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E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 113 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2014 No. 155 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was WASHINGTON, DC, to direct our minds toward the things called to order by the Speaker pro tem- December 16, 2014. that will last. I hereby appoint the Honorable RANDY pore (Mr. NEUGEBAUER). Let us be attentive to why we act and NEUGEBAUER to act as Speaker pro tempore what we seek and how we want our last on this day. f JOHN A. BOEHNER, days to be spent. Speaker of the House of Representatives. Give us the space to rest this season in the cell of self-knowledge. DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER f Remove the curtains of ignorance PRO TEMPORE PRAYER that shield us from the light of faith. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Brother Thomas More Garrett, Do- Open us to transcendent wisdom, and fore the House the following commu- minican House of Studies, Washington, enlighten the dark corners of our ne- nication from the Speaker: D.C., offered the following prayer: glected hearts and scatter there Your Dear God, as we enter a time of ex- cheerful beams. pectation and new beginnings, help us Amen.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:19 Dec 08, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 8633 E:\RECORD14\DEC 2014\H16DE4.REC H16DE4 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H10320 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 16, 2014 THE JOURNAL OFFICE OF THE CLERK, That the Senate passed without amend- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ment H.R. 4651. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Washington, DC, December 15, 2014. That the Senate passed without amend- ant to section 3(a) of House Resolution Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, ment H.R. 5331. 775, the Journal of the last day’s pro- Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representatives, That the Senate passed without amend- ceedings is approved. Washington, DC. ment H.R. 5562. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- f That the Senate passed without amend- mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of ment H.R. 4276. the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE That the Senate passed without amend- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- ment H.R. 5687. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The sage from the Secretary of the Senate on De- Chair will lead the House in the Pledge cember 15, 2014 at 8:56 a.m.: With best wishes, I am Sincerely, of Allegiance. That the Senate agreed to without amend- KAREN L. HAAS. The SPEAKER pro tempore led the ment H. Con. Res. 122. Pledge of Allegiance as follows: That the Senate agrees to the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to f I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the the bill H.R. 83. United States of America, and to the Repub- With best wishes, I am lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Sincerely, COMMUNICATION FROM THE indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. KAREN L. HAAS. CLERK OF THE HOUSE f f The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following commu- COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE nication from the Clerk of the House of CLERK OF THE HOUSE Representatives: The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, fore the House the following commu- fore the House the following commu- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, nication from the Clerk of the House of nication from the Clerk of the House of Washington, DC, December 16, 2014. Representatives: Representatives: Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, OFFICE OF THE CLERK, Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representatives, OFFICE OF THE CLERK, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, DC. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, DC, December 15, 2014. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- Washington, DC, December 12, 2014. Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representatives, the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. tives, the Clerk received the following mes- Washington, DC. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on De- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of cember 16, 2014 at 10:57 a.m.: mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- That the Senate passed without amend- the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- ment H.R. 2901. tives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on De- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on De- That the Senate passed without amend- cember 15, 2014 at 9:55 a.m.: ment H.R. 1068. cember 12, 2014 at 6:20 p.m.: That the Senate passed without amend- That the Senate passed without amend- That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 2591. ment H.R. 2866. ment H. Con. Res. 121. That the Senate passed without amend- That the Senate passed S. 1744. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 5859. ment H. Con. Res. 123. With best wishes, I am With best wishes, I am That the Senate concurs in the House Sincerely, Sincerely, Amendment to the Senate Amendment H.R. KAREN L. HAAS. KAREN L. HAAS. 3979. f With best wishes, I am f Sincerely, COMMUNICATION FROM THE KAREN L. HAAS. CLERK OF THE HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER f The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- PRO TEMPORE fore the House the following commu- COMMUNICATION FROM THE nication from the Clerk of the House of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- CLERK OF THE HOUSE Representatives: ant to clause 4 of rule I, the following enrolled bills were signed by Speaker The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, pro tempore WOLF on Friday, Decem- fore the House the following commu- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, nication from the Clerk of the House of Washington, DC, December 16, 2014. ber 12, 2014: Representatives: Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, H.R. 2640, to amend the Wild and Scenic OFFICE OF THE CLERK. Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representatives, Rivers Act to adjust the Crooked River HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, DC. boundary, to provide water certainty for the Washington, DC, December 13, 2014. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- City of Prineville, Oregon, and for other pur- Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of poses; Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representatives, the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- H.R. 3096, to designate the building occu- Washington, DC. tives, the Clerk received the following mes- pied by the Federal Bureau of Investigation DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on De- located at 801 Follin Lane, Vienna, Virginia, mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of cember 16, 2014 at 9:03 a.m.: as the ‘‘Michael D. Resnick Terrorist Screen- the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- That the Senate passed without amending Center;’’ tives, the Clerk received the following mes- ment H.R. 2754. H.R. 3329, to enhance the ability of commu- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on De- That the Senate passed without amend- nity financial institutions to foster eco- cember 13, 2014 at 4:25 p.m.: ment H.R. 3572. nomic growth and serve their communities, That the Senate passed without amend- That the Senate agreed to without amend- boost small businesses, increase individual ment H.R. 1206. ment H.J. Res. 131. savings, and for other purposes; That the Senate passed without amend- With best wishes, I am ment H.R. 1378. H.R. 4771, to amend the Controlled Sub- Sincerely, That the Senate passed without amend- stances Act to more effectively regulate ana- KAREN L. HAAS. ment H.R. 5050. bolic steroids; f That the Senate passed without amend- H.R. 5057, to amend the Energy Policy and ment H.R. 5185. Conservation Act to permit exemptions for COMMUNICATION FROM THE That the Senate passed without amend- external power supplies from certain effi- CLERK OF THE HOUSE ment H.R. 5816. ciency standards, and for other purposes; That the Senate passed S. 706. S. 1353, to provide for an ongoing, vol- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- That the Senate passed without amend- untary public-private partnership to improve fore the House the following commu- ment H.R. 3027. cybersecurity, and to strengthen cybersecu- nication from the Clerk of the House of That the Senate passed without amend- rity research and development, workforce Representatives: ment H.R. 4416. development and education, and public

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:19 Dec 08, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\DEC 2014\H16DE4.REC H16DE4 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE December 16, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10321 awareness and preparedness, and for other nounced his signature to enrolled bills the Administration’s rule — Federal Acquisi- purposes; of the Senate of the following titles: tion Regulation; Federal Acquisition Cir- S. 1474, to amend the Violence Against cular 2005-79; Introduction [Docket No.: FAR S. 1353. An act to provide for an ongoing, Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 to repeal 2014-0051; Sequence No. 7] received December voluntary public-private partnership to im- a special rule for the State of Alaska, and for 11, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to prove cybersecurity, and to strengthen cy- other purposes. the Committee on Armed Services. bersecurity research and development, work- 8341. A letter from the Senior Procurement f force development and education, and public Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, Gen- awareness and preparedness, and for other ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER eral Services Administration, transmitting purposes. the Administration’s interim rule — Federal PRO TEMPORE S. 1474. An act to amend the Violence Acquisition Regulation; Establishing a Min- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 imum Wage for Contractors [FAC 2005-79; ant to clause 4 of rule I, the following to repeal a special rule for the State of Alas- FAR Case 2015-003; Item I; Docket No.: 2014- enrolled joint resolution was signed by ka, and for other purposes. 0050; Sequence No. 1] (RIN: 9000-AM82) re- f ceived December 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 Speaker pro tempore WOLF on Satur- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on day, December 13, 2014: JOINT RESOLUTION PRESENTED Armed Services. H.J. Res. 131, making further continuing TO THE PRESIDENT 8342. A letter from the Senior Procurement appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, Gen- other purposes. Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, eral Services Administration, transmitting reported that on December 11, 2014, she the Administration’s interim rule — Federal f presented to the President of the Acquisition Regulation; Prohibition on Con- ADJOURNMENT TO FRIDAY, United States, for his approval, the fol- tracting with Inverted Domestic Corpora- lowing joint resolution: tions [FAC 2005-79; FAR Case 2014-017; Item DECEMBER 19, 2014 II; Docket No.: 2014-0017, Sequence No. 1] The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without H.J. Res. 130. Making further continuing (RIN: 9000-AM70) received December 16, 2014, objection, when the House adjourns appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- other purposes. today, it shall adjourn to meet at noon mittee on Armed Services. f 8343. A letter from the Senior Procurement on Friday, December 19, 2014, unless it Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, Gen- sooner has received a message from the ADJOURNMENT eral Services Administration, transmitting Senate transmitting its adoption of H. the Administration’s final rule — Federal Con. Res. 125, in which case the House The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition shall stand adjourned pursuant to that objection, pursuant to the order of the Circular 2005-79; Small Entity Compliance concurrent resolution. House of today, the House stands ad- Guide [Docket No.: FAR 2014-0052, Sequence There was no objection. journed until noon on Friday, Decem- No. 7] received December 16, 2014, pursuant ber 19, 2014, unless it sooner has re- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on f ceived a message from the Senate Armed Services. 8344. A letter from the General Counsel, ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT transmitting its adoption of H. Con. Federal Housing Finance Agency, transmit- RESOLUTION SIGNED Res. 125, in which case the House shall ting the Agency’s final rule — Housing Trust stand adjourned pursuant to that con- Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, Fund (RIN: 2590-AA73) received December 11, current resolution. 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the reported and found truly enrolled bills There was no objection. Committee on Financial Services. of the House of the following titles, Thereupon (at 12 o’clock and 8 min- 8345. A letter from the Director, Regula- which were thereupon signed by the tions Policy and Management Staff, OC/ utes p.m.), under its previous order, the Speaker pro tempore, Mr. WOLF, on OPPLA/OP/RPMS, Department of Health and House adjourned until noon on Friday, Friday, December 12, 2014: Human Services, transmitting the Depart- December 19, 2014, unless it sooner has ment’s final rule — Uniform Compliance H.R. 2640. An act to amend the Wild and received a message from the Senate Date for Food Labeling Regulations [Docket Scenic Rivers Act to adjust the Crooked No.: FDA-2000-N-0011] (formerly Docket No.: River boundary, to provide water certainty transmitting its adoption of H. Con. Res. 125, in which case the House shall 2000N-1596) received December 11, 2014, pursu- for the City of Prineville, Oregon, and for ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee other purposes. stand adjourned pursuant to that con- on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 3096. An act to designate the building current resolution. 8346. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- occupied by the Federal Bureau of Investiga- f ment of Health and Human Services, trans- tion located at 801 Follin Lane, Vienna, Vir- mitting a report entitled ‘‘Performance ginia, as the ‘‘Michael D. Resnick Terrorist EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, Evaluation of Accreditation Bodies under Screening Center.’’ ETC. the Mammography Quality Standards Act of H.R. 3329. An act to enhance the ability of 1992 as amended by the Mammography Qual- community financial institutions to foster Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive ity Standards Reauthorization Acts of 1998 economic growth and serve their commu- communications were taken from the and 2004’’ covering January 1, 2013, through nities, boost small businesses, increase indi- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: December 31, 2013; to the Committee on En- vidual savings, and for other purposes. 8337. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Nat- ergy and Commerce. H.R. 4471. An act to amend the Controlled ural Resources Conservation Service, De- 8347. A letter from the General Counsel, Substances Act to more effectively regulate partment of Agriculture, transmitting the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, anabolic steroids. Department’s ‘‘Major’’ interim rule — Envi- transmitting the Commission’s final rule — Revisions and Technical Corrections to Con- H.R. 5057. An act to amend the Energy Pol- ronmental Quality Incentives Program form the Commission’s Regulations to the icy and Conservation Act to permit exemp- (EQIP) [Docket No.: NRCS-2014-0007] (RIN: Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of tions for external power supplies from cer- 0578-AA62) received December 16, 2014, pursu- 2013 [Docket No.: RM14-22-000; Order No. 800] tain efficiency standards, and for other pur- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee received December 11, 2014, pursuant to 5 poses. on Agriculture. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- 8338. A letter from the Under Secretary, Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, ergy and Commerce. further reported and found truly en- Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- 8348. A letter from the Secretary, Federal rolled a joint resolution of the House of fense, transmitting a letter on the approved Trade Commission, transmitting the Com- retirement of Vice Admiral David H. Buss, mission’s 2014 Report on Ethanol Market the following title, which was there- United States Navy, and his advancement to upon signed by the Speaker pro tem- Concentration, pursuant to Section 1501(a)(2) the grade of vice admiral on the retired list; of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, as codified pore, Mr. WOLF, on Saturday, Decem- to the Committee on Armed Services. at 42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(10); to the Committee on ber 13, 2014: 8339. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Energy and Commerce. H.J. Res. 131. Joint resolution making fur- ment of Defense, transmitting a letter on the 8349. A letter from the Executive Sec- ther continuing appropriations for fiscal approved retirement of Vice Admiral Paul J. retary, National Labor Relations Board, year 2015, and for other purposes. Bushong, United States Navy, and his ad- transmitting the Board’s final rule — Rep- vancement to the grade of vice admiral on resentation —— Case Procedures (RIN: 3142- f the retired list; to the Committee on Armed AA08) received December 16, 2014, pursuant SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Services. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 8340. A letter from the Senior Procurement Education and the Workforce. The Speaker pro tempore, Mr. WOLF, Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, Gen- 8350. A letter from the Director, Defense on Friday, December 12, 2014, an- eral Services Administration, transmitting Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:19 Dec 08, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\DEC 2014\H16DE4.REC H16DE4 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H10322 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 16, 2014 Transmittal No. 14-58, Notice of Proposed ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance, on Natural Resources. Resources. pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Ex- 8360. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- 8367. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- port Control Act, as amended; to the Com- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- mittee on Foreign Affairs. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 8351. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, tion, transmitting the Administration’s tem- tion, transmitting the Administration’s tem- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, porary rule — Fisheries Off West Coast porary rule — Fisheries of the Northeastern transmitting Transmittal No. RSAT-14-4160, States; Modifications of the West Coast United States; Atlantic Herring Fishery; 2014 pursuant to the reporting requirements of Commercial and Tribal Salmon Fisheries; Sub-Annual Catch Limit (ACL) Harvested for Section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Inseason Actions #10 through #23 [Docket Management Area 1A [Docket No.: 130919816- Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. No.: 140107014-4014-01] (RIN: 0648-XD425) re- 4205-02] (RIN: 0648-XD570) received December 8352. A letter from the Director, Office of ceived December 11, 2014, pursuant to 5 11, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Personnel Management, President’s Pay U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- the Committee on Natural Resources. Agent, transmitting a report justifying the ural Resources. 8368. A letter from the Senior Counsel, Of- reasons for the extension of locality-based 8361. A letter from the Director, Office of fice of the Attorney General, Department of comparability payments to Non-General Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- Justice, transmitting the Department’s final Schedule categories of positions that are in anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- rule — National Instant Criminal Back- more than one executive agency, pursuant to mitting the Administration’s temporary ground Check System Regulation [Docket 5 U.S.C. 5304(h)(2)(C); to the Committee on rule; inseason action; Snapper-Grouper Fish- No.: FBI 152; AG Order No.: 3477-2014] received December 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 Oversight and Government Reform. ery of the South Atlantic; 2014 Recreational 8353. A letter from the Chair, Equal Em- Accountability Measure and Closure for U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the ployment Opportunity Commission, trans- Gray Triggerfish in the South Atlantic Judiciary. 8369. A letter from the Management and mitting the Inspector General’s Semiannual [Docket No.: 120815345-3525-02] (RIN: 0648- Program Analyst, Department of Transpor- Report to Congress and the Semiannual XD628) received December 11, 2014, pursuant tation, transmitting the Department’s final Management Report for the period ending to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on rule — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Air- September 30, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. Natural Resources. planes [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0425; Direc- 8362. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- (Insp. Gen. Act), section 5(b); Public Law 95- torate Identifier 2013-NM-180-AD; Amend- 452, section 5(b); to the Committee on Over- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- ment 39-18024; AD 2014-23-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) sight and Government Reform. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- received December 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 8354. A letter from the Administrator, tion, transmitting the Administration’s tem- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Small Business Administration, transmit- porary rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Eco- Transportation and Infrastructure. ting the semiannual report to Congress of nomic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch 8370. A letter from the Management and the Office of Inspector General for the period in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Man- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of April 1, 2014, through September 30, 2014, pur- agement Area [Docket No.: 131021878-4158-02] Transportation, transmitting the Depart- suant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act), sec- (RIN: 0648-XD612) received December 11, 2014, ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- tion 5(b); Public Law 95-452, section 5(b); to pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tives; Robinson Helicopter Company Heli- the Committee on Oversight and Govern- mittee on Natural Resources. copters [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0159; Direc- ment Reform. 8363. A letter from the Deputy Assistant torate Identifier 2012-SW-010-AD; Amend- 8355. A letter from the Inspector General, Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Of- ment 39-18032; AD 2014-23-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) U.S. House of Representatives, transmitting fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- received December 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 the Audit of the Electronic Voting System tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on final report, Report No. 14-CLK-18; to the tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee on House Administration. rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic 8371. A letter from the Management and 8356. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Zone Off Alaska; Amendment 96 to the Gulf Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Of- of Alaska Fishery Management Plan; Man- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- agement of Community Quota Entities ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- [Docket No.: 131115973-4885-02] (RIN: 0648- tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final BD74) received December 11, 2014, pursuant et No.: FAA-2014-0168; Directorate Identifier rule — Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conserva- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 2013-NM-208-AD; Amendment 39-18039; AD tion and Management Act Provisions; Fish- Natural Resources. 2014-24-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Decem- eries of the Northeastern United States; 8364. A letter from the Deputy Assistant ber 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Northeast Groundfish Fishery; Gulf of Maine Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Of- to the Committee on Transportation and In- Haddock Annual Catch Limit Revision fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- frastructure. [Docket No.: 140903748-4748-01] (RIN: 0648- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 8372. A letter from the Management and BE45) received December 11, 2014, pursuant tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Program Analyst, FAA, Department of to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Natural Resources. Zone Off Alaska; Modifications to Federal ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 8357. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Fisheries Permits and Federal Processor tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Permits [Docket No.: 090313314-4831-02] (RIN: 2013-1066; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-021- NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 0648-AX78) received December 11, 2014, pursu- AD; Amendment 39-18029; AD 2014-23-13] (RIN: Administration, transmitting the Adminis- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 2120-AA64) received December 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee tration’s final rule — Fisheries of the Exclu- on Natural Resources. sive Economic Zone off Alaska; Monitoring 8365. A letter from the Deputy Assistant on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8373. A letter from the Management and and Enforcement; At-Sea Scales Require- Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Of- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- ments [Docket No.: 140113040-4919-02] (RIN: Transportation, transmitting the Depart- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 0648-BD90) received December 11, 2014, pursu- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee tion, transmitting the Administration’s in- tives; Various Restricted Category Heli- on Natural Resources. terim final rule — Magnuson-Stevens Fish- copters [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0337; Direc- 8358. A letter from the Director, Office of ery Conservation and Management Act Pro- torate Identifier 2013-SW-029-AD; Amend- Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- visions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United ment 39-18008; AD 2014-22-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- States; Northeast Groundfish Fishery; Fish- received December 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 mitting the Administration’s temporary rule ing Year 2014; Emergency Gulf of Maine Cod U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Management Measures [Docket No.: Transportation and Infrastructure. Off Alaska; Dusky Rockfish in the Western 141002822-4933-01] (RIN: 0648-BE56) received 8374. A letter from the Management and Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska December 11, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of [Docket No.: 130925836-4174-02] (RIN: 0648- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Transportation, transmitting the Depart- XD630) received December 11, 2014, pursuant Resources. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 8366. A letter from the Deputy Assistant tives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. [Docket No.: FAA- Natural Resources. Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Of- 2014-0437; Directorate Identifier 2012-CE-036- 8359. A letter from the Deputy Assistant fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- AD; Amendment 39-18019; AD 2014-23-03] (RIN: Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Of- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 2120-AA64) received December 16, 2014, pursu- fice of Sustainable Fisheries/Atlantic HMS tion, transmitting the Administration’s final ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Division, NMFS, National Oceanic and At- rule — Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of on Transportation and Infrastructure. mospheric Administration, transmitting the Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Group- 8375. A letter from the Management and Administration’s final rule — Highly Migra- er Fishery Off the Southern Atlantic States; Program Analyst, FAA, Department of tory Species; Technical Amendment to Reg- Regulatory Amendment 14 [Docket No.: Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ulations [Docket No.: 140930815-4916-01] (RIN: 130403320-4891-02] (RIN: 0648-BD07) received ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 0648-BE54) received December 11, 2014, pursu- December 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Airplanes

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:19 Dec 08, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\DEC 2014\H16DE4.REC H16DE4 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE December 16, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10323 [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0594; Directorate 2120-AA64) received December 16, 2014, pursu- No.: FAA-2014-0600; Airspace Docket No.: 14- Identifier 2014-CE-022-AD; Amendment 39- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ASW-6] received December 16, 2014, pursuant 18005; AD 2014-22-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received on Transportation and Infrastructure. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on December 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 8384. A letter from the Management and Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 8393. A letter from the Management and tation and Infrastructure. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 8376. A letter from the Management and ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2013-1064; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-101- tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- AD; Amendment 39-17991; AD 2014-20-18] (RIN: et No. FAA-2014-0256; Directorate Identifier tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- 2120-AA64) received December 16, 2014, pursu- 2013-NM-214-AD; Amendment 39-18020; AD et No.: FAA-2013-0836; Directorate Identifier ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 2014-23-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Decem- 2013-NM-126-AD; Amendment 39-18011; AD on Transportation and Infrastructure. ber 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 2014-22-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Decem- 8385. A letter from the Management and to the Committee on Transportation and In- ber 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Program Analyst, FAA, Department of frastructure. to the Committee on Transportation and In- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 8394. A letter from the Management and frastructure. ment’s final rule — Establishment and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 8377. A letter from the Management and Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Santa Rosa, CA [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0305; ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Airspace Docket No.: 14-AWP-2] received De- tives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes [Docket ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- cember 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. No.: FAA-2014-0489; Directorate Identifier tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 2014-NM-048-AD; Amendment 39-18022; AD 2014-0193; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-234- tation and Infrastructure. 2014-23-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Decem- AD; Amendment 39-18040; AD 2014-24-07] (RIN: 8386. A letter from the Management and ber 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 2120-AA64) received December 18, 2014, pursu- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of to the Committee on Transportation and In- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Transportation, transmitting the Depart- frastructure. on Transportation and Infrastructure. ment’s final rule — Airspace Designations; 8395. A letter from the Management and 8378. A letter from the Management and Incorporation by Reference Amendments Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Program Analyst, FAA, Department of [Docket No.: 2014-0540; Amendment No.: 71-46] Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 16, 2014, ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class E ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Airspace; Roanoke Rapids, NC [Docket No.: tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- FAA-2014-0792; Airspace Docket No.: 14-ASO- et No.: FAA-2014-0289; Directorate Identifier ture. 11] received December 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 2013-NM-146-AD; Amendment 39-18016; AD 8387. A letter from the Management and U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 2014-22-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Decem- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. 8396. A letter from the Management and ber 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of to the Committee on Transportation and In- ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class E Transportation, transmitting the Depart- frastructure. Airspace; Lakeport, CA [Docket No.: FAA- ment’s final rule — Amendment of Multiple 8379. A letter from the Management and 2014-0309; Airspace Docket No.: 14-AWP-3] re- Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes; North Cen- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ceived December 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 tral and Northeast United States [Docket Transportation, transmitting the Depart- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on No.: FAA-2014-0986; Airspace Docket No.: 14- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Transportation and Infrastructure. AGL-14] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- 8388. A letter from the Management and 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 2014-0452; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-185- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of the Committee on Transportation and Infra- AD; Amendment 39-18013; AD 2014-22-08] (RIN: Transportation, transmitting the Depart- structure. 2120-AA64) received December 16, 2014, pursu- ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class E 8397. A letter from the Management and ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Airspace; Apalachicola, FL [Docket No.: Program Analyst, FAA, Department of on Transportation and Infrastructure. FAA-2014-0831; Airspace Docket No.: 14-ASO- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 8380. A letter from the Management and 12] received December 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Transportation and Infrastructure. 2014-0449; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-259- 8389. A letter from the Management and ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- AD; Amendment 39-18021; AD 2014-23-05] (RIN: tives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes [Docket Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2120-AA64) received December 16, 2014, pursu- No.: FAA-2014-0483; Directorate Identifier Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 2014-NM-082-AD; Amendment 39-18012; AD ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- on Transportation and Infrastructure. 2014-22-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Decem- tives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes [Dock- 8398. A letter from the Management and ber 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); et No.: FAA-2014-0062; Directorate Identifier Program Analyst, FAA, Department of to the Committee on Transportation and In- 2012-NM-031-AD; Amendment 39-18025; AD Transportation, transmitting the Depart- frastructure. 2014-23-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Decem- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 8381. A letter from the Management and ber 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); tives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters (Type Cer- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of to the Committee on Transportation and In- tificate Currently Held by AgustaWestland Transportation, transmitting the Depart- frastructure. S.p.A.) (Agusta) [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0472; ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 8390. A letter from the Management and Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-040-AD; tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Amendment 39-18018; AD 2014-23-02] (RIN: et No.: FAA-2014-0232; Directorate Identifier Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2120-AA64) received December 16, 2014, pursu- 2013-NM-100-AD; Amendment 39-18010; AD ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 2014-22-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Decem- tives; Pratt and Whitney Division Turbofan on Transportation and Infrastructure. ber 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0072; Direc- 8399. A letter from the Management and to the Committee on Transportation and In- torate Identifier 2013-NE-04-AD; Amendment Program Analyst, FAA, Department of frastructure. 39-17525; AD 2013-15-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 8382. A letter from the Management and ceived December 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 ment’s final rule — Aviation Training Device Program Analyst, FAA, Department of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Credit for Pilot Certification [Docket No.: Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Transportation and Infrastructure. FAA-2014-0987; Amdt. Nos.: 61-133, 141-18] ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 8391. A letter from the Management and (RIN: 2120-AK62) received December 16, 2014, tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- et No.: FAA-2014-0288; Directorate Identifier Transportation, transmitting the Depart- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 2013-NM-101-AD; Amendment 39-18009; AD ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class D ture. 2014-22-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Decem- Airspace; MacDill AFB, FL [Docket No.: 8400. A letter from the Management and ber 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); FAA-2014-0541; Airspace Docket No.: 14-ASO- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of to the Committee on Transportation and In- 8] received December 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 Transportation, transmitting the Depart- frastructure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- 8383. A letter from the Management and Transportation and Infrastructure. proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 8392. A letter from the Management and and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 30983 ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Amdt. No.: 3613] received December 16, 2014, tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- ment’s final rule — Establishment of Class D pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 2014-0192; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-221- and Class E Airspace, and Amendment of mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- AD; Amendment 39-17992; AD 2014-20-19] (RIN: Class E Airspace; Hammond, LA [Docket ture.

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No.: 3617] received December 16, 2014, ber 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); AD; Amendment 39-18023; AD 2014-23-07] (RIN: pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- to the Committee on Transportation and In- 2120-AA64) received December 16, 2014, pursu- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- frastructure. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ture. 8418. A letter from the Management and on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8410. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 8402. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- tives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters [Docket No.: et No.: FAA-2014-0430; Directorate Identifier proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums FAA-2014-0971; Directorate Identifier 2014- 2014- NM-083-AD; Amendment 39-18014; AD and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- SW-055-AD; Amendment 39-18035; AD 2014-24- 2014-22-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Decem- cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 30984; 02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 16, ber 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Amdt. No.: 3614] received December 16, 2014, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the to the Committee on Transportation and In- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Committee on Transportation and Infra- frastructure. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- structure. 8419. A letter from the Management and ture. 8411. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 8403. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums et No.: FAA-2014-0195; Directorate Identifier tives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes [Docket and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- 2013-NM-195-AD; Amendment 39-18026; AD No.: FAA-2014-0191; Directorate Identifier cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 30987; 2014-23-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Decem- 2013-NM-256-AD; Amendment 39-18030; AD Amdt. No.: 3616] received December 16, 2014, ber 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 2014-23-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Decem- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- to the Committee on Transportation and In- ber 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- frastructure. to the Committee on Transportation and In- ture. f frastructure. 8412. A letter from the Management and 8404. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums et No.: FAA-2014-0235; Directorate Identifier committees were delivered to the Clerk and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- 2013-NM-249-AD; Amendment 39-18015; AD for printing and reference to the proper cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 30982; 2014-22-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Decem- calendar, as follows: Amdt. No.: 3612] received December 16, 2014, ber 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- [Pursuant to the order of the House on Decem- to the Committee on Transportation and In- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ber 11, 2014 the following report was filed on frastructure. December 15, 2014] ture. 8413. A letter from the Management and 8405. A letter from the Management and Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on the Judi- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ciary. H.R. 2131. A bill to amend the Immi- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- gration and Nationality Act to enhance ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- American competitiveness through the en- proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums couragement of high-skilled immigration, and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- and for other purposes; with an amendment cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 30986; cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 30981; (Rept. 113–676, Pt. 1). Referred to the Com- Amdt. No.: 3615] received December 16, 2014, Amdt. No.: 3611] received December 16, 2014, mittee of the Whole House on the state of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Union. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- [Pursuant to the order of the House on Decem- ture. ture. 8414. A letter from the Management and ber 11, 2014 the following report was filed on 8406. A letter from the Management and December 16, 2014] Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on the Judi- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ciary. H.R. 1772. A bill to amend the Immi- tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- gration and Nationality Act to make manda- et No.: FAA-2014-0170; Directorate Identifier 2014-0776; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-240- tory and permanent requirements relating to 2013-NM-169-AD; Amendment 39-18027; AD AD; Amendment 39-18033; AD 2014-23-17] (RIN: use of an electronic employment eligibility 2014-23-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Decem- 2120-AA64) received December 16, 2014, pursu- verification system, and for other purposes; ber 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee with an amendment (Rept. 113–677, Pt. 1). Re- to the Committee on Transportation and In- on Transportation and Infrastructure. ferred to the Committee of the Whole House frastructure. 8415. A letter from the Management and on the state of the Union. 8407. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on the Judi- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ciary. H.R. 2278. A bill to amend the Immi- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- gration and Nationality Act to improve im- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- tives; Dowty Propellers Constant Speed Pro- migration law enforcement within the inte- tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- pellers [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0776; Direc- rior of the United States, and for other pur- et No.: FAA-2014-0174; Directorate Identifier torate Identifier 2009-NE-32-AD; Amendment poses; with an amendment (Rept. 113–678, Pt. 2013-NM-212-AD; Amendment 39-18028; AD 39-18007; AD 2010-17-11R2] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- 1). Referred to the Committee of the Whole 2014-23-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Decem- ceived December 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 House on the state of the Union. ber 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE to the Committee on Transportation and In- Transportation and Infrastructure. [The following actions occurred December 16, 8416. A letter from the Management and frastructure. 2014] 8408. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII the Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Committees on Ways and Means and ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- tives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines Education and the Workforce dis- proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0433; Directorate charged from further consideration. and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- Identifier 94-ANE-39-AD; Amendment 39- H.R. 1772 referred to the Committee of cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 30989; 18041; AD 2014-24-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received the Whole House on the state of the Amdt. No.: 3618] received December 16, 2014, December 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Union. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII the mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- tation and Infrastructure. ture. 8417. A letter from the Management and Committees on Homeland Security, 8409. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Agriculture, and Natural Resources Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- discharged from further consideration.

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Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2014 No. 155 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was O God of wisdom and order, who grow in grace and in a knowledge of called to order by the President pro filled the universe with the mysteries Your will and purposes. Sustain them tempore (Mr. LEAHY). of Your power; sustain Your lawmakers and their loved ones with Your ever- f with the knowledge of Your mercy and lasting arms. May Your hand lead our PRAYER providence. May they always look to Senators and Your right hand protect them. The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- You, the architect of destinies, for fered the following prayer: guidance in the precarious journey of We pray in Your mighty Name. Let us pray. defending freedom. Lord, help them to Amen.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY TAX INCREASE PREVENTION ACT LEADER OF 2014—MOTION TO PROCEED The President pro tempore led the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Mr. REID. Mr. President, I now move majority leader is recognized. to proceed to Calendar No. 627, which is I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Repub- H.R. 5771. It is the tax extender legisla- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, tion. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the motion.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:57 Dec 17, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16DE6.000 S16DEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6870 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE December 16, 2014 The assistant legislative clerk read nation of Daniel J. Santos, of Virginia, Worth metroplex, spans 100 counties, as follows: to be a Member of the Defense Nuclear and stretches across 95,000 square Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 627, H.R. Facilities Safety Board? miles. I, along with former Senator 5771, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue The nomination was confirmed. Kay Bailey Hutchison, was proud to Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provi- VOTE ON ROSE NOMINATION support her nomination to that impor- sions and make technical corrections, to The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there tant job. amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to is no further debate on the Rose nomi- In her role as U.S. attorney and pre- provide for the tax treatment of ABLE ac- viously as a line prosecutor, Sarah counts established under State programs for nation, the question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination Saldana has fought public corruption. the care of family members with disabilities, She has fought organized crime, sex and for other purposes. of Frank A. Rose, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of State traffickers and other dangerous crimi- SCHEDULE nals. She has also prosecuted numerous Mr. REID. Mr. President, following (Verification and Compliance)? The nomination was confirmed. high-profile public corruption cases, in- my remarks and those of the Repub- cluding the very publicized corruption lican leader, the Senate will resume ex- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the motions to re- trial that resulted in the conviction of ecutive session and vote on the con- the former Dallas mayor pro tem, Don consider are considered made and laid firmation of the Santos and Rose nomi- Hill, and the ongoing case against Dal- upon the table, and the President will nations. Those will be done by voice. las county commissioner John Wiley be immediately notified of the Senate’s Following disposition of the nomina- Price—both members of her political action. tions, there will be up to 3 hours for de- party—which put her in some disfavor, bate equally divided and controlled be- f as you might imagine, in Democratic tween the two leaders or their des- CLOTURE MOTION political circles. But it was something ignees in relation to the Saldana nomi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under which demonstrated to me that she nation. the previous order, there is 3 hours of was a person of courage and conviction The time from 2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. debate equally divided in the usual and she believed in enforcing the law will be equally divided and controlled beyond purely deferring to personal po- form on the motion to invoke cloture in the usual form, followed by two roll- litical interests. on the Saldana nomination. call votes on cloture and confirmation Throughout her career she has devel- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I suggest of the Saldana nomination. oped an outstanding reputation, and the absence of a quorum. based on her qualifications alone, we There will be our usual party cau- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The would be hard-pressed to find a person cuses today at noon. Rollcall votes will clerk will call the roll. better suited for the job at Immigra- occur for sure this evening at 6 p.m. The assistant legislative clerk pro- tion and Customs Enforcement than RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME ceeded to call the roll. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under Sarah Saldana. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Unfortunately, the President the previous order, the leadership time imous consent that the order for the changed everything this last November is reserved. quorum call be rescinded. by his Executive action on immigra- f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tion. To be clear—I have said this be- objection, it is so ordered. EXECUTIVE SESSION fore on the floor, but I will just re- Mr. REID. Mr. President, it would peat—I believe the President’s actions probably be appropriate that I suggest are beyond his constitutional author- DANIEL J. SANTOS TO BE A MEM- the absence of a quorum but ask unani- ity and are a reckless political stunt. BER OF THE DEFENSE NUCLEAR mous consent that the time be divided Here are the sorts of things the FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD equally. President is claiming to do. The De- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without partment of Homeland Security has objection, it is so ordered. issued a series of directives pursuant to FRANK A. ROSE TO BE AN ASSIST- Mr. REID. This would be during all the President’s instructions on Novem- ANT SECRETARY OF STATE quorum calls today—because there will ber 21, doing everything from repealing (VERIFICATION AND COMPLI- be several of them—that the time be the Secure Communities Program, by ANCE) divided equally on the Saldana matter. which local law enforcement cooper- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ates with Immigration and Customs The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under objection, it is so ordered. the previous order, the Senate will re- Enforcement and when a person is ar- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I suggest rested who also is in the country ille- sume executive session to consider the the absence of a quorum. following nominations, which the clerk gally, they are detained by local law The PRESIDING OFFICER. The enforcement, even though they have will report. clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk read served their time or otherwise are sub- The assistant legislative clerk project to release so that ICE can come the nominations of Daniel J. Santos, of ceeded to call the roll. pick them up and return them to their Virginia, to be a Member of the De- Mr. CORNYN. I ask unanimous con- country of origin. The President’s Ex- fense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board; sent that the order for the quorum call ecutive action and the Department of and Frank A. Rose, of Massachusetts, be rescinded. Homeland Security directives pursuant to be an Assistant Secretary of State The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to that eliminate the Secure Commu- (Verification and Compliance). objection, it is so ordered. nities Program. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I suggest Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, more It also purports to prioritize immi- the absence of a quorum. than 3 months ago I was proud to intro- gration enforcement according to three The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. duce a fellow Texan, Sarah Saldana, to priorities. The problem is these add BOOKER). The clerk will call the roll. the Homeland Security and Govern- even more confusion to what is already The assistant legislative clerk pro- mental Affairs Committee in connec- an indecipherable and confusing mess, ceeded to call the roll. tion with her nomination to become and it also puts to the lowest priority Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- the Nation’s top immigration enforce- people who have been convicted of imous consent that the order for the ment official, a position important to crimes such as child abuse, stalking, quorum call be rescinded. our country and particularly to Texas. theft, some child pornography offenses, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Ms. Saldana was born in Corpus possession, distribution of alcohol to objection, it is so ordered. Christi, TX, and became the first minors, hit-and-run, including some VOTE ON SANTOS NOMINATION Latina U.S. attorney in Texas history hate crimes, property destruction, false The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there and only the second woman to hold imprisonment, some abduction offenses is no further debate on the Santos that position in the 135-year history of and the like. In other words, the Presi- nomination, the question is, Will the Texas, in the northern district, a re- dent’s priorities for immigration en- Senate advise and consent to the nomi- gion that includes the Dallas-Fort forcement really represent a wholesale

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Give us a other Executive actions that ignore the quire a Presidential signature, they are chance to do our job as the new major- separation of powers and allocation of the standing requirement for any Di- ity in the House and the Senate to try responsibilities given to the different rector of Immigration and Customs En- to pass consensus immigration reform branches of government under our Con- forcement. The President, purportedly, bills and put them on your desk. The stitution? It is a dangerous precedent. also used his authority to issue work President ignored that. So the Presi- If the President cannot be trusted to permits for millions of people illegally dent chose to poison the well and to enforce the laws passed by the people’s in the country. While I don’t believe make it harder for us to do what we elected representatives, then self-gov- our country would ever engage in mass know we all have to do; and that is to ernance is an illusion. This is very dan- deportation, the fact that the Presi- fix our broken immigration system to gerous. dent has usurped the authority of Con- the best of our ability. The American people should never gress and purports to take on the au- The President’s reckless Executive stand for rule by Executive fiat, and thority to issue work permits to people actions have done further damage. they should demand the rule of law be illegally in the country to me is mind They are deeply unfair to people who enforced under our Constitution. The boggling. have been waiting patiently in line ac- President’s frustration with the Repub- This is the situation into which the cording to the written immigration lican House of Representatives is no President has put a good and decent laws—the people who have been play- justification for doing what he has person such as Sarah Saldana. The ing by the rules. To allow millions of done. He needs to give us an oppor- President has put the next Director of people simply to jump ahead of those tunity to do our job, and he needs to Immigration and Customs Enforcement people who have been waiting patiently join us at the negotiating table to in an untenable position. When con- in line and playing by the rules is pro- make progress on our broken immigra- firmed, she will be the principal en- foundly unfair. At a time when our tion system. forcer of our immigration laws. Unfor- economy is starting to recover from Although I admire Ms. Saldana, I tunately, she now claims the President the financial crisis in 2008 and the poli- fear she will be tasked with carrying was operating within his legal author- cies that have intervened, we know out the implementation of the Presi- ity to issue this Executive action. I say that there is potential harm to hard- dent’s unconstitutional Executive ac- that because several Senators on the working middle class families who are tions, refusing to enforce our immigra- Senate Judiciary Committee issued already living on stagnant wages and a tion laws. Unfortunately, when given written questions to the nominee about rising cost of living to have millions the chance to address the constitu- this Executive action, and it is clear in more people eligible for work permits tionality of these actions with the Ju- under the President’s purported au- her responses that Ms. Saldana has diciary Committee, these fears were thority in these Executive actions. We wholeheartedly embraced the Presi- not alleviated. Members of the com- ought to be careful about that, we dent’s Executive action and claims mittee were denied a chance to ask her ought to be deliberative about that, that it is within his authority. questions during an open confirmation If you think about it, a Presidential and we ought to make sure we are doing the sorts of things that will pro- hearing, something several previous nominee has two choices. They can ei- nominees for this position have under- ther say, well, I disagree with what the tect—not harm—hard-working middle class families. But the President has gone. President has done, so I will refuse to ignored all that and just done it his As a matter of fact, Senator GRASS- serve, or if they are already confirmed, way. LEY, the ranking Republican on the Ju- I am going to resign my position, or Well, some pundits have suggested diciary Committee, and I invited Ms. they can embrace the President’s poli- perhaps the President’s real goal was Saldana to appear at an informal ques- cies, because the President is the one to provoke Republicans to taking the tion-and-answer session, since the who makes those policies. Clearly, Ms. bait and descending into further dys- chairman of the Judiciary Committee Saldana has embraced the President’s function. Well, if I heard one message denied us an opportunity to have a for- policies, which I believe are unconsti- from my constituents and people as I mal hearing, so she could perhaps an- tutional. campaigned for reelection in Texas, it swer our questions and clarify her posi- I believe we should be deeply con- is that people really want us to work tion—the position she took in the writ- cerned about the damage the Presi- together. They want this place to func- ten answers to the questions for the dent’s Executive actions will do to our tion. In many instances they don’t care record, which I referred to earlier. already broken immigration system so much about what we do, as long as I don’t know whether she got bad ad- because they reinforce the dangerous we do something to work together. Of vice or whether she, herself, decided it message that the President is already course, they care about what we do, would be a futile effort, but she decided sending to the world that our laws and there are areas where we disagree. not to appear for that informal give- against illegal immigration will not be But there are areas of common ground and-take. enforced. This is an invitation for law- where we can work together to solve Maybe it would have helped her clar- lessness, and it will make it much these problems. We are not going to ify her answers to the questions sent more likely that we will experience take the bait if that is what the Presi- by the committee, maybe not. Maybe further humanitarian crises and a dent’s intention was, and we are not she would have stood by her answers, surge of illegal immigration such as we going to descend into even more dys- but we will never know. saw last spring and which we have seen function. That would be a repudiation It is for these reasons I regrettably this year with more than 60,000 unac- of the message and mandate the voters cannot support her nomination. Ms. companied children coming from Cen- sent to us on November 4. Saldana, as I said, is somebody whom I tral America through Mexico to our So we are going to plow ahead. When admire and respect, but if she is deter- southern border. So the President’s the new majority takes place on Janu- mined to help the President implement policies are a green light, and, unfortu- ary 6, working with our colleagues in this deeply flawed Executive action nately, Ms. Saldana has embraced the House, working with our colleagues and refuses to enforce the law Congress those policies. across the aisle, we are going to try to has written and has been signed by pre- I believe that the recent election was find places where we can pass bipar- vious Presidents, I cannot support her a mandate for us to work together on tisan immigration legislation—not in a nomination. bipartisan solutions to our country’s comprehensive fashion but in a step- I will not aid and abet a President biggest challenges, but apparently the by-step fashion to try to make some dead set on unilaterally defying our President didn’t get the memo. I was progress to improve our broken immi- Nation’s immigration laws. actually at a lunch at the White House gration system. I yield the floor. with other leaders of both parties I am most concerned about the prece- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- across the Capitol where Speaker dent the President’s actions would set ator from Illinois.

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Is there happy with parts of the bill. Some of it something. If you are going to do noth- objection? I didn’t like at all, and I thought other ing in the House of Representatives Without objection, it is so ordered. parts were excellent. That is the na- when it comes to immigration, I must The legislative clerk read the nomi- ture of a compromise. do something as President. nation of Sarah R. Saldana, of Texas, We brought this bill to the Senate He went into an effort—I know be- to be an Assistant Secretary of Home- Judiciary Committee and opened it up cause we spoke—of research to deter- land Security. for amendment. We said to Republicans mine what previous Presidents had The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and Democrats alike: Improve it if you done when it came to immigration by ator from Illinois. can. There were scores of amendments Executive action. He started off some- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, my col- that were offered in that committee. what skeptical, and he said as much league from Texas has just stepped off The bill was favorably reported from publicly, as to the limits of what he the floor. He has spoken at some length the Senate Judiciary Committee and could do. about his position on this nomination. came to the floor of the Senate, where He said: I need to carefully research With the utmost respect for my col- once again it was amended. One amend- this, and he did. He found that some 11 league from Texas, I wish to address ment, offered by Senator CORKER of Presidents have engaged in Executive the same issue. Tennessee and Senator HOEVEN of action on immigration, and so he set We disagree on many political issues, North Dakota, Republicans, dramati- out to do the same, to carefully con- but we are truly friends, and we work cally increased border enforcement. struct Executive action to deal with together on the Senate Judiciary Com- We currently spend more on immi- our broken immigration system, all mittee. I respect him very much, even gration enforcement than on all other the while knowing the Republicans in though we disagree on this issue. I just Federal law enforcement efforts com- the House of Representatives, and wanted to express my respect for the bined. We have made a huge commit- many here in the Senate, were going to senior Senator from Texas before I ment, and the Hoeven-Corker amend- do nothing when it came to immigra- speak about the nominee to be Assist- ment increased it with 700 miles of tion. ant Secretary of Homeland Security. fences, more personnel than ever, to He issued his Executive action a few I am at a loss to explain the position the point where they could literally weeks ago. What did it say? It said: If of the Senator from Texas and the Re- have an agent every 1,000 feet along the you have been in the United States at publican Party of America when it southern border. least 5 years and come forward and reg- comes to the issue of immigration. Are we serious about border enforce- ister with this government by giving us What are we to make of what they tell ment in our comprehensive bill? Yes, your name, your address, and vital in- us when we talk about immigration? we are. We adopted the Hoeven-Corker formation, we will then submit you to Without fail, they say to us: First and amendment. Although some said we an extensive criminal background foremost, we must have enforcement at were overdoing it, we adopted it in the check to determine whether you have our borders. Once we have secured our spirit of compromise and offered it on done anything while in the United borders from the inflow of illegal im- the floor for passage. On the final vote, States or before that makes you ineli- migrants, then—and only then—can we we had 68 Senators who voted in favor gible to stay. If you fail that initial discuss fixing our broken immigration of comprehensive immigration reform. criminal review, you are gone—no system. There were 14 Republicans who voted questions asked. But if you pass it and How often have we heard that? I have for it, along with the Democrats, which are prepared to register with this gov- heard it every time the Republicans ad- made a majority of 68, and we passed ernment and pay your fair share of dress the issue of immigration: First, the comprehensive immigration reform taxes for working in the United States, fix the border, and then we will talk. bill. you will be given a temporary work It was about 540 days ago—on the Sadly, the senior Senator from Texas permit that must be renewed, as we re- floor of the Senate—when we called up voted no. He voted no on comprehen- view every several years whether you an immigration reform bill for consid- sive immigration reform. We did our are still eligible to stay. That is the eration. That immigration reform bill job. We had a bill endorsed by the U.S. Executive action that has driven the was put together—a comprehensive Chamber of Commerce and the AFL– Republicans to distraction. bill—by Democrats and Republicans. I CIO. This bill was endorsed by faith The notion is that this President is was one of eight who helped to put that leaders all across the United States going to try to fix a broken immigra- bill together. We sat down for months and had the support of the civil rights tion system by at least guaranteeing and negotiated that bill. community as well as conservatives that those who are here working le- The Republican side of the table had such as Grover Norquist. We passed it. gally have no criminal background JOHN MCCAIN of Arizona, former Re- It is what the Constitution said we had problems and are paying their fair publican candidate for President; JEFF to do. share of taxes. They are so distraught FLAKE of Arizona, a border State Sen- We sent it through the Rotunda and over this that they have come up with ator with passionate feelings about across the Capitol to the House of Rep- a strategy that is incredible. this issue; MARCO RUBIO, one of the two resentatives, where it fell into this The Republican Party, which has in- Hispanic Members of the Republican dark and gloomy pit never to be seen sisted time and time again that border Senate caucus; and LINDSEY GRAHAM of again. We have waited about 540 days enforcement is their highest priority, South Carolina, a man who is an attor- now for the House of Representatives have—in protest to this Executive ac- ney, works in the Air Force Reserve in to at least acknowledge it, maybe even tion by the President—decided to do the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, debate it, perhaps change it or even two things. First, they passed a spend- and is a conservative by every meas- offer it on the floor of the House of ing bill in the House of Representatives ure. Those were our four on the Repub- Representatives, but no, they chose to which funded all of the Federal Govern- lican side. On the Democratic side we do nothing. In the view of the House of ment with a budget for the next year had Senator CHARLES SCHUMER, chair- Representatives, we have a broken im- except for one agency. Which agency man of the Senate immigration sub- migration system. Yet they decided to would that have been? It turned out to committee of the Judiciary Com- leave it untouched. be the Department of Homeland Secu- mittee; BOB MENENDEZ, of the Pre- So the President said time and again rity, which is responsible for border en- siding Officer’s State of New Jersey to Speaker BOEHNER: When are you forcement. The party that is dedicated

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They Combat Infantryman Badge, the Basic want the border enforced and you want cannot announce on one hand that first Parachutist Badge, and a Special people there doing their job, why would we must have border enforcement and Forces Tab. you limit their resources? Why would then fail to fund the agency. They can- Danny’s mother Frances Lee has this you make it more difficult for them to not announce that first we need to to say about her son: operate? But the Republicans—in pro- make sure we stop the flow of undocu- Danny became consumed with being all test of the President’s decision—in- mented immigrants and then refuse to that he could be; not only in Special Forces sisted on it. That was the first thing fill the position responsible for admin- but as a father, husband, brother, and son. they did, and now we are seeing the istering that responsibility. Yet that is He never lost his sense of humor and was second part of the Republican strategy, exactly what they want to do today. rarely without a smile. His smile was infec- tious even in dire times. which is in protest to the President’s I hope good sense will prevail. I hope Executive action. Ms. Saldana is given her chance to A northern Kentucky native, Danny’s They are prepared to stop the nomi- serve this Nation. I am certainly going childhood was filled with friends, fam- nation of Sarah Saldana to become an to support her in that process. It is ily, and sports. He was a member of the Assistant Secretary leading U.S. Immi- time we have a Senate-confirmed head Beechwood diving team from the age of gration and Customs Enforcement. of this agency, and it is overdue for us 5. In the eighth grade, he transferred to That title describes what she would do, as a Senate and a House of Representa- Turkeyfoot Junior High School and but for the record she would be respon- tives to address comprehensive immi- began playing football. He also played sible for making certain that the peo- gration reform. basketball, baseball, and softball. ple who are protecting our border are The Republicans who are critical of Danny graduated from Dixie Heights doing their job right and spending their the President’s Executive action when High School in 2003 and moved to Ten- money well, and it turns out she is it comes to immigration, in the words nessee ‘‘for a fresh start,’’ says Danny’s eminently qualified to do it. we learned in law school, do not have mother. He began working for a Knox- I will read a quote from Sarah clean hands. They have failed to sup- ville electrical company but soon Saldana’s confirmation hearing: port immigration reform. They have moved to Lowe’s hardware chain, Ms. Saldana [is] the first Latina United failed to call on the House of Rep- where he got a job as a manager in States Attorney in Texas history, and only resentatives. They have failed to fund Crossville, TN. the second woman to hold that position in the agency responsible for border en- His mother said: the 135-year history of Texas’ Northern Dis- forcement, and they want to fail today While in Crossville, he enlisted in the U.S. trict. . . . In her role as U.S. Attorney and Army, a move that took all of us by surprise. prosecutor over the past decade, Ms. Saldana in even filling the spot to administer it. Leadership requires that we step We packed up the house and off he went to has served our state with honor—fighting Fort Benning. He is the only person I have corrupt public officials, organized crime, sex forward with the President and do ever heard say that he loved basic training! traffickers, and other dangerous criminals. what is necessary. After enlisting in the U.S. Army in Throughout her career, Ms. Saldana has de- I see the minority leader and my col- October of 2007, Danny completed basic veloped a reputation for her decisive and fair league from Utah are on the floor. I training at Fort Benning. His first as- temperament and her commitment to excel- will close by saying that President signment was with the 2nd Squadron, lence. Obama, when he announced his Execu- 1st Cavalry Regiment at Fort Lewis, What is the source of this glowing tive action, said to his critics on the WA. While serving in the 1st Cavalry tribute to Ms. Saldana? It turns out other side of the aisle: There is a way Regiment, Danny deployed to Iraq in the source is the Senator who just left to deal with this issue and to stop this support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the floor, the senior Senator from Executive action. Pass a bill. 2009. Texas who announced today he is vot- We have waited over 500 days for the Daniel’s service in Iraq compelled ing against her. House of Representatives. I hope we him to join the elite ranks of some of After making this statement, he is don’t have to wait much longer. our finest fighters in the Armed voting against her. Why? He said be- I yield the floor. cause she would aid and abet this Forces. Danny’s mother said: RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER President of the United States in im- Upon his return from Iraq, he became a plementing his Executive action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Re- man with a mission. That mission was to be- Elections have consequences. I noted publican leader is recognized. come a Special Forces Green Beret. that President Obama was reelected by HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES Danny began his Special Forces the people of the United States of STAFF SERGEANT DANIEL T. LEE training in March of 2011 and ulti- America and given the responsibility Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, mately earned his Green Beret when he to lead this great Nation. He has asked today I rise to honor the life of a brave graduated as a Special Forces commu- for a team to do that, and whether I soldier in the U.S. Army Special Forces nication sergeant. To earn that Green agree or disagree with any given policy from Kentucky who gave his life to de- Beret, Danny attended Airborne School of this President, it is clear the Amer- fend his country. SSG Daniel T. Lee of at Fort Benning and went to Qualifica- ican people said: Mr. Obama, lead this Fort Wright, KY, was killed on Janu- tion School at Fort Bragg, NC. For ap- Nation. ary 15, 2014, in Afghanistan from proximately 20 months he completed a He has asked for help to lead this Na- wounds received during combat action series of rigorous classes covering tion, and it is help long overdue. Do my in the Parwan Province while search- skills and tactics such as languages, colleagues know how long it has been ing for militants wanted for recent at- leadership, navigation, survival, eva- since we filled this critical spot to pro- tacks on Bagram Air Base. He was 28 sion, resistance, and escape. tect our border from unlawful immi- years old. While in Qualification School, Danny gration? Over 2 years. July of 2012 was For his service in uniform, Staff Ser- also married his wife Suzanne, whom the last time this spot was filled. There geant Lee received many awards, med- he met while stationed at Fort Lewis. have been objections to those people als, and decorations, including the Danny graduated from Special Forces who have been suggested by the Presi- Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, training in May 2013, and he and Su- dent over and over again, by the same the Meritorious Service Medal, the zanne had a child, Daniel Roderick, in political party that insists border en- Army Commendation Medal, the Army July of that same year. forcement is their highest priority. Yet Achievement Medal, the Army Good In August 2013, Danny was assigned they will not fund the agency respon- Conduct Medal, the National Defense to C Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Spe- sible for it in a systematic, orderly Service Medal, the Afghanistan Cam- cial Forces Group, Airborne, based in way, and they refuse to fill the vacancy paign Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, Fort Bragg. In September of that year,

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They can try to ration- 1072 in northern Kentucky’s Kent has been earned by the very act of alize that action—to us and perhaps County as the ‘‘Sergeant Daniel Tyler breaking our immigration laws is an themselves—only by donning the man- Lee Memorial Highway.’’ unacceptable view for a person who has tle of moral indignation. It isn’t just We are thinking of Danny’s loved been nominated to be the head of our that it would be prudent or merciful to ones today as I recount his story for Nation’s immigration enforcement of- reform our immigration regime. In- my colleagues in the Senate, including fice, but, as I told the Senate last stead, the administration’s argument his wife, Suzanne; his son, Daniel; his week, this seems to be precisely the is that those who flout our laws have, parents, Frances and Daniel Patrick mentality of this administration. by the very act of flouting them and by Lee; his sister, Jamie Hahn; and many Although President Obama has re- the very act of breaking them, earned other beloved family members and peatedly denied clearing a path to citi- some kind of moral entitlement to friends. zenship for those who have crossed our have the law changed or at least to The motto of the U.S. Army Special borders illegally, his denial is false, have the law ignored. If Congress will Forces, of which Daniel T. Lee was a and he knows it. A 2010 Department of not oblige them, they will do it them- proud member, is ‘‘de oppresso liber’’ Homeland Security memorandum ex- selves. They will draft a law called an or ‘‘to liberate the oppressed.’’ plicitly contemplated this very thing. Executive order that overturns na- As an elite member of the Nation’s We see some evidence of this. There tional immigration policy as estab- Armed Forces, with service in both was a 2010 memorandum within the lished by law and passed by Congress, Iraq and in Afghanistan, Staff Sergeant U.S. Department of Homeland Secu- and they will announce it at a press Lee certainly fulfilled a mission to the rity—one that made it all the way up conference. There will be no debate; best of his ability. The Commonwealth to then-Secretary of Homeland Secu- there will be no amendments; there of Kentucky and the U.S. Senate are rity Janet Napolitano—that explicitly will be no vote. In short, there will be both grateful for his service and for his contemplated using a legal device no democracy. sacrifice. called parole to enable aliens who We have passed through the looking Mr. President, I yield the floor. crossed our border unlawfully to be- glass. And to see how far we have gone The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- come citizens. inside, observe: Today, the President ator from Utah. Now, the law makes it possible for asks us to install as custodian of our Mr. LEE. Mr. President, I rise in op- aliens with U.S. citizen children who border a person who evidently believes position to the nomination of Sarah have been paroled into the United that crossing our border illegally earns Saldana to be in charge of Immigration States to adjust their immigration sta- you the right to vote. The Constitution and Customs Enforcement within the tus and become green card holders, but gives the Senate the responsibility to U.S. Department of Homeland Secu- parole is supposed to be very rare. In give the President advice about his Ex- rity. other words, there is a way to get here ecutive nominations and ultimately As we all know, the President of the but not by use of parole. consent. United States recently announced he Federal law—specifically INA S. 212 My advice is this: The President will take unilateral Executive action (d)(5)(a)—forbids the President, forbids should not proffer a nominee for the on immigration. In so doing, he has cir- the executive branch of government job of executing our immigration laws cumvented the democratic process, and from paroling aliens into the country who affirmatively supports subverting he has broken the law and subverted except for under very limited cir- those very same laws, those same laws our constitutional order. cumstances, including ‘‘urgent human- she would be called upon to enforce and It is incumbent on every Member of itarian reasons or significant public implement and execute if, in fact, she this body, no matter what their poli- benefit.’’ That is the text of the statute were confirmed to this position. But tics or what immigration policies they enacted into law by Congress. But now, that is exactly what the President might prefer to enact, to oppose that despite denying having cleared the does. That is exactly what the Presi- usurpation of legislative power and to path to citizenship, the administration dent has done by submitting this name defend the rule of law. Fulfilling that has begun granting parole to bene- to the Senate for confirmation. I can- duty—the duty to defend the rule of ficiaries of deferred action under the not and will not give my consent. law and our constitutional order—leads very thinnest of pretexts: The Presi- With that, I yield the floor. me to oppose Ms. Saldana’s nomination dent’s policies now allow deferred ac- I suggest the absence of a quorum. to be the Director of Immigration and tion recipients to get advanced parole The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Customs Enforcement, or ICE, as it is so long as they have a client meeting SCHATZ). The clerk will call the roll. commonly known. Although I respect or an interview or some academic re- The legislative clerk proceeded to her and respect her record of public search to perform overseas—hardly an call the roll. service, including an admirable and urgent humanitarian crisis. When they Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I ask independent streak she demonstrated get back from their trips, these same unanimous consent that the order for as U.S. attorney, I am concerned that individuals would then be paroled into the quorum call be rescinded. she has also demonstrated that her the country and will eventually be- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without commitment to the rule of law may come eligible to adjust their status and objection, it is so ordered. falter where the Immigration and Na- get green cards—exactly as the 2010 CYPRUS tionality Act is concerned. DHS memo suggested. Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I In response to a question raised by All of this, of course, is illegal. But it come to the floor to speak on two sepa- several members of the Senate Judici- is worse than illegal; it is illegitimate. rate and distinct topics. The first is ary Committee, including me, Ms. If Congress decides to make it easier about Cyprus. Saldana said that she agreed with DHS for illegal immigrants who have chil- This year marks the 40th anniversary Secretary Jeh Johnson that immi- dren here to obtain citizenship, then so of the Turkish invasion. We hoped it grants who enter the country illegally be it, but that is a decision for the would have brought a fair settlement and have now been targeted for the so- American people through their elected to the Cyprus question; that would called deferred action program have officials in the legislative branch of the have brought an end to a 40-year-long ‘‘earned the right to be citizens.’’ That Federal Government to make. If the occupation and division of the island is bold. This is an extraordinarily bold President dislikes the law, he, as any by Turkey. assertion on her part. other citizen, must ask this body to There is always cause for optimism No doubt Congress could and many change the law—must ask Congress to and room for faith that the realization people think Congress should ease the change that law. He has no more right of a reunified Cyprus is in the near fu- path to citizenship for some aliens, than anyone else who lives in this ture. Global and regional dynamics

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I hope President Erdogan, now that cussion of European energy security. He said: They like seeing our chil- his election is behind him, will use this The natural resources that have been dren die. This is the President of Tur- opportunity to play a renewed role in discovered this year in the eastern key. He also said: finding a fair settlement. We all appre- Mediterranean offer both Greek and Women are not equal to men. Our religion ciate that any progress will depend on Turkish Cypriots alike a powerful in- has defined a position for women: mother- a true commitment by the Turks to centive to reach an agreement. Cyprus hood. the peace process. can play a pivotal role in regional en- Erdogan said this at a summit in As the chairman of the Foreign Rela- ergy security. But the dynamics have Istanbul on justice for women. tions Committee, I believe the United again changed, which is why I rise He went on to say: States is committed to supporting Cy- today to express my grave concern over Some people can understand this, while prus as a friend and ally. So as we the Republic of Turkey’s incursion into others can’t. You cannot explain this to mark the 40th year of a divided Cyprus, Cyprus’s exclusive economic zone. feminists because they don’t accept the con- let us hope and pray that a fair and On October 20, Turkey sent a Russian cept of motherhood. mutually beneficial settlement will be vessel—the Barbaros—into Cyprus’s ex- He then went on so far as to say that reached very soon and that, once again, clusive economic zone to stop the Gov- Muslims discovered America, not Co- the island will be reunited. Above all, ernment of Cyprus from exercising its lumbus. let the warship and let the other ships lawful and sovereign right to explore He has vowed to make lessons in the that do not belong in Cyprus’s waters the natural gas within the exclusive Arabic alphabet Ottoman language be removed and removed now. economic zone. In the days following, compulsory in high schools—a highly Mr. President, at this time, I would Turkey dispatched warships to support symbolic move which enraged like to switch the topic to the nomina- the Barbaros in its illegal activities, secularists who proclaim he is assum- tion of Sarah Saldana, and I want to where they remain to this day. ing an increasingly extremist agenda. reiterate my strong support for Sarah The incident is merely the latest in a These statements, along with Tur- Saldana, a woman eminently qualified long series of violations on the part of key’s illegal actions in Cyprus’s exclu- to serve our country and to lead ICE as Turkey against Cyprus’s sovereign sive economic zone, are a dramatic es- our next Assistant Secretary of Home- right to explore and exploit its natural calation of Turkey shifting away from land Security. resources within its own exclusive eco- democracy and its partners in the The junior Senator from Texas began nomic zone. Turkey, of course, also il- West, and in my view requires an im- this long legislative weekend engaged legally occupies, with 40,000 Turkish mediate and forceful response. in his own political battle, wholly de- troops, the northern portion of the is- The Cypriot people need a strong pendent on a strategy of obstruc- land and has for 40 years prevented any voice on this issue. They need us to de- tionism, delay, and some quixotic fixa- meaningful reconciliation efforts. mand President Erdogan to imme- tion on preventing the Senate from ex- This map, from the National Oceanic diately withdraw from Cyprus’s exclu- ercising its constitutional responsi- and Atmospheric Administration, sive economic zone so reunification bility to legislate and ensure that crit- shows the positions of the Turkish talks can resume. ical leadership positions for our Nation ships in red. They are sitting between Cyprus’s leaders deserve credit for are filed in a timely manner. the island of Cyprus and its own ships trying to change the dynamics and re- Unfortunately, some of my friends on in its own exclusive economic zone. turn to talks. They also deserve credit the other side have joined in the poli- There is no doubt in my mind that for being an ally and advocate of Amer- tics of obstructionism. Now they want Turkey’s actions have endangered ica’s interests. to prevent a duly elected President peace talks between the Greek and Cyprus’s active role in supporting from filling a position they themselves Turkish Cypriots that began in Feb- counterterrorism efforts, terror financ- feel is of paramount importance. They ruary with a joint communique issued ing, and the removal of chemical weap- have railed about the need for strong by the two communities. That commu- ons from Syria have not gone unno- Immigration and Customs Enforce- nique committed to finding a durable ticed to this Senator. Cyprus is clearly ment; and now, given the chance fi- solution based on a bizonal, positioning itself as part of the West- nally to confirm a Director of ICE to bicommunal federation with political ern security architecture and is a re- give them the strong enforcement they equality. But because of Turkey’s bul- source, advocate, and an ally for our have demanded, they refuse, they ob- lying practices, peace talks are now on interests. struct, they delay, and they reverse hold. For peace talks to resume, Tur- These developments have led the their positions from when they voted key must immediately withdraw its White House to play an active role on for her to be a U.S. attorney. They now ships operating in and around Cyprus. behalf of Cyprus, and I was very use her nomination to score political The international community has pleased to see our former colleague and points with their base because they dis- been abundantly clear in supporting now Vice President—Vice President agree with the President’s politics—not Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades BIDEN—visit in May and to hear of his with the qualifications of the nominee, in recognizing Cyprus’s right to explore commitment to resolving the Cyprus but with the President’s policies. the resources within its economic zone question. I share his support for the Sarah Saldana is qualified, and Sen- and in condemning Turkey for this bla- confidence-building measures in ators CRUZ, CORNYN, SESSIONS, and ev- tant violation. Famagusta that would benefit both eryone on the other side of the aisle On November 13, the European Par- sides and accelerate progress toward a know it. I think they have said so liament adopted a resolution strongly final settlement where Cypriots con- themselves. She currently serves as the condemning Turkey’s ‘‘illegal and pro- trol their destiny and their territory, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District vocative actions’’ in Cyprus, stressing and where at the end of the day any of Texas. She is the first Latina U.S. that ‘‘the Republic of Cyprus has the settlement is from the people of Cy- Attorney for the Northern District of full and sovereign right to explore the prus, by the people of Cyprus, and for Texas and would be the first Latina to natural resources within its exclusive the people of Cyprus, and Cyprus alone. head ICE. economic zone.’’ To that end, I recently sent a letter In 2011, she won bipartisan approval Turkey’s recent actions in Cyprus to President Obama urging his contin- to serve as the U.S. Attorney in the are only one instance of its belligerent ued engagement on the issue of reunifi- Dallas-based Northern District of and bellicose rhetoric and backsliding cation of the island and the restoration Texas. Senators JOHN CORNYN and Kay on peace and democracy. In recent of human rights for all its citizens. I Bailey Hutchison at that time of Texas

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She is an effective, qualified, com- bassies abroad—all to score political The fact is, the Senate is being pre- petent, outstanding U.S. attorney. In points and diminish the ability of this vented from conducting the people’s fact, the senior Senator from Texas, President and this institution of gov- business. For some Members that is the my friend Senator CORNYN, has praised ernment. goal. For them it is all or nothing. For her as being ‘‘tough, smart and fiercely Sarah Saldana is more than qualified them it is an ideological war that can independent.’’ Now she is being denied to head Immigration and Customs En- only be won or lost. For them it is not confirmation for that same toughness, forcement. She is more than qualified about governing; it is about winning. intelligence, and independence. Why? to oversee the agency my Republican So I would say to my colleagues, Because—surprise of all surprises—she colleagues fully support, which is re- there is a very important difference, happens to agree with the policies of sponsible for enforcement of immigra- and that difference is the basis of mil- the President who nominated her; just tion laws, national security, drug lions of Americans who expect us to as Attorney General Herbert Brownell smuggling, human trafficking, cyber work for them. They don’t care if we agreed with President Eisenhower in security, and child exploitation. win or lose political battles. They want 1956 when he paroled foreign-born or- She will direct the agency that us to help them with their battles in phans into the United States for adop- tracks down people without docu- their lives for their families. That is tion; just as Attorney General Edward mentation—that is what my Repub- what they want. It is what they de- Levi agreed with President Gerald Ford lican friends want. Yet they have set serve. I ask my friends to help us do in 1976 when he granted extended vol- the political bar so high that they have the people’s business. untary departure to Lebanese citizens; made it impossible for them to get Our agencies have waited long just as Ed Meese agreed with Ronald what they claim to want most when it enough. They need positions filled by Reagan in July of 1987 when he shielded comes to immigration policy—that is qualified appointees, and Sarah Nicaraguan refugees from deportation, immigration enforcement. The illogic Saldana is more than qualified. So I and later when he shielded Polish na- of their position is just mind boggling. urge my colleagues to confirm this tionals from deportation; and in Octo- The Senator from Texas comes to nominee and fill the position that is re- ber 1987 when President Reagan pro- this floor for one purpose, and one pur- sponsible for law enforcement activi- tected from deportation the minor pose only, in my view—to rail against ties that keep our country safe. children of parents legalized in the 1986 the President, to castigate him for Mr. President, I yield the floor. immigration law; just as Attorney doing what his own party’s iconic Ron- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- General Richard Thornburgh agreed ald Reagan did when he was President, ator from Virginia. with George Herbert Walker Bush in George H.W. Bush did when he was AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE November of 1989 when he protected President, and what every President Mr. KAINE. Mr. President, I wish to Chinese nationals from deportation has done to defer deportations when discuss the work that Congress still after Tiananmen Square, and in Feb- keeping people’s lives and families to- must do regarding America’s ongoing ruary of 1990 when President Bush ex- gether were in the balance. war against ISIL, and I am glad to fol- tended President Reagan’s family fair- My friend from Texas wants to join low my colleague, the chairman of the ness policy to spouses and unmarried his House colleagues and score polit- Senate Foreign Relations Committee, children, all undocumented at the ical points with the most extreme ele- who has played such a critical role in time; and just as John Ashcroft agreed ments of his party. So be it. But I wish initiating the first major step that with President George W. Bush when to remind everyone that this isn’t a Congress has taken. I want to talk he expedited nationalization for green- game. I would say to the junior Sen- about that step and the steps in which card holders who enlisted in the mili- ator from Texas that instead of floor we would continue to engage. tary in 2002. theatrics and playing politics, it is It was my strong hope as of Decem- So this isn’t a fundamental Repub- time to step up and govern. It is time ber 2014 that Congress would have spo- lican policy issue backed by history or to confirm Sarah Saldana and put her ken by now with a clear voice regard- by the facts, it is a modern-day ex- in charge of Immigration and Customs ing ISIL and authorizing the military treme conservative issue driven by pol- Enforcement. Let’s do the work we action commenced by President Obama itics, despite the facts contrary to were sent here to do. on August 8. While that has not oc- their own history. The fact is they do I say to my friend from Texas what I curred, action taken by the Senate not agree with the President on just have said before on this floor. There is Foreign Relations Committee last about anything—certainly not on im- a simple antidote to Executive action. week finally moves the body into the migration, as proven by the statements It is to have our friends in the House of sort of good-faith legislative process we have heard on this floor. Representatives pass immigration re- regarding this ongoing military action, I want to be very clear. We cannot form. Pass it. Call it up for a vote. and it is my hope the process will be judge the qualifications of Sarah That is the end of it—not completed early in 2015. Saldana to run Immigration and Cus- disinformation and misleading speech- I first began speaking about this toms Enforcement based solely on the es about what the President’s action issue in the spring of 2013. I had grown fact she agrees with the policy deci- does and does not do or blocking this deeply concerned that the administra- sions of the President who nominated nominee. tion, as did the previous administra- her. That is an absurd and completely Let’s be clear. The President’s Execu- tion, was using the 2001 Al Qaeda au- illogical standard. We judge nominees tive action will not grant anyone legal thorization and the 2002 Iraq authoriza- based on their qualifications, their in- status or citizenship. It is not a free tion to justify military actions signifi- tegrity, their record, and their willing- pass. But it will clear the way for cantly beyond what Congress had in- ness to serve the Nation. many to come forth out of the shad- tended when those authorizations The fact is we don’t deny confirma- ows, register with the government, passed. So during an Armed Services tion to score political points. We may pass a criminal background check, get hearing in May 2013, I told administra- disagree on the issues, but we cannot a work permit, pay taxes, and no tion witnesses that any decision to in- raise the political bar so high in this longer live in fear of having their fami- troduce U.S. forces into Syria would Chamber that we no longer are able to lies ripped apart. require, in my view, a new authoriza- carry out our constitutional mandate As a result of the President’s action. of advice and consent. I don’t believe tions—which is replicated actions by 11 I was pleased when President Obama that is what my colleagues will sug- Presidents for the last 60 years on 39 sought congressional approval for mili- gest, but that appears to be how they different times—more Border Patrol tary action in Syria in August 2013, and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:57 Dec 17, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16DE6.007 S16DEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE December 16, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6877 I believe the Senate Foreign Relations 2001 Al Qaeda authorization in 3 years events of the last few months dem- Committee vote at that time helped as a mechanism for forcing Congress to onstrate it is best for the President to lead to the ultimate destruction of the review and revise that Al Qaeda au- propose a draft authorization to Con- Syrian chemical weapons stockpile— thorization. gress. When the President spoke to the one of the largest stockpiles in the Finally, what we did last week places Nation on September 10, he should world. limitations on the use of U.S. ground have sent a draft authorization of the There is an important lesson. The troops in the war on ISIL in accord war against ISIL to Congress imme- President’s determination that U.S. with President Obama’s clear pledges diately. A clear definition of the pro- military action is necessary is made to the American public and our consid- posed mission by the President is the more powerful when Congress joins in ered judgment that the U.S. role best way to encourage full congres- that decision. should be primarily to assist ground sional debate and build the national In June of this year, when it became troops from the region in battling the consensus in support of the proposed apparent that the advances of ISIL in region’s own extremist violence. mission. Iraq and Syria posed a threat to hu- After reporting the authorization out Now, if a President does not propose manitarian values, to regional allies, of committee, Senator MENENDEZ filed an authorization, that doesn’t give the to U.S. citizens and embassies and to it as an amendment to the omnibus Article I branch—the legislature—a our broader national interests, I pub- budget bill with numerous cosponsors, pass from our constitutional obliga- licly argued and encouraged the admin- including me. That was entirely appro- tions. We cannot let the lack of Presi- istration to address the threat—but priate because the budget contained dential action slow us down in doing only using military force after con- funding for the ongoing operation our job. But the process works better if sultation and approval by Congress. against ISIL. But the amendment was the President initiates military action Make no mistake. ISIL is a major not allowed, and, thus, in all likeli- with a clear proposed authorization of threat. But Presidents cannot constitu- hood, we will adjourn our 2014 session Congress. tionally start military action without without taking action beyond the Third, the administration’s reliance Congress unless there is a direct and SFRC vote. on the 2001 and 2002 authorizations in imminent threat to the United States. But just as the SFRC vote in August prosecuting this war on ISIL without In this instance, with ISIL’s activi- 2013 played a significant role leading to congressional action demonstrates the ties occurring halfway across the globe the destruction of the Syrian chemical profound need to revisit those authori- and with the administration admitting weapons stockpile, I believe the au- ties, because using a 13-year-old au- that the organization poses no immi- thorization we passed last week will thorization crafted in different times nent threat of attacking the United also have a significant effect. It be- for a different circumstance under a States, a new congressional authoriza- comes the first formal action by Con- different administration for a different tion is necessary. gress in providing a legal framework bit of geography with the support of a Now, I regret that the administration for the war that, until now, has been vastly different Congress to justify a started military action—what Presi- carried out without any clear legal au- new war 13 years later is not the way dent Obama called going on offense thority. It will be the basis for our dis- the Nation should make the great deci- against ISIL—in August without con- cussions in January as we complete the sion about whether to go to war. That gressional approval. The White House necessary work of authorizing this is why the repeal of the 2002 authoriza- asserts that the current action is justi- military action. tion and a significant revision of the fied by the 2001 and 2002 authorizations, It is my hope that the authorization 2001 authorization is so important. but most outside observers and most passed in Senator MENENDEZ’s com- Finally, the events of the last Members of Congress believe the cur- mittee will be introduced early in 2015, months revealed yet again the weak- rent campaign against ISIL needs its with dozens of cosponsors, and ulti- nesses of the War Powers Resolution of own legal authorization. The White mately enable a full congressional vote 1973, an act whose provisions have been House has not proposed authorizing on this most important matter. ignored by Presidents and Congresses language, and so it is up to Congress to I do believe the dialogue in Congress of both parties since the ink was dry on do the job of providing a legal frame- since August—since the President ini- the original. This fall, as an example, work for this war. tiated unilateral military action on the President provided Congress notice I introduced a proposed authorization August 8—does offer some important of the start of military action as pro- for war against ISIL within days after lessons. vided by the 1973 act, but then he com- President Obama addressed the Nation First, not surprisingly—and espe- pletely ignored the 60- and 90-day on television on the evening of Sep- cially as a Virginian I have to say timeline for ceasing military action tember 10. Since then, I have been this—the Framers of our Constitution and instead continued military oper- working to have the matter heard— had it right—Framers such as Mason, ations in a unilateral way. It is time to first in the Foreign Relations Com- Madison, and Jefferson. We shouldn’t update the 1973 law so it will work, for mittee and then by the full Senate. I go to war without congressional ap- gosh sake. Senator MCCAIN and I have have been greatly assisted in my effort proval. Unilateral action by the Execu- introduced a significant revision of the by many colleagues, none more so than tive without congressional support de- law to improve the consultation be- the chairman, Senator MENENDEZ, who prives the public of the full debate nec- tween Congress and the President on has passionately worked to advance essary to educate everybody about matters of war, to define the mag- this item in the business of the Senate. whether military action is in the na- nitude of conflict that should trigger a The pace of our efforts has been frus- tional interest. required congressional vote, and to set tratingly slow. But last week, after a Just as importantly—maybe more out mandatory timelines for congres- series of hearings and business meet- importantly—it is unfair to send Amer- sional action. ings, the Senate Foreign Relations ican troops into harm’s way without a I am fully aware that a better, more Committee voted on an authorization clear political consensus supporting consistent process for initiating war to authorize the ongoing military ac- the mission. We have already had three will not make our security challenges tion. Americans who have lost their lives in easy ones. The world is a difficult The authorization is a sound product Operation Inherent Resolve. place. We have bellicose authoritarian that does a number of things. First, it Congressional debate and approval regimes—North Korea and Russia—we authorizes and describes the military expresses a support for the mission. have non-State actors such as ISIL or campaign against ISIL. Second, it es- But the lack of clear congressional sup- Boko Haram or the al-Nusra Front or tablishes a 3-year duration of the au- port subjects an ambivalence about Al Qaeda. It is a complicated security thorization, with the ability for reau- whether military action is a good idea situation that we have right now, and thorization if the Congress determines or bad, and that is not healthy when we if we have a better process it will not it to be in the national interests. are asking people to risk their lives. make those security challenges easy, Third, the authorization repeals the Second, when a President decides but I maintain—and my belief has 2002 Iraq authorization and sunsets the that military action is needed, the grown stronger with every day I have

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The events of the last month show He is the son of a civil servant and His service and stewardship don’t end that America can make decisions about homemaker. His father worked for the there. At the same time he is saving war in a better way, and it is my hope city of Omaha, his brother worked for the Department and taxpayers hun- we will address this important issue the Department of Justice, and his son dreds of thousands of dollars, he is also promptly as we reconvene in 2015. currently works for the Metropolitan finding a way to give back. Along with Thank you. Community College in Kansas City, the money he has been able to trim off I yield the floor and suggest the ab- MO. Clearly, public service is a deep the Federal deficit, he has managed to sence of a quorum. tradition in his family—and from what arrange the contributions of nearly The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. I hear, it is something Don takes to $800,000 in equipment to local schools HEITKAMP). The clerk will call the roll. heart. through the GSA Property Disposal The bill clerk proceeded to call the Don began his Federal service more Program. Through this program he enroll. than 24 years ago as a supply clerk sures that unused or older government Mr. CARPER. I ask unanimous con- with the U.S. Department of Agri- equipment goes directly to local sent that the order for the quorum call culture Farm Service Agency in Lin- schools. Because of his efforts, com- be rescinded. coln, NE. Four years later, in August of puters and other equipment that would The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 1998, he joined the Immigration and otherwise be trashed are recycled and objection, it is so ordered. Naturalization Service in the Depart- used to boost education and raise student achievement in schools across the TRIBUTE TO DON MARFISI ment of Justice. After a little over 1 country. Mr. CARPER. Madam President, over year there, he was transferred to Citi- the past few years I have had the great As one can imagine, educators, com- zenship and Immigration Services in munities, and the students themselves privilege, along with Dr. TOM COBURN, the new Department of Homeland Se- who receive the equipment have been to chair the Committee on Homeland curity. Within Citizenship and Immi- overjoyed with the generous donations. Security and Governmental Affairs. gration Services, Don works at the Na- But don’t take my word for it. In 2012 Our committee has many responsibil- tional Records Center where he is re- the Miami R–1 School District, in ities, one of those being oversight of sponsible for logistics, procurement, Amoret, MO, a small K–12 school lo- the Department of Homeland Security. and property management. We can still cated on the Missouri border in the The Department of Homeland Secu- find him there today. In fact, his col- middle of cornfields and cow pastures, rity was created just shy of 12 years leagues consider him a ‘‘cave pillar,’’ received $45,000 worth of recycled tech- ago—a young organization compared to having worked at the Center since nology equipment. most other agencies. It was established opening day. Sharon Knuth, the school’s tech- in 2003 following the terrorist attacks What does the National Records Cen- nology administrator, wrote to Don of 9/11. It brought together under one ter do exactly? According to the De- saying that her district was ‘‘blessed umbrella 22 different and disparate partment, it is the keystone to the rec- by the GSA Property Disposal pro- agencies. Trying to form one unified ordkeeping of the agency for which he gram.’’ She added: agency has not been easy. There have serves. We call it USCIS—housing mil- We are limited in our funds and budgets so been growing pains aplenty. Our cur- lions of paper records that have been we do not always have the chance to pur- rent Secretary Jeh Johnson, Deputy centralized into a single state-of-the- chase the latest technology equipment. Be- Secretary Ali Mayorkas, and their art facility. The Center where Don cause of your generosity, we will put the leadership team have made great works improves the integrity of computers, monitors, speakers and plugs to strides in addressing challenges, and I USCIS’s recordkeeping and dramati- good use. . . . We will grow and prosper only am confident their hard work will con- because we found some great friends like you cally reduces the time it takes to re- who gave us support along the way. tinue and pay off. trieve a file or paperwork, meaning Another school in Chadwick, MO, Behind the leadership team at the faster application processing for an thanked Don for the ‘‘blessing’’—that Department of Homeland Security are agency charged with overseeing our the more than 200,000 men and women is their term—of this new technology immigration system. they received through his efforts. But who go to work each day to fulfill one Don’s current job title, mission sup- there is more. Don was also a member critical mission, to create a safe, se- port specialist, doesn’t do his work jus- of the Office of Equal Opportunity and cure, and resilient place where the tice. Colleagues say Don is not just a Inclusion’s Minority Serving Institu- American way of life can thrive. support specialist but an integral part tions Program team which facilitated Whether these employees are encoun- of the National Records Center’s mis- more than $1 million in computer tering terrorism, securing our borders sion support team and plays an impor- equipment donations in the past fiscal and our airports, responding to natural tant role in nearly all the logistics-re- year 2014. disasters or bolstering our defenses in lated projects executed at the center. Don has been recognized for his ex- cyber space, few other agencies and In this position, he develops and ad- traordinary accomplishments in years employees touch the lives of Ameri- ministers best practices for Federal past. In 2013, for example, he was recog- cans on a daily basis more than does procurement and property manage- nized as USCIS Employee of the Year the Department of Homeland Security. ment. While he avoids the spotlight, he and as one of the National Record Cen- As chairman of the Homeland Secu- is highly valued and sought out for his ter’s Employees of the Quarter. Yet de- rity and Governmental Affairs Com- expertise in the asset management spite these great accomplishments and mittee, I have had the great honor and field. high praise from his colleagues and pleasure of meeting with many of these Don’s colleagues told me, ‘‘Through from people all over the country, Don men and women and learning more his painstaking attention to detail and insisted that every award he has re- about their work, learning about their timely responsiveness . . . he has pro- ceived is a team award. When he families, their frustrations, and their vided a superior level of customer serv- learned he was gathering such high dedication to the service of our Nation. ice to local employees and other stake- praise for his work, his response was: We have also heard the Department of holders.’’ Being recognized for your efforts is appre- Homeland Security leadership from Don’s attention to detail ensures ciated, however, I’m the fortunate one, I get across the Department, including Sec- that folks within Citizenship and Im- to reuse items and give—two things I enjoy retary Jeh Johnson, sing their praises migration Services have the tools and doing. and describe the mission-critical work resources they need to get their job Like a true leader, this man is hum- they perform day in and day out in done. Don’s critical eye and expertise ble.

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College, who said: ‘‘You earn a living of that process. I yield the floor and suggest the ab- by what you get; you earn a life by We have a vote this afternoon on an- sence of a quorum. what you give.’’ other critical nomination. Sarah The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Think about that for a second, and Saldana is a U.S. prosecuting attorney. clerk will call the roll. then think about this man right here She leads our operation in the northern The legislative clerk proceeded to and all the giving he has done through- part of Texas and oversees 100 counties call the roll. out his career and his service to our in her great State. She tries to make Mr. THUNE. Madam President, I ask country. I just have to say to Jeh sure the Federal laws are enforced unanimous consent that the order for Johnson, the Secretary of the Depart- across her counties. the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ment, that you have a remarkable em- She has been nominated to be Assist- objection, it is so ordered. ployee. You are blessed with a lot of re- ant Secretary at the Office of Immigra- NEW ERA IN THE SENATE markable employees, and Don is cer- tion and Customs Enforcement, also Mr. THUNE. Madam President, the tainly at the top of the list. called ICE. It is a huge job with tens of American people made one thing clear Don’s service doesn’t end at the De- thousands of employees who work all in November, and it was this. They are partment. He has a couple of other across America. ready for change in Washington. The critical roles. He is a husband and a I hope when we debate her nomina- Senate Republicans are too. In fact, I dad. He and his wife Pam have been tion—she has been supported very gra- think even some Senate Democrats are married for 30 years. He has a son, Jo- ciously by JOHN CORNYN, the senior ready for a change in Washington. siah, and daughter Anna. When he is Senator from Texas, who introduced us When the Republicans take the ma- able to find some well-deserved down- to her at our committee hearing—our jority in January, things will look very time, he enjoys watching a Big Ten colleagues will join together in sup- different here in the Senate. The start team, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, with porting her nomination. of our majority will mark an end to the his family. We have this photograph here, and I dysfunction that has characterized the I have to say that as a proud Ohio said earlier this is Don Marfisi in the Senate under the Democrat’s leader- State graduate, we enjoyed playing you middle, also known as Pam’s husband. ship. Under Republican leadership, the I will be coming to the floor about guys this year and look forward to next Senate will return to regular order. year—maybe you guys will get some once a month to talk about this de- We will once again empower the com- revenge next year. partment, which doesn’t get the kind mittee chairmen to start the legisla- To Pam, Josiah, and Anna, thank of credit it deserves, and the people tive process. Bills will be drafted in you for sharing your husband and dad who work there don’t get the credit committee with input from Members of with us. He has done extraordinary they deserve. We are trying to make both parties before the bills are fully work for our country and for a lot of sure that changes, and part of changing debated on the Senate floor, and Mem- communities. We are proud of him, and the course of the aircraft carrier is to bers of both parties will be able to offer I bet that you are as well. say thanks to the good people at the amendments, which is in strong con- Finally, I say to Don Marfisi—on be- Department. Don is one of many em- trast to the Democratic Senate, where half of my colleagues, Democrats, Re- ployees who deserves our thanks. the minority party has been almost en- publicans, and a couple of Independents In this photograph to my right, this tirely prevented from getting amend- as well, and the folks who work here in handsome young man is Ethan Cole. ment votes. the Capitol, even the pages who are sit- Ethan is the supervisor for the work History shows us that the Senate ting at the bottom of the Presiding Of- that Don and these folks do. functions best when all Members are ficer’s desk—we all thank you for what We have here Terry Sloan. She is the allowed to have amendments and votes. you do for us every day, for your serv- Deputy Director of the National In the early years of the Reagan ad- ice, and for your immeasurable gen- Records Center, and we are proud of ministration, President Reagan aggres- erosity to our great Nation. her and her services. Standing next to sively pursued tax cuts that faced op- I also wish to thank Alejandro Terry is another TC—we have TOM position from Republicans as well as Mayorkas. Ale is the Deputy Secretary COBURN, TOM CARPER, and Tom Cioppa. Democrats. However, after 2 weeks of of the Department of Homeland Secu- I think when this picture was taken, debate and consideration of 141 amend- rity. We were meeting with a number Tom was the Director of the National ments, the Senate passed the bill by an of employees at the Department of Records Center, and now he is the Dis- overwhelming vote of 89 to 11. Homeland Security. They were district Director of the Chicago District. In President Reagan’s second term, cussing how to raise morale, although Not long ago Ale Mayorkas and a the Tax Reform Act of 1986 saw 3 weeks that is not their day job; it is an addi- number of Homeland Security employ- of debate on the Senate floor. After the tional responsibility they have under- ees were paying us a visit. The reason consideration of 109 amendments and 24 taken. The folks at the Department of I mentioned Ale is because of a story rollcall votes, the bill received 97 votes Homeland Security—for the 12 years it he told us about a visit someone made in the Senate. has been in existence—has suffered to NASA headquarters. I can’t recall if These are just a couple of examples from low morale, and sadly, still does. it was during the evening or weekend, of a Senate functioning as our Found- I think that is starting to change. but it was during off hours. As they ers intended. An open amendment proc- I am an old Navy guy, and I like to were going through one of the big ess softens division among Members say that things that are hard to do are buildings at NASA, the visitor came and builds bipartisan support for major like changing the course of an aircraft across a guy who was a custodian. The legislation. The result is reforms which carrier. I think the aircraft carrier is visitor said to the custodian: What do are not only historic but longstanding. starting to turn at Homeland Security. you do here? The janitor looked him In addition to returning to regular One of the keys for an organization right in the eye and said: I am helping order, the Senate will also focus on its to do well is to have great leadership. to put a man on the moon. oversight responsibilities. Our job is As the Presiding Officer knows, at the The people at Homeland Security, in- not just to pass legislation. We also beginning of this year, there were gap- cluding Don, are helping to ensure that have a responsibility to take a look at ing holes in the top ranks of the De- our country is safe and secure. We are all government programs and existing partment of Homeland Security. One of in their debt. legislation to make sure the govern- the things Dr. COBURN, the committee, With that, I am looking to see if ment is doing its job in the most effi- and I did—when the administration there is anyone else trying to speak. I cient and effective way possible.

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Amidst this natural wonder, in actions. tion’s costly and inefficient Tax Code its basin lies some of the most fertile Finally, and most importantly, Re- fairer and simpler for families and and productive agricultural land in the publicans are going to change the Sen- businesses. We also intend to take up northwest, generating $600 million a ate’s priorities. No longer will the Sen- regulatory reform. year in barley, potatoes, onions, mint, ate’s time be tied up with partisan leg- Recent regulations released by the and, as we can see in this photo, beef. islation designed to please the Demo- President’s EPA illustrate just how The settlement of the Klamath Basin crats’ far left constituencies. Instead, pressing the need is to reform our by pioneers from the east and the sub- Americans’ priorities will be our prior- country’s out-of-control bureaucracy. sequent development of farming and ities—jobs, the economy, and the mid- Just one of the recently proposed EPA ranching in the Klamath Basin has a dle class. regulations—the President’s national storied history. The first White ex- As even the third-ranking Democrat energy tax—would eliminate tens of plorer thought to enter the area was in the Senate admitted recently, thousands, if not hundreds of thou- John Freeman, on his way to play a no- Democrats have not done too well at sands of jobs and devastate entire com- torious role in taking control of Cali- focusing on the people’s priorities. munities. No executive agency should fornia during the Mexican-American The senior Senator from New York be able to damage our economy in that war. The first White settlers were the said: way or to destroy the livelihoods of so pioneering Applegate family, scouting Unfortunately, Democrats blew the oppor- many hard-working Americans. It is an easier southern route for the final tunity the American people gave them. We time to get America’s regulatory agen- stages of the Oregon Trail. Agriculture took their mandate and put all of our focus cies under control. was, of course, a major focus of settle- on the wrong problem—health-care reform. Republicans heard what the Amer- ment efforts, and even some of the Republicans do not intend to blow ican people said in November, and we more recently developed agricultural the opportunity the American people are not going to let them down. Janu- lands played into key moments in have given us. We will get right to ary 6 marks the start of a new era in American history when part of the work on legislation to create jobs, the Senate. The Republican majority Klamath Reclamation Project was de- grow the economy, and expand oppor- will focus on the American people’s pri- veloped by the Federal Government tunities for hard-working Americans. orities: creating jobs, growing the and offered as homesteading opportuni- We will take up the dozens of jobs bills economy, and increasing opportunity ties to veterans returning from World that have passed the House but have for middle-income American families. War II. been collecting dust on the Democratic We hope the Democrats will join us. Of course, this region had a history leader’s desk here in the Senate. I yield the floor. long before settlers from the East came We will take up legislation to im- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- to it. It was already inhabited by Na- prove the Keystone XL Pipeline and ator from Oregon. tive communities who have lived in the the more than 42,000 jobs that it would Mr. MERKLEY. Madam President, I Klamath Basin for 10,000 years and who support. We will work with the Presi- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- have a deep connection to this amazing dent to reauthorize trade promotion ator from Ohio be allowed to speak di- place. The Klamath and Modoc Tribes authority to open new markets to rectly after the conclusion of my re- have inherited oral histories of the American farmers and manufacturers marks. eruption of Mount Mazama 8,000 years and make sure that American goods The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ago, which formed today’s Crater Lake. are competing on an equal playing field objection, it is so ordered. The tribes on the lower river in Cali- internationally. KLAMATH BASIN fornia—the Yurok, the Karuk, and the We will take up legislation to im- Mr. MERKLEY. Madam President, I Hoopa—talked about having firepits in prove flexibility for working families rise today to address a key unfinished home sites still in use today that have so Americans can meet their respon- piece of business that is extremely im- been carbon-dated as being in human sibilities at work while still having the portant to the Klamath Basin of south- use many thousands of years ago. In time they need for their families at ern Oregon. home. And, of course, we will take up The Klamath Basin Act has still not the Klamath County Museum, there is legislation to address ObamaCare. been enacted as of the close of this on display the oldest sandals in the The President’s health care law is Congress. In that failure, Congress is world that we have ever discovered not only making our health care sys- missing a critical opportunity to put in made of sagebrush. tem worse, it is also hurting our al- place a locally developed solution to a The early history of settlement from ready sluggish economy. Senate Repub- longtime water dispute. This failure the East led quickly to conflict. John licans want to repeal and replace this creates a substantial risk of cata- Fremont’s expedition led to a violent law with real health care reforms—re- strophic consequences for our ranching battle with the Klamath Tribes. The forms that will actually lower costs and farming families—risks that were opening of the Applegate Trail through and improve America’s access to care. entirely avoidable. the basin led to conflict between the In the meantime, however, we will Let me start by telling my colleagues Modoc Tribes and White settlers along chisel away at the law’s most dam- what an amazing place Klamath Basin the Lost River. The resulting Modoc aging provisions—provisions like the is. Klamath Basin is one of the natural War—a dark chapter in our Nation’s medical device tax, which has elimi- wonders of the American West. It has persecution of tribes—led to a standoff nated thousands of workers’ jobs in one of the biggest salmon runs in the where the Army held a few dozen this industry and is driving up the Pacific and part of one of the largest Modoc families under siege in barren, price of lifesaving devices such as pace- continuous blocks of wild rivers and hostile lava beds for months. makers and insulin pumps, and the 30- wildlands on the Pacific coast. It is one Unfortunately, for too much of re- hour workweek, which is forcing em- of the most important migration cent history, conflict has continued to ployers to cut workers’ hours and points in the Pacific coast flyway for define the Klamath Basin. wages in order to afford ObamaCare- bird migration. It is an important In the 1950s the Federal Government mandated health care costs. We will place for duck hunters up and down the terminated Federal recognition of the also work to repeal the health care west coast. Klamath Tribes, converting their 2 mil- law’s individual mandate. The Federal The Klamath River itself charts a lion-acre forested reservation into a Government should not be in the busi- path to the south of Crater Lake—an combination of national forest lands ness of forcing Americans to buy a gov- amazing natural wonder where a crater and private lands.

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The tribes litigation has been going intensely tainty and predictability for guaran- could have walked away from the until very recently. On the one hand, teed amounts of water. The tribes and table. They could have taken this enor- tribes want to be assured of their conservation groups and fishing organi- mous control over water rights and rights to continue fishing practices zations agreed to stop challenging said the agreement hasn’t been imple- they have passed down from generation these irrigators’ water allocations. In mented; we are walking away and to generation for thousands of years. exchange, they get a community going to use these water rights with Farmers and ranchers want to be sure partnering to restore natural resources they will have the water they need to that are of cultural and economic im- maximum leverage. sustain the operations their families portance to the tribes and to help them They created partnerships. They depend on for success. reacquire some of the land they lost 50 pledged to work together, as all of For decades the tension over water years ago. these groups have, advocating not just has been accentuated in times of Complementing all of this and aug- for themselves but for the collective drought, culminating most famously in menting the natural resource restora- future of the community and collective a standoff in 2001 that made national tion is a plan to remove four anti- stakeholders. news. During that 2001 drought irriga- quated dams and open up new habitat tion water for the Klamath Reclama- for fish. The private utility that owns Quite frankly, this is a remarkable tion Project was shut off to protect en- these dams agrees that the best busi- development in what is happening with dangered fisheries. Thousands of people ness decision is to remove these dams. all of these stakeholder leaders stick- gathered in Klamath Falls in sympathy So this is a win-win situation, or actu- ing together. Congress is key, however, with the farmers. There was civil dis- ally a win-win-win-win situation. to passing legislation that implements obedience, and people were worried Let me give an example of this in the provisions of this plan. about the possibility of violence. terms of water looked at from the per- It is time for Congress to act. The When Vice President Cheney inter- spective of the agricultural commu- Senate did its work. The Energy and vened and guaranteed water deliveries nity. This chart shows, over a variety Natural Resources Committee held rather than fish protections, the result of years—2010 through 2014—what the hearings under the leadership first of was the largest fish kill in U.S. his- actual deliveries were in acre-feet, Senator WYDEN and Senator MUR- tory. Meanwhile, agriculture was dam- thousands of acre-feet, 189,000 acre-feet, KOWSKI, then under the leadership of aged. Families saw major losses, and and what they would receive in the set- Senator LANDRIEU and Senator MUR- some had to sell their farms. There tlement: substantially more; substan- KOWSKI. Senator MURKOWSKI, Senator were no real winners. tially more in 2011 and substantially WYDEN, and I were able to negotiate bi- At the time, many people thought more in 2013. So this also provides partisan revisions of the bill addressing that these issues were intractable and more water for the refuge, and we can significant and legitimate concerns that the arguments and lawsuits would see a change of positive water for the that had been raised. continue interminably, perhaps for refuge as well. generations to come. But a number of This is why everyone is coming to We modified Federal authority re- years ago a group of leaders in the the table and finding a path that works lated to dam removal and requiring community had the boldness to start better during difficult times for all of Governors to sign off and giving Con- rethinking how they framed their the major goals of water management gress a 1-year period to veto a decision quest for water and the water wars. in the region. to take out a particular dam. We re- Their briefing to me was one of the The deal is a lifeline for farming and moved provisions that the Congres- first briefings I received as a U.S. Sen- for ranching: tens of thousands of addi- sional Budget Office said might con- ator. I was surprised to see individuals tional acre-feet added and in some tribute to the deficit. The Energy and representing parts of the community cases 100,000 acre-feet of water in some Natural Resources Committee voted who had often been bitter enemies to- areas; at the same time, stream flows the bill out of committee on a bipar- gether. They were talking about sit- for fish, removing obstacles for migra- tisan basis. ting down and hammering out a dif- tion of the fish, improving habitat. It ferent vision for the future to replace is a truly remarkable deal. The community leaders have gone to the lose-lose water battles of the past Community leaders not only devel- work getting even broader statements with something different: greater reli- oped a visionary agreement, they also of support. The Klamath County Cham- ability of water for farmers and ranch- remained dedicated to this agreement ber of Commerce endorsed the bill. The ers and protection for the tribes and during some difficult drought years in Klamath County Farm Bureau has en- their fishing rights and better health 2010 and 2013 and low water in 2014. So dorsed the bill. The Klamath County for the stream. We had leaders from they could have been shattered, the co- Cattlemen’s Association and the state- many different parts of the community alition could have been blown up by wide Oregon Cattlemen’s Association sitting down together because—they these difficult drought years, but in- have endorsed the bill. The Klamath said to me: Senator, the only folks who stead they viewed it as reinforcing why Falls City Council has endorsed the are winning right now are the lawyers. they needed to come to an agreement bill, and the Oregon Water Resources They wanted to change that. to save the ranching and the farming Congress has endorsed the bill. I was skeptical that groups who had and improve the fish and restore im- The Senate has been ready to act, battled for so long could sit down and portant provisions for the tribes. They but the U.S. House of Representatives have continued to work together while work out an agreement. As we say in has not. Here we are in the last days of we here in Congress have not acted. the West, whiskey, that is for drinking, this Congress unable to complete this Also, they worked on an additional and water, that is for fighting. But bill. So today I am calling upon our agreement to bring in additional these folks said: We are going to pursue leaders in the House and in the Senate a different path. ranchers from the upper basin into the to work together to make this an item I pledged that if they were able to de- agreement, and that worked as well. velop a solution, I would do everything They worked to dramatically reduce of immediate action when we start our I could at the Federal level to help im- the cost of the habitat restoration in- new session in January. plement it. They defied the expectation vestments that the original plan called The tribe is held back on enforcing of every cynic by coming up with a re- for. They drafted a bill with no new its water rights, and the stakeholders markable plan that solved an array of spending. The entire agreement was have stayed together, saying they were

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It is easy for Members of this fully, diligently, and painfully con- Senate who have good titles, who are Several months later, JOHN D. structed over years of involvement of well paid, who dress like this, who ROCKEFELLER IV, 27 years old, came to community stakeholders, will fall don’t really need to go out and listen West Virginia as a VISTA volunteer. apart. What that will do is put the en- to the public very much, to forget peo- Well-educated and well-connected, JAY tire farming and ranching community ple like union coal miners or nonunion ROCKEFELLER could have chosen any in great jeopardy. We can see hundreds coal miners. career he wanted. But to him, it was of families lose their water in a matter He called this ‘‘the greatest moment about public service. of months due to Congress’s failure to of my career.’’ JAY threatened to keep This year marks JAY’s 50th year in act. the Senate in session. He was going to This community has done everything public service. He found himself in do whatever it took—22 years ago, over right. They have put aside long- Emmons, WV. Emmons, WV, is a small Christmas, over New Year’s, whatever standing tensions and conflicts. They town. JAY didn’t shy away. JAY didn’t it took—to make sure his colleagues sat down time and time again to work keep his distance. He wanted to know didn’t leave town before passing the out these complicated provisions. They the people he was going to be working 1992 Coal Act. Because of his legisla- sought the help of the Interior Depart- with, and he set out to do that. For 2 tion, more than 200,000 coal miners and ment which came and signed off on the years, he worked alongside the people their families have kept the benefits agreement. They sought the State gov- of Emmons for accessible health care, they were promised. ernment and the Governor to sign off for education, for opportunities. His He spearheaded efforts to ensure work included dismantling and moving on the agreements. They solicited local workplace safety. I have talked to JAY support. They put aside damaging rhet- a condemned elementary school from a after coal-mining disasters when min- oric during times of intense drought neighboring town onto a flatbed truck, ers are killed in one of the most over the last couple of years, and they and establishing it in Emmons as a treacherous, difficult, and dangerous hung together. They have done every- community center. jobs we can imagine. I can see the pain thing we could have ever asked a group JAY never forgot that, JAY, who in in his face because he knows people to do to prepare for this legislation to this Chamber sits across the aisle from who work in the mines and he has lis- be passed, yet it has not been passed me at this desk. I was sitting here 2 tened to them. because the House of Representatives weeks ago and JAY was talking about When Lincoln’s staff wanted him to has not been ready to act. Emmons. He said going to Emmons— stay in the White House and win the We must not let this opportunity es- and I will quote from his farewell war and free the slaves and preserve cape. We must come back in January speech 2 weeks ago to the Senate: the Union, Lincoln used to say, I have with support from the Senate and from That set my moral compass and gave me to go out and get my public opinion the House and complete this deal. This direction. Where everything in my real life bath. That is what JAY did. A son and began. Where I learned how little I knew grandson of privilege, JAY understood opportunity might not come again. about the problems people face. I was hum- I ask my colleagues on both sides of bled by that lesson. that he served the public best when he the aisle to recognize that when in a got his public opinion bath and when He went on to say: region great work has been done to re- he went out and listened to people. He solve a longstanding conflict, they My time in Emmons was transformative. It fought against unfair trade practices, explains every policy I pursued and every and he fought against tax policies that need Congress to step in and seal the vote I have cast. It was where my beliefs deal, make the agreement real, and im- were bolted down. And where my passion shipped jobs overseas. He reinvigorated plement the agreement. We must give met my principle. the steel caucus, fighting for an indus- it the utmost attention and help make try that clearly has been victimized by Fifty years ago, JAY learned those it happen for the health of the stream, lessons. For 50 years, as a VISTA vol- unfair trade practices. Most importantly in JAY’s career— for the welfare of the tribes, for the unteer, as a State legislator, as the and the thing I think he is most proud success of the farming community, for Secretary of State, as the Governor of of—was another lesson he learned in the conditions that make ranching a West Virginia, and as a Senator for 3 Emmons, WV. He learned that many of vital component of the Klamath decades from West Virginia, he learned the community school-aged children Basin—for all of these reasons. those beliefs. They were bolted down, I certainly pledge to come back and had never been to a doctor, they had and he practiced those beliefs. never seen a dentist before because work toward that end and look forward In 1966, he was elected to the West for us early next year to not be here on their families simply didn’t have the Virginia House. Two years later, JAY money. Because of that, JAY made ac- the floor lamenting the fact we have had an opportunity that most people I cessible, affordable health care for chil- failed to complete this agreement but know would not have refused. dren part of his lifelong mission. He be- to be here thanking all of those who Robert F. Kennedy was assas- lieves that health care is a right and came together to seize this critical op- sinated—the Senator from New York at not a privilege. portunity. that time. In June of 1968, the Gov- I yield the floor to my colleague from He championed Medicaid expansion, ernor of New York, Nelson Rocke- Ohio. and he championed this new health feller—JAY ROCKEFELLER’s uncle—of- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- care law. It has JAY ROCKEFELLER’s fin- fered that appointment to the U.S. ator from Ohio. gerprints all over it. That is why hun- Senate to JAY ROCKEFELLER. The Gov- Mr. BROWN. I ask unanimous con- dreds of thousands of people in my ernor offered that position to JAY sent that following my remarks, the State are grateful to JAY ROCKE- ROCKEFELLER, and his answer to his Senator from Hawaii be recognized. FELLER, because hundreds of thousands uncle was: No, thank you. I want to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of people in Ohio now have health in- earn a seat some day in the U.S. Sen- objection, it is so ordered. surance who didn’t have it before. Hun- ate. TRIBUTE TO JAY ROCKEFELLER dreds of thousands of families have That is what JAY set out to do. He re- Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I rise benefited for a couple of decades be- minded us a few weeks ago: today to honor one of my best friends cause their children had health insur- Important undertakings can’t be half- in the Senate and a long-time public ance. Again, this is because of JAY hearted. You have to commit your whole servant whom I greatly admire, JOHN self—almost like pushing a heavy rock up- ROCKEFELLER. D. ROCKEFELLER IV. hill. With both of your hands you push, be- In 1997, he devoted much of his time In 1964, in Athens, OH, President cause if you let up for a split second with ei- and career at that point to help write Johnson went to Ohio University, and ther hand, you and the rock go tumbling the Children’s Health Insurance Pro- he said: backwards into the abyss. gram, CHIP. Because of CHIP, 8 million

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I have seen That is my friend JAY ROCKEFELLER. ons, not families. Let me repeat that: a lot of Senators come and go. I have For all of that we are so grateful. Deporting felons, that is all we need to seen a lot of Members come and go. I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- do, not breaking apart families. Presi- have seen a lot of public officials come ator from Hawaii. dent Obama’s action is grounded on and go. There can be a shortage of hu- Ms. HIRONO. Madam President, I precedent and Executive powers. mility in these jobs. As Members of the rise today in support of the nomination Every single President since Eisen- House and Members of the Senate, of Sarah Saldana to serve as Director hower has used Executive action to sometimes we are a little puffed up of the U.S. Immigration and Customs provide discretionary relief from depor- about our titles and about the power Enforcement, better known as ICE. tation. Nonetheless, the President’s that many of us have, and we are Before I proceed, I would like to critics have relentlessly attacked the caught up in the way we are treated. thank the good Senator from Ohio for legitimacy of his action. Some of my People are often obsequious to Mem- his tributary remarks regarding JAY colleagues have emphasized that we bers in Congress, and all of that. ROCKEFELLER, an uncommon man of must enforce our immigration laws and What stands out to me—it is even the people. secure our borders in their opposition more remarkable when you consider Prior to supporting Ms. Saldana’s to Ms. Saldana. his family and what he came from—is nomination in the Judiciary Com- Ironically, my Republican colleagues JAY ROCKEFELLER’s humility. Here is mittee, I did have a chance to meet are opposing the nomination of the Di- the best example, I think. I found out with her. Growing up in a large family rector of an agency responsible for almost by accident what JAY, as a near our southern border in Corpus member of the Veterans’ Affairs Com- these very things: securing our border Christi, TX, Ms. Saldana managed to and enforcing our immigration laws. mittee, would do regularly during his overcome hardship and become the time in the Senate is he would send all Some Republicans do not even want to first Latina U.S. Attorney in Texas fund the Department of Homeland Se- the staff away, he would send the press history. away, and he would go to someone’s curity at all. Sarah Saldana is fully qualified to Those who are concerned about im- home or community center or rec cen- serve as ICE’s Director. She is a senior ter or labor hall and he would sit with migration enforcement and border se- Federal law enforcement official for a curity should ask themselves: How a number of veterans and listen to border State district that spans almost their stories. He would take notes and does opposing Sarah Saldana’s nomina- 100,000 miles. Ms. Saldana has been on tion and putting DHS funding in ques- help those individually who might need the ground in Texas and fully under- help. Most importantly, he was listen- tion make our borders more secure? stands the complexities and challenges How do these actions ensure effective ing to their stories. we face with our immigration system. It reminds me of another story from enforcement of our laws? They do not. Republicans and Democrats agree Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln’s staff If you want to truly and permanently that our immigration system is bro- watched him, during one of his public address our broken immigration sys- ken. Until recently, we also agreed, Re- opinion baths, talk to a number of peo- tem, we need Congress to work to- publicans and Democrats alike, that ple who were pushing him on some- gether to pass comprehensive immigra- Sarah Saldana needed to be confirmed thing that mattered to them person- tion reform, which the American peo- as the Director of ICE. However, now ally. ple overwhelmingly support. It has His staff wanted to send them away. Republicans are playing politics with been over a year since comprehensive Lincoln said, ‘‘No, I am not going to do this nomination to a critical homeland immigration reform was passed on the that.’’ Then Lincoln said—about these security agency. ICE is responsible for Senate floor. Congress must continue people who were talking to him, ordi- important law enforcement issues that working to pass commonsense, humane nary citizens outside the White House make us all safer and has been without reform that puts families first. or anywhere else the President of the a permanent Director for over a year. As the President himself has said, United States may have been—Lincoln ICE’s 19,000 people are responsible for Executive action does not replace con- said: They don’t want much. They get enforcement of our immigration laws, gressional action. To those in Congress so little. Each one considers his busi- for drug interdiction, for fighting child concerned with what he has done, we ness of great importance. I know how I exploitation, and for keeping us safe need to step up. We need to pass com- should feel if I were in their place. from national security threats. The prehensive reform. But in the mean- I can see JAY ROCKEFELLER meeting Senate needs to do its job and let time, we need to confirm Sarah with veterans, many of whom had Sarah Saldana get to work as the per- Saldana so she can get on with the job never been thanked for their service. manent Director of ICE. I understand at ICE. Many of them were suffering from war- that some of my colleagues on the Re- I urge my colleagues to vote yes on time injuries from their time in the publican side now oppose Sarah her nomination. Saldana because of the President’s Ex- service, coming back to West Virginia ORDER OF PROCEDURE ecutive order on immigration. and eking out a living. I can see JAY I ask unanimous consent that the ROCKEFELLER saying the same thing: President Obama’s Executive action allows millions of fathers, mothers, Senate now recess until 2:15 p.m.; that They don’t want much. They get so lit- following the 2:30 p.m. votes, the clerk tle. Each one considers his business of and students to step out of the shad- report Executive Calendar No. 1150, the great importance. I know how I should ows, pass background checks, work le- Blinken nomination, and the time feel if I were in their place. gally, and pay their taxes. The Presi- until 5 p.m. be equally divided in the Going back 2 weeks ago to JAY’s fare- dent’s action is rooted in the reality well speech across the aisle at this that our immigration system is broken usual form, with all other provisions of desk, he called upon us to remember and that we need to exercise prosecu- the previous order remaining in effect. that ‘‘our north star must always be torial discretion on who to go after The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the real needs of the people we serve.’’ with our limited resources. objection, it is so ordered. JAY used his farewell speech to exhort As Director of ICE, it is Ms. f us to do better on behalf of miners, on Saldana’s responsibility to focus on behalf of veterans, on behalf of single homeland security resources on deport- RECESS parents, on behalf of children, on being felons and other criminals who The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under half of sick people, people who do not have crossed our borders. It is simply the previous order, the Senate stands always get a fair shake in life. not possible for the Federal Govern- in recess until 2:15 p.m.

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Every day all hurts the men and women at ICE who NOMINATION OF SARAH R. that happens. deserve a leader to ensure this impor- SALDANA TO BE AN ASSISTANT Managing such a large agency, with tant agency runs as effectively as pos- SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SE- one of the most complex missions in sible. CURITY—Continued the Federal Government, is a tall, tall I believe the President acted within The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under order. This mission is made all the the bounds—I know not everyone the previous order, the time until 2:30 harder when the agency is forced to go agrees with me on this, but I believe p.m. will be equally divided in the month after month without permanent the President acted within the bounds usual form. leadership. of the law in announcing his Executive Who yields time? Immigration and Customs Enforce- action. While I may quarrel with the If neither side yields time, both sides ment had the unfortunate distinction timing of it, I also feel very deeply if will be equally charged. of finishing last in the annual survey of we—not in this body but in the other The Senator from Delaware. employee morale among Federal agen- body on the other side of the Capitol— Mr. CARPER. Madam President, I cies. That is right—actually, not last; had done our job with respect to immi- rise today to urge my colleagues to they were tied for last. In how many gration reform, we would not have this vote in a few minutes to confirm Sarah agencies were the employees really dustup today over this nomination. Saldana to be Assistant Secretary for quizzed or questioned about whether But whether or not you agree with me, Immigration and Customs Enforce- they are satisfied with their work? opposing Ms. Saldana’s nomination ment. They finished last out of not 100, not will do nothing to change what the A number of our friends have come to 200, not 300, but out of 314 agencies. President has done—nothing. the floor opposing Ms. Saldana’s nomi- When I visited the agency recently, I said it before; I will say it again. It nation, but incredibly enough, I have employees told me that one of their is irresponsible for us to leave a crit- not heard them question her qualifica- biggest frustrations was the lack of ical agency such as this without a tions. Their opposition appears to be in Senate-confirmed leadership. Thank- proven leader. It has been more than 16 response to the President’s decision to fully, this is one problem we can rem- months. It should not be another bring 5 million hard-working, law-abid- edy, and we can remedy it today. month or two or three. ing immigrants out of the shadows ear- Ms. Saldana is a true American suc- So I hope Ms. Saldana—the first His- lier this month. cess story. She rose from humble be- panic person and the second woman Let me just say, as one Member of ginnings in South Texas as the young- ever to be nominated to run Immigra- the Senate, we can quarrel about the est of seven children. She went on to tion and Customs Enforcement—does timing and we can quarrel about the become an accomplished partner at a not fall victim to politics here in the policy. I think for the most part the major law firm. She is now one of the Senate. By all accounts, she is exactly policy in the President’s proposal is Nation’s top law enforcement officers. what this critical agency needs: a prov- good. Do I wish we had done it as a She could not be more qualified to lead en leader, a respected member of the body? Do I wish we had done our job? Immigration and Customs Enforce- law enforcement community. You bet I do. But I wish the President ment. I urge all of my colleagues—Demo- had delayed the announcement until a But do not take my word for it. One cratic and Republican and even the two little bit later this year. He did not. So of our good friends here in the Senate, Independents who are here with us that is where we are. Mr. JOHN CORNYN, the senior Senator serving their States—I urge you to sup- Whether you like the President’s Ex- from Texas, felt strongly enough about port her. I am proud to do that today. ecutive order or not, today it is about her qualifications that he was good Thank you, Madam President. whether we take our responsibility se- enough to come and introduce Ms. CLOTURE MOTION riously to ensure that Federal agencies Saldana at her confirmation hearing The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant have the leadership they need to oper- before the committee I chair and the to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the ate efficiently and effectively. Presiding Officer serves on, the Com- Senate the pending cloture motion, The single most important ingredient mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- which the clerk will state. of any organization, I do not care ernmental Affairs. Senator CORNYN The bill clerk read as follows: whether it is a governmental entity—I told us that day that she was highly CLOTURE MOTION spent some time in the Navy—whether qualified, fiercely independent, and had We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- it is a military unit, whether it is a served her State with honor. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the sports team, whether it is a school, This is what he said: Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move business, whatever it might be, the sin- If respect for the rule of law is our stand- to bring to a close debate on the nomination gle most important ingredient to the ard, and I think it should be, we would be of Sarah R. Saldana, of Texas, to be an As- success of that entity is leadership. hard pressed to find a person more qualified sistant Secretary of Homeland Security. This is an agency where we are talk- to enforce the law than Ms. Saldana. Harry Reid, Thomas R. Carper, Patrick ing about filling a big gap in leadership His comments. That is high praise, J. Leahy, Patty Murray, Tom Udall, in Immigration and Customs Enforce- Brian Schatz, Charles E. Schumer, Bar- and I could not agree more. bara Boxer, Benjamin L. Cardin, Rich- ment. We call it ICE. It is critical. It is Nevertheless, Senator CORNYN and ard Blumenthal, Jeff Merkley, Al a critical law enforcement agency some of his colleagues now oppose Franken, Robert P. Casey, Jr., Martin within the Department of Homeland Sarah Saldana’s nomination—not be- Heinrich, Elizabeth Warren, Richard J. Security. Listen to this: It has been cause she is unqualified, not because Durbin, Christopher Murphy. without a Presidentially appointed she does not work hard, not because The PRESIDING OFFICER. The leader now for more than 16 months. she does not have good values, but be- question is, Is it the sense of the Sen- That is far too long, particularly when cause she will have to carry out the ate that debate on the nomination of we consider all the issues we face along President’s recent Executive order on Sarah R. Saldana, of Texas, to be an our borders and the more than 400 laws immigration. That may be understand- Assistant Secretary of Homeland Secu- that this agency, Immigration and Cus- able. I think it is also unfortunate. It rity, shall be brought to a close? toms Enforcement, enforces. does not punish the President to leave The yeas and nays are mandatory The agency plays a critical role in se- this position unfilled. It does not just under the rule. curing our borders. They take dan- punish the employees to leave this po- The clerk will call the roll. gerous criminals off the streets. They sition unfilled. In the end, it punishes The bill clerk called the roll. send them back to their own countries the citizens of this country. It makes it Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the in many instances. In fact, on any harder for Immigration and Customs Senator from California (Mrs. BOXER)

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Each branch of gov- ator from Mississippi (Mr. COCHRAN), At her hearing before the Senate ernment is to act as a check against the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. Homeland Security and Government the others and not sit idly by as one ex- JOHANNS), and the Senator from Ala- Affairs Committee in September, Sen- ercises authority it does not have. bama (Mr. SESSIONS). ator CORNYN introduced Ms. Saldan˜ a For these reasons I must oppose Ms. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there and vouched for her qualifications, Saldan˜ a’s nomination at this time. any other Senators in the Chamber de- stating: ‘‘If respect for the rule of law Under the previous order, all siring to vote? is our standard . . . we would be hard- postcloture time has expired. The ques- The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 53, pressed to find a person more qualified tion occurs on the nomination. The question is, Will the Senate ad- nays 41, as follows: to enforce the law than Ms. Saldan˜ a.’’ I agree. Ms. Saldan˜ a has made clear vise and consent to the nomination of [Rollcall Vote No. 359 Ex.] Sarah R. Saldana, of Texas, to be an that, if confirmed, she will ‘‘faithfully YEAS—53 Assistant Secretary of Homeland Secu- execute all immigration laws, includ- Baldwin Heinrich Nelson rity? Begich Heitkamp Pryor ing those laws that [she] or the Presi- Mr. WICKER. I ask for the yeas and Bennet Hirono Reed dent disagree with.’’ Blumenthal Johnson (SD) nays. Reid Some want to use Ms. Saldan˜ a’s nom- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a Booker Kaine Rockefeller ination as an opportunity to attack Brown King Schatz sufficient second? Cantwell Klobuchar Schumer President Obama’s Executive action on There appears to be a sufficient sec- Cardin Landrieu Shaheen immigration, but that is not the issue ond. Carper Leahy Stabenow we are considering today. There is no Casey Levin The clerk will call the roll. Tester Coons Manchin evidence that she was involved in ei- The assistant bill clerk called the Udall (CO) Donnelly Markey ther the House’s refusal to allow a vote roll. Udall (NM) Durbin McCaskill on the Senate-passed comprehensive Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Feinstein Menendez Walsh Franken Merkley Warner immigration reform bill or the Presi- Senator from California (Mrs. BOXER) Gillibrand Mikulski Warren dent’s decision to take what steps he and the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Hagan Murphy Whitehouse could in the wake of the House’s re- SANDERS) are necessarily absent. Harkin Murray Wyden fusal to act. The vote before us con- Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators NAYS—41 cerns Ms. Saldan˜ a’s qualifications to are necessarily absent: the Senator Alexander Fischer Moran lead ICE, and she has proved that she is from Georgia (Mr. CHAMBLISS), the Sen- Ayotte Flake Murkowski more than capable of executing the du- ator from Mississippi (Mr. COCHRAN), Barrasso Graham Paul ties of the position. Immigration and the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. Blunt Grassley Portman JOHANNS), and the Senator from Ala- Boozman Hatch Risch Customs Enforcement has been with- bama (Mr. SESSIONS). Burr Heller Roberts out a Senate-confirmed leader for more Coats Hoeven Rubio than a year. If Senators want our im- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Coburn Inhofe Scott MANCHIN). Are there any other Sen- Collins Isakson migration laws enforced, they should Shelby ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? Corker Johnson (WI) focus on filling this key leadership po- Thune Cornyn Kirk The result was announced—yeas 55, Toomey sition. Crapo Lee nays 39, as follows: Vitter There is no question that Sarah Cruz McCain [Rollcall Vote No. 360 Ex.] Enzi McConnell Wicker Saldan˜ a is qualified to lead the Immi- gration and Customs Enforcement of- YEAS—55 NOT VOTING—6 fice. I urge Senators to vote to confirm Baldwin Hatch Nelson Boxer Cochran Sanders her to this important law enforcement Begich Heinrich Pryor Chambliss Johanns Sessions Bennet Heitkamp Reed position at the Department of Home- Blumenthal Hirono Reid The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this land Security without further delay. Booker Johnson (SD) Rockefeller vote, the yeas are 53, the nays are 41. Mr. ENZI. Madam President, I wish Brown Kaine Schatz The motion is agreed to. to express my opposition to the nomi- Cantwell King Schumer Cardin Klobuchar Shaheen Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, nation of Sarah Saldan˜ a to be Assist- Carper Landrieu Stabenow today, we will vote on the nomination Casey Leahy ant Secretary of Homeland Security. Tester Coburn Levin of Ms. Sarah Saldan˜ a to serve as As- My concerns are not based on Ms. Udall (CO) sistant Secretary of Homeland Secu- Coons Manchin Saldan˜ a’s qualifications. In fact I sup- Donnelly Markey Udall (NM) rity, where she will lead the Immigra- ported reporting her out of the Home- Durbin McCaskill Walsh tion and Customs Enforcement, ICE, land Security and Governmental Af- Feinstein Menendez Warner Warren office. Ms. Saldan˜ a has been considered fairs Committee on November 12, 2014 Franken Merkley Gillibrand Mikulski Whitehouse and favorably reported by both the with every other member of that com- Hagan Murphy Wyden Senate Homeland Security and Govern- mittee. However, in the wake of the Harkin Murray ment Affairs Committee and the Sen- President’s unilateral changes to our NAYS—39 ate Judiciary Committee. immigration policies through Execu- Alexander Fischer Moran A native of South Texas, Ms. Saldan˜ a tive actions, I cannot support her con- Ayotte Flake Murkowski is the youngest of seven children. In- firmation at this time. Barrasso Graham Paul spired by her mother’s emphasis on The head of Immigration and Cus- Blunt Grassley Portman Boozman Heller Risch education, Ms. Saldan˜ a went to college toms Enforcement is responsible for Burr Hoeven Roberts and graduated from law school. She es- enforcing Federal laws governing bor- Coats Inhofe Rubio tablished a successful career as an at- der control, customs, trade and immi- Collins Isakson Scott torney in private practice before be- Corker Johnson (WI) Shelby gration. But last month President Cornyn Kirk Thune coming a Federal prosecutor. In 2011, Obama announced that he and his Cabi- Crapo Lee Toomey with the support of her home State net do not intend to deport several mil- Cruz McCain Vitter Senators from Texas, the Senate lion illegal immigrants, and I cannot Enzi McConnell Wicker unanimously confirmed her as U.S. at- vote for someone who will not enforce NOT VOTING—6 torney for the Northern District of our laws. Boxer Cochran Sanders Texas, and she became the first Latina By circumventing Congress on immi- Chambliss Johanns Sessions U.S. attorney in the State’s history. In gration and instituting his will The nomination was confirmed. this position, Ms. Saldan˜ a has earned a through Executive actions last month, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under reputation as a tough but fair pros- President Obama is eroding the very the previous order, the motion to re- ecutor. Throughout her career, she has foundation of our country and form of consider is considered made and laid

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Colvin’s watch as she has served as the previous order, the Senate will pro- She started out as a clerk at Social Se- Acting Commissioner of the SSA. ceed to the consideration of the fol- curity, and in her public service she Sadly, it gets worse. We also heard lowing nomination, which the clerk has risen through the ranks in a vari- allegations from multiple sources that will report. ety of very important positions, being SSA officials intentionally misled the The bill clerk read the nomination of well known and well respected, and is agency’s inspector general, as well as Antony Blinken, of New York, to be an excellent public administrator. She Congress, about the deficiencies in the Deputy Secretary of State. is a problem solver, she is a reformer, development of the DCPS in order to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under and she has been the Deputy since De- facilitate Ms. Colvin’s confirmation in the previous order, the time until 5 cember 2010 and Acting Commissioner the Senate. p.m. will be equally divided in the since February 2013. These are serious allegations, and an usual form. I am frustrated at the attacks on Ms. investigation—one that may very well The Senator from Maryland. Colvin. It is about a techno boondoggle conclude a criminal element—is ongo- UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—EXECUTIVE that began under her predecessor, not ing. Once again, Ms. Colvin currently CALENDAR NO. 1058 under her. In fact, she commissioned serves as the Acting Commissioner of Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I the McKinsey & Company to study the SSA. This investigation includes peo- come to the floor with my colleague problem. The minute she wanted to get ple working in her immediate office. Senator BEN CARDIN from Maryland. to the bottom of the problem, she was Put simply, the Senate should not Mr. President, the Senate is not in accused of all kinds of things. move forward on her nomination until order. Everything has been referred to the this matter is resolved. I intend to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- inspector general. They said let’s wait work with our two colleagues from ate will be in order. Take your con- for the inspector general. Guess what. Maryland to see if we can resolve this versations out of the Chamber. The inspectors general keep recusing issue. It may very well be that Ms. Ms. MIKULSKI. Does that mean all themselves for this reason or that rea- Colvin has done nothing wrong. I voted conversations, Mr. President? son. While they are recusing, the Re- for her out of committee. I certainly The PRESIDING OFFICER. Please publicans are using it as excusing, and hope she has done nothing wrong. I take your conversations outside the we can’t get to Carolyn Colvin. hope that is the case. But we should at Chamber. Thank you. For those who need Social Security, least be sure before we move her nomi- Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I am as well as for those who want to make nation forward; therefore, I have to ob- on the floor, along with my colleague sure the benefits are administered ject at this time. I believe my colleague Senator ISAK- Senator BEN CARDIN from Maryland, to competently, we need a permanent Ad- SON may have some comments on this advocate for Carolyn Colvin to be con- ministrator. firmed as the Social Security Commis- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- matter as well. I will surely try to work with my col- sioner, making her the chief executive sent that the Senate proceed to the fol- leagues and see if we can expedite this officer of the Social Security Adminis- lowing nomination: Calendar No. 1058, if there is no problem. tration. the nomination of Carolyn Watts I am very frustrated that her nomi- I have nothing against Ms. Colvin at Colvin to be the Commissioner of So- all. In fact, I interviewed her in my of- nation has become a casualty of the cial Security; and further that the Sen- Senate clock and unfair attacks by fice. I quite enjoyed meeting with her. ate proceed to vote on the confirma- We will see what we can do to move some Members of the Republican tion of the nomination; the motion to this forward, but as of right now I have Party. We need a Social Security Ad- reconsider be considered made and laid to object. ministrator and we need a competent, upon the table with no intervening ac- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- qualified person to lead it and that is tion or debate; and that no further motion is heard. Carolyn Colvin. Ms. Colvin’s nominations be in order to the nomination; The junior Senator from Maryland. tion is important because the work of that any related statements be printed Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I greatly the Social Security Administration is in the RECORD; and that the President respect Senator HATCH and his respect important. be immediately notified of the Senate’s for the integrity of our system. I know Over 60 million Americans rely on action. he is acting with his sincere beliefs, Social Security—900,000 in Maryland. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there but I am disappointed and I need to say Seniors, individuals with disabilities, objection? that. and children depend on the benefits and Mr. HATCH. Reserving the right to The inspector general’s report is a se- services of the Social Security Admin- object. rious investigation. It involves epi- istration. It is a big agency with big re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- sodes that took place during the pre- sponsibilities. It supports 63,000 Social tion is heard. vious administration in which the Security employees; 11,000 are in the Mr. HATCH. No, Mr. President; re- Commissioner was appointed by a Re- Social Security headquarters in serving the right to object. publican. There is no indication at all Woodlawn. It is not about the numbers, I spoke at length on the floor about of Carolyn Colvin being the subject of it is about what they do. my opposition to confirming Ms. the investigation. Guess what they do. They administer Colvin at this time. While I do not In fact, she has tried to take steps to $950 billion in benefit payments, ap- doubt Ms. Colvin’s qualifications for be totally open and transparent about proximately 25 percent of all govern- this position, there is a cloud hanging what has happened and has been to- ment spending. Last year over 40 mil- over her nomination, and I do not be- tally forthcoming with our committee, lion people came to its field offices, 47 lieve the Senate should move forward the Ways and Means Committee, in million people called the 800 number, 5 with her confirmation until that cloud providing information. million came for retirement, 2.8 mil- is removed. I wish to stress what Senator MIKUL- lion came for their disability. I go Since Ms. Colvin’s nomination was SKI said about the urgency of this mat- through the numbers because it shows reported out of the Finance Com- ter. If we don’t confirm her during the an agency, with the magnitude of its mittee, several sources, including the lameduck session, it will be more than responsibility, making sure we deter- House Ways and Means Subcommittee 2 years that the Social Security Ad- mine who is eligible for Social Secu- on Social Security, the House Over- ministration has operated without a

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It was 2 days after the 2014 trust- here this afternoon to talk about the pacted when you can’t get a confirmed ee’s report of the Social Security Ad- Tax Increase Prevention Act. I have Commissioner. Quite frankly, the Sen- ministration—a report that talked been speaking on this issue and I in- ate Finance Committee recommended about the disability trust fund being in tend to speak on it until we get this her appointment 3 months ago, and as danger by 2016 and Social Security legislation passed. I am hopeful that Senator HATCH pointed out, it was a 22- being in danger in 22 years. we will get this legislation moved to- I asked her questions about what she to-2 vote. The vote in the Senate Fi- night or maybe even tomorrow. But in would recommend to us to fix the un- nance Committee at that time was not any event, we need to get this very im- funded mandates that would be coming even close, and now we cannot get her portant legislation passed this week to up with Social Security. Her answers confirmed. make sure that taxes don’t go up on As Senator MIKULSKI pointed out, we were at best glib and at worst non- our small businesses, farmers, and the know Carolyn Colvin. She started out existent. hard-working citizens of this country. as a stenographer clerk at the Social I was one of the two votes against her That is why I have been down talking Security Administration in the 1960s nomination that Senator CARDIN re- about the legislation and its impor- while working her way through college. ferred to in the committee because I tance, and I have also been presenting She went on to become the Deputy didn’t feel I got the kind of passionate and reading letters and emails from my Commissioner, carrying out major re- answer I needed from her as someone constituents who have been contacting sponsibilities. who was going to run the Social Secu- me about the importance of getting Her passion has always been for pub- rity Administration. this done. I want them to be heard be- lic service. She was the secretary for Subsequent to that vote, and before cause they know very well how heavy human resources for the State of Mary- today’s debate, the issue came up aris- their tax burden is and why we need to land. She knows State; she knows Fed- ing from the disability technology make sure they get relief for their fam- eral. Her whole life has been devoted to problem and the investigation that is ilies and for their businesses. I am public service. She is a very honorable taking place at the Social Security Ad- talking about family farmers, men and person and is dedicated to leading the ministration. Social Security Administration. I recognize this implementation took women who work long hours and long We have some very critical issues in place before she was in the position she days on the farm. I am talking about the next Congress, and we may have is now in, but she is in a position of re- small business owners, manufacturers, some different views on some of those sponsibility at the Administration. So shopkeepers, the whole gamut of small issues, but that is what this Senate is until that investigation is complete, I businesses across this great country, about—to debate those issues. But we think it would be a rush to judgment your neighbors and mine. need to have a confirmed Commis- to confirm her for the position. First I am going to talk about some sioner in place to help us sort through I don’t get up and oppose many peo- of the provisions in the legislation. I the challenges we face. Tens of mil- ple on the floor of the Senate. I take am going to start with one that is in- lions of Americans depend upon the So- my job very seriously, but I do rep- credibly important for farmers in my cial Security system. They demand ac- resent the people of my State—those State but really for small businesses countability, not just from us but from who are Social Security beneficiaries across the country, as I said earlier. the agency. How can you have account- today and those who will be bene- That is the section 179 small business ability if you don’t have a confirmed ficiaries in the future. expensing and depreciation provision. Commissioner? I was reading an announcement The section 179 small business ex- All I can say is we have a qualified today about the chief counsel, who is pensing limitation and phaseout person who has gone through the proc- also the State director in my office in amounts in effect from 2010 to 2013 ess and has been recommended by the Georgia, Edward Tate. He and his wife through 2015: Taxpayers can expense up committee. She has all the talent, recently had a baby, Whitaker McMil- to $500,000 of acquired business prop- commitment, and drive to do the job, lan Tate, born 4 months ago. Seventy erty, rather than the current level of and it looks like we are not going to be years from now he will probably be a expensing $25,000 and $200,000 respec- able to get this person confirmed. If we beneficiary in the Social Security Ad- tively. The $200,000 is on the deprecia- don’t confirm her now, we will have to ministration. We have to fix it in some tion. wait until the next Congress and start way so it is there for him in the future. The section 179 expensing and depre- all over again, and we don’t know how I want to make sure the appointees ciation provision is very important for long that will take. we approve in this Senate are ap- small businesses. It is very important I appreciate Senator HATCH’s willing- pointees—while they have the Social that we get it in place now because ness to work with us, and I know we Security Administration under their they are doing their year-end planning, will work together on this issue. Sen- care—who will do the things I would and they are doing their tax planning. ator HATCH has always been an honor- want them to do so when I am long They need to know the rules of the able person—and I very much appre- gone, those children who will be bene- road. They need to know what they can ciate that—to work with on so many ficiaries in the future will have the expense and what they can depreciate different issues, but I have to express funds and the money and the Adminis- and how much. It is not just an issue of to my colleagues my deep disappoint- tration to see to it that they are paid. preparing their tax returns; it is also ment that we cannot get this nomina- Reluctantly, but for reasons of com- very much an issue in terms of their tion up for a vote. mitment, I object to the advancement planning for next year. What equip- I yield the floor. of the nomination of Carolyn Colvin to ment do they buy? If you are a farmer, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the Social Security Administration. what ag equipment do you buy? If you ator from Georgia. I yield the floor. are a small manufacturer, what manu- Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, I have Ms. MIKULSKI. To be continued. facturing equipment do you buy? What the greatest of regard for my two col- Mr. CARDIN. I suggest the absence of repairs do you do? Can you expense leagues from the State of Maryland, a quorum. those repairs or do you have to go and I respect their passion for this The PRESIDING OFFICER. The through an elaborate process of setting nominee, but I rise to support delaying clerk will call the roll. up a depreciation schedule and then de- the advancement of Carolyn Colvin for The assistant legislative clerk pro- preciate that repair over a long period the Social Security Administration, ceeded to call the roll. of time?

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He writes: who rely heavily on depreciating farm ma- hurts job creation in our country. It is Senator Hoeven, what about the IRC Sec- chinery as part of their overall tax planning tion 179? $25,000 is far too low of a limit, and strategy. With the discussion regarding the very important. The section 179 provi- tax extender bill being on the agenda before sion is incredibly important to our should be eliminated if that is all that can be expensed in a year. Far better would be rein- the end of the year, we are curious to know farmers and small businesses through- if you have any insight on what we can ex- out the country. stating prior limits and making such a change permanent. pect and when we can expect it. Any infor- Also, another very important provi- A farmer does not plan a crop after you’ve mation you can provide me regarding the sion is the bonus depreciation for prop- harvested it. You plan it a year in advance. Section 179 expense deduction would be erty that is placed in service during Income tax planning is the same. It is an ex- greatly appreciated. 2014 or, in some cases, 2015 for property tremely poor financial planner who decides So time is of the essence. We are days with a longer production period. If we to buy something based on an ever-changing from the end of the tax year, days are not allowed to take that deprecia- tax policy, and after the fact. away from the holidays. Millions of tion, you may not buy that new equip- I realize the political system in this coun- Americans are depending on us to spare ment. If you don’t buy that new equip- try is stagnated, with refusals by both par- them a burden that will hurt their ties to agree on anything. But the time is ment, obviously that has ramifications now to put some semblance of future plan- businesses and hurt their families. If all the way through our economy. ning back on the table and help us to stay on we do not act, taxes will go up on hard- There are eight provisions in the leg- top of the game, rather than whining about working Americans, on small busi- islation for individuals, including the what should have been done. nesses across this country, on farmers. deductibility of State and local sales We owe it to Wayne and his clients to So we need to act. We need to make tax, the deduction of certain expenses get this bill done before we leave. sure that does not happen. We need to for elementary and secondary school- Here is another one. This one is from pass the legislation we have here on teachers, the extension of the above- Mike Van Gorkom with Titan Machin- the floor. We need to get it done now. the-line-deduction for qualified tuition, ery in Wishek, ND. Titan Machinery is So I urge my colleagues to join to- and the extension of tax redistribu- a dealer for Case IH, Case Construc- gether in bipartisan fashion and get tions from individual retirement plans tion, New Holland, and New Holland this done. Let’s pass the Tax Increase for charitable purposes. Construction. Titan Machinery also Prevention Act and make sure we do Also included in the legislation are a represents Titan Rentals, Titan Aggre- not see a tax increase on our small total of 30 business-related provisions gate, and a varied list of short-line businesses and the hard-working tax- in addition to section 179 and the bonus equipment to meet specialized cus- payers of this great Nation. depreciation. They are very important tomer demand and niche product needs. I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- and make a big difference in terms of I was just wondering if anyone can tell me sence of a quorum. the taxes our businesses will be re- when to expect a vote on extending Section The PRESIDING OFFICER. The quired to pay. 179 tax deductions. I have been following this clerk will call the roll. The legislation includes the research bill along with many of my customers. Many The assistant legislative clerk pro- and development tax credit that allows farmers are waiting to purchase equipment ceeded to call the roll. companies a 20-percent credit for incre- from me until they find out if they can use Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I mental qualified research expenses or a it for this year’s deductions or wait until ask unanimous consent that the order 14-percent alternative simplified credit next year. Thank you and have a nice day. for the quorum call be rescinded. for R&D performed in the United Lawrence D. Stockert, a small busi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without States. I will use an example. We have ness owner in Bismarck, ND, wants to objection, it is so ordered. a large Microsoft location in my State, purchase new equipment this year, but CLIMATE CHANGE in Fargo. They employ more than 1,700 he is not certain he can because we Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, we people at their campus in Fargo. have yet to pass the tax extender pack- are winding down the end of this year I am going to use Microsoft as an ex- age. He writes: and, indeed, the end of this Congress, ample. Microsoft is on a pace to spend I would like to know if there is a possi- and I am here today to give the last over $12 billion on research and devel- bility for the Senate to pass the increases in ‘‘Time to Wake Up’’ speech in this Con- opment this year, primarily on U.S. the Section 179 depreciation rules. The pre- gress. I am particularly pleased to be jobs. Other countries are competing for vious year’s provision enabled me to buy new delivering it while my friend from West equipment. Can you take this bill to the Sen- the same R&D investment from Micro- ate and get it passed? I would like to pur- Virginia is presiding. He actually took soft and other companies. Many of chase additional equipment this year as well. the trouble to come to Rhode Island them have lower corporate income tax Then from Stephen Stafki, vice presi- and hear firsthand about what is hap- rates, they have stable R&D incentives, dent of service, General Equipment & pening in my State on these issues. The year that is ending now ushered and plenty of research and develop- Supplies in Fargo, ND. He is concerned in some mighty dubious milestones. ment talent. A consistent and stable about the bonus depreciation provision January through November 2014—the U.S. R&D tax credit gives businesses in the extender package. The Tax In- year so far—were the hottest first 11 such as Microsoft an incentive to increase Prevention Act extends the 50- months of any year recorded. Unless vest and do that research and develop- percent bonus depreciation to property something dramatic changes in Decem- ment in the United States versus some acquired and placed in service during ber, 2014 is on track to be the hottest other country. 2014 or 2015 for certain property with a Again, we are talking about not only year since we began keeping records longer production period. He writes: economic activity and jobs in our coun- back in 1880. That would mean that 14 try, but we are talking about innova- Senator Hoeven, I am writing to you to ex- of the warmest 15 years on record were press my support for passing bonus depreciation right in our country that drives tion before the end of 2014. As a small busi- in this century. According to the World job creation and economic growth. As I ness owner this legislation is crucial to us Meteorological Organization’s sec- said, the real key, I believe, is the im- and our customer base. I truly hope you will retary general, ‘‘There is no standstill pact this legislation has on small busi- fight to push this legislation through Con- in global warming.’’ ness across this country. Small busi- gress and garner enough support to be able This chart shows the decades-long ness is the backbone of our economy. to override any Presidential veto. rise in the ocean’s heat content from I want to take a few minutes to read The last letter I would like to read the surface down to a depth of 2,000 me- some more of the letters and emails I today comes from Jay Hansen of ters—a little over 1 mile. Look at 2005 have been receiving on the importance Fargo, ND. It is especially telling, be- to 2014, the red part. NASA estimates of passing this legislation and putting cause like the earlier letter I read from that the amount of energy needed to

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Well, obviously it homes, flooded cities, drought-stricken One bright light of 2014 has been the wasn’t earthquakes that did it. We farms, and raging wildfires, in fish dis- proposed limits on carbon emissions would have known about that. And the appearing from warming, acidifying from existing coal plants announced first law of thermodynamics—con- waters, in shifting habitats and mi- this year by the Obama administra- servation of energy—decrees that all grating contagions. Climate change tion. The new standard will not only that heat in the ocean had to come loads the dice for these events, which reduce emissions, it will change the from somewhere. The near certain carry real costs to homeowners, busi- way the polluters think. Now that it is source of that heat is increased green- ness owners, and taxpayers. A key no longer going to be free to pollute, I house gases, mostly carbon pollution cause is undeniably carbon pollution. suspect some new thinking by polluters trapping heat from the Sun. Some of my Republican colleagues will be followed in short order with Since the rise of fossil fuel energy, continue to deny that climate change some new thinking on the other side of we have been on a carbon binge. As is even happening or at best they will the aisle here in the Senate. long as humans have been on the stand mute in the face of the changes Another bright light of 2014 was the Earth, we have existed safely in a we see, in the face of so much evidence. Obama administration’s carbon-reduc- range of about 170 to about 300 parts ‘‘I am not a scientist’’ is all we get tion agreement with China, the world’s per million carbon dioxide in the at- from some. Well, if they are not sci- largest carbon polluter now, followed mosphere. This year the concentration entists, maybe they should ask one. by news this weekend from Lima that of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, Ask NOAA. Ask NASA. Ask our Na- every nation in the world is expected measured at the famous Mauna Loa tional Academies. If a Senator doesn’t to put forward a plan to rein in its car- Observatory in Hawaii, exceeded 400 know what they are talking about, bon pollution. parts per million for more than 3 they should study up. That is our job. The public is with us on this, too. A months. Archeologists estimate that If they can’t be bothered to ask a sci- recent poll released by the insurance our human species has been around on entist, then look at what the military firm Munich Re showed that 83 percent this planet for about 200,000 years. The is saying about climate change or what of Americans believe the climate is Earth last saw such high levels of car- the business community is saying. changing. bon as 400 parts per million for that The military’s 2014 Quadrennial De- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- long a period more than 800,000 years fense Review, for example, offers a ator’s time has expired. Mr. WHITEHOUSE. I ask unanimous ago. straightforward assessment of the consent for 1 additional minute to con- Oceans have absorbed more than 90 threat climate change poses to na- percent of the excess heat that the car- clude the page in front of me. tional and international security. Even The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without bon has trapped. As seawater warms— in Pentagon bureaucratese, the assess- we all know by the law of thermal ex- objection, it is so ordered. ment is pretty harsh: Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Seven Americans pansion—it expands, and as a result sea Climate change poses [a] significant chal- levels rise. Satellite measurements in ten say we should use more solar lenge for the United States and the world at and wind power to battle climate show that in this period, global average large. sea level rose about an inch. NASA’s Climate change may exacerbate water change. An AP poll released this week Jet Propulsion Laboratory attributes scarcity and lead to sharp increases in food said that half of Republicans favor reg- about one-third of global mean sea costs. The pressures caused by climate ulations on carbon dioxide emissions. level rise to the warming of the upper change will influence resource competition In 2014, the physical evidence of cli- ocean. Combine that with the melting while placing additional burdens on econo- mate change continued to mount. Our mies, societies, and governance institutions military, our business leaders, our of glaciers on land, and you can see around the world. that climate change is significantly in- President, and the American people all The Pentagon also released a Climate creasing sea level worldwide. In my affirmed their commitment to fending home State I see this. And the Pre- Change Adaptation Roadmap this year, off the worst effects of carbon pollu- siding Officer was there. The Newport detailing the military’s plans for a tion. So in 2015, Congress will need to tide gauge records nearly 10 inches changed climate. The report states in step up to the plate. more water than it did in the 1930s. no uncertain terms: I have introduced carbon fee legisla- Carbon pollution in the atmosphere Climate change will affect the Department tion that would provide a practical tool also dissolves in the ocean. It doesn’t of Defense’s ability to defend the Nation and for getting this done. By charging a fee poses immediate risks to U.S. national secu- on carbon pollution, we can correct the just warm it up, it dissolves in it. When rity. it dissolves in it, it makes it more market failure that lets polluters un- That would seem to me to be a acidic. Indeed, the extra carbon dioxide load the costs of their pollution on the phrase worth listening to. that humans have pumped into the rest of us, and compete unfairly in en- The business and financial commu- oceans has caused a nearly 30 percent ergy markets. We can use those pro- nity also see climate risk. Former increase in the acidity of the upper ceeds to reduce other taxes. Most im- Bush Treasury Secretary Hank ocean, which means a lot for shellfish, portant, we can significantly reduce Paulson teamed up with former New such as mussels and clams and oysters, harmful carbon pollution. We just need York City business tycoon and Mayor that make their shells from calcium to wake up. Maybe 2015 will be the Michael Bloomberg, former Republican carbonate because calcium carbonate year. Senator Olympia Snowe, and others, to dissolves in acidified seawater. I thank the Senator from Oklahoma put together an evidence-based assess- In July 2014 a Maine oyster farmer— for his courtesy, and I yield the floor. ment of the risks posed by climate a guy named Bill Mook—came to the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- change to the U.S. economy. Their re- Environment and Public Works Com- ator from Oklahoma. port found that between $66 billion and mittee and described for us the dif- SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY PROGRAM AND $106 billion worth of existing American FRAUD ficulty his oyster crop—his oyster spat, coastal property will likely be below Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, I hope they call it—had maturing. Here is sea level by midcentury. That pricetag not to use all our remaining time. But what he said: could top $500 billion by the end of the I come to the floor to talk about an Through observation, trial, and error, we reached the same conclusion made by re- century. issue that should be very important to searchers using controlled, replicated experi- They also found extreme heat could every American. mentation. Acidification is not a future reduce labor productivity of outdoor In less than 20 months, the Social Se- problem. It is a problem now, and it will only workers by as much as 3 percent by the curity Disability system will be bank- get worse. end of the century. rupt—out of money. That may sound

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And Security office in the Nation—much of the kind of medical evidence he needed, we have known this for some time. that to just one attorney by the name the next step shifted to Mr. Conn to en- My colleague CARL LEVIN, as chair- of Eric Christopher Conn. sure a doctor provided that evidence. man of the Permanent Subcommittee Despite practicing in a town of only Fortunately for Mr. Conn, he had a on Investigations, and myself as rank- 500 people, Mr. Conn had become the crew of doctors in his pocket, ready to ing, have spent a great deal of time third highest paid disability attorney provide what he needed. oversighting Social Security disability. in the entire United States. He helped To find doctors willing to go along We issued a report that had some pret- thousands of people get on to the dis- with him, Mr. Conn searched the Inter- ty remarkable findings in it. I thought ability program, and in 2010 he received net for ones with checkered pasts. The I would go through some of those find- $4 million in payments from the Social doctors Mr. Conn used often had his- ings today, because I have two major Security disability program. The only tories of malpractice and some had concerns. other attorneys receiving more from medical license revocations in multiple One is that those people with true SSA were Charles Binder of Binder and States. In fact, Mr. Conn’s ‘‘go-to’’ doc- disabilities are going to see in 18 Binder—who, I noticed, filed bank- tor was the subject of numerous mal- months a 20-percent cut in what they ruptcy this week—who received $22 practice lawsuits and even had his get paid each month, and they are million; and Thomas Nash of Chicago medical license revoked and suspended barely surviving on the disability pay- who received $6.3 million. in several States. Mr. Conn scheduled ments we give them today. When we looked more closely at Mr. the DB list of claimants to be seen by The second thing is the failure of the Conn’s operations, what we found were his doctors. The doctors spent as little Justice Department, when handed an reasons for serious concern. While as 15 minutes evaluating each claimant absolutely, totally perfect case to pros- some of what Mr. Conn did involved and sometimes saw 35 to 40 claimants a ecute criminals taking advantage not outright fraud—which we have docu- day. Mr. Conn paid the doctors that he only of people with disabilities but mented and proven—at times he was knew $500 for each claimant they saw. other people of this country. simply able to exploit loopholes in So- The doctors would complete a form Social Security disability insurance cial Security’s system. Both of those used by the agency to determine a is an important safety net for a large things should be a concern to Congress. claimant’s residual functional capacity number of people—about 11 million—in To ensure the cases were approved to work in any job available in the na- this country. In the past 5 years, we and his attorney fees kept flowing, Mr. tional economy. While the evidentiary have gone from 11 million to 14.1 mil- Conn colluded with an ALJ in the Hun- forms provided by the doctors were lion applications for disability—some tington office by the name of David B. supposed to be specifically tailored to of that is associated with our reces- Daughtery. The two men worked to- the physical or mental impairments of sion, but some with true injury. gether to award hundreds of millions, if each client, all of Mr. Conn’s forms We started out very meticulously as not billions, of dollars in fraudulent were the same. They were prefilled out. we looked at this, and I wish to ap- disability claims. This is an adminis- He had 15 versions of the physical form plaud some of the employees of the So- trative law judge. and 5 versions of the mental form that cial Security Administration because The plan involved several calculated were rotated among the clients. As a they were the ones who highlighted to steps. First, Judge Daugherty needed matter of fact, a committee deter- me—people who worked in the Okla- to ensure that Mr. Conn’s cases were mined that 97 of Mr. Conn’s claimants homa City Social Security office—the assigned to him. Normally, agency approved by Judge Daugherty had ex- lousy quality of what was happening as rules require cases to be assigned to actly the same residual functional ca- these were being processed. the ALJs on a rotational basis, with pacity—a statistical impossibility. It So what we did is we went to the So- the oldest case being assigned to a could not happen. cial Security Administration and we hearing date first. This way, no one ad- Mr. Conn would then submit the RFC asked them to randomly select 300 case ministrative law judge receives too forms—the residual functional capac- files—100 each—from 3 different geo- many of one attorney’s cases. ity forms—with a brief description of graphical locations throughout the Judge Daugherty, however, would at the claimant to Judge Daugherty. country. That included Oklahoma times intercept Mr. Conn’s cases and Judge Daugherty would then approve County, in my home State. assign them to himself. If cases would the claim for benefits in an abbreviated What we looked at was a large ran- slip past him and get assigned to an- decision, determining the evidence pre- dom number of cases, most of them other judge, Judge Daugherty would sented by Mr. Conn outweighed all the drawn from decisions made by the So- inappropriately go into the computer other evidence in the claimant’s med- cial Security Administration’s 1,500 ad- system and move the case to his juris- ical file. At times, the medical evi- ministrative law judges. diction. dence Judge Daugherty ignored could What we found, using Social Secu- The next step in the plan involved be thousands of pages long. rity’s own criteria, was that 25 percent Judge Daugherty calling Mr. Conn’s of- The plan made Mr. Conn millions. In of the cases were decided absolutely er- fice every month to let them know 2010 SSI paid Mr. Conn almost $4 mil- roneously, according to their own rules what kind of additional evidence he lion in attorney fees, making him the and their own guidelines. needed for each client to be able to third highest-paid attorney in the But that didn’t surprise the Social award disability benefits. Judge country. In turn, he paid out almost $2 Security Administration, because they Daugherty started the monthly call by million to the doctors who were giving had been looking at it all along and relaying the name and Social Security the unscrupulous, ill-advised, and abso- they knew that, according to their number of each person he was ready to lutely erroneous premanaged out- records, 23 to 24 percent of all the cases approve. He would then say whether comes. Judge Daugherty, mysteriously, had been being decided erroneously. the new piece of evidence should relate under our subpoenas had received some Our second step was to look where we to a mental or a physical medical im- $100,000 in unexplained cash deposits saw this abuse at the highest, and that pairment. The list of claimants would into his bank accounts during this was in the Huntington, WV, Social Se- then be typed up by employees in Mr. time. But Judge Daugherty wasn’t ap- curity Disability Hearing Office. So Conn’s law firm. Mr. Conn’s staff re- proving just Mr. Conn’s cases. In the Senator LEVIN and I set our investiga- ferred to these monthly lists as the DB last 5 years of working for the agency, tors about doing a total and com- lists—the David B. Daugherty list. Judge Daugherty awarded more than prehensive investigation of that office. We reviewed these DB lists, every one $2.5 billion in disability benefits. Dur- The problems we found there were of them, from June 2006 through July ing that period, he approved more cases similar to the problems we found in our 2010. Each list contained as many as 52 then any other ALJ in the entire prior investigation in these three other names each month. In total, the DB United States. offices, except much worse. The Hun- lists from that time period contained There was another judge, Chief Judge tington office got our attention in part the names of 1,823 claimants who were Charlie P. Andrus, who played a major because it processed more disability all approved for disability benefits. role in approving the fraudulent

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It was a slam dunk. You get ing the opposite message—that these Tax reform is no longer optional but under Judge Andrus, you get under types of fraudulent practices by attor- essential. If we are going to get our Judge Daugherty, you get Eric Conn, neys like Eric Conn must be prosecuted economy moving again, we need a Tax and you get approved—no matter to the fullest extent of the law—other- Code that will stop standing in the whether it is true or not. Mr. Andrus, wise the disability program, no matter way. Make no mistake. Promoting job as the acting superior judge, did noth- how much oversight we do on it, will creation and economic growth is the ing to stop Mr. Conn and Judge continue to be abused, leaving those first and most important step we need Daugherty. He actually colluded with Americans who have no choice but to to take in order to address our Nation’s Mr. Conn to target a whistleblower rely on it with less than what they ex- most pressing problems. This is no se- from his own office. pected. cret to anyone in this Chamber. I don’t The second thing I would note about I would add one final statement. In believe I have been blessed with unique Judge Andrus was he was not truthful working with a lot of the disability insight into these matters. We all in his testimony before the committee community, we introduced this week know what we have to do and that, in under oath, and we have evidence of his what we hope the Congress will take up and of itself, is pretty remarkable. In- lying to the committee under oath. in future years as a reform to the dis- deed, with all the partisanship and di- When all of this was exposed, the ability program that takes the fraud vision we have seen over the past few agency put Judge Andrus on paid ad- out of it—the opportunity for fraud— years, there is bipartisan agreement on ministrative leave and filed a claim that takes the ability actually to hold the need to reform our tax system. with the Merit Systems Protection people accountable and also gives back There are disagreements on the details Board. That was in January of 2013. the dignity to those who can get back that cannot at this time be overlooked, In 2014 Mr. Andrus voluntarily re- to work and uses that to help them ac- but on the basic question surrounding tired according to a decision from the complish that goal. the need for reform, people in both par- Merit Systems Protection Board. The I yield the floor. ties have reached the same answer: Re- complaint the agency filed against Mr. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- form is necessary, and it needs to hap- Andrus charged him with conduct un- ator from Utah. pen sooner rather than later. becoming an ALJ; engaging in an ap- Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I cer- My hope is that today I can say a few parent conflict of interest; lack of can- tainly appreciate all the remarks the words that will help to set the stage for dor; and unauthorized disclosures. Senator from Oklahoma has said. He is our reform efforts in the near future. Despite these charges, as part of the one of the great Senators of all time, Last week I released a report drafted settlement agreement, the agency as far as I am concerned. by my staff on the Senate Finance agreed to refrain from pursuing any I ask unanimous consent that I be Committee entitled ‘‘Comprehensive disciplinary action against Andrus and permitted to give this statement, Tax Reform for 2015 and Beyond.’’ This to provide a neutral reference to pro- which shouldn’t be much more than 15 report—I have been calling it a book spective future employers. Andrus re- minutes. because it is 340 pages long—outlines tired with his pension. So a crook re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the major issues policymakers would tires with their pension. So no discipli- objection, it is so ordered. have to confront as we undertake tax nary action is taken against Charlie TRIBUTE TO DEPARTING SENATORS reform. It describes where we are with Andrus, even after he turned a blind Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, as we our current Tax Code, where we have eye for years and allowed Judge wind down the final days of the 113th been, and most importantly, it gives Daugherty to award billions of dollars Congress, it is a good time both to re- some direction as to where we should in disability benefits, admitted he con- flect on the past and to look toward go with our reform efforts in the fu- spired to retaliate against an em- the future. I have been very moved as ture. I hope all of our colleagues will ployee, and was untruthful to Congress I listened to the farewell speeches of take time to read through it. under oath. Nor has the Department of our departing Senators, and I wish I I need to be clear. This is not a tax Justice taken any action against Mr. had time to pay tribute to each one of reform plan. It is a discussion of ideas Conn or Judge Daugherty. In fact, Mr. them. They have all been wonderful and principles that I hope will be the Conn continues to represent disability colleagues, and I enjoyed working with first step in a renewed bipartisan effort claimants before the Social Security and getting to know every one of them. to reform our Nation’s Tax Code in the Administration—these two men who I wish them all the very best in all very near future. More than anything, actively committed fraud on one of the their future endeavors. They will most I hope my colleagues will view this most important safety net programs certainly be missed. book as an invitation to work together our government runs. In terms of the future there are a in this most important endeavor. We should not let the actions of these number of challenges before us. We As I outlined in the book, tax reform, individuals go unpunished. But that is have an economy that despite recent in my view, should be undertaken with what is happening. I recently had a upticks is still struggling. We have a a set of simple principles in mind. The visit with the IG from the Social Secu- national debt that despite recent re- most important principles are the rity Administration, Mr. Patrick ductions in the deficit is headed toward three set out by President Reagan the O’Carroll. At this point the U.S. attor- astronomical levels, and we have a last time Congress was able to pass a neys in West Virginia and Kentucky pending crisis with our entitlement major tax overhaul, nearly three dec- had both recused themselves and de- programs that threatens to swallow up ades ago. President Reagan’s first prin- clined to prosecute Mr. Conn. Now I our government and take our economy ciple, and in my view the most impor- wonder what he has over them. I won- down with it. I believe we can fix these tant, is economic growth. Tax reform der what it is when you have a closed problems, but it is not going to be should significantly reduce many of case—a prosecutorial case that you easy. the economic distortions that are have to do no work on—and the U.S. TAX REFORM present under the current income tax attorneys will not prosecute a thief of Today I would like to take a few min- system and promote growth in our the highest order. Since both U.S. at- utes to talk about a particularly im- economy. It should eliminate the anti- torneys recused themselves, Mr. portant effort that I believe will help competitive nature of the current tax O’Carroll is now trying to convince the address some of these fundamental system, such as the high U.S. corporate Criminal Division of the Department of changes and challenges. I am talking tax rate, which stifles job growth. High Justice here in Washington, DC, to about tax reform. Over the last few marginal tax rates are present up and

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The income tax base, markets, and retention and investment REN). For the information of the Sen- which has become riddled with exclu- of money in the United States rather ate, as of 5 p.m., the time until 6 p.m. sions, exemptions, deductions, and than abroad. is equally divided in the usual form. credits, should be as broad as possible. Promoting savings and investment is The Senator from Arizona. Tax reform should reduce the number another important principle. Many as- Mr. MCCAIN. Madam President, I rise of tax expenditures, thereby broad- pects of the U.S. income tax system to discuss my opposition to the pend- ening the tax base while simulta- discourage savings and investments by ing vote concerning Mr. Anthony neously lowering tax rates. A broader individuals, thereby hindering long- ‘‘Tony’’ Blinken, who is not only un- tax base coupled with significantly term growth. Tax reform should result qualified, but, in fact, in my view, one lower tax rates is the basis of what in a tax system that actually encour- of the worst selections of a very bad lot that this President has chosen. would be a much fairer tax system. ages people to save and invest. I hope that many of my colleagues The final principle outlined by Presi- Last, but certainly not least, there is will understand that I do not come to dent Reagan was simplicity. Our Tax the principle of revenue neutrality. I the floor to oppose a nomination of the Code has grown to almost four million know this will be a sticking point for President of the United States often words. Today, approximately 59 per- some, though, for the life of me I can’t because I believe that elections have cent of American households use paid see why. If we are scouring the Tax consequences. In this case, this indi- preparers to do their individual income Code looking for ways to squeeze more vidual has actually been dangerous to taxes and another 30 percent use tax revenue to fuel government spending, America and to the young men and software to assist them. Taxpayers and we are not reforming the Tax Code, we women who are fighting and serving businesses spend over $168 billion annu- are raising taxes. It is as simple as our country. ally. That is larger than the size of the that. Mr. Blinken has been a foreign policy Tax reform should not be used as an entire economy of New Zealand, and an adviser to Vice President BIDEN since amount that would employ more than excuse to raise taxes on the American his days in the Senate, but as Robert three million workers full time at an people or on U.S. businesses. Any effort Gates has noted, Mr. BIDEN has been hourly wage of $25. to use tax reform as a revenue-raising ‘‘wrong on nearly every major foreign A simpler Tax Code would greatly re- exercise is a needless distraction. Any- policy and national security issue over duce these compliance costs, resulting one who believes that the American the past four decades.’’ in greater efficiency and compliance by people are currently undertaxed should At the Special Operations Fund An- American taxpayers. Let’s unleash re- look at historical trends. nual Meeting on May 6, 2013, Mr. sources from being devoted to figuring According to the Congressional Budg- Blinken discussed a number of the ad- out or gaming our broken Tax Code et Office, Federal revenues are set to ministration’s achievements, includ- and make the resources available for exceed historical averages as early as ing, one, ending the war in Iraq respon- job creation. next year and will remain that way. We sibly; two, setting a clear strategy and The three principles from President can talk about shoring up deficits and date for the withdrawal from Afghani- Reagan would be vital to our tax re- paying for spending, but we should not stan; three, decimating Al Qaeda’s sen- form efforts. But, as I said, it has been be looking to the Tax Code as a re- ior leadership; and four, repairing our nearly 30 years since Congress tried to source for additional revenue. alliances and restoring America’s put President Reagan’s principles into If you count up these principles—in- standing in the world. action. Much has changed in that time. cluding those established by President That is as Orwellian as any state- In order to address the needs of today, Reagan, and the ones added since— ment I have ever heard. Each and every additional principles are necessary. there are seven in total. In my view, issue—the conditions are a far cry from One of those principles is perma- these seven principles should serve as the so-called achievements that Mr. nence. The Tax Code needs certainty. guideposts for our tax reform efforts. Blinken describes. The Joint Committee on Taxation lists Any idea or proposal we consider In his capacity as an assistant to the almost 100 tax provisions that will ex- should link back and be relevant to at President and Deputy National Secu- pire between 2013 and 2023. Individuals least one of these principles. The best rity Adviser, Mr. Blinken has been a and businesses need to be able to rely ideas and proposals should probably functionary and an agent of a U.S. for- on provisions in the tax law for plan- link back to all of them. eign policy that has made the world ning purposes. The lack of certainty in As I said, the book we released last much less safe today. our tax laws hinders job creation and week outlines these principles and also Let’s review some major elements of stifles economic growth. We need a tax provides a wealth of background infor- that policy, and in particular, Mr. system that no longer threatens to mation about our Tax Code and the Blinken’s role in conceptualizing and change from year to year. need for reform. I view it as a first furthering it. Another important principle is com- major step in a tax reform effort that U.S. foreign policy is in a shambles. petitiveness. The combination of a high I hope will get underway early next It is, at best, astrategic, and at worst, corporate tax rate, worldwide taxation, year. antistrategic. It lacks any concept of and the temporary nature of some tax In the coming weeks and months, I how to obtain our foreign policy goals. incentives make U.S. companies less plan to reveal additional steps. I plan This has led to countless foreign policy competitive when compared to their to involve many of my colleagues on failures, including the continued foreign counterparts. In addition, U.S. both sides of the aisle, particularly slaughter of the Syrian people by multinationals are discouraged from those who will be joining me on the President Bashar al-Assad; the Russian repatriating foreign earnings because Senate Finance Committee. reset that culminated with President of the U.S. corporate tax that applies My hope is that as this conversation Putin’s invasion of Ukraine; the beat the time of repatriation—a cor- continues, a path toward real bipar- trayal of our key allies, especially in porate rate that is the highest in our tisan tax reform will begin to take Central Europe, not to mention Israel; industrialized world. shape. Of course, it will take more than failing to achieve a status-of-forces Tax reform should reduce the high just talk and discussion. It will take agreement that would help to maintain tax rates on businesses and also hard work, commitment, and, of Iraqi security and stability; following achieve neutrality through a competi- course, compromise. similarly unwise strategies in Afghani- tive international tax system, thereby I said it many times before, and I will stan—we will see the same movie in Af- placing worldwide American companies say it again today: I am willing to ghanistan that we saw in Iraq if we

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And in December, after more than eight ited residual force’’ in Iraq, but the Iraqi I could go into many other failures, wrenching years, President Obama kept his Government simply refused to agree to legal such as the vaunted Geneva Conven- promise to end the war—responsibly. protections for such troops, said then-Dep- uty National Security Adviser Tony Blinken, tion of 40 nations that was supposed to And, while Iran and Iraq will inevitably be more intertwined than we, and many of its who argued the final decision to withdraw all arrange for the transition of power U.S. troops ‘‘was not the result of a failure from Bashar al-Assad and the object neighbors, would like, one thing we learned, over more than eight years in Iraq is that to negotiate.’’ ‘‘It’s something we worked very hard,’’ he failure of the Israeli-Palestinian peace the vast majority of its leaders, including said. ‘‘But . . . after a 10-year ‘occupation,’ talks, and what will either be an immi- the Prime Minister— the Iraqi body politic did not want us to stay nent failure of an Iranian nuclear Who at that time was Prime Minister weapons agreement or an agreement in Iraq. That’s what happened’’ . . . We were Maliki— focused and acting on ISIL and the threat that will be disastrous in the long run. that it posed more than 1 year before the fall There are two common sayings by —are first and foremost Iraqi nationalists and resistant to outside influence from any- of Mosul, but the problem began to outrun the administration officials, not me, where—starting with Iran. the solution fueled by the conflict in Syria, that have defined the President’s ap- Iraqi reluctance, and renewed sectarianism Everybody knows that the Iranians proach to foreign policy: ‘‘Leading in Iraq in advance of elections with politi- are probably the most influential na- from behind,’’ and ‘‘Don’t do stupid cians on all sides playing to their bases. tion in Iraq, certainly under Maliki. [stuff].’’ These approaches have re- Statements such as these are so di- On foreign policy, December 27, 2013, sulted in a failed foreign policy that vorced from reality, one can only draw he said: has made America and Americans less one of two conclusions: either that Mr. safe. If we still had troops in Iraq today, the Blinken is abysmally ignorant or he is numbers would have been very small. They simply not telling the truth for what- Even President Obama’s most stri- would not have been engaged in combat. dent supporters have begun to question That would not have been their mission, so ever motive there is. the President’s foreign policy deci- the idea that they could or would have done By the way, here is what Ryan sions. something about the violence that is going Crocker said on Iraq: In an article entitled ‘‘Damage to on now in Iraq seems, to me, detached from As a former ambassador to Iraq from 2007 Obama’s Foreign Policy Has Been the reality of what the mission would have to 2009, do you think it was a mistake not to Largely Self-Inflicted,’’ the Wash- been had they stayed in any small number. push hard for the Status of Forces agree- ington Post’s David Ignatius, a key Now you don’t have to take my word ment with Iraq before the U.S. pullout? supporter of the administration’s for- for it. Take the word of Secretary I would remind my colleagues, Ryan eign policy goals, wrote, ‘‘At key turn- Gates, Secretary Panetta, Ambassador Crocker—probably the most respected ing points—in Egypt and Libya during Crocker, and any knowledgeable person member of our diplomatic corps alive the Arab Spring, in Syria, in Ukraine, about Iraq, and I will insert their today—said: and, yes, in Benghazi—the administra- quotes for the record, including Ambas- I do. We could have gotten that agreement tion was driven by messaging priorities sador Crocker, who said: ‘‘Of course we if we had been a little more persistent, flexi- could have left a residual force be- ble, and creative. But what really cost us rather than sound, interests-based pol- was the political withdrawal. We cut off icy.’’ hind.’’ Both Panetta and Gates said the high-level political engagement with Iraq What has Mr. Blinken had to say same thing. when we withdrew our troops. There were no about all of these issues, my friends? I At no time was there a public state- senior visits, very few phone calls. Secretary will give you a few examples. ment by the President of the United of State John Kerry made one visit prior to On Iraq, at the Center for American States or Mr. Blinken that they want- this current crisis, mainly to lecture the Progress, on March 16, 2012—I am not ed to very seriously. In fact, they Iraqis on how bad they were being for facili- making this up—Mr. Blinken said: trumpeted the fact that the last Amer- tating Iranian weapon shipments to Syrian president Bashar al-Assad. And we left them What’s beyond debate is that Iraq today is ican troop at that time—now we have to their own devices, knowing that left to less violent, more democratic and more pros- many troops back—left Iraq and their own devices, it would not work out perous—and the United States more deeply bragged about what a great day it was. well. engaged there—than at any time in recent On Fox News with Chris Wallace, history. So we have Mr. Blinken’s comments, September 28, 2014: and juxtapose them with those of Am- Less violent, more democratic, and Wallace: bassador Crocker. more prosperous. Finally, President Obama spoke to the Here is what Leon Panetta, Demo- At a White House briefing on March U.N. this week, but I wanted to ask you crat, Secretary of Defense said: 16, 2012, Mr. Blinken said: about his speech to the U.N., saying—general assembly last year, in which he said we are It was clear to me—and many others—that President Obama and Vice President Biden withdrawing all our forces would endanger came to office with this commitment: To end ending a decade of war. How could the Presi- dent have been so wrong? the fragile stability then barely holding Iraq the Iraq war responsibly. together. Both parts of that sentence are critical. Blinken: That is from Secretary Leon Panet- End the war. The president was exactly right. What Responsibly. ta’s book. we’re doing is totally different than the last Under the leadership of President Obama Then he went on to say: decade. We’re not sending hundreds of thou- and Vice President Biden, who the President sands of American troops back to Iraq or Af- My fear, as I voiced to the President and asked to oversee our Iraq policy—and who ghanistan or anywhere else. We’re not going others, was that if the country split apart or has made 8 trips to Iraq since being elected— to be spending trillions of American dollars. slid back into the violence that we’d seen in we have followed that path to the letter. the years immediately following the U.S. in- He went on to say: Wallace: vasion, it could become a new haven for ter- Mr. Blinken . . . he said all our troops left rorists to plot attacks against the U.S. Iraq’s At every significant step along the way, Iraq. In fact, he has just sent at least 1,600 stability was not only in Iraq’s interest but many predicted that the violence would re- troops back into Iraq. He said we’ve disman- also in ours. I privately and publicly advo- turn and Iraq would slide backward toward tled the core of al Qaeda. [And yet,] the cated for a residual force that could provide sectarian war. Khorasan group which you struck in the first training and security for Iraq’s military. Get this. He said: day is an offshoot of the core of al Qaeda, Then he went on to say, talking Those predictions proved wrong. and, in fact, follows the direct orders of the about the Pentagon: leader of al Qaeda, Ayman al Zawahiri. He went on to say: Those on our side viewed the White House Over the past three years, violence has de- Blinken: as so eager to rid itself of Iraq that it was clined and remains at historic lows—even Chris, they fled. Because we were so suc- willing to withdraw rather than lock in ar- after we completed the drawdown of U.S. cessful and effective in Afghanistan and rangements that would preserve our influ- forces late last year. Pakistan, they fled, because we decimated ence and interests.

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They have watched the shoot-down This is why I am so worried about eign Affairs Committee or the Amer- on an airliner that nobody talks about him being in the position he is in, be- ican people or this administration. anymore, and they continue to create cause if they stick to that timetable, I I was at a refugee camp in Jordan unrest and killing in eastern Ukraine, am telling my colleagues that we will where at that time there were, I think, and we will not even supply the see the replay of Iraq all over again. 75,000 refugees. I was being taken Ukrainians with weapons with which We must leave a stabilizing force be- around by a young woman who was a to defend themselves. hind of a few thousand troops or we schoolteacher, and she said: I see that I am nearly out of time. I will see again what we saw in Iraq. Senator MCCAIN, do you see all of would like to say I wish Mr. Blinken’s So let’s move on to Syria. these children? words were matched by his deeds. In an MSNBC interview in 2014, re- I said: Yes. At the Holocaust Museum, October 6, sponding to a question about President She said: Those children believe that 2014, he said: Obama’s comment in August 2014 call- you have abandoned them, Senator A new notion is gaining currency: the ‘‘Re- ing it ‘‘a fantasy’’ to say that arming MCCAIN, that you Americans have sponsibility to Protect.’’ It holds that states the Syrian rebels 3 years ago would abandoned them, and when they grow have responsibilities as well as interests—es- up, they are going to take revenge on pecially the responsibility to shield their have helped the situation, Blinken: own populations from the depraved and mur- Fantasy was the notion that had we start- you. So here we are, this incredible derous. This approach is bold. It is impor- ed to work with these guys— tant. And the United States welcomes it and slaughter, massacre, torture taking Talking about the Free Syrian has included it as a core element of our Na- place, and what is this administration Army— tional Security Strategy, along with our doing? It is trying to make a deal with commitment to prevent genocide and hold six months earlier, that that somehow would the Iranians and leaving Bashar Assad those who organize atrocities accountable. have turned the tide. to wreak havoc on the Syrian people No one can look at those pictures, Blinken: who are still able to fight, butchering the thousands, and believe that we Candy, you know, Assad has been a magnet them with barrel bombs. Most of my have held Bashar Assad responsible. for the very extremism we’re now fighting colleagues know what a barrel bomb is. He ended up by saying: against. And it is inconceivable to think of It is a huge cylinder, and it is packed Syria being stable with Assad as its leader. Endorsing the responsibility to protect is He has forfeited his legitimacy. ISIL right with explosives and nuts and bolts and one thing; acting on it is another. All of us now is the wolf at the door. But the answer pieces of shrapnell. Bashar Assad, in the international community will have to to both Assad and ISIL actually is the mod- unimpeded, flies his helicopters and muster the political will to act—diplomati- erate opposition. They need to be built up, so they drop these barrel bombs. Then, cally, economically, or, in extreme cases, militarily—when governments prove unable that they can be a counterweight to Assad. when they capture these people, this is or unwilling to prevent the slaughter of their In the near term, they need to be built up so what is done to them. citizens. they can work on the ground to help deal Today it is clear that what is hap- with ISIL. pening is that we are attacking ISIS in That is a remarkable statement from Candy Crowley: Syria. We are not attacking Bashar an individual whose actions have clearly contradicted that at every turn in So ISIS is the wolf at the door now, but Assad, this butcher. In fact, Bashar Assad, as far as the U.S. is concerned, is the Assad has intensified his attacks on literally every corner of the Earth. I know we will probably lose the next wolf at the door? the Free Syrian Army—intensified vote, but I believe history will hold Mr. Blinken: them. Not surprisingly, the morale of this administration accountable. His- the Free Syrian Army is very low. We have been very clear that there needs tory will hold those individuals who to be a transition in Syria, that as long as So General Allen and others have re- are part of this administration, who al- Assad is there, it’s very hard to see Syria cently proposed a no-fly zone or an air- being stable, and he will continue to be a craft exclusion zone, an idea we have lowed these slaughters to go on—a dis- magnet for the extremists we are fighting. been arguing for, for about 3 years. memberment of a country called Crowley: This President still refuses to do it. It Ukraine, the first time a European country has been departitioned since But a transition is not the same as, we will is heartbreaking. It is heartbreaking actively help you bring this guy down. and it is tragic and it will go down in World War II; the needless slaughter of thousands and thousands of Ukrainian Blinken: American history as one of the most men, women, and children, and the The best way to deal with Assad is to tran- shameful chapters because of our failure and the President’s personal deci- thousands and thousands of Syrian sition him out so that the moderate opposi- children. The list goes on and on. tion can fill the vacuum. That’s what we sion not to arm the Free Syrian Army Now we are going to promote this in- have been working on. The more you build when all of his key national security dividual to replace probably the finest them up, the more you make them a coun- advisers—his Secretary of State, Hil- diplomat I have known, Secretary terweight, the more possible that becomes. lary Clinton; the head of the CIA, Gen- Burns. Not only is Mr. Blinken un- Let me just remind my colleagues of eral Petraeus; and Secretary of De- qualified, but he is, I believe, a threat what has happened. There is a guy fense, Secretary Panetta all strongly to the traditional interests and values named Caesar who about a year and a recommended providing arms to the that embody the United States of half ago smuggled out thousands of pic- Free Syrian Army. tures. These pictures are the most grip- I will move on to Ukraine. Mr. America. Madam President, I yield the floor, ping and horrifying I have ever seen. Blinken: and I suggest the absence of a quorum. They were actual pictures which have What Putin has seen is the President mobi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The been authenticated of the atrocities lizing the international community both in support of Ukraine and to isolate Russia for clerk will call the roll. committed by Bashar Assad. They are The assistant legislative clerk pro- wrenching, they are heartbreaking, and its actions in Ukraine, and Russia is paying a clear cost for that. ceeded to call the roll. they are terrible. The notion that this is somehow the result Mr. MENENDEZ. I ask unanimous Now, 200,000 people have been butch- of Syria makes very little sense to me. . . . consent that the order for the quorum ered in Syria, and 3.5 million are refu- That’s because this is not about what we do call be rescinded. gees; 150,000 are still in Bashar Assad’s or say in the first instance, it’s about Russia The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without prison experiencing atrocities such as and its perceived interests. objection, it is so ordered. this. These are little children here. What Mr. Blinken doesn’t understand Mr. MENENDEZ. Madam President, I These are little children. They have is that weakness in one place trans- come to the floor in favor of the con- been massacred by Bashar Assad. lates throughout the world. firmation of Tony Blinken, who is no

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I don’t believe that is Biden and now a member of the Presi- occupying the position for which he is what my colleagues would suggest, but dent’s national security team, he has nominated, it is hard to understand that appears to be how they are judg- earned a reputation as hard-working, what additional qualifications my col- ing Mr. Blinken. But none of that is studious, and keenly analytical. He leagues would expect Mr. Blinken to reason to oppose Mr. Blinken or any comes from a family of diplomats and have to demonstrate his worthiness. nominee. has lived his life in and around the For- Perhaps they would prefer that he be I hear these references to Iraq. Well, eign Service. nominated by a different President Prime Minister Maliki at the time op- His nomination as Deputy Secretary whose policies they agree with, but posed signing a status of forces agree- of State comes at a time when the that is not how it works. ment, and without such an agreement United States is facing a range of crit- This is an eminently qualified can- it was impossible to have our forces ical challenges, from Ebola in west Af- didate who has the full trust and con- continue to be in Iraq subject to the rica, to Russian aggression in Ukraine, fidence of this President, my col- possibilities of any issues being pur- to the challenge of countering ISIL in leagues’ policy concerns notwith- sued legally under Iraqi law versus our Syria and Iraq, to Iran’s continued re- standing. They may disagree with spe- own law, or, in Afghanistan, the ques- quest for a nuclear weapons program. cific policy decisions of this President tion of what the force size should be in At the same time, we are forging new dutifully carried out—I repeat, carried 2014. The President has made the state- global alliances and partnerships with out—by Mr. Blinken. ment of what it is to be, and maybe we India, in the Middle East and Asia, and Even listening to my dear friend and can even have disagreements with what looking for opportunities to expand colleague Senator MCCAIN, a distin- the size of those forces should be in American exports and business oppor- guished member of the committee 2014 as we see things evolve, but it is tunities. There will be no shortage of whom I regret we are going to lose in not for someone in an appointed posi- critical issues he will face. the next Congress from the com- tion who is supposed to carry out the Foremost on our national security mittee—when he made the comment President’s policies to say: No, we are agenda is countering the barbarity of that the President’s personal deci- not going to have that size; we are ISIL, whose terrorist ambitions threat- sion—referring to Syria—when all his going to have a bigger size. en our national security as well as the national security advisers rec- I fully expect that if confirmed, there stability of an entire region. We also ommended providing arms to the Free will be a number of issues where Mr. face a continued crisis in Ukraine, Syrian Army, Mr. Blinken is clearly Blinken and I probably won’t see eye to where the cease-fire has collapsed and one of those national security advisers, eye—or, rather, the administration he Russian tanks, troops, and weapons but the President is the one who ulti- will represent and I may not see eye to continue cross-border incursions into mately makes the decision on what eye. When those issues arise, I fully in- eastern Ukraine. policy will be pursued. tend to let Mr. Blinken know exactly Clearly, the list of challenges is long That leads us to the questions about how I feel and to engage him in debate and the diplomatic calculations are Mr. Blinken’s participation and deci- to influence the policy, and I will avail complicated, and all of these chal- sions involving Iraq, Afghanistan, and myself of all the tools a Senator can lenges will be part of the portfolio of other parts of the world, with which use to do so. the Deputy Secretary of State. There certain Members of this body have Frankly, given his experience work- will be times where we will agree and taken issue. ing for this body and given his profes- times where we will disagree. I look Mr. Blinken has had to defend those sionalism and experience with the Sen- forward to working closely with Mr. decisions no matter his personal views ate Foreign Relations Committee, I Blinken should he be confirmed, and I or advice. That is his job. You can dis- would rather it be Mr. Blinken who expect that he will be. agree with the President’s policies, but will be across the table from me rather I know there is opposition by some of you cannot blame this nominee for than someone else who doesn’t have my colleagues to Mr. Blinken. As we doing his sworn constitutional duty to any understanding of this institution considered his nomination in the For- carry them out. and the prerogatives of Senators. I am eign Relations Committee last week, I want to be very clear. We cannot confident he will understand where I several of my colleagues raised con- judge the qualifications of this nomi- am coming from even when we dis- cerns which I would like to take a few nee or, for that fact, any nominee agree, and I am confident that he will- minutes to address. based on the policy decisions of this ing approach these discussions with an First, there is an incredible notion President or any President. He has open mind, that he will seek to per- that Mr. Blinken is somehow unquali- been part of this administration, to be suade but he also will be open to per- fied. Anyone who has served the Senate sure, but if the Senate starts to hold suasion. Foreign Relations Committee as staff every nominee to account for every de- I don’t think any of us here in this director, two Presidents, a Vice Presi- cision made by every President they body would like to be held to a stand- dent, as Deputy National Security Ad- serve, I think we will find that there is ard of perfection in our judgments, one viser to the President of the United no one who will pass muster and no one that holds no space for loyal service to States, and has chaired the National who will be confirmed. this Nation and no space for qualified Security Council’s Deputies Committee I happen to think President Bush’s nominees who have honorably and is more than qualified, and my col- decision to evade Iraq was a faithfully implemented the policies of leagues know it. They simply disagree geostrategic blunder of the highest their President. with the politics and the policies of the order. I opposed it at the time, and his- Let’s be clear. We are not judging the President which are the responsibility tory, tragically, has proven that judg- President’s policies; we are judging the of the person who is serving that Presi- ment right. The brave sacrifice of our qualifications of a man who has loyally dent to ultimately promote—anyone he young men and women and the squan- and professionally carried out those chooses to appoint to a key position. dering of hundreds of billions of our policies. But they cannot disagree that Mr. children’s and grandchildren’s inherit- I do not doubt the sincerity of my Blinken has served the Nation admi- ance have compounded the magnitude colleagues in this body. Even when I rably, with dignity, diplomacy, and has of this error. Would my colleagues sug- may disagree, I do not doubt that they honored every position he has held, gest that I should oppose all future Re- are seeking what they believe is the that he has devoted his life serving this publican nominees who served in the best for our Nation. At times I think Nation’s national security interests, Bush administration because no matter they are right. At other times I think

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He is a man of the related financial instruments while at this time because his track record on Senate, a qualified public servant, and the same time in possession of mate- some of the most significant foreign an accomplished national security and rial nonpublic information arising policy and national security issues has foreign policy expert. from its ownership or interests in a raised serious concerns about the direc- I yield the floor. business or facility used to store, ship, tion his leadership would take our Na- I suggest the absence of a quorum. or use the same commodity. A large fi- tion’s foreign policy. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The nancial institution should not be able Mr. Blinken has been a foreign policy clerk will call the roll. to control, for instance, a huge number advisor for several years and played a The assistant legislative clerk pro- of warehouses and then use the non- significant role in determining how and ceeded to call the roll. Mr. LEVIN. Madam President, I ask public information that it gains and when the United States left Iraq. I be- unanimous consent that the order for sometimes creates from the operation lieve this has contributed to the insta- the quorum call be rescinded. of those warehouses to trade on the bility in the region. Additionally, Mr. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without same kinds of commodities stored in Blinken has been less than forthright objection, it is so ordered. those warehouses. with some of my colleagues, and has Mr. LEVIN. Madam President, I ask As we learned from our investigation, misstated the Administration’s posi- unanimous consent that I be permitted a financial institution that owns ware- tion with respect to Iran sanctions. to proceed as though in morning busi- houses may manipulate warehouse op- I am also concerned about the speed ness for 5 minutes. erations in ways that move the prices of this nomination. He was nominated The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of the very financial instruments and a month ago and is being forced objection, it is so ordered. commodities the financial institution through in the lame duck. I believe a ENDING INSIDER TRADING IN COMMODITIES ACT is trading. nominee of this significance should be Mr. LEVIN. Madam President, last In the case of aluminum, we saw that subject to a more thorough review be- month the Senate’s Permanent Sub- Goldman Sachs owned dozens of ware- cause at a time when the United States committee on Investigations concluded houses in the Detroit area, which it is facing critical national security a 2-year bipartisan investigation into used to build a near monopoly on the challenges on many fronts, we must Wall Street bank involvement with storage of aluminum in the United have proven and effective leadership. physical commodities. Our investiga- States that is used to settle trades on For these reasons, I must oppose Mr. tion, which focused on Goldman Sachs, the London Metal Exchange, which Blinken’s nomination. Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan Chase, sets the benchmark price for aluminum Mr. TESTER. Madam President, I culminated in a 400-page report and 2 around the world. Using that dominant ask unanimous consent that the order days of hearings. The subcommittee’s position, Goldman approved warehouse for the quorum call be rescinded. investigation found these banks in- deals and practices that lengthened the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without volved in a breathtaking array of phys- lines, the queues for metal owners to objection, it is so ordered. ical commodities activities. They get their metal out of the warehouses CLOTURE MOTION owned coal mines and oil pipelines, oil to nearly 2 years. By lengthening the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant tankers and refineries, electric power- queues, Goldman raised the premium to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the plants, massive amounts of copper and that includes such costs as storage and Senate the pending cloture motion, aluminum and even uranium. transportation and which, along with which the clerk will state. We examined multiple aspects of fi- the London Metal Exchange’s bench- The bill clerk read as follows: nancial holding company involvement mark price, makes up the total price CLOTURE MOTION with physical commodities, including consumers pay for aluminum. Goldman We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- the nature and extent of those activi- manipulated these warehouse practices ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the ties with the attendant risk, such as in ways that made metal owners wait Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move the threat to a bank’s safety and to get their metal and influenced to bring to a close debate on the nomination soundness from a catastrophe along the prices paid to buy aluminum and hedge of Antony Blinken, of New York, to be Dep- lines of the BP oilspill in the Gulf of aluminum costs. All the while, Gold- uty Secretary of State. Mexico. We also examined the impact Harry Reid, Brian Schatz, Patrick J. man was trading in aluminum and alu- Leahy, Bernard Sanders, John E. of those activities on consumers, man- minum-related financial instruments. Walsh, Patty Murray, Jack Reed, Tom ufacturers, and markets. One key area It is a rigged game. It needs to be Udall, Sheldon Whitehouse, Amy Klo- of concern relates to possible price ma- stopped, and that is what this bill is in- buchar, Debbie Stabenow, Christopher nipulation and unfair trading. tended to do. I thank Senator MCCAIN A. Coons, Robert Menendez, Carl Levin, What we found is that involvement in for joining me in this important effort. Barbara Boxer, Tom Harkin, Richard J. physical commodities gave these banks We hope our colleagues will take up Durbin. access to important nonpublic informa- this bill and carry on this effort in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tion that they could use to profit in next Congress. question is, Is it the sense of the Sen- their trading of financial products tied (The remarks of Mr. LEVIN per- ate that debate on the nomination of to those same commodities. In the taining to the introduction of S. 3019 Antony Blinken, of New York, to be stock market, the use of such non- are printed in today’s RECORD under Deputy Secretary of State, shall be public information is prohibited, but ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and brought to a close? no such clear prohibition exists in com- Joint Resolutions.’’) The yeas and nays are mandatory modities markets. That gives the big- Mr. LEVIN. I yield the floor and sug- under the rule. gest Wall Street banks an enormous in- gest the absence of a quorum. The clerk will call the roll. centive to pursue physical commod- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The bill clerk called the roll. ities activities—often to the detriment clerk will call the roll. Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the of consumers and manufacturers—in The bill clerk proceeded to call the Senator from California (Mrs. BOXER) order to profit in financial trades by roll. and the Senator from Vermont (Mr. the use of the nonpublic information Mr. ENZI. Madam President, I wish SANDERS) are necessarily absent. they gain from their physical commod- to express my opposition to the nomi- Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators ities activity and to provide the oppor- nation of Antony Blinken to be Deputy are necessarily absent: the Senator tunity in some cases to engage in mar- Secretary of State. from Georgia (Mr. CHAMBLISS), the Sen- ket manipulation. There is no shortage of global con- ator from Mississippi (Mr. COCHRAN), I have introduced, with Senator flicts or crises facing the United the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. MCCAIN, a bill intended to prevent such States, and as one of the key positions JOHANNS), the Senator from Utah (Mr.

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Cantwell King Schumer JOHANNS), the Senator from Utah (Mr. Cardin Klobuchar The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 53, Shaheen EE Carper Landrieu L ), and the Senator from Alabama nays 40, as follows: Stabenow Casey Leahy (Mr. SESSIONS). Tester [Rollcall Vote No. 361 Ex.] Coons Levin The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. DON- Udall (CO) YEAS—53 Corker Manchin NELLY). Are there any other Senators Donnelly Markey Udall (NM) Baldwin Heinrich Nelson Durbin McCaskill Walsh in the Chamber desiring to vote? Begich Heitkamp Pryor Feinstein Menendez Warner The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 65, Bennet Hirono Reed Flake Merkley Warren Blumenthal Johnson (SD) nays 28, as follows: Reid Franken Mikulski Whitehouse Booker Kaine [Rollcall Vote No. 363 Ex.] Rockefeller Gillibrand Murphy Wyden Brown King Schatz Hagan Murray YEAS—65 Cantwell Klobuchar Schumer Alexander Graham Murkowski Cardin Landrieu Shaheen NAYS—38 Carper Leahy Ayotte Hagan Murphy Stabenow Alexander Fischer Murkowski Casey Levin Baldwin Harkin Murray Tester Ayotte Graham Coons Manchin Paul Begich Heinrich Nelson Udall (CO) Barrasso Grassley Donnelly Markey Portman Bennet Heitkamp Portman Blunt Hatch Durbin McCaskill Udall (NM) Risch Blumenthal Hirono Pryor Boozman Heller Feinstein Menendez Walsh Roberts Booker Hoeven Reed Burr Hoeven Franken Merkley Warner Rubio Boozman Inhofe Coats Inhofe Reid Gillibrand Mikulski Warren Scott Brown Johnson (SD) Coburn Isakson Rockefeller Hagan Murphy Whitehouse Shelby Burr Kaine Collins Johnson (WI) Schatz Harkin Murray Wyden Thune Cantwell King Cornyn Kirk Schumer Toomey Cardin Klobuchar NAYS—40 Crapo McCain Shaheen Vitter Carper Landrieu Cruz McConnell Stabenow Alexander Fischer Murkowski Casey Leahy Enzi Moran Wicker Tester Ayotte Flake Coburn Levin Paul Udall (CO) Barrasso Graham Portman NOT VOTING—7 Collins Manchin Coons Markey Udall (NM) Blunt Grassley Risch Boxer Johanns Sessions Donnelly McCaskill Walsh Boozman Hatch Roberts Chambliss Lee Durbin McConnell Warner Burr Heller Rubio Coats Hoeven Cochran Sanders Feinstein Menendez Warren Scott Franken Merkley Whitehouse Coburn Inhofe Shelby The nomination was confirmed. Collins Isakson Gillibrand Mikulski Wyden Thune Corker Johnson (WI) The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Toomey NAYS—28 Cornyn Kirk the previous order, the motion to re- Vitter Crapo McCain consider is considered made and laid Barrasso Grassley Roberts Wicker Cruz McConnell upon the table, and the President will Blunt Hatch Rubio Enzi Moran Coats Heller Scott be immediately notified of the Senate’s Corker Isakson Shelby NOT VOTING—7 action. Cornyn Johnson (WI) Thune Crapo Kirk Boxer Johanns Sessions f Toomey Chambliss Lee Cruz McCain Vitter Cochran Sanders CLOTURE MOTION Enzi Moran Wicker Fischer Paul The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Flake Risch vote, the yeas are 53, the nays are 40. to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the NOT VOTING—7 The motion to invoke cloture is Senate the pending cloture motion, agreed to. Boxer Johanns Sessions which the clerk will state. Chambliss Lee Cloture having been invoked, under The assistant legislative clerk read Cochran Sanders the previous order, all time is yielded as follows: back. The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this The question is, Will the Senate ad- CLOTURE MOTION vote, the yeas are 65, the nays are 28. vise and consent to the nomination of We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- The motion is agreed to. Antony Blinken, of New York, to be ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the f Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move Deputy Secretary of State? to bring to a close debate on the nomination NOMINATION OF COLETTE DODSON Mr. REID. I ask for the yeas and of Colette Dodson Honorable, of Arkansas, to HONORABLE TO BE A MEMBER nays. be a Member of the Federal Energy Regu- OF THE FEDERAL ENERGY REG- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a latory Commission. ULATORY COMMISSION sufficient second? Harry Reid, Brian Schatz, Patrick J. There appears to be a sufficient sec- Leahy, Bernard Sanders, John E. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ond. Walsh, Patty Murray, Jack Reed, Tom clerk will report the nomination. The clerk will call the roll. Udall, Sheldon Whitehouse, Amy Klo- The legislative clerk read the nomi- The legislative clerk called the roll. buchar, Debbie Stabenow, Christopher nation of Colette Dodson Honorable, of Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the A. Coons, Robert Menendez, Carl Levin, Arkansas, to be a Member of the Fed- Senator from California (Mrs. BOXER) Barbara Boxer, Tom Harkin, Richard J. eral Energy Regulatory Commission. and the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Durbin. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- SANDERS) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The jority leader. Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators question is, Is it the sense of the Sen- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I am going are necessarily absent: the Senator ate that debate on the nomination of to submit to the body a unanimous from Georgia (Mr. CHAMBLISS), the Sen- Colette Dodson Honorable, of Arkan- consent request in just a minute. How- ator from Mississippi (Mr. COCHRAN), sas, to be a Member of the Federal En- ever, I want everyone to understand we the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. ergy Regulatory Commission, shall be are trying our utmost to have a path- JOHANNS), the Senator from Utah (Mr. brought to a close? way so we can move along. We don’t LEE), and the Senator from Alabama The yeas and nays are mandatory have that done yet, but we are working (Mr. SESSIONS). under the rule. on it. We have a lot of work still to do. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there The clerk will call the roll. I suggest the absence of a quorum. any other Senators in the Chamber de- The assistant legislative clerk called The PRESIDING OFFICER. The siring to vote? the roll. clerk will call the roll. The result was announced—yeas 55, Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the The assistant legislative clerk pro- nays 38, as follows: Senator from California (Mrs. BOXER) ceeded to call the roll.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:57 Dec 17, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16DE6.003 S16DEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6898 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE December 16, 2014 Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- time we choose. What the Congress The Congress is about to spend $41 bil- imous consent that the order for the can’t do is travel back through time. lion on a tax incentive package that quorum call be rescinded. The Congress can pass this $41 billion when done right ought to lift the cloud The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without bill, but it cannot change anything of uncertainty and strengthen the im- objection, it is so ordered. taxpayers did 6, 8 or 10 months ago. portant parts of our American econ- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask that Those decisions have been made. omy. Instead, all of the $41 billion in everyone be patient. I am trying to be The only new effects of this legisla- this legislation is going to go for as patient as I can be, as is the Repub- tion apply to the next 2 weeks. That is things that happened months and lican leader. not enough time for the key provisions; months ago. Virtually all of the $41 bil- UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT—H.R. 5771 for example, putting a dent in veterans lion has absolutely no incentive power Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- unemployment, to start a clean energy whatsoever. Reforming the Tax Code is imous consent that notwithstanding project, to hire new workers or to help going to be hard, but it can be done. I cloture having been invoked, the Sen- a student who is on the fence about sat next to our former colleague Sen- ate now resume legislative session and whether to enroll in college next se- ator Gregg every week for 2 years to the Senate then proceed to consider- mester. Particularly important is this produce the first bipartisan Federal ination of Calendar No. 627, H.R. 5771, bill drops the health coverage tax cred- come tax reform bill. I am very grate- which is the tax extenders legislation; it, yanking away an economic lifeline ful to our current colleague Senator that there be 30 minutes of debate that working-class Americans were COATS, who picked up on those efforts. equally divided between the two lead- counting on this April 15. This means Senator HATCH—and I commend him ers or their designees prior to a vote on that for tens of thousands of our people for it—put out an analysis for tax re- passage of the bill, which will be a 60- in States such as Wisconsin, Illinois, form issues, recognizing that getting vote threshold; that there be no Ohio, and Pennsylvania, who have been more perspectives in the debate is amendments, motions or points of kicked down by a fiercely competitive going to help advance reform. order in order prior to the vote; fur- economy, they are going to face a very I know Senator HATCH is going to ther, that if H.R. 5771 is passed, the unpleasant surprise this spring. keep working diligently when he takes Senate proceed to consideration of H. I am just going to spend a minute the gavel—and I congratulate him for Con. Res. 124, which is a concurrent talking about how the Senate got here that—in January, and I look forward to resolution correcting the enrollment of and where our tax policy should go in working with him. H.R. 5771, modifying the title of the the future. The truth is the Senate Before we wrap up for the year, I also bill; that the concurrent resolution be didn’t need to be in this spot. Within a want to congratulate Senator CASEY agreed to; and that following disposi- few weeks after I became chairman of and Senator BURR, who worked tire- tion of the concurrent resolution, the the Finance Committee, with the help lessly in a bipartisan way on behalf of Senate resume executive session and and good counsel of Senator HATCH and the disabled. I met with these disabled consideration of the Honorable nomi- many members of the committee, we folks in our community, and I com- nation. unanimously passed the EXPIRE Act, a mend Senator CASEY and Senator BURR The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there balanced, bipartisan bill that would for their work. objection? provide 2 years of certainty and a Here is the bottom line for the fu- Without objection, it is so ordered. springboard to comprehensive reform. ture: The middle class deserves a tax f When the bill came to the floor, a host cut. The tax system in America needs of Senators said they were eager to to do more to promote innovation and LEGISLATIVE SESSION move it forward. Democrats and Re- launch a new wave of job creation. Our publicans all wanted to move ahead, country desperately needs a simpler TAX INCREASE PREVENTION ACT but the toxic Senate environment and and more competitive corporate tax OF 2014 a battle over amendments caused the system that draws investment and jobs EXPIRE Act to stall out. to our country. We have to end the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The This fall there were discussions with cycle of stop-and-go policy that leaves clerk will report the bill by title. the House about a bipartisan, bi- taxpayers in the dark time and time The legislative clerk read as follows: cameral agreement. I was encouraged again. A bill (H.R. 5771) to amend the Internal at the outset, especially when the I want to yield our remaining time to Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expir- House indicated they would accept the ing provisions and make technical correc- my colleague Senator CANTWELL, from tions, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of Senate’s bipartisan work. We also Washington and close by saying, retro- 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of talked about the possibility of making active tax bills, such as the one before ABLE accounts established under State pro- several provisions permanent. In my the Senate tonight, may satisfy some, grams for the care of family members with view, any agreement on permanent tax but they leave our workers, our fami- disabilities, and for other purposes. policy has to be balanced—balanced be- lies, and businesses wanting. It is the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tween support for business and support time for real tax reform. ator from Oregon. for working families. A deal that is For the last word on our side, my col- Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, with this skewed in just one direction fails the league and seatmate, Senator CANT- tax bill, the Congress is turning in its test of fairness. The Democrats on the WELL. tax homework 111⁄2 months late and ex- Finance Committee felt the same way. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- pects to earn full credit. Tax incentives The negotiations progressed, more of- ator from Washington. will last just 2 weeks before families fers were traded, and there was real Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I and businesses are thrown back into hope. However, after weeks of hard thank the Senator for his leadership on the dark with respect to the taxes they work, there was a conflicting process the Finance Committee and just point owe. The legislation accomplishes and that drove House Republicans to out to my colleagues who come from nothing for 2015. quit the negotiations. Senate nego- States that don’t have an income tax The debate takes place against the tiators, in effect, were left without a that this legislation before us tonight backdrop of positive economic news, dance partner. Our team kept making includes making sure we are able to de- showing that unemployment is down new offers. We tried to suggest product our State sales tax from our Fed- and wages are up—just the kind of posals that had drawn support from Re- eral tax obligations. I hope we will be news the Congress ought to build on by publicans and Democrats in the past, here someday when we can actually get providing certainty and predictability but the House settled on passing this 2- tax fairness in the code. This is a per- for families and businesses. Instead, week extender bill that is now before manent solution. We don’t have to go the Congress is about to pass a tax bill us this evening. back every year to try to get the tax that doesn’t have the shelf life of a car- However Senators choose to vote on fairness our States deserve. My col- ton of eggs. this legislation, I want to recognize league Senator MURRAY is here and Of course, we have the power to en- that this bill proves, once and for all, knows this issue well. But tonight at shrine tax provisions for any length of how broken America’s tax system is. least we can say Washingtonians can

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This year-long exten- predictability and certainty. its. I heard from Vermonters over the sion is unpaid for, and while I will sup- I would say that is making the sales last year concerned about the expira- port this measure because several pro- tax deduction permanent, but I am tion of these credits—and the pending visions in this bill need to be ex- glad Washingtonians will at least have expiration of dozens of more tax credits tended—and soon—I must raise con- this opportunity this year and we will that benefit hardworking, middle-class cerns about the approach here to once move forward to have a more robust families. Congress has a responsibility again stack the deck against middle- debate. to do its part to provide certainty class families. They rightfully are con- Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, how within the Tax Code to ensure families cerned that they have been left out— much time does our side have left? in Vermont and across the country and continually so—in policies that The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is have the predictability they need to this body finds the will to pass. 61⁄2 minutes. make financial decisions. While I sup- Case in point is the effort I engaged Mr. WYDEN. I want to yield 3 min- port extending these tax credits, I can- in all year with my Republican col- utes to Senator BEGICH and 3 minutes not support an effort that once again league, Senator HELLER, to restore to Senator CASEY. simply kicks the can down the road emergency unemployment insurance The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and leaves for the next year the unfin- benefits for 1.3 million Americans. Now ator from Alaska. ished business of this Congress. this program is typically considered an Mr. BEGICH. Mr. President, I will be I am disappointed that, earlier this emergency measure because it has been brief. I wanted to say I appreciate the year, Republicans in the Senate squan- fundamental to supporting our eco- Senator’s comments, and what I dered an opportunity to consider a nomic recovery, and as such the $24 bil- thought was most important about it more comprehensive package that lion cost to extend the program was the fact that these tax benefits would have benefited small businesses, through 2014 would normally not be come after the fact. It is not going to researchers, the environment, and mid- paid for. Well this year that was not create new opportunities. The tax re- dle-class families. I have been deeply the case and several of my colleagues, form legislation the Senator has been disappointed in the process, which has particularly House Republicans, in- working on with Senator Gregg, Sen- left us with a choice between bad: pass- sisted that this typical emergency ator COATS, and myself is about real re- ing the House bill; and worse: not doing measure be offset for it to get consider- form. It is about setting economic op- anything. This legislation revives more ation. portunities and creating growth. It is than 55 expired tax deductions from So Senator HELLER and I worked not about looking back. It is about 2013, and while I agree these are impor- with several of our colleagues to craft looking forward. I have the same feel- tant provisions, I cannot support this a paid-for measure that would extend ings the Senator has on this bill; that bill on principle. We cannot continue the program for 5 months. That paid- doing the short term, really 2 weeks, to retroactively fix problems Congress for bill passed the Senate, but the and then putting uncertainty back into carelessly and irresponsibly creates, House has since refused to give it an the system again for another year without addressing the same tax provi- up-or-down vote—despite the fact that would be a mistake. From my perspec- sions that will expire in just a few it met the condition of being paid-for tive, it is a $40 billion bill that is not short weeks from now, only to have the and the Congressional Budget Office paid for. Let’s deal with it. Let’s figure same fight next year. It is time we had estimated a full year extension of out real tax reform. have a meaningful, full debate about the program would create 200,000 jobs I will not be here in January. I wish tax reform, and how Congress can en- and boost economic growth by 0.2 per- all the Members will sit down, after sure that our Tax Code reflects the cent of GDP. So it strikes me as in- years of work that you have done, and needs of all Americans, not just those credibly one-sided and patently unfair focus on a longer term situation that who are the wealthiest among us. that House Republicans would send us actually creates incentive for small Included in this patch bill is the im- a $42 billion unpaid-for retroactive business and not after the fact. My wife portant ABLE Act, which allows those year-long extension of tax provisions is in a small business, and they don’t with disabilities to plan for their fu- that would not generate the same kind spend the last 2 weeks trying to figure tures by creating tax-free savings ac- of economic boost as UI, but they still out what their tax benefits will be to counts. I have strongly supported this would not consider helping the long- help do to investments. They have done legislation, and continue to do so. This term unemployed as they search for it already. If we really want to do legislation creates opportunities for in- work. Indeed, in the bipartisan Senate something for the economy and have dividuals with disabilities to save for extenders bill, we included a provision real tax reform and real tax relief, college or retirement or other living that would encourage employers to focus into the future and not the past. expenses and opens doors for families hire the long-term unemployed—but I commend you for the work that has across the country. The House of Rep- even that modest change to the Work been done on this, but I agree that resentatives held two votes last week Opportunity Tax Credit was not in- there are a lot of problems with this related to taxes: one on the extenders cluded in the House bill. and the way it is laid out for 2 weeks package, and one on the ABLE Act. If This is part of a troubling pattern which is problematic. the Senate were allowed to do so, I created by some of my colleagues on Mr. WYDEN. I want the body to would cast my vote in strong support the other side of the aisle and in the know the Senator from Alaska has of the ABLE Act. other body—if it helps a small set of written some of the really thoughtful I asked Vermonters to elect me as businesses or special interests, well the provisions with respect to education their representative in the Senate be- deficit does not seem to matter to tax credits, and I commend him for cause I wanted carry their voices to them. But if a proposal or initiative is that. the decision centers in Washington. I aimed at helping low and middle-in- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, today, strongly believe in the best of what the come Americans get a foothold in the the Senate is considering the Tax In- Senate has been, should be, and can economy, then the standard is much crease Prevention Act of 2014, a House- once again become. There are many higher and constantly changing. passed bill that extends a limited and Vermonters, and people across the The 1-year tax extenders bill does narrow set of expired tax credits and country, who are counting on us to pro- have some good provisions, like the ex- deductions, and includes the Achieving vide comprehensive, long-term solu- tension of credits that help families af- a Better Life Experience Act of 2014, tions to our country’s problems. I hope ford college, make it easier for home- ABLE Act. Once again, Congress has that in the new Congress we can work owners and lenders to keep families in

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In other words, it is hard to justify subsidizing them priations bill, which included a snuck- we will be extending for 2014 tax pro- with taxpayer dollars at a time when in provision that allows pension cuts grams that expired at the end of 2013. we are running large deficits and face on the backs of middle-income employ- This means that, for the most part, the the prospect of more budget sequestra- ees and retirees in multiemployer pen- bill will offer credits and deductions to tion. sion plans. We should not have consid- reward things that have already hap- And then there is the ugly, the stuff ered such far-reaching pension reform pened while doing absolutely nothing that does actual harm. There is a pair without thoughtful, strenuous, and to help businesses and individuals plan of provisions in the bill—the ‘‘active fi- open debate. So the insertion of a pen- for the future. nancing’’ and ‘‘controlled foreign cor- sion deal, negotiated behind closed If tax policy is intended to influence poration look through’’ provisions— doors, that hurts middle-income em- behavior, the extenders bill is a double that reward U.S. corporations for shift- ployees and retirees at the waning failure: it spends money rewarding ing money overseas to avoid paying hours of a lame duck Congress is un- things that have already happened and taxes. Sadly, there are already a num- tenable and further cause for Ameri- offers no incentives for businesses and ber of provisions in the Tax Code that cans to think that their government individuals for the year ahead. encourage companies to move oper- does not have their back or care about Let’s take for example the produc- ations and assets overseas. We should their economic security. They will see tion tax credit for wind energy, a pro- repeal those provisions, not enhance Congress giving tax deals for race gram I strongly support that encour- them as the extenders bill does. horses and NASCAR, while their pen- ages the construction of wind farms. This 1-year, retroactive mixed bag of sions are cut. That’s not how this body The provision in the extenders bill of- extensions will increase the budget def- should govern. fers this incentive for properties for Now as we enter a new Congress, we icit by over $41 billion. To put that fig- will have to confront the impending se- which construction has commenced by ure into perspective, that is more than quester that we will face head on again the end of 2014. That’s 3 weeks from the annual budget for the entire De- in fiscal year 2016, which will seriously now. Instead of giving energy compa- partment of Homeland Security. Earlier this year, my senior Senator frustrate our ability to provide for the nies time to plan and prepare wind ACK REED, lead an national defense and general welfare. projects, we are saying: if you happen from Rhode Island, J Those sequestration cuts, brought on to have one ready to go, you have got effort to extend unemployment bene- by the refusal of my colleagues on the until the end of the holiday season to fits for the millions of Americans who other side to reach a deficit reduction break ground. The clock is ticking. have struggled to find work in this un- agreement that included raising rev- In contrast to Congress’s temporary, even economic recovery. Republicans enue, total $109 billion per year and year-to-year treatment of the wind tax repeatedly filibustered his unemploy- will impact non-defense and defense credit and other incentives for renew- ment insurance legislation, with many spending equally. So again it is strik- able energy, Big Oil and Gas enjoy per- citing the $17 billion price tag and the ing that many of my colleagues on the manent subsidies in the Tax Code. It is offsets included to pay for it. other side will have no problem voting long past time to reform the Tax Code I expect many of these same Repub- for $42 billion in unpaid-for tax cuts— so it reflects America’s 21st century licans will vote to pass the $41 billion or even as was reported last month, a energy priorities. Permanent incen- tax extenders bill, legislation which is $450 billion unpaid-for permanent ex- tives for oil and gas and temporary not offset and will add to the deficit. If tension of these tax breaks—but when programs for renewable energy is sim- Republicans are truly as worried about it comes to helping American workers ply upside-down public policy. the deficit as many of them claim to or confronting and undoing the seques- In total, there are 50 or so extensions be, they need to raise these concerns ter cuts to our domestic programs my in this bill, and the only thing they consistently and not forget them when colleagues on the other side apply a seem to have in common is that Con- it is convenient. Spending through the tougher standard that is tilted against gress repeatedly packages them to- Tax Code is still spending, and we everyday Americans. gether. It is truly a mix of the good, should offset it. I have made the tough choices in the the bad, and the ugly. Let’s start with Mr. President, next year this body 1990s to balance the budget and I have some of the good provisions. In addi- will have new leadership and a fresh supported over $3.3 trillion in deficit tion to clean energy incentives, the bill opportunity to tackle our Nation’s reduction since 2010, over two-thirds of extends a popular tax credit that en- problems. I hope Senate Republicans that coming from spending reductions. courages businesses to hire veterans, a will show us they can exercise the The deficit is on its fastest decline host of incentives for energy efficiency, power of being in the majority respon- since World War II and has been cut by and a provision that ensures that fami- sibly. President Obama says he is eager more than half since 2009. But the lies that lose their homes in fore- to work with the Republican majority economy has not been growing fast closure do not incur tax bills for the on several major bills including tax re- enough and many Americans have seen deficiencies. These provisions have form. I too am eager to work with Re- stagnating wages and have the sense strong bipartisan support. publicans on sensible, responsible tax that the economy is stacked against Then there is the bad: the unjustifi- reform—reform that ends the era of them. So I will work with my col- able tax giveaways. These include so- year-to-year extensions, eliminates leagues, as I have consistently tried to called ‘‘bonus depreciation,’’ a program wasteful tax spending, and decreases do, to urge them to join with Demo- that allows corporations to deduct the the deficit. crats to spur broad-based growth for costs of equipment right away instead Mr. WYDEN. I yield the rest of our every American and ensure the econ- of spreading out the deductions over time to Senator CASEY. omy and government works for them— the life of the equipment. Congress The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- not just for large corporations or spe- first included this provision in 2009 in ator from Pennsylvania. cial interests. the Recovery Act when it made some Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I am hon- Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, sense. The idea was to encourage busi- ored to be able to rise tonight. I will the Senate will likely pass legislation nesses to accelerate their purchases have a longer statement later to talk to extend several dozen expired tax when the economy most needed the in- about the ABLE Act that Senator provisions. While I support a number of vestments. We have extended it so BURR and I worked on coming through the individual provisions extended by many times, though, that now we are the Finance Committee and talking this bill, I rise today to explain why I just giving money away to corpora- with Chairman WYDEN and Ranking reluctantly plan to oppose it. tions for buying things they would Member HATCH. I want to thank the

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For years we have created in- that we couldn’t have done it without I am pleased we are coming to the centives in the Tax Code to save for their leadership and an overwhelming end of this session; hopefully in the higher education, the cost of college, to vote in the House of Representatives. I next year, we can all work together to save for retirement. Now at long last urge my colleagues to not only vote do an even better job than we have for Americans who have a disability, yes but to be proud of this legislation. done this year. those families will be able to save for a I yield the floor. How much time do we have remain- disability, whether it is to pay for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ing? health care or education, the basic ex- ator from Utah. The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is penses that these individuals with dis- Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I am 9 minutes remaining. abilities have wanted to save for, for going to personally thank the distin- Mr. HATCH. How much time does the many years. guished Senators from North Carolina other side have? I am honored to be part of it. I will and Pennsylvania for their work on the The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is have a longer statement later. This is a act. It is a very important bill. I want 3 minutes remaining. great testament to bipartisanship, to give them credit for doing such a Mr. HATCH. The Senate will soon coming together on such an important good job. The Senate will soon vote on vote on a one-year tax extenders pack- issue. We believe—this is what a 1-year tax extenders package that, if age that, if enacted, will retroactively undergirds the ABLE Act—people with enacted, will retroactively extend tax extend tax provisions that expired at a disability have the ability to live a provisions that expire at the end of the end of 2013. It is, quite literally, the full life if we give them the tools. One 2014. It is quite literally the best we least we can do, and at this point, it is of those tools is an incentive in the can do. At this point it is something we something we must do. Tax Code to save for the future for an must do. We are actually disappointed The remarkable thing about this tax individual with a disability. that 1-year package that was sent over extenders bill is that no one seems to I yield the floor. to the House was basically rejected by be happy with it. I don’t know a single The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who the President. We would have preferred Member of Congress that is pleased yields time? to have had that package. On the other that we’re going to pass a simple, one- The Senator from Utah. hand, this is reckoning time at the end year extension of expiring provisions. Mr. HATCH. I yield 2 minutes to the of the year. I might add in his epic But, sadly, that’s where we are. Of distinguished Senator from North speech, Prime Minister Winston course, it didn’t have to be this way. Carolina. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Churchill stated, ‘‘Never in the field of There was a time in the not-too-dis- ator from North Carolina. human conflict has so much been owed tant past when we were working on a Mr. BURR. Mr. President, I thank by so many to so few.’’ package that would not only extend the soon-to-be chairman of the Finance In the case of the legislation before most of the expired provisions for a Committee and the current chairman us, it could be said: Never in the his- longer period time, but also make a of the Finance Committee for the their tory of tax legislation have so many number of important provisions perma- help. I want to turn to my good friend voted for so little and been so dis- nent, thus eliminating much of the BOB CASEY about this in just a second. appointed. In fact, today, for the first year-to-year roller coaster that indi- This has taken 8 years to bring to time in 20 years, we will ensure that viduals, families, and businesses have this point. The amazing thing is that the new Congress will start with all of to go through when planning for their we have taken the opportunity to meet the regular so-called tax extenders al- taxes. with every group on every side of this ready expired at the end of the first There was bipartisan agreement on issue and to find agreement finally, session, as the distinguished Senator such an approach. And, in fact, at one and to go out and tell the American from Oregon has explained. That is a point it appeared that a deal—a bipar- people what we are doing, and they dubious distinction that was entirely tisan, bicameral deal—was on the im- look at us and say this makes common- avoidable in our view. mediate horizon. But, as we all know sense; what took so damned long. I am The problem of course is the Presi- now, that deal came crashing down embarrassed it took so long, but this is dent and some of his allies in the Sen- after the President and some of his a product that Congress, the Senate, ate pulled the plug on a bipartisan ne- more liberal allies here in the Senate can be proud of. gotiation that would have produced a decided they were unwilling to com- Senator CASEY just covered a lot of more satisfying result. As we all know, promise. the specifics of the legislation. I will the Speaker of the House and the Sen- I came to the floor to talk about this not go over those again. ate majority leader were, just a few debacle a couple weeks back, but some I want to say to my colleagues: One weeks ago, on the verge of reaching a of the points bear repeating. of the clues that something was wrong deal that both sides could reasonably Just before Thanksgiving, the Senate was the fact that we penalized individ- support. President Obama caught wind majority leader and the Speaker of the uals who had disabilities from holding of the emerging deal which had yet to House were very close to reaching a assets. It meant they couldn’t buy a be finalized and promptly issued a veto deal on the tax extenders, one that car and have it be in their name. It threat. That threat was then ratified would have included all of the provi- meant they could only earn so much by many in this Chamber, including sions of the Senate Finance Commit- before they were penalized. What we some at the negotiating table. For tee’s extenders package—the EXPIRE have done is changed the landscape, those who wish we were voting on a Act—while also making a number of and we have actually put into effect better extenders package, they should tax extenders permanent. something that allows them to accu- know who to blame—President Obama The emerging deal was a reasonable mulate something for the later years and his supporters in the Senate. At compromise. It would have been some- when parents are gone and when they this late hour, passing a 1-year exten- thing both Republicans and Democrats are going to need the funds. We have sion is the only option left for us. could support, and I have little doubt tried to be fiscally responsible in cap- I plan to support the bill before us, that it would have passed easily ping the annual amounts, capping total and I urge my colleagues to do the through both Chambers. amounts, affecting benefits if they ex- same. I should also note this bill in- It wasn’t perfect. There were cer- ceed those amounts, and automatically cludes, as we have said, the ABLE tainly parts of it that I, personally, reinstate them if they fall back below. Act—a great piece of legislation that could have lived without and provi- I think this is a bill that the Senate our colleagues, Senators CASEY and sions that most Republicans that I and the House of Representatives can BURR, have worked on for years right know didn’t really support. But, as a

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The decisions have apparently less willing than the Senate Don’t get me wrong, I plan to support been made. This is a 2-week bill. majority leader to compromise on the the 1-year extension, as I have said be- I would just say, from my own stand- extenders package. Before the negotia- fore, but, we could have done better. point, having worked with our col- tions were even completed and a deal And, it’s unfortunate that, once again, league Senator COATS to present a bi- was even reached, the President issued politics and an unwillingness to com- partisan alternative, that the lesson a veto threat. That’s right, the Presi- promise stopped a good deal—one that out of this debate is that this cannot dent issued a veto threat on a deal still would have satisfied the majority of happen again. Senator HATCH and I put under negotiation. That’s how eager he both parties—from being made. together a bipartisan bill, the EXPIRE was to put the kibosh on a com- In his epic speech on the Battle of Act. We thought that was the way to promise. Britain, Prime Minister Winston go. I continue to believe that had we That was unfortunate. What was even Churchill stated: ‘‘Never in the field of had the opportunity, without an alter- more unfortunate, however, was that human conflict has so much been owed native process coming out in the home parties to the negotiations decided to by so many to so few.’’ stretch, we could have built on that. ratify this threat and pull the plug on In the case of the legislation before That is not going to be possible to- the deal being negotiated by the lead- us, it could be said: Never in the his- night. ers of the two Chambers. The Presi- tory of tax legislation have so many I hope that Senators will say, how- dent’s excuse for issuing his veto voted for so little and been so dis- ever they vote tonight, that the real threat on the emerging deal was that it appointed. lesson out of this is when you have an did too much to help the business com- In fact, today, for the first time in 20 opportunity to provide certainty and years, a new Congress will start with munity and not enough to help individ- predictability for the American econ- all the regular so-called tax extenders uals and families. omy, take it. Do not walk away from already expired at the beginning of the For those of us who have been work- it. Unfortunately, because this bill is first session. That is a dubious distinc- ing on tax issues and have been asking only 2 weeks long, that is what we are the President to engage on these mat- tion that was entirely avoidable. I have been pretty hard on the Presi- doing. We are walking away from the ters, this statement from the White chance to provide some certainty and House was more than just a little bit dent for his actions on this matter. But, it is not just him. There are many predictability. strange. After all, while Republicans Instead, our citizens are going to be in this Chamber who supported and have for years been strongly advo- in the dark come January 1 with re- cating for comprehensive tax reform, went right along with him, and, as a result, the package we will be voting spect to taxes. Let’s make sure that encompassing both the individual and next time on a bipartisan basis we do business tax systems, the President has on is not nearly as good as it could have been. But, in the end, we don’t better. only expressed a willingness to engage I yield the floor. in tax reform on the business side. In- have much choice on this matter. Pass- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ing the 1-year extension is the only op- deed, he has more or less refused to ator from Utah. even talk about tax reform for individ- tion left to us at this late hour. So, I Mr. HATCH. If the Senator is pre- uals and families, unless, of course, plan to support the bill before us, and pared to yield back his time, I will such reform amounted to a massive tax I urge my colleagues to do the same. yield back ours. increase. Finally, I just want to say I am very Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I yield In other words, he threatened to veto pleased that an extremely important back the time on our side. a tax extenders package that, in his bill will accompany the extenders Mr. HATCH. I yield back our time. eyes, only helped businesses and not in- package. I’m talking about the Achiev- The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time dividuals, while at the same time, ing a Better Life Experience Act of is yielded back. maintaining a vision for tax reform 2014, or the ABLE Act. The bill was ordered to a third read- that did just what he said he opposed— The ABLE Act makes permanent ing and was read the third time. helping businesses and not individuals. changes to the tax code that will pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill The mental gymnastics at play here vide critical assistance to families sav- having been read the third time, the are dizzying, and you would be forgiven ing private funds for the support of in- question is, Shall the bill pass? for being confused by the White dividuals with disabilities. These funds Mr. BURR. Mr. President, I ask for House’s attempt to be on both sides of may be used to maintain health, inde- the yeas and nays. this issue. pendence, quality of life, and pay for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a I am definitely confused by the Presi- all manner of disability-related ex- sufficient second? dent’s statements. I am even more con- penses. The funds may be used There appears to be a sufficient sec- fused as to why some of my colleagues throughout the disabled person’s life, ond. here in the Senate opted to go along an important feature for parents that The clerk will call the roll. with it. worry about providing for children Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the It is no secret that things are going with lifelong challenges. The funds will Senator from California (Mrs. BOXER) to change around here in the next Con- supplement, but not supplant, benefits and the Senator from Vermont (Mr. gress. I can’t imagine that any of my provided through private insurance, SANDERS) are necessarily absent. colleagues really think they are going Medicaid, Social Security, and employ- Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators to get a better deal on the tax extend- ment. are necessarily absent: the Senator ers than the one that was being nego- I especially want to thank my friends from Georgia (Mr. CHAMBLISS), the Sen- tiated by the current Senate majority and colleagues, Senator CASEY and ator from Mississippi (Mr. COCHRAN), leader. But, as is too often the case Senator BURR, who for several years the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. around here, simple and obvious logic have done the heavy lifting necessary JOHANNS), the Senator from Illinois can easily be cast aside when there is a to make this law a reality. For decades (Mr. KIRK), the Senator from Utah (Mr. political point to be made. That’s what to come disabled Americans will owe LEE), and the Senator from Alabama I think is going on here. Pure politics. these two Senators and their fine staffs (Mr. SESSIONS). Sadly, as is also too often the case an enormous debt of gratitude. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there around here, the American people are I yield the floor without losing any any other Senators in the Chamber de- the ones who are going to suffer. time. siring to vote? Rather than a longer tax extenders The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The result was announced—yeas 76, deal with some permanency in some ator from Oregon. nays 16, as follows:

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Barrasso Harkin Charles Norman Wiltse Keckler, of Vir- Nelson the HELP Committee be discharged Begich Hatch Paul ginia, to be a Member of the Board of Direc- Blumenthal Heinrich Pryor from further consideration of PN2065, tors of the Legal Services Corporation for a Blunt Heitkamp Reed PN1279, PN1280, Legal Services Board; term expiring July 13, 2016. Booker Heller Reid Boozman Hirono further, that the Environment and LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION Roberts Burr Hoeven Public Works Committee be discharged Rockefeller Gloria Valencia-Weber, of New Mexico, to Cantwell Inhofe Rubio from further consideration of PN1916, be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Cardin Isakson Udall Foundation; that the nomina- Legal Services Corporation for a term expir- Carper Johnson (SD) Schatz Casey Johnson (WI) Schumer tions be agreed to; the motions to re- ing July 13, 2017. Collins Kaine Shaheen consider be considered made and laid John Gerson Levi, of Illinois, to be a Mem- Coons King Shelby upon the table with no intervening ac- ber of the Board of Directors of the Legal Stabenow Services Corporation for a term expiring Corker Klobuchar tion or debate; that no further motions Cornyn Landrieu Tester July 13, 2017. Cruz Levin Thune be in order to the nominations; that Robert James Grey, Jr., of Virginia, to be Donnelly Markey Udall (CO) any statements related to the nomina- a Member of the Board of Directors of the Durbin McCain Udall (NM) tions be printed in the RECORD; and Legal Services Corporation for a term expir- Enzi McCaskill Vitter that the President be immediately no- ing July 13, 2017. Feinstein McConnell Walsh Fischer Menendez Warner tified of the Senate’s action. ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION Franken Mikulski Wicker The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Thomas Hicks, of Virginia, to be a Member Gillibrand Moran objection? of the Election Assistance Commission for a NAYS—16 Without objection, it is so ordered. term expiring December 12, 2017. Matthew Vincent Masterson, of Ohio, to be Bennet Leahy Toomey The nominations considered and con- a Member of the Election Assistance Com- Brown Manchin Warren firmed are as follows: Coats Merkley Whitehouse mission for a term expiring December 12, BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS Coburn Portman Wyden 2017. Crapo Risch Karen Kornbluh, of New York, to be a Christy A. McCormick, of Virginia, to be a Flake Scott Member of the Broadcasting Board of Gov- Member of the Election Assistance Commis- NOT VOTING—8 ernors for a term expiring August 13, 2016. sion for a term expiring December 12, 2015. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Boxer Johanns Sanders CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION Chambliss Kirk Sessions BOARD David Rivera, of Tennessee, to be United Cochran Lee Richard J. Engler, of New Jersey, to be a States Attorney for the Middle District of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The 60- Member of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Tennessee for the term of four years. Investigation Board for a term of five years. Arthur Lee Bentley III, of Florida, to be vote threshold having been achieved, United States Attorney for the Middle Dis- the bill (H.R. 5771) is passed. Manuel H. Ehrlich, Jr., of New Jersey, to be a Member of the Chemical Safety and trict of Florida for the term of four years. f Hazard Investigation Board for a term of five UNITED NATIONS years. PROVIDING FOR A CORRECTION IN Isobel Coleman, of New York, to be Rep- resentative of the United States of America THE ENROLLMENT OF H.R. 5771. OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE to the United Nations for U.N. Management The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Nicholas J. Rasmussen, of Virginia, to be and Reform, with the rank of Ambassador. Isobel Coleman, of New York, as an Alter- the previous order, the Senate will pro- Director of the National Counterterrorism nate Representative of the United States of ceed to the consideration of H. Con. Center, Office of the Director of National In- America to the Sessions of the General As- telligence. Res. 124, which the clerk will report by sembly of the United Nations during her ten- title. INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK ure of service as Representative of the The legislative clerk read as follows: Mark E. Lopes, of Arizona, to be United United States of America to the United Na- A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 124) States Executive Director of the Inter-Amer- tions for U.N. Management and Reform. providing for a correction in the enrollment ican Development Bank for a term of three UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL of H.R. 5771. years. DEVELOPMENT The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Paige Eve Alexander, of Virginia, to be an the previous order, the concurrent res- Leigh A. Bradley, of Virginia, to be Gen- Assistant Administrator of the United olution (H. Con. Res. 124) is agreed to. eral Counsel, Department of Veterans Af- States Agency for International Develop- fairs. ment. f DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EXECUTIVE SESSION Mark R. Rosekind, of California, to be Ad- David J. Berteau, of Maryland, to be an As- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under ministrator of the National Highway Traffic sistant Secretary of Defense. Safety Administration. Robert M. Scher, of the District of Colum- the previous order, the Senate will re- bia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense. sume executive session. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF STATE Helen Tierney, of Virginia, to be Chief Fi- f nancial Officer, Department of Veterans Af- Jess Lippincott Baily, of Ohio, a Career EXECUTIVE CALENDAR, NOMINA- fairs. Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- TION DISCHARGED, AND PRIVI- MORRIS K. UDALL AND STEWART L. UDALL traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the LEGED NOMINATIONS FOUNDATION United States of America to the Republic of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- Charles P. Rose, of Illinois, to be a Member Macedonia. jority leader. of the Board of Trustees of the Morris K. Robert Francis Cekuta, of New York, a Ca- Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation for a Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- reer Member of the Senior Foreign Service, term expiring May 26, 2019. Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambas- imous consent that the Senate proceed Mark Thomas Nethery, of Kentucky, to be sador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of to the consideration of Calendar Nos. a Member of the Board of Trustees of the the United States of America to the Republic 900, Broadcasting Board of Governors; Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foun- of Azerbaijan. 651, 970, Chemical Safety Board; 1079, dation for a term expiring October 6, 2018. Margaret Ann Uyehara, of Ohio, a Career Rasmussen; 514, Lopes; 1104, Bradley; Anne J. Udall, of Oregon, to be a Member Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 1141, Rosekind; 933, Tierney; 644, 645, of the Board of Trustees of the Morris K. of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- 646, 737, Udall Foundation; 844, 845, 862, Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation for a traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the term expiring October 6, 2016. United States of America to Montenegro. 864, 865, Legal Services Board; 757, 1085, Camilla C. Feibelman, of New Mexico, to Richard M. Mills, Jr., of Texas, a Career 1086, Election Assistance Corporation; be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 1062, 1005, U.S. Attorneys; 1099, 1100, Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foun- of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraor- Coleman; 790, Alexander; 1111, Berteau; dation for a term expiring April 15, 2017. dinary and Plenipotentiary of the United

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Since the start of the year, I have f LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION called on President Obama to nominate a qualified individual to lead NHTSA Joseph Pius Pietrzyk, of Ohio, to be a EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Member of the Board of Directors of the without delay because inaction sends a Legal Services Corporation for a term expir- terrible signal to the regulated com- Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent ing July 13, 2017. munity and the American people about that the Senate proceed to executive Laurie I. Mikva, of Illinois, to be a Member automobile safety and oversight. session to consider Calendar No. 618; of the Board of Directors of the Legal Serv- It took 343 days for President Obama that the nomination be confirmed, the ices Corporation for a term expiring July 13, motion to reconsider be considered 2016. to nominate a qualified individual to made and laid upon the table with no Victor B. Maddox, of Kentucky, to be a lead NHTSA, at a time when the Na- Member of the Board of Directors of the tion faced a year of record recalls, from intervening action or debate; that no Legal Services Corporation for a term expir- the GM ignition switch recalls that further motions be in order to the nom- ing July 13, 2016. began in February to the recalls in- ination; and that the President be im- MORRIS K. UDALL AND STEWART L. UDALL volving defective Takata air bags. In mediately notified of the Senate’s ac- FOUNDATION fact, President Obama did not formally tion. James L. Huffman, of Oregon, to be a Mem- nominate Dr. Rosekind until the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ber of the Board of Trustees of the Morris K. evening before the Commerce Com- objection, it is so ordered. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation for a mittee was to hold a hearing regarding The nomination considered and con- term expiring October 6, 2020. these defective Takata air bags. firmed is as follows: Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I ask By contrast, it has taken only 22 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION unanimous consent that the action of days for the Senate to receive the nom- James Cole, Jr., of New York, to be Gen- the Senate with respect to discharging ination, work through regular order at eral Counsel, Department of Education. PN Nos. 2065, 1279, 1280, and 1916 from the Commerce Committee to hold a the HELP and EPW Committees be vi- hearing and a markup for Dr. f tiated. Rosekind’s nomination, and today, to For the information of the Senate, confirm his nomination by the full NOMINATION OF COLETTE DODSON these nominations were on the cal- Senate. I believe the Senate’s action HONORABLE TO BE A MEMBER endar on the privileged nominations today sends the clear signal that Sen- OF THE FEDERAL ENERGY REG- list. ators on both sides of the aisle care very deeply about improving auto safe- ULATORY COMMISSION—Contin- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ued objection, it is so ordered. ty. ORDER OF PROCEDURE ROSEKIND NOMINATION I look forward to working with Dr. Rosekind as NHTSA continues to work Mr. THUNE. Mr. President. I support Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- through the issues underlying the the nomination of Dr. Mark Rosekind imous consent that the cloture mo- record number of recalls this year. I to be the next administrator of the Na- tions with respect to the following particularly look forward to learning tional Highway Traffic Safety Admin- nominations be withdrawn: Calendar the conclusions of the top-to-bottom istration, NHTSA. Nos. 840, Lopez; 922, Jadotte; 901, Stiv- review of NHTSA currently being con- Dr. Rosekind has served as a member ers; 735, Cruden; and 553, Smith; fur- ducted by the Obama administration, of the National Traffic Safety Board, ther, that all postcloture time on the which Dr. Rosekind has promised to NTSB since 2009. His expertise is in de- Honorable nomination be considered share publicly. Dr. Rosekind has a veloping countermeasures for fatigue expired and the Senate proceed to vote challenging road ahead of him, and the in order to enhance vehicle safety. He on confirmation of the Honorable nom- Commerce Committee will continue to also previously served at NASA for a ination; that upon disposition of the pursue rigorous oversight of NHTSA number of years, and founded a tech- Honorable nomination, the Senate pro- for the foreseeable future, as well as nology company aimed at creating ceed to confirmation votes on the fol- possible solutions to better address software that helps to reduce the role lowing nominations: Calendar Nos. 840, some of the lapses that have occurred of fatigue in traffic incidents. Lopez; 922, Jadotte; 901, Stivers; 735, both at NHTSA and with certain auto Cruden; 553, Smith; further, that if any While I have some reservations about manufacturers and parts suppliers. nomination is confirmed, the motion to his somewhat limited management ex- I thank the Presiding Officer, and I reconsider be considered made and laid perience, given the size of the work- yield the floor and suggest the absence upon the table with no intervening ac- force he has been nominated to lead, I of a quorum. tion or debate; that no further motions believe Dr. Rosekind’s experience and be in order to the nomination; that any expertise will enable him to approach f statements related to the nomination this agency that many perceive to be be printed in the RECORD; and that the in crisis with an eye toward making it NOMINATION OF COLETTE DODSON President be immediately notified of more agile and technologically capa- HONORABLE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL ENERGY REG- the Senate’s action. ble. I believe that NHTSA must have a ULATORY COMMISSION—Contin- leader who can hit the ground running, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ued and Dr. Rosekind’s extensive work in objection, it is so ordered. the safety area gives me confidence Mr. REID. Mr. President, we are VOTE ON HONORABLE NOMINATION that he will be the right leader at this doing our best to keep everyone ad- The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time time. vised. We have got a picture; we have on the Honorable nomination has ex- As I stated at Dr. Rosekind’s nomina- made a lot of progress. But in the pired. tion hearing last week, the string of meantime, my favorite words: I suggest The question is, Will the Senate ad- auto recalls this year has been cause the absence of a quorum. vise and consent to the nomination of for grave concern. We are on pace to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Colette Dodson Honorable, of Arkan- have the all-time worst year for auto clerk will call the roll. sas, to be a Member of the Federal En- recalls in U.S. history, with about 60 The legislative clerk proceeded to ergy Regulatory Commission? million vehicles being subject to recall the roll. The nomination was confirmed.

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Mr. President, reserving clerk will call the roll. the right to object, my friend from The assistant legislative clerk pro- Oklahoma seeks to amend the House- NOMINATION OF JONATHAN NICH- ceeded to call the roll. passed TRIA bill with an unrelated OLAS STIVERS TO BE AN AS- Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent piece of legislation in the sense that he SISTANT ADMINISTRATOR OF that the order for the quorum call be knows—we all know—would change the THE UNITED STATES AGENCY rescinded. bill, it is gone, and that would be a FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOP- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without modification to the bill. If the Senate MENT objection, it is so ordered. were to amend TRIA, we would have to Under the previous order, the mo- send it back to the House of Represent- NOMINATION OF JOHN CHARLES tions to reconsider are considered made atives. They are gone. They are not CRUDEN TO BE AN ASSISTANT and laid upon the table and the Presi- going to change anything in the bill. ATTORNEY GENERAL dent will be immediately notified of We have been told that many times. the Senate’s action. Amending the TRIA bill would be just Mr. REID. Mr. President, I suggest another way to kill the TRIA bill. NOMINATION OF CHRISTOPHER the absence of a quorum. I say with respect to my friend from SMITH TO BE AN ASSISTANT The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Oklahoma, whom I have worked with SECRETARY OF ENERGY (FOSSIL clerk will call the roll. for 10 years, from the very beginning ENERGY) The assistant legislative clerk pro- we have tried to work out something ceeded to call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- with him on this bill. We have been un- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- ate will now proceed to the following able to do that. It is unfortunate, but imous consent that the order for the nominations, which the clerk will re- his objection is going to kill TRIA. I quorum call be rescinded. port. am very sorry about that, but that is a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The assistant legislative clerk read fact. So I cannot accept his modifica- objection, it is so ordered. the nominations of Estevan R. Lopez, tion. of New Mexico, to be Commissioner of UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 2244 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- Reclamation; Marcus Dwayne Jadotte, Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- tion is heard. of Florida, to be an Assistant Sec- imous consent that the Senate resume Is there objection to the original re- retary of Commerce; Jonathan Nich- legislative session and proceed to the quest? Mr. COBURN. Reserving the right to olas Stivers, of the District of Colum- consideration of the House message to object, to continue one portion of my bia, to be an Assistant Administrator accompany S. 2244, which is the Ter- statement, if I might. of the United States Agency for Inter- rorism Risk Insurance Act; that the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- national Development; John Charles majority leader be recognized for the purpose of offering a motion to concur ator from Oklahoma. Cruden, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Mr. COBURN. According to industry Attorney General; and Christopher in the House amendment to S. 2244; that there be up to 10 minutes of de- calculations, TRIA has made the indus- Smith, of Texas, to be an Assistant try $40 billion in the last 12 years. The Secretary of Energy (Fossil Energy). bate equally divided between the two leaders or their designees prior to a American taxpayer takes all the risks, VOTE ON LOPEZ NOMINATION vote on the motion to concur; that except for 35 percent, and the insurance The PRESIDING OFFICER. The there be no motions to concur with an industry makes the money. question is, Will the Senate advise and amendment or motions to refer in We had a compromise bill coming out consent to the nomination of Estevan order prior to a vote on the motion to of the banking committee. My objec- R. Lopez, of New Mexico, to be Com- concur; finally, the vote on adoption of tions were well known at that time. missioner of Reclamation? They were trying to be accommodated The nomination was confirmed. the motion to concur be subject to a 60- affirmative-vote threshold. by Senator SCHUMER. VOTE ON JADOTTE NOMINATION The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there With that, I must object to the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- question is, Will the Senate advise and Mr. COBURN. Reserving the right to tion is heard. consent to the nomination of Marcus object. f Dwayne Jadotte, of Florida, to be an The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- CLOTURE MOTION Assistant Secretary of Commerce? ator from Oklahoma. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant The nomination was confirmed. Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, I thank to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the VOTE ON STIVERS NOMINATION Senator SCHUMER for trying to work Senate the pending cloture motion, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The with me on this bill, and the members which the clerk will state. question is, Will the Senate advise and of the banking committee. They have The legislative clerk read as follows: consent to the nomination of Jonathan known my objections all along on both Nicholas Stivers, of the District of Co- NARAB and the options we offered. CLOTURE MOTION lumbia, to be an Assistant Adminis- We offered this evening to the House We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- trator of the United States Agency for three options under which they could ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move International Development? enroll to come back to where the Sen- The nomination was confirmed. to bring to a close debate on the nomination ate had been in terms of a 2-year sun- of Stephen R. Bough, of Missouri, to be VOTE ON CRUDEN NOMINATION set provision. They disagreed with United States District Judge for the Western The PRESIDING OFFICER. The that. And the other options we of- District of Missouri. question is, Will the Senate advise and fered—taking NARAB completely out Harry Reid, Patrick J. Leahy, Chris- consent to the nomination of John of this bill—which doesn’t have any- topher A. Coons, Dianne Feinstein, Charles Cruden, of Virginia, to be an thing to do with the terrorism risk in- Richard J. Durbin, Richard Assistant Attorney General? surance bill, or to give States an opt- Blumenthal, Brian Schatz, Debbie Sta- The nomination was confirmed. benow, Michael F. Bennet, Jeff out so the States that don’t want to be Merkley, Patty Murray, Barbara VOTE ON SMITH NOMINATION a part of the NARAB provision don’t Boxer, Christopher Murphy, Edward J. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The have to be a part of it, we have not Markey, Al Franken, Tom Harkin, question is, Will the Senate advise and been able to find agreement on that, Sheldon Whitehouse.

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With this nomination, this The assistant legislative clerk called will be the last vote of this Congress. Alexander Cochran Leahy I ask unanimous consent that the re- Blunt Hatch Sanders the roll. Boxer Johanns Sessions Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the maining cloture motions with respect Chambliss Kirk to judicial nominations be withdrawn Senator from California (Mrs. BOXER), The nomination was confirmed. the Senator from Vermont (Mr. and the Senate proceed to vote on the LEAHY), and the Senator from Vermont nominations in the order upon which (Mr. SANDERS) are necessarily absent. cloture was filed and all time on the NOMINATION OF JORGE LUIS Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators Bough nomination be yielded back. ALONSO TO BE UNITED STATES are necessarily absent: the Senator The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER), the objection, it is so ordered. NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLI- Senator from Missouri (Mr. BLUNT), the All time is yielded back. NOIS Senator from Georgia (Mr. CHAMBLISS), The question is, Will the Senate ad- the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. vise and consent to the nomination of COCHRAN), the Senator from Nebraska Stephen R. Bough, of Missouri, to be (Mr. JOHANNS), the Senator from Illi- United States District Judge for the nois (Mr. KIRK), the Senator from Utah Western District of Missouri. NOMINATION OF HAYWOOD STIR- (Mr. LEE), and the Senator from Ala- Mrs. MCCASKILL. Mr. President, I LING GILLIAM, JR., TO BE bama (Mr. SESSIONS). ask for the yeas and nays. UNITED STATES DISTRICT Further, if present and voting, the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DIS- Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- sufficient second? TRICT OF CALIFORNIA ANDER) would have voted ‘‘nay’’. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. There is a sufficient second. KING). Are there any other Senators in The clerk will call the roll the Chamber desiring to vote? The assistant legislative clerk called NOMINATION OF AMIT The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 51, the roll. PRIYAVADAN MEHTA TO BE nays 38, as follows: Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the UNITED STATES DISTRICT [Rollcall Vote No. 365 Ex.] Senator from California (Mrs. BOXER), JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF YEAS—51 the Senator from Vermont (Mr. COLUMBIA Baldwin Harkin Nelson LEAHY), and the Senator from Vermont Begich Heinrich Pryor (Mr. SANDERS) are necessarily absent. Bennet Hirono Reed Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators NOMINATION OF ALLISON DALE Blumenthal Johnson (SD) Reid are necessarily absent: the Senator Booker Kaine Rockefeller BURROUGHS TO BE UNITED from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER), the Brown King Schatz STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR Cantwell Klobuchar Schumer Senator from Missouri (Mr. BLUNT), the THE DISTRICT OF MASSACHU- Cardin Landrieu Shaheen Senator from Georgia (Mr. CHAMBLISS), Carper Levin Stabenow SETTS Casey Manchin Tester the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. Coons Markey Udall (CO) COCHRAN), the Senator from Utah (Mr. Donnelly McCaskill Udall (NM) HATCH), the Senator from Nebraska Durbin Menendez Walsh Feinstein Merkley Warner (Mr. JOHANNS), the Senator from Illi- Franken Mikulski Warren nois (Mr. KIRK), and the Senator from NOMINATION OF JOHN ROBERT Gillibrand Murphy Whitehouse Alabama (Mr. SESSIONS). BLAKEY TO BE UNITED STATES Hagan Murray Wyden Further, if present and voting, the DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NAYS—38 Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLI- Ayotte Flake Murkowski ANDER) would have voted ‘‘no’’. NOIS Barrasso Graham Paul The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there Boozman Grassley Portman any other Senators in the Chamber de- Burr Hatch Risch Coats Heitkamp Roberts siring to vote? NOMINATION OF AMOS L. Coburn Heller Rubio The result was announced—yeas 51, MAZZANT, III, TO BE UNITED Collins Hoeven Scott nays 38, as follows: Corker Inhofe Shelby STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR Cornyn Isakson [Rollcall Vote No. 366 Ex.] Thune THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF Crapo Johnson (WI) Toomey YEAS—51 Cruz McCain TEXAS Vitter Enzi McConnell Baldwin Harkin Nelson Fischer Moran Wicker Begich Heinrich Pryor Bennet Hirono Reed NOT VOTING—11 Blumenthal Johnson (SD) Reid Alexander Cochran Lee Booker Kaine Rockefeller NOMINATION OF ROBERT LEE PIT- Blunt Johanns Sanders Brown King Schatz Boxer Kirk Sessions Cantwell Klobuchar Schumer MAN TO BE UNITED STATES DIS- Chambliss Leahy Cardin Landrieu Shaheen TRICT JUDGE FOR THE WEST- Carper Levin Stabenow ERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this Casey Manchin Tester vote, the yeas are 51, the nays are 38. Coons Markey Udall (CO) The motion is agreed to. Donnelly McCaskill Udall (NM) Durbin Menendez Walsh f Feinstein Merkley Warner NOMINATION OF ROBERT WILLIAM NOMINATION OF STEPHEN R. Franken Mikulski Warren SCHROEDER III TO BE UNITED Gillibrand Murphy Whitehouse STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR BOUGH TO BE UNITED STATES Hagan Murray Wyden DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WEST- THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF ERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI NAYS—38 TEXAS Ayotte Burr Collins The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Barrasso Coats Corker clerk will report the nomination. Boozman Coburn Cornyn

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:30 Dec 17, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16DE6.103 S16DEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE December 16, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6907 NOMINATION OF JOAN MARIE rently in his third appointed term as a VOTE ON BURROUGHS NOMINATION AZRACK TO BE UNITED STATES State trial court judge. Judge Alonso The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EAST- has presided over hundreds of cases the previous order, the question is, Will ERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK that have gone to verdict or judgment, the Senate advise and consent to the including at least 88 jury trials. nomination of Allison Dale Burroughs, He also presides over the Women’s of Massachusetts, to be United States NOMINATION OF ELIZABETH K. Justice Mental Health Call in Cook District Judge for the District of Mas- DILLON TO BE UNITED STATES County. Judge Alonso helped to create sachusetts? DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WEST- this program, which provides intensive The nomination was confirmed. ERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA support and services to women in the BLAKEY NOMINATION justice system who have suffered from Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I speak NOMINATION OF LORETTA trauma and addiction. in support of the nomination of Jack COPELAND BIGGS TO BE UNITED Prior to serving as a State court Blakey to serve as a Federal district STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR judge, Judge Alonso served for 12 years court judge in the Northern District of THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF as an assistant public defender in Cook Illinois. Mr. Blakey has been nomi- NORTH CAROLINA. County. As a public defender, he par- nated to fill the seat that was left va- ticipated in approximately 30 jury cant when Chief Judge James The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under trials and 150 bench trials. the previous order, the Senate will pro- Holderman took senior status last De- In addition to his substantial court- cember. ceed to the following nominations, room and judicial experience, Judge In Illinois we have a bipartisan proc- which the clerk will report. Alonso has an admirable record of serv- ess for recommending Federal district The bill clerk read the nominations ice to the Chicago community. Among court judges to the White House. Under of Jorge Luis Alonso, of Illinois, to be his activities, he serves on the boards this process, Mr. Blakey was rec- United States District Judge for the of the Daniel Murphy Scholarship ommended by my colleague, Senator Northern District of Illinois; Haywood Fund, which provides scholarships and KIRK, and I support his nomination. Stirling Gilliam, Jr., of California, to support to low-income Chicago stu- Mr. Blakey currently serves as the be United States District Judge for the dents, and the Cristo Rey Jesuit High chief of the Special Prosecutions Bu- Northern District of California; Amit School in Chicago’s Pilsen neighbor- reau in the Cook County State’s Attor- Priyavadan Mehta, of the District of hood. ney’s Office. He has served in this posi- Columbia, to be United States District He also works as a judicial inter- tion since 2009. During that time, he Judge for the District of Columbia; Al- venor with the Lawyers’ Assistance has also served as a special assistant lison Dale Burroughs, of Massachu- Program, which assists members of the U.S. attorney in the Northern District setts, to be United States District bar who are struggling with mental of Illinois. He helps supervise all joint Judge for the District of Massachu- health or addiction issues. State-Federal investigations and pros- setts; John Robert Blakey, of Illinois, Judge Alonso came highly rec- ecutions in Cook County. to be United States District Judge for ommended to me by a bipartisan judi- Mr. Blakey previously served as an the Northern District of Illinois; Amos cial screening committee that I estab- assistant U.S. attorney in Chicago L. Mazzant, III, of Texas, to be United lished in the Northern District. I was from 2004 to 2009, as an AUSA in Miami States District Judge for the Eastern pleased to recommend Judge Alonso’s from 2000 to 2004, and as an assistant District of Texas; Robert Lee Pitman, name to the White House for this nomi- State’s attorney in Cook County from of Texas, to be United States District nation. Judge for the Western District of I also thank my colleague, Senator 1996 to 2000. Mr. Blakey has gained significant Texas; Robert William Schroeder III, of KIRK, for submitting his blue slip in Texas, to be United States District support of the nomination. courtroom experience over the course Judge for the Eastern District of In short, Judge Alonso has the expe- of his career. He has tried over 90 cases Texas; Joan Marie Azrack, of New rience, the integrity and the judgment to final verdict, including at least 27 York, to be United States District to be an excellent addition to the Fed- jury trials. Judge for the Eastern District of New eral bench in Chicago. I urge my col- Mr. Blakey is a graduate of the Uni- York; Elizabeth K. Dillon, of Virginia, leagues to support this outstanding versity of Notre Dame and Notre Dame to be United States District Judge for nominee. Law School. the Western District of Virginia; and Upon Mr. Blakey’s confirmation, the VOTE ON ALONSO NOMINATION Loretta Copeland Biggs, of North Caro- Federal district courts in Illinois will The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under lina, to be United States District Judge be operating at full strength, with no the previous order, the question is, Will for the Middle District of North Caro- vacancies in the State. the Senate advise and consent to the lina. I urge my colleagues to support this nomination of Jorge Luis Alonso, of Il- nomination. ALONSO NOMINATION linois, to be United States District Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I speak Judge for the Northern District of Illi- VOTE ON BLAKEY NOMINATION in support of Jorge Alonso, who has nois? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under been nominated to serve as a Federal The nomination was confirmed. the previous order, the question is, Will district court judge in the Northern VOTE ON GILLIAM NOMINATION the Senate advise and consent to the District of Illinois. He will fill the va- nomination of John Robert Blakey, of cancy that opened when Judge Ronald The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the question is, Will Illinois, to be United States District Guzman took senior status last month. Judge for the Northern District of Illi- Judge Alonso is an outstanding the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Haywood Stirling nois? nominee for the Federal bench. He was The nomination was confirmed. reported out of the Judiciary Com- Gilliam, Jr., of California, to be United VOTE ON MAZZANT NOMINATION mittee last month on a unanimous States District Judge for the Northern voice vote. District of California? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the question is, Will I want to thank Chairman LEAHY for The nomination was confirmed. his efforts to move Judge Alonso’s VOTE ON MEHTA NOMINATION the Senate advise and consent to the nomination promptly through the Ju- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under nomination of Amos L. Mazzant, III, of diciary Committee, and I want to the previous order, the question is, Will Texas, to be United States District thank the majority leader, Senator the Senate advise and consent to the Judge for the Eastern District of Texas? REID, for scheduling this vote on the nomination of Amit Priyavadan Mehta, floor. of the District of Columbia, to be The nomination was confirmed. Since 2003, Jorge Alonso has served United States District Judge for the VOTE ON PITMAN NOMINATION as an associate judge for the Cook District of Columbia? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under County Judicial Circuit. He is cur- The nomination was confirmed. the previous order, the question is, Will

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Under half of Senator SESSIONS, I object. or does it work for all of us? the previous order, the question is, Will The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- I asked that question last week as the Senate advise and consent to the tion is heard. Congress considered the government nomination of Robert William Schroe- Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, this ob- funding bill—a bill that included a der III, of Texas, to be United States jection is very unfortunate. The Or- completely unrelated provision lit- District Judge for the Eastern District egon congressional delegation has erally written by Citigroup lobbyists of Texas? teamed up in a bipartisan way to pro- that increased the risk of future tax- The nomination was confirmed. vide, among other things, trust land payer bailouts just so the biggest VOTE ON AZRACK NOMINATION for the two remaining Native American banks in this country could rake in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under tribes in our State that have no land more profits. Sadly, that bill was just the previous order, the question is, Will base. These tribes have been waiting the latest example of how the govern- the Senate advise and consent to the for over 100 years, and Senator ment works just fine for those who nomination of Joan Marie Azrack, of MERKLEY and I, with the whole Oregon have already made it. In the past few years, Federal agen- New York, to be United States District congressional delegation, intend to be cies have entered into a number of Judge for the Eastern District of New back early next year working to pass major settlement agreements with big York? these bills and stay at it until justice banks and other large corporations The nomination was confirmed. is done. after those companies have broken the VOTE ON DILLON NOMINATION f law. These agencies have touted these The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under settlements as being worth millions or the previous order, the question is, Will in some cases billions of dollars. That the Senate advise and consent to the UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST— H.R. 4137 sounds like a great deal for taxpayers, nomination of Elizabeth K. Dillon, of but often that sticker price is much Virginia, to be United States District The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- higher than the actual value at the set- Judge for the Western District of Vir- ator from Louisiana. tlement. Agencies have often per- ginia? Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, also on mitted corporations to deduct the cost The nomination was confirmed. behalf of Senator SESSIONS, I ask unan- of the settlement from their taxes, VOTE ON BIGGS NOMINATION imous consent that the Committee on which can cut the actual value of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Finance be discharged from further payment by more than 30 percent. And the previous order, the question is, Will consideration of H.R. 4137; that the instead of requiring corporations to ac- the Senate advise and consent to the Senate proceed to its immediate con- tually pay the full settlement amount, nomination of Loretta Copeland Biggs, sideration; that the bill be read a third agencies often give corporations cred- of North Carolina, to be United States time and passed; and that the motion its toward the settlement amount for District Judge for the Middle District to reconsider be considered made and taking certain actions—actions the of North Carolina? laid upon the table. corporations would have taken even if The nomination was confirmed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there the settlement had never existed. By The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- objection? structuring the settlements this way, jority leader. Mr. WYDEN. Reserving the right to agencies can get credit for being tough Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- object, Mr. President. on corporate wrongdoers even when the imous consent that the motions to re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- actual deal paints a much different pic- consider be considered made and laid ator from Oregon. ture. upon the table with no intervening ac- Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I want to In January I introduced a bill with tion or debate; that any statements re- be clear, as chair of the Senate Finance Senator COBURN to shed more light on lated to the nominations be printed in Committee, that I oppose taxpayers this kind of backroom dealmaking. the RECORD; and that the President be subsidizing illegal conduct, and I also This bipartisan bill, the Truth in Set- immediately notified of the Senate’s oppose setting up a one-size-fits-all tlements Act, is pretty simple. It just action. Federal mandate that is going to cre- requires Federal agencies to publicly The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ate redtape and confusion for our disclose certain basic information objection, it is so ordered. States to implement. about the major settlements they enter This proposal says that TANF elec- f into with corporations—information tronic benefits cannot be used in any such as whether a settlement is going MORNING BUSINESS retail store which sells marijuana. This to be tax deductible or whether it lets Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- means that a TANF card cannot be companies claim credit for things they imous consent that the Senate proceed swiped in these locations. The reality are already doing. That is pretty much to a period of morning business for de- is that TANF benefits can be with- it. bate only, with Senators permitted to drawn for cash, and cash can be spent The idea behind the bill is straight- speak for up to 10 minutes each. anywhere. Yet this proposal does not forward. If the government is going to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without seem to recognize that fact. cut deals on behalf of the American objection, it is so ordered. Of course, we here in the Senate people, the American people are enti- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- often hear of burdensome Federal rules tled to know what kind of a deal they ator from Oregon. and regulations that are imposed on are getting. That is the only way the f our States and our businesses. My view public can hold agencies accountable. is this sounds like the epitome of need- The Homeland Security and Govern- UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST— less bureaucracy in its current form mental Affairs Committee approved H.R. 5701 and actually achieves nothing except the Truth in Settlements Act in July Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask generating a lot of regulatory hassle. without any objections from any unanimous consent that the Senate For the reasons I have stated, I ob- Democrats or any Republicans. The proceed to the immediate consider- ject. CBO found the bill wouldn’t cost taxation of H.R. 5701, which is at the desk; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- payers a single dime. This is a non- that the bill be read three times and tion is heard. partisan, commonsense measure that passed; and that the motion to recon- The Senator from Massachusetts. simply brings more transparency to

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We have ator from New Hampshire. bill, as amended, be read a third time tried to bring it to the floor, and it has Ms. AYOTTE. Mr. President, I thank and passed; and the motion to recon- been objected to not because of provi- my colleague from New Hampshire and sider be considered made and laid upon sions in the bill but because of extra- my colleague from Ohio, Senators SHA- the table with no intervening action or neous provisions that have people hold- HEEN and PORTMAN, for their work on debate. ing it up. this legislation. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Tonight we are again trying to pass a As my colleague from New Hamp- objection? smaller version of that bill. It is H.R. shire has said, unfortunately this is a Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. President, on be- 2126, the Energy Efficiency Improve- piece of legislation that is being half of Senator CORNYN, I object. ment Act, which was passed out of the blocked. As we saw on the floor, we The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- House with a strong bipartisan vote of don’t even know the reason it is being tion is heard. 375 to just 36. It was sponsored in the blocked. I think, when we have an ob- Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, I am House by Representative MCKINLEY jection on the Senate floor, we should disappointed but not surprised that from West Virginia and Representative have to come to the floor and state there is an objection to this request be- WELCH from Vermont. Senator what our objection is. cause although there is bipartisan sup- PORTMAN and I introduced the same So here we are. We are going to again port for this bill and only one outside bill here in the Senate a couple of ask for this legislation to be brought group has raised concerns—that group weeks ago. forward that passed overwhelmingly in is the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a I am going to be asking for unani- the House and in fact has over- powerful lobbying organization that mous consent that the Senate consider whelming support from both the busi- represents the interests of large cor- passage of this legislation. Before I do ness community and environmental groups. porations. The chamber’s concern that, it is my understanding it is going If the Tenant Star provision is what about this bill demonstrates just how to be objected to again and that Sen- is being raised—we are not quite sure much the interests of these giant cor- ator TOOMEY is here to do that. But I wonder if I could get an answer to a what the objection is because we porations that break the law conflict haven’t heard here publicly. with public interests. question from Senator TOOMEY about what his specific objections are to the This program is supported not only In its letter opposing the bill, the by commercial landowners but also Chamber wrote that the bill ‘‘would re- legislation. I understand the Tenant Star provi- tenants, the business community, and move the incentive for investigation sion in the bill is what he is objecting environmental groups. What it does is targets to settle and force the govern- to. Yet this would establish best prac- establish a market-based approach that ment to expend more resources to tices, and it would set up a voluntary is not a mandate but encourages both prove its assertions in court.’’ Think certification system for efficiency and the commercial owners and tenants to about that for a second. The chamber’s commercial tenant spaces. What it be able to create a voluntary Tenant position is that agencies shouldn’t dis- does not do is provide financial incen- Star certification to encourage com- close basic facts about settlement tives or create new regulations. It is a mercial tenants to implement cost agreements to the public because if the voluntary, market-based, business- measures that will help reduce energy public were aware of those facts, they friendly approach to encouraging en- consumption. would demand more accountability for ergy efficiency—which is the cheapest, Energy efficiency is a bipartisan way corporate wrongdoers. fastest way to deal with our energy we can reduce energy costs, we can pro- The chamber’s position boils down to needs in this country. It is something tect our environment, and we can en- this: Let’s keep the details of these everybody agrees we should try and do. sure that we don’t have to be depend- agreements hidden from view so that So I wonder if I can ask my colleague ent on countries overseas. It is about corporate wrongdoers don’t have to from Pennsylvania if he could describe security of this country too. worry about any real accountability his concerns about that provision in I thank my colleagues, Senators SHA- for their illegal actions. That sounds the bill. HEEN and PORTMAN, for working so hard great if you are a big company that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- on this bill. It is surprising, this bill breaks the law, but I don’t think it ator from Pennsylvania. that passed—obviously, a smaller sounds great to the American people. I Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. President, I am version of the bill that they have intro- think the American people are tired of objecting on behalf of a colleague who duced and I am proud to cosponsor, but seeing large corporations break the law is unavoidably detained. So the Sen- it has overwhelming support. It passed and then negotiate sweetheart deals ator from New Hampshire will have to the House. It is unfortunate that we behind closed doors. take this up with our colleague. are here and aren’t going to be able to While we will not be able to pass the Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, in get this done because it is just common Truth in Settlements Act this Con- that case, I ask unanimous consent sense. gress, I will be reintroducing it in the that the energy committee be dis- Again, the program is not a mandate. next Congress, and I will continue to charged from further consideration of There is no tax incentive, no grant pro- fight for the public to get access to the H.R. 2126, the Energy Efficiency Im- gram. It contains no regulatory au- details of these agreements because we provement Act, and the Senate proceed thority, no new costs. This is one that weren’t sent here to work for big com- to its consideration; that the bill be just makes common sense. panies and to protect them from ac- read a third time and passed and the So I am very disappointed that this countability when they break the law; motion to reconsider be considered bill is not going to be brought forward we were sent here to stand up for ev- made and laid upon the table with no tonight. It is unfortunate that we are eryone. intervening action or debate. essentially here fighting against some- Mr. President, I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there thing we don’t even know what the ob- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- objection? jections are because they haven’t been ator from New Hampshire. Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. President, on be- stated publicly. f half of my colleague who is unavoid- With that, I again thank my col- ably detained, I object. leagues for working on this bill. I hope UNANIMOUS CONSENTS REQUEST— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- to support their efforts in the next H.R. 2126 tion is heard. Congress to get this bipartisan, com- Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I am Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I monsense energy efficiency legislation here with Senator PORTMAN of Ohio to yield to my colleague from Ohio who I through this body.

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I want to give her a chance to them in an energy-efficient way. They So I am hopeful this legislation will talk in a moment, but let me state a are not going to be able to do that be taken up in January. I am very dis- few things. going forward because manufacturers appointed it was objected to again to- First, this legislation represents a lot are literally having to stop producing night for no apparent reason. I am of hard work by a lot of people, includ- these water heaters because we are not hopeful this will lead us to be able to ing Senator AYOTTE from New Hamp- acting. better represent the people who hired shire, who spoke, Senator SHAHEEN So after the first of the year I hope us, the people who said: Go to Wash- also from New Hampshire, Senator we will be able to, in regular order, ington. I want you to find common BENNET, and others. It is an example of take this forward, and hopefully some ground because there are big problems smart, bipartisan legislation that was of these manufacturers will begin to to solve, not just give speeches. We worked out with the business commu- produce these water heaters again. have had enough of those. There is nity, with folks who are concerned Once we can take care of the regula- enough rhetoric. It is time to get about energy efficiency who are in non- tions that are onerous on business own- things done. This is a small example of profits. It has no objection, as far as I ers and consumers and does not make what could have gotten done tonight know, in the real world; meaning there sense for energy efficiency. but for an objection with no apparent is no group, not a single group, that Finally, this is part of what I hope reason. has objected to it. will be the past Congress. I hope in the With that, I appreciate the fact that On the other hand, there are dozens future Congress, which will start in my colleague from Alaska has stayed of people who support it, including January, that we do things in a dif- late to be able to talk about this to- business groups, environmental groups, ferent way. I hope we begin to look at night. She will be the next chair of the and people who want to have the oppor- ideas from both sides of the aisle, find energy committee, and she has the tunity on a voluntary basis—no man- common ground, and move forward in ability. Working with her colleagues on dates, as the Senator from New Hamp- legislation to help the American peo- the other side of the aisle, to get some great legislation accomplished, and I shire has said, to be able to know that ple. there is a certification that a building This is a small matter. I understand hope this will be one of them. Mr. President, I yield the floor. is energy efficient, to be able to have that. It is a big matter if you are a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- information. rural electric co-op or if you are one of ator from Alaska. Second, I want to make the point these commercial buildings that want Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I that it is part of four provisions, one of to use Energy Star or if we care about join with my colleagues and express which is urgent because it involves a the fact that we think about $5 billion my disappointment that we are again decision we have to make now—to- is wasted in energy inefficiency by the at this place: A good measure that has night—in the Senate in order to keep a Federal Government that could be ad- good, strong, bipartisan, bicameral regulation from the Department of En- dressed by some of the other provisions support has been blocked. It has been ergy unfairly imposed on businesses here tonight. objected to. and consumers in America, and this is I think this is, unfortunately, sym- I made a comment last evening when the water provision. bolic of where we are as a Congress. We we once again attempted to bring up So not only are we objecting to some- can’t even get simple things done. the unanimous consent order to ad- thing I don’t think anyone objects to This legislation was reported out of vance the energy efficiency bill. It kind in the real world, but also we are the committee in the House unani- of feels like ‘‘Groundhog Day,’’ the blocking something that would be good mously—all four provisions. We are movie, where it is just the same scene for our consumers and good for busi- talking about the Republican-led over and over again, the third time to ness. House unanimously on the floor of the the floor on a measure that enjoys Because of our inaction tonight—be- House passed by a vote of 375. I think it strong support. It kind of begs the cause we had this objection for reasons was 375 to 34, as I recall. We don’t see question, why? What is the problem we don’t know because we have not those kind of bipartisan votes often. with it? But as both my colleagues been able in two nights on the floor to Then it came over here. It has gone Senator SHAHEEN and Senator AYOTTE get a reason. All we heard was: We ob- through the energy committee. The en- from New Hampshire have outlined in ject. No reason. We are stopping the ergy committee’s vote was something terms of the specifics, there is no oppo- ability for companies to produce water like 18 to 3, as I recall. It has come to sition there. heaters that are then used by rural the floor now for the third time—the As the cosponsor, my colleague from electric co-ops that are used in an en- fourth time, if we include last night. Ohio has pointed out these four provi- ergy-efficient way, because during a This legislation has been fully vet- sions that are contained in this House peak demand they are turned off. So ted. We have had hearings on it. We measure have so much bipartisan sup- they could superheat the water and be have done all the right things. We have port that it passed the House unani- turned off in peak demand, called de- played by the rules, and those of us mously coming over here. mand response. It is an efficiency who played by the rules on this legisla- So we have to ask: If we cannot ad- measure. tion again are being stopped as we get vance a measure in this body such as The regulation doesn’t make any to the floor of the Senate. energy efficiency that enjoys this level sense that bans the production of these I hope we will see not just good en- of support, how can we do anything water heaters, but it is because of leg- ergy efficiency legislation passed in around here? islation that Congress passed that DOE the next Congress but other legislation I asked the question months ago, feels they have to oppose the regula- as well to deal with our Tax Code that when I was being stopped in the hall- tion. is out of date, antiquated, to deal with way by reporters asking: What is going So tonight we had the opportunity the overreach and regulations, some of to happen to the energy efficiency bill, not only to pass something good on the regulatory reform measures that and I was bullishly optimistic because, Tenant Star, not only to do other the Presiding Officer and I have talked as I said, this is a measure that enjoys things that are good for the Federal about. strong support. It enjoys strong sup- Government to become efficient—the We can deal with the fact that we are port and it is common sense. biggest energy user in the world, by falling behind in terms of exports; that I said: If we can’t demonstrate that, the way—but also we have an urgent we are not dealing with some of our ur- we can’t get a measure such as energy

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But we have to be in a two adult sons. Their oldest son, Nate, Tennessee working with us on the au- better place than where we have ended is 21 years old and has autism spectrum thorizing side. First it was me and Sen- this evening. disorder. Nate is about to ‘‘age out’’ of ator WYDEN, and then it was me and So it is with regret that I say we will services offered through Chicago Pub- Senator LANDRIEU, and in January it take it up again next year. But my lic Schools and will no longer be eligi- will be Senator CANTWELL. hope is that we will do right by our en- ble for special education services that We will be trying to figure out how ergy policy, by focusing not only on he relies on. Nate’s parents, along with we are going to deal with the issues the production side, not only the re- thousands of Illinois families, experi- surrounding nuclear waste disposal. newable side, but our efficiency meas- ence many sleepless nights worrying These are tough issues. These are con- ures that we have included in this bill. about their responsibility to finan- tentious. We have got some issues that We are going to do right for a lot of the cially support their adult children will face us in the new Congress relat- right reasons. today, in the future, and long after ing to the export of our energy re- With that, I yield the floor. they are gone. Without this important sources. These are also going to be con- Mr. President, I suggest the absence legislation, it is almost impossible for tentious. How are we ever going to get of a quorum. those with disabilities—like Nate and to the tough ones if—on the easy ones, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sara—to save enough so that they can what we describe around here as the clerk will call the roll. be financially independent. low-hanging fruit—we cannot get The legislative clerk proceeded to The ABLE Act will encourage and as- through this process? call the roll. sist individuals and families to invest So I have to say, it is late—it is not Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I ask in private savings accounts, which can the 11th hour; it is beyond the 11th unanimous consent that the quorum then be used to support activities that hour because we have just taken the call be rescinded. allow those with disabilities to main- last vote, the last vote of the 113th The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tain a healthy, independent life. Here’s Congress. We are done, and what we are objection, it is so ordered. how it will work. The ABLE Act estab- lishes tax-exempt accounts to assist leaving people with is uncertainty. f When we are talking about those ways parents of children with a disability to that we as a Congress can help right MORNING BUSINESS help provide for their long-term care. some of the problems in this country— Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I ask The accounts can be used to pay for how we can get our economy on a bet- unanimous consent that the Senate be medical care, dental care, education, ter track, how we can move towards in a period of morning business, with housing, transportation and other com- more jobs and job creation—the best Senators permitted to speak for up to munity-based supports for individuals thing we can do is offer a level of cer- 10 minutes each. with disabilities. The money earned in tainty. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without an ABLE account would supplement Well, right now you have these man- objection, it is so ordered. but not replace Medicaid, Social Secu- rity, or other benefits. This would en- ufacturers of these water heaters that f are saying: We don’t know whether we able people, like Sara, to earn a livable are going to have any kind of a re- ACHIEVING BETTER LIFE wage and save for the future without prieve from this regulation or not. So EXPERIENCE ACT worrying about losing coverage for we are not only not going to be making Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I want critical health services. these water heaters, but that means we to thank my Senate colleagues for I thank Senators ROBERT CASEY, don’t have the workers, those in the joining me in supporting and passing RICHARD BURR, and 77 of my colleagues manufacturing companies who are the Achieving Better Life Experience for cosponsoring this legislation. This is a true bipartisan effort. By passing going to be there or the people that are Act. I especially want to acknowledge this bipartisan bill today, Sara gets to selling them. Think about what we Senator ROBERT CASEY, who has been a keep her promise to her mother—and have done with this one hurdle that we champion for all people with disabil- thousands of people with disabilities— just couldn’t get around. Yet we ities and the ABLE Act for years. like Nate—will finally be able to save couldn’t get a straight answer as to Earlier this year, Senator CASEY infor the bright futures they deserve. what the opposition—what the push- troduced us to Sara Wolff—a 31-year- back—was. old law clerk at O’Malley and Langdon f Something is wrong with this process in Scranton, PA. Since 2007, Sara has SENATOR PAUL SIMON WATER when we cannot advance measures such been an advocate for the National FOR THE WORLD ACT as the energy efficiency bill, a measure Down Syndrome Society. She also hap- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, today that has been worked on for years— pens to have Down syndrome. Cur- we celebrate the passage of a bill I have diligently and in good faith—in a very, rently, Sara cannot have more than been working on for 6 years—the Sen- very open and bipartisan way. So I am $2,000 in assets before her government ator Paul Simon Water for the World hopeful that the 114th Congress is aid is cut off. Every month, she works Act. going to bring with it not only some with her employer so that she doesn’t The bill is aptly named after my fresh air—fresh perspective—but a will- earn more than $700. This enables Sara predecessor from Illinois in the Sen- ingness and a commitment to move to maintain her much needed govern- ate—Paul Simon. Paul Simon was through a process. If there is an objec- ment benefits. ahead of his time on so many issues— tion, it should be stated, and we can Over a year ago, Sara lost her mother including on the importance of clean work it out. But to continue to block to a sudden illness. It was a tremen- water and sanitation for the world’s and block when we have the level of dous loss—her mother was her No. 1 ad- poor. support on a measure that we have, vocate. Before her mother passed, Sara He understood if you wanted to avoid that is just not right. There has to be promised her that she would fight to conflict between some nations, you had a better way. So I have pledged to my get the ABLE Act passed. Sara has her to look at the issue of water. He under- colleagues, the sponsors of this bill and whole life ahead of her and she needs a stood if you wanted to keep a girl in all of those who have been working savings account to plan for her future, school or reduce infant mortality, you hard on it, that we are taking this back and she is not alone. Thousands of peo- had to provide adequate sanitation and up again in the new year. We are going ple with disabilities are outliving their clean water. He understood that with- to work to make sure this has, yet parents. Parents need the peace of out clean water and sanitation, efforts

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It was prescient in its wisdom and sanitation are truly reaching the Two years ago this past weekend, a policy proposals. Despite my rec- world’s most impoverished populations. gunman stormed the Sandy Hook Ele- ommendations, the book never became We have made progress. But there are mentary School in Newtown, CT and a bestseller. Though Senator Simon’s still almost 1 billion people around the murdered 26 of our sons and daughters, wife, Patti Simon, has become a cham- world who lack access to clean water, our brothers and sisters. Two years pion on water in her own right. and at least 2.5 billion more people later we remain in mourning, for the In 2005, the Congress passed the Sen- lack access to adequate sanitation. lives taken from us and for the futures ator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Every day in the developing world, that were so quickly extinguished. 5,000 children die from water-borne dis- Act, which made providing access to My prayers are with all Pakistanis eases. Millions of poor children miss clean water and sanitation for the who mourn today and with the loved school every day because they have to world’s poor a key priority in U.S. de- ones of the victims of Newtown who re- walk for hours to find water for their velopment assistance. main in mourning. May we pray for the families, or they are sick from drink- When we passed this bill, it was the safety of those who are most precious first time our Nation had written into ing dirty water. Girls and women suffer most when this happens because they and sacred to us, and may we remain law our commitment to any of the undeterred in the face of such evil. United Nations Millennium Develop- are the water-carriers of the world. Experts in the Pentagon and else- ment Goals. f Since then, we have succeeded in in- where have called the world water creasing funding for these important shortage a real and growing threat to goals. USAID established an Office of America’s own security. TRIBUTES TO DEPARTING Water and a Senior Water Coordinator New York Times columnist Tom SENATORS Friedman published a devastating for Water, and last year, it launched its Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, before piece about how drought and water first-ever Global Water and Develop- this Congress ends, I wanted to pay mismanagement contributed to Syria’s ment Strategy to significantly increase tribute to several of my colleagues who bloody civil war that makes that clear. clean water and sanitation programs. We also know that every dollar we will not be here when we convene next These efforts and the original legisla- invest in clean water and basic sanita- year. Some chose not to run again, and tion have made real differences in the tion yields many times that amount in others unfortunately lost their reelec- lives of the world’s poor. I have seen benefits: people are healthier; kids stay tion campaigns, but we will miss them the simple wells providing water for in school; food is safer; AIDS drugs and all next year. I begin in order of senior- thousands in Haiti. other critical health treatments are ity. For the first time, water and toilets able to work. TIM JOHNSON have been provided to slum commu- So I thank my colleagues, my key co- Mr. President, I wish to begin with nities in Indonesia, where USAID’s pro- sponsors in the Senate and House, Senator TIM JOHNSON. After several gram has helped the local water utility Patti Simon, and the many organiza- years of service in South Dakota, reach thousands upon thousands of tions for supporting this important leg- where he received the Outstanding Cit- poor people who never had access to islation. It will help save lives. izen Award and the Billie Sutton clean water and sanitation. Award for Legislative Achievement, In fact, in 2012, the world achieved f TIM was elected to the House of Rep- the Millennium Development Goal of VOTE EXPLANATION resentatives in 1986. He served there for reducing by half the proportion of peo- Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, I was 10 years, earning many distinctions, ple in the world without access to necessarily absent for the vote on the among them, one for passing more leg- clean drinking water and basic sanita- motion to proceed to executive session islation than the other 50 first-term tion. At that time, it was the only Mil- to consider the confirmation of the Members. In 1996 he was elected to the lennium Development Goal to have nomination of Sarah R. Saldana, to be Senate, where he has served three been achieved. an Assistant Secretary of Homeland terms. In recent years Senator JOHN- So for the last several years, we have Security, which occurred on Saturday, SON has served as chairman of the tried to pass the Simon Water for the December 13, 2014. Had I been present, banking committee, of which he has World Act—and in 2009 it passed the I would have voted in favor of the mo- been a member since 1997. Over the full Senate, only to stall in the House. tion. years he has advocated for community Again last Congress, it passed out of f banks in South Dakota, worked to pass the Senate Foreign Relations Com- the Safe and Fair Deposit Insurance mittee. ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL MURDERS Act of 2005, which updated the Federal Today’s version does not include ev- Mr. COONS. Mr. President, I wish to deposit insurance system, and pushed erything from the original bill—I wish offer my heartbroken condolences to to deal with the special needs of con- it would have included more. But such the people of Pakistan and to the sumers in rural areas. TIM has also is the nature of compromise. friends and family, the parents and shown immense courage in dealing Today, with passage of the Senator loved ones, of those murdered yester- with health issues and has been an ex- Paul Simon Water for the World Act, day at the Army Public School in Pe- emplary public servant. We will miss we are going to make more progress. shawar. It would not have happened without As the Pakistan military continues him next year and wish him and Bar- my partner in this effort, Senator its assault on the Pakistani Taliban in bara well. CORKER, and strong support from Sen- North Waziristan, the terrorist group MARY LANDRIEU ators COONS, FLAKE, and MURRAY here responded yesterday with an act of Mr. President, Senator MARY LAN- in the Senate. I also need to acknowl- murder and barbarity that simply has DRIEU started a career of public service edge the leadership of Representatives no parallel, as nine gunmen murdered in the Louisiana State Legislature and BLUMENAUER and POE and the great more than 140 students and teachers then as State treasurer. She was elect- help of Representative ROYCE in the who together were simply gathered to ed to the U.S. Senate in 1996 becoming House. ensure a brighter future for their coun- her State’s first female Senator. Sen- This bill will lock in many of the try. ator LANDRIEU has always fought for leadership, program, and strategic This is a crime that simply passes her State, a fact never more apparent changes that have occurred around comprehension. As the father of three, than in the aftermath of Hurricanes

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On the Armed Services Com- As the longest serving Senator in we know she will never stop fighting mittee, she has fought for North Caro- Michigan’s history, Senator LEVIN has for what she believes in. I wish MARY lina’s military families. I wish KAY and been a stalwart advocate for the people and Frank well in this new chapter of Chip well in the years ahead. of his State. In the aftermath of the their lives. MARK BEGICH 2008 financial crisis, Senator LEVIN MARK PRYOR Mr. President, Senator MARK BEGICH played a critical role in drafting the Mr. President, Senator MARK PRYOR arrived in the Senate in 2008, having American Recovery and Reinvestment comes from a family with a history of previously served as mayor of Anchor- Act to ensure it would bolster the Mid- public service. MARK served as Arkan- age. MARK worked hard and accom- western manufacturers that would sas attorney general before being elect- plished a lot in his 6 years here, but prove integral to our national eco- ed to the Senate in 2002, occupying the what I will always remember is MARK’s nomic recovery. As cochair of the same Senate seat his father David held. commitment to our veterans. Alaska Great Lakes Task Force, Senator As a member of the Agriculture Com- has more, veterans per capita than any LEVIN has worked throughout his ca- mittee, MARK fought hard to protect other state in our Nation, and through reer to protect the vast waterways that the interests of Arkansas’ farmers, and his position on the Veterans’ Affairs are critical to Michigan’s economy and through his position on the Homeland Committee, Senator BEGICH has been those of the other Great Lakes States. Security and Government Affairs Com- their champion. I thank MARK for his I have had the honor of serving on mittee he pushed for regulatory republic service and his commitment, the Senate Armed Services Committee form, all the while asking how each de- and I wish him and Deborah well. under the leadership of Chairman cision he made would impact people JAY ROCKEFELLER LEVIN, and his concern for the people of back in Arkansas. Through his work, Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I Michigan is perhaps only matched by his concern for the soldiers, sailors, MARK embodied what it meant to be a wish to pay tribute to my friend and public servant. colleague, Senator JOHN D. ROCKE- marines, and airman who defend our FELLER IV, who will soon retire from Nation, as well as the families who sup- MARK UDALL the Senate after representing his be- port them. Under his steady leadership Mr. President, Senator MARK loved West Virginia for the last 30 the Senate has kept faith with our UDALL’s family has served the United years. military by passing the annual Na- States for decades. His cousin TOM has Senator ROCKEFELLER and I both tional Defense Authorization Act, and served beside him in the Senate for the came to Washington after having pre- this year’s defense bill bears Senator past 6 years. His father Morris ‘‘Mo’’ viously served as Governors of our LEVIN’s name as tribute to his lengthy Udall was a Member of the U.S. House home States, and I have been grateful service on the Committee. As chair of of Representatives for 30 years and also for his friendship and counsel. I would the Armed Services Subcommittee on ran for President. His uncle Stewart also note that Senator ROCKEFELLER Readiness and Management Support, I served as Interior Secretary under has some familiarity with New Hamp- have always appreciated Senator Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyn- shire, having graduated from Phillips LEVIN’s commitment to a strong bipar- don B. Johnson in the 1960s. Before Exeter Academy. tisan spirit in the work of the com- being elected to the Senate in 2008, Senator ROCKEFELLER will forever be mittee, and I know it will endure MARK served in the U.S. House of Rep- remembered in the Senate for his dedi- thanks to his example. resentatives and the Colorado State cation to the hard-working people of A sharp legal mind, Senator LEVIN Legislature. Through his position on West Virginia. When West Virginia also worked in a bipartisan fashion as the Energy and Natural Resources coal mining companies threatened to chairman of the Senate Permanent Committee, MARK has continued his abandon their pension obligations to Subcommittee on Investigations to family’s commitment to our public miners, Senator ROCKEFELLER success- hold powerful public and private insti- lands and resources, chairing the Na- fully fought to pass the Coal Act of 1992 tutions accountable. Born from the tional Parks Subcommittee. Senator to safeguard their retirements. Among highly successful Truman Committee UDALL has also worked hard to help the his numerous other legislative accom- formed in the lead-up to World War II, U.S. Government get its fiscal house in plishments, Senator ROCKEFELLER will Senator LEVIN’s subcommittee inves- order, pushing his colleagues to make certainly be remembered as the father tigated critical issues such as the 2008 tough choices today to help create a of the Children’s Health Insurance Pro- financial crisis, systemic credit card better tomorrow. As a member of the gram. Since its creation in 1997, CHIP fraud, as well as corporate abuse of off- Armed Services and Select Intelligence has provided millions of low-income shore tax havens—bringing light to Committees, MARK has advocated for children and pregnant women access to complex and obscure issues to the ben- more transparent detention and drone health insurance. Just last year, CHIP efit of the American people. policies and pushed to make public the touched the lives of more than 8 mil- Senator LEVIN has been a source of ‘‘Committee Study of the Central In- lion Americans. reasoned counsel for many in the Sen- telligence Agency’s Detention and In- During his lengthy career Senator ate, and I know his presence will be terrogation Program.’’ ROCKEFELLER chaired the Senate Com- missed. However, I also know he is KAY HAGAN mittees on Veterans’ Affairs, Intel- looking forward to spending some well- Mr. President, Senator KAY HAGAN ligence, and most recently Commerce, earned time back in Michigan with his spent 10 years serving in the North Science, and Transportation. As a children, grandchildren, and wife Bar- Carolina State senate before being chairman, Senator ROCKEFELLER be- bara. elected to the U.S. Senate in 2008. I lieved strongly that good policy start- TOM HARKIN have had the pleasure of sitting next to ed with listening and ran his commit- Mr. President, I wish to recognize KAY on the Health, Education, Labor tees in a way that allowed all Senators, Senator TOM HARKIN and his 30 years of and Pensions Committee and working no matter their party, a voice and a Senate service. with her on issues such as medication role in the legislative process. When Senator HARKIN retires at the therapy management to help ensure The example set by Senator ROCKE- end of this year, he will also step down our seniors are taking the prescription FELLER is an inspiration to all of us from his chairmanship of the Senate drugs that help keep them healthy and who serve in the Senate. On behalf of Committee on Health, Employment, the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Re- the people of New Hampshire, I thank Labor, and Pensions, a post from which authorization Act that provides fund- him for his years of dedicated service he has advocated progressive policies

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The ADA is truly the small business committee, Senator ate Energy and Natural Resources a landmark law in this country, and HAGAN’s private sector experience has Committee. Senator HARKIN’s decades of work on been a tremendous asset to the legisla- Senator LANDRIEU has always fought this issue will never be forgotten. tive work of the committee. hard for her home State of Louisiana, Senator HARKIN also has a strong leg- I would like to wish the very best to and her dedication to her constituents acy as a champion for human rights, Senator HAGAN, who I know is looking was made clear in the aftermath of which began even before his election to forward to the opportunity to spend Hurricane Katrina. All Americans viv- public office while he was still a staffer more time with her family, especially idly recall the scenes of destruction on Capitol Hill. Invited to travel with a her grandchildren. caused by the storm—more than 1,800 congressional delegation to Vietnam in MARK UDALL killed and $100 billion in property de- the summer of 1970, Senator HARKIN ar- Mr. President, I wish to take a mo- stroyed in just days. Those who were ranged for the group to visit the Con ment to thank my friend and colleague fortunate to escape the storm phys- Son prison in order to investigate alle- Senator MARK UDALL for his dedicated ically unscathed were more than likely gations of human rights abuses by the service to the people of Colorado and left homeless, and over 80% of Senator South Vietnamese Government. At the our Nation. LANDRIEU’s hometown of New Orleans prison, the delegation strayed from the As many of my colleagues are aware, was under water for weeks after official tour and found abused prisoners long before Senator UDALL was climb- Katrina made landfall. held in so-called ‘‘tiger cages,’’ which ing the steps to Capitol Hill he was After the storm Senator LANDRIEU Senator HARKIN documented exten- hiking the mountains of Colorado as a immediately set to work building sup- sively with a camera. In defiance of course director and educator with Out- port for legislation to jump start the some of the delegation members, Sen- ward Bound, an organization he would gulf coast recovery and help her con- ator HARKIN courageously handed over eventually lead as executive director. stituents put their lives back together. the pictures to Life magazine in order However, as a member of the Udall Senator LANDRIEU nearly singlehand- to better educate the American public family, headed by his father Congress- edly pushed through critical funding about U.S involvement in Vietnam. man Morris ‘‘Mo’’ Udall, who served in and reforms to help Louisiana rebuild. I have been fortunate to witness the House of Representatives for 30 It has been an honor working with firsthand Senator HARKIN’s passion for years, elected office was never far from her, and I thank her for her years of U.S. leadership in human rights during Senator UDALL’s mind. After 20 years service to the Senate and the Nation. our service together on the Senate Ap- with Outward Bound, Senator UDALL MARK BEGICH propriations Committee, where he has left to pursue a career in public serv- Mr. President, today I wish to recog- brought heightened attention to the ice. nize my fellow Senator from the class scourge of child labor and exploitation. After serving a term in the Colorado of 2008, Senator MARK BEGICH of Alas- I know this is one particular issue on State Legislature, Senator UDALL ran ka. which Senator HARKIN feels his work successfully to represent Colorado’s Senator BEGICH’s career in public has just begun, and I look forward to Second Congressional District in the service began earlier than most at the hearing of his continued efforts on be- House of Representatives, a seat he young age of 19, when he was hired by half of vulnerable children around the held for five consecutive terms. When the Anchorage city health department. world. we arrived at the Senate in 2008, Sen- By that time, Senator BEGICH was also On a more personal note, I will miss ator UDALL and I found common cause well on his way to establishing himself competing with Senator HARKIN’s of- in our work on both the Senate Armed as an enterprising businessman and en- fice for the most staff participants in Services Committee and the Senate trepreneur. Born and raised in Anchor- the Everybody Wins! DC reading Committee on Energy and Natural Re- age, AK, MARK BEGICH would go on to mentorship program, a great cause in sources. Senator UDALL’s commitment serve in the Anchorage Assembly which Senator HARKIN has been in- to working across the aisle to confront where he was the youngest member volved in for the last 16 years. the difficult issues facing our Nation ever elected, before successfully run- I join my colleagues in thanking Sen- was appreciated by many in the Sen- ning for the post of mayor in 2003, a ator HARKIN for his dedicated service in ate, and I know his presence will be role in which he served until his elec- the Senate and wish him all the best in missed. tion to the Senate. retirement. I wish the very best to Senator Here in Washington Senator BEGICH KAY HAGAN UDALL and thank him for his service. has used his position as chair of the Mr. President, Senator HAGAN and I MARY LANDRIEU commerce Subcommittee on Oceans, came to the Senate 6 years ago with a Mr. President, my friend from Lou- Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast shared commitment to bipartisan prob- isiana Senator MARY LANDRIEU has de- Guard, as well as his extensive knowl- lem solving reflective of the inde- voted her entire life to public service, edge of the Alaska economy, to advo- pendent spirit of the States we rep- and today I wish to recognize the ex- cate for Alaska-first policies. As a Sen- resent. I am glad to say that in Sen- traordinary leadership and energy that ator from a State with one of the high- ator HAGAN I found not only a strong she has brought to the Senate through- est populations of veterans per capita, partner in policymaking but also a out her career. Senator BEGICH has also been a pas- good friend. Senator LANDRIEU has been a leader sionate defender of our Nation’s mili- Born in Shelby, NC, Senator HAGAN on so many issues, none more so than tary. I also have had the pleasure of got her start in politics, as many of us as a passionate advocate for children serving with Senator BEGICH on the do, at the State level. During 10 years around the world. I was proud to work Senate Appropriations Committee and in the North Carolina Senate, she built with her on legislation to address the have greatly appreciated his contribu- a reputation as a committed public decline in international adoptions, in tions. servant, and that reputation would addition to several other bills that I would like to thank Senator BEGICH eventually propel her to the United Senator LANDRIEU has authored to sup- for his years of dedicated service both States Senate. port children both in the United States to Alaska and the Nation. In Washington, Senator HAGAN has and in developing nations. This issue is MARK PRYOR used her position on the Senate Armed particularly near to Senator LAN- Mr. President, Senator MARK PRYOR Services Committee to support the DRIEU’s heart, and I know I am speak- of Arkansas has served the people of military families stationed at Fort ing for countless children around the Arkansas in the Senate for the last 12 Bragg, Camp Lejune, and other mili- world when I thank her for her efforts years, guided by his strong faith and

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Senator LEVIN also chairs the Perma- member of the commerce committee, CARL LEVIN nent Subcommittee on Investigations, he prioritized bringing broadband Ms. HIRONO. Mr. President, I take where he has led investigations in Internet service to the rural parts of this opportunity to pay tribute to Sen- many critical areas, including the 2008 Arkansas. When Senator PRYOR served ator LEVIN as his distinguished Senate financial crisis, energy and food mar- on the Senate Armed Services Com- career comes to a close at the end of ket speculation, abusive offshore tax mittee, he successfully introduced and the 113th Congress. Senator LEVIN has havens, and unfair practices within the passed legislation to provide tax relief proudly represented the people of credit card industry. His investigations for our servicemembers deployed in Michigan in the Senate for 36 years. have led to many reforms and laws to combat zones, as well as legislation to The desire to help others has been in fix these problems. In 2012, the Na- more quickly inform military families Senator LEVIN’s makeup long before tional Journal wrote that ‘‘the Perma- when their loved ones are injured in coming to Washington. In fact, one nent Subcommittee on Investigations combat. might say it is in his DNA. He comes is one of the few institutions in Con- Senator PRYOR has time and again from a family with a distinguished gress that’s still working. CARL LEVIN proved his dedication to the State record of public service. I served with is a big reason why.’’ where he was born and raised, and I his brother Sander in the House of Rep- The Senate is losing one of its gi- wish to thank him for his service in the resentatives, another truly distin- ants—a voice of reason, integrity, and Senate. guished Member of Congress. Their fa- fairness. Michigan’s working families MIKE JOHANNS ther served on the Michigan Correc- are losing a lifelong advocate for their Mr. President, over three decades as tions Commission. His uncle served as best interests who has really made a a public servant, my friend and col- a chief judge on the U.S. District Court difference. CARL, thank you for your league Senator MIKE JOHANNS of Ne- for the Eastern District of Michigan, service to our country. I wish you, Bar- braska has proven time and time again and his cousin was a Michigan Supreme bara, and your entire family all the that politicians can be deeply prin- Court Judge. best as you move to the next chapter of cipled while still recognizing the need Given this public service pedigree, it your journey. to find common ground on the complex is no surprise that he got started in Aloha CARL, a hui hou, ‘‘until we and difficult choices we must make as politics at an early age. He was elected meet again.’’ a nation. I believe this is a lesson that class President at Detroit’s Central TOM HARKIN all former Governors carry with them High School. After Swarthmore College after holding executive office, and Sen- and Harvard Law School, he served as Mr. President, I wish to recognize the ator JOHANNS and I were often able to an assistant attorney general and gen- accomplishments of the distinguished reach an understanding on that basis. eral counsel of the Michigan Civil Senator from Iowa, TOM HARKIN, who is Before coming to the Senate in 2009, Rights Commission. In 1969 he was retiring this year. MIKE JOHANNS had already built a dis- elected to the Detroit City Council and Senator HARKIN has served in the tinguished record of public service as a in 1978 joined the Senate. House and Senate for nearly 40 years. county board member, city council Senator LEVIN has served on the During those 40 years he has been a member, mayor and two term Governor Armed Services Committee for as long consistent and inspirational voice for of Nebraska. Senator JOHANNS also as he has been in the Senate. His the idea that America should be a place served for 3 years in the White House Armed Services Committee tenure has where everyone can succeed. Cabinet as Secretary of Agriculture to provided him the opportunity to work TOM’s life experiences shaped who he President George W. Bush. While lead- with 11 Secretaries of Defense, helping fought for and why. His mother died ing the Department of Agriculture, to ensure that our Armed Forces were when he was 10. His father never got Senator JOHANNS helped U.S. agri- ready and able to meet the national se- beyond the sixth grade and suffered culture producers find new markets curity challenges facing our Nation. He from black lung disease. He grew up in overseas, promoted expanded use of re- has long been a champion of the men a tiny town in Iowa. He saw what the newable fuels, and encouraged con- and women of our military and their New Deal, Social Security, and Medi- servation of agricultural lands. Having families. From visiting deployed troops care did for his family and he saw gov- played a key role in developing the far from home, to ensuring much need- ernment as a force that could lift peo- farm bill passed by Congress in 2008, ed training, equipment, and pay in- ple up and give them hope. then-Secretary Johanns decided to re- creases, and improving the delivery of Last week, during his farewell return to legislating full time and suc- benefits and services they have earned, marks to this body, he said something cessfully ran to represent Nebraska in CARL LEVIN has been there for our that the progressives among us should the Senate. troops. take to heart. He said: Senator JOHANNS’ time in Congress is Senator LEVIN is also a ‘‘ . . . I believe government must not be best characterized by his low-key ap- problemsolver. In order to improve the just an observant bystander to life. It must proach to the most high-profile and way the Pentagon buys its weapons and be a force for good, for lifting people up, for consequential issues of the day. He was to get the most out of the taxpayer giving hope to the hopeless.’’ one of the bipartisan Gang of 8 Sen- dollars the government is entrusted to Under TOM HARKIN’s watch, govern- ators who tackled the challenge of spend, he has worked hard to improve ment certainly has not been a by- crafting a comprehensive Federal def- acquisition practices throughout his stander. icit reduction plan in 2011, and in 2013 career. In this arena, he led the way in One of his proudest accomplishments we worked together on a bipartisan passing the Competition in Contracting was gaining passage of the Americans deal to reopen the Federal Government Act and the Weapons System Acquisi- with Disabilities Act of 1990. TOM stood and avoid a default on our national tion Reform Act. with people with disabilities, one of the debt. I was also very proud to work I was fortunate to serve on the largest minorities in the United States, with Senator JOHANNS on legislation to Armed Services Committee during my to enact historic legislation that address the unacceptable trends in first 2 years in the Senate. I have been changed the lives of millions of people. military sexual assault. Senator able to observe Chairman LEVIN first- I was proud to cosponsor and support JOHANNS always brought the work hand as he led the committee with a the 2008 Americans with Disabilities ethic he developed growing up on a Ne- steady hand in a very bipartisan man- Amendments Act, which passed with braska farm to our business in the Sen- ner. I have been proud to be part of two overwhelming bipartisan support. His ate, and for that and many other rea- National Defense Authorization Acts— commitment to creating and expanding

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As chairman he worked to pro- JAY ROCKEFELLER’s lifetime of serv- being your colleague and serving with mote health care and education, fair- ice was shaped by his experience as a you. ness for workers, equal rights, and, VISTA worker in a rural coal town in Aloha JAY, a hui hou, or ‘‘until we above all, the American dream. He West Virginia. JAY told me that this meet again.’’ worked to fund those priorities for experience was life changing, coming TIM JOHNSON years on the Appropriations Com- as he did from a very privileged back- Mr. President, I wish to recognize the mittee. ground. Working day-to-day in that contributions of Senator TIM JOHNSON These are some of TOM’s signature community, learning the hopes and of South Dakota, who is retiring at the issues. But equally important has been fears and anxieties of the people, and end of this year. Senator JOHNSON has served South his work fighting injustice and human seeing their struggles led to his life- Dakota in the House and the Senate for rights violations across the globe. long commitment to improving the lot nearly 28 years. He was elected to the As a young Congressional staffer he of working people everywhere. In his farewell remarks to the Sen- House in 1986 and was elected to the travelled to Vietnam and uncovered Senate in 1996. During those 28 years, torture on Con San Island, off of Viet- ate, Senator ROCKEFELLER said that the Senate must be a ‘‘place in which Senator JOHNSON has been an advocate nam. There people were being held in for bipartisanship to get results in Con- ‘‘tiger cages’’—5 foot by 9 foot cells dug we embrace the commitment to be deliberative, passionate, and unrelent- gress. In fact, bipartisanship could be into the ground where three to five considered one of the campaign plat- people were held captive. ing.’’ Senator ROCKEFELLER embodied forms that first got him elected to Con- While he lost his staff job over the gress. As he related in his farewell re- pictures he took, he shed light on these qualities while serving the people of West Virginia. He has been a delib- marks on this floor last week, when he atrocities that too many others had ei- first ran for the House of Representa- ther ignored or covered up. erative, passionate, and unrelenting champion, especially for those whose tives, he told the people of South Da- TOM’s values and the results he has circumstances in life are the hardest. kota that neither party had all the an- been able to achieve have made him a His work on health care has impacted swers, that both parties had good ideas, powerful moral and progressive voice Americans in every corner of the and that both parties had men and for decades. Some of us were drawn to United States, from the mountains of women of good will. TOM during his Presidential run in 1992. West Virginia, to my State of Hawaii. ‘‘My job, as I understood it, would be I was. As a Hawaii State legislator, I He was instrumental in the efforts to to work in a bipartisan manner, listen- supported the Senator from Iowa long establish the Children’s Health Insur- ing to all parties and reaching a good before I ever had the privilege of serv- fit—also known as compromise.’’ ance Program, or CHIP, which provides ing with him in the Senate. In fact, Twenty-eight years later, it is clear care to more than 8 million children when his bid for the presidency ended, that he not only understood his job across the Nation. More than 30,000 of some of us continued to support him, well then, but his efforts to com- those children who currently receive making buttons with a slogan I coined: promise have paid big dividends for coverage for necessary primary and ‘‘HARKIN for the Heck of It!’’ South Dakota. Over the years he has preventive health care are those chil- TOM HARKIN has done much to help worked on a number of issues, from the dren in my State of Hawaii. build the ladders of opportunity that farm bill, to highway funding, to flood From his Medicare Drug Savings Act relief and to protect South Dakota’s he so firmly believes is a big part of to his Rebuilding America’s Schools what government should do. His work Ellsworth Air Force Base. Act, JAY ROCKEFELLER has truly been a No one Senator can deliver results on inspires us to continue pushing to see champion for those who needed a hand that every individual in our country their own, but by working across the up in life. aisle, TIM has not only done well for has an opportunity to improve his or We are all aware of JAY’s efforts to her life for the better. his constituents but has gained a good enhance our national security while reputation here in the Senate. He has Last week in his farewell remarks, also holding our Nation to the highest TOM noted that while he is retiring served in leadership positions on the standards possible as a chairman and Senate banking committee, which he from the Senate, he is not retiring member of the Senate Intelligence from ‘‘the fight.’’ He also gave those of currently chairs, as well as the Senate Committee. His commitment to keep- Appropriations, Energy and Natural us who are still here a list of unfin- ing America safe is met only by his ished business to continue the fight. Resources, and Indian Affairs Commit- commitment to ensure that our Na- tees. On each of these committees, Sen- First, we have to do more to address tion’s veterans get the care and bene- ator JOHNSON has championed issues income inequality and restack the fits that they have earned and deserve. that are important to the people of his deck so that working people have con- I have been privileged to serve with State but has always done so with an fidence that their government works JAY on the Senate Veterans’ Affairs eye toward fairness—listening to all on their behalf. Second, we have to Committee. parties, promoting compromise, and work on addressing climate change. Senator ROCKEFELLER reminds us doing what is right for working people Third, we have to do more to give em- that to those upon whom fortune has across the country. ployment opportunities to the disabled, smiled, there is no greater calling than For these reasons, Senator JOHNSON and finally, we have to pass the U.N. to dedicate ourselves to fight hard for is well-respected and has earned the Convention on the Rights of Persons those struggling, for those hard work- good will of the Senate. When he was with Disabilities. ing, and for those who put us here. faced with the challenge of a lifetime— These are all big fights. But it speaks As Senators I hope that we heed a brain hemorrhage in 2006—he was to TOM’s passion for public service and JAY’s words and in the coming Con- supported by a Senate community that improving access to opportunity that gress we work together on a bipartisan set aside partisanship and political cal- in his farewell remarks, he would give basis to collaborate and compromise on culations. Everyone wanted to see him us a list of unfinished business. behalf of America’s workers and fami- recover. When he returned to the Sen- I will miss him in the Senate. I am lies. ate after months of recovery, he was confident that TOM HARKIN will be a On a personal note, JAY and I had one welcomed by the whole community. prominent voice in American society of the best conversations recently on TIM continues to be a profile in cour- for years to come. the Senate floor where we discovered age. Aloha TOM, a hui hou, or ‘‘until we that we were two pretty private people, His legacy is one of compromise and meet again.’’ some would even describe as introverts, collaboration—two attributes that are

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Aloha to him, his wife Bar- of North Carolina servicemembers and ative size of his State, which, at 660,000 bara, his three children, and his six veterans—have helped guide KAY’s square miles, is more than twice and grandchildren, and a hui hou, ‘‘until we work on the Senate Armed Services three times as large as other large meet again.’’ Committee, SASC, where I have been States such as Texas and California MARK UDALL privileged to serve with her. geographically. Mr. President, I would like to say a As a member of SASC, I have seen few words about my colleague, Senator firsthand KAY’s deep knowledge and That is 164 times larger than my MARK UDALL of Colorado, who will be commitment to our servicemembers, home State of Hawaii. It also gets a lot ending his 6-year tenure in the Senate veterans, and military families—in colder. Despite the differences between at the end of this Congress. North Carolina and around the coun- our States, as the two non-contiguous Senator UDALL has served in public try. North Carolina, like Hawaii, has a U.S. States, Hawaii and Alaska have office for 18 years, serving in the Colo- large number of servicemembers and always had a special bond. rado House of Representatives for 2 veterans, and KAY has worked to make That bond was forged by Senators years before being elected to the U.S. sure our troops get the support they Inouye and Stevens—two of the Sen- House of Representatives, where he need while they are in harm’s way and ate’s giants. Those two men, who were served for 10 years. He was elected in when they get home. from different parties and very dif- 2008 to the Senate. Making sure veterans get the bene- ferent States, looked out for one an- For MARK, public service is a family fits they have earned and are treated affair. His father, Arizona Representa- other. They did a lot of good for our with respect is another area where KAY tive Mo Udall, served in Congress for 30 States, and all who come after them has been a strong leader. She has have sought to emulate their example years. His father ran for the U.S. Presi- worked to make sure veterans are able dency. His uncle, Stewart Udall, served of working together and looking out to transition to civilian life and pre- for each other. as President Kennedy’s Secretary of pare for college and career. Whether the Interior. And his cousin, TOM MARK did that for me even before I that means protecting veterans from UDALL, serves as one of New Mexico’s was sworn in to the U.S. Senate. As scams or making sure colleges are U.S. Senators. many of my colleagues may know, Sen- serving veterans effectively, KAY has This legacy, coupled with MARK’s ator Inouye passed away just weeks be- love of the outdoors, give him a unique their back. KAY also is a strong advocate for fore I was to be sworn in. At the time perspective on public service. Before children and families. She has worked I would been assigned to the Energy, running for office, MARK worked as an on reauthorizing newborn screening Judiciary, and Veterans’ Affairs Com- educator and executive director of the mittees. However, with Senator Colorado Outward Bound School. As an legislation to make sure illnesses are detected and treated early. Just last Inouye’s passing—and I have to thank avid mountaineer and educator, MARK week she got her bipartisan newborn our leadership here as well—I asked for understands the value of America’s a seat on the Senate Armed Services open spaces, smart policies for con- screening bill across the finish line, and it will soon head to President Committee, an appointment critical to servation and economic growth, and Hawaii, where military activity is a finding practical solutions to our Obama’s desk. On education, KAY has worked on fi- vital part of our economy. shared challenges. MARK UDALL is a champion for the nancial literacy in middle school and MARK BEGICH gave his seat up on the environment. His efforts to support high school and turning around the committee to open a slot for me. Not progressive renewable energy policies highest-need K–12 schools. She has to shortchange Alaska, MARK got a as a State legislator and Member of fought for minority-serving institu- seat on Appropriations. But I will Congress have helped Colorado become tions and making sure job-training and never forget that he recognized how a frontrunner in clean, sustainable en- college help adults earn an associate’s important the military was to Hawaii ergy to prepare for a more sustainable degree or industry credential as soon and how he agreed to help me out. as possible. future. He has also fought hard to ex- Not only was MARK reinforcing the As I was running for the Senate, I got pand the National Park Service, saying long-lasting Hawaii-Alaska bond, but it a chance to get to know KAY, and upon the Earth is borrowed from our chil- was also characteristic of MARK’s de- my election, she was very helpful in dren, not inherited from our parents, sire to help-something that his con- showing me the ropes as a new Sen- and that we must work to preserve stituents know all too well. these public lands to ensure their exist- ator. The 20 Senate women have reg- As Senator BEGICH mentioned in his ence for future generations. ular bipartisan dinners where we leave I have had the privilege of serving politics at the door, get to know each farewell remarks, ‘‘Alaska is a very with MARK in the House and on the other, and relax. KAY is well known for small place in many ways. People Senate Armed Services Committee to her tireless work on behalf of her con- make personal connections with their support the men and women who de- stituents, her graciousness as a host of elected officials.’’ fend our country. We have worked to- Super Bowl parties, and her indefati- Whether it is answering constituent gether to focus on making our military gable positive attitude that rubs off on letters, or helping people navigate the more energy efficient and less reliant the rest of us. Federal bureaucracy, Senator BEGICH on fossil fuels. I and the Senate sisterhood will miss has been there for Alaskans. He has MARK has climbed some of the most KAY. However, I expect that she will also taken their concerns and made daunting peaks in the world. The kind continue the spirited advocacy on be- sure that everyone in Washington of self-reliance and focus required to half of the people of North Carolina knows about them—whether it is the meet those kinds of challenges mark whatever she next undertakes. situation in the Arctic, fishing, energy his work in public service. His decency Aloha KAY and a hui hou, ‘‘until we development, or the challenges of Alas- and integrity in fighting for the middle meet again.’’ ka Natives. There is not a Member of class, for our environment, for trans- MARK BEGICH this body who has not heard Senator Mr. President, I recognize the accom- parency in government, inspire us to BEGICH talk about Alaska’s unique continue his work. plishments of Senator MARK BEGICH, challenges. It has been a privilege to serve with our colleague from the State of Alaska. As he also mentioned, most people in MARK. These last 2 years, I have had the privi- Aloha MARK and Maggie and a hui lege to work with Senator BEGICH on a his State pretty much know each hou, ‘‘until we meet again.’’ range of issues—from Native Adult other. KAY HAGAN Education and Health Care to fishing In a State like Alaska—much like Mr. President, I thank my colleague rights—and I consider him a good Hawaii—you can’t ‘‘go Washington.’’ KAY HAGAN for her service in the Sen- friend. Senator BEGICH is not only You have got to stay grounded in the ate. KAY has spent every day of her 6 someone who is easy to work with as a day-to-day concerns of the unique local years fighting for North Carolina’s reasonable, open-minded legislator, but communities back home. Sometimes families. is also someone who truly cares about this can be tough, but MARK has always

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He has been tena- LANDRIEU, Senator CARL LEVIN, Sen- different front. cious in working to see that Alaska’s ator MARK PRYOR, Senator JAY ROCKE- My good friends in Texas, especially veterans and Natives have access to FELLER, Senator MARK UDALL, and Sen- newly elected Attorney General Paxton health care—and creatively, worked to ator JOHN WALSH. and Governor Abbott, are fortunate to see that veterans can access the tribal I have worked side by side with these have such a principled fighter for lib- health care delivery system. As he has men and women for years—some for erty assuming the role as First Assist- put it, if the clinics are there for some, decades—and witnessed firsthand their ant to the Attorney General. I look for- why not have them be available to all? extraordinary commitment to public ward to many opportunities to con- This is the kind of commonsense so- service and the people they so proudly tinue working side-by-side to champion lution that is a hallmark of his time in represent. the rights of Texans, and all Ameri- the Senate. Even when we didn’t see eye to eye cans. I will miss his good humor and his on every issue, I always deeply re- Chip is a man of conviction. His pas- hard work. It is been a pleasure serving spected and admired their service to sion is matched only by his unceasing with MARK and I wish him and his fam- our Nation and their dedication to faith. I am confident he will continue ily all the best in their next chapter. fight for what they believe in. to shine a light on the truth and to Aloha MARK and a hui hou, ‘‘until we It has been a privilege to serve along- serve the Great State of Texas and this meet again.’’ side each and every one of these ex- Nation with the utmost dedication to JOHN WALSH traordinary colleagues. I will miss the Constitution and to the Lord Al- Mr. President, I rise to pay tribute to their leadership and their friendship, mighty. I will always be grateful for the our colleague, Senator JOHN WALSH of and I wish them all the best as they many days—and nights—Chip dedi- Montana. While his Senate career is embark on the next chapter.∑ cated to critical fights here in the Sen- shorter than any of us would have f hoped, the institution is better for his ate, from protecting citizens’ Second Amendment rights, to securing our service and he will be missed. TRIBUTE TO HAROON KHAN His road to this body is different Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. borders, to leading a national debate than most anyone else. He grew up in President, I wish to recognize and to on the harms of Obamacare. Chip Butte, MT, close enough to a copper extend my thanks and appreciation to knows DC well, but he knows the mine that his house would shake when Haroon Azam Khan. American people better, and his courage to help change the way Washington the dynamite went off. His dreams For almost two decades, I have been does business to put our fellow Texans were modest—get an education, find a truly fortunate to have had Haroon on and Americans first is a rare gift that job, and do some fishing. my side. But life often takes unexpected Haroon’s personal story is uniquely will continue to live on. This is simply the beginning, as we turns. He enrolled in the Montana Na- American. While his parents Moham- both continue to battle to protect our tional Guard in order to pursue those mad Azam and Anjum Khan immi- God-given rights, to secure a future modest dreams, and found a home in grated to the United States in the filled with opportunity for our beloved the Guard. He rose to serve as Adjutant 1960’s, the first members of Haroon’s children, and to keep America the land General of the Montana National family arrived in the United States in of the free. May we continue to make Guard. In this capacity he commanded 1906 and settled in Willows, CA. Texas a beacon of liberty. Haroon’s interest in government troops in Iraq in 2004 and 2005. He Chip, thank you for your tireless started early, first as an intern in the earned the Bronze Star, Legion of service, especially in the wake of your district office of my friend and former Merit Award, and Combat Infantry courageous battle against cancer. colleague Congressman Bob Matsui and Badge for his efforts leading over 700 Thank you for your uncompromising then as an intern in The White House. young men and women. This military principles. Thank you for your contin- After graduating from the University experience is one that he carries with ued friendship. For, as Proverbs 27:17 of California at Berkeley, Haroon him in ways that most of us will never says, ‘‘As iron sharpens iron, so a man joined my first Senate campaign and know. sharpens the countenance of his After retiring from the National then worked with me as my finance friend.’’ Your leadership has, and will Guard in 2012 he served as Montana’s and political director on each of my re- continue to, make all who are privi- Lieutenant Governor, and currently, as election efforts. He also worked with leged to know you stronger. May God a Senator. He is the first Iraq war com- my colleagues Senator DIANNE FEIN- continue to bless you, and the Great bat veteran to serve in the Senate. STEIN and Senator Chris Dodd in the State of Texas. His experience growing up in a work- same capacity. ing-class family, serving in the mili- Eventually, after working in the pri- f tary, and as a public servant in elected vate sector, I invited Haroon to work ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS office have made him a valuable Mem- for me as deputy staff director of the ber of this body. Senate Committee on Banking, Hous- His advocacy for Montana, and for ing and Urban Affairs. TRIBUTE TO MARIA HARRISON our servicemembers and veterans, and It has been a pleasure to watch ∑ Mrs. HAGAN. Mr. President, Maria his perspective on national security Haroon grow both personally and pro- Harrison reported for her first day of matters—particularly reigning in the fessionally, and it is with sincere grati- work with the Federal Aviation Ad- National Security Agency—have been tude that I would like to thank Haroon ministration on Monday, June 18, 1973. valuable to our caucus. I know that he for his years of dedicated friendship, On January 3, 2015, she will retire from will carry these priorities forward in counsel and support. the U.S. Department of Transportation whatever endeavor he pursues next. f after 41 years and 6 months of service I am proud to have to served as his to our country as a Federal employee. TRIBUTE TO CHIP ROY colleague in the Senate. Aloha JOHN, Except for 10 months at the Small and a hui hou, ‘‘until we meet again,’’ Mr. CRUZ. Mr. President, I rise today Business Administration, she spent her to you, your wife Janet, and your fam- to recognize a fearless leader, and one career in the transportation field: ily. I am blessed to call a friend. Chip Roy. Federal Aviation Administration, 6/ ∑ Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I wish to Chip reluctantly agreed to travel from 18/1973 to 07/30/1977; Small Business Ad- celebrate and thank the 13 outgoing Texas to Washington—frequently leav- ministration, 07/31/1977 to 05/20/1978; De- Senators who have worked tirelessly to ing his beautiful wife Carrah and his partment of Transportation/OST, 05/21/

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Historical Park, Russ oversaw nearly to 11/03/2001; and Department of Trans- Following her time working for Con- 100 employees and was responsible for portation/OST, 11/04/2001 to Present. gress, Ms. Schmidt spent the next 10 telling the park’s great story in Amer- Ms. Harrison currently works in the years working for the Secretary of De- ican history by planning interpretive Office of Governmental Affairs at U.S. fense. Her service included evaluating programs, creating museum and out- DOT, where she has been of assistance costs and benefits for operating bases door exhibits, and developing videos to my office and constituents numer- as the Deputy Director of the Base Clo- and publications. In 1989, Russ contin- ous of times. I am sure that every of- sure Office; serving as staff assisting ued telling America’s great stories fice in the U.S. Senate benefited di- the members of Secretary Cohen’s De- when he was named chief of interpreta- rectly from her good works. As much fense Reform Task Force; and as a tion and visitor services for the Mid- as her colleagues at U.S. DOT will miss budget analyst developing the Depart- Atlantic region, a position in which he her, she has earned the right to spend ment of Defense’s 5-year budget for the pioneered the current interpretive more time with her friends and family, Under Secretary of Defense, Comp- planning system used by the National especially her granddaughter whose troller. Prior to her work at the NRC, Park Service. pictures adorn the desk of her office. Ms. Schmidt served 6 years in the Sen- It is fitting that his long career led She has earned the deepest of gratitude ior Executive Service as the Associate him back to Delaware, where in March from those of us in the U.S. Senate. Director for Budget Presentation and of 2013, President Barack Obama au- Above all else, she has earned the Congressional Liaison in the Office of thorized sites in Delaware to be a part thanks of the country she has so un- the Secretary of Defense for the Comp- of the First State National Monument. selfishly served for over 41 years. troller. She was responsible for pre- The monument tells the story of early Thank you Ms. Harrison.∑ paring the Secretary of Defense, the colonial settlement leading up to the f Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the ratification of the constitution. For Comptroller for all budget hearings be- the first time, Delaware was included TRIBUTE TO REBECCA SCHMIDT fore Congress. in the National Park System, and Russ ∑ Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, I would Over the years, she worked for four was back home, leading the monument like to recognize the outstanding ca- NRC Chairmen, three Secretaries of as superintendent. Under his watch, reer of Rebecca L. Schmidt, who re- Defense and four congressional com- the First State National Monument tired in 2014 after 30 years of dedicated mittee chairmen. She contributed her turned into the First State National service in the Federal Government. For knowledge of nuclear, defense, and Historical Park, finally giving Dela- the last 8 years of her career, Ms. budget process issues and became skill- ware the national park it long de- Schmidt served the U.S. Nuclear Regu- ful in political strategy, strategic plan- served. latory Commission as the Director of ning and management analysis. During Russ has received the Mid-Atlantic the Office of Congressional Affairs. In her three decades of public service, she Region’s Freeman Tilden Award, the that position, she brought to the agen- demonstrated integrity, a commitment highest award for interpretation, the cy a fresh approach to congressional to excellence, and outstanding leader- Director’s Design Award for his inter- relations, implementing a more rig- ship. pretive plan for the Edgar Allan Poe orous and proactive liaison role with Ms. Schmidt received a bachelor’s de- National Historic Site, a Superior congressional offices as well as expand- gree from Wittenberg University and Service Award from the Department of ing the office’s outreach to other Fed- earned a master’s degree in public pol- the Interior for redesigning the Na- eral agencies and external groups. She icy analysis from Duke University. She tional Park Service interpretive plan- received the Meritorious Executive has remained a loyal supporter of the ning system and the National Park Presidential Rank Award in 2010 in rec- Blue Devils since her graduate school Service’s Appleman-Judd-Lewis Award ognition of her valuable contributions days, and her blue frosted cupcakes and for excellence in cultural resource to the agency, including her organiza- enthusiasm for her basketball team management. tional and communications skills and will be greatly missed by her congres- Russ is a visionary and a leader. His her ability to build better relationships sional affairs staff during March Mad- work touched as many as 70 national between the NRC, Congress and com- ness and regular season games.∑ park units from Maine to West Vir- munity groups. f ginia and has allowed Americans and Ms. Schmidt started her career in the TRIBUTE TO RUSS SMITH visitors from around the world to un- Congressional Budget Office, and later derstand and enjoy the history and ∑ was selected for the Presidential Man- Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, on be- beauty that our Nation’s national agement Intern Program, where she half of the Delaware Delegation, I wish parks and monuments hold. Russ has participated in executive development to honor the exemplary service of the devoted his life’s work to our Nation’s assignments throughout government. superintendent of the First State Na- park service and has done a tremen- Ms. Schmidt’s assignments included tional Historical Park, Mr. Russell P. dous job of inspiring others to enjoy working in the Office of Program Anal- Russ Smith. A native of New Castle, our Nation’s history. DE, and a devoted husband to his wife ysis and Evaluation for the Army Chief On behalf of Senator CHRIS COONS and Jacqueline, two sons and two grand- of Staff; the Budget Division at Army Congressman JOHN CARNEY, I whole- Western Command Headquarters, Ha- children, Russ returned to Delaware in heartedly thank Russ for his 42 years of waii; the Management Secretariat and May 2013 to cap his 42-year career with service to the National Park Service the National Security Division at the National Park Service at the First and to our Nation. His model leader- OMB; and the House Budget Com- State National Historical Park. ship and dedication to educate those of mittee. Russ began working for the National all generations is his legacy. We offer She later worked for the U.S. Army Park Service shortly after earning a our sincere congratulations on a job Support Command in Hawaii, where degree in American history from the well done, and wish him, his wife Jac- she supervised analysts responsible for University of Delaware. For the 10 queline, and their family many happy, formulating long-run strategic plans years prior to his work in Delaware, he healthy and successful years to come.∑ and performing management studies managed Fredericksburg and Spotsyl- for the installation. For the next 7 vania National Military Park in Fred- f years she worked for the Congress serv- ericksburg, VA. His 28 years of field ex- ing as a senior defense and inter- perience have included assignments at REMEMBERING MELVIN MARK national affairs analyst for the House Prince William Forest Park, Fort Sum- RICHARDSON Budget Committee and then as a senior ter National Monument, Independence ∑ Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I wish to professional staff member of the House National Historical Park, Hopewell honor the life of Mel Richardson, an

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Over the span of his 62-year Dixie, their children and his many fam- 1,800 firefighters in the city. Joyce radio and television broadcasting ca- ily members and friends. We are all served in several of the most active reer, Mel hosted several sports and better for having known him, and his firehouses in Philadelphia. public affairs programs and was a legacy of thoughtfulness, inclusiveness Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Der- sportscaster for professional, college and devotion to furthering opportuni- rick Sawyer praised Ms. Craig Lewis and high school athletics. ties for others and Idaho’s future will for having a strong work ethic as evi- He also devoted considerable time to not be forgotten.∑ denced by her desire to be stationed in public service. During the Korean war, f challenging environments. Mayor Mi- he served in the Active Army Reserves chael Nutter aptly stated that her and later was the first elected mayor of RECOGNIZING THE YOUNG passing is a tremendous loss for Phila- the City of Ammon, where he led sig- MARINES delphians. nificant public works projects, paving ∑ Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I wish Joyce Craig Lewis is the first female the way for the town’s future progress. to state for the record my support for firefighter in Philadelphia to die in the I was honored to serve in the Idaho the Young Marines and their work to line of duty. She is survived by her 16- State Legislature with him. During my help reduce drug abuse in America. The year-old son and 16-month-old daugh- time in the Idaho State Senate, he abuse of drugs plagues our commu- ter. served in the Idaho House of Represent- nities, disrupts our schools, and has a On behalf of the U.S. Senate, I wish atives, and was elected to the Idaho negative effect not only on the people to express my condolences to her fam- State Senate seat I vacated when I was who use drugs, but their communities ily, friends, brothers and sisters in fire elected to Congress in 1992. For 16 as well. Drug abuse devastates our fam- departments across the Commonwealth years, he served in the Idaho State ilies, children and neighborhoods. of Pennsylvania. May she rest in Senate, where he utilized his position I support programs that demonstrate peace.∑ to expand education opportunities for effective strategies to decrease drug Idaho students by furthering the adop- abuse. As one of the largest drug pre- f tion of technology in Idaho schools. vention programs in the Nation, the Mel served our community and Idaho Red Ribbon Campaign educates our MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE with civility and excellence. In addi- youth about the problems and risks as- ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED tion to his tenure in the legislature, he sociated with drug use. The Young Ma- At 4:20 p.m., a message from the served in numerous other positions. rines’ effort to educate and inform House of Representatives, delivered by These included serving as director of community members through the Red Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, Idaho Association of Cities; co-chair- Ribbon Campaign helps increase aware- announced that the Speaker pro tem- man of the Idaho Centennial Commis- ness about drug abuse, and in turn, pore (Mr. HARRIS) has signed the fol- sion; Bonneville County Recreation helps reduce the demand for drugs. lowing enrolled bills: commissioner; chairman of the Amer- The Young Marines is a national non- S. 2338. An act to reauthorize the United ican Family Institute; and chairman of profit youth education and service pro- States Anti-Doping Agency, and for other the United Way. His exemplary work gram for boys and girls, age 8 through purposes. was recognized through numerous the completion of high school. The S. 3008. An act to extend temporarily the Young Marines promotes the mental, extended period of protection for members of awards and honors that included being uniformed services relating to mortgages, named Legislator of the Year by the moral and physical development of its mortgage foreclosure, and eviction, and for Idaho State Republican Party, Idaho members. The program focuses on other purposes. Library Association, State Farm Bu- teaching the values of leadership, H.R. 83. An act making consolidated appro- reau and Idaho School Administrators. teamwork and self-discipline so its priations for the fiscal year ending Sep- He was also active in the Church of members can live and promote a tember 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in healthy, drug-free lifestyle. This pro- H.R. 2591. An act to amend certain provi- which he served in numerous leader- sions of the FAA Modernization and Reform gram was brought to my attention ear- Act of 2012. ship positions. Additionally, he sup- lier this year by Branson Coiteux of H.R. 5859. An act to impose sanctions with ported the Boy Scouts of America Portland, OR who himself is a Young respect to the Russian Federation, to provide through which he was the recipient of Marine and is working hard to educate additional assistance to Ukraine, and for the Silver Beaver Award of Merit. Mel his fellow students about the dangers other purposes. also recognized the life lessons afforded of drug abuse. Each year Brandon and The enrolled bills were subsequently in sports and instilled these values his fellow Young Marines participate in signed by the President pro tempore through coaching youth athletic the national Red Ribbon Week and help (Mr. LEAHY). teams. educate and raise awareness about drug Mel welcomed me as a regular guest abuse. f on the radio program he hosted with We need more groups like the Young his son, Mark, who continues to host Marines and programs to fight drug PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS the talk show. I greatly admired Mel’s abuse and bring the discussion about The following petitions and memo- openness in taking all sides of an issue drug abuse out in the open and educate rials were laid before the Senate and into account, and his kindness and con- our children about the dangerous ef- were referred or ordered to lie on the sideration. Mel had one of the greatest fects that drug abuse can have on our table as indicated: qualities: As his son, Todd, recognized, families. I thank them for their hard POM–364. A resolution adopted by the Sen- ‘‘He could disagree with you without work and service and hope that we can ate of the State of Michigan requesting the being disagreeable.’’ I could always end the devastating effect that drugs Congress of the United States to prohibit the count on an interesting, thoughtful have on our Nation.∑ U.S. Postal Service from closing or consoli- discussion, and I looked forward each dating the mail processing and distribution f center in Lansing, Michigan; to the Com- week to our conversations. REMEMBERING JOYCE CRAIG mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- But among all those accomplish- mental Affairs. ments and public accolades, Mel’s pride LEWIS SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 189 and strength was found in his family ∑ Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. President, today, I Whereas, On January 5, 2015, the United and home. He and Dixie raised five honor fallen Philadelphia firefighter, States Postal Service plans to close or con- children, who have all gone on to con- Joyce Craig Lewis. Ms. Craig Lewis solidate the mail processing and distribution tribute to their own communities. He tragically perished on Tuesday, Decem- center (P&DC) on Collins Road in Lansing; loved the time that he spent with ber 9, 2014, while courageously battling and

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Now, therefore, executive authority to provide certain Whereas, The delay of mail would nega- be it forms of immigration relief. tively affect residents and local businesses Resolved by the Senate, That we memori- and harm the community; and alize the Congress of the United States to AMENDMENT NO. 4117 Whereas, The closure is not in the public’s stop the U.S. Postal Service from closing and At the request of Mr. DURBIN, his best interest and depends on a degradation of consolidating the mail processing center in name was added as a cosponsor of service standards that would result in the Kingsford, Michigan; and be it further amendment No. 4117 intended to be pro- virtual elimination of overnight mail deliv- Resolved, That copies of this resolution be posed to H.R. 83, to require the Sec- ery throughout the country; and transmitted to the President of the United retary of the Interior to assemble a Whereas, According to 39 USC 101(a), fed- States Senate, the Speaker of the United eral law stipulates: ‘‘The Postal Service States House of Representatives, the mem- team of technical, policy, and financial shall have as its basic function the obliga- bers of the Michigan congressional delega- experts to address the energy needs of tion to provide postal services to bind the tion, the Postmaster General of the United the insular areas of the United States Nation together through personal, edu- States, and the Office of the Governor. and the Freely Associated States cational, literary, and business correspond- f through the development of energy ac- ence of the people. It shall provide prompt, tion plans aimed at promoting access reliable, and efficient services to patrons to INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND all areas and shall render postal services to JOINT RESOLUTIONS to affordable, reliable energy, including increasing use of indigenous clean- all communities.’’. Now, therefore, be it The following bills and joint resolu- Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby urge energy resources, and for other pur- tions were introduced, read the first congressional intervention to stop the pro- poses. and second times by unanimous con- posal to close or consolidate the Lansing AMENDMENT NO. 4118 mail processing and distribution center sent, and referred as indicated: At the request of Ms. WARREN, the which will cause the delay of mail and elimi- By Mr. LEVIN: nation of overnight delivery of first-class S. 3018. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. mail; and be it further enue Code of 1986 to reform the rules relating DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of Resolved, That copies of this resolution be to partnership audits and adjustments; to amendment No. 4118 intended to be pro- transmitted to the President of the United the Committee on Finance. posed to H.R. 83, to require the Sec- States Senate, the Speaker of the United By Mr. LEVIN: retary of the Interior to assemble a States House of Representatives, and the S. 3019. A bill to amend the War Powers team of technical, policy, and financial members of the Michigan congressional dele- Resolution to provide for the use of military experts to address the energy needs of gation. force against non-state actors; to the Com- mittee on Foreign Relations. the insular areas of the United States POM–365. A resolution adopted by the Sen- By Mr. HARKIN: and the Freely Associated States ate of the State of Michigan memorializing S. 3020. A bill to establish the composition through the development of energy ac- the Congress of the United States to stop the known as America the Beautiful as the nation plans aimed at promoting access U.S. Postal Service from closing and consoli- tional anthem; to the Committee on the Ju- to affordable, reliable energy, includ- dating the mail processing and distribution diciary. ing increasing use of indigenous clean- center in Kingsford, Michigan; to the Com- f mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- energy resources, and for other pur- mental Affairs. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS poses. SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 192 S. 1463 Whereas, The United States Postal Service At the request of Ms. HIRONO, her f plans to close the mail processing center in name was added as a cosponsor of S. Kingsford, Michigan, and consolidate serv- 1463, a bill to amend the Lacey Act STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED ices 100 miles away in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Amendments of 1981 to prohibit impor- BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS The closure is scheduled to take effect on January 5, 2015; and tation, exportation, transportation, By Mr. LEVIN: Whereas, The consolidation will severely sale, receipt, acquisition, and purchase S. 3018. A bill to amend the Internal delay mail delivery and result in a degrada- in interstate or foreign commerce, or Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the tion of postal service standards by virtually in a manner substantially affecting rules relating to partnership audits and eliminating overnight first-class mail deliv- interstate or foreign commerce, of any adjustments; to the Committee on Fi- ery in large portions of Michigan’s Upper Pe- live animal of any prohibited wildlife nance. ninsula. The Kingsford mail processing cen- species. ter is the only center serving the entire Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, today, I Upper Peninsula. The consolidation will re- S. 1695 am introducing the Partnership Audit- quire mail to travel up to 230 miles simply At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the ing Fairness Act, a bill designed to im- for processing and slow current one-day, name of the Senator from Minnesota prove and streamline the audit proce- first-class mail service to two- or three-day (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- dures for large partnerships. This bill service in the Upper Peninsula; and sponsor of S. 1695, a bill to designate a would ensure that large for-profit part- Whereas, This consolidation is not in the portion of the Arctic National Wildlife public’s best interest. For the past four nerships, like other large profitable years, the state of Michigan has looked to Refuge as wilderness. businesses, are subject to routine au- the Upper Peninsula and its natural re- S. 2644 dits by the Internal Revenue Service, sources as a means for sparking economic At the request of Mr. PAUL, the name IRS, and eliminate audit red tape that growth. This degradation of mail service of the Senator from Maine (Mr. KING) currently impedes IRS oversight. This sends a negative message to developers and was added as a cosponsor of S. 2644, a legislation mirrors a provision in the investors. In addition, current Upper Penin- bill to restore the integrity of the Fifth Tax Reform Act of 2014, introduced ear- sula business owners rely greatly on the U.S. Amendment to the Constitution of the Postal Service for their mail and shipping lier this year by Congressman DAVID needs. The expected delays will negatively United States, and for other purposes. CAMP. affect these local businesses, particularly S. 2971 This legislation would fix a problem small businesses, and residents; and At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the that has gained only more urgency Whereas, The inevitable delays in mail names of the Senator from Delaware with time and the explosion in growth service run directly counter to federal postal (Mr. COONS), the Senator from Virginia of large partnerships, including hedge policy established by the U.S. Congress. Sec- (Mr. WARNER), the Senator from Min- funds, private equity funds, and pub- tion 101 of the Postal Reorganization Act of nesota (Mr. FRANKEN), the Senator 1970 stipulates: licly traded partnerships. In a Sep- ‘‘The Postal Service shall have as its basic from West Virginia (Mr. MANCHIN) and tember 2014 report, the Government function the obligation to provide postal the Senator from Louisiana (Ms. LAN- Accountability Office, GAO, deter- services to bind the Nation together through DRIEU) were added as cosponsors of S. mined that the number of large part- personal, educational, literary, and business 2971, a bill to promote energy effi- nerships, defined by GAO as those with correspondence of the people. It shall provide ciency, and for other purposes. at least 100 partners and $100 million in prompt, reliable, and efficient services to pa- S. 3015 assets, has tripled since 2002, to over trons in all areas and shall render postal services to all communities.’’ At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, her 10,000, while the number of so-called C It is difficult to conceive how this closure name was added as a cosponsor of S. corporations being created, which in- meets the U.S. Postal Service’s obligation to 3015, a bill to establish a rule of conclude our largest public companies,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:44 Dec 17, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16DE6.017 S16DEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6922 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE December 16, 2014 fell by 22 percent. According to the ships do not designate such a partner, supporting this legislation to fix the GAO report, some of those partnerships and simply identifying one in a com- large partnership audit problem. have revenues totaling billions of dol- plex partnership can take months. Sec- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- lars per year and now collectively hold ond, notifying individual partners prior sent that a bill summary be printed in more than $7.5 trillion in assets, but to commencing an audit costs time and the RECORD. the IRS is auditing only a tiny fraction money, yet produces few if any bene- There being being no objection, the of them. According to GAO, in 2012, the fits. Third, TEFRA requires that any material was ordered to be printed in IRS audited less than 1 percent of large tax adjustments called for by an audit the RECORD, as follows: partnerships compared to 27 percent of be passed through to the partnership’s SUMMARY OF THE PARTNERSHIP AUDITING C corporations. Put another way, a C taxable partners, but the IRS’s process FAIRNESS ACT corporation is 33 times more likely to for identifying, assessing, and col- The Partnership Auditing Fairness Act face audit than partnership. lecting from those partners is a manual would ensure that large for-profit partner- A recent hearing by the Permanent rather than by electronic process, ships, like other large profitable businesses, Subcommittee on Investigations, which makes it laborious, time con- are subject to routine audits by the IRS and which I chair, demonstrated the crit- eliminate audit red tape that currently im- suming, costly, and subject to error. pedes IRS oversight. Specifically, it would ical need to audit large partnerships For example, if a partnership with reform audit procedures imposed by the 1982 for tax compliance and abusive tax 100,000 partners under-reported the tax Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act, schemes. Our July 2014 hearing pre- liability of its partners by $1 million, TEFRA, which are now outdated and con- sented a detailed case study of how two the IRS would have to manually link tribute to the low audit rate for large part- financial institutions developed a each of the partners’ returns to the nerships. The bill mirrors the same provision structured financial product known as partnership return. Then, assuming addressing this issue in the larger tax reform a basket option and sold the product to each partner had an equal interest in bill developed by Congressman DAVID CAMP. Key provisions of the bill would: 13 hedge funds that used the options to the partnership, the IRS would have to Apply streamlined audit rules to all part- avoid billions of dollars in Federal find, assess, and collect $10 from each nerships, but allow partnerships with 100 or taxes. The trading by those hedge partner. That collection effort is not fewer partners, other than partners that are funds was mostly made up of short practical nor is it cost effective. In ad- pass-through entities, to opt out of the bill’s term transactions, many of which dition, under TEFRA, any tax adjust- audit procedures and elect instead to be au- lasted only seconds. However, the ments have to be applied to past tax dited under the rules for individual tax- hedge funds recast their short-term years, using complicated and expensive payers. trading profits as long-term option Simplify partnership audit participation filing requirements, instead of to the by having partnerships act through a des- profits, and claimed the profits were year in which the audit was performed ignated partnership representative. subject to the long-term capital gains and the adjustment made. Simplify audit notification and adminis- tax rate rather than the ordinary in- Fixing the technical flaws in TEFRA trative procedures by repealing the TEFRA come tax rate that would otherwise is critical to ensuring that the audit and Electing Large Partnership requirement apply to hedge fund investors engaged playing field is level for all taxpayers. that the IRS notify all partners prior to ini- in daily trading. One hedge fund used An essential element of any system of tiating an audit. its basket options to avoid an esti- taxation is that it be fair—that is, that Streamline audit adjustments by authorizing the IRS to make adjustments at the mated $6 billion in taxes. Those types all those who pay taxes have a reason- partnership level and apply the adjustments of abusive tax practices illustrate why able expectation that they are being to the tax year in which the adjustments are large partnerships like hedge funds treated in the same fashion as other finalized, rather than to the tax years under need to be audited by the IRS just as taxpayers. Without fairness, not only audit. much as large corporations. does a tax system violate ethical prin- Streamline tax return filing by enabling During its review, GAO found that ciples, but the system itself fails to partnerships to include audit adjustments on large partnerships are often so complex collect taxes owed, arouses resentment their current tax returns for the year in that the IRS can’t audit them effec- which the adjustments are finalized, instead and complaints, and can even spark of having to amend prior-year returns. tively. GAO reported that some part- widespread noncompliance. The cur- Eliminate the TEFRA problem of having nerships have 100,000 or more partners rent situation in which large corpora- to find and separately collect any tax due arranged in multiple tiers, and some of tions are audited 33 times more than from each affected partner by instead col- those partners may not be people or large partnerships is neither fair nor lecting the tax at the partnership level. corporate entities but pass-through en- sustainable. Enable partnerships to use administrative tities—essentially, partnerships within The Partnership Auditing Fairness procedures to request reconsideration of a partnerships. Some are publicly traded Act would eliminate the existing audit proposed under payment of tax by submitting tax returns for individual partners and partnerships, which means their part- disparity by streamlining the audit paying any tax due, while retaining the abil- ners can change on a daily basis. One process for large partnerships. It would ity to contest all audit results in court. IRS official told GAO that there were simplify audit notification and admin- more than 1,000 partnerships with more istrative procedures. It would no longer By Mr. LEVIN: than a million partners in 2012. require the IRS to waste audit time S. 3019. A bill to amend the War Pow- GAO also found obstacles in the law. trying to find a tax matters partner. It ers Resolution to provide for the use of The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsi- would allow the IRS to audit, assess, military force against non-state actors; bility Act, TEFRA, now 3-decades-old, and collect tax from the partnership, to the Committee on Foreign Rela- was enacted at a time when many part- rather than passing the adjustments tions. nerships had 30–50 partners; it does not through to and collecting from each Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, when the adequately deal with current realities. taxable partner. It would apply any tax War Powers Resolution was passed over That is why I am introducing legisla- adjustments to the tax year in which a Presidential veto in 1973, its sup- tion to repeal some of its provisions the adjustments were finalized, rather porters expected that the War Powers and streamline the audit and adjust- than past tax years under audit. Resolution would ensure that a na- ment procedures used for large partner- The enormous discrepancy in audit tional dialogue takes place before the ships so that the IRS can exercise ef- rates between partnerships and other employment of the U.S. Armed Forces fective oversight to detect and deter business forms raises a fundamental in hostilities. The President—then tax noncompliance or tax abuse question of fairness. If one type of enti- President Nixon—was concerned that schemes. ty can be nearly free of IRS audits, the War Powers Resolution’s termi- Three technical aspects of TEFRA businesses that do pay their taxes and nation of certain authorities after 60 create particularly difficult obstacles are subject to the audit process rightly days unless extended by Congress to IRS audits and tax collection efforts feel disadvantaged. That lack of fair- would create unpredictably in U.S. for- for large partnerships. The first re- ness is something we simply can’t tol- eign policy. quires the IRS to identify a ‘‘tax mat- erate. The War Powers Resolution, as a ters partner’’ to represent the partner- For these reasons, in the next Con- practical matter, has not been effec- ship on tax issues, but many partner- gress, I urge my colleagues to consider tive. Every subsequent President since

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:44 Dec 17, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16DE6.022 S16DEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE December 16, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6923 President Nixon has viewed the War out the enactment of an authorizing By Mr. HARKIN: Powers Resolution as an unconstitu- resolution by Congress. Some believe S. 3020. A bill to establish the com- tional impingement on the President’s that the continuing hostilities are a position known as America the Beau- powers as Commander in Chief. So the violation of the War Powers Resolu- tiful as the national anthem; to the 60-day trigger in the act has never been tion. Others argue that the War Powers Committee on the Judiciary. used to terminate hostilities, and the Resolution has not been triggered, be- Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, today I national dialogue envisioned by the au- cause our military actions can be justi- am introducing one last bill as a thors of the resolution has failed to fied under earlier authorizations. Ei- United States Senator. It is on an issue come about. ther way, it is clear that the 60-day I have long wanted to tackle, changing I have a proposal to amend the War limitation in the resolution has had no our national anthem to one I believe is Powers Act in those instances where more force and effect in the case of the more representative of the amazing nonstate actors are the target. We are battle against ISIS than it did in ear- country and people that make up our the target of them. They must become lier actions in Bosnia, Kosovo, and United States of America. I believe and should become the target for us to elsewhere. that from its very first line, ‘‘Oh beau- try to deter and respond to them when I believe that the War Powers Reso- tiful for spacious skies’’ America the they attack us and try to terrorize us. lution needs to be modernized to make Beautiful captures the spirit of our de- I have introduced a bill today with a it more relevant to the situations our mocracy and our shared commitment suggested amendment to the War Pow- military is likely to face in the 21st to liberty and freedom far better than ers Act. When the War Powers Resolu- century—in particular, the ongoing our current anthem. tion was passed over a Presidential struggle against new and evolving ter- Now some might say but the Star veto in 1973, its supporters expected rorist groups. Spangled Banner has always been our that the War Powers Resolution would Today, I filed a bill that would national anthem, but that’s not true. ensure that a national dialogue takes amend the War Powers Resolution to In fact its only been the anthem since place before the employment of the authorize the President to act against 1931 and its only been in popular use non-state actors like ISIS, where he U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities. during the last 100 years. It first be- The President, on the other hand, ar- judges it necessary to address a con- came popular with the military, par- gued that the enactment of the legisla- tinuing and imminent threat to the ticularly the Navy. tion ‘‘would seriously undermine this United States, subject to a resolution But the bottom line is that the Star Nation’s ability to act decisively and of disapproval by Congress under the Spangled banner commemorates a sin- convincingly in times of international War Powers Resolution. This approach gle battle, just one of the many his- would allow the President to take deci- crisis.’’ In his veto message, President toric battles and wars that we have sive action to address imminent ter- Nixon argued that: ‘‘As a result, the fought to create and protect our great rorist threats, while reserving a clear confidence of our allies in our ability country. I think to me the thing that role for Congress through a resolution to assist them could be diminished and best captures my concern with the Star of disapproval. I believe that this ap- Spangled Banner, in addition to the the respect of our adversaries for our proach would provide for a national fact that it is hard as heck for a deterrent posture could decline. A per- dialogue on the use of military force layperson to sing, is that it doesn’t ac- manent and substantial element of un- with respect to non-state actors like tually mention the word ‘‘America.’’ predictability would be injected into ISIS, while avoiding the dead end pro- In contrast, America the Beautiful the world’s assessment of American be- vided unworkable requirement of the celebrates not just the amazing geog- havior, further increasing the likeli- current War Powers Resolution, under raphy and wonder of our country—from hood of miscalculation and war.’’ which congressional inaction could re- amber waves of grain to purple moun- The President was particularly con- quire U.S. troops to suddenly disengage tains—from sea to shining sea, but also cerned that the War Powers Resolu- from the enemy while in harm’s way. captures something of our national tion’s termination of certain authori- My amendment would provide that spirit when we sing ‘‘A thoroughfare of ties after 60 days unless extended by the authority to use U.S. Armed Forces freedom beat, across the wilderness.’’ Congress would create unpredictability against non-state actors would termi- Moreover, unlike the Star Spangled in U.S. foreign policy. The War Powers nate after 60 days unless either: 1, the banner, America the Beautiful, like our Resolution requires the President to President’s actions are based on a law coins, like our daily invocation here in consult ‘‘in every possible instance’’ providing for the use of military force the Senate acknowledges a higher prior to introducing U.S. Armed Forces against a non-state actor; or 2, the power and calls upon god to guide us, into hostilities and to report to Con- President notifies Congress that con- to shed grace upon us, while also cele- gress within 48 hours when, absent a tinued use of military force is nec- brating the heroism of those who have declaration of war, U.S. Armed Forces essary because the non-state actor sacrificed their lives to create and pre- are introduced into ‘‘hostilities or . . . poses a ‘‘continuing and imminent serve our democracy. situations where imminent involve- threat’’ to the United States or U.S. I am well aware that this legislation ment in hostilities is clearly indicated persons, and Congress does not enact a to redesignate the national anthem to by the circumstances.’’ After this re- joint resolution of disapproval under ‘‘America the Beautiful’’ is not going port is submitted, the resolution re- expedited procedures. to pass today, one of my final days in quires that U.S. troops be withdrawn at Expedited procedures under the War the Senate, but I would ask those who the end of 60 days, unless Congress au- Powers Resolution would ensure that follow me to keep in mind the impor- thorizes continued involvement by Congress considers the issue. Under tance of symbols like the national an- passing a declaration of war or some these procedures, if a resolution of dis- them in reminding us what is great other specific authorization for contin- approval is filed in a timely manner by about this country—equality of oppor- ued U.S. involvement in such hos- any Senator, the Senate Foreign Rela- tunity, geographic diversity and maj- tilities. tions Committee would have 15 cal- esty, shared commitment to individual Every subsequent President has endar days to report the resolution or liberty—and give serious thought to viewed the War Powers Resolution as be discharged. The Senate would then this proposal. an unconstitutional impingement on have 3 days to consider the Resolution, America the Beautiful is an anthem the President’s powers as Commander with time equally divided between pro- that far better embodies both the land in Chief. As a result, the 60-day trigger ponents and opponents of the measure. and the principles that are the unifying in the Act has never been used to ter- As with any joint resolution, the meas- beliefs of our democracy and for which minate hostilities, and the national ure could be vetoed, and such a veto we all stand together: freedom, liberty, dialogue envisioned by the authors of would be subject to an override vote in and progress. For these reasons I be- the Resolution has failed to come Congress. lieve that ‘‘America the Beautiful’’ about. I believe this approach would provide should replace ‘‘The Star Spangled At this very moment, our troops greater clarity for the Executive and Banner’’ as the national anthem and I have been engaged in hostilities in Iraq Legislative branches and I hope a fu- hope that my colleagues will come to and Syria for more than 60 days, with- ture Senate will consider it. share this view.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:54 Dec 17, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16DE6.072 S16DEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6924 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE December 16, 2014 AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND bill S. 1800, to require the Secretary of There being no objection, the Senate PROPOSED the Interior to submit to Congress a re- proceeded to consider the bill. SA 4121. Mr. FLAKE (for himself, Mr. port on the efforts of the Bureau of Mr. PRYOR. I ask unanimous con- ALEXANDER, Mr. MCCAIN, and Mr. TOOMEY) Reclamation to manage its infrastruc- sent that the bill be read three times submitted an amendment intended to be pro- ture assets; as follows: and passed, and the motion to recon- posed by him to the bill H.R. 5771, to amend At the end of the bill, add the following: sider be considered made and laid upon the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend SEC. ll. OFFSET. the table with no intervening action or certain expiring provisions and make tech- Notwithstanding any other provision of debate. nical corrections, to amend the Internal Rev- law, in the case of the project authorized by The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without enue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax section 1617 of the Reclamation Projects Au- objection, it is so ordered. treatment of ABLE accounts established thorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (43 The bill (H.R. 3608) was ordered to a under State programs for the care of family U.S.C. 390h–12c), the maximum amount of members with disabilities, and for other pur- the Federal share of the cost of the project third reading, was read the third time, poses; which was ordered to lie on the table. under section 1631(d)(1) of that Act (43 U.S.C. and passed. SA 4122. Mr. PRYOR (for Mr. JOHNSON of 390h–13(d)(1)) otherwise available as of the f South Dakota) proposed an amendment to date of enactment of this Act shall be re- the bill S. 684, to amend the Mni Wiconi duced by $2,000,000. FATHER RICHARD MARQUESS- Project Act of 1988 to facilitate completion BARRY POST OFFICE BUILDING of the Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply Sys- SA 4124. Mr. PRYOR (for Mr. BROWN Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I ask tem, and for other purposes. (for himself and Mr. PORTMAN)) pro- unanimous consent that the Senate SA 4123. Mr. PRYOR (for Mr. BARRASSO) posed an amendment to the resolution proceed to the consideration of H.R. proposed an amendment to the bill S. 1800, to S. Res. 564, honoring conservation on require the Secretary of the Interior to sub- 4030. mit to Congress a report on the efforts of the the centennial of the passenger pigeon The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Bureau of Reclamation to manage its infra- extinction; as follows: clerk will report the bill by title. structure assets. In the resolving clause, insert ‘‘balanced The assistant legislative clerk read SA 4124. Mr. PRYOR (for Mr. BROWN (for and responsible’’ before ‘‘conservation’’. as follows: himself and Mr. PORTMAN)) proposed an amendment to the resolution S. Res. 564, SA 4125. Mr. PRYOR (for Mr. BROWN A bill (H.R. 4030) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located honoring conservation on the centennial of (for himself and Mr. PORTMAN)) pro- the passenger pigeon extinction. at 18640 NW 2nd Avenue in Miami, Florida, as posed an amendment to the resolution the ‘‘Father Richard Marquess-Barry Post SA 4125. Mr. PRYOR (for Mr. BROWN (for S. Res. 564, honoring conservation on Office Building.’’ himself and Mr. PORTMAN)) proposed an the centennial of the passenger pigeon amendment to the resolution S. Res. 564, There being no objection, the Senate extinction; as follows: supra. proceeded to consider the bill. SA 4126. Mr. PRYOR (for Mr. BROWN) pro- Strike the first whereas clause of the pre- Mr. PRYOR. I ask unanimous con- amble. posed an amendment to the resolution S. sent that the bill be read a third time In the third whereas clause of the pre- Res. 226, celebrating the 100th anniversary of and passed and the motion to recon- the birth of James Cleveland ‘‘Jesse’’ Owens amble, strike ‘‘as a cautionary tale and raise and honoring him for his accomplishments awareness of current issues related to sider be considered made and laid upon and steadfast commitment to promoting the human-caused extinction,’’ and insert ‘‘to the table with no intervening action or civil rights of all people. encourage communities to’’. debate. f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without SA 4126. Mr. PRYOR (for Mr. BROWN) objection, it is so ordered. TEXT OF AMENDMENTS proposed an amendment to the resolu- The bill (H.R. 4030) was ordered to a SA 4121. Mr. FLAKE (for himself, Mr. tion S. Res. 226, celebrating the 100th third reading, was read the third time, ALEXANDER, Mr. MCCAIN, and Mr. anniversary of the birth of James and passed. Cleveland ‘‘Jesse’’ Owens and honoring TOOMEY) submitted an amendment in- f tended to be proposed by him to the him for his accomplishments and bill H.R. 5771, to amend the Internal steadfast commitment to promoting MNI WICONI PROJECT ACT Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain the civil rights of all people; as follows: AMENDMENTS OF 2013 expiring provisions and make technical In the 12th whereas clause of the preamble, corrections, to amend the Internal strike ‘‘President Franklin D. Roosevelt’’ BUREAU OF RECLAMATION Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the and all that follows through ‘‘President TRANSPARENCY ACT tax treatment of ABLE accounts estab- Dwight D. Eisenhower’’ and insert ‘‘the 32nd President of the United States or the 33rd lished under State programs for the Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I ask President of the United States, but was later unanimous consent that the Senate care of family members with disabil- recognized in 1955 by the 34th President of ities, and for other purposes; which was the United States’’. proceed to the consideration of the following bills en bloc: Calendar No. 131, ordered to lie on the table; as follows: In the 15th whereas clause of the preamble, Strike section 155. strike ‘‘President Gerald R. Ford’’ and all S. 684; and Calendar No. 513, S. 1800. that follows through ‘‘President George H.W. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The SA 4122. Mr. PRYOR (for Mr. JOHN- Bush’’ and insert ‘‘the 38th President of the clerk will report the bills by title en SON of South Dakota) proposed an United States in 1976 and the Living Legend bloc. amendment to the bill S. 684, to amend Award by the 39th President of the United The assistant legislative clerk read the Mni Wiconi Project Act of 1988 to States in 1979, and was posthumously award- as follows: ed the Congressional Gold Medal by the 41st facilitate completion of the Mni Wiconi A bill (S. 684) to amend the Mni Wiconi President of the United States’’. Rural Water Supply System, and for Project Act of 1988 to facilitate completion other purposes; as follows: f of the Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply Sys- tem, and for other purposes. At the end of the bill, add the following: GRAND PORTAGE BAND PER SEC. ll. OFFSET. CAPITA ADJUSTMENT ACT There being no objection, the Senate Notwithstanding any other provision of Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I ask proceeded to consider the bill, which law, in the case of the project authorized by unanimous consent that the Senate had been reported from the Committee section 1617 of the Reclamation Projects Au- proceed to the immediate consider- on Energy and Natural Resources, with thorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (43 ation of H.R. 3608, which is at the desk. amendments, as follows: U.S.C. 390h–12c), the maximum amount of (The parts of the bill intended to be the Federal share of the cost of the project The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. stricken are shown in boldface brack- under section 1631(d)(1) of that Act (43 U.S.C. ets and the parts of the bill intended to 390h–13(d)(1)) otherwise available as of the The assistant legislative clerk read date of enactment of this Act shall be re- as follows: be inserted are shown in italic.) duced by $15,000,000. A bill (H.R. 3608) to amend the Act of Octo- S. 684 ber 19, 1973, concerning taxable income to Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- SA 4123. Mr. PRYOR (for Mr. BAR- members of the Grand Portage Band of Lake resentatives of the United States of America in RASSO) proposed an amendment to the Superior Chippewa Indians. Congress assembled,

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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Rural Water System, and the Lower Brule ‘‘(B) AUTHORIZATION OF USE OF OTHER FED- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Mni Wiconi Sioux Rural Water System in accordance ERAL AGENCY FUNDS.—Amounts made avail- Project Act Amendments of 2013’’. with the Final Engineering Report dated able to agencies other than the Bureau of SEC. 2. OTHER AGENCY ASSISTANCE. May 1993, including the transfer of existing Reclamation may also be used to carry out The Mni Wiconi Project Act of 1988 (Public water systems, as set forth in the plans for this Act. Law 100–516; 102 Stat. 2566; 108 Stat. 4543) is completion developed under subsection (a). ‘‘(C) ADDITIONAL FUNDING REQUESTS.—Noth- amended by inserting after section 3B the ‘‘(2) COOPERATION.— ing in this subsection prohibits the Oglala following: ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The heads of the Federal Sioux Tribe, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, or the ‘‘SEC. 3C. PLANS FOR COMPLETING THE OGLALA agencies described in paragraph (1) shall as- Lower Brule Sioux Tribe from applying for, SIOUX RURAL WATER SUPPLY SYS- sist the Secretary in completing the Oglala seeking, or obtaining amounts from the Fed- TEM, ROSEBUD SIOUX RURAL Sioux Rural Water Supply System, the Rose- eral agencies referred to in paragraph (1) for WATER SYSTEM, AND LOWER BRULE bud Sioux Rural Water System, and the SIOUX RURAL WATER SYSTEM. any other purpose. Lower Brule Sioux Rural Water System pur- ‘‘(c) UPGRADING STANDARDS FOR CON- ‘‘(a) PLANS FOR COMPLETION.— suant to sections 3(a), 3A(a), and 3B(a), re- NECTING HOMES.—The Director of the Bureau ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In consultation with the spectively, including by— of Indian Affairs shall, through the use of ex- Oglala Sioux Tribe, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, ‘‘(i) improving, repairing, and replacing existing programs and annual appropriations, and the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, as applica- isting water systems as set forth in the plans assist the Secretary in completing the Og- ble, and the Federal agency heads listed in developed under subsection (a); and lala Sioux Rural Water Supply System, the subsection (b)(1), the Secretary shall develop ‘‘(ii) constructing new rural water facili- Rosebud Sioux Rural Water System, and the plans to complete the Oglala Sioux Rural ties, service lines, and other necessary fea- Lower Brule Sioux Rural Water System by Water Supply System, the Rosebud Sioux tures. constructing, repairing, and upgrading Rural Water System, and the Lower Brule ‘‘(B) ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRON- plumbing fixtures, skirting, and other nec- Sioux Rural Water System. MENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.—The Adminis- essary features, such as septic tanks and ‘‘(2) CONTENTS.—The plan for each water trator of the Environmental Protection drainfields, to ensure that houses within the supply system described in paragraph (1) Agency shall assist the Secretary in meeting service areas are able to meet the standards shall require— the environmental and safe drinking water for connecting to those water systems.’’. ‘‘(A) the completion of remaining compo- needs of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. nents of the applicable system in accordance the Rosebud Indian Reservation, and the (a) PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION.— with the Final Engineering Report dated Lower Brule Indian Reservation, including Section 10(a) of the Mni Wiconi Project Act May 1993; through compliance with the Safe Drinking of 1988 (Public Law 100–516; 102 Stat. 2571; 108 ‘‘(B) the improvement, repair, and replace- Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.). Stat. 4545; 116 Stat. 3033; 121 Stat. 1954) is ment of existing water systems; and ‘‘(C) SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN amended— ‘‘(C) the transfer of those existing water SERVICES.—The Secretary of Health and (1) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘and systems to the United States, to be held in Human Services shall assist the Secretary in $58,800,000 (based on October 1, 1997 price lev- trust for the Oglala Sioux Tribe, the Rosebud meeting the water supply and public health els)’’ and inserting ‘‘, $58,800,000 (based on Oc- Sioux Tribe, or the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, needs of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, tober 1, 1997 price levels), and $14,308,000 as applicable, and made part of the applica- the Rosebud Indian Reservation, and the (based on October 1, 2011 price levels)’’; ble rural water system. Lower Brule Indian Reservation, including (2) in the second sentence, by striking ‘‘(3) SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.—Not later through compliance with the Act of August ‘‘2013’’ and inserting ‘‘2016’’; and than 2 years after the date of enactment of 5, 1954 (commonly known as the ‘Indian Sani- (3) in the third sentence, by striking ‘‘and this section, the Secretary shall submit to tation Facilities Act’) (42 U.S.C. 2001 et seq.). October 1, 1997 (with respect to the the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- ‘‘(D) SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DE- $58,800,000)’’ and inserting ‘‘, October 1, 1997 sources of the Senate and the Committee on VELOPMENT.—The Secretary of Housing and (with respect to the $58,800,000), and October Natural Resources of the House of Rep- Urban Development shall assist the Sec- 1, 2011 (with respect to the $14,308,000)’’. resentatives— retary by carrying out projects to connect (b) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF OG- ‘‘(A) a copy of each plan developed under houses that are eligible for funding from the LALA SIOUX RURAL WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM, this subsection, including a schedule for full Department of Housing and Urban Develop- ROSEBUD SIOUX RURAL WATER SUPPLY SYS- implementation of the plan that shall not ment on the reservations of the Oglala Sioux TEM, AND LOWER BRULE SIOUX WATER SUPPLY exceed a period of 15 years after the date of Tribe, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, and the SYSTEM.—Section 10(b) of the Mni Wiconi enactment of this section; Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, through plumbing, Project Act of 1988 (Public Law 100–516; 102 ‘‘(B) a report that includes— water pipes, appurtenances, and interconnec- Stat. 2571; 108 Stat. 4545) is amended— ‘‘(i) a description of the roles and respon- tions to the Oglala Sioux Rural Water Sup- (1) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘There sibilities of each of the heads of the Federal ply System, the Rosebud Sioux Rural Water are’’ and inserting the following: agencies listed in subsection (b)(1) (including System, and the Lower Brule Sioux Rural ‘‘(1) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.— the Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclama- Water System, respectively, to meet the ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—There are’’; tion) relating to the completion of the water water conservation standards of those water (2) in the second sentence, by striking supply systems, including with respect to supply systems. ‘‘The operation’’ and inserting the following: the improvement, repair, and replacement of ‘‘(3) LIVESTOCK DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS.— ‘‘(B) WEST RIVER AND LYMAN-JONES RURAL the existing water systems before and after ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary and the WATER SYSTEMS.— transfer; Secretary of Agriculture shall, through the ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The operation’’; ‘‘(ii) the program authorities of each Fed- use of authorities of the Bureau of Indian Af- (3) in the third sentence, by striking ‘‘Such eral agency listed in subsection (b)(1) and a fairs and the Department of Agriculture, re- fee’’ and inserting the following: description of how the heads of the Federal spectively, complete, during a period not to ‘‘(ii) FEE BASIS.—The fee described in agencies will work together to complete and exceed 15 years after the date of enactment clause (i)’’; implement the plans; and of this section, the livestock distribution (4) in the fourth sentence, by striking ‘‘(iii) the amount of funding and any other system for the Oglala Sioux Rural Water ‘‘Such operation and maintenance pay- need the Secretary determines to be nec- Supply System and the Rosebud Sioux Rural ments’’ and inserting the following: essary to complete and implement the plans; Water System, consistent with the Final En- ‘‘(iii) ADJUSTMENT OF PAYMENTS.—The op- and gineering Report dated May 1993. eration and maintenance payments under ‘‘(C) as applicable, a description of the ‘‘(B) ADMINISTRATION.—For each water sup- this subparagraph’’; and roles and responsibilities of the heads of ply system described in subparagraph (A), (5) by adding after paragraph (1) (as so des- other Federal agencies that have existing au- the Secretary shall enter into agreements ignated) the following: thorities to provide assistance to the Oglala with the Secretary of Agriculture and the ‘‘(2) COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEMS UP- Sioux Tribe, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, or the Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs that GRADES.— Lower Brule Sioux Tribe. set forth the specific responsibilities of each ø‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 5 years ‘‘(b) INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS.— agency concerning the construction of the after the date of enactment of the Mni ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any livestock distribution systems. Wiconi Project Act Amendments of 2013, other provision of law, the Secretary shall ‘‘(4) LEAD AGENCY.—The Department of the each public or tribal water system that is in enter into agreements with the Adminis- Interior, acting through the Bureau of Rec- existence on the date of enactment of this trator of the Environmental Protection lamation, shall act as the lead agency in car- paragraph shall be transferred to the appli- Agency, the Secretary of Agriculture, the rying out this section. cable rural water supply system, to be held Secretary of Health and Human Services, ‘‘(5) ADMINISTRATION.— in trust by the United States for the benefit and the Secretary of Housing and Urban De- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Each agency head shall of the applicable Indian tribe, on the request velopment— carry out the duties of the agency head of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, the Rosebud Sioux ‘‘(A) to fulfill the trust responsibility of under this subsection out of amounts made Tribe, or the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, as ap- the United States; and available to the agency head under annual plicable, and the owner of the water system.¿ ‘‘(B) to complete the Oglala Sioux Rural appropriations and existing øauthority¿ au- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—After the date on which Water Supply System, the Rosebud Sioux thorities. public or tribal water systems on the Pine Ridge

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Indian Reservation, the Rosebud Indian Res- (B) any publicly available information relat- (4) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Except as provided ervation, and the Lower Brule Indian Reserva- ing to the plan described in subparagraph (A) in paragraph (5), the Secretary shall make pub- tion that are in existence on the date of enact- that summarizes the efforts of the Bureau of lically available, including on the Internet, the ment of this paragraph have been brought up to Reclamation to evaluate and manage infrastruc- Asset Management Report required under sub- the standards for the water systems established ture assets of the Bureau of Reclamation. section (a). in the plans developed under section 3C(a), but (3) MAJOR REPAIR AND REHABILITATION (5) CONFIDENTIALITY.—Subject to the discre- not later than 15 years after the date of enact- NEED.—The term ‘‘major repair and rehabilitation of the Secretary, the Secretary may exclude ment of this paragraph, title to each of the tion need’’ means major nonrecurring mainte- from the public version of the Asset Manage- water systems shall be transferred to the United nance at a Reclamation facility, including ment Report made available under paragraph States, to be held in trust for the benefit of the maintenance related to the safety of dams, ex- (4) any information that the Secretary identifies applicable Indian tribe, on the request of the traordinary maintenance of dams, deferred as sensitive or classified, but shall make avail- Oglala Sioux Tribe, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, or major maintenance activities, and all other sig- able to the Committee on Energy and Natural the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, as applicable, and nificant repairs and extraordinary maintenance. Resources of the Senate and the Committee on the owner of the water system. (4) RECLAMATION FACILITY.—The term ‘‘Rec- Natural Resources of the House of Representa- ‘‘(B) IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS AND RE- lamation facility’’ means each of the infrastruc- tives a version of the report containing the sen- PLACEMENT.—The Secretary shall use ture assets that are owned by the Bureau of sitive or classified information. amounts authorized to be appropriated under Reclamation at a Reclamation project. (c) UPDATES.—Not later than 2 years after the paragraph (1) for the improvement, repair, (5) RECLAMATION PROJECT.—The term ‘‘Rec- date on which the Asset Management Report is and replacement of any water system that is lamation project’’ means a project that is owned submitted under subsection (a) and biennially transferred or øproposed to be transferred¿ by the Bureau of Reclamation, including all re- thereafter, the Secretary shall update the Asset proposed, by request of the owner of the water served works and transferred works owned by Management Report, subject to the requirements system, to be transferred and improved under the Bureau of Reclamation. of section 5(b)(2). subparagraph (A).’’. (6) RESERVED WORKS.—The term ‘‘reserved (d) CONSULTATION.—The Secretary shall con- works’’ means buildings, structures, facilities, or sult with the Secretary of the Army (acting A bill (S. 1800) to require the Secretary of equipment that are owned by the Bureau of through the Chief of Engineers) to the extent the Interior to submit to Congress a report Reclamation for which operations and mainte- that the consultation would assist the Secretary on the efforts of the Bureau of Reclamation nance are performed by employees of the Bu- in preparing the Asset Management Report to manage its infrastructure assets. reau of Reclamation or through a contract en- under subsection (a) and updates to the Asset There being no objection, the Senate tered into by the Bureau of Reclamation, re- Management Report under subsection (c). proceeded to consider the bill, which gardless of the source of funding for the oper- SEC. 5. ASSET MANAGEMENT REPORT ENHANCE- had been reported from the Committee ations and maintenance. MENTS FOR TRANSFERRED WORKS. on Energy and Natural Resources, with (7) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall coordi- an amendment to strike all after the the Secretary of the Interior. nate with the non-Federal entities responsible (8) TRANSFERRED WORKS.—The term ‘‘trans- enacting clause and insert in lieu for the operation and maintenance of transferred works’’ means a Reclamation facility at ferred works in developing reporting require- thereof the following: which operations and maintenance of the facil- ments for Asset Management Reports with re- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ity is carried out by a non-Federal entity under spect to the condition of, and planned mainte- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Bureau of Rec- the provisions of a formal operations and main- nance for, transferred works that are similar to lamation Transparency Act’’. tenance transfer contract or other legal agree- the reporting requirements described in section SEC. 2. FINDINGS. ment with the Bureau of Reclamation. 4(b) Congress finds that— SEC. 4. ASSET MANAGEMENT REPORT ENHANCE- (b) GUIDANCE.— (1) the water resources infrastructure of the MENTS FOR RESERVED WORKS. (1) IN GENERAL.—After considering input from Bureau of Reclamation provides important bene- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after water and power contractors of the Bureau of fits related to irrigated agriculture, municipal the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary Reclamation, the Secretary shall develop and and industrial water, hydropower, flood control, shall submit to Congress an Asset Management implement a rating system for transferred works fish and wildlife, and recreation in the 17 Rec- Report that— that incorporates, to the maximum extent prac- lamation States; (1) describes the efforts of the Bureau of Rec- ticable, the rating system for reserved works de- (2) as of 2013, the combined replacement value lamation— veloped under section 4(b)(3). of the infrastructure assets of the Bureau of (A) to maintain in a reliable manner all re- (2) UPDATES.—The ratings system developed Reclamation was $94,500,000,000; served works at Reclamation facilities; and under paragraph (1) shall be included in the up- (3) the majority of the water resources infra- (B) to standardize and streamline data report- dated Asset Management Reports under section structure facilities of the Bureau of Reclamation ing and processes across regions and areas for 4(c). are at least 60 years old; the purpose of maintaining reserved works at Mr. PRYOR. I ask unanimous con- (4) the Bureau of Reclamation has previously Reclamation facilities; and (2) expands on the information otherwise pro- sent that the committee-reported undertaken efforts to better manage the assets amendments be considered; that the of the Bureau of Reclamation, including an an- vided in an Asset Management Report, in ac- nual review of asset maintenance activities of cordance with subsection (b). Johnson amendment relative to S. 684 the Bureau of Reclamation known as the ‘‘Asset (b) INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE NEEDS AS- and the Barrasso amendment relative Management Plan’’; and SESSMENT.— to S. 1800, which are at the desk, be (5) actionable information on infrastructure (1) IN GENERAL.—The Asset Management Re- agreed to; that the committee-reported conditions at the asset level, including informa- port submitted under subsection (a) shall in- amendments, as amended, be agreed to, tion on maintenance needs at individual assets clude— and the bills, as amended, be read a due to aging infrastructure, is needed for Con- (A) a detailed assessment of major repair and rehabilitation needs for all reserved works at all third time and passed en bloc. gress to conduct oversight of Reclamation facili- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ties and meet the needs of the public. Reclamation projects; and (B) to the extent practicable, an itemized list objection, it is so ordered. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. of major repair and rehabilitation needs of indi- The amendment (No. 4122) was agreed In this Act: vidual Reclamation facilities at each Reclama- to, as follows: (1) ASSET.— tion project. (Purpose: To provide an offset) (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘asset’’ means any (2) INCLUSIONS.—To the extent practicable, the of the following assets that are used to achieve itemized list of major repair and rehabilitation At the end of the bill, add the following: the mission of the Bureau of Reclamation to needs under paragraph (1)(B) shall include— SEC. ll. OFFSET. manage, develop, and protect water and related (A) a budget level cost estimate of the appro- Notwithstanding any other provision of resources in an environmentally and economi- priations needed to complete each item; and law, in the case of the project authorized by cally sound manner in the interest of the people (B) an assignment of a categorical rating for section 1617 of the Reclamation Projects Au- of the United States: each item, consistent with paragraph (3). thorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (43 (i) Capitalized facilities, buildings, structures, (3) RATING REQUIREMENTS.— U.S.C. 390h–12c), the maximum amount of project features, power production equipment, (A) IN GENERAL.—The system for assigning the Federal share of the cost of the project recreation facilities, or quarters. ratings under paragraph (2)(B) shall be— under section 1631(d)(1) of that Act (43 U.S.C. (ii) Capitalized and noncapitalized heavy (i) consistent with existing uniform cat- 390h–13(d)(1)) otherwise available as of the equipment and other installed equipment. egorization systems to inform the annual budget date of enactment of this Act shall be re- (B) INCLUSIONS.—The term ‘‘asset’’ includes process and agency requirements; and duced by $15,000,000. assets described in subparagraph (A) that are (ii) subject to the guidance and instructions The committee-reported amend- considered to be mission critical. issued under subparagraph (B). ments, as amended, were agreed to. (2) ASSET MANAGEMENT REPORT.—The term (B) GUIDANCE.—As soon as practicable after ‘‘Asset Management Report’’ means— the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary The bill (S. 684), as amended, was or- (A) the annual plan prepared by the Bureau shall issue guidance that describes the applica- dered to be engrossed for a third read- of Reclamation known as the ‘‘Asset Manage- bility of the rating system applicable under ing, was read the third time, and ment Plan’’; and paragraph (2)(B) to Reclamation facilities. passed, as follows:

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OTHER AGENCY ASSISTANCE. May 1993, including the transfer of existing this Act. The Mni Wiconi Project Act of 1988 (Public water systems, as set forth in the plans for ‘‘(C) ADDITIONAL FUNDING REQUESTS.—Noth- Law 100–516; 102 Stat. 2566; 108 Stat. 4543) is completion developed under subsection (a). ing in this subsection prohibits the Oglala amended by inserting after section 3B the ‘‘(2) COOPERATION.— Sioux Tribe, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, or the following: ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The heads of the Federal Lower Brule Sioux Tribe from applying for, ‘‘SEC. 3C. PLANS FOR COMPLETING THE OGLALA agencies described in paragraph (1) shall as- seeking, or obtaining amounts from the Fed- SIOUX RURAL WATER SUPPLY SYS- sist the Secretary in completing the Oglala eral agencies referred to in paragraph (1) for TEM, ROSEBUD SIOUX RURAL Sioux Rural Water Supply System, the Rose- any other purpose. WATER SYSTEM, AND LOWER BRULE bud Sioux Rural Water System, and the ‘‘(c) UPGRADING STANDARDS FOR CON- SIOUX RURAL WATER SYSTEM. Lower Brule Sioux Rural Water System pur- NECTING HOMES.—The Director of the Bureau ‘‘(a) PLANS FOR COMPLETION.— suant to sections 3(a), 3A(a), and 3B(a), re- of Indian Affairs shall, through the use of ex- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In consultation with the spectively, including by— isting programs and annual appropriations, Oglala Sioux Tribe, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, ‘‘(i) improving, repairing, and replacing ex- assist the Secretary in completing the Og- and the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, as applica- isting water systems as set forth in the plans lala Sioux Rural Water Supply System, the ble, and the Federal agency heads listed in developed under subsection (a); and Rosebud Sioux Rural Water System, and the subsection (b)(1), the Secretary shall develop ‘‘(ii) constructing new rural water facili- Lower Brule Sioux Rural Water System by plans to complete the Oglala Sioux Rural ties, service lines, and other necessary fea- constructing, repairing, and upgrading Water Supply System, the Rosebud Sioux tures. plumbing fixtures, skirting, and other nec- Rural Water System, and the Lower Brule ‘‘(B) ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRON- essary features, such as septic tanks and Sioux Rural Water System. MENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.—The Adminis- drainfields, to ensure that houses within the ‘‘(2) CONTENTS.—The plan for each water trator of the Environmental Protection service areas are able to meet the standards supply system described in paragraph (1) Agency shall assist the Secretary in meeting for connecting to those water systems.’’. shall require— the environmental and safe drinking water ‘‘(A) the completion of remaining compo- needs of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. nents of the applicable system in accordance the Rosebud Indian Reservation, and the (a) PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION.— with the Final Engineering Report dated Lower Brule Indian Reservation, including Section 10(a) of the Mni Wiconi Project Act May 1993; through compliance with the Safe Drinking of 1988 (Public Law 100–516; 102 Stat. 2571; 108 ‘‘(B) the improvement, repair, and replace- Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.). Stat. 4545; 116 Stat. 3033; 121 Stat. 1954) is ment of existing water systems; and ‘‘(C) SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN amended— ‘‘(C) the transfer of those existing water SERVICES.—The Secretary of Health and (1) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘and systems to the United States, to be held in Human Services shall assist the Secretary in $58,800,000 (based on October 1, 1997 price lev- trust for the Oglala Sioux Tribe, the Rosebud meeting the water supply and public health els)’’ and inserting ‘‘, $58,800,000 (based on Oc- Sioux Tribe, or the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, needs of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, tober 1, 1997 price levels), and $14,308,000 as applicable, and made part of the applica- the Rosebud Indian Reservation, and the (based on October 1, 2011 price levels)’’; ble rural water system. Lower Brule Indian Reservation, including (2) in the second sentence, by striking ‘‘(3) SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.—Not later through compliance with the Act of August ‘‘2013’’ and inserting ‘‘2016’’; and than 2 years after the date of enactment of 5, 1954 (commonly known as the ‘Indian Sani- (3) in the third sentence, by striking ‘‘and this section, the Secretary shall submit to tation Facilities Act’) (42 U.S.C. 2001 et seq.). October 1, 1997 (with respect to the the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- ‘‘(D) SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DE- $58,800,000)’’ and inserting ‘‘, October 1, 1997 sources of the Senate and the Committee on VELOPMENT.—The Secretary of Housing and (with respect to the $58,800,000), and October Natural Resources of the House of Rep- Urban Development shall assist the Sec- 1, 2011 (with respect to the $14,308,000)’’. resentatives— retary by carrying out projects to connect (b) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF OG- ‘‘(A) a copy of each plan developed under houses that are eligible for funding from the LALA SIOUX RURAL WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM, this subsection, including a schedule for full Department of Housing and Urban Develop- ROSEBUD SIOUX RURAL WATER SUPPLY SYS- implementation of the plan that shall not ment on the reservations of the Oglala Sioux TEM, AND LOWER BRULE SIOUX WATER SUPPLY exceed a period of 15 years after the date of Tribe, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, and the SYSTEM.—Section 10(b) of the Mni Wiconi enactment of this section; Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, through plumbing, Project Act of 1988 (Public Law 100–516; 102 ‘‘(B) a report that includes— water pipes, appurtenances, and interconnec- Stat. 2571; 108 Stat. 4545) is amended— ‘‘(i) a description of the roles and respon- tions to the Oglala Sioux Rural Water Sup- (1) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘There sibilities of each of the heads of the Federal ply System, the Rosebud Sioux Rural Water are’’ and inserting the following: agencies listed in subsection (b)(1) (including System, and the Lower Brule Sioux Rural ‘‘(1) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.— the Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclama- Water System, respectively, to meet the ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—There are’’; tion) relating to the completion of the water water conservation standards of those water (2) in the second sentence, by striking supply systems, including with respect to supply systems. ‘‘The operation’’ and inserting the following: the improvement, repair, and replacement of ‘‘(3) LIVESTOCK DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS.— ‘‘(B) WEST RIVER AND LYMAN-JONES RURAL the existing water systems before and after ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary and the WATER SYSTEMS.— transfer; Secretary of Agriculture shall, through the ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The operation’’; ‘‘(ii) the program authorities of each Fed- use of authorities of the Bureau of Indian Af- (3) in the third sentence, by striking ‘‘Such eral agency listed in subsection (b)(1) and a fairs and the Department of Agriculture, re- fee’’ and inserting the following: description of how the heads of the Federal spectively, complete, during a period not to ‘‘(ii) FEE BASIS.—The fee described in agencies will work together to complete and exceed 15 years after the date of enactment clause (i)’’; implement the plans; and of this section, the livestock distribution (4) in the fourth sentence, by striking ‘‘(iii) the amount of funding and any other system for the Oglala Sioux Rural Water ‘‘Such operation and maintenance pay- need the Secretary determines to be nec- Supply System and the Rosebud Sioux Rural ments’’ and inserting the following: essary to complete and implement the plans; Water System, consistent with the Final En- ‘‘(iii) ADJUSTMENT OF PAYMENTS.—The op- and gineering Report dated May 1993. eration and maintenance payments under ‘‘(C) as applicable, a description of the ‘‘(B) ADMINISTRATION.—For each water sup- this subparagraph’’; and roles and responsibilities of the heads of ply system described in subparagraph (A), (5) by adding after paragraph (1) (as so des- other Federal agencies that have existing au- the Secretary shall enter into agreements ignated) the following: thorities to provide assistance to the Oglala with the Secretary of Agriculture and the ‘‘(2) COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEMS UP- Sioux Tribe, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, or the Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs that GRADES.— Lower Brule Sioux Tribe. set forth the specific responsibilities of each ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—After the date on which ‘‘(b) INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS.— agency concerning the construction of the public or tribal water systems on the Pine ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any livestock distribution systems. Ridge Indian Reservation, the Rosebud In- other provision of law, the Secretary shall ‘‘(4) LEAD AGENCY.—The Department of the dian Reservation, and the Lower Brule In- enter into agreements with the Adminis- Interior, acting through the Bureau of Rec- dian Reservation that are in existence on the trator of the Environmental Protection lamation, shall act as the lead agency in car- date of enactment of this paragraph have Agency, the Secretary of Agriculture, the rying out this section. been brought up to the standards for the Secretary of Health and Human Services, ‘‘(5) ADMINISTRATION.— water systems established in the plans devel- and the Secretary of Housing and Urban De- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Each agency head shall oped under section 3C(a), but not later than velopment— carry out the duties of the agency head 15 years after the date of enactment of this

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paragraph, title to each of the water systems (1) ASSET.— (A) a detailed assessment of major repair shall be transferred to the United States, to (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘asset’’ means and rehabilitation needs for all reserved be held in trust for the benefit of the applica- any of the following assets that are used to works at all Reclamation projects; and ble Indian tribe, on the request of the Oglala achieve the mission of the Bureau of Rec- (B) to the extent practicable, an itemized Sioux Tribe, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, or the lamation to manage, develop, and protect list of major repair and rehabilitation needs Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, as applicable, and water and related resources in an environ- of individual Reclamation facilities at each the owner of the water system. mentally and economically sound manner in Reclamation project. ‘‘(B) IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS AND RE- the interest of the people of the United (2) INCLUSIONS.—To the extent practicable, PLACEMENT.—The Secretary shall use States: the itemized list of major repair and reha- amounts authorized to be appropriated under (i) Capitalized facilities, buildings, struc- bilitation needs under paragraph (1)(B) shall paragraph (1) for the improvement, repair, tures, project features, power production include— and replacement of any water system that is equipment, recreation facilities, or quarters. (A) a budget level cost estimate of the ap- transferred or proposed, by request of the (ii) Capitalized and noncapitalized heavy propriations needed to complete each item; owner of the water system, to be transferred equipment and other installed equipment. and and improved under subparagraph (A).’’. (B) INCLUSIONS.—The term ‘‘asset’’ includes (B) an assignment of a categorical rating SEC. 4. OFFSET. assets described in subparagraph (A) that are for each item, consistent with paragraph (3). Notwithstanding any other provision of considered to be mission critical. (3) RATING REQUIREMENTS.— law, in the case of the project authorized by (2) ASSET MANAGEMENT REPORT.—The term (A) IN GENERAL.—The system for assigning section 1617 of the Reclamation Projects Au- ‘‘Asset Management Report’’ means— ratings under paragraph (2)(B) shall be— thorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (43 (A) the annual plan prepared by the Bureau (i) consistent with existing uniform cat- U.S.C. 390h–12c), the maximum amount of of Reclamation known as the ‘‘Asset Man- egorization systems to inform the annual the Federal share of the cost of the project agement Plan’’; and budget process and agency requirements; and under section 1631(d)(1) of that Act (43 U.S.C. (B) any publicly available information re- (ii) subject to the guidance and instruc- 390h–13(d)(1)) otherwise available as of the lating to the plan described in subparagraph tions issued under subparagraph (B). date of enactment of this Act shall be re- (A) that summarizes the efforts of the Bu- (B) GUIDANCE.—As soon as practicable after duced by $15,000,000. reau of Reclamation to evaluate and manage the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- infrastructure assets of the Bureau of Rec- retary shall issue guidance that describes The amendment (No. 4123) was agreed lamation. to, as follows: the applicability of the rating system appli- (3) MAJOR REPAIR AND REHABILITATION cable under paragraph (2)(B) to Reclamation (Purpose: To provide an offset) NEED.—The term ‘‘major repair and rehabili- facilities. tation need’’ means major nonrecurring At the end of the bill, add the following: (4) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Except as pro- SEC. ll. OFFSET. maintenance at a Reclamation facility, in- vided in paragraph (5), the Secretary shall Notwithstanding any other provision of cluding maintenance related to the safety of make publically available, including on the law, in the case of the project authorized by dams, extraordinary maintenance of dams, Internet, the Asset Management Report re- section 1617 of the Reclamation Projects Au- deferred major maintenance activities, and quired under subsection (a). all other significant repairs and extraor- thorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (43 (5) CONFIDENTIALITY.—Subject to the dis- dinary maintenance. U.S.C. 390h–12c), the maximum amount of cretion of the Secretary, the Secretary may (4) RECLAMATION FACILITY.—The term the Federal share of the cost of the project exclude from the public version of the Asset ‘‘Reclamation facility’’ means each of the in- under section 1631(d)(1) of that Act (43 U.S.C. Management Report made available under frastructure assets that are owned by the 390h–13(d)(1)) otherwise available as of the paragraph (4) any information that the Sec- Bureau of Reclamation at a Reclamation date of enactment of this Act shall be re- retary identifies as sensitive or classified, project. duced by $2,000,000. but shall make available to the Committee (5) RECLAMATION PROJECT.—The term ‘‘Rec- on Energy and Natural Resources of the Sen- The committee-reported amendment lamation project’’ means a project that is ate and the Committee on Natural Resources in the nature of a substitute, as amend- owned by the Bureau of Reclamation, includ- of the House of Representatives a version of ed, was agreed to. ing all reserved works and transferred works the report containing the sensitive or classi- The bill (S. 1800), as amended, was or- owned by the Bureau of Reclamation. fied information. (6) RESERVED WORKS.—The term ‘‘reserved dered to be engrossed for a third read- (c) UPDATES.—Not later than 2 years after ing, was read the third time, and works’’ means buildings, structures, facili- the date on which the Asset Management Re- passed, as follows: ties, or equipment that are owned by the Bu- port is submitted under subsection (a) and S. 1800 reau of Reclamation for which operations biennially thereafter, the Secretary shall up- and maintenance are performed by employ- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- date the Asset Management Report, subject ees of the Bureau of Reclamation or through to the requirements of section 5(b)(2). resentatives of the United States of America in a contract entered into by the Bureau of Congress assembled, (d) CONSULTATION.—The Secretary shall Reclamation, regardless of the source of consult with the Secretary of the Army (act- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. funding for the operations and maintenance. ing through the Chief of Engineers) to the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Bureau of (7) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ extent that the consultation would assist the Reclamation Transparency Act’’. means the Secretary of the Interior. Secretary in preparing the Asset Manage- SEC. 2. FINDINGS. (8) TRANSFERRED WORKS.—The term ‘‘trans- ment Report under subsection (a) and up- Congress finds that— ferred works’’ means a Reclamation facility dates to the Asset Management Report under (1) the water resources infrastructure of at which operations and maintenance of the subsection (c). the Bureau of Reclamation provides impor- facility is carried out by a non-Federal enti- SEC. 5. ASSET MANAGEMENT REPORT ENHANCE- tant benefits related to irrigated agri- ty under the provisions of a formal oper- MENTS FOR TRANSFERRED WORKS. culture, municipal and industrial water, hy- ations and maintenance transfer contract or (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall co- dropower, flood control, fish and wildlife, other legal agreement with the Bureau of ordinate with the non-Federal entities re- and recreation in the 17 Reclamation States; Reclamation. sponsible for the operation and maintenance (2) as of 2013, the combined replacement SEC. 4. ASSET MANAGEMENT REPORT ENHANCE- of transferred works in developing reporting value of the infrastructure assets of the Bu- MENTS FOR RESERVED WORKS. requirements for Asset Management Reports reau of Reclamation was $94,500,000,000; (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years with respect to the condition of, and planned (3) the majority of the water resources in- after the date of enactment of this Act, the maintenance for, transferred works that are frastructure facilities of the Bureau of Rec- Secretary shall submit to Congress an Asset similar to the reporting requirements de- lamation are at least 60 years old; Management Report that— scribed in section 4(b). (4) the Bureau of Reclamation has pre- (1) describes the efforts of the Bureau of (b) GUIDANCE.— viously undertaken efforts to better manage Reclamation— (1) IN GENERAL.—After considering input the assets of the Bureau of Reclamation, in- (A) to maintain in a reliable manner all re- from water and power contractors of the Bu- cluding an annual review of asset mainte- served works at Reclamation facilities; and reau of Reclamation, the Secretary shall de- nance activities of the Bureau of Reclama- (B) to standardize and streamline data re- velop and implement a rating system for tion known as the ‘‘Asset Management porting and processes across regions and transferred works that incorporates, to the Plan’’; and areas for the purpose of maintaining re- maximum extent practicable, the rating sys- (5) actionable information on infrastruc- served works at Reclamation facilities; and tem for reserved works developed under sec- ture conditions at the asset level, including (2) expands on the information otherwise tion 4(b)(3). information on maintenance needs at indi- provided in an Asset Management Report, in (2) UPDATES.—The ratings system devel- vidual assets due to aging infrastructure, is accordance with subsection (b). oped under paragraph (1) shall be included in needed for Congress to conduct oversight of (b) INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE NEEDS the updated Asset Management Reports Reclamation facilities and meet the needs of ASSESSMENT.— under section 4(c). the public. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Asset Management SEC. 6. OFFSET. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. Report submitted under subsection (a) shall Notwithstanding any other provision of In this Act: include— law, in the case of the project authorized by

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Mr. President, I ask The resolution and preamble, as date of enactment of this Act shall be re- unanimous consent that the com- duced by $2,000,000. amended, is as follows: mittee-reported amendment to the res- f (The resolution will be printed in a olution be agreed to; the resolution, as future edition of the RECORD.) RECOGNIZING NOBEL LAUREATES amended, be agreed to; the committee- KAILASH SATYARTHI AND reported amendment to the preamble f MALALA YOUSAFZAI be agreed to; the preamble, as amended, be agreed to; and the motions to re- Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I ask HONORING CONSERVATION ON THE unanimous consent that the Senate consider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening ac- CENTENNIAL OF THE PAS- proceed to the immediate consider- SENGER PIGEON EXTINCTION ation of Calendar No. 648, S. Res. 595. tion or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I ask clerk will report the resolution by objection, it is so ordered. unanimous consent that the Environ- title. The committee-reported amendment ment and Public Works Committee be The assistant legislative clerk read in the nature of a substitute was discharged from further consideration as follows: agreed to. of S. Res. 564 and the Senate proceed to A resolution (S. Res. 595) recognizing Nobel The resolution (S. Res. 595), as its immediate consideration. Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala amended, was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Yousafzai for their efforts to end the finan- The committee-reported amendment clerk will report the resolution by cial exploitation of children and to ensure in the nature of a substitute to the pre- title. the right of all children to an education. amble was agreed to. The legislative clerk read as follows: There being no objection, the Senate The preamble, as amended, was A resolution (S. Res. 564) honoring con- proceeded to consider the resolution, agreed to. servation on the centennial of the passenger which had been reported from the Com- f pigeon extinction. mittee on Foreign Relations, with an CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNI- There being no objection, the Senate amendment and an amendment to the VERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF proceeded to consider the resolution. preamble. JAMES CLEVELAND ‘‘JESSE’’ Mr. PRYOR. I ask unanimous con- (Strike out all after the resolving OWENS sent that the amendment to the resolu- clause and insert the part printed in tion that is at the desk be agreed to; italic.) Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I ask the resolution, as amended, be agreed (Strike the preamble and insert the unanimous consent that the Judiciary to; the amendment to the preamble be part printed in italic.) Committee be discharged from further agreed to; the preamble, as amended, S. RES. 595 consideration of S. Res. 226, and the be agreed to; and the motions to recon- Whereas, on October 10, 2014, the Norwegian Senate proceed to its consideration. sider be considered made and laid upon Nobel Committee awarded the 2014 Nobel Peace The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the table with no intervening action or Prize to Kailash Satyarthi and Malala objection, it is so ordered. debate. Yousafzai; The clerk will report the resolution The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Whereas the International Labour Organiza- by title. tion estimates that, worldwide, 168,000,000 chil- objection, it is so ordered. The assistant legislative clerk read The amendment (No. 4124) was agreed dren are exploited financially, with 85,000,000 as follows: children working in very hazardous environ- to, as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 226) celebrating the ments and deprived of an education; (Purpose: To amend the resolving clause) Whereas the United Nations Children’s Fund 100th anniversary of the birth of James estimates that 101,000,000 children are not in Cleveland ‘‘Jesse’’ Owens. In the resolving clause, insert ‘‘balanced school; There being no objection, the Senate and responsible’’ before ‘‘conservation’’. Whereas Kailash Satyarthi and his organiza- proceeded to consider the resolution. The resolution (S. Res. 564), as tion, Bachpan Bachao Andolan, have rescued Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I ask amended, was agreed to. more than 82,000 children from the worst forms unanimous consent that the resolution The amendment (No. 4125) was agreed of child labor; Whereas Malala Yousafzai has promoted edu- be agreed to, the Brown amendment to to, as follows: cation for girls in Pakistan since she was 11 the preamble be agreed to, the pre- (Purpose: To amend the preamble) amble, as amended, be agreed to, and years old and is an advocate for worldwide ac- Strike the first whereas clause of the pre- cess to education; the motions to reconsider be consid- amble. Whereas Kailash Satyarthi has endured ered made and laid upon the table with In the third whereas clause of the pre- threats on his life as a result of such rescue ef- no intervening action or debate. amble, strike ‘‘as a cautionary tale and raise forts; and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without awareness of current issues related to Whereas the Taliban attempted to kill Malala human-caused extinction,’’ and insert ‘‘to Yousafzai on October 9, 2012, as a result of her objection, it is so ordered. encourage communities to’’. efforts to encourage more girls to attend school: The resolution (S. Res. 226) was Now, therefore, be it agreed to. The preamble, as amended, was Resolved, That the Senate— The amendment (No. 4126) was agreed agreed to. (1) recognizes Nobel Laureates Kailash to, as follows: The resolution, as amended, and the Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai as symbols of preamble, as amended, read as follows: peace and advocates for ending the financial ex- (Purpose: To amend the preamble) ploitation of children and for the opportunity of In the 12th whereas clause of the preamble, S. RES. 564 all children to have access to education; strike ‘‘President Franklin D. Roosevelt’’ Whereas the death of Martha, the last pas- (2) commends all individuals working around and all that follows through ‘‘President senger pigeon, on September 1, 1914, at the the world to end the scourge of child slavery Dwight D. Eisenhower’’ and insert ‘‘the 32nd Cincinnati Zoo, and the extinction of the and to advance education for all children; President of the United States or the 33rd passenger pigeon helped to catalyze the (3) recognizes the challenges that remain in President of the United States, but was later American conservation movement of the ending the financial exploitation of children recognized in 1955 by the 34th President of early 20th century, resulting in new laws and and providing access to an education for all the United States’’. practices that prevented the extinction of children; In the 15th whereas clause of the preamble, many species; (4) urges all governments, civil society organi- strike ‘‘President Gerald R. Ford’’ and all Whereas the story of the passenger pigeon zations, businesses, and individuals to unite in that follows through ‘‘President George H.W. can serve as a to encourage communities to the common purpose of protecting children from Bush’’ and insert ‘‘the 38th President of the explore connections between humans and the losing their childhoods as well as their futures; United States in 1976 and the Living Legend natural world, and inspire people to build and Award by the 39th President of the United sustainable relationships with other species;

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Mr. President, I ask that they could darken the skies for hours of the House, shall notify Members of the unanimous consent that when the Sen- and even days at a time; House to reassemble at such place and time ate completes its business today, it ad- Whereas due to unregulated market hunt- as he may designate if, in his opinion, the journ sine die under the provisions of ing in the 19th century and deforestation, public interest shall warrant it. H. Con. Res. 125, and when it convenes the passenger pigeon population plummeted (b) After reassembling pursuant to sub- on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at 12 noon, toward extinction; section (a), when the House adjourns on a pursuant to P.L. 113–201, following the Whereas Project Passenger Pigeon, a con- motion offered pursuant to this subsection sortium of over 150 institutions, scientists, by its Majority Leader or his designee, the prayer and pledge and following the conservationists, educators, artists, musi- House shall again stand adjourned pursuant presentation of the certificates of elec- cians, filmmakers, and others throughout to the first section of this concurrent resolution and the swearing-in of elected the Nation, is using the centenary of the ex- tion. Members, and the required live tinction of the species to tell the story of the SEC. 3. (a) The Majority Leader of the Sen- quorum, the morning hour be deemed passenger pigeon; and ate or his designee, after concurrence with expired, the Journal of proceedings be Whereas the story of the passenger pigeon, the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall no- approved to date, and the time for the once a symbol of never-ending natural abun- tify the Members of the Senate to reassem- two leaders be reserved for their use dance, and its subsequent extinction is ble at such place and time as he may des- unique in the annals of the history of the ignate if, in his opinion, the public interest later in the day. United States: Now, therefore, be it shall warrant it. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Resolved, That the Senate commemorates (b) After reassembling pursuant to sub- objection, it is so ordered. the importance of this centenary, our nat- section (a), when the Senate adjourns on a f ural heritage, the sustainability of our eco- motion offered pursuant to this subsection system, and the balanced and responsible by its Majority Leader or his designee, the ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE conservation of our Nation’s wildlife. Senate shall again stand adjourned pursuant Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, if there is to the first section of this concurrent resolu- f no further business to come before the tion. Senate, I ask unanimous consent that PROVIDING FOR THE SINE DIE AD- Mr. PRYOR. I ask unanimous con- it adjourn under the previous order. JOURNMENT OF THE SECOND sent that the motion to reconsider be The PRESIDING OFFICER. The SESSION OF THE ONE HUNDRED considered made and laid upon the Chair will exercise its prerogative to THIRTEENTH CONGRESS table. express its thanks to the floor staff for Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without their work for the Senate and for the unanimous consent that the Senate objection, it is so ordered. Nation. proceed to the consideration of H. Con. f There being no objection, the Senate, Res. 125, which was received from the at 11:25 p.m., adjourned sine die. APPOINTMENTS House and is at the desk. f The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. The NOMINATIONS RETURNED TO THE clerk will report the concurrent resolu- Chair announces, on behalf of the Re- PRESIDENT tion by title. publican leader, pursuant to the provi- The assistant legislative clerk read sions of Public Law 106–398, as amended The following nominations trans- as follows: by Public Law 108–7, and in consulta- mitted by the President of the United A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 125) tion with the chairmen of the Senate States to the Senate during the second providing for the sine die adjournment of the Committee on Armed Services and the session of the 113th Congress, and upon second session of the One Hundred Thir- Senate Committee on Finance, the re- which no action was had at the time of teenth Congress. appointment of the following individ- the sine die adjournment of the Senate, There being no objection, the Senate uals to serve as members of the United failed of confirmation under the provi- proceeded to consider the concurrent States-China Economic Security Re- sions of Rule XXXI, paragraph 6, of the resolution. view Commission: Robin Cleveland of Standing Rules of the Senate. Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I know of Virginia and Dennis Shea of Virginia. AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK no further debate on this measure. f MARCIA DENISE OCCOMY, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The BIA, TO BE UNITED STATES DIRECTOR OF THE AFRICAN APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY DEVELOPMENT BANK FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS. question is on agreeing to the concur- AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION rent resolution. Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that notwith- LINDA THOMAS-GREENFIELD, AN ASSISTANT SEC- The concurrent resolution (H. Con. RETARY OF STATE (AFRICAN AFFAIRS), TO BE A MEM- Res. 125) was agreed to, as follows: standing the upcoming recess or ad- BER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE AFRICAN DE- journment of the Senate, the President VELOPMENT FOUNDATION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE H. CON RES. 125 of the Senate, the President pro tem- TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 27, 2015. Resolved by the House of Representatives (the JOHN W. LESLIE, JR., OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE A MEM- pore, and the majority and minority BER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE AFRICAN DE- Senate concurring), That when the House ad- VELOPMENT FOUNDATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEP- journs on any legislative day from Friday, leaders be authorized to make appoint- TEMBER 22, 2019. December 12, 2014, through Wednesday, De- ments to commissions, committees, CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY cember 31, 2014, on a motion offered pursuant boards, conferences, and inter- SERVICE to this concurrent resolution by its Majority parliamentary conferences authorized MARK D. GEARAN, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEMBER OF Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned by law, by concurrent action of the two THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR until 1 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2015, or Houses, or by order of the Senate. NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR A TERM EX- until the time of any reassembly pursuant to PIRING DECEMBER 1, 2015. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without HEIDI NEEL BIGGS, OF OREGON, TO BE A MEMBER OF section 2 of this concurrent resolution, objection, it is so ordered. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR whichever occurs first; and that when the NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR A TERM EX- f PIRING OCTOBER 6, 2017. House adjourns on the legislative day of Fri- WESTLEY WATENDE OMARI MOORE, OF MARYLAND, TO day, January 2, 2015, on a motion offered pur- SIGNING AUTHORITY BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE suant to this concurrent resolution by its CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Mr. PRYOR. I ask unanimous con- FOR A TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 6, 2016. Majority Leader or his designee, it stand ad- RICHARD CHRISTMAN, OF KENTUCKY, TO BE A MEMBER journed sine die, or until the time of any resent that during the adjournment or OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION assembly pursuant to section 2 of this con- recess of the Senate from Wednesday, FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR A TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 6, 2017. current resolution, whichever occurs first; December 17, 2014, through Friday, SHAMINA SINGH, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEMBER OF and that when the Senate recesses or ad- January 2, 2015, Senators ROCKE- THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR journs on any day from Friday, December 12, NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR A TERM EX- FELLER, CARDIN, and LEVIN be author- PIRING OCTOBER 6, 2014. 2014, through Friday, January 2, 2015, on a ized to sign duly enrolled bills or joint SHAMINA SINGH, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEMBER OF motion offered pursuant to this concurrent THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR resolution by its Majority Leader or his des- resolutions. NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR A TERM EX- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without PIRING OCTOBER 6, 2019. ignee, it stand adjourned sine die, or until DEAN A. REUTER, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF the time of any reassembly pursuant to sec- objection, it is so ordered. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR

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NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR A TERM EX- CASSANDRA Q. BUTTS, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, JANET GARVIN MCCABE, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- PIRING SEPTEMBER 14, 2016. TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENI- BIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE EN- VICTORIA ANN HUGHES, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER POTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO VIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS. ANN ELIZABETH DUNKIN, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE AN FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR A TERM GENTRY O. SMITH, OF NORTH CAROLINA, A CAREER ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL EXPIRING OCTOBER 6, 2016. MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF PROTECTION AGENCY. ERIC P. LIU, OF WASHINGTON, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE MINISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE JANE TOSHIKO NISHIDA, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN AS- BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR NA- OF FOREIGN MISSIONS, AND TO HAVE THE RANK OF AM- SISTANT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL TIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR A TERM EXPIR- BASSADOR DURING HIS TENURE OF SERVICE. PROTECTION AGENCY. ING DECEMBER 27, 2017. STAFFORD FITZGERALD HANEY, OF NEW JERSEY, TO EUROPEAN BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND ROMONIA S. DIXON, OF ARIZONA, TO BE A MEMBER OF BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENI- THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR POTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO DEVELOPMENT NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR A TERM EX- THE REPUBLIC OF COSTA RICA. CATHERINE ANN NOVELLI, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE UNITED PIRING OCTOBER 6, 2018. CHARLES C. ADAMS, JR., OF MARYLAND, TO BE AMBAS- SADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF STATES ALTERNATE GOVERNOR OF THE EUROPEAN DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT. FINLAND. JESSIE HILL ROBERSON, OF ALABAMA, TO BE A MEM- EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT PERRY L. HOLLOWAY, OF SOUTH CAROLINA, A CAREER BER OF THE DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF ROBERT MICHAEL SIMON, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN AS- BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 18, 2018. MINISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- SOCIATE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES TECHNOLOGY POLICY. OF AMERICA TO THE CO-OPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUY- MICHAEL P. BOTTICELLI, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- WILLIE E. MAY, OF MARYLAND, TO BE UNDER SEC- ANA. BIA, TO BE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POL- RETARY OF COMMERCE FOR STANDARDS AND TECH- MARI CARMEN APONTE, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- ICY. NOLOGY. BIA, TO BE PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DANIEL HENRY MARTI, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE INTELLEC- MANSON K. BROWN, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE ORGANIZATION OF TUAL PROPERTY ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR, EXECU- BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF COMMERCE. AMERICAN STATES, WITH THE RANK OF AMBASSADOR. TIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT. MICHELLE K. LEE, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNDER SEC- SHEILA GWALTNEY, OF CALIFORNIA, A CAREER MEM- MARISA LAGO, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A DEPUTY UNITED RETARY OF COMMERCE FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE, WITH THE RANK OF AND DIRECTOR OF THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND ISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- AMBASSADOR. TRADEMARK OFFICE. DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC. FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE JENNIFER ANN HAVERKAMP, OF INDIANA, TO BE AS- DALLAS P. TONSAGER, OF SOUTH DAKOTA, TO BE A SISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE FOR OCEANS AND ALISSA M. STARZAK, OF NEW YORK, TO BE GENERAL MEMBER OF THE FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENTIFIC AF- COUNSEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY. BOARD, FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION, FOR A TERM FAIRS . ELISSA SLOTKIN, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO EXPIRING MAY 21, 2020. BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE. NANCY BIKOFF PETTIT, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MEM- BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF COUN- JEFFERY S. HALL, OF KENTUCKY, TO BE A MEMBER OF DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND THE FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION BOARD, FARM PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CREDIT ADMINISTRATION, FOR A TERM EXPIRING OCTO- MICHAEL KEITH YUDIN, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- TO THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA. BER 13, 2018. BIA, TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR SPECIAL EDU- MICHELE THOREN BOND, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION CATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT BIA, A CAREER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERV- OF EDUCATION. ICE, CLASS OF MINISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE AN ASSIST- JAY NEAL LERNER, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE INSPECTOR MASSIE RITSCH, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BE ANT SECRETARY OF STATE (CONSULAR AFFAIRS). GENERAL, FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORA- ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND MARIA ECHAVESTE, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE AMBAS- TION. OUTREACH, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. SADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION ERICKA M. MILLER, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE ASSISTANT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE UNITED MEXI- SECRETARY FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPART- CAN STATES. WILLIAM P. DOYLE, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE A FED- MENT OF EDUCATION. BRIAN JAMES EGAN, OF MARYLAND, TO BE LEGAL AD- ERAL MARITIME COMMISSIONER FOR A TERM EXPIRING ROBERT M. GORDON, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, VISER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE. JUNE 30, 2018. TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PLANNING, EVALUA- PAUL A. FOLMSBEE, OF OKLAHOMA, A CAREER MEM- MARIO CORDERO, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A FEDERAL TION, AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- MARITIME COMMISSIONER FOR THE TERM EXPIRING EDUCATION. ISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- JUNE 30, 2019. DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF MALI. FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION MARC A. KASTNER, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE DIREC- MARY CATHERINE PHEE, OF ILLINOIS, A CAREER MEM- SERVICES TOR OF THE OFFICE OF SCIENCE, DEPARTMENT OF EN- BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- ERGY. ISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- ALLISON BECK, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BE JONATHAN ELKIND, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN ASSIST- DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION DIRECTOR. ANT SECRETARY OF ENERGY (INTERNATIONAL AF- OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN. FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH AZITA RAJI, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE AMBASSADOR EX- FAIRS). ADMINISTRATION MONICA C. REGALBUTO, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE AN ASSIST- TRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED ANT SECRETARY OF ENERGY (ENVIRONMENTAL MAN- STATES OF AMERICA TO THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN. MARY LUCILLE JORDAN, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A MEM- AGEMENT). DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BER OF THE FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH RE- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES VIEW COMMISSION FOR A TERM OF SIX YEARS EXPIRING SUZETTE M. KIMBALL, OF WEST VIRGINIA, TO BE DI- AUGUST 30, 2020. RECTOR OF THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY. YVETTE ROUBIDEAUX, OF MARYLAND, TO BE DIREC- FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW TOR OF THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FOR THE TERM OF FOUR COMMISSION YEARS. LINDA STRUYK MILLSAPS, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO BE MICHAEL YOUNG, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE A MEMBER MARIA CANCIAN, OF WISCONSIN, TO BE ASSISTANT A MEMBER OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OVER- OF THE FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW SECRETARY FOR FAMILY SUPPORT, DEPARTMENT OF SIGHT BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 14, COMMISSION FOR A TERM OF SIX YEARS EXPIRING AU- HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. 2018. GUST 30, 2020. RAFAEL J. LOPEZ, OF MARYLAND, TO BE COMMIS- BRODI L. FONTENOT, OF LOUISIANA, TO BE CHIEF FI- SIONER ON CHILDREN, YOUTH , AND FAMILIES, DEPART- NANCIAL OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT MENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. RONALD ALAN PEARLMAN, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- BOARD LUMBIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SERVICE OVERSIGHT BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEP- DAVID AVREN JONES, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE A MEM- RUSSELL C. DEYO, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE UNDER SEC- TEMBER 14, 2015. BER OF THE FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVEST- RETARY FOR MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF HOME- SETH B. CARPENTER, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, MENT BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 11, 2018 . LAND SECURITY. TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY. MICHAEL D. KENNEDY, OF GEORGIA, TO BE A MEMBER ADEWALE ADEYEMO, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE AN AS- OF THE FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN SISTANT SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY. BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 25, 2018. DEVELOPMENT ANTONIO F. WEISS, OF NEW YORK, TO BE AN UNDER SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY. HARRY S TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION LOURDES MARIA CASTRO RAMIREZ, OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VICKI MILES-LAGRANGE, OF OKLAHOMA, TO BE A MEM- TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND BER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE HARRY S TRU- URBAN DEVELOPMENT. THERESE W. MCMILLAN, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE FED- MAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATOR. DECEMBER 10, 2015. CARLOS A. MONJE, JR., OF LOUISIANA, TO BE AN AS- STEVEN H. COHEN, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE A MEMBER OF RONALD LEE MILLER, OF KANSAS, TO BE UNITED SISTANT SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE HARRY S TRUMAN STATES MARSHAL FOR THE DISTRICT OF KANSAS FOR DANIEL R. ELLIOTT III, OF OHIO, TO BE A MEMBER OF SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING DE- THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS. THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD FOR A TERM CEMBER 10, 2019. MICHAEL GRECO, OF NEW YORK, TO BE UNITED STATES EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2018. INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK MARSHAL FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS. MILEYDI GUILARTE, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, LORETTA E. LYNCH, OF NEW YORK, TO BE ATTORNEY CONSTANCE B. TOBIAS, OF MARYLAND, TO BE CHAIR- TO BE UNITED STATES ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIREC- GENERAL. MAN OF THE BOARD OF VETERANS’ APPEALS FOR A TOR OF THE INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK. TERM OF SIX YEARS. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION ADRI DAVIN JAYARATNE, OF MICHIGAN, TO BE AN AS- MARK E. LOPES, OF ARIZONA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SISTANT SECRETARY OF LABOR. MATTHEW STUART BUTLER, OF OHIO, TO BE A MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INTER-AMERICAN FOUN- OF THE ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION FOR A DEPARTMENT OF STATE DATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 . TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 12, 2015. JUAN CARLOS ITURREGUI, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A CARLOS PASCUAL, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INTER- BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE (ENERGY RE- AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JUNE 26, SOURCES). VICTORIA MARIE BAECHER WASSMER, OF ILLINOIS, TO 2014. GEORGE JAMES TSUNIS, OF NEW YORK, TO BE AMBAS- BE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, ENVIRONMENTAL PRO- JUAN CARLOS ITURREGUI, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A SADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF TECTION AGENCY. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INTER- THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE KINGDOM OF THOMAS A. BURKE, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN ASSIST- AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JUNE 26, NORWAY. ANT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC- 2020. JOHN L. ESTRADA, OF FLORIDA, TO BE AMBASSADOR TION AGENCY. ROBERTA S. JACOBSON, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A MEM- EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE KENNETH J. KOPOCIS, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN ASSIST- BER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INTER-AMER- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF TRIN- ANT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC- ICAN FOUNDATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER IDAD AND TOBAGO. TION AGENCY. 20, 2014.

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ROBERTA S. JACOBSON, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A MEM- INVESTMENT CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING DE- TRAVIS RANDALL MCDONOUGH, OF TENNESSEE, TO BE BER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INTER-AMER- CEMBER 17, 2016. UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN ICAN FOUNDATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE. 20, 2020. PEACE CORPS UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION CARLOS J. TORRES, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE DEPUTY DI- RECTOR OF THE PEACE CORPS. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A REP- AND DEVELOPMENT RESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO MATTHEW T. MCGUIRE, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD THE SIXTY-NINTH SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE UNITED NATIONS. BIA, TO BE UNITED STATES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF WALTER A. BARROWS, OF OHIO, TO BE A MEMBER OF RONALD H. JOHNSON, OF WISCONSIN, TO BE A REP- THE INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIR- RESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO DEVELOPMENT FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS. ING AUGUST 28, 2019. THE SIXTY-NINTH SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT OF THE UNITED NATIONS. CAROL LESLIE HAMILTON, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE AN JANET L. YELLEN, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED CORPORATION STATES ALTERNATE GOVERNOR OF THE INTER- ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES NATIONAL MONETARY FUND FOR A TERM OF FIVE ANTHONY G. COLLINS, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEMBER OF AMERICA TO THE SIXTY-NINTH SESSION OF THE GEN- YEARS. OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE SAINT LAWRENCE ERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE UNITED NATIONS. MARK SOBEL, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE UNITED STATES EX- SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. LESLIE BERGER KIERNAN, OF MARYLAND, AS AN AL- ECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY TERNATE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF FUND FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS. SECURITIES INVESTOR PROTECTION AMERICA, TO THE SIXTY-NINTH SESSION OF THE GEN- SUNIL SABHARWAL, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED CORPORATION ERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE UNITED NATIONS. STATES ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE UNITED STATES ADVISORY COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND FOR A TERM OF TWO LESLIE E. BAINS, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A DIRECTOR OF YEARS. THE SECURITIES INVESTOR PROTECTION CORPORATION PUBLIC DIPLOMACY FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2015. ALFREDO J. BALSERA, OF FLORIDA, TO BE A MEMBER LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION JOHN E. MENDEZ, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A DIRECTOR OF THE UNITED STATES ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PUB- OF THE SECURITIES INVESTOR PROTECTION CORPORA- MARTHA L. MINOW, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE A LIC DIPLOMACY FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 1, 2014. TION FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2015. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL ALFREDO J. BALSERA, OF FLORIDA, TO BE A MEMBER SERVICES CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 13, SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNITED STATES ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PUB- 2014. LIC DIPLOMACY FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 1, 2017. GLORIA VALENCIA-WEBER, OF NEW MEXICO, TO BE A GILBERTO DE JESUS, OF MARYLAND, TO BE CHIEF SIM FARAR, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR ADVOCACY, SMALL BUSINESS ADMINIS- UNITED STATES ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PUBLIC DI- SERVICES CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 13, TRATION. PLOMACY FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 1, 2015. 2014. SIM FARAR, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION JOHN GERSON LEVI, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE A MEMBER OF UNITED STATES ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PUBLIC DI- THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL SERVICES CAROLYN WATTS COLVIN, OF MARYLAND, TO BE COM- PLOMACY FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 1, 2018. CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 13 , 2014. MISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY FOR THE TERM EXPIR- WILLIAM JOSEPH HYBL, OF COLORADO, TO BE A MEM- HARRY JAMES FRANKLYN KORRELL III, OF WASH- ING JANUARY 19, 2019. BER OF THE UNITED STATES ADVISORY COMMISSION ON INGTON, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANDREW LAMONT EANES, OF KANSAS, TO BE DEPUTY PUBLIC DIPLOMACY FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 1, 2015. OF THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION FOR A TERM EX- COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY FOR THE TERM EX- UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE PIRING JULY 13, 2014. PIRING JANUARY 19, 2019. ROBERT JAMES GREY, JR., OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEM- JAMES C. MILLER, III, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A GOVERNOR BER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL SERV- THE JUDICIARY OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR THE ICES CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 13, 2014. STEVEN M. WELLNER, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 8, 2017. MORRIS K. UDALL AND STEWART L. UDALL TO BE AN ASSOCIATE JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT STEPHEN CRAWFORD, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A GOV- ERNOR OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR FOUNDATION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR THE TERM OF FIF- TEEN YEARS. THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 8, JAMES L. HUFFMAN, OF OREGON, TO BE A MEMBER OF SHERRY MOORE TRAFFORD, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- 2015. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MORRIS K. UDALL AND LUMBIA, TO BE AN ASSOCIATE JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR DAVID MICHAEL BENNETT, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO BE STEWART L. UDALL FOUNDATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR THE TERM A GOVERNOR OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE OCTOBER 6, 2014. OF FIFTEEN YEARS. FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 8, 2018. VICTORIA REGGIE KENNEDY, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE WILLIAM WARD NOOTER, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- BIA, TO BE AN ASSOCIATE JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR BE A GOVERNOR OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV- ADMINISTRATION COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR THE TERM ICE FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 8, 2016. OF FIFTEEN YEARS. MICKEY D. BARNETT, OF NEW MEXICO, TO BE A GOV- DAVA J. NEWMAN, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE DEPUTY JENNIFER PRESCOD MAY-PARKER, OF NORTH CARO- ERNOR OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR A ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND LINA, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 8, 2020. SPACE ADMINISTRATION. EASTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA. DAVID S. SHAPIRA, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE A GOV- NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE MICHAEL P. BOGGS, OF GEORGIA, TO BE UNITED ERNOR OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 8, 2019. HUMANITIES STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA. IN THE AIR FORCE SHELLY COLLEEN LOWE, OF ARIZONA, TO BE A MEM- TODD SUNHWAE KIM, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, BER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES TO BE AN ASSOCIATE JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF COLONEL MARK A. BAIRD, FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2018. LUMBIA COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE TERM OF FIFTEEN TO BE BRIGADIER GENERAL. PATRICIA NELSON LIMERICK, OF COLORADO, TO BE A YEARS. AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF COLONEL ANDREW E. MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMAN- NANCY B. FIRESTONE, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A JUDGE OF SALAS, TO BE BRIGADIER GENERAL. ITIES FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2018. THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS FOR A AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH COLONEL THOMAS EDGAR ROTHMAN, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A TERM OF FIFTEEN YEARS. MARK W. ANDERSON AND ENDING WITH COLONEL FRANK MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS FOR THOMAS L. HALKOWSKI, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE A H. STOKES, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 3, 2016. JUDGE OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL JOHN MAEDA, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE A MEMBER CLAIMS FOR A TERM OF FIFTEEN YEARS. RECORD ON FEBRUARY 26, 2014. OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS FOR A TERM ARMANDO OMAR BONILLA, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF COL. DENNIS D. GRUNSTAD EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 3, 2016. LUMBIA, TO BE A JUDGE OF THE UNITED STATES COURT II, TO BE BRIGADIER GENERAL. FRANCINE BERMAN, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEMBER OF FEDERAL CLAIMS FOR A TERM OF FIFTEEN YEARS. AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF MAJ. GEN. CHARLES Q. OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES FOR A PATRICIA M. MCCARTHY, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A BROWN, JR., TO BE LIEUTENANT GENERAL. TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2020. JUDGE OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF COL. JAMES J. BURKS, TO DEBORAH WILLIS, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEMBER OF CLAIMS FOR A TERM OF FIFTEEN YEARS. BE BRIGADIER GENERAL. THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES FOR A JERI KAYLENE SOMERS, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A JUDGE IN THE ARMY TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2020. OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS FOR A TERM OF FIFTEEN YEARS. NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING COMMISSION ARMY NOMINATION OF COLONEL LEELA J. GRAY, TO BE JEANNE E. DAVIDSON, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A JUDGE BRIGADIER GENERAL. JONODEV OSCEOLA CHAUDHURI, OF ARIZONA, TO BE OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF INTERNATIONAL ARMY NOMINATION OF BRIGADIER GENERAL MAT- CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING COMMIS- TRADE. THEW P. BEEVERS, TO BE MAJOR GENERAL. SION FOR THE TERM OF THREE YEARS. ALFRED H. BENNETT, OF TEXAS, TO BE UNITED ARMY NOMINATION OF BRIGADIER GENERAL ERIC C. STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT BUSH, TO BE MAJOR GENERAL. NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD OF TEXAS. ARMY NOMINATION OF COL. MARTA CARCANA, TO BE CHRISTOPHER A. HART, OF COLORADO, TO BE CHAIR- GEORGE C. HANKS, JR., OF TEXAS, TO BE UNITED BRIGADIER GENERAL. MAN OF THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT ARMY NOMINATION OF COL. RONALD P. CLARK, TO BE BOARD FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS. OF TEXAS. BRIGADIER GENERAL. THO DINH-ZARR, OF TEXAS, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE JOSE ROLANDO OLVERA, JR., OF TEXAS, TO BE UNITED ARMY NOMINATION OF COLONEL BARRY K. TAYLOR, TO NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD FOR THE STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT BE BRIGADIER GENERAL . REMAINDER OF THE TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2018. OF TEXAS. ARMY NOMINATION OF COL. EDWARD E. HILDRETH III, JILL N. PARRISH, OF UTAH, TO BE UNITED STATES DIS- TO BE BRIGADIER GENERAL. NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION TRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF UTAH. ROBERT A. SALERNO, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, IN THE COAST GUARD MARK SCARANO, OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, TO BE FEDERAL TO BE AN ASSOCIATE JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT COCHAIRPERSON OF THE NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COAST GUARD NOMINATION OF REAR ADM. THOMAS P. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR THE TERM OF FIF- OSTEBO, TO BE VICE ADMIRAL. COMMISSION. TEEN YEARS. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT LUIS FELIPE RESTREPO, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE IN THE MARINE CORPS UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE THIRD CIR- MARINE CORPS NOMINATION OF MAJ. GEN. MICHAEL R. EARL L. GAY, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BE CUIT. REGNER, TO BE LIEUTENANT GENERAL. DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MAN- KARA FARNANDEZ STOLL, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE UNITED AGEMENT. STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT. IN THE NAVY OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION DALE A. DROZD, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT NAVY NOMINATION OF CAPT. MICHELLE C. SKUBIC, TO CARMEN AMALIA CORRALES, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE A OF CALIFORNIA. BE REAR ADMIRAL (LOWER HALF). MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OVER- LASHANN MOUTIQUE DEARCY HALL, OF NEW YORK, TO IN THE AIR FORCE SEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION FOR A TERM BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN EXPIRING DECEMBER 17, 2015. DISTRICT OF NEW YORK. AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH KEITH L. DEVEN J. PAREKH, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEMBER OF ANN DONNELLY, OF NEW YORK, TO BE UNITED STATES CLARK AND ENDING WITH JENNIE LEIGH L. STODDART, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING DE- YORK. AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON DE- CEMBER 17, 2016. ROSEANN A. KETCHMARK, OF MISSOURI, TO BE UNITED CEMBER 3, 2014. TODD A. FISHER, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEMBER OF STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH TALIB Y. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE OF MISSOURI. ALI AND ENDING WITH GABRIEL ZIMMERER, WHICH

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:30 Dec 17, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 9801 E:\CR\FM\A16DE6.013 S16DEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE December 16, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6933 NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- DISCHARGED NOMINATION UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON DECEMBER DEVELOPMENT 3, 2014. The Senate Committee on Com- AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH BAMIDELE JONATHAN NICHOLAS STIVERS, OF THE DISTRICT OF A. ADETUNJI AND ENDING WITH KERI L. YOUNG, WHICH merce, Science, and Transportation COLUMBIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR OF NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- was discharged from further consider- THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DE- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON DECEMBER VELOPMENT. 3, 2014. ation of the following nomination AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH TRAVIS M. unanimous consent and the nomination DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ALLEN AND ENDING WITH JEROMY JAMES WELLS, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE was confirmed: MARCUS DWAYNE JADOTTE, OF FLORIDA, TO BE AN AS- AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON DE- SISTANT SECRETARY OF COMMERCE. MICHAEL P. O’RIELLY, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEMBER CEMBER 3, 2014. OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FOR A DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RICHARD S. TERM OF FIVE YEARS FROM JULY 1, 2014. BEYEA III AND ENDING WITH TRAVIS C. YELTON, WHICH HELEN TIERNEY, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE CHIEF FINANCIAL NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- f OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON DECEMBER CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION 3, 2014. CONFIRMATIONS BOARD IN THE ARMY Executive nominations confirmed by MANUEL H. EHRLICH, JR., OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE A ARMY NOMINATION OF RODNEY E. GARFIELD, TO BE the Senate December 16, 2014: MEMBER OF THE CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD IN- COLONEL. VESTIGATION BOARD FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS . INTER AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK ARMY NOMINATION OF ROBERT H. MCCARTHY III, TO BE – DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD COLONEL. MARK E. LOPES, OF ARIZONA, TO BE UNITED STATES ARMY NOMINATION OF CLARENCE E. DINGMAN, TO BE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE INTER–AMERICAN DEVEL- DANIEL J. SANTOS, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF MAJOR. OPMENT BANK FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS. THE DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD FOR ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH STEVEN R. A TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 18, 2017. BERGER AND ENDING WITH FRANK A. SMITH, WHICH DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CHRISTOPHER SMITH, OF TEXAS, TO BE AN ASSISTANT PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEP- SECRETARY OF ENERGY (FOSSIL ENERGY). ARTHUR LEE BENTLEY III, OF FLORIDA, TO BE UNITED TEMBER 15, 2014. STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLOR- ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH STEVEN R. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IDA FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS. ANSLEY, JR. AND ENDING WITH KAREN M. WRANCHER, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE JAMES COLE, JR., OF NEW YORK, TO BE GENERAL THE JUDICIARY AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON COUNSEL, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. SEPTEMBER 15, 2014. DEPARTMENT OF STATE STEPHEN R. BOUGH, OF MISSOURI, TO BE UNITED ARMY NOMINATION OF RACHEL S. THEISEN, TO BE STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT MAJOR. FRANK A. ROSE, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE AN AS- OF MISSOURI. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH TREAVOR J. SISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE (VERIFICATION AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BELLANDI AND ENDING WITH WILLIAM D. ROSE, WHICH COMPLIANCE). NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- MORRIS K. UDALL AND STEWART L. UDALL DAVID RIVERA, OF TENNESSEE, TO BE UNITED STATES PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEP- ATTORNEY FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE TEMBER 15, 2014. FOUNDATION FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS. ARMY NOMINATION OF SPENCER T. PRICE, TO BE COLO- CHARLES P. ROSE, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE A MEMBER OF NEL. THE JUDICIARY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MORRIS K. UDALL AND ARMY NOMINATION OF PAUL V. RAHM, TO BE COLONEL. STEWART L. UDALL FOUNDATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JORGE LUIS ALONSO, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE UNITED ARMY NOMINATION OF MICHELE M. SPENCER, TO BE MAY 26, 2019. STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT COLONEL. MARK THOMAS NETHERY, OF KENTUCKY, TO BE A MEM- OF ILLINOIS. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH LESLEY A. BER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MORRIS K. HAYWOOD STIRLING GILLIAM, JR., OF CALIFORNIA, TO WATTS AND ENDING WITH ROY WILMS, WHICH NOMINA- UDALL AND STEWART L. UDALL FOUNDATION FOR A BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NORTH- TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 6, 2018. ERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA. IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2014. ANNE J. UDALL, OF OREGON, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE AMIT PRIYAVADAN MEHTA, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- ARMY NOMINATION OF JERRY L. TOLBERT, TO BE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MORRIS K. UDALL AND LUMBIA, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR COLONEL. STEWART L. UDALL FOUNDATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH TIMOTHY A. OCTOBER 6, 2016. ALLISON DALE BURROUGHS, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO DOHERTY AND ENDING WITH CRAIG A. YUNKER, WHICH BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION OF MASSACHUSETTS. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SEP- BOARD JOHN ROBERT BLAKEY, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE UNITED TEMBER 17, 2014. STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT ARMY NOMINATION OF JACOB A. JOHNSON, TO BE RICHARD J. ENGLER, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE A MEM- OF ILLINOIS. COLONEL. BER OF THE CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVES- AMOS L. MAZZANT, III, OF TEXAS, TO BE UNITED ARMY NOMINATION OF RAYMOND L. PHUA, TO BE COLO- TIGATION BOARD FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS. STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT NEL. OF TEXAS. ARMY NOMINATION OF SUSAN R. CLOFT, TO BE COLO- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ROBERT LEE PITMAN, OF TEXAS, TO BE UNITED NEL. JOHN CHARLES CRUDEN, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN AS- STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ROGER S. GI- SISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL. OF TEXAS. RAUD AND ENDING WITH NEIL I. NELSON, WHICH NOMI- ROBERT WILLIAM SCHROEDER III, OF TEXAS, TO BE NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- MORRIS K. UDALL AND STEWART L. UDALL UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER FOUNDATION DISTRICT OF TEXAS. 13, 2014. ARMY NOMINATION OF MARION A. ALSTON, TO BE CAMILLA C. FEIBELMAN, OF NEW MEXICO, TO BE A OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL MAJOR. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MORRIS INTELLIGENCE ARMY NOMINATION OF STEVEN A. BREWER, TO BE K. UDALL AND STEWART L. UDALL FOUNDATION FOR A MAJOR. TERM EXPIRING APRIL 15, 2017. NICHOLAS J. RASMUSSEN, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE DIREC- ARMY NOMINATION OF JAMES LAWHORN, JR., TO BE ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION TOR OF THE NATIONAL COUNTERTERRORISM CENTER, MAJOR. OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE. ARMY NOMINATION OF FRANCIS J. RACIOPPI, JR., TO THOMAS HICKS, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BE MAJOR. ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION FOR A TERM EXPIR- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ING DECEMBER 12, 2017. SARAH R. SALDANA, OF TEXAS, TO BE AN ASSISTANT IN THE FOREIGN SERVICE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY. FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH DEVELOPMENT ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION SUSAN K. BREMS AND ENDING WITH R. DOUGLASS AR- BUCKLE, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE PAIGE EVE ALEXANDER, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN AS- MATTHEW VINCENT MASTERSON, OF OHIO, TO BE A SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL SISTANT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE UNITED STATES MEMBER OF THE ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION RECORD ON JANUARY 30, 2014. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 12, 2017. FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATION OF AARON SCHUBERT. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR CHRISTY A. MCCORMICK, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEM- FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATION OF DOUGLAS A. BER OF THE ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION FOR A KONEFF. ESTEVAN R. LOPEZ, OF NEW MEXICO, TO BE COMMIS- TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 12, 2015. FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATION OF DANIEL MENCO SIONER OF RECLAMATION. HIRSCH. DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION JESS LIPPINCOTT BAILY, OF OHIO, A CAREER MEMBER BRUCE MATTHEWS AND ENDING WITH BRIAN STEPHEN MARTHA L. MINOW, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE A OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER– ZELAKIEWICZ, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL SERVICES CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 13, PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RECORD ON NOVEMBER 13, 2014. 2017. TO THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA. FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CHARLES NORMAN WILTSE KECKLER, OF VIRGINIA, TO ROBERT FRANCIS CEKUTA, OF NEW YORK, A CAREER ALEXIOUS BUTLER AND ENDING WITH NAIDA ZECEVIC BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF BEAN, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING MINISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL JULY 13, 2016. DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES RECORD ON NOVEMBER 13, 2014. GLORIA VALENCIA–WEBER, OF NEW MEXICO, TO BE A OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN. FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL MARGARET ANN UYEHARA, OF OHIO, A CAREER MEM- CRAIG A. ANDERSON AND ENDING WITH HENRY SERVICES CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 13, BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- KAMINSKI, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY 2017. ISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL JOHN GERSON LEVI, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE A MEMBER OF DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES RECORD ON NOVEMBER 13, 2014. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL SERVICES OF AMERICA TO MONTENEGRO. FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 13 , 2017. RICHARD M. MILLS, JR., OF TEXAS, A CAREER MEMBER ADAM MICHAEL BRANSON AND ENDING WITH MARC C. ROBERT JAMES GREY, JR., OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEM- OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF COUN- GILKEY, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE BER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL SERV- SELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL ICES CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 13 , 2017. PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RECORD ON NOVEMBER 13, 2014. TO THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA. BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS IN THE NAVY UNITED NATIONS KAREN KORNBLUH, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEMBER OF NAVY NOMINATION OF JUSTIN C. LEGG, TO BE LIEU- THE BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR A TERM ISOBEL COLEMAN, OF NEW YORK, TO BE REPRESENTA- TENANT COMMANDER. EXPIRING AUGUST 13, 2016. TIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE

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UNITED NATIONS FOR U.N. MANAGEMENT AND REFORM, FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION WITH THE RANK OF AMBASSADOR. ISOBEL COLEMAN, OF NEW YORK, AS AN ALTERNATE COLETTE DODSON HONORABLE, OF ARKANSAS, TO BE A LAURIE I. MIKVA, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE A MEMBER OF REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COM- THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL SERVICES TO THE SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE MISSION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM EXPIRING CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 13, 2016. UNITED NATIONS DURING HER TENURE OF SERVICE AS JUNE 30, 2017. VICTOR B. MADDOX, OF KENTUCKY, TO BE A MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL SERVICES TO THE UNITED NATIONS FOR U.N. MANAGEMENT AND THE JUDICIARY CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 13, 2016. REFORM. JOSEPH PIUS PIETRZYK, OF OHIO, TO BE A MEMBER OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS JOAN MARIE AZRACK, OF NEW YORK, TO BE UNITED THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL SERVICES STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 13, 2017. LEIGH A. BRADLEY, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE GENERAL OF NEW YORK. MORRIS K. UDALL AND STEWART L. UDALL COUNSEL, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. ELIZABETH K. DILLON, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE UNITED DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT FOUNDATION OF VIRGINIA. JAMES L. HUFFMAN, OF OREGON, TO BE A MEMBER OF ROBERT M. SCHER, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO LORETTA COPELAND BIGGS, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MORRIS K. UDALL AND BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE MIDDLE DAVID J. BERTEAU, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN ASSIST- STEWART L. UDALL FOUNDATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA. ANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE. OCTOBER 6, 2020. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OF STATE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

MARK R. ROSEKIND, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE ADMINIS- ANTONY BLINKEN, OF NEW YORK, TO BE DEPUTY SEC- MICHAEL P. O’RIELLY, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEMBER TRATOR OF THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY RETARY OF STATE. OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FOR A ADMINISTRATION. TERM OF FIVE YEARS FROM JULY 1, 2014.

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RECOGNIZING SARAH ELISABETH things that you might not mean to do, but in THANKING KATHLEEN THERESE ENGLAND ON THE OCCASION OF the heat and anger of the moment, might MEANY FOR HER SERVICE AS HER BAT MITZVAH make you do crazy things. PRESIDENT OF THE MWRD My two favorite prayers are the Avote BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS v’Imahote and the G’vurote. Even though my HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL–ALLARD beliefs in god have changed, I think these OF CALIFORNIA prayers truly help us understand how he HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tries to use his powers for good. OF ILLINOIS If I were to re-write the Avote, it would IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, December 16, 2014 read, ‘‘Thank You, God, for our mothers and Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise fathers from the beginning. Thank You for Tuesday, December 16, 2014 today to recognize the thirteenth birthday and creating us. Thank You for being You. Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Bat Mitzvah celebration of Sarah Elisabeth Thank You for Your love and kindness. We recognize Kathleen Therese Meany who will England. In the company of her parents Lori are forever grateful. Blessed are You, God, helper and shield of Sarah.’’ retire from her position as President of the Slass and Bill England, as well as her grand- If I were to re-write the G’vurote, it would Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan parents, uncles, classmates, and numerous read: ‘‘Thank You, God, for life. Thank You Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Great- friends and neighbors, Sarah celebrated her for creation. Thank You for freedom. Thank er Chicago. Bat Mitzvah at Congregation KolAmi in Elkins You for Your many mighty acts. Thank You Commissioner Meany is a former professor Park, Pennsylvania, on December 13, 2014, for everything. Who is like You: creator and of Political Science. She taught at Harold her thirteenth birthday. Sarah is a wonderful destroyer of life? Who is like You, all-power- Washington College, one of the City Colleges young lady, and the ceremony she led with ful being? of Chicago. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Rabbi Elliot Holin was rich in both tradition As for my relationship with God, it’s not degree from Roosevelt University and her and meaning. Sarah’s thoughtful, articulate, that I don’t believe in something, it’s just that if God really cared about all of their Master’s Degree from Harvard University’s and touching comments during the ceremony creations, then why are people starving and John F. Kennedy School of Government. were a particular highlight of the celebration, going to war and committing mass murder? Commissioner Meany was elected to the and I would like to share them here so every- I don’t think that God functions in the way Board of Commissioners in 1990 and served one can become familiar with this promising that some people think God does. I think as Vice President for 16 years. Her eight fel- young lady. that God just created us and said, ‘‘Have low Commissioners then unanimously elected SARAH ENGLAND’S DVAR TORAH fun!’’ To quote Rabbi in a note he left me her to serve as President in January 2013. I enjoy being Jewish because of the feeling during our time in writing this speech: ‘‘the She also serves as Chairman of the Ethics that everyone is friends and family. I am interesting and fascinating thing about free will is that we make the choices and bear the Committee and the Pension, Human Re- proud to be part of a tradition that has been sources and Civil Service Committee, as well going on for thousands of years. And I am responsibility, but it is always easier to point our finger outward to blame God or as Vice Chairman for the Federal Legislation glad that I am learning about the tragedies Committee, the Finance Committee and the that have happened to our people. Don’t get others, rather than inward to take responsi- me wrong, I hate the idea that this stuff has bility for what we have done wrong as indi- Maintenance and Operations Committee. happened to us, but I am glad that we are viduals/community/society’’. One of her accomplishments on the MWRD not trying to hide them from our younger I was motivated to study for my Bat Mitz- Board was the introduction of a program to generations. These are things that cannot be vah by my mother. She has helped me so collect and properly dispose of household haz- allowed to forget. For if the world is to for- much during my studies, and even made sure ardous waste, which had previously been dis- I was listening to the recordings of my por- get, it will be much easier for it to happen charged indiscriminately into the sewage sys- again. tion during my concussion. The idea of being able to say that I have had my Bat Mitzvah tem. I commend Commissioner Meany for al- My favorite holy day is Tu b’Shevat, the ways looking out for the best interests of the New Year of Trees. Even though it’s not as is awesome! And I don’t mind having my popular as say, Rosh Hashanah, it is an en- thirteenth birthday party on the same day. people she represents and hope that future tire holiday wrapped around something I Thank you mom, Rabbi, and everyone who commissioners will look to her as a fine exam- love, nature! has ever helped me with my Hebrew, you are ple. My Mitzvah Project is helping women get the truly amazing people in this world. Commissioner Meany has made it her duty business clothing so they can get back up on Rabbi Holin asked me to talk about some to keep the communities of the Chicago area their feet to find jobs and other opportuni- of the greatest challenges facing our country connected to the MWRD’s operations. She is or the world, and I think it is the need for ties. I have done a drive to collect clothing truly a dedicated public official and it is only and I will be volunteering to separate cloth- greater gun control. The idea that someone ing in the coming months. can obtain a weapon capable of murdering appropriate that the Kathleen Therese Meany A particularly transforming personal expe- men, women, and children with great futures Presidential Garden was dedicated to her on rience I have had was when I realized how to be had, just makes me sick. It is wrong June 20th in Cicero, Illinois. poorly the LGBTQ community is treated, that people can acquire guns so easily. I Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me and I was appalled. I could not believe that would pass a law that states, ‘‘To own a gun, in thanking Commissioner Meany for all she people would treat each other like this. Peo- you must undergo multiple mental and phys- has done for the Chicago area and wish her ple complain about something that is racist ical tests administered by a higher force’’. A all the best as she moves forward after retiring police member or maybe a new job could be or sexist, but they overlook how people treat from the Board. people who just love each other. When I created specially trained in this task. I found out that my family members were part would also ask that anyone who owns a gun f at the moment to also take the test so that of the LGBTQ community, I couldn’t stop IN HONOR OF CHIEF PROBATION smiling. I am so proud of them and everyone we know if they are able to have one. who keeps fighting. I hope that marrying Some personal goals I have are being able OFFICER MANUEL ‘‘MANNY’’ REAL someone you truly love is soon legal in all to fully recover from my concussion, being states. able to see the LGBTQ community fully ac- HON. SAM FARR I chose to chant verses from Genesis 37:5– cepted as who they are, seeing gun violence OF CALIFORNIA 8 and 19–24 of my Torah Portion. It is about stopping, and getting into a good college. Joseph telling his brothers his dream, and I would like to take a moment now to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their plans for revenge. The narrative warns thank all of the people that have helped me Tuesday, December 16, 2014 us not to talk about something, even a to be where I am today, my mom and dad, dream, that shows you overpowering some- Rabbi Holan, Rebecca Schwartz, Mrs. Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to one. It could make them mad and ruin your Holtzman, Mr. Monblatt, and anyone else honor Chief Probation Officer Manuel ‘‘Manny’’ relationship with them. It also shows that who helped me during this journey and dur- Real on the occasion of his retirement from the response of hatred could make you do ing my concussion. the County of Monterey. On December 12,

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I support the core pillars of the sition are more likely to end up in the hands mately 300 along with an all administrative President’s plan to fight ISIS, including the use of ISIS or al Nusra. budget, operational aspects of the Probation of American surveillance, intelligence assets I also have significant concerns about other Department’s Divisions of Administration, Adult and air power against ISIS targets in Iraq and measures in the NDAA Conference Report. I Juvenile Hall and Youth Center and Alter- Syria and the arming and training of the Iraqi was disappointed that it includes a provision to native Programs. At the time of his appoint- Army and Kurdish forces to stop the ISIS ad- continue funding restrictions on the construc- ment, Chief Real was already a 30-year vet- vances in Iraq. I also believe we should supply tion or modification of detention facilities in the eran of the Monterey County Probation De- weapons to those groups in Syria, such as the United States to house Guantanamo detain- partment having worked in various capacities Syrian Kurds, who have consistently fought ees. It also removes the prohibition on trans- in both the adult and juvenile divisions. He ISIS, and whose priority is to defeat ISIS. fers of Guantanamo detainees to Yemen that worked in investigations and field supervision. However, I believe the Congress should make was included in the SASC-reported bill. At various times ‘‘Manny’’ served as a juvenile it clear that American ground troops should Despite my overall opposition to this legisla- traffic hearing officer, a child custody investi- not be used in a combat role in Iraq or Syria. tion, it does authorize many important pro- gator and a court officer. His tenure as Chief The President has asserted that the 2001 grams. I was pleased that the Women’s Small began in the middle of a series financial cri- Authorization to Use Military Force (Public Business Procurement Parity Act, S. 2481, ses. Chief Real worked tirelessly to with the Law 107–40) provides the Executive with was included in the final Conference Report. CAO’s budget office to mitigate any negative broad authority to take all military action nec- This language provides much needed guid- side effects, preserve the progress made, and essary in both Iraq and Syria to degrade and ance to assist federal agencies in reaching the ultimately restore balance between available ultimately destroy ISIL. While the President goal of awarding 5 percent of federal contracts resources, community needs and effective has indicated that he does not intend to de- to women-owned small businesses. interventions. ploy U.S. ground forces into combat, there is Today’s bill also restores more than $818 Chief Real has worked hard in strength- nothing in current law to prevent him from million in cuts made to military readiness ac- ening relations and collaborations County So- doing so. Congressman MCGOVERN, Con- counts. This will allow our military to invest in cial Services, Behavioral Health, education, gressman JONES, and I asked the House critical repairs and upgrades to many mission- law enforcement, criminal justice, behavioral Rules Committee to allow us to offer an critical facilities such as electrical and fire pro- health and community organizations. Chief amendment to ban the use of U.S. forces in tection system upgrades. Real was integral in securing the use of the ground combat in Iraq, with the exception of I am also encouraged that this bill builds on old Natividad Hospital to establish the Silver rescue operations for Americans. Unfortu- a number of provisions passed in last year’s Star Gang Prevention and Intervention Pro- nately, this request was denied. NDAA and continues to address the problem gram a one-stop gang prevention and inter- The NDAA Conference Report also provides of sexual assault in the military. In particular, vention program. The program is unique as it a two-year authorization to deploy American it would eliminate the so-called ‘‘good soldier combines probation supervision, educational, troops to train and equip the so-called ‘‘mod- defense’’ in court-martial proceedings, prohib- vocational and job training, counseling serv- erate’’ Syrian rebels. In September, a majority iting a soldier from using good military char- ices and truancy abatement, along with men- in Congress voted to temporarily authorize acter as a defense in a sexual assault case. toring and community outreach strategies to preparation for such a mission for a short pe- These proceedings should be based on the help decrease gang activity. It was a pleasure riod ending December 11th. This bill extends specific evidence presented in the case. having worked with Chief Real at the federal that authorization for two more years and is Finally, I am pleased that the bill contains level to bring in $1.5 million dollars to assist written so that the four defense committees many long-delayed public lands conservation with anti juvenile violence and the programs at can exclusively decide how much funding measures to protect more than one million the Silver Star Resource Center continues to should be allocated for this mission. Con- acres of public land, including 245,000 of new serve many families in Monterey County. gressman DENT and I led a bipartisan letter to wilderness. Mr. Speaker, I know I speak for the whole Speaker BOEHNER urging him to give us the While I support each of these measures, the House in extending our most sincere gratitude opportunity to vote on that provision. We also fact remains that without the amendments I for Chief Real’s service. I want to wish Chief presented an amendment to the House Rules proposed, the bill could create a very slippery Real the best as he embarks on a new chap- Committee which would have presented this slope that would drag American troops even ter in his life and know he will enjoy spending authority. Once again, we were not provided more deeply into Syrian war and renewed more time with his wife, children and grand- the opportunity to vote on this measure. conflict in Iraq. For those reasons, I regretfully children. My primary concern with the proposal to am unable to vote in favor of this year’s NDAA f arm the so-called ‘‘moderate’’ Syrian opposi- Conference Report. tion is that it will have unintended negative f IN OPPOSITION TO THE FY15 NA- consequences that will not serve our ultimate TIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- goal of defeating ISIS. CONGRATULATING FYFFE HIGH TION (NDAA) CONFERENCE RE- First, the primary objective of these Sunni SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM PORT Islamist fighters is the defeat of Assad and his Alawite dominated regime—not the defeat of HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN ISIS. Since the start of the war there have OF ALABAMA OF MARYLAND been shifting alliances among these Sunni IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Islamist forces that include the al-Qaeda affil- iate, Jabhat al-Nusra, different elements of the Tuesday, December 16, 2014 Tuesday, December 16, 2014 Free Syrian Army, the Islamist Front, Ahrar al- Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I want to Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Sham and ISIS, among others. Their common congratulate the Fyffe High School Football in opposition to the Conference Report for the cause and overriding objective is defeating Team on winning the Alabama High School FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act. Assad. Indeed, the commander of the Syria Class 2–A Championship on December 5, For the last 53 years, Congress has Revolutionaries’ Front, Jamal Maarouf, one of 2014. passed—and the President has signed into the most militarily proficient commanders of Coach Paul Benefield, his players, and staff law—an annual Defense Authorization bill to the FSA, recently said that, ‘‘It’s clear that I’m achieved the very difficult task of a 15–0 provide critical resources our Armed Forces not fighting against al-Qaeda. This is a prob- record during the 2014 season. I would offi- need to maintain the best military in the world. lem outside of Syria’s border, so it’s not our cially like to congratulate them on their victory. While I recognize that there are many impor- problem. I don’t have a problem with anyone Coach Benefield has spent 34 years in the tant programs that are authorized in this legis- who fights against the regime inside Syria.’’ coaching and teaching profession, winning lation, this NDAA also contains many major While there is no doubt that Assad is a bru- many games and awards. In 18 years as the policy decisions affecting our country and our tal dictator, he does not pose the same threat head coach at Fyffe, Benefield has won more armed forces. Unfortunately, Congress was to the United States as ISIS, and his forces than 200 games and 13 region and area

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Instead of cannonades, make up this championship team at Fyffe. cheese is allowed to be produced only in there are editorials; instead of bombs, there Greece, but not in Cyprus or other areas They set a goal at the beginning of the season where ethnic Greeks may be living. are speeches; instead of rifle volleys, there is to take the Red Devils to the state champion- Another major issue with TTIP is that education on the benefits of Liberty ordained ship, and that’s exactly what they did. These automatically having a free trade agreement by God protected by a United States Constitu- players worked in the scorching heat of late with the United States would provide a tion. summer and on many cold nights in the late major incentive for more countries to join There is a genuine feeling today, especially fall, but they never lost sight of their goal. the European Union. The European Union among people who attend the various Tea By beating Elba High School 28–17 in the has increasingly become more of a central- Party and Liberty Groups that we, our country championship game, the Fyffe Red Devils saw ized government over its member states, es- more specifically, may not make it. Many peo- pecially since the signing of the Treaty of ple consider these folks, the common every- their goal realized and did much more. The Lisbon in 2009. In some areas (such as rules win, and the hard work it took to get there, regarding the standardization of driving li- day people who attend the Tea Party meet- taught life-lessons these young men will carry censes) the European Union government has ings ‘fringe, ring wing nut cases and extrem- with them for the rest of their lives. While the more control over its member states than ists’. Many of the people who attend the Tea winning is certainly an important accomplish- the United States federal government has Party meetings, sometimes weekly, most comment, the struggle to get there will prove to be over US states. monly monthly, and more attend intermittently, just as valuable. Encouraging further expansion of the Eu- sense something is drastically wrong. For the Again, I want to congratulate the Fyffe Red ropean Union is bad for the people of Europe, most part, they sense it and yet cannot firmly as the European Union has been eroding the point their finger and claim what exactly is the Devils on this great achievement. They have sovereignty of its member states. The Euro- brought pride to their school, community, pean Union has been imposing many absurd cause of their discontent, the uneasiness; the DeKalb County and to the Fourth Congres- and burdensome regulations. One regulation fear danger is lurking just around the corner. sional District. I wish them continued success requires all projects that receive funding It is not necessarily a feeling of doom from a in the seasons to come. from the European Regional Development nuclear, biological or chemical attack on our f Fund to fly the flag of the European Union. country from some foreign enemy or terrorism Another regulation states that prepackaged either. It is more serious than any violence a TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND products are allowed to be sold only in cer- bad actor can bring. It is something more in- INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP tain sized packages, and packages that devi- nate, a sense that they somehow lost some- ate from the proscribed size dimensions are prohibited from sale. thing but can’t remember what it was, like HON. STEVE STOCKMAN What also needs to be considered is not when you know you lost something important, OF TEXAS only what these regulations are, but how an item you need to accomplish a task but IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they are established. In the United States, can’t remember what it is and where you the heads of the federal executive agencies, placed it. You know it’s around somewhere Tuesday, December 16, 2014 which are responsible for establishing regu- and if you looked hard enough you’ll see it Mr. STOCKMAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like latory policies, are nominated by an elected and you can continue with your task. to submit today important information regard- president and confirmed by elected senators. What is missing, what they are looking for, The European Union has no such account- is our capacity for governing. Today, in Wash- ing the proposed trade deal between the ability mechanism. United States and the European Union. The Another issue that needs to be considered ington, D.C. we have a President inept in of- following article was written for Roll Call by my is discriminatory trade policies imposed by fering any sort of cooperative government. Ac- Legislative Assistant Zachary Leshin. During the European Union. In May 2014, the Euro- cording to the President the House of Rep- his time as my Legislative Assistant, Mr. pean Union put in place a ban on the import resentatives is a non-entity. As President he Leshin has conveyed a profound under- of poultry and eggs raised by Jews in Judea has a pen and a phone to make the changes standing of the issue at hand, and has been and Samaria, but still permits import of he sees as necessary to move his political an important asset to my office. poultry and eggs raised by Arabs in that agenda and the People’s house has no say in same region. The European Union has also the matter. But, the great threat to our country, [From Roll Call, Oct. 22, 2014] been considering implementation of dis- (By Zachary Leshin) criminatory meat labeling policies where our Constitutional government, is not entirely SHOULD CONGRESS RECONSIDER TTIP?— meat products slaughtered using religious the President. It is easy to blame him for our COMMENTARY methods are required to label the method, dysfunctional government. Rather, the blame Recently there has been discussion over but meat products slaughtered using other lies entirely with the system itself. We have whether the United States should enter into methods are not. created by our apathy a system that has nor- a free trade agreement with the European Supporting TTIP may impact the proposed malized a process that distorts the will of the Union known as the Transatlantic Trade and referendum on United Kingdom membership people by an economy of influence. A system Investment Partnership. There are several of the European Union that is planned for designed to make those most connected rich. 2015, skewing the outcome in favor of main- major issues with TTIP that make it not in Our system of government created a class of the interest of the United States to enter taining membership in the European Union. Instead, the United States should seek to es- rich whose wealth does not come from innova- into the agreement. tion, creativity or hard work, instead a new One major issue is non-tariff barriers to tablish a free trade agreement with a free free trade that are not addressed by TTIP. In and independent Britain. This will encourage class of rich who secured their wealth through the European Union there are certain classes other European Union member states to the manipulation of politicians and government of product known as Protected Designation leave the European Union as well and will agencies. The great new classes of wealth are of Origin and Protected Geographical Indica- hopefully serve as a catalyst for the dissolu- a breed of financial politicians who could not tion. One example of a PDO is Parmigiano- tion of the European Union. It is not in the secure their power by traditional methods that strategic interests of the United States, nor Reggiano cheese, which legally can be made instead turned to the massive wealth directed only in a certain region of northern Italy. in the interests of the people of Europe, for the European Union to become a more cen- by our government as the means to secure Currently, American dairy farmers are not wealth and power for themselves and their cir- allowed to sell Parmesan cheese in the Euro- tralized institution. pean Union because the name sounds too f cle of supporters. similar to Parmigiano-Reggiano. In all of Our enemy is not simply a Democrat or a the European Union’s trade agreements, BATTLES WORTH FIGHTING Republican; it is a new breed in thousand dol- PDO and PGI protection has been extended lar suits. They have changed laws agreeable to include the products in the other coun- HON. KERRY L. BENTIVOLIO to their business interests, bought and paid for tries who are party to such agreement and OF MICHIGAN politicians, judges, the media and skirted the European Union has stated its intent to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES criminal laws and for the most part they are include that in TTIP under the guise of ‘‘in- engaged in bad government and fail to ac- tellectual property rights.’’ Tuesday, December 16, 2014 There are many examples of how arbitrary tively track the will of the people. To them De- and nonsensical the designation process is. Mr. BENTIVOLIO. Mr. Speaker, a war is mocracy is a charade, only rhetoric for political Newcastle Ale had to request that its PDO raging for the soul of America. It is not a war messaging of a lost ideal to placate the status be revoked so it could move its fac- of steel and cartridge. It is a conflict of ideas, masses still engaged in the political process- tory just across a river. Stilton cheese is not fought not in trenches, jungles or a desert; in- while they make money for themselves and

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They lied and deceived ship.’’ Individuals should be free to work, silenced and placated by promises of a better the American people into thinking they could speak, and serve according to their deeply life, the hope and change for the future that keep their doctor, there hospital, their insur- held beliefs seven days a week. never really comes. ance and insurance premiums would be less Religious freedom is under assault at every There are battles to be fought on the way expensive. Mr. Gruber admitted in testimony corner, in every form of media, especially from we spend our taxpayer dollars, how we handle before the Oversight and Government Reform burdensome government policies and efforts immigration and border security issues, reli- Committee he helped direct this deception. to undermine marriage, a religious, not a gov- gious freedom, education, veterans, and our No matter your political party affiliation, ernment blessing. National Defense. There is a major battle on promises were made and broken. Facts speak I want to tell you about how GOD not gov- protecting the rights of our citizens because it for themselves, Obamacare is unpopular, un- ernment, determines life. is Congress’ principle duty to protect our rights workable, and unaffordable and should be And how that LIFE shall have liberty to pur- not take them away. Together, we must strive stopped and repealed in its entirety. sue dreams and opportunity. valiantly and dare greatly and fight these bat- Together we can discuss and find alter- This is a battle worth fighting. tles. natives that produce affordable health care I want to tell you about our basic freedoms Through these past 24 months in Congress BEFORE it becomes law. of speech, our 2nd Amendment protections my convictions were tested and clarified. And Remember the lady speaker who said, ‘‘We and our rights to due process. Basic rights given us by God are gradually they will continue to be tested in the weeks must pass it before we can see what’s in it?’’ stolen from to us by government regulators, and months to come. The last time I heard that was when my doctor I want to tell you the fight is just beginning. asked for a stool sample. And in both cases executive orders, and YES even members of I WENT TO Congress an average person he got the same thing! the media spread the propaganda under- with certain and specific values I learned as a Look what ‘‘We must pass it Before we can mining these freedoms. This is a battle worth fighting. young man and a soldier in the military. The see what’s in it’’ has brought upon us! I want to tell you that our most personal and principles of leadership I hold dear; Division, not unity! confidential financial and health information is And a lifelong motto; This is a battle worth fighting. viewed and administered by political ap- To STRIVE VALIANTLY and DARE I want to tell you within our country there pointees whose interests are more political GREATLY are people who have given up looking for than helpful in improving your life. These are not simply words on a page for work and lost hope in ever finding the Amer- I want to tell you about how Government me. Or rhetoric for an election campaign to ican dream. websites are unprotected. Obamacare, and the Obama administration get votes. That these Federal Websites lack basic and They run deeper. have increased annual regulatory costs by sound security protocols exposing your most LEADERSHIP is living a life BY EXAMPLE. nearly $70 Billion dollars. Unnecessary regu- confidential personal financial and health infor- And NEVER asking a soldier or a con- latory dictates hinder job creation and innova- mation to criminal hackers and bad actors stituent to do something you would not do. tion while undermining America’s fundamental both foreign and domestic. As one of the most CONSERVATIVE mem- freedoms. I am pleased the House unanimously bers of Congress I passed 3 important pieces Passing legislation that ensures a congres- passed my bill H.R. 3635, The Safe and Se- of legislation with 100% Bi-partisan support. sional check on Governmental regulators as cure Federal Websites Act, it had 126 original It bothers me when someone says they well as the accountability of Congress is a cosponsors, a record for a GOP freshman wish I would comprise and be more moderate. good idea. This will help get America back to member of Congress. Thank-you. Rated as the number #1 most transparent work and restore the American dream. This is a battle worth fighting. congressman out of 84 freshman members of This is a battle worth fighting. I want to tell you there are people in Wash- Congress, and rated in the top 30% out of the I want you to know that right now while ington who want to rob our senior citizens of 435 members of congress with an extensive some are very skittish on issues like immigra- the monies they paid into programs like social record of working with the other side. tion and trying to figure it out, this country’s security and renege on the promises to our I know there are issues needing our atten- borders are worth protecting. veterans. tion and that working together we can accom- This is a battle worth fighting. As a veteran I have firsthand knowledge of plish great things. There are issues and work FRIENDS, Since the attacks of September the abuse and neglect inflicted on members of to be done, as a team, not as adversaries. 11, 2001 more than fifty terrorist plots against our armed services when they returned home There are battles yet to be fought. the United States have been foiled because of from Afghanistan and Iraq as well as the treat- I know there are children who deserve a domestic and international cooperation. Yet, ment my fellow Vietnam veterans and I re- quality education and not getting it. K–12 edu- many of the intelligence tools to combat ter- ceived coming home. cation has been largely stagnant. College rorism are controversial and many unconstitu- Our VA hospitals are under additional and costs have risen as federal subsidies have tional. Each and every one of these tools justifiable scrutiny. ballooned. Graduates indentured to college should be reexamined carefully to guarantee There are long wait times at VA hospitals debt have lesser prospects for future employ- that America liberties are protected. At the . . . and instead of addressing the issues, ment than any time in our history. same time we must ensure our defense agen- they threw a convention for VA employees I once gave a speech to a Conservative cies have legal tools at their disposal to PRO- spending almost $1 million and an additional Group on the issues in Education. As a former TECT and DEFEND our great country. $350,000 for souvenirs because they had private and public school teacher, certified and THIS is a battle worth fighting. extra money . . . highly qualified in both vocational and general Mr. Speaker, I want you to know America Many government bureaucrats receive mil- education, I think I am well suited to offer sug- needs a reformed tax code that facilitates, not lions of dollars in bonuses when they are nei- gestions. My presentation was well received inhibits, economic growth and job creation. ther accountable nor transparent to taxpayers by the Conservative audience. Taxes and the cost of doing business are when found abusing their authority. Rather During the question and answer portion of higher. Part-time work is replacing full time than properly address our veterans . . . my presentation a lady asked me how I felt work. Wages are stagnant An uncertain future The suicides . . . being a Conservative teacher, in a public is the norm rather than the exception. The homelessness . . . school and a member of the Liberal Teacher’s The tax code has become an enormous The wait times . . . Union. chain around the neck of a stagnate economy. The healthcare . . . Madam, I said, ‘‘I think I feel the same way You do not need to have a Ph.D in econom- The hypocrites are the first to demand war Jane Fonda would feel at a VFW Convention!’’ ics to know Investment goes where it is wel- and are the last if at all to send their own son This is a battle worth fighting. I want to tell come and stays where it is appreciated. or daughter to fight it! you that all across the country there are peo- Tax rates on families, businesses, and in- And yet, they are responsible for policy fail- ple of all ages struggling with health issues vestment are too high. Our tax code needs to ures making us vulnerable to our enemies. and their health insurance. be hassle free, simpler, and fair. Our present Domestic policies and actions that weaken not

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As a Ma- fundamentally equal and self-governing be- and availability of healthcare; the rapid growth rine, he received a purple heart on Iwo Jima. cause the generation before us stood up to do of welfare that is putting an additional strain His son, a few years older than me, was my what’s right and to protect our nation’s excep- on our economy; Distortions in presenting the best friend, Chuck Jr. His name is inscribed tional principles. real unemployment numbers; bailouts that did on the Vietnam War Memorial on the Mall in We are supposed to have a limited govern- not work; irresponsible investments in alter- DC. Down the street a few houses was an- ment, outlined in the Constitution, which gives native energy sources that can provide mini- other neighbor who fought in the Korean War, us the liberty and opportunity to live our lives, mal benefits at best; encouragement of an en- his daughter, Cookie gave me my first kiss. control our fate, and pursue our happiness. titlement mentality; no leadership on immigra- Near him was another veteran who served in Everyone here has a right to the rewards of tion so that our borders are open to ISIS and the Navy on a destroyer and there were two his or her labor. These ideas challenge the other terrorist groups; a burgeoning list of men across the street from him who served notion that life is a zero sum game where if I costly regulations; poor handling of the pullout together in Gen Patton’s Third Army and were win you lose. We have created a society in from Iraq and the draw down in Afghanistan; part of the force that relieved the 101st Air- which every member can work hard, achieve a lack of leadership in dealing with Iran’s nu- borne at Bastogne. I can still see their faces. success, and advance in life to the benefit of clear threat; the projection of weakness in Their examples of service all played a part in all. Because of this our economy produces al- Benghazi, Crimea, Ukraine, and containment why I served in the Armed Forces. Perhaps, most a quarter of the world’s wealth and our of the civil war in Syria; the haphazard, too-lit- they were the reason why the words of our military forces are the most powerful on the tle-too-late approach to ISIS in Iraq; meekly President Kennedy, ‘‘Ask not what your coun- globe. referring to terrorist attacks against American try can do for you but rather what you can do It is the potent combination of liberty under soldiers as work place violence instead of call- for your country’’ rang so true. the rule of law, the endless creativity of the ing it what it is—terrorism; swapping terrorist I don’t think John Kennedy would recognize marketplace, and the enduring moral character leaders for an American deserter; and the list his party today. of the American people that assures oppor- goes on. I think my understanding of service can be tunity for all and fuels the unlimited promise of Big government is stealing the American best summed up by the message of the America. dream and future prosperity from our children movie, ‘‘Saving Private Ryan.’’ I hope some of That is the ‘‘this’’ in the phrase ‘‘earn this’’ by enslaving them to more than $18 trillion you have seen it. If you haven’t let me tell you from ‘‘Saving Private Ryan.’’ dollars of debt not of their own choosing. Con- what it’s about. The movie begins with an el- Americans have been told by the Adminis- gress did not ask permission from our children derly man walking through the cemetery off tration that prosperity requires more spending, to borrow the money, nor receive it as a gift. the beach at Normandy, down a sidewalk with more government, and more taxes. Liberals The money is stolen from future generations his family behind him. constantly want people to believe that if one and this is selfish and immoral. The scene then shifts to a landing craft American does well that means another one Our military and the defense of our nation is heading for the beaches of Normandy on D- isn’t. They have continued down this phony top priority and yet, no help for Benghazi, an Day. Tom Hanks plays the part of Cpt Miller, path even though most Americans think gov- unsecure border, veterans issues, military 2nd Rangers. The landing craft hits the beach ernment does too much. Only the House of training and equipment to defend us in the and the soldiers, and well, they experience the Representatives has served as a brake, trying years to come is languishing in media hype, horrors of battle. Many of his fellow soldiers to divert us from this dangerous road ahead. misinformation and political propaganda. are killed and wounded in the scenes that fol- Some argue that conservatives should ac- I want to tell you Washington’s blatant dis- low. cept the liberal premise. They say we must be regard for a responsible fiscal policy, their After securing the beach head, Cpt Miller re- resigned to permanent economic stagnation, wasteful over spending and continued bor- ceives new orders. His new mission is to lo- give up our firearms and our religious values; rowing weakens our country’s ability to re- cate and bring home Private Ryan, played by submit to bureaucratic rule, and national de- spond to future unexpected challenges. Matt Damon, who’s in the 101st Airborne be- cline. Many of my friends in the House and I And those challenges will come. cause Ryan’s three brothers were recently disagree. They will come. And they will come very killed within weeks of each other and the Army The time is now to champion the ideas of soon. thinks that no family should lose four sons to opportunity and upward mobility and to redou- My friends these are battles worth fighting. war. Cpt Miller, with a small contingent of sol- ble our efforts to change America’s course, It is a time to choose whether we want a big diers set off to locate Ryan. heading back down the path created by our bloated Nanny government telling us what In the course of several days Cpt Miller forefathers. We will meet the demands of the light bulbs we can purchase, how much water loses several soldiers in the quest to locate moment and address the magnitude of the we can flush down a toilet, what our children Ryan. Eventually, they find him in a small vil- challenges before us. We will fight whenever can and cannot eat in school or what we can lage in France, but alas, he decides to stay possible, constantly pointing out the false teach them and to what standards? with his fellow soldiers—his brothers in arms— promises of liberalism, and offering conserv- Do we want our Federal government to tell to defend a small bridge in the village. ative alternatives at every turn. us who we can call doctor and what hospital They fight the Germans and in the course of We will take our arguments to all Ameri- we can visit in an emergency? the battle most all of Miller’s soldiers are cans: To middle-class families struggling in a Do we want our Federal government to reg- killed. Only two remain. Cpt Miller receives a bad economy; to young people worried about ulate who and who cannot voice opposition to mortal wound and sits gasping his last their prospects; to retirees worried about their abusive authority and the moral corruption of breaths, his back against a motorcycle, looks grandchildren; to job creators seeking to ex- God given liberties? up at young Private Ryan says, with his last pand prosperity; to those who are stuck in Do we want a dismantled national defense breaths, ‘‘earn this . . . earn this.’’ The scene poverty grasping for that first rung on the lad- leaving us defenseless? changes to a close up of Matt Damon, his der of opportunity—conservatism is for every- Our country is broken, bankrupt morally and face changes from young Ryan to the older body. This is what our founding fathers, our financially. man we met at the beginning of the movie, grandfathers and fathers, our uncles and There it is. Plain and simple. he’s overlooking a gravestone that reads, neighbors, our friends struggled to protect. As a member of the United States House of ‘‘Captain Miller, 2nd Rangers.’’ The moment has arrived. It will take cour- Representatives, I swore an oath to defend Old Ryan falls to his knees in front of the age to stop the government from growing out the Constitution and as a soldier to defend the gravestone and says, ‘‘Not a day goes by that of control while self-interests are pulling the le- people of this great nation. I don’t remember what you all did for me. I vers of power. You don’t need a uniform to Before I close I want to tell you the reason tried to live my life the best that I could. I hope fight for our freedoms. I am asking every I served both in the military and here in Con- that was enough. I hope that, at least in your American to stand side by side and explain to gress. eyes, I’ve earned what all of you have done our friends and neighbors that while this is the I began in the neighborhood where I grew for me.’’ easy way to live; it’s a hard way to be free up as the eldest of four sons. My grandfather Let me tell you something: Not a day goes and prosperous. It’s our time to ‘‘earn this’’, to served in WWI and my father and uncles by I do not remember what the fathers of my keep the promises of our forefathers and earn served in the 1940’s. The gentleman who lived childhood friends and playmates did for us to what they gave us. Freedom.

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Long Island Cares membering what our forefathers did for us. for recorded votes. also provides community members with nutri- I have honored that promise on the battle- Had I been present, I would have voted: tion education, job training, and veterans’ fields in Vietnam, in Iraq and in the halls of ‘‘yes’’ on roll call vote No. 552 (on the motion services, because Harry understood that end- Congress. to recommit H.R. 5781); ‘‘no’’ on roll call vote ing hunger requires addressing the root My number one mission, as always, is to No. 553 (on passage of H.R. 5781); ‘‘no’’ on causes of poverty. In 1977, he lobbied Con- protect our God given rights. Not take them roll call vote No. 554 (on agreeing to the reso- gress and President Carter to establish a away! lution H. Res. 775); ‘‘yes’’ on roll call vote No. Presidential Commission on World Hunger, on Today, not tomorrow, we must decide 555 (on the motion to suspend the rules and which he served as an active member. For all whether we want to manage our own destiny, pass S. 1000); ‘‘yes’’ on roll call vote No. 556 of his humanitarian work, Harry posthumously in our states, in our cities and towns as indi- (on approving the journal); ‘‘yes’’ on roll call received a Congressional Gold Medal in 1987. viduals or whether we want a Washington bu- vote No. 557 (on passage of S. 2244); ‘‘yes’’ His legacy lives on with the Harry Chapin reaucrat locked away in some distant Federal on roll call vote No. 558 (on the motion to sus- Foundation, which continues to support char- building spying on us, telling us how to man- pend the rules and concur in the Senate ities that fight hunger and poverty, as well as age our own lives, families, doctors and our amendment to H.R. 4681); ‘‘yes’’ on roll call organizations that support arts education. schools! vote No. 559 (on the motion to suspend the Harry Chapin’s contributions to music and to Do we determine our own destiny or let gov- rules and concur in the Senate amendment to the world should not be forgotten, and again ernment bureaucrats run our lives? H.R. 2719); ‘‘yes’’ on roll call vote No. 560 (on I encourage his nomination to the Songwriters The time for choosing is once again upon Hall of Fame. us. the motion to suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1204); ‘‘no’’ on STEVE ISRAEL, Mr. Speaker, my dear Patriots, friends and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, neighbors, the battle is here now, today, not in roll call vote No. 561 (on agreeing to the reso- December 16, 2014. some distant jungle or desert, and we must lution H. Res. 776); ‘‘no’’ on roll call vote No. BOARD MEMBERS, decide whether or not we want a brighter fu- 562 (on the motion to suspend the rules and Songwriters Hall of Fame, New York, NY. ture for ourselves and our children and grand- pass H.R. 5806); ‘‘no’’ on roll call vote No. 563 TO THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE SONG- children. (on the motion to concur in the Senate WRITERS HALL OF FAME: I write today to ask for full and fair consideration for Harry Mr. Speaker, We, together, today, must de- amendment to H.R. 83 with an amendment); and ‘‘yes’’ on roll call vote No. 564 (on the Chapin, a Long Island treasure, as a nominee cide whether our uniquely American culture for induction into the Songwriters Hall of made up of people respectfully representing motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. Fame. In his life, Harry Chapin was known every cultural, religious, and ethnic back- 5699, as amended). not only for writing songs that resonated but ground on earth is a nation divided or united f also for his philanthropic efforts and activ- in a common cause for freedom and the op- ism to combat hunger and poverty both in URGING NOMINATION OF HARRY portunity liberty offers each of us. his Long Island community and around the We must choose whether we will join our CHAPIN IN THE SONGWRITERS world. His eminence as a songwriter and as a friends and neighbors defending liberty and HALL OF FAME leader in the fight against poverty and hunger proves him truly deserving of this honor. opportunity or become grease for the wheels Though his musical career lasted only a of big government. HON. STEVE ISRAEL decade, Harry Chapin’s enduring legacy en- In respectful civil disobedience, I for one will OF NEW YORK sures that his talent will live on through his not submit to the chains of tyranny. I fly the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES timeless songs that reverberate across generations. During that brief period, Harry Stars and Stripes in my yard not the red ham- Tuesday, December 16, 2014 mer and cycle! wrote over 400 songs, including classics like I choose to continue the fight for a smaller, Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ‘‘Taxi’’ and ‘‘Cat’s in the Cradle;’’ released non-intrusive, fiscally responsible, constitu- celebrate the career of Harry Chapin, and to nine albums; and wrote a Broadway musical, tional government. I choose Freedom for urge the Songwriters Hall of Fame to nomi- ‘‘The Night That Made America Famous.’’ nate him for induction. Harry Chapin is known He also wrote songs for television and film. America! I choose prosperity for America! He was inducted into the Long Island Music Mr. Speaker, I pledged to the citizens of my not only for his powerful songwriting but also Hall of Fame in 2006. State, and to the American people, that as for his philanthropy and activism, as he spent Harry’s unparalleled humanitarian work their elected representative I will work to: Re- his life fighting hunger and poverty in his Long serving the people of Long Island also de- store liberty, not restrict it; Shrink government, Island community and around the world. His serves recognition. Along with donating half not expand it; Reduce taxes, not raise them; eminence as a songwriter and as an activist of his concert revenue to charity and found- Abolish programs, not create them; Promote proves that he is deserving of this honor. I am ing various organizations to fight hunger and poverty on Long Island and around the the freedom and independence of citizens, not also submitting for the record my letter to the world, Harry also served as a powerful voice the interference of government in their lives; Songwriters Hall of Fame as well as a letter lobbying Congress and President Carter to and Observe the limited, enumerated powers from Sandy Chapin, Harry’s wife. establish a Presidential Commission on of our Constitution, not ignore them. I trust I Though his musical career lasted only a World Hunger, on which he served as an ac- honored that pledge. decade, Harry Chapin’s talent lives on through tive member. For all of his humanitarian I praise God for my American roots and his timeless songs and powerful storytelling. work, Harry posthumously received a Con- pray that HE may continue to Bless all of us He wrote over 400 songs in that time, includ- gressional Gold Medal in 1987. His legacy and this great nation. ing classic songs like ‘‘Taxi’’ and ‘‘Cat’s in the lives on with the Harry Chapin Foundation, I want to thank my fellow citizens and mem- which continues to support charities that Cradle;’’ released nine albums; and wrote a fight hunger and poverty, such as Long Is- bers of Congress for the privilege, honor and Broadway musical, ‘‘The Night That Made land Cares, as well as organizations that sup- experience to serve in the 113th Congress America Famous.’’ He also wrote songs for port arts education. these last 24 months. And lastly, Mr. Speaker, television and film. He was inducted into the Today, I’m proud to give much deserved I’d like to wish the 114th Congress my very Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2006. recognition to Harry Chapin’s contributions best wishes. Furthermore, Harry’s humanitarian work to music and to the world in the House of Merry Christmas to all and to all a good serving the people of Long Island deserves to Representatives. Harry’s legacy is timeless night! and should not be forgotten. I once again ask be remembered and honored. He donated half for full and fair consideration for his nomi- f of his concert revenue to charity and founded nation to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. PERSONAL EXPLANATION various organizations that continue to fight Sincerely, hunger and poverty on Long Island and STEVE ISRAEL, around the world. Harry co-founded Member of Congress. HON. ADAM SMITH WhyHunger, a grassroots organization that OF WASHINGTON supports over 8,000 community groups nation- SEPTEMBER 15, 2013. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BOARD MEMBERS, wide in their efforts to develop innovative pro- Tuesday, December 16, 2014 Songwriters Hall of Fame, New York, NY. grams to eliminate hunger and provide sus- BOARD MEMBERS OF THE SONG WRITERS Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, on tainable, health food sources. He founded HALL OF FAME: I am writing to ask that you Tuesday, December 9, Wednesday, Decem- New York City’s Hunger Hotline and Long Is- might consider Harry Chapin as one of your

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Justice Felix Frankfurter once referred to as during the ’70s, through his music and his Cotton Patch Gospel (1981) The off-Broad- the highest position in a democracy—the of- charity work as a social activist. Harry way premiere of Cotton Patch Gospel, origi- fice of citizen. That was no third-rate folk wrote and recorded a reasonably large body nal score by Harry Chapin received praise as singer (as he called himself), only a first rate of work before his death in 1981. Though ‘‘The best music Harry Chapin ever wrote’’ American.’’ many may not know all of Harry’s songs (he by—David Marsh, Rolling Stone Magazine. Harry Chapin was inducted into the Long wrote over 400), his legion of fans continue to This was his last after a career as one of the Island Music Hall of Fame on October 15, buy his CD’s, as well as attempt to unearth great American folk singers and one of the 2006. lost recordings by the man to this day. great humanitarians having raised over 5 I have enclosed a copy of the CD, Harry Harry Chapin is remembered by a genera- million dollars for World Hunger. Chapin Songwriter as a gift to you, thinking tion of music fans as one of America’s great- Anthology of Harry Chapin (1985, Elektra) that you may find it an appropriate piece est musical storytellers and troubadours, but Remember When the Music (1987, Dunhill considering my request. May you enjoy it! as Ralph Nader said, ‘‘to talk about Harry Compact Classics) Sincerely, Chapin only as a singer-composer is like The Gold Medal Collection (1988, Elektra) SANDRA CHAPIN, viewing Theodore Roosevelt as a state as- The Last Protest Singer (1988, Dunhill Chapin Productions LLC. semblyman or Babe Ruth as a pitcher. More Compact Classics) f that any other entertainer in his generation, Harry Chapin Tribute (1990, Relativity Harry was a citizen-artist.’’ Records) 70TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF Harry’s albums, musical plays and TV con- The Bottom Line Encore Collection (1998, ATLEY A. KITCHINGS AND tributions are listed as follows: Bottom Line/Koch) Chapin Music (1966, Rock-Land Records) Story of a Life (1999, Elektra) BETTY JANE LANGLEY Harry’s early years with brothers Tom and VHI Behind the Music The Harry Chapin Steve. Collection (2001, MTV Networks) HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT Heads and Tales (1972, Elektra) Harry’s Sequel (2001, re-mastered and re-released OF ALABAMA first album with Elektra, was released in the on CD Chapin Productions LLC) summer of 1972 and became a success thanks Sniper and Other Love Songs (Re-mastered IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the hit single ‘‘Taxi,’’ which soon became and re-released on CD 2002, Wounded Bird Tuesday, December 16, 2014 the songwriter’s signature tune. Taxi became Records) the most requested song in America for ten The Last Protest Singer (2002, re-mastered Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, today marks weeks in a row and earned Harry a Grammy and re-released on CD Chapin Productions the 70th anniversary of a very important occa- nomination as best new artist. LLC) sion. On December 16, 1944, two special peo- Sniper and Other Love Songs (1972, Harry Chapin Songwriter (2002) Originally ple, Atley A. Kitchings and Betty Jane Lang- Elektra) produced in 1975 for the educational series Short Stories (1973, Elektra) This album it ley, were married in Miami, Florida. So, today Pipeline, this CD closes the distance between I would like to congratulate, pay tribute to, and spent 23 weeks on the charts due to the suc- listener and performer. A real treat for any cess of the single ‘‘W.O.L.D.,’’ a story about aspiring musician, who, regardless of his sta- honor these two great Alabamians. the life of a disc jockey. tus as a Harry Chapin fan, will no doubt gain I first had the occasion to meet Atley Verities & Balderdash (1974, Elektra) This a clear and simple outline for writing a suc- Kitchings when I was a student at the Cum- album became his biggest hit, becoming a cessful song. The disc is broken down into berland School of Law at Samford University gold record. The album’s success was bene- five parts: a short, friendly introduction, the in Birmingham, Alabama in the late 1980’s. fited by the number-one single ‘‘Cat’s in the second part, a soulful, acoustical version of a Atley was an adjunct professor teaching com- Cradle,’’ a song about an inconsiderate, ca- previously unrecorded gem called ‘‘Too reer-oriented father that was based on a munications law. We became friends while I Many Miles.’’ The third part is the meat of was a student of his. In 1995, I was working poem written by Sandy Chapin, his wife. He the disc. Harry talks of the difference be- earned another Grammy nomination as best tween ‘‘attitudinal’’ songs and his own as Assistant Legal Advisor to then-Governor male vocal performer. unique style of story songs. He then goes Fob James, and Atley was doing some legal Portrait Gallery (1975, Elektra) his follow- through the process of building a chorus and work in Montgomery when our paths crossed up to Verities and Balderdash. The album its verses, discussing the pitfalls of first- again. It was at that time that our friendship performed respectably, peaking at number time songwriter, strategies for successful 53. began to bloom. It wasn’t long before my wife, The Night That Made America Famous In rhyming, and finding a ‘‘zinger.’’ In the Caroline, and I met his lovely wife Betty Jane. the mean time, Harry had been working on fourth part Harry plays a short upbeat track Atley A. Kitchings, Jr. was born in Louisville, his musical which opened on February 26, off the Portrait Gallery album, ‘‘Stop Sing- KY on June 10, 1925. Betty Jane Langley was 1975. The show earned two Tony nomina- ing These Sad Songs.’’ In the fifth and final part, he conveys easily such concepts as born on February 13, 1925 in Jackson, MS. tions. Atley moved with his parents to Clinton, MS Make a Wish Harry won an Emmy award in tonal consistency and ‘‘architectural con- the spring for his contributions of songs to stants.’’ The conversation closes with Harry when he was 3 years old. He met Betty Jane ABC television’s children’s series Make a talking about what is plainly evident in high school in Clinton, MS, and they began Wish, which was hosted by his brother Tom. throughout Songwriter, his ‘‘joy of doing it.’’ dating at Mississippi College, in Clinton, MS At that time Harry also co-founded World Heads and Tales/Sniper and Other Love where they were both college students. World Hunger Year, a charity designed to raise Songs (2004, Elektra. Double CD re-release of War II was ongoing, and Atley joined the money to fight international famine; the or- first two albums with bonus tracks) Navy, participating first in the V–12 program at ganization earned over $350,000 in its first Legends of the Lost and Found (Double Album, 2005, re-mastered and re-released on Mississippi College, and then earning a com- year. mission as an Ensign in the Navy after com- Greatest Stories Live (Double Album, 1976, CD, Chapin Productions LLC) Elektra) This double album, became the Introducing. Harry Chapin (2006) pleting midshipman’s school at Northwestern singer/songwriter’s second gold album, peak- Harry Chapin Cat’s In the Cradle and Other University in Chicago on November 22, 1944. ing at number 48. Chapin was becoming more Songs (2008, Elektra) Atley was assigned to Miami for further politically active throughout 1976, as evi- Harry performed more than 250 concerts training, and on December 16, 1944 (the day denced by his role as a delegate at that sum- every year, and donated the proceeds for half the Battle of the Bulge began in Europe), he mer’s Democratic Convention. of them to charity. After his concerts, he would go into the lobby and sign autographs and Betty Jane were married at a Baptist Dance Band on the Titanic (Double Album, Church in downtown Miami, FL. Atley shipped 1977, Elektra) This album was also on the and sell records, T-shirts and song books. charts. And every penny he took in would go to out a week later to lead the crew of a sub- Living Room Suite (1978, Elektra) The fol- charity, especially the battle to end world chaser out of San Juan, Puerto Rico to hunt lowing year, Harry Chapin met with Presi- hunger. He spent four months nearly single- Nazi U-Boats, although they never found any. dent Jimmy Carter, discussing the need for a handedly successfully lobbying both Con- Atley left active duty in 1946, but he remained Presidential Commission on Hunger; he also gress and President Carter to form a Presi- in the Navy reserves until 1978, when he re- released Living Room Suite that summer, dential Commission on Domestic and Inter- tired with the rank of Captain. which peaked at number 133. national Hunger and Malnutrition, activity Legends of the Lost and Found (Double serving as a member of the commission. Atley graduated from the University of Vir- Album, 1979, Elektra) His second live album. On Sunday July 26, 1981, Ralph Nader ginia School of Law and has had a distin- Sequel (1980, Boardwalk Records) Harry wrote in the Sunday New York Times: ‘‘We guished legal career, including: a time in the signed with Boardwalk Records, releasing hope that Taxi is sung as long as there are US Attorney’s office in Birmingham, AL, a 25

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:11 Dec 17, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16DE8.010 E16DEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1854 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 16, 2014 year career with AT&T, and time with several Ukrainian people’s drive to overthrow authori- stone and wish them another 65 years of suc- law firms in Birmingham, including his current tarian rule and integrate with the West, Rus- cess in the public service. firm of Wallace, Jordan, Ratliffe and Brandt. sian President Vladimir Putin’s determination He still practices law at the age of 89! to stop them by any means, and American f Betty Jane was an elementary school teach- and European efforts in support of Ukraine. IN HONOR OF LEONARD R. er in the early years of their marriage. Wanting This surge in Ukraine-related content was ac- SENDELSKY to spend more time as a homemaker, she companied by an expansion of broadcasts, stopped teaching to raise the couple’s two and both initiatives, combined, resulted in re- children, Jane Marlea and Atley Langley markable ratings, with the Service reaching HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. Kitchings. more than 18 percent of the adult audience in OF NEW JERSEY Both Atley and Betty Jane are individuals Ukraine in a given week and maintaining VOA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who have touched thousands of lives over the Ukrainian’s position as the most popular West- Tuesday, December 16, 2014 years and have been an inspiration to all ern international broadcaster in Ukraine. those who have known them and that con- VOA began broadcasting in Ukrainian on Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tinues even today. So today, December 16, December 12, 1949. Throughout the Cold commemoration of the life of Mr. Leonard R. 2014, I would like to wish Atley and Betty War, it was a beacon of freedom for the citi- Sendelsky. Mr. Sendelsky, a longtime resident Jane a sincere congratulations on 70 years of zens of Soviet Ukraine, who were living under of the Colonia section of Woodbridge, New marriage. On Sunday afternoon, December repressive rule. With the collapse of the Jersey, passed away on December 6, 2014 21, they plan to celebrate this momentous oc- U.S.S.R., VOA Ukrainian took advantage of after a life filled with numerous professional casion with their family and friends in Bir- new opportunities offered by Ukraine’s dec- and personal accomplishments. mingham, Alabama. laration of independence. After decades of Mr. Sendelsky was a fixture of the building May God grant them many more years to- jamming, VOA was able to sign contracts with industry. His commitment to high quality and gether. the government broadcast channel and local standards set him apart as a leader and advo- f FM stations for transmission of VOA radio pro- cate in the industry. He earned several honors grams on Ukrainian airwaves. In 1993, the and accolades, including the New Jersey CONGRATULATING VOICE OF agency launched VOA’s first television pro- Builders Golden Hammer Award and the New AMERICA, UKRAINE SERVICE ON gram, a weekly Ukrainian-language TV maga- Jersey Builders Association inaugural Lifetime THE OCCASION OF THEIR 65TH zine, Window on America. Achievement Award. ANNIVERSARY Every week, VOA’s Ukrainian Service Not only was Mr. Sendelsky a prominent reaches millions of people in Ukraine, a strate- representative of the building industry, he was HON. MARCY KAPTUR gically located country of 45 million with a per- also an active member of the community and OF OHIO sistent Soviet legacy but with strong European the Hungarian Reformed Church of Carteret. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aspirations. Ukrainian news organizations His work with the Thomas Edison Council of have a very limited reporting presence in the the Boy Scouts of America, the Raritan Bay Tuesday, December 16, 2014 United States, thus VOA provides viewers in YMCA and the Middlesex County College Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Ukraine with a unique, thoughtful and reveal- Foundation exemplify his commitment to serv- congratulate Voice of America, Ukraine Serv- ing window on America life, and remains the ice and support of the community. ice on the occasion of their 65th anniversary. leading international broadcaster in the coun- Born and raised in Perth Amboy, New Jer- For 65 years, from the dark days of Stalin’s try. Through its daily reporting on U.S. politics, sey, Mr. Sendelsky lived in Colonia for over 50 rule to Putin’s current aggression against their foreign policy, social issues, business, culture years with his wife Judy. He and Judy were country, VOA’s Ukrainian Service has been a and the arts, VOA provides comprehensive, married for 60 years and together had two crucial source of news and information for the accurate and authoritative information that sons, Leonard Drew and Guy Sean. Mr. people of Ukraine. Throughout the Ukrainians can employ in strengthening their Sendelsky is remembered by his loving family, Euromaidan revolution and Russia’s campaign nascent democracy, market economy and including his wife and sons, daughter-in-law of aggression against Ukraine, VOA’s Ukrain- independent statehood. Susan, granddaughter Christine Marie, sisters ian Service has served an essential role as a This past year, perhaps more than any Joan Maher and Jean Muni, as well as many unique and comprehensive source of news, in- other, the service of VOA Ukraine has been a other relatives and friends. formation and discussion about the year-long crucial lifeline between the people of the Mr. Speaker, I sincerely hope that my col- crisis and the U.S. response. United States and Ukraine. It is with great leagues will join me in honoring Leonard Nearly every moment of television airtime pride that I warmly congratulate VOA Ukraine Sendelsky for his dedication to his family and has been devoted to U.S. official and expert and their highly capable staff, notably chief community and his immeasurable contribu- commentary and analysis regarding the Adrian Karmazyn, on this extraordinary mile- tions to the building industry.

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HIGHLIGHTS Senate passed H.R. 5771, Tax Increase Prevention Act. Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 125, and stands adjourned sine die. Senate Pryor (for Johnson (SD)) Amendment No. 4122, Chamber Action to provide an offset. Page S6926 Routine Proceedings, pages S6869–S6934 Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act: Sen- Measures Introduced: Three bills were introduced, ate passed S. 1800, to require the Secretary of the as follows: S. 3018–3020. Page S6921 Interior to submit to Congress a report on the efforts Measures Passed: of the Bureau of Reclamation to manage its infrastructure assets, after agreeing to the committee Tax Increase Prevention Act: By 76 yeas to 16 amendment in the nature of a substitute, and the nays (Vote No. 364), Senate passed H.R. 5771, to following amendment proposed thereto: amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend Pages S6924–29 certain expiring provisions and make technical cor- Pryor (for Barrasso) Amendment No. 4123, to rections, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of provide an offset. Page S6928 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care Recognizing Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi of family members with disabilities, by the order of and Malala Yousafzai: Senate agreed to S. Res. the Senate of Tuesday, December 16, 2014, 60 Sen- 595, recognizing Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi ators having voted in the affirmative. and Malala Yousafzai for their efforts to end the fi- Pages S6869–70, S6898–S6903 nancial exploitation of children and to ensure the right of all children to an education, after agreeing Enrollment Correction: Senate agreed to H. Con. to the committee amendment in the nature of a sub- Res. 124, providing for a correction in the enroll- stitute and with an amended preamble. Page S6929 ment of H.R. 5771. Page S6903 100th Anniversary of the Birth of James Cleve- Grand Portage Band Per Capita Adjustment land ‘‘Jesse’’ Owens: Committee on the Judiciary Act: Senate passed H.R. 3608, to amend the Act of was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. October 19, 1973, concerning taxable income to 226, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth members of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Supe- of James Cleveland ‘‘Jesse’’ Owens and honoring him rior Chippewa Indians. Page S6924 for his accomplishments and steadfast commitment Father Richard Marquess-Barry Post Office to promoting the civil rights of all people, and the Building: Senate passed H.R. 4030, to designate the resolution was then agreed to, after agreeing to the facility of the United States Postal Service located at following amendment proposed thereto: Page S6929 18640 NW 2nd Avenue in Miami, Florida, as the Pryor (for Brown) Amendment No. 4126, to ‘‘Father Richard Marquess-Barry Post Office Build- amend the preamble. Page S6929 ing’’. Page S6924 Centennial of the Passenger Pigeon Extinction: Mni Wiconi Project Act Amendments: Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works was passed S. 684, to amend the Mni Wiconi Project discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 564, Act of 1988 to facilitate completion of the Mni honoring conservation on the centennial of the pas- Wiconi Rural Water Supply System, after agreeing senger pigeon extinction, and the resolution was to the committee amendments, and the following then agreed to, after agreeing to the following amendment proposed thereto: Pages S6924–29 amendments proposed thereto: Pages S6929–30 D1142

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Camilla C. Feibelman, of New Mexico, to be a Richard M. Mills, Jr., of Texas, to be Ambassador Member of the Board of Trustees of the Morris K. to the Republic of Armenia. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation for a term Michael P. O’Rielly, of New York, to be a Mem- expiring April 15, 2017. ber of the Federal Communications Commission for Martha L. Minow, of Massachusetts, to be a Mem- a term of five years from July 1, 2014. (Prior to this ber of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services action, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Corporation for a term expiring July 13, 2017. Transportation was discharged from further consider- Charles Norman Wiltse Keckler, of Virginia, to ation.) be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Laurie I. Mikva, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Services Corporation for a term expiring July 13, Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation 2016. for a term expiring July 13, 2016. Gloria Valencia-Weber, of New Mexico, to be a Victor B. Maddox, of Kentucky, to be a Member Member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Serv- of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Cor- ices Corporation for a term expiring July 13, 2017. poration for a term expiring July 13, 2016. John Gerson Levi, of Illinois, to be a Member of Joseph Pius Pietrzyk, of Ohio, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corpora- the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corpora- tion for a term expiring July 13, 2017. tion for a term expiring July 13, 2017. Robert James Grey, Jr., of Virginia, to be a Mem- James L. Huffman, of Oregon, to be a Member of ber of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services the Board of Trustees of the Morris K. Udall and Corporation for a term expiring July 13, 2017. Stewart L. Udall Foundation for a term expiring Oc- Thomas Hicks, of Virginia, to be a Member of the tober 6, 2020. Pages S6903–04, S6933–34 Election Assistance Commission for a term expiring James Cole, Jr., of New York, to be General December 12, 2017. Counsel, Department of Education. Page S6904, S6933 Matthew Vincent Masterson, of Ohio, to be a Colette Dodson Honorable, of Arkansas, to be a Member of the Election Assistance Commission for Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commis- a term expiring December 12, 2017. sion for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2017. Pages S6897–98, 6904, S6934 Christy A. McCormick, of Virginia, to be a Mem- ber of the Election Assistance Commission for a term During consideration of this nomination today, expiring December 12, 2015. Senate also took the following action: By 65 yeas to 28 nays (Vote No. 363), Senate David Rivera, of Tennessee, to be United States agreed to the motion to close further debate on the Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee for the nomination. Page S6897 term of four years. Estevan R. Lopez, of New Mexico, to be Commis- Arthur Lee Bentley III, of Florida, to be United sioner of Reclamation. Page S6905, S6933 States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida for A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- the term of four years. viding that the motion to invoke cloture on the Isobel Coleman, of New York, to be Representa- nomination, be withdrawn. Page S6904 tive of the United States of America to the United Marcus Dwayne Jadotte, of Florida, to be an As- Nations for U. N. Management and Reform, with sistant Secretary of Commerce. Page S6905, S6933 the rank of Ambassador. A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- Isobel Coleman, of New York, as an Alternate viding that the motion to invoke cloture on the Representative of the United States of America to nomination, be withdrawn. Page S6904 the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations during her tenure of service as Representa- Jonathan Nicholas Stivers, of the District of Co- tive of the United States of America to the United lumbia, to be an Assistant Administrator of the Nations for U.N. Management and Reform. United States Agency for International Development. Page S6905, S6933 Paige Eve Alexander, of Virginia, to be an Assist- A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- ant Administrator of the United States Agency for viding that the motion to invoke cloture on the International Development. nomination, be withdrawn. Page S6904 David J. Berteau, of Maryland, to be an Assistant John Charles Cruden, of Virginia, to be an Assist- Secretary of Defense. ant Attorney General. Page S6905, S6933 Robert M. Scher, of the District of Columbia, to A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- be an Assistant Secretary of Defense. viding that the motion to invoke cloture on the Jess Lippincott Baily, of Ohio, to be Ambassador nomination, be withdrawn. Page S6904 to the Republic of Macedonia. Christopher Smith, of Texas, to be an Assistant Robert Francis Cekuta, of New York, to be Am- Secretary of Energy (Fossil Energy). Page S6905, S6933 bassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan. A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- Margaret Ann Uyehara, of Ohio, to be Ambas- viding that the motion to invoke cloture on the sador to Montenegro. nomination, be withdrawn. Page S6904

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Page S6906 Jorge Luis Alonso, of Illinois, to be United States Loretta Copeland Biggs, of North Carolina, to be District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois. United States District Judge for the Middle District Pages S6906–07, S6933 of North Carolina. Pages S6906–08, S6934 A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that the motion to invoke cloture on the viding that the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination, be withdrawn. Page S6906 nomination, be withdrawn. Page S6906 Haywood Stirling Gilliam, Jr., of California, to be Nominations Returned to the President: The fol- United States District Judge for the Northern Dis- lowing nominations were returned to the President trict of California. Pages S6906–07, S6933 failing of confirmation under Senate rule XXXI at A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- the time of the sine die adjournment of the 113th viding that the motion to invoke cloture on the Congress: nomination, be withdrawn. Page S6906 Carlos J. Torres, of Virginia, to be Deputy Direc- Amit Priyavadan Mehta, of the District of Colum- tor of the Peace Corps. bia, to be United States District Judge for the Dis- Russell C. Deyo, of New Jersey, to be Under Sec- trict of Columbia. Pages S6906–07, S6933 retary for Management, Department of Homeland A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- Security. viding that the motion to invoke cloture on the Michael P. Botticelli, of the District of Columbia, nomination, be withdrawn. Page S6906 to be Director of National Drug Control Policy. Allison Dale Burroughs, of Massachusetts, to be Daniel Henry Marti, of Virginia, to be Intellectual United States District Judge for the District of Mas- Property Enforcement Coordinator, Executive Office sachusetts. Pages S6906–07, S6933 of the President. A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- Gilberto de Jesus, of Maryland, to be Chief Coun- viding that the motion to invoke cloture on the sel for Advocacy, Small Business Administration. nomination, be withdrawn. Page S6906 Jeanne E. Davidson, of Maryland, to be a Judge John Robert Blakey, of Illinois, to be United of the United States Court of International Trade. States District Judge for the Northern District of Il- Michele Thoren Bond, of the District of Colum- linois. Pages S6906–07, S6933 bia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Consular A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- Affairs). viding that the motion to invoke cloture on the Michael Young, of Pennsylvania, to be a Member nomination, be withdrawn. Page S6906 of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Com- Amos L. Mazzant, III, of Texas, to be United mission for a term of six years expiring August 30, States District Judge for the Eastern District of 2020. Texas. Pages S6906–07, S6933 Benjamin L. Cardin, of Maryland, to be a Rep- A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- resentative of the United States of America to the viding that the motion to invoke cloture on the Sixty-ninth Session of the General Assembly of the nomination, be withdrawn. Page S6906 United Nations. Robert Lee Pitman, of Texas, to be United States Ronald H. Johnson, of Wisconsin, to be a Rep- District Judge for the Western District of Texas. resentative of the United States of America to the Pages S6906–08, S6933 Sixty-ninth Session of the General Assembly of the A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- United Nations. viding that the motion to invoke cloture on the Carol Leslie Hamilton, of California, to be an Al- nomination, be withdrawn. Page S6906 ternate Representative of the United States of Amer- Robert William Schroeder III, of Texas, to be ica to the Sixty-ninth Session of the General Assem- United States District Judge for the Eastern District bly of the United Nations. of Texas. Page S6906, S6933 Leslie Berger Kiernan, of Maryland, as an Alter- A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- nate Representative of the United States of America, viding that the motion to invoke cloture on the to the Sixty-ninth Session of the General Assembly nomination, be withdrawn. Page S6906 of the United Nations. Joan Marie Azrack, of New York, to be United Francine Berman, of New York, to be a Member States District Judge for the Eastern District of New of the National Council on the Humanities for a York. Pages S6906–08, S6934 term expiring January 26, 2020.

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Victoria Ann Hughes, of Virginia, to be a Mem- Roberta S. Jacobson, of Maryland, to be a Member ber of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American National and Community Service for a term expiring Foundation for a term expiring September 20, 2020. October 6, 2016. Monica C. Regalbuto, of Illinois, to be an Assist- Eric P. Liu, of Washington, to be a Member of ant Secretary of Energy (Environmental Manage- the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Na- ment). tional and Community Service for a term expiring Ronald Lee Miller, of Kansas, to be United States December 27, 2017. Marshal for the District of Kansas for the term of Deborah Willis, of New York, to be a Member of four years. the National Council on the Humanities for a term Linda Struyk Millsaps, of North Carolina, to be a expiring January 26, 2020. Member of the Internal Revenue Service Oversight Dallas P. Tonsager, of South Dakota, to be a Board for a term expiring September 14, 2018. Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Dean A. Reuter, of Virginia, to be a Member of Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Na- May 21, 2020. tional and Community Service for a term expiring September 14, 2016. Mario Cordero, of California, to be a Federal Mari- Steven H. Cohen, of Illinois, to be a Member of time Commissioner for the term expiring June 30, the Board of Trustees of the Harry S Truman Schol- 2019. arship Foundation for a term expiring December 10, Tho Dinh-Zarr, of Texas, to be a Member of the 2019. National Transportation Safety Board for the remain- Jane Toshiko Nishida, of Maryland, to be an As- der of the term expiring December 31, 2018. sistant Administrator of the Environmental Protec- Maria Echaveste, of California, to be Ambassador tion Agency. to the United Mexican States. Sunil Sabharwal, of California, to be United States Brian James Egan, of Maryland, to be Legal Ad- Alternate Executive Director of the International viser of the Department of State. Monetary Fund for a term of two years. Paul A. Folmsbee, of Oklahoma, to be Ambas- Nancy B. Firestone, of Virginia, to be a Judge of sador to the Republic of Mali. the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term Mary Catherine Phee, of Illinois, to be Ambas- of fifteen years. sador to the Republic of South Sudan. Thomas L. Halkowski, of Pennsylvania, to be a Matthew T. McGuire, of the District of Columbia, Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims to be United States Executive Director of the Inter- for a term of fifteen years. national Bank for Reconstruction and Development Anthony G. Collins, of New York, to be a Mem- for a term of two years. ber of the Advisory Board of the Saint Lawrence Sea- Maria Cancian, of Wisconsin, to be Assistant Sec- way Development Corporation. retary for Family Support, Department of Health and Marcia Denise Occomy, of the District of Colum- Human Services. bia, to be United States Director of the African De- Mark Sobel, of Virginia, to be United States Exec- velopment Bank for a term of five years. utive Director of the International Monetary Fund John Maeda, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of for a term of two years. the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring September 3, 2016. Victoria Reggie Kennedy, of Massachusetts, to be Gentry O. Smith, of North Carolina, to be Direc- a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a tor of the Office of Foreign Missions, and to have term expiring December 8, 2016. the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service. Todd Sunhwae Kim, of the District of Columbia, Robert M. Gordon, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia to be Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation, Court of Appeals for the term of fifteen years. and Policy Development, Department of Education. Juan Carlos Iturregui, of Maryland, to be a Mem- Armando Omar Bonilla, of the District of Colum- ber of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American bia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Fed- Foundation for a term expiring June 26, 2014. eral Claims for a term of fifteen years. Juan Carlos Iturregui, of Maryland, to be a Mem- Patricia M. McCarthy, of Maryland, to be a Judge ber of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a Foundation for a term expiring June 26, 2020. term of fifteen years. Roberta S. Jacobson, of Maryland, to be a Member Jeri Kaylene Somers, of Virginia, to be a Judge of of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term Foundation for a term expiring September 20, 2014. of fifteen years.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:14 Dec 17, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D16DE4.REC D16DEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with DIGEST December 16, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D1147 Jessie Hill Roberson, of Alabama, to be a Member James C. Miller, III, of Virginia, to be a Governor of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for a of the United States Postal Service for the term ex- term expiring October 18, 2018. piring December 8, 2017. Leslie E. Bains, of New York, to be a Director of Stephen Crawford, of Maryland, to be a Governor the Securities Investor Protection Corporation for a of the United States Postal Service for the remainder term expiring December 31, 2015. of the term expiring December 8, 2015. Robert Michael Simon, of Maryland, to be an As- David Michael Bennett, of North Carolina, to be sociate Director of the Office of Science and Tech- a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a nology Policy. term expiring December 8, 2018. Marc A. Kastner, of Massachusetts, to be Director Yvette Roubideaux, of Maryland, to be Director of of the Office of Science, Department of Energy. the Indian Health Service, Department of Health Jonathan Elkind, of Maryland, to be an Assistant and Human Services, for the term of four years. Secretary of Energy (International Affairs). Jennifer Prescod May-Parker, of North Carolina, Victoria Marie Baecher Wassmer, of Illinois, to be to be United States District Judge for the Eastern Chief Financial Officer, Environmental Protection District of North Carolina. Agency. Michael P. Boggs, of Georgia, to be United States Thomas A. Burke, of Maryland, to be an Assistant District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia. Administrator of the Environmental Protection Constance B. Tobias, of Maryland, to be Chairman Agency. of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals for a term of six Kenneth J. Kopocis, of Virginia, to be an Assist- years. ant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Mark E. Lopes, of Arizona, to be a Member of the Agency. Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation Janet L. Yellen, of California, to be United States for a term expiring September 20, 2016. Alternate Governor of the International Monetary Alfredo J. Balsera, of Florida, to be a Member of Fund for a term of five years. the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy for a term expiring July 1, 2014. Carlos Pascual, of the District of Columbia, to be Alfredo J. Balsera, of Florida, to be a Member of an Assistant Secretary of State (Energy Resources). the United States Advisory Commission on Public Catherine Ann Novelli, of Virginia, to be United Diplomacy for a term expiring July 1, 2017. States Alternate Governor of the European Bank for Linda Thomas-Greenfield, an Assistant Secretary Reconstruction and Development. of State (African Affairs), to be a Member of the George James Tsunis, of New York, to be Ambas- Board of Directors of the African Development sador to the Kingdom of Norway. Foundation for the remainder of the term expiring John L. Estrada, of Florida, to be Ambassador to September 27, 2015. the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Carolyn Watts Colvin, of Maryland, to be Com- Michael Keith Yudin, of the District of Columbia, missioner of Social Security for the term expiring to be Assistant Secretary for Special Education and January 19, 2019. Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education. Christopher A. Hart, of Colorado, to be Chairman Massie Ritsch, of the District of Columbia, to be of the National Transportation Safety Board for a Assistant Secretary for Communications and Out- term of two years. reach, Department of Education. John W. Leslie, Jr., of Connecticut, to be a Mem- Ericka M. Miller, of Virginia, to be Assistant Sec- ber of the Board of Directors of the African Develop- retary for Postsecondary Education, Department of ment Foundation for a term expiring September 22, Education. 2019. Steven M. Wellner, of the District of Columbia, Stafford Fitzgerald Haney, of New Jersey, to be to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica. the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen Alissa M. Starzak, of New York, to be General years. Counsel of the Department of the Army. Sherry Moore Trafford, of the District of Colum- Charles C. Adams, Jr., of Maryland, to be Ambas- bia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court sador to the Republic of Finland. of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen James L. Huffman, of Oregon, to be a Member of years. the Board of Trustees of the Morris K. Udall and William Ward Nooter, of the District of Colum- Stewart L. Udall Foundation for a term expiring Oc- bia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court tober 6, 2014. of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen Adri Davin Jayaratne, of Michigan, to be an As- years. sistant Secretary of Labor.

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Matthew Stuart Butler, of Ohio, to be a Member Additional Cosponsors: Page S6921 of the Election Assistance Commission for a term ex- Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: piring December 12, 2015. Pages S6921–23 Ann Donnelly, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York. Additional Statements: Pages S6918–20 Roseann A. Ketchmark, of Missouri, to be United Amendments Submitted: Page S6924 States District Judge for the Western District of Record Votes: Eight record votes were taken today. Missouri. (Total—366) Pages S6885, S6897, 6903, 6906 Travis Randall McDonough, of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and ad- of Tennessee. journed sine die, pursuant to the provisions of H. 9 Air Force nominations in the rank of general. Con. Res. 125, at 11:25 p.m., until 12 p.m. on 7 Army nominations in the rank of general. Tuesday, January 6, 2015. (For Senate’s program, see 1 Coast Guard nomination in the rank of admiral. the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s 1 Marine Corps nomination in the rank of general. Record on page S6930.) 1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral. Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Foreign Committee Meetings Service, and Navy. Pages S6930–33 Messages from the House: Page S6920 (Committees not listed did not meet) Petitions and Memorials: Pages S6920–21 No committee meetings were held. h House of Representatives Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Chamber Action Guest Chaplain, Br. Thomas More Garrett, Domini- Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 2 public can House of Studies, Washington, DC. Page H10319 bills, H.R. 5887–5888; were introduced. Page H10325 Meeting Hour: Agreed by unanimous consent that Additional Cosponsors: Page H10325 when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet Reports Filed: A report was filed on December 15, at 12 noon on Friday, December 19th, unless it 2014 as follows: sooner has received a message from the Senate trans- H.R. 2131, to amend the Immigration and Na- mitting its concurrence in H. Con. Res. 125, in tionality Act to enhance American competitiveness which case the House shall stand adjourned pursuant through the encouragement of high-skilled immigra- to that concurrent resolution. Page H10321 tion, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate Rept. 113–676, Part 1). by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the Reports were filed today as follows: House today appear on pages H10320. H.R. 1772, to amend the Immigration and Na- Senate Referrals: S. 706 and S. 1744 were held at tionality Act to make mandatory and permanent re- the desk. Page H10320 quirements relating to use of an electronic employment eligibility verification system, and for other Quorum Calls Votes: There were no yea-and-nay purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 113–677, votes, and there were no Recorded votes. There were Part 1) and no quorum calls. H.R. 2278, to amend the Immigration and Na- Adjournment: The House met at 12 noon and at tionality Act to improve immigration law enforce- 12:08 p.m., the House stands adjourned until noon ment within the interior of the United States, and on Friday, December 19, 2014, unless it sooner has for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. received a message from the Senate transmitting its 113–678, Part 1). Page H10324 concurrence in H. Con. Res. 125, in which case the Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he House shall stand adjourned pursuant to that con- appointed Representative Neugebauer to act as current resolution. Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H10319

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COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY, Committee Meetings DECEMBER 17, 2014 No hearings were held. (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Joint Meetings Senate No joint committee meetings were held. Committee on Environment and Public Works: Sub- committee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety, to hold an oversight hearing to examine the Environmental Protec- tion Agency’s proposed National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone, 2:30 p.m., SD–406. House No hearings are scheduled.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 12 noon, Tuesday, January 6 12 p.m., Friday, December 19

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: Following the presentation of the Program for Friday: To be announced. certificates of election and the swearing-in of elected Members, there will be a required live quorum.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue.

HOUSE

Aderholt, Robert B., Ala., E1848, E1853 Bentivolio, Kerry L., Mich., E1849 Farr, Sam, Calif., E1847 Israel, Steve, N.Y., E1852 Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E1854 Lipinski, Daniel, Ill., E1847 Pallone, Frank, Jr., N.J., E1854 Roybal-Allard, Lucille, Calif., E1847 Smith, Adam, Wash., E1852 Stockman, Steve, Tex., E1849 Van Hollen, Chris, Md., E1848

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