordinate with the question is on the motion offered by ments on an annualized basis as if the total Office of Management and Budget in the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. amount available under section 48103 of such title for fiscal year 2016 were $3,350,000,000; reporting to Congress on legislative WALBERG) that the House suspend the and changes needed to improve the process rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3089, as (B) then reduce by 50 percent— of grants administration. amended. (i) all funding apportionments calculated H.R. 3089 strengthens oversight by The question was taken; and (two- under subparagraph (A); and asking the inspectors general of the thirds being in the affirmative) the (ii) amounts available pursuant to sections largest grant-making agencies to con- rules were suspended and the bill, as 47117(b) and 47117(f)(2) of such title. duct a risk assessment of their agen- amended, was passed. (b) PROJECT GRANT AUTHORITY.—Section cy’s grant closeout processes. A motion to reconsider was laid on 47104(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph I thank Senators FISCHER and the table. (1) by striking ‘‘September 30, 2015,’’ and in- MANCHIN for their work on the Senate f serting ‘‘March 31, 2016,’’. companion bill, S. 1115, including their SEC. 102. EXTENSION OF EXPIRING AUTHORI- work on the bill before the House AIRPORT AND AIRWAY EXTENSION ACT OF 2015 TIES. today. (a) Section 47107(r)(3) of title 49, United Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I move States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘Octo- bring some commonsense steps to the to suspend the rules and pass the bill ber 1, 2015’’ and inserting ‘‘April 1, 2016’’. Federal grant-making process by sup- (H.R. 3614) to amend title 49, United (b) Section 47115(j) of title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations States Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘and porting this bill. for the period beginning on October 1, 2015, I reserve the balance of my time. for the airport improvement program, and ending on March 31, 2016’’ after ‘‘fiscal Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- to amend the Internal Revenue Code of years 2012 through 2015’’. self such time as I may consume. 1986 to extend the funding and expendi- (c) Section 47124(b)(3)(E) of title 49, United Mr. Speaker, the legislation under ture authority of the Airport and Air- States Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘and consideration, H.R. 3089, the Grant way Trust Fund, and for other pur- not more than $5,175,000 for the period begin- Oversight and New Efficiency Act, was poses. ning on October 1, 2015, and ending on March introduced by my friend Mr. WALBERG The Clerk read the title of the bill. 31, 2016,’’ after ‘‘fiscal years 2012 through 2015’’. of Michigan in July of this year; and it The text of the bill is as follows: (d) Section 47141(f) of title 49, United was reported out of the House Over- H.R. 3614 States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘Sep- sight Committee with the support of Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tember 30, 2015’’ and inserting ‘‘March 31, Mrs. BRENDA LAWRENCE, also of Michi- resentatives of the United States of America in 2016’’. gan, this month. This bill would re- Congress assembled, (e) Section 50905(c)(3) of title 51, United quire one-time reports from Federal SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘Octo- agencies on expired grants. (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as ber 1, 2015,’’ and inserting ‘‘April 1, 2016,’’. (f) Section 186(d) of the Vision 100—Cen- As noted earlier by Mr. WALBERG, in the ‘‘Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015’’. tury of Aviation Reauthorization Act (117 a report by the Government Account- Stat. 2518) is amended by inserting ‘‘and for ability Office, Federal agencies do not (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- tents for this Act is as follows: the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and always close out expired grants prop- ending on March 31, 2016,’’ after ‘‘fiscal years Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. erly. In fact, GAO has found that in 2012 through 2015’’. 2011, nearly $800 million in undisbursed TITLE I—AIRPORT AND AIRWAY (g) Section 409(d) of the Vision 100—Cen- PROGRAMS balances remained in expired grant ac- tury of Aviation Reauthorization Act (49 counts. That money could be returned Sec. 101. Extension of airport improvement U.S.C. 41731 note) is amended by striking program. ‘‘September 30, 2015’’ and inserting ‘‘March to the Treasury and spent on any num- Sec. 102. Extension of expiring authorities. 31, 2016’’. ber of pressing priorities here in the Sec. 103. Federal Aviation Administration (h) Section 140(c)(1) of the FAA Moderniza- House and Senate. operations. tion and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 47113 In particular, Mr. WALBERG’s bill, Sec. 104. Air navigation facilities and equip- note) is amended by striking ‘‘fiscal years H.R. 3089, would require agencies to re- ment. 2013 through 2015,’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal port to the Secretary of Health and Sec. 105. Research, engineering, and develop- years 2013 through 2016,’’. Human Services and Congress on ment. (i) Section 411(h) of the FAA Modernization Sec. 106. Funding for aviation programs. and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 42301 prec. grants that have expired and whether Sec. 107. Essential air service. note) is amended by striking ‘‘September 30, they have undisbursed balances. The TITLE II—REVENUE PROVISIONS 2015’’ and inserting ‘‘March 31, 2016’’. bill would also require agencies to (j) Section 822(k) of the FAA Moderniza- make recommendations on which Sec. 201. Expenditure authority from Air- tion and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 47141 port and Airway Trust Fund. note) is amended by striking ‘‘September 30, grants should be closed out imme- Sec. 202. Extension of taxes funding Airport 2015’’ and inserting ‘‘March 31, 2016’’. diately as well as explain why certain and Airway Trust Fund. grants were not properly closed out to SEC. 103. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TITLE I—AIRPORT AND AIRWAY OPERATIONS. begin with. PROGRAMS Section 106(k) of title 49, United States I commend the Representatives from SEC. 101. EXTENSION OF AIRPORT IMPROVE- Code, is amended— Michigan, both Mr. WALBERG, our lead MENT PROGRAM. (1) in paragraph (1)— sponsor on this bill, and Mrs. LAW- (a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (A) in subparagraph (C) by striking ‘‘and’’ RENCE, for their work on this bipar- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 48103(a) of title 49, at the end; tisan bill. This is a commonsense, good United States Code, is amended by striking (B) in subparagraph (D) by striking the pe- government measure that every Mem- the period at the end and inserting ‘‘and riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and ber should support. $1,675,000,000 for the period beginning on Oc- (C) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance tober 1, 2015, and ending on March 31, 2016.’’. following: (2) OBLIGATION OF AMOUNTS.—Subject to ‘‘(E) $4,870,350,000 for the period beginning of my time. limitations specified in advance in appro- on October 1, 2015, and ending on March 31, Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I thank priation Acts, sums made available pursuant 2016.’’; and the gentleman for his support and lead- to the amendment made by paragraph (1) (2) in paragraph (3) by inserting ‘‘and for ership on the floor. I thank the chair- may be obligated at any time through Sep- the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and man and ranking member of our com- tember 30, 2016, and shall remain available ending on March 31, 2016’’ after ‘‘fiscal years mittee. Most importantly, I thank my until expended. 2012 through 2015’’. good friend and colleague from Michi- (3) PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION.—For pur- SEC. 104. AIR NAVIGATION FACILITIES AND poses of calculating funding apportionments EQUIPMENT. gan, Congresswoman BRENDA LAW- and meeting other requirements under sec- Section 48101(a) of title 49, United States RENCE, for her support and helpful addi- tions 47114, 47115, 47116, and 47117 of title 49, Code, is amended by adding at the end the tions to this legislation. United States Code, for the period beginning following: Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of this on October 1, 2015, and ending on March 31, ‘‘(5) $1,300,000,000 for the period beginning commonsense bill. 2016, the Administrator of the Federal Avia- on October 1, 2015, and ending on March 31, I yield back the balance of my time. tion Administration shall— 2016.’’.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:06 Sep 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28SE7.020 H28SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6273 SEC. 105. RESEARCH, ENGINEERING, AND DEVEL- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Chairman MICA, in July of 2011, put OPMENT. objection to the request of the gen- some provisions into an FAA reauthor- Section 48102(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— tleman from New Jersey? ization that were objectionable to two (1) in paragraph (7) by striking ‘‘and’’ at There was no objection. very powerful Senators, and we actu- the end; Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I yield ally went through a shutdown. What (2) in paragraph (8) by striking the period myself such time as I may consume. we lost was $400 million of revenue be- at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and Mr. Speaker, on September 30, 2015, cause the excise tax expired. (3) by adding at the end the following: the authorization for the Federal Avia- Now, one airline, to give them credit, ‘‘(9) $78,375,000 for the period beginning on tion Administration programs and did pass the savings through, the excise October 1, 2015, and ending on March 31, taxes that fund those programs will ex- tax, Alaska Airlines. All the other air- 2016.’’. pire. H.R. 3614 is a clean, 6-month ex- lines kept the money, and we lost $400 SEC. 106. FUNDING FOR AVIATION PROGRAMS. tension of all necessary authorizations million from the trust fund. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 48114 of title 49, Capital programs ground to a halt. United States Code, is amended— through March 31 of 2016. (1) in subsection (a)(2) by striking ‘‘2015’’ As the chairman of the Sub- Airport construction ground to a halt, and inserting ‘‘2016’’; and committee on Aviation, I believe it is threatening tens of thousands of jobs. (2) in subsection (c)(2) by striking ‘‘2015’’ critical for Congress to come together Airport inspectors had to work. They and inserting ‘‘2016’’. in a bipartisan, long-term FAA reau- were essential employees. They weren’t (b) COMPLIANCE WITH FUNDING REQUIRE- thorization bill. paid, and they couldn’t get government MENTS.—The budget authority authorized in On the Aviation Subcommittee, vouchers, so they had to use their per- this Act, including the amendments made by sonal credit cards to purchase tickets this Act, shall be deemed to satisfy the re- Chairman SHUSTER and I have had quirements of subsections (a)(1)(B) and (a)(2) great working partnerships with Con- to go to work to do their job, which of section 48114 of title 49, United States gressman DEFAZIO and Congressman they weren’t being paid for. Code, for the period beginning on October 1, LARSEN. I want to thank Congressman I mean, this was the ultimate of ab- 2015, and ending on March 31, 2016. DEFAZIO and Congressman LARSEN for surdity. I only go into some detail on SEC. 107. ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE. their bipartisan cooperation in this that because that is relevant to this Section 41742(a) of title 49, United States very important area. extension. Code, is amended by striking ‘‘and $93,000,000 Without an extension, the FAA will This is a 6-month extension. That for fiscal year 2015’’ and inserting ‘‘$93,000,000 should give us more than ample time for fiscal year 2015, and $77,500,000 for the pe- not be able to spend funds from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund. There- to agree upon a long-term FAA author- riod beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending ization. Much work has already been on March 31, 2016,’’. fore, airport construction projects across the country will be halted, con- done on major portions of the bill, but TITLE II—REVENUE PROVISIONS some disagreements remain over the tractors that support FAA will not be SEC. 201. EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY FROM AIR- future of the air traffic organization. PORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND. paid, construction jobs will be lost, and My preference would be to insulate (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 9502(d)(1) of the thousands of FAA employees could be Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— the entire FAA from future vicissi- furloughed. tudes of Congress going off the rails (1) by striking ‘‘October 1, 2015’’ in the In my district in New Jersey, I have with a shutdown and furloughs and pro- matter preceding subparagraph (A) and in- the privilege of representing approxi- serting ‘‘April 1, 2016’’, and visions that are unacceptable to the mately 4,000 FAA employees and con- (2) by striking the semicolon at the end of Senate that cause a temporary lapse in subparagraph (A) and inserting ‘‘or the Air- tractors who work at the FAA’s pre- authorization. You know, we can get port and Airway Extension Act of 2015;’’. mier technical center in the Nation. there. We are very close now. This (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section They contribute an extraordinary year, all but 7 percent of the FAA’s 9502(e)(2) of such Code is amended by striking amount of energy and dedication to ‘‘October 1, 2015’’ and inserting ‘‘April 1, budget will be paid for by user fees, ex- making sure that aviation continues to cise taxes, and others, so we are quite 2016’’. move forward. Without them, the state SEC. 202. EXTENSION OF TAXES FUNDING AIR- close. PORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND. of aviation in our country would suffer, We would like to reform procure- (a) FUEL TAXES.—Section 4081(d)(2)(B) of and we cannot afford them to be at ment, to streamline it and make it the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended home for failing because we failed to do work better at the FAA. When I was a by striking ‘‘September 30, 2015’’ and insert- our work and pass an extension bill. very young Member of Congress, I got ing ‘‘March 31, 2016’’. A lapse in the authorization will also to witness the airport air traffic con- (b) TICKET TAXES.— result in the halt of certification and troller’s workstation of the future. (1) PERSONS.—Section 4261(k)(1)(A)(ii) of registration of new aviation products, such Code is amended by striking ‘‘Sep- That was 1987. Well, it is 2015, and they tember 30, 2015’’ and inserting ‘‘March 31, greatly disrupting the aviation manu- don’t have them yet. 2016’’. facturing industry and jeopardizing The FAA is the only agency of gov- (2) PROPERTY.—Section 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii) of more good paying jobs. The FAA’s air- ernment worse at procurement than such Code is amended by striking ‘‘Sep- craft registry would close, delaying de- the Pentagon. Congress has tried to re- tember 30, 2015’’ and inserting ‘‘March 31, liveries of new aircraft. As many as form it; it didn’t stick. We have got to 2016’’. 10,000 aircraft a month could be try something different to get it to be (c) FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP PROGRAMS.— grounded if registration cannot be re- more agile to give us the 21st century (1) TREATMENT AS NON-COMMERCIAL AVIA- newed. TION.—Section 4083(b) of such Code is amend- equipment and software that we need. ed by striking ‘‘October 1, 2015’’ and insert- H.R. 3614 will allow us to continue Then there are issues of the actual ing ‘‘April 1, 2016’’. developing a bipartisan, long-term re- sort of shape of the FAA bureaucracy, (2) EXEMPTION FROM TICKET TAXES.—Sec- authorization bill which will improve, a little bit like that in the middle. tion 4261(j) of such Code is amended by strik- rebuild, and modernize our Nation’s Congress, also back in 1986, gave the ing ‘‘September 30, 2015’’ and inserting safe, yet highly antiquated, aviation FAA license to reform personnel prac- ‘‘March 31, 2016’’. system. tices to deal with some of that mid- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- I urge support of H.R. 3614. level management bulge and stream- ant to the rule, the gentleman from I reserve the balance of my time line the agency and decisionmaking New Jersey (Mr. LOBIONDO) and the Mr. DEFAZIO. I yield myself such process, but that didn’t take either. gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) time as I may consume. So the three problems are the pre- each will control 20 minutes. Mr. Speaker, I agree with my good dictability of funding and the agency The Chair recognizes the gentleman friend, the gentleman from New Jersey, being able to look into the future with- from New Jersey. that it is essential that we pass H.R. out having to worry about shutdowns, GENERAL LEAVE 3614—the Senate passed it expedi- furloughs—I don’t know how much Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I ask tiously—and it be signed by the Presi- time they spent over the last couple of unanimous consent that all Members dent. We cannot afford even, you know, weeks getting ready for this shutdown may have 5 legislative days in which to the thought of a shutdown of the FAA. that everyone thought would come this revise and extend their remarks and in- We have actually gone down that road week before Speaker BOEHNER an- clude extraneous material on H.R. 3614. in the past. nounced his retirement; that has got to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:06 Sep 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28SE7.008 H28SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6274 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 28, 2015 be dealt with—and then also the pro- In the last 2 years, the Subcommittee has made following the tragic Colgan curement reform and the personnel. on Aviation, led by my colleague from flight 3407 in 2009; it would improve the The chairman’s solution is to sepa- New Jersey, Mr. LOBIONDO, has held 16 regulation and the development of un- rate only the air traffic organization hearings on a variety of topics. We manned aerial systems, which continue from the FAA and insulate that from have heard from stakeholders that to proliferate in our airspace. Congress and those sorts of problems there is a long list of things that we We need a strong regulatory system and make it, you know, free of the pro- need to do to stay competitive with our in place to safely grow the unmanned curement rules and a lot of the per- economic rivals and keep our airspace aircraft industry, and until we act, sonnel rules. I would prefer to do that the safest and most efficient in the that system cannot be in place. For with the entire agency, because there world: every day of this extension, travelers are functions—we do have the best air We need to reform aircraft certifi- and the aerospace industry will not re- traffic control system in the world. We cation so that manufacturers can get ceive the improvements and protec- are busier in the U.S. with more planes the newest, safest equipment to mar- tions that we have crafted in the bipar- under instrument flight rules on a ket. tisan portions of the bill that we are daily basis, about 20 percent more on We need to set clear rules for un- close to agreeing on. We will continue an IFR average, than Canada, U.K., manned aerial vehicles and accelerate to fall behind other countries that are France, and Germany combined. efforts for their safe use. making similar improvements. So we know we have a safe system. We need to advance NextGen pro- As many lawmakers and aviation We move massive amounts of air traf- grams to move air traffic faster and stakeholders recall, the last FAA reau- fic. We don’t want to mess that up. And more efficiently. thorization bill came after a period of 5 I understand, but I also don’t think we Chairman SHUSTER, Chairman LOBI- years and 23 short-term extensions. I can isolate it from other decision- ONDO, Ranking Member DEFAZIO, and I had hoped we would avoid serial exten- makers in the agency and leave them have achieved a bipartisan agreement sions this time around, but today we subject to the vicissitudes of Congress. on most of these major key issues that start down that path. The people who do the certifications, we need to address. That bill is ready Yes, it is with disappointment that I am here to support a temporary exten- who do the inspections, who do the to go. sion and strongly urge all my col- safety, it seems to me it should all be We didn’t hear during these hearings leagues to make sure this is the only moved; and I propose a 21st century that we needed to privatize air traffic temporary extension before enactment constitutionally chartered corporation control. Now, some people want to pri- vatize air traffic control. I know that of a long-term bill. in order to accomplish those goals and We have a long list of things that we make it self-funding, self-sufficient, they want to do this in good faith. But we don’t need to do it, and it is pre- need to do today to improve our air- and not subject to appropriations or space. We should focus on those things venting the things that we need to do shutdowns or anything else that a fu- instead of the things only that we want ture Congress might imagine. So that from getting done. An entire bipartisan bill is being held to do. is the hangup. We haven’t agreed on Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I yield up because we can’t agree yet on the that part yet, but I think we can. such time as he may consume to the details of what would be a very com- We share common objectives, and 6 gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. plex proposal. I fail to understand why months should be more than ample SHUSTER), the chairman of the com- time. I am hopeful that early this fall at this juncture such a proposal is nec- mittee. the chairman and I can resolve those essary, particularly when it prevents Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, here we issues with other members of the com- significant and much-needed reform are with a short-term extension for 6 mittee, and then we can go forward from taking place. months. I believe it is critical that we with our colleagues in the Senate and There is no dispute that today we do this, obviously, as it is about to ex- hopefully have, you know, a bill on the safely operate the most complex and pire. There are things that not only do President’s desk early, early next year, congested airspace in the world. Last we want to do, but we need to do, to if not by the end of this year, although year the Government Accountability make sure that we have the safest air- December promises to be perhaps a bit Office asked 76 aviation stakeholders space in the world. chaotic around here. whether the FAA is capable of oper- We also need to make sure it is the ating an efficient air traffic control b 1600 most efficient airspace in the world. system. The overwhelming majority, 64 We can do that if we deploy the tech- In any case, 6 months should be of those, said the FAA is, in fact, capa- nology and the things we have been ample time. I do not anticipate mul- ble of doing so. Privatizing the current talking about for almost 2 years now to tiple short-term extensions. I don’t system is clearly not a pressing need. transform the FAA into something want them, nor does the chairman, nor It is a want. that can move quicker, that can deploy do, I believe, any other thoughtful I wish I could say today I am sur- the technology that is available to us. members of the committee. prised that we find ourselves here When we look around the world, I see the gentleman from New Jersey today, but many people have been say- there are over 50 countries that have shaking his head. We couldn’t agree ing for a long time that this was the taken the air traffic control organiza- more. We have been down that road be- situation that we would be facing on tion out of government and have been fore, down that runway before. We September 30. In fact, when we held a able to maintain the highest levels of don’t want to go down that runway hearing on air traffic privatization safety, but deploy technology that again. back in March, I predicted we were makes their airspace more efficient. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of headed down this road of multiple That is the kind of thing we are look- my time. short-term reauthorizations. ing at. Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I con- The bipartisan portions of the bill I think we are at a critical time. tinue to reserve the balance of my that Chairman SHUSTER, Chairman What we have been talking about is not time. LOBIONDO, Ranking Member DEFAZIO, anything new. It is something that we Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield and I have agreed to would have imme- have been talking about for 20 years. In such time as he may consume to the diate benefits all over the country. fact, the Clinton administration had a gentleman from Washington (Mr. LAR- In my home State of Washington, it similar proposal, the Bush administra- SEN). would protect and create American tion had a similar proposal, and here Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. jobs through airport construction and we are today talking about it. But I Speaker, I rise in support of the tem- aerospace manufacturing; it would im- think that we have different groups porary measure to extend the author- prove aviation safety; it would improve that are looking positively at this. ization of the FAA today, but I do so the way the aircraft and parts are cer- We are very close to putting some- with great disappointment. We could tified to get newer and safer tech- thing together that, as I said, will be on the floor today to enact a longer nology to market; it would build on the transform the air traffic control sys- term FAA reauthorization bill. safety improvements that this body tem while keeping back in government

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The way we do that is to aviation noise. These important reforms would ‘‘(II) ATTESTATION REQUIRED.—Clause (i)(II) streamline the certification process. substantially improve the FAA’s process of ad- shall apply to an individual for months in a The gentleman from Washington, who dressing and avoiding noise impacts. taxable year only if the information provided by has Boeing in his district, agrees with the individual under section 1411(b)(5)(A) of Once again, I wish to express my dis- such Act includes an attestation that the indi- me on that issue. There is a lot more in appointment that the bill before us today sim- vidual has not received medical health services this that we need to do to move for- ply reauthorizes the FAA for another six during the preceding taxable year.’’. ward. months with none of these important changes (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made I think, as we get through September included. As the debate over a long-term FAA by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years and into October, we are going to be reauthorization continues, I hope these rec- beginning after December 31, 2013. able to see the bill that we have put ommendations will be carefully considered and (c) CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in the amend- forth that is going to have, I believe, ultimately included in the final legislation. The ment made by subsection (a) shall preempt any bipartisan support not only from Con- State law requiring the provision of medical ability to get a good night’s sleep for thou- treatment for children, especially those who are gress, but around the country, around sands of my constituents depends on it. seriously ill. Washington, D.C., and, as I said, here The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- in the House. In talking to the Senate, question is on the motion offered by ant to the rule, the gentleman from I am encouraged by what they have the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Wisconsin (Mr. RYAN) and the gen- said about what we are looking at pro- LOBIONDO) that the House suspend the tleman from Michigan (Mr. LEVIN) each posing. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3614. will control 20 minutes. Again, I would encourage all Mem- The question was taken; and (two- The Chair recognizes the gentleman bers to support this 6-month extension thirds being in the affirmative) the from Wisconsin. to give us the time to get our bill on rules were suspended and the bill was and off the floor and let the Senate passed. GENERAL LEAVE work on it so we can truly do some- A motion to reconsider was laid on Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, thing that is bold, do something that is the table. I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- bers may have 5 legislative days within transformational, and do something f that will be very, very positive for which to revise and extend their re- aviation, not only travel, but for the EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CARE AND marks and include extraneous material manufacturing industry in this coun- HEALTH ACT on H.R. 2061 currently under consider- try. Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, ation. Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I have I move to suspend the rules and pass The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there requests to speak from Members who the bill (H.R. 2061) to amend section objection to the request of the gen- aren’t here. 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of tleman from Wisconsin? I yield back the balance of my time. 1986 to provide an additional religious There was no objection. Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, again, I exemption from the individual health Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, would like to thank Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. coverage mandate, and for other pur- I yield myself such time as I may con- DEFAZIO, and Mr. LARSEN. I urge all poses, as amended. sume. my colleagues to support the legisla- The Clerk read the title of the bill. I rise to speak in favor of the EACH tion. The text of the bill is as follows: Act. This bill would expand the reli- I yield back the balance of my time. H.R. 2061 gious liberty exemption to the indi- vidual mandate. Right now the exemp- Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, with passage of Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- H.R. 3614 today, the House will ‘‘kick the can resentatives of the United States of America in tion is minuscule. To qualify, you have down the road’’ on a long-term FAA reauthor- Congress assembled, to believe as a matter of faith in giving ization for another six months. I certainly rec- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. up any private or public insurance, in- ognize the dire need to keep our airports and This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Equitable Ac- cluding Social Security. That includes air travel system functioning in the face of an cess to Care and Health Act’’ or the ‘‘EACH the Amish, the Order of Mennonites, expiration of the FAA’s authorization in less Act’’. and that is about it. That is way too than 72 hours. However, I’m very disappointed SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION strict. that this bill does not contain any changes to FROM HEALTH COVERAGE RESPON- Let’s remember the reason for this SIBILITY REQUIREMENT. current policy regarding aircraft noise impacts mandate in the first place. The other (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 5000A(d)(2)(A) of the side said that, if you get sick and you on communities surrounding airports. Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to Over the last several months, constituents read as follows: don’t have insurance, the rest of us will throughout my Congressional District have ex- ‘‘(A) RELIGIOUS CONSCIENCE EXEMPTIONS.— have to pay for your health care. Well, perienced an alarming increase in aircraft ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Such term shall not include we are talking about people who do not noise due to the implementation of new flight any individual for any month if such individual use health care. So why should they paths under the FAA’s Next Gen program. has in effect an exemption under section have to be forced to buy insurance for The new flight paths have caused certain 1311(d)(4)(H) of the Patient Protection and Af- health care that they don’t use? communities to be hit especially hard by air- fordable Care Act which certifies that— I don’t think we should force any- ‘‘(I) such individual is a member of a recog- body to buy health insurance against plane noise, and other rural communities that nized religious sect or division thereof which is have never experienced it are now being described in section 1402(g)(1), and is adherent their will, for that matter, but I think bombarded by noise. Many of these commu- of established tenets or teachings of such sect or it is especially wrong to force people to nities received little or no advance notice or division as described in such section, or buy insurance against their faith. This opportunity to comment on the flight path ‘‘(II) such individual is a member of a reli- bill simply says: If you, as a matter of changes before they were implemented, and gious sect or division thereof which is not de- faith, don’t use health care, then you they were blindsided when the changes went scribed in section 1402(g)(1), who relies solely on are exempt from the individual man- into effect earlier this year. a religious method of healing, and for whom the date. acceptance of medical health services would be I am glad we are working on this In July, I joined the Congressional Quiet inconsistent with the religious beliefs of the in- Skies Caucus so that together we could make dividual. long overdue change today. I would recommendations for the Transportation Com- ‘‘(ii) SPECIAL RULES.— note that this came out of committee mittee to include in an FAA reauthorization bill. ‘‘(I) MEDICAL HEALTH SERVICES DEFINED.—For on a voice vote. I encourage Members These recommendations include: ensuring that purposes of this subparagraph, the term ‘med- to support it.

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The EACH Act provides that any- bipartisan legislation with input from I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- one who ‘‘is a member of a religious stakeholders to make it better. As of bers may have 5 legislative days within sect that relies solely on religious today, it has more than 100 Republican which to revise and extend their re- methods of healing and for whom med- and more than 60 Democratic cospon- marks and include extraneous material ical care is inconsistent with religious sors. on S. 139, currently under consider- beliefs’’ can claim a religious exemp- I am particularly proud to have ation. tion from the individual mandate re- worked with my friend and colleague, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there quirement. Mr. KEATING, on moving this legisla- objection to the request of the gen- As a step to maintain a narrowly de- tion forward. He knows this issue well. tleman from Wisconsin? fined religious exemption and meet His home State of Massachusetts es- There was no objection. concerns, this legislation is written tablished a similar religious conscience Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, more precisely than the previous bill exemption in State law, and it is work- I yield myself such time as I may con- that passed unanimously in this House. ing just as planned. sume. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. Speaker, I also represent I rise in support of S. 139, the Ensur- my time. Principia College in Elsah, Illinois. It ing Access to Clinical Trials Act. Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, is a college for Christian Scientists. I I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman am proud to stand up and promote The National Institutes of Health from Illinois (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS), the their religious liberty and that of says that there are 7,000 rare diseases author of the EACH Act. many others in this great Nation. affecting people in the United States, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote. and if we are going to find cures for Speaker, I thank Chairman RYAN for those diseases, the first thing we need his leadership on this issue. I really ap- b 1615 to do is to get people to participate in preciate the Committee on Ways and Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield back clinical trials. All too often, research- Means allowing me, a noncommittee the balance of my time. ers cannot find enough participants be- member, to be able to take this impor- Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, cause so few people have these diseases tant piece of legislation to the floor I think Mr. DAVIS captured it quite in the first place. today. well. Now—no surprise here—the govern- Today this Congress has an oppor- I yield back the balance of my time. ment used to make it more difficult for tunity to work in a bipartisan way to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The researchers to find people. Say you had promote religious liberty and, frankly, question is on the motion offered by a rare disease and you were on public Mr. Speaker, fairness. H.R. 2061, the the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. assistance, like SSI or Medicaid. If you EACH Act, does this by modestly ex- RYAN) that the House suspend the rules got compensated for participating in panding the religious conscience ex- and pass the bill, H.R. 2061, as amend- one of these trials, you got smaller emption under the Affordable Care Act ed. benefits. That is why, in 2010, we passed to include individuals like Christian The question was taken; and (two- the Improving Access to Clinical Trials Scientists, who rely solely on religious thirds being in the affirmative) the Act. methods of healing. rules were suspended and the bill, as For the past 5 years, this law has al- The existing religious conscience ex- amended, was passed. lowed people to collect up to $2,000 per emption under the Affordable Care Act A motion to reconsider was laid on year by participating in rare-disease exclusively applies, as Chairman RYAN the table. clinical trials without threat of losing said, to a few certain sects of faith. As f their SSI or Medicaid benefits. The a result, many Americans—as I men- GAO says the law is working. Ever ENSURING ACCESS TO CLINICAL tioned before, the Christian Sci- since we passed this law, more people TRIALS ACT OF 2015 entists—are required to purchase med- on SSI have been participating in clin- ical health insurance that does not Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, ical trials as a result of it. cover the health care of their religious I move to suspend the rules and pass The problem is this law expires next practice or choice. Alternatively, they the bill (S. 139) to permanently allow week, on October 5, so this bill would are forced to pay tax penalties for not an exclusion under the Supplemental simply extend current law. That way, purchasing such insurance. Security Income program and the Med- more people can participate in clinical A similar version of the EACH Act icaid program for compensation pro- passed this House unanimously under trials without any reason to worry or vided to individuals who participate in without any threat to a loss of their the suspension of the rules during the clinical trials for rare diseases or con- last Congress. In order to improve the benefits, and that way, we will con- ditions. tinue to make strides in fighting these bill, as Mr. LEVIN, my colleague stated, The Clerk read the title of the bill. modest changes to this bill’s language diseases. CBO tells us this bill will cost The text of the bill is as follows: virtually nothing. were made, with input from the De- S. 139 partment of Treasury, the Department My friends, Senator HATCH and Sen- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- of Health and Human Services, and ator WYDEN, introduced this bill in the resentatives of the United States of America in Senate. It passed the Senate by unani- other key stakeholders. Congress assembled, mous consent. In the House, my col- Under this bill’s new language, appli- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. leagues Mr. DOGGETT and Mr. MARINO cants must annually attest to the ex- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Ensuring change that they are a member of a re- Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2015’’. from Pennsylvania have introduced it along with 50 other cosponsors. ligious group, that they rely solely on SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF SUNSET PROVISION. a religious method of healing, and that Effective as if included in the enactment of I will include in the RECORD a letter they have not received medical health the Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act listing the many supporters of this leg- services during the preceding taxable of 2009 (Public Law 111–255, 124 Stat. 2640), islation. It is a list of over 70 organiza- year. section 3 of that Act is amended by striking tions, including the Cystic Fibrosis Additionally, with the help of input subsection (e). Foundation, the Muscular Dystrophy from the American Academy of Pediat- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Association, and the Huntington’s Dis- rics, the bill now makes it clear that ant to the rule, the gentleman from ease Society of America, just to name the legislation does not preempt any Wisconsin (Mr. RYAN) and the gen- a few.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2015. Antonio J. and Janet Palumbo Cystic Fibro- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Hon. PAUL D. RYAN, sis Center, Pediatric and Adult Program, Virginia Commonwealth University Health Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh UPMC System, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Association of Clinical Research Organiza- Wilson Disease Association Hon. SANDER M. LEVIN, tions (ACRO) Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. This is com- Ranking Member, Committee on Ways and Association of Gastrointestinal Motility Dis- mon sense, and I urge my colleagues to Means, House of Representatives, Wash- orders, Inc. (AGMD) ington, DC. Batten Disease Support and Research Asso- adopt this. Hon. CHARLES BOUSTANY, Jr., ciation There is one more point I would like Chairman, Subcommittee on Human Resources, Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) to make. Nick Gwyn, the minority Committee on Ways and Means, House of CADASIL Association Inc. staff director of the Human Resources Representatives, Washington, DC. Cardio-Facio-Cutaneous International Subcommittee on Ways and Means, is Hon. LLOYD DOGGETT, CARES Foundation, Inc. (Congenital Adre- retiring. Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Human Re- nal hyperplasia Research, Education and I would like to take a minute to rec- Support Foundation) sources, Committee on Ways and Means, ognize Nick Gwyn for his work on this House of Representatives, Washington, DC. CF Care Center at Dayton Children’s Hos- DEAR CHAIRMEN RYAN AND BOUSTANY AND pital issue. He is leaving the staff of Ways RANKING MEMBERS LEVIN AND DOGGETT: The Congenital Hyperinsulinism International and Means after serving on the com- undersigned organizations, representing mil- (CHI) mittee since 1998. This should be the lions of Americans with rare and genetic dis- COPD Foundation last of many bills that he has helped eases, advocates, industry, and academic in- Cure CMD our colleagues manage on the floor. stitutions, write to express strong support Cure SMA During his time staffing the com- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for H.R. 209/S. 139, the Ensuring Access to mittee, Nick has worked on numerous Clinical Trials Act of 2015. This legislation Cystinosis Foundation will permanently remove a barrier to clin- Debra of America laws related to welfare, disability, and ical research and allow Supplemental Secu- FasterCures unemployment policy. He also worked rity Income (SSI) and Medicaid recipients to First Focus closely with our staff to create bipar- participate in and benefit from clinical trials Foundation Fighting Blindness tisan child welfare laws that found without fear of losing vital benefits. Foundation for Prader-Willi Research more loving families for children in The Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act Foundation to Eradicate Duchenne need. of 2015 eliminates the sunset clause from the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance We wish Nick well in the next stage Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act of (FARA) 2009 (IACT), legislation signed into law in Genetic Alliance of his career, and we thank him for his 2010, making the IACT a permanent law. Hide & Seek Foundation for Lysosomal Dis- service to the committee, the House, This will allow patients with rare diseases to ease Research and the country. continue to receive up to $2,000 in compensa- Huntington’s Disease Society of America Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of tion for participating in clinical trials with- International Fibrodysplasia Ossificans my time. out that compensation counting towards Progressiva Association (IFOPA) Mr. DOGGETT. Mr. Speaker, I also their income eligibility limits for SSI and Indiana University School of Medicine, CF wanted to honor Mr. Gwyn, and this is Medicaid. Care Center Removing barriers to drug trial participa- International Society of Nurses in Genetics a good opportunity for us to do that. tion is particularly important as recent ad- (ISONG) I yield such time as he may consume vances in medical research and technology Lymphangiomatosis & Gorham’s Disease Al- to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. allow for the development of new and prom- liance LEVIN), the ranking Democrat on the ising medications. Securing an adequate Lymphedema Advocacy Group committee. number of clinical trial participants is vital Maine Medical Center CF Program Mr. LEVIN. Mr. DOGGETT and I will for therapies that treat rare conditions, but M-CM Network say a few words, when many, many are rare disease researchers in particular often MEBO Research, Inc. in order. have difficulty recruiting drug trial partici- Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee pants, simply because they have a smaller Cystic Fibrosis Care Center Nick Gwyn has been, as our chairman pool of patients. MitoAction said, a more than valuable member of Further, with the advent of precision medi- MLD Foundation this staff and a more than dedicated cine, therapies are being customized to treat Moebius Syndrome Foundation member of this staff. He has been in- a patient’s specific genetic makeup. These Muscular Dystrophy Association valuable. His dedication has been end- types of trials often require clinical trial Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation less. participants bearing specific genetic National Gaucher Foundation, Inc. Nick is leaving to pursue family and mutations, which necessarily creates an even National MPS Society more complex and exclusive clinical trial re- National Organization for Albinism and other needs. He knows he is going to cruitment process. Ensuring that all pa- Hypopigmentation (NOAH) leave us in need, in terms of his im- tients with rare diseases are able to partici- National Organization for Rare Disorders mense talents. His dedication to the pate in clinical trials can help open the door (NORD) subject matter that is, by definition, so for the advancement of new targeted thera- National PKU Alliance directly involved with people is really pies in many important areas of medicine, National Spasmodic Torticollis Association beyond estimation. including cancer and rare diseases like cys- Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) The subcommittee’s work deals, as I tic fibrosis. Parents and Researchers Interested in said, with the everyday challenges that Now is the time to ensure that all patients Smith-Magenis Syndrome (PRISMS) have access to clinical trials for potentially Progeria Research Foundation so many of the citizens in this country life-saving treatments. We look forward to ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital face day in and day out. It was only a working with you to secure passage of this PXE International few days ago that we heard from Pope bill to enable Social Security beneficiaries Research! America Francis how important it is for this in- to participate in clinical trials so that re- Rett Syndrome Research Trust stitution to focus on the individual search into life-saving treatments may con- Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute needs of people, including those who tinue to advance. Tarlov Cyst Disease Foundation are poor, some with handicaps, but ev- Sincerely, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia erybody who is in need of a hand up, Actavis The Detroit Medical Reserve Corps Adult CF Program—Northwestern Univer- The Massachusetts Medical Society really, as much, if not more than, a sity The National Alopecia Areata Foundation helping hand. And Nick has devoted Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease Research (NAAF) over a dozen years to this very purpose. Foundation APBDRF The State University of New York School of So, if I might say so, we have worked Alpha-1 Foundation Medicine and Biomedical Sciences together with Nick, and we just want ALS Association Trimethylaminuria Foundation to thank him for more than a job well American Association for Respiratory Care Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance done. We have been very proud to serve (AARC) University of Michigan Health System, Cys- with him. American Autoimmune Related Diseases As- tic Fibrosis Center sociation (AARDA) University of Pennsylvania Health System, Mr. DOGGETT. I yield myself such Amyloidosis Support Groups Inc. Cystic Fibrosis Center time as I may consume. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of University of Washington, Cystic Fibrosis I will just add, Nick, that I know you Chicago Care Center have spent some 25 years here on the

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This bill will ensure committee, I particularly appreciated evening, Mac undergoes chest therapy current Supplemental Security Income (SSI) your good counsel during the last 3 in order to clear his lungs and to avoid and Medicaid recipients can maintain those years, whether it was working on child serious damage to help him get benefits while participating in clinical trials. abuse and our successful work with through the day. He takes medications Keeping their benefits will help them, but as a former Chair Dave Camp and getting a with every meal to help him absorb his doctor I know that their participation in such national commission or dealing with food and gain weight. He is battling a trials stands to benefit countless others as well problems of the unemployed. disease that many Americans have who suffer from rare conditions, both in the Just overall, the jurisdiction of our never heard of at an age where he U.S. and abroad. We should ensure that pub- subcommittee is about children, chil- shouldn’t have to worry about any- lic policy encourages that whenever we can, dren in need. Whether they are under thing other than school. And because and that’s what this bill does. this SSI program or child abuse or this disease is progressive, they are Under current law, the Social Security Ad- child care, they are children who really working against the clock. ministration excludes up to $2,000 annually in should be able to rely on the Tem- Because of the approval of two new compensation received by individuals partici- porary Assistance for Needy Family drugs, they told me that they never pating in rare disease clinical trials when de- program for their needs. have had as much hope for Mac and his termining their SSI and Medicaid eligibility and Nick has been an able advocate for future as they do today. And while benefits. But this provision, put in place by bi- children and someone who did work they are not a family that themselves partisan legislation in 2010, is set to expire on well, as Chairman RYAN said, with all rely on the bill that we have today be- October 5, 2015. After that date, all payments members of our committee to advance fore us, as Chairman RYAN indicated, for participating in such clinical trials would be these purposes. We wish him well in his they, and anyone with these rare dis- counted as income for SSI and Medicaid re- new endeavors, and we thank him for eases, stand to benefit if we have wide- cipients, reducing or even ending their eligi- his service. spread participation in clinical trials bility for those benefits. Mr. Speaker, if I might talk just a on the approval of other new promising A number of people with rare diseases like little bit about the Ensuring Access to drugs like the ones that are already Cystic Fibrosis receive SSI benefits. If this pol- Clinical Trials Act, it is about getting helping Mac. icy is not made permanent, an individual par- new treatments quickly into the lives Financially penalizing vulnerable ticipating in a clinical trial for a new treatment of patients that are suffering from people for participating in research for Cystic Fibrosis could see a reduction or dread diseases across America, reau- does nothing to advance that research. even the complete elimination of those impor- thorizing existing law. The National Institutes of Health— tant benefits. Senator RON WYDEN led this effort NIH, as we know it—estimates that 25 The reality is, most simply won’t take that successfully in the Senate with Sen- million Americans are suffering be- risk, and will avoid participating in such trials. ator HATCH. And here, my colleagues, cause of rare disease. As GAO found in a 2014 report, ‘‘some stake- I hope now that today, the House will Mr. MARINO and Mr. JIM MCGOVERN, co- holders noted that compensation decreased join the Senate in approving the Ensur- chairs of the Cystic Fibrosis Caucus, participation in clinical trials in the past be- ing Access to Clinical Trials Act and joined with me in the introduction of cause individuals were concerned about its that we continue this important effort this legislation in the House. impact on their SSI eligibility and benefits.’’ On to support patients across the country. The National Organization for Rare I reserve the balance of my time. the other hand, ‘‘financial incentives to partici- Disorders, and over 75 other organiza- Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, pate in clinical trials have generally been tions, has been a strong supporter of I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from found to encourage participation in trials. This this legislation, and I thank them for Pennsylvania (Mr. COSTELLO). is likely because of the time, inconvenience, their work on behalf of the legislation. Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. Mr. and expense that may be involved.’’ This bill makes permanent a law that Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. Ultimately, not continuing this policy could is due to expire that will allow for indi- 209, the Ensuring Access to Clinical actually prevent clinical trials from occurring, viduals with certain debilitating condi- Trials Act, legislation that I have co- since it would restrict the already small num- tions to exempt a small amount of sponsored. ber of people able to participate in the trial in their income gained from participating We must continue to ensure barriers the first place. in medical trials from Supplemental do not stall patients from participating That’s why the passage of S. 139 is so im- Security Income, or SSI, and for Med- in rare disease clinical trials. This bill portant, as it will remove the sunset date for icaid eligibility determination. will continue to encourage rare disease current law—October 5, 2015. Failing to do so This exemption removes an impor- patients, even those receiving Social would force individuals to once again choose tant barrier to participating in clinical Security Income or Medicaid benefits, between maintaining their current health and trials. If it is allowed to expire, pa- to participate in clinical trials without disability benefits and the chance to partici- tients contributing to vital research jeopardizing their eligibility for those pate in a clinical trial that could improve or could face the difficult decision of ei- benefits. All patients should have ac- even cure their condition, as well as help oth- ther dropping out of the trials alto- cess to these important and often life- ers like them in the future. gether or losing their benefits. saving trials that will advance medical This bill is simple and consistent with cur- If you have ever met with someone research and work towards improving rent SSI program exemptions. S. 139 strikes with cystic fibrosis or someone in your their health. the October 5, 2015 sunset date on current family has it, you recognize how small The Senate has taken the important policy, permitting SSI and Medicaid recipients the daily challenges that you face are step to pass this legislation, and I en- with rare diseases to participate in such trials compared to theirs. courage my colleagues to advance this that help to advance research into finding I think of Nicole Flores in Austin, commonsense, bipartisan initiative and cures. The Congressional Budget Office esti- who has two children battling with send it to the President’s desk for his mates that S. 139 will result in insignificant rare diseases. She explained that pa- signature. I thank the chairman and costs to the Federal government over the next tients shouldn’t have to worry about all those involved in the House for 10 years, meaning no offset for this legislation losing assistance when they are just their work on this. is required. working hard to stay alive. Mr. DOGGETT. Mr. Speaker, I thank But its true value to people with rare dis- Over the past several months, I have Chairman RYAN as well as Chairman eases—and those who in the future might heard from a number of families af- UPTON and Ranking Member FRANK benefit by their participation in clinical trials fected by rare diseases. These are par- PALLONE, who marked up this bill, and permitted under this legislation—could be ents who shared with me how far- urge bipartisan approval of it. enormous. Let’s pass this important legisla- reaching the modest relief this bill pro- I yield back the balance of my time. tion. vides can provide for a number of peo- Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. I also urge The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ple. our colleagues to support this bill. question is on the motion offered by

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Members are also working to thirds being in the affirmative) the (1) the authority under paragraph (1) of streamline the confusing maze of fi- section 461(b) of the Higher Education Act of rules were suspended and the bill was 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087aa(b)), as amended by sub- nancial programs so that students can passed. section (a)(1) of this section, beyond Sep- get the support they need. A motion to reconsider was laid on tember 30, 2016, on the basis of the extension As we continue our efforts to reau- the table. under such subsection; or thorize the law, now is not the time to f (2) the authority under paragraph (2) of turn our backs on the students who section 461(b) of the Higher Education Act of rely on the Perkins Loan Program for b 1630 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087aa(b)), as amended by sub- their college education. Now is the HIGHER EDUCATION EXTENSION section (a)(1) of this section, beyond March time to help meet the immediate need ACT OF 2015 31, 2018, on the basis of the extension under of students in Michigan and across our such subsection. Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. Mr. Speak- country, and the Higher Education Ex- SEC. 4. EXTENSION OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON tension Act of 2015 will do just exactly er, I move to suspend the rules and STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. pass the bill (H.R. 3594) to extend tem- Section 491(k) of the Higher Education Act that. This bipartisan proposal will extend porarily the Federal Perkins Loan pro- of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1098(k)) is amended by for 1 year the Perkins Loan Program, gram, and for other purposes. striking ‘‘2015’’ and inserting ‘‘2016’’. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. allowing participating colleges and universities to continue to service The text of the bill is as follows: SMITH of Nebraska). Pursuant to the their borrowers. It will also allow cur- H.R. 3594 rule, the gentleman from Michigan rent Perkins recipients who remain in Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (Mr. BISHOP) and the gentleman from the same academic program to be eligi- resentatives of the United States of America in Wisconsin (Mr. POCAN) each will con- ble to receive those funds through Congress assembled, trol 20 minutes. March 2018. The legislation will also SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. The Chair recognizes the gentleman extend other provisions in the Higher This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Higher Edu- from Michigan. cation Extension Act of 2015’’. Education Extension Act that aim to GENERAL LEAVE SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF NATIONAL ADVISORY support students, institutions, and pol- COMMITTEE ON INSTITUTIONAL Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. Mr. Speak- icymakers. QUALITY AND INTEGRITY. er, I ask unanimous consent that all Finally, let me note for my col- Section 114(f) of the Higher Education Act Members may have 5 legislative days leagues and the American people, by of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1011c(f)) is amended by within which to revise and extend their reforming the Perkins Loan Program, striking ‘‘2015’’ and inserting ‘‘2016’’. remarks and include extraneous mate- SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN we ensure that this legislation is fully PROGRAM. rial on the bill, H.R. 3594. paid for, at no additional cost to tax- (a) AUTHORITY TO MAKE LOANS.—Section The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there payers. 461 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 objection to the request of the gen- I am proud to lead this bipartisan ef- U.S.C. 1087aa) is amended— tleman from Michigan? fort with the gentleman from Wis- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as There was no objection. consin (Mr. POCAN), who shares my follows: Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. Mr. Speak- commitment to helping other students ‘‘(b) AUTHORITY TO MAKE LOANS.— er, I yield myself such time as I may achieve their dream of a college edu- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—With respect to any stu- consume, and rise in support of the dent who is not described in paragraph (2), cation. an institution of higher education may make Higher Education Extension Act of Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to loans under this part to such a student until 2015. vote ‘‘yes’’ on the Higher Education September 30, 2016, from the student loan Mr. Speaker, this week, several pro- Extension Act of 2015. fund established under this part by the insti- visions of the Higher Education Exten- I reserve the balance of my time. tution. sion Act are set to expire, including Mr. POCAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- ‘‘(2) ADDITIONAL LOANS FOR CERTAIN STU- the Perkins Loan Program. self such time as I may consume. DENTS.—With respect to any student who has For several decades, the Perkins I rise today in support of H.R. 3594, received a loan made under this part for an Loan Program has provided low-inter- the Higher Education Extension Act, academic year ending prior to October 1, and I would like to thank my col- 2016, an institution of higher education that est-rate loans to college students with severe financial need. If we allow this league, Mr. BISHOP, as well as my col- has most recently made such a loan to the leagues, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. MESSER, student for an academic program at such in- program to expire, it would be at a and Ranking Member SCOTT, for their stitution may continue making loans under time when our Nation’s higher edu- leadership on this issue. this part through March 31, 2018, from the cation system is failing many students This bill would extend the Perkins student loan fund established under this part trying to earn a college degree and a by the institution to enable the student to Loan Program for 1 year. Perkins loans lifetime of opportunity and success. are need-based loans which foster ac- continue or complete such academic pro- College costs continue to soar, new cess to higher education for low-in- gram, but only if the institution has awarded rules and regulations discourage inno- all Federal Direct Stafford Loans for which come students by providing low-inter- such student is eligible. vation and deny access, and students est loans to students in need. Colleges ‘‘(3) PROHIBITION ON ADDITIONAL APPROPRIA- are struggling to complete their edu- and universities tailor the program to TIONS.—No funds are authorized to be appro- cation, not to mention find good-pay- best fit borrowers’ and educational in- priated under this Act or any other Act to ing jobs. stitutions’ situations. carry out the functions described in para- This is a very bleak reality facing Perkins is a risk-sharing program, graphs (1) and (2) for any fiscal year fol- students from my home State of Michi- with institutions contributing one- lowing fiscal year 2015.’’; and gan and across the country. The Amer- third of their students’ awards. This (2) by striking subsection (c). ican people deserve better. Students (b) DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS FROM STUDENT ‘‘ownership interest’’ also contributes LOAN FUNDS.—Section 466 of the Higher Edu- and families in my district and across to the successful management of this cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087ff) is amend- the country deserve better, and my vital program. ed— three children, who will one day in the We have only 2 days before the Per- (1) in subsection (a)— not-so-distant future begin their col- kins Loan Program is set to expire, so (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), lege careers, deserve better. The reau- we must act immediately. by striking ‘‘After September 30, 2003, and thorization of the Higher Education Since its inception in 1958, over $28 not later than March 31, 2004’’ and inserting Extension Act presents Congress an op- billion in loans have been made to stu- ‘‘Beginning October 1, 2016’’; and (B) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘2003’’ and portunity to strengthen higher edu- dents through almost 26 million aid inserting ‘‘2016’’; and cation for students, families, and tax- awards. Perkins Loan borrowers are (2) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘After Oc- payers. predominantly from lower income fam- tober 1, 2012’’ and inserting ‘‘Beginning Octo- My colleagues and I have already ilies and are often the first in their ber 1, 2016’’. proposed a number of responsible re- family to attend college.

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Mr. Speaker, I private student loans and, furthermore, not been reauthorized since the 2009 fis- thank my colleagues for this bipartisan they are self-sustaining, meaning that cal year. effort, and I want to thank the gen- as graduated students pay back their Besides making higher education ac- tleman for yielding. loans, they fund the current students’ cessible for lower income students, this I rise today also in support of the loans. program serves as an incentive for peo- Higher Education Extension Act. This summer, 94 bipartisan col- ple who wish to go into a public service The Perkins Loan Program provides leagues joined me in a letter urging by offering targeted loan cancellations low-interest loans to economically dis- Chairman KLINE and Ranking Member for specific progression in areas of na- advantaged students to help finance SCOTT to ensure that the Perkins Loan tional need, including teaching, nurs- their postsecondary educations. Program was not allowed to expire, and ing, and law enforcement. The Perkins Loan Program assisted I am grateful for their help here on this Earlier this year, I introduced a bi- nearly 540,000 American students na- today. partisan resolution in support of the tionwide in the 2013–2014 academic year I stood with students and the presi- Perkins loans with Congressman by providing $1.2 billion in loans. More dents of colleges and universities in my MESSER of Indiana, H. Res. 294, with 56 than 1,500 colleges and universities district, two of whom have received cosponsors. My colleague Representa- across the United States participate in Perkins loans themselves, to voice sup- tive LOUISE SLAUGHTER, a leader on this popular program. port for the continuation of the pro- this issue, offered a letter with more While the Perkins Loan Program is gram. Among the people attending than 90 bipartisan signatures in sup- sometimes viewed as benefiting stu- were three medical students from the port of this important program. Over 33 dents predominately in the Northeast, University of Rochester. Heaven groups and higher educational institu- California is the second largest recipi- knows, we cannot afford to lose the tions have supported this bill’s reau- ent. In California, more than 46,000 stu- services of three medical students. thorization. dents received these loans last year. I was also privileged to stand with Bottom line, the Perkins Loan Pro- These loans resulted in more than $105 my good friend Congressman POCAN gram has helped millions of students million in the last year to California and to hear from advocates and stu- and families struggling to find a way to students. dents who see and experience the bene- pay for college. I applaud my colleague Students from across the country fits of the Perkins loans every day. across the aisle, specifically, a thank- who attend California schools, like While I strongly prefer a long-term you to Mr. BISHOP, for helping to en- Saint Mary’s College in my district, reauthorization and look forward to sure students have access to Federal fi- are able to receive a top-notch edu- working with my colleagues in the nancial aid that they need to make col- cation through assistance programs coming months to secure one, I am lege affordable and accessible. like the Perkins Loan Program. In- pleased that the Higher Education Ex- I urge support of this bill, and I re- creasing access and improving afford- tension Act succeeds in keeping the serve the balance of my time. ability translates to increased opportu- Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. Mr. Speak- program alive, ensures that next year’s nities for students and improves the er, I reserve the balance of my time. incoming class will be able to access Mr. POCAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 Nation’s economy by ensuring that to- Perkins loans, and buys us some time minutes to the gentlewoman from Or- day’s students are tomorrow’s highly to secure a lasting extension. trained workforce. egon (Ms. BONAMICI). I urge passage of this bill for all Ms. BONAMICI. I thank the gen- This bill is a necessary step to ensur- those students whose education dreams tleman for yielding. ing that our students continue to re- depend on having the Perkins loans. Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman ceive the assistance they need and de- Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. Mr. Speak- BISHOP and Congressman POCAN for in- serve. I urge my colleagues to support er, I continue to reserve the balance of troducing H.R. 3594, the Higher Edu- this bill. my time. cation Extension Act. Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. Mr. Speak- Mr. POCAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- I would also like to thank Chairman er, I continue to reserve the balance of self such time as I may consume. KLINE and Ranking Member SCOTT for my time. I just want to again thank Rep- supporting a bipartisan effort to avoid Mr. POCAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 resentative BISHOP for all your work on the expiration of the Federal Perkins minutes to the gentlewoman from New this—thank you very much—and Chair- Loan Program, a program that helps York (Ms. SLAUGHTER), who has been a man KLINE and Ranking Member make college affordable for low-income leader on this issue. SCOTT. This is, I think, a good example students across the country. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I of how we can work together in a com- In my district in Oregon, across the thank the gentleman for yielding, and mittee to make sure that higher edu- State, and across the country, colleges I am very grateful to Mr. BISHOP and to cational needs are met. and universities use the Perkins Loan Mr. MESSER and Mr. POCAN and all oth- I represent about 75,000 higher edu- Program to expand access to higher ers who worked on this really impor- cation students. With UW Madison as education. For example, Linfield Col- tant issue. the flagship, about 45,000 students, we lege and Pacific University, in my dis- Mr. Speaker, the Perkins Loan Pro- have other campuses for the UW sys- trict, award Perkins loans to hundreds gram is 57 years old. It is the Nation’s tem, Beloit College and other smaller of students; and University of Oregon longest running Federal student loan private colleges, Madison College and and Oregon State University distribute program. It is unlike any other Federal others. Perkins loans to thousands, providing student aid program because this crit- This is a really important program, a clear benefit to students who have ical program is specifically directed at not just back home in Wisconsin, but significant financial need. helping low-income students afford the across the country; and the fact that As Congress works to reauthorize the cost of higher education. It helps the we are able to get this done in a bipar- Higher Education Extension Act, it is deserving students who would not be tisan manner shows how I think Con- important that we continue to increase able to afford a college education oth- gress can work its very best. So I urge access to affordable higher education. erwise, students that save up and work my colleagues to support this. I commend my colleague for intro- hard for every credit that they earn. I yield back the balance of my time. ducing the Higher Education Extension Without Perkins, 500,000 low-income Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. Mr. Speak- Act, and I ask all of my colleagues to students across the country, nearly er, I yield myself the balance of my join me in supporting this bipartisan 50,000 from the State of New York and time. bill. over 6,000 in my district alone, would Mr. Speaker, first of all, I would like Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. Mr. Speak- not have access to a critical safety net. to thank Mr. POCAN as well and all er, I continue to reserve the balance of The Perkins Loan fills the gaps in those that have come to support the my time. student aid, and acts as a lifeline when bill.

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Research shows that students kins Loan program for one year, so that stu- ‘‘(2) the minimum wage applicable to who earn a degree or credential are American Samoa under section 6(a)(1) of the dents who have demonstrated exceptional fi- Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. more likely to succeed in today’s glob- nancial need can complete their under- 206(a)(1)) shall be— al economy. graduate or graduate education in order to be- ‘‘(A) the applicable wage rate in effect for For example, those with an Associate come academically qualified to join our work- each industry and classification as of Sep- Degree are expected to earn 27 percent force. tember 29, 2015; and more than those with a high school di- Historically, Perkins loans have served our ‘‘(B) increased by $0.50 an hour (or such ploma over the course of a lifetime, un- students well by offering low-cost loans with lesser amount as may be necessary to equal derscoring the value of higher edu- flexible repayment terms and generous for- the minimum wage under section 6(a)(1) of cation. giveness options. They are often the dif- such Act), beginning on December 31, 2016, and on December 31 of every third year b 1645 ference between whether or not our students thereafter, until the minimum wage applica- can afford to attend college, including 12,000 Unfortunately, less than 60 percent of ble to American Samoa under this paragraph students in Texas. is equal to the minimum wage set forth in students complete their studies within For the academic year 2013–2014, nearly such section.’’. 6 years often because they can’t afford 500,000 students who needed financial assist- (b) GAO REPORTS.—Section 8104 of the Fair to. Failure to pass the Higher Edu- ance were awarded nearly $1 billion in Perkins Minimum Wage Act of 2007 (29 U.S.C. 206 cation Extension Act of 2015 will only loans. And throughout its 57-year history, note) is amended— make it more difficult for some stu- more than 30 million students with need have (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking ‘‘September 1, 2011’’ and in- dents to access and complete their edu- benefited from this program. cation. serting ‘‘April 1, 2017’’; and The Congressional Budget Office has esti- (B) by striking the second sentence and in- Students across the country—includ- mated that the federal government will reclaim serting the following: ‘‘The Government Ac- ing in my home State of Michigan— nearly $5 billion in revenue from Perkins loans countability Office shall submit a subse- count on the Perkins Loan Program to over the next ten years. That is $5 billion that quent report not later than April 1, 2020.’’; help afford a college education. By sup- should be returned to students to help keep (2) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘the study porting this responsible bipartisan leg- college affordable for the most financially chal- under subsection (a)’’ and inserting ‘‘any re- islation, we will deliver certainty to lenged students. And that is $5 billion that port under subsection (a)’’; and students and institutions as we con- (3) by adding at the end the following: would have been lost if the program is not ex- ‘‘(c) REPORT ON ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF tinue to work on the reauthorization of tended. INCREASING THE MINIMUM WAGE IN AMERICAN the Higher Education Act. Without Perkins loans, schools would lose SAMOA.—Not later than 1 year after the date I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ the necessary flexibility to help students cover of enactment of this subsection, the Govern- on H.R. 3594. their expenses after federal grants and Staf- ment Accountability Office shall transmit to I yield back the balance of my time. ford loans are applied or unforeseen cir- Congress a report on alternative ways of in- Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, as we pass cumstances jeopardize a student’s ability to creasing the minimum wage in American the Higher Education Extension Act of 2015, I pay for college. Samoa to keep pace with the cost of living in would like to emphasize the importance of If we want the United States of America to American Samoa and to eventually equal the minimum wage set forth in section 6(a)(1) of higher education in assisting our young people remain a global leader with the competitive the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 in building the knowledge and skills that will edge necessary to sustain economic growth U.S.C. 206(a)(1)).’’. allow them to succeed in the workforce and, and job creation, we need the best, most high- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ultimately, help U.S. businesses and industry ly trained workforce to sustain our advantages. ant to the rule, the gentleman from to compete in the global market. The Perkins Loan program is a major part of Michigan (Mr. BISHOP) and the gen- Michigan is home to many outstanding col- helping our students develop, reach for and tleman from the Northern Mariana Is- leges and universities and I often speak with join that workforce. lands (Mr. SABLAN) each will control 20 families throughout the 14th District and the For these reasons, Mr. Speaker, I urge my minutes. state about the financial burden created by the colleagues on both sides of the aisle to extend The Chair recognizes the gentleman increasing cost of higher education. Like many the federal Perkins Loan program. from Michigan. Americans, I firmly believe that making higher The SPEAKER pro tempore. The GENERAL LEAVE question is on the motion offered by education more affordable and accessible Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. Mr. Speak- the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. should be among our foremost priorities. Dur- er, I ask unanimous consent that all BISHOP) that the House suspend the ing a recent trip to my District, I spoke with a Members may have 5 legislative days rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3594. student who held a full-time job while in school in which to revise and extend their re- The question was taken; and (two- because her family could not afford her tuition. marks and to include extraneous mate- thirds being in the affirmative) the Although work can be extremely rewarding rials on H.R. 2617. and helps to build a strong work-ethic, stu- rules were suspended and the bill was The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there dents who are forced to work long hours and passed. objection to the request of the gen- A motion to reconsider was laid on attend school full-time often suffer diminished tleman from Michigan? academic success. the table. There was no objection. Since 1986, the Federal Perkins Loan Pro- f Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. Mr. Speak- gram has been an essential part of college fi- AMERICAN SAMOA MINIMUM er, I yield myself such time as I may nancial aid packages because it provides a WAGE INCREASE POSTPONEMENT consume. long-term and low-interest alternative to ex- I rise today in support of H.R. 2617. pensive private loans for students. Extending Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. Mr. Speak- This legislation is simple and straight- the Perkins Loan Program will provide lower er, I move to suspend the rules and forward. It would delay for 15 months a income students with the funding they need to pass the bill (H.R. 2617) to amend the minimum wage increase that will take attend college with their full focus on their Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 to effect in American Samoa in just 2 education. Additionally, the cost of this exten- postpone a scheduled increase in the days. If this increase takes effect, it sion is not borne by taxpayers. Rather, the minimum wage applicable to American will harm the very people it was in- Perkins Loan Program fully funds itself when Samoa, as amended. tended to help, the hard-working men The Clerk read the title of the bill. past loan recipients pay-off the balance of and women of American Samoa. The text of the bill is as follows: their loan. The reason we are here today is also I am proud that our Chamber has taken this H.R. 2617 quite simple. We are here because the important step toward ensuring all young peo- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- local government in American Samoa resentatives of the United States of America in is urging us to do this. We are here be- ple have the opportunity to benefit from a Congress assembled, world class education. I want to thank my col- cause the employers in American SECTION 1. MINIMUM WAGE FOR AMERICAN leagues on both sides of the aisle for sup- SAMOA. Samoa, who are few and far between, porting the fight to make higher education af- (a) MINIMUM WAGE.—Paragraph (2) of sec- are urging us to do this. And, most im- fordable and accessible for all Americans. tion 8103(b) of the Fair Minimum Wage Act portantly, we are here because the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:42 Sep 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28SE7.035 H28SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6282 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 28, 2015 workers in American Samoa are urging has effectively doubled to $6.05 and will trict, there is a tradition of deference us to do this. increase to $6.55 a year from now. here in Congress to the views of that You don’t have to take my word for That doubling of the minimum wage Member. it. Those are the facts that have been has occurred during a period of eco- This is a very long way around to reported by the nonpartisan Govern- nomic difficulty for the Mariana Is- saying that I support H.R. 2617, the bill ment Accountability Office. For years, lands. Gross domestic product was now under consideration. the territory has been plagued by a dropping by 8 percent, 12 percent, 19 The gentlewoman from American weak economy, fewer jobs, and higher percent in the first 3 years of minimum Samoa (Mrs. RADEWAGEN) has made the inflation. wage increase. determination that what is best for her The tuna canning industry, an essen- I should say, however, that these constituents is to delay further in- tial part of the American Samoa econ- drops had nothing to do with the wage creases in the minimum wage. She too omy, has been hit especially hard. Ac- and everything to do with the loss of represents a relatively isolated island cording to our own independent gov- manufacturing because of the General economy. Her constituents too have in- ernment watchdog, previous wage in- Agreement of Tariffs and Trade and be- comes much below the U.S. average. creases have forced employers to delay cause of a loss of tourism. The specific economic factors in Amer- expansion, limit overtime, and cut In the most recent year for which ican Samoa are not the same as in the labor costs, which means that they GDP data is available for our islands, Northern Mariana Islands. have ultimately had to lay off workers. we had economic growth of 4.4 percent, So while a delay for American Samoa Many fear these tough challenges will even as the minimum wage continued may be appropriate, I would not want only get worse if we fail to act now. to rise. to imply a further delay for the North- It should be noted that this isn’t the The U.S. Bureau of Economic Anal- ern Marianas is called for at this time. first time we have had to take this ysis says that this economic growth re- But I do think that the same courtesy step. When our Democratic colleagues flects a growth in tourism, especially that the House has provided to me, were in control a few years back, they an increase in tourism from China. But when it comes to making a judgment passed legislation delaying the arbi- it also reflects a growth in consump- about the well-being of the people I trary wage increase they set in motion. tion because workers who are paid represent, should be given to the Dele- That effort passed with strong bipar- more can spend more, and that is good gate from American Samoa with re- tisan support, and I expect today’s leg- for the economy. spect to her own district. islation will as well. So I look forward to next year’s in- For that reason, I urge Members to I also want to note that the legisla- crease of another 50 cents in the min- support passage of H.R. 2617. tion will help us end a dangerous pat- imum wage in the Mariana Islands. I I reserve the balance of my time. tern of uncertainty and last-minute look forward to reaching the national Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. Mr. Speak- delays. Under the bill, the Government minimum wage in 2019, and I support er, I yield 10 minutes to the gentle- Accountability Office is required to re- legislation raising the national min- woman from American Samoa (Mrs. port on alternatives to setting the min- imum wage because I have now seen in RADEWAGEN). imum wage in American Samoa. my district that increasing wages can Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, it No doubt there are a number of alter- have a positive impact on economic ac- is an honor and a privilege for me to natives Congress could consider. For tivity and improve people’s lives. serve the people of American Samoa in example, local leaders have proposed At the same time, I recognize that the U.S. House of Representatives. My bestowing upon them the responsibility there is such a thing as economic re- home district of American Samoa, an for setting wages in their local commu- ality. Raising the minimum wage too isolated group of islands, is 6 hours by nities. While this is certainly an inter- quickly could have a detrimental ef- plane south of Hawaii. esting idea, it is a debate for another fect, could cause employment to Sometimes we jokingly refer to our day. shrink. For that reason, over the last 7 three main exports as canned tuna, Today let’s do the right thing by years that I have been in Congress, I military personnel, and NFL players. passing this important legislation. worked with Members on both sides of Today I would like to talk about the In closing, I wish to thank my col- the aisle to tailor the minimum wage canned tuna, though. Due to an over- league from American Samoa, Delegate increases to the specific economic re- sight, the Fair Minimum Wage Act, AMATA RADEWAGEN, for authoring this alities in my district. which became law in 2007, contained legislative proposal and for her tireless Instead of raising it by 50 cents every language that stipulated that Amer- leadership on behalf of her constitu- year, as the original law required, we ican Samoa must raise its minimum ents. skipped the increases in 2011, 2013, and wage by 50 cents every 3 years starting I urge all of my colleagues to stand this year, 2015. We arrived at the deci- in 2009 until it meets the Federal with the people of American Samoa sion to stretch out the time of the in- standard. and support this legislation. creases by listening to employers on Since that time, Congress has gra- I reserve the balance of my time. the island and to workers because ciously granted two waivers to Amer- Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield workers also understand that increas- ican Samoa which prevents them from myself such time as I may consume. ing wages too quickly could jeopardize having to institute the increase, and Mr. Speaker, reducing the income in- their jobs. We also listened carefully to wisely so. Had Congress not granted equality between the people I represent the Government Accountability Office the waivers, the effects would have in the Northern Mariana Islands and experts who look at the effect of these been absolutely devastating to our Americans in the rest of our Nation is minimum wage increases periodically local economy, of which the tuna can- one of my key goals as a Member of and report back to Congress. neries comprise 80 percent. Congress. I think that, so far, as least, we have When the Fair Minimum Wage Act Household median income in the successfully walked the fine line. We was passed in 2007, American Samoa Marianas was just $20,000 in the last have kept the minimum wage increas- had two canneries on the island. As a census compared to $53,000 nationwide. ing—faster than prices, GAO tells us— direct result of the law and concern For that reason, I have always sup- without disrupting the economy. with future wage increases, in 2009, the ported the decision made in the 110th I am very grateful to both Democrats day after a deadly tsunami struck our Congress to raise the minimum wage in here in Congress, who agreed to slow island, the cannery operated by Chick- the Marianas to the U.S. level in a se- down the increases, and to Repub- en of the Sea relocated to Thailand, ries of graduated steps. licans, who agreed to let the minimum causing thousands to instantly lose When that decision was enacted in wage keep going up. They did so, I their jobs and hundreds shortly fol- Public Law 110–28, the locally set min- think, because of a recognition that a lowed. imum wage in the Mariana Islands was relatively isolated island economy In Thailand, Chicken of the Sea now just $3.05 per hour and the minimum might need special consideration and pays their workers a mere $1.25 an hour wage had been stuck at that level since because, when it comes to a decision and are rumored to be cutting wages the 1990s. Today the minimum wage that only affects a Member’s own dis- further in 2016, while the workers in

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Kiribati waters are typi- If there is ever any bill that I intro- managed in American Samoa, there is cally the most productive purse seine duce that I wish I could vote against, actually no such thing as rent or a fishing grounds in close proximity to this would be it. However, while it is mortgage, items that often comprise Pago Pago. However, the American difficult, I also know that it must be up to one-half of a person’s monthly Samoa-based purse seine vessels are done. Oftentimes, the things that are expenses. Because our people do not now forced to travel great distances, the most difficult are also the most im- have an expense for housing, $4.76 an making Pago Pago canneries less desir- portant, and currently, there is no hour goes much further than it would able and increasing transshipping to issue more important to the economic here in the States. foreign ports. well-being of American Samoa than While well-intended, the Fair Min- In addition, the expansion of the Pa- this. imum Wage Act has placed the eco- cific Remote Islands Marine National I respectfully and wholeheartedly ask nomic well-being of American Samoa Monument and the high seas effort my colleagues in both the House and in great jeopardy. No one would like to limit have further reduce the fishing Senate to support this legislation that see the people of American Samoa grounds available to the American is so absolutely critical to the eco- prosper and have their wages increased Samoa-based purse seine fleet, lending nomic stability of American Samoa. more than I. to the dire situation facing American The SPEAKER pro tempore. The However, this is neither the time nor Samoa’s local canneries. These are time of the gentlewoman has expired. mechanism for such a drastic increase, waters that have been fished by our Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. Mr. Speak- as it would surely be the proverbial people for many centuries. er, I yield the gentlewoman an addi- nail in the coffin for the local econ- Like other small island developing tional 3 minutes. omy, as the two canneries that are cur- states and territories in the Pacific, Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Without it, Mr. rently operating out of American American Samoa and the fishing indus- Speaker, I am afraid we will be back Samoa have stated the strong possi- try it supports should be afforded spe- here in just a few months trying to fig- bility of having to leave our island be- cial recognition, not crushed by the ure out a way to subsidize what is al- cause they simply would not be able to worst aspects of capitalism—and I say ready the most economically chal- compete financially against their for- this as a devout capitalist. lenged territory or State in our Nation. eign competitors. One of these can- Until we begin to safeguard our fish- The tuna canning industry is all we neries just opened this year and is try- ery interests in the region, American have. There is no Coca-Cola or IBM. We ing to establish a toehold in the region. Samoa’s tuna fisheries will continue to have no Silicon Valley there to provide Without the extension, this will be wither, creating economic ruin in massive revenue and employment op- very difficult for them. American Samoa, the other Pacific ter- portunity to the territory. There aren’t Currently, due to many factors, the ritories, and even Hawaii, leaving the numerous military and government fa- long-term continuity of the Pago Pago- United States as a passive observer in cilities that provide sources of eco- based canneries is now threatened by the world’s largest tuna fishery, leav- nomic growth. We are not surrounded reduced tuna deliveries and supply, ing other nations such as China to run by fellow States that enable us to ex- which will negatively affect cannery roughshod over fisheries to the det- pand to other markets. All we have is production, impact cannery employ- riment of not only the people, but the the tuna industry, and we are grateful ment and support services, and could environment as well. for them. possibly destroy American Samoa’s We must reverse some of the So again, I graciously ask my fellow economy altogether. missteps the United States has taken colleagues to support this unfortunate, b 1700 over the years which have left the yet essential, piece of legislation. If Past decisions by the United States American Samoa economy in this high- you cannot support it, all I ask is that Government have led to the current ly vulnerable position. The closing off you do not block it, because it would dire situation. of large swaths of ocean, under the be absolutely devastating to our peo- In 2005, the U.S. Government agreed guise of national monuments, which ple. to reduce fishing opportunities by U.S. cover thousands of square miles of tra- I want to thank Chairman KLINE, purse seine vessels on the high seas and ditional fishing grounds that our peo- Ranking Member SCOTT, and the com- within the U.S. EEZ. At the same time, ple have used for centuries, to the re- mittee staff for their assistance in get- the U.S. purse seine fleet contracted duction in allotted fishing days that ting this measure to the floor, as well from 49 vessels in 1994 to 11 in 2007. have gone from over 4,000 to under 500 as the numerous other staff and Mem- This major shift in the management in just 1 year, this is certainly not the bers who put in many hours of hard of the purse seine fishery should have time to put further pressure on an in- work to get us here today. been recognized by the United States dustry that is seemingly under attack Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I have no Government as significant in terms of from all sides, a local industry that op- further speakers, and I do urge my col- fleet operations and the impact it erates at a loss in comparison to its leagues to please support H.R. 2617. would have on American Samoa. Unfor- competitors when it comes to labor, Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance tunately, it seems that the territory due to their longstanding relationship of my time. was not considered. with the people of American Samoa, Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. Mr. Speak- That same year, the U.S. allowed for which we are very grateful. er, I yield myself the balance of my Taiwanese-built vessels to become U.S. Mr. Speaker, I have heard some con- time. flagged, thereby receiving the same cern about Congress continuing to kick Mr. Speaker, as I noted earlier, this benefits afforded under the South Pa- the can down the road on this issue. To effort is supported by local leaders in cific Tuna Treaty. These new vessels those, I extend willing and eager hands American Samoa. It is supported by fish farther away from American for cooperation and assistance in fixing employers in American Samoa, and, Samoa and predominantly offload their the mechanism by which the wages are most importantly, it is supported by catch in Thailand. set in American Samoa. The playing the working men and women of Amer- In 2013, the U.S. Government agreed fields between the United States and ican Samoa. to pay a combined amount, from both American Samoa are too drastically Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to government and industry, of approxi- different to place on the same wage support the legislation. mately $90 million, while agreeing to scale, and to keep American Samoa I yield back the balance of my time. further reduce the United States fish- tied to the current standard is dan- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ing effort on the high seas. gerous and irresponsible. It is my plan question is on the motion offered by

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Customs and Border Protection, or rules were suspended and the bill, as Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support CBP, did not always use the required amended, was passed. of H.R. 2786, the Cross-Border Rail Se- radiation detection equipment to ex- A motion to reconsider was laid on curity Act of 2015. amine shipments it determined to be the table. First, I would like to thank the gen- high risk. Additionally, some ports of f tleman from Texas (Mr. VELA), the entry lacked the appropriate equip- ranking member of the Subcommittee ment to conduct these screenings, and CROSS-BORDER RAIL SECURITY on Border and Maritime Security, for training and oversight of targeting and ACT OF 2015 introducing this thoughtful bill and examining such shipments was lacking. Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I move working in a collaborative manner as In response to these troubling find- to suspend the rules and pass the bill this legislation moved through the ings, my bill would require the CBP (H.R. 2786) to require the Commissioner committee process. Commissioner to submit to the rel- of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Mr. Speaker, this legislation requires evant congressional committees within to submit a report on cross-border rail the Commissioner of Customs and Bor- 180 days of enactment a report regard- security, and for other purposes. der Protection to submit a report to ing high-risk cross-border rail cargo The Clerk read the title of the bill. Congress that outlines how and when shipments entering the United States. The text of the bill is as follows: high-risk rail shipments entering the Mr. Speaker, my bill would require H.R. 2786 United States are scanned for potential the report to include information on Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- risks. the number of high-risk shipments resentatives of the United States of America in The impetus for this legislation was crossing the border by rail, details on Congress assembled, a recent inspector general report that the radiation detection units at rail SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. found CBP was inadequately targeting crossings, an assessment of whether ad- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Cross-Border high-risk rail shipments arriving in the ditional equipment is necessary, and a Rail Security Act of 2015’’. U.S. from Canada and Mexico. This bill plan for ensuring that all relevant CBP SEC. 2. CROSS-BORDER RAIL SECURITY. will help Congress better understand personnel receive appropriate training (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days the frequency and location of such after the date of the enactment of this Act, to appropriately target, examine, and the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Bor- high-risk shipments and detail the cur- record the disposition of such ship- der Protection (CBP) shall submit to the rent state of radiation detection equip- ments. The bill requires the Govern- Committee on Homeland Security of the ment on our international railways. ment Accountability Office to audit pe- House of Representatives and the Committee Mr. Speaker, as many of my col- riodically CBP operations at rail cross- on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- leagues who also live along the border ings to ensure rail shipments are being fairs of the Senate a report on the following: know, each year approximately 2.7 mil- appropriately targeted, examined, and (1) The number of shipments entering the lion containers enter the United States documented. United States by rail annually that are de- by rail. While most of the commodities termined to be high-risk by the Commis- The community I represent has a sioner. transferred by rail do not pose signifi- vested interest in securing cross-border (2) Specific details on the status of radi- cant homeland security threats, we rail cargo. This past August, I was ation detection units, by type, at each rail must ensure that we are properly iden- proud to be a part of the opening of the crossing on the northern and southern land tifying and targeting those shipments West Rail Bypass International Bridge borders as of such date of enactment. which are high risk and conduct phys- located in Brownsville, Texas, the first (3) An assessment of whether additional ra- ical scanning when necessary. international new rail crossing be- diation detection equipment is necessary to To ensure proper oversight, it is very tween the U.S. and Mexico in over a ensure that all such high-risk cross-border important to understand the capabili- century. rail shipments are examined with appro- ties of CBP, including the number, lo- priate equipment. Both of our land borders are dotted (4) A plan for ensuring that all relevant cation, and type of detection equip- with these crossings, and, in fact, the CBP personnel receive adequate training and ment used at each cross-border rail majority of them are located on the guidance on the proper use of CBP’s Auto- crossing. We also need to understand northern border. The cargo that mated Targeting System for such high-risk what additional equipment and train- crosses by rail is destined for locations cross-border rail shipments, the use of appro- ing is necessary to ensure our rail all over the United States, making the priate radiation detection equipment for ex- cargo system is secure. effective targeting and examining of amination of such high-risk cross-border rail As we know, proper training is an im- high-risk shipments a national con- shipments, and requirements for recording portant force multiplier which will examination results. cern. (b) GAO AUDIT.—The Comptroller General help maximize effectiveness of our Cus- Mr. Speaker, my committee col- of the United States shall periodically audit toms and Border Protection Officers, leagues unanimously supported this U.S. Customs and Border Protection oper- reducing wait times and increasing se- bill, and I urge all of my colleagues to ations at rail crossings on the northern and curity. help strengthen the cross-border rail southern international borders to ensure rail Finally, H.R. 2786 requires the Gov- security by supporting H.R. 2786. shipments are targeted, examined, and the ernment Accountability Office to per- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance results of such examinations properly docu- form a series of audits over CBP’s tar- of my time. mented. geting of cross-border rail shipments. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. Speaker, rail cargo is expected to b 1715 ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from increase over the next 10 years. This Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I yield Arizona (Ms. MCSALLY) and the gen- bill will ensure CBP adequately ad- myself such time as I may consume. tleman from Texas (Mr. VELA) each dresses this vulnerability and imple- Mr. Speaker, I once again urge my will control 20 minutes. ments proper standards of screening colleagues to support H.R. 2786. The Chair recognizes the gentle- and targeting for rail cargo. I urge my I yield back the balance of my time. woman from Arizona. colleagues to support H.R. 2786. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, as a sen- GENERAL LEAVE Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ior member of the Homeland Security Com- Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I ask my time. mittee, I rise in support of H.R. 2786, the unanimous consent that all Members Mr. VELA. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- ‘‘Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015,’’ may have 5 legislative days within self such time as I may consume. which directs U.S. Customs and Border Pro- which to revise and extend their re- Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support tection (CBP) to report to Congress on its in- marks and include any extraneous ma- of H.R. 2786, the Cross-Border Rail Se- spection of high-risk shipments entering the terial on the bill under consideration. curity Act. United States by rail.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:42 Sep 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K28SE7.041 H28SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6285 Specifically, H.R. 2786 requires the CBP to of the Armed Forces who are sepa- (5) identify shared activities and opportu- report on the following matters related to rating from military service to serve as nities for reciprocity related to steps in hir- homeland security: Customs and Border Protection offi- ing Customs and Border Protection officers the number of high-risk rail shipments annu- cers, as amended. with the goal of minimizing the time re- quired to hire qualified applicants; ally entering the country; The Clerk read the title of the bill. (6) ensure the streamlined interagency the status of radiation detection units at The text of the bill is as follows: transfer of relevant background investiga- each border rail crossing; and H.R. 2835 tions and security clearances; and an assessment of whether additional radi- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (7) include such other elements as may be ation detection equipment is necessary. resentatives of the United States of America in necessary to ensure that members of the The bill also requires CBP to develop a plan Congress assembled, Armed Forces who are separating from mili- for ensuring that all relevant CBP personnel SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. tary service are aware of opportunities to fill receive adequate training and guidance on the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Border Jobs vacant Customs and Border Protection offi- cer positions. proper use of CBP’s Automated Targeting for Veterans Act of 2015’’. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. SEC. 5. REPORT TO CONGRESS. System for such shipments, and in the use of (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days Congress finds the following: appropriate radiation detection equipment for after the date of the enactment of this Act, (1) Customs and Border Protection officers shipment examination, and requirements for and by December 31 of each of the next three at United States ports of entry carry out years thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland recording examination results. critical law enforcement duties associated Security, in consultation with the Secretary H.R. 2786 bill also requires the General Ac- with screening foreign visitors, returning of Defense, shall submit a report to the Com- countability Office to periodically audit CBP United States citizens, and imported cargo mittee on Homeland Security and the Com- operations at rail crossings on borders to en- entering the United States. mittee on Armed Services of the House of (2) It is in the national interest for United sure rail shipments are targeted, examined, Representatives and the Committee on States ports of entry to be adequately and the examination results are well docu- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- mented. staffed with Customs and Border Protection fairs and the Committee on Armed Services Mr. Speaker, this bill is good for our nation officers in a timely fashion, including meet- of the Senate that includes a description and and for my congressional district, which is ing the congressionally funded staffing tar- assessment of the efforts of the Department get of 23,775 officers for fiscal year 2015. centered in Houston, Texas. of Homeland Security to hire members of the (3) An estimated 250,000 to 300,000 members Armed Forces who are separating from mili- Houston has been the hub of railroad hub of of the Armed Forces separate from military Texas since the 1880s and is known as the tary service as Customs and Border Protec- service every year. tion officers under section 4. place ‘‘where 17 railroads meet the sea.’’ (4) Recruiting efforts and expedited hiring (b) CONTENT.—The report required under It is also the ‘‘the energy capital of the procedures must be enhanced to ensure that subsection (a) shall include— world.’’ individuals separating from military service (1) a detailed description of the efforts to Freight from the Houston area goes by rail- are aware of, and partake in, opportunities implement section 4, including— road to destinations all over the United States, to fill vacant Customs and Border Protection (A) elements of the enhanced recruiting ef- officer positions. including Los Angeles, Long Beach, New York forts and the goals associated with such ele- SEC. 3. EXPEDITED HIRING OF APPROPRIATE City, Charleston, and Savannah. ments; and SEPARATING SERVICE MEMBERS. (B) a description of how the elements and Over 1 billion tons of freight travels through The Secretary of Homeland Security shall goals referred to in subparagraph (A) will as- Houston area each year; no other state comes consider the expedited hiring of qualified sist in meeting statutorily mandated staff- close to the level of trade the metropolitan candidates who have the ability to perform ing levels and agency hiring benchmarks; Houston region experiences. the essential functions of the position of a (2) a detailed description of the efforts that One billion tons of freight leaves the Hous- Customs and Border Protection officer and have been undertaken under section 4; ton area each year, nearly two/ thirds of which who are eligible for a veterans recruitment (3) the estimated number of separating (645 million tons) involve goods come from appointment authorized under section 4214 of service members made aware of Customs and title 38, United States Code. foreign sources. Border Protection officer vacancies; SEC. 4. ENHANCEMENTS TO EXISTING PROGRAMS (4) the number of Customs and Border Pro- The top foreign freight origination point for TO RECRUIT SERVICE MEMBERS tection officer vacancies filled with sepa- the City of Houston is Mexico. SEPARATING FROM MILITARY SERV- rating service members; and Mexico supplies over 50% of all inter- ICE FOR CUSTOMS AND BORDER (5) the number of Customs and Border Pro- PROTECTION OFFICER VACANCIES. national freight in the Houston area. tection officer vacancies filled with sepa- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Home- Europe and Canada are Houston’s second rating service members under Veterans Re- land Security, in consultation with the Sec- cruitment Appointment authorized under largest foreign freight trading partners, ac- retary of Defense, and acting through exist- section 4214 of title 38, United States Code. counting for over 27% of international freight ing programs, authorities, and agreements, in the Houston area. where applicable, shall enhance the efforts of SEC. 6. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act may be construed— Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join the Department of Homeland Security to re- (1) as superseding, altering, or amending cruit members of the Armed Forces who are me in supporting H.R. 2786 because the safe- existing Federal veterans’ hiring preferences separating from military service to serve as ty of rail transit is critical to the security of the or Federal hiring authorities; or Customs and Border Protection officers. homeland and strength of our economy. (2) to authorize the appropriation of addi- (b) ELEMENTS.—The enhanced recruiting The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tional amounts to carry out this Act. efforts under subsection (a) shall— question is on the motion offered by (1) include Customs and Border Protection The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the gentlewoman from Arizona (Ms. officer opportunities in relevant job assist- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from MCSALLY) that the House suspend the ance efforts under the Transition Assistance Arizona (Ms. MCSALLY) and the gen- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2786. Program; tleman from Texas (Mr. VELA) each The question was taken. (2) place U.S. Customs and Border Protec- will control 20 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the tion officials or other relevant Department The Chair recognizes the gentle- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being of Homeland Security officials at recruiting woman from Arizona. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. events and jobs fairs involving members of the Armed Forces who are separating from GENERAL LEAVE Mr. VELA. Mr. Speaker, on that I de- military service; Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I ask mand the yeas and nays. (3) provide opportunities for local U.S. Cus- unanimous consent that all Members The yeas and nays were ordered. toms and Border Protection field offices to may have 5 legislative days in which to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- partner with military bases in the region; revise and extend their remarks and to ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- (4) include outreach efforts to educate include extraneous material on the bill ceedings on this motion will be post- members of the Armed Forces with Military under consideration. poned. Occupational Specialty Codes and Officer The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Branches, Air Force Specialty Codes, Naval f Enlisted Classifications and Officer Designa- objection to the request of the gentle- BORDER JOBS FOR VETERANS ACT tors, and Coast Guard competencies that are woman from Arizona? There was no objection. OF 2015 transferable to the requirements, qualifica- tions, and duties assigned to Customs and Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I yield Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I move Border Protection officers of available hiring myself such time as I may consume. to suspend the rules and pass the bill opportunities to become Customs and Border Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support (H.R. 2835) to actively recruit members Protection officers; H.R. 2835, the Border Jobs for Veterans

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:42 Sep 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28SE7.021 H28SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6286 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 28, 2015 Act of 2015. This bill, which I intro- That is why H.R. 2835 requires the language in the bill reflects the negotiations duced in June, seeks to increase the Secretary of Homeland Security to between our staffs and that by foregoing con- hiring of military veterans for Customs work with the Department of Defense sideration of this bill at this time, the House and Border Protection officer positions to enhance our efforts to recruit mem- Armed Services Committee does not waive any jurisdiction over the subject matter con- vital to our security here at home. bers of the military who are separating tained in this bill or similar legislation in The Border Jobs for Veterans Act ad- to serve as Customs and Border Protec- the future. In addition, should a conference dresses two critical priorities: ensuring tion officers. on this bill be necessary, I would support full staffing at our ports of entry and These efforts must include participa- your request to have the House Armed Serv- helping separating servicemembers tion in relevant job fairs, transition ices Committee represented on the con- transition to civilian life. programs, partnerships between CBP ference committee. My district includes over 80 miles of field offices and local military bases, I will insert copies of this exchange in the the U.S. border as well as several ports and the identification of ways to Congressional Record during consideration of this bill on the House floor. I thank you of entry. I visited our ports in Nogales streamline the transfer of background for your cooperation in this matter. and Douglas numerous times to hear checks and security clearances. Sincerely, about their operations firsthand and This bill offers the men and women of MICHAEL T. MCCAUL, have seen the critical law enforcement our military another opportunity to Chairman. duties carried out by CBP officers at serve the Nation. All DHS has to do is Mr. VELA. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- these ports, such as screening visitors, make sure that they are aware of the self such time as I may consume. returning U.S. citizens, and cargo en- opportunities available at our Nation’s I rise in strong support of H.R. 2835, tering the United States. 329 ports of entry. the Border Jobs for Veterans Act of In June, the Port Authority chair for I want to thank my colleagues, Sen- 2015. the Mariposa port of entry in Nogales, ators FLAKE, MCCAIN, JOHNSON, and First of all, I would like to thank my just outside my district, reported that, SCHUMER, and their staffs for working colleague, Congresswoman MCSALLY, while staffing numbers have grown na- on the Senate companion legislation for introducing this wonderful piece of tionally, ‘‘staffing numbers at Nogales and their help on the text of this bill. legislation. It not only helps us expe- and the Tucson Sector have remained I also want to thank Chairman dite the flow of traffic in trade at our essentially stagnant in recent memory THORNBERRY and his staff for working borders, but it also helps and assists while demand continues to grow.’’ with us to move this bill forward. with our veterans we all represent. The port also estimates that CBP’s I urge all Members to join me in sup- H.R. 2835, the Border Jobs for Vet- Tucson field office is currently oper- porting the Border Jobs for Veterans erans Act of 2015, would require the ating at a 20-percent staffing deficit. Act of 2015. Secretary of Homeland Security to I reserve the balance of my time. While new hires have occurred since consider expediting the hiring of quali- then, CBP estimates the Tucson field COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES, fied veterans to serve as U.S. Customs office still needs to fill roughly 200 offi- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, and Border Protection officers. Washington, DC, September 25, 2015. cer positions. The bill also authorizes DHS to en- In my conversations with CBP offi- Hon. MICHAEL MCCAUL, Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, hance its efforts to recruit members of cers, they have repeatedly told me that House of Representatives, Washington, DC. the Armed Forces who are separating inadequate staffing levels hamper their DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: I write concerning from military service to serve as CBP ability to do their jobs. They cite prob- H.R. 2835, the Border Jobs for Veterans Act officers and requires DHS to report to lems with recruiting and retention of of 2015, which has been referred to the Com- Congress on its efforts. new officers as well as lengthy and mittee on Armed Services. In order to expe- Through their service, our Nation’s cumbersome hiring process, including dite this legislation for floor consideration, veterans have demonstrated their un- delays due to backlogs of the necessary the committee will forgo action on this bill. The committee’s waiver is conditional on wavering commitment to our country background checks. After a recent re- our mutual understanding that you will and its security. CBP would benefit duction in that process by roughly 50 amend H.R. 2835 to reflect the changes greatly from their service within the percent, it still takes 180 days to hire a agreed to by our staffs. Forgoing consider- agency’s ranks. new officer at ports where there is a ation of the bill does not prejudice the com- At the same time, expediting the hir- strong need now. mittee with respect to the appointment of ing of qualified veterans could help al- These hurdles to hiring acts as an conferees or to any future jurisdictional leviate the continued shortage of CBP claim over the provisions contained in the impediment to cross-border trade that officers at our ports of entry, helping powers both Arizona and the Nation’s bill or similar legislation that fall within the committee’s Rule X jurisdiction. I request to better secure our borders while fa- economy. According to the Arizona- that you urge the Speaker to appoint mem- cilitating legitimate trade and travel. Mexico Commission, more than 41.6 bil- bers of the committee to any conference With that in mind, I urge my col- lion dollars’ worth of trade flows committee convened to consider such provi- leagues to join me in supporting H.R. through Arizona’s ports of entry, $16 sions. 2835, to facilitate the recruitment and billion of which is attributed to bilat- Please place a copy of this letter and your hiring of America’s military veterans eral trade with Mexico. response acknowledging our jurisdictional for new careers serving our country as interest into the committee report on H.R. But inadequate staffing at these U.S. Customs and Border Protection of- ports of entry slows the flow of trade 2835 and into the Congressional Record dur- ing consideration of the measure on the ficers. coming across the border, costing busi- House floor. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance nesses millions of dollars, and ulti- Sincerely, of my time. mately hurts our attractiveness as a WILLIAM M. ‘‘MAC’’ THORNBERRY, Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I yield transportation and trade hub, some- Chairman. myself such time as I may consume. thing we simply cannot afford. Mr. Speaker, I once again urge my Each year approximately 250,000 to HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, colleagues to support H.R. 2835. 300,000 members of the Armed Forces COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY, I yield back the balance of my time. Washington, DC, September 28, 2015. separate from military service. I re- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, as a sen- Hon. MAC THORNBERRY, cently visited the Veterans One-Stop Chairman, House Armed Services Committee, ior member of the Homeland Security Com- Center in Pima County in my district, Washington, DC. mittee, and Ranking Member of the Sub- which helps veterans find employment DEAR CHAIRMAN THORNBERRY: Thank you committee on Border and Maritime Security, I after they leave the military, and I lis- for your letter regarding H.R. 2835, the ‘‘Bor- rise in strong support of H.R. 2835, ‘‘Border tened to their challenges and their sto- der Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015.’’ I appre- Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015.’’ which would ries firsthand. ciate your support in bringing this legisla- guarantee more jobs for our many deserving Who better to address this shortfall tion before the House of Representatives, veterans. and help to secure our ports than the and accordingly, understand that the House Armed Services Committee will forego ac- This bill requires the Homeland Security De- highly trained patriotic Americans tion on the bill. partment to prioritize the hiring of U.S. vet- who just recently separated from the The Committee on Homeland Security con- erans as Custom and Border Protection (CBP) Armed Forces? curs with the mutual understanding that the officers.

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SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. negotiated purchases and negotiated formula U.S.-Mexico border cost the U.S. economy (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as purchases.’’; and 26,000 jobs, $600 million in lost tax revenue, the ‘‘Agriculture Reauthorizations Act of 2015’’. (2) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the and $5.8 billion in lost economic output. (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- following: tents for this Act is as follows: According to CBP, 2,000 additional CBPOs ‘‘(C) LATE IN THE DAY REPORT INFORMATION.— Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. will lead to the creation of approximately The Secretary shall include in the morning re- 66,000 new jobs and increase the Gross Do- TITLE I—MANDATORY PRICE port and the afternoon report for the following REPORTING mestic Product (GDP) of the U.S. by up to $4 day any information required to be reported under subparagraph (A) that is obtained after billion. Sec. 101. Extension of livestock mandatory reporting. the time of the reporting day specified in that The bill will ensure that: Sec. 102. Swine reporting. subparagraph.’’. CBP officials will be at recruiting events and Sec. 103. Lamb reporting. SEC. 103. LAMB REPORTING. jobs fairs for armed service members; Sec. 104. Study on livestock mandatory re- Not later than 180 days after the date of en- Partnerships are fostered between military porting. actment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture bases in regions where CBP Officers work; TITLE II—NATIONAL FOREST shall revise section 59.300 of title 7, Code of Fed- Opportunities for the expedited hiring of cer- FOUNDATION ACT REAUTHORIZATION eral Regulations, so that— tain service members with qualifications need- Sec. 201. National Forest Foundation Act (1) the definition of the term ‘‘importer’’— ed by CBP are prioritized; and reauthorization. (A) includes only those importers that im- Transfers of relevant background investiga- TITLE III—UNITED STATES GRAIN ported an average of 1,000 metric tons of lamb tions and security clearances are streamlined STANDARDS ACT REAUTHORIZATION meat products per year during the immediately to facilitate transitions from military life to em- preceding 4 calendar years; and Sec. 301. Reauthorization of United States ployment at the CBP. (B) may include any person that does not Grain Standards Act. meet the requirement referred to in subpara- Mr. Speaker, I introduced H.R. 76, the Sec. 302. Report on disruption in Federal ‘‘Helping to Encourage Real Opportunity for graph (A), if the Secretary determines that the inspection of grain exports. person should be considered an importer based Veterans Transitioning from Battlespace to Sec. 303. Report on policy barriers to grain on their volume of lamb imports; and Workplace Act of 2015,’’ the HEROS Act, producers. (2) the definition of the term ‘‘packer’’— which is very similar to spirit to the bill before TITLE I—MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING (A) applies to any entity with 50 percent or the House. SEC. 101. EXTENSION OF LIVESTOCK MANDATORY more ownership in a facility; Studies have shown that more than 80% of REPORTING. (B) includes a federally inspected lamb proc- veterans transitioning from military service to (a) EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY.—Section 260 of essing plant which slaughtered or processed the the civilian sector regard employer-provided the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. equivalent of an average of 35,000 head of lambs Veterans support programs as ‘‘critical’’ or 1636i) is amended by striking ‘‘September 30, per year during the immediately preceding 5 cal- ‘‘important’’ to their success. 2015’’ and inserting ‘‘September 30, 2020’’. endar years; and The ‘‘HERO Transitioning from Battlespace (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 942 of (C) may include any other lamb processing the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act of 1999 to Workplace Act of 2014’’ addressed these plant that does not meet the requirement re- (7 U.S.C. 1635 note; Public Law 106–78) is ferred to in subparagraph (B), if the Secretary problems by providing strong incentives for amended by striking ‘‘September 30, 2015’’ and determines that the processing plant should be employers to hire, retain, and employ veterans inserting ‘‘September 30, 2020’’. considered a packer after considering the capac- in positions that take maximum advantage of SEC. 102. SWINE REPORTING. ity of the processing plant. their skills and experience. (a) DEFINITIONS.—Section 231 of the Agricul- SEC. 104. STUDY ON LIVESTOCK MANDATORY RE- Nearly 90% of veterans believe they have tural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1635i) is PORTING. the general skills needed to land their ideal job amended— (a) STUDY REQUIRED.— such as problem solving, leadership, ethics, (1) by redesignating paragraphs (9) through (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Agri- and time management and most believe they (22) as paragraphs (10) through (23), respec- culture, acting through the Agricultural Mar- tively; keting Service in conjunction with the Office of possess specific marketable skills, such as in- (2) by inserting after paragraph (8) the fol- formation technology, health care, mechanical, the Chief Economist and in consultation with lowing: cattle, swine, and lamb producers, packers, and and aviation. ‘‘(9) NEGOTIATED FORMULA PURCHASE.—The The SPEAKER pro tempore. The other market participants, shall conduct a study term ‘negotiated formula purchase’ means a on the program of information regarding the question is on the motion offered by swine or pork market formula purchase under marketing of cattle, swine, lambs, and products the gentlewoman from Arizona (Ms. which— of such livestock under subtitle B of the Agricul- MCSALLY) that the House suspend the ‘‘(A) the formula is determined by negotiation tural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1635 et rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2835, as on a lot-by-lot basis; and seq.). ‘‘(B) the swine are scheduled for delivery to (2) REQUIREMENTS.—The study shall— amended. the packer not later than 14 days after the date (A) analyze current marketing practices in the The question was taken. on which the formula is negotiated and swine cattle, swine, and lamb markets; The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the are committed to the packer.’’; opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being (3) in paragraph (12)(A) (as so redesignated), (B) identify legislative or regulatory rec- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. by inserting ‘‘negotiated formula purchase,’’ ommendations made by cattle, swine, and lamb producers, packers, and other market partici- Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, on that I after ‘‘pork market formula purchase,’’; and (4) in paragraph (23) (as so redesignated)— pants to ensure that information provided under demand the yeas and nays. the program— The yeas and nays were ordered. (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; (i) can be readily understood by producers, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- packers, and other market participants; ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- (B) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as sub- paragraph (E); and (ii) reflects current marketing practices; and ceedings on this motion will be post- (C) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the (iii) is relevant and useful to producers, pack- poned. following: ers, and other market participants; f ‘‘(D) a negotiated formula purchase; and’’. (C) analyze the price and supply information (b) DAILY REPORTING.—Section 232(c) of the reporting services of the Department of Agri- MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. culture related to cattle, swine, and lamb; and ACT OF 2015 1635j(c)) is amended— (D) address any other issues that the Sec- Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I move (1) in paragraph (1)(D), by striking clause (ii) retary considers appropriate. to suspend the rules and concur in the and inserting the following: (b) REPORT.—Not later than March 1, 2018, Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. ‘‘(ii) PRICE DISTRIBUTIONS.—The information the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the published by the Secretary under clause (i) shall Committee on Agriculture of the House of Rep- 2051) to amend the Agricultural Mar- include— resentatives and the Committee on Agriculture, keting Act of 1946 to extend the live- ‘‘(I) a distribution of net prices in the range Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report stock mandatory price reporting re- between and including the lowest net price and containing the findings of the study conducted quirements, and for other purposes. the highest net price reported; under subsection (a).

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TITLE II—NATIONAL FOREST (b) OFFICIAL INSPECTION AUTHORITY AND ‘‘(A) the current designated official agency for FOUNDATION ACT REAUTHORIZATION FUNDING.— that geographic area is unable to provide in- SEC. 201. NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION ACT (1) DELEGATION OF OFFICIAL INSPECTION AU- spection services in a timely manner; REAUTHORIZATION. THORITY.—Section 7(e)(2) of the United States ‘‘(B) a person requesting inspection services in (a) EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79(e)(2)) is that geographic area requests a probe inspection MATCHING FUNDS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND amended— on a barge-lot basis; or PROJECT EXPENSES.—Section 405(b) of the Na- (A) by striking ‘‘(2) If the Secretary’’ and in- ‘‘(C) the current official agency for that geo- tional Forest Foundation Act (16 U.S.C. 583j– serting the following: graphic area agrees in writing with the adjacent 3(b)) is amended by striking ‘‘for a period of five ‘‘(2) DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO STATE official agency to waive the current geographic years beginning October 1, 1992’’ and inserting AGENCIES.— area restriction at the request of the applicant ‘‘during fiscal years 2016 through 2018’’. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary’’; for service.’’. (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Sec- (B) in the first sentence— (B) WEIGHING AUTHORITY.—Section 7A(i)(2) of tion 410(b) of the National Forest Foundation (i) by striking ‘‘and (A)’’ and inserting ‘‘and the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. Act (16 U.S.C. 583j–8(b)) is amended by striking (i)’’; 79a(i)(2)) is amended by striking ‘‘the Secretary ‘‘during the five-year period’’ and all that fol- (ii) by striking ‘‘or (B)(i)’’ and inserting ‘‘or may’’ and all that follows through the end of lows through ‘‘$1,000,000 annually’’ and insert- (ii)(I)’’; the paragraph and inserting the following: ‘‘the ing ‘‘there are authorized to be appropriated (iii) by striking ‘‘(ii)’’ and inserting ‘‘(II)’’; Secretary shall allow a designated official agen- $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through and cy to cross boundary lines to carry out weighing 2018’’. (iv) by striking ‘‘(iii)’’ and inserting ‘‘(III)’’; in another geographic area if— (c) TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.— and ‘‘(A) the current designated official agency for (1) AGENT.—Section 404 of the National Forest (C) by adding at the end the following: that geographic area is unable to provide weigh- Foundation Act (16 U.S.C. 583j–2) is amended— ‘‘(B) CERTIFICATION.— ing services in a timely manner; or (A) in subsection (a)(4), by inserting ‘‘notice ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Every 5 years, the Secretary ‘‘(B) the current official agency for that geo- or’’ after ‘‘authorized to accept’’; and shall certify that each State agency with a dele- graphic area agrees in writing with the adjacent (B) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘under this gation of authority is meeting the criteria de- official agency to waive the current geographic paragraph’’ and inserting ‘‘by subsection scribed in subsection (f)(1)(A). area restriction at the request of the applicant (a)(4)’’. ‘‘(ii) PROCESS.—Not later than 1 year after the for service.’’. (2) ANNUAL REPORT.—Section 407(b) of the Na- date of enactment of the Agriculture Reauthor- (4) DURATION OF DESIGNATION AUTHORITY.— tional Forest Foundation Act (16 U.S.C. 583j– izations Act of 2015, the Secretary shall estab- Section 7(g)(1) of the United States Grain Stand- 5(b)) is amended by striking the comma after lish a process for certification under which the ards Act (7 U.S.C. 79(g)(1)) is amended by strik- ‘‘The Foundation shall’’. Secretary shall— ing ‘‘triennially’’ and inserting ‘‘every 5 years’’. TITLE III—UNITED STATES GRAIN ‘‘(I) publish in the Federal Register notice of (5) FEES.—Section 7(j) of the United States STANDARDS ACT REAUTHORIZATION intent to certify a State agency and provide a Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79(j)(1)) is 30-day period for public comment; SEC. 301. REAUTHORIZATION OF UNITED STATES amended— GRAIN STANDARDS ACT. ‘‘(II) evaluate the public comments received (A) by striking ‘‘(j)(1) The Secretary’’ and in- (a) OFFICIAL INSPECTION AND WEIGHING RE- and, in accordance with paragraph (3), conduct serting the following: QUIREMENTS.— an investigation to determine whether the State ‘‘(j) FEES.— (1) DISCRETIONARY WAIVER AUTHORITY.—Sec- agency is qualified; ‘‘(1) INSPECTION FEES.— tion 5(a)(1) of the United States Grain Stand- ‘‘(III) make findings based on the public com- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary’’; ards Act (7 U.S.C. 77(a)(1)) is amended in the ments received and investigation conducted; and (B) in paragraph (1)— first proviso by striking ‘‘may waive the fore- ‘‘(IV) publish in the Federal Register a notice (i) the second sentence, by striking ‘‘The fees’’ going requirement in emergency or other cir- announcing whether the certification has been and inserting the following: cumstances which would not impair the objec- granted and describing the basis on which the ‘‘(B) AMOUNT OF FEES.—The fees’’; tives of this Act’’ and inserting ‘‘shall waive the Secretary made the decision. (ii) in the third sentence, by striking ‘‘Such foregoing requirement in emergency or other cir- ‘‘(C) STATE AGENCY REQUIREMENTS.— fees’’ and inserting the following: cumstances that would not impair the objectives ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—If a State agency that has ‘‘(C) USE OF FEES.—Fees described in this of this Act whenever the parties to a contract been delegated authority under this paragraph paragraph’’; and for such shipment mutually agree to the waiver intends to temporarily discontinue official in- (iii) by adding at the end the following: and documentation of such agreement is pro- spection or weighing services for any reason, ex- ‘‘(D) EXPORT TONNAGE FEES.—For an official vided to the Secretary prior to shipment’’. cept in the case of a major disaster, the State inspection at an export facility performed by the (2) WEIGHING REQUIREMENTS AT EXPORT ELE- agency shall notify the Secretary in writing of Secretary, the portion of the fees based on ex- VATORS.—Section 5(a)(2) of the United States the intention of the State agency to do so at port tonnage shall be based on the rolling 5-year Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 77(a)(2)) is least 72 hours in advance of the discontinuation average of export tonnage volumes.’’; amended in the proviso by striking date. (C) by redesignating paragraph (4) as para- ‘‘intracompany shipments of grain into an ex- ‘‘(ii) SECRETARIAL CONSIDERATION.—The Sec- graph (5); port elevator by any mode of transportation, retary shall consider receipt of a notice de- (D) by inserting after paragraph (3) the fol- grain transferred into an export elevator by scribed in clause (i) as a factor in administering lowing: transportation modes other than barge,’’ and in- the delegation of authority under this para- ‘‘(4) ADJUSTMENT OF FEES.—In order to main- serting ‘‘shipments of grain into an export ele- graph.’’. tain an operating reserve of not less than 3 and vator by any mode of transportation’’. (2) CONSULTATION.—Section 7(f)(1) of the not more than 6 months, the Secretary shall ad- (3) DISRUPTION IN GRAIN INSPECTION OR United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. just the fees described in paragraphs (1) and (2) WEIGHING.—Section 5 of the United States Grain 79(f)(1)) is amended— not less frequently than annually.’’; and Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 77) is amended by add- (A) in subparagraph (A)(xi), by striking (E) in paragraph (5) (as redesignated by sub- ing at the end the following: ‘‘and’’ at the end; paragraph (C)), in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘(d) DISRUPTION IN GRAIN INSPECTION OR (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the pe- ‘‘2015’’ and inserting ‘‘2020’’. WEIGHING.—In the case of a disruption in offi- riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and (c) WEIGHING AUTHORITY.—Section 7A of the cial grain inspections or weighings, including if (C) by adding at the end the following: United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. the Secretary waives the requirement for official ‘‘(C) the Secretary— 79a) is amended— inspection due to an emergency under sub- ‘‘(i) periodically conducts a consultation with (1) in subsection (c)(2), in the last sentence, by section (a)(1), the Secretary shall— the customers of the applicant, in a manner that striking ‘‘subsection (g) of section 7’’ and insert- ‘‘(1) immediately take such actions as are nec- provides opportunity for protection of the iden- ing ‘‘subsections (e) and (g) of section 7’’; and essary to address the disruption and resume in- tity of the customer if desired by the customer, (2) in subsection (l)— spections or weighings; to review the performance of the applicant with (A) by striking ‘‘(l)(1) The Secretary’’ and in- ‘‘(2) not later than 24 hours after the start of regard to the provision of official inspection serting the following: the disruption in inspection or weighing, submit services and other requirements of this Act; and ‘‘(l) FEES.— to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of ‘‘(ii) works with the applicant to address any ‘‘(1) WEIGHING FEES.— Representatives and the Committee on Agri- concerns identified during the consultation ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary’’; culture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a process.’’. (B) in paragraph (1)— report that describes— (3) GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES FOR OFFICIAL (i) the second sentence, by striking ‘‘The fees’’ ‘‘(A) the disruption; and AGENCIES.— and inserting the following: ‘‘(B) any actions necessary to address the (A) OFFICIAL INSPECTION AUTHORITY.—Section ‘‘(B) AMOUNT OF FEES.—The fees’’; concerns of the Secretary relating to the disrup- 7(f)(2) of the United States Grain Standards Act (ii) in the third sentence, by striking ‘‘Such tion so that inspections or weighings may re- (7 U.S.C. 79(f)(2)) is amended by striking ‘‘the fees’’ and inserting the following: sume; and Secretary may’’ and all that follows through the ‘‘(C) USE OF FEES.—Fees described in this ‘‘(3) once the initial report in paragraph (2) end of the paragraph and inserting the fol- paragraph’’; and has been made, provide daily updates until offi- lowing: ‘‘the Secretary shall allow a designated (iii) by adding at the end the following: cial inspection or weighing services at the site of official agency to cross boundary lines to carry ‘‘(D) EXPORT TONNAGE FEES.—For an official disruption have resumed.’’. out inspections in another geographic area if— weighing at an export facility performed by the

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Mr. Speaker, I ask other body that the bill be modified to remove tain an operating reserve of not less than 3 and unanimous consent that all Members language of critical importance to our constitu- not more than 6 months, the Secretary shall ad- may have 5 legislative days in which to ents. Thus, we have before us today a bill that just the fees described in paragraphs (1) and (2) not less frequently than annually.’’; and revise and extend their remarks and to is less than what our constituents requested. (E) in paragraph (4) (as redesignated by sub- include extraneous material on the bill Yet if we fail to act, a program of critical im- paragraph (C)), in the first sentence, by striking under consideration. portance to the meat and livestock industries ‘‘2015’’ and inserting ‘‘2020’’. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there would expire leaving these industries in a (d) LIMITATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND SU- objection to the request of the gen- quandary. It is a shame that politics must PERVISORY COSTS.—Section 7D of the United tleman from Texas? interfere with policy on even the simplest States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79d) is There was no objection. measures, but we must move forward. amended by striking ‘‘2015’’ and inserting Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I yield ‘‘2020’’. The United States Grain Standards Act re- (e) ISSUANCE OF AUTHORIZATION.—Section 8(b) myself such time as I may consume. authorization faced similar challenges in the of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 I rise in support of H.R. 2051, the Ag- other body. As my colleagues will recall, last U.S.C. 84(b)) is amended by striking ‘‘tri- riculture Reauthorizations Act of 2015. summer amid an ongoing labor dispute, the ennially’’ and inserting ‘‘every 5 years’’. Mr. Speaker, on June 9, the House Washington State Department of Agriculture (f) APPROPRIATIONS.—Section 19 of the United passed three individual bills: the Man- (WSDA) discontinued mandatory grain weigh- States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87h) is datory Price Reporting Act of 2015; the amended by striking ‘‘2015’’ and inserting ing and grading services. United States Grain Standards Reau- In statements issued at the time, WSDA ac- ‘‘2020’’. thorization Act of 2015; and the Na- (g) ADVISORY COMMITTEE.—Section 21(e) of knowledged that they withheld inspection serv- the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. tional Forest Foundation Reauthoriza- ices because of their belief that the ‘‘continued 87j(e)) is amended by striking ‘‘2015’’ and insert- tion Act of 2015. For each of these, the provision of inspections services appears to ing ‘‘2020’’. Committee on Agriculture held hear- have been unhelpful in leading to any foresee- SEC. 302. REPORT ON DISRUPTION IN FEDERAL ings and business meetings, and the able resolution’’ of the labor dispute. INSPECTION OF GRAIN EXPORTS. House acted in a timely manner to en- Instead of fulfilling their statutory obligation, Not later than 180 days after the date of en- sure the continuation of these critical actment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture the leadership of the U.S. Department of Agri- shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, programs. I am proud of the fact that the House culture politicized this situation when the agen- Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate, the Com- cy declined to fulfill its statutory responsibility mittee on Agriculture of the House of Represent- worked its will in a bipartisan manner following regular order throughout. to resume inspection and weighing services. atives, the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Services were eventually restored, but not be- Development, Food and Drug Administration, Just last week the other body worked and Related Agencies of the Committee on Ap- its will, combining these three bills fore significant costs accrued to all parties in- propriations of the Senate, and the Sub- into a single bill before us. volved. committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Though modifications were made We have worked hard to gain access to Food and Drug Administration, and Related that I do not agree with, it is impera- overseas markets. We are shooting ourselves Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of tive that the House pass this legisla- in the foot when we cannot ship our products the House of Representatives a report that de- to these markets because State and Federal scribes— tion in advance of the authority for (1) the specific factors that led to disruption price reporting and grain inspection ex- agencies are unable or unwilling to comply in Federal inspection of grain exports at the piring on Wednesday evening. Failure with their obligations. To not be able to ship Port of Vancouver in the summer of 2014; to enact this legislation today will our grain because there are no inspectors at (2) any factors that contributed to the disrup- have devastating impacts on our Na- a facility does a disservice to our farmers, and tion referred to in paragraph (1) that were tion’s meat industries and grain ex- it harms our economy. unique to the Port of Vancouver, including a porters. To address this situation, the House could description of the port facility, security needs have been punitive. In fact, there were some and available resources for that purpose, and I urge the House to adopt this legis- any other significant factors as determined by lation. in the industry that would have preferred that. the Secretary; and Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. But that is not what we were interested in (3) any changes in policy that the Secretary 2051, a bill to reauthorize the Mandatory Price doing. We simply wanted to develop a safe- has implemented to ensure that a similar disrup- Reporting Act, the United States Grain Stand- guard mechanism to avoid this situation being tion in Federal inspection of grain exports at ards Act, and the National Forest Foundation repeated. To do that, we worked with the the Port of Vancouver or any other location Act. Legislative language to reauthorize each Washington State delegation, the Washington does not occur in the future. of these was introduced, reported by the State Department of Agriculture, labor unions, SEC. 303. REPORT ON POLICY BARRIERS TO GRAIN PRODUCERS. House Agriculture Committee, and passed by industry and even the USDA. What we devel- Not later than 180 days after the date of en- the House on voice vote as standalone meas- oped was bipartisan consensus on a workable actment of this Act, the Secretary of Agri- ures on June 10th of this year. The first two, safeguard provision. Nevertheless, the bill as culture, in consultation with the United States the Mandatory Price Reporting Act and the adopted in the other body provides little safe- Trade Representative, shall submit to the Com- Grain Standards Act authorities are set to ex- guard against future abuses of discretion. I mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry pire in just a few days. cannot emphasize this enough—it is impera- of the Senate and the Committee on Agriculture As passed by the House, each of these tive that these inspection and weighing serv- of the House of Representatives a report that de- ices are provided in a reliable, uninterrupted, scribes— measures enjoyed wide bipartisan support (1) the policy barriers to United States grain from Members as well as support from each of consistent and cost-effective manner. To en- producers in countries the grain of which re- the impacted industries. Unfortunately, after sure that we fulfill this obligation, we must ceives official grading in the United States but passing through the other chamber, we are learn the lessons of history or it is doomed to which do not offer official grading for United left with bill language that is somewhat less repeat itself. States grain or provide only the lowest designa- than ideal, but at least maintains these critical To this end, the Secretary of Agriculture is tion for United States grain, including an anal- program authorities for 5 more years. instructed to take prompt action to provide for ysis of possible inconsistencies with trade obli- In the development of the Mandatory Price restoration of official grain inspection service gations; and (2) any actions the Executive Branch is taking Reporting Act and with each of its subsequent as soon as he receives notice or otherwise to remedy the policy barriers so as to put United reauthorizations, we have asked the impacted learns about the impending disruption from a States grain producers on equal footing with industries to work together in a cooperative delegated State agency. In this regard, as a grain producers in countries imposing the spirit to develop their legislative proposals and way of not allowing the Secretary to sit on his barriers. submit only those that are unanimously sup- hands after learning that a disruption in official The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ported. The meat and livestock industries did service was imminent, the Secretary is re- ant to the rule, the gentleman from just that this past spring. Those proposals quired to:

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It is a tribute to the way bi- BORDER JOBS FOR VETERANS ACT after the start of such disruption in official partisan work ought to be done in the OF 2015 service, whichever is earlier, submit to the House, and I am proud of the work the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Agriculture Committee has done. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Representatives and the Committee on Agri- I urge Members to join me in support finished business is the vote on the mo- culture, Nutrition and Forestry of the Senate a of this bill. tion to suspend the rules and pass the report that describes the disruptions and any I yield back the balance of my time. bill (H.R. 2835) to actively recruit mem- actions necessary to address the concerns of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The bers of the Armed Forces who are sepa- the Secretary relating to the disruption so that question is on the motion offered by rating from military service to serve as inspections or weighings may resume. ON- the gentleman from Texas (Mr. C Customs and Border Protection offi- On a positive note, another critical element AWAY) that the House suspend the rules cers, as amended, on which the yeas of the House bill was retained wherein the and concur in the Senate amendment Secretary will be obligated to waive official to the bill, H.R. 2051. and nays were ordered. weighing and inspection requirements in both The question was taken; and (two- The Clerk read the title of the bill. cases of emergency as well as other cir- thirds being in the affirmative) the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The cumstances as long as the waiver does not rules were suspended and the Senate impair the underlying objectives of the statute question is on the motion offered by amendment was concurred in. the gentlewoman from Arizona (Ms. and the buyers and sellers agree and provide A motion to reconsider was laid on documentation of the agreement to the Sec- the table. MCSALLY) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. retary. This waiver requirement is intended to f provide certainty to trading partners as well as RECESS The vote was taken by electronic de- U.S. suppliers. vice, and there were—yeas 410, nays 0, Since its charter in 1993, the National For- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- not voting 24, as follows: est Foundation provides the ability to leverage ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair private and federal dollars to support our Na- declares the House in recess until ap- [Roll No. 519] tion’s great forests in a variety of ways. In re- proximately 6:30 p.m. today. YEAS—410 cent years, the Foundation has leveraged Accordingly (at 5 o’clock and 28 min- Abraham Clarke (NY) Fitzpatrick funds at over a 4 to 1 ratio and plans to con- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. Adams Clawson (FL) Fleischmann tinue on this success to raise at least $125 f Aderholt Clay Fleming Aguilar Clyburn Flores million for forest restoration activities. Simply b 1830 put, the National Forest Foundation works, Allen Coffman Forbes AFTER RECESS Amash Cohen Fortenberry and this is a common-sense reauthorization. Amodei Cole Foster While I recognize that concessions were The recess having expired, the House Ashford Collins (GA) Foxx made resulting in less than ideal bill text, at was called to order by the Speaker pro Babin Collins (NY) Frankel (FL) the end of the day, H.R. 2051 provides cer- tempore (Mrs. BLACK) at 6 o’clock and Barletta Comstock Franks (AZ) tainty to American agriculture, and I would Barr Conaway Frelinghuysen 30 minutes p.m. Barton Connolly Fudge urge my colleagues to support it. f Bass Cook Gabbard I reserve the balance of my time. Beatty Cooper Gallego Mr. PETERSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- Becerra Costa Garamendi myself such time as I may consume. VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF Benishek Costello (PA) Garrett Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support H.R. 3495, WOMEN’S PUBLIC Bera Courtney Gibbs of H.R. 2051. This bipartisan legislation HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT, AND Beyer Cramer Gibson Bilirakis Crawford Gohmert reauthorizes the Mandatory Price Re- WAIVING A REQUIREMENT OF Bishop (GA) Crenshaw Goodlatte porting Act, the National Forest Foun- CLAUSE 6(a) OF RULE XIII WITH Bishop (MI) Crowley Gosar dation Act, and the U.S. Grain Stand- RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF Bishop (UT) Cuellar Gowdy ards Act. This bill continues the tradi- CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS RE- Black Culberson Graham tion of bipartisan, bicameral work done Blackburn Cummings Granger PORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE Blum Curbelo (FL) Graves (GA) by the Agriculture Committees. ON RULES Bonamici Davis (CA) Graves (LA) Important livestock price reporting Bost Davis, Danny Graves (MO) programs will be continued under the Ms. FOXX, from the Committee on Boustany Davis, Rodney Grayson bill’s mandatory price reporting provi- Rules, submitted a privileged report Boyle, Brendan DeFazio Green, Gene sions. Producers rely on access to (Rept. No. 114–269) on the resolution (H. F. DeGette Griffith Res. 444) providing for consideration of Brady (PA) Delaney Grijalva transparent, accurate, and timely mar- Brady (TX) DeLauro Grothman ket information, and H.R. 2051 will pro- the bill (H.R. 3495) to amend title XIX Brat DelBene Guinta vide that certainty. of the Social Security Act to allow for Brooks (AL) Denham Guthrie The National Forest Foundation Act greater State flexibility with respect Brooks (IN) Dent Hahn to excluding providers who are in- Brown (FL) DeSantis Hanna is the type of public-private collabora- Brownley (CA) DeSaulnier Hardy tion we should all be able to support, volved in abortions, and waiving a re- Buchanan DesJarlais Harper giving private groups and stakeholders quirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII Buck Diaz-Balart Harris a chance to help in the stewardship and with respect to consideration of certain Bucshon Dingell Hastings resolutions, which was referred to the Burgess Doggett Heck (NV) management of our national forests Bustos Dold Heck (WA) and grasslands. H.R. 2051 will ensure House Calendar and ordered to be Butterfield Donovan Hensarling that this partnership can continue. printed. Byrne Doyle, Michael Herrera Beutler Finally, the U.S. Grain Standards f Calvert F. Hice, Jody B. Reauthorization Act will allow the Capps Duckworth Higgins ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Capuano Duffy Hill Federal Grain Inspection Service to PRO TEMPORE Ca´ rdenas Duncan (SC) Himes continue official weighing and inspec- Carney Duncan (TN) Hinojosa tion services. Both grain buyers and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Carson (IN) Edwards Holding sellers rely on a gold standard quality ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Carter (GA) Ellison Honda will resume on motions to suspend the Carter (TX) Ellmers (NC) Hoyer assurance, backed by the Federal Gov- Cartwright Emmer (MN) Huelskamp ernment, when conducting business. rules previously postponed. Castor (FL) Engel Huffman Again, this is good, commonsense Votes will be taken in the following Castro (TX) Eshoo Huizenga (MI) legislation, a bipartisan bill. I urge my order: Chabot Esty Hultgren colleagues to vote ‘‘yes.’’ H.R. 2835, by the yeas and nays; Chaffetz Farenthold Hunter H.R. 2786, by the yeas and nays. Chu, Judy Farr Hurd (TX) I yield back the balance of my time. Cicilline Fattah Hurt (VA) Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I yield The first electronic vote will be con- Clark (MA) Fincher Israel myself such time as I may consume. ducted as a 15-minute vote. The second

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The un- Kilmer Newhouse Simpson Jolly Murphy (FL) Shuster finished business is the vote on the mo- Kind Noem Sinema Jones Murphy (PA) Simpson King (IA) Nolan Sires Jordan Nadler Sinema tion to suspend the rules and pass the King (NY) Norcross Slaughter Joyce Napolitano Sires bill (H.R. 2786) to require the Commis- Kinzinger (IL) Nugent Smith (MO) Kaptur Neal Slaughter sioner of U.S. Customs and Border Pro- Kline Nunes Smith (NE) Katko Neugebauer Smith (MO) Knight O’Rourke Smith (NJ) Kelly (MS) Newhouse tection to submit a report on cross-bor- Smith (NE) Kuster Palazzo Smith (TX) Kelly (PA) Noem Labrador Pallone Smith (WA) Smith (NJ) der rail security, and for other pur- Kennedy Nolan LaHood Palmer Speier Smith (TX) poses, on which the yeas and nays were Kildee Norcross LaMalfa Pascrell Stefanik Smith (WA) Kilmer Nugent ordered. Lamborn Paulsen Stewart Speier Kind Nunes The Clerk read the title of the bill. Lance Pearce Stivers Stefanik King (IA) O’Rourke Langevin Pelosi Stutzman Stewart The SPEAKER pro tempore. The King (NY) Palazzo question is on the motion offered by Larsen (WA) Perlmutter Swalwell (CA) Kinzinger (IL) Pallone Stivers Larson (CT) Perry Takai Kline Palmer Stutzman the gentlewoman from Arizona (Ms. Latta Peters Takano Knight Pascrell Swalwell (CA) MCSALLY) that the House suspend the Lawrence Peterson Thompson (CA) Kuster Paulsen Takai rules and pass the bill. Levin Pingree Thompson (MS) Labrador Pearce Takano Lewis Pittenger Thompson (PA) LaHood Pelosi Thompson (CA) This is a 5-minute vote. Lieu, Ted Pitts Thornberry LaMalfa Perry Thompson (MS) The vote was taken by electronic de- Lipinski Pocan Tiberi Lamborn Peters Thompson (PA) vice, and there were—yeas 412, nays 0, LoBiondo Poe (TX) Tipton Lance Peterson Thornberry not voting 22, as follows: Loebsack Poliquin Titus Langevin Pingree Tiberi Lofgren Polis Tonko Larsen (WA) Pittenger Tipton [Roll No. 520] Long Pompeo Torres Larson (CT) Pitts Titus YEAS—412 Loudermilk Posey Trott Latta Pocan Tonko Love Price (NC) Tsongas Lawrence Poe (TX) Torres Abraham Clyburn Foster Lowenthal Price, Tom Turner Levin Poliquin Trott Adams Coffman Foxx Lowey Quigley Upton Lewis Polis Tsongas Aderholt Cohen Franks (AZ) Lucas Rangel Valadao Lieu, Ted Pompeo Turner Aguilar Cole Frelinghuysen Luetkemeyer Ratcliffe Van Hollen Lipinski Posey Upton Allen Collins (GA) Fudge Lujan Grisham Reed Vargas Amash Collins (NY) Gabbard LoBiondo Price (NC) Valadao (NM) Renacci Veasey Amodei Comstock Gallego Loebsack Price, Tom Van Hollen Luja´ n, Ben Ray Ribble Vela Ashford Conaway Garamendi Lofgren Quigley Vargas (NM) Rice (NY) Vela´ zquez Babin Connolly Garrett Long Rangel Veasey Lummis Rice (SC) Visclosky Barletta Conyers Gibbs Loudermilk Ratcliffe Vela Lynch Rigell Wagner Barr Cook Gibson Love Reed Vela´ zquez MacArthur Roby Walberg Lowenthal Renacci Barton Cooper Gohmert Maloney, Roe (TN) Walden Visclosky Bass Costa Goodlatte Lowey Ribble Wagner Carolyn Rogers (AL) Walker Lucas Rice (NY) Beatty Costello (PA) Gosar Maloney, Sean Rogers (KY) Walorski Walberg Becerra Courtney Gowdy Luetkemeyer Rice (SC) Walden Marchant Rokita Walters, Mimi Lujan Grisham Rigell Benishek Cramer Graham Walker Marino Rooney (FL) Walz (NM) Roby Bera Crawford Granger Massie Ros-Lehtinen Wasserman Walorski Luja´ n, Ben Ray Roe (TN) Beyer Crenshaw Graves (GA) Matsui Roskam Schultz Walters, Mimi (NM) Rogers (AL) Bilirakis Crowley Graves (LA) McCarthy Ross Waters, Maxine Walz Lummis Rogers (KY) Bishop (GA) Cuellar Graves (MO) McCaul Rothfus Watson Coleman Wasserman Lynch Rokita Bishop (MI) Culberson Grayson McClintock Rouzer Weber (TX) Schultz MacArthur Rooney (FL) Bishop (UT) Cummings Green, Gene McCollum Roybal-Allard Webster (FL) Waters, Maxine Maloney, Ros-Lehtinen Black Curbelo (FL) Griffith McDermott Royce Welch Carolyn Roskam Watson Coleman Blackburn Davis (CA) Grijalva McGovern Ruiz Wenstrup Maloney, Sean Ross Weber (TX) Blum Davis, Danny Grothman McHenry Ruppersberger Westerman Marchant Rothfus Webster (FL) Bonamici Davis, Rodney Guinta McKinley Russell Westmoreland Marino Rouzer Welch Bost DeFazio Guthrie McMorris Ryan (OH) Whitfield Massie Roybal-Allard Wenstrup Boustany DeGette Hahn Rodgers Ryan (WI) Williams Matsui Royce Westerman Boyle, Brendan Delaney Hanna McNerney Salmon Wilson (FL) McCarthy Ruiz Westmoreland F. DeLauro Hardy McSally Sa´ nchez, Linda Wilson (SC) McCaul Ruppersberger Whitfield Brady (PA) DelBene Harper Meadows T. Wittman McClintock Russell Williams Brady (TX) Denham Harris Meehan Sanford Womack McCollum Ryan (OH) Wilson (FL) Brat Dent Hastings Meeks Sarbanes Woodall McDermott Ryan (WI) Wilson (SC) Bridenstine DeSantis Heck (NV) Messer Scalise Yoder McGovern Salmon Wittman Brooks (AL) DeSaulnier Heck (WA) Mica Schakowsky Yoho McHenry Sa´ nchez, Linda Womack Brooks (IN) DesJarlais Hensarling Miller (MI) Schiff Young (AK) McKinley T. Woodall Brown (FL) Diaz-Balart Herrera Beutler Moolenaar Schrader Young (IA) McMorris Sanford Yoder Brownley (CA) Dingell Hice, Jody B. Mooney (WV) Schweikert Young (IN) Rodgers Sarbanes Yoho Buchanan Doggett Higgins Moore Scott (VA) Zeldin McNerney Scalise Young (AK) Buck Dold Hill Moulton Scott, Austin Zinke McSally Schakowsky Young (IA) Bucshon Donovan Himes Meadows Schiff Young (IN) Burgess Doyle, Michael Hinojosa NOT VOTING—22 Meehan Schrader Zeldin Bustos F. Holding Blumenauer Keating Reichert Meeks Schweikert Zinke Butterfield Duckworth Honda Byrne Duffy Hoyer Cleaver Kelly (IL) Richmond NOT VOTING—24 Calvert Duncan (SC) Huelskamp Deutch Kirkpatrick Rohrabacher Frankel (FL) Lee Rush Blumenauer Hudson Payne Capps Duncan (TN) Huffman Green, Al Meng Sanchez, Loretta Bridenstine Keating Perlmutter Capuano Edwards Huizenga (MI) ´ Gutie´rrez Miller (FL) Cleaver Kelly (IL) Reichert Cardenas Ellison Hultgren Yarmuth Carney Ellmers (NC) Hunter Hartzler Olson Conyers Kirkpatrick Richmond Hudson Payne Deutch Lee Rohrabacher Carson (IN) Emmer (MN) Hurd (TX) Green, Al Meng Rush Carter (GA) Engel Hurt (VA) Carter (TX) Eshoo Israel Gutie´rrez Miller (FL) Sanchez, Loretta b 1904 Hartzler Olson Yarmuth Cartwright Esty Issa Castor (FL) Farenthold Jackson Lee Castro (TX) Farr Jeffries So (two-thirds being in the affirma- b 1855 Chabot Fattah Jenkins (KS) tive) the rules were suspended and the Chaffetz Fincher Jenkins (WV) bill was passed. So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Chu, Judy Fitzpatrick Johnson (GA) tive) the rules were suspended and the Cicilline Fleischmann Johnson (OH) The result of the vote was announced bill, as amended, was passed. Clark (MA) Fleming Johnson, E. B. as above recorded. Clarke (NY) Flores Johnson, Sam The result of the vote was announced Clawson (FL) Forbes Jolly A motion to reconsider was laid on as above recorded. Clay Fortenberry Jones the table.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:42 Sep 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28SE7.031 H28SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6292 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 28, 2015 PERSONAL EXPLANATION minute and to revise and extend his re- PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, due marks.) MONTH to unforeseen circumstances, I missed the fol- Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, many of (Mrs. BEATTY asked and was given lowing votes: H.R. 2835—Border Jobs for Vet- my colleagues on the other side of the permission to address the House for 1 aisle have continually reminded us erans Act of 2015, as amended. Had I been minute.) that they are not scientists. We have present, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on this bill. Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise also heard this from several of the Re- H.R. 2786—Cross Border Rail Security Act of today in recognition of September as publican candidates seeking our Na- 2015. Had I been present, I would have voted Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and ‘‘yes’’ on this bill. tion’s highest office. As a scientist myself, I appreciate as a proud cosponsor of the National PERSONAL EXPLANATION Prostate Cancer Plan Act, H.R. 2730. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I at- their candor. But what I don’t as much appreciate is when they use this As the most common cancer in men, tended the funeral of Deputy William B. ‘‘Bill’’ prostate cancer is a national epidemic. Myers, a law enforcement officer in my district mantra of ‘‘I am not a scientist’’ to preface statements that are factually This year alone one in seven men will who was killed in the line of duty, and I be diagnosed and 28,000 men will die missed the following rollcall votes: Nos. 519 wrong. Facts are stubborn things, and from prostate cancer. and 520, today, September 28, 2015. If they don’t only apply to those in the Last week, while hosting a commu- present I would have voted: rollcall vote No. scientific community. nity conversation in my district in 519—H.R. 2835—Border Jobs for Veterans Last week Pope Francis challenged Whitehall, Ohio, I met with two con- Act of 2015, as amended, ‘‘aye’’; and rollcall us to take courageous steps to combat stituents, Linda and Ray Hoetger, an vote No. 520—H.R. 2786—Cross-Border Rail climate change, a call to action that inspiring husband and wife team who Security Act of 2015, ‘‘aye.’’ made many Republicans uncomfort- tirelessly dedicate themselves to rais- PERSONAL EXPLANATION able. When asked about the Pope’s ing awareness about prostate cancer. Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- statement, Governor Jeb Bush dis- Linda and Ray are members of the avoidably absent in the House Chamber for missed it, saying that Pope Francis is national organization ZERO, the End votes on Monday, September 28, 2015. I ‘‘not a scientist, he’s a religious lead- of Prostate Cancer, and are spear- would like the record to show that, had I been er.’’ In fact, Pope Francis is a former heading a campaign to raise awareness present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall chemist, and, as such, he has more sci- of prostate cancer throughout Ohio. votes 519 and 520. entific training than many of our elect- ed officials. I stand here today to commend their f I was hoping that, when the Pope ad- work. As Ray and Linda remind us, RICKY’S WHEELS dressed Congress in his remarks, he many of us have either been personally (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania would have explained to my Republican affected by this disease or have lost a asked and was given permission to ad- colleagues the effect of the infrared ab- loved one. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- sorption spectrum of carbon dioxide on So during this Prostate Cancer vise and extend his remarks.) the radiation balance and equilibrium Awareness Month, let us reaffirm our Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. temperature of the Earth, but time did commitment to increase the quality of Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of a not permit. care in order to eliminate the pain and nonprofit organization in my district I encourage Jeb and my colleagues in suffering once and for all. Congress to consider the Pope’s call to that is providing a valuable service to f the region. preserve our environment. The organization, Ricky’s Wheels, is f HONORING SPEAKER BOEHNER dedicated to providing electric wheel- HONORING OUR FALLEN (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was chairs to those in need. given permission to address the House Rick Worthy and his wife, Diane, cre- FIREFIGHTERS (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given for 1 minute and to revise and extend ated Ricky’s Wheels after the death of her remarks.) their son Ricky in 2009, following a permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his re- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I brief battle with melanoma. rise out of respect and admiration for After donating Ricky’s wheelchair to marks.) our tremendous Speaker, the incredible a local couple, Rick and Diane noticed Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, our Na- leader of our Republican Conference a need across their community, espe- tion’s firefighters sign up for the job and my friend, JOHN BOEHNER. cially since Medicare will not pay for a knowing the dangers they will often He has stayed true to his home State chair once someone is accepted into face in order to keep their commu- of Ohio for well over 20 years, serving hospice. nities safe. Tragically, we have seen Since its founding 6 years ago, these first responders give their lives his constituents with pride and integ- Ricky’s Wheels has grown from a few in service to others. rity. His distinguished career was donated electric wheelchairs in the This past Sunday the 2015 Minnesota marked by an honest pursuit of what is Worthys’ garage to a warehouse filled Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service best for the American people as well as with mobility assistance devices, along took place on the State Capitol the inclusion of more folks under the with push chairs, walkers, and baby grounds to honor the 9 Minnesota fire- big tent of our GOP. strollers. fighters—and 216 nationwide—that He has worked in a bipartisan man- Mr. Speaker, Ricky’s Wheels recently have passed away in the line of duty ner to help create jobs and restore was named a local Jefferson Award re- this year. America’s leadership, all the while cipient, after being nominated by the The event honors the sacrifice that maintaining a hard line on the Castros’ local television station, WJAC. This these firefighters have made and also despotic rule in Cuba, being supportive award, which was created by the Amer- provides support for their families who of our strong relations with Israel, as ican Institute for Public Service, hon- are coping with a profound loss. well as remaining a tough opponent of ors ordinary people who do extraor- As policymakers, it is important that the weak and dangerous Iran nuclear dinary things without expectation of we recognize what our first responders deal. recognition. go through on a daily basis and support JOHN’s decorum, grace, and patience Mr. Speaker, I believe that Rick and them. Earlier this year Congress passed are his hallmarks, and they will be Diane are more than worthy of recogni- my legislation, which is now law, that greatly missed in our Nation’s Capitol. tion for their efforts. ensures that survivor benefits for fami- Only in America can the son of a f lies of those killed in the line of duty barkeep rise to make a lasting positive are not taxed. contribution to our history as Speaker JEB BUSH SHOULD CONSIDER THE Mr. Speaker, we are blessed that so of the people’s House. POPE’S CALL TO PRESERVE OUR many men and women sign up to put I wish JOHN, Debbie, the entire Boeh- ENVIRONMENT themselves in harm’s way to keep oth- ner family, including his new grand- (Mr. FOSTER asked and was given ers safe. For those that give their life, daughter Alistair, all the best. God- permission to address the House for 1 we must not forget their sacrifice. speed, Mr. Speaker.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:04 Sep 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28SE7.034 H28SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6293 b 1915 Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I want to of the Members of the Congressional PUGET SOS ACT thank my friend and cofounder of the Black Caucus. Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, Rep- Let me thank our chairman, Chair- (Mr. HECK of Washington asked and resentative HECK, for his partnership man G.K. BUTTERFIELD, for continuing was given permission to address the on the Puget SOS Act. this tradition and for his continued House for 1 minute and to revise and As you heard from him, the Puget leadership, encouragement, and avoca- extend his remarks.) Sound is truly a gift that we need to tion for Members and for the stories of Mr. HECK of Washington. Mr. Speak- restore and protect. Generations have those who have been such leaders in er, to explain the significance of the enjoyed the ability to swim, fish, and our Nation and such major issues that Puget Sound in 1 minute is impossible. dig for clams in this iconic body of we have been able to contribute to for But I will tell you this: With every 60 water. They have built lives and made the understanding of our colleagues. seconds that goes by, the Puget Sound livelihoods on the Puget Sound. Let me also make mention of my col- is being damaged more than it is being But for the millions of residents that leagues, Congresswoman KELLY and fixed. With every minute that goes by call Puget Sound home and for future Congressman PAYNE, who have led us that we fail to collectively do some- generations, we absolutely have to on this Special Order for the Congres- thing, we are all losing money. take action to fight for the Sound. sional Black Caucus. I thank them for Puget Sound is a resource, but it is That is why I invite my colleagues to their leadership and service. more than that. It is an American sponsor the Puget SOS Act. This bill A very special thanks to those of you treasure. Puget Sound is a body of raises the profile of Puget Sound by who are watching at home and have water that deserves national recogni- naming it a nationally significant body often watched at home and have fol- tion. of water. It enhances the Federal Gov- lowed the Congressional Black Caucus Congressman KILMER and I have ernment’s coordination in addressing through social media, social network, brought together numerous stake- these issues. It respects tribal treaty and also know that our major issues of holders that agree on very few things rights. This bill is an important step. criminal justice reform, civil rights, to agree on this: We need to do more. I look forward to continued work for the restoration of the Voting Rights The Federal Government needs to step Puget Sound. Our kids, including my Act, and many others have been to up to the plate to get recovery moving. two little girls, are counting on us. speak to the vulnerable. Tonight we The Puget SOS Act is that plan. We f again speak to you, but we speak of do it for the Great Lakes. We do it for those heroes that we have lost over the the Chesapeake Bay. Now is the time CONGRATULATING TROOPER J.D. last couple of months. to bring forth this effort for our Puget BERRONG Tonight we pay tribute to Amelia Sound, the largest estuary in America. (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- Boynton Robinson, Congressman Lou Let’s clean the Puget Sound up. mission to address the House for 1 Stokes, and, of course, Julian Bond. Join us in cosponsoring this bill, minute.) Our Nation was built on the values of along with Mr. REICHERT, Mr. Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, today I rise dealing with the issues of freedom, jus- NEWHOUSE, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. RICK to congratulate Trooper J.D. Berrong, tice and equality, values and principles LARSEN, Mr. ADAM SMITH, and Ms. who recently won the Jimmy K. that were perfectly embodied by the DELBENE. Clean up the Puget Sound. Ammons North American Inspectors service and sacrifices of these three f Grand Champion Award. leaders. This is the first time a North Caro- Mr. Speaker, over the last week we AMERICAN HERO DR. SIDNEY lina trooper has ever won this competi- have watched the Pope make his way PHILLIPS, JR. tion, which recognizes the Nation’s top through a number of American cities (Mr. BYRNE asked and was given roadside inspector. Berrong, who re- and use words that are music to the permission to address the House for 1 sides in the community of Mulberry, ears of Members of the Congressional minute.) competed against 51 other roadside in- Black Caucus. Let me take just one of Mr. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise spectors representing jurisdictions many citations that I will utilize to today to remember an American hero, across the United States, Canada, and characterize these three individuals: Dr. Sidney Phillips, Jr., who passed Mexico. ‘‘The complexities of history,’’ said away in Mobile over the weekend at Trooper Berrong is stationed in Pope Francis, ‘‘and the reality of the age of 91. Wilkes County and is a 14-year veteran human weakness notwithstanding, Dr. Phillips was a veteran of World of the North Carolina State Highway these men and women, for all their War II, where he served in the Marine Patrol. He is currently assigned to the many differences and limitations, were Corps. At the young age of 18, Sid Phil- motor carrier enforcement section, able, by hard work and self-sacrifice, lips took part in the famous battle of troop F, district 9. some at the cost of their lives, to build Guadalcanal in the Pacific. Troopers who perform motor carrier a better future.’’ Dr. Phillips was one of the most well- enforcement duties ensure that all I would offer to say that Amelia known and respected veterans in Ala- modes of travel, including commercial Boynton Robinson, Congressman Lou bama. His career was profiled in Ken motor vehicles, are consistently mon- Stokes, and Julian Bond, through the Burns’ PBS documentary ‘‘The War’’ itored in order to improve highway sacrifice of their individual families and Steven Spielberg’s HBO series safety. and their lives, were able to make a ‘‘The Pacific.’’ Congratulations, Trooper Berrong, better future for us. To many of us from the Mobile area, and thank you for serving the public We know the civil rights activist we remember Sid Phillips as a local good and helping maintain the safety Amelia Boynton Robinson, 1965, was a family doctor, a patriotic family man, of the highways of North Carolina. leader of the Bloody Sunday march and and a strong advocate for our Nation’s f personified the optimism, determina- veterans. tion, and courage that are at the heart Mr. Speaker, on behalf of all of my A TRIBUTE TO AMELIA BOYNTON of the American spirit. She truly made constituents in Southwest Alabama, I ROBINSON, CONGRESSMAN LOUIS our lives better. want to share my condolences with Sid STOKES, AND JULIAN BOND Known as the matriarch of our Na- Phillips’ family and friends. He em- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. tion’s civil rights movement, Ms. bodied the American spirit, and he will ROUZER). Under the Speaker’s an- Boynton Robinson fought courageously be sorely missed. nounced policy of January 6, 2015, the to ensure that every American citizen f gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON had the right to vote. Her drive to se- LEE) is recognized for 60 minutes as the cure universal voting rights was amaz- PUGET SOS ACT designee of the minority leader. ing, and certainly she risked her life (Mr. KILMER asked and was given Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, when she crossed the Edmund Pettus permission to address the House for 1 thank you very much. I am very privi- Bridge. In her words, her son said civil minute.) leged tonight to lead the Special Order rights was her entire life.

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BUTTERFIELD, a tems of injustice so that future genera- African Americans. former high superior court judge—I am tions would have opportunities that He was the first African American calling him all kinds of names—but, in were not possible to generations past. Congressman from Ohio who served 30 any event, a dynamic leader of the Tonight we honor Mrs. Boynton Robin- years. Representing a portion of Cleve- Congressional Black Caucus. Again, I son for her legacy which continues in land, he prioritized the advancement of yield to the gentleman from North each of us. our Nation’s most vulnerable popu- Carolina. Finally, Mr. Speaker, tonight we lations. Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I honor Julian Bond, a forefather of He advocated for more funding of thank Congresswoman SHEILA JACKSON America’s civil rights movement and education, housing, development LEE for her friendship, for her leader- one of our country’s greatest advocates projects, access to health care. He was ship, and I certainly thank her for for freedom and equality and equitable one of the fiercest advocates for public yielding time tonight. treatment for all people. housing. Let me also thank the other Mem- From his work as a student leader Mr. Stokes was a major proponent bers who are on the floor this evening during the 1960s to his service in the and leader that asked the Housing and to help in honoring the lives of Louis Georgia House of Representatives and Urban Development to assess the poor, Stokes, Amelia Boynton Robinson, and the State Senate, Julian Bond was a deleterious, horrible conditions that Julian Bond. leader in the fight against racism and children were living in as housing im- These three are icons, absolute icons, segregation. pacted their health. of the civil rights movement, who in In fact, just recently I presented my their own way paved the way for so b 1930 housing authority a lead poisoning many. I had the high honor of calling I first met Julian Bond at the funeral grant which was instigated, was en- Lou Stokes and Julian Bond personal of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in 1968. couraged, was advocated for by Con- friends. As the founding president of the South- gressman Lou Stokes. He has saved As the first African American to rep- ern Poverty Law Center and chairman thousands upon thousands of lives. resent Ohio in Congress, Representa- of the board of the NAACP, Julian I thank him for organizing the Con- tive Lou Stokes was a pioneer in public Bond continued his work educating gressional Black Caucus Health service. He broke down numerous bar- citizens around the world of the strug- Braintrust, and I want to thank him riers for African Americans during his gles of African Americans and the his- personally for allowing me work for extraordinary career as an elected offi- tory of civil rights here in America. him as a staff member of the Select cial on the local, State, and Federal Julian Bond spent his lifetime in Committee on Assassinations, which he levels. public service, calling for equal civil ultimately chaired. We thank him for First elected to Congress in 1969 and and human rights not only for African his amazing service. serving for 30 long years in the U.S. Americans, but for every American. He once said, ‘‘I am going to keep on House, he was a founder of the Congres- Until his untimely death, he was an ad- denouncing the inequities of this sys- sional Black Caucus and the first Afri- vocate, activist, and dedicated cham- tem, but I am going to work within it. can American to serve on the House pion who fought for the most vulner- To go outside the system would be to Appropriations Committee. He was the able individuals and communities deny myself, to deny my own exist- founder of the CBC Health Braintrust, among us. We celebrate his life and his ence. I have beaten the system. I have which remains active today in pro- lasting legacy. proved it can be done. So have a lot of tecting health, equity, and reducing I want to thank Ms. JACKSON LEE for others.’’ This is, of course, the kind of health disparities. leader that Lou Stokes was. Congressman Stokes was the embodi- her leadership and thank her for yield- Our friend, Julian Bond, was a civil ment of a public servant. He selflessly ing. I thank the Members for coming to rights icon. He was a leader in the fight used his elected positions to increase the floor this evening. for equality, freedom, and equal justice opportunities for millions of African Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, let and opportunity. He inspired genera- Americans. me thank the gentleman for his very tions of Americans to build a better fu- We will miss our dear friend Lou thoughtful statement and for leading ture for all people. Stokes. But the impact of his legacy of us off today and setting the tone for Julian Bond was considered the service and commitment to his con- the Congressional Black Caucus that young one in the movement with Dr. stituents and to the African American we will never forget our icons, but we Martin Luther King. He stood as not community will be remembered for also know that to pay tribute is the only an original, but a fierce advocate generations. highest honor for all of us because we of the Student Nonviolent Coordi- Often referred to as the matriarch of are here because of all of them. I thank nating Committee and the founding the movement, Amelia Boynton Robin- Mr. BUTTERFIELD for his leadership. president of the Southern Poverty Law son’s role in Bloody Sunday, as you Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege now Center. have already heard, and the march to yield to Representative CHARLES Elected to office, of course, he him- from Selma to Montgomery is immor- RANGEL, who does not need a long in- self fought against discrimination. He talized in the Oscar-nominated film troduction. It is important to note that was discriminated himself. When he ‘‘Selma.’’ he has led on so many issues. He was was refused a seat in the Georgia State She also made history in 1964 by be- not only the chairman of the Com- Legislature, it did not in any way de- coming the first African American mittee on Ways and Means, but also a mean or undermine his courage or in- woman from Alabama to run for Con- dear friend of Congressman Lou Stokes spiration. He went on to be seated and gress. In her congressional election and one of the founders of the Congres- to do great things. that year, Mrs. Boynton Robinson gar- sional Black Caucus. If Congressman Tonight we are privileged to be able nered 10 percent of the vote despite the RANGEL had not done what he did, we to honor and pay tribute to these three fact that African Americans only made would not be here today. I am de- heroes. We are called to follow the ex- up 1 percent of the voting population in lighted to yield to him at this time. ample they set, to fight to ensure that Alabama’s Seventh Congressional Dis- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I thank all Americans have access to equal op- trict. Congresswoman JACKSON LEE for pull- portunity so they will have a fair shot Forty-six years later the CBC’s very ing together this tribute. It is moving at economic prosperity, have the right own representative, TERRI SEWELL, and emotional that we do this after the to vote, be free from mass incarcer- whom we will hear from in just a few visit to these Chambers by the Pope, ation, and do the things that America moments, now holds that seat here in who made it abundantly clear how all bestows upon them. Congress. of us, no matter how ordinary we are,

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Mr. Speak- it is almost unbelievable how people must have broken their heart to know er, I thank our leader of the CBC, Con- that you know on an everyday basis that he was joining a group that would gressman BUTTERFIELD, so much for his that go through life with their own then provide the leadership for our exemplary leadership and the courage problems still can find the time to try country for people Black and White. that he exemplifies every day in fight- to improve the quality of life for so There is nothing that my heart would ing for the causes that we all hold so many people. allow me to say about Lou Stokes. I dear. I feel almost awkward looking at the came to Congress not knowing that in I want to thank Congresswoman Representative from Selma, Alabama, the Congress was a giant of a man from JACKSON LEE for those wonderful this evening because, after Bloody Sun- Cleveland, Lou Stokes, who motivated words. SHEILA JACKSON LEE has not day, there was a call all over the world the 13 of us, who led us to form the only been an amazing Member of Con- for people to come to Selma. I was one Congressional Black Caucus. I have gress, but she has been a great mentor of those called, and I was one of those walked in the shadows of his giant to me. I want to thank her for all she that did not think that me going to footsteps since I have been privileged does for so many of us and the men- Selma with my bad feet could make a to serve in this House. toring she continues to provide the contribution to anything, and this is Ms. JACKSON LEE and members of the younger generation. especially so after seeing what hap- Congressional Black Caucus, it is real- What can I say to CHARLIE RANGEL? pened on Bloody Sunday. ly extraordinary how God has given us To even have him know my name is an But I did go down because of JOHN the opportunity to say thank you for honor. I know that, but for the remark- LEWIS and Andrew Young and Martin the blessings that we have, and I do able lives of the three people that we Luther King and Ralph Bunche, be- hope that maybe on both sides of the celebrate their lives and their legacies cause they said that if I could just aisle people can talk about those who today, I would not be in this auspicious come down for the press conference, it allowed this country to be so great, the Chamber, and but for his leadership would be appreciated. So I dressed up sacrifices that so many people have and his courage, I would not know how and I went down for the press con- made, and you just don’t have to be a to behave in this Chamber. I thank him ference. I had a round trip ticket back giant to appreciate the fact that God for doing such a great job and con- to New York. I was dressed pretty well, has blessed us all. tinuing to serve the great people of not ever thinking that I would be going I thank her for her effort at bringing Harlem and New York, but also the any further than Selma. us together, not just tonight, but on great people of America—black, white, It started to rain, and I felt that this every committee, on every bill, and green, yellow, all of us. would be the appropriate time for me Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join with to get a cab and to go to the airport. this floor. SHEILA JACKSON LEE is here to continue to inspire all of us. I thank my CBC colleagues in paying tribute to When I saw these older people like the life and legacy of three great giants Amelia Robinson putting plastic on her for that. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, we in American history: Representative their shoes and starting to sing and Louis Stokes, Amelia Boynton Robin- starting to march, I said, well, maybe I are so grateful for the special wisdom and insight that Mr. RANGEL brings to son, and Julian Bond. Our Nation col- could go a couple of blocks. I did that, lectively mourns the loss of each of except I found out in Selma there all of what we do. I know that the late these trailblazing figures who departed weren’t any couple of blocks. Lou Stokes, the late Amelia Boynton from us way too soon this summer. There were no television cameras. Robinson, and the late Julian Bond are There was no one that recognized me grateful that they knew him and that Their journeys paved the way for my- down there. I marched 54 miles, cussing he is here to tell his story. Even if he self and so many others serving in this every step of the way, trying to figure considers it embarrassing, I think it is august body. While our hearts are out what the devil I was doing in a wonderful testimony for anybody heavy today, we honor them for their Selma. who has said, ‘‘I can’t do it.’’ We want historic and notable contributions to Congresswoman SEWELL, it just him to keep telling us that wonderful this Nation. proves that if you attempt just to do statement over and over again. I thank Congressman Louis Stokes was the the right thing, God can push you to do him so very much for what he provides first African American to represent the the rest. to the Congressional Black Caucus. I State of Ohio in Congress, where he I never did believe, like JOHN LEWIS, thank him for the kind words he men- served for more than 30 years. He rose that that Supreme Court would give us tioned of Representative TERRI SE- to prominence by breaking numerous the voting rights and the civil rights. I WELL. barriers as the first in so many areas. never thought that President Johnson I just say to Ms. SEWELL, I don’t This included being named the first Af- would ever support these things. Today know what kind of phone message that rican American to serve as chairman of I tell this very embarrassing story be- she had to the Vatican, but I repeat the prestigious House Permanent Se- cause you don’t have to be a hero to be now the words of Pope Francis, as I lect Committee on Intelligence. As an counted on if you just try to start to do yield to her. This is Pope Francis, as he African American who now sits on that the right thing, and just maybe God spoke just a few days ago at that very committee, I am deeply honored to fol- will push you to go further. podium: low in Louis Stokes’ footsteps. Certainly when a woman like Amelia Here, too, I think of the march which Mar- During his tenure on the Permanent Boynton Robinson is beaten uncon- tin Luther King led from Selma to Mont- Select Committee on Intelligence, he scious and someone like JOHN LEWIS, gomery 50 years ago as part of the campaign stepped into the national spotlight as a who constantly put his life on the line, to fulfill his dream of full civil rights and po- vocal critic of the Reagan administra- and of course the late Dr. Martin Lu- litical rights for African Americans. tion’s foreign policy. He spoke boldly ther King, who gave up his life, and Representative SEWELL, let me thank on issues of national security and cre- God doesn’t ask us to do these extraor- you for bringing and infusing life into ated a legacy of being a fierce advocate dinary things, but I do believe that the the wonderful city of Selma, all the for the homeland. In honoring his courage that these people have, that wonderful people there, including your memory, we must also commit our- each of us have just a grain of it that dearly beloved mother and father, and selves collectively to continue the would allow us to contribute, as the having us walk with you every step of fight to promote diversity within the Pope said, to show our respect for God, the way. intelligence community. We must also allowing us to inherit this great Earth As I yield to her, let me say that we be committed to supporting policies to try to make the quality of life bet- should make a commitment right here that promote our national security in ter. today, as we make changes in leader- the face of growing threats. It was Con- Of course, when it comes to a young ship, that we commit ourselves to the gressman Lou Stokes who taught us guy going to Morehouse, as Julian restoration of section 5 of the Voting that our Nation deserves nothing less.

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This courageous voice held sev- that statement of passion. figure in the voting rights movement eral titles over the course of his Speaking of passion, it is my privi- in Selma, Alabama. She is often re- impactful life, but he is most remem- lege to introduce a Member who has membered for her critical role in bered for his service as the NAACP her own storied civil rights history, Bloody Sunday. chairman and the cofounder of the someone who has served as the Com- On that solemn day on the Edmund Southern Poverty Law Center. He was missioner on the EEOC, the Equal Em- Pettus Bridge, Robinson was savagely also one of the original leaders of the ployment Opportunity Commission, beaten. A photo taken of her shortly Student Nonviolent Coordinating Com- and someone who has been in the after she was attacked and posted in mittee, SNCC, while he was a student trenches in civil rights, dealing with The New York Times became a power- at Morehouse College. He later served voting rights cases, dealing with the ful symbol of the injustices suffered by in the Georgia General Assembly for right to vote in her own District of Co- those who were attempting simply to more than 20 years. lumbia. I think she will be the Flor- vote. Yet this tireless, fearless foot sol- He was first elected to the Georgia ence Nightingale, she will be the cham- dier continued her work as a leader on House of Representatives in 1965. How- pion battler; because I believe that this the front lines of securing the right to ever, because of his longstanding leg- Delegate, Congresswoman ELEANOR vote for all Americans. acy of fighting White supremacy, HOLMES NORTON, will be successful as Amelia is best known as the matri- White statehouse members tried unsuc- we fight for the voting rights of the arch of the voting rights movement, cessfully to block him from taking his District through her leadership. and it was her courage, along with seat. This brave spirit was undeterred. I yield to the gentlewoman from the JOHN LEWIS and so many other known He spearheaded efforts to draft land- District of Columbia (Ms. NORTON). and unknown foot soldiers which led to mark legislation that spoke to the Ms. NORTON. I thank my good the passage of the Voting Rights Act of need of Blacks in the State of Georgia. friend, Representative SHEILA JACKSON 1965. Amelia was such an integral part In addition to his time as an eloquent LEE, first, for her kind and generous of the process that the contents of the speaker, he was a celebrated writer, words, but especially today for her bill, the voting rights bill, were drafted poet, television commentator, commu- leadership of this Special Order, which on her kitchen table in Selma, Ala- nity advocate, as well as a communica- is characteristic of her leadership in bama, in 1965. tion specialist. He did so much for the this Congress. I am so pleased that our Ms. Boynton not only trailblazed as a Southern Poverty Law Center to set it chair Rep. G.K. BUTTERFIELD has been voting rights advocate, she put her on its course and so much for the lives here and spoken and that we have money where her mouth was and she, of so many. heard from several other Members. herself, ran for Congress. On May 5, All three of these wonderful giants I just want to say a few words about 1964, Amelia Boynton broke yet an- tell a story, a story of how ordinary this troika of African Americans who other barrier, when she became the people can do extraordinary things. have written their signatures across first woman in the State of Alabama Working collectively, we as a nation our time. You have heard their biog- and the first African American woman can achieve amazing heights, even if raphies. I don’t want to recount their in the State of Alabama to run for Con- we don’t think so. As Congressman extraordinary bios, because that is not gress. In 1964, she garnered 10.7 percent RANGEL’s story best exemplified, if we the only reason we are honoring them of the vote during a time when very just take one step, hopefully the Lord with this Special Order. I just want to few Blacks were registered to vote. Ac- will give us the strength to take many, say something about what they meant tually, only 1 percent of the registered many more towards that fight for jus- to me. voters were African Americans at that tice and equality. Two of them I knew personally: Rep- time. In closing, I am reminded of what resentative Louis Stokes, whose many Her historic run further solidified her Amelia Boynton would often say when years in the Congress happened to impact on the movement for human I and others would come up to her and overlap with my first years here; and, rights and voting rights in Alabama say: ‘‘We stand on your shoulders. We of course, Julian Bond, whom I knew and in this Nation. Without her coura- stand on your shoulders.’’ Well, Ms. best. geous campaign for the Seventh Con- Amelia Boynton was so infamously I was not fortunate to know Amelia gressional District of Alabama in 1964, known for saying, after hearing it over Boynton. She may have been the most I know that my election to this seat in and over again: ‘‘Get off my shoulders. courageous woman in the movement of 2010, some 50 years later, would not There is plenty of work to be done.’’ the 1960s, who insisted upon facing have been possible. ‘‘Do your own work,’’ is what she said. death, if necessary, in that march from And so I say to my colleagues gath- Selma to Montgomery, and nearly lost b 1945 ered here tonight, my colleagues in her life. I was privileged to be in her Her sacrifices paved the way for me this wonderful body called the House of presence, as so many Members of Con- to walk the Halls of Congress, and I Representatives: We have plenty of gress were, when we went to Selma this will carry my love and admiration for work to do. We have plenty of work to past summer. That was a privilege in her in my heart each and every day, for do. And while we walk in the footsteps and of itself. I get to do what she could not, and that of giants such as Amelia Boynton and I was fortunate to know Congress- is vote on behalf of the members of the Louis Stokes and Julian Bond, let us man Louis Stokes, who was a founder Seventh Congressional District of Ala- never forget that they, too, had to take of the Congressional Black Caucus long bama. For that, I am eternally grate- a first step. And as we follow in their before I served. This was a man of ful. footsteps, let us all take many steps great accomplishment. Yes, he can In fact, one of my most memorable towards providing justice and liberty speak about his firsts, and much more. moments in this Chamber is the night for all Americans, especially those that He is the first African American to that she served as my special guest at are most vulnerable. serve in Congress from his hometown the State of the Union on January 20, Ms. JACKSON LEE. I think we can of Cleveland, as one of the two famous 2015, this past year. I am grateful for leave this evening with the words that Stokes brothers—his brother, Carl, the the memories of her greeting President Congresswoman SEWELL has just said, first African American mayor. There is Obama that night. I am so blessed to and we thank her so very much, ‘‘do something about the way those men not only have called her my con- our own work.’’ That message should were raised and showed themselves in stituent, but a beloved mentor and carry for whether we are Republicans public life. But it is Rep. Stokes’ career friend. As she is remembered, and she or Democrats or Independents. in Congress that stands out for me.

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You do not see anybody pecially, for this Congressional Black He was the first African American to denying anyone else the right to sit in Caucus evening devoted to his life and serve on the Appropriations Com- his seat—or her seat, today—because of to the lives of two others, very diver- mittee. My heavens. And then look at that person’s views. The Julian Bond gent lives but, in other ways, very the committees he has chaired—hard case settled the matter. similar. ones—the Ethics Committee, the House What was Julian Bond to do with the I thank my good friend, Representa- Permanent Select Committee on Intel- rest of his life? First of all, SNCC broke tive JACKSON LEE, again, for her leader- ligence. Then they needed someone to a fair number of people. And though ship here. do something else that was difficult, they gave much to the movement, you b 2000 may not have heard about many of and that was to serve on the Iran Ms. JACKSON LEE. Let me thank them since. What Julian did was to Contra Committee, and House Select my good friend, Congresswoman ELEA- give the rest of his life to the move- Committee on Assassinations, nothing NOR HOLMES NORTON, for giving these ment. For every single day of his life as was more difficult than that. three legends the vitality and vibrance a man, after he left public service in If you were looking for a Member of a personal story. whom the public would trust and who the Georgia Legislature, he was de- And to just add to his coming to stu- this body would trust, who do you go voted to the civil rights movement he dents at Howard University, I want you to? They went to Louis Stokes. So if had entered as a very young man. to know that, at the University of Vir- He moved to the District of Columbia you are trying to find out how to serve, ginia, where he was, he was the most recall the life of Representative Louis with his wife, taught at American Uni- popular professor with people standing Stokes. versity and the University of Virginia, in line because the students sensed his In the District, we recall his life and and became—and this is a matter that passion and commitment, but they his work. Much of his work was done in makes me chuckle—became the chair- sensed his realness. the field of health. The Howard Univer- man of the NAACP. Thank you so very much for that sity Louis Stokes Health Science Li- At SNCC we thought the NAACP was very vibrant and informative presen- brary is named for him here in the Dis- way too conservative for us, the young tation. trict of Columbia at Howard Univer- and foolish. It tells you how Julian Mr. Speaker, as I introduce this next sity. So we will never forget him. grew. He grew to be the long-time and gentleman, who has his own history, Of the three, the one I knew best, of devoted chairman of the NAACP. let me quote, again, as I indicated, He carried out his devotion to civil course, was my colleague and friend in Pope Francis from last week, which rights magnificently. Throughout his the Student Nonviolent Coordinating captures all of what we are saying to- entire life, he remained a major Committee, later a client of sorts, and night: to respond in a way which is al- spokesman for the civil rights move- then finally—for 25 years, a con- ways humane, just and fraternal. We ment and for progressive causes, his stituent. need to avoid a common temptation entire life speaking all around the I met Julian several years after he nowadays to disregard whatever proves country, carrying the message. founded, along with a handful of other troublesome. Let us remember the When he moved here, I had a Black Golden Rule: Do unto others as you students, the Student Nonviolent Co- Caucus event with Julian and with ordinating Committee. You have got to would have them do unto you. JOHN LEWIS simply discussing their The gentleman that I am going to understand that that group was as dif- lives as young men in the civil rights ferent from any student group since. yield to, Mr. BOBBY SCOTT, is a former movement. That was to be one of the chairman of the Subcommittee on They were not an offshoot of the civil most memorable moments since I have rights movement. They were a group Criminal Justice, now the ranking been in Congress. member on the Committee on Edu- that stood on its own. Just last February, during Black His- I would go down in the summers. I cation and the Workforce, and has led tory Month, I asked Julian to come to his professional, at least his Congres- was in law school. SNCC was the equiv- Howard University, where he and I en- alent of major civil rights organiza- sional life, as I have known it, to be a gaged in an intergenerational con- champion for criminal justice reform, tions, every single one, right alongside versation with Howard students about but, more importantly, has been one them. That is why JOHN LEWIS got to the police shootings in Ferguson, Mis- who has said to us over and over again speak on the March on Washington. souri, and New York City and what that: We must do unto others as we The reason that SNCC stood out is they meant to this generation and how would like them to do unto us. We the quality of its leadership in those this generation had to have its own must change this criminal justice sys- early years. Julian became the spokes- issues and move in its own direction. tem to have it be a fair monitoring of man. The reason he was the spokesman One of the things we indicated was how we inspire and restore people’s was his way with words. He was a poet that for all of the work of the youth of lives. and a writer, and he could explain what the civil rights movement of our day, I yield now to the gentleman from we were doing. we never touched racial profiling. It re- Virginia, Congressman BOBBY SCOTT. He served a most valuable role in mained alive and kicking for a new Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, these early years. So no one should be generation, which has taken it on. I rise to speak in honor of the lives of surprised that he went after the zenith I am, finally, particularly grateful three civil rights luminaries. I thank of the civil rights movement to serve that when Julian moved to the District the gentlewoman from Houston for giv- in the Georgia House of Representa- of Columbia, he really became a part of ing us this opportunity to honor their tives. What you may be surprised to this city, lending his civil rights celeb- lives: Congressman Louis Stokes, learn is that when he moved on to the rity to the great cause of this city for statesman and educator Julian Bond, senate, the Georgia Senate, they re- full citizenship, for D.C. voting rights, both of whom I knew personally, and fused to seat him because he had en- yes, and for statehood for the District activist Amelia Robinson. dorsed a SNCC statement opposing the of Columbia. These champions of social and eco- Vietnam war. Imagine denying a seat If you came into the District by taxis nomic justice lived their lives just as to a member duly elected because of a a few years ago, there was an adver- Pope Francis challenged Members of statement he had made on an issue of tisement. Julian was speaking in a cab, Congress to do. great moment. informing you that you were coming to Specifically, the Pope reminded us of This case was taken all the way to the District of Columbia, where the the Golden Rule—do unto others as you the Supreme Court. At that point, I residents were trying to get their full would have them do unto you—and was a constitutional lawyer working citizenship. that that rule points us in the right di- for the American Civil Liberties Union Wherever he was, he had a way of rection. He specifically reminded Con- in New York. I got to write the amicus touching upon the issue of freedom of gress that, if we want opportunities,

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His motto was to aim high, dured during the march for voting the Congressional Black Caucus Spe- which he did even before he was a rights in Selma, Alabama, 50 years ago, cial Order honoring three giants. Member of Congress when he argued she was unwavering in her fight to end This year is the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court case challenging segregation and achieve full voting the Voting Rights Act. Leaders es- the abusive stop-and-frisk policies and rights for all. poused words in 1965 that still hold true practices in the Terry v. Ohio case. Reflecting on her life as an activist, today, words because of the work of Lou’s integrity was why he was se- she stated that, ‘‘I have been called these three giants, works like: lected to serve on the House Select rabble-rouser, agitator. But because of We have proved that great progress is pos- Committee on Assassinations of Presi- my fighting, I was able to hand to the sible. We know how much still remains to be dent Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther entire country the right for people to done. And if our efforts continue, if our will King, Jr., and the House investigation vote.’’ is strong, if our hearts are right, and if cour- of the illegal arm sales during the Iran- These three American giants—the age remains our constant companion, then my fellow Americans, I am confident we contra affair and, of course, his service legislator, the educator, the activist— shall overcome. Our objective must be to as- on the Ethics Committee. were all driven to push towards a more sure that all Americans play by the same His strive for social and economic just and equal society. I am honored to rules, and all Americans play against the justice was on full display when he be- recognize their lives and the gifts they same odds. Who amongst us would claim came the first African American to gave to our Nation. that that is true today? serve on the House Appropriations Again, I want to thank the gentle- Just last week His Holiness, Pope Committee. There he directed Federal woman from Houston for organizing Francis, delivered a historic, profound, dollars to eradicate injustice and in- this Special Order so that we could pay provocative address to the Joint Ses- equities by funding programs such as appropriate tribute to these fine Amer- sion of Congress. This address re- healthcare facilities for veterans, sup- icans. minded us that the nation is ‘‘consid- porting the National Science Founda- Ms. JACKSON LEE. I thank the gen- ered great’’ when ‘‘it fosters a culture tion, and creating the first office of mi- tleman from Virginia for citing, in par- which enables people to dream of full nority health at the National Insti- ticular, the case law that Julian Bond rights for all their brothers and sis- tutes of Health. particularly generated from the hor- ters.’’ Statesman and educator Julian Bond rific denial of his right to be seated. At the White House, he quoted from dedicated his entire life to this cause of Let me also indicate the importance Martin Luther King, to use a telling social justice and equity. As a founding of members of the Congressional Black phrase of the Reverend Martin Luther member of the Student Nonviolent Co- Caucus sharing the history of these King: ‘‘We can say that we have de- ordinating Committee, or SNCC, he led icons, which I hope my colleagues will faulted on a promissory note, and now protests against segregation. appreciate these giants, for many is the time to honor it.’’ In 1965, Julian Bond was elected to times the history is not remembered or These three individuals we honor to- the Georgia House of Representatives, it is not understood. night tirelessly contributed to this cul- but was denied a seat at the State Certainly, it is my privilege to now ture of full rights and equality we are House because of his opposition to the yield to the gentlewoman from Ohio, committed to achieving. Vietnam war. In 1966, the Supreme who has firsthand knowledge because Tonight’s roll call: Congressman Lou Court ruled 9–0 that the Georgia she can say that she comes from the Stokes. House’s refusal to seat Julian Bond State of which Lou Stokes and Carl I am honored to be the third African violated the United States Constitu- Stokes were native sons. American from Ohio to follow in his tion. She is, of course, an inspirational footsteps, following my mentor and He was subsequently elected for sev- leader for her district in Columbus, dear friend, Stephanie Tubbs Jones, my eral terms, including service in the but, more importantly, someone who colleague, mentor and friend, Congress- Georgia Senate, despite efforts to re- brings a wealth of experience from her woman MARCIA FUDGE, who said at his draw his district. previous service in the Ohio State Leg- footsteps: I don’t salute or get excited He was also the first African Amer- islature and someone who has a passion about a one hit wonder because Lou ican nominated at a major-party con- for the improvement of lives of all peo- Stokes was far from that. vention as a candidate for Vice Presi- ple. I believe, as Lou Stokes has said, Lou Stokes loved people. He loved dent of the United States. she understands the value and impor- the law. He loved the legislative proc- Beginning in the 1980s, Julian Bond tance of improving the health of Afri- ess. He loved his family. And he loved taught at several universities, includ- can Americans and all Americans. Cleveland, Ohio. ing Harvard, Drexel, University of Vir- Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to You have heard so much about him, I ginia, and American University. yield to the gentlewoman from Colum- won’t repeat it. I will submit it for the For more than 20 years at UVA and bus, Ohio (Mrs. BEATTY). RECORD, Congresswoman SHEILA JACK- American University, he taught thou- Mrs. BEATTY. Thank you so much, SON LEE, if that is okay. sands of students about the role of the Congresswoman SHEILA JACKSON LEE. But I will forever be grateful for his civil rights movement as a seminal Mr. Speaker, tonight the Congres- encouragement, his friendship, his wis- part of America’s history. sional Black Caucus honors the life and dom, and his leadership. I can’t think He stated that the ‘‘humanity of all legacy of three civil rights leaders, of a time or a decision in my life that Americans is diminished when any Congressman Lou Stokes, Amelia I didn’t pick up the phone and call Lou group is denied rights granted to oth- Boynton Robinson, and Julian Bond, Stokes. ers.’’ who dedicated their lives to making Love you, Lou Stokes. He served as chairman of the NAACP our Nation a better place. Let me just briefly say we also salute from 1998 to 2009. At the 2009 com- Countless more follow in their foot- Amelia Boynton Robinson, and much mencement at Virginia State Univer- steps and continue to push for civil has been said about her. I stand on her sity, he told the graduates that, ‘‘We rights and voting rights today. shoulders. all hope that you do well, but I also We have come to these chambers to- And then Julian Bond, another great hope that you do good.’’ night, Mr. Speaker, to continue their civil rights icon, whose passion and Activist Amelia Robinson was among work as members of the Congressional dedication to equality and justice pro- the many foot soldiers who fought for Black Caucus. We call on Congress to pelled him to the Georgia Legislature, civil rights. As a girl, she championed immediately pass the Voting Rights the NAACP, and the Southern Poverty the right to vote for women. As an Advancement Act of 2015. The Amer- Law Center, which he co-founded.

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These were civil rights activists, He, like the other individuals we pay His indelible mark in history will continue to statesmen and women, trailblazers, tribute to tonight, helped change this live on. members of a great generation of indi- country for the better. AMELIA BOYNTON ROBINSON viduals who gave so much of them- Thank you, Congresswoman SHEILA It is also an honor to pay tribute to Amelia selves to the Civil Rights Movement JACKSON LEE. Thank you to all my col- Boynton Robinson—the matriarch of the voting and to the advancement of minorities leagues with the Congressional Black rights movement. in our country. Caucus for capturing and reflecting on As an African-American female serving in They are former Congressman Louis the lives of three great civil warriors the U.S. Congress, I stand on the shoulders of Stokes, former chairman of the NAACP as we took a walk in their footsteps of Mrs. Boynton Robinson. and Georgia State Senator Julian greatness. Mrs. Boynton Robinson helped organize the Bond, and civil rights icon Mrs. Amelia Tonight the Congressional Black Caucus Selma-to-Montgomery marches, and walked at Boynton Robinson. honors the life and legacy of three Civil Rights the front of the line that fateful day on March A centenarian—Mrs. Robinson’s 110 leaders—Congressman Louis Stokes, Amelia 7, 1965, which we now know as ‘‘Bloody Sun- years of life, that in itself is a great Boynton Robinson and Julian Bond who dedi- day’’. honor—she was dedicated to education, cated their lives to making our nation a better On August 6, 1965, she was the guest of fighting state-sanctioned discrimina- place. honor at the White House when President tory practices against African Ameri- Countless more follow in their footsteps and Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965 cans, and voter disenfranchisement. continue to push for civil rights and voting into law. b 2015 rights today. I had the privilege to join Mrs. Boynton Rob- We have come to these chambers to con- inson this past March, as thousands of Ameri- One can make the argument that her tinue their work as Members of the Congres- cans marched once again over the Edmund role in Selma’s civil rights demonstra- sional Black Caucus; we call on Congress to Pettus Bridge, remembering the struggles and tions, including the infamous march on immediately pass the Voting Rights Advance- recommitting ourselves to restoring voting Bloody Sunday where she was beaten ment Act of 2015. rights protections, equality, and justice. unconscious by State police, paved the The American people deserve to have real JULIAN BOND way, through the subsequent passage of voting rights now. Julian Bond was a civil rights icon whose the Voting Rights Act of 1965, for both Thank you Congresswoman SHEILA JACK- passion and dedication to equality and justice Congressman Stokes and State Rep- SON LEE for hosting the CBC’s Special Order propelled him to the Georgia legislature, the resentative Bond to serve in elected of- Hour paying tribute to Congressman Louis NAACP, and the Southern Poverty Law Cen- fice. Stokes, Amelia Boynton Robinson, and Julian ter, which he co-founded. As the first African American elected Bond. His commitment to ending discrimination to Congress from the State of Ohio, This year is the 50th Anniversary of Voting and injustice continues to inspire us and his Congressman Stokes was a founding Rights Act. Leaders . . . espoused words in legacy will guide the next generation of civil member of the Congressional Black 1965 that still hold true today. Words like: rights leaders and activists to greatness. Caucus and spent his 30-year career in We have proved that great progress is pos- He, like the other individuals we pay tribute Congress advocating issues of impor- sible. We know how much still remains to be to tonight, helped changed this country for the tance to Ohioans and to African Ameri- done. And if our efforts continue, and if our better. cans across the country. will is strong, and if our hearts are right, and Thank you CBC for capturing and reflecting Julian Bond, that great statesman if courage remains our constant companion, on the lives of three great civil rights warriors from Georgia, was one of 11 African then my fellow Americans, I am confident, as we took a walk in their footsteps of great- we shall overcome. Our objective must be to Americans elected to the Georgia ness. House of Representatives after the pas- assure that all Americans play by the same Ms. JACKSON LEE. Congresswoman rules, and all Americans play against the sage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and BEATTY, thank you for letting us know the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Bond same odds. Who among us would claim that whose footsteps we walk in and for that is true today? served 20 years in both legislative that celebratory statement. Just last week, His Holiness Pope Francis Mr. Speaker, it is certainly my pleas- chambers in the State of Georgia and delivered a historic, profound, and provocative ure to yield to the gentlewoman from served as the first president of the Southern Poverty Law Center. He also address to a Joint Session of Congress. the U.S. Virgin Islands (Ms. PLASKETT), This address reminded us that a nation is who has come with the expertise of a served as chairman of the NAACP. ‘‘considered great’’ when ‘‘it fosters a culture renowned and trained lawyer, one who These individuals have impacted the which enables people to dream of full rights is a collaborator. lives of so many African Americans for all their brothers and sisters.’’ Ms. PLASKETT. Thank you so much and have undoubtedly advanced the At the White House, he quoted words from to my colleague, SHEILA JACKSON LEE. rights and interests of minorities in MLK . . . to use a telling phrase of the Rev. I want to thank you and the Congres- both our States’ and our Nation’s gov- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. . . . we can say sional Black Caucus for this Special ernments. that we have defaulted on a promissory note Order Hour, a special tribute to the Similarly, I would like to just take a and now is the time to honor it. lives and legacy of Representative moment to recognize two individuals The three individuals we honor tonight tire- Louis Stokes, Amelia Boynton Robin- from my own home district of the Vir- lessly contributed to this culture of full rights son, and Julian Bond. gin Islands who, like Congressman and equality we are committed to achieving. Thank you, Ms. JACKSON LEE, for Stokes, Julian Bond, and Amelia Rob- CONGRESSMAN STOKES your work here in Congress, your tire- inson, have changed the landscape of I am honored to be the third African-Amer- less efforts to raise awareness to issues the Virgin Islands through their advo- ican from Ohio to follow Congressman Louis which many Americans may have for- cacy and education. Stokes who served for 30 years in Congress. gotten or not given thought to. I would like to recognize a former I am forever grateful for his encouragement, Thank you for your mentorship to us judge and Lieutenant Governor of the friendship, wisdom, and leadership. younger members here and your tire- Virgin Islands, the late Julio A. Brady, He earned a seat on the powerful House less efforts to support not only the peo- who, like Julian Bond and Congress- Appropriations Committee, the first person of ple of Houston, but the people of Amer- man Stokes, used his training as an at- color to ever do so, and focused on improving ica. torney to contribute to his community housing and urban development for veterans, Thank you for allowing us this most outside of the courtroom. As a U.S. at- seniors, and the poor. important opportunity to pay tribute torney, judge, and attorney general, In 1971, along with our esteemed Dean of to these remarkable individuals. Judge Brady fought to remove barriers the House, Congressman JOHN CONYERS, Mr. Speaker, today we gather in rev- of injustice. He was laid to rest this Congressman Stokes helped found the Con- erence and in solemn reflection to week. Like Congressman Stokes and

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The fight who worked in a laundromat, died leaving age 113 was the oldest living Virgin Is- against poverty and hunger must be young Louis and his younger brother, Carl, to lander until her passing this month. fought constantly on many fronts, es- be raised by their mother, who worked as a She was a griot, an educator whose lon- pecially in its causes. domestic for affluent families in the wealthy gevity afforded a unique perspective of I know that Americans today, as in Cleveland suburbs. witnessing the modern advancement of the past, are working to deal with this Louis Stokes’ maternal grandmother played our territory. problem. That is the essence of Julian a critical role in his life because she took care The lives and legacies of these indi- Bond, who never stopped giving; that is of the Stokes boys while their mother was at viduals are etched in the annals of our the essence of Amelia Boynton Robin- work and instilled in them ‘‘the idea that work history and their impact forever in- son, who continued to fight for civil with your hands is the hard way of doing grained in the minds and hearts of the rights up until her death at the age of things’’ and encouraged them over and over many lives they touched. I am a better 104 on August 6, 2015; that is the es- ‘‘to learn to use their heads.’’ person; and, indeed, we are a better na- sence of Congressman Lou Stokes, a Louis Stokes took the advice to heart so tion through the work of these individ- legislative giant, the chairman of an after attending Cleveland’s Central High uals. appropriations subcommittee, a person School and serving in the U.S. Army during I have listened to my colleagues to- who went to public housing and places World War II, he returned home to attend what night speak about Representative where children were and told America is now Case Western Reserve University on Louis Stokes, Amelia Boynton Robin- that your children are dying because the G.I. Bill at night while working during the son, and Julian Bond and the personal they are living in substandard housing, day for the Veterans Administration and the impact these individuals had on the lead poisoning was killing them, which Department of the Treasury. work of my colleagues with whom they gave me the opportunity, Mr. Speaker, After graduating from college in two years served and have known personally. as I said before, to give a grant to my where he excelled as a student, Louis Stokes Understand, that while many like public housing just this past week on was accepted for admission to Cleveland Mar- myself may not have had the great helping with lead poisoning. shall School of Law, from which he graduated honor and pleasure of toiling and work- I worked for Lou Stokes, and I am in 1953; three years later, his brother Carl ing with them shoulder to shoulder in very glad to note that, working for would also graduate from Cleveland Marshall the struggle for civil rights and the ad- him, I can say, truly a gentleman, School of Law and the two of them would go vancement of minorities in our coun- truly a leader. on to form the law firm of Stokes & Stokes try, Americans like myself understand To this Congress, I beg of you, let us specializing in the areas of civil rights and and appreciate their sacrifice, and we look at these icons and celebrate not criminal law. understand the work that must still be only their lives, but commit to the pas- In 1964, the Supreme Court decided the done. We will continue their legacy sion and justice of their lives, and, as landmark case of Reynolds v. Sims, 377 U.S. here today and in Congress in the fu- well, the words of Pope Francis that 533 (1964), which established the principle of ture. tell us to do unto others as we would ‘‘one person, one vote’’ governing the reappor- Thank you so much, Congressional like them to do unto us. tionment of legislative boundaries. Black Caucus, for this time. And thank Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to The following year, working on behalf of the you again to my colleague from Texas, again thank the members of the Con- local branch of the NAACP, Louis Stokes led SHEILA JACKSON LEE, for the time that gressional Black Caucus. the legal challenge to the Ohio legislature’s I have been afforded to speak on behalf Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I congressional redistricting, which had the ef- of these great Americans. rise to speak in praise of Louis Stokes, one of fect of diluting African American voting Ms. JACKSON LEE. Congresswoman the greatest and most respected Members strength in Cleveland. PLASKETT, thank you so very much for ever to serve in this body, who died on Tues- The challenge was unsuccessful in the fed- laying the groundwork for those who day, August 18, 2015, at his home near eral district court but undeterred, Louis Stokes, now step into those footsteps, and you Cleveland, Ohio at the age of 90. joined by Charles Lucas, an African American have done so with such leadership and It is not unusual in these days for com- Republican, successfully appealed the deci- certainly such passion. Thank you so mentators and politicians to talk of something sion to the U.S. Supreme Court, which in an very much. called ‘‘American Exceptionalism.’’ order handed down in 1967 ruled the redis- Mr. Speaker, what is my time re- But what is meant by the term? tricting plan unconstitutional and ordered it maining? Mr. Speaker, one way to understand the redrawn, resulting in the creation of Ohio’s first The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. term: America is exceptional because it pro- majority-black district, the 21st Congressional RUSSELL). The gentlewoman from duces and finds persons like Louis Stokes and District of Ohio. Texas has 2 minutes remaining. affords them the opportunity to utilize their tal- Ironically, Louis Stokes would defeat his Ms. JACKSON LEE. Let me conclude ents to the fullest in the service of their com- one-time ally Charles Lucas to win that seat in by thanking the chairman of the Con- munity and their country. November 1968, capturing 75% of the vote, gressional Black Caucus and my col- Think about it: in what other nation does a the closest of his 15 successful elections to leagues. It is so important for the Con- little African American boy born in 1925 on the the U.S. House of Representatives. gressional Black Caucus to be able to east side of Cleveland and raised in the For the next 30 years, from 1969 to 1999, talk to America—Representative Outhwaite Homes housing project by a mother Congressman Stokes tirelessly fought for his BUTTERFIELD, Representative RANGEL, who worked as a domestic go on to become constituents in Cleveland and for the best in- Representative SEWELL, Delegate a lawyer who argues and wins a landmark terests of the people of Ohio and the United HOLMES NORTON, Representative BOBBY criminal justice reform case (Terry v. Ohio, States. SCOTT, Representative JOYCE BEATTY, 392 U.S. 1 (1968)) in the United States Su- Louis Stokes, a founding member and Chair and, of course, Congresswoman preme Court; become the first African Amer- of the Congressional Black Caucus from PLASKETT—to be able to give life to ican elected to Congress; is selected to chair 1972–74, was the epitome of a public servant. why we are here representing all of the powerful Permanent Select Committee on In his second term in Congress, he won ap- America. We have those special people Intelligence, the Committee on Standards of pointment to the powerful House Appropria- that, without our voices, would not be Official Conduct, the Select Committee on As- tions Committee, where he served for 28 able to be heard. sassinations, and an Appropriations Sub- years, later becoming the second African I simply want to add these words of committee responsible for more than $90 bil- American ‘‘Cardinal’’ in history when he was the Pope, again, to be able to remind lion annually in federal outlays? selected to chair the VA, HUD, and Related everyone why these icons that we are Yes, America is an exceptional nation and Agencies Subcommittee. speaking of tonight in the Congres- Louis Stokes was an exceptional human Because of the esteem in which he was sional Black Caucus—46 of us, along being. held by his colleagues and the leadership, with Senator BOOKER—have a vital role Mr. Speaker, Louis Stokes was born on Louis Stokes would also later be selected to in this place. As the Pope indicated, I February 23, 1925, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Chair the House Permanent Select Committee

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:45 Sep 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K28SE7.067 H28SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6301 on Intelligence and the Select Committee Mr. Speaker, Louis Stokes’ commitment to [From cleveland.com] charged with investigating the assassinations fairness and equal treatment started long be- LOU STOKES PUT HEALTH IMPACTS OF SUB- of President Kennedy and the Rev. Dr. Martin fore he was elected to Congress. STANDARD HOUSING ON THE NATIONAL AGEN- Luther King, Jr. As a lawyer for the NAACP, he brought anti- DA, AND IN CLEVELAND: TERRY ALLAN, DORR As Chairman of the House Ethics Com- discrimination lawsuits, represented dem- DEARBORN AND DAVE JACOBS (OPINION) mittee and a person of unquestioned integrity, onstrators arrested in antidiscrimination In this file photo from 2012, Timothy Louis Stokes oversaw the committee’s inves- marches and sit-ins, and took the cases of Benner, then 8, looks outside from his Mau- tigation of the corruption scandal known as poor persons charged with crimes. rice Avenuue home in Cleveland. After Tim- ABSCAM in 1979–80, which eventually led to One of those criminal cases he took is othy and some of his siblings tested positive convictions of a senator and six House mem- for lead poisoning, traced to the soil around known to every lawyer in America and appre- their home, their mother restricted their bers. ciated by every person who cherishes the pro- Mr. Speaker, Louis Stokes perhaps is best outdoor play time. U.S. Rep. Lou Stokes, tections guaranteed by the 4th Amendment to known for the national attention he attracted in who died earlier this month, championed na- the U.S. Constitution. tional attention and funding to address the 1987 as a member of the House Select Com- I am speaking of the famous case of Terry problem of lead poisoning in inner-city chil- mittee to Investigate Covert Arms Trans- v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968) won by Louis dren. actions with Iran/(‘‘Iran-Contra’’), the scandal Recent stories and opinion pieces have eu- involving the illegal sale of military weapons to Stokes in which the Supreme Court held that a police officer could ‘‘stop and frisk’’ an indi- logized the many accomplishments of the the Ayatollah Khomeini’s Iran to generate late U.S. Rep. Louis Stokes, from civil-rights money to fund the illegal contra war in Nica- vidual only where he could articulate a reason- champion to accomplished litigator, states- ragua. able basis that the person was, or was about man and lawmaker. We believe that Louis In response to the claim by Colonel Oliver to be, engaged in criminal activity. Stokes should also be recognized as a na- North that he acted out of patriotism in engi- As a result of Terry v. Ohio, a police officer tional leader who clearly understood the neering the illegal weapons sales and divert- has the right to stop, frisk, and question an in- connection between substandard housing and ing the proceeds to fund the contras, a stern dividual he reasonably suspects to be en- health, and acted to address the problem, at a time when very few did. Louis Stokes lectured the misguided Colonel gaged in criminal activity, but cannot seize items from that person if the pat down of the Back in the 1980s, the scope and magnitude North on the rule of law, the true meaning of of the childhood lead-poisoning problem and patriotism, and, in the process American suspect’s outer clothing does not reveal any its impact on our nation’s children was not exceptionalism: weapons posing a threat to the officer’s safety. fully recognized or well understood. ‘‘I suppose that what has been most dis- Because of Louis Stokes’ exceptional advo- Subsequent efforts to increase blood turbing to me about your testimony is the ugly cacy in Terry v. Ohio, the right of every indi- screening in early childhood revealed that part. In fact, it has been more than ugly. It has vidual to secure from unreasonable searches Greater Cleveland had among the highest been chilling, and, in fact, frightening. I’m not and seizures was preserved while at the same rates of lead poisoning in the country, add- just talking about your part in this, but the en- not impeding the ability of law enforcement of- ing to the compounding disadvantages of tire scenario, about government officials who ficers to perform their duties safely. children living in poverty in our community plotted and conspired, who set up a straw Mr. Speaker, every citizen benefits from this and across the United States. Some of us have vivid memories from 1991, man, a fall guy. Officials who lied, misrepre- ruling and communities that have a history of when Congressman Stokes held up a News- sented and deceived. Officials who planned to being harassed by law enforcement protected week magazine cover story on threats posed superimpose upon our government a layer by the Constitution from arbitrary and abusive to children by lead paint, passionately advo- outside of our government, shrouded in se- treatment by law enforcement. cating for the voiceless in our society while crecy and only accountable to the conspira- But the fight for a criminal justice system educating the community about this silent tors. that respects the rights of all persons is not epidemic. He wanted all of us to understand ‘‘Colonel, as I sit here this morning looking over. the debilitating consequences of childhood at you in your uniform, I cannot help but re- lead exposure in the home environment and That is why I am proud to be the Ranking its impact on the life trajectory of these vul- member that I wore the uniform of this country Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee in World War II in a segregated Army. I wore nerable kids. on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Congressman Stokes turned that message it as proudly as you do, even though our gov- Investigations and a leader in the effort to re- into action, by using his formidiable legisla- ernment required black and white soldiers in form the criminal justice system so that all per- tive acumen to establish the first Healthy the same Army to live, sleep, eat and travel sons receive fair and equal treatment regard- Homes program in the country within the separate and apart, while fighting and dying less of their race, gender, religion, or national U.S. Department of Housing and Urban De- for our country. But because of the rule of law, origin. velopment. today’s servicemen in America suffer no such Louis Stokes fought tirelessly to fulfill the When he recognized in 1998 that young in- indignity. promise of the 14th Amendment that ‘‘no state fants in his district were suffering from ‘‘My mother, a widow, raised two boys. She sometimes fatal lung bleeding associated shall make or enforce any law which shall with water-damaged, moldy homes, he asked had an eighth-grade education. She was a do- abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens mestic worker who scrubbed floors. One son HUD to address the impact of inner-city of the United States; nor shall any state de- homes on children’s health. He understood became the first black mayor of a major Amer- prive any person of life, liberty, or property, that houses are systems, and that independ- ican city. The other sits today as chairman of without due process of law; nor deny to any ently addressing lead paint problems, mois- a House intelligence committee. Only in Amer- person within its jurisdiction the equal protec- ture intrusion and mold, injury risks and ica, Col. North. Only in America. And while I tion of the laws.’’ other housing hazards was inefficient and admire your love for America, I hope that you costly. He also had the vision to recognize It is a fight I am proud to continue today. will never forget that others too love America that treating children at the hospital, only Mr. Speaker, Louis Stokes will be mourned just as much as you do and that others will die to release them back into the same sub- by friends and colleagues on both sides of the for America, just as quick as you will.’’ standard home that made them sick, created Louis Stokes never wavered in his belief aisle who had the privilege to serve alongside a vicious circle with major public health that America could fulfill the promise of its him. consequences. He knew these homes needed He was a mentor to me and I will always re- to be fixed. Founders or his dedication to the principles of The HUD Office of Lead Hazard Control the Declaration of Independence and the Con- member his commanding presence and cher- ish the assistance he provided me and the ex- had shown interest in applying the experi- stitution, stating: ence of lead-poisoning prevention to include ‘‘I’m going to keep on denouncing the in- ample he set for new Members to follow. other health hazards in the home, such as equities of this system, but I’m going to work My thoughts and prayers are with his Jay, plumbing problems and leaky basements, but within it. To go outside the system would be Louis’ beloved wife of 55 years; to his chil- lacked the authority. to deny myself—to deny my own existence. dren, Shelly, Louis, Angela, and Lorene; his Through his vision, the Congressman in- I’ve beaten the system. I’ve proved it can be grandchildren; and the untold thousands of vited us and others to testify at the House done—so have a lot of others. persons who touched and whose lives were Subcommittee on HUD appropriations to see ‘‘But the problem is that a black man has to touched by one of Cleveland’s greatest sons. what could be done. Lou Stokes convinced be extra special to win in this system. Why Mr. Speaker, I ask the House to observe a his fellow committee members to provide the very first appropriation of $10 million to should you have to be a super black to get moment of silence in memory of Louis Stokes, HUD for ‘Healthy Homes’ prevention pro- someplace? That’s what’s wrong in the soci- an exceptional American, and the gentleman grams in low-income housing. His legacy has ety. The ordinary black man doesn’t have the from Ohio who served in this chamber for resulted in millions of homes that are safer same chance as the ordinary white man three decades with honor, integrity, and dis- and healthier as a direct result of that in- does.’’ tinction. vestment in our children. Since that time,

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President Obama described him as a of Congressman Stokes’ work. SNCC was not the first leadership role his- ‘‘hero’’ who ‘‘helped changed this country for In 2012, HUD created the Louis Stokes tory and circumstance would call upon Julian the better.’’ The Rev. Jesse Jackson called Healthy Homes Award and presented the him a ‘‘leader with strength, character.’’ Bond to assume; nor would it be the last. NAACP Chairman Roslyn Brock said he ‘‘in- first one to him at the City Club of Cleve- In 1965, after passage of the Civil Rights land. When he received the award, he pointed spired a generation of civil rights leaders.’’ out that much has been achieved and that Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Teresa Sullivan, president of the University much more remains to be done. He also said Julian Bond was elected to represent the resi- of Virginia, where he taught history for that he really didn’t know what all the fuss dents of the 32nd district in Georgia House of many years, called him a beloved retired was about, as he was just a kid who grew up Representatives. professor who ‘‘shaped the course of history in public housing, who wanted to do the But on January 10, 1966, his white col- through his life and work.’’ How ever you choose to describe Julian right thing for our children. leagues in the Georgia House voted 184–12 He was an inspiration to us all. Bond, one thing is for sure: He taught us all not to seat him because he had publicly ex- how to stand for what we believe. And he be- Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I pressed his opposition to the Vietnam War. lieved in freedom, justice and equality. rise to speak in praise of Julian Bond, one of Julian Bond challenged the refusal of the For me, one of the most remarkable at- the leading lights of the Civil Rights Move- Georgia House to seat him and took his case tributes of this civil rights giant is the fact ment, who died on Saturday, August 15, 2015, all the way to the United States Supreme that he never stopped giving. Even at the at the age of 75. Court, which ruled in the unanimous decision time of his brief illness and death on Aug. 15 While Julian lost his battle to the illness that at the age of 75, he was still serving faith- of Bond v. Floyd, 385 U.S. 116 (1966), that fully as chairman emeritus on the NAACP claimed his life, it is the struggle for civil rights expressing opposition to the Vietnam War was board. Even after he retired from the profes- and human dignity he helped to win that he speech protected by the First Amendment and sorship at the University of Virginia, he con- will forever remembered and revered. directed that he be seated as a duly elected tinued to mentor and remained a role model Horace Julian Bond was born January 14, member of the state legislature. for students and others. 1940 in Nashville, Tennessee to Julia Agnes Julian Bond would go on to serve three A writer, poet, television commentator, and Horace Mann Bond. more terms in the George House, where he lecturer and college teacher—and as a former Julian’s father was the first African-American co-founded the Georgia Legislative Black Cau- politician—Julian Bond was one of those President of Lincoln University of Pennsyl- rare people whose work became legendary cus, and six terms in the Georgia State Sen- while he was still doing it. In fact, the Li- vania, the same institution attended by ate. brary of Congress once called him a ‘‘living Thurgood Marshall and Langston Hughes who In 1971, Julian Bond co-founded and served legend.’’ would both go on to make substantial con- as president of the Southern Poverty Law And because of the magnitude of his work, tributions to the Civil Rights Movement and Center that tracks the actions of hate groups he leaves many treasures that will simply the advancement of African-Americans. to better inform and prepare communities keep on giving. UVA, where his papers are Julian’s father later became president of At- about the dangers these groups pose. housed, has announced its goal to establish a lanta University and Julian decided to attend Julian Bond consistently identified issues of Julian Bond Professorship in Civil Rights and Social Justice, which ‘‘will continue Morehouse College, one of the leading black civil inequality and provided solutions by gath- Bond’s scholarly legacy.’’ There will cer- colleges in the nation. ering groups of community leaders, profes- tainly be many more designations in honor Julian Bond, who came from a long line of sionals, and educators to protect what the of his life’s work. educators, determined at an early age to put laws and policies would not, our basic civil And surely some will rise, seeking to fol- his journalistic and organizing talents in serv- rights. low in his footsteps. Mr. Bond believed in ice of the cause of civil rights and racial equal- In 1998, Julian Bond’s commitment to jus- young people’s ability to take the civil ity. tice and equality led him to answer the call to rights and social justice baton and run with While a student at Morehouse College, Ju- it. Earlier this year, he told a group of How- serve and accept the position of Chairman of ard University students, ‘‘I think you know lian helped found The Pegasus, a literary the NAACP, a post he held until 2010. what the problems are. You know what the magazine, and led nonviolent student protests Julian Bond was able to bring the earnest solutions are, and I’m sure we will be glad to against segregation in Atlanta parks, res- fight to achieve equality into the modern era help. But don’t depend on us to tell you what taurants, and movie theaters. as he watched African-Americans achieve the to do. Just go out and do it.’’ Mr. Speaker, today it is difficult to imagine highest awards in their professions and contin- Well, he left an amazing road map. From there once was a time in our country when ued to break down barriers. his pioneering civil rights work as a co- blacks and whites could not eat together in In November 2008, Julian Bond witnessed founder of the Student Nonviolent Coordi- nating Committee to all of his work and con- public restaurants, use the same public rest- the election of the first African American Presi- tributions thereafter, Julian Bond was a rooms, stay at the same hotels, or attend the dent of the United States, a feat thought im- model for anyone who aims to make an im- same schools. possible just a decade earlier. pact and leave the world a better place. Julian Bond answered the call to action and Mr. Speaker, because of trailblazers like Ju- In that regard, he was a role model for us put his studies on hold to devote all of his en- lian Bond millions of Americans gained access all. What a life. What a legacy. ergies and efforts to ending segregation and to opportunities previously denied to members Amelia Boynton was born on August 18, racial discrimination. of their communities. 1911, in Savannah, Georgia. Her early activ- Mr. Speaker, it is not unusual these days for Julian Bond spent 5 years with SNCC, 8 ism included holding black voter registration us to think of a champion as someone who re- years as president of the Southern Poverty drives in Selma, Boynton spent her first two ceives the highest accolades in sports. Law Center, 12 years as the president of years of college at Georgia State College Julian Bond was a champion of the people. NAACP, 20 years as a state representative, (now Savannah State University), then trans- His success is measured not in the numbers and 75 years an unwavering champion of civil ferred to the Tuskegee Institute (now of trophies, medals, ribbons, and champion- rights for all people, including the LGBT com- Tuskegee University) in Alabama. She grad- ship banners, but in the number of doors and munity. uated from Tuskegee with a home economics opportunities he helped to open for those who My thoughts and prayers are with Julian’s degree before further pursuing her education had been neglected, marginalized, and beloved wife Pamela, his children and grand- at Tennessee State University, Virginia State disenfranchised. children; and the untold millions of persons University and Temple University. Julian Bond knew that to bring about non- whose lives were touched by one of America’s In the 1930’s, Boynton Robinson began her violent social change it was necessary to or- greatest sons. activist career by registering African Ameri- ganize so he co-founded the Student Non- Mr. Speaker, I ask the House to observe a cans to vote. In 1964, she ran for Congress to violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). moment of silence in memory of Julian Bond, represent Alabama. She was the first woman SNCC, which organized and mobilized the a tireless and eloquent voice for justice, equal- to have run for this Democratic seat, and al- participation of students and young people in ity, and human dignity who did so much to though she did not win, she received 10% of

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King accepted, tunity to cite these great Americans: rors they talk about, the inhumanity and joined Boynton Robinson and the South- Amelia Boynton Robinson, Congress- to man that is being inflicted upon ern Christian Leadership Conference in plan- man Lou Stokes, and Julian Bond. Christians in that area is just unten- ning the march from Selma to Montgomery on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there able. It is unconscionable. Women— March 17th, 1965. objection to the request of the gentle- talk about a war on women. If they are As approximately 600 marchers walked woman from Texas? Christian women, it is absolutely hor- across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, they were There was no objection. rendous. confronted by 200 state troopers and Alabama Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I I ran into the same problem in meet- policemen, who shot teargas and beat the yield back the balance of my time. ing with family members in Nigeria of non-violent protesters. This horrific event Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Amel- girls that were kidnapped by radical came to be known as Bloody Sunday. ia Boyton Robinson was an American hero Islamists, Boko Haram. That was in At least 17 protesters were sent to the hos- who devoted her entire life to the fight for Nigeria. pital, including Boynton Robinson. A picture of equal rights for all. She was a child suffrag- I would be interested to talk to the her unconscious body lying on the ground ette, who alongside her mother, advocated for President of Togo tomorrow. I have after an officer shot tear gas into her throat the women’s vote and then as a young been to his country before. I have seen spread through every news media outlet woman fought for the right of blacks to have the poverty, and I have seen the afflic- across the globe, and quickly became a sym- their say at the ballot box. After bold run to bol for race relations in the United States at tion. represent Alabama in Congress, Mrs. Robin- But in the Middle East, Christians the time. son helped organize the Bloody Sunday The Selma to Montgomery march was a piv- are not even allowed to be in the area March from Selma to Montgomery. She was where the Apostle Paul walked. The otal demonstration in the civil rights move- hospitalized after being knocked unconscious ment, leading to future victories such as the Apostle Paul planted churches where by a white officer on that perilous day, which Voting Rights Acts of 1965 signed by Presi- Christian missionaries were, along the left her undaunted and even more determined dent Lyndon B. Johnson. times right after Jesus resurrected. Amelia Boynton Robinson was an incredible to fight for the African-American vote. It was Right in the early days of the church, activist, leader, and woman, and is remem- my honor to nominate her for a Congressional churches were planted. And now, while bered for her courage and strength throughout Black Caucus Foundation Phoenix Award ear- the United States is said to be the sole the civil rights movement. She worked for lier this year, but sadly, she died before I superpower, Christians are being per- equality for all until her last day on this earth. could present it to her. Thankfully, however, secuted in greater numbers around the [From the Two-Way, Aug. 26, 2015] Mrs. Robinson was able to share enough sto- world than ever in history. (By Bill Chappell) ries about her courageous experiences to fill a If there is a God who loves Chris- history book and resonate for generations to AMELIA BOYNTON ROBINSON, SURVIVOR OF tians, loves all people but has an affin- ‘BLOODY SUNDAY,’ DIES AT 104 come. ity for Jews and Christians, then there Amelia Boynton Robinson, who went from f would have to be a price for any nation being beaten on a bridge in Selma, Ala., in CHRISTIANS UNDER ATTACK that allows this to go on. 1965 to being pushed across the bridge in a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under This article goes on: A Catholic wheelchair alongside the president of the priest who visited Kurdish Iraq last fall United States, has died at age 104. the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Her daughter, Germaine Bowser, confirmed uary 6, 2015, the Chair recognizes the described the wounded souls of the to Troy Public Radio’s Kyle Gassiott that gentleman from Texas (Mr. GOHMERT) Christians who had taken refuge there. Boynton Robinson died early Wednesday for 30 minutes. They had been forced from their homes morning. She had been hospitalized after suf- Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, I come in northern Iraq in the summer of 2014. fering several strokes this summer. ‘‘ ‘Without question, we are talking Born in Savannah, Ga., Boynton Robinson before this honorable House with an was a pioneer in the voting rights movement issue that has been rather heart- about genocide here. Genocide is not who took part in the event that came to be breaking for so many of us for so long only when the people are killed, but known as ‘‘Bloody Sunday,’’ when she and now: also when the soul of a people is de- other activists were attacked by state troop- In The Middle East, the cradle of stroyed. And that is what is happening ers as they tried to march across the Ed- Christianity, where it started 2,000 in Iraq now,’ said Fr. Andrzej Halemba, mund Pettus Bridge. years ago based on the Judeo principles head of Aid to the Church in Need’s Along with Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., Boyn- Middle East section, said October 28. ‘It ton Robinson held hands with President from thousands of years before that, Obama as the men walked across the bridge there has been a massive onslaught. is the most tragic thing that I have this past March, marking the 50th anniver- Against Jews, it has been going on for ever experienced.’ ’’ sary of the march in Selma. some time; but especially in the last This is from the priest. The priest The Montgomery Advertiser reports: several years, it has become untenable goes on: ‘‘ ‘I have seen people who have ‘‘Boynton Robinson asked Martin Luther been deeply wounded in their soul. In King Jr. to come to Selma to mobilize the for Christians. local community in the civil rights move- In an article by Debra Heine, Sep- the various crises in this world, I have ment. She worked with the Southern Chris- tember 20, my sister’s birthday, she often seen people who have lost every- tian Leadership Conference and helped plan wrote about ‘‘2,000 Years of Christian thing. But in Iraq, there are Christians the Selma to Montgomery march. Her role in Civilization Destroyed on Obama’s who have had to leave everything and the event was recaptured in the movie Watch.’’ take flight three or four times. They ‘‘Selma,’’ where she was portrayed by actress It says this in the article: ‘‘The Is- can see no light at the end of the tun- Lorraine Toussaint. She was invited as a nel.’ guest of honor to attend the signing of the lamic State has managed to destroy Voting Rights Act of 1965 by President Lyn- two thousand years of Christian civili- ‘‘Last spring, hundreds of Assyrian don B. Johnson.’’ zations in the Middle East in just a Christians fled to Lebanon after ISIS Boynton Robinson also ‘‘made history in couple of years, Lt. Col. Ralph Peters jihadists stormed their villages in Syr- 1964 as the first African-American to run for noted on ‘The O’Reilly Factor’ last ia’s northeastern province of Hasakeh. Congress in Alabama,’’ Alabama Public week. And he placed the blame square- ‘‘Members of Lebanon’s Assyrian Radio reported earlier this year, when the ly on President Obama’s . . . policy. community did their best to welcome civil rights legend attended Obama’s 2015 State of the Union address in Washington, ‘‘ISIS has been spreading across the the new refugees, but the displacement DC. She was the guest of Rep. Terri Sewell, Middle East like a plague of locusts, had left them traumatized. Alabama’s first elected African-American and as they have spread, they have tar- ‘‘ ‘The villages of Khabur are empty congresswoman. geted religious minorities, particularly now, there is no one left except some GENERAL LEAVE Christians, for destruction. In Syria, fighters,’ lamented Chorbishop Yatron Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- tens of thousands of Assyrian Chris- Koliana, as he oversaw the distribution sent that all Members may have 5 leg- tians have been attacked and displaced. at his diocese.’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:45 Sep 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28SE7.048 H28SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6304 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 28, 2015 Mr. Speaker, this is tragic. Christian Syria and neighboring countries. It is out there saying, as they have in the villages 2,000 years old, destroyed. cannot discriminate in favor of any one last couple of weeks, that with the $100 Nothing left but some people trying to religious group. But the Archbishop billion, $150 billion that President fight for just the ground that they are has raised concerns that Christians Obama is going to see to Iran getting fighting on that once was their home. have avoided refugee camps because of quickly, and the hundreds of billions of ‘‘ ‘Our people have experienced a fears of persecution from rogue dollars that will flow in subsequent great tragedy in Syria’ . . . ‘They are Islamist groups operating inside ref- years, they were already announcing depressed. Some of them have chronic ugee camps. illnesses. Their lives are difficult.’ ‘‘In a speech in the House of Lords they are going to increase their sup- ‘‘ ‘How can we be comfortable living last Monday, Archbishop Welby said port for Hamas and Hezbollah as they on aid?’ asked 50-year-old Simaan, who that, ‘within the camps there is signifi- kill Americans, continue to kill Chris- fled his village Tal Hormuz. cant intimidation and radicalization, tians, and continue to kill moderate ‘‘He railed against what he called and many particularly of the Christian Muslims who are not radicalized, at international indifference to the plight population who have been forced to flee what point is Congress responsible for of Assyrians under attack by ISIS in are unable to be in the camps.’ not standing up to the President? Syria and neighboring Iraq. ‘‘He went on: ‘What is the govern- Mr. Speaker, I would submit that one ‘‘ ‘The whole world, from the U.N. to ment’s policy of reaching out to those the United States and Russia, is re- who are not actually in the camps?’ ’’ very important point has come, and sponsible’ . . . ‘They’ ’’—talking about Lord Carey, who wrote in the Tele- right now it is up to the United States ISIS—‘‘ ‘have destroyed our whole civ- graph about his concern of the plight of Senate to have a backbone on behalf of ilization . . . and the world is watch- Christians, wrote: the millions that stand to be per- ing.’ ’’ ‘‘ ‘The frustration for those of us who secuted and killed by the money that b 2030 have been calling for compassion for they are going to allow to go to Iran by Syrian victims for many months is We hear so many sad stories. Chris- failing to do what they could to stop that the Christian community is yet this world atrocity. tians are being persecuted on our again left at the bottom of the heap.’ watch, and we are not talking enough ‘‘ ‘Mr. Cameron’s policy inadvert- There is no question in reasonable, about it. The President certainly isn’t. ently discriminates against the very intelligent minds that the Iran deal is He tells us that we need to take tens or Christian communities most victim- a treaty. It is a treaty as anticipated hundreds of thousands of more Muslim ized by the inhuman butchers of the so- by the Founders. It is a treaty as re- refugees. What about the Christians called Islamic State.’ ferred to in the Constitution, article II, and the massive extermination of ‘‘ ‘Christians are not to be found in section 2, second paragraph, and it re- churches in the Middle East under this the U.N. camps, because they have quires a vote of two-thirds of the Sen- administration? We get it. The Con- been attacked and targeted by ate present to go along with it in order stitution gives the President wide au- Islamists and driven from them. They for it to be effective. thority and wide latitude on foreign are seeking refuge in private homes, policy. Congress has some say because church buildings, and with neighbors Yes, the Corker bill tried to amend we can appropriate or defund what the and family.’ the Constitution. Legislation can’t President is doing—if we have leader- ‘‘Refugees who want to come to the amend the Constitution. Once it is ship with courage to do that. United States will also be required to clear—as it is—that the Iran deal is a This article goes on: ‘‘In July, 4,000 apply through the U.N. treaty, then we need desperately to more Assyrian Christian families were ‘‘ ‘A combination of European cow- have people in the Senate stand up— among the 120,000 people who fled ardice and awful American foreign pol- some of them have—make clear this is Hasakah to escape ISIS forces who had icy has led to a mass Muslim migration a treaty; it requires two-thirds in order entered the city looking to carry out a that will affect the whole world.’ ’’ to approve it or it is not ratified, it is mass ethno-religious slaughter. ‘‘Lt. Col. Ralph Peters disagreed ‘‘Fleeing Muslim persecution, Chris- somewhat with that assessment.’’ not effective, and the President is not tian refugees are often targeted and He said, ‘‘ ‘I think you were much, allowed to release the 100-plus billion, persecuted anew by fleeing Muslim ref- much too soft on President Obama and $150 billion to Iran that will be used for ugees.’’ a bit too hard on the E.U.’ . . .‘If Amer- atrocities, especially toward America, The International Business Times re- ica doesn’t lead, it doesn’t happen.’ ’’ toward Christians, toward moderate ported: ‘‘Italian police have arrested 15 He went on to say: ‘‘ ‘Just look at a nonradicalized Muslims, toward Jews, Muslim immigrants in Palermo, for al- map of the Middle East . . . on George and toward Israel. There is a real re- legedly having thrown Christian refu- W. Bush’s last day in office. There is sponsibility here. It may take cour- broad peace across the Middle East and gees off the rubber boat that was tak- age—I am sure it will—for the Senate North Africa, Iraq was finally conva- ing them to Italy after a fight for ‘reli- to stand up and the Senate majority gious reasons,’ according to media re- lescing, and...Obama promptly, to leader to stand up and say: Sorry, Mr. ports. please his America-hating base, aban- ‘‘Those arrested—from Mali, Guinea dons Iraq, backs the Muslim Brother- President, the Iran deal is a treaty. We and Ivory Coast—were part of a group hood in Egypt, gets rid of Qaddafi with- have listed in our letter to the major- of 100 that were rescued off the Libyan out a plan for what goes after, threat- ity leader in the Senate some of the coast by the Italian coast guard. ens Assad . . . then does nothing, bases, it is spelled out in our resolution ‘‘The Archbishop of Canterbury, re- doesn’t listen to the intelligence com- that we filed and talked about here on cently warned British Prime Minister munity when for years they are telling the floor, it is clearly a treaty. David Cameron that his government’s him about the Islamic State coming— The end of John Quincy Adams’ oral refugee policy was discriminating then tries to blame the intelligence argument that capped a couple of days against Christians because Christians community, and launches feckless air- of oral argument in the case can be are not among the refugees being strikes. The combination of his helped in U.N. camps. They are not in fecklessness and cowardice, his rhetor- found online. He was afraid that if he the U.N. camps because they fear per- ical bravado and utter incompetence did not do an adequate job as a lawyer, secution from radicalized Muslim refu- are responsible.’ ’’ those Africans that he was rep- gees. He goes on: ‘‘ ‘No. Listen to this. Two resenting that had been captured by ‘‘The Most Reverend Justin Welby re- thousand years of Christian civiliza- other Africans and sold into slavery, portedly met the Prime Minister ear- tion destroyed on his sent to the Caribbean, and then put on lier this month with concerns that watch...That’s on Obama. When the Spanish ship the Amistad, they Christians in Syria will be largely ex- America doesn’t lead, nothing hap- were able to overtake and overpower cluded from the 20,000 refugees due to pens.’ ’’ the Spanish and take charge of the come to the U.K. over the next 5 years. Well, it is not just on President ship. They landed in America. The law- ‘‘The government, in line with Euro- Obama. I am sure he is mainly respon- suit was over whether or not they were pean Union policy, is committed to sible for our foreign policy, but we need free Africans or whether they were taking in refugees from U.N. camps in to stand up to the President. When Iran property of the Spanish.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:45 Sep 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28SE7.069 H28SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6305 I can understand the fear that John the Middle East as we are credited with to wipe out the entire American gov- Quincy Adams must have had as he being the superpower in the world? ernment here in Washington, D.C. And stood downstairs in the Old Supreme b 2045 but for the heroic act of people on a Court Chamber. One of the Justices plane that took it down in Pennsyl- had died one night during oral argu- Yet, also, these last few days, the vania, they may well have. ment, not while he was actually argu- U.N.—where we pay far more than any- We don’t need to hear any of these ing. That final day he knew if he didn’t body even comes close to in order to lies about, oh, if America just hadn’t do an adequate job, his clients would keep it going as they continue to be- invaded Afghanistan and Iraq, regard- wear chains and their children would come more and more anti-Semitic, less of whether you agree with what wear chains all because he didn’t do an anti-Israeli, and anti-American—they President Bush ordered with Iraq, the adequate job as their lawyer. entertain the largest supporter of ter- fact is 9/11 was a terrorist attack before So he finished his oral argument by rorism in the world, the leader of Iran. and so was the attack on the USS Cole calling the names of Justices of the Su- And he says this in part, the leader of and so were the attacks on our embas- preme Court who had been on the Su- Iran, the President Rouhani: sies around the world during the 1990s preme Court but had passed away. If we did not have U.S. military inva- and so was the first World Trade Cen- Chief Justice, Justices, he knew them. sion of Afghanistan and Iraq and the ter attack in 1993 that apparently had He called their names: The Justice that United States’ unwarranted support for some planning back during the former started this case, where is he? Where the inhumane actions of the Zionist re- President Bush’s administration. are all these Justices? Where is the So- gime against the oppressed nation of And that was an administration that licitor General that argued before me? Palestine, today the terrorists would stopped a brutal dictator, Saddam Hus- This is around 1821. This is in the late not have an excuse for the justification sein, who had raided another Muslim 1830s. He is now arguing in the Su- of their crimes. country, and we went in and helped Ku- preme Court in their Chamber down- I am taking this from an article by wait get their country back. We went stairs. Julian Hattem, 9–28–15, which is inter- to help the Muslims. And how do they After going through all the Supreme esting. We have heard that throughout reward us? To plan an attack to try to Court Justices that had passed away, the United States, if we just hadn’t take down the World Trade Centers in he finishes basically by saying they gone into Iraq, if we hadn’t gone into ’93. have gone to meet their Judge, and the Afghanistan, if we hadn’t gone into Af- It is very clear Christianity, Juda- biggest question is when they met ghanistan with the 300 Americans that ism, Israel, all were under attack and their Maker, their Judge, did they hear we embedded—about 300—we embedded so was America. And our enemies can’t the words: ‘‘Well done, good and faith- and let the Afghans destroy the believe how stupid Americans are be- ful servant?’’ Taliban by February of 2002, then we cause we are going to reward the big- It is very clear, send a message to the became an overwhelming occupying gest supporter of terrorism in the Supreme Court. Think about it, Jus- force in Afghanistan—but at least by world—Iran—with $100 to $150 billion tices. If you died tonight like the other February of 2002, if we hadn’t gone in that they are already saying they are Judge just died in the last couple of and helped them, the Taliban would going to use to help Hamas and nights and you go to meet your Maker, still be completely controlling Afghan- Hezbollah kill more Christians, more do you want the last thing you did to istan. That is the way it is. Jews, help wipe out Israel, help the at- be having sent wonderful African peo- Now, we went astray when we became tack against the Great Satan, the ple out in chains that they would wear occupiers, and this President has only United States. and their children would wear—pos- tripled the number of deaths in Af- Mr. Speaker, it is time for people in sibly their children and their chil- ghanistan, even though the war is sup- the United States Government to stand dren—all because you didn’t do the posedly over. Over tripled the number up and help correct the wayward poli- right thing as a judge? He won the of American deaths, even though the cies of this administration. We start by case, as well he should. real war was during President Bush, having the United States Senate in one I can’t help but wonder if John Quin- because of this President’s rules of en- voice say the Iranian deal is a treaty cy Adams were here today arguing on gagement and disastrous foreign pol- and we are taking a vote on it and clo- behalf of Christian communities all icy. ture is set aside with 51 votes. over the Middle East that have been But think about it. This is the head, And they won’t get the two-thirds to destroyed, refugees that have been sent the President of Iran. He is telling the ratify it. It will not become effective running, Jews that can no longer popu- UN and the world that, if it weren’t for against the United States. And thank late the area because of threats and vi- the United States’ invasion in Afghani- God we will then have stopped the con- olence upon them, and he saw that the stan and in Iraq, there wouldn’t be any tinued persecution of Christians, mod- United States that he had been Presi- American terrorists. erate Muslims, Jews, Israelis, and the dent of and was in the House of Rep- Mr. Speaker, why in the world should United States, instead of rewarding resentatives after having been Presi- the U.N. listen to a man that is this big them and helping them take us out. dent, if he would not be mortified, if he a liar or is this stupid? Because you I yield back the balance of my time. would not challenge us today: Do we don’t have to be all that bright to un- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The want to meet our Maker, our Judge, derstand September 11 of 2001 happened Chair reminds Members to avoid en- and we saw and heard about the plight before we sent 300 or so into Afghani- gaging in personalities toward the of Christians, Jews, and moderate Mus- stan to help them destroy the Taliban President. lims around the Middle East and North and before we went in and took out a Africa just being slaughtered, women brutal dictator in Iraq. f being raped and torn apart, brutalized In fact, the planning of 9–11–2001 hap- in unthinkable ways, and we turned a pened during the Clinton administra- LEAVE OF ABSENCE blind eye to that and said that we are tion on President Clinton’s watch. And By unanimous consent, leave of ab- going to bring in massive numbers of for people that are fools or liars like sence was granted to: refugees who are Muslim, 72 percent of Rouhani and they don’t know or are Mr. HUDSON (at the request of Mr. which are male, and we have been told just lying about it, during the Clinton MCCARTHY) for today and the balance by radicals that they are going to administration, President Clinton’s of the week on account of family rea- make sure that there are people that policies were to run and help per- sons. want to kill and destroy more Chris- secuted Muslims whenever we found Ms. KELLY of Illinois (at the request tians, more Jews, more of America, and them around the world. of Ms. PELOSI) for today through Octo- we are going to bring them in without And while we were busy helping Mus- ber 1 on account of a family emer- proper vetting—because you can’t vet lims, Western Asia, Eastern Europe, gency. them properly—all while Christians, wherever we could help them, they Mr. AL GREEN of Texas (at the re- Jews, and moderate Muslims are being were planning the attack on New York quest of Ms. PELOSI) for today on ac- slaughtered and overrun all through City and Washington, D.C., and hoping count of unforeseen circumstances.

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States courthouse located at 200 NW 4th enue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for By Mr. HONDA (for himself, Mr. JOLLY, Street in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as the the expansion of manufacturing in the Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Mr. William J. Holloway, Jr. United States United States; to the Committee on Ways SWALWELL of California, Ms. Courthouse. and Means. GABBARD, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. MENG, S. 994. An act to designate the facility of By Mr. MARCHANT (for himself, Mr. Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. PETERS, and the United States Postal Service located at 1 SMITH of Missouri, and Mr. DANNY K. Ms. LOFGREN): Walter Hammond Place in Waldwick, New DAVIS of Illinois): H.R. 3631. A bill to amend the Immigration Jersey, as the ‘‘Staff Sergeant Joseph H.R. 3623. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- and Nationality Act to repeal the sunset of enue Code of 1986 to increase the amount al- D’Augustine Post Office Building’’. the special immigrant nonminister religious lowed as a deduction for interest on edu- S. 1707. An act to designate the Federal worker program; to the Committee on the cation loans paid by married couples; to the building located at 617 Walnut Street in Hel- Judiciary. Committee on Ways and Means. ena, Arkansas, as the ‘‘Jacob Trieber Federal By Mr. HUFFMAN (for himself, Ms. By Mr. BUCK: EDWARDS, Mr. TONKO, Mr. HONDA, Ms. Building, United States Post Office, and H.R. 3624. A bill to amend title 28, United CLARK of Massachusetts, Mr. VAN United States Court House’’. States Code, to prevent fraudulent joinder; f to the Committee on the Judiciary. HOLLEN, Mr. TED LIEU of California, By Mr. CARTWRIGHT (for himself, Mr. Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. BEYER, Mr. ADJOURNMENT BLUMENAUER, and Mr. LOWENTHAL): SCOTT of Virginia, and Ms. WILSON of H.R. 3632. A bill to prohibit drilling in the Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, I move Florida): Arctic Ocean; to the Committee on Natural that the House do now adjourn. H.R. 3625. A bill to ensure that claims for benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act Resources. The motion was agreed to; accord- By Ms. NORTON: ingly (at 8 o’clock and 52 minutes are processed in a fair and timely manner, to better protect miners from pneumoconiosis H.R. 3633. A bill to amend the District of p.m.), under its previous order, the (commonly known as ‘‘black lung disease’’), Columbia Home Rule Act to make local House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- and for other purposes; to the Committee on funds of the District of Columbia available day, September 29, 2015, at 10 a.m. for Education and the Workforce, and in addi- for use by the District during any portion of morning-hour debate. tion to the Committee on Ways and Means, a fiscal year in which no Federal law appro- for a period to be subsequently determined priating local funds for the fiscal year is in f by the Speaker, in each case for consider- effect, at the rates of operation provided REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- under the local budget act for the fiscal year, PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS risdiction of the committee concerned. and for other purposes; to the Committee on By Mr. POE of Texas (for himself, Mr. Oversight and Government Reform. Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of DUNCAN of South Carolina, Mr. By Ms. WILSON of Florida: committees were delivered to the Clerk JONES, Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. H.R. 3634. A bill to establish student loan for printing and reference to the proper CRAMER, Mr. OLSON, Mr. BROOKS of borrowers’ rights to basic consumer protec- calendar, as follows: Alabama, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mrs. tions, reasonable and flexible repayment op- Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin: Committee on BLACK, Mr. GOHMERT, and Mr. tions, access to earned credentials, and effec- Ways and Means. H.R. 2061. A bill to amend LATTA): tive loan cancellation in exchange for public section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code H.R. 3626. A bill to prohibit funding for the service, and for other purposes; to the Com- of 1986 to provide an additional religious ex- Environmental Protection Agency to be used mittee on Education and the Workforce, and to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade pro- emption from the individual health coverage in addition to the Committees on Ways and gram for greenhouse gases, and for other mandate, and for other purposes, with an Means, the Judiciary, and Oversight and purposes; to the Committee on Energy and amendment (Rept. 114–268). Referred to the Government Reform, for a period to be sub- Commerce. Committee of the Whole House on the state sequently determined by the Speaker, in By Mr. DOGGETT (for himself, Mr. of the Union. each case for consideration of such provi- LEVIN, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Ms. FOXX: Committee on Rules. H. Res. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Mr. LEWIS, Mr. NEAL, Mr. BECERRA, 444. Resolution providing for consideration of committee concerned. Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. LAR- the bill (H.R. 3495) to amend title XIX of the By Mr. BEYER (for himself, Mr. EMMER SON of Connecticut, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Social Security Act to allow for greater of Minnesota, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mrs. Mr. KIND, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. CROW- State flexibility with respect to excluding DAVIS of California, and Miss RICE of LEY, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, providers who are involved in abortions, and New York): Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, H. Res. 445. A resolution expressing the waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule and Ms. BASS): sense of the House of Representatives that XIII with respect to consideration of certain H.R. 3627. A bill to amend the Trade Act of corporations should commit to utilizing the resolutions reported from the Committee on 1974 to exclude from eligibility for the gener- benefits of gender diversity in boards of di- Rules (Rept. 114–269). Referred to the House alized system of preferences any country rectors and other senior management posi- Calendar. that fails to effectively enforce its environ- tions; to the Committee on Education and f mental laws or meet its international envi- the Workforce. ronmental obligations, and for other pur- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS By Mrs. DINGELL (for herself and Mrs. poses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. MILLER of Michigan): Under clause 2 of rule XII, public By Mr. COFFMAN (for himself, Ms. H. Res. 446. A resolution expressing support bills and resolutions of the following STEFANIK, and Mr. GOHMERT): for designation of October 2 as ‘‘National titles were introduced and severally re- H.R. 3628. A bill making continuing appro- Manufacturing Day’’; to the Committee on priations for military pay in the event of a Energy and Commerce. ferred, as follows: Government shutdown; to the Committee on By Mr. MARINO (for himself and Mr. Appropriations. f CARTWRIGHT): By Ms. DEGETTE (for herself and Mr. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY H.R. 3620. A bill to amend the Delaware COFFMAN): STATEMENT Water Gap National Recreation Area Im- H.R. 3629. A bill to amend the Controlled provement Act to provide access to certain Substances Act to provide that Federal law Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of vehicles serving residents of municipalities shall not preempt State law; to the Com- the Rules of the House of Representa- adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap Na- mittee on the Judiciary, and in addition to tives, the following statements are sub- tional Recreation Area, and for other pur- the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for mitted regarding the specific powers poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- a period to be subsequently determined by granted to Congress in the Constitu- sources. the Speaker, in each case for consideration By Mr. LEVIN (for himself, Mr. CROW- of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- tion to enact the accompanying bill or LEY, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, tion of the committee concerned. joint resolution. Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. LARSON of Con- By Mr. HECK of Washington (for him- By Mr. MARINO: necticut, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. NEAL, Mr. self, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. LARSEN of H.R. 3620. PASCRELL, Mr. RANGEL, and Ms. Washington, Mr. KILMER, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California): MCDERMOTT, Mr. REICHERT, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3621. A bill to ensure that Social Secu- SMITH of Washington, Mr. DEFAZIO, Article I, Section 8, Clause 18, To make all rity contributions made by workers are and Mr. NEWHOUSE): Laws which shall be necessary and proper for

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carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- gress shall have the Power . . . to pay the H.R. 1218: Mr. WEBER of Texas. ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- Debts and provide for the common Defence H.R. 1221: Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of stitution in the Government of the United and general Welfare of the United States. New Mexico and Ms. SPEIER. States, or in any Department or Officer . . .’’ Together, these specific constitutional H.R. 1270: Mr. BABIN. thereof provisions establish the congressional power H.R. 1288: Mr. COSTA. By Mr. LEVIN: of the purse, granting Congress the author- H.R. 1309: Ms. JACKSON LEE. H.R. 3621. ity to appropriate funds, to determine their H.R. 1312: Mr. BOST. Congress has the power to enact this legis- purpose, amount, and period of availability, H.R. 1356: Mr. LYNCH. lation pursuant to the following: and to set forth terms and conditions gov- H.R. 1422: Mr. DEFAZIO and Mr. BLU- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United erning their use. MENAUER. States Constitution, to ‘‘provide for the com- By Ms. DEGETTE: H.R. 1423: Mr. OLSON. mon Defence and general Welfare of the H.R. 3629. H.R. 1459: Mr. BEYER and Ms. FRANKEL of United States.’’ Congress has the power to enact this legis- Florida. By Mr. MCKINLEY: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1475: Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. BARR, and H.R. 3622. Amendment X to the Constitution of the Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York. Congress has the power to enact this legis- United States H.R. 1594: Mr. LANCE, Mr. BOST, Mr. TONKO, lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. HECK of Washington: Ms. ADAMS, Mr. KEATING, and Mr. According to Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 H.R. 3630. WESTERMAN. of the Constitution: The Congress shall have Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1603: Mr. WENSTRUP. power to enact this legislation to regulate lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1610: Mr. BEYER and Ms. ESTY. commerce with foreign nations, and among Article I, Section 8 H.R. 1624: Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. BISHOP of the several states, and with the Indian By Mr. HONDA: Georgia, and Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. tribes. H.R. 3631. H.R. 1660: Mr. WALZ. By Mr. MARCHANT: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1737: Mr. CRAMER. H.R. 3623. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1769: Mr. GIBSON. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Section 8 of Article I of the US Constitu- H.R. 1786: Ms. FUDGE, Mr. GALLEGO, and lation pursuant to the following: tion Mr. MEEHAN. U.S. Constitution Art. I Sec. 8 cl. 1, under By Mr. HUFFMAN: H.R. 1814: Mr. FATTAH, Ms. LORETTA SAN- the ‘‘Power To lay and collect Taxes’’; H.R. 3632. CHEZ of California, Ms. MAXINE WATERS of Amd. 16, under the ‘‘power to lay and col- Congress has the power to enact this legis- California, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New lect taxes on incomes, from whatever source lation pursuant to the following: York, Mr. BECERRA, Mr. HIMES, and Mr. MI- derived, without apportionment among the Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2: The Con- CHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania. several States, and without regard to any gress shall have Power to dispose of and H.R. 1843: Mr. TED LIEU of California. census or enumeration’’; and make all needful Rules and Regulations re- H.R. 1858: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Art. I Sec. 8 cl. 18, under the power ‘‘To specting the Territory or other Property be- H.R. 1859: Mr. POCAN. make all Laws which shall be necessary and longing to the United States; and nothing in H.R. 1873: Mr. ASHFORD. proper for carrying into Execution the fore- this Constitution shall be so construed as to H.R. 2016: Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. going Powers, and all other Powers vested by Prejudice any Claims of the United States, H.R. 2017: Mr. POMPEO. this Constitution in the Government of the or of any particular State. H.R. 2050: Mr. RICHMOND. United States, or in any Department or Offi- By Ms. NORTON: H.R. 2061: Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. COLLINS of cer thereof.’’ H.R. 3633. New York, Mr. O’ROURKE, and Mr. SHERMAN. By Mr. BUCK: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2096: Ms. SLAUGHTER and Mr. LARSEN H.R. 3624. lation pursuant to the following: of Washington. Congress has the power to enact this legis- clause 17 of section 8 of article I of the H.R. 2260: Mrs. NOEM. lation pursuant to the following: Constitution. H.R. 2405: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of The constitutional authority on which this By Ms. WILSON of Florida: New York. legislation is based is found in article I, sec- H.R. 3634. H.R. 2429: Ms. MATSUI. tion 8, clause 9; article III, section 1, clause Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2446: Mr. ISRAEL. I; and article III section 2, clause 2 of the lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2449: Mr. SABLAN. Constitution, which grant Congress author- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 (the Com- H.R. 2458: Mr. FLEMING. ity over the federal courts. H.R. 2460: Mr. COLLINS of New York. merce Clause) By Mr. CARTWRIGHT: H.R. 2603: Mr. PAULSEN. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 (the Nec- H.R. 3625. H.R. 2631: Mr. GOSAR. essary and Proper Clause) Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2646: Mr. MCHENRY and Mr. PIERLUISI. lation pursuant to the following: f H.R. 2712: Mr. RENACCI. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: To regulate H.R. 2726: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. commerce with foreign nations, and among ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 2738: Mr. GARAMENDI. the several states, and with the Indian Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 2739: Mr. MULLIN and Mr. GRIJALVA. tribes; were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 2759: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 2764: Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. BECERRA, and By Mr. POE of Texas: tions, as follows: H.R. 3626. Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 20: Mr. CLAY. H.R. 2769: Mr. COLLINS of New York. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 169: Mr. STEWART. H.R. 2799: Mr. CUELLAR and Mrs. WALORSKI. Clause 1, Section 7, Article 1 and Clause 7, H.R. 225: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. H.R. 2835: Mr. GIBSON. Section 9, Article 1 of the United States Con- H.R. 292: Mr. POLIQUIN. H.R. 2853: Mr. MCKINLEY. stitution H.R. 482: Mr. CARTER of Georgia. H.R. 2858: Mr. LEWIS and Mr. CARNEY. By Mr. DOGGETT: H.R. 539: Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Mr. H.R. 2903: Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. BILIRAKIS and H.R. 3627. ROUZER, and Ms. SINEMA. Mr. KING of New York. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 592: Mr. ROONEY of Florida and Mr. H.R. 2911: Mrs. TORRES, Mr. DOLD, Ms. lation pursuant to the following: CLAWSON of Florida. DELBENE, Mr. LIPINSKI, and Mr. CARTER of Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Con- H.R. 699: Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Georgia. stitution that grants Congress the authority, H.R. 711: Mr. FLORES. H.R. 2944: Mr. POLIQUIN. ‘‘To regulate Commerce with Foreign Na- H.R. 775: Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina H.R. 2956: Mr. GOSAR. tions, and among the several States, and and Mr. PERRY. H.R. 2987: Mr. MESSER, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. with the Indian Tribes.’’ H.R. 799: Mr. KATKO. EMMER of Minnesota, Mr. KATKO, Mr. WIL- By Mr. COFFMAN: H.R. 829: Mr. DESAULNIER. LIAMS, Mr. DOLD, Mr. CLAY, Mr. HECK of H.R. 3628. H.R. 865: Mr. OLSON and Mr. COLLINS of Washington, Mr. CROWLEY, Ms. STEFANIK, Congress has the power to enact this legis- New York. Mr. STIVERS, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 902: Mr. GARAMENDI and Mr. RUPPERS- Donovan, and Mr. ISRAEL. The principal constitutional authority for BERGER. H.R. 2992: Mr. COSTA. this legislation is clause 7 of section 9 of ar- H.R. 920: Mr. PIERLUISI. H.R. 2999: Mr. POCAN. ticle I of the Constitution of the United H.R. 932: Mr. AGUILAR. H.R. 3024: Miss RICE of New York and Mr. States (the appropriation power), which H.R. 940: Mr. STUTZMAN and Mr. GUTHRIE. CURBELO of Florida. states: ‘‘No Money shall be drawn from the H.R. 957: Mr. JOLLY. H.R. 3126: Mr. ROUZER. Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropria- H.R. 985: Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. H.R. 3137: Mr. POCAN. tions made by Law . . .’’ In addition, clause H.R. 1031: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. H.R. 3144: Mr. KATKO. 1 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution H.R. 1062: Ms. ESHOO. H.R. 3151: Mr. OLSON and Mr. WESTMORE- (the spending power) provides: ‘‘The Con- H.R. 1188: Mr. DESAULNIER. LAND.

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H.R. 3187: Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 3518: Mr. FARR. Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. H.R. 3197: Mr. WEBER of Texas. H.R. 3521: Mr. BILIRAKIS. GARAMENDI, and Ms. MATSUI. H.R. 3198: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. H.R. 3522: Mr. COHEN and Ms. JUDY CHU of H. Res. 428: Mr. CICILLINE. H.R. 3225: Mr. STEWART. California. H. Res. 429: Ms. ESTY, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. H.R. 3229: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. OLSON, H.R. 3532: Mr. GROTHMAN. WALZ, Mr. ASHFORD, Mrs. MILLER of Michi- and Mr. NUNES. H.R. 3535: Ms. KAPTUR. gan, Mr. GIBSON, Mr. O’ROURKE, and Mrs. H.R. 3250: Mr. TONKO. H.R. 3556: Mr. BEYER. WATSON COLEMAN. H.R. 3299: Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina, H.R. 3569: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. H. Res. 431: Mr. BUCHANAN. Mrs. BLACKBURN, and Mr. MULLIN. H.R. 3573: Mr. OLSON and Mr. LAMALFA. H. Res. 443: Mr. THOMPSON of California. H.R. 3309: Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. H.R. 3594: Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. SCOTT of H.R. 3316: Mrs. BEATTY. Virginia, Mr. HINOJOSA, Ms. FOXX, Mr. f H.R. 3326: Mr. POMPEO. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. MESSER, Mr. H.R. 3338: Mr. BLUM and Mr. SEAN PATRICK BYRNE, Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, Mr. MALONEY of New York. DESAULNIER, Mr. GROTHMAN, Ms. STEFANIK, CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- H.R. 3381: Mr. BARTON, Mr. KELLY of Penn- Mr. CONYERS, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. KLINE, ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- sylvania, Mr. DOLD, and Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. BARLETTA, and Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. ITED TARIFF BENEFITS H.R. 3412: Mr. AGUILAR and Mrs. NAPOLI- H.R. 3611: Mr. AMODEI, Mr. COLLINS of New TANO. York, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or H.R. 3423: Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. COFFMAN, and DOLD, Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER, Mr. LOBIONDO, statements on congressional earmarks, Mr. POCAN. Mr. LONG, Mr. MACARTHUR, Mr. NEWHOUSE, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff H.R. 3442: Mr. OLSON and Mr. FORBES. Mr. REICHERT, Mr. RIGELL, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. benefits were submitted as follows: H.R. 3457: Mr. COLLINS of New York, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. HARPER, Mr. CURBELO of Flor- OFFERED BY MR. ROYCE BOUSTANY, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. CLAWSON ida, Mr. COLE, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. REED, Mr. of Florida, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. KELLY of MULLIN, and Mr. BOUSTANY. The provisions of H.R. 3457 (Justice for Pennsylvania, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. TROTT, and H.J. Res. 50: Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. Victims of Iranian Terrorism Act) that war- Mr. KLINE. H.J. Res. 59: Mr. LUCAS, Mrs. LUMMIS, Ms. ranted a referral to the Committee on For- H.R. 3459: Mr. HUELSKAMP, Mr. YODER, Mr. JENKINS of Kansas, Mr. GOODLATTE, Ms. eign Affairs do not contain any congres- CUELLAR, Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. POMPEO, MCSALLY, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. sional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or lim- Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. BILIRAKIS, and Mr. STEWART, Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina, Mr. ited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of BRAT. WILLIAMS, and Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. rule XXI. H.R. 3495: Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. SAM H. Con. Res. 17: Mr. WALKER. OFFERED BY MR. UPTON JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. HUDSON, Mr. LATTA, H. Con. Res. 65: Mr. WELCH, Mrs. CAROLYN The provisions that warranted a referral to Mr. SMITH of Missouri, and Mr. BRADY of B. MALONEY of New York, and Mr. RANGEL. the Committee on Energy and Commerce in Texas. H. Con. Res. 78: Mr. ABRAHAM, Ms. H.R. 3495 do not contain any congressional H.R. 3502: Ms. MOORE and Mrs. KIRK- BORDALLO, Mr. LAMALFA, and Mr. ROHR- earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited PATRICK. ABACHER. tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of rule H.R. 3510: Mr. RATCLIFFE. H. Res. 28: Mr. KILDEE. XXI. H.R. 3513: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H. Res. 286: Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 3514: Ms. FUDGE. H. Res. 309: Mr. CONNOLLY. OFFERED BY MR. SHUSTER H.R. 3516: Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. BARR, H. Res. 416: Ms. KELLY of Illinois. H.R. 3614 does not contain any congres- Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. BROOKS of Alabama, Mr. H. Res. 426: Mr. THOMPSON of California, sional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or lim- OLSON, Mr. HECK of Nevada, and Mr. DUNCAN Mr. FOSTER, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- ited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of of Tennessee. fornia, Mr. VELA, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. HONDA, rule XXI.

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Vol. 161 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 No. 140 Senate The Senate met at 4:30 p.m. and was we worked across the aisle to pass I wish I could say it was the only ex- called to order by the President pro through the committee the dozen bills treme position our Democratic friends tempore (Mr. HATCH). necessary to fund the government. took last week. On Thursday Senators f That is the first time either of these were given a choice between funding things has happened in 6 long years. women’s health or funding a scandal- PRAYER Our commonsense approach rep- wracked organization called Planned The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- resented real hope that with the nec- Parenthood. Republicans stood up for fered the following prayer: essary cooperation from across the women’s health; Democrats stood up Let us pray. aisle, a new and better way of funding for their political friends. From the depths of gratitude, O the government was actually possible. I think Democrats will come to re- Lord, we lift our hearts in prayer. Hear Democrats initially gave Americans gret their continued prioritization of our petitions and fill us with Your reason to believe they might be ready the needs of the far left over women, peace. Lord, still and quiet our hearts, to offer that bipartisan cooperation. over our military, and over seemingly bringing to us a serenity that comes Democrats gave bipartisan committee everything else. The question before us from trusting the power of Your provi- backing to nearly all of the dozen gov- now is how to keep the government dential love. ernment funding bills, and a majority open in the short term, given the reali- Inspire our lawmakers to develop of these bills attracted support from at ties we face. such a close relationship with You that least 70 percent of Democratic Appro- This is what the president of Na- they would strive to please You al- priations Committee members. Demo- tional Right to Life had to say on the ways. As You fill their hearts with crats even bragged about supporting matter: Your life-transforming Spirit, may these funding bills in press releases to There are two different roads that we can Your image in them be more clearly their constituents. take. One is to insist that no more money go seen. Free them from any thoughts, But this was before Democrats to Planned Parenthood and cause a govern- hatched their filibuster summer plan— ment shutdown (which [interestingly words, and actions that are contrary to enough] won’t result in actually defunding Your love, making them spiritually in other words, block all of the govern- Planned Parenthood). The other is to take a mature through the power of Your ment funding bills in the hopes of pro- slightly longer-term approach, taking advan- Spirit. voking a crisis Democrats might ex- tage of the fact that we have the attention of We pray in Your great Name. Amen. ploit to grow the IRS and the DC bu- the country as probably never before. . . . f reaucracy. As a result, you actually Had Democrats not prevented the saw Democratic leaders declare that Senate from passing the same appro- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE they would use procedural moves to priations bills they voted for and The President pro tempore led the prevent the full Senate from even de- praised, we wouldn’t be having this dis- Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: bating the same funding legislation cussion right now. But they did. They I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the members of their party had already pursued a deliberate strategy to force United States of America, and to the Repub- praised in their press releases to the our country into another of these un- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, media. necessary crises. This leaves the fund- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Democrats even voted repeatedly to ing legislation before us as the only f block the bill that funds our military. viable way forward in the short-term. Think about that—funds for our mili- It doesn’t represent my 1st, 2nd, 3rd or RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY tary. It would have been cynical LEADER 23rd choice when it comes to funding enough for our colleagues to block a bi- the government, but it will keep the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. partisan defense spending bill Demo- government open through the fall and ERNST). The majority leader is recog- crats had hailed as a ‘‘win, win, win’’ funded at the bipartisan level already nized. and a ‘‘victory’’ for their States in agreed to by both parties as we work f their press releases, but we are all liv- on the way forward. ing in a time of unparalleled inter- f GOVERNMENT FUNDING national crises. Threats seem to mount Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, less by the day than by the hour. Yet ORDER OF PROCEDURE a new Senate majority came to office last week Democrats voted again to Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, this year with a new outlook on gov- block the bipartisan bill that funds pay I ask unanimous consent that all time ernment funding from the previous ma- raises and medical care for our troops. during the quorum calls until 5:30 p.m. jority. First, we passed a budget. Then It was very extreme. be charged equally between both sides.

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Over an immigra- unfair that people are piling on. Did I f tion issue. The Department of Home- always agree with him? No. But he land Security—they were going to shut GOVERNING BY CRISIS never misled me and always told me it down. It was saved in the last Mr. REID. Madam President, a path the way it was. minute. These are the agencies within to avert yet another Republican-manu- this Department that protect us. They I am deeply concerned that even factured shutdown is before us now. protect us from terrorists, and they those Republican leaders previously in- This evening the Senate will vote to in- protect us from those many things that clined toward compromise have al- voke cloture on a clean continuing res- happen in our country that we need ready lost the courage to stand up to olution that keeps the Federal Govern- the far right when it matters the most, ment open and funded. We believe de- protection from. This past spring, it shut down key and they have said so in the press. That bate should continue on this issue, and national security programs that were is too bad. that is why we are voting the way we part of the Foreign Intelligence Sur- are going to vote. Following that vote, Come November 1, we have no way of the Senate will then proceed to final veillance Act. Why? They were fighting knowing what House Republicans will passage of a clean funding measure— among themselves. The Republican do—this is after their elections to re- sometime tomorrow or Wednesday. leader wanted a bill for a certain place Congressman BOEHNER. We have That will take a simple majority. I am length of time. People within his cau- no idea what they are going to do, pleased that we are on the verge of cus wanted one for another length of whether they will try to again steer avoiding another Republican-sponsored time. There was a fight among them, our government off a cliff, as numerous shutdown of the Federal Government. not among us, but they came close to House Members have said in the last We are fortunate cooler heads are pre- wreaking havoc. They did wreak some few days. Do they want to go off that vailing. havoc because the program was shut cliff or do they want to recklessly ham- But I would be remiss if I didn’t re- down for a while. mer the global economy? Maybe both. More recently, Republicans shut mind everyone—especially my Repub- We need to get to work immediately lican colleagues—that this last-minute down the Export-Import Bank, endan- gering the hundreds of thousands of to avoid being right back here on De- scramble to do our most basic job is as cember 11 facing another Republican unnecessary as it is reckless. We are 2 jobs this program supports. It is still closed. shutdown because if one thing is clear, days from a shutdown—only 2 days. it is that Republicans see impending And why? Because Republicans made it Now we are just days from another shutdown—another kind of shutdown catastrophe as a political tool that their No. 1 priority to undermine wom- they need to exploit. en’s health. Keeping the government but a big one. And although it appears open, funded, and serving the American we will sidestep a Republican-manufac- The American people don’t want an- people was a secondary concern for tured crisis this week, the disaster is other 15 months of Republican brink- these extremists in the Republican looming. We still have a long, difficult manship. Our constituents don’t want Party. My friend the Republican lead- road ahead. every simple legislative task to turn er, in talking about this choice a few The continuing resolution will pass into a doomsday clock. So I invite my days ago, the choice between—he said this week, but it is for a short term, Republican colleagues to quit gov- Planned Parenthood; I say the health and it funds our government through erning by crisis. Let’s put the threat of of women—understand, the Repub- December 11. The measure is very government shutdown to bed now, and licans couldn’t even get a majority shortsighted—December 11. That then let’s turn our attention to some- vote on this. They couldn’t get a ma- means within the coming weeks, we thing that both sides agree on—getting jority vote; they were down in the for- will again be negotiating with Repub- rid of the dangerous sequester cuts. licans to avoid another shutdown. ties. So even the Republicans think I have heard speeches given by the We will also have to find a way to what is going on now is foolish. Keep- senior Senator from Arizona—someone pay our bills to avoid a catastrophic ing government open and funded and who knows a little bit about the mili- default on our debt. Republicans tried serving the American people was a sec- tary—and he says sequester cuts are that once. We came within minutes of ondary concern for those extremists. terrible. I agree with him. That is too bad. doing that. The Federal Government— So while I am pleased that we now this great country of ours—wouldn’t be These devastating cuts were never have a path forward to avoid a shut- able to pay its bills. supposed to happen. They were meant down, I am nonetheless concerned But we see the press. We see all these to drive bipartisan budget negotia- about the Republican modus operandi stories about the Speaker, who is going tions. Getting rid of sequestration has of always governing by crisis. Remem- to step down in 5 weeks, and we hear wide bipartisan support in both Cham- ber, this is the fifth time in 2 years the the Republicans over there. They are bers, I hope. We should start working Republicans have manufactured an un- joyous. One Republican running for right now on a bipartisan budget fix necessary shutdown crisis. Two years President announced this, and there that helps the military, helps the mid- ago they actually shut down the gov- was cheering. And the person running dle class, and puts our country on a ernment. For 17 days, Republicans shut for President—who serves in the Sen- more sound economic footing. And let’s down the government, and we were ate—was part of the cheer. Another Re- do it without the threat of a govern- only able to get ourselves out of that publican Presidential candidate came ment shutdown. We can do it, but only morass because—for example, in the to the same meeting, and the same if Republicans don’t divert us to yet House of Representatives, two-thirds of thing happened. It is hard to com- another catastrophe. the Republicans in the House voted to prehend that people are cheering for keep the government closed. That is this government to be closed. That is f unbelievable, but that is the way it what they are doing. We shouldn’t pay was. Here it is now 2 years later, and our debt? RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME we are on the verge of another shut- The Republican House is in a sad down. state. Last week the far right showed The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Remember this: This is the fifth time that it can depose a Speaker and has the previous order, the leadership time in 2 years that Republicans have manu- emerged more powerful than ever, is reserved.

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She was sage to accompany H.R. 719, which the ties in our country, in Belleville, IL, a hard-working person, stricken with clerk will report. we saw two-thirds of the civilian work- cancer in 2002, which recurred in 2004, The bill clerk read as follows: force—that is about 3,400 people—sent and she had to quit working. She has a walker now and she gets around, but House message to accompany H.R. 719, an home immediately without pay. Those act to require the Transportation Security who were required to report for duty, all she has is her Social Security check Administration to conform to existing Fed- including all of the base’s 5,000 mili- and food stamps. That is how she sur- eral law and regulations regarding criminal tary personnel, would have been given vives from week to week and month to investigator positions, and for other pur- IOUs rather than paychecks. Scott Air month. poses. Force Base families were forced to What happens when there is a gov- Pending: limit their spending and stretch their ernment shutdown? They cut off food McConnell motion to concur in the amend- savings while the Senator from Texas stamps. Did that happen last time? No. ment of the House to the amendment of the gave speeches on the floor about Dr. The last time the Senator from Texas Senate to the bill, with McConnell (for Coch- Seuss. I am not making this up. shut down the government, it didn’t ran) amendment No. 2689, making continuing This had an impact on the entire re- happen because President Obama had a appropriations for the fiscal year ending gion of Southwestern Illinois. Scott surplus in his recovery fund and he September 30, 2016. Air Force Base has a $1.6 billion eco- took the surplus and put it in the food McConnell amendment No. 2690 (to amend- stamps so there would be no interrup- ment No. 2689), to change the enactment nomic impact on the local area, includ- date. ing supporting thousands of indirect tion of service. You see, most of the re- McConnell motion to refer the House mes- jobs. Every part of this regional econ- cipients of food stamps are children. sage on the bill to the Committee on Appro- omy felt the impact of this decision to Single moms raising kids and not mak- priations, with instructions, McConnell shut down the government 2 years ing enough money supplement their in- amendment No. 2691, to change the enact- ago—gas stations, restaurants, small come with food stamps and buy food ment date. businesses, contractors, everybody. for their kids. Food stamps are also McConnell amendment No. 2692 (to (the in- used by elderly people like Sara who structions) amendment No. 2691), of a per- Now, this brinksmanship goes far be- yond flowery speeches on the floor and are struggling on a fixed income. fecting nature. This time is different. If these Presi- McConnell amendment No. 2693 (to amend- press attention. The last shutdown ment No. 2692), of a perfecting nature. hurt the gross domestic product of the dential wannabes who are determined to shut down the government this time The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under United States of America. Consumer are successful, we are going to have the previous order, the time until the confidence drops when the government problems right away. It turns out the cloture vote on the motion to concur shuts down. We saw $2 billion in lost only surplus left in the food stamp or with an amendment in the House productivity from furloughed employ- SNAP benefit fund is about $3 billion. amendment to the Senate amendment ees. That will keep the program going for 2 to H.R. 719 will be equally divided be- Federal Reserve Chairman Janet weeks. After 2 weeks, they cut off the tween the two leaders or their des- Yellen said: food stamps. What does that mean? ignees. We have a good recovery in place that’s Well, for a lot of people it means a lot The Senator from Illinois. really making progress and to see Congress of suffering—primarily for the poorest Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, take actions that would endanger that people among us. Wednesday night is the deadline. On progress, I think that would be more than unfortunate. So to me that’s Congress’ job. Did anyone notice last week what Wednesday night, the authority of the happened in Washington? The city was government of the United States to do The CEO of JPMorgan Chase, a man named Jamie Dimon, speaking of the transformed by the visit of Pope business ends. The funding for our gov- Francis. Congress was in awe of this last Republican government shutdown, ernment ends. It is a scary time. We man who came and spoke to us in very said, ‘‘Washington has really slowed don’t want that to happen—most of human terms about what he thinks American down.’’ I agree. And if that us—because we know it will be cata- would be our obligation, not just as were the only thing that was hap- strophic. There will be people who will elected officials but as human beings. pening, it would be bad enough. But suffer if we fail to do our job. One of his highest priorities is that we there is more. Now, this isn’t the first time we have have some caring and sensitivity for Today I went to a neighborhood in been up against a deadline. We have those who struggle—the poor, the peo- Chicago, the All Saints Episcopal faced them before, and many times we ple on food stamps. have to buy a little extra time to nego- Church in Ravenswood. They are doing So for all the applause and all of the tiate the budget. That is understand- a restoration on this beautiful church posing for pictures that went on last able. In this circumstance, though, we built back in the 19th century. I met week with the Pope, here we are this actually have announced candidates for with the pastor there. We were at the week discussing a government shut- the Presidency of the United States food pantry of this church. This Epis- down. Here we are this week discussing who are calling for a government shut- copal Church tries to help neighbor- whether we are going to cut off food down. hood residents who are struggling to stamps for poor people in America. What happens when our government find enough to eat. It is a sad reality to think of what a shuts down? Well, it is pretty obvious. We had a little press conference with government shutdown would do in Agencies stop doing business as usual. the local Congressman, MIKE QUIGLEY human terms to those wonderful folks What we find, though, is that the im- and JAN SCHAKOWSKY, and people who working at Scott Air Force Base in pact goes far beyond just that simple represented the food pantries of Chi- Belleville, IL, or to Sara who will go statement. cago in that area. They are worried into the All Saints Episcopal Church I went back to Illinois this last week- about a shutdown and what a shutdown food pantry and try to get by, as food end, and I went for a visit to Scott Air means to them. How would it affect the stamps are cut off. Force Base. It is the largest single em- All Saints Episcopal Church food pan- Why? Why would we do that? How ployer in the State of Illinois and try and the men and women who go in can we possibly be serving this Na- downstate. there on a regular basis to pick up tion—this great Nation—by stalling In 2013—the last time we had a gov- some canned goods to get by? Here is our economy and hurting innocent peo- ernment shutdown—the junior Senator what it means. Many of these people ple and punishing those who are serv- from Texas, Senator TED CRUZ, wanted are on food stamps. We call it the ing our country in uniform and other- to shut down our government to pro- SNAP program now. The SNAP pro- wise? test ObamaCare. So he successfully gram, on average, gives a person food Some think it is a grand strategy—a closed down the government and found worth $7 a day, so the notion that peo- great political strategy. It may move

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One any of what is called discretionary ers on this side of the aisle in sending is for the Department of Health and spending, which is not all of the spend- a letter to the Republican leader say- Human Services, and one is for the De- ing of government, but it is the spend- ing: Please, don’t wait until the end of partment of Defense. When we do that, ing that Congress appropriates every September to face this budget reality. what happens is we have oversight year, and having the possibility of Sit down now—back in June—with the hearings, and we have Congress playing parts of government actually not being President, with the leaders on the Re- its rightful role of saying: Are these able to operate because September 30 is publican side and the Democratic side. agencies doing the right thing? Are the fiscal year-end. It is just the wrong Let us compromise in good faith. Let these programs working or aren’t they way to do business. us meet our responsibilities. working? We might increase spending So the amendment I am going to Well, that is what we face. As Sen- with a program that is actually work- offer later this afternoon is an amend- ator REID said a few minutes earlier, ing well, decrease spending from an- ment that simply says: Let’s adopt a there is a suggestion that maybe as a other program, and eliminate a third new bill, new legislation that says: parting gift to Speaker BOEHNER we program that is not working well at Let’s end government shutdowns. will extend the budget temporarily all. That is what Congress is supposed How would we do it? We would say until December 11, 2 weeks before to do. That is our job here. that as of September 30, if there is any Christmas, just days before the Hanuk- Under the Constitution, Congress was bill that is not passed, any one of the kah season—that we would extend the given the power of the purse, meaning 12—remember that this year none of budget until then and then, once again, that every dime has to be appropriated the 12 were passed—none of them. But be up against the deadline and the by the Congress. What has happened on any year, if any one of those were prospect of shutting down our govern- over the years—particularly in the last not passed, then we would simply con- ment. several years—is that Congress has not tinue the spending from the previous We can do better. We should do bet- moved forward on these appropriations year, but there would be a reduction in ter. We need to make certain we keep bills because they have been blocked. that spending over time. After 120 days faith with the people who send us here. In this case, this year we have been there would be a 1-percent reduction, We need to make certain we do our trying to bring up appropriations bills giving 120 days to work with the Appro- job—not just to send a continuing reso- and the other side, the Democrats, priations Committee to say: OK, we lution to the President but to resolve have been blocking even considering an know you don’t want to see the spend- this issue. We should not be threat- appropriations bill. ing cut, and we know you have prior- ening a government shutdown now or We have had this debate here on the ities you would like to fund, but it is in December when we know how dev- floor. Many of us have heard it. But the going to be cut 1 percent after 120 days, astating that can be. bottom line is the committees have ac- then 1 percent after the next 90 days, 1 I hope Congress gets busy taking care tually done their work and reported percent after the next 90 days, and 1 of the work we were sent here to do. I out 12 different appropriations bills. So percent after the next 90 days. So we think it is time for those bipartisan 12 bills are ready to come to the floor. get to a point where we have to see a budget negotiations. It is beyond time. By the way, most of these bills have reduction in spending every year, Now is the time for Congress to act re- been reported out with huge bipartisan which is not necessarily a bad thing be- sponsibly to develop a budget that al- majorities. I saw one the other day. It cause Congress spends more than it lows America to thrive. was 24 to 3, for instance. I know the takes in every year. But if appropri- Madam President, I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. Presiding Officer has been involved in ators and others here in Congress don’t The PRESIDING OFFICER. The some of these issues over the years. It want to see that, they would have to clerk will call the roll. is typical, actually, that appropriators get their act together and actually The senior assistant legislative clerk do their jobs. Senator MIKULSKI, Sen- pass appropriations bills. Once an ap- proceeded to call the roll. ator COCHRAN, and others work out the propriations bill is passed, the End Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I ask differences, but we simply can’t get Government Shutdowns Act would not unanimous consent that the order for them voted on on the floor. apply. the quorum call be rescinded. People may say: Why can’t you? This seems to me to be a really log- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Well, because it requires 60 votes. We ical bipartisan commonsense solution COATS). Without objection, it is so or- have to overcome a 60-vote hurdle in to the problem that we are facing here. dered. order to even proceed to the legisla- Again, the problem is Congress is not Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I wish tion. So we haven’t been able to vote doing its work. We are not getting to talk about an amendment I plan to on a single appropriations bill before these appropriations bills done. It is offer in a little while, once somebody September 30, which is the fiscal year- not for lack of work in the committees comes from our side or the other side end and which is coming up this week. this year. Again, all 12 bills were re- because they would like to be here to It is no way to run a railroad, much ported out of committee. I believe the talk about it with me, as I understand less a government—by the way, the same is true in the House. Yet we can- it—maybe even to object to it, maybe government that has the biggest budg- not get here on the floor of the Senate to agree with it. But I wish to speak et of any government in the world, the the 60 votes needed to come up with about the amendment, if I could, for a government of the greatest nation in the ability to proceed to these appro- moment. the world. We can’t even bring these priations bills. It is called a filibuster. Right now, we are debating the con- individual spending bills up here for a They are being filibustered. We are not tinuing resolution. This would be to debate and a vote. It is just wrong. even debating them. This is just wrong. continue a level of spending from now Again, when we don’t do that, what I think, again, the way to get around until December 11. There are a bunch we don’t have is the oversight. I would that is to say: OK, if you want to try to of changes in that from last year’s think both sides would want to have block these bills, what is going to hap- spending, but it is basically a continu- oversight over these agencies and de- pen is we are going to have automatic ation of the previous year until we can partments so we understand what is spending from last year with no in- work out our differences. It is not the working and what is not working and creases—in fact, decreases—and de- way to govern around here. What we so that those tax dollars are spent creasing more over time, until Con- should be doing instead is having indi- wisely. That is the kind of stewardship gress gets its act together and actually vidual spending bills come up. There that we are responsible for. As tax- passes this legislation. are 12 different appropriations bills. payers, as representatives of taxpayers, This idea is so commonsense that The ideal way to handle this is the we should want to be sure those dollars when we had a vote on it a couple of way it used to be done, which is that are spent in a way that is most effec- years ago, when I was able to bring it

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There were a few Republicans who these bills up. At least then we have an It will help us to get our job done if we didn’t support it. By the way, one Re- opportunity to talk about them—what had this by having the end government publican who didn’t support it last is in the bills and why it is a good idea shutdowns discipline in place. time is now a cosponsor of the legisla- for us to have the oversight. Again, the Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- tion because she has looked at it, she reforms to these programs—the spend- sent to set aside the pending amend- has understood the system is not work- ing cuts, the spending increases for ment and call up my amendment No. ing, and she has been persuaded it is programs that are working well, the 2702, the end government shutdowns the right way to go. It was bipartisan elimination altogether of programs amendment. last time. Senator TESTER and I were that aren’t working—we should at The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there the two cosponsors of it. least have the opportunity to discuss objection? So I hope I will have the opportunity them and talk about it. Mr. COCHRAN. Reserving the right to offer that amendment here this I was hopeful we would see a col- to object. afternoon because I think it makes all league from the other side of the aisle The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the sense in the world. As we are debat- show up or a member of the Appropria- ator from Mississippi. ing a continuing resolution again, the tions Committee. I was told I could Mr. COCHRAN. Mr. President, if I un- so-called CR—which is the wrong way give this little talk at 5, and I had the derstand the Senator’s suggestion cor- to govern—let’s also pass as part of opportunity to offer this amendment. I rectly, his amendment would create an that a new discipline, a new idea, a new will have to come back later and offer automatic continuing resolution to approach that says: Let’s not do this it again. fund the Federal Government in the again. Let’s not ever have the threat of I don’t know if my colleague from event an annual appropriations bill is a government shutdown hanging over Iowa is planning to speak—— not enacted by the time the fiscal year us. Instead, come September 30, if an Mr. GRASSLEY. No. expires. That may sound harmless appropriations bill isn’t done, fine, con- Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I sug- enough, but what we are saying is that tinue the spending from last year, with gest the absence of a quorum. not only is the power of the Senate sus- a slow ratcheting down of that spend- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The pended and put on hold but the obliga- ing. I think that makes all the sense in clerk will call the roll. tions of the committee system are put the world. It takes away this political The bill clerk proceeded to call the under a threat—that unless you com- football that is being thrown back and roll. plete action on legislation that is re- forth. It takes away the specter for our Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I ask ferred to the committee of jurisdiction economy, for our businesses, and for unanimous consent that the order for by a certain time, you are out of busi- our families of not knowing whether the quorum call be rescinded. ness, and whoever wants to offer an they are going to have this government The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without amendment as a substitute gets to operation continue after September 30 objection, it is so ordered. offer that and pass it on a majority in whatever area is affecting our econ- The Senator from Ohio. vote. We are already required to have omy or those businesses or those fami- Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, ear- three-fifths of the Members vote to cut lies. I think it makes a lot of sense, lier I had the opportunity to talk a lit- off debate in order to be sure that all and I think it provides an incentive for tle about the amendment I am about to Senators—not just a bare majority— Congress to get its work done. And offer. This is an amendment to the un- get to decide the decisions of the Sen- Congress should be doing every year all derlying bill, which is a continuing res- ate and get to actively participate in 12 appropriations bills—doing the over- olution. The amendment has to do with the process by offering amendments. sight that goes into that, deciding a piece of legislation called the End My friend’s amendment abolishes of- what gets more money, what gets less Government Shutdowns Act. fering any other alternatives for a full money, what gets thrown out alto- Excuse me. debate—unlimited debate—which is gether. It doesn’t make any sense. Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- why the Senate is here, to cool down In the huge bureaucracy of the vast sent to be able to speak for 5 minutes the passions of the moment. A Senator Federal Government, not every pro- in order to finish the conversation that might have a good idea and want to gram is perfect. Let’s be honest; a lot we started earlier this evening. change a law, repeal a resolution, deny of them need reform. If we don’t have The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there access to Federal funds for this, that or this process of the power of the purse— objection? the other that goes to a State that is the leverage of the power of the purse Without objection, it is so ordered. very important, and their interests are to be able to say ‘‘Prove this program Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I just as important. is working,’’ and when it doesn’t, ‘‘We talked about the fact that here we are, This is a terrible amendment, and it are going to pull the funding away’’— once again, without the appropriations ought to be rejected. I hope the Sen- you lose the ability for Congress to be bills done and forced to do a continuing ator will withhold offering the amend- an effective partner with the executive resolution from now until December 11, ment. We can have hearings on this branch and the judicial branch the way and that is because later this week, on and see what other Senators may think our Founders set it up. September 30, when the fiscal year ends about it, but at first blush, this seems Again, Congress alone has the power and comes to a close, we will not have like this is an amendment whose time of the purse. Every dime has to be ap- done the appropriations bills. It is not has not come. We are not ready to dis- propriated by this Congress, and Con- that we haven’t done one or two or mantle the rules of the Senate piece by gress is not doing its job. This amend- three; we haven’t done any of them, piece. Well, we have the right of unlim- ment, if we put in place this new prac- and there are 12 of them. ited debate, and Senators can talk as tice, would be a tremendous help to get I think it is time for us to take a new long as they wish to. We don’t have to Congress back on track. It wasn’t too approach; that is, to have an end gov- go through a rules committee to get long ago that this happened. I have ernment shutdowns discipline put be- permission or get permission from any been here almost 5 years now or 41⁄2 fore this Congress which says: Any other Senator. These are direct respon- years. We haven’t had a single year time you get to this point with any of sibilities of individual Senators se- where all the appropriations bills were the appropriations bills—including now lected by their States to stand up for done. In fact, very few appropriations where we have all of them—that we in- their interests, not to go to Wash- bills have been voted on at all. This stead have a continuation of last year’s ington and cave in on something that year not a single appropriations bill— spending but that it ratchets down might be a good-sounding amendment

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What it says is, if at the end of the day, The bill clerk called the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there on September 30, appropriations bills Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators objection? have not been passed, then we would are necessarily absent: the Senator Mr. COCHRAN. I object. simply continue the spending from last from Missouri (Mr. BLUNT), the Senator The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- year, and, yes, over time we would from Tennessee (Mr. CORKER), the Sen- tion is heard. ratchet it down, giving 120 days for the ator from South Carolina (Mr. GRA- The Senator from Ohio. committee to get its act together that HAM), and the Senator from Florida Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I ap- it did not in the previous year when it (Mr. RUBIO). preciate the comments of my friend was supposed to, to get these bills The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. and my colleague, the chairman of the done, to do the oversight, and to make LANKFORD). Are there any other Sen- Appropriations Committee. I look for- the decisions about NIH, as the Sen- ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? ward to talking to him more about ator has said, and to make the deci- The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 77, this. As I said earlier, 46 Senators sup- sions about our veterans. nays 19, as follows: ported this in the past, including all If we truly want to help our veterans, but two or three Republicans, by the a CR is not the way to do it. The way [Rollcall Vote No. 271 Leg.] way, and one of them is now a cospon- to do it is to let the VA bill come to YEAS—77 sor of the legislation. the floor, have a debate, and take the Alexander Flake Murphy Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- committee’s good ideas—and, by the Ayotte Franken Murray Baldwin Gardner Nelson sent that the mandatory quorum call way, it came out of committee with a Barrasso Gillibrand Perdue under rule XXII be waived with respect large bipartisan vote. That is how we Bennet Grassley Peters to today’s cloture vote. should be legislating. That is our job. Blumenthal Hatch Portman Booker Heinrich Reed The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there The power of the purse resides exclu- Boxer Heitkamp objection? Reid sively with us. Yet once again this year Brown Hirono Roberts Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, reserv- we are not doing our job. It is not that Burr Hoeven Rounds Cantwell Isakson ing the right to object. I wish to have Sanders we are just doing a couple of appropria- Capito Johnson Schatz 1 minute in order to debate the matter tions bills; we are not doing a single Cardin Kaine Schumer that is before us. Carper King appropriations bill. I think it is time Shaheen Casey Kirk The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there for us to change course and that is Stabenow objection? Cassidy Klobuchar what this legislation is about. I am Cochran Leahy Sullivan The Senator from Illinois. simply saying that in the process of Collins Manchin Tester Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I stand passing the CR, which we now have to Coons Markey Thune with the Senator from Mississippi. We Cornyn McCain Tillis do, set up a discipline for the future Donnelly McCaskill Udall may be from opposite political parties, that provides an incentive for us to get Durbin McConnell Warner but I certainly agree with him that the our work done so the good work being Enzi Menendez Warren suggestion by the Senator from Ohio done by Senator COCHRAN and others— Ernst Merkley Whitehouse does not serve the best interests of this Feinstein Mikulski Wicker including Senator MIKULSKI—in the Fischer Murkowski Wyden country. Appropriations Committee can come to Imagine if his proposal went through the floor for a vote, and we can get NAYS—19 and we were faced with inadequate back to governing. Boozman Inhofe Scott funding for medical care for our vet- I yield back. Coats Lankford Sessions erans. I am sorry to say the Senator Cotton Lee Shelby The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Crapo Moran Toomey from Ohio has suggested that we would objection to the request to waive the Cruz Paul Vitter have last year’s level of funding with mandatory quorum? Daines Risch potentially a 4-percent cut. It would be Mr. DURBIN. No objection. Heller Sasse the same for fighting fires and the Na- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without NOT VOTING—4 tional Institutes of Health. There objection, it is so ordered. Blunt Graham would be a 4-percent cut in medical re- CLOTURE MOTION Corker Rubio search. Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this I think what we are doing, if we ac- before the Senate the pending cloture vote, the yeas are 77, the nays are 19. cept this approach, is giving up our re- motion, which the clerk will state. Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- sponsibility that the taxpayers sent us The bill clerk read as follows: sen and sworn having voted in the af- to carry out; that is, to make careful CLOTURE MOTION firmative, the motion is agreed to. choices when it comes to budgets. We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Cloture having been invoked, the mo- I just want to be on the record sup- ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the tion to refer falls. porting my colleague from Mississippi. Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby The Senator from Texas. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- move to bring to a close debate on the mo- ator from Ohio. tion to concur in the House amendment to VOTE ON AMENDMENT NO. 2690 Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I the Senate amendment to H.R. 719 with an Mr. CRUZ. Mr. President, I move to hadn’t planned to have a debate on amendment, No. 2689. table the McConnell amendment No. Mitch McConnell, John Cornyn, Orrin G. this, but I am happy to have one. Let 2690 for the purpose of offering my own Hatch, Pat Roberts, Johnny Isakson, amendment No. 2701, and I ask for the me just be very clear. This is about Michael B. Enzi, Cory Gardner, John putting the Appropriations Committee Barrasso, Lindsey Graham, Lamar yeas and nays. in business, not out of business. This is Alexander, Thad Cochran, Chuck The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a not about cutting spending; it is about Grassley, Kelly Ayotte, Susan M. Col- sufficient second? forcing Congress to get its work done. lins, Deb Fischer, Richard Burr. There does not appear to be a suffi- Here we sit about to pass a con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- cient second. tinuing resolution because none of the imous consent, the mandatory quorum The question is on agreeing to the 12 appropriations bills has been voted call has been waived. motion. on because each of them has been The question is, Is it the sense of the The motion was rejected. blocked in the Senate. The committee Senate that debate on the motion to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- has done its work. Yet we can’t get concur in the House amendment to the ator from Texas.

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If you have the lobbyists carrying out a pattern of ongoing felo- to the ballot box. Over and over again, on K Street pushing for something, you nies. In ordinary times, the proposition the American people rise and say: The can get 60, 70, 80 in this Chamber be- that we should not be sending your or direction we are going does not make cause Republican leadership loves it my Federal taxpayer money to fund a sense; we want change. Over and over and Democrats are always willing to private organization that is under mul- again, the American people win elec- grow government. tiple criminal investigations—that tions—in 2010, a tidal wave election; in Then there is the third kind of vote— ought to be a 100-to-0 vote. But, as I 2014, a tidal wave election. Yet nothing votes on must-pass legislation. In an mentioned before, Barack Obama is ab- changes in Washington. era when one side—the Democratic solutely committed to his partisan ob- I would like to share with the Pre- Party—is adamantly committed to jectives. He is like the Terminator. He siding Officer and the American people continuing down this path that is caus- never stops. He never gives up. He the real story of what is happening in ing so many millions of Americans to moves forward and forward and for- Washington, why it is that our leaders hurt, must-pass votes are the only ward. cannot stop bankrupting this country, votes that have real consequence in So what does he say? If you don’t cannot stop the assault on our con- this Chamber. They typically fall into fund this one private organization that stitutional rights, cannot stop Amer- one of three categories: either a con- is not part of the government, that is ica’s retreat from leadership in the tinuing resolution, an omnibus appro- under multiple criminal investigations, world. It is a very simple dynamic priations bill, or a debt ceiling in- I, Barack Obama, will veto funding for when you have two sides allegedly in a crease. All of those three are deemed the entire Federal Government and political battle, one side that is relent- must-pass votes. If you actually want shut it down. lessly, unshakably committed to its to change law, those are the only hopes What does Republican leadership principles and the other side that re- of doing so. But, as I mentioned before, say? Well, it will surprise no one. Re- flectively surrenders at the outset. The you have one side who has preemp- publican leadership says: We surrender. outcome is foreordained. tively surrendered. We will fund Planned Parenthood. I will give President Obama and the Republican leadership has said they You know, President Obama has ne- Senate Democrats credit. They believe will never ever shut down the govern- gotiated a catastrophic nuclear deal in principles of Big Government. They ment, and suddenly President Obama with Iran. Republican leadership goes believe in this relentless assault on our understands the easy key to winning on television all the time and rightly constitutional rights. They are willing every battle: He simply has to utter says: This is a catastrophic deal. The to crawl over broken glass with a knife the word ‘‘shutdown’’ and Republican consequences are that it is the single in between their teeth to fight for leadership runs to the hills. So Presi- greatest national security threat to those principles. Unfortunately, leader- dent Obama demands of Congress: Fund America. Millions of Americans could ship on my side of the aisle does not every bit of ObamaCare—100 percent of die. demonstrate the same commitment to it—and do nothing, zero, for the mil- I would suggest that if we actually lions of Americans who are hurting, principles. believed the words that are coming out How is it, you might wonder, that a millions of Americans who have lost of our mouths, then we would be will- preemptive surrender is put in place? their jobs, who have lost their health ing to use any and all constitutional Well, it all begins with a relatively in- care, who have lost their doctors, who authority given the Congress to stop a nocuous statement: There shall be no have been forced into part-time work, catastrophic deal that sends over $100 shutdowns. That is a statement leader- the millions of young people who have billion to Ayatollah Khamenei. Yet seen their premiums skyrocket. ship in both Houses—Republican lead- President Obama says he will veto the President Obama: You can do noth- ership in both Houses has said: We are entire budget if we do, and, to the sur- ing for the people who are hurting. not going to shut the government Senate Democrats say: We don’t care prise of nobody, Republican leadership down. about the people who are hurting. We surrenders. You can understand—to folks in the will do nothing for them. You know, I will draw an analogy. It private sector, folks at home, that Here is the kicker. President Obama is as if at a football game, the begin- sounds pretty reasonable, except here promises: If you try to do anything on ning of the football game the two team is the reality in Washington. In today’s ObamaCare, I, Barack Obama, will veto captains go out to flip the coin. One Washington, there are three kinds of funding for the entire Federal Govern- team’s coach walks out and says: We votes. No. 1, there are show votes— ment and shut it down. forfeit. They do it game after game votes that are brought up largely to Republican leadership compliantly after game right at the coin flip. placate the voters, where the outcome says: OK. Fine. We will fund Leadership says: We forfeit. We sur- is foreordained, where most Repub- ObamaCare. render. We, Republicans, will fund licans will vote one way and most President Obama then understands every single Big Government liberal Democrats will vote the other. Repub- he has got a pretty good trump card priority of the Democrats. licans will lose, and the conservatives here he can pull out at any time. So If an NFL team did that over 16 who elected Republican majorities in next he says: OK. Republicans, fund my games, we know what their record both Houses are supposed to be thrilled unconstitutional Executive amnesty. It would be; it would be 0 and 16. You that they have been patted on the head is contrary to law. It is flouting Fed- know, I am pretty sure the fans who and given their show vote that was des- eral immigration law. But you, Repub- bought tickets and who went to the tined to lose. licans, fund it anyway or else, I, game would be pretty ticked off as We had a vote like that in recent Barack Obama, will veto funding for they watched their coach forfeit over weeks on Planned Parenthood. Leader- the entire Federal Government and and over again. ship told us: You should be thrilled. We shut it down. You want to understand the volcanic voted on it. What else do you want? Republican leadership says at the frustration with Washington? It is that We voted on it in a context where it outset: OK. We will fund amnesty. Republican leadership in both Houses would never happen. Indeed, it did not. Now we turn to Planned Parenthood. will not fight for a single priority we The second kind of vote is a vote that Barack Obama—this will surprise no promised the voters we would fight for simply grows government, dramati- one—says: Fund 100 percent of Planned when we were campaigning less than a cally expands spending, and expands Parenthood with taxpayer money. year ago. corporate welfare. Those votes pass be- Mind you, Planned Parenthood is a You know, this past week was a big cause you get a bipartisan coalition of private organization. It is not even news week in Washington. The Speaker

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When you have the tween the voters back home and Re- tion again, I would encourage those Democrats plus Republican leadership publican leadership. Speaker BOEHNER watching to see which Senators are and a chunk of the Republicans, those and Leader MCCONNELL promised there here to give a second or not and to vote votes can roll over any parliamentary will be no shutdown. Therefore, they yea or nay. trick you might use. Even with the will fund every single priority of I would note that when you deny a Blood Moon we just had, there are no Barack Obama. second, which is truly an unprece- mystical powers that allow you to roll We are right now voting on what is dented procedural trick—it used to be over them. called a clean CR. I would note it is that was a courtesy that was afforded But in the House we still have those clean only in the parlance of Wash- to all Senators. Indeed, in the opposing 30, 40, 50 strong conservatives. So how ington, because what does it do? It party routinely over and over when a is it that Speaker BOEHNER and Leader funds 100 percent of ObamaCare, 100 Democrat or Republican asked for a MCCONNELL could promise there will percent of Executive amnesty. It funds second, everyone raised their hand. But never, ever be a shutdown? Because, I all of Planned Parenthood, and it funds leadership has discovered: We can do believe, Speaker BOEHNER has decided the Iranian nuclear deal. It is essen- this in the dark of the night. to cut a deal with Leader NANCY But I would encourage those watch- tially a blank check to Barack Obama. PELOSI, the leader of the Democrats, That is not very clean to me. That ac- ing to see, No. 1, when this motion is that this dirty CR is going to be passed tually sounds like a very dirty funding offered again, who shows up to offer a out of the Senate and is going to go to bill, funding priorities that are doing second and who either doesn’t raise his the House. The Speaker is going to enormous damage. hand or just doesn’t come to the floor. take it up on the floor and pass it with One of the ways you avoid account- In the Senate the votes were always all the Democrats—just as Leader ability is you are somehow somewhere there for a dirty CR, a CR that funded MCCONNELL did—and a handful of Re- else doing something very important all of Barack Obama’s priorities. The publicans who will go with Republican instead of actually showing up for the Democrats will all vote for it—heck, of battle that is waging right here and leadership. A very significant percent- course they will. They have the other now. age of Republicans will vote no. But side funding their priorities. Of course, But I would also encourage people to here is the problem: Speaker BOEHNER every Democrat will vote for that over watch very carefully what happens has done that more than once. In this and over and over and twice on Sun- after that. After that you have a voice instance, there were too many Repub- day. The simple reality on the Repub- vote. A voice vote is still a vote. Let’s licans who were tired of seeing their lican side is when leadership joins with be clear. Standing on the floor, there leadership lead the Democrats rather the Democrats, about half of the Re- were two Senators—Senator LEE and than lead the Republican Party. publican caucus is happy to move over I—who voted aye, who voted to table I believe if Speaker BOEHNER had to that side of the aisle. So the votes the tree and take up the amendment done that—had passed a dirty CR fund- were always preordained. barring funding for Planned Parent- ing Planned Parenthood, funding this The motion I made just a moment hood and barring funding for this cata- Iranian nuclear deal—he would have ago was a motion to table the tree. You strophic Iranian nuclear deal. lost his speakership. A Member of the remember filling the tree. It is some- The remaining Senators on the Re- House had introduced a motion to va- thing we heard a lot about in the pre- publican side—Leader MCCONNELL, cate the Chair because House Repub- vious Congress. HARRY REID, the Demo- Whip CORNYN, Senator ALEXANDER, and licans were fed up with their leader not cratic leader, did it all the time. Senator COTTON—those four Senators leading—at least not leading their Senators on this side of the aisle loudly voted no. It is still a vote, even party, leading the Democratic Party. stood over and over and said: It is though it is not a recorded vote. It is a So Speaker BOEHNER faced a conun- abuse of process. In fact, we even cam- vote on the Senate floor. drum. If he did what he and Leader paigned with our leadership saying: We So why did Speaker BOEHNER resign? MCCONNELL promised, which is to fund are going to have an open amendment Well, I mentioned to you that the votes all of Barack Obama’s priorities, he process. Yet what has happened here is were always cooked here. The Demo- would have lost his job. And so what that Majority Leader MCCONNELL has crats plus Republican leadership and did he do? He announced that he is re- taken a page out of Leader REID’s play- the votes they bring with them ensure signing as Speaker and resigning as a book and filled the tree. I moved to plenty of votes for a dirty CR, a CR Member of Congress. That is table the tree, and what you then saw that funds ObamaCare, that funds am- unsurprising, but it also telegraphs the was leadership denying a second. nesty, that funds Planned Parenthood, deal that he has just cut. It is a deal to What does ‘‘denying a second’’ mean? that funds this catastrophic Iranian surrender and join with the Democrats. Denying a recorded vote. Why is that nuclear deal. But the House was always Notice he said he is going to stay a important? When you are breaking the the bulwark. month. He is going to stay a month in commitments you have made to the The Presiding Officer will remember order to join with the Democrats and men and women who have elected you, in 2013 when we had a fight over fund Barack Obama’s priorities. the most painful thing in the world is ObamaCare. The Presiding Officer was Now let’s talk about some of the sub- accountability. When you are mis- serving in the House at the time. In stantive issues that we ought to be leading the men and women who that fight we never had the votes in talking about. Let’s start with Planned showed up to vote for you, you don’t the Senate. Actually, the Senate was Parenthood. In the past couple of want sunshine making clear that you under control of the Democrats. They months, a series of videos have come voted no. A recorded vote means each were going to do everything they could out about Planned Parenthood. To Senator’s name is on it. to defend ObamaCare regardless of the some of the people watching this, you Now, why did I move to table the millions of people who were hurt. may never have seen the videos. Why is tree? Simply to add the amendment But the House was the bulwark in that? Because the mainstream media that I had, which, No. 1, would have that fight, and in particular there was has engaged in a virtual media black- said that not one penny goes to a core of 40 or 50 strong, principled con- out on them: ABC, NBC, CBS, the last Planned Parenthood, and No. 2, not one servatives who cared deeply about hon- thing they want to do is show these penny goes to implementing this cata- oring the commitments they made to videos. strophic Iranian nuclear deal unless the men and women who elected them. If you watch FOX News, you can see and until they comply with Federal That was always the strength we had the videos. But the mainstream media, law—the administration complies with in that fight. in the great tradition of Pravda, wants

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They Go online and watch them and ask parts would you like? We can perform a do not care. What Democrat do you see yourself: Are these my values? Is this different abortion depending on what calling for the enforcement of criminal what I believe? parts you want us to harvest. On the laws against Planned Parenthood? These videos show senior officials videos they essentially admit to this What Democrat do you hear saying, at from Planned Parenthood laughing, crime. They are filmed in the act. a minimum, let’s not send taxpayer sipping chardonnay and callously har- There is the third criminal offense money to fund this? Not one. Not a sin- vesting and selling the body parts of that provides that you cannot harvest gle Democrat stood up and said that. unborn children over and over and the organs of an unborn child without Let me ask you, Mr. President, what over. One senior official was caught on informed consent from the mother. Yet happens if Planned Parenthood gets in- video laughing and saying she hopes again these videos seem to indicate dicted? Because even though the U.S. she sells enough body parts of unborn that Planned Parenthood treats in- Department of Justice under President children to buy herself a Lamborghini. formed consent as a technicality that Obama has become little more than a Again, I would suggest to just ask is sometimes complied with and some- partisan arm of the Democratic Na- yourself: Are these my values? times ignored. tional Committee, there are State and In another video a lab tech describes Now, I will say as an aside that ordi- local prosecutors who are investigating a little baby boy—unborn, aborted, narily, when a national organization is Planned Parenthood right now. If about 2 pounds, his heart still beating. caught on film committing a pattern of Planned Parenthood is indicted, will She was instructed to insert scissors felonies, the next steps are predictable: the Democrats maintain their wall of under his chin to cut open the face of The Department of Justice opens an in- silence and say: We are going to con- this little boy and harvest his brain be- vestigation; the FBI shows up and tinue to fund them under indictment. cause the brain was valuable. Planned seizes their records. Everything on By all indications, that answer is yes. Parenthood could sell the brain. those videos suggests those felonies are We haven’t heard a single Democrat This is something out of ‘‘Brave New still occurring today. say: Well, if they are indicted, then we World.’’ These are human beings. That What does it say about the Obama will stop. little boy had a heart that was still Justice Department that no one on the The response from our leadership is beating, had a brain that was being face of the planet believes there is any that we can’t win this fight. That is harvested. He had a soul given to him chance the Justice Department would their response. They say: Well, we by God Almighty. He was made in the even begin to investigate Planned Par- can’t win the Planned Parenthood image of God. enthood? What does it say about the fight. Why? Because we don’t have 60 We are now a nation that harvests most lawless partisan Department of votes; because we don’t have 67 votes. the body parts of little baby boys and Justice that there is this group that is If that is the standard, then the Repub- girls. It is the very definition of inhu- a political ally of the President, so lican leadership standard is that we manity to treat children like agri- that is apparently all that matters. If will do only what HARRY REID and culture, to be grown and killed for it is an ally of the President, it doesn’t NANCY PELOSI approve of. That is what their body parts, to be sold for profit. matter that they are videotaped com- it means. There is a reason that the media and mitting a felony. The Department of You want to understand why the the Democrats don’t want these videos Justice will not even look at it. American people are frustrated? We shown, because anyone watching these I am an alumnus of the U.S. Depart- were told: If only we had a Republican videos will be horrified. ment of Justice. I was an Associate House of Representatives, then things But they are not just horrific; they Deputy Attorney General. I spent would be different. In 2010, millions of are also prima facie evidence of crimi- much of my adult life working in law us rose up in incredible numbers and nal activity. There are multiple Fed- enforcement. The Department of Jus- won an historic tidal wave election. eral statutes—criminal statutes—that tice has a long, distinguished record of The Presiding Officer was a youth pas- Planned Parenthood appears to be vio- remaining outside of partisan politics, tor, called to minister, yet he stood up lating, perhaps on a daily basis. The of staying above the partisan fray, of and said: My country is in crisis. I am first and most direct is a prohibition being blind to party or ideology and going to step forward and serve. The on selling the body parts of unborn simply enforcing the law and the Con- 2010 election was historic, yet very lit- children for a profit. Federal criminal stitution. I am sorry to say that under tle changed. law makes that a felony with up to 10 Eric Holder and Loretta Lynch, the De- Then we were told: OK. We have a years of jail time. partment of Justice has completely be- House of Representatives, but the prob- Now these videos show them very smirched that tradition. lem is the Senate. As long as HARRY clearly selling body parts. They also No one remotely believes the Obama REID is majority leader, we can’t do show them bartering a price. They will Justice Department will even begin to anything. Over and over again Wash- argue it wasn’t for a profit. But you investigate this pattern of felonies. ington gray beards would go on tele- watch these videos. You watch the un- You don’t see Democrats suggesting it. vision, and in gravelly tones they dercover buyer saying: How much will No one in the media suggests it. And would say: You cannot govern with you give me for them? And you see the by the way, if this were a Republican one-half of one-third of government. Planned Parenthood official saying: administration and the entity that ad- The House of Representatives is not Well, how much can I get? I don’t want mitted to a pattern of felonies was a enough, but if we had the Senate, then to bargain against myself. private entity that supported Repub- things would be different. The problem On its face, that is evidence of bar- licans, you would see on CBS, NBC, and is HARRY REID. gaining for a profit. If you want the ABC an indictment clock every night. The Presiding Officer will recall dur- highest price you can get, it is not tied You would see the anchors saying: ing the fight over ObamaCare a number to your costs. It is tied to whatever When will this investigation be opened? of Members of this body—Repub- dollars, whatever revenue you can When will they be indicted? Instead, licans—said: No, no, no, no. We can’t bring in. Planned Parenthood is the the media pretends these videos don’t fight on ObamaCare. We have to wait largest abortion provider in the coun- exist. until we have a Republican Senate to try. As another one of these videos re- In the face of what appears to be a fight. So the American people obliged. flects, it is a volume business—Planned national criminal enterprise, we are In 2014, millions of us rose up for the Parenthood—taking the lives of unborn faced here with a much simpler ques- second tidal wave election in a period children and then selling them—appar- tion: Will we continue to pay for it? of 4 years. We won nine Senate seats.

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The question be- the debts racked up by their deadbeat have those Republican majorities ac- comes what they are fighting for. parents and grandparents. No genera- complished? There is a disconnect right now. If tion in history has ever done this to I have asked that question all over you or I go to our home State and to their children and grandchildren. Our the country in townhalls. I have never any gathering of citizens and we put up parents didn’t do it to us. Their parents been at a townhall where the response, a white board and we ask the citizens didn’t do it to them. The reason is the spontaneous, was not absolutely noth- in the room to give the top priorities corruption of this town, and it boils ing. That is true in every State I visit. they think Republican majorities in down to a simple proposition: The And sadly, my response over and over Congress should be focusing on, and we Democrats are willing to do anything again is: You know, it’s worse than wrote the 20 priorities that came from to push their priorities, and the Repub- that. I wish the answer were absolutely the citizens of Oklahoma or the citi- licans, the leadership, are not listening nothing. It would have been better if zens of Texas or, for that matter, the to the men and women who elected us. the Republican majorities had done ab- citizens of any of the 50 States, those But it is actually an even deeper solutely nothing because what, in fact, top 20 priorities—at least 18 of them— problem than that. On the Democratic have they done? Well, the very first would appear nowhere on the leader- side, the major donors that fund the thing that happened, right after that ship’s priority list. Democratic Party, they don’t despise election in November, is we came back On the other hand, if you drive just their base. The billionaires who write to Washington, and Republican leader- down the street in Washington to K the giant checks that fund President ship joined up with HARRY REID and Street—K Street is the street in Wash- Obama, Hillary Clinton, and the Demo- the Democrats and passed a trillion ington where the lobbyists primarily crats on that side of the aisle don’t de- dollar CR omnibus bill that was filled reside, where their offices are—and you spise the radical gay rights movement with pork, corporate welfare, and grew get a gathering of corporate lobbyists or the radical environmentalist move- government, grew the debt. that represent giant corporations and ment or all the people who knock on Then Republican leadership took the ask them their top priorities, the list doors and get Democrats elected. The lead in funding ObamaCare. Then Re- that comes out will not just bear pass- simple reality is a very large percent- publican leadership took the lead in ing similarity but will be identical to age of the Republican donors actively funding Executive amnesty. Then Re- the priorities of the Republican leader- despise our base—actively despise the publican leadership took the lead in ship. That’s the disconnect. men and women who showed up and funding Planned Parenthood. And then, Do you know why we are not here voted you and me into office. I can tell astonishingly, Republican leadership fighting on this? Because not giving you, when you sit down and talk with took the lead in confirming Loretta taxpayer money to Planned Parent- a New York billionaire Republican Lynch as Attorney General. hood is not among the priorities of the donor—and I have talked with quite a Now, I ask: Which one of those deci- few New York billionaire Republican sions is one iota different from what lobbyists on K Street, so leadership is not interested in doing it. That is the donors, California Republican donors— would have happened with HARRY REID their questions start out as follows. and the Democrats in charge of this disconnect. Leadership does know how to fight. First of all, you have to come out for Chamber? Those decisions are iden- Just a couple of months ago, in dealing gay marriage, you need to be pro- tical. choice, and you need to support am- And I would note, by the way, with with the Export-Import Bank, we saw leadership in both Chambers go to ex- nesty. That is where the Republican Loretta Lynch, the Republican major- donors are. You wonder why Repub- ity could have defeated that nomina- traordinary lengths with Herculean procedural steps to reauthorize a clas- licans will not fight on any of these tion. The Senate majority leader could issues? Because the people writing the have done so. She looked at the Senate sic example of corporate welfare—hun- dreds of billions of dollars of taxpayer- checks agree with the Democrats. Judiciary Committee, and she looked Now mind you, the people who show guaranteed loans to giant corporations. at the Senate, and when asked how she up at the polls who elected you and me would differ from Eric Holder’s Justice Now, for that, leadership is and who elected this Republican major- Department—the most lawless and par- incentivized because those corpora- ity—far too many of the Republican tisan Justice Department we would tions hire lobbyists and those lobbyists donors look down on those voters as a ever see—and she said: No way whatso- distribute checks, typically by the bunch of ignorant hicks and rubes. It is ever. When asked to point to a single wheelbarrow. why leadership likes show votes. instance in which she would be willing There is no incentive greater in this It wasn’t too long ago when the to stand up to President Obama to stop body than getting reelected, and the Washington cartel was able to mask it his lawlessness, to stop his abuse of view of leadership is that you get re- all with a show vote or two, and they power, she could not identify any cir- elected by raking in the cash. How do told the rubes back home: See, we cumstance in which she would ever you think we have gotten an $18 tril- voted on it; we just don’t have the stand up to the President who ap- lion national debt? Because the way votes. pointed her. Attorneys general from you reach bipartisan compromise in When I was first elected to this body, both parties have done that, for cen- this body today, in the broken world of many times I heard more senior Sen- turies. Washington, is you grow and grow and ators saying some variation of the fol- Now, with Eric Holder, the Senate grow government, and you sit around lowing: Now, TED, that is what you tell could be forgiven because his lawless- in a room and say: I will spend for your folks back home. You don’t actually do ness manifested primarily after he was priority, your priority, your priority— it. confirmed. With Loretta Lynch, she another trillion dollars and we are Here is what has changed. The voters told us beforehand. She looked us in done. have gotten more informed. They now the eyes and said: Hey, I am going to The only people to lose are your chil- understand the difference between do exactly what my predecessor has dren and mine. The only people to lose show votes and a real vote. They un- done. And Republican leadership con- are the next generations who find derstand the vote we had 1 week ago on firmed her anyway. themselves mired deeper and deeper Planned Parenthood was designed to Is it any wonder the American people and deeper in debt. I think of my little lose, to placate those silly folks who are frustrated out of their minds? We girls Caroline and Catherine. They are think we shouldn’t be sending taxpayer keep winning elections, and the people 7 and 4. If we don’t stop what we are funds to a criminal organization that is we put in office don’t do what they said doing, your children and my children selling the body parts of unborn chil- they would do. will face a debt so crushing they will dren. But on the actual vote that could

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If you can’t produce 67 America, but he never had billions of America as the Great Satan. This is votes, I won’t support it.’’ If that is our dollars. He never had $100 billion. The the one threat on the face of the Earth standard, then we should all be honest Ayatollah Khamenei hates America that poses a real possibility of millions with the men and women who elected every bit as much as Osama bin Laden of Americans being murdered in the us: We do not have 67 Republican votes did, and this administration is giving flash of an eye. in this Chamber, and there is no real- him control of over $100 billion. Imag- Everything I am saying the Repub- istic prospect of our getting 67 votes ine what bin Laden could have done. lican leadership has said over and over any time in the foreseeable future. If Look at the damage he did with 19 ter- again. Yet Republican leadership re- the standard is, unless we get 67 votes, rorists carrying box cutters. Now imag- fuses to enforce the terms of the Iran Republican leadership will support no ine that same zealotry with billions of review legislation—Federal law that policy issue, then each of us when we dollars behind it. The consequences of the administration is defying by not run should tell the voters: If you vote this deal could easily be another ter- handing over the entire deal. I have for me, I will support whatever policy rorist attack that dwarfs September 11 laid out a clear path, a detailed path agenda HARRY REID and NANCY PELOSI in scale, that kills far more than the that leadership can follow to stop this decide because that is my standard. If roughly 3,000 lives that were snuffed deal, and leadership refuses to do so. I don’t have 67 votes—do you ever re- out. Who in their right mind would Instead, we had a show vote that was call HARRY REID and the Democrats send over $100 billion to a theocratic designed to lose, and it did exactly saying: How can we get Republican zealot who chants ‘‘Death to Amer- what we expected. The Democrats, by votes? No. Their side is absolutely ica’’? and large, put party loyalty above the committed to their principles. You A second consequence of his cata- national security of this country, don’t see them holding back at all. strophic deal is that we are abandoning above standing with our friend and ally If the standard is, how do we get 67 four hostages—four American hos- the nation of Israel, above protecting votes, name one thing that leadership tages—in Iranian jails: Pastor Saeed the lives of millions of Americans. will fight for. Well, the answer I men- Abedini, an American citizen whose If we truly believed what so many of tioned, the three types of votes are wife Naghmeh lives in Idaho. I have us have said, that this poses the risk of they will fight for big government, visited with Naghmeh many times. murdering millions of Americans, is they will fight to grow government, Pastor Saeed has two little kids who there any higher priority? The most and they will fight to expand corporate desperately want their daddy to come powerful constitutional tool Congress welfare. Well, that can indeed get 67 home. Pastor Saeed was sentenced to 8 has is the power of the purse. If we had votes. But I have never been to a town- years in prison for the crime of preach- the ability to stop this deal—and we hall once where citizens said to me: ing the Gospel. Just last week was the don’t—and millions of Americans die, The problem is we don’t have enough 3-year anniversary of Pastor Saeed’s how do we explain that to the men and corporate welfare. I need more sub- imprisonment. Reports are that he is women who elected us? sidies for Big Business. If 100 percent of being horribly mistreated, that his I am not advocating that we fight the agenda of Republican leadership is health is failing, and yet President willy-nilly. I am advocating that we more subsidies for Big Business, what Obama cannot bring himself to utter fight on things that matter. Don’t give the heck are we doing in the Senate in the words ‘‘Pastor Saeed Abedini’’— $500 million to Planned Parenthood, a the first place? That certainly wasn’t $100 billion to the Ayatollah Khamenei, corrupt organization that is taking the why I ran, and I know it wasn’t why and Pastor Saeed Abedini remains in lives of vast numbers of unborn chil- you ran either. You don’t have to win prison. dren and selling their body parts, in a every fight, you don’t have to fight Also in prison is Amir Hekmati, an criminal conspiracy, directly contrary every fight, but you do have to stand American marine the President has to Federal law. Don’t give $100 billion for something. abandoned. Also in prison is Jason to the Ayatollah Khamenei, who seeks Let’s look beyond Planned Parent- Rezaian, a Washington Post reporter— to murder millions. In both instances, hood for a minute. Let’s look to Iran. I note to the reporters in the Gallery, those are defending life. Yet Repub- Of all the decisions the Obama admin- a colleague of yours—abandoned by lican leadership is not willing to lift a istration has made, there may be none President Obama in an Iranian prison, finger. If only all the people who might more damaging than this catastrophic thrown in jail for doing his job, report- be murdered by a nuclear weapon could Iranian nuclear deal. If this deal goes ing on the news—and Robert Levinson, create a PAC in Washington and hire through, there will be three con- whose whereabouts remain unknown. some lobbyists, maybe leadership sequences: No. 1, the Obama adminis- Why is the President refusing to even would listen to them. But the truck- tration will become, quite literally, the utter their names? driver at home, the waitress at home, world’s leading financier of radical Is- The third consequence of this deal is the schoolteacher at home, the pastor, lamic terrorists. Now, when I said that this deal will only accelerate Iran ac- the police officer, the working men and a couple months ago, President Obama quiring nuclear weapons. women—the Washington cartel does got very, very upset. He said it was ri- The administration claims the deal not listen to them. diculous that I would say such a thing, will prevent Iran from acquiring nu- I will note where this deal is headed. but despite attacking me directly, clear weapons. Why? Because they In December, when this dirty con- President Obama didn’t actually en- promised not to do it. We have learned tinuing resolution expires, leadership deavor to refute the substance of what from Iran, they break their promises is already foreshadowing that they I said. over and over and over again. And what plan to bust the budget caps. Why? We So let’s review the facts: Fact No. 1, we do know is that they will have an talked about it at the beginning. Iran is today the world’s leading state extra $100 billion to develop nuclear Barack Obama has discovered that sponsor of terrorism. That fact is un- weapons. Now, I will say the adminis- when he says the word ‘‘shutdown,’’ the disputed even by this administration. tration laughingly suggested: Well, Republican leadership screams, surren- Fact No. 2, if this deal goes through, they will use that on infrastructure, to ders, and runs to the hills. Obama, un- over $100 billion will go directly to Iran rebuild their roads, to rebuild their en- derstanding that quite well, says: If to the Ayatollah Khamenei. Fact No. 3, ergy industry. Right now they are you don’t bust the budget caps, I will if that happens, billions of those dol- sending vast sums to Hamas and shut the government down. lars will go to Hamas, to Hezbollah, to Hezbollah, funding terrorism across the In this bizarre process, Republican the Houthis, to radical Islamic terror- world, and they have those same infra- leadership will blame whatever Obama

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ACKISS, and ending D012659, proceed to executive session for the which nominations were received by the Sen- and on national television he directed consideration of calendar Nos. 196 and ate and appeared in the Congressional an obscene epithet at me personally. 197 and all nominations on the Sec- Record of September 8, 2015. He is welcome to insult whomever he retary’s desk in the Air Force, Army, PN786 ARMY nominations (357) beginning likes. I don’t intend to reciprocate. But and Navy; that the nominations be MICHAEL H. ADORJAN, and ending G010310, when has leadership ever shown that confirmed en bloc and the motions to which nominations were received by the Sen- level of venom, that level of animosity reconsider be considered made and laid ate and appeared in the Congressional to President Obama and the Democrats upon the table with no intervening ac- Record of September 8, 2015. who are bankrupting this country, who PN787 ARMY nominations (420) beginning tion or debate; that no further motions MATTHEW T. ADAMCZYK, and ending are destroying the Constitution, who be in order; that any statements re- D012593, which nominations were received by are endangering the future of our chil- lated to the nominations be printed in the Senate and appeared in the Congres- dren and grandchildren, who are re- the RECORD; that the President be im- sional Record of September 8, 2015. treating from leadership and the world, mediately notified of the Senate’s ac- PN788 ARMY nomination of Gregory I. and who have created an environment tion and the Senate then resume legis- Kelts, which was received by the Senate and that has led to the rise of radical Is- lative session. appeared in the Congressional Record of Sep- lamic terrorists? tember 8, 2015. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without PN789 ARMY nominations (8) beginning One of the dynamics we have seen in objection, it is so ordered. STEPHEN H. COOPER, and ending DAVID fight after fight is that HARRY REID The nominations considered and con- G. WORTMAN, which nominations were re- and the Democrats sit back and laugh. firmed are as follows: ceived by the Senate and appeared in the Why? Because it is Republican leader- IN THE COAST GUARD Congressional Record of September 8, 2015. PN790 ARMY nomination of Lesley A. ship that leads the onslaught, attack- The following named officer for appoint- Watts, which was received by the Senate and ing conservatives, saying: No, you ment in the grade indicated in the United appeared in the Congressional Record of Sep- can’t, and we will not do anything to States Coast Guard as a member of the Coast tember 8, 2015. Guard Permanent Commissioned Teaching stop ObamaCare. No, you can’t, and we PN818 ARMY nomination of Kirby R. Staff under title 14, U.S.C., section 188: will not do anything to stop amnesty. Gross, which was received by the Senate and No, you can’t, and we will not do any- To be lieutenant commander appeared in the Congressional Record of Sep- thing to stop Planned Parenthood. No, Brian J. Maggi tember 9, 2015. you can’t, and we will not do anything The following named officers of the United PN819 ARMY nomination of Franchesca M. to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear States Coast Guard for appointment as mem- Desriviere, which was received by the Senate weapons. bers of the Permanent Commissioned Teach- and appeared in the Congressional Record of September 9, 2015. If Republican leadership really be- ing Staff and appointment in the grades indi- cated under title 14, U.S.C., section 188: PN820 ARMY nomination of Jerry L. lieves we can accomplish nothing, then Tolbert, which was received by the Senate why does it matter if you have a Re- To be commander and appeared in the Congressional Record of publican House or Senate? Every 2 Anna W. Hickey September 9, 2015. years come October, November, we tell To be lieutenant PN821 ARMY nomination of Christopher R. the voters it matters intensely. To par- Kimberly C. Young-McLear Forsythe, which was received by the Senate aphrase the immortal words of Hillary and appeared in the Congressional Record of NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S September 9, 2015. Clinton, what difference does it make DESK PN822 ARMY nomination of Francis G. if the standard for Republican leader- IN THE AIR FORCE Maresco, Jr., which was received by the Sen- ship is, anything that gets 67 votes we PN783 AIR FORCE nomination of Kyle J. ate and appeared in the Congressional will support. That means HARRY REID Weld, which was received by the Senate and Record of September 9, 2015. and NANCY PELOSI remain the de facto appeared in the Congressional Record of Sep- PN851 ARMY nominations (258) beginning leaders of the Senate and the House. tember 8, 2015. DAVID S. ABRAHAMS, and ending D012627, I would note, by the way, if leader- PN804 AIR FORCE nominations (3) begin- which nominations were received by the Sen- ning KATHLEEN E. AKERS, and ending ate and appeared in the Congressional ship goes through with their sugges- Record of September 16, 2015. tion to bust the budget caps, they will SAIPRASAD M. ZEMSE, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in PN852 ARMY nominations (176) beginning have done something astonishing. His- the Congressional Record of September 9, STEPHANIE R. AHERN, and ending G010384, torically, the three legs of the conserv- 2015. which nominations were received by the Sen- ative stool have been fiscal conserv- PN806 AIR FORCE nominations (11) begin- ate and appeared in the Congressional atives, social conservatives, and na- ning PAUL R. BREZINSKI, and ending Record of September 16, 2015. tional security conservatives. Between THOMAS E. WILLIFORD, which nomina- PN853 ARMY nominations (115) beginning CHRISTOPHER W. ABBOTT, and ending Planned Parenthood, Iran, and the tions were received by the Senate and ap- peared in the Congressional Record of Sep- D011026, which nominations were received by budget caps, leadership will have man- the Senate and appeared in the Congres- aged to abandon all three. No wonder tember 9, 2015. PN809 MR FORCE nominations (30) begin- sional Record of September 16, 2015. the American people are frustrated. No ning DWAYNE A. BACA, and ending LIANA PN854 ARMY nomination of Neil I. Nelson, wonder the American people do not un- LUCAS VOGEL, which nominations were re- which was received by the Senate and ap- derstand why leadership isn’t listening ceived by the Senate and appeared in the peared in the Congressional Record of Sep- to them. Congressional Record of September 9, 2015. tember 16, 2015. PN855 ARMY nomination of Benjamin J. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- PN812 AIR FORCE nominations (45) begin- ning RENI B. ANGELOVA, and ending Bigelow, which was received by the Senate ator’s postcloture time has expired. and appeared in the Congressional Record of Mr. CRUZ. Mr. President, I ask unan- GRANT W. WISNER, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in September 16, 2015. imous consent that my time be ex- the Congressional Record of September 9, IN THE NAVY tended. 2015. PN791 NAVY nominations (7) beginning The Democrats are objecting to my PN813 AIR FORCE nominations (101) begin- ENRIQUE R. ASUNCION, and ending TIM- speaking further, and both the Demo- ning DAVID R. ALANIZ, and ending DEVON OTHY J. SAXON, which nominations were crats and Republican leadership are ob- L. WENTZ, which nominations were received received by the Senate and appeared in the jecting to the American people speak- by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Congressional Record of September 8, 2015. ing further. sional Record of September 9, 2015. PN792 NAVY nominations (38) beginning PN814 AIR FORCE nomination of John M. CHRISTIAN J. AUGER, and ending CHES- I yield the floor. Gooch, which was received by the Senate and TER J. WYCKOFF, which nominations were The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- appeared in the Congressional Record of Sep- received by the Senate and appeared in the ator from Montana. tember 9, 2015. Congressional Record of September 8, 2015.

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WATSON, which nomina- sional Record of September 16, 2015. tion has helped solidify Nevada’s status tions were received by the Senate and ap- PN866 NAVY nominations (57) beginning as a world class destination. The peared in the Congressional Record of Sep- MICHAEL K. ALLEN, and ending JERRY W. progress the Southern Nevada Group tember 8, 2015. WYRICK, II, which nominations were re- has made to protect these wonderful PN795 NAVY nominations (89) beginning ceived by the Senate and appeared in the parts of Nevada continues through its FREDERIC ALBESA, and ending FRANZ J. Congressional Record of September 16, 2015. work to fully realize Nevada’s clean en- YU, which nominations were received by the PN867 NAVY nominations (52) beginning Senate and appeared in the Congressional ergy potential. These efforts notably BRIELLE L. ADAMOVICH, and ending began with opposition to the construc- Record of September 8, 2015. RICHARD S. ZIBA, which nominations were PN796 NAVY nominations (92) beginning received by the Senate and appeared in the tion of new coal plants in White Pine MARICAR S. ABERIN, and ending CARDIA Congressional Record of September 16, 2015. County. More recently, the Southern M. WILSON, which nominations were re- PN868 NAVY nominations (38) beginning Nevada Group teamed with the Moapa ceived by the Senate and appeared in the GILBERT R. BAUGHN, and ending SERGIO Band of Paiutes and others to support Congressional Record of September 8, 2015. B. WOODEN, which nominations were re- meaningful legislation that resulted in PN797 NAVY nominations (104) beginning ceived by the Senate and appeared in the JAMES P. ADWELL, and ending MARESA C. the closure of the Reid-Gardner coal Congressional Record of September 16, 2015. plant and its replacement with clean J. ZENNER, which nominations were re- PN869 NAVY nomination of Gregory A. ceived by the Senate and appeared in the energy. Grubbs, which was received by the Senate I have been gratified to work with Congressional Record of September 8, 2015. and appeared in the Congressional Record of PN798 NAVY nominations (203) beginning the Southern Nevada Group on so September 16, 2015. RICHARD R. ABITRIA, and ending DAVID J. many of these efforts and was honored ZELINSKAS, which nominations were re- f earlier this year to receive the Sierra ceived by the Senate and appeared in the Club’s Edgar Wayburn Award. I com- Congressional Record of September 8, 2015. LEGISLATIVE SESSION PN799 NAVY nomination of Michelle D. mend the Southern Nevada Group of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the Sierra Club on their 50 years of suc- Carter, which was received by the Senate ate will now resume legislative session. and appeared in the Congressional Record of cess and wish the organization contin- September 8, 2015. f ued success in the years to come. PN823 NAVY nomination of Regine f Reimers, which was received by the Senate MORNING BUSINESS and appeared in the Congressional Record of Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I ask ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS September 9, 2015. unanimous consent that the Senate be PN824 NAVY nomination of Joel V. Finny, which was received by the Senate and ap- in a period of morning business, with RECOGNIZING THE 160TH peared in the Congressional Record of Sep- Senators permitted to speak therein BIRTHDAY OF MILLER BREWING for up to 10 minutes each. tember 9, 2015. ∑ PN825 NAVY nomination of Ernest C. Lee, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, as the which was received by the Senate and ap- objection, it is so ordered. son of a former general manager of a peared in the Congressional Record of Sep- brewery and a loyal customer I wish to tember 9, 2015. f acknowledge the founding of a true PN826 NAVY nomination of Natalia C. RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVER- American success story, Miller Brew- Henriquez, which was received by the Senate SARY OF THE SOUTHERN NE- ing, and to congratulate it on the occa- and appeared in the Congressional Record of sion of its historic 160th anniversary September 9, 2015. VADA GROUP OF THE SIERRA PN857 NAVY nominations (841) beginning CLUB celebration. In 1855, just a few years after Wis- WHITNEY A. ABRAHAM, and ending BETH- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise to ANY R. ZMITROVICH, which nominations consin joined the Union, 30-year old were received by the Senate and appeared in recognize the 50th anniversary of the Frederick J. Miller brought his brew- the Congressional Record of September 16, Southern Nevada Group of the Sierra ing passion from his native Germany to 2015. Club. the United States, taking over what PN858 NAVY nominations (44) beginning The Southern Nevada Group of the was then the Plank Road Brewery in REBECCA K. ADAMS, and ending MICHAEL Sierra Club was established in 1965 and Milwaukee. Now, 160 years later, Mil- L. ZUEHLKE, which nominations were re- encompasses Clark, Lincoln, Nye, waukee is known worldwide as Brew ceived by the Senate and appeared in the Esmerelda, and White Pine Counties. Congressional Record of September 16, 2015. City, and the company he founded is PN859 NAVY nominations (19) beginning During that time, its membership has celebrating the accomplishments of CHRISTOPHER M. BADE, and ending CAS- helped shape Nevada’s future by hon- this young, brash entrepreneurial SANDRA M. SISTI, which nominations were oring the pristine beauty of Nevada. brewmaster who turned a pocketful of received by the Senate and appeared in the Today, Nevadans and visitors from yeast into a global beer brewing icon. Congressional Record of September 16, 2015. around the country travel to southern From its founding, through its expan- PN860 NAVY nominations (15) beginning Nevada to see the life, history, and cul- sions and partnerships, Miller Brewing JAMIE P. DRAGE, and ending RICHARD M. ture of the Silver State. The Southern YATES, which nominations were received by has become a quintessential success the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Nevada Group of the Sierra Club has story, having forever woven itself into sional Record of September 16, 2015. worked tirelessly to protect places, the fabric of American society and cul- PN861 NAVY nominations (15) beginning such as the Great Basin National Park, ture. JASON M. BAUMAN, and ending MARK A. the Spring Mountain National Recre- As Miller Brewing celebrates its WILLIAMS, which nominations were re- ation Area, the Sloan Canyon and Red 160th anniversary, guests from around ceived by the Senate and appeared in the Rock Canyon National Conservation the world have come to Milwaukee to Congressional Record of September 16, 2015. PN862 NAVY nominations (12) beginning Areas, and the recently designated hear and read stories of a young Fred- JOSHUA A. AISEN, and ending SCOTT M. Tule Springs Fossil Beds and Basin and erick Miller. Each week the company THORNBURY, which nominations were re- Range National Monuments. These spe- is highlighting a different era from ceived by the Senate and appeared in the cial places have inspired tens of mil- Miller’s storied past, and visitors to Congressional Record of September 16, 2015. lions of people and will continue to in- the historic Miller Valley plant can PN863 NAVY nominations (11) beginning spire our children and grandchildren. even taste a sample of 1855 celebration RICHARD S. CHERNITZER, and ending The Sierra Club has also been key to Lager during brewery tours. Earlier BETH A. TEACH, which nominations were the protection of millions of acres of this month, I toured Miller’s Mil- received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of September 16, 2015. pristine landscapes as wilderness in waukee brewery and enjoyed some of PN864 NAVY nominations (3) beginning southern and eastern Nevada. Today, the same sights and smells I experi- NICHOLAS A. DENISON, and ending THEO- the Sierra Club’s dedication to Nevada enced as a young boy hanging around

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States, the most talented and profes- leadership, her colleagues elected Bev- sional brewmasters in the world now erly Daggett to serve as the first f provide beer drinkers in America with woman President of the Maine Senate. MEASURES REFERRED a portfolio of beers that are second to Bev’s dedication to community was none. But, Miller Brewing and obvious as she served in countless ways The following bill was read the first MillerCoors are more than the product other than her political activities. Sen- and the second times by unanimous they make; they are greater than the ator Daggett was also Kennebec Coun- consent, and referred as indicated: sum of their parts. They are economic ty Commissioner for several terms. She H.R. 348. An act to provide for improved engines in Wisconsin, Colorado, and served for 25 years on the Board of Cri- coordination of agency actions in the prepa- throughout the country, providing sis and Counseling, culminating in her ration and adoption of environmental docu- ments for permitting determinations, and for family-supporting jobs to more than role as board chair. She also sat on the other purposes; to the Committee on Envi- 8,000 employees nationwide. Because of school board and was a member of the ronment and Public Works. their presence, over $5 billion is in- Green Street United Methodist Church, jected in the economy each year, where she was a substitute organist. f money that is spent on goods and serv- Above all else, Beverly was a devoted MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME ices, and which helps support the busi- wife, mother, and friend. nesses of thousands of suppliers. Miller I had the honor of working with Bev- The following bill was read the first pays more than $1 billion annually in erly during my time as the Governor of time: State, local and Federal taxes. Maine and witnessed firsthand her S. 2089. A bill to provide for investment in As they celebrate the past 160 years, strong leadership and commitment to clean energy, to empower and protect con- current employees are taking note of the betterment of Maine. I am deeply sumers, to modernize energy infrastructure, the efforts made by the earliest em- saddened by her passing and would like to cut pollution and waste, to invest in re- search and development, and for other pur- ployees of Miller Brewing, who knew to join her friends and family in re- poses. the importance of civic leadership and flecting on her many life accomplish- sustainable business practices. We see ments and honor her memory. f those traditions continue today, as Beverly will be remembered for her REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Miller Brewing and MillerCoors remain deep and abiding faith, her leadership, a deeply rooted presence in the com- encouragement of those around her, The following reports of committees munities in which they brew and sell ceaseless advocacy for those without a were submitted: their beer. Support of local charities voice, sense of humor, and wisdom. Her By Mr. THUNE, from the Committee on and responsible consumption programs, firm devotion to the betterment of Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and efforts to reduce water and energy Maine will never be forgotten. I, along without amendment: usage and waste are only a few exam- with all the people of Maine, am thank- S. 766. A bill to limit the retrieval of data ples of how the company proves itself ful for her immeasurable contributions from vehicle event data recorders, and for ∑ other purposes (Rept. No. 114–147). to be a valuable corporate citizen. to our State and the Nation. By Mr. ISAKSON, from the Committee on Frederick J. Miller arrived in Mil- f Veterans’ Affairs, with an amendment in the waukee with a passion and ambition. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE nature of a substitute and an amendment to He committed himself to brew the title: ‘‘confoundedly good beers’’ with ‘‘un- At 4:33 p.m., a message from the S. 627. A bill to require the Secretary of compromising quality.’’ After founding House of Representatives, delivered by Veterans Affairs to revoke bonuses paid to Miller Brewing Company in 1855, he Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, employees involved in electronic wait list worked hard to achieve that goal. For announced that the House has passed manipulations, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 114–148). the past 160 years, millions of Ameri- the following bill, in which it requests cans have reaped the benefits of his ef- the concurrence of the Senate: f forts, one bottle, one can, or one glass H.R. 348. An act to provide for improved at a time.∑ coordination of agency actions in the prepa- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND ration and adoption of environmental docu- JOINT RESOLUTIONS f ments for permitting determinations, and for The following bills and joint resolu- other purposes. REMEMBERING BEVERLY C. tions were introduced, read the first DAGGETT At 6:21 p.m., a message from the and second times by unanimous con- ∑ Mr. KING. Mr. President, today we House of Representatives, delivered by sent, and referred as indicated: solemnly remember Senator Beverly Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- By Mr. BURR (for himself and Mr. Daggett. A dedicated public servant, nounced that the House agrees to the TILLIS): Beverly died on September 6, 2015, 3 amendment of the Senate to the bill S. 2083. A bill to extend the deadline for days before her 70th birthday, after a (H.R. 2051) to amend the Agricultural commencement of construction of a hydro- valiant, lifelong battle with kidney dis- electric project; to the Committee on Energy Marketing Act of 1946 to extend the and Natural Resources. ease. Bev will be remembered for her livestock mandatory price reporting dedication to her family, community, By Mr. LEE (for himself, Mr. CRUZ, and requirements, and for other purposes. Mr. COTTON): and State. The State of Maine has lost ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED S. 2084. A bill to amend the National Labor a woman of true integrity, and she will Relations Act to modify the authority of the be greatly missed. At 6:42 p.m., a message from the House of Representatives, delivered by National Labor Relations Board with respect Bev was an exceptionally intelligent to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and and hard-working woman who found Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- authority over unfair labor practices; to the countless successes in life. She began nounced that the Speaker has signed Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and her tenure in the Maine House of Rep- the following enrolled bills: Pensions. resentatives in 1987 as a member of the S. 261. An act to designate the United By Mr. PORTMAN (for himself and Mr. 113th legislature. She served in the States courthouse located at 200 NW 4th BENNET): Street in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as the S. 2085. A bill to clarify that nonprofit or- Maine House of Representatives from William J. Holloway, Jr. United States ganizations such as Habitat for Humanity 1987 through 1996 and in the Maine Sen- Courthouse. may accept donated mortgage appraisals, ate from 1997 through 2004. In the Sen- S. 994. An act to designate the facility of and for other purposes; to the Committee on ate, Bev rose to leadership as the Sen- the United States Postal Service located at 1 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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A bill to prohibit the lifting of lina (Mr. GRAHAM) was added as a co- At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, sanctions on Iran until the Government of the names of the Senator from Michi- Iran pays the judgments against it for acts sponsor of S. 330, a bill to amend the of terrorism; to the Committee on Foreign Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make gan (Ms. STABENOW), the Senator from Relations. permanent the special rule for con- New Mexico (Mr. UDALL), the Senator By Mr. MORAN: tributions of qualified conservation from Washington (Ms. CANTWELL), the S. 2087. A bill to modify the boundary of contributions, and for other purposes. Senator from South Carolina (Mr. GRA- the Fort Scott National Historic Site in the S. 524 HAM) and the Senator from Kansas (Mr. State of Kansas, and for other purposes; to At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, MORAN) were added as cosponsors of S. the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- 928, supra. sources. the name of the Senator from West S. 1121 By Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for herself and Virginia (Mr. MANCHIN) was added as a At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the Mr. SCHUMER): cosponsor of S. 524, a bill to authorize S. 2088. A bill to designate the facility of the Attorney General to award grants name of the Senator from New York the United States Postal Service located at to address the national epidemics of (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- 90 Cornell Street in Kingston, New York, as prescription opioid abuse and heroin sponsor of S. 1121, a bill to amend the the ‘‘Staff Sergeant Robert H. Dietz Post Of- use. Horse Protection Act to designate ad- fice Building’’; to the Committee on Home- ditional unlawful acts under the Act, S. 618 land Security and Governmental Affairs. strengthen penalties for violations of By Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, Mr. At the request of Mr. LEE, the name the Act, improve Department of Agri- REID, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. of the Senator from New Hampshire culture enforcement of the Act, and for SCHUMER, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. HEIN- (Ms. AYOTTE) was added as a cosponsor other purposes. RICH, Mr. FRANKEN, Ms. HIRONO, Ms. of S. 618, a bill to amend the Inspector S. 1140 WARREN, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Ms. MIKUL- General Act of 1978 relative to the pow- At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the SKI, Mr. COONS, Mr. BENNET, Mr. ers of the Department of Justice In- MURPHY, Mr. MARKEY, Mrs. FEIN- name of the Senator from Oklahoma spector General. STEIN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. PETERS, (Mr. LANKFORD) was added as a cospon- Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. REED, Mrs. MURRAY, S. 628 sor of S. 1140, a bill to require the Sec- Mr. CARDIN, Mr. CARPER, Mr. KING, At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the retary of the Army and the Adminis- Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. BOOKER, Mrs. name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. trator of the Environmental Protection BOXER, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, and Mrs. MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of Agency to propose a regulation revis- GILLIBRAND): S. 628, a bill to amend the Public S. 2089. A bill to provide for investment in ing the definition of the term ‘‘waters clean energy, to empower and protect con- Health Service Act to provide for the of the United States’’, and for other sumers, to modernize energy infrastructure, designation of maternity care health purposes. to cut pollution and waste, to invest in re- professional shortage areas. S. 1214 search and development, and for other pur- S. 681 At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the poses; read the first time. At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, name of the Senator from Connecticut By Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. SCHU- the name of the Senator from Pennsyl- (Mr. MURPHY) was added as a cosponsor MER, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. MENENDEZ, vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- of S. 1214, a bill to prevent human Mr. CARDIN, Mr. BROWN, Mr. CASEY, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mrs. sponsor of S. 681, a bill to amend title health threats posed by the consump- BOXER, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. FRANKEN, 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- tion of equines raised in the United Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. HEINRICH, Ms. sumptions relating to the exposure of States. HIRONO, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. LEAHY, certain veterans who served in the vi- S. 1446 Mr. MARKEY, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. MI- cinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and At the request of Ms. HEITKAMP, the KULSKI, Mr. MURPHY, Mrs. MURRAY, for other purposes. name of the Senator from New York Mr. PETERS, Mr. REED, Mr. SANDERS, S. 697 (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- Mr. SCHATZ, Ms. WARREN, and Mr. sponsor of S. 1446, a bill to establish WHITEHOUSE): At the request of Mr. UDALL, the S. 2090. A bill to ensure that Social Secu- name of the Senator from Wyoming the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to rity contributions made by workers are (Mr. ENZI) was added as a cosponsor of Health and Wellness Training pilot pro- available to pay all benefits which they have S. 697, a bill to amend the Toxic Sub- gram to address human trafficking in earned; to the Committee on Finance. stances Control Act to reauthorize and the health care system. f modernize that Act, and for other pur- S. 1779 poses. At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND name of the Senator from Maryland S. 774 SENATE RESOLUTIONS (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. MORAN, the sor of S. 1779, a bill to prevent conflicts The following concurrent resolutions name of the Senator from Oklahoma of interest that stem from executive and Senate resolutions were read, and (Mr. LANKFORD) was added as a cospon- Government employees receiving bo- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: sor of S. 774, a bill to amend the Fed- nuses or other compensation arrange- By Mr. GARDNER (for himself and Mr. eral Financial Institutions Examina- BENNET): ments from nongovernment sources, tion Council Act of 1978 to improve the from the revolving door that raises S. Res. 271. A resolution recognizing the examination of depository institutions, 100th anniversary of Dinosaur National concerns about the independence of fi- Monument and designating October 4, 2015, and for other purposes. nancial services regulators, and from as ‘‘Dinosaur National Monument Day’’; con- S. 812 the revolving door that casts asper- sidered and agreed to. At the request of Mr. MORAN, the sions over the awarding of Government f names of the Senator from Nebraska contracts and other financial benefits. (Mr. SASSE) and the Senator from New S. 1818 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS Hampshire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) were added At the request of Mr. LANKFORD, the S. 71 as cosponsors of S. 812, a bill to en- name of the Senator from New Hamp- At the request of Mr. VITTER, the hance the ability of community finan- shire (Ms. AYOTTE) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. cial institutions to foster economic sponsor of S. 1818, a bill to amend title PERDUE) was added as a cosponsor of S. growth and serve their communities, 5, United States Code, to reform the 71, a bill to preserve open competition boost small businesses, increase indi- rule making process of agencies. and Federal Government neutrality to- vidual savings, and for other purposes. S. 1820 wards the labor relations of Federal S. 928 At the request of Mr. LANKFORD, the Government contractors on Federal At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, his name of the Senator from New Hamp- and federally funded construction name was added as a cosponsor of S. shire (Ms. AYOTTE) was added as a co- projects. 928, a bill to reauthorize the World sponsor of S. 1820, a bill to require

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It is a vital lifeline sor of S. 1830, a bill to amend title purposes. for people who suffer from catastrophic XVIII of the Social Security Act to S. 2067 illnesses or disabilities, including a provide for the coverage of marriage At the request of Mr. WICKER, the million veterans. The time has come and family therapist services and men- names of the Senator from Virginia for Congress to take an expected but important step to preserve Social Se- tal health counselor services under (Mr. WARNER), the Senator from North curity’s strength into the future. part B of the Medicare program, and Carolina (Mr. TILLIS) and the Senator The trust fund for the disability in- for other purposes. from Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN) were surance portion of Social Security is added as cosponsors of S. 2067, a bill to S. 1833 set to be depleted in 2016. This doesn’t establish EUREKA Prize Competitions At the request of Mr. CASEY, the mean the program will stop paying to accelerate discovery and develop- name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. benefits but does mean that it will only ment of disease-modifying, preventive, MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of have dedicated tax revenue to pay or curative treatments for Alzheimer’s S. 1833, a bill to amend the Richard B. about 80 percent of benefits. This isn’t Russell National School Lunch Act to disease and related dementia, to en- a late-breaking crisis; this is some- improve the child and adult care food courage efforts to enhance detection thing that Congress has anticipated for program. and diagnosis of such diseases, or to en- more than two decades. And it is a sim- S. 1883 hance the quality and efficiency of care ple issue to resolve. At the request of Mr. REED, the name of individuals with such diseases. For a defined-benefit system like So- of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. ISAK- S. RES. 222 cial Security, it is not unusual to ad- SON) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the just the dials of funding between the 1883, a bill to maximize discovery, and name of the Senator from New Jersey retirement program and the disability accelerate development and avail- (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- program as needed. That way, the en- ability, of promising childhood cancer sor of S. Res. 222, a resolution express- tire program remains as strong as pos- treatments, and for other purposes. ing the sense of the Senate that the sible. Benefits go out in full and on S. 1982 Federation Internationale de Football time. Nobody in Oregon or elsewhere is At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the Association should immediately elimi- stuck in limbo, worrying about sud- name of the Senator from Montana nate gender pay inequity and treat all denly being unable to make rent or pay (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor athletes with the same respect and dig- the bills. of S. 1982, a bill to authorize a Wall of nity. Congress has adjusted resources Remembrance as part of the Korean S. RES. 267 within Social Security 11 times and has shifted funding both to and from the War Veterans Memorial and to allow At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the disability insurance program. The last certain private contributions to fund names of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. time it did, in 1994, it set the disability the Wall of Remembrance. DURBIN), the Senator from New Hamp- insurance program on strong footing shire (Ms. AYOTTE), the Senator from S. 2009 for about 20 years. That is the practical Connecticut (Mr. MURPHY), the Senator At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the way to strengthen disability insurance from New York (Mr. SCHUMER) and the name of the Senator from Vermont for the future. I am introducing legisla- Senator from Missouri (Mrs. MCCAS- (Mr. LEAHY) was added as a cosponsor tion today along with 27 colleagues of S. 2009, a bill to prohibit the sale of KILL) were added as cosponsors of S. Res. 267, a resolution expressing sup- that would do just that, and Ways and arms to Bahrain. Means Ranking Member LEVIN is intro- port for the continuation of the Fed- S. 2015 ducing a similar measure in the House eral Perkins Loan program. At the request of Mr. ALEXANDER, the of Representatives. names of the Senator from Nebraska f This is a straightforward, common- (Mrs. FISCHER), the Senator from Idaho STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED sense proposal supported by a number (Mr. RISCH) and the Senator from Ala- BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS of prominent advocates for Americans with disabilities, including the Na- bama (Mr. SESSIONS) were added as co- By Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. sponsors of S. 2015, a bill to clarify the tional Committee to Preserve Social SCHUMER, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. treatment of two or more employers as Security and Medicare, the Consortium MENENDEZ, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. joint employers under the National for Citizens with Disabilities Social Se- BROWN, Mr. CASEY, Ms. BALD- Labor Relations Act. curity Task Force, Social Security WIN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mrs. Works, and the Strengthen Social Se- S. 2028 BOXER, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. curity Coalition. At the request of Mr. PAUL, the name FRANKEN, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. of the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Despite that, there are some mem- HEINRICH, Ms. HIRONO, Ms. KLO- bers of Congress who are ringing false LEAHY) was added as a cosponsor of S. BUCHAR, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. MAR- alarm bells and insisting on changes to 2028, a bill to amend the Federal Credit KEY, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. MIKUL- the program that may be harmful to Union Act, to advance the ability of SKI, Mr. MURPHY, Mrs. MURRAY, workers and beneficiaries. They make credit unions to promote small busi- Mr. PETERS, Mr. REED, Mr. the misguided case that disability in- ness growth and economic development SANDERS, Mr. SCHATZ, Ms. WAR- surance is plagued by fraud or that it is opportunities, and for other purposes. REN, and Mr. WHITEHOUSE): a big giveaway. That is not the case— S. 2042 S. 2090. A bill to ensure that Social as I will explain in a moment. At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the Security contributions made by work- The reason I am introducing this leg- name of the Senator from New Mexico ers are available to pay all benefits islation now is the House of Represent- (Mr. HEINRICH) was added as a cospon- which they have earned; to the Com- atives has adopted a rule that prevents sor of S. 2042, a bill to amend the Na- mittee on Finance. a clean reallocation of funding between tional Labor Relations Act to strength- Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I want to the retirement and disability pro- en protections for employees wishing take a few minutes today to discuss grams. I want to make sure that harm- to advocate for improved wages, hours, the enormous importance of America’s ful changes to these programs are not or other terms or conditions of employ- most critical safety net program—So- included in end-of-year or other must- ment and to provide for stronger rem- cial Security. In particular, I want to pass legislation. edies for interference with these rights, talk about the Social Security Dis- In my view, there are opportunities and for other purposes. ability Insurance program and intro- to further strengthen Social Security,

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On the Whereas Dinosaur National Monument is a tions for those who desire to attempt Social Security Administration’s State and national treasure that attracts work, add more complexity in benefits website is a page where many of these hundreds of thousands of visitors each year or administration, or rig up another individuals have shared their stories. and benefits national, State, and local trust fund depletion scenario. There Let me tell you about three other in- economies by generating millions of dollars have been some ideas thrown around dividuals who rely on disability insur- in revenue; that don’t pass those tests. ance: Charlotte, Christine, and Carrie. Whereas Dinosaur National Monument has As Congress debates the future of dis- Charlotte was working three jobs and the most complete geological record of any ability insurance, it is important to unit of the National Park System; pursuing her degree in social work Whereas Dinosaur National Monument pro- get the facts straight. First, the Social when she suffered two strokes in 2007. Security Administration makes stop- tects more than 210,000 acres of exceptionally After the strokes, Charlotte now has diverse communities of plants and animals, ping program fraud and abuse a top pri- trouble getting around and climbing including bears, mountain lions, bighorn ority. Disability insurance payments steps. She gets help from her niece sheep, moose, elk, otters, and beavers; are more than 99 percent accurate, due with day-to-day chores. She says dis- Whereas Dinosaur National Monument in no small part to the agency’s robust ability insurance keeps her from be- contains the lower section of the Yampa efforts to combat waste, fraud, and coming homeless and helps her pay her River, and the confluence of the Yampa and Green Rivers within Dinosaur National abuse. bills, afford her medications, and keep For example, the agency uses a high- Monument provides outstanding scientific food on the table. ly effective method of preventing im- opportunities to observe and study the ef- Christine has a disorder of the nerv- proper payments called ‘‘continuing fects of the Rivers; ous system that has left her in a wheel- Whereas Dinosaur National Monument pre- disability reviews,’’ which returns $9 in chair. Her disability insurance benefits serves and protects significant archae- savings for every dollar invested. The give her independence. She said that ological evidence of the prehistoric Fremont agency has demonstrated that it can do Indians, providing an excellent opportunity this important work when we here in without Social Security, she would be stuck in a nursing home, but instead, for research and education; Congress provide it with sufficient re- Whereas the National Park Service will sources. she is able to be a productive citizen. continue the long tradition of preserving and In addition, let me be clear: nobody Carrie is a mother who suffers from protecting Dinosaur National Monument for is getting rich off of disability insur- multiple sclerosis, MS. She worked in years to come, providing access to the wil- ance. The benefits average just over the insurance industry and shrugged derness and wildlife within Dinosaur Na- $1,100 a month, which is slightly over off the early symptoms of her MS. But tional Monument for generations of Ameri- the fatigue and forgetfulness grew, and cans; and the individual poverty level. If SSDI Whereas on October 4, 2015, the National went away, half of the families receiv- she became unable to work. Carrie’s Social Security benefits help her fam- Park Service intends to celebrate the start ing benefits would fall into poverty. of the next century of stewardship for Dino- And it is important to recognize that ily pay for food, clothes, and school saur National Monument: Now, therefore, be the qualifications for disability insur- supplies. it ance are strict, which means only Mr. President, these individuals and Resolved, That the Senate— those who are so impaired they can’t millions more across the country have (1) congratulates and celebrates Dinosaur perform substantial work receive bene- earned their benefits, and they are re- National Monument on the 100th anniversary fits. The program is not a giveaway. lying on Congress to keep both parts of of the establishment of the monument; Social Security running at full (2) encourages all people of Colorado, Utah, Workers earn coverage by paying into and the United States to visit that unique the program. Less than 40 percent of strength. I urge my colleagues to work national treasure; and applications for disability insurance on a bipartisan basis to ensure that (3) designates October 4, 2015, as Dinosaur are approved, even after appeals. The benefits continue in full and as prom- National Monument Day. people who qualify suffer from severe ised, to guarantee that millions of vul- f medical conditions that have derailed nerable Americans remain protected. AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND their lives and left them extremely f vulnerable. In my view, it is deeply un- PROPOSED fair to delay the simple changes that SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS SA 2701. Mr. CRUZ submitted an amend- will keep the disability insurance pro- ment intended to be proposed to amendment gram running for years to come. SA 2689 proposed by Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. One year ago, the Finance Com- SENATE RESOLUTION 271—RECOG- COCHRAN) to the bill H.R. 719, to require the mittee heard testimony from a woman NIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY Transportation Security Administration to OF DINOSAUR NATIONAL MONU- conform to existing Federal law and regula- named Stephanie Dempsey who suf- tions regarding criminal investigator posi- fered from debilitating chronic ill- MENT AND DESIGNATING OCTO- BER 4, 2015, AS ‘‘DINOSAUR NA- tions, and for other purposes; which was or- nesses and received disability insur- dered to lie on the table. ance benefits. Stephanie’s long list of TIONAL MONUMENT DAY’’ SA 2702. Mr. PORTMAN submitted an health problems began in her late Mr. GARDNER (for himself and Mr. amendment intended to be proposed to twenties, when she was diagnosed with BENNET) submitted the following reso- amendment SA 2689 proposed by Mr. MCCON- a hereditary heart disease. She had lution; which was considered and NELL (for Mr. COCHRAN) to the bill H.R. 719, quadruple bypass surgery at age 30. supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. agreed to: SA 2703. Mr. HELLER submitted an Over the following years, she had 27 S. RES. 271 amendment intended to be proposed to stents placed in her arteries over the Whereas in 1909, paleontologist Earl Doug- amendment SA 2689 proposed by Mr. MCCON- course of several more operations. That lass discovered the world-famous Carnegie NELL (for Mr. COCHRAN) to the bill H.R. 719, enormous burden was compounded by Quarry, a remarkable window to the dino- supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. Lupus, arthritis, and a seizure disorder. saurs of the late Jurassic period; f A mountain of prescription bottles was Whereas on October 4, 1915, President stacked on the witness table the day Woodrow Wilson established Dinosaur Na- TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Stephanie came before the Finance tional Monument by Presidential Proclama- SA 2701. Mr. CRUZ submitted an Committee. tion Number 1313 (39 Stat. 1752), which pre- amendment intended to be proposed to As Stephanie told us, she wanted to served the deposits of extraordinary dinosaur amendment SA 2689 proposed by Mr. fossils; MCCONNELL (for Mr. COCHRAN) to the work, but her illnesses made it impos- Whereas on July 14, 1938, President Frank- sible. Rather than sliding backward lin D. Roosevelt enlarged Dinosaur National bill H.R. 719, to require the Transpor- into poverty or having to rely entirely Monument by Presidential Proclamation tation Security Administration to con- on others to stay afloat, disability in- Number 2290 (53 Stat. 2454), to include the form to existing Federal law and regu- surance benefits helped cover the bills. Green and Yampa River canyon country in lations regarding criminal investigator

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(a) For the 1-year period be- ‘‘(B) if the corresponding appropriation bill lowing new item: ginning on the date of enactment of this Act, for such preceding fiscal year did not become no funds authorized or appropriated by Fed- ‘‘1311. Continuing appropriations.’’. law, then in a joint resolution making con- eral law may be made available for any pur- tinuing appropriations for such preceding fis- SA 2703. Mr. HELLER submitted an pose to Planned Parenthood Federation of cal year. America, or to any of its affiliates, subsidi- amendment intended to be proposed to ‘‘(2)(A) Appropriations and funds made aries, successors, or clinics. amendment SA 2689 proposed by Mr. available, and authority granted, for a pro- (b) Nothing in this Act shall be construed MCCONNELL (for Mr. COCHRAN) to the gram, project, or activity for any fiscal year to— bill H.R. 719, to require the Transpor- pursuant to this section shall be at a rate of (1) affect any limitation contained in an tation Security Administration to con- operations not in excess of the lower of— appropriations Act relating to abortion; or ‘‘(i) 100 percent of the rate of operations form to existing Federal law and regu- (2) reduce overall Federal funding available provided for in the regular appropriation Act lations regarding criminal investigator in support of women’s health. providing for such program, project, or activ- positions, and for other purposes; SEC. llll. (a) None of the funds appro- which was ordered to lie on the table; priated or otherwise made available by this ity for the preceding fiscal year; Act may be obligated or expended for— ‘‘(ii) in the absence of such an Act, 100 per- as follows: (1) any activity to implement the Joint cent of the rate of operations provided for At the appropriate place, insert the fol- Comprehensive Plan of Action that involves such program, project, or activity pursuant lowing: waiving, suspending, or terminating sanc- to a joint resolution making continuing ap- SEC. lll. NO BUDGET NO PAY. tions imposed with respect to Iran, or propriations for such preceding fiscal year; (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be (2) any assessed contribution of the United or cited as the ‘‘No Budget, No Pay Act’’. States to the United Nations, ‘‘(iii) 100 percent of the annualized rate of (b) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term operations provided for in the most recently ‘‘Member of Congress’’— until the President transmits to the appro- enacted joint resolution making continuing (1) has the meaning given under section priate congressional committees and leader- appropriations for part of that fiscal year or 2106 of title 5, United States Code; and ship, in accordance with section 135 of the any funding levels established under the pro- (2) does not include the Vice President. Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (22 U.S.C. 2160e) visions of this Act; (c) TIMELY APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT RES- an agreement related to the nuclear program for the period of 120 days. After the first 120- OLUTION ON THE BUDGET AND THE APPROPRIA- of Iran that includes the United States, any TIONS BILLS.—If both Houses of Congress other agreement entered into or made be- day period during which this subsection is in effect for that fiscal year, the applicable rate have not approved a concurrent resolution tween Iran and any other parties, and any on the budget as described under section 301 of operations shall be reduced by 1 percent- additional materials related to either such of the Congressional Budget and Impound- age point. For each subsequent 90-day period agreement, including annexes, appendices, ment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 632) for a during which this subsection is in effect for codicils, side agreements, implementing ma- fiscal year before October 1 of that fiscal that fiscal year, the applicable rate of oper- terials, documents, and guidance, technical year and have not passed all the regular ap- or other understandings, and any related ations shall be reduced by 1 percentage propriations bills for the next fiscal year be- agreements, whether entered into or imple- point. The 90-day period reductions shall ex- fore October 1 of that fiscal year, the pay of mented prior to such agreements or to be en- tend beyond the last day of that fiscal year. each Member of Congress may not be paid for tered into or implemented in the future. ‘‘(B) If this section is in effect at the end each day following that October 1 until the (b) In this section: of a fiscal year, funding levels shall continue date on which both Houses of Congress ap- (1) The term ‘‘appropriate congressional as provided in this section for the next fiscal prove a concurrent resolution on the budget committees and leadership’’ has the meaning year. for that fiscal year and all the regular appro- given that term in section 135 of the Atomic ‘‘(3) Appropriations and funds made avail- priations bills. Energy Act of 1954 (22 U.S.C. 2160e). able, and authority granted, for any fiscal (d) NO PAY WITHOUT CONCURRENT RESOLU- (2) The term ‘‘Joint Comprehensive Plan of year pursuant to this section for a program, TION ON THE BUDGET AND THE APPROPRIATIONS Action’’ means the Joint Comprehensive project, or activity shall be available for the BILLS.— Plan of Action, signed at Vienna July 14, period beginning with the first day of a lapse (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any 2015, by Iran and by the People’s Republic of in appropriations and ending with the date other provision of law, no funds may be ap- China, France, Germany, the Russian Fed- on which the applicable regular appropria- propriated or otherwise be made available eration, the United Kingdom, and the United tion bill for such fiscal year becomes law from the Treasury for the pay of any Mem- States, with the High Representative of the (whether or not such law provides for such ber of Congress during any period deter- European Union for Foreign Affairs and Se- program, project, or activity) or a con- mined by the Chairpersons of the Committee curity Policy. tinuing resolution making appropriations on the Budget and the Committee on Appro- becomes law, as the case may be. priations of the Senate or the Chairpersons SA 2702. Mr. PORTMAN submitted an ‘‘(b) An appropriation or funds made avail- of the Committee on the Budget and the amendment intended to be proposed to able, or authority granted, for a program, Committee on Appropriations of the House amendment SA 2689 proposed by Mr. project, or activity for any fiscal year pursu- of Representatives under subsection (e). ant to this section shall be subject to the (2) NO RETROACTIVE PAY.—A Member of MCCONNELL (for Mr. COCHRAN) to the terms and conditions imposed with respect Congress may not receive pay for any period bill H.R. 719, to require the Transpor- to the appropriation made or funds made determined by the Chairpersons of the Com- tation Security Administration to con- available for the preceding fiscal year, or au- mittee on the Budget and the Committee on form to existing Federal law and regu- thority granted for such program, project, or Appropriations of the Senate or the Chair- lations regarding criminal investigator activity under current law. persons of the Committee on the Budget and positions, and for other purposes; ‘‘(c) Expenditures made for a program, the Committee on Appropriations of the which was ordered to lie on the table; project, or activity for any fiscal year pursu- House of Representatives under subsection as follows: ant to this section shall be charged to the (e), at any time after the end of that period. applicable appropriation, fund, or authoriza- (e) DETERMINATIONS.— At the appropriate place, insert the fol- tion whenever a regular appropriation bill or (1) SENATE.— lowing: a joint resolution making continuing appro- (A) REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATIONS.—On Oc- SEC. ll. END GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS ACT. priations until the end of a fiscal year pro- tober 1 of each year, the Secretary of the (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be viding for such program, project, or activity Senate shall submit a request to the Chair- cited as the ‘‘End Government Shutdowns for such period becomes law. persons of the Committee on the Budget and Act’’. ‘‘(d) This section shall not apply to a pro- the Committee on Appropriations of the Sen- (b) AUTOMATIC CONTINUING APPROPRIA- gram, project, or activity during a fiscal ate for certification of determinations made TIONS.— year if any other provision of law (other under clause (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (B). (1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 13 of title 31, than an authorization of appropriations)— (B) DETERMINATIONS.—The Chairpersons of United States Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘(1) makes an appropriation, makes funds the Committee on the Budget and the Com- after section 1310 the following new section: available, or grants authority for such pro- mittee on Appropriations of the Senate ‘‘SEC. 1311. CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS. gram, project, or activity to continue for shall— ‘‘(a)(1) If any appropriation measure for a such period; or (i) on October 1 of each year, make a deter- fiscal year is not enacted before the begin- ‘‘(2) specifically provides that no appro- mination of whether Congress is in compli- ning of such fiscal year or a joint resolution priation shall be made, no funds shall be ance with subsection (c) and whether Sen- making continuing appropriations is not in made available, or no authority shall be ators may not be paid under that subsection;

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(ii) determine the period of days following ‘‘(2) TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PARTICIPATION quirements of paragraphs (2)(A)(i), (2)(A)(ii), each October 1 that Senators may not be ELIGIBILITY FOR SELECTED STATES.— (3)(A)(i), (3)(A)(ii), (3)(B)(i), and (3)(B)(ii) (as paid under subsection (c); and ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraph applicable). If the Secretary determines with re- (iii) provide timely certification of the de- (B) and paragraph (4), a State selected as an el- spect to a State’s participation in the dem- terminations under clauses (i) and (ii) upon igible State to participate in the demonstration onstration project that the State’s net program the request of the Secretary of the Senate. project on or prior to March 13, 2012, shall, spending under title XIX of the Social Security (2) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.— upon the request of the State, be permitted to Act has increased as a result of the State’s par- (A) REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATIONS.—On Oc- continue to participate in the demonstration ticipation in the project, the Secretary shall tober 1 of each year, the Chief Administra- project through September 30, 2016, if— treat the demonstration project excess expendi- tive Officer of the House of Representatives ‘‘(i) the Secretary determines that the contin- tures of the State as an overpayment under title shall submit a request to the Chairpersons of ued participation of the State in the demonstra- XIX of the Social Security Act.’’. the Committee on the Budget and the Com- tion project is projected not to increase net pro- (b) FUNDING.—Subsection (e) of section 2707 of mittee on Appropriations of the House of gram spending under title XIX of the Social Se- such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a note) is amended— Representatives for certification of deter- curity Act; and (1) in the subsection heading, by striking minations made under clauses (i) and (ii) of ‘‘(ii) the Chief Actuary of the Centers for ‘‘LIMITATIONS ON FEDERAL’’; subparagraph (B). Medicare & Medicaid Services certifies that such (2) in paragraph (2)— extension for that State is projected not to in- (B) DETERMINATIONS.—The Chairpersons of (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ‘‘5- crease net program spending under title XIX of the Committee on the Budget and the Com- YEAR’’; and the Social Security Act. mittee on Appropriations of the House of (B) by striking ‘‘through December 31, 2015’’ ‘‘(B) NOTICE OF PROJECTIONS.—The Secretary Representatives shall— and inserting ‘‘until expended’’; shall provide each State selected to participate (i) on October 1 of each year, make a deter- (3) by striking paragraph (3); mination of whether Congress is in compli- in the demonstration project on or prior to (4) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as ance with subsection (c) and whether Mem- March 13, 2012, with notice of the determination paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; bers of the House of Representatives may not and certification made under subparagraph (A) (5) in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated), by be paid under that subsection; for the State. striking ‘‘and the availability of funds’’ and in- (ii) determine the period of days following ‘‘(3) EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF DEM- serting ‘‘(other than States deemed to be eligible each October 1 that Members of the House of ONSTRATION PROJECT.— States through the application of subsection Representatives may not be paid under sub- ‘‘(A) ADDITIONAL EXTENSION.—Taking into ac- (c)(4))’’; and section (c); and count the recommendations submitted to Con- (iii) provide timely certification of the de- gress under subsection (f)(3), the Secretary may (6) in paragraph (4) (as so redesignated)— terminations under clauses (i) and (ii) upon permit an eligible State participating in the (A) in the first sentence— the request of the Chief Administrative Offi- demonstration project as of the date such rec- (i) by inserting ‘‘(other than a State deemed to cer of the House of Representatives. ommendations are submitted to continue to par- be an eligible State through the application of (f) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall ticipate in the project through December 31, subsection (c)(4))’’ after ‘‘eligible State’’; and take effect on February 1, 2017. 2019, if, with respect to the State— (ii) by striking ‘‘paragraph (4)’’ and inserting ‘‘(i) the Secretary determines that the contin- ‘‘paragraph (3)’’; and f ued participation of the State in the demonstra- (B) by inserting after the first sentence the AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO tion project is projected not to increase net pro- following: ‘‘In addition to any payments made MEET gram spending under title XIX of the Social Se- to an eligible State under the preceding sen- curity Act; and tence, the Secretary shall, during any period in COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS ‘‘(ii) the Chief Actuary of the Centers for effect under paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I ask Medicare & Medicaid Services certifies that the (d), or during any period in which a law de- unanimous consent that the Com- continued participation of the State in the dem- scribed in subsection (f)(4)(C) is in effect, pay mittee on Foreign Relations be author- onstration project is projected not to increase each eligible State (including any State deemed ized to meet during the session of the net program spending under title XIX of the So- to be an eligible State through the application of Senate on September 28, 2015, at 5 p.m., cial Security Act. subsection (c)(4)), an amount each quarter equal ‘‘(B) OPTION FOR EXPANSION TO ADDITIONAL to conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘Migra- to the Federal medical assistance percentage of STATES.—Taking into account the recommenda- expenditures in the quarter during such period tion Crisis in Middle East/Europe.’’ tions submitted to Congress pursuant to sub- for medical assistance described in subsection The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without section (f)(3), the Secretary may expand the (a). Payments made to a State for emergency objection, it is so ordered. number of eligible States participating in the psychiatric demonstration services under this f demonstration project through December 31, section during the extension period shall be 2019, if, with respect to any new eligible State— treated as medical assistance under the State IMPROVING ACCESS TO EMER- ‘‘(i) the Secretary determines that the partici- plan for purposes of section 1903(a)(1) of the So- GENCY PSYCHIATRIC CARE ACT pation of the State in the demonstration project cial Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(a)(1)).’’. is projected not to increase net program spend- Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I ask (c) RECOMMENDATIONS TO CONGRESS.—Sub- ing under title XIX of the Social Security Act; section (f) of section 2707 of such Act (42 U.S.C. unanimous consent that the Senate and proceed to the immediate consider- 1396a note) is amended by adding at the end the ‘‘(ii) the Chief Actuary of the Centers for following: ation of Calendar No. 180, S. 599. Medicare & Medicaid Services certifies that the ‘‘(3) RECOMMENDATION TO CONGRESS REGARD- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The participation of the State in the demonstration ING EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF PROJECT.—Not project is projected not to increase net program clerk will report the bill by title. later than September 30, 2016, the Secretary spending under title XIX of the Social Security The legislative clerk read as follows: shall submit to Congress and make available to Act. A bill (S. 599) to extend and expand the the public recommendations based on an evalua- ‘‘(C) NOTICE OF PROJECTIONS.—The Secretary Medicaid emergency psychiatric demonstra- tion of the demonstration project, including the shall provide each State participating in the tion project. use of appropriate quality measures, regard- demonstration project as of the date the Sec- ing— There being no objection, the Senate retary submits recommendations to Congress proceeded to consider the bill, which under subsection (f)(3), and any additional ‘‘(A) whether the demonstration project had been reported from the Committee State that applies to be added to the demonstra- should be continued after September 30, 2016; and on Finance, with an amendment to tion project, with notice of the determination and certification made for the State under sub- ‘‘(B) whether the demonstration project strike all after the enacting clause and should be expanded to additional States. insert in lieu thereof the following: paragraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and the standards used to make such determination and ‘‘(4) RECOMMENDATION TO CONGRESS REGARD- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. certification— ING PERMANENT EXTENSION AND NATIONWIDE EX- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Improving Ac- ‘‘(i) in the case of a State participating in the PANSION.— cess to Emergency Psychiatric Care Act’’. demonstration project as of the date the Sec- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than April 1, SEC. 2. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF MED- retary submits recommendations to Congress 2019, the Secretary shall submit to Congress and ICAID EMERGENCY PSYCHIATRIC under subsection (f)(3), not later than August make available to the public recommendations DEMONSTRATION PROJECT. 31, 2016; and based on an evaluation of the demonstration (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (d) of section ‘‘(ii) in the case of an additional State that project, including the use of appropriate quality 2707 of Public Law 111–148 (42 U.S.C. 1396a applies to be added to the demonstration project, measures, regarding— note) is amended to read as follows: prior to the State making a final election to par- ‘‘(i) whether the demonstration project should ‘‘(d) LENGTH OF DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.— ticipate in the project. be permanently continued after December 31, ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para- ‘‘(4) AUTHORITY TO ENSURE BUDGET NEU- 2019, in 1 or more States; and graphs (2) and (3), the demonstration project es- TRALITY.—The Secretary annually shall review ‘‘(ii) whether the demonstration project tablished under this section shall be conducted each participating State’s demonstration project should be expanded (including on a nationwide for a period of 3 consecutive years. expenditures to ensure compliance with the re- basis).

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Res. 271) recognizing the vious order. State, or expanding the project to a particular 100th anniversary of Dinosaur National There being no objection, the Senate, State (or all States) is projected not to increase Monument and designating October 4, 2015, at 7:28 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, net program spending under title XIX of the So- as ‘‘Dinosaur National Monument Day.’’ cial Security Act. September 29, 2015, at 10 a.m. ‘‘(C) CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL REQUIRED.— There being no objection, the Senate The Secretary shall not permanently continue proceeded to consider the resolution. f the demonstration project in any State after De- Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I ask cember 31, 2019, or expand the demonstration unanimous consent that the resolution CONFIRMATIONS project to any additional State after December be agreed to, the preamble be agreed Executive nominations confirmed by 31, 2019, unless Congress enacts a law approving to, and the motions to reconsider be the Senate September 28, 2015: either or both such actions and the law includes laid upon the table with no intervening provisions that— IN THE COAST GUARD action or debate. ‘‘(i) ensure that each State’s participation in COAST GUARD NOMINATION OF BRIAN J. MAGGI, TO BE the project complies with budget neutrality re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without LIEUTENANT COMMANDER. quirements; and objection, it is so ordered. COAST GUARD NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ANNA W. HICKEY AND ENDING WITH KIMBERLY C. YOUNG– ‘‘(ii) require the Secretary to treat any ex- The resolution (S. Res. 271) was MCLEAR, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE penditures of a State participating in the dem- agreed to. SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL onstration project that are excess of the expend- The preamble was agreed to. RECORD ON MAY 21, 2015. itures projected under the budget neutrality IN THE AIR FORCE standard for the State as an overpayment under (The resolution, with its preamble, is printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF KYLE J. WELD, TO BE title XIX of the Social Security Act. COLONEL. ‘‘(5) FUNDING.—Out of any funds in the mitted Resolutions.’’) AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH KATHLEEN Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is E. AKERS AND ENDING WITH SAIPRASAD M. ZEMSE, f WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE appropriated to the Centers for Medicare & AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON Medicaid Services Program Management Ac- MEASURE READ THE FIRST SEPTEMBER 9, 2015. count to carry out this subsection, $100,000 for AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH PAUL R. TIME—S. 2089 BREZINSKI AND ENDING WITH THOMAS E. WILLIFORD, fiscal year 2015, to remain available until ex- WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE pended.’’. Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I under- AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON (d) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section 2707 stand there is a bill at the desk, and I SEPTEMBER 9, 2015. of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a note) is amended— AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH DWAYNE A. ask for its first reading. BACA AND ENDING WITH LIANA LUCAS VOGEL, WHICH (1) in subsection (a), in the matter before NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘publicly or’’ after The PRESIDING OFFICER. The PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEP- ‘‘institution for mental diseases that is’’; clerk will read the bill by title for the TEMBER 9, 2015. (2) in subsection (c)— AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RENI B. first time. ANGELOVA AND ENDING WITH GRANT W. WISNER, WHICH (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘An eligible The legislative clerk read as follows: NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- State’’ and inserting ‘‘Except as otherwise pro- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEP- vided in paragraph (4), an eligible State’’; A bill (S. 2089) to provide for investment in TEMBER 9, 2015. (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘A State clean energy, to empower and protect con- AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH DAVID R. sumers, to modernize energy infrastructure, ALANIZ AND ENDING WITH DEVON L. WENTZ, WHICH shall’’ and inserting ‘‘Except as otherwise pro- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- vided in paragraph (4), a State shall’’; and to cut pollution and waste, to invest in re- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEP- (C) by adding at the end the following: search and development, and for other pur- TEMBER 9, 2015. poses. AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF JOHN M. GOOCH, TO BE ‘‘(4) NATIONWIDE AVAILABILITY.—In the event COLONEL. that the Secretary makes a recommendation Mr. DAINES. I now ask for a second AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF HERMAN W. DYKES, JR., TO pursuant to subsection (f)(4) that the dem- reading and, in order to place the bill BE LIEUTENANT COLONEL. onstration project be expanded on a national IN THE ARMY basis, any State that has submitted or submits on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to my own request. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JONATHAN S. an application pursuant to paragraph (2) shall ACKISS AND ENDING WITH D012659, WHICH NOMINATIONS be deemed to have been selected to be an eligible The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE State to participate in the demonstration tion having been heard, the bill will be CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2015. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MICHAEL H. project.’’; and read for the second time on the next ADORJAN AND ENDING WITH G010310, WHICH NOMINA- (3) in the heading for subsection (f), by strik- legislative day. TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED ing ‘‘AND REPORT’’ and inserting ‘‘, REPORT, IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2015. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MATTHEW T. AND RECOMMENDATIONS’’. f ADAMCZYK AND ENDING WITH D012593, WHICH NOMINA- (e) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED by this section shall take effect on the date of ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2015. the enactment of this Act. SEPTEMBER 29, 2015 ARMY NOMINATION OF GREGORY I. KELTS, TO BE MAJOR. Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I ask Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I ask ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH STEPHEN H. COOPER AND ENDING WITH DAVID G. WORTMAN, WHICH unanimous consent that the com- unanimous consent that when the Sen- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- mittee-reported substitute be agreed ate completes its business today, it ad- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEP- TEMBER 8, 2015. to; the bill, as amended, be read a third journ until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sep- ARMY NOMINATION OF LESLEY A. WATTS, TO BE COLO- time and passed, and the motion to re- tember 29; that following the prayer NEL. consider be considered made and laid ARMY NOMINATION OF KIRBY R. GROSS, TO BE COLO- and pledge, the morning hour be NEL. upon the table with no intervening ac- deemed expired, the Journal of pro- ARMY NOMINATION OF FRANCHESCA M. DESRIVIERE, tion or debate. TO BE MAJOR. ceedings be approved to date, and the ARMY NOMINATION OF JERRY L. TOLBERT, TO BE The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without time for the two leaders be reserved for COLONEL. objection, it is so ordered. ARMY NOMINATION OF CHRISTOPHER R. FORSYTHE, TO The committee amendment in the their use later in the day; that fol- BE COLONEL. lowing leader remarks, the Senate re- ARMY NOMINATION OF FRANCIS G. MARESCO, JR., TO nature of a substitute was agreed to. BE COLONEL. The bill (S. 599), as amended, was or- sume consideration of the message to ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH DAVID S. ABRA- accompany H.R. 719 postcloture; fur- HAMS AND ENDING WITH D012627, WHICH NOMINATIONS dered to be engrossed for a third read- WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE ing, was read the third time, and ther, that all time during the recess or CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2015. adjournment of the Senate count ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH STEPHANIE R. passed. AHERN AND ENDING WITH G010384, WHICH NOMINATIONS postcloture on the motion to concur WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE f with amendment No. 2689; finally, that CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2015. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CHRISTOPHER RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- the Senate recess from 12:30 p.m. until W. ABBOTT AND ENDING WITH D011026, WHICH NOMINA- SARY OF DINOSAUR NATIONAL 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly con- TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2015. MONUMENT ference meetings. ARMY NOMINATION OF NEIL I. NELSON, TO BE COLO- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without NEL. Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I ask ARMY NOMINATION OF BENJAMIN J. BIGELOW, TO BE unanimous consent that the Senate objection, it is so ordered. COLONEL.

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IN THE NAVY NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEP- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ENRIQUE R. TEMBER 8, 2015. TEMBER 16, 2015. ASUNCION AND ENDING WITH TIMOTHY J. SAXON, WHICH NAVY NOMINATION OF MICHELLE D. CARTER, TO BE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RICHARD S. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- CAPTAIN. CHERNITZER AND ENDING WITH BETH A. TEACH, WHICH NAVY NOMINATION OF REGINE REIMERS, TO BE LIEU- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEP- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- TEMBER 8, 2015. TENANT COMMANDER. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CHRISTIAN J. NAVY NOMINATION OF JOEL V. FINNY, TO BE LIEUTEN- AUGER AND ENDING WITH CHESTER J. WYCKOFF, WHICH ANT COMMANDER. TEMBER 16, 2015. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATION OF ERNEST C. LEE, TO BE CAPTAIN. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH NICHOLAS A. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEP- NAVY NOMINATION OF NATALIA C. HENRIQUEZ, TO BE DENISON AND ENDING WITH THEODORE J. STOW, WHICH TEMBER 8, 2015. LIEUTENANT COMMANDER. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CARA M. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH WHITNEY A. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEP- ADDISON AND ENDING WITH JOEL A. WHITE, WHICH ABRAHAM AND ENDING WITH BETHANY R. ZMITROVICH, TEMBER 16, 2015. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH TRAVIS C. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEP- AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON ADAMS AND ENDING WITH ANTONIO ZUBIA, WHICH NOMI- TEMBER 8, 2015. SEPTEMBER 16, 2015. NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH REBECCA K. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEP- OLUWAFADEKEMI N. ADEWETAN AND ENDING WITH JUS- ADAMS AND ENDING WITH MICHAEL L. ZUEHLKE, WHICH TEMBER 16, 2015. TIN I. WATSON, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MICHAEL K. BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEP- RECORD ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2015. TEMBER 16, 2015. ALLEN AND ENDING WITH JERRY W. WYRICK II, WHICH NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH FREDERIC NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CHRISTOPHER NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- ALBESA AND ENDING WITH FRANZ J. YU, WHICH NOMINA- M. BADE AND ENDING WITH CASSANDRA M. SISTI, WHICH PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEP- TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- TEMBER 16, 2015. IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2015. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH BRIELLE L. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MARICAR S. TEMBER 16, 2015. ADAMOVICH AND ENDING WITH RICHARD S. ZIBA, WHICH ABERIN AND ENDING WITH CARDIA M. WILSON, WHICH NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JAMIE P. DRAGE NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- AND ENDING WITH RICHARD M. YATES, WHICH NOMINA- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEP- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEP- TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED TEMBER 16, 2015. TEMBER 8, 2015. IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2015. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH GILBERT R. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JAMES P. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JASON M. BAUGHN AND ENDING WITH SERGIO B. WOODEN, WHICH ADWELL AND ENDING WITH MARESA C. J. ZENNER, BAUMAN AND ENDING WITH MARK A. WILLIAMS, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEP- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEP- SEPTEMBER 8, 2015. TEMBER 16, 2015. TEMBER 16, 2015. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RICHARD R. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JOSHUA A. NAVY NOMINATION OF GREGORY A. GRUBBS, TO BE ABITRIA AND ENDING WITH DAVID J. ZELINSKAS, WHICH AISEN AND ENDING WITH SCOTT M. THORNBURY, WHICH LIEUTENANT COMMANDER.

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RECOGNIZING THE DEDICATED FULL LEGAL RECOGNITION OF and education. There are several chapters in COMMUNITY SERVICE OF PATTY ALL RELIGIONS IN INDIA my 28th Congressional District. The Don Jose´ ROSE TO TACOMA, WA, AND THE Verdugo Chapter, located in La Can˜ada GREATER PUGET SOUND REGION HON. ZOE LOFGREN Flintridge, has been serving the community for OF CALIFORNIA sixty-two years, focusing their efforts on vet- erans and education. Additionally, the Martin IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DEREK KILMER Severance Chapter in Pasadena, founded in Monday, September 28, 2015 1914 and the Hollywood Chapter founded in OF WASHINGTON Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, India has 1910; both have a strong focus on helping vet- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been a land of religious diversity for thousands erans. of years. Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, For 125 years, the NSDAR has exemplified Monday, September 28, 2015 Jainism, Islam and Christianity, among others, their motto: ‘‘God, Home, Country.’’ I am hon- Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to are all important religions with centuries of his- ored to recognize this excellent organization, recognize the service and commitment of tory in India. Today, I would like to recognize and ask all Members to join me in com- Patty Rose of the Pierce County Central Labor their rich contributions to the Indian state. I mending the National Society Daughters of the Council, who is receiving the distinguished hope that each one be afforded full legal dig- American Revolution upon their anniversary. Star of Destiny Award at the 9th Annual Des- nified recognition by the Indian government. f tiny Dinner hosted by the Tacoma Historical f IN RECOGNITION OF THE FISH- Society. TRIBUTE TO THE NATIONAL SOCI- ERIES SURVIVAL FUND AND THE Patty has provided unmatched leadership ETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMER- 46TH ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE and commitment to the organized labor com- ICAN REVOLUTION FLEET IN NEW BEDFORD, MAS- munity and the greater citizenry of Tacoma- SACHUSETTS Pierce County in her 13 years guiding the HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF Pierce County Labor Council with a firm com- OF CALIFORNIA HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING mitment to improving the lives of working fami- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MASSACHUSETTS lies in our region. She has provided sound ad- Monday, September 28, 2015 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vice and mentorship to fellow labor leaders, Monday, September 28, 2015 local elected officials, and rank-and-file union Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to members throughout Pierce County. honor the National Society Daughters of the Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to American Revolution upon its one hundred recognize the Fisheries Survival Fund for re- In addition to her day job, Patty serves her and twenty fifth anniversary. ceiving the Friend of the Fishing Industry community on the Board for the United Way of The National Society Daughters of the Award at the annual Blessing of the Fleet, Pierce County, which provides opportunity and American Revolution (NSDAR), a non-profit, held in New Bedford, Massachusetts. resources to families in need. Even in the face non-political women’s volunteer service organi- Established in New Bedford in 1969, the of personal struggles, Patty has continued to zation dedicated to patriotism, education and Blessing of the Fleet is a time-honored tradi- serve in this capacity for the betterment of historic preservation, was founded in 1890 by tion that has been celebrated by fishing com- those less fortunate. Mary Smith Lockwood, Ellen Walworth, Mary munities since the Archaic period. Legend Her contributions to our region’s history in- Desha and Eugenia Washington. At their first speaks of Greek fishermen asking clergy to cluded spearheading the recent 125th anniver- meeting held on October 11, 1890, several bless their boats and crews, providing well sary celebration of the Pierce County Labor women attended, as well as four members of wishes for safe sailing and heavy nets while Council, which highlighted the many ways that the Sons of the American Revolution who out to sea. Fittingly, the top fishing port of this organization has helped to shape our served as an advisory board to the organiza- New Bedford has continued this practice for community. Patty uses her leadership position tion for its first few years. In 1896 the NSDAR, nearly fifty years. to remind the public why basic protections and also known as the Daughters of the American This year’s recipient of the Offshore Mari- workers’ rights exist today—due to the advo- Revolution (DAR) was incorporated by an Act ners’ Wives Association’s Friend of the Fishing cacy and sacrifice of labor leaders before her. of Congress. Industry award is the Fisheries Survival Fund A lineage society, NSDAR members have (FSF). Established to ensure the long-term Mr. Speaker, her influence on our region’s the common bond of having ancestors who sustainability of the sea scallop fishery, FSF proud organized labor history is exemplified by were patriots of the American Revolution. plays an incredibly important role in preserving her receipt of the Tacoma Historical Society’s Members have included many noteworthy and advocating for an industry that provides Star of Destiny Award. This very special des- women, including women’s rights pioneer more than 50 million pounds of sea scallops ignation is reserved for those who show an Susan B. Anthony, American Red Cross each year and helping the port retain its status ‘‘unwavering commitment to the dignity and founder Clara Barton, First Lady Rosalynn as the most profitable port on the East Coast welfare of the working men and women of Ta- Carter, retired NASA astronaut Margaret Rhea and within the continental United States. coma and Pierce County.’’ Seddon and former U.S. Attorney General The Fisheries Survival Fund is intrinsically Patty Rose is certainly deserving of this Janet Reno. With 177,000 members and imbedded in the South Coast’s fishing commu- award and will be in good company. She joins 3,000 chapters in the United States and inter- nity. From working with academic institutions nationally, members have volunteered millions and independent experts to conduct research my predecessor Rep. Norm Dicks in receiving of service hours for various projects and pro- on sustainability, partnering with the federal this important recognition on behalf of the citi- grams. Projects include supporting active duty government to ensure responsible manage- zens of Tacoma. I join their voices in thanks military personnel and assisting veterans, sup- ment of the fishery, and by pioneering a man- for her continued leadership and perseverance porting schools for underserved children, agement system and improving practices, FSF in helping to better the lives of working fami- awarding scholarships and providing financial has helped to preserve and grow the scallop lies in our community. aid to students, and restoring American Revo- industry. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to call Patty Rose lution War sites and memorials. Mr. Speaker, it brings me great pride to rec- my friend and I am privileged to stand on the Most of NSDAR’s volunteer work is accom- ognize the Fisheries Survival Fund’s receipt of floor of the United States Congress today in plished by the grassroots efforts of chapters the Friend of the Fishing Industry award and recognition of her many accomplishments and on the local level, which focus on the mission the role FSF has played in the greater New leadership that will continue into the future. areas of DAR: historic preservation, patriotism Bedford fishing community.

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Former Hillsborough Mr. JOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I submit an article County Commissioner Mark Sharpe is head- Monday, September 28, 2015 ing the Tampa Innovation Alliance. that appeared in the Tampa Tribune recog- Thanks to such diverse efforts, USF is Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I stand before nizing Dr. Judy Genshaft for her leadership as widely recognized as a university on the you today to recognize and honor Don and President of the University of South Florida. move and is attracting widespread attention and support. It’s nearing its goal of raising $1 Patty Jackson Doctor for their tireless commit- For the past 15 years, Dr. Genshaft has worked tirelessly to improve USF’s academic billion in donations. ment to community service. Their volunteer ef- successes, as well as expand USF’s role in Genshaft has had the occasional tussle forts and investments in various worthwhile with the Legislature, mostly stemming from our local economy. It is my honor to recognize lawmakers wanting more for USF branch causes is a brilliant example of men and her achievements at the helm of USF, and we women in Western New York giving back to campuses in their communities. The USF are fortunate to have her as a part of our system includes St. Petersburg and Sara- the region. Don Doctor has served as a com- Tampa Bay community. sota-Manatee campuses. The Legislature, in mittee member of the St. Thomas Aquinas EDITORIAL: GENSHAFT’S EDUCATION AND an act of fiscal lunacy, transformed USF’s Men’s Golf Committee and the Notre Dame ECONOMIC SUCCESSES Polk County branch into a separate univer- Golf Committee for fourteen years. He has [From the Tampa Tribune, Sept. 12, 2015] sity, Florida Polytechnic, in 2012. Such dustups underscore the pitfalls of a been instrumental in organizing golf tour- Judy Genshaft has enjoyed the longest ten- branch campus system that invites meddling naments that have raised thousands of dollars ure of any University of South Florida presi- by lawmakers focused on bringing goodies to for both programs. He also served as Director dent, and by most measures the university their districts. has flourished under her direction. Granted, USF’s football and basketball of the Board for the West Seneca Youth Base- But often overlooked is how her 15-year ball Association for six years and was the As- programs have languished in recent years. leadership also has boosted the local econ- But those rough spots pale in comparison to signor of the Umpires for the league. Mr. Doc- omy. USF’s progress during Genshaft’s 15 years. tor was active in the West Seneca Youth Improving USF’s academic standing, to be Her contract runs out next year, but she Hockey Booster Club, and he is also a sched- sure, has been the priority, and results have says she would like to remain. That decision been impressive. The graduation rate, a per- uler and a team representative for the will be up to the USF Board of Trustees. sistent trouble area, has jumped from 48 per- But there is a good reason Genshaft has Cheektowaga Old Timers League. Both Mr. cent in 2008 to 67 percent, thanks to univer- managed to stay at USF’s helm for 15 years. and Mrs. Jackson Doctor participate in the sity initiatives. The average SAT test scores She is getting the job done. ‘‘Fill the Boot’’ drive for the Spinal Muscular of incoming freshmen have increased by 159 points, reflecting USF’s growing status. f Atrophy Research Team and are active in The Tampa campus, once a barren collec- TRIBUTE TO THE NORTHWEST local politics. tion of far-flung buildings, has been trans- formed into a beautifully landscaped and CENTER’S 50 YEARS OF SERVICE Mrs. Jackson Doctor is a Buffalo Public AND ADVOCACY FOR PEOPLE OF School Teacher and Coach—she currently bustling community. Also impressive is how Genshaft has ALL ABILITIES coaches the Discovery School Swim Team tapped USF’s potential as an economic en- along with Jenny Fitzpatrick Hart. Mrs. Jack- gine. She strengthened its ties to the busi- HON. JIM McDERMOTT ness community and made it a catalyst for son Doctor, with her committee, started the St. OF WASHINGTON Thomas Aquinas Women’s Golf Tournament innovation and investment. Former USF President Betty Castor, who served from 1994 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which was successfully held for eight years. to 1999, also deserves credit for highlighting Monday, September 28, 2015 This fundraiser benefitted the St. Thomas the university’s economic importance. Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, today I rise Aquinas Sports Program until the school Genshaft expanded that effort. to honor the 50th anniversary of Northwest closed. The tournament was then renamed the Genshaft, who has served as chair of the Center. The Northwest Center is a leader in Marie Jackson Women’s Golf Tournament, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce and the Tampa Bay Partnership, actively sought advancing equal opportunities for children and which provides scholarships to four South Buf- to recruit companies to the area, particu- adults with developmental disabilities. Their falo eighth graders from Notre Dame Academy larly those that needed the resource of a re- unique social enterprise model provides serv- and Discovery School in support of their at- search university. ices such as inclusive early childhood edu- tendance at the Catholic school of their Indeed, the university has excelled at win- cation, after school programs, job training and choice. Mrs. Jackson Doctor was honored as ning research grants. As the Tribune’s Anastasia Dawson reports, when Genshaft placement. a member of the ‘‘Race Day Ladies’’ at the came to USF it brought in about $171.3 mil- Founded in 1965, Northwest Center was ini- 2012 Mt. Mercy 5k run. She continues to vol- lion in research funds. Last year that num- tiated by parents who refused to accept that unteer in road races throughout the year, and ber was $440.5 million—43rd in the nation institutionalizing their children with special is also active in local politics. among public and private universities. needs was the only option for their education These dollars have an impact far beyond and enrichment. Washington State is a place Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Doctor will be hon- campus. According to the National Insti- of pioneers and it was in that spirit that these ored at the upcoming 4th annual Ryan Purcell tutes of Health, every $1 in research funding parents effected positive change for children Memorial Run, a race held in Lackawanna, NY brings in $2.21 in local economic growth. So everywhere. which celebrates the life of the young man USF’s research funds alone are calculated to be responsible for $974 million in new eco- Fifty years later in 2015, Northwest Center whose life was tragically cut short. The couple nomic activity and account for 5,900 jobs continues to revolutionize the ways we think will be awarded the 3rd annual Michael J. with an average salary of $75,000. about people with abilities different than our Diggins Community Service Award at the The emphasis on innovation has helped own. Where Northwest Center’s founding par- event, which takes place on October 3rd. USF become the No. 1 university in the state ents were once viewed as audacious for their for patents, and 10th in the nation and 13th advocacy, today there is a generation of peo- Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me a worldwide. ple living rich, productive lives because they few moments to honor and recognize Mr. and With USF badly in need of renovating its were given the opportunity to thrive as a part 40-year-old medical school facilities, Mrs. Don and Patty Jackson Doctor. I ask that of a community that nurtured them as part of my colleagues join me in congratulating them Genshaft seized the opportunity to partner with Lightning owner Jeff Vinik in the rede- its whole, instead of isolating them as sepa- on their accomplished careers and to com- velopment of downtown’s Channelside Dis- rate and distinct. mend them for their admirable service in the trict. Now, with the backing of the Legisla- Northwest Center’s 50th Anniversary cele- community. ture and Gov. Rick Scott, the USF Morsani brates the promise the organization made a

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A testament to her impact on the and work opportunity.’’ Its revolutionary ap- plished careers and to commend them for New Orleans community, waves of volunteers proach recognizes that inclusion, not segrega- their admirable service in the community. helped to rebuild her neighborhood restaurant. tion, is a fundamental tenet of a strong com- f New Orleans will not be the same without munity—at school, at work and in the world her, but her legacy will forever be a part of the around us. In Northwest Center classrooms, RECOGNIZING THE 160TH ANNIVER- city. Her story of turning her small beauty children with and without disabilities share SARY OF BEECH CREEK BAPTIST shop into a world-renowned establishment ex- high expectations. Innovative companies like CHURCH emplifies the spirit of New Orleans. Stories like Amazon, Microsoft, and Starbucks have em- hers will show generations of Americans that braced the advantages of workforce inclusion. HON. BRIAN BABIN if we work hard, our dreams can become a re- Against this backdrop of revolutionary OF TEXAS ality. achievement, I salute Northwest Center and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I celebrate the life and legacy its founders for their leadership—not only in Monday, September 28, 2015 of Ms. Seaton, a beloved mother, grand- their programs, but in launching a mother, and example to African-American en- Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- groundbreaking attitudinal shift that impacts trepreneurs everywhere. ognize and celebrate the 160th Homecoming people across the state of Washington and and Anniversary of the Beech Creek Baptist f across this country. Church, in Spurger, Texas. HONORING THE CAREER OF LIEU- f Charter members were James G. Collier, TENANT COLONEL MICHAEL HONORING MICHAEL AND KELLY his wife Elizabeth Collier, his half-sister Mary SHELTON KEM DIAMOND ANDERSON FOR THEIR Caswell, his stepmother Mary Keith, his DEDICATED SERVICE TO WEST- daughter Lucy Ratcliff, his brother Thomas HON. JOHN KATKO Collier and his nieces Volumnia Freeman and ERN NEW YORK OF NEW YORK Mary Baker. With no Baptist church in this area at the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BRIAN HIGGINS time, eight community members came to- Monday, September 28, 2015 OF NEW YORK gether on September 24, 1855 to organize a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to church by the name of Beech Creek. honor the career of Lieutenant Colonel Mi- Monday, September 28, 2015 As the oldest Baptist Church in Tyler County chael Shelton Kem. Lieutenant Colonel Kem Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I stand before with complete records of its existence, Beech has served our country for 26 years with the you today to recognize and honor Michael and Creek is an important and treasured place of United States Air Force and New York Air Na- Kelly Anderson for their dedicated commitment worship for our area. tional Guard. Lieutenant Colonel Kem has to bettering the community. Mr. and Mrs. An- As we pause to celebrate another important been decorated with numerous medals, derson have supported various civic initiatives milestone, let us remember those who faith- awards, and service distinctions and will retire throughout Western New York in the last 15 fully and humbly came before us in service to from military service on October 1st. It is my years. God at Beech Creek Baptist Church. honor to recognize such a distinguished cit- Mrs. Anderson, a Peer Review Coordinator f izen and airman. at Catholic Health Systems, has demonstrated HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY Lieutenant Colonel Kem began his military her passion for service through her involve- OF MS. WILLIE MAE SEATON career in 1989 when he received his commis- ment with the WNY Perinatal Bereavement sion after graduating from the United States Network, which provides support for families Air Force Academy where he received his dealing with the loss of children at birth. She HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND Bachelor of Science degree in Human Factors OF LOUISIANA has chaired the WNYPBN’s Walk to Remem- Engineering. Lieutenant Colonel Kem served IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ber and Elegant Evening to Remember active duty from May 1989 through September events, and is also a coordinator for the WNY Monday, September 28, 2015 2000. Lieutenant Colonel Kem had a very suc- Perinatal Parent telephone support group. Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today cessful active duty career; after commissioning Mrs. Anderson has been a generous donor to to honor the life of Willie Mae Seaton, long- he attended pilot training at Laughlin Air Force the Sister’s hospital foundation, and the Ste- time owner of Willie Mae’s Scotch House in Base, Texas and remained there after grad- ven’s Bereavement Fund. Like his wife, Mr. New Orleans. Ms. Seaton passed away on uating as a First Assignment Instructor Pilot Anderson has been deeply involved in service September 18, 2015, at the age of 99. (FAIP) in the T–38. During his time at Laughlin efforts for the community. Mr. Anderson, an Ms. Seaton was born in Crystal Springs, Air Force Base, he flew as a check pilot, was Area Sales Manager for First Niagara Finan- Mississippi, and moved to New Orleans during an assistant Flight Commander, and the Run- cial Group, volunteers on several nonprofit World War II with her husband who worked at way Supervisory Unit Training and Standard- boards in WNY; he currently serves as presi- the Higgins Shipyard. For several years she ization Officer-In-Charge. dent elect for the University at Buffalo Alumni drove a taxi, worked at a dry cleaner, and was Lieutenant Colonel Kem then flew the C– Association, in addition to being on the Board a licensed beautician. Ms. Seaton’s true ambi- 141 at Travis Air Force Base, California, work- of Directors for the Amherst Chamber of Com- tion, however, was to own a bar. ing as a training officer and flying missions to merce. Mr. Anderson is also a volunteer Youth In 1957, Ms. Seaton turned her corner all points of the world. His final active duty as- mentor for Leadership Buffalo, where he is an beauty shop into Willie Mae’s Scotch House signment was at Randolph Air Force Base, alumnus of the Leadership Buffalo Class of where it quickly became a neighborhood fa- Texas, as a Pilot Instructor Training (PIT) in- 2010. vorite. While cooking out of the bar’s kitchen, structor in the T–1A. While stationed at Ran- Since 2011, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have patrons encouraged her to open a restaurant. dolph Air Force Base, Texas, he served as the helped organize a local fundraiser called RTG Famous for its fried chicken, Ms. Seaton ran assistant Chief of the Standardization and for a Cure, which raises money each year to her business for decades. Evaluations division. help support pediatric cancer initiatives. Mrs. Ms. Seaton represented everything that is Lieutenant Colonel Kem joined the New Anderson is also an ardent supporter of the great about New Orleans. She had a wonder- York Air National Guard in 2002 and served Red Cross, and donates her time to the City ful spirit and always greeted everyone who with the 152nd Air Operations Group as an Air Mission and St. Vincent DePaul Society. Kelly came to visit her restaurant with warmth and Mobility Liaison officer. While in that unit he and Michael will be honored at the upcoming love. To this day, Willie Mae’s is among the was deployed overseas for the start of Oper- 4th annual Ryan Purcell Memorial Run, a race best fried chicken you will ever find. In fact, ation Iraqi Freedom in early 2003. After return- held in Lackawanna, NY which celebrates the when President Obama visited New Orleans ing from that deployment, Lieutenant Colonel life of the young man whose life was tragically for the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Kem joined the RC–26 program at Hancock cut short. The couple will be awarded the 3rd we ate at Willie Mae’s. Field, supporting law enforcement throughout annual Tim O’Neil Good Samaritan Award at Ms. Seaton was named an America’s Clas- the Northeast, performing airborne counter the event, which takes place on October 3rd. sic by the James Beard Foundation in May drug surveillance operations.

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Lieutenant Colonel Kem coura- to the NBA and takes time to show continued f geously deployed ten times with the RC–26 in interest in their lives. support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, New Coach Calipari can also be proud of the RECOGNIZING MR. THOMAS MAR- Dawn, and Enduring Freedom. Five of those positive contributions he has made to the TIN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER deployments were to Iraq and two to Afghani- communities where he has coached through AND SUPERINTENDENT OF LIN- stan. philanthropic efforts. Not only does he give COLN COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL Lieutenant Colonel Kem has dedicated 26 generously to the community in many ways, DISTRICT NO. 3, ON HIS RETIRE- years of service to the United States of Amer- he teaches his players to do the same. Young MENT ica. Lieutenant Colonel Kem earned his pilot men on his teams are known for spending wings at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, and time with those who are less fortunate, espe- throughout his career he has earned the rating cially children. He teaches players to be posi- HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS of Command Pilot, while logging 7,600 military tive role models and good citizens. OF WASHINGTON flight hours, 1,115 combat hours, and 277 For all the accomplishments of his college combat sorties. Lieutenant Colonel Kem basketball coaching career, Coach John IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worked his way through the ranks to earn the Calipari has been honored with membership in Monday, September 28, 2015 title of Lieutenant Colonel in September 2007. the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of His effective dates of promotion are: Second Fame. As a proud alumnus of the University of Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, Lieutenant—May 1989; First Lieutenant—May Kentucky and lifelong Wildcat fan, I am happy I rise today to celebrate Mr. Thomas Martin, 1991; Captain—May 1993; Major—September to be able to congratulate him before the the Chief Executive Officer and Super- 2000; Lieutenant Colonel—September 2007. House of Representatives. intendent of Lincoln County Hospital, for his Lieutenant Colonel Kem’s major military f years of service and advocacy to Eastern awards and decorations include the Meri- RECOGNITION OF EBBY HALLIDAY Washington. A visionary leader, Mr. Martin torious Service Medal; Air Medal with ten de- served for more than twenty-six years as a vices, Aerial Achievement Medal with two de- HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON hospital administrator in Lincoln County. Mr. vices, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Air Martin will be retiring at the end of January Force Achievement Medal with two devices, OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and I am pleased to recognize his accomplish- Meritorious Unit Award, Air Force Outstanding ments and countless contributions to our great Unit Award with ten devices, Combat Readi- Monday, September 28, 2015 community in Eastern Washington. ness Medal with two devices, National De- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Throughout his illustrious career, Tom fense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expedi- Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pleasure gained a reputation as a visionary and innova- tionary Medal with one device, Afghanistan to pay tribute to the life and legacy of a proud tive leader. In Northeastern Washington, his Campaign Medal with two devices, Iraq Cam- Dallasite and a true American. Ebby Halliday, legacy includes numerous programs that were paign Medal with two devices, Global War on known in North Texas as the ‘‘Queen of Real developed and utilized during his tenure, Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and the Global Estate,’’ passed in Dallas on Wednesday, namely Level One Cardiac Care, F.A.S.T War on Terrorism Service Medal. September 9, 2015. The 70-year-old company Stroke, Remote Presence Physicians using ro- Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to congratulate that she founded, Ebby Halliday Real Estate, botics, Telehealth, and other key partnerships Lieutenant Colonel Kem on his retirement and has nearly 1800 real estate agents and in with tertiary facilities and services. Due to his to thank him for his selfless service to our 2014 amassed sales of $6.6 billion. The im- tireless work, these programs and initiatives country. pact of her company was only outweighed by will continue to better the lives of those in f the impact of her character. Eastern Washington for generations to come. The life and work of Ebby Halliday is a part CONGRATULATING COACH JOHN of the social and economic fabric of Dallas. Furthermore, through the years, Tom re- CALIPARI, NAISMITH MEMORIAL Mrs. Halliday approached philanthropy with ceived several prestigious healthcare and BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME the same way she approached real estate. Al- leadership awards including the American Col- MEMBER ways graceful, she explained her work ethic lege of Healthcare Executives Regents Award, by saying: ‘‘I work like a dog and act like a the Qualis Health Award of Excellence in HON. ANDY BARR lady.’’ Her intensity and charm only intensified Healthcare Quality, and the Healthcare Lead- OF KENTUCKY with age. ership Award from the Washington Rural IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Praise for Mrs. Halliday rings far and wide Health Association and the Becker’s National Monday, September 28, 2015 in Dallas, from the state capitol to her many Review. These awards exemplify Mr. Martin’s employees. Twenty-three years ago, she incredible service to our community. Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratu- placed 49 percent of the company that she Constantly working to advance the health late John Calipari, Head Basketball Coach of had build into a stock portfolio for her employ- the University of Kentucky Wildcats, on his in- and well-being of those in the Inland North- ees. She believed that they should be re- west, Tom continually positioned his hospital duction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball warded for their work. Hall of Fame. Over his career as a basketball and programs for success. Through his efforts, She changed the scope and nature of the he provided increased access to healthcare coach, Calipari has received many well de- real estate industry in Texas, by including, re- served awards and the Hall of Fame recog- throughout our community and continues to cruiting, and mentoring talented women to remain an important advocate for rural health nizes the years of successful accomplish- lead the industry. Some of the largest real es- ments. care and Critical Access Hospitals all across tate firms in North Texas today are owned by our State. Mr. Martin is a true testament to In twenty two years as a head coach in col- women who received their training under the lege basketball, Coach Cal has an overall what an involved and devoted member of a prudent tutelage of Ebby Halliday. community looks like and continually goes record of 593–174 (.773). He has led three At a celebration for her 100th birthday four above and beyond to advance healthcare ef- schools to the Final Four; UMass, Memphis, years ago, this graceful lady donned a ukulele forts in Northeastern Washington. and Kentucky. At the University of Kentucky, and sang ‘‘Happy Days Are Here Again.’’ She his teams have reached the Final Four in four was as joyous as the youngest person in the I would like to thank Mr. Thomas Martin for out of the last five years. As all Kentuckians room. his years of dedication to Lincoln County and know, the 2012 Kentucky team won the na- Because of Ebby Halliday, Dallas grew not to the greater Inland Northwest. I applaud his tional championship. He has twenty official only in size, but in the capacity to love. I want commitment to advocating for rural healthcare twenty win seasons and eight official thirty win to take this time to remember her, on behalf access all across our State and for his devo- seasons as a college head coach. of her family, the city of Dallas. tion to bettering the lives of those within East- In addition to his amazing won-loss record Mr. Speaker, Ebby Halliday is an unforget- ern Washington. I wish him the best of luck in and his successful teams, Coach Cal can be table public servant and leader. A woman the next chapter of his life.

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There is unprecedented bipartisan and bi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In addition, Ms. Johnson has been awarded cameral support, as well as support from the Monday, September 28, 2015 several titles and held several offices through- Obama administration, for preventing D.C. Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, today out her professional experience. She served shutdowns. In fiscal years 2014 and 2015, for I rise with a heavy heart, as I grieve along as an Alternate Board Member for the North the first time ever, Congress exempted D.C. with the entire City of Indianapolis for the loss Bay Schools Insurance Authority. She was from shutdowns for an entire fiscal year (fiscal of a young man whose life was cut tragically part of the California Schools of Business Offi- years 2015 and 2016, respectively). The pend- short by senseless gun violence. Today, we cials as a Sacramento Section Director, as ing House and Senate fiscal year 2016 D.C. remember De-Shaun Swanson, a 10-year-old well as part of the Sacramento Section Re- Appropriations bills each exempt D.C. from boy who was taken from this world too soon search and Professional Development Com- shutdowns for fiscal year 2017. on Saturday, September 19, 2015. mittee. Jill is a former member of the Sunrise Among the most important reasons for a Although he was only with us for a short Soroptimist and is currently a Member of the permanent shutdown exemption would be the time, I am confident that the memories of De- School Nutrition Association and Women of significant financial and operational benefits Shaun can provide some solace in the face of the Moose. for the District. If the District shuts down, it this tragedy. De-Shaun was one of six children Mr. Speaker, it is fitting and proper that we could default under certain financing agree- and a fifth grade student at Stony Brook Ele- honor Jill Johnson at this time and thank Jill ments and leases. The financial importance of mentary. Family and friends have described for her invaluable service and wish her a most eliminating shutdown threats to the District him as an energetic young man who loved to enjoyable retirement. Her commitment to serv- were definitively shown recently. The three rap, play football, with his team the Steelers, ing her community and her level of dedication leading bond rating agencies have cited the and joke around. will not be easily replaced. annual shutdown exemption as a positive Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in ex- f credit factor in upgrading or maintaining their tending prayers to De-Shaun Swanson’s par- ratings on the District’s bonds. The city’s part- ents, Antwuan Lawrence and Shannon Swan- PERSONAL EXPLANATION ners, Wall Street and vendors alike can son, his siblings, friends, coaches, teammates, charge a risk premium for the uncertainty cre- teachers, as well as the entire Indianapolis HON. BRENDAN F. BOYLE ated by shutdown threats. A permanent shut- community. I pray that God rests his soul and OF PENNSYLVANIA down exemption would undoubtedly improve gives peace and comfort to his family and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES D.C.’s creditworthiness even more. The 650,000 D.C. residents do not suffer friends. Monday, September 28, 2015 f alone when vital city services cease during a Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania. shutdown. Federal officials, federal buildings, PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. Speaker, on September 16, 2015, I foreign embassies and dignitaries, businesses missed rollcall vote number 495 and number and tourists rely daily on the city’s services as HON. JOHN LEWIS 496 due to difficulty traveling because of a well. Successive continuing resolutions (CRs) OF GEORGIA broken leg. Had I been present, I would have do not help much. Not only do successive voted ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall 495 and 496. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CRs make it difficult for the city to plan its ac- f tivities for the year, they increase the city’s Monday, September 28, 2015 costs of doing business. Shutdown threats INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT Mr. LEWIS. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to force the District to invest time and money OF COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT cast roll call votes on September 25th. Had I preparing contingency shutdown plans. SHUTDOWN AVOIDANCE ACT OF been present, I would have cast the following Although federal shutdowns have shut down 2015 votes: the District in the past, the District did not shut On roll call 508, I would have voted Yes. down during the 2013 federal shutdown, only On roll call 509, I would have voted Yes. HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON because D.C. was able to use previously ap- On roll call 510, I would have voted Yes. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA propriated contingency funds to remain open. On roll call 511, I would have voted Yes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES However, the District had to severely ration its On roll call 512, I would have voted Yes. Monday, September 28, 2015 payments, risking its credit standing, and if the On roll call 513, I would have voted Yes. federal shutdown had continued for much On roll call 514, I would have voted No. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, although it ap- longer, the District would have exhausted On roll call 515, I would have voted Yes. pears the federal government will narrowly those funds and shut down, too. On roll call 516, I would have voted Yes. avert a shutdown on October 1, the second It is clear that Congress does not intend On roll call 517, I would have voted Yes. shutdown since 2013, I rise today to offer the such risks and consequences to the District. On roll call 518, I would have voted No. District of Columbia Government Shutdown Congress loses nothing by allowing the Dis- f Avoidance Act of 2015 to permanently author- trict, which submits a balanced budget, almost ize the District to spend its local funds during always with surpluses, each year, to remain HONORING JILL JOHNSON a federal shutdown and therefore to remain open. open during a shutdown. Congress has re- I urge my colleagues to support this bill. cently exempted D.C. from shutdowns on an HON. MIKE THOMPSON f OF CALIFORNIA annual basis, and this bill simply makes those IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES exemptions permanent. IN RECOGNITION OF DR. VALERIE The District has an $8 billion local budget, JONES Monday, September 28, 2015 which is comprised entirely of local revenue Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, sources, such as taxes and fees. The District HON. JOHN LEWIS I rise today to recognize Jill Johnson upon her should be free, as every state and city is, to OF GEORGIA retirement from the Napa County Office of spend its own local funds during a federal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Education. Jill has served in this office for 30 shutdown. The shutdowns involve congres- years, and she will end her career as Director sional disputes about federal funding, but the Monday, September 28, 2015 of General Services this September. Her com- federal government does not provide a dollar Mr. LEWIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in recogni- mitment to our local community is notable and of D.C.’s local budget. The D.C. government tion of Dr. Valerie Camille Jones, Ed.D. an ed- deserving of recognition. should never have to wonder whether it will be ucator at the Ron Clark Academy located in Over the past thirty years, Ms. Johnson has part of a federal shutdown, have to prepare in my congressional district. I am proud to share led a remarkable career. She began as an case of a shutdown, or even have to ask Con- that the President of the United States re- aide, and worked her way up to teacher, and gress to be exempted annually. No Member of cently honored Dr. Jones with the Presidential eventually head teacher. Her administrative the House or Senate has spoken up in favor Award for Excellence in Mathematics and

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Mr. Karmazyn directed the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and continued her studies by earning master’s reorganization of the weekly Ukrainian Service Monday, September 28, 2015 and doctoral degrees in Education from Geor- TV magazine program Vikno v America, or gia State University. As you may know, Mr. Window on America. Over the next several Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- Speaker, both of these wonderful institutions years, the Ukrainian Service significantly ex- ognize Claude Gordon ‘‘PeeWee’’ Shaffer’s are located in Georgia’s 5th Congressional panded its network of reporters in Ukraine. 90th birthday which will take place Saturday, October 3rd of 2015. District. In 2004, Mr. Karmazyn was assigned lead- Dr. Jones is greatly respected for her cre- Claude served his country from 1943 to ership over VOA’s Ukrainian television pro- ative approach in making the most difficult 1946 during World War II. He was drafted into gramming. Later that year, during Ukraine’s subjects accessible and tangible to her stu- the Army and completed Gunnery School in Orange Revolution, Karmazyn oversaw the dents. Dr. Jones teaches her students how to Arizona. He was then sent to Rapid City Army launch of the daily Chas-Time television pro- effectively use mathematical models as com- Air Base in South Dakota for training and crew gram. He was appointed Chief of VOA’s munication tools. In the classroom, she devel- assignment as a ball turret gunner. Claude Ukrainian Service in 2006 and served as one ops art and video games simulations to con- then became a Staff Sargeant and member of of the most reliable and valuable sources of nect students to math and coordinates field the 545th Bomb Squadron, the Dark Angel information during the Euromaidan protests trips to provide real-life examples of angles Crew. and Revolution of Dignity in 2013. This was and forces for struggling geometry students. As a part of this distinguished squadron, he vital as freedom of the press was under threat Not only does Dr. Jones’ innovative and cre- was ordered to carry out a bombing mission in the region. ative approach help students develop the crit- on Leipzig, Germany on March 17, 1945. On ical skills they need to compete and thrive in I have known and worked with Adrian this mission, his B17 was shot down behind today’s world, but she also goes out of her Karmazyn for many years. Please allow me to enemy lines near Naundorf, Germany. Claude way to share these effective teaching tech- extend my heartfelt appreciation for his years was captured and became a prisoner of war. niques with over 17,000 teachers across the of exemplary and passionate service and his After being captured, Claude and his squad country and around the world. As you can commitment to telling the stories of Ukraine, mates were prisoners to both the Wehrmacht see, Mr. Speaker, Dr. Jones is a wonderful from Kyiv to Cleveland. His labor has brought and the Luftwaffe and were transported national and international model and practi- the American people and the people of around Germany. They went to Oschatz, Wei- tioner in the field of education. Ukraine closer for decades, with his regular mar, Nuremberg, and Moosburg until finally ar- Today, I join the President, the administra- presence and positive influence at VOA for the riving at the Stalag VII, a prisoner of war tion, the Ron Clark Academy community, and cause of liberty. His has been a voice of free- camp. It wasn’t until April 29, 1945 that Stalag Metropolitan Atlanta in congratulating Dr. dom and he will be missed. VII was liberated and he was released. Claude Jones on this prestigious honor, and thanking was discharged the following year. her for her tireless work and support of the f Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to recognize most precious and beloved members of our Claude for his service to our country with a RECOGNIZING TAIWANESE community—our youth—our future. flag flown over the United States Capitol in his NATIONAL DAY honor. He is a true patriot for his actions and f I wish him a very happy birthday. CONGRATULATING ADRIAN f KARMAZYN, VOICE OF AMERICA HON. ALAN S. LOWENTHAL UKRAINIAN SERVICE CHIEF, ON OF CALIFORNIA OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL DEBT THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF HIS RE- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TIREMENT Monday, September 28, 2015 HON. MIKE COFFMAN HON. MARCY KAPTUR Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF OHIO in recognition of the upcoming National Day of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Republic of China, commonly known as Monday, September 28, 2015 Taiwan, on October 10th. Monday, September 28, 2015 Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January The economic relationship between the 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to United States and Taiwan has been long and fice, the national debt was congratulate Ukrainian-American and Northern prosperous and will continue long into the fu- $10,626,877,048,913.08. Ohioan Adrian Karmazyn on the announce- ture. Today, it is $18,151,073,031,331.50. We’ve ment of his retirement as Voice of America’s added $7,524,195,982,418.42 to our debt in 6 (VOA) Ukrainian Service Chief. Mr. Karmazyn Taiwan is a key trading partner for my state of California, and indeed for the entire United years. This is over $7.5 trillion in debt our na- is a native of Parma, Ohio and is respected tion, our economy, and our children could around the world as a veteran journalist cov- States. In my own district, Taiwan is a vital source and destination of cargo coming have avoided with a balanced budget amend- ering Ukraine and Ukrainian-American com- ment. munities in the United States. through the Port of Long Beach. During his career, Mr. Karmazyn has con- In recent decades, Taiwan has created a f tributed immensely to keeping the flame of democracy that, since 1996, has conducted di- CELEBRATING THE FIVE-YEAR freedom alive in Ukraine, even during some of rect presidential elections every four years and ANNIVERSARY OF LOVELL her darkest hours. He is a freedom fighter. His witnessed the peaceful passage of power from FEDERAL HEALTH CARE CENTER mindful voice has been an essential compo- one political party to another on two occa- nent on the arduous path to a more open, sions. It is a regional and global economic force, and makes global contributions cul- HON. ROBERT J. DOLD democratic society following the collapse of OF ILLINOIS turally in fields ranging from art to fashion. the Soviet Union and the harrowing but steady IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES progress of Ukraine to become part of the Eu- Through our shared security partnership, Tai- ropean community of nations. wan also contributes to the security of the Monday, September 28, 2015 Mr. Karmazyn attended Ohio State Univer- Asia-Pacific, and is a humanitarian force Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ex- sity, receiving a B.A. in History. He then joined around the globe. tend my congratulations to the Captain James Voice of America in 1988 as an international I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, the na- radio broadcaster in VOA’s Ukrainian Service, the people of Taiwan a Happy Double Ten tion’s first and only integrated Department of serving as a writer, producer, reporter, trans- Day, and in thanking Taiwan for its many con- Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense lator, announcer, and eventually as a cor- tributions to the global community. medical center, on its five-year anniversary.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:20 Sep 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28SE8.009 E28SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS September 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1373 In just five years, the Center demonstrated by its early inhabitants to promote its natural ducing a healthy, conservation-friendly food the merits of combining two different health resources. From its wooden lands, to the ma- that, as a byproduct, generates jobs and eco- care systems. Through hard work and dedica- jestic river and valley, Farmington offers its nomic opportunity. tion, the FHCC staff has shown that one residents a getaway from the Hartford metro- It is fitting that we honor the hard working health care facility can annually provide excel- politan area, while remaining in a central loca- American farmers, millers, merchants, sup- lent care to over 90,000 military personnel, tion in the state. I am honored to represent pliers and buyers, and the consumers who their families, military retirees and Veterans. I Farmington in Congress. make rice not only such a wholesome and would like to personally congratulate Director Congratulations to Farmington on its 375th popular food but an important part of our Dr. Stephan Holt, and Deputy Director Navy anniversary. economy. Captain Bob Buckley. Their vision and enthu- f I ask that my colleagues join with me in siasm facilitated the integration tremendously. celebrating September as National Rice I look forward to celebrating many more an- CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF Month. NATIONAL RICE MONTH niversaries of the Lovell Federal Health Care f Center. Congratulations and thank you for your hard work. HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY IN MEMORY OF RICHARD RAINWATER f OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PERSONAL EXPLANATION Monday, September 28, 2015 HON. JOE WILSON OF SOUTH CAROLINA Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. TOM COLE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES join with America’s rice farmers in celebrating OF OKLAHOMA the month of September as National Rice Monday, September 28, 2015 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Month. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- Monday, September 28, 2015 It has been 25 years since September was er, Richard Rainwater sadly passed away on Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably first declared National Rice Month. Sunday, September 27, 2015, at his home in detained and not present for Roll Call vote On this silver anniversary, I want to pay a Fort Worth, Texas. The following obituary by number 518. Had I been present, I would have special tribute to the hard working men and Miguel Bustillo, Gregory Zuckerman and Rob voted ‘‘YEA’’ on final passage of H.R. 348, the women who produce rice on their family Copeland was published in The Wall Street Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating farms. Journal on September 27, 2015. The citizens Development Act of 2015. On Roll Call num- I would also like to recognize all of those of South Carolina especially appreciate the ber 514, (Gosar of Arizona Amendment No. 8 who mill and market rice, all of the suppliers Rainwater and Moore families for their phe- to H.R. 348) I intended to vote ‘‘YEA.’’ and buyers, and, of course, all of the con- nomenal generosity promoting business edu- f sumers who make rice an essential part of cation at the University of South Carolina. their diet. Long before Wall Street was littered with CELEBRATING THE 375TH ANNI- Rice farming in America actually predates swaggering hedge-fund billionaires, Richard VERSARY OF FARMINGTON, CON- our nation’s independence, beginning some Rainwater earned a Texas-size reputation as NECTICUT 300 years ago. an investor with an eye on the big score. Today, America’s rice industry creates He helped install Michael Eisner as Walt HON. ELIZABETH H. ESTY 125,000 good-paying jobs and contributes an Disney Co. chief executive, steered George W. Bush to buy a stake in Major League OF CONNECTICUT estimated $34 billion to our nation’s economy, including an estimated direct impact of $169.8 Baseball’s Texas Rangers and helped mul- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tiply the Bass family fortune one-hundred- million in my home state of Texas. Monday, September 28, 2015 fold before building a billion-dollar one of his Nine million tons of rice are grown each own. Ms. ESTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cele- year by family farmers on some 2.7 million ‘‘My brother said, ‘Don’t be mediocre at brate the 375th anniversary of Farmington, acres of land, predominately in the states of anything; be remarkable at something,’ ’’ Connecticut. Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Mr. Rainwater recalled in 2010 in a speech at During the month of August and September, Missouri, and Texas. While these six states Stanford University. seven historical organizations planned History produce the lion’s share of rice in America, Mr. Rainwater died on Sunday morning at Day to display, honor, and celebrate influential there is also rice production in other states, his home in Fort Worth, Texas, according to the Rainwater Charitable Foundation and Farmington community leaders. This historic like Illinois and Tennessee, and the entire rice milestone recognizes Farmington’s deeply his family. He had been suffering from com- industry reaches every state in the nation, es- plications of a rare brain disease. He was 71 rooted history and significance as one of the pecially those states with cereal makers, brew- years old. first settlements in New England. eries, and other food-makers that use rice as Born to a middle-class family, Mr. Rain- Over the past 375 years, Farmington resi- a key ingredient. water parlayed a gift for mathematics and a dents have enjoyed the fruits of the land, sce- On top of this, about half of America’s rice gregarious personality into a more than $2 nic views along the Farmington River, and crop is bound for export markets, helping to billion fortune as a financial adviser and trails through the Farmington Valley greenway. feed people around the globe while positively wheeler-dealer whose underlings went on to become chief executives, governors and Though closely neighboring the major metro- contributing to our nation’s balance of trade. politan hub of Hartford, the town of Farm- hedge-fund tycoons. Although the figures I just listed are as im- ‘‘He was a laid back guy who liked to in- ington has maintained its unique character pressive as they are important, the benefits of vest but he was not a fan of fancy dinners or through careful land use and historic preserva- rice are not limited to jobs and the economy. some of the other things that went with it,’’ tion. Health-wise, rice is a source of more than his son, Todd, said on Sunday. ‘‘What he was On September 13, 2015, the town cele- 15 vitamins and minerals and 100% gluten- best at is being a talent scout. He would find brated History Day, educating community free, with only 100 calories per serving. Brown a troubled business, find the best person to members about the first Tunxis Indians who rice is 100% whole grain and may reduce the run it, the Michael Jordan of that industry, welcomed new settlers into the area. In 1640, risk of heart disease and certain cancers. and inevitably that person would turn the the early settlers purchased the land that business around’’. What is more, studies suggest that those A native of Fort Worth, Mr. Rainwater at- would become Farmington. During the mid- who eat rice have healthier diets than those tended the Stanford Graduate School of 1700s, Farmington’s rich farmland and access who do not. Business on scholarship, where he met Sid to water made it an attractive destination for On the conservation front, America’s rice Bass, who hired him to serve as chief invest- homesteaders. As trade opportunities evolved, farmers have a longstanding commitment to ment adviser for the Bass brothers, who were a booming economy brought with it an era of protect and preserve natural resources. also from Fort Worth. technological innovation. Manufacturers lo- Today, U.S. rice farmers produce more rice He began working in 1970 for the Bass fam- cated their factories in the Unionville section of using less land, energy, and water than they ily, which had inherited an oil fortune from Texas wildcatter Sid Williams Richardson, Farmington to take advantage of its easy ac- did just 20 years ago. Our rice farms provide and helped them to dramatically increase cess to the Farmington Canal, which was later critical habitat for hundreds of species, particu- their wealth over the next decade and a half replaced by a railroad. larly migratory birds. through a dizzying succession of deals. Through its many periods of growth, Farm- America’s rice farmers continue to serve as Perhaps the most famous deal was the Bass ington continues to embody the values instilled leaders in the farming community by pro- family’s rescue of then-struggling Disney in

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The NEPA proc- ever lived,’’ said David Bonderman, who met OF GEORGIA ess, however, is not the reason for project Mr. Rainwater while working for Robert IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES delays; other factors such as project com- Bass and later founded private-equity giant Monday, September 28, 2015 plexity and under-resourced agencies are to TPG. ‘‘He was always confident and idiosyn- blame. At the Army Corps of Engineers, there cratic, and generally was right.’’ Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speak- is a $60 billion backlog of authorized water re- Mr. Rainwater struck out on his own in the er, I would like to recognize Mr. George Aigen late 1980s, continuing his penchant for spot- sources projects that were successfully ap- ting distressed assets and market quirks today for his ninetieth birthday. As a veteran proved under NEPA, but have not been built that made for bold investment opportunities of World War II, he has been a leader in his due to lack of funding. Our roads and bridges through his private-equity firm, Rainwater community, and revered for his service and are in disrepair, not due to NEPA, but be- Inc. His winning moves included buying sacrifice to our great nation. cause the Congress has failed to act to raise more than 15 million square feet of down- Seventy one years ago, Mr. Aigen was the gas tax, leaving the federal government town Houston real estate during a slump in drafted into the Army as a corporal in the short of resources. The Highway Trust Fund is the mid-1990s; many of the properties later 1269th Engineer Combat Battalion. At the age projected to need $90 billion in additional rev- sold for two or three times his purchase of nineteen, he had experienced much fighting price. enue over the next six years just to stay sol- In addition to mastering the art of the and witnessed horrible atrocities while serving vent. Additionally, the NEPA process, which deal, Mr. Rainwater became known for his in Europe. In 1945, as the war drew to a ensures the public has a voice in the planning extraordinary ability to spot and cultivate close, Mr. Aigen was among the first soldiers of major projects that impact their commu- young talent during the 1980s and early 1990s. to liberate the prisoners of Dachau, one of the nities, leads to better decision-making and bet- His Fort Worth offices became a salon of oldest Nazi concentration camps. ter projects. In the end, NEPA saves time, sorts for ambitious young financiers. In his community, Mr. Aigen has spoken to money and reduces negative impacts. Among those he encouraged was Edward S. schools, universities, and countless organiza- Lampert, who began his ESL Investments NEPA’s positive impact is unquestionable— Inc. hedge fund in the office. Down the hall tions about the horrors committed by the it is one of the nation’s bedrock environmental at the time was Rick Scott, who became the Nazis and the importance of military service. laws, ensuring careful decision making and CEO of the Columbia/HCA hospital chain and His dedication to our country has been com- public participation. I am disappointed to see is now governor of Florida. memorated across Georgia from the Valdosta H.R. 348 pass the House, which will only limit ‘‘He believed in [young people] and made community to the state capitol. Mr. Aigen’s the public’s participation, increase confusion them believe in themselves,’’ said Mr. story has been archived at the Library of Con- and undermine responsible agency reviews. Lampert, who later made a fortune for inves- gress and televised by Georgia Public Broad- f tors buying the debt of Kmart and steering casting. the troubled retailer out of bankruptcy. Mr. Rainwater’s unorthodox personal Through his actions, service, and commu- HONORING THE LIFE OF DENARD style—he would often stand on his desk to nity involvement, Mr. Aigen has demonstrated DAVIS hammer home a point—made an impression that he is a leader, a mentor, and a hero. I am on his prote´ge´s, as did his lack of pretense. humbled to honor him and his legacy as our HON. JIM COSTA Mr. Bonderman recalled how Mr. Rainwater nation’s servicemen and servicewomen secure OF CALIFORNIA once traveled to a city to cut a deal without our freedoms for future generations. packing a suitcase; the billionaire brought a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES change of clothes in a paper bag. f Monday, September 28, 2015 ‘‘He couldn’t be bothered, he was a total H.R. 348—RAPID ACT character,’’ Mr. Bonderman said. ‘‘It was all Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to about making lot of money and having fun honor the life of Denard Davis, a pillar of the doing it.’’ HON. EARL BLUMENAUER community in Merced County. Mr. Denard Mr. Rainwater, who had three children OF OREGON Davis passed away September 8th, 2015. He with his first wife, Karen, married Darla IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is survived by his wife Yvonne, two daughters, Moore, a prominent bankruptcy banker, in Donna and Dorma, 3 grandchildren and 1 1991. Monday, September 28, 2015 Ms. Moore became CEO of Rainwater Inc. great grandchild. in 1994 and brought a harder edge to some of Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, Denard Davis was born in New Orleans, the firm’s dealings that generated con- September 25, 2015, I voted against H.R. 348, Louisiana on May 15, 1934. Denard left New troversy, notably when it forced oilman T. the RAPID Act, which, if enacted, would se- Orleans to attend Texas College in Tyler, Boone Pickens to leave the company he verely weaken the National Environmental Pol- Texas. Denard then served in the United founded, Mesa Petroleum, in 1996. icy Act (NEPA). Under current law, NEPA re- States Marine Corps. Mr. Rainwater had slowed his investment quires federal agencies to go through a public After his discharge from the Corps in 1959 activity, playing golf and traveling with his assessment of the environmental impacts of he went to San Francisco to work as a sub- wife, when he began experiencing falls and mood changes. He slowly withdrew from pub- certain proposed federal actions and man- stitute teacher. On May 16, 1960 he married lic life as the symptoms of progressive dates the consideration of alternatives to those his childhood sweetheart Yvonne. On August supranuclear palsy, a rare brain disease with actions. This process often identifies alter- 13th 1960 the newlyweds arrived in Merced no known cure, became more pronounced and natives that are less costly and have fewer im- where Denard began working for the Merced he lost his ability to speak clearly. Doctors pacts on the environment. City School District. After teaching for fifteen warned his friends and family that he would While I support efforts to refine our regu- years Denard became the first African Amer- almost certainly die from the disease. latory process in a manner that rewards out- ican Assistant Superintendent of Merced Undeterred, Mr. Rainwater’s family tack- comes instead of dictating onerous processes, County schools, providing administrative lead- led the problem through an investment, cre- ating the Tau Consortium, a group of inter- H.R. 348 adds confusion and would lead to ership for over 30 years. national scientists, which is trying to under- worse outcomes for our environment, commu- Denard Davis had extensive experience in stand and ultimately treat degenerative nities and future generations. This bill would the planning and development of educational brain diseases such as the one that struck allow potential developers to prepare environ- programs from their inception to their imple- Mr. Rainwater. The Tau Consortium has mental review documents for their proposed mentation. He was an instrumental part in the spent a total of more than $50 million trying projects, creating clear conflicts of interest. development of the Head Start buildings in to find a solution to the disease, a cure that The bill prohibits agencies from using the so- Planada and South Dos Palos. Denard also may also assist people with a more common cial cost of carbon in the environmental review played an essential role in the development of illness: Alzheimer’s disease, Todd Rainwater said Sunday. or decision-making process and it limits the preschool programs and buildings in the mi- ‘‘Just like my father invested in business, ability of an aggrieved party to seek judicial re- grant worker camps in Merced, Stanislaus and we went about assembling the top team pos- view of a permit or license. The bill imposes San Joaquin Counties. His efforts later ex- sible to work on this,’’ he said. ‘‘I do have arbitrary and rigid deadlines for review and ap- tended to Madera and Contra Costa counties

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I know that he impressed by the focused efforts of DGDC grams and initiatives that focused on the bet- will leave the AAPHC in good hands with in- and the City in pursuing the Goldsboro Master terment of Merced County children’s edu- coming CEO, Shelley Spires. Plan. cation. Denard worked on anything that would Tary has been recognized and commended Implementing that long term plan takes stra- improve the opportunities, training, job cre- for his leadership and service numerous times tegic partnerships between federal and local ation and life-long experiences that would throughout his career. Some of his accolades government and individuals and businesses. translate into the development of Merced include the 2010 Betsey K. Cook Advocacy And it is DGDC’s Annual Dinner and Awards County. These movements include among MVP Award and the 2015 Spirit of Excellence Ceremony that recognizes and honors the many others: serving on the board of the local Award, both from the National Association of dedicated work of those that have labored so NAACP chapter, workforce development and Community Health Centers, and two Adminis- hard to improve the City of Goldsboro and its the renaming of J Street in Merced to Martin trator of the Year Awards from the Georgia vibrant downtown. Luther King Jr. Way. He was instrumental in Association for Primary Health Care, Inc. His Awardees are honored in a variety of cat- establishing the annual ‘‘Concerned Men practice has been recognized as the Rural egories, including awards for Best Curb Ap- Cook’’ event where all of the proceeds go to Practice of the Year in 2009 and was listed in peal, Best Promotional or Marketing Effort, Best New Business, Indicator of the Year, the scholarships for local children. Denard man- the Top 25 Physician Group Practices by At- ‘‘Thank You’’ Award, Historic Preservation, aged local campaigns, and was always en- lanta Business Chronicle in 1997. Volunteer of the Year, Design Improvement, gaged on municipal and county committees. Tary Brown has been a stalwart advocate Advocate of the Year, Board Member of the He was a thoughtful and active leader who for CHCs on the local, state, and national lev- Year, Outstanding Investor, Most Valuable often called upon the community to weigh in els and has been a frequent visitor to my Con- Supporter, and Outstanding Business of the on local issues at public hearings. gressional office both in Albany and Wash- Year. Mr. Speaker it is with great honor that I rec- ington D.C. He also has been active in the This year’s award recipients are most de- ognize the memory of Denard Davis. Denard community and previously served as President serving of DGDC’s recognition. They have dedicated his life to the promotion of civil of Georgia Association for Primary Health gone to great lengths on behalf of those who rights and education. May his years of service Care, Inc. live, work, and visit Downtown Goldsboro. I to the community of Merced County never be Tary has achieved much in his life, but none ask my colleagues join me in congratulating forgotten. of this would have been possible without the this year’s award recipients and in extending f love and support of his wife, Lyndea, their best wishes as they continue to build upon the three children, and three grandchildren. City’s great successes. IN RECOGNITION OF TARY L. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me f BROWN in honoring and recognizing Mr. Tary Brown for his outstanding leadership and his con- PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. tributions to improving the quality of health care in Southwest Georgia. I wish Tary all the OF GEORGIA HON. LOU BARLETTA best for his retirement and I look forward to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PENNSYLVANIA his continued friendship and wise counsel in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, September 28, 2015 the future. Monday, September 28, 2015 Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise f today to honor the outstanding service of Mr. Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, RECOGNIZING DOWNTOWN GOLDS- Tary L. Brown, who will be retiring after thirty September 24, and Friday, September 25, I BORO DEVELOPMENT CORPORA- years of serving as CEO of Albany Area Pri- was attending a funeral in Pennsylvania and TION unable to be present for recorded votes. mary Health Care (AAPHC) in Southwest On September 24, had I been present, I Georgia. A retirement celebration was held in would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on roll call no. 507, Tary’s honor on Saturday, September 26, HON. G. K. BUTTERFIELD which would designate a post office in Ches- 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Doublegate Country OF NORTH CAROLINA terfield, MO, as the Sgt. Zackary M. Fisher Club in Albany, Georgia. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Post Office. Tary began his professional career after the Monday, September 28, 2015 On September 25, had I been present, I death of his grandmother. Upset with how the would have voted the following on amend- local health care system treated her, he chose Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ments to H.R. 348, the RAPID Act: ‘‘no’’ on to devote his life ‘‘to making a difference and recognize the Downtown Goldsboro Develop- roll call no. 508, the Lowenthal amendment, promoting healthcare as a Right.’’ Tary subse- ment Corporation (DGDC) on the occasion of ‘‘yes’’ on roll call no. 509, the Grijalva amend- quently received a Bachelor of Science degree their Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony. ment, ‘‘no’’ on roll call no. 510, Gallego from Illinois State University and a Master’s The DGDC was established in 1979 as a non- amendment; ‘‘no’’ on roll call no. 511, the degree in Health Administration from the Uni- profit organization dedicated to improving Jackson Lee amendment, ‘‘no’’ on roll call no. versity of Illinois. Upon graduation, he began Downtown Goldsboro by creating and facili- 512, the Dingell amendment, ‘‘no’’ on roll call working with community health centers tating downtown development, promotion, and no. 513, the Peters amendment, ‘‘yes’’ on roll (CHCs) in Oquawka, Illinois as both health de- preservation activities. call no. 514, the Gosar amendment, ‘‘no’’ on partment administrator and CHC director. DGDC’s employees and members of its roll call no. 515, Jackson Lee amendment no. Tary was then offered an opportunity to board strive to work with local community two, ‘‘no’’ on roll call no. 516, the Johnson of work in Georgia for two years initially. But members, downtown merchants, and other Georgia amendment, and ‘‘no’’ on roll call no. Tary, as countless others before and after groups to enhance the appearance, desir- 517, the Democratic Motion to Recommit. him, fell in love with the beautiful landscape ability, and vitality of Downtown Goldsboro. I would have proudly voted ‘‘yes’’ on roll call and rich culture of our great state. For the DGDC’s work that started some 36 years ago no. 518, final passage of H.R. 348, the RAPID next three decades, he worked tirelessly in continues today under the capable leadership Act, offered by my friend and colleague TOM Georgia to ensure that all citizens—no matter of its Executive Director, Ms. Julie M. Metz. MARINO. Since coming to Congress, I have their race, income, or background—had ac- I have had the pleasure of representing the been proud to work with him to reduce bur- cess to quality health care. City of Goldsboro since coming to Congress densome bureaucratic regulations on busi- Under Tary’s leadership, AAPHC performed 11 years ago and have witnessed firsthand nesses in Pennsylvania and across the nation. over one million patient visits. The center the renaissance of Downtown Goldsboro. The These streamlining provisions will allow shovel trained medical students and residents and pi- significant infrastructure improvements and ready construction projects to move forward, loted primary care case management of HIV/ beautification efforts have helped to draw new putting Americans back to work.

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Mr. Speak- African-American in Ohio elected to the United f er, Esther Golar was called home by the Lord States House of Representatives. On Jan. 3, on Monday, September 21, 2015 at age 71. 1969 he took his seat in the House, just a SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Esther was born in Chicago, Illinois and was year and three days after his brother—Carl Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, educated here including attending college at Stokes—was elected Mayor of Cleveland and agreed to by the Senate of February 4, Malcolm X; and she was a member of Trinity the first African-American mayor of a major 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- United Church of Christ. Esther devoted her city. tem for a computerized schedule of all He was a distinguished member of this adult life to a tireless quest for social and eco- meetings and hearings of Senate com- body, serving on the Appropriations Com- nomic justice; and she worked with Alternative mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- mittee for many years. He also served as Policing Strategy, Neighborhood Housing tees, and committees of conference. Chairman of the House Select Committee on Services of Chicago and Robert Fulton Ele- This title requires all such committees Assassinations, investigating the assassina- mentary Local School Council. In 2006, Esther to notify the Office of the Senate Daily tions of President John F. Kennedy and Dr. was appointed to represent the people of Dis- Digest—designated by the Rules Com- Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., and as Chairman trict 6 of the Illinois State House of Represent- mittee—of the time, place and purpose of the Committee on Standards of Official atives and was first elected in 2006 to the Illi- of the meetings, when scheduled and nois House and re-elected again in each elec- Conduct, now the House Ethics Committee. If there was one thing you knew about Lou, any cancellations or changes in the tion since and she was known and loved as meetings as they occur. one of the kindest and most compassionate it was that you could find him fighting for what is right no matter how difficult the challenge or As an additional procedure along elected officials in Illinois, a woman who used with the computerization of this infor- her powerful voice and enduring passion to ominous the odds. It was—quite simply—an honor to call him my friend and my colleague. mation, the Office of the Senate Daily selflessly champion for her constituents. Digest will prepare this information for Esther leaves to mourn her passing her To have fought with him for 30 years has given my own time in this body a special printing in the Extensions of Remarks daughter: Tiffany Golar; and grandchildren section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Briana Golar, Toni Thomas, Ananda Thomas meaning. I have passed along my condolences to his on Monday and Wednesday of each and Jayden Golar, along with a massive host family—his wife Jay, his daughters Shelly, An- week. of friends and co-workers. Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Sep- Now, therefore be it resolved, that we deep- gela, and Lori, and his son Chuck Stokes, an Editorial Director with Detroit’s WXYZ News. I tember 29, 2015 may be found in the ly mourn the passing of our dear friend Esther Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. Golar; and be it further resolved, that we ex- thank them for sharing Lou with those who press to her family, friends and all who knew loved him and a country that needed him. Congressman Louis Stokes left behind a f her, our appreciation, admiration and respect record of accomplishment that will continue to for her life and works and we commend her benefit the people of Cleveland, the American MEETINGS SCHEDULED soul to the Almighty God for peaceful repose. public, and this body for many years. SEPTEMBER 30 f f 9:30 a.m. PERSONAL EXPLANATION POPE FRANCIS’ VISIT AND CALL Committee on Homeland Security and TO DEFEND AND PRESERVE THE Governmental Affairs To hold hearings to examine the Depart- HON. XAVIER BECERRA DIGNITY OF ALL ment of Education and student OF CALIFORNIA achievement. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JOYCE BEATTY SD–342 Monday, September 28, 2015 OF OHIO 10 a.m. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Committee on Banking, Housing, and Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoid- Monday, September 28, 2015 Urban Affairs ably detained and missed roll call vote 508. If Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on roll call Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, last week His and Investment 508. Holiness Pope Francis addressed a Joint Ses- To hold an oversight hearing to examine f sion of Congress—an address that I, like the Securities Investor Protection Cor- many, found to be both profound and provoca- poration. CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF REP. tive. SD–538 LOUIS STOKES Pope Francis’ first visit to our country coin- Committee on Environment and Public cided with a time when our nation as he stat- Works HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. ed, is ‘‘marking the anniversaries of several Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife OF MICHIGAN great Americans’’, including Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who fifty years ago led the To hold an oversight hearing to examine IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Army Corps of Engineers’ partici- Monday, September 28, 2015 Selma-to-Montgomery marches in order to pation in the development of the new achieve full civil and political rights for African- regulatory definition of ‘‘Waters of the Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, tonight, it is Americans. United States’’. an honor to stand before you all and celebrate These marches culminated in the enactment SD–406 the life of my good friend, Congressman Lou of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which offered Committee on Health, Education, Labor, Stokes. African-Americans a piece of Dr. King’s dream and Pensions Lou was a highly honored member of Kappa of equality, fairness, and justice. Business meeting to consider S. 799, to Alpha Psi fraternity. He was a decorated vet- Yet, our nation continues to struggle with combat the rise of prenatal opioid eran who served in the U.S. Army during ensuring racial equality and voter enfranchise- abuse and neonatal abstinence syn- World War II. He was one of the original ment; we have, as Pope Francis stated at the drome, S. 1893, to reauthorize and im- founders of the Congressional Black Caucus, White House last week, ‘‘defaulted on a prom- prove programs related to mental and later its chair from 1972–1974. issory note’’, but now is the time to honor it.’’ health and substance use disorders, S. Let us continue to strive to follow the advice 481, to amend the Controlled Sub- We will miss him here in Congress and stances Act and the Federal Food, across the country—he gave us all so much. of Pope Francis and as envisioned by Dr. Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to Lou lived his life with an unrelenting opti- King—‘‘to foster a culture which enables peo- drug scheduling recommendations by mism—he knew his country could be a better ple to dream of full rights for all our brothers the Secretary of Health and Human place, and he never ceased to join in that and sisters, instead of creating one which lim- Services, and with respect to registra- struggle. He shared that quality that so many its opportunity and growth.’’ tion of manufacturers and distributors

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Martinotti, and ard Nolan, Jr., of Massachusetts, to be sources Julien Xavier Neals, both to be United Ambassador to the Republic of To hold hearings to examine the poten- States District Judge for the District Suriname, David Malcolm Robinson, of tial modernization of the Strategic Pe- of New Jersey, Robert F. Rossiter, Jr., Connecticut, to be an Assistant Sec- troleum Reserve and related energy se- to be United States District Judge for retary of State (Conflict and Stabiliza- curity issues. the District of Nebraska, and Edward tion Operations), and to be Coordinator SD–366 L. Stanton III, to be United States Dis- for Reconstruction and Stabilization, trict Judge for the Western District of Daniel H. Rubinstein, of Virginia, to be OCTOBER 7 Tennessee. Ambassador to the Republic of Tunisia, 2:15 p.m. SD–226 Lucy Tamlyn, of New York, to be Am- Committee on Indian Affairs Joint Economic Committee bassador to the Republic of Benin, Jen- To hold hearings to examine S. 817, to To hold hearings to examine financing nifer Ann Haverkamp, of Indiana, to be provide for the addition of certain real higher education, focusing on exploring Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans property to the reservation of the current challenges and potential alter- and International Environmental and Siletz Tribe in the State of Oregon, S. natives. Scientific Affairs, and Roberta S. 818, to amend the Grand Ronde Res- SD–562 Jacobson, of Maryland, to be Ambas- ervation Act to make technical correc- 2 p.m. sador to the United Mexican States, all tions, S. 1436, to require the Secretary Committee on Foreign Relations of the Department of State; to be im- of the Interior to take land into trust To hold closed hearings to examine the mediately followed by a hearing to ex- for certain Indian tribes, S. 1761, to economic crisis in Ukraine. amine the civil nuclear agreement in take certain Federal land located in S–116 South Korea. Lassen County, California, into trust 2:30 p.m. SD–419 for the benefit of the Susanville Indian Committee on Homeland Security and Committee on Health, Education, Labor, Rancheria, S. 1822, to take certain Fed- Governmental Affairs and Pensions eral land located in Tuolumne County, Subcommittee on Federal Spending Over- To hold hearings to examine achieving California, into trust for the benefit of sight and Emergency Management the promise of health information the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indi- To hold hearings to examine end of the technology. ans, S. 1986, to provide for a land con- year spending. SD–430 veyance in the State of Nevada, and SD–342 Committee on the Judiciary H.R. 387, to provide for certain land to Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Business meeting to consider S. 1814, to be taken into trust for the benefit of To hold hearings to examine the nomina- withhold certain Federal funding from Morongo Band of Mission Indians. sanctuary cities. tion of Michael Herman Michaud, of SD–628 SD–226 Maine, to be Assistant Secretary of Committee on Small Business and Entre- Labor for Veterans’ Employment and OCTOBER 8 preneurship Training. To hold hearings to examine the signifi- 9:30 a.m. SR–418 cant costs and related burdens for Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Select Committee on Intelligence small businesses resulting from the sources To receive a closed briefing on certain Gold King Mine waste water spill near To hold hearings to examine H.R. 2898, to intelligence matters. Silverton, Colorado. provide drought relief in the State of SH–219 SR–428A California, S. 1894, to provide short- Special Committee on Aging 2 p.m. term water supplies to drought-strick- To hold hearings to examine pension ad- Committee on Foreign Relations en California, S. 1936, to provide for vances. To hold hearings to examine the nomina- drought preparedness measures in the SD–562 tions of Robert Porter Jackson, of Vir- State of New Mexico, S. 1583, to au- ginia, to be Ambassador to the Repub- thorize the expansion of an existing hy- OCTOBER 1 lic of Ghana, Harry K. Thomas, Jr., of droelectric project, and S. 2046, to au- 9:30 a.m. New York, to be Ambassador to the Re- thorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Committee on Armed Services public of Zimbabwe, Julie Furuta-Toy, Commission to issue an order con- To hold hearings to examine the procure- of Wyoming, to be Ambassador to the tinuing a stay of a hydroelectric li- ment, acquisition, testing, and over- Republic of Equatorial Guinea, and cense for the Mahoney Lake hydro- sight of the Navy’s Gerald R. Ford-class Dennis B. Hankins, of Minnesota, to be electric project in the State of Alaska. aircraft carrier program. Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea, SD–366 SD–G50 all of the Department of State. 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m. SD–419 Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Committee on the Judiciary sources Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Immigration and the Na- Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, Business meeting to markup an original tional Interest and Mining bill entitled, ‘‘American Crude Oil Ex- To hold an oversight hearing to examine To hold hearings to examine S. 414, to port Equality Act’’. the Administration’s FY 2016 refugee provide for conservation, enhanced SD–538 resettlement program, including fiscal recreation opportunities, and develop- Committee on Finance and security implications. ment of renewable energy in the Cali- To hold hearings to examine improper SD–226 fornia Desert Conservation Area, S. payments in Federal programs. 2:30 p.m. 872, to provide for the recognition of SD–215 Committee on Energy and Natural Re- certain Native communities and the Committee on Foreign Relations sources settlement of certain claims under the Business meeting to consider the nomi- Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, nations of Scott Allen, of Maryland, to and Mining S. 1295 and H.R. 1324, bills to adjust the be United States Director of the Euro- To hold hearings to examine S. 2031, to boundary of the Arapaho National For- pean Bank for Reconstruction and De- reduce temporarily the royalty re- est, Colorado, S. 1448, to designate the velopment, Ann Calvaresi Barr, of quired to be paid for sodium produced Frank Moore Wild Steelhead Sanc- Maryland, to be Inspector General, on Federal lands. tuary in the State of Oregon, S. 1592, to United States Agency for International SD–366 clarify the description of certain Fed- Development, Barbara Lee, of Cali- Select Committee on Intelligence eral land under the Northern Arizona fornia, and Christopher H. Smith, of To hold closed hearings to examine cer- Land Exchange and Verde River Basin New Jersey, both to be a Representa- tain intelligence matters. Partnership Act of 2005 to include addi- tive of the United States of America to SH–219 tional land in the Kaibab National For- the Seventieth Session of the General est, S. 1941 and H.R. 2223, bills to au- Assembly of the United Nations, and OCTOBER 6 thorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate Carolyn Patricia Alsup, of Florida, to 9:30 a.m. a land exchange in El Paso and Teller be Ambassador to the Republic of The Committee on Armed Services Counties, Colorado, S. 1942 and H.R. Gambia, John L. Estrada, of Florida, to To hold hearings to examine the situa- 1554, bills to require a land conveyance be Ambassador to the Republic of Trin- tion in Afghanistan; with the possi- involving the Elkhorn Ranch and the

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General, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 10 a.m., Full Committee, markup on H.R. 8, the ‘‘North SD–538. American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- 2015’’; H.R. 3242, the ‘‘Child Nicotine Poisoning Pre- committee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Ma- vention Act of 2015’’; and Proposed Matters for Inclusion rine Infrastructure, Safety and Security, to hold hearings in Reconciliation Recommendations, 4 p.m., 2123 Ray- to examine pipeline safety, focusing on oversight of our burn. nation’s pipeline network, 2:30 p.m., SR–253. Committee on Financial Services, Full Committee, hearing Committee on Environment and Public Works: to hold hear- entitled ‘‘The Semi-Annual Report of the Bureau of Con- ings to examine economy-wide implications of President sumer Financial Protection’’, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. Obama’s air agenda, 10 a.m., SD–406. Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, hearing enti- Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, to re- tled ‘‘The Impact of Domestic Regulatory Standards on ceive a briefing on the Endangered Species Act, focusing the U.S. Insurance Market’’, 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn. on perspectives from the Fish and Wildlife Service and Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Ter- State governors, 2 p.m., SD–406. rorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, hearing entitled Committee on Finance: to hold hearings to examine finan- ‘‘U.S. Counterterrorism Efforts in Syria: A Winning cial and economic challenges in Puerto Rico, 10 a.m., Strategy?’’, 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. SD–215. Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on the Con- Committee on Foreign Relations: to hold hearings to exam- stitution and Civil Justice, hearing on H.R. ll, the ine the United States role and strategy in the Middle ‘‘Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act of 2015’’, 11:30 East, focusing on the humanitarian crisis, 10 a.m., a.m., 2237 Rayburn. SD–419. Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and Inter- Antitrust Law, hearing entitled ‘‘Healthy Competition? national Cybersecurity Policy, to hold hearings to exam- An Examination of the Proposed Health Insurance Merg- ine the changing landscape of United States-China Rela- ers and the Consequent Impact on Competition’’, 2 p.m., tions, 2:30 p.m., SD–419. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: to hold hearings to exam- 2141 Rayburn. ine the impact of exposure to toxic chemicals on veterans Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water, and the VA’s response, 10 a.m., SR–418. Power and Oceans, hearing entitled ‘‘The Potential Impli- Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold closed hearings to cations of Pending Marine National Monument Designa- examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. tions’’, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. Subcommittee on Federal Lands, hearing entitled House ‘‘State, Local, and Tribal Approaches to Forest Manage- Committee on Agriculture, Subcommittee on Bio- ment: Lessons for Better Management of our Federal For- technology, Horticulture and Research, hearing to high- ests’’, 10:30 a.m., 1334 Longworth. light research innovations achieved by our nation’s agri- Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native cultural colleges and universities, 10 a.m., 1300 Long- Affairs, hearing on H.R. 286, the ‘‘Little Shell Tribe of worth. Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2015’’; and H.R. Committee on Armed Services, Full Committee, hearing 872, the ‘‘Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia entitled ‘‘Outside Perspectives on the Department of De- Federal Recognition Act of 2015’’, 2 p.m., 1324 Long- fense Cyber Strategy’’, 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn. worth. Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Full Com- hearing entitled ‘‘USAF Bomber Force Structure—current mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Planned Parenthood’s Taxpayer requirements and future vision’’, 3:30 p.m., 2118 Ray- Funding’’, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. burn. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Full Com- Committee on Education and the Workforce, Subcommittee mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Astrobiology and the Search for on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, hearing on Life Beyond Earth in the Next Decade’’, 10 a.m., 2318 H.R. 3459, the ‘‘Protecting Local Business Opportunity Rayburn. Act’’, 10 a.m., 2261 Rayburn. Committee on Small Business, Subcommittee on Con- Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on tracting and Workforce; and Subcommittee on Investiga- Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ‘‘An Over- tions, Oversight and Regulations, joint hearing entitled due Checkup: Examining the ACA’s State Insurance Mar- ‘‘The Blacklist: Are Small Businesses Guilty Until Proven ketplaces’’, 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. Innocent?’’, 10 a.m., 2360 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Committee on Ways and Means, Full Committee, markup Trade, hearing entitled ‘‘The Disrupter Series: How the on legislative proposals in response to the reconciliation Sharing Economy Creates Jobs, Benefits Consumers, and directive included in section 2002 of S. Con. Res. 11, Raises Policy Questions’’, 10:15 a.m., 2322 Rayburn. 10:15 a.m., 1100 Longworth.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 29 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 29

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Tuesday: Consideration of H.R. 3495— ation of the message to accompany H.R. 719, TSA Office Women’s Public Health and Safety Act (Subject to a of Inspection Accountability Act, post-cloture. Rule). Consideration of measures under suspension of the (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their rules. respective party conferences.)

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Cole, Tom, Okla., E1373 Lewis, John, Ga., E1371, E1371 Conaway, K. Michael, Tex., E1373 Lofgren, Zoe, Calif., E1367 Babin, Brian, Tex., E1369 Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E1376 Lowenthal, Alan S., Calif., E1372 Barletta, Lou, Pa., E1375 Costa, Jim, Calif., E1374 McDermott, Jim, Wash., E1368 Barr, Andy, Ky., E1370 Davis, Danny K., Ill., E1376 McMorris Rodgers, Cathy, Wash., E1370 Beatty, Joyce, Ohio, E1376 Dold, Robert J., Ill., E1372 Becerra, Xavier, Calif., E1376 Esty, Elizabeth H., Conn., E1373 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, The District of Columbia, Bishop, Sanford D., Jr., Ga., E1375 Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E1368, E1369 E1371 Blumenauer, Earl, Ore., E1374 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E1370 Richmond, Cedric L., La., E1369 Boyle, Brendan F., Pa., E1371 Jolly, David W., Fla., E1368 Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E1367 Buck, Ken, Colo., E1372 Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E1372 Scott, Austin, Ga., E1374 Butterfield, G.K., N.C., E1375 Kato, John, N.Y., E1369 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E1371 Carson, Andre´, Ind., E1371 Keating, William R., Mass., E1367 Wilson, Joe, S.C., E1373 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E1372 Kilmer, Derek, Wash., E1367

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