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, THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2014 No. 82 Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Friday, May 30, 2014, at 2 p.m. House of Representatives THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2014

The House met at 10 a.m. and was ment that my colleagues and I were proach me at Memorial Day events to called to order by the Speaker pro tem- prevented from offering an amendment say that they agree that Afghanistan is pore (Mr. BENTIVOLIO). to the NDAA dealing with the constitu- not worth the blood that has been shed f tional responsibility of Congress to de- there. Furthermore, they agreed with clare war. me that Afghanistan is not worth DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO Like many Members of Congress, I America continuing to borrow money TEMPORE had the opportunity to speak at events from foreign nations, driving up fur- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday on ther the debt of our Nation to fund fore the House the following commu- Memorial Day weekend. Every time I President Karzai’s corrupt government nication from the Speaker: spoke, I mentioned my frustration that when we have a multitude of problems WASHINGTON, DC, the McGovern-Jones amendment was and needs right here in America. May 29, 2014. not able to be brought to the floor for Mr. Speaker, I would like to close my I hereby appoint the Honorable KERRY L. debate and a vote. However, I was comments by quoting Pat Buchanan, BENTIVOLIO to act as Speaker pro tempore on pleased that ADAM SCHIFF’s amend- and I believe this describes our situa- this day. ment to repeal the Authorization for tion in Afghanistan: ‘‘Is it not a symp- JOHN A. BOEHNER, Use of Military Force, which was Speaker of the House of Representatives. tom of senility to be borrowing from passed by Congress in 2001, was at least the world so that we can defend the f brought up for a debate. However, I was world?’’ I am going to repeat that one MORNING-HOUR DEBATE disappointed that the Schiff amend- more time. ‘‘Is it not a symptom of se- ment was defeated, because no Presi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- nility to be borrowing from the world dent should have the authority to send so that we can defend the world?’’ ant to the order of the House of Janu- men and women to war without action ary 7, 2014, the Chair will now recog- from Congress. Mr. Speaker, we are a debtor nation. nize Members from lists submitted by According to CRS, the AUMF has We can’t even pay our bills without the majority and minority leaders for been invoked in 30 known instances by going into the international markets morning-hour debate. Presidents Bush and Obama for the and borrowing money to pay last year’s The Chair will alternate recognition purpose of deploying troops. This rep- bills. It is time that this Congress un- between the parties, with each party resents an abdication of our constitu- derstands that we need to come back to limited to 1 hour and each Member tional responsibility. America and rebuild America. We need other than the majority and minority Yesterday I had the honor of visiting to be smart with our foreign policy. We leaders and the minority whip limited Walter Reed National Military Medical need to be smart with our men and to 5 minutes, but in no event shall de- Center. Mr. Speaker, I have beside me women in uniform. bate continue beyond 11:50 a.m. a poster of a triple amputee. This gen- And as I look at this poster one more f tleman gave his arm and both legs for time, Mr. Speaker, when I saw that 23- our country. Yesterday at Walter Reed, year-old young man from Camp AFGHANISTAN during my visit, I had the privilege of Lejeune, which is in my district, yes- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The talking with several of our Nation’s he- terday and his father, who is probably Chair recognizes the gentleman from roes who have lost limbs, double ampu- about 50 or 51, and the young man has North Carolina (Mr. JONES) for 5 min- tees and triple amputees. both legs gone and an arm, I looked in utes. Mr. Speaker, those lost limbs as well the eyes of the father, and what I saw Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, I am on the as other injuries, both physical and was pain; what I saw was worry; what floor today to express my disappoint- mental, are why I had veterans ap- I saw was sorrow.

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It is a war to be fought. clude gross mismanagement of VA re- f We are trying to win it.’’ sources and criminal misconduct by In his time off from the Pullman fac- VA senior hospital leadership, creating HONORING THE LIFE OF ARTIST tory, Dial would escape to his garage systemic patient safety issues and pos- THORNTON DIAL or backyard and create masterpieces sible wrongful deaths. While our work The SPEAKER pro tempore. The out of whatever he could find. Out of is not complete, we have substantiated Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from fear that people would laugh at his art, that significant delays in access to Alabama (Ms. SEWELL) for 5 minutes. he would bury his work. Later, he care negatively impacted the quality of Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speak- would dig it up and deconstruct it and care at this medical facility.’’ er, today I rise to honor one of Amer- reuse materials for new masterpieces. Mr. Speaker, that is breathtaking. ica’s most prolific and self-taught art- Dial began to dedicate himself to his That is breathtaking. This is our Fed- ists, Mr. Thornton Dial of Bessemer, artwork in 1981. He founded Dial Metal eral Government. Alabama. Patterns, a garden furniture business, Falsified data reported last year by Today at the age of 86, Thornton Dial with his sons in 1983, after the Pullman Phoenix HCS showed veterans waited, has lived, worked, and created art in Factory closed. on average, 24 days for their first pri- Dial’s handmade designs were discov- Alabama for his entire life. From child- mary care appointment. Falsified data ered by Lonnie Holley, a neighboring hood, Dial was creating symbolically said that they waited an average of 24 Black artist, in 1987. Holley brought dense pieces of art by using castaway days; however, the recent IG report Bill Arnett, an artist himself and a col- objects, anything he could find in his found that veterans actually waited, on lector of African American art, from environment: pieces of wire, scrap average, 115 days for their first pri- Atlanta to see Dial’s work. Arnett metal, bones, tree roots. He used his mary care appointment, with approxi- helped him to get national attention environment to define his environ- mately 84 percent of those waiting about his art. The two finally, working ment. more than 14 days, which was the stat- together, agreed on a price for his first Dial’s work provides a forceful and ed goal. compelling narrative of the most insid- sculpture. Initially, Dial offered Arnett the Mr. Speaker, 115 days for their first ious challenges and remarkable tri- piece for $20, and Arnett refused the appointment. That is the appointment umphs of African American history in low price. He said to Mr. Dial that this where you go talk to the doctor and the Deep South. His work contains lay- piece deserves more than $20. They you tell him what is wrong or what you ers of rich history and reflects on race agreed on $200. This was the first trans- think is wrong and he starts making an and class struggles that he witnessed action that Mr. Dial had as an artist. assessment. That is not treatment. in the Deep South. Dial’s work has been the subject of That is just an appointment with the Dial rose to prominence in the 1990s exhibitions across this country. At the doctor. Mr. Speaker, 115 days. while in his sixties through his large- New Museum of contemporary art and To put it another way, VA manage- scale assemblages, paintings that were the American Folk Art Museum in New ment at Phoenix HCS met 16 percent of made of scrap metal, pipes, very inter- York. His work can be found in more its wait time goal, and those folks still esting visual interpretation of the his- than 15 public collections, including received bonuses for that action. The tory and politics that he saw around those of, among others, the High Mu- folks that do the work got a bonus for him. seum of Art in Atlanta and the Mu- meeting 16 percent of their goal. Dial is described as having been one seum of Fine Arts in Houston. Many, When people say to you, as a Rep- of the most amazing art biographies in many people now collect his art. An art resentative, there are things wrong art history. He is described as being a form that was considered outside art with the Federal Government, Mr. very quiet man, a listener who dressed now is considered world-class art. With Speaker, this is what is wrong with the impeccably. What he lacked in terms of no formal training and education, Federal Government. Even after cook- formal education he more than made Dial’s powerful artwork stands out in ing the books, the stated goal of an av- up for in his highly visual and historic the world of highly degreed artists. erage 14-day wait time was not met. vocabulary. Dial continues to create art today, Even after that. Dial’s created brilliance is truly illu- and this weekend he will be honored by Now, I was proud to vote for Chair- minating and inspiring. Dial has stayed his hometown of Bessemer, Alabama. man MILLER’s VA Accountability Act in Alabama in the heart of the Seventh He will be honored as a great American last week, but it is a shame—I don’t Congressional District to live and work hero and a great American artist. know what it is—that it takes an act of his entire life. He was born in 1928 in I ask my colleagues to join me in Congress to fire somebody in the Fed- Sumter County, Alabama. He was one honoring this great, wonderful Ala- eral Government. If you are the Sec- of 12 children. And in childhood, he bama treasure, Thornton Dial. retary and you find somebody that has built his own toys because, as he said: f done something wrong—and in these We didn’t have much. cases, potentially criminal—and you Thornton began full-time farming at VA SCANDAL can’t fire them, what is going on here? the age of 5. In his early teens, he was The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Now, this is not a new circumstance. sent to live with his aunt in Bessemer, Chair recognizes the gentleman from We have actually known about it for Alabama, where he attended Sloss Min- Pennsylvania (Mr. PERRY) for 5 min- years. Republicans—and I have been ing Camp. His peers made fun of him utes. here a year and a half—and, I imagine, for his large size and for being ‘‘coun- Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise Democrats have been complaining for try.’’ His teachers told him that he today to bring awareness to the out- years about this because they see it in would never amount to much. rageous, the almost unimaginable find- their districts. But nothing has been I want you to know that we in the ings from the ongoing VA inspector done. And some will say, well, Congress Seventh Congressional District are ex- general’s review of the Phoenix Health hasn’t appropriated the right money. tremely proud of Thornton Dial be- Care System and now some two dozen Three times the amount of money cause we know that he really inter- other facilities. since 2001 has gone to the VA for care— preted what he saw around him in the The stated VHA goal is a 14-day wait for care. Three times it has been in- Deep South. He interpreted it in a very for a first-time primary care appoint- creased. creative way, and only now is he gain- ment—14 days, 2 weeks. It is a little ing such preeminence for that form of much for some, but it seems appro- b 1015 art. priate, reasonable for many. That is Mr. Speaker, where the President Dial never really made a living as an their goal. Whether I agree with it or says he has got a pen and a phone, I be- artist. He worked for over 30 years at not, that is their goal. seech you—I beseech him to call up a

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I know that I and a lot military, men and women who have House—to please schedule a vote, just a of my Democratic colleagues are not served, men and women of action. simple vote on immigration reform. So happy, and many in organized labor Words are cheap, Mr. Speaker. It is ac- far, he has refused to allow a vote. and in the pro-immigrant movement tions that we require. The stories from his constituents that have fought hard for policies to JFK said in one of his speeches that were heartbreaking: moms whose only dial back the deportations are very, a nation is revealed by whom it honors. wish is to remain here and raise their very saddened. It is not easy for a What is revealed by what is happening U.S. children and not fear a deporta- President to so fully and boldly stand now, what has been happening, and tion date or a knock on the door at up against his base, against those of us what hasn’t been happening? dawn. Children want their moms and who have voted for him, loved him, and Now, just to kind of show where our dads to be here to see them achieve the protected him, but he did it so that priorities are, let’s talk about what American Dream. House Republicans could use the fol- you can get with an access card. This But I have to say that I had a heavy lowing weeks to take action on immi- gentleman I am reading about bought a heart even before I arrived at the State gration reforms, House Republicans swordfish steak at $18.99 a pound or capitol building in Richmond, Virginia, who have shown him nothing but dis- went to the gourmet coffee section and yesterday. The night before, I received dain. ground up some roasted fresh beans. I a call letting me know that the White In reality, for those families facing guess it is okay to buy your Halloween House intended to announce yesterday deportation and losing their children candy with an access card. We can pro- that it wasn’t going to take action on who live in the majority leader’s dis- vide an access card for that, but we Homeland Security Secretary Jeh trict, they know that both the major- can’t find a way to provide for the vet- Johnson’s review of deportation poli- ity leader and the President have the erans who took an oath? cies. power to help keep them in the United Mr. Speaker, they said: Therefore, for the next several States and protected with their chil- I will defend this country, I will lay my life months, the deportations will continue dren. down, and I won’t question. Mine is not to at a rate of 1,100 a day. Moms with U.S. The majority leader can schedule a ask why, mine is to do or die. citizen children, women with 25 years vote, and the President can use his pen Our side of the deal is that we pay, in this country and who have com- and his phone to spare these families we equip you, and prepare you to fight mitted no crimes will get no relief in from what amounts to a life sentence. And of one thing I am confident: if the and win, and after you come home all the short run. majority leader fails to act, the Presi- busted up and changed, we will take I have talked extensively with Sec- retary Johnson and had no illusions dent will, and he will do so boldly. care of you. To my House Republican colleagues, Oh, that is what we say, but appar- that a major policy announcement was I say, please act. The country will ently that is not what we do. We can in the works. Rather there are, I think, some enforcement adjustments that thank you. The children and the moms find a way to pay for these things, but that live in your districts and fear de- can be made now that would spare not for that obligation. portations will thank you, and your Mr. Speaker, resignation is fine. But thousands from counterproductive de- voters will thank you. You have 14 portations that are doing more harm that is not going to fix it. We request days to work this out. the administration to take action and than good to our Nation. fix it. I am deeply disappointed that the f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- President chose to delay any action, RECOGNIZING RODNEY A. bers are reminded to address their re- and I know that many of us who have ERICKSON, PRESIDENT OF THE marks to the Chair. been fighting against the deportations PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVER- f that needlessly break up families and SITY leave communities living in fear are The SPEAKER pro tempore. The CONSTITUENTS FACING also disappointed. DEPORTATION Chair recognizes the gentleman from And as I heard the stories of the con- Pennsylvania (Mr. THOMPSON) for 5 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The stituents of the majority leader who minutes. Chair recognizes the gentleman from are facing their own deportation or de- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Illinois (Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ) for 5 minutes. portation of a loved one, I realized that Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize ´ Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, like a it would be harder to save them in the Rodney A. Erickson, retiring president lot of Americans, I spent time trav- coming weeks and months without of the Pennsylvania State University. eling this past holiday weekend, but I some kind of policy adjustments re- After 37 years at Penn State as an never made it to the beach. Instead, I vealed by the Secretary’s review. academic and administrator, Rodney did what I do on a lot of weekends, While the Republican majority de- Erickson selflessly took the role of which is travel the country building cides whether or not they will act on president of the university during a support for comprehensive immigra- immigration reform and solve an im- troubled time. We thank him for his tion reform. portant American problem, thousands service, his dedication, and, most of I attended immigration events in Or- more will be deported. all, his tremendous vision and leader- ange County and Riverside County in But I also understand what the Presi- ship. California, and, yesterday, I was in dent is trying to do. He is saying that Rodney Erickson became a faculty Richmond, Virginia, in the majority he still has hope that the Republicans member at Penn State in the last 1980s, leader’s backyard, listening to his con- are not just playing games with immi- and over the years, he held roles from stituents plead for congressional ac- gration policy. He believes, as I do, assistant professor to dean to vice tion. that Republicans still could use the president for research, to provost and One young lady told her story per- last 14 legislative days before July 4 to president. fectly in two languages. She came to make a real difference in the lives of At each level of service to the univer- the United States when she was 6. Now moms and kids that I met yesterday in sity, he sought new ways of teaching, she has deferred action and temporary Richmond, Virginia. better forums for learning, and innova- protection from deportation but wants The excuse that House Republicans tive approaches to streamline bureauc- a permanent solution for herself and can’t trust President Obama to enforce racy and keep the university and its in- her U.S. citizen sister. Another woman, the law and therefore they will not dividual departments on the cutting a mom of two U.S. citizen children, pass immigration reform, that excuse edge. At every stage, he has been an in- wore a GPS anklet bracelet to the no longer holds water, if it ever did. spirational leader to those around him.

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As a proud Penn State alumnus, I the change in nutritional guidelines for Yet now the Republicans are trying want to thank President Rodney school meals, but because the bill cuts to scrap these important nutrition Erickson for his commitment and his SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, standards. And they are doing so under dedication to Penn State University. I in order to pay for these improve- the false pretense that it is what is also wish you and your wife, Shari, the ments. Sadly, we took food away from best for the kids. very best with future plans for the hungry people in order to improve the Mr. Speaker, look at the facts: House years ahead. nutritional quality of school meals and Republicans are supposedly acting on behalf of our kids while they tried to YOUTH TRAFFIC SAFETY MONTH improve school meal reimbursements. cut $40 billion from SNAP, while they Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. It was one of the more difficult votes I tried to cut hundreds of millions of dol- Mr. Speaker, I rise today, as well, to have taken as a Member of this House, lars from WIC, and while they contin- recognize Youth Traffic Safety Month, and I am still angry that we robbed Peter to pay Paul instead of using bet- ually ignore nutritional science by which is celebrated each May. changing food packages to benefit spe- As many are aware, motor vehicle ter offsets that were available at the cific industries. crashes continue to be the leading time. The truth is their position will do Now, that being said, I strongly sup- cause of death for teens. In fact, ac- real harm to our Nation’s kids. We can port the policies in the Healthy, Hun- cording to the National Highway Traf- do better. We can and should work with fic Safety Administration, teenagers ger-Free Kids Act. And that is why I USDA to implement this law in a are involved in three times as many am dismayed at the attacks coming smart way and not bow down to junk fatal crashes as all other drivers. from the Republicans in Congress. food special interests. We shouldn’t An even more disturbing fact is that House and Senate Republicans are try- play politics with our kids’ health just one-third of fatal teen crashes involve ing to roll back many of the guidelines because some people don’t like this ad- a young driver who had been drinking. in this important legislation. ministration. My Republican friends Also troubling is that 50 percent of Now, I am aware of their concerns. should get over it. high school students say they text ‘‘at Some food service providers, including There is a time and place for politics. least sometimes’’ while driving. in my own State, tell me that these But lunch is not that time, and the Now, these statistics are a stark re- new standards cost too much, that they school cafeteria is not that place. The minder of how much more must be lead to increased food waste, that health of our kids should come first. done to educate our kids on the privi- healthier products that meet these Mr. Speaker, I insert into the RECORD leges and responsibilities of operating standards aren’t available, and that two letters expressing opposition to a motor vehicle. kids just don’t eat these new foods. We the rollback of these important nutri- Mr. Speaker, as we begin the summer should work with local providers to tional standards. One is from 19 former season, which is a dangerous time of overcome many of those challenges. presidents of the School Nutrition As- year on the road for all drivers, let us But it is important to recognize that sociation, and the other is from Mis- reflect on these tragic statistics. USDA has empirical data that shows sion Readiness, a group of retired mili- While Youth Traffic Safety Month is the law is actually working. Not only tary leaders who believe childhood obe- coming to a conclusion, let us recom- that, the Government Accountability sity is a national security issue. mit in the coming months, through ad- Office, or GAO, confirms that the law SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSOCIATION, vocacy, education, and awareness, to is working as intended and that par- PAST PRESIDENTS INITIATIVE, promote road safety and reduce the ticipation will get better as kids get May 27, 2014. number of vehicle-related fatalities. accustomed to healthier foods. The Honorable (Senate and House Members of Committees on Agriculture Appropriations): f Harvard recently documented signifi- cant increases in children’s consump- DEAR AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS CON- NUTRITIOUS SCHOOL MEALS FERENCE COMMITTEE: Thank you for passing tion of fruits and vegetables because of the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the Federal school food standards. that is helping school nutrition programs be Chair recognizes the gentleman from That is a good thing. Data also shows part of a strong response to the nation’s obe- Massachusetts (Mr. MCGOVERN) for 5 that the new school meal nutrition sity epidemic. Most schools are having suc- minutes. standards do not cause schools to lose cess implementing the HHFKA. However Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, pro- money after they are initially estab- some schools report difficulty meeting the requirements and are requesting waivers. viding access to healthy school meals lished. We the undersigned past presidents of the shouldn’t be controversial. We all want Most importantly, USDA has the au- School Nutrition Association, understand what is best for our kids because noth- thority to work with schools, school that major change takes time and a commit- ing is more important than our chil- districts, and States to address the ment to the goal that prompted the change. dren. Yet, for decades, we have seen issues that may affect participation We believe most communities and schools school food products—both prepared rates. In other words, schools, school want school nutrition programs that help children learn to enjoy healthy foods. We are meals and packaged snacks—fail to be districts, and States can ask USDA for confident that the broad public support for as healthy and nutritious as possible. assistance in implementing these new HHFKA and USDA’s demonstrated willing- Combined with other factors, we are standards at local levels, especially ness to work with school leaders to solve im- seeing childhood obesity rates increase when kids may not be participating lo- plementation issues will prevail and create over that time. Not surprisingly, we cally in ways that USDA either intends stronger school nutrition programs. have seen other health problems asso- or sees in other areas of the country. We urge you to reject calls for waivers, ciated with obesity also increase. maintain strong standards in all schools, and States and localities should take ad- direct USDA to continue working with But that began to change because of vantage of this flexibility before seek- school leaders and state directors to find the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of ing permanent changes to the law. ways, including technical assistance, that 2010, also known as the child nutrition These school meal standards, along will ensure all schools can meet the HHFKA reauthorization bill, which reauthor- with the WIC food package, are standards. Specific concerns regarding whole izes our school meal programs as well science-based. That means that politics grains and sodium can be addressed as tech- as the WIC program. The 2010 bill was was left out of the decision-making nical corrections. We must not reverse the especially important because it imple- process and left up to expert nutrition- progress that was sought by school leaders and is well on its way to success in most mented new health and nutrition ists. The reason why white potatoes, schools. Should you need additional informa- standards for schools, including issues for example, were left out of the WIC tion please contact Jane Wynn or Shirley like sodium, fruits, vegetables, and program was because the experts at the Watkins. whole grains. Today, the House Appro- Institute of Medicine said that they do Sincerely,

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Director National Food Service Man- than anywhere else outside of their homes. f agement; Institute Dorothy Caldwell, Children consume up to half of their daily former USDA Deputy Administrator of calories during school hours, and the child- b 1030 FNS; Mary Nix former Cobb County, hood years lay the foundation for lifelong LET’S ACKNOWLEDGE OBAMACARE GA School Nutrition Director; Jane eating habits—for better or for worse. As DOESN’T WORK Wynn, former Broward County, FL such, the food they receive at school plays a School Nutrition Director; Anne critical role in supporting their long-term The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Gennings, former New Hartford, NY health. Chair recognizes the gentleman from School Nutrition Director; Mary Hill, Thanks to newly updated U.S. Department Kentucky (Mr. BARR) for 5 minutes. Director of School Nutrition, Jackson, of Agriculture (USDA) nutrition standards, Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, recently, MS; Dora Rivas, Executive Director requirements for school meals have been up- some politicians in Washington and Food & Child Nutrition Services Dallas dated to align with current nutrition even back in my home State of Ken- ISD, TX; Helen Phillips, Senior Direc- science. Schools are now serving more fruits, tucky have held out Kentucky’s online tor School Nutrition Norfolk, VA; Eliz- vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat or no- abeth McPherson, Former Food Service exchange, or Kentucky Kynect, as a fat dairy options while offering fewer empty model for how the Affordable Care Act, Director Caswell, NC; Phyllis Griffith, calories and high-fat options. Former Child Nutrition Services Direc- or ObamaCare, can be implemented tor Columbus, OH; Nancy Rice, State EVIDENCE-BASED NUTRITION STANDARDS successfully. They argue that Director GA Child Nutrition Programs; Overall, schools across the country have ObamaCare is working in Kentucky. Gene White, President Global Child Nu- done a commendable job in moving forward While it is true that, unlike the bil- trition Foundation; Marcia Smith, with the implementation of updated school lion dollar malfunctioning PhD, former Food Service Director, meal standards. Implementation is never an healthcare.gov Web site, the Kentucky Polk County, FL; Gaye Lynn Mac- easy process, and there have certainly been Kynect Web site has appeared to func- Donald, Consultant & Former Food challenges, but by and large, schools are on tion properly, but that is about all that Service Director Bellingham, WA; the right track. Recent data shows that Penny McConnell, Director of Food more than 90 percent of schools are currently works well. Service Fairfax County, VA; Beverly in compliance with science-based standards. ObamaCare is making life harder for Lowe, Consultant, Former Food Serv- Reports also indicate that fruit and vege- most Kentucky families and small ice Director Hampton, VA; Thelma table consumption have increased. Schools businesses, driving up premiums and Becker, Retired Former Food Service are capable of serving healthier foods and deductibles, taking away choices of Director PA. the vast majority are already doing so. We doctors and hospitals, and forcing peo- are at an important juncture. Rather than ple to lose the insurance coverage that MISSION: READINESS, retreating from science-based standards, we they liked. The President promised MILITARY LEADERS FOR KIDS, need to continue to advance. that: if you like your health care plan, Washington, DC, May 28, 2014. In addition to the progress made on school MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AP- you will get to keep it. meals, we are also pleased with updated But 280,000 of my fellow Kentuckians PROPRIATIONS: On behalf of the nearly 450 re- snack food standards, which closely adhere tired admirals and generals of Mission: Read- to recommendations made by the Institute have lost the health insurance that iness, I write in support of efforts designed of Medicine. Schools have made great head- they had, the health insurance that to improve the nutritional quality of foods way in serving healthier food, but to finish they liked. The government is taking served in schools. As you consider the FY the job it is critically important that we away choices. Patients, families, and 2015 Agriculture Appropriations bill, we re- move forward in addressing the other half of spectfully urge you to: doctors should be in control of their the school food environment—foods sold in Support the implementation of heightened health care, but ObamaCare takes vending machines, snack bars and a la carte school meal standards and refrain from any choices away from people. lines. Because healthier schools meals are weakening or delay of science-based guide- One insurance broker in Kentucky compromised by the over 400 billion calories lines; and from junk food being sold in schools each told me that insurance on the Ken- Support the $25 million included for School tucky Kynect exchange, the replace- Meal Equipment Grants. year, revised standards for competitive foods Mission: Readiness is the national security are essential supporting good nutrition hab- ment for all of those canceled policies, organization of retired admirals and generals its. Moreover, data shows that improving excludes 90 out of 130 hospitals in Ken- who have mobilized in response to Depart- snack food standards can actually help in- tucky from its network. ment of Defense data indicating that 75 per- crease revenues by driving up participation Then there is the cost. Premiums and cent of all young Americans between the in the school lunch and breakfast programs. deductibles are skyrocketing. When ages of 17 and 24 are unable to join the mili- Given the national security implications of people are able to get the Web site to tary because they are medically or phys- child obesity, we respectfully urge members work, they are discovering that insur- ically unfit, are too poorly educated, or have of the Committee to refrain from pursuing ance is not affordable. disqualifying criminal records. A shrinking any Congressional action that would weaken As a candidate for President, then- or delay the implementation of science-based pool of eligible Americans is a threat to our Senator Barack Obama promised to national security. school nutrition standards. Instead, Congress Overweight and obesity are of particular should defer to USDA to provide any needed sign a health care law that would cut concern to the military. Excess body fat has flexibility for schools, such as the recently the cost of a typical family’s premium become the leading medical disqualifier for announced flexibility for whole grain pasta. by up to $2,500 a year, but a quietly re- military service. Today, more than one in SCHOOL CAFETERIA EQUIPMENT ASSISTANCE leased report from the Centers for five Americans between the ages of 17 and 24 Medicare and Medicaid Services are too heavy to enlist. As a result, hundreds Many school kitchens are struggling against outdated facilities to efficiently pre- projects that 11 million Americans will of potential recruits fail the physical en- face higher premiums because of trance exam every month because they are pare healthy meals for their students. Al- too overweight. In fact, between 2006 and though more than 90 percent of schools ObamaCare. 2011, the U.S. Military Entrance Processing across the nation are successfully meeting ObamaCare is an especially bad deal Command reported that over 62,000 individ- science-based standards, many report that for our seniors. A recent report study- uals were turned away because of their they are forced to make-do with costly and ing the impact of the law’s cuts to weight. inefficient workarounds. Designed primarily Medicare Advantage plans concluded Failure to meet weight-height require- to reheat and hold food, many kitchens need that premiums could increase for some ments is not just a problem among potential new equipment capable of preparing Kentucky seniors up to $1,700 per year. recruits. The data show that excess weight healthier options. As such, we strongly sup- Every day, I hear stories from Ken- port additional resources for School Meal impacts those who have already enlisted as tucky families and small businesses well. Every year, the military discharges Equipment Grants. We were pleased to see over 1,200 first-term enlistees before their $25 million included for these grants in the about how they have been hurt by contracts are up due to weight problems; the subcommittee’s mark and urge continued ObamaCare, about how the government military must then recruit and train their support for this important funding stream. is making life harder for them. replacements at a cost of $75,000 per person, Thank you for your attention to these im- Consider Tony Calvert, a truck driver totaling roughly $90 million annually. This portant issues. Together, we can make sure and member of the Teamsters union

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Mr. Speaker, on Mon- say how devastating these proposed icy on the Kentucky Kynect exchange day, the EPA is expected to unleash rules—although we have not seen the was $1,800 more per month. ObamaCare what is essentially a Federal cap-and- details yet—could be for coal mining was supposed to fix the problem of pre- trade proposal aimed at our Nation’s communities. existing conditions, but for Tony Cal- existing coal-fired power plants. I—and I am sure others who rep- vert and for his family, ObamaCare in I will oppose this rule, as it will ad- resent coal mining communities across Kentucky is a personal and financial versely affect coal miners and coal this Nation—will not sit idle in the disaster. mining communities throughout West face of this latest challenge by the Consider the Blue Grass Stockyards, Virginia and the Nation. At stake is EPA to our way of life. a beef cattle auction business that em- our economy and the livelihoods of our It is about jobs, it is about jobs, and ploys over 60 full-time employees who coal miners, our steelworkers, elec- it is about jobs, and I will look at any have enjoyed the benefits of high-qual- trical workers, those who keep our and all options that will be available to ity, employer-provided health insur- freight trains running, and families block this proposed rule from being fi- ance for many years. and businesses that rely on affordable nalized. In 2010, the company’s cost per em- energy from coal. f ployee was about $250 each month, and Even though we don’t have the de- NOT ONE MORE TRAGEDY it provided about a $1,500 deductible, tails of the rule yet, from everything FOLLOWED BY INACTION good prescription coverage, and $3,000 we know, we can be sure of this: it will The SPEAKER pro tempore. The out-of-pocket maximum. be very bad for jobs. The only real Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from By 2014, this company faced a 50 per- question is where, on a scale from dev- astating to a death blow, the new rule California (Mrs. CAPPS) for 5 minutes. cent increase in cost because of Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, last Fri- ObamaCare and nowhere near the cov- will fall. I have written to OMB opposing the day night, my home community was erage quality that they had been able rocked by unspeakable violence. It left to provide to their employees in the new source performance standards rule for future power plants and calling six students and their assailant dead past. and 13 others injured. Friday’s rampage Moving all of their employees to Ken- upon the Director to return the draft in Isla Vista, California, has touched tucky Kynect was no help. The very rule to EPA and calling on EPA to go the community in a powerful way. best scenario they have come up with back to the drawing board on their pro- posal. IV, as it is affectionately called, is a is to purchase a policy at over a 9 per- special place where people know their cent increase in premiums, a $5,000 in- I have joined 181 Members of this body in a letter to Administrator neighbors. Everyone is presumed to be network deductible, and a $10,000 out- a friend, and bikes are more common of-network deductible, and these are McCarthy asking that the normal 60- day comment period be extended to at than cars. narrow networks. On Friday, IV joined a growing list of The company told me that they have least 120 additional days. I have cosponsored and voted for H.R. small communities touched by un- always taken pride in providing their 3826, the Electricity Security and Af- speakable violence. Today, we continue valued employees with quality cov- fordability Act, along with my col- to mourn those we lost: George Chen, erage, but because of ObamaCare, they league, the gentleman from Kentucky ‘‘James’’ Cheng Yuan Hong, Weihan can’t do that any more. (Mr. WHITFIELD), which would block ‘‘David’’ Wang, Katherine Breann Coo- Then there is Joe and Laura the new source performance rule for fu- per, Christopher Ross Michaels-Mar- Westbrook. They have been owner-op- ture power plants. The House passed tinez, and Veronika Weiss. erators of Speedflo and Snapflo, a fam- the bill on March 16, by a vote of 229– We reach out to the injured who need ily printing company in Lexington, 183, and sent it over to the other body. our support as they heal, and we pray Kentucky, since 1976. Their family- I have cosponsored, along with my for the many others affected, including owned business has grown to 32 em- colleague, the gentleman from West the families and friends the victims ployees—including many working Virginia (Mr. MCKINLEY), H.R. 2127, a left behind. Our community grieves, moms—providing good benefits and af- resolution of disapproval that would and we struggle to make sense of the fordable group health insurance until prevent the new source performance senseless. May 2014, when their renewal rates standard rule for future power plants For many in a variety of places, this skyrocketed 101 percent. from going into effect. If enacted, this sadness and grief is also a frustration, To make matters worse, the avail- would have the same effect as the frustration that more could have and able post-ObamaCare plans had Whitfield bill, blocking EPA from ad- should have been done to prevent this deductibles that were three times larg- vancing the rule on existing plants. tragedy from the start. er than the pre-ObamaCare plans. More importantly, Mr. Speaker, are We think of other places where simi- These increases threatened to make it the effects on our coal miners’ health lar rampages have occurred so re- impossible for them to continue to pro- care and pension plans. There are more cently: Tucson, Carson City, Seal vide their employees with health insur- than 100,000 retirees, their dependents, Beach, Atlanta, Oakland, Seattle, Au- ance, and for the first time, they had and surviving spouses who receive rora, Oak Creek, Minneapolis, New- to ask their employees to contribute to health care and/or pensions from the town, Washington Navy Yard, Santa cover the cost of the new plans. UMWA, United Mine Workers of Amer- Monica, Fort Hood. The VA scandal is a window into the ica, health and retirement funds. How many more of these mass shoot- future of ObamaCare. It is a window Because these benefits are paid for by ings do we need before we act? into what government health care contributions made by the coal compa- We have all seen how a violent inci- looks like: higher cost, higher pre- nies for every hour worked by an active dent can bring public attention to the miums, less choices. miner, this rule could dramatically un- need for sensible gun safety measures. Let’s get together as a country and dercut the solvency of these funds. We know that we must keep these acknowledge that this law doesn’t In 2012, for example, a total of $1.2 weapons out of the hands of violent in- work. It is unfortunate that billion went into coal field commu- dividuals; but all too quickly, the at- ObamaCare doesn’t work. The Amer- nities in pension payments and direct tention fades, the drumbeat quiets, and ican people deserve health care reform payments to health care providers for we are left with inaction. that actually lowers costs, that pro- retiree health care benefits. That in- I sincerely hope that this time will vides more choices, and does not put cluded nearly 400 million into rural be different, but it won’t be unless we, bureaucrats in charge of health care. West Virginia communities. as Congress, act.

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We also need to make sure from the University of South Carolina Wars,’’ singled Butler out for a special that our systems talk to each other, so and his law degree from the University commendation in this regard when it that no one falls between the cracks. of Georgia. came to fiscal responsibility and envi- It is clear that we need to do more to b 1045 ronmental protection. It is worth ensure that our mental health system quoting them at some length: and our law enforcement can work to- He took up the mantle of leadership Butler’s support of the administration’s gether to identify potentially dan- at an early age, serving as president of position might be considered surprising. In- gerous individuals. the student body at the University of cluded in the hit list was the Richard B. Rus- We need to ensure that parents who South Carolina and was a legal student sell lake project which spanned Georgia and are concerned that their son might be leader at Georgia. South Carolina. a danger to himself or others have a After law school, he settled in Mr. Speaker, Butler’s service to meaningful way to seek help, and we Edgefield, South Carolina, where he South Carolina continued beyond his need to ensure that we use the many started his own law firm, Derrick and years in Congress. I close by concur- new tools available, including social Byrd. Just 3 years out of law school, he ring with the late Speaker Tom Foley, media, so when threats are made on was elected to the South Carolina who said, upon Butler’s retirement, the Internet they are taken seriously. House of Representatives, where he ‘‘Butler Derrick is a true leader.’’ The American public’s message to served on the Rules and Ways and While I miss my friend Butler, I am Congress is clear, and I heard it so Means Committees and as a member of comforted by the fact that he lived a poignantly at the University of Cali- the South Carolina Nuclear Advisory rich and full life, and he will live on fornia Santa Barbara just 2 days ago: Board. It was during these years that through the impact he made in the not one more, not one more life should our paths first crossed, while I was lives of those he served. He is a model be lost, not one more family should serving on the staff of Governor John that we will all do well to emulate. have to grieve like ours, not one more C. West, and we became fast friends. f In 1974, Butler was elected to this community should be added to this IRAN’S NUCLEAR AMBITIONS list. body from the Third Congressional Dis- Gun safety and the Second Amend- trict of South Carolina. He quickly dis- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ment are not mutually exclusive. Law- tinguished himself among his large LAMALFA). The Chair recognizes the abiding Americans have the right to freshman class, becoming the first gentleman from Michigan (Mr. own a gun, but each of us deserves to freshman ever appointed to the Budget BENTIVOLIO) for 5 minutes. feel safe in our homes and our commu- Committee, on which he served for 10 Mr. BENTIVOLIO. Mr. Speaker, I am nities. years in the House, as well as chairing gravely concerned about the threat of a Over the next few weeks, I will be the Task Force on Budget Process for nuclear-armed Iran and the status of meeting with local and national advo- an additional 2 years. the current negotiations between P5+1 cates on these issues to identify the At the start of his third term, Butler in Iran. gaps and to propose ways we can fix was appointed to the Rules Committee, As Iran has moved off the front pages them, but no matter how much bills on which he would serve for the re- over the past few months, I fear that are researched, supported, and pro- mainder of his tenure in Congress, the Iranians are becoming increasingly posed, we need our House leadership to serving as vice chair from 1989 to 1995. emboldened. With less than 2 months commit to us, to commit to the Amer- Butler had a way of bringing people until the current Joint Plan of Action ican people that we will have a vote. together. The Democratic Caucus in expires, we have yet to see real conces- Bills may pass, they may fail, but the those days was very ideologically di- sions from the Iranians. In fact, Presi- American people have the right to verse, from dyed-in-the-wool Northern dent Rouhani, supposedly a moderate, know where their elected Representa- liberals to old guard Southern conserv- said just weeks ago that Iran will offer tives stand. atives. Born in Massachusetts and only transparency in a final agree- I join in the chorus of those who are raised in South Carolina, Butler was ment. rightly frustrated with the system and uniquely able to bridge these divides. What good is transparency if Iran can with this Congress: not one more. In 1986, he was elected to serve as a re- continue to spin uranium and charge I implore my colleagues to make sure gional representative to the Demo- forward towards a nuclear weapon? that this phrase has yet another meet- cratic Steering and Policy Committee. While the administration is respon- ing: not one more tragedy followed by In 1992, his ascent in the leadership sible for representing the United States inaction. This time can be different, continued when he was named chief with the P5+1, it is important to re- and it is up to us. deputy whip, the first time that a member that Congress has a very im- portant role to play in this process. f South Carolinian had been named to a top leadership post in 130 years. I owe Congress has made it very clear that IN MEMORY OF REPRESENTATIVE him a debt of gratitude for paving the any final deal with Iran must lead to BUTLER DERRICK way for other South Carolinians to fol- the dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The low in his footsteps. frastructure, and we must continue to Chair recognizes the gentleman from While Butler’s service in leadership reiterate this. It is unacceptable for South Carolina (Mr. CLYBURN) for 5 gave him a role in all the issues affect- the P5+1 to strike a deal that allows minutes. ing the Nation, his focus never left the Iran any pathway to a nuclear weapon. Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise Third Congressional District. He was a Additionally, Congress must con- today to commemorate the life of a tireless advocate for the textile indus- tinue to insist that Iran does not ex- colleague and friend, Butler Derrick, try, serving as chair of the Congres- tend the negotiations and use them as who passed away earlier this month. I sional Textile Caucus from 1987 to 1994. a stalling tactic to advance its pro- had the privilege of serving with Butler With his district containing the Sa- gram. If the Joint Plan of Action is ex- during my first term, which was his vannah River Site and Barnwell Nu- tended beyond the July 20 deadline, last. clear Fuel Plant, he struck a balance Iran must make real and meaningful Although our service together in this between promoting the economic bene- concessions and convince us that it is body lasted only 2 years, I had the fits of the industry and ensuring the not simply stalling. If Iran violates the pleasure of working with him in the health and safety of his constituents. current agreement or if it refuses to years before and the years since. I am Finding the right balance wasn’t al- negotiate an acceptable final agree- honored to say he was a friend, and I ways easy, but Butler navigated the ment, Congress must move imme- know I am not alone in saying that he issue as he did all issues, with a keen diately to impose dramatic new sanc- will be missed. intellect and fierce advocacy. tions on the regime.

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It the country with their sons and daugh- DAY cannot expect Congress to automati- ters and grandchildren. A living piece The SPEAKER pro tempore. The cally accept any agreement it comes up of history. Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from with. Congress needs to be an active The World War II Memorial and the California (Ms. BROWNLEY) for 5 min- partner in this process. Veterans History Projects are employ- utes. I urge the administration to provide ing every tool possible to catalogue, Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Congress with increased transparency preserve, and make these firsthand Speaker, I rise today to pay my re- and to consult Congress on elements of memories for future generations. This spects to the Greatest Generation of the deal. It is imperative that Congress effort is very important because there American heroes by honoring our cou- plays a critical role throughout this is a story that we must never forget. rageous veterans of World War II, in process. In closing, Mr. Speaker, to the sail- particular, those who took part in the We must continue to insist that any ors, soldiers, marines, and airmen who Normandy landing on June 6, 1944. final agreement with Iran ensures the stormed the beaches, parachuted into On that historic day, 160,000 Allied dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear infra- the thorny hedgerows, scaled the cliffs, troops landed on the 50-mile stretch of structure and that Iran has no pathway and fought their way inland, America beaches along the Normandy coast, to a bomb. A nuclear-armed Iran would and the world owes you, our Greatest commencing the largest amphibious be a national security disaster. We Generation, a debt we can never repay. assault ever of continental Europe. must do everything we can to prevent May God bless each and every one you, Their mission was clear: to gain a foot- Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, and may God bless the United States of hold from which to fight Nazi Germany and that includes a congressional role America. and defeat Adolf Hitler. in the current negotiations. f With more than 5,000 ships and 13,000 f aircraft, the Allied forces succeeded, MADE IN AMERICA but 9,000 patriots were killed or wound- COMMEMORATING THE VETERANS The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ed in battle. The bravery and heroism WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE AL- BENTIVOLIO). The Chair recognizes the of those Americans and our Allies when LIED LANDINGS AT NORMANDY gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. they stormed the French coastline was ON D-DAY FITZPATRICK) for 5 minutes. most definitely the turning point of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, the war. And they could not have done Chair recognizes the gentleman from American manufacturing has always it without the extraordinary work of Maine (Mr. MICHAUD) for 5 minutes. been the engine driving the American the Seabees. Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I am economy. While the recent recession During World War II, around 175,000 joined here today by my colleagues has slowed our growth, American man- Seabees were staged directly through from the Committee on Veterans’ Af- ufacturing is poised once again to pro- Port Hueneme and Ventura County. fairs and the French Caucus so that we pel our Nation and to propel our fami- The Seabees, who were recruited for may pay tribute to the bravery and lies forward. their civil construction skills, laid the sacrifice of the American soldiers who My district in Pennsylvania is home groundwork for D-day. landed at Normandy, France, on June to over 700 manufacturing facilities 1100 6, 1944. that sustain tens of thousands of good- b This marks the 70th anniversary of paying, family-sustaining jobs. The On that historic day, the Seabees D-day. Next week, Members of the people of Pennsylvania know that were among the first to go ashore, as House will travel to Normandy to join when they buy American-made goods, members of the naval combat demoli- President Obama and other Allied not only are they buying quality prod- tion units. Working with the U.S. heads of state to honor and remember ucts, they are helping businesses and Army engineers, they destroyed the the heroism of ‘‘the longest day.’’ workers in their neighborhoods and steel and concrete barriers that the 130,000 soldiers stormed the beaches across our country. Germans had built along the Normandy at Normandy, long stretches with no With that in mind, last summer I in- coast to forestall an amphibious land- cover from the enemy, fire that rained troduced the Made in America Act. It ing. Coming under fire at dawn, whole down from the hillsides above. Others is bipartisan legislation that would teams of Seabees were wiped out by the parachuted or glided into the country- connect American consumers to Amer- Germans, but their fellow servicemen side, while at Pointe du Hoc, situated ican manufacturers like never before continued their life-threatening task of between Utah and Omaha, the 2nd by creating a definitive, standardized planting all of their explosive charges. Rangers climbed straight up the high definition of ‘‘American-made goods.’’ Because of their heroic actions the cliffs, dodging gunfire and grenades and Michael Araten, the CEO of the charges went off as planned, blowing straight into the sights of the enemy Rodon Group based in my district, cor- huge holes in the enemy’s defense. cannons. It was a daunting, terrifying rectly notes: ‘‘The keys to the success But the Seabees’ contributions to D- battlefield, but our troops answered of American manufacturing are STEM day didn’t stop there. After the Allied the call with first-class bravery, and education, abundant energy, and con- fleet arrived on the coast of Normandy, they got the job done as they always sumers who can easily recognize that Naval Construction Regiment 25—a do. products they love are made in the team of around 10,000 Seabees—moved The historic victory came at a price. USA.’’ their pontoon causeways to create a The Allied casualties that June day By incentivizing manufacturers to beachhead from which the Allied infan- were tragically high: 1,100 Canadians, meet certain Made in America bench- try could land ashore. 2,700 British, 15,000 to 20,000 Free marks for domestic production and Then, after the unheralded yet no French, and 6,000 Americans perished. providing consumers with reliable and less heroic work of the Seabees was Their bravery, their sacrifice, and their easy-to-understand information, the complete, our troops and tanks went courage changed the very course of Made in America Act can meet two ashore, took back Normandy, and world history. very valuable goals: the reshoring of drove the Germans inland. Today marks the 10th anniversary of American businesses and jobs, and in- We remember and honor those heroes the dedication of the World War II Me- creasing American purchases of Amer- who gave their lives for us, and we morial. I want to thank the gentle- ican-made goods. thank the brave men and women who

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Of John Denson met their end in Pecos, employees working with my office, we the 16 million Americans who served in messing with the Texas tough values of have learned that these delays are an World War II, just over 1 million of Pecos. engineered disaster designed to control them are still alive, with around 93,000 That combination of cultures encour- the VA budget in Oakland. By reducing in my home State of California. aged competitiveness. As a result, the the claim expenditures, Oakland’s Seven decades later, we are rapidly dusty air was filled with cowboys con- management has become eligible for losing this Greatest Generation, so it is tending for bragging rights through bonuses, and received them. With- of the utmost importance that we con- friendly rivalries that would eventu- holding benefits for personal gain is tinue to show our gratitude and appre- ally lead to the first ever rodeo on July perhaps the most despicable aspect of ciation for their sacrifices by recording 4, 1883, in Pecos, Texas. The winner of the VA scandals. their oral histories, with Honor many Pecos rodeos was that mythical Veterans benefits are supposed to be Flights, and by ensuring that they live person Pecos Bill, a man who legend a non-adversarial system. How can their final years with dignity and re- says was raised by coyotes and can be that be when employees have financial spect—and we shall never forget. found in many movies and many books. incentive not to process claims? As a Member of the House Veterans’ Today, Pecos continues that longest- Doesn’t that explain the endless vet- Affairs Committee, I am committed to running annual rodeo. If you are lucky, eran claims with missing records and ensuring that the 20 million veterans perhaps you can catch a glimpse of the staggering delays in processing? It in the United States receive the care Pecos Bill still carrying on that rich is time to restore the VA to a veteran- and benefits they have earned and de- tradition of accomplishment, perhaps centered system with real account- serve—for everyone who donned the eating a cantaloupe—as I said, one of ability. uniform, from the World War II genera- the fruits that that area is famous for. Last Thursday, I made public the tion to the post-9/11 generation. I invite all to visit Pecos, to learn statements of whistleblowers regarding I thank the World War II veterans in more about the culture, the beauty, some 14,000 unprocessed claims at the Ventura County and across the country the traditions of the 23rd District. I am Oakland office dating back to the ’90s, for the sacrifices they and their fami- certain you won’t regret your visit to as depicted in this poster. We have lies made to serve our great Nation, west Texas. since heard that Oakland VA responded and for protecting our liberty and free- f by sending a large number of these doms, our democracy at home, and our claims on a swift trip to Manila for OAKLAND BENEFITS OFFICE allies abroad. ‘‘scanning.’’ That is Manila, the Phil- The example their generation has set The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ippines. We don’t know how many they for us of coming together as a Nation Chair recognizes the gentleman from have sent, and we don’t really have an with a common purpose is one we con- California (Mr. LAMALFA) for 5 min- accountability for if they were actually tinue to aspire to today and one my utes. sent at all. colleagues and I on the House Vet- Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, as the After sitting untouched for years, the erans’ Affairs Committee emulate as secret waiting lists in veterans health fastest process we have is scanning we seek the best possible care for our care come to light more and more, I these files in the Philippines? How veterans. implore my colleagues to include the many of these veterans have given up f benefits administration in the VA as on their claims or even died during this part of this investigation. I echo Chair- period? Were these veterans contacted PECOS, TEXAS man MILLER’s statement from yester- to say their claims have been located? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The day’s hearing, where he told the wit- Indeed, we hear that the budgeting in Chair recognizes the gentleman from nesses: ‘‘Until VA understands that we Oakland has actually gone for new Texas (Mr. GALLEGO) for 5 minutes. are deadly serious, you can expect us desks, new furniture, and I have even Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Speaker, today, I to be looking over your shoulder every heard spiffing up the director’s suite would like to continue my journey single day.’’ Count on it. with an ungraded or new restroom. We through the 23rd District of Texas and I want the Oakland Regional Office don’t have money in the budget to buy saddle up and ride along the to know that I, too, am serious and will a scanner so that the claims can be Butterfield Trail to a place that is continue to spend my time and that of processed locally, we have to ship them truly American, and that is the city of my staff to correct the claims disaster out of the country? This is the response Pecos, Texas, home of the Eagles, the crushing the veterans in my district. we get for some cases, almost 20-year- mighty purple and gold. With the help of an ever-growing group old claims sitting on a desk in a hall- Pecos is on Forbes’ Top 400 Fastest- of whistleblowers at the Oakland VA, way at the Oakland VA. That is appall- Growing Small Towns list. Spurred by we absolutely will be looking over ing. growth in agriculture, Pecos is the their shoulder every single day. On Tuesday morning, urgent phone home of the sweetest cantaloupes— Claim dates are concurrently being calls came pouring into my office from Pecos cantaloupes—grown anywhere in manipulated by the Oakland VA to im- Oakland employees who had been the country, and also of incredible prove their backlog statistics. This is a working with us who were unable to growth in oil and gas, as Pecos is part flagrant disregard of VA rules and con- verify these files had actually been of the Permian Basin. trary to the training received by every shipped. They feared that many of Pecos can be found sitting quietly in employee. Because of practices like them had been destroyed or perhaps rich tradition just outside the these, thousands of veterans in my dis- hidden once again in a janitor’s closet Chihuahuan Desert where the Pecos trict are not even eligible for the secret or an elevator shaft somewhere. River flows. The formidable Pecos health care waiting lists that we hear I made repeated calls to the Oakland River was nearly impossible to ford at about, such as in Arizona. Their claims office that afternoon to check on this one time. But being intrepid citizens, are still pending or summarily denied situation. Multiple calls to the interim Americans using their ingenuity ex- on technicalities prior to full consider- director, Mr. Hackney, have gone unan- plored and discovered several places of ation. swered, and we have yet, that I know the river where they could cross, and Many of these veterans have more of, to receive a response. they founded the city of Pecos. than one claim unanswered. One man Every American should be appalled The city of Pecos was established in in my district has a 36-year-old claim, at this broken system. Mr. Speaker, it the late 1800s, and with the arrival of and a secondary claim appears to have is time to expand our inquiries to the the Texas Pacific Railroad in 1881, been deliberately sidelined now for 212 Veterans Administration as well to at- Pecos functioned as a transportation days. Despite these facts, the Oakland tack these problems from the bottom

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:34 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY7.011 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4922 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 29, 2014 up while we have the opportunity. Re- roes whose story is told in the book timely manner and making sure that member, without a benefits rating, our and movie ‘‘A Bridge Too Far.’’ those veterans receive the proper care veterans aren’t even eligible to get on I am fortunate that I was able to and compensation. the secret waiting list at the veterans serve as Senator Cannon’s faculty in- Currently, the U.S. Court of Appeals hospitals. tern here in 1982. Every day in my dis- for Veterans’ Claims, or CAVC, is the This isn’t just about Arizona. It is al- trict office, I have the unique privilege court that veterans must appeal to if most everywhere within the system. of sitting behind Senator Cannon’s they were unfairly denied benefits, but This administration has known about desk. It is a constant reminder of the it does not allow veterans access to the this situation for at least a year, yet many different forms that heroism same judicial tools available in other we hear what we hear. Only now are we takes. From the foot soldier at Nor- Federal courts. really getting to the depths of the mandy struggling against the waves to This court is terribly overburdened, problem at the VA nationwide. gain the beach to the switch operator with an appeal taking around a year on With an important national day of back in the United States ensuring average, and that is on top of the near- remembrance just behind us here in that the communications went ly 4 years that a veteran has already Memorial Day, and now we are coming through; from the admirals to the pri- waited by then. That is indefensible. upon the 70th anniversary of D-day, the vates; from the artillerymen to the On the heels of damning reports invasion of Normandy, where our he- spies, there were many heroes who about the VA’s failing our veterans roic troops really started the assault showed up on that day that changed with wait lists that have even led to on taking back Europe from a regime history. deaths while veterans wait for service, that was evil, why can’t we, the way These brave men and women have we must find ways to reduce the back- they marshaled those resources to do been called ‘‘the Greatest Generation’’ log and speed up the process. that huge, huge invasion, marshal the by Tom Brokaw for a reason. Like That is why I have introduced a bill resources in this country now to help many of you, I have family members that would allow groups of veterans our veterans, in honor of them just who fought in World War II: an uncle, with similar claims to band together in past Memorial Day and the upcoming a father-in-law, two of my husband’s their appeals. This would be highly ef- of D-day, with missing files? Instead, uncles. Their valor and courage stand ficient for both the VA and veterans by let’s process them. as an example to all of us as we con- cutting costs, reducing decision times, tinue to battle injustice today. and providing effective counsel, which f So, to all of those who risked their many veterans lack under the current lives on those beaches in Normandy THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY system. and beyond and to the families of those This act would allow veterans to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The who perished on those foreign shores, have their appeals heard in a class ac- Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from fighting for democracy and freedom, I tion, as was successfully used by vet- Nevada (Ms. TITUS) for 5 minutes. say a heartfelt thank you, and our erans impacted by Agent Orange prior Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, as a Mem- grateful Nation owes you a debt that it to the creation of the CAVC. For vet- ber of the House Veterans’ Affairs can never repay. erans facing disability due to the expo- Committee, I am honored to join with f sure to burn pits in Afghanistan, this my colleagues from that committee to could be an invaluable tool. b 1115 mark the 70th anniversary of D-day. Another way to serve our Nation’s Nevada’s heroes have played a crit- LET’S STAND WITH OUR NATION’S heroes is by expanding educational op- ical role in our country’s armed serv- HEROES portunities. Veterans deserve the best ices throughout history, from the Air The SPEAKER pro tempore. The training, so they don’t have to fight for Force pilots that have been deployed Chair recognizes the gentleman from a job after fighting for our country. from Nellis Air Force Base to our Na- Florida (Mr. MURPHY) for 5 minutes. Today, I am proposing to improve the tional Guard’s 1st Squadron, 221st Cav- Mr. MURPHY of Florida. Mr. Speak- post-9/11 GI Bill by expanding eligible alry Unit that has served in Iraq and er, I rise today in support of our Na- expenses to include applications to col- Afghanistan. For generations, our de- tion’s veterans, the men and women lege, graduate school, and law school, mocracy has been defended by those who have put their lives on the line in as well as technical and vocational who have given so much. service to our country. schools. Applications to schools can be Next week marks the 70th anniver- I was honored to have the oppor- as high as $300 to $500 in out-of-pocket sary of the invasion of Normandy. At tunity to spend Memorial Day with our expenses for veterans returning from no other time in history has an am- troops stationed in Afghanistan. Shar- overseas. phibious assault occurred on that ing this most solemn holiday with Let’s make it easier for our returning scale. On June 6, 1944, 156,000 Allied members of our armed services, who go troops to pursue their educational and troops landed on the beaches of Nor- above and beyond every day, was truly career goals by allowing our veterans mandy knowing that they may not sur- a humbling experience. to use the GI Bill to get reimbursed for vive, and many didn’t. They were It was an experience that reinforced expenses from applying to school. bombarded by bullets and shells and my belief that one of the best ways Our veterans have tremendous dis- bombs, but without hesitation they Americans can pay tribute to the brave cipline, responsibility, and leadership marched on. In that one day, the men and women who risk their lives ability to offer businesses. By having United States lost 6,603 brave soldiers. fighting for us is to recommit ourselves access to educational opportunities, Nevada Senator Howard Cannon was to our duty to care for them when they veterans will have the means to keep one of the American heroes who risked return home. That is why I will be in- their job skills up to date and to stay his life on that fateful day. He piloted troducing three bills to help our troops competitive in today’s evolving job the chief troop-carrier airplane, lead- and veterans. market. ing 44 others from Exeter, England, Too often, we hear that our Nation’s Finally, families are also impacted across the English Channel to France. heroes, after fighting for our country, when their loved ones are deployed. In the middle of a hot June night, at come home only to have to fight to get Military spouses take on much of the 11:50 p.m. on June 5, he took off, the the care, support, and respect they so burden and deserve great assistance. plane departed, the Stoy Hora, car- deserve. We must make sure that the Currently, the Military Spouse Career rying paratroopers who jumped into brave men and women who have risked Advancement Accounts program pro- France just a little while later. everything for our country are never vides up to a $4,000 educational benefit A few days after that, on June 17, forgotten or ignored, that we fight for while the spouse is overseas on active Senator Cannon was shot down over them as they have fought for us. duty. the Netherlands and survived 42 days For one thing, this means fully set- While we agree that this is a worth- behind enemy lines. He is one of the he- tling benefit claims in an efficient and while benefit, it doesn’t even get the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:34 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY7.012 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 29, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4923 average person through a single semes- ceedings and announces to the House This was once again demonstrated ter. The average tour lasts about 10 his approval thereof. through the words of Iran’s Supreme months, long enough to complete a full Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a year of school. An average year of tui- nal stands approved. speech recently, he said that the Ira- tion at a public university in the f nians who wish to negotiate with the United States is almost $9,000. United States are committing treason. Let’s bump up the benefit, so it actu- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE He made it clear that the jihad battle ally covers the cost of tuition. The The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman will continue endlessly until they ‘‘get families of our servicemembers are the from Montana (Mr. DAINES) come for- rid of the oppressors’’ with ‘‘America backbone of our military. ward and lead the House in the Pledge at the head of it.’’ The bills I have introduced are com- of Allegiance. Mr. Speaker, the Iranian regime be- monsense solutions to do just that. Mr. DAINES led the Pledge of Alle- lieves their battle will not be over This is National Military Appreciation giance as follows: until America is destroyed. The bliss- Month. Let’s stand with our Nation’s I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the ful, unrealistic, and naive hope to the servicemembers and veterans. Let’s ex- United States of America, and to the Repub- contrary, Iran has no plans to stop its press our gratitude for their service by lic for which it stands, one nation under God, development of nukes. The Supreme recognizing the struggles they face and indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Leader said: ‘‘The accelerated sci- make sure we are there for them and f entific advancement of the last 12 recognize the sacrifices they have years cannot stop under any cir- WELCOMING RABBI STEPHEN cumstances.’’ made. ROTH I urge my colleagues to support these Iran has time and time again lied bills, so that our veterans, troops, and The SPEAKER. Without objection, about its nuclear weapons capability military families get the care, benefits, the gentleman from New Jersey is rec- and development. America should real- and support they deserve. ognized for 1 minute. ize that the ruler of Iran wants to de- There was no objection. stroy us in the name of religion by any f Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise means necessary. The United States RECESS to thank my friend, Rabbi Stephen should tighten sanctions against Iran, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Roth, a resident of the Ninth Congres- not relax them. ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair sional District of New Jersey, for offer- And that’s just the way it is. declares the House in recess until noon ing the opening prayer before the f today. House of Representatives. NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH Accordingly (at 11 o’clock and 20 Rabbi Roth hails from Brooklyn, New (Ms. HAHN asked and was given per- minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- York City, and was ordained in 1972 by mission to address the House for 1 cess. the Brooklyn Rabbinical Seminary. For 20 years, he served as the founding minute.) f Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, there are rabbi of Congregation Eitz Chaim in nearly 70 foster youth here today on b 1200 Passaic, New Jersey, inspiring and Capitol Hill recognizing National Fos- AFTER RECESS guiding countless members of his con- ter Care Month and to advocate for gregation. The recess having expired, the House positive reforms that will better serve In addition to his work as a teacher, was called to order by the Speaker at our Nation’s kids. noon. mentor, and counselor in his commu- I applaud my friend from California, nity, Rabbi Roth also served as the f Congresswoman BASS, who, when she softball coach for the Torah Academy was speaker of the assembly, led the ef- PRAYER of Bergen County, as well as the fort in California to extend the foster Rabbi Stephen Roth, Congregation Kushner Yeshiva High School. Rabbi care age to 21 and is now leading the Eitz Chaim, Passaic, New Jersey, of- Roth has, no doubt, served his commu- charge here in Congress to help fered the following prayer: nity so well, thanks to the loving sup- strengthen the foster care system. Our Father in Heaven, we ask that port of his wife of nearly 35 years, Today, Joel, a 22-year-old student You bestow Your blessings on the Fern, who is with us today, as well as from Wilmington, California, who Members of this House of Representa- his three children and 13 grandchildren. spent 3 years in the California foster tives so that their deliberations be just So on behalf of the United States care system, is spending the day with and with wisdom to benefit the people Congress and my constituents in New me to share his experience in foster they represent. Guide them with Your Jersey, I want to thank my friend care. kindness, and shower them with Your Rabbi Roth for serving as guest chap- Due to unfortunate circumstances, love. lain in the House of Representatives Joel was separated from his parents This past week, we observed Memo- today. and found himself living on the streets rial Day, a day set aside to remember f of Los Angeles before being placed in a those who gave their lives in defense of ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER foster home. Joel didn’t let these chal- our great land and the freedoms that PRO TEMPORE lenges keep him from completing high we enjoy. Let us remember that there school at Banning High School and at- are many people in the world that still The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. tending college at Cal Poly Pomona. do not enjoy these freedoms. We ask DUNCAN of Tennessee). The Chair will Today, Joel is an inspiring young po- that these as yet oppressed people be entertain up to 15 further requests for litical science student and a testament granted the same freedoms we enjoy as 1-minute speeches on each side of the to the importance of investing in foster a free nation, speedily in our time. aisle. youth programs. But we must do more. We pray for peace, not only for the f There are nearly 400,000 youth in the citizens of this great land, but for foster care system like Joel. These are IRAN IS DETERMINED TO HAVE peace among nations. May we soon see all of our children, and we must take NUKES the day as prophesied by Isaiah: ‘‘No care of them. nation shall lift their swords against (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was f another, and may we learn of war no given permission to address the House more.’’ for 1 minute and to revise and extend CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF Amen. his remarks.) LANCE CORPORAL STEVEN HAN- COCK OF GOOSE LAKE, ILLINOIS f Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, in a changing world full of danger, the (Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois asked THE JOURNAL greatest threat to the United States and was given permission to address The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- and the rest of the world remains the the House for 1 minute and to revise ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- same—the Iranian regime. and extend his remarks.)

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Mr. Speaker, last Detachment of McMinnville in the Second Marine Aircraft Wing and died week, I introduced bipartisan legisla- Fourth Congressional District. while participating in a training exer- tion to honor our Congressional Medal For the past 238 years, the Marine cise on an MV–22B Osprey aircraft on of Honor recipients. H.R. 4720, the Corps has stood as a symbol of Amer- May 19, 2014. Medal of Honor Priority Care Act, ica’s strength and valor. The level of Lance Corporal Hancock was one of would place Medal of Honor recipients commitment, honor, discipline, and three children and attended Coal City in the VA’s highest priority group to courage exemplified by the Corps is un- High School. He was known as a quiet paralleled. By banding together both leader and earned the distinguished make certain they receive timely ac- cess to their health benefits. Active Duty and retired marines, the rank of Eagle Scout as a member of Marine Corps League preserves these Scout Troop 466. His family, friends, Medal of Honor recipients have gone above and beyond the call of duty by same values and proves true the motto, and colleagues will always remember ‘‘Once a Marine, Always a Marine.’’ his constant smile, cheerfulness, and putting themselves in harm’s way to protect their position and fellow sol- Members of the Marine Corps League strong faith in Jesus Christ. play an important role in our commu- Lance Corporal Hancock joined the diers in combat. Currently, there are 78 living recipients of the Medal of Honor, nities. Whether offering assistant serv- Marine Corps on March 5, 2012, and was ice to members, commemorating his- the crew chief of the Osprey aircraft on including two from Michigan—Corporal Duane E. Dewey and Private First torical occasions, or organizing fund- which he served. His sense of duty and raisers for local charities, these indi- willingness to voluntarily serve our Class Robert E. Simanek—who both re- ceived the decoration for their heroic viduals embody the principle of country demonstrates what makes our ‘‘ductus exemplo,’’ or ‘‘lead by exam- Nation exceptional. He will be sorely actions in the Korean war. These heroes should have access to ple.’’ missed, and I am extremely grateful for Next month, the Bobby Ray Detach- the VA when they need it, and the his service. ment will host the Marine Corps Medal of Honor Priority Care Act will It is because of people like him who League State Convention. It is an ensure that this select group of individ- are willing to defend our country that honor to recognize these patriots as uals is guaranteed the highest level of we are allowed to stand here and delib- they bond together to promote the erate on behalf of the American people. care. ideals of freedom and democracy. God bless Lance Corporal Hancock, f I, along with the grateful citizens of and God bless his family. Tennessee’s Fourth District, extend to f MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY these marines a heartfelt thanks for THANKING CAPITOL VISITOR the sacrifices made and the services CENTER STAFF (Ms. KELLY of Illinois asked and was rendered to our country. given permission to address the House (Mr. SIRES asked and was given per- for 1 minute.) f mission to address the House for 1 Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, 2014 SCIENCE FAIR AND STEM minute.) as Chicago’s Museum of Science and In- EDUCATION Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today dustry commemorates the 70th anni- to thank the Capitol Visitor Center (Mrs. DAVIS of California asked and versary of the capture of the U–505 sub- employees for their hard work during was given permission to address the marine, I recognize the museum for of- this popular tourist season at the House for 1 minute.) fering world-class experiences that in- United States Capitol. I recognize the Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- spire children to achieve their full po- great effort, organization, and knowl- er, this week, the White House hosted tential in science, technology, medi- edge it takes not only to lead tours of high school students from across the cine, and engineering. the United States Capitol, but to help country for its 2014 Science Fair. The U–505 German submarine terror- visitors navigate this sometimes con- San Diego high school student Eric fusing building. ized the Atlantic Ocean as part of a Chen was among the attendees and was In addition, CVC staff is instru- massive U-boat campaign that almost praised by President Obama for his mental in assisting congressional of- altered the outcome of World War II. award-winning research into com- fices, such as mine, with coordinating On June 4, 1944, it was brought to the bating influenza. I rise to congratulate staff-led tours through the Capitol. My ocean’s surface with a depth charge at- Eric and celebrate all students across constituents enjoy visiting this his- tack from the USS Chatelain, after the country who eagerly pursue sci- toric building not only to learn about which crew from the USS Pillsbury entific research. United States history, but to see where boarded the sub and helped Allied We must continue to provide stu- their legislators work each and every forces gain valuable defense intel- dents with opportunities to dem- day. The staff of the United States ligence that forever changed the course onstrate their excitement and their Capitol Visitor Center make their vis- of world events. mastery in science, technology, engi- its more enjoyable, informative, and The U–505 exhibition is not only a neering, and math. Soon we will depend help to ensure history comes alive here memorial to the sailors who gave up on these same students to tackle our at the Capitol. their lives on the high seas, it is a re- biggest challenges; and at times, they The Capitol Visitor Center has wel- minder of the role that science and will inherit problems that seem comed approximately 2.2 million visi- technology plays in keeping the world daunting: climate change, antibiotic- tors since the Visitor Center opened its safe and changing history for the bet- resistant bacteria, drought, food scar- doors in December of 2008. In March of ter. I thank the Museum of Science and city, the list goes on. this year, the Capitol Visitor Center Industry for molding the minds of the We are at a critical crossroads in so assisted over 155,000 visitors on Capitol future while celebrating America’s in- many areas and cannot afford to lose tours. In April, despite construction of novative past. our technological edge. We must pro- the rotunda on the second floor of the In closing, I want to salute the stu- vide students with the tools necessary Capitol Building, the Visitor Center as- dents watching from the museum. for success by further investing in sisted over 209,000 visitors. f STEM education. It begins by heavily Today, I recognize their hard work recruiting teachers who go beyond the and thank each and every one of them IN HONOR OF THE BOBBY RAY traditional role of educators, teachers for what they do for my constituents in DETACHMENT that become mentors and explorers and the Eighth District and throughout (Mr. DESJARLAIS asked and was visionaries with their students; and we this country. given permission to address the House need teachers who inspire our best and

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Mr. Speaker, I rise first farm before attending college. b 1215 After graduating early from Iowa today to honor two brothers, G. Earle and Charles Marcus Eldredge, who fell THE ELECTRICITY SECURITY AND State University, Murray continued to in the line of duty a century ago. AFFORDABILITY ACT show his commitment to agriculture through his first job with Allied Mills, After serving the community for 7 (Mr. DAINES asked and was given Incorporated, and his second with The years as an officer in the Illinois De- permission to address the House for 1 Sandage Companies. And, now, years partment of Natural Resources and minute and to revise and extend his re- later, Murray is the chairman and CEO Conservation, Earle’s own gun was marks.) of Murray Wise Associates, a leading used against him while he investigated Mr. DAINES. Mr. Speaker, coal is authority on land marketing based in a report of poaching on McHenry Coun- vital to our way of life in Montana. It Champaign, Illinois. ty soil in 1907. provides thousands of jobs, affordable In 2 weeks, Murray will be honored as Charles was a successful attorney electricity for families, and millions of Parkland College’s V. Dale Cozad En- until his brother’s murder pushed him dollars that fund our schools and our trepreneur of the Year. I can’t think of to join the department as well. He parks. So when Montanans hear about a more deserving individual than Mur- served the State for the next decades, new coal regulations from the EPA, we ray to receive this prestigious award. enforcing conservation law and pur- get a bit nervous. Murray is recognized not only for his suing his brother’s killer. Sadly, A new study predicts that President years of hard work and education but Charles was also shot down in 1931, Obama’s rules will effectively ban new also for his innovative ideas and posi- near where his brother fell. coal generation—killing jobs and caus- tion as a national leader in agriculture. To date, the two heroes are the only ing energy prices to skyrocket. Congratulations, Murray, on this in- department officers murdered in the The House passed the Electricity Se- credible achievement, and I look for- line of duty. Both served their county curity and Affordability Act, a bill I ward to working with you for years to and their State with honor and brav- cosponsored, to halt these job-killing come on behalf of the agricultural ery, and I support local efforts to honor regulations. I urge the Senate to also communities in central Illinois. their lives of devotion to our commu- take action to stop President Obama Congrats again, Murray. nity. and protect Montana families who rely f on coal for affordable energy and whose f livelihoods are supported by Montana’s CONGRATULATING BRANDIN MEMORIAL DAY IN FOREST HILL, coal industry. COOKS OF STOCKTON, CALI- TEXAS f FORNIA, FOR MAKING THE NFL ROSTER (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. MCNERNEY asked and was HERITAGE MONTH minute.) given permission to address the House Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I would (Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia asked and for 1 minute and to revise and extend was given permission to address the like to thank the citizens of Forest his remarks.) Hill, Texas, for their recent Memorial House for 1 minute.) Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise Day celebration to honor the military Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speak- to congratulate Brandin Cooks, a na- service contributions of the men and er, I rise today to recognize Asian Pa- tive of Stockton, California, who was women of our Armed Forces as well as cific American Heritage Month. I want selected by the New Orleans Saints in our public safety officers who have lost to honor Helen Ho Kim and the entire the first round of the NFL draft. staff of the Asian American Legal Ad- Our region is proud to see one of its their lives in that city in the line of vocacy Center of Georgia. own achieve his childhood dream. duty. Based in the city of Norcross, part of While there are many young men who I was proud to attend the ceremony, which I represent, the center is dedi- set the goal of becoming an NFL ath- which included 375 names of men and cated to promoting the rights of Asian lete, it is an incredibly difficult task to women who have proudly served the Americans in the Southeast. They pro- make it to that level. According to the city of Forest Hill and lived there and tect and promote the civil, social, and NFL’s Players Association: have lost their lives in the line of duty. Also at the park is the Court of economic rights of Asian Americans Of the 100,000 high school seniors who play through policy, community organizing, football every year, only 215 will ever make Honor, where the names of prisoners of leadership development, and legal edu- an NFL roster. That is a mere 0.2 percent. war and the missing in action serve as cation. The center strives towards indi- Since he was a child, Brandin loved a solemn reminder of the sacrifices for viduals who are fully empowered, ac- football and worked hard to develop his freedom. tive in civic life, and working together skills. He started playing for the North We must remember—perhaps now to promote equity and fair treatment Stockton Bengals youth football pro- more than ever—that our debt of grati- for all. gram, then Lincoln High School and tude for veterans that have served us The center is also proof that Asian Oregon State. can never be repaid in full, but we owe and Pacific Islanders are part of every Brandin earned the Biletnikoff it to them to keep our commitments to community in this country. As this Award his junior year as the Nation’s them as a country. month comes to a close, I encourage all top receiver and made history at Or- I would like to thank the citizens of Americans to take pride in the diver- egon State. This past February at the Forest Hill for their display of thanks sity of our country and to consider the NFL Combine, he ran the fastest 40- and respect. contributions of Asian and Pacific Is- yard dash—in 4.33 seconds. f landers in their communities. Brandin credits his mother, Andrea RECOGNIZING THE 70TH ANNIVER- f Cooks, as his inspiration for becoming one of the Nation’s elite college receiv- SARY OF THE D-DAY LANDINGS RECOGNIZING MURRAY WISE ers. ON THE BEACHES OF NORMANDY (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois I ask my colleagues to join me in (Mr. LATTA asked and was given asked and was given permission to ad- congratulating Brandin Cooks and wish permission to address the House for 1 dress the House for 1 minute and to re- him a long and successful career in the minute and to revise and extend his re- vise and extend his remarks.) NFL.. marks.)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:01 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY7.017 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4926 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 29, 2014 Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise THE WORST DAY EVER FOR THE HURRICANE SEASON today to recognize the 70th anniversary HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT PREPARATION of the D-day landings on the beaches of (Mr. OLSON asked and was given per- (Mr. BILIRAKIS asked and was given Normandy, France. mission to address the House for 1 permission to address the House for 1 On June 6, 1944, combined Allied minute and to revise and extend his re- minute and to revise and extend his re- forces began the opening phase of Oper- marks.) marks.) ation Overlord in an effort to break the Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, every day Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, next Nazi stranglehold on Western Europe. that I leave home to fly here, I pass the week is June 1, and it marks the begin- The initial assault included over 156,000 Southwest Inn, the site of the worst ning of hurricane season. My constitu- troops, along with 11,590 aircraft and day the Houston Fire Department has ents and Americans across the country 6,939 naval vessels. In that first day ever had. One year ago this Saturday, in coastal regions are susceptible to alone, approximately 10,000 Allied per- four brave firefighters were killed these devastating storms. Disasters sonnel were either wounded or killed, when the inn’s roof collapsed upon can strike at any time, often with lit- including 6,000 Americans. them without warning. tle warning. It is important to have a The D-day landing was the largest Matthew Renaud, Robert Garner, plan in place. single amphibious assault in history, Robert Bebee, and Anne Sullivan all Make sure the plan includes a supply and soldiers of six divisions—three lost their lives on that day. They never kit filled with potentially lifesaving American, two British, and one Cana- came back to their stations. items like flashlights, radios, and bat- dian—stormed upon five different Anne’s mother, Mary, works at the teries. It is also crucial to follow local beach landings in Normandy. Just middle school that both my kids have weather forecasts and heed any emer- hours before that, U.S., British, and attended. We shared tears over Anne’s gency warnings during hurricanes or Canadian airborne troops dropped into loss at a local restaurant. I know the other extreme weather. France to support the landing. pain of losing her Anne will never leave Hurricane season is starting. The The world owes a debt of gratitude to my friend. But I hope she remembers best way to guarantee that you and the members of the Greatest Genera- what her father told her sister from your family are safe, you have to be tion who assumed the task of freeing Heaven on that day. Her father said: prepared. My Web site, bili- the world from Nazism and fascism and ‘‘It is okay. I have got her. It is okay. rakis.house.gov, as well as fema.gov, restoring freedom to millions in Eu- I have got her.’’ And He has them all. both have important resources avail- rope. able to you. This year, be sure you are Next week, as we commemorate this f ready and safe. important day, I ask everyone to re- f member the importance of this 70th an- RENEWING UNEMPLOYMENT niversary of the D-day landings on the INSURANCE b 1230 beaches of Normandy, France. (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given CONGRESS OWES THE AMERICAN permission to address the House for 1 f PEOPLE GUN SAFETY REFORM minute.) Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, it has (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE been 52 days now since the United New York asked and was given permis- (Mr. KILDEE asked and was given States Senate passed bipartisan legis- sion to address the House for 1 minute.) permission to address the House for 1 lation to renew unemployment insur- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New minute.) ance for the long-term unemployed. York. Mr. Speaker, shame on us. Twen- ty kids killed in Newtown, Con- Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, it has For 52 days, Speaker BOEHNER has been been nearly 2 months since the Senate the only thing standing in the way of necticut. You can see their faces here. acted to extend unemployment com- renewing this vital lifeline for millions Six college kids killed this week in pensation to millions of Americans. It of Americans. Santa Barbara. Guns kill more young is a bill that was passed in a bipartisan In less than 3 days, the Senate bill people in America than cancer, yet we can’t pass universal background fashion, the way folks back home want will expire, and if Speaker BOEHNER us to do things; a bill that was paid for, gets his way, the House will leave town checks, an assault weapons ban, or lim- as was requested; a bill that will not yet again without acting—delivering its on massacre magazines. increase the deficit one penny; and a another devastating blow to the more Shame on us. We even have a gag order on any publicly funded health re- bill that would extend unemployment than 21⁄2 million Americans who have benefits and help preserve the Amer- been cut off from this critical safety search into gun violence. As Edmund ican way of life for 2.8 million Ameri- net. Burke said: cans who are at risk of losing every- We can’t let Speaker BOEHNER run There is no issue that is so controversial thing that they have worked for. out the clock on the Senate bill. Every that it cannot be debated. And so what the American public week that goes by, more and more I would add that there is no issue asks me—I know what the folks back members of our communities lose their that is so controversial that it cannot home ask—is, Why won’t the House unemployment benefits, and if the be researched, especially if such re- act? We know that there is bipartisan House does not act, then it is back to search could save lives. support for this legislation even in this the drawing board for millions of Congress is failing the American peo- body. Americans who are depending on us. ple, and it is time to stop. Let’s pass The bill that I introduced, H.R. 4415, It is time for this body to act. The the Thompson amendment today. We right after the Senate acted with the situation is not going to go away. It is owe it to the families who have lost precise same language, has bipartisan only getting worse every week. If Con- loved ones to gun violence, and we owe cosponsorship. So the question is, gress does not act, nearly 5 million it to the families whose loved ones Why? Why won’t Congress act? Is it be- Americans will be without this lifeline could be saved by real gun safety re- cause this question is too complex? No. by the end of the year. forms. This one is really simple. We have a I urge the Speaker to walk by my of- f bill that would extend unemployment fice and see the faces and read the sto- compensation that is paid for, and it ries of the people we have left behind. KENTUCKY NATIONAL MODEL FOR would prevent families from losing They are living on the edge, and with- AFFORDABLE CARE ACT their house. Every day that passes that out this critical lifeline, many of them (Mr. YARMUTH asked and was given we don’t act, a family loses their home. lose everything. permission to address the House for 1 Every day that passes, a family loses The faces of the unemployed should minute.) hope. It is on our watch that we are al- not be invisible. I urge the Speaker to Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, Ken- lowing this to happen. bring the Senate bill to the floor before tucky has been a national model for I call upon Congress to act. it is too late. We deserve a vote. the Affordable Care Act. In the first 6

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I lowing standing committees of the House of population; but rather than help in- am proud to be an original cosponsor of Representatives: form his constituents of life-saving op- that legislation and was very pleased COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORK- tions now available to them, Senator the committee unanimously adopted FORCE: Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania, to rank MITCH MCCONNELL has spent the past 4 an amendment of mine to strengthen immediately after Mr. Heck of Nevada. COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS: Mr. Duffy. years working to repeal that coverage the legislation even further. while misleading Kentuckians about This is an Orwellian regime. In fact, Mr. WOLF (during the reading). Mr. the law. it is so much so that I think it would Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Now, he is suggesting Kynect’s over- make George Orwell blush that he had the resolution be considered as read. whelming success can remain, even if not the imagination for the kind of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there he succeeds in repealing the law that suppression, oppression, and degrada- objection to the request of the gen- created it. That couldn’t be more dis- tion that occurs in the North Korean tleman from Virginia? connected from the truth. regime today. There was no objection. If the Affordable Care Act is re- Mr. Speaker, 200,000 North Koreans The resolution was agreed to. pealed, more than 300,000 Kentuckians are in gulags throughout the country— A motion to reconsider was laid on covered through the law’s expansion of freedom of expression, freedom of reli- the table. Medicaid would lose their coverage. In- gion, and freedom of political practice f surers would no longer be required to all repressed; and the terrible, terrible COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, cover preexisting conditions, and pri- suffering, preventing the reunification vate plans through Kynect would be- AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- of Korean families even to visit, the PRIATIONS ACT, 2015 come unaffordable for most Kentucky complete lack of humanitarian regard families. by this brutal regime is something we GENERAL LEAVE Mr. Speaker, health reform has been Americans cannot ignore, and we here Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- so successful in Kentucky that MITCH in Congress have an obligation to ad- mous consent that all Members may MCCONNELL now says we should keep dress. have 5 legislative days in which to re- Kynect, but his claim that we can keep I commend the House Foreign Affairs vise and extend their remarks and in- Kynect and still repeal the Affordable Committee today for adopting unani- clude extraneous material on the fur- Care Act is as absurd as it is disingen- mously this important piece of legisla- ther consideration of H.R. 4660, and uous, and our constituents deserve to tion and eagerly look forward to sup- that I may include tabular material on know that. porting it when it comes here to the the same. f floor. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. IMPROVING VA MEDICAL CENTERS f RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois). Is there ob- jection to the request of the gentleman (Mr. COHEN asked and was given per- RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF from Virginia? mission to address the House for 1 COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND There was no objection. minute.) THE WORKFORCE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, President The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- ant to House Resolution 585 and rule Obama announced his plans to with- draw our troops from Afghanistan. As fore the House the following resigna- XVIII, the Chair declares the House in we prepare to welcome these men and tion as a member of the Committee on the Committee of the Whole House on women home, we must ensure that the Education and the Workforce: the state of the Union for the further VA medical centers are well-equipped CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, consideration of the bill, H.R. 4660. to meet the needs of these returning HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Will the gentleman from Tennessee heroes, in addition to those who are Washington, DC, May 29, 2014. (Mr. DUNCAN) kindly take the chair. Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, currently receiving care. Speaker, House of Representatives, b 1244 Like all of my colleagues here, I am The Capitol, Washington, DC. IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE outraged by the deaths and medical er- DEAR SPEAKER BOEHNER: In light of my re- Accordingly, the House resolved rors at VA medical centers around the cent appointment to chair the ‘‘House Select itself into the Committee of the Whole country, including those in Memphis. Committee on the Events Surrounding the As soon as the VA inspector general 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi,’’ I hereby House on the state of the Union for the issued a report about preventable resign my position on the House Education further consideration of the bill (H.R. deaths at the Memphis VA, I wrote and Workforce Committee. 4660) making appropriations for the De- Secretary Shinseki expressing my con- I thank my committee colleagues, the partments of Commerce and Justice, committee staff, and especially Chairman cerns about the Memphis facility. I in- Science, and Related Agencies for the John Kline for their tireless work. The issues fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, vited him to visit the center to assess within the jurisdiction of the Committee are and for other purposes, with Mr. DUN- what resources it needs to improve vitally important to our country. Chairman care for the nearly 200,000 veterans Kline has shown extraordinary leadership, CAN of Tennessee (Acting Chair) in the served by that facility. and I am grateful for his stewardship and chair. I have been in close communication friendship. The Clerk read the title of the bill. with the director at the Memphis med- Sincerely, b 1245 ical center to discuss quality of care TREY GOWDY. The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- improvements for our veterans. I am The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without committed to making sure that our VA objection, the resignation is accepted. mittee of the Whole rose earlier today, medical centers have the resources There was no objection. the amendment offered by the gen- tleman from Louisiana (Mr. FLEMING) that they need to deliver quality care f had been disposed of, and the bill had to our Nation’s veterans. ELECTING CERTAIN MEMBERS TO This is a serious matter, and it will been read through page 25, line 2. CERTAIN STANDING COMMIT- become more critical as more heroes AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GOSAR TEES OF THE HOUSE OF REP- return home. I look forward to working Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I have an RESENTATIVES with my colleagues on this issue. amendment at the desk. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, by direction f The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- of the House Republican Conference, I port the amendment. NORTH KOREA SANCTIONS ACT send to the desk a privileged resolution The Clerk read as follows: (Mr. CONNOLLY asked and was given (H. Res. 603) and ask for its immediate Page 23, line 24, after the dollar amount, permission to address the House for 1 consideration. insert ‘‘(reduced by $8,000,000)’’.

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I move to strike the req- FEES AND EXPENSES OF WITNESSES today to offer an amendment which uisite number of words. For fees and expenses of witnesses, for ex- seeks to bolster an important program The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman penses of contracts for the procurement and in the Commerce, Justice, Science, and from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- supervision of expert witnesses, for private Related Agencies Appropriation Act. counsel expenses, including advances, and for utes. expenses of foreign counsel, $270,000,000, to This an amendment is fully paid for by Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chair, I accept the remain available until expended, of which cutting wasteful spending, and specifi- amendment and yield back the balance not to exceed $16,000,000 is for construction of cally takes $8 million from the office of my time. buildings for protected witness safesites; not space for the Department of Justice bu- The Acting CHAIR. The question is to exceed $3,000,000 is for the purchase and reaucrats in order to bolster the pre- on the amendment offered by the gen- maintenance of armored and other vehicles scription drug monitoring activities. tleman from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR). for witness security caravans; and not to ex- This program is the HAROLD ROGERS The amendment was agreed to. ceed $11,000,000 is for the purchase, installa- Prescription Drug Monitoring Pro- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will tion, maintenance, and upgrade of secure telecommunications equipment and a secure gram. read. The Clerk read as follows: automated information network to store and The gentleman, Mr. ROGERS, is the retrieve the identities and locations of pro- chairman of the House Appropriations In addition, for reimbursement of expenses tected witnesses. of the Department of Justice associated with Committee, and he has spent years on SALARIES AND EXPENSES, COMMUNITY the issue of combating prescription processing cases under the National Child- hood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, not to ex- RELATIONS SERVICE drug abuse in our great country. The ceed $7,833,000, to be appropriated from the For necessary expenses of the Community problem is truly plaguing our streets, Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund. Relations Service, $12,000,000: Provided, That our youth, and our communities. Pre- SALARIES AND EXPENSES, ANTITRUST DIVISION notwithstanding section 205 of this Act, upon a determination by the Attorney General scription drug abuse is contributing to For expenses necessary for the enforce- that emergent circumstances require addi- addiction, health deterioration, and ment of antitrust and kindred laws, tional funding for conflict resolution and vi- even untimely death amongst many of $162,246,000, to remain available until ex- olence prevention activities of the Commu- pended: Provided, That notwithstanding any our friends and loved ones. nity Relations Service, the Attorney General other provision of law, fees collected for Prescription drug abuse also fuels de- may transfer such amounts to the Commu- premerger notification filings under the mand for other illicit drugs such as co- nity Relations Service, from available appro- Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements caine, methamphetamines, ectasy, and priations for the current fiscal year for the Act of 1976 (15 U.S.C. 18a), regardless of the Department of Justice, as may be necessary heroine, much of which flows over our year of collection (and estimated to be to respond to such circumstances: Provided southwest border and into my home $100,000,000 in fiscal year 2015), shall be re- further, That any transfer pursuant to the State of Arizona, along with human tained and used for necessary expenses in preceding proviso shall be treated as a re- trafficking, gunrunning, and murder. I this appropriation, and shall remain avail- programming under section 505 of this Act have seen drug abuse all over my able until expended: Provided further, That and shall not be available for obligation or the sum herein appropriated from the gen- State, and I know I am not the only expenditure except in compliance with the eral fund shall be reduced as such offsetting Member who has been affected by the procedures set forth in that section. collections are received during fiscal year rampant drug abuse in my community. ASSETS FORFEITURE FUND As a dentist of 25 years, I am well 2015, so as to result in a final fiscal year 2015 appropriation from the general fund esti- For expenses authorized by subparagraphs aware of how easy it is and can be for mated at $62,246,000. (B), (F), and (G) of section 524(c)(1) of title 28, doctors and patients to abuse the pre- SALARIES AND EXPENSES, UNITED STATES United States Code, $20,514,000, to be derived scription drug system. With a back- ATTORNEYS from the Department of Justice Assets For- ground in chemistry and biology, I For necessary expenses of the Offices of the feiture Fund. know how easy it can be for people, United States Attorneys, including inter- UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE both young and old, to become addicted governmental and cooperative agreements, SALARIES AND EXPENSES to these substances. $1,970,000,000: Provided, That of the total For necessary expenses of the United The primary purpose of the HAROLD amount appropriated, not to exceed $7,200 States Marshals Service, $1,199,000,000, of ROGERS Prescription Drug Monitoring shall be available for official reception and which not to exceed $6,000 shall be available Program is to enhance the capability, representation expenses: Provided further, for official reception and representation ex- the capacity, of regulatory and law en- That not to exceed $25,000,000 shall remain penses, and not to exceed $15,000,000 shall re- available until expended: Provided further, main available until expended. forcement agencies to collect and ana- That each United States Attorney shall es- CONSTRUCTION lyze controlled substance prescription tablish or participate in a United States At- data through a centralized database ad- torney-led task force on human trafficking. For construction in space controlled, occu- pied or utilized by the United States Mar- ministered by an authorized State UNITED STATES TRUSTEE SYSTEM FUND agency. States that have implemented shals Service for prisoner holding and re- For necessary expenses of the United lated support, $9,800,000, to remain available prescription drug monitoring programs States Trustee Program, as authorized, until expended. can collect and analyze prescription $225,908,000, to remain available until ex- FEDERAL PRISONER DETENTION data much more efficiently than States pended and to be derived from the United where the collection of the prescription States Trustee System Fund: Provided, That, (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) information requires the manual re- notwithstanding any other provision of law, For necessary expenses related to United deposits to the Fund shall be available in States prisoners in the custody of the United view of pharmacy files. such amounts as may be necessary to pay re- States Marshals Service as authorized by It is this body’s duty, through the an- funds due depositors: Provided further, That, section 4013 of title 18, United States Code, nual appropriations process, to evalu- notwithstanding any other provision of law, $1,595,307,000, to remain available until ex- ate which programs are worthwhile and $225,908,000 of offsetting collections pursuant pended: Provided, That not to exceed which ones are not. We must decide to section 589a(b) of title 28, United States $20,000,000 shall be considered ‘‘funds appro- which programs should have their Code, shall be retained and used for nec- priated for State and local law enforcement funding increased, which should be re- essary expenses in this appropriation and assistance’’ pursuant to section 4013(b) of duced, and which should have theirs ze- shall remain available until expended: Pro- title 18, United States Code: Provided further, roed out. It is not an easy job, but it is vided further, That the sum herein appro- That the United States Marshals Service priated from the Fund shall be reduced as shall be responsible for managing the Justice a job that each of us was elected to do. such offsetting collections are received dur- Prisoner and Alien Transportation System: The Prescription Drug Monitoring ing fiscal year 2015, so as to result in a final Provided further, That any unobligated bal- Program has shown promising results, fiscal year 2015 appropriation from the Fund ances available from funds appropriated but we must not give up on it. It is estimated at $0. under the heading ‘General Administration,

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This makes the Federal assist- tivities of the National Security Division, until expended and not to exceed $90,000 shall ance essential. $94,800,000, of which not to exceed $5,000,000 be available for official reception and rep- I appreciate the chairman’s commit- for information technology systems shall re- resentation expenses. ment to eliminating the backlog, and main available until expended: Provided, AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. COHEN the funds in this bill are an important That notwithstanding section 205 of this Act, upon a determination by the Attorney Gen- Mr. COHEN. I rise, Mr. Chairman, to start. They put in $36 million, $1 mil- eral that emergent circumstances require greet my fellow Tennessean, and I have lion more than I think the President additional funding for the activities of the an amendment at the desk. recommended. It is merely a drop in National Security Division, the Attorney The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- the bucket compared to what is needed. General may transfer such amounts to this port the amendment. This amendment would take $5 mil- heading from available appropriations for The Clerk read as follows: lion from the Drug Enforcement Ad- the current fiscal year for the Department of Page 32, line 15, after the first dollar ministration, which is a $2 billion Justice as may be necessary to respond to amount, insert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000,000)’’. agency that receives a $35 million in- such circumstances: Provided further, That Page 44, line 6, after the dollar amount, in- crease in this bill, even though their any transfer pursuant to the preceding pro- sert ‘‘(increased by $5,000,000)’’. viso shall be treated as a reprogramming work product will go down because of Page 47, line 21, after the dollar amount, under section 505 of this Act and shall not be the lack of need to enforce marijuana insert ‘‘(increased by $5,000,000)’’. available for obligation or expenditure ex- laws in States where it has been legal- cept in compliance with the procedures set The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman ized or medical marijuana has been le- forth in that section. from Tennessee is recognized for 5 min- galized. With the growing number of INTERAGENCY LAW ENFORCEMENT utes. States in that category, DEA can and INTERAGENCY CRIME AND DRUG ENFORCEMENT Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chair, first, I would will shift its resources from marijuana For necessary expenses for the identifica- like to express my appreciation for the and still have plenty of money to pre- tion, investigation, and prosecution of indi- career of Chairman WOLF, in par- vent prescription drug abuse, stop viduals associated with the most significant ticular, his cochairmanship of the Tom major heroin and cocaine traffickers drug trafficking and affiliated money laun- Lantos Human Rights Commission. He and the other drug trade that they dering organizations not otherwise provided has done tremendous work during his should make as their priority. for, to include inter-governmental agree- time in Congress on human rights DEA would barely notice these funds, ments with State and local law enforcement issues that are of great import, and but for a small investment we can agencies engaged in the investigation and chairing that commission named for prosecution of individuals involved in orga- make an even more significant cut in nized crime drug trafficking, $515,000,000, of our great colleague Tom Lantos is im- the rape kit backlog at law enforce- which $50,000,000 shall remain available until pressive, and I thank you for that. ment agencies. Women will be spared expended: Provided, That any amounts obli- The amendment I have before us being raped, and justice will be served. gated from appropriations under this head- would increase by $5 million the bill’s I think the choice should be clear. We ing may be used under authorities available funding for grants to address the back- should stand with the victims of this to the organizations reimbursed from this log of sexual assault kits at law en- most heinous crime that we know in appropriation. forcement agencies. DNA analysis has this Nation and ensure their assailants FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION been revolutionary in helping to catch are brought to justice. SALARIES AND EXPENSES criminals and prevent crimes from oc- I urge the adoption of my amend- For necessary expenses of the Federal Bu- curring in the first place, but this evi- ment, and I yield back the balance of reau of Investigation for detection, inves- dence does us no good if it remains un- my time. tigation, and prosecution of crimes against tested and sits on the shelf in a lab Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chair, I move to the United States, $8,356,857,000, of which not somewhere. Despite progress over the strike the requisite number of words. less than $8,500,000 shall be for the National last few years, the number of untested The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Gang and Human Trafficking Intelligence from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- Center, and of which not to exceed rape kits continues to number in the $216,900,000 shall remain available until ex- hundreds of thousands in our Nation. utes. pended: Provided, That not to exceed $184,500 That is hundreds of thousands of vic- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chair, I have no ob- shall be available for official reception and tims whose assailants have never been jection to the amendment, and I yield representation expenses: Provided further, brought to justice, left to prey on yet back the balance of my time. That up to $1,000,000 shall be for a com- more women. Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chair, I move to prehensive review of the implementation of A recent article in the Memphis Com- strike the last word. the recommendations related to the Federal mercial Appeal highlighted the need to The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Bureau of Investigation that were proposed end this backlog once and for all. It de- from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 in the report issued by the National Commis- minutes. sion on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United scribed a serial rapist who was finally caught by the police in 2012. He could Mr. FATTAH. This is an extraor- States. dinary and important amendment, and CONSTRUCTION have been stopped nearly a decade ear- lier if only his first victim’s rape kit the issue is important not just in Ten- For necessary expenses, to include the cost nessee, but throughout the country. So of equipment, furniture, and information had been tested. It was not, and instead he was able to and did attack five more I also support the amendment, and I technology requirements, related to con- urge its adoption. struction or acquisition of buildings, facili- women over the next 8 years. I yield back the balance of my time. ties and sites by purchase, or as otherwise Missed opportunities like this happen The Acting CHAIR. The question is authorized by law; conversion, modification all across our country every day. The on the amendment offered by the gen- and extension of Federally-owned buildings; trauma inflicted on victims of rape can tleman from Tennessee (Mr. COHEN). preliminary planning and design of projects; be compounded when they know their and operation and maintenance of secure The amendment was agreed to. assailants roam free while critical evi- work environment facilities and secure net- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. COHEN dence goes untested. working capabilities; $110,982,000, to remain Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chair, I have an Sadly, I must say the city of Mem- available until expended. amendment at the desk. DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION phis leads the country in untested rape The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- kits, with a backlog of over 12,000 built SALARIES AND EXPENSES port the amendment. up over decades. The mayor and our For necessary expenses of the Drug En- The Clerk read as follows: forcement Administration, including not to city leadership have committed to ad- Page 32, line 15, after the first dollar exceed $70,000 to meet unforeseen emer- dressing this problem and have devoted amount, insert ‘‘(reduced by $18,000,000)’’. gencies of a confidential character pursuant significant resources to eliminating Page 74, line 13, after the first dollar to section 530C of title 28, United States the backlog, but they need our help. amount, insert ‘‘(increased by $15,000,000)’’.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:31 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MY7.006 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4930 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 29, 2014 The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman tem on their own, too many people are I yield back the balance of my time. from Tennessee is recognized for 5 min- left without justice. Unless we ensure Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Chair, I move to utes. legal assistance, we effectively shut strike the last word. Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chair, this amend- the courthouse doors to Americans who The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman ment which I offer with Mr. QUIGLEY of rely on attorneys to protect their from Oregon is recognized for 5 min- Illinois, who is a champion of equal ac- rights. utes. cess to justice, would restore the bill’s This amendment would increase Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Chair, I rise to cuts, devastating cuts, to the Legal funding for LSC by reducing funds for support the Cohen amendment. Legal Services Corporation. the Drug Enforcement Administration, aid programs are Federal, State, and This Nation is justifiably proud of its a $2 billion agency that receives a $35 private partnerships. legal system. In fact, when we visit million increase in this bill. This does In Oregon and around the country, with foreign folks or travel in foreign not intend to stop DEA’s important legal aid offices work hard to diversify lands, the thing I hear most about work to prevent prescription drug funding, but cuts from a number of America that they appreciate is our abuse or go after heroin and cocaine sources, including Federal cuts in re- legal system. It can be impossibly com- traffickers, but they can do their work cent years, have severely impacted plex, with a language all its own, unfa- with the funds that will be in this bill their ability to serve low-income fami- miliar to many people with its laws after this money is given to Legal lies. and procedures. It can be a bewildering Services. Legal Services Corporation funds maze even for highly educated people, legal aid around the country, and they b 1300 even for lawyers. make a real difference for low-income Now imagine that you are poor, DEA would barely notice this loss of and elderly Oregonians and Americans. uneducated, scared, and trying to navi- funds, but in the hands of Legal Serv- Legal aid serves people with the most gate the legal system by yourself. ices it would change the lives of thou- critical legal needs: food, shelter, med- Without legal representation, too sands of people who need legal rep- ical care, income maintenance, and many people are simply unable to vin- resentation. physical safety. dicate their rights under the law. We are still coming out of the Great In my State of Oregon, about 40 per- Think about victims of domestic vio- Recession, and the disparity and cent of the cases handled by legal aid lence who need protective orders from wealth is greater than ever. So those attorneys involve helping victims of abusive partners, homeowners facing people in the middle class, and those domestic violence and their families, foreclosure—and indeed we have had people who are poor particularly, protecting them from abuse. About 80 too much of that in the last few which are greater than ever, have more percent of legal aid’s clients are years—or seniors who have been vic- and more and more need for Legal women, most with children to support. timized by fraudulent lenders. Legal Services. It should not be cut at this Under current levels, legal aid is able assistance is vital to ensure that these time. to assist only a fraction of the eligible parties are treated fairly and made I want to thank the gentleman from population. In Oregon, legal aid serves aware of their rights. That is why I Illinois (Mr. QUIGLEY) for cosponsoring only about 20 percent of the civil legal have been a champion of Legal Serv- this amendment. I urge my colleagues needs of eligible Oregonians. ices, which helps fund legal aid pro- to support it. I was proud to work at legal aid. grams throughout the country. I yield back the balance of my time. Early in my career I spent many years Unfortunately, this bill cuts $15 mil- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chair, I move to there, and I will never forget the people lion from Legal Services Corporation, strike the requisite number of words. we were able to help. They desperately which will mean untold numbers of The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman need legal assistance at a time in their Americans will go unrepresented in from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- lives when they can least afford it. court and unable to pursue justice. utes. Not low-income by choice—and that Even if this amendment passes and the Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong was the most poignant message about funding is restored to the $365 million opposition to the amendment. The gen- helping low-income people—most had level, it will be a far cry from what is tleman’s amendment would cut the unexpected medical bills, had lost a really needed. DEA by $18 million to pay for a $15 mil- job, or lost a spouse. Legal aid helps Consider this statistic, Mr. Chair. In lion increase for LSC. real people. 1995, the Legal Services Corporation The DEA primarily targets high-level Today, I am here for people like was funded at a $400 million level. That drug trafficking organizations, dis- Beth, who thought she had escaped her is higher than it was last year and rupting and dismantling them, attack- son’s abusive father, only to have him higher than it would be if this amend- ing the economic basis of the drug turn up, kick in the door, and threaten ment passes, by $35 million. In today’s trade and contributing to counterter- her, all while she was pregnant. Legal dollars, that $400 million figure would rorism activities tied to and financed aid was able to help her get a restrain- be $600 million, and all we are asking is by drugs. It does not focus on low-level ing order and custody of her son, who to get it to $365 million. criminals nor on users. has asthma and only one kidney. Now Unfortunately, we have cut our com- It has seen a huge challenge not only Beth and her son are building safe and mitment to this program, and it is hav- internationally but from the cartels. stable lives free from abuse. ing serious consequences. Nationally, Every drug area in the Nation now is I am here for people like Jennifer, a nearly 50 percent of all eligible poten- controlled pretty much by the Mexican stage IV cancer survivor and Oregon tial clients are turned away because of cartels. Health Plan member, who got a bill lack of funding. In the Memphis area, Also, our funding level for LSC is $50 from a medical center for a procedure Legal Services lost 5 percent of its million above last year’s House level. performed years earlier. They threat- funding due to sequestration. When It is above the FY12 enacted level. The ened to shut her off from seeing her you add in State and local funds lost bill also includes an additional $43 mil- doctor, and took actions clearly illegal over recent years because of budget lion under the Violence Against under Oregon law. Legal aid stepped in, cuts, its funding was reduced by more Women program specifically for legal and she was able to continue her fol- than $300,000, and its staff was reduced assistance for domestic violence vic- lowup visits with her doctor without from 50 to 38. tims. This amount is nearly 50 percent collection agency harassment. The attorneys do heroic work, but to above the enacted level. I am here for people like Natalie and further reduce its funding will have se- Lastly, later today, we will likely her son, Zach, who has severe gastro- rious consequences for their ability to consider amendments that signifi- intestinal disorder. When he was 3 serve those in need. The rights we are cantly reduce or eliminate LSC. I plan years old, he was finally able to take guaranteed under the law mean noth- to oppose those amendments that are food orally, but then Social Security ing if they can’t go to court to enforce going to cut Legal Services. I oppose cut off his disability benefits. Natalie those rights. With no money to hire a this amendment, and I ask for a ‘‘no’’ tried to hire a lawyer but she couldn’t lawyer, no ability to navigate this sys- vote. afford the fees. Legal aid stepped in

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IRS penalized him for unpaid taxes. it $15 million?—for the Legal Services Lawyers in law firms have come to Legal aid helped him amend his tax re- Corporation; and that in terms of the me who are members of the State Bar turn to fully account for his losses DEA we would still be funding it higher of Texas, the American Bar Associa- from Katrina, and instead of penalties, than the requested level, but we would tion, and begged for the funding of the he was able to receive a refund. be making sure that not only citizens Legal Services Corporation. I believe These are the faces of legal aid. They could have access to the courts, but that all of us on this floor have good are real people who have real needs that Active Duty military and our vet- intentions, and I know that we have a who need real help. They need access to erans would have access to lawyers respect for the Legal Services Corpora- justice. that they otherwise could not afford to tion. Low-income people can’t just open up protect their legal rights, given the I am hoping we can find a way to a phone book and pick out an attorney fact that they wear or have worn the work with the gentleman’s amendment to take a case. These are not cases that uniform to protect our due process and support it because I am, in essence, lawyers take on a contingency fee rights. providing the documentation that I basis. Lawyers don’t help tenants who I stand in support of this amend- have seen firsthand, where people have are wrongfully evicted on a contin- ment, and I hope that the House would stood under the scales of justice emp- gency fee. vote in favor of it. tyhanded. They were not balanced, The President has asked for $80 mil- I yield back the balance of my time. they did not receive support, because lion more than what this bill provides Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I they could not access the courthouse, a for. This amendment asks for just $15 move to strike the requisite number of vital and important part of democracy million in addition. It is the least we words. in America. can do. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman With that, Mr. Chairman, I yield I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on the Cohen from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. back the balance of my time. amendment, and I yield back the bal- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, The Acting CHAIR. The question is ance of my time. let me take this moment to thank the on the amendment offered by the gen- Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I move chairman of the subcommittee, Mr. tleman from Tennessee (Mr. COHEN). to strike the requisite number of WOLF, for his longstanding service and The question was taken; and the Act- words. commitment to so many issues that so ing Chair announced that the noes ap- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman many of us have worked on for such a peared to have it. from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 very long period of time, helping the Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, I demand minutes. most vulnerable and helping those who a recorded vote. Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, to es- often cannot help themselves. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to tablish justice, the Founders had em- Let me associate myself with the re- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- braced at the earliest moments the no- marks that have been made by the au- ceedings on the amendment offered by tion that access to our court system thor of this amendment, and also the the gentleman from Tennessee will be was a critically important, indispen- ranking member, Mr. FATTAH, who postponed. sable right of citizenship in our coun- spoke to the question of justice. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR try. We had a Republican President, Mr. Chairman, I have served on the The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to President Nixon, who created the Legal reiterations of the Legal Services Cor- clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will Services Corporation to provide access poration in my own community way now resume on those amendments on to our courts, notwithstanding the eco- before coming to the United States which further proceedings were post- nomic circumstances of Americans. Congress. poned, in the following order: Legal Services operates in each of I am reminded of the early words of Amendment by Mr. POMPEO of Kan- our States, and we have a responsi- the Constitution that said that we or- sas. bility as we consider this bill to think ganize to create a more perfect union. Amendment by Mr. MCNERNEY of about where the gaps in justice exist. Then I matched that with our Bill of California. The chairman has been extraordinarily Rights that so many people, if they Amendment by Mr. BRIDENSTINE of helpful in trying to focus on this ques- cannot recite all of them, they know Oklahoma. tion. However, I think that in terms of issues like due process, right to a trial Amendment by Mr. KING of Iowa. the numbers as presented, I side more by jury, freedom of speech, freedom of Amendment by Mr. COHEN of Ten- with the author of the amendment in- religion, freedom of access and move- nessee. asmuch as that DEA we are funding— ment. All of those things are deprived Amendment by Mr. COHEN of Ten- and it is critically important in a city to persons in many instances who can- nessee. like my own and in communities all not access the courts. The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes across our country—but we are funding I remember, in particular, my the time for any electronic vote after DEA at $35 million above the request. Gulfcoast Legal Services Corporation, the first vote in this series. That is after OMB, after DEA walked which worked extensively on issues through their numbers, looked at the dealing with housing, for good hard- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. POMPEO budget, ascertained what was needed. working people sometimes come up The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished The committee’s mark at the moment, against a brick wall, a hard wall, where business is the demand for a recorded the chairman’s mark, would provide they have done everything they could vote on the amendment offered by the more than what was requested, where- but they are facing eviction, they have gentleman from Kansas (Mr. POMPEO) as, when we look at Legal Services, it come upon difficulty. There is relief for on which further proceedings were is $80 million shy of what was re- that eviction if they can get to the postponed and on which the ayes pre- quested. courthouse either to explain to their vailed by voice vote. So I think that if we are trying to landlord or find some relief. Many have The Clerk will redesignate the balance the scales of justice here, the experienced housing discrimination, amendment. idea that thousands of active service but they do not have access to the The Clerk redesignated the amend- military personnel have relied on Legal courts or to resources necessary to pro- ment. Services to protect their homes from vide them with a lawyer to be able to RECORDED VOTE foreclosure, to deal with other types of address their injustice or their indig- The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote issues, that we have veterans who de- nity. has been demanded.

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Without objec- Bachus Harper Poe (TX) Smith (NJ) Lowenthal Pearce tion, 2-minute voting will continue. Barton Harris Pompeo Smith (WA) Lowey Pelosi Bentivolio Hensarling Price (GA) Southerland There was no objection. Lucas Perlmutter Bilirakis Holding Ribble Luetkemeyer Peters (CA) Speier The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Bishop (UT) Hudson Rice (SC) Lujan Grisham Peters (MI) Stivers business is the demand for a recorded Black Huelskamp Rogers (AL) (NM) Peterson Swalwell (CA) Blackburn Huizenga (MI) Rogers (MI) vote on the amendment offered by the Luja´ n, Ben Ray Pingree (ME) Takano Boustany Hultgren Rohrabacher gentleman from California (Mr. (NM) Pocan Thompson (CA) Brady (TX) Hunter Rokita Lynch Polis Thompson (PA) MCNERNEY) on which further pro- Bridenstine Hurt Rooney Maffei Posey Tierney ceedings were postponed and on which Brooks (AL) Issa Roskam Maloney, Price (NC) Titus Broun (GA) Jenkins Ross the ayes prevailed by voice vote. Carolyn Quigley Tonko Burgess Johnson, Sam Rothfus Maloney, Sean Rahall Tsongas The Clerk will redesignate the Byrne Jones Royce Marino Rangel Turner amendment. Carter Jordan Ryan (WI) Matheson Reed Upton Chabot King (IA) Salmon The Clerk redesignated the amend- Matsui Reichert Valadao Chaffetz Kingston Sanford ment. McAllister Renacci Coble Kline Scalise Van Hollen McCollum Richmond RECORDED VOTE Coffman Labrador Schweikert Vargas McDermott Rigell Collins (GA) LaMalfa Scott, Austin Veasey The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote McGovern Roby Collins (NY) Lamborn Sensenbrenner Vela McIntyre Roe (TN) has been demanded. Conaway Lance Sessions Vela´ zquez McKeon Rogers (KY) A recorded vote was ordered. Cook Latta Smith (MO) Visclosky McKinley Roybal-Allard Cotton Lummis Smith (TX) Wagner The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- McMorris Ruiz DeSantis Marchant Stewart Walden minute vote. Rodgers Runyan DesJarlais Massie Stockman Walorski McNerney Ruppersberger The vote was taken by electronic de- Duffy McCarthy (CA) Stutzman Walz Meehan Rush Duncan (SC) McCaul Terry vice, and there were—ayes 306, noes 106, Meeks Ryan (OH) Wasserman Farenthold McClintock Thornberry not voting 19, as follows: Meng Sa´ nchez, Linda Schultz Fincher McHenry Tiberi Mica T. Waxman [Roll No. 244] Fleming Meadows Tipton Michaud Sanchez, Loretta Welch Flores Messer Walberg AYES—306 Miller (MI) Sarbanes Wenstrup Foxx Miller (FL) Weber (TX) Miller, George Schakowsky Whitfield Amodei Culberson Hastings (WA) Franks (AZ) Mullin Webster (FL) Moore Schiff Wilson (FL) Bachmann Daines Heck (NV) Gardner Neugebauer Westmoreland Moran Schneider Wittman Barber Davis (CA) Heck (WA) Garrett Nugent Williams Murphy (FL) Schock Wolf Barletta Davis, Danny Herrera Beutler Gingrey (GA) Nunes Wilson (SC) Murphy (PA) Schrader Womack Barr Davis, Rodney Higgins Gohmert Olson Woodall Nadler Schwartz Yarmuth Barrow (GA) DeFazio Himes Goodlatte Paulsen Yoder Napolitano Scott (VA) Young (AK) Bass DeGette Honda Gosar Perry Yoho Beatty Delaney Horsford Gowdy Petri Young (IN) NOT VOTING—22 Becerra DeLauro Huffman Benishek Bera (CA) Hanna Palazzo DelBene Huizenga (MI) NOES—280 Bera (CA) Denham Hunter Campbell Hartzler Ros-Lehtinen Aderholt Costa Gibbs Bilirakis Dent Israel Capito Hastings (FL) Shuster Amodei Courtney Gibson Cleaver Lankford Bishop (GA) DesJarlais Issa Barber Slaughter Cramer Granger Dingell Lewis Bishop (NY) Deutch Jackson Lee Barletta Thompson (MS) Crawford Graves (MO) Edwards McCarthy (NY) Bishop (UT) Diaz-Balart Jeffries Barr Waters Crenshaw Grayson Esty Miller, Gary Black Doyle Jenkins Barrow (GA) Crowley Green, Gene Green, Al Mulvaney Blackburn Duckworth Johnson (GA) Bass Cuellar Griffin (AR) Bonamici Duffy Johnson (OH) Beatty Culberson Griffith (VA) b 1344 Brady (PA) Duncan (TN) Johnson, E. B. Becerra Cummings Grijalva Braley (IA) Ellmers Jolly Benishek Daines Grimm Mr. LUCAS, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE Bridenstine Engel Jones Bishop (GA) Davis (CA) Guthrie JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. NUNNELEE, Brooks (IN) Enyart Joyce Bishop (NY) Davis, Danny Gutie´rrez Brown (FL) Eshoo Kaptur Blumenauer Davis, Rodney Hahn Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Messrs. Brownley (CA) Farr Keating Bonamici DeFazio Hanabusa FLEISCHMANN, TIERNEY, RUSH, Ms. Buchanan Fattah Kelly (IL) Brady (PA) DeGette Hastings (WA) GRANGER, Messrs. GIBBS, AMODEI, Bucshon Fincher Kelly (PA) Braley (IA) Delaney Heck (NV) Bustos Fitzpatrick Kennedy Brooks (IN) DeLauro Heck (WA) CAMP, RICHMOND, and CRAMER Butterfield Fleischmann Kildee Brown (FL) DelBene Herrera Beutler changed their vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Calvert Forbes Kilmer Brownley (CA) Denham Higgins Messrs. BURGESS, ROONEY, FLO- Camp Fortenberry Kind Buchanan Dent Himes RES, ROYCE, ISSA, YOUNG of Indi- Capps Foster King (NY) Bucshon Deutch Hinojosa Capuano Frankel (FL) Kinzinger (IL) Bustos Diaz-Balart Holt ana, and ROTHFUS changed their vote Ca´ rdenas Franks (AZ) Kirkpatrick Butterfield Doggett Honda from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Carney Frelinghuysen Kuster Calvert Doyle Horsford So the amendment was rejected. Cartwright Fudge LaMalfa Camp Duckworth Hoyer Cassidy Gabbard Lance Cantor Duncan (TN) Huffman The result of the vote was announced Castor (FL) Gallego Langevin Capps Ellison Israel as above recorded. Chaffetz Garamendi Larsen (WA) Capuano Ellmers Jackson Lee MOMENT OF SILENCE IN REMEMBRANCE OF MEM- Chu Garcia Larson (CT) Ca´ rdenas Engel Jeffries Cicilline Gerlach Latham BERS OF ARMED FORCES WHO LOST THEIR Carney Enyart Johnson (GA) Clark (MA) Gibbs Lee (CA) Carson (IN) Eshoo Johnson (OH) LIVES ON THE BEACHES OF NORMANDY DURING Clarke (NY) Gibson Levin Cartwright Farr Johnson, E. B. THE ALLIED INVASION OF JUNE 6, 1944 Clyburn Gingrey (GA) Lipinski Cassidy Fattah Jolly (By unanimous consent, Mr. MICHAUD Coble Gosar LoBiondo Castor (FL) Fitzpatrick Joyce was allowed to speak out of order.) Cohen Graves (MO) Loebsack Castro (TX) Fleischmann Kaptur Cole Grayson Lofgren Chu Forbes Keating Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Chairman, the Collins (NY) Green, Gene Lowenthal Cicilline Fortenberry Kelly (IL) Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Cook Griffin (AR) Lowey Clark (MA) Foster Kelly (PA) JEFF MILLER and I rise to ask that the Cooper Griffith (VA) Luetkemeyer Clarke (NY) Frankel (FL) Kennedy Costa Grimm Lujan Grisham Clay Frelinghuysen Kildee House pause to remember the coura- Cotton Guthrie (NM) Clyburn Fudge Kilmer geous sacrifice that our men and Courtney Gutie´rrez Luja´ n, Ben Ray Cohen Gabbard Kind women went through when they lost Cramer Hahn (NM) Cole Gallego King (NY) their lives on the beaches of Nor- Crawford Hall Lynch Connolly Garamendi Kinzinger (IL) Crenshaw Hanabusa Maffei Conyers Garcia Kirkpatrick mandy, France, during the Allied inva- Crowley Harper Maloney, Cooper Gerlach Kuster sion of June 6, 1944. Cuellar Harris Carolyn

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:59 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY7.035 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 29, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4933 Maloney, Sean Peters (MI) Simpson b 1353 Larson (CT) Pelosi Sherman Marino Peterson Sinema Latham Perlmutter Shimkus Matheson Pingree (ME) Sires Messrs. COLE, WESTMORELAND, Latta Perry Simpson Matsui Pittenger Smith (MO) PITTENGER, Mrs. ELLMERS, Messrs. Lipinski Peters (CA) Sinema McAllister Pocan LoBiondo Peters (MI) Smith (NE) LAMALFA and MCCAUL changed their Smith (MO) McCarthy (CA) Poe (TX) Smith (NJ) Loebsack Peterson Smith (NE) McCaul Polis Smith (WA) vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Lofgren Petri Smith (NJ) McCollum Posey Speier So the amendment was agreed to. Lowenthal Pingree (ME) Smith (TX) McDermott Price (GA) Stivers The result of the vote was announced Lowey Pittenger Southerland McGovern Price (NC) Swalwell (CA) Lucas Pitts Speier McHenry Quigley as above recorded. Luetkemeyer Pocan Takano Stewart McIntyre Rahall Luja´ n, Ben Ray Poe (TX) Terry AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BRIDENSTINE Stivers McKinley Reed (NM) Polis Thompson (CA) Stockman McMorris Reichert The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Maffei Pompeo Tiberi business is the demand for a recorded Stutzman Rodgers Renacci Tierney Maloney, Sean Posey McNerney Richmond Swalwell (CA) Titus vote on the amendment offered by the Marchant Price (GA) Meehan Rigell Marino Price (NC) Takano Tonko gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Meeks Roby Massie Quigley Terry Tsongas Meng Roe (TN) BRIDENSTINE) on which further pro- McAllister Rahall Thompson (CA) Turner Messer Rogers (KY) ceedings were postponed and on which McCarthy (CA) Reed Thompson (PA) Upton Mica Rokita McCaul Reichert Thornberry Valadao the ayes prevailed by voice vote. Michaud Rooney McClintock Renacci Tiberi Miller (FL) Roskam Van Hollen The Clerk will redesignate the McCollum Ribble Tierney Miller (MI) Ross Vargas amendment. McDermott Rice (SC) Tipton Miller, George Rothfus Veasey McHenry Rigell Tonko Vela The Clerk redesignated the amend- Moore Roybal-Allard ment. McIntyre Roby Turner Moran Royce Visclosky McKeon Roe (TN) Upton Murphy (FL) Ruiz Wagner RECORDED VOTE McKinley Rogers (AL) Valadao Nadler Runyan Walberg McMorris Rogers (KY) Van Hollen Walden The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Napolitano Ruppersberger Rodgers Rogers (MI) Vargas Walorski has been demanded. Neal Rush Meadows Rohrabacher Veasey Walz Negrete McLeod Ryan (OH) A recorded vote was ordered. Meehan Rokita Vela Wasserman Noem Salmon The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Meng Roskam Wagner Schultz Nolan Sanchez, Loretta Messer Ross Walberg Waxman minute vote. Nugent Sarbanes Mica Rothfus Walden Nunes Schiff Webster (FL) The vote was taken by electronic de- Michaud Royce Walorski O’Rourke Schneider Welch Miller (FL) Ruiz vice, and there were—ayes 340, noes 71, Walz Owens Schock Westmoreland Miller (MI) Runyan not voting 20, as follows: Wasserman Pallone Schrader Whitfield Miller, George Ruppersberger Schultz Pascrell Schwartz Wilson (FL) [Roll No. 245] Moore Rush Waxman Pastor (AZ) Schweikert Wittman AYES—340 Moran Ryan (OH) Paulsen Scott (VA) Wolf Mullin Ryan (WI) Weber (TX) Payne Scott, David Womack Aderholt Costa Graves (MO) Murphy (FL) Salmon Webster (FL) Pearce Sewell (AL) Yarmuth Amodei Cotton Grayson Negrete McLeod Sanford Wenstrup Pelosi Shea-Porter Yoder Bachmann Courtney Green, Gene Neugebauer Sarbanes Westmoreland Perlmutter Sherman Young (AK) Bachus Cramer Griffin (AR) Noem Scalise Whitfield Peters (CA) Shimkus Young (IN) Barber Crawford Griffith (VA) Nolan Schiff Williams Barletta Crenshaw Grimm Nugent Schneider Wilson (FL) NOES—106 Barr Crowley Guthrie Nunes Schock Wilson (SC) Barrow (GA) Cuellar Hahn Wittman Aderholt Goodlatte Petri Nunnelee Schrader Barton Culberson Hall Olson Schwartz Wolf Amash Gowdy Pitts Benishek Daines Hanabusa Owens Schweikert Womack Bachus Granger Pompeo Bentivolio Davis (CA) Harper Pallone Scott (VA) Woodall Barton Graves (GA) Rangel Bera (CA) Davis, Rodney Harris Pascrell Scott, Austin Yoder Bentivolio Grijalva Ribble Bishop (GA) DeFazio Hastings (WA) Pastor (AZ) Sensenbrenner Yoho Blumenauer Hensarling Rice (SC) Bishop (NY) DeGette Heck (NV) Boustany Hinojosa Paulsen Sessions Young (AK) Rogers (AL) Bishop (UT) Delaney Heck (WA) Pearce Shea-Porter Young (IN) Brady (TX) Holding Rogers (MI) Black DeLauro Hensarling Brooks (AL) Holt Rohrabacher Blackburn DelBene Herrera Beutler NOES—71 Broun (GA) Hoyer Bonamici Ryan (WI) Denham Higgins Amash Gutie´rrez Napolitano Burgess Hudson Sa´ nchez, Linda Boustany Dent Himes Bass Hinojosa Neal Byrne Huelskamp T. Brady (PA) DeSantis Holding Beatty Holt O’Rourke Cantor Hultgren Brady (TX) Sanford DesJarlais Honda Becerra Hoyer Carson (IN) Hurt Braley (IA) Payne Scalise Diaz-Balart Horsford Blumenauer Jeffries Carter Johnson, Sam Bridenstine Rangel Schakowsky Doggett Hudson Brown (FL) Johnson (GA) Castro (TX) Jordan Brooks (AL) Richmond Scott, Austin Doyle Huelskamp Capuano Kelly (IL) Chabot King (IA) Brooks (IN) Rooney Sensenbrenner Duffy Huffman Castro (TX) Kind Clay Kingston Broun (GA) Roybal-Allard Serrano Duncan (SC) Huizenga (MI) Clarke (NY) Labrador Coffman Kline Brownley (CA) Sa´ nchez, Linda Sessions Duncan (TN) Hultgren Clay Lee (CA) Collins (GA) Labrador Buchanan T. Smith (TX) Ellmers Hunter Clyburn Levin Conaway Lamborn Bucshon Sanchez, Loretta Southerland Engel Hurt Connolly Long Connolly Latta Burgess Schakowsky Stewart Enyart Israel Conyers Lujan Grisham Conyers Long Bustos Scott, David Stockman Eshoo Issa Cummings (NM) Cummings Lucas Butterfield Stutzman Farr Jackson Lee Davis, Danny Lummis Serrano DeSantis Lummis Byrne Thompson (MS) Fattah Jenkins Deutch Lynch Sewell (AL) Doggett Marchant Calvert Thompson (PA) Fincher Johnson (OH) Duckworth Maloney, Sires Duncan (SC) Massie Camp Fitzpatrick Johnson, E. B. Thornberry Edwards Carolyn Smith (WA) Edwards McClintock Cantor Fleischmann Johnson, Sam Tipton Ellison Matheson Thompson (MS) Ellison McKeon Capps Fleming Jolly Vela´ zquez Farenthold Matsui Titus Farenthold Meadows Ca´ rdenas Flores Jones Weber (TX) Foxx McGovern Tsongas Fleming Mullin Carney Forbes Jordan Frankel (FL) McNerney Vela´ zquez Flores Murphy (PA) Wenstrup Carson (IN) Fortenberry Joyce Fudge Meeks Visclosky Foxx Neugebauer Williams Carter Foster Kaptur Garrett Murphy (PA) Welch Gardner Nunnelee Wilson (SC) Cartwright Franks (AZ) Keating Grijalva Nadler Yarmuth Garrett Olson Woodall Cassidy Frelinghuysen Kelly (PA) Gohmert Perry Yoho Castor (FL) Gabbard Kennedy NOT VOTING—20 Chabot Gallego Kildee Bilirakis Hanna Mulvaney NOT VOTING—19 Chaffetz Garamendi Kilmer Campbell Hartzler Palazzo Campbell Hartzler Palazzo Chu Garcia King (IA) Capito Hastings (FL) Capito Hastings (FL) Cicilline Gardner King (NY) Ros-Lehtinen Ros-Lehtinen Cleaver Lankford Cleaver Lankford Clark (MA) Gerlach Kingston Shuster Shuster Dingell Lewis Dingell Lewis Coble Gibbs Kinzinger (IL) Slaughter Slaughter Esty McCarthy (NY) Esty McCarthy (NY) Coffman Gibson Kirkpatrick Waters Waters Green, Al Miller, Gary Green, Al Miller, Gary Cohen Gingrey (GA) Kline Hanna Mulvaney Cole Gohmert Kuster Collins (GA) Goodlatte LaMalfa b 1359 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Collins (NY) Gosar Lamborn Messrs. ADERHOLT, SHERMAN, and Conaway Gowdy Lance The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Cook Granger Langevin Ms. MCCOLLUM changed their vote There is 1 minute remaining. Cooper Graves (GA) Larsen (WA) from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:59 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MY7.010 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4934 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 29, 2014 So the amendment was agreed to. Thompson (PA) Walorski Wolf The result of the vote was announced The result of the vote was announced Thornberry Weber (TX) Womack as above recorded. Tiberi Webster (FL) Woodall as above recorded. Tipton Wenstrup Yoder AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. COHEN AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. KING OF IOWA Turner Westmoreland Yoho The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Upton Whitfield The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Young (AK) business is the demand for a recorded Wagner Williams Young (IN) business is the demand for a recorded Walberg Wilson (SC) vote on the amendment offered by the vote on the amendment offered by the Walden Wittman gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. COHEN) gentleman from Iowa (Mr. KING) on NOES—193 on which further proceedings were which further proceedings were post- Bass Grijalva Nunes postponed and on which the noes pre- poned and on which the ayes prevailed Beatty Gutie´rrez O’Rourke vailed by voice vote. by voice vote. Becerra Hahn Owens The Clerk will redesignate the Bera (CA) Hanabusa Pallone The Clerk will redesignate the Bishop (GA) Heck (NV) Pascrell amendment. amendment. Bishop (NY) Heck (WA) Pastor (AZ) The Clerk redesignated the amend- The Clerk redesignated the amend- Blumenauer Higgins Payne ment. ment. Bonamici Himes Pearce Brady (PA) Hinojosa Pelosi RECORDED VOTE RECORDED VOTE Braley (IA) Holt Perlmutter The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Brown (FL) Honda Peters (CA) has been demanded. Brownley (CA) Horsford Peters (MI) has been demanded. Bustos Hoyer Pingree (ME) A recorded vote was ordered. A recorded vote was ordered. Butterfield Huffman Pocan The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Capps Israel Polis minute vote. minute vote. Capuano Jackson Lee Price (NC) Ca´ rdenas Jeffries Quigley The vote was taken by electronic de- The vote was taken by electronic de- Carney Johnson (GA) Rangel vice, and there were—ayes 127, noes 282, vice, and there were—ayes 218, noes 193, Carson (IN) Johnson, E. B. Richmond not voting 22, as follows: not voting 20, as follows: Cartwright Kaptur Roybal-Allard Castor (FL) Keating Ruiz [Roll No. 247] [Roll No. 246] Castro (TX) Kelly (IL) Ruppersberger AYES—127 Chu Kennedy AYES—218 Rush Barrow (GA) Gabbard Neal Cicilline Kildee Ryan (OH) Aderholt Gardner McMorris Bass Gibson Negrete McLeod Clark (MA) Kilmer Sa´ nchez, Linda Amash Rodgers Beatty Grayson O’Rourke Garrett Clarke (NY) Kind T. Amodei Meadows Becerra Gutie´rrez Gerlach Clay King (NY) Sanchez, Loretta Owens Bachmann Meehan Bishop (GA) Hahn Gibbs Clyburn Kirkpatrick Sarbanes Pallone Bachus Messer Blumenauer Heck (WA) Gibson Cohen Kuster Schakowsky Pastor (AZ) Barber Mica Bonamici Higgins Gingrey (GA) Connolly Langevin Schiff Payne Barletta Miller (FL) Braley (IA) Himes Gohmert Conyers Larsen (WA) Schneider Pelosi Barr Miller (MI) Brownley (CA) Hinojosa Goodlatte Cooper Larson (CT) Schrader Pingree (ME) Barrow (GA) Mullin Capps Honda Gosar Costa Lee (CA) Schwartz Pocan Barton Murphy (PA) Capuano Horsford Gowdy Courtney Levin Scott (VA) Polis Benishek Neugebauer Ca´ rdenas Huffman Granger Crowley Loebsack Scott, David Quigley Bentivolio Noem Carson (IN) Jackson Lee Graves (GA) Cuellar Lofgren Serrano Richmond Bilirakis Nugent Castro (TX) Jeffries Graves (MO) Cummings Lowenthal Sewell (AL) Bishop (UT) Nunnelee Chu Johnson (GA) Roybal-Allard Griffin (AR) Davis (CA) Lowey Shea-Porter Black Olson Cicilline Johnson, E. B. Ruppersberger Griffith (VA) Davis, Danny Lujan Grisham Sherman Blackburn Paulsen Clark (MA) Kaptur Rush Grimm DeFazio (NM) Shimkus Boustany Perry Clarke (NY) Keating Sa´ nchez, Linda Guthrie DeGette Luja´ n, Ben Ray Sinema Brady (TX) Peterson Clay Kelly (IL) T. Hall Delaney (NM) Sires Bridenstine Petri Clyburn Kennedy Sanchez, Loretta Harper DeLauro Lynch Smith (WA) Brooks (AL) Pittenger Cohen Kildee Sarbanes Harris DelBene Maffei Speier Brooks (IN) Pitts Conyers Langevin Schakowsky Hastings (WA) Denham Maloney, Swalwell (CA) Broun (GA) Poe (TX) Courtney Larsen (WA) Schiff Hensarling Deutch Carolyn Takano Buchanan Pompeo Crowley Larson (CT) Herrera Beutler Diaz-Balart Maloney, Sean Thompson (CA) Schneider Bucshon Posey Cuellar Lee (CA) Holding Doggett Matheson Thompson (MS) Schwartz Burgess Price (GA) Cummings Levin Hudson Doyle Matsui Tierney Scott (VA) Byrne Rahall Davis (CA) Lofgren Huelskamp Duckworth McAllister Titus Scott, David Calvert Reed Davis, Danny Lowenthal Huizenga (MI) Edwards McCollum Tonko Serrano Camp Reichert DeGette Lujan Grisham Hultgren Ellison McDermott Tsongas Sherman Cantor Renacci Delaney (NM) Hunter Engel McGovern Valadao Sires Carter Ribble DeLauro Luja´ n, Ben Ray Hurt Enyart McNerney Van Hollen Speier Cassidy Rice (SC) DelBene (NM) Issa Eshoo Meeks Vargas Takano Chabot Rigell Deutch Lynch Jenkins Farr Meng Veasey Thompson (MS) Chaffetz Roby Doggett Massie Johnson (OH) Fattah Michaud Vela Tierney Coble Roe (TN) Duckworth McDermott Johnson, Sam Foster Miller, George Vela´ zquez Tonko Coffman Rogers (AL) Duncan (TN) McGovern Frankel (FL) Moore Visclosky Van Hollen Cole Jolly Rogers (KY) Edwards McNerney Fudge Moran Walz Collins (GA) Jones Rogers (MI) Ellison Meeks Vargas Gabbard Murphy (FL) Wasserman Collins (NY) Jordan Rohrabacher Engel Meng Veasey Gallego Nadler Schultz Conaway Joyce Rokita Eshoo Michaud Vela´ zquez Garamendi Napolitano Waxman Cook Kelly (PA) Rooney Farr Miller, George Waxman Garcia Neal Welch Cotton King (IA) Roskam Foster Moore Welch Grayson Negrete McLeod Wilson (FL) Cramer Kingston Ross Frankel (FL) Moran Wilson (FL) Green, Gene Nolan Yarmuth Crawford Kinzinger (IL) Rothfus Fudge Nadler Yarmuth Crenshaw Kline Royce NOT VOTING—20 Culberson Labrador Runyan NOES—282 Campbell Hartzler Mulvaney Daines LaMalfa Ryan (WI) Aderholt Bridenstine Chaffetz Capito Hastings (FL) Davis, Rodney Lamborn Salmon Palazzo Amash Brooks (AL) Coble Cleaver Lankford Dent Lance Sanford Ros-Lehtinen Amodei Brooks (IN) Coffman Dingell Lewis DeSantis Latham Scalise Shuster Bachmann Broun (GA) Cole Esty McCarthy (NY) DesJarlais Latta Schock Slaughter Bachus Brown (FL) Collins (GA) Green, Al McIntyre Duffy Lipinski Schweikert Waters Barber Buchanan Collins (NY) Hanna Miller, Gary Duncan (SC) LoBiondo Scott, Austin Barletta Bucshon Conaway Long Duncan (TN) Sensenbrenner ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Barr Burgess Connolly Ellmers Lucas Sessions Barton Bustos Cook Farenthold Luetkemeyer Simpson The Acting CHAIR (during the vote) Benishek Butterfield Cooper Fincher Lummis Smith (MO) (Mr. MARCHANT). There is 1 minute re- Bentivolio Byrne Costa Fitzpatrick Marchant Smith (NE) maining. Bera (CA) Calvert Cotton Fleischmann Marino Smith (NJ) Bilirakis Camp Cramer Fleming Massie Smith (TX) b 1405 Bishop (NY) Cantor Crawford Flores McCarthy (CA) Southerland Bishop (UT) Carney Crenshaw Forbes McCaul Stewart Mr. SHERMAN and Mrs. KIRK- Black Carter Culberson Fortenberry McClintock Stivers PATRICK changed their vote from Blackburn Cartwright Daines Foxx McHenry Stockman Boustany Cassidy Davis, Rodney Franks (AZ) McKeon Stutzman ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Brady (PA) Castor (FL) DeFazio Frelinghuysen McKinley Terry So the amendment was agreed to. Brady (TX) Chabot Denham

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:59 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY7.040 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 29, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4935 Dent Kirkpatrick Roby vote on the amendment offered by the Chabot Issa Rahall DeSantis Kline Roe (TN) Chaffetz Jenkins Reed gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. COHEN) DesJarlais Kuster Rogers (AL) Coble Johnson (OH) Reichert Diaz-Balart Labrador Rogers (KY) on which further proceedings were Coffman Johnson, Sam Renacci Doyle LaMalfa Rogers (MI) postponed and on which the noes pre- Cole Jones Ribble Duffy Lamborn Rohrabacher vailed by voice vote. Collins (GA) Jordan Rice (SC) Duncan (SC) Lance Rokita Collins (NY) Joyce The Clerk will redesignate the Rigell Ellmers Latham Rooney Conaway Kelly (PA) Roby Enyart Latta Roskam amendment. Connolly Kind Roe (TN) Farenthold Lipinski Ross The Clerk redesignated the amend- Cook King (IA) Rogers (AL) Fattah LoBiondo Rothfus Costa King (NY) Rogers (KY) Fincher Loebsack Royce ment. Cotton Kingston Rogers (MI) Fitzpatrick Long Ruiz RECORDED VOTE Cramer Kinzinger (IL) Rokita Fleischmann Lowey Runyan Crawford Kirkpatrick Roskam Fleming Lucas Ryan (WI) The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Crenshaw Kline Flores Luetkemeyer Salmon has been demanded. Ross Culberson Kuster Rothfus Forbes Lummis Sanford Daines Labrador A recorded vote was ordered. Royce Fortenberry Maffei Scalise Davis, Rodney LaMalfa Ruiz Foxx Maloney, Schock The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Denham Lamborn Runyan Franks (AZ) Carolyn Schrader minute vote. Dent Lance Ruppersberger Frelinghuysen Maloney, Sean Schweikert The vote was taken by electronic de- DeSantis Latham Gallego Marchant Scott, Austin Ryan (WI) vice, and there were—ayes 173, noes 238, DesJarlais Latta Garamendi Marino Sensenbrenner Diaz-Balart LoBiondo Salmon Garcia Matheson Sessions not voting 20, as follows: Duffy Long Sanford Scalise Gardner Matsui Sewell (AL) [Roll No. 248] Duncan (SC) Lucas Garrett McAllister Shea-Porter Ellmers Luetkemeyer Schock Gerlach McCarthy (CA) Shimkus AYES—173 Farenthold Luja´ n, Ben Ray Schweikert Gibbs McCaul Simpson Bass Grayson O’Rourke Fincher (NM) Scott, Austin Gingrey (GA) McClintock Sinema Beatty Green, Gene Owens Fitzpatrick Lummis Sensenbrenner Gohmert McCollum Smith (MO) Becerra Gutie´rrez Pallone Fleischmann Lynch Sessions Goodlatte McHenry Smith (NE) Bera (CA) Hahn Pascrell Fleming Marchant Shea-Porter Gosar McIntyre Smith (NJ) Bishop (GA) Hanabusa Flores Marino Shimkus Gowdy McKeon Smith (TX) Pastor (AZ) Blumenauer Heck (NV) Forbes Matheson Simpson Granger McKinley Smith (WA) Payne Bonamici Heck (WA) Fortenberry McAllister Sinema Graves (GA) McMorris Southerland Pelosi Brady (PA) Higgins Foxx McCarthy (CA) Smith (MO) Graves (MO) Rodgers Stewart Perlmutter Braley (IA) Himes Franks (AZ) McCaul Smith (NE) Green, Gene Meadows Stivers Pingree (ME) Brown (FL) Hinojosa Frelinghuysen McClintock Smith (NJ) Griffin (AR) Meehan Stockman Pocan Brownley (CA) Holt Gallego McHenry Smith (TX) Griffith (VA) Messer Stutzman Polis Butterfield Honda Gardner McIntyre Grijalva Mica Swalwell (CA) Price (NC) Southerland Capps Horsford Garrett McKeon Grimm Miller (MI) Terry Quigley Stewart Capuano Huffman Gibbs McKinley Guthrie Mullin Thompson (CA) Richmond Stockman Ca´ rdenas Jackson Lee McMorris Hall Murphy (FL) Thompson (PA) Rohrabacher Gibson Stutzman Carney Jeffries Rodgers Hanabusa Murphy (PA) Thornberry Rooney Gingrey (GA) Terry Carson (IN) Johnson (GA) Harper Napolitano Tiberi Roybal-Allard Gohmert Meadows Thompson (PA) Cartwright Johnson, E. B. Harris Neugebauer Tipton Rush Goodlatte Meehan Thornberry Castor (FL) Jolly Hastings (WA) Noem Titus Ryan (OH) Gosar Messer Tiberi Castro (TX) Kaptur Heck (NV) Nolan Tsongas Sa´ nchez, Linda Gowdy Mica Tipton Chu Keating Hensarling Nugent Turner T. Granger Miller (FL) Turner Cicilline Kelly (IL) Herrera Beutler Nunes Upton Sanchez, Loretta Graves (GA) Miller (MI) Valadao Clark (MA) Kennedy Holding Nunnelee Valadao Sarbanes Graves (MO) Mullin Wagner Clarke (NY) Kildee Holt Olson Vela Schakowsky Griffin (AR) Murphy (PA) Clay Kilmer Walberg Hoyer Pascrell Visclosky Schiff Griffith (VA) Neugebauer Clyburn Langevin Walden Hudson Paulsen Wagner Schneider Grijalva Noem Cohen Larsen (WA) Walorski Huelskamp Pearce Walberg Schrader Grimm Nugent Conyers Larson (CT) Wasserman Huizenga (MI) Perlmutter Walden Guthrie Nunes Cooper Lee (CA) Schwartz Schultz Hultgren Perry Walorski Hall Nunnelee Courtney Levin Scott (VA) Weber (TX) Hunter Peters (CA) Walz Harper Olson Crowley Lipinski Scott, David Webster (FL) Hurt Peters (MI) Wasserman Harris Paulsen Cuellar Loebsack Serrano Wenstrup Israel Peterson Schultz Hastings (WA) Pearce Cummings Lofgren Sewell (AL) Westmoreland Issa Petri Weber (TX) Hensarling Perry Davis (CA) Lowenthal Sherman Whitfield Jenkins Pittenger Webster (FL) Herrera Beutler Peters (CA) Davis, Danny Lowey Sires Williams Johnson (OH) Pitts Wenstrup Holding Peters (MI) DeFazio Lujan Grisham Smith (WA) Wilson (SC) Johnson, Sam Poe (TX) Westmoreland Hoyer Peterson DeGette (NM) Speier Wittman Jolly Pompeo Whitfield Hudson Petri Delaney Maffei Stivers Jones Posey Williams Huelskamp Pittenger Wolf DeLauro Maloney, Swalwell (CA) Jordan Price (GA) Wilson (SC) Huizenga (MI) Pitts Womack DelBene Carolyn Takano Joyce Price (NC) Wittman Hultgren Poe (TX) Woodall Deutch Maloney, Sean Thompson (CA) Kelly (PA) Rahall Wolf Hunter Pompeo Yoho Doggett Massie Thompson (MS) Kilmer Reed Womack Hurt Posey Young (AK) Doyle Matsui Tierney Kind Reichert Woodall Israel Price (GA) Young (IN) Duckworth McCollum Titus King (IA) Renacci Yoder Duncan (TN) McDermott Tonko King (NY) Ribble Yoho NOT VOTING—20 Edwards McGovern Tsongas Kingston Rice (SC) Young (AK) Ellison McNerney Upton Campbell Hartzler Palazzo Kinzinger (IL) Rigell Young (IN) Engel Meeks Van Hollen Capito Hastings (FL) Rangel NOT VOTING—22 Enyart Meng Vargas Cleaver Lankford Ros-Lehtinen Eshoo Michaud Veasey Dingell Lewis Shuster Campbell Hastings (FL) Rangel Farr Miller, George Vela Esty McCarthy (NY) Slaughter Capito Lankford Ros-Lehtinen ´ Fattah Moore Velazquez Green, Al Miller, Gary Waters Cleaver Lewis Ryan (OH) Foster Moran Visclosky Hanna Mulvaney Dingell McCarthy (NY) Shuster Frankel (FL) Murphy (FL) Walz Esty Miller (FL) Slaughter Fudge Nadler Waxman Green, Al Miller, Gary Waters Gabbard Napolitano Welch b 1415 Hanna Mulvaney Garamendi Neal Wilson (FL) Hartzler Palazzo Garcia Negrete McLeod Yarmuth So the amendment was rejected. Gerlach Nolan Yoder ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR The result of the vote was announced The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). NOES—238 as above recorded. There is 1 minute remaining. Aderholt Bentivolio Broun (GA) Amash Bilirakis Buchanan b 1409 Amodei Bishop (NY) Bucshon b 1415 So the amendment was rejected. Bachmann Bishop (UT) Burgess The result of the vote was announced Bachus Black Bustos Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Chairman, I Barber Blackburn Byrne move to strike the last word. as above recorded. Barletta Boustany Calvert AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. COHEN Barr Brady (TX) Camp The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Barrow (GA) Bridenstine Cantor The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Barton Brooks (AL) Carter from New Jersey is recognized for 5 business is the demand for a recorded Benishek Brooks (IN) Cassidy minutes.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:59 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MY7.015 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4936 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 29, 2014 Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Chairman, I rise jobs and help protect fragile commu- don’t we just add it to the deficit re- for the purpose of engaging in a col- nities like the ones in my district. duction account? What has the DEA loquy with the gentleman from Vir- Mr. WOLF. Will the gentleman yield? done to deserve a $35 million raise ginia, Chairman WOLF, and the gen- Mr. LOBIONDO. I yield to the gen- when many Americans are not getting tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. tleman from Virginia. raises? At a time when agencies across KEATING). Mr. WOLF. I thank the gentlemen the board are being asked to tighten NOAA’s habitat restoration programs from New Jersey and Massachusetts. I their belt, why are we singling out the yield substantial, long-term economic recognize the importance of NOAA’s DEA for receiving funds above what value and help create jobs, not only restoration programs, especially the the DEA itself requested in the Presi- along the Jersey Shore, but among all community-based restoration program, dent’s budget? coastal areas throughout this Nation. and we will work to address your con- The DEA has demonstrated time and It is my understanding that the fiscal cerns as the bill moves forward toward time again that it can’t efficiently year 2015 Commerce-Justice-Science conference with the Senate. manage the resources that it already appropriations bill provides $25 million Mr. LOBIONDO. I thank the chair- has. It is diverting funds to ridiculous for habitat conservation and restora- man. I thank Mr. KEATING. things like impounding industrial tion, including sustainable habitat Mr. FATTAH. Will the gentleman hemp seeds which have no narcotic management, but it appears that no yield? content, intimidating legal marijuana funding is specifically designated for Mr. LOBIONDO. I yield to the gen- businesses in States like mine, and the fisheries habitat restoration. tleman from Pennsylvania. wasting money on marijuana infrac- As you move forward with this bill, I Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, this is tions that are legal in States where ask that you try to fund NOAA’s fish- extraordinarily important, and I want they occur. eries habitat restoration programs and to share that I also am interested in If they simply refocus those re- thereby allow NOAA to continue sup- seeing what we can do. Our support of sources, frankly, Mr. Chairman, we porting community-based restoration these coastal communities is vitally should be talking about cutting their and provide expertise to the natural re- important. Woods Hole and its work in budget to better meet their limited source damage assessment restoration your great State, and the work of scope. Instead, we are giving them a efforts. Fisheries habitat restoration NOAA, have made a vital difference, raise? directly supports the volunteer rebuild- and I share the chairman’s concern on Although legal under federal law, the ing of sustainable fisheries and recov- this matter, and we will work together DEA recently seized and impounded ery of these federally listed species. on this issue. harmless, non-narcotic industrial hemp Mr. KEATING. Will the gentleman Mr. LOBIONDO. I thank the chair- seeds in Kentucky. To be clear, indus- yield? man, I thank my colleagues, and I trial hemp is an agricultural com- Mr. LOBIONDO. I yield to the gen- yield back the balance of my time. modity, not a drug. Don’t they know tleman from Massachusetts. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. POLIS this? Mr. KEATING. I thank the gen- Mr. POLIS. Mr. Chairman, I have an In testimony before a committee of tleman from New Jersey and also the amendment at the desk. this body, DEA Administrator Michele gentleman from Virginia for addressing The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- Leonhart refused to acknowledge that this important matter. I agree with my port the amendment. drugs like heroin and cocaine are worse colleagues that habitat restoration The Clerk read as follows: or more addictive than marijuana. This programs are vital to coastal areas, in- Page 32, line 15, after the first dollar is the head of our chief Drug Enforce- cluding Massachusetts, and elsewhere amount, insert ‘‘(reduced by $35,000,000)’’. ment Agency? This is the type of throughout this country. In March, I The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman thinking that leads to this kind of con- led a letter with over 70 cosigners to from Colorado is recognized for 5 min- tinued misappropriation of tax dollars. the Appropriations Committee sup- utes. Examples like these demonstrate porting funding for this important pro- Mr. POLIS. Mr. Chairman, I am that the DEA doesn’t have a growing gram. pleased to join my colleague from enforcement workload—other than in NOAA’s coastal programs serve as Georgia (Mr. BROUN) to offer this bipar- their own minds—but rather the DEA the front lines of defense in the fight to tisan and commonsense amendment. has simply allocated its enforcement keep our communities resilient, create The underlying CJS appropriations workload in pursuit of misguided prior- domestic jobs, and promote local bill provides $2.42 billion for the Drug ities. When they should be focused on economies while benefiting fish and Enforcement Administration’s salaries prescription drug abuses, and on the wildlife and improving coastal eco- and expenses. That is $35 million above rising heroin problem, they continue to systems. last year’s—fiscal year 2014—enacted focus on harmless seeds that have no Further, each public-private partner- level and above the President’s budget narcotic content to the point of actu- ship directly creates jobs and benefits request. ally impounding them. Is that what local and regional coastal economies The report says the increase will they are using this over $35 million that generate more than half the Na- ‘‘help DEA offset its necessary pay and more of taxpayer money for? tion’s GDP. These projects are improv- non-pay base costs’’ and will also ‘‘sup- This amendment will ensure that ing lands that will benefit and be able port DEA’s growing enforcement work- DEA will have to tighten their belt to filter pollutants from storm water load.’’ just like agencies from DOD to the De- runoff, control flooding after storm Again, a mysterious $35 million partment of Education. They have the events, provide vital nursery habitat above and beyond what the agency re- money they need to complete their for fish and shellfish, and create nest- quested that Congress is adding with- mission. We don’t need to increase our ing and foraging habitat for coastal out any description of where it is even deficit to fund misguided and mis- birds. The resulting clean water and going that means anything besides bu- informed priorities. more abundant habitats will benefit reaucratic gobbledygook, as if we have I urge my colleagues on both sides of local economies by improving land val- all the money in the world to hand out the aisle to support this simple, com- ues, supporting commercial fishing, to every agency above and beyond what monsense amendment that simply improving tourism, and creating new they want at a time of deficits, Mr. strikes $35 million from the DEA’s business, and they also do beneficial Chairman, when this body, like the budget, returns the DEA budget to the work to enhance recreational opportu- American people, needs to tighten our same funding levels as 2014 and the nities. belts and where we can try to save same funding levels as the President’s I stand with my colleague from New money. And here is an opportunity to budget. Jersey in urging for adequate funding save $35 million. I yield back the balance of my time. for NOAA’s fisheries habitat restora- I have noticed that this same $35 mil- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chair, I move to tion programs in order to allow NOAA lion has been targeted by other Mem- strike the requisite number of words. to continue supporting community- bers of this body for their project that The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is based restoration programs that create is important to their district. Why recognized for 5 minutes.

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A number of DEA agents lion and say it has no impact on the into legal services and that we con- have died—a number of DEA agents agents that are working and giving tinue to hold high the great courage died in Afghanistan. A number of DEA their life and sacrificing their life in and sacrifice of our law enforcement agents have risked their lives for us Afghanistan. This is a bad amendment, agencies as they fight crime here and here. and I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. abroad. The head of the DEA is a career civil Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- I yield back the balance of my time. servant who was a city of Baltimore ance of my time. Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Chairman, I police officer who has given her life to move to strike the last word. b 1430 The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman law enforcement for the last 30 years. from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. So I don’t think you meant it, but if I Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word. Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Chairman, I were a DEA agent somewhere back in rise to engage in a colloquy with my some remote area maybe watching C– The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 chairman. SPAN in Afghanistan, where there is a Mr. WOLF. Will the gentleman yield? minutes. number of DEA agents who are risking Mr. CULBERSON. I yield to the gen- Mr. FATTAH. It is said that you need their lives when we are in a very safe tleman from Virginia. community surrounded by policemen, to be able to hold opposing, competing Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I wanted but maybe they are in Kabul right now views all at once, so here we go. to read, just briefly to the House, some where there were just some killings the First of all, I think that the DEA is of the names that are on the Wall of other day— one of our extraordinary law enforce- Honor of DEA agents who have given So, I oppose the amendment. DEA is ment agencies under DOJ. I think the their life for our country, and I will put striving to cope with significant chal- Attorney General has done a great job, the whole list in the RECORD: lenges. There is surging heroin. We and I definitely believe that the admin- Special Agent James Terry Watson, have increased heroin. Members of istrator of DEA has done a great job June 21, 2013; Special Agent Michael E. Congress have come up, the committee rounding up cartel members and doing Weston, October 26, 2009; Special Agent has tried to address their needs—heroin all kinds of work, interfacing with Chad L. Michael, October 26, 2009; Spe- Midwest, heroin Virginia, heroin all Interpol in its efforts. cial Agent Forrest N. Leamon, October over, heroin, heroin. The DEA is deal- So on one level, I disagree with my 26, 2009; FBI Special Agent Samuel S. ing with that. The trafficking of pre- colleague in his characterization. How- Hicks, November 19, 2008; Special scription drugs, we just increased ever, I also agree that the $35 million Agent Thomas J. Byrne, August 30, money for prescription drug abuse be- plus-up over the requested amount is 2008; Task Force Officer Jay Balchunas, cause it has the number one impact on too large, which is why I supported and November 5, 2004; Special Agent Donald young people. will support the notion that some per- C. Ware, October 12, 2004; Special Agent DEA is the line of defense. DEA is centage of those dollars should go into Terry Loftus, May 28, 2004; Telecomm the one that is fighting the Mexican legal services versus going to an agen- Specialist Elton Lee Armstead, March drug cartels. Every community in the cy that didn’t need it or request it, so 18, 2003; Diversion Investigator Alice United States, the drug operations are I don’t think we should be plussing it Faye Hall-Walton, March 1, 2001; Spe- impacted by the Mexican cartels, and up by $35 million, notwithstanding the cial Agent Royce D. Tramel, August 28, 2000; Pilot Instructor Larry Steilen, it is the DEA that is doing this. This fact that I don’t agree with the gen- September 25, 1998; Special Agent bill tries to help. tleman, in terms of their performance, Shaun E. Curl, December 12, 1997; Spe- Also, it helps DEA out of the impact per se, on a host of issues. cial Agent Kenneth G. McCullough, that they will hit with regard to se- Now, I think that the gentleman is April 19, 1995; Carrie A. Lenz, April 19, quester. So, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote for the really concerned about the underlying 1995; Office Assistant Carrol J. Fields, amendment. question about his home State and April 19, 1995; Rona L. Chafey, April 19, Mr. POLIS. Will the gentleman States similarly situated, and I agree 1995; Shelly Bland, April 19, 1995; Spe- yield? with him there that the State has cial Agent Frank S. Wallace, Jr., Au- Mr. WOLF. I yield to the gentleman made a different decision and that gust 27, 1994; Special Agent Juan Vars, from Colorado. there should not be unnecessary har- August 27, 1994; Special Agent Meredith Mr. POLIS. I thank the gentleman assment relative thereto, but if we are Thompson, August 27, 1994; Special from Virginia. going to repeal prohibition every 100 Agent Jay W. Seale, August 27, 1994; The DEA folks on the ground in Af- years or so—we did alcohol in 1933— Special Agent Frank Fernandez, Jr., ghanistan deal with opium and heroin maybe we are at the moment where we August 27, 1994; Special Agent Richard are going to do something similar on production, not marijuana. My re- E. Fass, June 30, 1994; Detective Ste- marijuana. marks were with regard to marijuana. phen J. Strehl, November 19, 1993; Spe- It does not mean, however, that we In addition, with regard to the head cial Agent Becky Dwojeski, October 21, think every illegal narcotic in the of the DEA, she may, in fact, have been 1993; Special Agent George D. Althouse, a fine line officer and cop on this beat, world should be available without pen- May 28, 1992; Special Agent Alan H. but she is a terrible agency head, and alty or punishment for every single Winn, August 13, 1991; Special Agent she has repeatedly embarrassed her person who might desire it. So the Eugene T. McCarthy, February 2, 1991; agency before this body in committee. country is trying to make some deci- Investigator Wallie Howard, Jr., Octo- Mr. WOLF. Let me say she has not sions, and we have to kind of parse ber 30, 1990, and the list goes on. embarrassed herself before the body. If through this as we work forward. I will put the whole list in the this institution is going to go criti- So I rise to say that I don’t support RECORD. This is to make up for what cizing people who have served us that the amendment in which we would happened in sequestration. These peo- way, I think she has done an honorable take this $35 million and put it into ple are literally giving their lives. We job. I think she has represented the what is called deficit reduction. I sug- will also insert into the RECORD with DEA well. gest that the 41,000 veterans who are regard to the helicopter crash that Also, I think there has been an effort able to fight off foreclosure and other took the lives of those agents. For by some in the administration to at- challenges by using legal services last those reasons, I strongly oppose the tack her in a way, it almost reminds year, those dollars should go to legal amendment. me of the Nixon administration. I was services, so that our veterans can have Mr. CULBERSON. Reclaiming my in the Nixon administration. They had the legal services that they need in time, I join the chairman in strong op- policies whereby they would go after order to interface with our civil court position to this amendment. The last

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She questioned the Presi- structures on which these fish live and The date that the chairman men- dent on that, and she is wrong. thrive, nor do they acknowledge that tioned, April 19, 1995, it is important to She also questioned mandatory mini- reef structures, both natural and artifi- remember that was the Oklahoma City mums and thinks mandatory mini- cial, are even relevant to conducting bombing, when a lot of law enforce- mums are still the right thing to do. I stock assessments. ment officers lost their lives in Okla- think most all of us know mandatory I have personally spent time with sci- homa City. I urge all Members to op- minimums are a colossal failure and entists from the Gulf Coast, including pose this amendment. waste of time. It is $30,000 a year to put scientists from the University of South I yield back the balance of my time. people in jail. Alabama and the Dauphin Island Sea Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, I move to She criticized MITCH MCCONNELL. Lab and have seen for myself the over- strike the last word. Senator MITCH MCCONNELL criticized abundance of fish which live on these The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman her because they went and confiscated reefs, of which there are 17,000 off the from Tennessee is recognized for 5 min- hemp seeds in Kentucky that were coast of Alabama alone. utes. there for study. They are out of con- Last Friday, Congressman SCALISE Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, this has trol, and the $35 million additional and I went out and fished in the Gulf of been an interesting discussion. I want that we are intending to give them is Mexico. It took us 45 minutes to go to join Chairman WOLF in commending throwing money away. It is not going out. We fished for 15 minutes and the DEA agents who have lost their to have anything to do with DEA caught our limit, and it took 45 min- lives, most of which I am sure lost agents being killed. In fact, it might utes to go back. Those reefs are abso- their lives way before sequestration save some. lutely filled with fish. and whose lives would have been lost— The fact is that we have to prioritize Today, stock assessment data pro- they are good men and women, but it is where we spend our moneys, and this is vided by NOAA fisheries has proven un- not because we didn’t give them not a spot. If we want to put that reliable, and it has helped result in a enough money. money into education, if we want to broken management system. Just in When we are cutting other areas of put it into health care, if we want to March of this year, the United States the government and we just saw legal put it into other areas that are impor- District Court for the District of Co- services getting cut by $15 million, why tant—and probably the $35 million lumbia found that the NOAA survey are we giving DEA $35 million more? should go to the National Institutes of process and the data is totally insuffi- They just did a book here, ‘‘The Dan- Health where we could find a cure for cient. That was a finding of a court in gers and Consequences of Marijuana cancer or diabetes, find treatments for a court case. Abuse.’’ I don’t know how many of stroke or illnesses that deal with heart In my district, we will experience, as these were published, but it is almost a disease, AIDS, Parkinson’s, Alz- a result of that, a 9-day red snapper comic book when you read it. heimer’s, that is where money needs to season this year, starting June 1 and They go so far as to have a section— go. ending June 9, despite the fact that and I love pets, I miss my cat, and I That is money that saves American these fish are so abundant it is difficult miss my dog—but they have a section people’s lives, and giving money to to catch anything else. that pets are also at risk. More dogs DEA is not going to save a DEA agent, In short, current stock assessments are being poisoned by marijuana. and more DEA agents are going to die generated by NOAA fisheries lack the They are really going to the bottom from heart disease and cancer and dia- ability to adequately determine wheth- line, to try to find some rationalization betes and Parkinson’s and AIDS than er overfishing has occurred or to in- for their work that they are protecting die because they have been shot, and form fishery managers how to prevent pets, and these pets are in areas where that money would be better spent to overfishing from occurring in the fu- marijuana is not legal. save them by putting it into NIH in Be- ture. They also have a section in here thesda, Maryland, and finding treat- I join the committee in calling for about other consequences of marijuana ments and cures for the diseases that greater accountability over NOAA fish- use, and that is where they get the pet will kill us all, but we are not doing ery stock assessments. It is simply in- section. Then they have this section NIH, we are doing DEA. That is a mis- sufficient, and they are not being re- here, and they have this whole area take. sponsive to the needs of the fisheries. about somebody breaking in and steal- I yield back the balance of my time. If NOAA fisheries are to receive a ing cash from a marijuana dispensary Mr. BYRNE. Mr. Chairman, I move to Federal appropriation at all for sci- and saying it is a problem. strike the last word. entific data collection, it must prove Well, sure, it is a problem, just like The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman that it will vastly improve the methods people break into liquor stores and rob from Alabama is recognized for 5 min- with which it conducts stock assess- them. The reason they do is because utes. ments, including taking into account there is a lot of cash money there, and Mr. BYRNE. Mr. Chairman, I was the relevant habitats and biological the Federal Government hasn’t allowed going to submit an amendment today features of the stock in question, and the marijuana dispensaries to use cred- regarding surveys on the red snapper in produce a stock assessment that can it cards. Because of the fact that they the Gulf of Mexico, but instead, I rise truly account for our fishery resources. have to use cash, they attract robbers to engage Chairman WOLF in a col- b 1445 and burglars. loquy. I appreciate the gentleman’s atten- That is not something that the mari- I am pleased that the committee has tion to this matter, and I thank him juana causes. That is something that recognized in its committee report the for his time. the government causes by requiring shortcomings of current methods used Mr. WOLF. Will the gentleman yield? there to be a lot of cash there, and that by NOAA fisheries to conduct stock as- Mr. BYRNE. I yield to the gentleman is independent of the fact that it is sessments, specifically affirming the from Virginia. marijuana. That is listed under other inadequacy of generated data, infre- Mr. WOLF. I appreciate the gentle- consequences of marijuana use. quency of surveys, and the insufficient man’s concern, and we will continue to That is not a consequence of mari- use of independent research in devel- work on this. I thank the gentleman juana use. That is a consequence of the oping these stock assessments. for his comments. We will work on this government not allowing those people However, I am inclined to stress that in an appropriate way for the people of to use credit cards and, instead, having further efforts must be taken to ad- your region. large amounts of cash on hand. dress the agency’s faulty data. In the Mr. FATTAH. Will the gentleman The director there has embarrassed Gulf of Mexico, for example, stock as- yield? herself time after time after time. She sessments meant to provide data for Mr. BYRNE. I yield to the gentleman is the last supporter of the failed war the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Manage- from Pennsylvania.

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Hicks, November 19, from Michigan is recognized for 5 min- to keep our communities safe. 2008; Special Agent Forrest N. Leamon, Octo- utes. ber 26, 2009; Special Agent Chad L. Michael, Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Chair, first I would Agent Stafford E. Beckett, March 22, 1921; Agent Charles Archie Wood, March 22, 1921; October 26, 2009; Special Agent Michael E. like to register my concern and sup- Agent Joseph W. Floyd, May 17, 1922; Agent Weston, October 26, 2009; Special Agent port over the issues raised by Mr. Bert S. Gregory, October 25, 1922; Agent James Terry Watson, June 21, 2013. POLIS. The question on the amendment James T. Williams, October 16, 1924; Agent The Acting CHAIR. The question is that he offers has not to do with much Louis L. Marks, October 24, 1924; Agent on the amendment offered by the gen- of the policy, but the fact that we have James E. Brown, June 7, 1928; Agent James tleman from Colorado (Mr. POLIS). to make budget decisions that are R. Kerrigan, December 27, 1928; Agent John The question was taken; and the Act- based on priorities. I think he is cor- W. Crozier, November 16, 1934; Agent Spencer Stafford, February 7, 1935; Agent Andrew P. ing Chair announced that the noes ap- rect to raise the question as to whether peared to have it. a $35 million plus-up is the proper pri- Sanderson, September 23, 1944; Agent Anker M. Bangs, September 24, 1950; Agent Wilson Mr. POLIS. Mr. Chair, I demand a re- ority when compared to the other com- M. Shee, December 12, 1957; Agent Mansel R. corded vote. peting interests that we are all trying Burrell, December 19, 1967; Agent Hector Jor- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to to facilitate. dan, October 14, 1970; Officer Gene A. Clifton, clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- With that, I yield to the gentleman November 19, 1971; Special Agent Frank ceedings on the amendment offered by from Colorado (Mr. POLIS). Tummillo, October 12, 1972; Special Agent the gentleman from Colorado will be Mr. POLIS. I thank the gentleman George F. White, March 25, 1973; Special postponed. Agent Richard Heath, Jr., April 1, 1973; Spe- from Michigan. Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Chair, I move to Mr. Chair, very clearly there are two cial Agent Emir Benitez, August 9, 1973. strike the last word. issues here. Why are we plussing up an Detective Gerald Sawyer, November 6, 1973; The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman agency above their own request level Investigator Leslie S. Grosso, May 21, 1974; from California is recognized for 5 min- for a vague bureaucratic purpose—that Special Agent Nickolas Fragos, August 5, 1974; Secretary Mary Keehan, August 5, 1974; utes. is question number one—when other Special Agent Charles H. Mann, August 5, Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Chair, I rise to en- agencies are being cut? That is what 1974; Secretary Anna Mounger, August 5, gage in a colloquy. this amendment addressed. However, 1974; Fiscal Assistant Anna Pope, August 5, Mr. Chair, there is a situation right there has been a lot of discussion on 1974; Spvr Clerk-Typist Martha Skeels, Au- now that you and I have discussed sev- the floor about some of the wasted ef- gust 5, 1974; Clerk-Typist Mary Sullivan, Au- eral times already involving a former forts in DIA. I wanted to address the gust 5, 1974; Special Agent Larry D. Wallace, very moving testimony that my col- December 19, 1975; Special Agent James T. U.S. marine imprisoned in Mexico for league from Virginia gave with regard Lunn, May 14, 1976; Special Agent Ralph N. making a wrong turn at the U.S.-Mexi- to names of the brave agents of the Shaw, May 14, 1976; Special Agent Octavio can border while in possession of three Gonzalez, December 13, 1976; Office Assistant Drug Enforcement Agency that have legally owned firearms. Susan Hoefler, August 16, 1986; Special Agent Andrew Tahmooressi endured two given their lives in service to this Na- William Ramos, December 31, 1986; Special tion. combat tours in Afghanistan. He was Agent Raymond J. Stastny, January 26, 1987; meritoriously promoted to sergeant on I would like to inquire of him: How Special Agent Arthur L. Cash, August 25, many of those whose names he read, 1987; Detective Terry W. McNett, February 2, the battlefield, a high honor for any who gave their lives, would be alive 1988; Special Agent George M. Montoya, Feb- serviceperson; and he, like others re- today, with their families today, if it ruary 5, 1988; Special Agent Paul S. Seema, turning from war, has been diagnosed weren’t for the failed Federal policy of February 6, 1988. with posttraumatic stress. That is why prohibition with regard to marijuana? Special Agent Everett E. Hatcher, Feb- he was in San Diego, so he could seek I am happy to yield to the gentleman ruary 28, 1989; Special Agent Rickie C. Fin- therapy at the high-level institutions ley, May 20, 1989; Investigator Joseph T. from Virginia if he has an answer. we have for that disorder in San Diego. Aversa, March 5, 1990; Investigator Wallie For 2 months now, Andrew has been The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Howard Jr., October 30, 1990; Special Agent from Michigan controls the time. Eugene T. McCarthy, February 2, 1991; Spe- in jail in Mexico. He has been mis- Mr. POLIS. I am happy to further cial Agent Alan H. Winn, August 13, 1991; treated. We found out yesterday he had yield to the gentleman from Virginia. Special Agent George D. Althouse, May 28, been beaten. He had been chained to How many of those agents would be 1992; Special Agent Becky L. Dwojeski, Octo- the wall and beaten by his Mexican alive today with their families? ber 21, 1993; Detective Stephen J. Strehl, No- imprisoners. He has been threatened; The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman vember 19, 1993; Special Agent Richard E. and he has been looking for a way out from Michigan controls the time. Fass, June 30, 1994; Special Agent Frank since that night he was pulled over in Mr. POLIS. Mr. Chair, I would like to Fernandez, Jr., August 27, 1994; Special secondary screening, he acknowledged know if anybody in this body can an- Agent Jay W. Seale, August 27, 1994; Special Agent Meredith Thompson, August 27, 1994; his mistake and disclosed his firearms swer the question and tell the sur- and wanted to come back to America. viving husband, the surviving wife, a Special Agent Juan C. Vars, August 27, 1994; Special Agent Frank S. Wallace, Jr., August That was not good enough for Mexican 10-year-old child who lost their father 27, 1994; Shelly D. Bland, April 19, 1995; Rona authorities, and the legal proceedings to a failed Federal policy, how many of L. Chafey, April 19, 1995; Office Assistant in Andrew’s case are only just begin- those agents would be alive today if it Carrol J. Fields, April 19, 1995; Carrie A. ning. were not for the failed Federal policy Lenz, April 19, 1995; Special Agent Kenneth My problem, Mr. Chair, is that the on prohibition. G. McCullough, April 19, 1995. State Department, beyond the con- Does anybody have an answer? Special Agent Shaun E. Curl, December 12, I thought that might be the case, Mr. 1997; Pilot Instructor Larry Steilen, Sep- sulate in Tijuana, has done nothing. Chair. tember 25, 1998; Special Agent Royce D. Our Justice Department has done noth- Mr. KILDEE. I yield back the balance Tramel, August 28, 2000; Diversion Investi- ing, despite numerous appeals from me of my time. gator Alice Faye Hall-Walton, March 1, 2001; and a growing list of others, including Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chair, I move to Telecomm. Specialist Elton Lee Armstead, yourself. strike the last word. March 18, 2003; Special Agent Terry Loftus, Mr. Chair, I know that we agree that The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman May 28, 2004; Special Agent Francis J. Miller, Andrew served with honor and distinc- March 5, 1977; Special Agent Robert C. Light- tion, and an all-hands-on-deck ap- from Arizona is recognized for 5 min- foot, November 23, 1977; Special Agent Thom- utes. as J. Devine, September 25, 1982; Special proach is owed to him in return. I hope Mr. GOSAR. I would like to speak on Agent Larry N. Carwell, January 9, 1984; De- we can continue working together to the amendment, and I yield to the tective Marcellus Ward, December 3, 1984; ensure this Federal Government is chairman. Special Agent Enrique S. Camarena, March doing all it can for Andrew. I hope you

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I yield to the gen- science. vided further, That no funds made available tleman from Virginia. Without access to targeted grants, by this or any other Act may be used to Mr. WOLF. I thank the gentleman for HSIs have difficulty increasing the transfer the functions, missions, or activities his efforts on this. I want to personally ranks of Latinos in the STEM fields, of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms tell you that I appreciate it. where they have been historically and Explosives to other agencies or Depart- ments: Provided further, That the Federal I also appreciate the fact that Greta underrepresented. We must ensure the Van Susteren was down there. I Building at 99 New York Avenue, NE, Wash- Latinos, the youngest and fastest- ington, DC, headquarters of the Bureau of watched one of the interviews. It is growing ethnic group in our Nation, painful to watch, to see how a United Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, are prepared with the knowledge and shall hereafter be known and designated as States citizen—I appreciate the gentle- skills that will contribute to our Na- the Ariel Rios Federal Building. man’s service, too, in the Marine tion’s future, economic strength, secu- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. KILDEE Corps. I know you were in Fallujah. rity, and global leadership. Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Chair, I have an Your dad was very proud of what you I would like to work with Chairman amendment at the desk. had done. I know you have to have a WOLF and Ranking Member FATTAH to The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- feeling for this, but why we cannot get aim for a dedicated stream of funding port the amendment. someone out. at the NSF to support STEM education The Clerk read as follows: We will do everything we can to work programs at Hispanic-Serving Institu- Page 33, line 4, after the dollar amount, in- with you, to help you. We will call the tions. sert ‘‘(increased by $15,000,000)’’. Attorney General’s Office tomorrow. I At this time, I would be pleased to Page 63, line 22, after the dollar amount, will try to talk to Mr. Holder, who I insert ‘‘(reduced by $23,000,000)’’. yield to Ranking Member FATTAH. know will be very sympathetic and Mr. FATTAH. Let me thank the gen- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman help to see what we can possibly do to tleman from the great State of New from Michigan is recognized for 5 min- get the gentleman out. I thank the York, and I pledge to him that I would utes. Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Chairman, I offer gentleman. We will do anything you be more than willing to work with him this amendment. I represent Flint, ask us to do. to increase the number of Latino or Michigan, and Saginaw, Michigan, two Mr. HUNTER. Thank you. Hispanic students who pursue STEM Mr. FATTAH. Will the gentleman cities that have dealt with significant education and in support for Hispanic- yield? violence. There are cities across the Mr. HUNTER. I yield to the gen- Serving Institutions through the Na- country that are plagued with extreme tleman from Pennsylvania. tional Science Foundation. violence and are unable themselves, I pledge to work with you on this Mr. FATTAH. I also would like to these communities, to deal with the join in in whatever we can do from our matter. challenges, simply having the re- Mr. CROWLEY. Thank you, Mr. side to help in this matter so they can sources to deal with the sorts of crime FATTAH. come to a positive resolution. that they are seeing every day. Mr. HUNTER. I thank the gentleman, I would also like to yield to the gen- On occasion, the ATF has been able and I yield back the balance of my tleman from Virginia (Mr. WOLF). to provide support to these commu- Mr. WOLF. Thank you. time. nities through their Violent Crime Re- I want to thank Mr. CROWLEY for Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Chair, I move to duction Partnership program, so-called raising this issue. Mr. SERRANO, I strike the requisite number of words. ‘‘surge.’’ What my amendment would think, also raised it at one of the hear- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman do would be to provide an additional ings, and also Mr. DIAZ-BALART. I will from New York is recognized for 5 min- $15 million to the ATF’s budget to con- utes. do everything I can to work with you duct additional surge operations in Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Chair, my initial and see if we can deal with this. America’s most violent communities. intention was to offer an amendment Thank you for raising the issue. As I said, there is a high correlation today, but after consultation with both Mr. CROWLEY. I thank the chair and between communities experiencing se- the offices of the chair and the ranking the ranking member for agreeing to rious violence, high rates of murder member, I now rise for the purpose of work towards this funding stream, and and other violent crime, and cities that entering into a colloquy with Chair- with that, I yield back the balance of are experiencing enormous problems, man WOLF and with Ranking Member my time. significant financial stress, such that The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will FATTAH. they simply don’t have the resources to Seven years ago when the House con- read. deal with the tidal wave of violence The Clerk read as follows: sidered reauthorization of the America and in fact, in many cases, see the loss COMPETES Act, I offered an amend- BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND of police and prosecutorial capacity. ment at that time with my colleagues, EXPLOSIVES This amendment would address that by Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and SALARIES AND EXPENSES allowing ATF to utilize the additional Congressman JERRY MCNERNEY, to cor- For necessary expenses of the Bureau of funding to support those communities, rect a longstanding inequity at the Na- Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, those most violent communities. It tional Science Foundation. for training of State and local law enforce- makes a difference. It pays off. Unlike their counterparts of the His- ment agencies with or without reimburse- In 2012, when a surge was executed in ment, including training in connection with torically Black Colleges and Univer- my hometown of Flint, the murder sities and Tribal Colleges and Univer- the training and acquisition of canines for explosives and fire accelerants detection; rate, the homicide rate, was cut in half sities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions and for provision of laboratory assistance to for that period. In Oakland, California, have not benefited from a specific pro- State and local law enforcement agencies, we saw violent crime go down, in just gram at the NSF to provide them with with or without reimbursement, a 4-month period, by 14 percent. the grants for research, curriculum, $1,200,000,000, of which not to exceed $36,000 These programs do work, because and infrastructure development. The shall be for official reception and representa- what they do is that they support those amendment corrected this inequity, re- tion expenses, not to exceed $1,000,000 shall local law enforcement officials, local quiring the NSF to create a separate be available for the payment of attorneys’ prosecutors to make cases against the program for HSIs. It was adopted and it fees as provided by section 924(d)(2) of title 18, United States Code, and not to exceed most violent offenders. It is really an became law at that time. To this day, $20,000,000 shall remain available until ex- important thing. the NSF has not implemented the pro- pended: Provided, That none of the funds ap- The offset—and I know this will ran- grams as codified in law and funding propriated herein shall be available to inves- kle some. I know the chairman is par- has yet to be provided. tigate or act upon applications for relief ticularly concerned about this, as is

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From my perspective, I opment testing activities being carried tleman from Michigan (Mr. KILDEE). think it is important that we keep, for out, which in turn will put pressure on The amendment was rejected. this conversation, a sense of priority the overall program. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GOSAR and proportion. So for that reason, I oppose the Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I have an In the case of NASA’s budget for ex- amendment and ask for a ‘‘no’’ vote. amendment at the desk. ploration, we see a $191 million in- But I would say, let’s talk after this The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- crease over what was requested. and we can have a meeting with you port the amendment. b 1500 and Mr. FATTAH and myself with the The Clerk read as follows: ATF and see if we can get them, as we Page 33, line 4, after the dollar amount, in- I understand if we could do that, and have in some communities, to kind of sert ‘‘(reduced by $6,000,000)’’. if we could do that and still deal with focus like a laser beam on your com- Page 44, line 6, after the dollar amount, in- the other priorities I would be all for munity because, rightly so, your people sert ‘‘(increased by $6,000,000)’’. it. But when I see my hometown and Page 48, line 11, after the dollar amount, ought to know they can live in safe insert ‘‘(increased by $6,000,000)’’. other cities like it literally seeing areas. We will be glad to do that no The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman their kids die because we don’t have matter what the outcome of the from Arizona is recognized for 5 min- adequate resources to deal with the vi- amendment is. olence, it seems to me reasonable to But I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the amend- utes. take a small portion of a very large in- ment because of where he takes it from Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I rise crease in funding to an important pro- and what the impact would have on the today to stand with veterans through- gram—don’t get me wrong, a very im- commercial crew. out the country and offer a simple portant program—but to take a small With that, I yield back the balance of amendment that seeks to bolster funds portion of an increase in order to sup- my time. in this act for the Veterans Treatment port this kind of work that the ATF is Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I move Court initiative. doing when, if I could turn to the ATF to strike the requisite number of My amendment pays for this modest and say: use your increased budget to words. increase for this critical initiative by fund this, I would certainly be willing The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman reducing funds for salaries and ex- to say that. from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 penses from the Bureau of Alcohol, To- But in this case, what we see is the minutes. bacco, Firearms and Explosives by $6 ATF with a modest reduction over Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, early million. The Bureau’s salaries and ex- what was being proposed, what was re- one morning, I went over and visited penses were increased by $21 million quested, and the budget within NASA the ATF and met with Todd Jones, the from fiscal year 2014 levels, with a pro- that I am addressing seeing $191 mil- administrator, and met a large number posed appropriation of $1.2 billion over- lion added. It is a question of com- of his critical leaders there at the all on this bill for the agency. peting important priorities, I under- agency. They are doing an extraor- My amendment redirects funds from stand. dinary job under difficult cir- the bureaucrats in the mismanaged Bu- Where I live and where I come from, cumstances. reau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and it is very difficult for me to find a The chairman points out that they Explosives agency of to a worthy treat- higher priority than getting resources have had success where they have been ment program for our Nation’s vet- to help make cases against the bad able to focus. I would be willing to erans. guys who are killing kids on the work with the gentleman on his area of Veterans Court promotes sobriety streets of America’s most violent cit- concern to try to get some focus. and recovery through coordinated local ies. But to deal with his broader point, it partnerships among community correc- With that, I yield back the balance of is true that we need to be doing more tions agencies, drug treatment pro- my time. to make the lives of Americans safer. viders, the judiciary, and other impor- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move to We have 1,000 marines off the coast of tant community support groups. Vet- strike the requisite number of words. Libya today because we are going to erans Treatment Courts have been ex- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman evacuate Americans. We have had eight tremely successful since they were first from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- or so hearings, and we have a new in- created in 2008 by a Buffalo judge to utes. vestigation, over the tragic attack that combat the growing number of vet- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, the gen- took place that took the lives of our erans appearing before the court who tleman raises a good point. I am going Ambassador and three others in Libya. were addicted to drugs and alcohol, as to oppose the amendment—and I will But we saw a shooting right here in well as suffering from mental illness. get into it—but we will be glad to work America over the weekend in Cali- Many of our Nation’s heroes return- with them to see what we could. Be- fornia, and you won’t see a big clamor ing from combat are traumatized due cause I think when you have—and Mr. here for us to have hearings or to do a to the associated violence and pressure FATTAH knows—when we have had dif- lot. And we do need to rebalance these of war and often cope with such feel- ferent areas, we will be glad to meet issues. We need to be doing more. It is ings with substance abuse. They need with you and ATF to get them to do our responsibility to do more to pro- focused treatment and a helping hand, this. tect the American people not just when and these courts provide such an ave- The budget really hasn’t been cut. It they are abroad but here at home. The nue. is flat. I think they are $1 million off. ATF and these other agencies play a The alternative to funding the Vet- This is the only agency that didn’t get critical role. erans Treatment Court initiative is a big hit in sequestration. This amendment, its offset is prob- jail. I think we would all agree that But the reason I oppose the amend- lematic. I would hope, as the chairman providing treatment for our veterans ment—and I will get to your issue at said, that we can work with you on this through a community partnership at the end—is it would take a reduction so that we can try to provide more re- the local level is a far better option. from NASA’s commercial crew. You sources to ATF and not necessarily I urge my colleagues on both sides of have seen the stories where Putin said, take it away from this particular ac- the aisle to support the passage of my and the head of their space program, tivity in terms of what we have to do commonsense amendment and this their general, said: If we want to get in terms of a commercial crew. worthwhile program. their space station, we are going to I hope that the gentleman will find a With that, Mr. Chairman, I yield have to use a trampoline. way to work with us on this rather back the balance of my time.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:59 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY7.054 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4942 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 29, 2014 Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move to The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will plained by those who were victims who strike the requisite number of words. designate the amendment. were witnesses in this hearing and oth- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman The text of the amendment is as fol- ers. from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- lows: Just recently, in the Border Security utes. Page 34, line 8, after the dollar amount, in- markup, I added an amendment to ad- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I have no sert ‘‘(reduced by $500,000)’’. dress the question of human trafficking objection to the amendment, and I Page 38, line 2, after the dollar amount, in- resources in another agency, Depart- yield back the balance of my time. sert ‘‘(increased by $500,000)’’. ment of Homeland Security. But traf- Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I move The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman ficking in humans, and especially do- to strike the last word. from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. mestic child trafficking, has no place The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, in a civilized society. In fact, it has from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 again, let me offer my appreciation to been called ‘‘modern day slavery.’’ minutes. Mr. WOLF and Mr. FATTAH for leading Those who engage in this illicit trade Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I want this appropriations legislation. should be prosecuted to the fullest ex- the House to take note that we have Commerce, Justice, Science—Com- tent of the law. We need the coopera- increased this account already in last merce, Justice, Science—the reason I tion of victims. Sometimes they are night’s action, so this would be dupli- say it in that way is because many of scared. There are various resources, cative. Plus, it would take away funds us are on the authorizing committee such as visas for nonimmigrant persons from the agency that we were just re- that is impacted greatly by the appro- who are fearful of their present condi- ferring to, that is Alcohol, Tobacco, priators. I sit on the Judiciary Com- tion. and Firearms. It doesn’t make sense mittee and have sat on the Foreign Af- That means we need to ensure that for us to take money away from this fairs Committee and now sit on Home- State and local law enforcement agen- agency at a time when we need to be land Security, which has a very, very cies have the tools, resources, and the providing more resources to it. training necessary to identify, appre- important commitment to fighting Therefore, I will stand in opposition hend, and prosecute criminals who human trafficking. to this amendment. ruthlessly traffic in children and young Just a few weeks ago, on March 20, in I yield back the balance of my time. persons. The Acting CHAIR. The question is Houston, Texas, we held a field hearing I think it is important that Com- on the amendment offered by the gen- on human trafficking. Interestingly, merce, Justice, Science is involved in tleman from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR). the day before, 115 people were found in this particular area and covers this The amendment was agreed to. a stash house, women and children, all particular area. As I said, my amend- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will compounded, living in dire and dev- ment would cover the education on the read. astating conditions. The witness testi- availability of certain nonimmigrant The Clerk read as follows: mony was overwhelming. visas for victims trafficked who co- FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM I know the leadership that both the operate in the investigation or the SALARIES AND EXPENSES chairman and ranking member have prosecution of the crime which the in- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) given to this issue. I want to thank dividual was a victim of. For necessary expenses of the Federal Pris- them for their funding of the Violence So, in essence, this helps the victims. on System for the administration, operation, Against Women Act, as it has grown to It gives them time, it gives them the and maintenance of Federal penal and cor- provide more resources for those who ability to understand. It starts some- rectional institutions, and for the provision are impacted by domestic violence, but times with local law enforcement. In of technical assistance and advice on correc- also by human trafficking. tions related issues to foreign governments, the instance of these 115 persons in $6,865,000,000: Provided, That the Attorney My amendment is very straight- Houston, the arrest came, the notice General may transfer to the Health Re- forward. In the testimony given to us came, or the call came to the local law sources and Services Administration such by law enforcement officers, one of the enforcement, who later called ICE and amounts as may be necessary for direct ex- local law enforcement officers—in fact, others. penditures by that Administration for med- local sheriff—indicated the importance I would hope that this amendment ical relief for inmates of Federal penal and of providing local law enforcement offi- would be passed because it, again, adds correctional institutions: Provided further, cers the training needed to ensure that to our commitment to eliminate That the Director of the Federal Prison Sys- these victims who are traumatized will human trafficking, and it commits us tem, where necessary, may enter into con- to recognizing the vileness of child tracts with a fiscal agent or fiscal inter- be willing to testify against a perpe- mediary claims processor to determine the trator, and the perpetrators are vile, trafficking and sexual abuse of these amounts payable to persons who, on behalf they are vile. This has become one of individuals who come and the repet- of the Federal Prison System, furnish health the largest businesses in this Nation, itiveness of this. In the instance of services to individuals committed to the cus- billions of dollars, human trafficking Houston, 99 were men; 16 were women, tody of the Federal Prison System: Provided and sex trafficking. It is an ugly thing one of whom was pregnant; and 19 were further, That not to exceed $5,400 shall be to say, but in sex trafficking the prod- juveniles. This happens over and over available for official reception and represen- again. tation expenses: Provided further, That not to uct can be used over and over again, as interpreted by the person who has the The Jackson Lee amendment does exceed $50,000,000 shall remain available for strengthen the idea of making sure we necessary operations until September 30, business. are linked to local law enforcement, 2016: Provided further, That, of the amounts Houston has been known to be called provided for contract confinement, not to ex- the epicenter of human trafficking, sex and that we are committed not only in the Federal system but we are com- ceed $20,000,000 shall remain available until trafficking. But it is a scourge on this mitted in the system that we are in lo- expended to make payments in advance for Nation. grants, contracts and reimbursable agree- cally. My amendment strengthens the abil- ments, and other expenses: Provided further, Let me conclude, Mr. Chairman, by That the Director of the Federal Prison Sys- ity by providing a half a million dollars indicating that I hope that my col- tem may accept donated property and serv- to the Violence Against Women Act. It leagues will support this amendment. ices relating to the operation of the prison strengthens the ability of State and With that, I yield back the balance of card program from a not-for-profit entity local law enforcement to identify, ap- my time. which has operated such program in the prehend, and prosecute domestic child Mr. Chair, let me offer my appreciation and past, notwithstanding the fact that such not- traffickers by requiring the Attorney thanks to Ranking Member FATTAH and to for-profit entity furnishes services under General to make available the training contracts to the Federal Prison System re- Chairman WOLF for their work on this legisla- lating to the operation of pre-release serv- and education that will empower them tion and decades long commitment and advo- ices, halfway houses, or other custodial fa- to gain the cooperation and active as- cacy on behalf of victims of crime, especially cilities. sistance of victims of human traf- child victims, who are the most vulnerable and AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON ficking, who would otherwise refuse for innocent victims. LEE fear of reprisal. Trafficking in humans, and especially do- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I This, in fact, as I indicated, was clear mestic child trafficking, has no place in a civ- have an amendment at the desk. in all testimony that was given and ex- ilized society. Those who engage in this illicit

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By definition, under persons. b 1515 a Pay for Success framework, the gov- And one of the most effective resources in ernment is only paying when certain bringing criminals to justice is the cooperation Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, the gentle- predetermined outcomes are, in fact, and assistance of their victims. lady makes a very powerful case, and I delivered. Perpetrators of crime know that they are think she is absolutely right. I support In addition to putting the govern- more likely to evade detection and punishment the amendment. I will accept it. ment in a position in which it is only when their victims refuse to assist or cooper- I yield back the balance of my time. paying when outcomes are, in fact, ate with law enforcement. That is why they Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I move met, it also encourages, through the make it a point to instill fear in their victims— to strike the last word. process of the development, not only for their own safety or that of family and loved The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman more effective methods, but more cost- ones. from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 effective methods. My amendment strengthens and com- minutes. For all of these reasons, we encour- plements the bill by providing another tool in Mr. FATTAH. I enthusiastically sup- age Pay for Success generally across law enforcement’s arsenal to tip the balance in port the chairman’s decision to accept government services. In this particular favor of victims. it. program, we think the additional $1 The Jackson Lee Amendment will help en- I thank the gentlelady from Texas, million, while modest, will encourage sure that: The U.S. Attorney General shall pro- and I yield back the balance of my the development of innovative pro- vide training for State and local law enforce- time. grams that are designed to reduce the ment agencies on the immigration law that The Acting CHAIR. The question is burdens on our prisons. I encourage the may be useful for the investigation and pros- on the amendment offered by the gen- passing of my amendment. ecution of crimes related to trafficking in per- tlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON I yield back the balance of my time. sons, including education on the availability of LEE). Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move to certain nonimmigrant visas for victims of traf- The amendment was agreed to. strike the requisite number of words. ficking who cooperate in the investigation or AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. DELANEY The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman prosecution of the crime of which the indi- Mr. DELANEY. Mr. Chairman, I have from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- vidual was a victim. an amendment at the desk. utes. In 2007, Congress passed the Victims of The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- Mr. WOLF. I have no objection to the Trafficking and Violence Protection Act port the amendment. amendment, and I support the amend- (VTVPA), which created the T–Visa, and re- The Clerk read as follows: ment. served it for those who are or have been vic- Page 34, line 8, after the dollar amount, in- I yield back the balance of my time. tims of human trafficking. sert ‘‘(reduced by $1,000,000)’’. Ms. TITUS. Mr. Chair, I rise today to speak The Nonimmigrant Status (‘‘T–Visa’’) pro- Page 44, line 6, after the dollar amount, in- in favor of the amendment offered by my col- sert ‘‘(increased by $1,000,000)’’. tects victims of human trafficking and helps league Congressman DELANEY. law enforcement by allowing victims to remain Page 49, line 11, after the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(increased by $1,000,000)’’. This amendment would increase funding for in the United States to assist in the investiga- Pay for Success programs within the Depart- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman tion or prosecution of human traffickers. ment of Justice to reduce recidivism and im- from Maryland is recognized for 5 min- Unfortunately, many victims of crime and prove reentry services for individuals returning utes. victims of human trafficking are unaware of to their communities after incarceration. It Mr. DELANEY. Mr. Chairman, my the existence and availability of this temporary shifts funds from the federal prison system to amendment increases funding for Pay relief. support these programs because if we can re- for Success within the existing evi- And that is in part because many local and duce recidivism, we will reduce the number of dence-based Justice program account state law enforcement officers are not fully people in our criminal justice system. by a modest $1 million. aware of the legal requirements governing this The Pay for Success model allows the gov- While it is a modest number, it does relief. ernment to use limited resources wisely. We increase the account by 5 percent, The Jackson Lee Amendment is intended to can invest in innovative social programs in- which we think is important, and we help fill this information gap by providing the tended to improve lives while only paying for think it is important for two reasons— informational resources to local law enforce- those that actually make a difference. first, as it relates to the merits of the ment who will be able in turn to share that in- The United States releases 700,000 pris- program; but, secondly, as we think formation with the victims. oners every year. Most of these individuals the government should be embracing On March 20, the Homeland Security Com- struggle to find a job or a place to stay. Within the Pay for Success framework across mittee, of which I am a senior member, held three years, two-thirds of them are back in all aspects of government services. We a field hearing in my home city of Houston on prison. We need to do more to help them turn believe this for three reasons. ‘‘Combating Human Trafficking in Our Major their lives around and stop this vicious cycle, First, the Pay for Success model has Cities.’’ but we also need to ensure that our efforts are been proven—and we believe it will It was a fitting venue because, regrettably, effective. This amendment will help us do continue to prove out—that it delivers Houston is the human trafficking capital of the both. a better service to our citizens. It does United States. The Acting CHAIR. The question is that by encouraging innovation and Ninety-nine were men, 16 were women, one on the amendment offered by the gen- best practices within government. of whom was pregnant, and 19 were juveniles. tleman from Maryland (Mr. DELANEY). The method it uses to do that is a All of them had been kidnapped or smug- The amendment was agreed to. unique partnership model within which gled into the United States. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will the government partners with the pri- Who knows what those women and children read. vate sector or with the philanthropic may have faced had they not been rescued The Clerk read as follows: and the perpetrators caught? sector in developing specific programs BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES The Jackson Lee Amendment strengthens that are designed to have better out- the bill by strengthening the hand of state and comes at lower costs. That is the first For planning, acquisition of sites and con- reason we like the Pay for Success struction of new facilities; purchase and ac- local law enforcement in combating the quisition of facilities and remodeling, and scourge of human trafficking. model. equipping of such facilities for penal and cor- By helping them, we will catch more human The second reason we like the Pay rectional use, including all necessary ex- trafficking criminals. And we help rescue and for Success model is that the model en- penses incident thereto, by contract or force save children from becoming victims. courages the development of better account; and constructing, remodeling, and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:59 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MY7.026 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4944 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 29, 2014 equipping necessary buildings and facilities Virginia, which is my home State in the justice system. The committee at existing penal and correctional institu- and that of the distinguished manager established the Veterans court pro- tions, including all necessary expenses inci- of the bill, is home to the six largest gram in fiscal year 2013, and it has in- dent thereto, by contract or force account, veterans’ populations in the United creased its funding. $115,000,000, to remain available until ex- I thank the gentleman for offering an pended, of which $25,000,000 shall be available States, with nearly 850,000 veterans, a only for costs related to construction of new large number of whom live in my dis- amendment. I urge an ‘‘aye’’ vote for facilities, of which not less than $76,000,000 trict and in that of Mr. WOLF’s, the dis- it. shall be available only for modernization, tinguished manager. I yield back the balance of my time. maintenance and repair, and of which not to I am pleased that, locally, our State The Acting CHAIR. The question is exceed $14,000,000 shall be available to con- and local leaders in Fairfax County on the amendment offered by the gen- struct areas for inmate work programs: Pro- have had preliminary conversations tleman from Virginia (Mr. CONNOLLY). vided, That labor of United States prisoners The amendment was agreed to. may be used for work performed under this about creating their own Veterans The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will appropriation. Treatment docket, and that is great. read. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. CONNOLLY We have 76 veterans in our local deten- The Clerk read as follows: tion centers today—that is just in Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Chairman, I FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED have an amendment at the desk. Fairfax County—more than half of The Federal Prison Industries, Incor- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- whom are there for nonviolent viola- porated, is hereby authorized to make such port the amendment. tions. Of course, those are just the vet- expenditures within the limits of funds and The Clerk read as follows: erans who have self-identified them- borrowing authority available, and in accord Page 35, line 21, after the dollar amount, selves as veterans. with the law, and to make such contracts insert ‘‘(reduced by $2,200,000)’’. Clearly, we need to look at our in- and commitments without regard to fiscal Page 35, line 24, after the dollar amount, take process to ensure we are identi- year limitations as provided by section 9104 of title 31, United States Code, as may be insert ‘‘(reduced by $2,200,000)’’. fying these veterans who are in need of Page 44, line 6, after the dollar amount, in- necessary in carrying out the program set sert ‘‘(increased by $1,000,000)’’. assistance. By bringing veterans serv- forth in the budget for the current fiscal Page 48, line 11, after the dollar amount, ice organizations, State veterans serv- year for such corporation. insert ‘‘(increased by $1,000,000)’’. ices departments, and volunteer men- LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES, The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman tors into the courtroom, Veterans FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- Treatment Courts promote community Not to exceed $2,700,000 of the funds of the utes. collaboration and can connect veterans Federal Prison Industries, Incorporated, Mr. CONNOLLY. I want to thank with the programs and benefits they shall be available for its administrative ex- have not only earned, but need. penses, and for services as authorized by sec- Chairman WOLF and Ranking Member tion 3109 of title 5, United States Code, to be FATTAH and their staffs for working Having a veteran-only court docket computed on an accrual basis to be deter- with me and my staff and with other ensures that everyone—from the judge mined in accordance with the corporation’s Members on a bipartisan basis to sup- to the volunteers—specializes in vet- current prescribed accounting system, and port this and similar amendments. erans’ care, and the involvement of fel- such amounts shall be exclusive of deprecia- Mr. Chairman, this amendment low veterans allows the defendant to tion, payment of claims, and expenditures would increase funding for Veterans experience the camaraderie to which which such accounting system requires to be Treatment Courts by $1 million. It does he or she became accustomed in the capitalized or charged to cost of commod- ities acquired or produced, including selling not cut the Census Bureau, however, to military itself. and shipping expenses, and expenses in con- do it. With the additional funds pro- We know this model works, and it is nection with acquisition, construction, oper- vided by the amendment, a total of $6 our hope that this amendment provides ation, maintenance, improvement, protec- million would be available for Veterans Veterans Treatment Courts with some tion, or disposition of facilities and other Treatment Courts in fiscal year 2015. of the resources they are going to need property belonging to the corporation or in Our Nation’s heroes are returning in order to help veterans who fall into which it has an interest. home from more than a decade of war, the justice system get back on the STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT including from the longest war in right track and transition back into ACTIVITIES American history, in Afghanistan. the society they swore to defend, as we OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN Upon their return, they bear the visible swore to protect them when they came VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN PREVENTION AND and the invisible wounds of deploy- home. PROSECUTION PROGRAMS ment. Mr. Chairman, finally, let me take a For grants, contracts, cooperative agree- Substance abuse, posttraumatic ments, and other assistance for the preven- moment of personal privilege to con- tion and prosecution of violence against stress disorder, traumatic brain in- gratulate my friend and colleague, women, as authorized by the Omnibus Crime jury—various disabilities—and various FRANK WOLF, on shepherding what is Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 mental health disabilities can lead our probably his last appropriations bill in U.S.C. 3711 et seq.) (‘‘the 1968 Act’’); the Vio- returning heroes often down a difficult the Congress. lent Crime Control and Law Enforcement and lonely road in their attempts to Frank has been a leader on gang pre- Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–322) (‘‘the 1994 transition to civilian life. vention in our community, on trans- Act’’); the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 Twenty percent of Iraq and Afghani- portation—the Silver Line going to (Public Law 101–647) (‘‘the 1990 Act’’); the stan war veterans suffer from Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to Dulles Airport—and on human rights end the Exploitation of Children Today Act posttraumatic stress disorder or from all across the world. of 2003 (Public Law 108–21); the Juvenile Jus- major depression. One in six battles Our community and Congress are tice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 with substance abuse. Left undiagnosed very grateful for his service and espe- (42 U.S.C. 5601 et seq.) (‘‘the 1974 Act’’); the or untreated, these illnesses can result cially for the integrity he brings to Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protec- in an encounter with the justice sys- this institution. I am proud to call him tion Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–386) (‘‘the tem. Worse yet, these illnesses can also a colleague. I am even prouder to call 2000 Act’’); the Violence Against Women and lead to suicide, which veterans commit Department of Justice Reauthorization Act him my friend. I will miss him. of 2005 (Public Law 109–162) (‘‘the 2005 Act’’); at twice the rate of the civilian popu- I yield back the balance of my time. and the Violence Against Women Reauthor- lation. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move to ization Act of 2013 (Public Law 113–4) (‘‘the Fortunately, specialized Veterans strike the requisite number of words. 2013 Act’’); and for related victims services, Treatment Courts are being developed The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman $425,500,000, to remain available until ex- across the country to assist veterans from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- pended: Provided, That except as otherwise who do find themselves in the justice utes. provided by law, not to exceed 5 percent of system and who suffer from substance Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I rise in funds made available under this heading may addiction or mental health disorders, strong support of the gentleman’s be used for expenses related to evaluation, training, and technical assistance: Provided so that they can alter their courses and amendment. further, That of the amount provided— find the assistance they deserve. The As he stated better than I could, as (1) $195,000,000 is for grants to combat vio- first such court was established in Buf- more veterans return from combat, we lence against women, as authorized by part falo, New York, in 2008. are seeing their increased involvement T of the 1968 Act;

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:59 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MY7.022 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 29, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4945 (2) $25,000,000 is for transitional housing as- The Clerk read as follows: I yield back the balance of my time. sistance grants for victims of domestic vio- On page 38, line 2, after the dollar amount, Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I move lence, dating violence, stalking or sexual as- insert: ‘‘(increased by $2,500,000)’’. to strike the last word. sault as authorized by section 40299 of the On page 39, line 23, after the dollar The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman 1994 Act; amount, insert: ‘‘(increased by $2,500,000)’’. from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 (3) $3,000,000 is for the National Institute of On page 44, line 6, after the dollar amount, minutes. Justice for research and evaluation of vio- insert: ‘‘(reduced by $2,500,000)’’. lence against women and related issues ad- Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, in rural On page 45, line 9, after the dollar amount, areas, a lot of times, these challenges dressed by grant programs of the Office on insert: ‘‘(reduced by $2,500,000)’’. Violence Against Women, which shall be go without the same notice that they transferred to ‘‘Research, Evaluation and The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman might bring in a large, metropolitan Statistics’’ for administration by the Office from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. area. I think it is so useful that the of Justice Programs; Mr. GALLEGO. I, too, want to start gentleman has brought this matter to (4) $10,000,000 is for a grant program to pro- by thanking Chairman WOLF for his our attention, and I am glad that we vide services to advocate for and respond to service and by wishing him the best of were able to work through this. youth victims of domestic violence, dating luck on his next steps after retirement. violence, sexual assault, and stalking; assist- I indicate our support for this amend- I would also like to take a moment ment, and I thank the gentleman. ance to children and youth exposed to such to thank Representative JOHN CULBER- violence; programs to engage men and youth I yield back the balance of my time. SON and Representative CORY GARDNER in preventing such violence; and assistance b 1530 to middle and high school students through for their help on this amendment and education and other services related to such for making this effort bipartisan. Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Chairman, I violence: Provided, That unobligated bal- Mr. Chairman, this amendment seeks move to strike the last word. ances available for the programs authorized to add additional revenue to the Rural The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman by sections 41201, 41204, 41303 and 41305 of the Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, from Colorado is recognized for 5 min- 1994 Act, prior to its amendment by the 2013 Sexual Assault, and Stalking Assist- utes. Act, shall be available for this program: Pro- ance Program. It is a rural program Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Chairman, I rise vided further, That 10 percent of the total that enhances the safety of children, today in support of the amendment to amount available for this grant program H.R. 4660. shall be available for grants under the pro- youth, and adults who are victims of domestic violence or who are victims This amendment transfers $2.5 mil- gram authorized by section 2015 of the 1968 lion to the Office on Violence Against Act: Provided further, That the definitions of stalking or of dating violence or of and grant conditions in section 40002 of the sexual assault. Women. The amendment provides addi- 1994 Act shall apply to this program; Frankly, in rural areas across the tional resources for domestic violence (5) $50,000,000 is for grants to encourage ar- 23rd District and in much of the coun- and child abuse enforcement assistance rest policies as authorized by part U of the try, domestic violence shelters survive grants. My colleague from Texas and I each 1968 Act, of which $4,000,000 is for a homicide on grant programs of various kinds, reduction initiative; represent significantly rural and large and money like this is the lifeblood of (6) $29,500,000 is for sexual assault victims geographic districts. In fact, my dis- assistance, as authorized by section 41601 of many of these shelters. This amendment provides additional trict is the size of South Carolina. the 1994 Act; I appreciate the gentleman’s willing- revenue to keep those shelters open (7) $31,000,000 is for rural domestic violence ness to bring this bill to the floor and child abuse enforcement assistance and operating and protecting these vic- grants, including as authorized by section today, and I ask for its adoption. tims of crimes, victims who so des- I yield back the balance of my time. 40295 of the 1994 Act; perately need protection. (8) $11,500,000 is for grants to reduce violent The Acting CHAIR. The question is It also adds additional revenue to the on the amendment offered by the gen- crimes against women on campus, as author- Violence Against Women prevention ized by section 304 of the 2005 Act; tleman from Texas (Mr. GALLEGO). (9) $42,500,000 is for legal assistance for vic- and prosecution programs, which are The amendment was agreed to. tims, as authorized by section 1201 of the 2000 programs that also help to assist the The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Act; victims of crime. In addition to that, it read. (10) $4,250,000 is for enhanced training and helps to make sure that we put these The Clerk read as follows: services to end violence against and abuse of people behind bars. OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS women in later life, as authorized by section I have had a long history of being in- RESEARCH, EVALUATION AND STATISTICS 40802 of the 1994 Act; volved with the criminal justice move- For grants, contracts, cooperative agree- (11) $16,000,000 is for grants to support fami- ment, and I have had the opportunity ments, and other assistance authorized by lies in the justice system, as authorized by in the Texas legislature to serve as title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and section 1301 of the 2000 Act: Provided, That Safe Streets Act of 1968 (‘‘the 1968 Act’’); the unobligated balances available for the pro- chairman of the committee with juris- Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Preven- grams authorized by section 1301 of the 2000 diction over crime victims and crime tion Act of 1974 (‘‘the 1974 Act’’); the Missing Act and section 41002 of the 1994 Act, prior to victims’ rights, and I can think of no Children’s Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5771 et their amendment by the 2013 Act, shall be better way to spend revenue than to seq.); the Prosecutorial Remedies and Other available for this program; make sure that victims are protected Tools to end the Exploitation of Children (12) $5,750,000 is for education and training and taken care of, particularly the vic- Today Act of 2003 (Public Law 108–21); the to end violence against and abuse of women tims who are children, who are so in Justice for All Act of 2004 (Public Law 108– with disabilities, as authorized by section need of our assistance. 405); the Violence Against Women and De- 1402 of the 2000 Act; partment of Justice Reauthorization Act of (13) $500,000 is for the National Resource Mr. Chairman, I ask that this amend- 2005 (Public Law 109–162) (‘‘the 2005 Act’’); Center on Workplace Responses to assist vic- ment be adopted. the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 (Pub- tims of domestic violence, as authorized by Again, I thank my colleagues, Mr. lic Law 101–647); the Second Chance Act of section 41501 of the 1994 Act; CULBERSON and Mr. GARDNER and 2007 (Public Law 110–199); the Victims of (14) $1,000,000 is for analysis and research Chairman WOLF and our ranking mem- Crime Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–473); the on violence against Indian women, including ber as well for their help in drafting Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act as authorized by section 904 of the 2005 Act: the amendment and in making sure of 2006 (Public Law 109–248) (‘‘the Adam Provided, That such funds may be transferred that all of the i’s were dotted and the Walsh Act’’); the PROTECT Our Children to ‘‘Research, Evaluation and Statistics’’ for t’s were crossed. Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–401); subtitle D of administration by the Office of Justice Pro- title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 grams; and I yield back the balance of my time. (Public Law 107–296) (‘‘the 2002 Act’’); the (15) $500,000 is for a national clearinghouse Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move to NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 that provides training and technical assist- strike the requisite number of words. (Public Law 110–180); the Violence Against ance on issues relating to sexual assault of The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (Public American Indian and Alaska Native women. from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- Law 113–4) (‘‘the 2013 Act’’); and other pro- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GALLEGO utes. grams, $124,250,000, to remain available until Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Chairman, I have Mr. WOLF. I thank the gentleman for expended, of which— an amendment at the desk. the amendment. I think it helps those (1) $47,250,000 is for criminal justice statis- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- who need help, particularly in the rural tics programs, and other activities, as au- port the amendment. areas. I accept the amendment. thorized by part C of title I of the 1968 Act:

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This local investment as- (2) $42,000,000 is for research, development, floor saying that we should fund those and evaluation programs, and other activi- sisted Arizona’s 16 multijurisdictional things that work and not fund those ties as authorized by part B of title I of the drug task forces with arresting over things that don’t work. 1968 Act and subtitle D of title II of the 2002 6,000 drug offenders. These same drug The research efforts at DOJ are de- Act; and task forces seized over 847,000 grams of signed exactly for that purpose. They (3) $35,000,000 is for regional information cocaine, nearly 50,000 grams of heroin, are designed to determine what is actu- sharing activities, as authorized by part M of more than 200,000 grams of meth- ally working. title I of the 1968 Act. amphetamine, over 300,000 pounds of I met with the heads of court sys- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GOSAR marijuana, and more than 40,000 mari- tems and criminal justice efforts Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I have an juana plants. throughout our country, Democrat and amendment at the desk. Finally, and perhaps most satisfying, Republicans alike. They say that this The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- the combined efforts of these drug task research effort has enabled them to port the amendment. forces and tandem prosecution resulted focus in on what can make commu- The Clerk read as follows: in over $23 million in forfeited assets. nities safer in terms of policing in Page 42, line 12, after the dollar amount, These Byrne-JAG programs nation- criminal justice and prison-related ac- insert ‘‘(reduced by $4,250,000)’’. wide have proven themselves worthy of tivities. Page 42, line 14, after the dollar amount, sustained Federal resources. So I support his goal, but I reject his insert ‘‘(reduced by $2,250,000)’’. As a member of the Congressional offset. I would ask for Members to op- Page 42, line 21, after the dollar amount, Law Enforcement Caucus, I will strive insert ‘‘(reduced by $2,000,000)’’. pose this amendment. Page 44, line 6, after the dollar amount, in- to keep American homes and commu- I yield back the balance of my time. sert ‘‘(increased by $4,250,000)’’. nities safe by providing important re- The Acting CHAIR. The question is Page 44, line 8, after the dollar amount, in- sources to worthwhile law enforcement on the amendment offered by the gen- sert ‘‘(increased by $4,250,000)’’. programs that protect local commu- tleman from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR). The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman nities. The amendment was agreed to. from Arizona is recognized for 5 min- I urge my colleagues to vote in favor The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will utes. of my commonsense amendment. read. Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I rise With that, I yield back the balance of The Clerk read as follows: today to offer an amendment which my time. For grants, contracts, cooperative agree- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move to ments, and other assistance authorized by seeks to bolster a critical law enforce- the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforce- ment program within the Commerce, strike the requisite number of words. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman ment Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–322) (‘‘the Justice, Science, and Related Agencies from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- 1994 Act’’); the Omnibus Crime Control and Appropriations Act. That program is Safe Streets Act of 1968 (‘‘the 1968 Act’’); the utes. the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Justice for All Act of 2004 (Public Law 108– Mr. WOLF. I have no objection to the Assistance Grant Program, also known 405); the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 amendment, and I yield back the bal- as Byrne-JAG. (Public Law 101–647) (‘‘the 1990 Act’’); the ance of my fame My amendment is fully paid for by Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthoriza- Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I move tion Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–164); the Vio- cutting unnecessary spending else- to strike the last word. lence Against Women and Department of where in the bill. Specifically, the Of- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (Public fice of Justice Programs, Research, from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 Law 109–162) (‘‘the 2005 Act’’); the Adam Evaluation, and Statistics budget was minutes. Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of increased by $4.25 million from the Mr. FATTAH. I rise to object to the 2006 (Public Law 109–248) (‘‘the Adam Walsh FY14 levels. This amendment takes amendment, not because of the purpose Act’’); the Victims of Trafficking and Vio- lence Protection Act of 2000 (Public Law 106– that increase and redirects those funds thereof, but because of the offset. to the Byrne-JAG Grant Program to 386); the NICS Improvement Amendments The Byrne-JAG Grant Program has Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–180); subtitle D of bolster law enforcement nationwide. enjoyed a great deal of support in the title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 As we all know, one of the Federal chairman’s mark, and obviously we (Public Law 107–296) (‘‘the 2002 Act’’); the Government’s core responsibilities is need to do more, if we could. But the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110– to secure the peace. gentleman seeks to take money away 199); the Prioritizing Resources and Organi- The government establishes a Na- from the research efforts at DOJ, and I zation for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 tional Guard and a standing military want to make a point about this. (Public Law 110–403); the Victims of Crime for security purposes, but it can also The notion that we should continue Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–473); the Mentally assist local law enforcement with fund- to do what we have been doing as a Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction ing, critical information, and joint ef- Reauthorization and Improvement Act of country flies in the face of all the 2008 (Public Law 110–416); the Violence forts between local, State, and Federal facts. We imprison more people than Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 officials, or any of these combined. any other country on the face of the (Public Law 113–4) (‘‘the 2013 Act’’); and My home State of Arizona, in par- Earth on a per capita basis. We have other programs, $1,235,615,000, to remain ticular, has some serious issues and created a circumstance in which we available until expended as follows— needs when it comes to law enforce- have violent crimes at levels that are (1) $376,000,000 for the Edward Byrne Memo- ment. Being that Arizona shares an not seen in any other developed coun- rial Justice Assistance Grant program as au- international border with Mexico, we try on Earth. thorized by subpart 1 of part E of title I of have seen increased amounts of illegal the 1968 Act (except that section 1001(c), and We need to be thinking anew about the special rules for Puerto Rico under sec- trafficking operations—from nonciti- this. That is what the Criminal Justice tion 505(g) of title I of the 1968 Act shall not zens to illicit drugs to illegal firearms. Task Force that the chairman and I apply for purposes of this Act), of which, not- I believe the Federal Government, in have worked on has been created to do. withstanding such subpart 1, $2,500,000 is for conjunction with State and local law That is why we moved to evidence- an initiative to improve the quality of juve- enforcement, has a duty to uphold the based justice investment activities, so nile indigent defense services, $15,000,000 is rule of law and to combat these activi- that we can measure safety of commu- for a Preventing Violence Against Law En- ties in the best ways possible. nities based on what is being done. forcement Officer Resilience and Surviv- My State of Arizona uses multijuris- The idea that being tough on crime is ability Initiative (VALOR), $4,000,000 is for dictional task forces, or MJTFs. use by the National Institute of Justice for going to make our families safer hasn’t research targeted toward developing a better It also funds probation-based drug worked out all that well. What we need understanding of the domestic radicalization monitoring programs and other proba- to do is to be smart on crime. phenomenon, and advancing evidence-based tion-related services, including drug So the idea that we want to take strategies for effective intervention and pre- courts, pro bono defense services, and money away from researching and un- vention, and $3,000,000 is for competitive

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(2) $210,000,000 for the State Criminal Alien Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110– Assistance Program, as authorized by sec- 199), without regard to the time limitations Today, this competitive grant pro- tion 241(i)(5) of the Immigration and Nation- specified at section 6(1) of such Act; gram invests in partnerships led by ality Act (8 U.S.C. 1231(i)(5)): Provided, That (18) $5,000,000 for a veterans treatment U.S. attorneys and allows local and no jurisdiction shall request compensation courts program; State law enforcement, community for any cost greater than the actual cost for (19) $1,000,000 for the purposes described in leaders, and prosecutors to collaborate Federal immigration and other detainees the Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient together on efforts to fight gang crime housed in State and local detention facili- Alert Program (section 240001 of the 1994 and reduce gun violence—and to do it Act); ties; in a strategically thoughtful way and (3) $8,000,000 for competitive grants to im- (20) $8,000,000 for a program to monitor pre- prove the functioning of the criminal justice scription drugs and scheduled listed chem- to bring resources to this important system, to prevent or combat juvenile delin- ical products; work. quency, and to assist victims of crime (other (21) $15,000,000 for prison rape prevention Project Safe Neighborhoods provides than compensation); and prosecution grants to States and units of communities across the country with (4) $45,365,000 for victim services programs local government, and other programs, as the resources they need to coordinate authorized by the Prison Rape Elimination for victims of trafficking, as authorized by effectively and to prevent violence. section 107(b)(2) of Public Law 106–386, and Act of 2003 (Public Law 108–79); for programs authorized under Public Law (22) $2,000,000 to operate a National Center Most importantly, this program em- 109–164; for Campus Public Safety; ploys a multifaceted approach to ad- (5) $41,000,000 for Drug Courts, as author- (23) $30,000,000 for a justice reinvestment dress the ongoing problem of gang and ized by section 1001(a)(25)(A) of title I of the initiative, for activities related to criminal gun violence. Many communities use 1968 Act; justice reform and recidivism reduction, of this funding for both prevention and (6) $9,000,000 for mental health courts and which not less than $1,000,000 is for a task enforcement efforts. force on Federal corrections; adult and juvenile collaboration program Stakeholders have used fund from grants, as authorized by parts V and HH of (24) $75,000,000 for the Comprehensive title I of the 1968 Act, and the Mentally Ill School Safety Initiative, described in the re- Project Safe Neighborhoods to scale up Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction port accompanying this Act: Provided, That efforts related to prosecuting and in- Reauthorization and Improvement Act of section 213 of this Act shall not apply with vestigating gang activity. They have 2008 (Public Law 110–416); respect to the amount made available in this also used these resources to engage at- (7) $12,000,000 for grants for Residential paragraph; and risk populations with innovative out- (25) $20,000,000 for existing evidence-based Substance Abuse Treatment for State Pris- reach and intervention strategies. oners, as authorized by part S of title I of the criminal justice programs as described in the 1968 Act; report accompanying this Act: The positive results of this initiative (8) $2,000,000 for the Capital Litigation Im- Provided, That, if a unit of local government have been very well documented. A 2009 provement Grant Program, as authorized by uses any of the funds made available under National Institute of Justice evalua- section 426 of Public Law 108–405, and for this heading to increase the number of law tion demonstrated that communities enforcement officers, the unit of local gov- grants for wrongful conviction review; receiving Project Safe Neighborhoods (9) $10,000,000 for economic, high tech- ernment will achieve a net gain in the num- ber of law enforcement officers who perform funding saw a four times greater de- nology and Internet crime prevention grants, cline in crime than those in cities that including as authorized by section 401 of non-administrative public sector safety serv- ice. Public Law 110–403; did not receive funding. (10) $21,000,000 for sex offender management AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. CICILLINE When I was mayor of Providence, I Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Chairman, I assistance, as authorized by the Adam Walsh saw firsthand the importance of this Act, and related activities, of which have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- approach to prevent and stop gang $1,000,000 is for the National Sex Offender crime and gun violence. Public Website; port the amendment. (11) $22,250,000 for the matching grant pro- The Clerk read as follows: Together, we targeted gangs by both gram for law enforcement armor vests, as Page 44, line 6, after the dollar amount, in- prosecuting criminals and also dis- authorized by section 2501 of title I of the sert ‘‘(increased by $8,500,000)’’ patching street outreach workers 1968 Act; Page 66, line 16, after the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(decreased by $8,500,000)’’. through community leaders like the (12) $58,500,000 for grants to States to up- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Institute for the Study and Practice of grade criminal and mental health records for Nonviolence. These street workers the National Instant Criminal Background from Rhode Island is recognized for 5 Check System, including as authorized by minutes. could successfully convince our young the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Chairman, I people to end the cycle of violence. 2007 (Public Law 110–180); want to begin by acknowledging the This is a program that has a proven (13) $125,000,000 for DNA-related and foren- extraordinary leadership of Chairman record of saving lives by preventing sic programs and activities, of which— WOLF, who, as I was recounting earlier, gun violence and proactively working (A) $117,000,000 is for a DNA analysis and I remember as a young law student ar- in the community to prevent violence. capacity enhancement program and for other riving in Washington, and hearing local, State, and Federal forensic activities, Importantly, this has always been a about his work. bipartisan experience. I know my col- including the purposes authorized under sec- So much of his work has been long- leagues, many of whom are former tion 2 of the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimi- standing. I particularly want to ac- nation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–546) (the prosecutors, community activists, and knowledge his work on gang violence Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program): local and State-elected officials, have Provided, That up to 4 percent of funds made and gang violence reduction. I know this will be his last appropriations bill, seen the tremendous benefit of Project available under this paragraph may be used Safe Neighborhoods. for the purposes described in the DNA Train- so I thank him for his many years of ing and Education for Law Enforcement, service to our country. In fiscal year 2013, 16 communities Correctional Personnel, and Court Officers I also want to thank and recognize from Nebraska and Tennessee to Rhode program (Public Law 108–405, section 303); our ranking member, Congressman Island and Maine received funding. (B) $4,000,000 is for the purposes described FATTAH, for his great work. Since its inception in 2001, dozens of in the Kirk Bloodsworth Post-Conviction I rise today to offer an amendment other communities have also relied on DNA Testing Program (Public Law 108–405, that will invest in making our commu- funding from Project Safe Neighbor- section 412); and nities safe from gangs and gun vio- (C) $4,000,000 is for Sexual Assault Forensic hoods to make communities safer and lence. to reduce gun violence. Exam Program grants, including as author- This amendment restores $8.5 million ized by section 304 of Public Law 108–405; in funding for the Violent Gang and So I am asking my colleagues to sup- (14) $36,000,000 for grants to address back- Gun Crime Reduction Program, also port this proven program. This is lit- logs of sexual assault kits at law enforce- erally about saving the lives of young ment agencies; known as Project Safe Neighborhoods. (15) $6,000,000 for the court-appointed spe- It provides the same level of funding people in this country. I urge my col- cial advocate program, as authorized by sec- that was provided for this critical pro- leagues to support the critical invest- tion 217 of the 1990 Act; gram in fiscal year 2014. ments in this very collaborative public (16) $35,000,000 for assistance to Indian Project Safe Neighborhoods is a prov- safety approach led by our U.S. attor- tribes; en, effective program for intervening in neys and to support funding for Project

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Mr. Chair, I demand Baseball is not where it needs to be The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman a recorded vote. when it comes to a city, has an event from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to on civil rights, and has no local elected utes. clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- officials that are engaged, no outreach Mr. WOLF. I rise in opposition to the ceedings on the amendment offered by programs that are extensive the way amendment, but I do appreciate what the gentleman from Rhode Island will they need to be. the gentleman said. As we move on and be postponed. I thank the chairman for allowing me we get to conference, there may be b 1545 to raise this point regarding the ques- something we can do. I know Mr. tion of civil rights that falls under the FATTAH feels the same way with regard Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I jurisdiction of this committee, the to gang violence in the inner city. move to strike the last word. funding of the Civil Rights Division of The underlining bill has already re- The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman the Department of Justice, but also, duced NASA’s construction budget by from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. under my authorizing committee, and $69 million. Further reductions—which Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, raise a concern that we have work to this would do—would negatively im- let me, again, express my appreciation do, not only in this Congress, but we pact NASA’s ability to meet mission for this appropriation and make a have work to do into these major critical construction needs for the statement regarding some of the juris- sports organizations that represent di- human spaceflight program, address diction that comes under Commerce versity, but they don’t really have di- urgent safety-related repairs at centers and Justice that is not particularly versity. around the country—which certainly being discussed at this moment, but I Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- need them—and discharge legal re- thought it was appropriate because we ance of my time. quirements to remediate environ- do have discussions regarding civil AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. KILMER mental damage. rights. Mr. KILMER. Mr. Chairman, I have I wanted to mention that, over the Construction projects are, by defini- an amendment at the desk. tion, long lead items that must be last couple of months, we have had The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- started early in order to be ready. By some unfortunate discussions around port the amendment. cutting these funds now, we will create the National Basketball Association The Clerk read as follows: regarding issues of discriminatory con- a programmatic ripple effect that will Page 44, line 6, after the dollar amount, in- be felt in our high-priority space pro- versations that were not responsible to sert ‘‘(increased by $2,000,000)’’. gram for the years to come. the vastness of the NBA or its regu- Page 46, line 8, after the dollar amount, in- So for these reasons—and where the latory scheme. sert ‘‘(increased by $2,000,000)’’. money is taken from—I urge a ‘‘no’’ We regulate, on Judiciary, the Na- Page 62, line 19, after the dollar amount, vote. tional Basketball Association, the insert ‘‘(reduced by $2,000,000)’’. With that, I yield back the balance of NFL, and Major League Baseball and Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I reserve a my time. many other sports. Over the years, we point of order. We are just looking at Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I move have had the opportunity to raise ques- the amendment, so, in order to protect to strike the last word. tions about diversity and about the the time, Mr. Chairman, I reserve a The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman outreach into minority communities. point of order on the gentleman’s from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 Today, in Houston, Major League amendment. minutes. Baseball is having what they call the The Acting CHAIR. A point of order Mr. FATTAH. There is no one in this civil rights weekend. I will be looking is reserved. House that has been more focused on forward to calling in Major League The gentleman from Washington is the problems of gangs and has talked Baseball to address some of the ques- recognized for 5 minutes. about it more than Chairman WOLF. So tions of diversity and race in their par- Mr. KILMER. Mr. Chairman, this when he says that this is a matter he is ticular support. amendment would increase funding for concerned about, he has shown that It is interesting that they are having the Economic High-Tech and Cyber over the years. an event in Houston now, with not one Crime Prevention grant program by $2 This is an important effort. It is a local elected official present, or re- million. program that, if we can find a way to spected or asked to be present. To me, In my home State of Washington, we fund it, we should. that raises the question of whether or develop some of the Nation’s most ad- My colleague, who served as mayor of not Major League Baseball even gets it. vanced software and aircraft and tools one of America’s great cities and is We are delighted that they have cho- for our men and women in uniform. We now a Member of the Congress, is right sen to honor some icons, and I honor need to be ready to help our private to point this out. I look for an oppor- them as well and will, hopefully, have sector partners protect their intellec- tunity where, perhaps as we move to the opportunity to recognize them by tual property, competitive edge, and complete this bill in conference, we can way of my office tomorrow. the capabilities of our warfighters. see if there are other resources avail- Again, as we talk about justice ques- The Economic High-Tech and Cyber able. tions, as I sit on the Judiciary Com- Crime Prevention program is one of the I think in the offset there probably is mittee, over the years, have dealt with best opportunities for the Federal Gov- some wiggle room, but we need to pay players’ associations and antitrust ernment to assist State and local law a little bit closer attention to it. issues, questions of discrimination that enforcement entities to address cyber So I rise in support of the gentle- cross the gamut of sports organiza- crimes through the funding of training man’s amendment, but I may have tions, it is really disturbing that we and technical assistance projects. some concerns about the offset. And come to the 21st century and 2014 and Specifically, the program was de- whatever the result of the amendment, have these same issues being raised signed to leverage State and local sup- you have heard the chairman say—and again. port to help national agencies involved I join in—that we would be glad to Just as I turn, for a moment, to the in protecting our homeland security work with you on this effort. NBA, I just want to make the point through the prevention of law enforce- Thank you for offering the amend- that, as there is a decision to look at ment against cyber crimes. ment. options for the Clippers, I am not from Cyber crime is not new, but it is be- I yield back the balance of my time. the area, but I would hope that, as coming an even greater threat to our

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He tacks, mainly centered from Ukraine, in a complicated scheme. takes away from aeronautics, and aero- and the disaster that occurred over the Recently, the Director of the FBI tes- nautics is our number one export, if we holiday shopping season. tified before the other Chamber that were not exporting even aircraft from This is a very important area. I state-sponsored cyber crime is ‘‘an the gentleman’s home State, our bal- would be glad to work with the gen- enormous challenge,’’ noting the De- ance of payment, so to take away from tleman to see whether we can do some- partment of Justice recently issued a aeronautics, when we have plussed up thing to make sure that this account 31-count indictment against hackers aeronautics, so America can continue has the resources it needs. backed by the Chinese Government. to be number one, and put it in an area Aeronautics, on the other hand, we are well above $100 million or so than As a member of the House Armed that is ill-defined. Services Subcommittee on Intel- Secondly, we have given more for the requested level, but it is a very im- portant area, and I join with the chair- ligence, Emerging Threats, and Capa- cyber than any other time—cyber bilities, I know that we need to double man in prioritizing it. money in NIST, cyber money in the I went out to Washington State. I down on protecting our intellectual FBI, national security business, cyber property from electronic theft and in- visited Everett, a plant of almost 100 money in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in acres under one roof, the largest and trusion. the Criminal Division; so, because of We cannot have innovation stifled widest building anywhere in the coun- that, I would urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. try, and saw them constructing these out of fear of protection, loss of intel- Cyber is important. Every major lectual property, and future profits. Dreamliners, tens of thousands of company in this country has been hit Americans working every day. After all, innovation is the engine be- by the Chinese Government. Law firms hind our economy and our national de- We don’t want those secrets stolen in this town are being hit by the Chi- either, however, through cyber at- fense. It is what keeps small businesses nese Government. Seventeen Members and large conglomerates devising the tacks; so we need to find a happy me- of Congress had their computers dium that meets the country’s inter- next tools to protect our servicepeople stripped by the Chinese Government. A and keep shipping lanes open. ests. committee had their computers This amendment would help State, I don’t know that we want to cut stripped by the Chinese Government. local, and tribal law enforcement agen- that account. The chairman is right. So I think we should focus the cyber cies with technical assistance, train- Our balance of trade in aeronautics is where we have it and not go after aero- ing, and outreach activities. It would well over $200 billion. It is our most nautics. Because of that, I think the provide training in the investigation significant export on the manufac- gentleman is well-intentioned. Obvi- and prosecution of cyber crimes, in- turing side, so we have to be careful as ously, Boeing has been hit, but Boeing creasing the odds that those that seek we proceed. is better served by what we are doing I thank the gentleman for offering to do harm are brought to justice. the amendment, and whatever the re- Moreover, it gives the Federal Gov- with regard to aiding the FBI to deal sult of the amendment, I think that ernment a greater opportunity to le- with this and the U.S. attorney. the chairman and I want to work to verage their counterparts’ abilities to I commend and did a letter to the At- make sure that we are doing every- attain our national goals. torney General last week, thanking One month ago, I was privileged to him and thanking the FBI for their thing we can do to protect against join representatives of local utilities, cyber cases that they are bringing cyber attacks. In the economic atmosphere that the the Washington State Military Depart- against the People’s Liberation Army. country is in and the competition that ment, academia, and law enforcement In light of where we are, I would op- we face, we don’t need to be innovative to discuss ways to protect our Nation’s pose the amendment. I think it is bad and then have our innovation stolen by critical infrastructure from cyber at- to take it from aeronautics, and I others. tacks. think we should focus on the cyber the way that we have done in the bill with Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- This summit provided an opportunity ance of my time. for us to bring all of the stakeholders the FBI, the National Security Divi- sion, the U.S. attorneys. The Acting CHAIR. The question is into a room and discuss known vulner- on the amendment offered by the gen- abilities and how we can help each Again, I want to thank the Justice Department and the FBI for the great tleman from Washington (Mr. KILMER). other. The amendment was rejected. One of the most important outcomes work they have done with regard to the of that summit was the need to work People’s Liberation Army and that we b 1600 together at the local, State, and Fed- expect them to do in the future. AMENDMENT NO. 18 OFFERED BY MR. GRAYSON eral level, hand in hand with our pri- I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the amend- Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, I have vate sector partners to fully address ment. an amendment at the desk. this threat. That is what this amend- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will ment does. It would provide Federal as- ance of my time. designate the amendment. sistance to complement such efforts Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chair, I move to The text of the amendment is as fol- and would increase our security. strike the last word. lows: With my brief time remaining, I The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Page 44, line 24, strike ‘‘$3,000,000’’ and in- would just like to thank the ranking from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 sert ‘‘$6,000,000’’. member and echo the good words of the minutes. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman previous speakers thanking the gen- Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, when from Florida is recognized for 5 min- tleman, the chairman, for his excellent you listen to our highest law enforce- utes work and partnership. ment officials in the country and our Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, this Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues national security officials, they join amendment would increase from $3 to support this amendment. I yield the Chairman’s very early point. million to $6 million the amount of back the balance of my time. When he was saying it, no one was funds appropriated for competitive Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I withdraw paying attention, I think, that cyber grants to distribute firearm safety ma- the point of order, and I rise in opposi- attacks are the greatest threat in terials and gun locks under the Edward tion to the amendment. terms of our economic infrastructure Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman and some of our national military in- Grant program. The Edward Byrne pro- from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- frastructure is challenged by cyber at- gram is funded at $376 million total, as utes. tacks also. recently amended up to $380 in this ap- Mr. WOLF. I think we have—we There is an account in DOJ that is propriations bill. The $3 million in- never saw the amendment, and it is the target of affection for this amend- crease that I am seeking is less than 1

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Mr. Chairman, let Nothing in this amendment would re- available until expended; and $16,300,000 for strict any American citizen’s Second payments authorized by section 1201(b) of me first just thank the chairman and Amendment rights. The only thing such Act and for educational assistance au- the ranking member for their tremen- that this amendment seeks to do is to thorized by section 1218 of such Act, to re- dous effort in connection with this bill. achieve greater gun literacy, safety, main available until expended: Provided, As well, I thank the chairman for his and avoid accidents. That notwithstanding section 205 of this Act, distinguished service and work as it re- This amendment makes good sense, upon a determination by the Attorney Gen- lates to the issue of gun violence pre- eral that emergent circumstances require vention, to which this amendment re- it will save lives, and I urge my col- additional funding for such disability and leagues to vote in favor of it. lates. education payments, the Attorney General In order to address the growing prob- I yield back the balance of my time. may transfer such amounts to ‘‘Public Safe- Mr. WOLF. I move to strike the req- ty Officer Benefits’’ from available appro- lem of youth gang violence, this uisite number of words. priations for the Department of Justice as amendment sets a minimum allocation The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman may be necessary to respond to such cir- amount with respect to funds issued from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- cumstances: Provided further, That any under the Department of Justice’s au- utes. transfer pursuant to the preceding proviso thority to make public safety and com- shall be treated as a reprogramming under Mr. WOLF. I have no objection to the munity policing grants. It would do so section 505 of this Act and shall not be avail- by requiring that no less than $5 mil- amendment and yield back the balance able for obligation or expenditure except in of my time. lion of funding for COPS grants be used compliance with the procedures set forth in ‘‘to establish and implement innova- The Acting CHAIR. The question is that section. tive programs to increase and enhance on the amendment offered by the gen- COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES proactive crime control and prevention tleman from Florida (Mr. GRAYSON). COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES programs involving law enforcement The amendment was agreed to. PROGRAMS officers and young persons in the com- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will For activities authorized by the Violent read. Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of munity.’’ The Clerk read as follows: 1994 (Public Law 103–322); the Omnibus Crime This category is presently one of 17 uses of grant amounts authorized JUVENILE JUSTICE PROGRAMS Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (‘‘the 1968 Act’’); and the Violence Against Women under law. However, there is no fund- For grants, contracts, cooperative agree- and Department of Justice Reauthorization ing minimum set in law to ensure that ments, and other assistance authorized by Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–162) (‘‘the 2005 the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Pre- these program grants are being allo- Act’’), $96,500,000, to remain available until vention Act of 1974 (‘‘the 1974 Act’’); the Om- cated to address youth violence. With expended: Provided, That any balances made nibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of the growing amount of gang activity available through prior year deobligations 1968 (‘‘the 1968 Act’’); the Violence Against that involves young people throughout shall only be available in accordance with Women and Department of Justice Reauthor- section 505 of this Act: Provided further, That our country, funding in this particular ization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–162) (‘‘the of the amount provided under this heading— area is essential. 2005 Act’’); the Missing Children’s Assistance (1) $10,000,000 is for anti-methamphet- There are currently at least 1.4 mil- Act (42 U.S.C. 5771 et seq.); the Prosecutorial amine-related activities, which shall be lion criminal street gang members and Remedies and Other Tools to end the Exploi- transferred to the Drug Enforcement Admin- 33,000 street gangs in the United tation of Children Today Act of 2003 (Public istration upon enactment of this Act; States. This represents a 40 percent in- Law 108–21); the Victims of Child Abuse Act (2) $16,500,000 is for improving tribal law of 1990 (Public Law 101–647) (‘‘the 1990 Act’’); crease since 2009. Much of this rapid ex- enforcement, including hiring, equipment, the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety pansion of criminal street gang activ- training, and anti-methamphetamine activi- Act of 2006 (Public Law 109–248) (‘‘the Adam ity is caused by the active recruitment ties; and Walsh Act’’); the PROTECT Our Children of juveniles. According to the FBI, al- (3) $70,000,000 is for grants under section Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–401); the Violence 1701 of title I of the 1968 Act (42 U.S.C. most 40 percent of gang members pres- Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 3796dd) for the hiring and rehiring of addi- ently are young people under the age of (Public Law 113–4) (‘‘the 2013 Act’’); and tional career law enforcement officers under 18. other juvenile justice programs, $223,500,000, part Q of such title notwithstanding sub- In a report issued by the National to remain available until expended as fol- section (i) of such section: Provided, That, Gang Threat Assessment report, crimi- lows— notwithstanding section 1704(c) of such title (1) $45,000,000 for programs authorized by nal street gangs cause 48 percent of (42 U.S.C. 3796dd–3(c)), funding for hiring or section 221 of the 1974 Act; violent crime in most jurisdictions. rehiring a career law enforcement officer (2) $90,000,000 for youth mentoring grants; Consequently, there are neighborhoods may not exceed $125,000 unless the Director (3) $19,000,000 for programs authorized by throughout our country, including of the Office of Community Oriented Polic- the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990; many in New York City, that continue ing Services grants a waiver from this limi- (4) $68,000,000 for missing and exploited tation: Provided further, That within the to be plagued by violence attributed to children programs, including as authorized amounts appropriated under this paragraph, rising street gang activity. This, of by sections 404(b) and 405(a) of the 1974 Act $16,500,000 shall be transferred to the Tribal course, has led to increased drug traf- (except that section 102(b)(4)(B) of the PRO- Resources Grant Program: Provided further, ficking, gun violence, human traf- TECT Our Children Act of 2008 (Public Law That within the amounts appropriated under 110–401) shall not apply for purposes of this ficking, and the prostitution of minors, this paragraph, $10,000,000 is for regional Act); and as well as school-based assaults, rob- anti-gang task forces. (5) $1,500,000 for child abuse training pro- beries, and thefts. grams for judicial personnel and practi- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. JEFFRIES The COPS grant program has been a tioners, as authorized by section 222 of the Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. Chairman, I have tremendous success, but more must 1990 Act: an amendment at the desk. now be done in the area of gang-related Provided, That not more than 10 percent of The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- youth violence. This issue presents a each amount may be used for research, eval- port the amendment. discreet problem that requires targeted uation, and statistics activities designed to The Clerk read as follows: law enforcement solutions. Accord- benefit the programs or activities author- Page 53, line 22, after the period insert: ingly, this amendment is designed to ized: Provided further, That not more than 2 ‘‘Provided further, That no less than ensure that additional funding under percent of the amounts designated under $5,000,000 is allocated to establish and imple- the COPS program is allocated to paragraphs (1) through (3) and (5) may be ment innovative programs to increase and used for training and technical assistance: enhance proactive crime control and preven- proactive law enforcement programs Provided further, That the two preceding pro- tion programs involving law enforcement of- targeted at the reduction of criminal visos shall not apply to grants and projects ficers and young persons in the community street gang activity and youth vio- authorized by sections 261 and 262 of the 1974 (42 U.S.C. 3796dd(b)(11)).’’ lence.

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I that are being funded, even though the of rule XXI. urge my colleagues to support this bi- authorization has lapsed. Clause 2 of rule XXI states, in perti- partisan objective by voting in favor of So I think that in this particular in- nent part: this amendment. stance, even though the point of order ‘‘An appropriation may not be in Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- is correct and proper, it moves aside order as an amendment for an expendi- ance of my time. what should be the primary concern, ture not previously authorized by law.’’ POINT OF ORDER which is to have cops on the street and Madam Chair, the amendment pro- Mr. WOLF. Madam Chair, I make a connecting young people up with cops, poses to appropriate funds for a pro- point of order against the amendment which is the point of this amendment, gram that has not been reauthorized. because it provides an appropriation to say that law enforcement officers And I agree with the gentleman; it for an unauthorized program and, are paid for under this grant program. probably should have been reauthor- therefore, violates clause 2 of rule XXI. I want to let every Member know ized. It was last authorized in 2009. The Clause 2 of rule XXI states in perti- that when this bill is finished, when it amendment, therefore, violates clause nent part: comes out of conference, there will be 2 of rule XXI. ‘‘An appropriation may not be in money for the COPS program. The only I ask for a ruling from the Chair. order as an amendment for an expendi- thing that this amendment seeks to The Acting CHAIR. Does any other ture not previously authorized by law.’’ say is that some of those cops should Member seek to be heard on the point Madam Chair, the amendment pro- have, as their primary responsibility, of order? poses to appropriate funds for a pro- interacting and intervening in the de- If not, the Chair will rule. gram that has not been reauthorized. It velopment of youth gangs because we The proponent of an item of appro- was last authorized in 2009. The amend- know that if we can grab ahold of these priation carries the burden of persua- ment, therefore, violates clause 2 of young people while the concrete has sion on the question whether it is sup- rule XXI. not yet hardened, we can prevent them ported by an authorization in law. I ask for a ruling of the Chair. from taking on a life of criminal or Having reviewed the amendment and The Acting CHAIR (Mrs. BLACK). antisocial activity. entertained argument on the point of Does any other Member wish to be So I thank the gentleman for offering order, the Chair is unable to conclude heard on the point of order? the amendment. I think it is correctly Mr. FATTAH. I would like to be on point, and I appreciate the chair- that the item of appropriation in ques- heard, Madam Chair, if the gentleman man reserving his point of order so tion is authorized in law. would reserve his point of order. that I can make the point that, even The Chair is, therefore, constrained Mr. WOLF. Out of courtesy to the though unauthorized, we have the au- to sustain the point of order under gentleman from Pennsylvania, I will thority to appropriate this money—and clause 2(a) of rule XXI. reserve my point of order. we will, as we did last year and the b 1615 The Acting CHAIR. A point of order year before and the year before that. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will is reserved. Because at the end of the day, cops on Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chair, I move read. the street, when someone dials 911, The Clerk read as follows: to strike the last word. they are not dialing in the hopes of GENERAL PROVISIONS—DEPARTMENT OF The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman help. They are dialing because they JUSTICE from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 really need help, and we need to have SEC. 201. In addition to amounts otherwise minutes. police officers who can respond. Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chair, this pro- made available in this title for official recep- I yield back the balance of my time. tion and representation expenses, a total of gram has not been reauthorized by the Mr. WOLF. Madam Chair, I move to Congress. So let’s go back to that. not to exceed $50,000 from funds appropriated strike the last word. to the Department of Justice in this title This is a program that was created to The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman shall be available to the Attorney General provide support to local communities from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- for official reception and representation ex- to be able to hire 1 million additional utes. penses. police officers nationwide, and it was Mr. WOLF. Madam Chair, before I SEC. 202. None of the funds appropriated by put into place. It has operated well, make a point of order, I do want to say this title shall be available to pay for an and ever since this became the law of that I do share what the gentleman abortion, except where the life of the mother the land in the Clinton administration, from Pennsylvania (Mr. FATTAH) said. would be endangered if the fetus were carried the crime rate nationwide has gone I would like to tell the gentleman to term, or in the case of rape: Provided, That should this prohibition be declared un- down. from New York, it isn’t only the law constitutional by a court of competent juris- We have not reauthorized it, but we enforcement. We had a similar prob- diction, this section shall be null and void. have funded it each and every year be- lem. We had MS–13 and violent gangs. AMENDMENT NO. 19 OFFERED BY MR. GRAYSON cause it is the right thing to do. On one It is law enforcement. It is also the Mr. GRAYSON. Madam Chair, I have level, the American public is paying mentoring that Mr. FATTAH mentioned. an amendment at the desk. taxes, and safety, to them, is having It is after-school programs. police officers in their communities So, if we were to just go after the The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will and that when they dial 911, there is gang issue as a law enforcement issue, designate the amendment. someone there to respond. you will never solve the problem. It has The text of the amendment is as fol- At the same time that we have had to be law enforcement. The schools lows: this back and forth about the COPS have to be involved. There have to be Page 54, line 8, after the word ‘‘rape’’ add program, we have provided well over $6 after-school programs. It is almost like ‘‘or incest’’. billion of the American taxpayers’ a three-legged stool. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman money for police officers and training But as we move ahead, we can look from Florida is recognized for 5 min- in Iraq and in places like Afghanistan to see because I think everyone who utes. to provide police officers in commu- lives in these areas that have been im- Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Chair, I nities in countries far away from the pacted by gangs, that is as much of ter- wish to reserve a point of order on the streets of the gentleman’s city, New rorism for them as it is for somebody gentleman’s amendment. York City, or my hometown of Phila- that is faced with terrorism from al The Acting CHAIR. A point of order delphia. Qaeda. is reserved. Now, it is true that the Congress has Having said that, I do agree with The gentleman from Florida is recog- not done its work. We haven’t reau- what Mr. FATTAH said. nized for 5 minutes.

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The Chair re- None of the funds appropriated by this precisely because it requires a new de- minds Members to reserve their re- title shall be available to pay for an abor- termination that is not required under marks to the point of order. tion, except where the life of the mother the current provision. Mr. GRAYSON. I would ask the gen- would be endangered if the fetus were carried The amendment expands the universe tleman to consider the consequences of to term, or in the case of rape. of exceptions, Madam Chairman, pro- his action and withdraw the point of Again, I disagree with this section of vided for in this section, and the exist- order. the bill and its limiting principle, but I ing determinations of whether the life The Acting CHAIR. Are there any feel that we should, at the very least, of the mother is in danger or there has other Members who wish to be heard on perfect it in the manner that also in- been a rape do not provide the informa- the point of order? If not, the Chair cludes the words ‘‘or incest.’’ tion that would allow the determina- will rule. In short, there is an allowance here tion that incest has occurred. The gentleman from Texas makes a for abortions in the case of endan- As a result, the amendment violates point of order that the amendment of- gering the mother, and there is an al- clause 2 of rule XXI which states: fered by the gentleman from Florida lowance in the case of rape, but some- ‘‘An amendment to a general appro- proposes to change existing law in vio- how or other this bill forbids abortions priations bill shall not be in order if lation of clause 2 of rule XXI. in the case of incest. changing existing law.’’ Under settled precedent, where legis- Throughout the U.S. Code, whether it I ask for a ruling from the Chair. lative language is permitted to remain be in 10 U.S.C. 1093 pertaining to abor- The Acting CHAIR. Does any Member in a general appropriation bill, a ger- tions for armed services personnel, 42 wish to be heard on the point of order? mane amendment merely perfecting U.S.C. 1397ee or jj, dealing with excep- Mr. FATTAH. Yes. that language and not adding further tions to abortion limitations within The Acting CHAIR. For what purpose language is in order, but an amend- the State Children’s Health Insurance does the gentleman from Pennsylvania ment effecting further legislation is Program, known as SCHIP, or 42 U.S.C. seek recognition? not in order. 18023, a section containing provisions Mr. FATTAH. If the gentleman would The Chair finds that section 202 of of the Affordable Care Act, Federal law reserve his point of order. the bill contains a legislative limita- Mr. CULBERSON. Yes, I would be is clear: abortion exceptions consist- tion on the use of funds in the bill for glad to reserve the point of order. abortion. Section 202 exempts from the ently include protections to the life of The Acting CHAIR. A point of order the mother in cases of rape and cases of limitation on funds those abortions in- is reserved. volving rape and those involving incest. Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chairman, I Were one to examine comprehen- endangerment of the life of the mother move to strike the last word. were the fetus carried to term. The sively the statutes and regulations of The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman this Nation, there are numerous simi- amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 from Florida seeks to expand the ex- lar occasions referred to colloquially as minutes. the Hyde Amendment. I think that this emptions to include cases of incest. Mr. FATTAH. In every single in- The Chair finds the ruling of July 16, amendment itself is explanatory. I be- stance and when we deal with this 1998, instructive. On that date, the lieve it is perfecting in nature. I think question in law, we provide an excep- Committee considered a general appro- it is quite possible that the drafters in- tion for incest, and for some reason in priation bill prescribing legislative ex- advertently omitted ‘‘incest’’ from this the language, that is missing in this in- ceptions to a limitation on certain bill, and I think that it carries the pro- stance. So I thank the gentleman for funding for abortion. Those legislative tection necessary for all American pointing that out. exceptions included rape, incest, and women, whether incarcerated or not. I do realize that we are probably not the life of the mother. In response to a I don’t think that the purpose of this on the right side of the point of order, point of order under clause 2 of rule bill was inadvertently or through si- but I do think that it is an important XXI, the exceptions were ruled out as lence to narrow the protections that point and that none of us would want requiring new determinations not re- are afforded to women under our Con- to create a circumstance where some- quired by existing law. stitution. I urge my colleagues to sup- one’s choices were limited if they were While the exceptions in section 202 port this amendment. the victim of incest. So, hopefully, we require certain determinations by the I recognize that there may be a point will find a way to deal with this not- agencies funded in the bill, the amend- of order to be raised here. I would spe- withstanding the point of order. I ment offered by the gentleman from cifically urge my colleague to think thank the gentleman for yielding. Florida requires an additional deter- twice before raising that point of order. Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Chairman, mination, to wit: whether the preg- We are talking here about incest, a vile I do insist on the point of order and ask nancy to be terminated by abortion crime. Even if there is a point of order the Chair for a ruling. was the result of incest. to be raised here, it is optional. I would Mr. GRAYSON. I would like to be As such, the amendment does not hope that my colleagues would recog- heard on the point of order. merely perfect the legislative limita- nize that it is optional and that a high- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman tion in section 202. er important principle is involved here. from Texas insists on the point of order The amendment, therefore, con- Madam Chairman, I yield back the that he argued earlier. The gentleman stitutes legislation in violation of balance of my time. from Florida is recognized on the point clause 2 of rule XXI. The point of order POINT OF ORDER of order. is sustained. The amendment is not in Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Chairman, Mr. GRAYSON. Madam Chair, laws order. I make a point of order against the have consequences. The scenario that The Clerk will read. Grayson amendment on the ground we are describing here is one where a The Clerk read as follows: that it constitutes legislation in an ap- female prisoner is the victim of incest. SEC. 203. None of the funds appropriated propriation bill in violation of clause 2 If this law passes as currently written under this title shall be used to require any of rule XXI. that female prisoner will be forced to person to perform, or facilitate in any way The amendment does seek to change carry to term the child of an inces- the performance of, any abortion. existing statutory law in a bill de- tuous relationship. I regard this as ab- SEC. 204. Nothing in the preceding section shall remove the obligation of the Director signed to appropriate money by amend- solutely indefensible. of the Bureau of Prisons to provide escort ing an existing provision, adding the PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY services necessary for a female inmate to re- word ‘‘or incest’’ to the list of excep- Mr. CULBERSON. Parliamentary in- ceive such service outside the Federal facil- tions contained in the statute. quiry. ity: Provided, That nothing in this section in

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any way diminishes the effect of section 203 SEC. 213. At the discretion of the Attorney TITLE III intended to address the philosophical beliefs General, and in addition to any amounts SCIENCE of individual employees of the Bureau of that otherwise may be available (or author- OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY Prisons. ized to be made available) by law, with re- For necessary expenses of the Office of SEC. 205. Not to exceed 5 percent of any ap- spect to funds appropriated by this title Science and Technology Policy, in carrying propriation made available for the current under the headings ‘‘Research, Evaluation out the purposes of the National Science and fiscal year for the Department of Justice in and Statistics’’, ‘‘State and Local Law En- Technology Policy, Organization, and Prior- this Act may be transferred between such ap- forcement Assistance’’, and ‘‘Juvenile Jus- ities Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6601 et seq.), hire propriations, but no such appropriation, ex- tice Programs’’— of passenger motor vehicles, and services as cept as otherwise specifically provided, shall (1) up to 3 percent of funds made available authorized by section 3109 of title 5, United be increased by more than 10 percent by any to the Office of Justice Programs for grant States Code, not to exceed $2,250 for official such transfers: Provided, That any transfer or reimbursement programs may be used by reception and representation expenses, and pursuant to this section shall be treated as a such Office to provide training and technical rental of conference rooms in the District of reprogramming of funds under section 505 of assistance; and Columbia, $5,555,000. this Act and shall not be available for obliga- (2) up to 2 percent of funds made available AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BROUN OF tion except in compliance with the proce- for grant or reimbursement programs under GEORGIA dures set forth in that section. such headings, except for amounts appro- Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Madam SEC. 206. The Attorney General is author- priated specifically for research, evaluation, ized to extend through September 30, 2015, or statistical programs administered by the Chairman, I have an amendment at the the Personnel Management Demonstration National Institute of Justice and the Bureau desk. Project transferred to the Attorney General of Justice Statistics, shall be transferred to The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- pursuant to section 1115 of the Homeland Se- and merged with funds provided to the Na- port the amendment. curity Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–296; 28 tional Institute of Justice and the Bureau of The Clerk read as follows: U.S.C. 599B) without limitation on the num- Justice Statistics, to be used by them for re- Page 60, line 22, after the dollar amount, ber of employees or the positions covered. search, evaluation, or statistical purposes, insert ‘‘(reduced by $1,000,000)’’. SEC. 207. None of the funds made available without regard to the authorizations for Page 100, line 17, after the dollar amount, under this title may be used by the Federal such grant or reimbursement programs. insert ‘‘(increased by $1,000,000)’’. Bureau of Prisons or the United States Mar- SEC. 214. Notwithstanding any other provi- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is shals Service for the purpose of transporting sion of law, section 20109(a) of subtitle A of recognized for 5 minutes. an individual who is a prisoner pursuant to title II of the Violent Crime Control and Law Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Madam conviction for crime under State or Federal Enforcement Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 13709(a)) law and is classified as a maximum or high Chairman, this amendment would re- shall not apply to amounts made available duce the Office of Science and Tech- security prisoner, other than to a prison or by this or any other Act. other facility certified by the Federal Bu- nology Policy by $1 million and apply reau of Prisons as appropriately secure for SEC. 215. None of the funds made available that amount to the spending reduction housing such a prisoner. under this Act, other than for the national account. instant criminal background check system SEC. 208. (a) None of the funds appropriated As chairman of the House Science by this Act may be used by Federal prisons established under section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (18 U.S.C. Oversight Subcommittee, it has come to purchase cable television services, or to to my attention that there is, or at rent or purchase audiovisual or electronic 922 note), may be used by a Federal law en- forcement officer to facilitate the transfer of least was, an Affordable Care Act Infor- media or equipment used primarily for rec- mation Technology Exchanges Steer- reational purposes. an operable firearm to an individual if the (b) Subsection (a) does not preclude the Federal law enforcement officer knows or ing Committee, chaired by White rental, maintenance, or purchase of audio- suspects that the individual is an agent of a House officials and established in May visual or electronic media or equipment for drug cartel, unless law enforcement per- 2012, almost a year and a half before inmate training, religious, or educational sonnel of the United States continuously the rollout of healthcare.gov. programs. monitor or control the firearm at all times. That White House Steering Commit- SEC. 209. None of the funds made available SEC. 216. (a) None of the income retained in tee’s charter explicitly directed the under this title shall be obligated or ex- the Department of Justice Working Capital formulation of working groups, includ- pended for any new or enhanced information Fund pursuant to title I of Public Law 102– ing one on security. It also turns out technology program having total estimated 140 (105 Stat. 784; 28 U.S.C. 527 note) shall be that a cochairman of this ObamaCare development costs in excess of $100,000,000, available for obligation during fiscal year unless the Deputy Attorney General and the 2015. Web site Steering Committee is the investment review board certify to the Com- (b) Not to exceed $30,000,000 of the unobli- U.S. Chief Technology Officer in the mittees on Appropriations of the House of gated balances transferred to the capital ac- White House Office of Science and Representatives and the Senate that the in- count of the Department of Justice Working Technology Policy, Mr. Todd Park. formation technology program has appro- Capital Fund pursuant to title I of Public Upon learning this, I, as chairman of priate program management controls and Law 102–140 (105 Stat. 784; 28 U.S.C. 527 note) the Oversight Subcommittee, along contractor oversight mechanisms in place, shall be available for obligation in fiscal with full committee Chairman SMITH, and that the program is compatible with the year 2015, and any use, obligation, transfer or and Research and Technology Sub- enterprise architecture of the Department of allocation of such funds shall be treated as a committee Chairman Dr. BUCSHON, Justice. reprogramming of funds under section 505 of sent a December 20, 2013, letter to the SEC. 210. The notification thresholds and this Act. White House requesting that Mr. Park procedures set forth in section 505 of this Act (c) Not to exceed $10,000,000 of the excess shall apply to deviations from the amounts make himself available to the com- unobligated balances available under section mittee to answer questions regarding designated for specific activities in this Act 524(c)(8)(E) of title 28, United States Code, and in the report accompanying this Act, shall be available for obligation during fiscal the security issues with healthcare.gov and to any use of deobligated balances of year 2015, and any use, obligation, transfer or by January 10. funds provided under this title in previous allocation of such funds shall be treated as a As we stand here today, OSTP has ig- years. reprogramming of funds under section 505 of nored the committee’s request for Mr. SEC. 211. None of the funds appropriated by this Act. Park to testify and has done so three this Act may be used to plan for, begin, con- times. Don’t the American people de- tinue, finish, process, or approve a public- (d) Of amounts available in the Assets For- private competition under the Office of Man- feiture Fund in fiscal year 2015, $154,700,000 serve answers from those who are in agement and Budget Circular A–76 or any shall be for payments associated with joint charge of overseeing the implementa- successor administrative regulation, direc- law enforcement operations as authorized by tion of the ObamaCare Web site’s secu- tive, or policy for work performed by em- section 524(c)(1)(I) of title 28, United States rity protocol? After all, Mr. Park is a ployees of the Bureau of Prisons or of Fed- Code. deputy to OSTP Director Holdren. eral Prison Industries, Incorporated. (e) The Attorney General shall submit a But when asked at a March 26, 2014, SEC. 212. Notwithstanding any other provi- spending plan to the Committees on Appro- hearing before the Science Committee sion of law, no funds shall be available for priations of the House of Representatives and the Senate not later than 30 days after about Mr. Park’s refusal to testify, Di- the salary, benefits, or expenses of any rector Holdren stated that Todd Park United States Attorney assigned dual or ad- the date of enactment of this Act detailing ditional responsibilities by the Attorney the planned distribution of Assets Forfeiture ‘‘doesn’t report to me. I can’t compel General or his designee that exempt that Fund joint law enforcement operations fund- him to come and testify.’’ United States Attorney from the residency ing during fiscal year 2015. Well, if he does not report to the requirements of section 545 of title 28, United This title may be cited as the ‘‘Department OSTP director, why are he and his Of- States Code. of Justice Appropriations Act, 2015’’. fice of the Chief Technology Officer an

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The question we have—we have correction immediately. the point of this. asked Mr. Park to come three times, I offered a similar amendment, which Mr. WOLF. Reclaiming my time, I and then we had Mr. Holdren come to passed by a voice vote, during the Com- completely agree. What I will do is we the full committee, and Mr. Park is in mittee on Science, Space, and Tech- will call the OSTP and ask Mr. Holdren OSTP, and Mr. Holdren is chairman of nology markup of H.R. 4186, the FIRST to come up with the gentleman and get OSTP, and he said Mr. Park doesn’t Act. him, and you can come to the meeting, work for him. I urge my colleagues to support this too. So if he doesn’t work for him, then amendment, as well, and I yield back Quite frankly, if he doesn’t come, I why should we be paying salary and ex- the balance of my time. will offer, when we go to conference, to penses and things like that? That is the point. b 1630 take a chunk out of this to make sure that you get answers. We would like to Mr. FATTAH. What the chairman of- Mr. WOLF. Madam Chair, I move to bring Mr. Holdren up so that Chairman fered—he said $150,000 if we can’t get strike the requisite number of words. BROUN will have an opportunity to talk you Holdren or someone to give you a The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman to the individual. I will help him get satisfactory answer to your question. from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- the individual up. There are some rules about executive utes. It will be in your office, not in mine. branch agents, individuals, and advis- Mr. WOLF. I rise in opposition to the We will ask Holdren to come up the ers to the President not being com- amendment, but I would hope that we week we come back in. pelled to testify, but when you have can work it out. If you wanted to offer Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Will the gen- line staff people running an agency, a different amendment with regard to tleman yield? Holdren is available, and we can have the health care issue, I will support it, Mr. WOLF. I yield to the gentleman. him come with his staff and answer if we can find a way, but the concern I Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Would you these questions. have is OSTP is a small office. agree to a $150,000 cut? Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Madam This is roughly cutting 20 percent of Mr. WOLF. Yes. If he doesn’t come Chair, I appreciate the offer of both their entire budget. In the last 2 years up, I would. If he does not come up, I gentlemen to work with me. It is our alone—and I agree with what the gen- would. I will. responsibility in Congress to have over- tleman said on the health care aspect— I yield back the balance of my time. sight. I am the chairman of the Over- our subcommittee has tasked OSTP Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chair, I move sight Committee on Science, Space and with coordinating a major interagency to strike the last word. Technology. We have had tremendous effort on neuroscience, overseeing the The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman problems with not only this depart- implementation of policy across the from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 ment, but many others, in getting peo- government on public access to Feder- minutes. ple to come and just tell us what is ally funded research results, cochairing Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chair, OSTP is going on, to testify before our com- an effort to streamline and prioritize doing enormously important work on mittee. Federal STEM education and spending, behalf of our country, and Congress We have been rebuffed and rebuffed and assessing the American supply also has an oversight role, and if the time and time again, ignored time and chain vulnerability stemming from the chairman of the Oversight Committee time again by this administration. lack of domestic access to rare earth is having difficulty getting an answer This is the only way I see to get at elements, which is another problem to a question, I would be glad to try to these people. that we are beginning to have with help facilitate that and work with the Mr. FATTAH. Reclaiming my time, China. chairman. let me say: Let’s work through it. We If we reduce the OSTP by 20 percent We do have some arcane rules here in can work together. and if the gentleman would offer an- Washington about advisers to the The chairman has given you his as- other amendment to reduce it by, you President not being in a position to be surances that he will work with you, know, $50,000, I would accept the able to talk directly to Congress, but but there is no possibility that we can amendment or take the amendment, I the head of the agency, as the chair- afford to cut this agency by 20 percent. can’t speak for the other side, but to man said, could be brought up with his I need to oppose this amendment. cut it by 20 percent, that is just too subordinate, Mr. Park, to answer what- We would love to work with you to much. ever questions there may be. get you the answers because you are So until there is a different amend- I kind of think that we are closing not trying to punish OSTP, you are ment that would meet the gentleman’s the door on that particular issue rel- trying to get legitimate answers to le- need, as I agree with him on health ative to the Affordable Care Act, but gitimate questions, and we want to care, we would accept it, but to take 20 you deserve answers, no matter what, help you and facilitate that. percent out, particularly since—and I on this question, but when we talk Mr. BROUN of Georgia. I appreciate know Mr. FATTAH has been working about the budget of this agency, when that. with the whole issue of neuroscience there are 50 million Americans suf- Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chair, I think and the brain, I would oppose the fering from brain-related diseases, we have resolved this, and I yield back amendment. when China has almost an absolute mo- the balance of my time. Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Will the gen- nopoly on rare earth elements that we The Acting CHAIR. The question is tleman yield? need to find our way around for na- on the amendment offered by the gen- Mr. WOLF. I yield to the gentleman. tional security and other reasons, tleman from Georgia (Mr. BROUN). Mr. BROUN of Georgia. I appreciate OSTP is doing some vitally important The amendment was rejected. the chairman’s willingness to work work, and we can’t take 20 percent of Mr. WOLF. Madam Chair, I move this out. Of course, we don’t have time their budget, but we can get to the that the Committee do now rise. to come back with another amend- point where you can get the answers The motion was agreed to. ment. I suspect, as soon as we finish that you desire and rightfully. Accordingly, the Committee rose; with this one, we will move forward, You are the anchor of the Thursday and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. CUL- but I would like to work with you, Mr. prayer group, and you are someone who BERSON) having assumed the chair, Chairman, as well as the ranking mem- is a responsible Member of Congress, Mrs. BLACK, Acting Chair of the Com- ber, to try to find something. and we want to make sure that you get mittee of the Whole House on the state

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For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) and a vided for, in the conduct and support of f Member opposed each will control 5 science research and development activities, minutes. LIMITING AMENDMENT DEBATE including research, development, operations, The Chair recognizes the gentle- support, and services; maintenance and re- DURING FURTHER CONSIDER- woman from Ohio. ATION OF H.R. 4660, COMMERCE, pair, facility planning and design; space flight, spacecraft control, and communica- Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Chair, I rise JUSTICE, SCIENCE, AND RE- today to offer an amendment to shift $7 LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- tions activities; program management; per- sonnel and related costs, including uniforms million in funding from the NASA TIONS ACT, 2015 or allowances therefor, as authorized by sec- space operations account to NASA’s Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- tions 5901 and 5902 of title 5, United States space technology mission. I strongly mous consent that during further con- Code; travel expenses; purchase and hire of support and urge my colleagues to sup- sideration of H.R. 4660 in the Com- passenger motor vehicles; and purchase, port this amendment. mittee of the Whole, pursuant to House lease, charter, maintenance, and operation of I strongly support the improvements mission and administrative aircraft, Resolution 585: $5,193,000,000, to remain available until Sep- to the overall NASA budget, but I am (1) each amendment (other than pro tember 30, 2016: Provided, That the formula- concerned that we are missing a crit- forma amendments addressed in this tion and development costs (with develop- ical opportunity in the space tech- order) shall be debatable for 10 minutes ment cost as defined under section 30104 of nology account. equally divided and controlled by the title 51, United States Code) for the James The space technology mission sup- proponent and an opponent; Webb Space Telescope shall not exceed ports game-changing research and de- (2) each amendment shall not be sub- $8,000,000,000: Provided further, That should velopment that enhances our current ject to amendment except that the the individual identified under subsection missions and expands the opportunity (c)(2)(E) of section 30104 of title 51, United chair and ranking minority member of States Code, as responsible for the James for future missions. the Committee on Appropriations (or a Webb Space Telescope determine that the de- For example, at NASA Glenn in Ohio, respective designee) each may offer one velopment cost of the program is likely to space technology research supports the pro forma amendment to an amend- exceed that limitation, the individual shall Solar Electric Propulsion project, de- ment for the purpose of debate; and immediately notify the Administrator and veloping critical energy technologies (3) the chair and ranking minority the increase shall be treated as if it meets to enable cost-effective trips to Mars member of the Committee on Appro- the 30 percent threshold described in sub- and across the inner solar system to priations and the Subcommittee on section (f) of section 30104: Provided further, enrich a variety of next-generation That $100,000,000 shall be for pre-formulation Commerce, Justice, Science, and Re- and/or formulation activities for a mission journeys and to do so more energy ef- lated Agencies thereof may offer pro that meets the science goals outlined for the fectively and efficiently. forma amendments to the bill at any Jupiter Europa mission in the most recent b 1645 point in the reading for the purposes of planetary science decadal survey. debate but that no other pro forma AERONAUTICS This transformative work advances amendments to the bill will be in For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- not only our space exploration pro- order. vided for, in the conduct and support of aero- gram, but our economy and our na- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there nautics research and development activities, tional well-being, with spin-off benefits objection to the request of the gen- including research, development, operations, to advanced manufacturing, our com- tleman from Virginia? support, and services; maintenance and re- mercial energy sector, defense, auto- There was no objection. pair, facility planning and design; space motive, and commercial aviation in- flight, spacecraft control, and communica- dustries and countless other applica- f tions activities; program management; per- tions. sonnel and related costs, including uniforms COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, The Space Technology Mission Direc- AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- or allowances therefor, as authorized by sec- tions 5901 and 5902 of title 5, United States torate’s focus on partnerships and stra- PRIATIONS ACT, 2015 Code; travel expenses; purchase and hire of tegic integration promotes technology The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- passenger motor vehicles; and purchase, transfer and commercialization within ant to House Resolution 585 and rule lease, charter, maintenance, and operation of private sector companies, sprouting XVIII, the Chair declares the House in mission and administrative aircraft, new businesses and the important jobs the Committee of the Whole House on $666,000,000, to remain available until Sep- that accompany the future. This excit- tember 30, 2016. the state of the Union for the further ing work challenges our brightest SPACE TECHNOLOGY consideration of the bill, H.R. 4660. minds, including many of our young Will the gentlewoman from Ten- For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- people, to excel and create a pipeline of vided for, in the conduct and support of innovation driving our economy into nessee (Mrs. BLACK) kindly resume the space research and technology development chair. activities, including research, development, the future. I understand limitations of the con- b 1641 operations, support, and services; mainte- nance and repair, facility planning and de- strained budget we are working with IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE sign; space flight, spacecraft control, and and want to thank Ranking Member Accordingly, the House resolved communications activities; program man- FATTAH and our esteemed chairman, itself into the Committee of the Whole agement; personnel and related costs, includ- FRANK WOLF, to better fund NASA’s House on the state of the Union for the ing uniforms or allowances therefor, as au- Space Technology Program and other further consideration of the bill (H.R. thorized by sections 5901 and 5902 of title 5, critical research and development ef- United States Code; travel expenses; pur- 4660) making appropriations for the De- chase and hire of passenger motor vehicles; forts. partments of Commerce and Justice, and purchase, lease, charter, maintenance, My amendment merely shifts $7 mil- Science, and Related Agencies for the and operation of mission and administrative lion in funding to the space technology fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, aircraft, $620,000,000, to remain available account from the space operations ac- and for other purposes, with Mrs. until September 30, 2016. count. It is a small but important step BLACK (Acting Chair) in the chair. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. KAPTUR in the right direction, and space oper- The Clerk read the title of the bill. Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Chair, I have ations has been given quite a substan- The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- an amendment at the desk. tial increase. In addition, my amend- mittee of the Whole rose earlier today, The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- ment would actually reduce outlays by an amendment by Mr. BROUN of Geor- port the amendment. $2 million for fiscal year 2015.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:10 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY7.098 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4956 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 29, 2014 So I think it is a win-win-win on all greater resources in that regard. I am search, development, operations, support, fronts. I look forward to continuing to familiar with the great work that is and services; program management; per- work with the chairman and the rank- being done in your home State of Ohio sonnel and related costs, including uniforms ing member and our colleagues as the at the Glenn Research Center. or allowances therefor, as authorized by sec- tions 5901 and 5902 of title 5, United States bill moves forward in the Senate and Ms. KAPTUR. Will the gentleman Code; travel expenses; purchase and hire of further address the needs of this impor- yield? passenger motor vehicles; and purchase, tant program. Mr. FATTAH. I yield to the gentle- lease, charter, maintenance, and operation of I would urge support of the Kaptur woman from Ohio. mission and administrative aircraft, amendment, and I reserve the balance Ms. KAPTUR. I just want to thank $106,000,000, to remain available until Sep- of my time. the ranking member who had such a tember 30, 2016, of which $9,000,000 shall be Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chair, I move to broad range, Ranking Member FATTAH, for the Experimental Program to Stimulate strike the requisite number of words. certainly in the space science arena, Competitive Research and $30,000,000 shall be The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman but also in urban development, energy, for the National Space Grant College pro- gram. from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- and so many other facets of what we do SAFETY, SECURITY AND MISSION SERVICES utes. as a committee and as a country. I want to thank you very much for being For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- Mr. WOLF. I rise in very, very, very vided for, in the conduct and support of strong support of the amendment and able to work in a collegial way on this science, aeronautics, space technology, ex- will increase the funding and work amendment. We thank you very much ploration, space operations and education re- with you to do what we possibly can. I for remaining true to your commit- search and development activities, including appreciate the gentlewoman’s interest ment to true science. research, development, operations, support, and advocacy for space technology, as Mr. FATTAH. I yield back the bal- and services; maintenance and repair, facil- well as her cooperation in working ance of my time. ity planning and design; space flight, space- with us to find a way to dedicate more The Acting CHAIR. The question is craft control, and communications activi- on the amendment offered by the gen- ties; program management; personnel and re- resources to it. lated costs, including uniforms or allowances tlewoman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR). I have no objection, and I ask for a therefor, as authorized by sections 5901 and strong ‘‘aye’’ vote. The amendment was agreed to. 5902 of title 5, United States Code; travel ex- I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will penses; purchase and hire of passenger motor Ms. KAPTUR. I thank the chairman read. vehicles; not to exceed $63,000 for official re- so very much. The Clerk read as follows: ception and representation expenses; and This is my moment also to add my EXPLORATION purchase, lease, charter, maintenance, and voice to the other Members here who For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- operation of mission and administrative air- have celebrated and expressed grati- vided for, in the conduct and support of ex- craft, $2,779,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2016. tude to Chairman WOLF for his years of ploration research and development activi- service to the people of the United ties, including research, development, oper- CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ations, support, and services; maintenance COMPLIANCE AND RESTORATION States and this great Republic. and repair, facility planning and design; For necessary expenses for construction of I don’t think I will ever hear the space flight, spacecraft control, and commu- facilities including repair, rehabilitation, re- word ‘‘Darfur’’ and not see FRANK nications activities; program management; vitalization, and modification of facilities, WOLF’s face in my mind’s eye. I don’t personnel and related costs, including uni- construction of new facilities and additions think that I will ever read articles that forms or allowances therefor, as authorized to existing facilities, facility planning and deal with child hunger, wherever it by sections 5901 and 5902 of title 5, United design, and restoration, and acquisition or might exist, in some of the most for- States Code; travel expenses; purchase and condemnation of real property, as authorized gotten places on Earth, and not think hire of passenger motor vehicles; and pur- by law, and environmental compliance and chase, lease, charter, maintenance, and oper- restoration, $446,000,000, to remain available of FRANK WOLF. ation of mission and administrative aircraft, until September 30, 2020: Provided, That here- I will always remember, sir, your $4,167,000,000, to remain available until Sep- after, notwithstanding section 20145(b)(2)(A) gentlemanly manner, your great pas- tember 30, 2016: Provided, That not less than of title 51, United States Code, all proceeds sion. I will always recall the work that $1,140,000,000 shall be for the Orion Multi- from leases entered into under that section you have done to stand up for those Purpose Crew Vehicle: Provided further, That shall be deposited into this account: Provided who speak for liberty in places, forgot- not less than $1,915,000,000 shall be for the further, That such proceeds shall be available ten corners in China, for religious lead- Space Launch System, which shall have a for a period of 5 years to the extent and in ers who have been suppressed around lift capability not less than 130 metric tons amounts as provided in annual appropria- the world. And what a great patriot and which shall have an upper stage and tions Acts: Provided further, That such pro- other core elements developed simulta- ceeds referred to in the two preceding pro- you are and a gentleman who can work neously: Provided further, That of the funds visos shall be available for obligation for fis- across the aisle and whose word is al- made available for the Space Launch Sys- cal year 2015 in an amount not to exceed ways gold. tem, $1,600,000,000 shall be for launch vehicle $9,584,100: Provided further, That each annual I thank you very, very much for your development and $315,000,000 shall be for ex- budget request shall include an annual esti- support on this amendment. We wish ploration ground systems. mate of gross receipts and collections and you Godspeed in the years ahead. I SPACE OPERATIONS proposed use of all funds collected pursuant know all my colleagues join me in For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- to section 20145 of title 51, United States wishing you well and thank you for vided for, in the conduct and support of Code. your exemplary service. space operations research and development OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL I yield back the balance of my time. activities, including research, development, For necessary expenses of the Office of In- Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chair, I move operations, support, and services; mainte- spector General in carrying out the Inspec- nance and repair, facility planning and de- tor General Act of 1978, $34,000,000, of which to strike the last word. sign; space flight, spacecraft control, and $500,000 shall remain available until Sep- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman communications activities, including oper- tember 30, 2016. from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 ations, production, and services; program ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS minutes. management; personnel and related costs, in- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) cluding uniforms or allowances therefor, as Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chair, I share Funds for any announced prize otherwise authorized by sections 5901 and 5902 of title 5, the sentiments of the chairman. Space authorized shall remain available, without United States Code; travel expenses; pur- technology is critically important. I fiscal year limitation, until the prize is chase and hire of passenger motor vehicles; want to acknowledge the work that claimed or the offer is withdrawn. was originally done by Bobby Braun, and purchase, lease, charter, maintenance, Not to exceed 5 percent of any appropria- and operation of mission and administrative who is now at Georgia Tech, Mike tion made available for the current fiscal aircraft, $3,885,000,000, to remain available year for the National Aeronautics and Space Gazarik, who now is the chief space until September 30, 2016. technologist at NASA doing an ex- Administration in this Act may be trans- EDUCATION ferred between such appropriations, but no traordinary job, but the resources are For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- such appropriation, except as otherwise spe- needed. vided for, in the conduct and support of aero- cifically provided, shall be increased by more I want to thank you for offering this space and aeronautical education research than 10 percent by any such transfers. Bal- amendment because it points us toward and development activities, including re- ances so transferred shall be merged with

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The spending plan required by this Act Department of Justice. Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chair, I would shall be provided by NASA at the theme, Specifically, the practice of equitable join and sign such a request to the IG. program, project and activity level. The sharing between local and/or State De- Secondly, I do think that, given what spending plan, as well as any subsequent partments and the Federal Government you said and given the overreach, we change of an amount established in that has increased 250 percent over the last do need to see if we can work with the spending plan that meets the notification re- authorizing committee and if, perhaps, quirements of section 505 of this Act, shall be 12 years, reaching $657 million in 2013 treated as a reprogramming under section alone, according to The Heritage Foun- a package that could be acceptable to 505 of this Act and shall not be available for dation. Equitable sharing allows State the authorizers, it could even be in- obligation or expenditure except in compli- and local agencies to work around cluded in such a conference committee ance with the procedures set forth in that State laws that prohibit civil forfeit- when we finalize this bill, because we section. ures so long as the State agency part- should protect Americans from the loss (TRANSFER OF FUNDS) ners with the Department of Justice of property absent due process. The unexpired balances of a previous ac- and splits the profits. So what you have explained is a proc- count, for activities for which funds are pro- State and local governments, in their ess that is backwards under our system vided in this Act, may be transferred to the pursuit of the fruits of seizures have at of laws. Before someone is penalized, new account established in this Act that pro- times been too eager to seize property, there should be an allegation, there vides such activities. Balances so transferred with the result that innocent citizens should be a fact hearing, people should shall be merged with the funds in the newly have been adversely affected with little have a chance to answer and hear from established account, but shall be available their accusers, versus a circumstance under the same terms, conditions and period or no compensation for their damages of time as previously appropriated. and economic losses. The recent story where their property is taken and then they have to fight a rear guard action NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION of Terry Dehko from Michigan exem- plifies the problems that can occur to try to get it back. RESEARCH AND RELATED ACTIVITIES under the civil asset forfeiture policy. I am very concerned about this. I For necessary expenses in carrying out the On January 22, 2013, the IRS obtained would be glad to work with the chair- National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 man. U.S.C. 1861 et seq.), and Public Law 86–209 (42 a secret warrant and used their civil U.S.C. 1880 et seq.); services as authorized by asset forfeiture powers to empty Mr. Mr. WOLF. Madam Chair, I yield section 3109 of title 5, United States Code; Dehko’s bank account of over $35,000 back the balance of my time. maintenance and operation of aircraft and based on spurious evidence that the AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. SMITH OF TEXAS purchase of flight services for research sup- longtime grocer was a money Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Chair, I port; acquisition of aircraft; and authorized launderer. The IRS offered to settle the have an amendment at the desk. travel; $5,973,645,000, to remain available case for 20 cents on the dollar. Unfortu- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- until September 30, 2016, of which not to ex- nately, this is a normal procedure for port the amendment. ceed $520,000,000 shall remain available until The Clerk read as follows: expended for polar research and operations IRS, Department of Justice, and the support, and for reimbursement to other law enforcement partners: seize prop- Page 69, line 4, after the dollar amount in- Federal agencies for operational and science erty, then negotiate without having to sert ‘‘(reduced by $15,350,000)(increased by support and logistical and other related ac- prove guilt in a court of law. $15,350,000)’’. tivities for the United States Antarctic pro- It is time to rethink our Federal poli- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the gram: Provided, That receipts for scientific cies on civil asset forfeiture and end order of the House of today, the gen- support services and materials furnished by the abusive era of seize, forfeit, and tleman from Texas (Mr. SMITH) and a the National Research Centers and other Na- profit. Law-abiding citizens should not Member opposed each will control 5 tional Science Foundation supported re- search facilities may be credited to this ap- fall prey to police departments and minutes. propriation. their Federal partners. I believe we can The Chair recognizes the gentleman find a solution to this problem that from Texas. MAJOR RESEARCH EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Chair, I CONSTRUCTION maintains a legitimate policing tool yield myself such time as I may con- For necessary expenses for the acquisition, while respecting our Constitution. construction, commissioning, and upgrading I will continue to work with the sume. of major research equipment, facilities, and chairman, the Judiciary Committee, Madam Chair, first I want to thank other such capital assets pursuant to the Na- and my colleagues in the House to the majority leader, Mr. CANTOR, for tional Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 craft a sensible forfeiture policy that his earlier comments about our Na- U.S.C. 1861 et seq.), including authorized helps law enforcement but protects our tional Science Foundation amendment. travel, $200,760,000, to remain available until constitutionally protected property I appreciate his efforts to hold the NSF expended. rights. accountable for its grant funding deci- Mr. WOLF. Madam Chair, I move to Mr. WOLF. I thank the gentleman for sions. strike the last word. bringing this matter to the attention The Smith-Cantor amendment re- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman of the committee and your leadership duces the fiscal year 2015 funding in the from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- in making us aware of the pressing bill, the National Science Foundation’s utes. need to review Federal forfeiture poli- Social, Behavioral, and Economic Mr. WOLF. I yield to the gentleman cies. Sciences directorate, or SBE direc- from Michigan (Mr. WALBERG). As you were speaking, I thought: torate, by more than $15 million. This Mr. WALBERG. Madam Chair, I wish Why don’t we ask the inspector general reduction will freeze SBE at its current to enter into a colloquy with Chairman to look into this? So we will work with funding level rather than increase it to WOLF. you to do a letter asking the IG to see the level requested by the President. I rise today to highlight an increas- if he has the authority to look in to The Smith-Cantor amendment main- ingly abused law enforcement tactic see, because based on what you said, we tains the overall level of National known as ‘‘civil asset forfeiture.’’ This don’t want this to happen. Science Foundation research funding process is an ugly development that en- Although an appropriation bill is not in the bill. It redirects the amount of ables law enforcement to take legal ac- the best place to address civil asset for- the SBE cut to the physical sciences tion against property of individuals, re- feiture reform, we look forward to a and engineering, the areas that were gardless of whether the property owner constructive partnership to make sure prioritized in the NSF authorization is guilty, innocent, or even charged we are protecting Americans. We will act reported out of the Science Com- with a crime at all. work with you on crafting a letter to mittee yesterday.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:10 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MY7.041 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4958 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 29, 2014 Much of the research funded through The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman misguided, and I want to speak in op- the SBE directorate has obvious sci- from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- position to it. entific merit and is in the national in- utes. The notion that we would want to terest. But the SBE directorate has Mr. WOLF. Madam Chair, I have no eliminate certain investigations by the also funded dozens, perhaps hundreds, objection to the amendment. National Science Foundation into eco- of questionable grants. For example, I share the opinion that NSF must nomic science or behavioral science, when the National Science Foundation exercise caution. I should tell Mem- when we talk about disasters, the rea- pays a researcher more than $227,000 to bers, the NSF funding here is at an all- son why we have saved so many lives, thumb through the pages of old Na- time high. This is a Republican com- it is not just that we have improved tional Geographic magazines to look at mittee, if you will. The House and we weather forecasting, even though that animal pictures, taxpayers feel as support the sciences. I want our coun- would be eliminated in terms of the though the NSF is thumbing its nose at try to stay ahead of China and the moneys here for investigative purposes them. other countries. I want America to be by the National Science Foundation, The NSF also spent $340,000 for a number one. but also understanding the behaviors of study of human-set forest fires 2,000 But I appreciate what Mr. SMITH, the people facing disasters is very impor- years ago in New Zealand. Americans chairman, said: NSF must exercise cau- tant. That would be cut. who have lost their homes and busi- tion and grant awards and ensure—and This area of posttraumatic stress is a nesses to wildfires could ask how this I hope NSF is listening today—that critical area. We know now that many helps them. every grant is both scientifically, meri- of our returning soldiers face Taxpayers can’t help but wonder why torious, and responsive to the national posttraumatic stress, but we also know NSF spent $1.5 million of their money interest. The subcommittee has al- that children living in very difficult to study rangeland management in ready taken steps to help improve ac- circumstances in our country are more Mongolia rather than, say, in Texas. countability and transparency in its traumatized than if they were living in b 1700 NSF operations by including language a war zone, an active war zone in an- in the FY15 CGS report and is working other country. So eliminating, cutting We shouldn’t reward frivolous use of with NSF to understand improvements back scientific investigations in this taxpayer money with even more that the agency is making in its review regard would be, I think, disastrous. money. This is what the President has and communication process. That is why I am hoping that what- proposed. In addition, last week, I sent a letter ever is causing this, there will be some The Smith-Cantor amendment zeros to the NSF director, Ms. Cordova. She reversal of it eventually. But in the out the SBE increase for fiscal year is a very impressive person, very meantime, I want to suggest to the 2015. This should encourage the NSF to knowledgeable, she is brand new, I House that we should oppose this apply higher standards when awarding think she is committed to making sure amendment, we should oppose the no- its grants. that they only fund scientific things. Yesterday, the House Science Com- tion that somehow we don’t want to But this letter emphasizes the need for mittee marked up the FIRST Act, leg- know certain things. the agency to be judicious in a grant it I was at the University of Pittsburgh. islation that reauthorizes NSF pro- awards and to ensure that taxpayer I saw some results of National Science grams. My colleagues and I approved an funds are used wisely. Foundation funding that started out 30 amendment to the bill that cuts the The subcommittee will continue to years ago that a Member on this floor SBE directorate to $150 million, $100 provide oversight on this topic as need- would be on the floor complaining million less than the current fiscal ed. about now. It was the examination of year. That is where we think the dis- I thank the gentleman. I think it is what happens in the neurons of a mon- cussion ought to start next year. So important for NSF to know that since key when they move their arm, what this amendment is only the first step. the funding is at a record high in order neurons fire off in their brain. I also want to point out the SBE di- that America can be and will always be Well, that research today, 30 years rectorate isn’t the only source of ques- number one in math and science and later, literally has a woman who, be- tionable NSF grants. For instance, physics and chemistry and biology and cause of a disease, has no control of her NSF that handed out $700,000 for ‘‘The lead the world, with that excess fund- body, but can now move an artificial Great Immensity,’’ a climate change ing, extra funding, goes the responsi- arm through her thoughts. This is the musical, and $5.6 million for a climate bility to make sure there are not result of research by the National change scavenger hunt and phone grants that then weaken the program Science Foundation. It is the world game. and give there an opportunity for peo- premier basic science foundation, it is Such grants make taxpayers even ple to say this program is out of kilter. the model for our economic competi- more skeptical about how their hard- I appreciate Mr. SMITH raising these. tors. They are imitating it. earned tax dollars are being spent and With that, I yield back the balance of A small country like Singapore with diminishes public support for scientific my time. less than 5 million people is investing research. Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chair, I move $7 billion in their national science Investments in science are essential to strike the last word. foundation. Here we are, the wealthiest if our country is to continue to lead The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman country in the world, and we are put- the world in nanotechnology, super- from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 ting $7.4 billion, which is the highest computing, and other fields that yield minutes. ever, and I thank the chairman. new jobs, new businesses, and, in fact, Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chair, I want But now we want to put handcuffs on entire new industries. to acknowledge the great work of the the agency about what it is that they The way to restore public support is gentleman from Texas on patent re- can look at in terms of improving the not to continue funding questionable form. We worked together and he led life chances of Americans. The re- grants with taxpayer money. the effort that has reformed our patent search has paid off. That is why we are The Smith-Cantor amendment is a system, I think, in a remarkable way. the great country that we are today. small but important step in the right The majority leader and I spent some The World Economic Forum says our direction. It sets the precedent for the time on one of the last vote days here Nation and our Nation’s economy is Science Committee, the Appropriations to go over to NIH and hear from Dr. driven by innovation. Committee, and the House to take ad- Collins about great research, particu- The last thing that we should be ditional steps in the future to assure larly interested in pediatric cancers doing on the floor of this House is that NSF-funded research is, in fact, in and the like. equivocating or compromising or mak- the national interest. So these are two gentlemen, the au- ing it more challenging for those who Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- thors of this amendment, who have are engaged in the innovation eco- ance of my time. been very positive and focused in a system to do their work. Mr. WOLF. Madam Chair, I move to number of areas that I share with Even though I compliment the gen- strike the requisite number of words. them. However, this amendment is tleman, Mr. SMITH, and the majority

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I would hope that the House, reduction account. tion and in opposition to these cuts, I notwithstanding the fact that the ma- The cuts in this amount are to four yield to the gentleman from New Jer- jority is held by the other team, I hope areas not directly involved in basic re- sey, Congressman HOLT. This is an- in this instance, as the chairman said, search such as construction, education other one of these amendments that we would realize that this is not a com- and human resources, agency oper- works against the effort of the com- petition between Democrats and Re- ations, and the Office of the National mittee, which is to try to increase—in publicans. We are competing against Science Board. fact, we did increase—the National countries that have big and plus popu- In 2007 and again in 2010, NSF was Science Foundation’s budget. lations like China and India, they want granted funding to launch new STEM Mr. HOLT. I thank the gentleman. to eat our lunch economically, and education programs under the America Madam Chair, I should point out, what we need to do is stop the bick- COMPETES Act, not to mention the first of all, that as a percentage of our ering back and forth and figure out Recovery Act stimulus with the same economy, the Federal Government’s what is best for our country. focus. support for scientific research is half of The chairman and I voted for Simp- Unfortunately, the U.S. continues to what it was back when I was in college son-Bowles. We were one of just less fall behind in producing enough STEM many decades ago. The point is that we than 40 Members who did so. I might be workers to compete globally, and our are not keeping up. in the minority on this vote, but I am high school graduates’ math and Part of the problem is, here in this going to vote on what is in the best in- science scores are stagnant. Chamber and around the country, peo- terest of our Nation, and that is to con- A 2013 GAO study found that 209 dif- ple value the fruits of research, but tinue to invest in innovation. ferent Federal STEM education pro- they don’t have a clue about how it is I yield back the balance of my time. grams overlap across 13 agencies, done. We see here, on the floor, people The Acting CHAIR. The question is spending a total of $3 billion—$3 bil- ridiculing research because of the title. on the amendment offered by the gen- lion, with a b. GAO also found that 173 A prominent politician recently ridi- tleman from Texas (Mr. SMITH). of these programs shared similarities culed NSF-funded research in fruit flies The question was taken; and the Act- in objectives and focus. or game theory. Obviously, she didn’t ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- The underlying committee report ac- understand that one of the principal bi- peared to have it. knowledges program reductions and ological organisms that has been stud- Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Chair, I de- consolidation and yet increases spend- ied is Drosophila, which is the so-called mand a recorded vote. ing on education and human resources fruit fly. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to by $29.5 million for an abandoned pro- Social and behavioral research is im- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- gram that will be taken over by exist- portant in understanding how people ceedings on the amendment offered by ing programs. make decisions about energy use or the gentleman from Texas will be post- More often than not, increasing Fed- about how to invest or about disaster poned. eral Government spending on non-re- response. It tells us a great deal about The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will search science initiatives grows the brain processes; so, in pointing out read. Federal Government, not just the next NSF studies to ridicule because they The Clerk read as follows: generation of scientists. sound foolish, we here—we policy- MAJOR RESEARCH EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES Today, we are the world’s leader in makers—can look like the fools. CONSTRUCTION combined Federal as well as private I am a physicist by background, so I For necessary expenses for the acquisition, sector investment in research and de- am pleased to hear the chairman talk construction, commissioning, and upgrading velopment, at last estimate, $465 bil- about research in physics and chem- of major research equipment, facilities, and lion for 2014. istry and math, but we also need stud- other such capital assets pursuant to the Na- Some are worried that China will ies, based on evidence, as NSF studies tional Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 catch up to our spending by the 2020s. U.S.C. 1861 et seq.), including authorized are, on human behavior. Let’s look at Of course, those making that assump- library science. travel, $200,760,000, to remain available until tion also estimate that both the U.S. expended. It would be easy to ridicule a study and China will be spending $600 billion that I saw described not long ago in li- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BROUN OF each by 2022. Is Federal spending a race GEORGIA brary science, which was funded by the in which we want to engage with Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Madam National Science Foundation. It just so China? happens that it turned out to be the Chair, I have an amendment at the National government expenditure per basis for what we now know as Google. desk. capita on R&D in China is $218 per cap- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Yes, that research was done with tax- ita—again, research and development designate the amendment. payer money, and it could have been in China is $218 compared to the U.S. The text of the amendment is as fol- ridiculed as foolish, as a waste of tax- per person amount of $1,276. This is not lows: payer money, but I think the country’s sustainable. economy has benefited, maybe several Page 69, line 22, after the dollar amount, As the science community can attest, insert ‘‘(reduced by $760,000)’’. thousand times over—maybe many Congress often overpromises on fund- Page 70, line 5, after the dollar amount, in- thousands of times over—the amount ing and pulls the rug out on projects sert ‘‘(reduced by $29,500,000)’’. that was spent on that foolish research Page 70, line 17, after the dollar amount, halfway through. insert ‘‘(reduced by $37,000,000)’’. NSF is sitting on unnecessary and on library science. Page 71, line 11, after the dollar amount, outmoded facilities without needed ac- We should be asking, through NSF insert ‘‘(reduced by $70,000)’’. tion on whether to close and sell. NSF studies, why humans engage in Page 100, line 17, after the dollar amount, should not be given more money for unhealthy behavior. We could learn a insert ‘‘(increased by $67,330,000)’’. new facilities until it is established lot about applicable public health pro- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the that NSF is operating existing facili- grams through such things. order of the House of today, the gen- ties efficiently and effectively. This idea of cutting back on funding tleman from Georgia (Mr. BROUN) and a I urge my colleagues to adopt this in the taxpayers’ interest is terribly Member opposed each will control 5 amendment. I reserve the balance of misguided. As a country, we are great- minutes. my time. ly underinvesting in research. I thank The Chair recognizes the gentleman the gentleman for standing up for NSF from Georgia. b 1715 research. Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Madam Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chair, I move Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chair, in re- Chair, this amendment would cut to strike the last word. claiming my time, there will also be

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The gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 local authorities develop more effec- from Alabama is recognized for 5 min- minutes. tive evacuation and recovery plans. utes. Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chair, I yield It has supported research on the Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Chair, I rise to the gentleman from North Carolina causes and consequences of terrorist in opposition to the amendment of my (Mr. PRICE), who represents, in part, attacks, at Pennsylvania State Univer- good friend from Georgia because it one of the greatest research triangles sity and at UNC-Chapel Hill; on com- would negatively impact a range of in the country outside of Philadelphia. petition for natural resources as a driv- NSF activities. The amendment would Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. I ing force in international conflict, re- hamstring NSF’s main operational ac- thank my friend for yielding. search at the University of Georgia and count that funds activities like finan- Madam Chair, I rise in strong opposi- at the University of Colorado; on third- cial management, grant oversight, and tion to these efforts to target the fund- party peacemaking, research at the procurement. ing for the National Science Founda- University of Notre Dame; and on dis- I know the gentleman cares very tion’s Social, Behavioral, and Eco- pute resolution mechanisms that lead strongly about protecting the tax- nomic Sciences directorate (SBE). to lasting peace, at the University of payers’ interests, and I don’t believe The world is changing rapidly, and Alabama-Tuscaloosa. that making it more difficult for NSF we need quality research to help us un- But this isn’t just about political to monitor and to oversee its funds derstand how imminent and unforeseen science research; it’s about the entire helps those interests in any way. changes in areas such as technology, SBE. NSF’s rigorous peer-review proc- The memo would eliminate the in- climate, immigration, and the econ- ess assures that only meritorious pro- crease that the bill provides for NSF’s omy will affect our society and our fu- posals are funded. critical STEM education programs. ture. And these things do have policy In an era when a quick Internet These funds are urgently needed to ad- implications. search can generate a statistic or an dress widespread and serious challenges We shouldn’t be wasting hard-earned opinion to support any argument, it is that we have currently in our U.S. taxpayer money, in fact, on policy so- more important than ever that we have economy. lutions that are not rooted in sound re- clear, dependable, peer-reviewed re- Compared to our major international search, precisely the type of research search into the most pressing social, competitors, our K–12 students do not that some of these efforts here today behavioral, and economic questions of perform well in STEM-related subjects, seek to curtail. the day. and our universities produce a smaller As a result of research funded by the Should you question the quality of percentage of STEM-related graduates. SBE directorate, for example, we are such research, I simply note that near- In addition, our STEM workforce is learning how to better respond to nat- ly a quarter—that is 50 of 212—of the not big enough to meet the current or ural and economic disasters, how to Nobel Prize winners in science funded projected demand for skilled employees improve the educational methods prac- by NSF since 1951 were recipients of by high-tech companies. NSF’s STEM ticed in our Nation’s classrooms, how funding from the SBE program. Every education programs will play a major to expand outreach to children regard- winner of the Nobel Prize in economic role in solving these programs by im- ing STEM education. sciences since 1998 has been an NSF proving the quality of STEM instruc- We have learned how to increase the grantee. tors, by attracting more students to safety of our troops in combat, how to In short, SBE taps the best minds in STEM fields, and by enabling talented better reduce violence among our the country to help us better under- students to pursue STEM degrees. young people, and we have expanded stand and address some of the most These investments are important to our knowledge of how the human mind vexing policy dilemmas we face. The the economy and to the overall impor- works through the BRAIN Initiative, body of work it has produced informs tance of the Nation as a whole. For led by Ranking Member FATTAH and the decisions of America’s first re- this reason, I would urge my fellow Chairman WOLF. sponders, military leaders, regulators, Members to reject this amendment. In this era of Tea Party preeminence diplomats, and policymakers. I yield back the balance of my time. and so-called fiscal discipline at the ex- I urge my colleagues to reject mis- Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Madam pense of rational policy decisions, tak- guided attempts to target the work of Chair, how much time do I have re- ing cheap shots at Federal programs NSF and, in particular, of the Social, maining? and research projects has become a fa- Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Di- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman vorite indoor sport. rectorate, which is and will be uniquely has 11⁄2 minutes remaining. I wish my conservative colleagues valuable in informing our country’s Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Madam would spend as much time learning the policy decisions as we face the future. Chair, in closing, I am not cutting facts about the programs they deride Mr. FATTAH. I yield back the bal- basic research here at all. I am sug- as they do in preparing the flurry of ance of my time. gesting cuts in the directorate. floor amendments and floor speeches to The Acting CHAIR. The question is There are just silly things that they target them. on the amendment offered by the gen- have—the Climate Change Narrative Helping policymakers make informed tleman from Georgia (Mr. BROUN). Game, for instance, and the climate decisions is what NSF’s Political The amendment was rejected. change media exhibition that portrays Science Program (PSP), in particular, The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will scientists and students at work in is all about. Let me just say a word read. Amazonia, which is the indoctrination about the SBE’s Political Science Pro- The Clerk read as follows: of young girls. There is ‘‘The Matter of gram, which is close to my heart by EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES Origins.’’ I could go on and on. virtue of my previous life. For necessary expenses in carrying out I believe in research. I am an applied The PSP has consistently produced science, mathematics and engineering edu- scientist, and I am a physician. We are valuable, practical research that in- cation and human resources programs and not cutting research. In fact, I believe forms policymakers and government activities pursuant to the National Science in research, yet what we are doing is agencies on issues as vital as natural Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1861 et just trying to cut the directorate and disaster response, environmental regu- seq.), including services as authorized by sec- tion 3109 of title 5, United States Code, au- save the taxpayers money. lation, and foreign policy. Here are a thorized travel, and rental of conference We are broke as a Nation, and we few examples. rooms in the District of Columbia, have just got to stop spending money NSF’s Political Science Program $876,000,000, to remain available until Sep- at random and without, really, respon- helps us gain a better understanding of tember 30, 2016.

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AGENCY OPERATIONS AND AWARD MANAGEMENT EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Page 100, line 17, after the dollar amount, For agency operations and award manage- COMMISSION insert ‘‘(increased by $350,000,000)’’. ment necessary in carrying out the National SALARIES AND EXPENSES The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. For necessary expenses of the Equal Em- order of the House of today, the gen- 1861 et seq.); services authorized by section ployment Opportunity Commission as au- tleman from Georgia (Mr. AUSTIN 3109 of title 5, United States Code; hire of thorized by title VII of the Civil Rights Act SCOTT) and a Member opposed each will passenger motor vehicles; uniforms or allow- of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employ- control 5 minutes. ment Act of 1967, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, ances therefor, as authorized by sections 5901 The Chair recognizes the gentleman and 5902 of title 5, United States Code; rental the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, of conference rooms in the District of Co- section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, from Georgia. lumbia; and reimbursement of the Depart- the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Genetic In- Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. ment of Homeland Security for security formation Non-Discrimination Act (GINA) of Madam Chair, I, along with my col- guard services; $335,000,000: Provided, That 2008 (Public Law 110–233), the ADA Amend- league from Arizona (Mr. SALMON), am not to exceed $8,280 is for official reception ments Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–325), and offering an amendment to cut all fund- and representation expenses: Provided fur- the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 ing from the Legal Services Corpora- ther, That contracts may be entered into (Public Law 111–2), including services as au- tion and to allocate that money to the under this heading in fiscal year 2015 for thorized by section 3109 of title 5, United Spending Reduction Account. maintenance and operation of facilities and States Code; hire of passenger motor vehi- for other services to be provided during the cles as authorized by section 1343(b) of title Legal Services Corporation was es- next fiscal year: Provided further, That of the 31, United States Code; nonmonetary awards tablished 40 years ago, and I have no amount provided for costs associated with to private citizens; and up to $29,500,000 for doubt that it was for the right reasons, the acquisition, occupancy, and related costs payments to State and local enforcement but it hasn’t been reauthorized since of new headquarters space, not more that agencies for authorized services to the Com- 1980. At no point in the last 34 years $27,370,000 shall remain available until ex- mission, $364,000,000: Provided, That the Com- has either party in Congress felt that pended. mission is authorized to make available for this agency was so important that it official reception and representation ex- OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE BOARD needed to be reauthorized. penses not to exceed $2,250 from available For necessary expenses (including payment funds: Provided further, That the Chair is au- In fact, in 2012, it was estimated that of salaries, authorized travel, hire of pas- thorized to accept and use any gift or dona- over 94 percent of the services that senger motor vehicles, the rental of con- tion to carry out the work of the Commis- Legal Services was set up to provide ference rooms in the District of Columbia, sion. were provided by State and local gov- and the employment of experts and consult- INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION ernments, bar associations, and pro ants under section 3109 of title 5, United SALARIES AND EXPENSES bono work by attorneys. States Code) involved in carrying out section For necessary expenses of the Inter- This means that taxpayers are foot- 4 of the National Science Foundation Act of ing the bill of a million dollars a day 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1863) and Public Law 86–209 (42 national Trade Commission, including hire U.S.C. 1880 et seq.), $4,370,000: Provided, That of passenger motor vehicles and services as for this service, yet this organization not to exceed $2,500 shall be available for of- authorized by section 3109 of title 5, United handles less than 6 percent of all indi- ficial reception and representation expenses. States Code, and not to exceed $2,250 for offi- gent cases. cial reception and representation expenses, The purpose of this bill, Madam OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL $84,500,000, to remain available until ex- Chair, is to provide law enforcement to pended. For necessary expenses of the Office of In- the American people. With $350 mil- LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION spector General as authorized by the Inspec- lion, we could employ thousands of FBI tor General Act of 1978, $14,430,000, of which PAYMENT TO THE LEGAL SERVICES agents, U.S. Marshals, and others to $400,000 shall remain available until Sep- CORPORATION protect Americans from domestic tember 30, 2016. For payment to the Legal Services Cor- threats every day. Instead, this bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION poration to carry out the purposes of the Legal Services Corporation Act of 1974, proposes to provide significant funding Not to exceed 5 percent of any appropria- $350,000,000, of which $319,650,000 is for basic to an entity that is plagued by abuse. tion made available for the current fiscal field programs and required independent au- Allow me to provide a few examples, year for the National Science Foundation in dits; $4,350,000 is for the Office of Inspector Madam Chair, from the recent LSC in- this Act may be transferred between such ap- General, of which such amounts as may be spector general’s report published April propriations, but no such appropriation shall necessary may be used to conduct additional be increased by more than 15 percent by any 30. The report found continued sys- audits of recipients; $18,000,000 is for manage- temic deficiencies in the Legal Service such transfers. Any transfer pursuant to this ment and grants oversight; $4,000,000 is for section shall be treated as a reprogramming client self-help and information technology; Corporation grant program. of funds under section 505 of this Act and $3,000,000 is for a Pro Bono Innovation Fund; The Inspector General’s Office shall not be available for obligation except and $1,000,000 is for loan repayment assist- opened 12 new investigations, including in compliance with the procedures set forth ance: Provided, That the Legal Services Cor- criminal cases that involved fraudulent in that section. poration may continue to provide locality activity and financial irregularities by This title may be cited as the ‘‘Science Ap- pay to officers and employees at a rate no grantee employees. The investigation propriations Act, 2015’’. greater than that provided by the Federal also discovered unauthorized outside TITLE IV Government to Washington, DC-based em- practice of law, as well as time and at- ployees as authorized by section 5304 of title tendance abuse. RELATED AGENCIES 5, United States Code, notwithstanding sec- We are spending millions simply on COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS tion 1005(d) of the Legal Services Corpora- tion Act (42 U.S.C. 2996(d)): Provided further, the inspector general’s investigations SALARIES AND EXPENSES That the authorities provided in section 205 of Legal Services Corporation. For necessary expenses of the Commission of this Act shall be applicable to the Legal Additionally, cases arising from the on Civil Rights, including hire of passenger Services Corporation: Provided further, That, Office of Inspector General resulted in motor vehicles, $9,000,000: Provided, That for the purposes of section 505 of this Act, the restitution of client trust fund none of the funds appropriated in this para- the Legal Services Corporation shall be con- moneys that had been converted to per- graph shall be used to employ in excess of sidered an agency of the United States Gov- sonal use. four full-time individuals under Schedule C ernment. of the Excepted Service exclusive of one spe- As one example, these investigations cial assistant for each Commissioner: Pro- b 1730 resulted in the recovery of more than vided further, That none of the funds appro- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. AUSTIN SCOTT OF $21,000 in Legal Services funds for time priated in this paragraph shall be used to re- GEORGIA spent by a grantee’s attorney in unau- imburse Commissioners for more than 75 Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. thorized outside practices. billable days, with the exception of the Madam Chair, I have an amendment at At a time of record deficits and chairperson, who is permitted 125 billable the desk. climbing debt, we should eliminate the days: Provided further, That none of the funds funding of this program, which has not appropriated in this paragraph shall be used The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- for any activity or expense that is not ex- port the amendment. been reauthorized by Congress, includ- plicitly authorized by section 3 of the Civil The Clerk read as follows: ing this one, in 34 years. Rights Commission Act of 1983 (42 U.S.C. Page 74, line 13 after the dollar amount, in- Let’s take the Legal Services Cor- 1975a). sert ‘‘(reduced by $350,000,000)’’. poration off the taxpayers’ payroll.

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Madam Chairman, I vide equal access to the system of jus- nities, unlike a big city like Philadel- do rise in opposition to the amendment tice’’ in America. It is the most impor- phia, don’t have the benefit of the law of my colleague from Georgia. tant provider of civil legal aid for firms where they can have pro bono The recommendation in this amend- Americans who cannot afford high- partners and the like. If they are going ment provides $350 million for Legal priced legal counsel. In fact, legal rep- to have a lawyer for a soldier, a vet- Services, which is a reduction to 2008 resentation often is out of reach for eran who needs help on a foreclosure, it level of almost $70 million. It is $80 many American families. is going to be Legal Services. million below the 2010 request. This amendment will make the lives So to cut off their access to the court I understand there are some concerns of millions of American families even is the wrong thing for us to do, and I with Legal Services Corporation-fund- more challenging. Plus, if you take oppose the amendment. ed programs, but the bill contains sev- away legal counsel, you also com- I yield back the balance of my time. eral important restrictions on political plicate the resolution of disputes for Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. activity by the LSC grantees. That businesses and others as well. Madam Chair, if only Legal Services would include lobbying, abortion liti- You all know Legal Services is not a were limited to the things that the gation, and class action lawsuits. Washington-based bureaucratic pro- gentlelady and the gentleman have dis- These restrictions cover both the Legal gram. To the contrary, there are legal cussed, like helping our veterans with Services funds as well as private funds. aid attorneys and professionals in foreclosures and other things, but in The administration proposed to every State, with more than 800 offices. my part of the country, in the rural eliminate several of these restrictions, Legal Services’ moneys are put to work areas that I come from, Legal Services but the House bill rejects this proposal. back home across America outside of Corporation has hired plaintiffs that We have included language in the Washington. In my Tampa Bay commu- are pursuing our farmers and, quite committee report directing Legal Serv- nity, Bay Area Legal Services has a honestly, attempting to put farmers ices to vigorously enforce the restric- number of community-based offices out of business in Georgia. That is un- tions on political activity, which we and is helping the wheels of justice acceptable and taxpayer funds should turn for everyone. think is very important. not be used for that. What type of legal help? Foreclosure, Throughout my time in Congress, I With that, Madam Chair, I yield the consumer assistance, domestic vio- have supported Legal Services for balance of my time to the gentleman lence. Many of the domestic violence Americans who would not otherwise from Georgia (Mr. WESTMORELAND). victims are simply trying to keep their have adequate access to civil legal as- Mr. WESTMORELAND. Madam children safe and their families to- sistance. We are facing an extremely Chair, I want to thank the gentleman gether. challenging budgetary environment— Others include veterans returning for yielding. and I realize that—but the rec- from war, families with housing issues, As the gentleman stated, we have no ommendation is a fair compromise be- those that were hit hard by natural dis- problem with the services that the tween the need for austerity and also asters and are dealing with the after- Legal Services Corporation offers to the balance to provide civil legal as- math, and families involved in child the poor and to our veterans. What we sistance to low-income Americans. custody disputes. do have a problem with is the fact that For that reason, Madam Chair, I I have seen these advocates in action. they are targeting our farmers, espe- would urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. Many Members of Congress actually cially in Georgia. I reserve the balance of my time. refer cases to Legal Services groups in We have brought this to the atten- Mr. FATTAH. Madam Chair, I move our area. They help families navigate tion of Legal Services Corporation to strike the last word. the justice system. They also boost the more than one time. We feel like some The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman economy through avoided costs and of the tactics that are being used on from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 swift resolution of disputes. our farmers are not the right way and minutes. I would also like to remind my col- not the intent of what the Legal Serv- Mr. FATTAH. I am opposed to this leagues that Legal Services has already ices Corporation is trying to do. amendment. undergone significant cuts, as men- If we look at the indigent here, both I do, however, want to yield to the tioned by the chairman, over the past civil and criminal, for this country, in- gentlelady from the great State of few years. The chairman’s mark of $350 cluding State funds, local funds, from Florida—part of the Space Coast, and million is a 4 percent cut from current lawyers’ interest trust funds, and other who does an extraordinary job—to funding. funds, we spend $5.7 billion a year in in- speak on behalf of Legal Services. Be- Funding for Legal Services was $420 digent defense. fore I do that, I want to make one million in fiscal year 2010. It was cut— And so the point is, we believe in giv- point. especially after sequestration in 2013— ing the poor representation. We just Last year alone, Legal Services and any further cuts will do severe don’t agree in the manner that it is helped 41,000 veterans of the United damage. being done. States of America who were facing This amendment jeopardizes access We hope that, through this amend- foreclosure and had other challenges to justice and the rule of law. There ment, attention will be brought to that related to disability claims. have already been layoffs back home, and there can be work on all sides to This notion that we should do away closed offices, and reduced services. make sure that the intent of the Legal with access to courts for people who What you are doing there is saying to Services Corporation is to do what it have worn the uniform to protect our families, You can’t get help. You can’t was intended to do—to not go out and rights, I think, is wrongheaded. avoid a foreclosure. You can’t escape solicit clients, but to help the poor. I yield to the gentlelady from Florida an abusive relationship or defend your- I admire them for the help that they (Ms. CASTOR) to speak further on this self against consumer scams. have given all the veterans across this subject. We cannot allow hundreds of thou- great country, but at some point you Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Thank you sands of veterans, elderly victims of have to draw a line. I think this to the ranking member for yielding to foreclosure, and women and children amendment sends a clear message to me. desperate to escape domestic violence Legal Services that we want to get I rise today to oppose the Scott to be denied assistance. their attention and we want them to amendment and urge the House to op- So I strongly urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the act appropriately, especially as far as pose the excessive cuts to the nonprofit Scott amendment. our agriculture goes. These people

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:21 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY7.116 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 29, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4963 work very hard every day to produce training for agency employees to engage in terly report on the status of balances of ap- our food, and we do not need to take such publicity or propaganda purposes. propriations at the account level. For unob- advantage of them in the situation SEC. 502. No part of any appropriation con- ligated, uncommitted balances and unobli- tained in this Act shall remain available for that we have now. gated, committed balances the quarterly re- obligation beyond the current fiscal year un- ports shall separately identify the amounts Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. less expressly so provided herein. attributable to each source year of appro- Madam Chair, I yield back the balance SEC. 503. The expenditure of any appropria- priation from which the balances were de- of my time. tion under this Act for any consulting serv- rived. For balances that are obligated, but Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Chair, I ice through procurement contract, pursuant unexpended, the quarterly reports shall sepa- yield back the balance of my time. to section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, rately identify amounts by the year of obli- The Acting CHAIR. The question is shall be limited to those contracts where gation. on the amendment offered by the gen- such expenditures are a matter of public (b) The report described in subsection (a) record and available for public inspection, tleman from Georgia (Mr. AUSTIN shall be submitted within 30 days of the end except where otherwise provided under exist- of each quarter. SCOTT). ing law, or under existing Executive order (c) If a department or agency is unable to The question was taken; and the Act- issued pursuant to existing law. fulfill any aspect of a reporting requirement ing Chair announced that the noes ap- SEC. 504. If any provision of this Act or the described in subsection (a) due to a limita- peared to have it. application of such provision to any person tion of a current accounting system, the de- Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. or circumstances shall be held invalid, the partment or agency shall fulfill such aspect Madam Chair, I demand a recorded remainder of the Act and the application of to the maximum extent practicable under vote. each provision to persons or circumstances such accounting system and shall identify other than those as to which it is held in- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to and describe in each quarterly report the ex- valid shall not be affected thereby. tent to which such aspect is not fulfilled. clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- SEC. 505. None of the funds provided under ceedings on the amendment offered by SEC. 508. Any costs incurred by a depart- this Act, or provided under previous appro- ment or agency funded under this Act result- the gentleman from Georgia will be priations Acts to the agencies funded by this ing from, or to prevent, personnel actions postponed. Act that remain available for obligation or taken in response to funding reductions in- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will expenditure in fiscal year 2015, or provided cluded in this Act shall be absorbed within read. from any accounts in the Treasury of the the total budgetary resources available to The Clerk read as follows: United States derived by the collection of such department or agency: Provided, That fees available to the agencies funded by this the authority to transfer funds between ap- ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION—LEGAL SERVICES Act, shall be available for obligation or ex- CORPORATION propriations accounts as may be necessary penditure through a reprogramming of funds to carry out this section is provided in addi- None of the funds appropriated in this Act that: (1) creates or initiates a new program, tion to authorities included elsewhere in this to the Legal Services Corporation shall be project or activity; (2) eliminates a program, Act: Provided further, That use of funds to expended for any purpose prohibited or lim- project or activity; (3) increases funds or per- carry out this section shall be treated as a ited by, or contrary to any of the provisions sonnel by any means for any project or ac- reprogramming of funds under section 505 of of, sections 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, and 506 of tivity for which funds have been denied or this Act and shall not be available for obliga- Public Law 105–119, and all funds appro- restricted; (4) relocates an office or employ- tion or expenditure except in compliance priated in this Act to the Legal Services Cor- ees; (5) reorganizes or renames offices, pro- with the procedures set forth in that section: poration shall be subject to the same terms grams or activities; (6) contracts out or Provided further, That for the Department of and conditions set forth in such sections, ex- privatizes any functions or activities pres- Commerce, this section shall also apply to cept that all references in sections 502 and ently performed by Federal employees; (7) actions taken for the care and protection of 503 to 1997 and 1998 shall be deemed to refer augments existing programs, projects or ac- loan collateral or grant property. instead to 2014 and 2015, respectively. tivities in excess of $500,000 or 10 percent, SEC. 509. None of the funds provided by this MARINE MAMMAL COMMISSION whichever is less, or reduces by 10 percent Act shall be available to promote the sale or SALARIES AND EXPENSES funding for any program, project or activity, export of tobacco or tobacco products, or to or numbers of personnel by 10 percent; or (8) For necessary expenses of the Marine seek the reduction or removal by any foreign results from any general savings, including Mammal Commission as authorized by title country of restrictions on the marketing of savings from a reduction in personnel, which II of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of tobacco or tobacco products, except for re- would result in a change in existing pro- 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), $3,250,000. strictions which are not applied equally to grams, projects or activities as approved by OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE all tobacco or tobacco products of the same Congress; unless the House and Senate Com- type. REPRESENTATIVE mittees on Appropriations are notified 15 SEC. 510. None of the funds made available SALARIES AND EXPENSES days in advance of such reprogramming of in this Act may be used to pay the salaries For necessary expenses of the Office of the funds by agencies (excluding agencies of the and expenses of personnel of the Department United States Trade Representative, includ- Department of Justice) funded by this Act of Justice to obligate more than $770,000,000 ing the hire of passenger motor vehicles and and 45 days in advance of such reprogram- during fiscal year 2015 from the fund estab- the employment of experts and consultants ming of funds by agencies of the Department lished by section 1402 of Public Law 98–473 (42 as authorized by section 3109 of title 5, of Justice funded by this Act. U.S.C. 10601). United States Code, $53,500,000, of which SEC. 506. (a) If it has been finally deter- $1,000,000 shall remain available until ex- mined by a court or Federal agency that any b 1745 pended: Provided, That not to exceed $124,000 person intentionally affixed a label bearing a AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. COSTA shall be available for official reception and ‘‘Made in America’’ inscription, or any in- representation expenses. scription with the same meaning, to any Mr. COSTA. Madam Chairwoman, I product sold in or shipped to the United STATE JUSTICE INSTITUTE have an amendment at the desk. States that is not made in the United States, The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- SALARIES AND EXPENSES the person shall be ineligible to receive any port the amendment. For necessary expenses of the State Jus- contract or subcontract made with funds The Clerk read as follows: tice Institute, as authorized by the State made available in this Act, pursuant to the Justice Institute Authorization Act of 1984 debarment, suspension, and ineligibility pro- Page 81, line 22, after the dollar amount, (42 U.S.C. 10701 et seq.) $5,121,000, of which cedures described in sections 9.400 through insert ‘‘(increased by 230,000,000)’’. $500,000 shall remain available until Sep- 9.409 of title 48, Code of Federal Regulations. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the tember 30, 2016: Provided, That not to exceed (b)(1) To the extent practicable, with re- order of the House of today, the gen- $2,250 shall be available for official reception spect to authorized purchases of promotional tleman from California (Mr. COSTA) and and representation expenses: Provided fur- items, funds made available by this Act shall ther, That, for the purposes of section 505 of be used to purchase items that are manufac- a Member opposed each will control 5 this Act, the State Justice Institute shall be tured, produced, or assembled in the United minutes. considered an agency of the United States States, its territories or possessions. Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Chair, I re- Government. (2) The term ‘‘promotional items’’ has the serve a point of order upon the gentle- TITLE V meaning given the term in OMB Circular A– man’s amendment. 87, Attachment B, Item (1)(f)(3). GENERAL PROVISIONS The Acting CHAIR. A point of order SEC. 507. (a) The Departments of Commerce is reserved. (INCLUDING RESCISSIONS) and Justice, the National Science Founda- SEC. 501. No part of any appropriation con- tion, and the National Aeronautics and The gentleman from California is tained in this Act shall be used for publicity Space Administration shall provide to the recognized for 5 minutes. or propaganda purposes not authorized by Committees on Appropriations of the House Mr. COSTA. Madam Chair, I rise the Congress, or for contracts to provide of Representatives and the Senate a quar- today to offer an amendment to H.R.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:21 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY7.117 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 29, 2014 4660. This amendment would increase What it is is, when criminals are con- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. THOMPSON OF the cap on the Crime Victims Fund to victed in Federal court, Federal judges CALIFORNIA $1 billion, providing needed funding for impose fees and fines on that criminal, The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished victims, while maintaining the sta- and that money goes into a fund that is business is the demand for a recorded bility of the fund for years to come. designed to go to victims of crime. vote on the amendment offered by the Since 1984, the Victims of Crime Act Great idea, let those criminals pay gentleman from California (Mr. THOMP- has provided Federal grants to provide the rent on the courthouse, pay for the SON) on which further proceedings were essential and, oftentimes, lifesaving system they have created. $10 billion is postponed and on which the ayes pre- services for victims of crimes across in that fund, but less than 10 percent of vailed by voice vote. America. it gets spent every year. Why is that? The Clerk will redesignate the The Crime Victims Fund is not fi- Because more money keeps coming in; amendment. nanced—let’s be clear about this—by those Federal judges are nailing those The Clerk redesignated the amend- taxpayer dollars, but by fines, forfeit- criminals, and more money keeps com- ment. ures, and other penalties paid by Fed- ing into the fund every year. It is $10 RECORDED VOTE eral criminal offenders who have been billion. Now, we are only spending a The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote convicted. little bit of it for victims services. has been demanded. By statute, the fund is dedicated to The reason is—this is my opinion— A recorded vote was ordered. solely supporting victims’ services. Be- fuzzy math in the accounting proce- The vote was taken by electronic de- cause these nontax dollars have al- dure. If more money is spent, for some vice, and there were—ayes 260, noes 145, ready been collected and deposited into reason, that is counted as an increase answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting 25, as the fund, raising the cap does not add in spending, even though it is not tax- follows: payer money. The money belongs to to the deficit or to the debt. [Roll No. 249] Right now, the Crime Victims Fund victims, funded by criminals; so, be- AYES—260 has more than $10 billion sitting in the cause of the accounting procedure, we account waiting to reach the hands of are only able to spend a fraction of the Amodei Fattah Lujan Grisham Bachus Fitzpatrick (NM) our Nation’s victims of crime. How- money each year. Barber Foster Luja´ n, Ben Ray ever, budgetary rules that make no We want to spend more of the money Barletta Frankel (FL) (NM) sense whatsoever, in my opinion, are because more keeps coming in. Victims Beatty Frelinghuysen Lynch deserve it. As my friend said, it is im- Becerra Fudge Maffei preventing this critical fund from serv- Bera (CA) Gabbard Maloney, ing our Nation’s crime victims. moral that this money is not spent for Bishop (GA) Gallego Carolyn The underlying bill caps the Crime victims that is in this fund. Bishop (NY) Garamendi Maloney, Sean Victims Fund to $770 million,—that is We understand the problem with the Blumenauer Garcia Marino point of order. We would like future Bonamici Gerlach Matheson what is in the bill—leaving billions of Brady (PA) Gibbs Matsui dollars for the government to use to possibility to have the bill that Mr. Braley (IA) Gibson McCollum offset for other Federal spending. This COSTA and I have sponsored, to get it Brooks (IN) Goodlatte McDermott on the floor. To make it very simple, Brown (FL) Gowdy McGovern is wrong. It is immoral. It is what our Brownley (CA) Grayson McIntyre taxpayers don’t like about the system the money that goes in the fund goes Buchanan Green, Gene McKinley here in Washington. to victims, and it is not used to pay Bucshon Grijalva McMorris Thankfully, there is a solution. Con- offsets for other government projects. Bustos Grimm Rodgers I thank the gentleman. I do want to Butterfield Gutie´rrez McNerney gressman Judge POE—my good friend— Camp Hahn Meehan and I have introduced legislation, H.R. thank Chairman WOLF for working Cantor Hanabusa Meeks 1624, the Crime Victims Fund Preserva- with us—he understands the problem— Capps Hastings (WA) Meng tion Act, which would create a lockbox working with us to try to spend more Capuano Heck (NV) Michaud of the money that belongs to victims Ca´ rdenas Heck (WA) Miller, George for the fund. Because the fund contains Carney Herrera Beutler Moore no taxpayer dollars, it should not be that criminals have donated, maybe Carson (IN) Higgins Moran considered as a part of the budget. unwillingly, to the system. Cartwright Himes Mulvaney Without this legislation, Congress Mr. COSTA. Madam Chair, I want to Castor (FL) Hinojosa Murphy (FL) thank the gentleman from Texas, my Castro (TX) Holt Murphy (PA) will continue to place artificially low Chu Honda Nadler caps on the fund, which only denies and good friend and cochair of the Victims’ Cicilline Horsford Napolitano delays necessary services for victims of Rights Caucus. I could not have said it Clark (MA) Hoyer Neal any better. Common sense suggests Clarke (NY) Huffman Negrete McLeod crime. Clyburn Hurt Noem Congressman POE and I intend to that we fix this problem. Coffman Israel Nolan withdraw the amendment with the rec- I thank the chairman and the rank- Cohen Issa O’Rourke ognition we must fix this problem ing member. Connolly Jackson Lee Owens Madam Chair, I ask unanimous con- Conyers Jeffries Pallone going forward. sent to withdraw the amendment, and I Cooper Johnson (GA) Pascrell I would like to thank Chairman Costa Jolly Pastor (AZ) hope we can work on this in the future. WOLF and Ranking Member FATTAH for Courtney Jones Paulsen The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection Crenshaw Joyce Payne your good work on this bill, and I to the request of the gentleman from Crowley Kaptur Pelosi would hope that Judge POE and I could Cuellar Keating Perlmutter California? Cummings Kelly (IL) Peters (CA) work with you and your staff to fix the There was no objection. rules that prevent this funding from Davis (CA) Kelly (PA) Peters (MI) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Davis, Danny Kennedy Pingree (ME) reaching crime victims. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Davis, Rodney Kildee Pitts I yield the balance of my time to the DeFazio Kilmer Pocan clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will Congressman from Texas, Judge TED DeGette Kind Polis now resume on those amendments on Delaney King (NY) Price (NC) POE, my good friend and cochair of the which further proceedings were post- DeLauro Kinzinger (IL) Quigley Victims’ Rights Caucus. poned in the following order: DelBene Kirkpatrick Reed Mr. POE of Texas. I thank the gen- Denham Kuster Reichert Amendment by Mr. THOMPSON of tleman from California (Mr. COSTA), Dent Lance Renacci California. Deutch Langevin Ribble my friend, for this amendment and not Amendment by Mr. POLIS of Colo- Diaz-Balart Larsen (WA) Rice (SC) only this, but his hard work on vic- rado. Doggett Larson (CT) Richmond tims’ issues, even before he came to Doyle Latham Rigell Amendment by Mr. CICILLINE of Duckworth Lee (CA) Rogers (KY) Congress, in California, being the au- Rhode Island. Duffy Levin Rogers (MI) thor of the concept of the three strikes Amendment by Mr. SMITH of Texas. Edwards Lipinski Roskam and you are out rule that is in Cali- Amendment by Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Ellison LoBiondo Ross fornia and many other States. I want Engel Loebsack Rothfus Georgia. Enyart Lofgren Roybal-Allard to congratulate him on this. The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes Eshoo Lowenthal Royce Madam Chair, the VOCA fund, Vic- the time for any electronic vote after Esty Lowey Ruiz tims of Crime Act fund, is a great idea. the first vote in this series. Farr Luetkemeyer Runyan

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Wasserman Schneider Thompson (MS) The unfinished business is the demand Grimm McCaul Sanchez, Loretta Schultz Schock Thompson (PA) for a recorded vote on the amendment Guthrie McClintock Sarbanes Schrader Tiberi Waxman offered by the gentleman from Colo- Gutie´rrez McCollum Schiff Schwartz Tierney Welch Hall McGovern Schneider OLIS Scott (VA) Titus Whitfield rado (Mr. P ) on which further pro- Hanabusa McHenry Schwartz Scott, David Tonko Wilson (FL) ceedings were postponed and on which Hanna McIntyre Scott, Austin Sensenbrenner Tsongas Wolf the noes prevailed by voice vote. Harper McKinley Serrano Serrano Turner Woodall The Clerk will redesignate the Harris McMorris Sessions Sewell (AL) Upton Yarmuth Hastings (WA) Rodgers Sewell (AL) Shea-Porter Valadao Young (IN) amendment. Heck (NV) Meadows Shea-Porter The Clerk redesignated the amend- Heck (WA) Meehan Shimkus NOES—145 ment. Herrera Beutler Meeks Simpson Aderholt Gosar Pearce Higgins Meng Sinema Amash Granger Perry RECORDED VOTE Himes Messer Sires Bachmann Graves (GA) Peterson The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Hinojosa Mica Smith (MO) Barr Graves (MO) Petri has been demanded. Holding Michaud Smith (NE) Barrow (GA) Griffin (AR) Horsford Miller (FL) Smith (NJ) Pittenger A recorded vote was ordered. Barton Griffith (VA) Poe (TX) Hoyer Miller (MI) Smith (TX) Bentivolio Guthrie Pompeo The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Hudson Moore Smith (WA) Bilirakis Hall Posey minute vote. Huffman Mullin Southerland Bishop (UT) Harper Price (GA) Huizenga (MI) Murphy (FL) Stivers The vote was taken by electronic de- Hultgren Murphy (PA) Stutzman Black Harris Rahall Blackburn Hensarling vice, and there were—ayes 66, noes 339, Israel Napolitano Swalwell (CA) Roby Boustany Holding Issa Neal Takano Roe (TN) not voting 26, as follows: Brady (TX) Hudson Jackson Lee Neugebauer Terry Rogers (AL) Bridenstine Huelskamp [Roll No. 250] Jenkins Noem Thompson (MS) Brooks (AL) Huizenga (MI) Rohrabacher AYES—66 Johnson (GA) Nolan Thompson (PA) Broun (GA) Hultgren Rokita Johnson (OH) Nugent Thornberry Amash Huelskamp Petri Burgess Hunter Rooney Johnson, E. B. Nunes Tiberi Bentivolio Hunter Pingree (ME) Byrne Jenkins Salmon Johnson, Sam Nunnelee Tierney Blumenauer Jeffries Pocan Calvert Johnson (OH) Sanford Jolly Olson Tipton Bonamici Jones Polis Carter Johnson, Sam Scalise Jordan Pallone Titus Braley (IA) Kind Rohrabacher Cassidy Jordan Schweikert Joyce Pascrell Tonko Broun (GA) Labrador Royce Chabot King (IA) Scott, Austin Kaptur Pastor (AZ) Tsongas Capps Lee (CA) Salmon Coble Kingston Sessions Keating Paulsen Turner Ca´ rdenas Lofgren Sanford Cole Kline Shimkus Kelly (IL) Payne Upton Cohen Lowenthal Scalise Collins (GA) Labrador Simpson Kelly (PA) Pearce Valadao Conyers Lummis Schakowsky Collins (NY) LaMalfa Smith (MO) Kennedy Perlmutter Vargas DeSantis Maffei Schrader Conaway Lamborn Kildee Perry Veasey Smith (NE) DesJarlais Massie Schweikert Cook Latta Kilmer Peters (CA) Vela Smith (TX) Deutch McDermott Scott (VA) Cotton Long King (IA) Peters (MI) Vela´ zquez Southerland Duncan (TN) McNerney Scott, David Crawford Lucas King (NY) Peterson Visclosky Stewart Edwards Miller, George Sensenbrenner Culberson Lummis Kingston Pittenger Wagner Stockman Ellison Moran Sherman Daines Marchant Kinzinger (IL) Pitts Walberg Stutzman Eshoo Mulvaney Speier DeSantis Massie Kirkpatrick Poe (TX) Walden Terry Farr Nadler Stewart DesJarlais McAllister Kline Pompeo Walorski Thornberry Hahn Negrete McLeod Stockman Duncan (SC) McCarthy (CA) Kuster Posey Walz Tipton Hensarling O’Rourke Thompson (CA) Duncan (TN) McCaul LaMalfa Price (GA) Wasserman Walberg Holt Owens Van Hollen Ellmers McClintock Lamborn Price (NC) Schultz Walorski Honda Pelosi Yoho Farenthold McHenry Lance Quigley Waxman Weber (TX) Fincher Meadows NOES—339 Langevin Rahall Weber (TX) Fleischmann Messer Webster (FL) Larsen (WA) Reed Webster (FL) Fleming Mica Wenstrup Aderholt Carter Denham Larson (CT) Reichert Welch Flores Miller (FL) Westmoreland Amodei Cartwright Dent Latham Renacci Wenstrup Forbes Miller (MI) Williams Bachmann Cassidy Diaz-Balart Latta Ribble Westmoreland Foxx Mullin Wilson (SC) Bachus Castor (FL) Doggett Levin Rice (SC) Whitfield Franks (AZ) Neugebauer Wittman Barber Castro (TX) Doyle Lipinski Richmond Williams Gardner Nugent Womack Barletta Chabot Duckworth LoBiondo Rigell Wilson (FL) Garrett Nunes Yoder Barr Chu Duffy Loebsack Roby Wilson (SC) Gingrey (GA) Nunnelee Yoho Barrow (GA) Cicilline Duncan (SC) Long Roe (TN) Wittman Gohmert Olson Young (AK) Barton Clark (MA) Ellmers Lowey Rogers (AL) Wolf Beatty Clarke (NY) Engel Lucas Rogers (KY) Womack ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 Becerra Clyburn Enyart Luetkemeyer Rogers (MI) Woodall Johnson, E. B. Bera (CA) Coble Esty Lujan Grisham Rokita Yarmuth Bilirakis Coffman Farenthold (NM) Rooney Yoder NOT VOTING—25 Bishop (GA) Cole Fattah Luja´ n, Ben Ray Roskam Young (AK) Bass Fortenberry Miller, Gary Bishop (NY) Collins (GA) Fincher (NM) Ross Young (IN) Bishop (UT) Benishek Green, Al Palazzo Collins (NY) Fitzpatrick Black Conaway Fleischmann Campbell Hanna Rangel NOT VOTING—26 Blackburn Connolly Fleming Capito Hartzler Ros-Lehtinen Bass Garcia Miller, Gary Boustany Cook Flores Chaffetz Hastings (FL) Benishek Green, Al Shuster Brady (PA) Cooper Forbes Palazzo Clay Lankford Campbell Hartzler Slaughter Brady (TX) Costa Fortenberry Rangel Cleaver Lewis Capito Hastings (FL) Waters Bridenstine Cotton Foster Ros-Lehtinen Cramer McCarthy (NY) Chaffetz Hurt Brooks (AL) Courtney Foxx Schock Dingell McKeon Clay Lankford Brooks (IN) Crawford Frankel (FL) Shuster Cleaver Lewis Brown (FL) Crenshaw Franks (AZ) Slaughter b 1823 Cramer McCarthy (NY) Brownley (CA) Crowley Frelinghuysen Waters Dingell McKeon Messrs. HOLDING, GRIFFIN of Ar- Buchanan Cuellar Fudge kansas, NUNNELEE, LAMBORN, Bucshon Culberson Gabbard NEUGEBAUER, TIPTON, ROKITA, Burgess Cummings Gallego b 1827 HUNTER, McALLISTER, Bustos Daines Garamendi Butterfield Davis (CA) Gardner DesJARLAIS, WILSON of South Caro- Ms. DUCKWORTH changed her vote Byrne Davis, Danny Garrett from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ lina, RAHALL, and ROHRABACHER Calvert Davis, Rodney Gerlach changed their vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Camp DeFazio Gibbs So the amendment was rejected. Messrs. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Cantor DeGette Gibson The result of the vote was announced Capuano Delaney Gingrey (GA) LUETKEMEYER, BECERRA, PETERS Carney DeLauro Gohmert as above recorded. of California, GRAYSON, MULVANEY, Carson (IN) DelBene Goodlatte Stated against;

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:21 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MY7.051 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4966 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 29, 2014 Mr. HURT. Mr. Chair, I was not present for Visclosky Walorski Wilson (FL) AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. SMITH OF TEXAS Walden Walz Yarmuth rollcall vote No. 250. Had I been present, I The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished would have voted ‘‘no.’’ NOES—212 business is the demand for a recorded AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. CICILLINE Aderholt Gowdy Peterson vote on the amendment offered by the The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Amash Granger Petri gentleman from Texas (Mr. SMITH) on Amodei Graves (GA) Pittenger business is the demand for a recorded Bachmann Graves (MO) Pitts which further proceedings were post- vote on the amendment offered by the Bachus Green, Gene Poe (TX) poned and on which the ayes prevailed gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Barr Griffin (AR) Polis by voice vote. Barton Griffith (VA) CICILLINE) on which further pro- Pompeo The Clerk will redesignate the Bentivolio Guthrie Posey ceedings were postponed and on which Bilirakis Hall Price (GA) amendment. the noes prevailed by voice vote. Bishop (UT) Hanna Renacci The Clerk redesignated the amend- Black Harper Ribble The Clerk will redesignate the Blackburn Harris ment. amendment. Rice (SC) Boustany Hastings (WA) Rigell RECORDED VOTE Brady (TX) Hensarling The Clerk redesignated the amend- Roby Bridenstine Hinojosa The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote ment. Rogers (AL) Brooks (AL) Holt has been demanded. Rogers (KY) RECORDED VOTE Broun (GA) Huelskamp Rogers (MI) A recorded vote was ordered. Brown (FL) Huizenga (MI) The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Rohrabacher Brownley (CA) Hultgren The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- has been demanded. Rokita Buchanan Hunter minute vote. A recorded vote was ordered. Rooney Bucshon Hurt The vote was taken by electronic de- The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Burgess Issa Roskam Ross vice, and there were—ayes 208, noes 201, minute vote. Byrne Jackson Lee Calvert Jenkins Rothfus not voting 22, as follows: The vote was taken by electronic de- Camp Johnson (OH) Salmon vice, and there were—ayes 196, noes 212, Cantor Johnson, E. B. Sanford [Roll No. 252] not voting 23, as follows: Carter Johnson, Sam Scalise AYES—208 Cassidy Jolly Schakowsky Aderholt Green, Gene [Roll No. 251] Castor (FL) Jordan Schiff Nunnelee Amash Griffin (AR) Castro (TX) Joyce Schweikert Olson AYES—196 Amodei Griffith (VA) Chabot Kelly (PA) Scott, Austin Paulsen Barber Gutie´rrez Bachmann Grimm Neal Clyburn King (IA) Sessions Pearce Barletta Hahn Bachus Hall Negrete McLeod Coble Kingston Sherman Perry Barrow (GA) Hanabusa Barletta Harper Noem Coffman Kinzinger (IL) Shimkus Peterson Beatty Heck (NV) Barr Harris Nolan Cole Kuster Smith (MO) Petri Becerra Heck (WA) Barrow (GA) Hastings (WA) O’Rourke Collins (NY) Labrador Smith (NE) Pittenger Bera (CA) Herrera Beutler Barton Heck (NV) Owens Conaway LaMalfa Smith (TX) Pitts Bishop (GA) Higgins Bentivolio Hensarling Pallone Cook Lamborn Southerland Poe (TX) Bishop (NY) Himes Bilirakis Herrera Beutler Pascrell Cotton Lance Stewart Pompeo Blumenauer Holding Bishop (UT) Holding Pastor (AZ) Crawford Latta Posey Bonamici Honda Stivers Black Hudson Paulsen Crenshaw Lofgren Price (GA) Brady (PA) Horsford Stockman Blackburn Huelskamp Payne Culberson Long Reichert Braley (IA) Hoyer Stutzman Brady (TX) Huizenga (MI) Pelosi Cummings Lucas Renacci Brooks (IN) Hudson Thompson (PA) Bridenstine Hultgren Perry Denham Luetkemeyer Ribble Bustos Huffman Thornberry Brooks (AL) Hunter Peters (CA) DeSantis Lummis Rice (SC) Butterfield Israel Tiberi Brooks (IN) Hurt Peters (MI) DesJarlais Marchant Rigell Capps Jeffries Tipton Broun (GA) Issa Pingree (ME) Deutch Marino Roby Capuano Johnson (GA) Turner Buchanan Jenkins Pocan Diaz-Balart Massie Roe (TN) Ca´ rdenas Jones Valadao Bucshon Johnson (OH) Price (NC) Doggett McCarthy (CA) Rogers (AL) Carney Kaptur Van Hollen Burgess Johnson, Sam Quigley Duffy McCaul Rogers (KY) Carson (IN) Keating Vela Byrne Jolly Rahall Duncan (SC) McClintock Rogers (MI) Cartwright Kelly (IL) Wagner Calvert Jones Reed Edwards McCollum Rohrabacher Chu Kennedy Walberg Cantor Jordan Reichert Ellmers McDermott Rokita Cicilline Kildee Wasserman Carter Joyce Richmond Farenthold McKeon Rooney Clark (MA) Kilmer Schultz Cassidy Kelly (PA) Roe (TN) Fincher McMorris Roskam Clarke (NY) Kind Waxman Coble King (IA) Roybal-Allard Fleming Rodgers Rothfus Cohen King (NY) Weber (TX) Coffman King (NY) Royce Flores Meadows Royce Collins (GA) Kirkpatrick Webster (FL) Cole Kingston Ruiz Forbes Messer Ryan (WI) Connolly Kline Welch Collins (GA) Kinzinger (IL) Runyan Foxx Mica Salmon Conyers Langevin Collins (NY) Kline Ruppersberger Frankel (FL) Miller (MI) Wenstrup Sanford Cooper Larsen (WA) Conaway Labrador Rush Franks (AZ) Miller, George Westmoreland Scalise Costa Larson (CT) Cook LaMalfa Ryan (OH) Frelinghuysen Mullin Whitfield Schock Courtney Latham Cotton Lamborn Ryan (WI) Fudge Mulvaney Williams Schweikert Crowley Lee (CA) Crawford Lance ´ Gallego Murphy (FL) Wilson (SC) Scott, Austin Cuellar Levin Sanchez, Linda Crenshaw Latham Gardner Murphy (PA) Wittman Sensenbrenner Daines Lipinski T. Culberson Latta Garrett Neugebauer Wolf Davis (CA) LoBiondo Sanchez, Loretta Daines Long Sessions Gerlach Nugent Womack Davis, Danny Loebsack Sarbanes Davis, Rodney Lucas Shimkus Gibbs Nunes Woodall Davis, Rodney Lowenthal Schneider DeSantis Luetkemeyer Simpson Gingrey (GA) Nunnelee Yoder DeFazio Lowey Schock DesJarlais Lummis Smith (MO) Gohmert Olson Yoho DeGette Lujan Grisham Schrader Duffy Marchant Smith (NE) Goodlatte Pearce Young (AK) Delaney (NM) Schwartz Duncan (SC) Marino Smith (NJ) Gosar Perlmutter Young (IN) DeLauro Luja´ n, Ben Ray Scott (VA) Duncan (TN) Massie Smith (TX) DelBene (NM) Scott, David NOT VOTING—23 Ellmers McAllister Southerland Dent Lynch Sensenbrenner Farenthold McCarthy (CA) Stewart Bass Dingell Palazzo Doyle Maffei Serrano Fincher McCaul Stivers Benishek Green, Al Duckworth Maloney, Sewell (AL) Rangel Fleischmann McClintock Stockman Campbell Hartzler Duncan (TN) Carolyn Shea-Porter Ros-Lehtinen Fleming McHenry Stutzman Capito Hastings (FL) Ellison Maloney, Sean Simpson Shuster Flores McIntyre Terry Chaffetz Lankford Engel Matheson Sinema Slaughter Forbes McKeon Thornberry Clay Lewis Enyart Matsui Sires Vela´ zquez Fortenberry McKinley Tipton Cleaver McCarthy (NY) Eshoo McAllister Smith (NJ) Waters Foxx McMorris Turner Cramer Miller, Gary Esty McGovern Smith (WA) Franks (AZ) Rodgers Upton Speier Valadao Farr McHenry ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Frelinghuysen Meadows Fattah McIntyre Swalwell (CA) Garcia Meehan Wagner Fitzpatrick McKinley Takano The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Gardner Messer Walberg Fleischmann McNerney Terry There is 1 minute remaining. Garrett Mica Walden Fortenberry Meehan Thompson (CA) Gibbs Miller (FL) Walorski Foster Meeks Thompson (MS) b 1831 Gingrey (GA) Miller (MI) Weber (TX) Gabbard Meng Tierney Gohmert Mullin Webster (FL) Garamendi Michaud Titus Mr. GINGREY of Georgia changed his Goodlatte Mulvaney Wenstrup Garcia Miller (FL) Tonko vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Gosar Murphy (PA) Westmoreland Gibson Moore Tsongas So the amendment was rejected. Gowdy Neugebauer Williams Grayson Moran Upton Granger Noem Wilson (SC) Grijalva Nadler Vargas The result of the vote was announced Graves (GA) Nugent Wittman Grimm Napolitano Veasey as above recorded. Graves (MO) Nunes Wolf

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:11 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MY7.052 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 29, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4967 Womack Yoder Young (AK) SCOTT) on which further proceedings Green, Gene Maloney, Sean Rush Woodall Yoho Young (IN) were postponed and on which the noes Griffin (AR) Marino Ryan (OH) Griffith (VA) Massie Sa´ nchez, Linda NOES—201 prevailed by voice vote. Grijalva Matheson T. Barber Gibson O’Rourke The Clerk will redesignate the Grimm Matsui Sanchez, Loretta Beatty Grayson Owens amendment. Guthrie McAllister Sarbanes Becerra Grijalva Pallone Gutie´rrez McCarthy (CA) Schakowsky Bera (CA) Guthrie Pascrell The Clerk redesignated the amend- Hahn McCaul Schiff Bishop (GA) Gutie´rrez Pastor (AZ) ment. Hanabusa McCollum Schneider Bishop (NY) Hahn Hanna McDermott Payne RECORDED VOTE Schock Blumenauer Hanabusa Pelosi Harper McGovern Schrader Bonamici Hanna Perlmutter The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Heck (NV) McIntyre Schwartz Boustany Heck (WA) Peters (CA) has been demanded. Heck (WA) McKeon Scott (VA) Brady (PA) Higgins Peters (MI) A recorded vote was ordered. Herrera Beutler McKinley Scott, David Braley (IA) Himes Pingree (ME) Higgins McMorris Serrano Brown (FL) Hinojosa Pocan The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Himes Rodgers Sessions Brownley (CA) Holt Polis minute vote. Hinojosa McNerney Sewell (AL) Bustos Honda Price (NC) The vote was taken by electronic de- Holt Meehan Shea-Porter Butterfield Horsford Honda Meeks Quigley vice, and there were—ayes 116, noes 290, Sherman Camp Hoyer Rahall Horsford Meng Shimkus Hoyer Capps Huffman Reed not voting 25, as follows: Messer Simpson Huffman Michaud Capuano Israel Richmond Sinema ´ [Roll No. 253] Hultgren Miller (MI) Cardenas Jackson Lee Ross Sires Israel Miller, George Carney Jeffries Roybal-Allard AYES—116 Smith (MO) Jackson Lee Moore Carson (IN) Johnson (GA) Ruiz Amash Hastings (WA) Petri Smith (NJ) Cartwright Jeffries Moran Johnson, E. B. Runyan Bachmann Hensarling Pittenger Smith (TX) Castor (FL) Kaptur Johnson (GA) Murphy (FL) Ruppersberger Barton Holding Pitts Smith (WA) Castro (TX) Keating Johnson, E. B. Murphy (PA) Rush Bentivolio Hudson Pompeo Speier Chabot Kelly (IL) Jolly Nadler Ryan (OH) Bilirakis Huelskamp Posey Stivers Chu Kennedy Joyce Napolitano Sa´ nchez, Linda Bishop (UT) Huizenga (MI) Price (GA) Swalwell (CA) Cicilline Kildee Kaptur Neal T. Black Hunter Ribble Takano Clark (MA) Kilmer Keating Negrete McLeod Sanchez, Loretta Blackburn Hurt Terry Rice (SC) Kelly (IL) Nolan Clarke (NY) Kind Brady (TX) Issa Sarbanes Rogers (AL) Kelly (PA) O’Rourke Thompson (CA) Clyburn Kirkpatrick Bridenstine Jenkins Schakowsky Rohrabacher Kennedy Olson Thompson (MS) Cohen Kuster Brooks (AL) Johnson (OH) Schiff Rokita Kildee Owens Thompson (PA) Connolly Langevin Broun (GA) Johnson, Sam Schneider Ross Kilmer Pallone Tiberi Conyers Larsen (WA) Calvert Jones Schrader Rothfus Kind Pascrell Tierney Cooper Larson (CT) Cantor Jordan Schwartz Royce King (NY) Pastor (AZ) Titus Costa Lee (CA) Chabot King (IA) Scott (VA) Ryan (WI) Kinzinger (IL) Payne Tonko Courtney Levin Coble Kingston Scott, David Salmon Kirkpatrick Pelosi Tsongas Crowley Lipinski Collins (NY) Kline Serrano Sanford Kuster Perlmutter Turner Cuellar LoBiondo Conaway Labrador Sewell (AL) Scalise Lance Peters (CA) Upton Cummings Loebsack Cook LaMalfa Shea-Porter Schweikert Langevin Peters (MI) Valadao Davis (CA) Lofgren Cotton Lamborn Sherman Scott, Austin Larsen (WA) Peterson Van Hollen Davis, Danny Lowenthal Denham Latta Sinema Larson (CT) Pingree (ME) Vargas DeFazio Lowey DeSantis Long Sensenbrenner Sires Latham Pocan Veasey DeGette Lujan Grisham DesJarlais Lucas Smith (NE) Smith (WA) Lee (CA) Poe (TX) Vela Delaney (NM) Duffy Marchant Southerland ´ Speier Levin Polis Vela´ zquez DeLauro Lujan, Ben Ray Duncan (SC) McClintock Stewart Swalwell (CA) Lipinski Price (NC) Visclosky DelBene (NM) Ellmers McHenry Stutzman Takano LoBiondo Quigley Wagner Denham Lynch Fleming Meadows Thornberry Thompson (CA) Loebsack Rahall Walden Dent Maffei Flores Mica Tipton Thompson (MS) Lofgren Reed Walz Deutch Maloney, Foxx Miller (FL) Walberg Thompson (PA) Lowenthal Reichert Wasserman Diaz-Balart Carolyn Franks (AZ) Mullin Walorski Tiberi Lowey Renacci Schultz Doggett Maloney, Sean Gardner Mulvaney Weber (TX) Tierney Luetkemeyer Richmond Waxman Doyle Matheson Garrett Neugebauer Webster (FL) Titus Lujan Grisham Rigell Welch Duckworth Matsui Gibbs Noem Wenstrup Tonko (NM) Roby Wilson (FL) Edwards McCollum Gingrey (GA) Nugent Westmoreland Tsongas Luja´ n, Ben Ray Roe (TN) Wittman Ellison McDermott Goodlatte Nunes Whitfield Van Hollen (NM) Rogers (KY) Wolf Engel McGovern Gosar Nunnelee Williams Vargas Lummis Rogers (MI) Womack Enyart McNerney Graves (GA) Paulsen Wilson (SC) Veasey Lynch Rooney Yarmuth Eshoo Meeks Hall Pearce Woodall Vela Maffei Roskam Yoder Esty Meng Harris Perry Yoho Farr Michaud Vela´ zquez Maloney, Roybal-Allard Young (AK) Fattah Miller, George Visclosky NOES—290 Carolyn Runyan Young (IN) Walz Fitzpatrick Moore NOT VOTING—25 Foster Moran Wasserman Aderholt Cassidy Diaz-Balart Frankel (FL) Murphy (FL) Schultz Amodei Castor (FL) Doggett Bass Green, Al Ros-Lehtinen Fudge Nadler Waxman Bachus Castro (TX) Doyle Benishek Hartzler Ruiz Barber Chu Duckworth Gabbard Napolitano Welch Campbell Hastings (FL) Ruppersberger Barletta Cicilline Duncan (TN) Gallego Neal Whitfield Capito Lankford Shuster Barr Clark (MA) Edwards Garamendi Negrete McLeod Wilson (FL) Chaffetz Lewis Slaughter Gerlach Nolan Yarmuth Barrow (GA) Clarke (NY) Ellison Clay McCarthy (NY) Beatty Clyburn Engel Stockman Cleaver Miller, Gary Waters NOT VOTING—22 Becerra Coffman Enyart Cramer Palazzo Bera (CA) Cohen Eshoo Bass Dingell Palazzo Dingell Rangel Bishop (GA) Cole Esty Benishek Green, Al Rangel Bishop (NY) Collins (GA) Farenthold Campbell Hartzler b 1840 Ros-Lehtinen Blumenauer Connolly Farr Capito Hastings (FL) Shuster Bonamici Conyers Fattah So the amendment was rejected. Chaffetz Lankford Slaughter Boustany Cooper Fincher The result of the vote was announced Clay Lewis Waters Brady (PA) Costa Fitzpatrick Cleaver McCarthy (NY) as above recorded. Braley (IA) Courtney Fleischmann Cramer Miller, Gary Mr. WOLF. Madam Chair, I move Brooks (IN) Crawford Forbes that the Committee do now rise. b 1836 Brown (FL) Crenshaw Fortenberry Brownley (CA) Crowley Foster The motion was agreed to. Mr. ROONEY changed his vote from Buchanan Cuellar Frankel (FL) Accordingly, the Committee rose; ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Bucshon Culberson Frelinghuysen and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. ROD- Burgess Cummings Fudge So the amendment was agreed to. Bustos Daines Gabbard NEY DAVIS of Illinois) having assumed The result of the vote was announced Butterfield Davis (CA) Gallego the chair, Mr. DENHAM, Acting Chair of as above recorded. Byrne Davis, Danny Garamendi the Committee of the Whole House on Camp Davis, Rodney Garcia AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. AUSTIN SCOTT OF Capps DeFazio Gerlach the state of the Union, reported that GEORGIA Capuano DeGette Gibson that Committee, having had under con- The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Ca´ rdenas Delaney Gohmert sideration the bill (H.R. 4660) making business is the demand for a recorded Carney DeLauro Gowdy appropriations for the Departments of Carson (IN) DelBene Granger vote on the amendment offered by the Carter Dent Graves (MO) Commerce and Justice, Science, and gentleman from Georgia (Mr. AUSTIN Cartwright Deutch Grayson Related Agencies for the fiscal year

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:11 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MY7.056 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4968 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 29, 2014 ending September 30, 2015, and for grate the religious or moral beliefs of stu- tional Institute of Standards and Tech- other purposes, had come to no resolu- dents who participate in programs for which nology’s (NIST) Federal Information Proc- tion thereon. financial assistance is provided from those essing Standard Publication 199, ‘‘Standards funds, or of the parents or legal guardians of for Security Categorization of Federal Infor- f such students. mation and Information Systems’’ unless the REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- SEC. 512. None of the funds made available agency has— in this Act may be transferred to any depart- (1) reviewed the supply chain risk for the VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF ment, agency, or instrumentality of the information systems against criteria devel- H.R. 4745, TRANSPORTATION, United States Government, except pursuant oped by NIST to inform acquisition decisions HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOP- to a transfer made by, or transfer authority for high-impact and moderate-impact infor- MENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES provided in, this Act or any other appropria- mation systems within the Federal Govern- APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2015; PRO- tions Act. ment; VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF SEC. 513. Any funds provided in this Act (2) reviewed the supply chain risk from the H.R. 4681, INTELLIGENCE AU- used to implement E-Government Initiatives presumptive awardee against available and shall be subject to the procedures set forth relevant threat information provided by the THORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL in section 505 of this Act. Federal Bureau of Investigation and other YEARS 2014 AND 2015; AND FOR SEC. 514. (a) The Inspectors General of the appropriate agencies; and OTHER PURPOSES Department of Commerce, the Department (3) in consultation with the Federal Bureau Mr. BISHOP of Utah, from the Com- of Justice, the National Aeronautics and of Investigation or other appropriate Federal Space Administration, the National Science entity, conducted an assessment of any risk mittee on Rules, submitted a privi- Foundation, and the Legal Services Corpora- of cyber-espionage or sabotage associated leged report (Rept. No. 113–465) on the tion shall conduct audits, pursuant to the In- with the acquisition of such system, includ- resolution (H. Res. 604) providing for spector General Act (5 U.S.C. App.), of grants ing any risk associated with such system consideration of the bill (H.R. 4745) or contracts for which funds are appro- being produced, manufactured, or assembled making appropriations for the Depart- priated by this Act, and shall submit reports by one or more entities identified by the ments of Transportation, and Housing to Congress on the progress of such audits, United States Government as posing a cyber and Urban Development, and Related which may include preliminary findings and threat, including but not limited to, those Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- a description of areas of particular interest, that may be owned, directed, or subsidized within 180 days after initiating such an audit by the People’s Republic of China. tember 30, 2015, and for other purposes; and every 180 days thereafter until any such (b) None of the funds appropriated or oth- providing for consideration of the bill audit is completed. erwise made available under this Act may be (H.R. 4681) to authorize appropriations (b) Within 60 days after the date on which used to acquire a high-impact or moderate- for fiscal years 2014 and 2015 for intel- an audit described in subsection (a) by an In- impact information system reviewed and as- ligence and intelligence-related activi- spector General is completed, the Secretary, sessed under subsection (a) unless the head ties of the United States Government, Attorney General, Administrator, Director, of the assessing entity described in sub- or President, as appropriate, shall make the section (a) has— the Community Management Account, (1) developed, in consultation with NIST and the Central Intelligence Agency results of the audit available to the public on the Internet website maintained by the De- and supply chain risk management experts, a Retirement and Disability System, and partment, Administration, Foundation, or mitigation strategy for any identified risks; for other purposes; and for other pur- Corporation, respectively. The results shall (2) determined that the acquisition of such poses, which was referred to the House be made available in redacted form to ex- system is in the national interest of the Calendar and ordered to be printed. clude— United States; and (3) reported that determination to the f (1) any matter described in section 552(b) of title 5, United States Code; and Committees on Appropriations of the House COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, (2) sensitive personal information for any of Representatives and the Senate. SEC. 516. None of the funds made available individual, the public access to which could AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- in this Act shall be used in any way whatso- be used to commit identity theft or for other PRIATIONS ACT, 2015 ever to support or justify the use of torture inappropriate or unlawful purposes. by any official or contract employee of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (c) A grant or contract funded by amounts United States Government. ant to House Resolution 585 and rule appropriated by this Act may not be used for SEC. 517. (a) Notwithstanding any other XVIII, the Chair declares the House in the purpose of defraying the costs of a ban- provision of law or treaty, in the current fis- the Committee of the Whole House on quet or conference that is not directly and cal year and any fiscal year thereafter, none the state of the Union for the further programmatically related to the purpose for of the funds appropriated or otherwise made consideration of the bill, H.R. 4660. which the grant or contract was awarded, available under this Act or any other Act such as a banquet or conference held in con- Will the gentleman from California may be expended or obligated by a depart- nection with planning, training, assessment, ment, agency, or instrumentality of the (Mr. DENHAM) kindly resume the chair. review, or other routine purposes related to United States to pay administrative ex- b 1845 a project funded by the grant or contract. penses or to compensate an officer or em- (d) Any person awarded a grant or contract ployee of the United States in connection IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE funded by amounts appropriated by this Act with requiring an export license for the ex- Accordingly, the House resolved shall submit a statement to the Secretary of port to Canada of components, parts, acces- itself into the Committee of the Whole Commerce, the Attorney General, the Ad- sories or attachments for firearms listed in House on the state of the Union for the ministrator, Director, or President, as appro- Category I, section 121.1 of title 22, Code of priate, certifying that no funds derived from further consideration of the bill (H.R. Federal Regulations (International Traf- the grant or contract will be made available ficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR), part 4660) making appropriations for the De- through a subcontract or in any other man- 121, as it existed on April 1, 2005) with a total partments of Commerce and Justice, ner to another person who has a financial in- value not exceeding $500 wholesale in any Science, and Related Agencies for the terest in the person awarded the grant or transaction, provided that the conditions of fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, contract. subsection (b) of this section are met by the and for other purposes, with Mr. (e) The provisions of the preceding sub- exporting party for such articles. sections of this section shall take effect 30 (b) The foregoing exemption from obtain- DENHAM (Acting Chair) in the chair. ing an export license— The Clerk read the title of the bill. days after the date on which the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in (1) does not exempt an exporter from filing b 1845 consultation with the Director of the Office any Shipper’s Export Declaration or notifi- of Government Ethics, determines that a cation letter required by law, or from being The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- uniform set of rules and requirements, sub- otherwise eligible under the laws of the mittee of the Whole House rose earlier stantially similar to the requirements in United States to possess, ship, transport, or today, an amendment offered by the such subsections, consistently apply under export the articles enumerated in subsection gentleman from Georgia (Mr. AUSTIN the executive branch ethics program to all (a); and SCOTT) had been disposed of and the Federal departments, agencies, and entities. (2) does not permit the export without a li- bill had been read through page 81, line SEC. 515. (a) None of the funds appropriated cense of— 24. or otherwise made available under this Act (A) fully automatic firearms and compo- may be used by the Departments of Com- nents and parts for such firearms, other than The Clerk will read. merce and Justice, the National Aeronautics for end use by the Federal Government, or a The Clerk read as follows: and Space Administration, or the National Provincial or Municipal Government of Can- SEC. 511. None of the funds made available Science Foundation to acquire a high-impact ada; to the Department of Justice in this Act or moderate-impact information system, as (B) barrels, cylinders, receivers (frames) or may be used to discriminate against or deni- defined for security categorization in the Na- complete breech mechanisms for any firearm

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:11 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY7.131 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 29, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4969 listed in Category I, other than for end use total project or procurement costs; and a Mr. WOLF. I yield to the gentleman by the Federal Government, or a Provincial statement validating that the project’s man- from Texas. or Municipal Government of Canada; or agement structure is adequate to control Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Chair, I total project or procurement costs. (C) articles for export from Canada to an- would like to engage in a colloquy with other foreign destination. SEC. 522. Funds appropriated by this Act, (c) In accordance with this section, the or made available by the transfer of funds in the chairman. District Directors of Customs and post- this Act, for intelligence or intelligence re- As the gentleman from Virginia is masters shall permit the permanent or tem- lated activities are deemed to be specifically aware, I have serious concerns about porary export without a license of any un- authorized by the Congress for purposes of the nonresponsiveness of certain Fed- classified articles specified in subsection (a) section 504 of the National Security Act of eral officials to legitimate congres- to Canada for end use in Canada or return to 1947 (50 U.S.C. 414) during fiscal year 2015 until the enactment of the Intelligence Au- sional oversight activities. In some of the United States, or temporary import of these situations, there have been ac- Canadian-origin items from Canada for end thorization Act for fiscal year 2015. use in the United States or return to Canada SEC. 523. None of the funds appropriated or tions taken by the House to hold these for a Canadian citizen. otherwise made available by this Act may be officials in contempt of Congress. (d) The President may require export li- used to enter into a contract in an amount As the gentleman is aware, I was con- censes under this section on a temporary greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in sidering offering an amendment to this basis if the President determines, upon pub- excess of such amount unless the prospective bill that would simply prohibit funding lication first in the Federal Register, that contractor or grantee certifies in writing to the agency awarding the contract or grant for any Federal employee who has been the Government of Canada has implemented found in contempt of Congress. It is my or maintained inadequate import controls that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, for the articles specified in subsection (a), the contractor or grantee has filed all Fed- firm belief that the American people such that a significant diversion of such arti- eral tax returns required during the three should not be footing the bill for Fed- cles has and continues to take place for use years preceding the certification, has not eral employees who stonewall Congress in international terrorism or in the esca- been convicted of a criminal offense under or rewarding government officials’ bad lation of a conflict in another nation. The the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and has not, more than 90 days prior to certification, behavior. If the average American President shall terminate the requirements been notified of any unpaid Federal tax as- failed to do his or her job, she would of a license when reasons for the temporary sessment for which the liability remains hardly be rewarded. requirements have ceased. unsatisfied, unless the assessment is the sub- However, based on conversations I SEC. 518. Notwithstanding any other provi- ject of an installment agreement or offer in sion of law, in the current fiscal year and have had with the chairman and other compromise that has been approved by the any fiscal year thereafter, no department, Members, I do not plan to offer such an Internal Revenue Service and is not in de- agency, or instrumentality of the United amendment to the bill, with the under- fault, or the assessment is the subject of a States receiving appropriated funds under non-frivolous administrative or judicial pro- standing that the chairman and the this Act or any other Act shall obligate or ceeding. committee will continue to work with expend in any way such funds to pay admin- (RESCISSIONS) me to assure that this matter is con- istrative expenses or the compensation of sidered in an appropriate bill. any officer or employee of the United States SEC. 524. (a) Of the unobligated balances to deny any application submitted pursuant available for ‘‘Department of Commerce, De- I would like to ask the gentleman if to 22 U.S.C. 2778(b)(1)(B) and qualified pursu- partmental Management, Franchise Fund’’, he would commit to working with me ant to 27 CFR section 478.112 or.113, for a per- $2,906,000 is hereby rescinded. to find a satisfactory vehicle for ad- mit to import United States origin ‘‘curios (b) Of the unobligated balances available dressing the issue of compensation for or relics’’ firearms, parts, or ammunition. to the Department of Justice, the following public officials found in contempt of funds are hereby rescinded, not later than SEC. 519. None of the funds made available Congress. in this Act may be used to include in any September 30, 2015, from the following ac- counts in the specified amounts— Mr. WOLF. I thank the gentleman for new bilateral or multilateral trade agree- the opportunity to address this impor- ment the text of— (1) ‘‘Working Capital Fund’’, $54,000,000; (1) paragraph 2 of article 16.7 of the United (2) ‘‘Legal Activities, Assets Forfeiture tant issue, and it is an important one. States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement; Fund’’, $193,000,000; I can assure him that we will work (2) paragraph 4 of article 17.9 of the United (3) ‘‘United States Marshals Service, Fed- with him on this as we move forward in States-Australia Free Trade Agreement; or eral Prisoner Detention’’, $122,000,000; the appropriations process. (3) paragraph 4 of article 15.9 of the United (4) ‘‘State and Local Law Enforcement Ac- Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement. tivities, Office on Violence Against Women, Violence Against Women Prevention and my time. SEC. 520. None of the funds made available The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will in this Act may be used to authorize or issue Prosecution Programs’’, $12,200,000; a national security letter in contravention of (5) ‘‘State and Local Law Enforcement Ac- read. any of the following laws authorizing the tivities, Office of Justice Programs’’, The Clerk read as follows: Federal Bureau of Investigation to issue na- $59,000,000; and SEC. 527. None of the funds appropriated or tional security letters: The Right to Finan- (6) ‘‘State and Local Law Enforcement Ac- otherwise made available in this Act may be cial Privacy Act; The Electronic Commu- tivities, Community Oriented Policing Serv- used in a manner that is inconsistent with nications Privacy Act; The Fair Credit Re- ices’’, $26,000,000. the principal negotiating objective of the porting Act; The National Security Act of (c) The Department of Justice shall submit United States with respect to trade remedy 1947; USA PATRIOT Act; and the laws to the Committees on Appropriations of the laws to preserve the ability of the United amended by these Acts. House of Representatives and the Senate a States— SEC. 521. If at any time during any quarter, report no later than September 1, 2015, speci- (1) to enforce vigorously its trade laws, in- the program manager of a project within the fying the amount of each rescission made cluding antidumping, countervailing duty, jurisdiction of the Departments of Com- pursuant to subsection (b). and safeguard laws; merce or Justice, the National Aeronautics SEC. 525. None of the funds made available (2) to avoid agreements that— and Space Administration, or the National in this Act may be used to purchase first (A) lessen the effectiveness of domestic and Science Foundation totaling more than class or premium airline travel in contraven- international disciplines on unfair trade, es- $75,000,000 has reasonable cause to believe tion of sections 301–10.122 through 301–10.124 pecially dumping and subsidies; or that the total program cost has increased by of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (B) lessen the effectiveness of domestic and SEC. 526. None of the funds made available 10 percent or more, the program manager international safeguard provisions, in order in this Act may be used to send or otherwise shall immediately inform the respective Sec- to ensure that United States workers, agri- pay for the attendance of more than 50 em- retary, Administrator, or Director. The Sec- ployees from a Federal department or agen- cultural producers, and firms can compete retary, Administrator, or Director shall no- cy at any single conference occurring outside fully on fair terms and enjoy the benefits of tify the House and Senate Committees on the United States unless such conference is a reciprocal trade concessions; and Appropriations within 30 days in writing of law enforcement training or operational con- (3) to address and remedy market distor- such increase, and shall include in such no- ference for law enforcement personnel and tions that lead to dumping and subsidiza- tice: the date on which such determination the majority of Federal employees in attend- tion, including overcapacity, cartelization, was made; a statement of the reasons for ance are law enforcement personnel sta- and market-access barriers. such increases; the action taken and pro- tioned outside the United States. SEC. 528. None of the funds appropriated or posed to be taken to control future cost otherwise made available in this or any growth of the project; changes made in the Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chair, I move to other Act may be used to transfer, release, performance or schedule milestones and the strike the last word. or assist in the transfer or release to or with- degree to which such changes have contrib- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman in the United States, its territories, or pos- uted to the increase in total program costs from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- sessions Khalid Sheikh Mohammed or any or procurement costs; new estimates of the utes. other detainee who—

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MORAN from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- stay in Virginia. Mr. MORAN. Mr. Chair, I have an utes. I urge defeat of this amendment, and amendment at the desk. The amend- Mr. WOLF. I want to thank the gen- I reserve the balance of my time. ment would strike both section 528 and tleman. We visited Guantanamo Bay Mr. MORAN. Mr. Chairman, how 529 so I ask that they would be consid- together. I think any Member who has much time do I have remaining? ered en bloc. not been down there, you should go The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection 1 down and see what is there. These are from Virginia has 2 ⁄2 minutes remain- to the consideration of the amendment important provisions that have been ing. at this point? Mr. MORAN. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 There was no objection. put in appropriation bills for the last several years. They represent a strong minutes to the gentleman from New The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will York (Mr. NADLER), from the Judiciary designate the amendment. and enduring consensus in Congress. Striking these provisions would have Committee. The text of the amendment is as fol- Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I thank unknown consequences for U.S. com- lows: the gentleman. munities. Imagine bringing Khalid Strike sections 528 and 529. I understand that there is an irra- Sheikh Mohammed, who beheaded Dan- tional fear of bringing Guantanamo de- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the iel Pearl, and who was the mastermind order of the House of today, the gen- tainees into the United States, even of the 9/11 attack. About 170 people though we would only do so to bring tleman from Virginia (Mr. MORAN) and from my district died in the attack on a Member opposed each will control 5 them to justice. In contrast to the the Pentagon. Can you imagine, they military commissions at Guantanamo, minutes. were initially going to bring him to The Chair recognizes the gentleman which have not reached one verdict New York City, and Mayor Bloomberg other than by plea, the Federal Court from Virginia. and Senator SCHUMER all opposed it be- Mr. MORAN. Mr. Chair, I yield my- system in the United States has been cause they knew what the impact was extremely successful at prosecuting self 3 minutes. going to be and the security require- Sections 528 and 529 of this bill would terrorists and safely imprisoning them ments. So this would have an unbeliev- for long periods of time. restrict the Department of Justice able impact on communities. One of the 9/11 terrorists is in a U.S. from transferring detainees to the Putting detainees in U.S. prisons, as prison. The shoe bomber is in a U.S. United States. The problem with this is the administration originally proposed, prison. The underwear bomber is in a that Guantanamo is now a rallying cry would be disruptive and, I think, disas- U.S. prison. The Times Square bomber for extremists around the world. Until trous. Former FBI Director Mueller is in a U.S. prison. One of the Boston we transfer and try these detainees, stated: ‘‘To transfer detainees to local Marathon bombers is in a U.S. prison. there is no denying that Guantanamo jails could affect or infect other pris- We have tried and convicted terrorist is hurting our national security, and so oners or have the capability of affect- masterminds in U.S. courts in my own my amendment would strike sections ing events outside the prison system.’’ district. 528 and 529. One of the things I think Members But others are being held at Guanta- Mr. Chair, we are currently spending have to understand is this. There was a namo without any prospect of a trial. $2,670,000 per detainee per year at pirate, if you saw the movie ‘‘Captain Ever since Magna Carta, we have de- Guantanamo compared to $34,000 per Phillips.’’ He was arrested. He was ar- nied the government the power to im- year at a high-security Federal prison rested and tried. And they said that he prison and punish people on mere accu- here in the United States. would be convicted, and there would be sation. Just because the government In fiscal year 2014, the Department of no way that he would ever be released. labels someone a terrorist doesn’t Defense estimates that it is going to You ought to go see ‘‘Captain Phil- make him one. The government must spend $435 million in operations and lips.’’ It is a fascinating movie. be asked to prove the accusation in personnel costs to operate this facility. He was tried and he was acquitted, court. That has always been a bedrock That money could so much better be and now he is seeking asylum. He is in American principle until we opened spent on military readiness, medical Virginia. He is seeking asylum maybe Guantanamo. Now we imprison people research, improving the quality of life in Virginia. indefinitely without trial. By what for our men and women in uniform. There was another case, if you recall, claim of right do we do this? The fact is, Mr. Chair, nearly 500 de- Attorney General Holder said there is How can we be sure we are punishing fendants charged with crimes related no way that this guy will ever get off, actual terrorists and not actual people to international terrorism have been and he was only convicted on one when we hold no trials? Mr. WOLF said successfully convicted in the United count; and had that count not been a someone may be acquitted. If he is ac- States since 9/11, quoting a former conviction, he would have been re- quitted he should be released. That is Gitmo detainee: the Times Square leased. our basic principle of justice for the bomber; the shoe bomber; and a 9/11 co- Lastly, there were Uighurs that were last thousand years. conspirator, Zacarias Moussaoui. All of arrested in Tora Bora in a training Guantanamo should be closed and its them are incarcerated in 98 Federal camp run by Osama bin Laden. They inmates either tried or released. It is prisons here in the United States with were there to learn how to kill Ameri- beyond time to close Guantanamo so it no security incidents. cans, but also to kill Chinese, if you can no longer be used to rally our en- Now, by comparison, military com- follow the concerns of the Uighur issue emies to recruit terrorists, to under- missions, which is the alternative, in China. The administration had re- mine our ability to bring terrorist sus- have managed to prosecute eight cases served apartments. They were in Guan- pects to justice, and to violate bedrock in that time, and many of them have, tanamo Bay. They reserved apartments American principles of due process of in fact, been overturned on appeal. in northern Virginia at Seven Corners law. There are six DOD facilities where for them to live here. I am astonished, frankly, that I Gitmo detainees could be held in the would hear on the floor of the United United States that are currently only b 1900 States Congress someone say that peo- at 48 percent capacity. I know the gentleman is well mean- ple might be acquitted, therefore, they The political and legal expediency of ing, but I think to bring Guantanamo should be held in jail forever because the detention center at Guantanamo Bay detainees here, people like Khalid maybe the evidence doesn’t exist be- Bay is not worth the cost to America’s Sheikh Mohammed, people like that, cause someone in the government in

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He was and accountability reports the following: talks about this case and said: talking, and I said: Well, if we are a (1) Details on future action the depart- The failed prosecution of an alleged Somali Nation of laws, how are we going to ment, agency, or instrumentality will take pirate—and the fact that that failure could reconcile that in this new cir- to resolve undisbursed balances in expired leave him living freely, and permanently, in- cumstance? He said: It is going to be grant accounts. side U.S. borders—is highlighting anew the very difficult. And here we are. It is (2) The method that the department, agen- cy, or instrumentality uses to track risks of trying terror suspects in American very difficult. courts. undisbursed balances in expired grant ac- Just a few weeks ago, Ali Mohamed Ali We are spending $3 million per pris- counts. was facing the possibility of a mandatory life oner to house people in a foreign land (3) Identification of undisbursed balances sentence in a 2008 shipjacking off the coast of under charges that we are not prepared in expired grant accounts that may be re- Yemen—an incident much like the one dram- to make public, no offering of a trial, turned to the Treasury of the United States. atized in the film ‘Captain Phillips.’ Now, most of whom were turned over for (4) In the preceding 3 fiscal years, details the Somali native is in immigration deten- bounty or for ransom paid out by our on the total number of expired grant ac- tion in Virginia and seeking permanent asy- government. I don’t know how it is counts with undisbursed balances (on the first day of each fiscal year) for the depart- lum in the United States. that we suggest that we want to One current Federal terrorism prosecutor ment, agency, or instrumentality and the said the Ali case and the potential for his project to the rest of the world what a total finances that have not been obligated eventual release is another reason why for- Nation of laws actually looks like, but to a specific project remaining in the ac- eign al Qaeda suspects picked up overseas as for me and my district, I am going counts. should not be brought to the United States to cast a vote in favor of this amend- SEC. 532. (a) None of the funds made avail- but should instead be detained at Guanta- ment because the Constitution of the able by this Act may be used for the Na- namo or some other facility. United States was drafted and written tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- I personally would think the very tion (NASA) or the Office of Science and and signed in Philadelphia, and some- Technology Policy (OSTP) to develop, de- thought of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, how I believe that the notion that our sign, plan, promulgate, implement, or exe- or some of the people when you go country would ever come to this mo- cute a bilateral policy, program, order, or down to Guantanamo Bay and see ment is the voice from the source of contract of any kind to participate, collabo- them, walking the streets here in the those who wrote that document at that rate, or coordinate bilaterally in any way United States should they be acquit- time. with China or any Chinese-owned company ted—they ought not to be brought to I yield back the balance of my time. unless such activities are specifically au- the United States. The Acting CHAIR. The question is thorized by a law enacted after the date of enactment of this Act. I yield back the balance of my time. on the amendment offered by the gen- (b) None of the funds made available by Mr. MORAN. Mr. Chairman, the per- tleman from Virginia (Mr. MORAN). this Act may be used to effectuate the son that my good friend refers to is not The question was taken; and the Act- hosting of official Chinese visitors at facili- a Guantanamo detainee. The reality is ing Chair announced that the noes ap- ties belonging to or utilized by NASA. that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is not peared to have it. (c) The limitations described in sub- representative of the vast majority of Mr. MORAN. Mr. Chairman, I de- sections (a) and (b) shall not apply to activi- Gitmo detainees who were brought 13, mand a recorded vote. ties which NASA or OSTP has certified— 14 years ago. There are a handful sev- (1) pose no risk of resulting in the transfer The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to of technology, data, or other information eral years later that were brought to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- with national security or economic security Guantanamo. They are really bad guys. ceedings on the amendment offered by implications to China or a Chinese-owned They are kept separately. But I am the gentleman from Virginia will be company; and talking about the people, 86 percent of postponed. (2) will not involve knowing interactions whom were turned in for bounties, the The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will with officials who have been determined by majority of whom were not involved in read. the United States to have direct involvement combat activity against the United The Clerk read as follows: with violations of human rights. (d) Any certification made under sub- States or its allies. SEC. 529. (a) None of the funds appropriated section (c) shall be submitted to the Com- We ought to look at this Guanta- or otherwise made available in this or any mittees on Appropriations of the House of namo population and do what this other Act may be used to construct, acquire, Representatives and the Senate no later country, our Founding Fathers, in- or modify any facility in the United States, than 30 days prior to the activity in question tended that we do. Give them a right to its territories, or possessions to house any and shall include a description of the purpose trial, prosecute them, and punish individual described in subsection (c) for the of the activity, its agenda, its major partici- purposes of detention or imprisonment in the pants, and its location and timing. them. custody or under the effective control of the I yield back the balance of my time. SEC. 533. None of the funds made available Department of Defense. by this Act may be used to pay the salaries Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I move (b) The prohibition in subsection (a) shall or expenses of personnel to deny, or fail to to strike the requisite number of not apply to any modification of facilities at act on, an application for the importation of words. United States Naval Station, Guantanamo any model of shotgun if— The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Bay, Cuba. (1) all other requirements of law with re- from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 (c) An individual described in this sub- spect to the proposed importation are met; minutes. section is any individual who, as of June 24, and Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I rise in 2009, is located at United States Naval Sta- (2) no application for the importation of tion, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and who— such model of shotgun, in the same configu- support of this amendment. (1) is not a citizen of the United States or As for myself, I believe that America ration, had been denied by the Attorney Gen- a member of the Armed Forces of the United eral prior to January 1, 2011, on the basis and our ideals, the notion that some- States; and that the shotgun was not particularly suit- one could have their liberty taken, be (2) is— able for or readily adaptable to sporting pur- held with secret evidence, be denied an (A) in the custody or under the effective poses. opportunity to appear before a court of control of the Department of Defense; or SEC. 534. (a) None of the funds made avail- law, be denied counsel or outside con- (B) otherwise under detention at United able in this Act may be used to maintain or tact, is something that our country States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, establish a computer network unless such would never engage in. Cuba. network blocks the viewing, downloading, SEC. 530. To the extent practicable, funds and exchanging of pornography. The problem with this theory is that made available in this Act should be used to (b) Nothing in subsection (a) shall limit we are engaged in it. The problem is purchase light bulbs that are ‘‘Energy Star’’ the use of funds necessary for any Federal, that, under President Bush, Sr., he qualified or have the ‘‘Federal Energy Man- State, tribal, or local law enforcement agen- would say about China: You all are ar- agement Program’’ designation. cy or any other entity carrying out criminal

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Science Foundation shall submit spending out of the hands of criminals, and the It is over 16 months since the tragedy plans, signed by the respective department ATF must be able to continue to do in Newtown, Connecticut, where six or agency head, to the Committees on Appro- this important work. adults and 20 children were murdered priations of the House of Representatives I thank my colleagues who are in in cold blood. It has been almost a and the Senate within 60 days after the date support of our gun violence prevention week since the latest mass tragedy of enactment of this Act. efforts, today and every day. that occurred in California. Nineteen SEC. 536. None of the funds made available I reserve the balance of my time. people were shot, and four were killed by this Act may be used to enter into a con- tract, memorandum of understanding, or co- Mr. CARTER. Mr. Chairman, I rise in in New Orleans last weekend. operative agreement with, make a grant to, opposition. Even before what happened at UC or provide a loan or loan guarantee to, any The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Santa Barbara, over 80 Americans were corporation that was convicted of a felony from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. killed by guns last week, and all of the criminal violation under any Federal law Mr. CARTER. Mr. Chairman, law- families who have lost loved ones—the within the preceding 24 months, where the abiding Americans shouldn’t have to families in Newtown, in Santa Barbara, awarding agency is aware of the conviction, sacrifice their right to privacy to exer- and all across America—are still wait- unless the agency has considered suspension cise their Second Amendment rights ing for Congress to act. or debarment of the corporation and has It is no secret that the appropria- made a determination that this further ac- because they live in the southwestern tion is not necessary to protect the interests part of the United States. tions bills have been used to incremen- of the Government. I don’t understand why they want to tally chip away at the Federal Govern- SEC. 537. None of the funds made available take the people who stand on the bor- ment’s ability to enforce the gun laws by this Act may be used to enter into a con- der and take this onslaught of the fail- and to protect the public from gun tract, memorandum of understanding, or co- ure of the administration to defend and crime. operative agreement with, make a grant to, prosecute those who violate the laws of This is yet another example of the or provide a loan or loan guarantee to, any our country, and they want to have same bad behavior. Currently, licensed corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax gun dealers in Arizona, California, New liability that has been assessed, for which all something that imposes upon our right judicial and administrative remedies have to privacy and our right to exercise our Mexico, and Texas are required to re- been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is Second Amendment rights. port to the National Tracing Center not being paid in a timely manner pursuant Law enforcement tools are not taken when a dealer sells multiple assault ri- to an agreement with the authority respon- away by the fact that we have limited fles to one individual, just as all deal- sible for collecting the tax liability, where this intrusion upon the rights of the ers have reported multiple handgun the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid people in the States that are on our sales for over 20 years. tax liability, unless the agency has consid- southwestern border. In fact, law en- This requirement is narrowly tai- ered suspension or debarment of the corpora- lored, applying only to the sales of ri- tion and has made a determination that this forcement has the right to at any time further action is not necessary to protect the walk into a Federal firearms dealer fles that are semiautomatic, that are interests of the Government. and request any sales records, and they greater than the .22 caliber, and that SEC. 538. None of the funds made available mandatorily must provide them. A hold a detachable magazine. by this Act may be obligated or expended to bouncer can walk into a Federal li- Multiple assault rifle sales reports implement the Arms Trade Treaty until the censed firearms dealer and get these help law enforcement crack down on Senate approves a resolution of ratification records every day. The amendment gun trafficking along the southwest for the Treaty. doesn’t prohibit gun dealers from re- border, where dealers are dispropor- SEC. 539. None of the funds made available tionately fueling Mexican cartel vio- by this Act may be used to require a person porting multiple sales of purchases. It licensed under section 923 of title 18, United just doesn’t mandate on four States of lence. States Code, to report information to the De- this Union a violation of their right to This reporting requirement is effec- partment of Justice regarding the sale of privacy. tive. During the first 8 months it was multiple rifles or shotguns to the same per- The playing field should be level in in effect, the ATF initiated 120 inves- son. anything we do under the law. But the tigations based on reports of multiple AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. ESTY fact is we are unleveling the playing sales of assault rifles and recommended Ms. ESTY. Mr. Chairman, I have an field for the very people that stand the prosecution of more than 100 de- amendment at the desk. I would like to down in the direct onslaught of the in- fendants in 25 separate cases. offer and withdraw my amendment. vasion coming across our southern bor- Furthermore, every Federal court The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- der as a result of this administration’s has addressed this issue and has found port the amendment. failure to properly enforce immigra- that requiring dealers in these four The Clerk read as follows: tion policy. border States to report multiple as- Page 100, strike lines 7 through 11. This is something that we shouldn’t sault rifle sales is well within the The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the even be discussing, limiting the ability ATF’s authority. This requirement is order of the House of today, the gentle- and making reporting requirements on critical to identifying straw purchasers woman from Connecticut (Ms. ESTY) four States and involving their right of who put guns in the hands of criminals. and a Member opposed each will con- privacy contrary to the rest of the I urge my colleagues to support this trol 5 minutes. union. I don’t understand why this is commonsense amendment that will The gentlewoman from Connecticut even being discussed. continue to give ATF the tools it needs is recognized for 5 minutes. I oppose the attempts to toss out the to combat gun trafficking and to keep Ms. ESTY. Mr. Chairman, my amend- Second Amendment rights of the peo- the public safe. ment strikes section 539 of the bill. ple of the State of Texas, New Mexico, Mr. CARTER. Mr. Chairman, I want Section 539 is an unnecessary and Arizona and California. to point out that this recordkeeping is harmful gun rider that would bar the I reserve the balance of my time. directed at multiple rifle and shotgun ATF from using any funds to inves- sales of a semiautomatic character. It tigate straw purchases or trafficking of b 1915 becomes a habit around here to call certain highly dangerous weapons. Ms. ESTY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 anything that will fire six shots when This ‘‘long gun’’ requirement, which minutes to the gentlewoman from Con- you pull the trigger an assault rifle. has been in effect since 2011, is an es- necticut, ROSA DELAURO, my colleague. In fact, this requires the reporting of sential tool for law enforcement to Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chair, I rise in semiautomatic shotguns, as well as of combat drug cartels and weapons traf- support of Congresswoman ESTY’s semiautomatic rifles. People all over ficking. amendment, which strikes a dangerous the United States—and particularly in In fact, in the first 8 months after rider that would bar the Bureau of Al- our State—hunt every day with these the rule was enacted, more than 100 cohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explo- weapons. Families have these weapons

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It is that the Republicans will decry such acts of vi- thing when we are talking about the a reasonable thing. olence as the recent UC-Santa Barbara mas- privacy of the individual under the Mr. Chairman, I yield to the gentle- sacre but will refuse to take action to protect Second Amendment and about the lady from New York (Mrs. LOWEY), the our nation’s innocent citizens. right for Americans to keep and bear ranking member on Appropriations. I will do everything in my power to convince arms. Mrs. LOWEY. I want to thank the my colleagues on the other side of the aisle Therefore, I think that the language outstanding ranking member of this that it is our duty, as Members of Congress, that is in place today is the right lan- committee for his work on this bill. to defend our nation’s people while also up- guage for the policies of the United Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong sup- holding the second amendment of our Con- States. port of this amendment. Let me be stitution. I reserve the balance of my time. very clear. The long gun rider cur- Dare I invoke the names of the hundreds of Ms. ESTY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 rently in this bill makes it easier for victims of mass-shootings in the last few minute to the gentlelady from New drug cartels to smuggle weapons across years? Should I mention the alarming number York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY), my the border and more difficult for law of Americans murdered by guns every day colleague. enforcement to identify straw pur- which averages to more than 30 people? Or Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New chasers and get weapons out of the perhaps I should comment on the startling sta- York. Mr. Chair, I rise in support of hands of dangerous people. tistic that 140 Americans are taken to the Representative ESTY’s amendment to The reporting of multiple purchases emergency room every day to be treated for a remove this misguided rider that will for powerful semiautomatic firearms is gun assault. only prevent law enforcement from the same policy we have had for hand- Of course, Republicans are aware of the doing its job. guns for decades, and it saves lives. thousands of people who are injured and mur- Since the ATF launched this initia- Let me be very clear, my friends. The dered by guns every year. They know the toll tive—the so-called long gun rule—to long gun reporting requirement would that gun violence is taking on the American track multiple purchases of rifles and not stop a law-abiding person from pur- people. I am sure they also acknowledge that assault weapons, it has become a cru- chasing a firearm. It only allows the their pillar of conservatism, the 40th President cial tool with which to investigate and reporting of multiple sales of powerful, of the United States, Ronald Reagan, sup- prosecute straw purchasers who enable semiautomatic rifles—greater than the ported gun control. the flood of illegal guns to cities and .22 caliber—and only if they can hold Yet, Republicans still attached a gun rider to towns across our Nation. In my home detachable magazines. this bill to bolster their NRA ratings at the risk city of New York, 85 percent of guns The Justice Department found that of the safety of the American people. They used in crimes were originally sold in a more than half of the guns recovered in don’t seem to care that less than a week ago, different State. Mexico in connection with drug cartels an individual documented for struggling with When we see the toll that illegal guns originated in the United States of mental illnesses legally purchased a firearm takes on our streets, why do we in Con- America. A case study of firearms traf- and proceeded to use said firearm to deprive gress stand idle, now blocking law en- ficking by one drug cartel found that, families of their loved ones. Well, according to forcement from addressing this crisis? during a 15-month period, the cartel the FBI, more than 400 people were murdered In the first 8 months of this initia- purchased 251 assault rifles from U.S. in my home state of New York in 2012 alone tive, the Bureau launched 120 inves- gun dealers, all but one of which was and I am outraged. tigations into gun trafficking in high- purchased as part of a multiple sale. It is in the honor of the victims of the UC- powered assault weapons, and a former Law enforcement needs more, my Santa Barbara tragedy and their families that special agent has called this rule a colleagues, not less to fight drug cartel I support this amendment. It is in the honor of huge tool to combat illegal sales. violence. Support this amendment. those lost in other tragedies, who are not for- Please vote ‘‘no’’ on this misguided Help law enforcement stop the traf- gotten, and all victims of gun violence and rule. ficking of weapons and save lives. their families who have wept at funerals that I The Acting CHAIR. The time of the Mr. FATTAH. In reclaiming my time, support this amendment. gentlewoman has expired. I would now like to yield to the gentle- Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Chair, once Mr. CARTER. Mr. Chairman, I would lady from Connecticut (Ms. ESTY). again, Americans are heartbroken by a gun vi- point out that this law pertains only to Ms. ESTY. Thank you, Mr. Ranking olence tragedy, mourning the students killed in the southwestern border States and Member, and thank you for your lead- Santa Barbara. that my friends from Connecticut and ership on this issue. Since that mass shooting on Friday, more New York are not affected by this rule. I appreciate the kind words of my than 120 others have lost their lives at the There is no reason why you can’t buy colleagues and their support for this hands of a gun, including an 18-month-old long guns in New York or in Con- amendment. who was shot in front of his mother this morn- necticut and ship them down to the Mr. MEEKS. Mr. Chair, here I stand in sup- ing in West Palm Beach. border. This is discriminatory against port of an amendment to the Commerce, Jus- This mother will never see her child go to four States and four States only. It is tice, Science and Related Agencies Appropria- school, graduate from college, or walk down bad policy. tion Act. Specifically, the proposed amend- the aisle—she will never hear him say, ‘‘I love I yield back the balance of my time. ment would strike Section 539 of this bill to you Mom.’’ Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I move allow funding to be used to mandate reporting As a former Mayor of an urban city, I’ve to strike the last word. to the Justice Department the name of an indi- seen firsthand how gun violence disrupts en- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman vidual who has purchased multiple long-bar- tire communities and devastates families. from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 reled arms in five days. The Republicans at- Too many lives have been taken. Too many minutes. tempted to disallow the Justice Department families have lost their daughters and sons, Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I want from keeping these records, even though their sisters and brothers. And too many peo- to make a couple of points. these records are crucial in cracking down on ple have endured unimaginable pain and grief One is that this requirement is in gun trafficking and straw purchasing. caused by senseless acts of gun violence. place now and has been in place, and it I stand in the wake of another unconscion- And, it is unbelievable to me about in the has not disrupted life. It has saved able mass shooting. A recent wound not yet wake of more heartbreaking killings with fire- lives, however. healed, our nation still mourns the lives that arms that the reaction of some in this Con- This requirement does not actually were cut short by a mentally unstable gun- gress is to weaken gun laws. That’s why I apply to normal shotguns or to hunting man. I stand not only as a Member of Con- support the Esty amendment to keep strong rifles. I think it is important for the gress but also as a concerned United States laws against gun trafficking on the books.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:15 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K29MY7.140 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4974 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 29, 2014 Not only should we pass this amendment, standards that ‘‘did not always appear gone through this before. In fact, the we must do much more to improve our na- to be logical, obvious, or even ration- EPA is working on this precisely. tional background check system and strength- al.’’ b 1930 en mental health intervention and research. In my home State of Washington, From California to Florida, American families over two dozen agricultural associa- I oppose what the EPA is doing, as a are counting on us to keep guns out of the tions strongly oppose NOAA’s rec- matter of fact, and most people on the hands of criminals and keep our children safe. ommendation of large buffers on agri- ground. With that, Mr. Chairman, I ask unan- cultural lands, and one local recovery I am just simply saying that through imous consent to withdraw the amend- board group that has successfully used the funding mechanism, NOAA should ment. these funds to improve salmon survival not be able to impose these guidelines The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection in the upper Columbia River opposes that have a great deal of controversy to the request of the gentlewoman mandatory buffers tied to these impor- in the Pacific Northwest. from Connecticut? tant salmon grant funds. I know this is the start of this proc- There was no objection. Let me be very clear. This amend- ess. I know NOAA had some problems The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will ment won’t cut Pacific Coastal Salmon with the initial language. We changed read. Recovery funds, nor will it prohibit ri- that language now. They can’t say they The Clerk read as follows: parian buffers where they are appro- oppose this because this only affects SPENDING REDUCTION ACCOUNT priate, but it will ensure that NOAA particularly these guidelines that are SEC. 540. The amount by which the applica- does not make them a prerequisite for being proposed. ble allocation of new budget authority made these funds to be awarded for on-the- So I think the amendment is some- by the Committee on Appropriations of the ground projects, respecting unique geo- thing that needs to be passed, frankly, House of Representatives under section graphical priorities of agricultural to send a message. 302(b) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 areas and locally driven solutions to By the time we go through this proc- exceeds the amount of proposed new budget salmon recovery. ess, if they want to have some other authority is $0. So, Mr. Chairman, I ask that this adjustments, when they make their ad- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. HASTINGS OF amendment be approved, so that the justments, I would be more than will- WASHINGTON Federal Pacific Coastal Salmon Recov- ing to talk. But I think this amend- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. ery funds, which have been proven ef- ment should be passed so we can send a Chairman, I have an amendment at the fective over the years for farmers and message to NOAA. desk. local projects, will not be used as a Mr. FATTAH. Reclaiming my time, The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- backdoor way for NOAA to implement the United States taxpayers have in- port the amendment. other controversial guidelines for these vested a lot of money for the help of The Clerk read as follows: buffers. salmon in your neck of the woods. I am At the end of the bill (before the short With that, I reserve the balance of all for it. I like to make sure that title) add the following: my time. whatever we are doing is correct. We SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I claim by this Act under the heading ‘‘Pacific have got treaty obligations. We have the time in opposition. got hatcheries. We have got all kinds of Coastal Salmon Recovery’’ may be used for The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman grant guidelines or requirements to establish stuff going on with both the Native minimum riparian buffers. from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 Americans and the commercial fisher- minutes. men operations there. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, with all All I am saying is I don’t want to order of the House of today, the gen- due respect, this is an attempt to au- come to the end of the night, after we tleman from Washington (Mr. HAS- thorize on an appropriations bill. These have been debating this bill for 2 days, TINGS) and a Member opposed each will buffer zones that have been put in and rush something forward that may control 5 minutes. place under the expertise of NOAA The Chair recognizes the gentleman not be the way to go. have been part and parcel to making from Washington. It is interestingly worded. I know sure that the salmon in the hatchery Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. that you have good intentions. I would system work properly. I think for us to Chairman, I yield myself such time as like to work with you and the majority delve into this at this point is difficult, I may consume. staff and see where we are. I just can’t and the wording is challenging. support this, given the complexities of For the past 15 years, a large part of Rather than deal with it here, I the issues and the limitations of me the success of the salmon recovery in would ask if we could talk about it and being from an urban area. I want to the Northwest and in other States has see what we could do in conference, and make sure I have a complete grasp on been through locally driven solutions that would be a good thing. I would the issue. funded through the Pacific Coastal hate for us, after having invested tens Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Will Salmon Recovery Fund, and I continue of millions of dollars in the salmon, to the gentleman yield? to support this program. be taking a rash action here on the This amendment will ensure, how- Mr. FATTAH. I yield to the gen- floor. ever, that these funds continue to ben- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Will tleman. efit salmon through on-the-ground the gentleman yield? Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. I ap- projects, but without questionable Mr. FATTAH. I yield to the gen- preciate that. I simply want to say buffer guidelines imposed by the Na- tleman, and I would like to work with that these are issues that I know are tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- you on this. unique to mainly the Western part of ministration, or NOAA, as a condition Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. I re- the United States. of their use. spect that, but let me clarify what is But in many respects, the gentleman Agriculture is the background of my going on here because the gentleman, made a statement that really supports central Washington district, and it is with due respect, represents an urban my amendment. Because he said the estimated that these and other simi- area, and I represent a rural area. That American taxpayers are spending bil- larly imposed land set-aside guidelines is self-evident. That is not criticism. I lions of dollars on salmon recovery. by NOAA could restrict the use of vital am just pointing out the obvious. That is true. So are the ratepayers in crop protection tools on as much as 50 Mr. FATTAH. In reclaiming my time, the Bonneville power system. They are acres of farmland per mile. I am not it is true that I represent an urban paying billions of dollars for salmon re- alone in my concern about NOAA’s use area, yes. I would be glad to continue covery. of unverifiable salmon buffer require- to yield. The good news is the fish runs in the ments in other instances. Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. I last 5 years have come back in record Last year, the Fourth Circuit Court thank the gentleman for that clarifica- numbers. of Appeals found similar NOAA salmon tion. To be very honest with you, these buffer requirements in a biological I just want to make this point. These guidelines haven’t been imposed, and opinion that were based on scientific are suggested guidelines, and we have the salmon are coming back. So why

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Reclaiming my time, a scribed in paragraph (1), recommendations to Mr. Chairman, at this time I yield to lot of us would love to go out to dinner improve or broaden the scope of such au- my good friend and colleague, the gen- tonight and have salmon. thorities to address the matters described in tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. MUR- The issue for the science of this is paragraph (1). PHY). that you can’t make a mistake. This is Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I reserve a Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. I a multiyear process. You have got a lot point of order on the gentleman’s thank my friend, Mr. DOYLE. going on here. And if you blow it, you amendment. On Monday, May 19, the U.S. attor- are going to blow it for a big industry The Acting CHAIR. A point of order ney for the Western District of Penn- that is important for America. is reserved. sylvania filed an indictment against So I would like to work with you and Pursuant to the order of the House of five members of the Communist Chi- make sure that we get it right. And the today, the gentleman from Pennsyl- nese military, affirming what I as expertise of NOAA, I think, could be vania (Mr. DOYLE) and a Member op- chairman of the Congressional Steel helpful in that process. posed each will control 5 minutes. Caucus and other lawmakers have con- I yield back the balance of my time. The Chair recognizes the gentleman tended for quite some time. This in- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. from Pennsylvania. dictment proves we are losing manu- Chairman, how much time do I have re- Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Chairman, I want to facturing jobs not because the U.S. maining? start off by saying to my good friend stopped making great products, but be- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman the chairman that I plan to withdraw cause the Chinese Government is steal- 1 has 2 ⁄2 minutes remaining. the amendment. ing ideas, inventions, and intellectual Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. I Mr. Chairman, my good friend and property straight out of western Penn- yield myself the balance of my time. colleague TIM MURPHY and I are offer- I appreciate, again, the ranking sylvania. ing this bipartisan amendment that di- The Chinese Government has hacked member working with me. But I think rects the Department of Commerce, the into our computers, stolen business this is sufficiently important that we United States Trade Representative, blueprints, erected trade barriers, and should adopt this amendment. and the United States International manipulated currency markets to give Again, I will point out the American Trade Commission to report to Con- taxpayers, as have the ratepayers, state-owned enterprises an unfair and gress on the sanctions they can bring illegal advantage in the American mar- spent billions of dollars recovering against companies that benefit from ketplace. salmon. information acquired by hacking into The good news in the Pacific North- For example, in 2010, as American private computers in the United factories were shutting down because west, as I mentioned, some of the salm- States. of dumped and illegally traded Chinese on runs are coming back in record The Justice Department recently in- pipe, Chinese agents were trying to numbers in the last 4 or 5 years. dicted five Chinese military officers for So if there is something that is be- stealing commercially valuable infor- cheat in court as well. The Chinese fore the final part of this bill becomes mation from a number of companies in army hacked into computers at U.S. a law, and there needs to be some ad- the United States. These indictments Steel and the United Steelworkers justment, I would be more than happy highlight what we have known for a Union in 2010 to obtain privileged legal to talk about it. But I think it is suffi- long time: namely, that China and gov- communications about the crucial un- ciently important to send a message ernments around the world are hacking fair trade case then being litigated be- right now to NOAA to not impose these into computers in the United States fore the International Trade Commis- guidelines when the evidence is con- and using that information they steal sion on the oil country tubular goods trary to what they are trying to do. for their own economic advantage. from China. So I urge adoption of my amendment, These hackers have targeted the of- This amendment will help us con- and I yield back the balance of my fices of Westinghouse, U.S. Steel, the tinue this effort and apply the same time. United Steel Workers Union, Alcoa, Al- crackdown on trade crimes. By dump- The Acting CHAIR. The question is legheny Technologies, and SolarWorld, ing sophisticated, high-cost oil country on the amendment offered by the gen- five of which are located in Pittsburgh, tubular goods onto the U.S. market, tleman from Washington (Mr. HAS- Pennsylvania. countries like China are in clear viola- TINGS). The information they stole helped tion of their obligations under inter- The amendment was agreed to. Chinese companies in negotiations or national trade agreements. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. DOYLE trade disputes with each of the tar- Western Pennsylvania—nor the rest Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Chairman, I have an geted organizations. While these in- of this country—won’t be a welcome amendment at the desk. dictments are the first of their kind, mat for the Chinese or any foreign The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- businesses in the United States have competitor to walk over. port the amendment. been facing cyber attacks like this for Mr. DOYLE. Reclaiming my time, The Clerk read as follows: years. Mr. Chairman, I want to thank Chair- At the end of the bill (before the short I would like to think that these man WOLF for his efforts and support. title), add the following: cyber spies will be prosecuted and im- Hopefully, we can work together to SEC. l. Not later than 60 days after the prisoned for their actions at some achieve the goals of this amendment date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- point, but that won’t do anything to with language in the conference report retary of Commerce, the United States Trade reverse the damage that they have or some other means. Representative, and United States Inter- national Trade Commission shall jointly sub- done. Congress needs to focus right Mr. WOLF. Will the gentleman yield? mit to Congress a report on the following: now—today—on protecting the Amer- Mr. DOYLE. I yield to the gentleman (1) The authorities of the Department of ican workers and businesses who face from Virginia. Commerce, the United States Trade Rep- these attacks every day. Mr. WOLF. This is one of the better resentative, and United States International I would urge my colleagues on both amendments offered today. Frankly, I Trade Commission, respectively, to impose sides of the aisle to support our amend- will do everything I can to make sure sanctions against corporations or other legal ment and begin taking the necessary this is in the bill when it comes to the entities that benefit from utilizing trade se- measures to counter cyber espionage conference report. crets or other information— against American workers and busi- If the Members would take the time (A) obtained by such corporations or enti- ties through cyber intrusions or other illegal nesses. This amendment would take to go out and look at the place where- methods; or the first step by determining whether by you can see all the companies that (B) provided to such corporations or enti- the U.S. government has the tools it are being hit, the Chinese are stealing ties by a national government, foreign intel- needs to do just that. jobs.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:51 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY7.144 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4976 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 29, 2014 And so I thank Mr. DOYLE and Mr. The Chair recognizes the gentle- 2013. Sixty-one percent of the American MURPHY for offering this. I will do ev- woman from Tennessee. public actually supports not a 1 per- erything I can. I think the staff knows Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Chairman, I cent or a 2 percent, but a 5 percent how strongly I feel. Mr. FATTAH has want to begin first by thanking Chair- across-the-board cut in all Federal been a great help on these issues. man WOLF for his patience. Every sin- spending. So if the amendment is ruled out of gle year, as he has shepherded this ap- It is time for us to do a little more to order, we will make sure that we try to propriations bill, I have come to this save a little more, to make a few more put it in the bill, and I thank both of floor and offered an amendment that spending reductions, and to think you for offering it. would include a 1 percent across-the- about what the addition of debt—piling Mr. DOYLE. Reclaiming my time, I board spending cut. He has been very on more debt does to our children and thank the chairman, and I reserve the gracious and very kind, even though he our grandchildren and to their futures. balance of my time. opposes. And even though I appreciate It is, indeed, capping and trading our Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I move the good work that the committees children’s futures to the people that to strike the last word. have done to reduce spending and to hold our publicly-traded debt. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman get these levels down, I believe that we Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 can do more—and that we should be ance of my time. minutes. doing more. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move to Mr. FATTAH. I want to thank my I think it is admirable that the com- strike the requisite number of words. colleagues from Pennsylvania. mittee is showing us a 0.8 percent re- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman And yes, the case that was referenced duction. But if we would pass my from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- centered in Pennsylvania, and it is a amendment, we would save another utes. case that is pending before our courts. $400 million. And that is a step that we Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I reluc- I won’t have much to say about it need to take. tantly rise in opposition to the amend- other than under our system, an indict- I think it is important to realize that ment. I understand what the gentle- ment is merely a charge. We have to go this amendment exempts the $8.5 bil- lady is saying, and I think she makes a through the process. lion budget that is for the FBI. We powerful case, but I think, to bring it But the one thing that we do know— think it is important that they get back to this bill, the allocation for the having nothing to do with the instant that for their vital mission that they bill already represents a cut of $398 case—is Chairman WOLF has worked on conduct every single day in protecting million below the FY14 level. Thirty- this for a number of years. He has ex- American citizens at home and abroad three individual programs have been posed all of us to information about and in conducting the activities that terminated in the bill. this and arranged briefings from our do help to keep the homeland and our Moreover, and I will end with this, highest levels of law enforcement offi- people safe. since the beginning of the 112th Con- cials in our country. And clearly, there is a great deal of My amendment will not affect the ef- gress, the allocation for Commerce- cyber snooping going on. It emanates forts that are combating terrorism, Justice-Science appropriation has been from a number of different places, cyber crime, human trafficking or vio- cut by $13.1 billion, or over 20 percent, China included: Ukraine, Nigeria—we lent gangs. It is a targeted spending so you have had a 20 percent cut since can go through the laundry list. But we cut that will result in a savings to the the 112th. have to do more to protect ourselves. taxpayers of over $400 million. As a result of that, I would ask for a I want to thank the gentlemen from b 1945 ‘‘no’’ vote. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- Pennsylvania, Mr. DOYLE and Mr. MUR- Given the $51 billion price tag of this PHY, for bringing this amendment for- ance of my time. bill, I do not feel that it is asking too The Acting CHAIR. The question is ward. As the chairman indicated, we much to cut a little bit more. will work with them in a way to make on the amendment offered by the gen- I think it is important to note also tlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. BLACK- this as concrete as possible as we go that across-the-board spending cuts forward. BURN). have worked at the State level. There The question was taken; and the Act- I yield back the balance of my time. is no reason not to utilize them here in Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Chairman, I ask ing Chair announced that the noes ap- Washington. unanimous consent to withdraw my peared to have it. We have heard from so many of our amendment. Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Chairman, I The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection Governors and our mayors that have demand a recorded vote. to the request of the gentleman from trumpeted the use of across-the-board The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Pennsylvania? spending cuts. We have heard Chris clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- There was no objection. Christie, a 9 percent across-the-board ceedings on the amendment offered by spending cut; Rick Perry in Texas, a 5 AMENDMENT NO. 14 OFFERED BY MRS. the gentlewoman from Tennessee will BLACKBURN percent savings. be postponed. We have Governor Cuomo, who was Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Chairman, I AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. ENGEL looking at reducing 10 percent across have an amendment at the desk. Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chairman, I have an the board; Schweitzer in Montana, 5 The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will amendment at the desk. percent across the board. designate the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- They work, and there is a reason The text of the amendment is as fol- port the amendment. they do—because it is an equitable cut. lows: The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill, before the short Mr. Chairman, we are $17 trillion in At the end of the bill (before the short title, insert the following: debt. This is something we can do for title), insert the following: SEC. ll. (a) Each amount made available our children and our grandchildren and by this Act, except those amounts made SEC. ll. None of the funds made available begin to responsibly roll back the by this Act may be used to lease or purchase available to the Federal Bureau of Investiga- amount that the Federal Government tion, is hereby reduced by 1 percent. new light duty vehicles for any executive (b) The reduction in subsection (a) shall spends. fleet, or for an agency’s fleet inventory, ex- not apply with respect to the following ac- At this point in time, we are spend- cept in accordance with Presidential Memo- counts of the Department of Justice: ing the money that our children have randum—Federal Fleet Performance, dated (1) ‘‘Fees and Expenses of Witnesses’’. not made for programs that they do May 24, 2011. (2) ‘‘Public Safety Officer Benefits’’. not want and will never, ever use. What The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the (3) ‘‘United States Trustee System Fund’’. we need to do is be wise stewards of the order of the House of today, the gen- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the taxpayer dollar, now and in the future. tleman from New York (Mr. ENGEL) order of the House of today, the gentle- I also think this is an idea that the and a Member opposed each will con- woman from Tennessee (Mrs. BLACK- American people are beginning to sup- trol 5 minutes. BURN) and a Member opposed each will port. I noted a recent poll—Washington The Chair recognizes the gentleman control 5 minutes. Post-ABC News poll. This was March 6, from New York.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:51 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY7.146 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 29, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4977 Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chairman, on May Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I move ther, by not allowing any funds for op- 24, 2011, President Obama issued a to strike the last word. erations at Thomson. memorandum on Federal fleet perform- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman In addition, I recognize that CJS also ance that requires all new light-duty from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 prohibits the use of funds to transfer vehicles in the Federal fleet to be al- minutes. Guantanamo detainees to the U.S. ternative fuel vehicles, such as hybrid, Mr. FATTAH. I want to thank the However, the administration has prov- electric, natural gas, or biofuel, by De- gentleman for bringing this amend- en resourceful at finding pots of money cember 31, 2015. ment forward. It is so very important to achieve their goals. My amendment echoes the Presi- that our country move aggressively in Thomson Correctional Center is dential memorandum by prohibiting this area. ground zero in this debate. As long as funds in the Commerce, Justice, As you travel around the world, you it remains operational, we run the risk Science, and Related Agencies Appro- see other countries doing so much of seeing Guantanamo Bay detainees priations Act from being used to lease more in terms of renewable energy and on American soil. or purchase the new light-duty vehi- utilizing cleaner energy sources. One of the President’s first acts in of- cles, except in accord with the Presi- In Ireland, it is wind energy. In fice was signing Executive Order 13492 dent’s memorandum. France, it is nuclear. In Israel, you on January 22, 2009, to close Guanta- This amendment has been supported have solar along the Dead Sea. Mo- namo Bay detention center. The ad- by the majority and minority on appro- rocco has got one of the largest solar ministration has attempted to pur- priations bills eight times over the operations. chase the facility since 2009 to hold past few years, and I understand it will One of the things that our govern- these detainees. receive similar support today. ment can do to save money, as was We have the letter from December 15 Our transportation sector is, by far, mentioned in the last discussion about to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, which the biggest reason we send $600 billion the need to save money, is that we was signed by several administration per year to hostile nations to pay for could be moving to a different type of officials, including Secretary of State oil at ever-increasing costs, but Amer- fuel, and we also could be improving Hillary Rodham Clinton, stating the ica doesn’t have to be dependent on for- the circumstances under which the air following: eign sources of oil for transportation that our grandchildren will breathe As the President has made clear, we need fuel. will be healthier. to continue to detain some individuals cur- Alternative technologies exist today I want to thank the gentleman for rently held at the Guantanamo Bay deten- and, when implemented broadly, will bringing this forward. There are vehi- tion facility. To securely house these detain- allow any alternative fuel to be used in ees, Federal agencies plan to work with me cles that are coming forward that are America’s automotive fleet. and other State officials to acquire the near- The Federal Government operates going to be solar-powered and powered ly vacant maximum security facility in the largest fleet of light-duty vehicles by other types of alternative fuel. Our Thomson, Illinois. in America. According to GSA, there military has been investing very sig- It later adds: are over 660,000 vehicles in the Federal nificantly in this regard, in terms of The Defense Department will operate part fleet. By supporting a diverse array of aviation fuel. of the facility to house a limited number of vehicle technologies in our Federal There is work for us to do. We can ac- detainees from Guantanamo. fleet, we will encourage development of tually do it together, Democrats and Congress passed language in subse- domestic energy resources, including Republicans; and therefore, I rise in quent bills to prevent the transfer of biomass, natural gas, agriculture support of this amendment. detainees from Guantanamo prisons to waste, hydrogen, renewable electricity, Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- the U.S. However, the administration, methanol, and ethanol. ance of my time. once again, went behind the intent of When I was in Brazil a few years ago, The Acting CHAIR. The question is Congress and purchased the Thomson I saw how they diversified their fuel by on the amendment offered by the gen- facility in 2012 for $165 million, using greatly expanding their use of ethanol. tleman from New York (Mr. ENGEL). money from various DOJ accounts. When people drove to a gas station, The amendment was agreed to. Supposedly, that was to combat prison they saw what a gallon of gasoline AMENDMENT NO. 15 OFFERED BY MRS. overcrowding. would cost and what an equivalent BLACKBURN Mr. Chairman, today, the prison is amount of ethanol would cost and Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Chairman, I still empty. could decide which was better for have an amendment at the desk. President Obama also requested $43.7 them. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will million in his fiscal year 2014 budget to If they can do this in Brazil, then we designate the amendment. begin activating Thomson. I think that can do it here. We can educate people The text of the amendment is as fol- we all know that this administration on using alternative fuels and let con- lows: intends to close the Guantanamo Bay sumers decide which is best for them. At the end of the bill (before the short detention center. When it is shut down, Expanding the role these energy title), insert the following: those detainees are going to go some- sources play in our transportation SEC. ll. None of the funds made available where. economy will help break the leverage in this Act may be used for operation, ren- The handwriting is on the wall. over Americans held by foreign govern- ovation, or construction at Thomson Correc- President Obama, Hillary Clinton, and tional Facility in Illinois. ment-controlled oil companies and will other Democrats have clearly stated increase our Nation’s domestic secu- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the their intent to bring those detainees to rity and protect consumers from price order of the House of today, the gentle- American soil. spikes and shortages in the world oil woman from Tennessee (Mrs. BLACK- I think that it is imperative that we markets. BURN) and a Member opposed each will accept this amendment and make cer- I also want to mention that Con- control 5 minutes. tain that there is no money for oper- gresswoman ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN and The Chair recognizes the gentle- ational funds for the Thomson facility. I have a bill which would mandate woman from Tennessee. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance that, by a certain amount of time, all Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Chairman, I of my time. cars in America would be flex-fuel cars. do rise in support of my amendment to Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Chairman, I rise We can build these cars for under $100 shut down the Thomson Correctional to oppose the amendment and seek per car, and I think it is ridiculous Center in Illinois. The amendment time in opposition. that we don’t do it. would prohibit any funds being made The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman I want to thank Mr. WOLF and Mr. available for operations, renovation, or from Illinois is recognized for 5 min- FATTAH for their courtesies, and I ask construction at Thomson Correctional. utes. that the Engel amendment be sup- Section 529 of our CJS bill prohibits Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Chairman, I rise ported. funds to construct, acquire, or modify to voice my strong opposition to the Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- a facility in the U.S. to house detain- amendment offered by the Congress- ance of my time. ees. However, my amendment goes fur- woman from Tennessee.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:51 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY7.151 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4978 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 29, 2014 The amendment she offers that aims of Thomson prison, and local job hiring stantly, constantly. And I know that to deny funding for the Thomson Cor- has already begun. We cannot turn the Senator DURBIN has made a strong ef- rectional Center in Thomson, Illinois, clock back now. To even make that at- fort, but there are some of us on this would not only negatively impact pub- tempt is a display of contempt for the side who believe that it becomes a big lic safety and put our hardworking American taxpayer. political issue, too. prison guards in harm’s way, but it The opening of the Thomson prison is So if you can somehow make it would also be a big disservice to our good for prison guards. It helps relieve whereby there is some convincing and Nation’s taxpayers. an overcrowded prison system and pays not run the risk of, in 2 or 3 years from On a personal level, it would also be respect to our hardworking taxpayers now, say, ‘‘Ah-hah, we have got you; we another setback for Thomson, Illinois, who are seeking common sense, no are going to take them there,’’ then I and the surrounding communities that more nonsense. think this problem would probably go have been thirsting far too long for the I urge all of my colleagues to stand away. But until that time, I support good-paying jobs and the economic op- with me in opposing this foolish and the gentlelady’s amendment. portunity that will come with the long- misguided amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. awaited opening of this dormant facil- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Chairman, I yield ity. of my time. 1 minute to the gentleman from Iowa Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move to (Mr. LOEBSACK). 2000 b strike the requisite number of words. Mr. LOEBSACK. I thank my good When fully opened, the Thomson The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman friend and colleague from Illinois, who prison will create 1,100 jobs and will in- from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- has been a real leader on this issue. fuse more than $200 million into our utes. Mr. Chairman, like Congresswoman local community. But making sure this Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I rise in BUSTOS, I rise in opposition to this facility remains on track to open has strong support of the amendment. amendment today. This amendment very important ramifications for com- There are other priorities within the would harm our economy and would munities across our country as well. Bureau of Prisons, including bringing add greater stress to our prison system Due to the shortage of prison bed online two other recently constructed as well. space, high security prisons are today facilities and maintaining sufficient Iowans and Illinoisans have waited operating at 53 percent over capacity. staffing levels at existing facilities to for years for a solution on the Thom- This is especially alarming when con- ensure safety. son Correctional Center. For too long, sidering that nearly nine out of every I am also concerned—and I think politics in Washington—which I think 10 high-security inmates have a history what the problem is, if I could just is on display again tonight, unfortu- of violence. This overcrowding has put maybe speak to the gentlelady from Il- nately—got in the way of creating jobs our hardworking prison guards and linois. I think if the administration in our region, and for me, it is in east- staff at facilities from coast to coast at were saying that there will never be ern Iowa. It is a type of partisan game risk of harm every day while they are any Guantanamo detainees transferred, that really must end. And I do appre- on the job. but the problem is we see the veto ciate the comments from my col- My husband ran our county jail for threat on the DOD bill. No one is try- leagues on both sides of the aisle on more than a decade, and I can tell you, ing to hurt your community, and I this. I understand this on a very personal commend you for fighting for it; but The Thomson prison will bring more level. every time you begin to kind of say, than 1,000 new jobs at a time when fam- Let me quote the Government Ac- okay, we will go that way, you then ilies badly need them and will spur eco- countability Office, which says that begin to see the veto threats. The ad- nomic development in our region. overcrowding has affected Bureau of ministration has not set a veto threat Money for this facility was included in Prisons’ ‘‘institutions, institution to this bill but has expressed concern the FY14 omnibus bill that we just staff, and the infrastructure of Bureau with regard to our Guantanamo Bay passed in January, and it makes no of Prisons facilities, and has contrib- language. sense to me to prevent progress on a fa- uted to inmate misconduct, which af- And my sense is, if honestly, ethi- cility that we just voted to enhance 4 fects staff and inmate security and cally, morally we were all convinced no months ago. safety.’’ Guantanamo Bay transfers—and, quite In addition to those economic bene- Opening the Thomson prison will add frankly, I don’t think you want Khalid fits, I hope that I don’t need to remind critical high-security beds that will Sheikh Mohammed to come to your my colleagues of the fact that we have help alleviate overcrowding and make local community either. So I think you a capacity problem in our Nation’s our prisons safer for guards, staff, and would probably agree with me as much prisons. The problem only grows worse inmates. as anything. But if there was con- when we intentionally prevent more fa- In addition to increasing safety, vincing evidence that they were never cilities from operating. And, again, opening the Thomson Correctional going to be brought there, then I while I understand the arguments that Center would also save taxpayers’ wouldn’t have any problem. have been made tonight against it, hard-earned money. The cost of con- But I think the gentlelady from Ten- those folks will not come here. structing a new facility comparable to nessee raises a very, very good, good Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Chairman, I Thomson would exceed $400 million and point. And every time you come back would just like to remind my col- take 3 to 4 years to complete. That is to that, it always comes back to, we leagues of a couple of things. Number more than double the funding needed are going to veto that. one, going back to the letter dated De- to open the existing Thomson facility. So I think it is a good amendment. I cember 15, 2009, it says in the letter: In short, by purchasing Thomson from guess the challenge would be: How ‘‘The Defense Department will operate the State of Illinois, the Federal Gov- could we remove this so that this does part of the facility to house a limited ernment potentially saves the tax- not become a problem? Eventually, I number of detainees from Guantanamo payers hundreds of millions of dollars. can understand. I think you make a le- Bay.’’ Finally, the U.S. Attorney General gitimate case. But the hurdle is Mem- Now, I have to ask my colleagues: has pledged, most recently at his House bers up here on both sides of the aisle Who do you think is going to be there? appropriations hearing, that no detain- believe that the administration ulti- This is a prison that is empty. It is ees from Guantanamo could or would mately will take people from Guanta- empty right now. We know what is be transferred to Thomson—zero, none. namo to Thomson, and that becomes a going to happen. This is going to be Additionally, there is language in the problem. used to receive Guantanamo Bay de- underlying bill that prohibits this. It is If you could remove that risk where- tainees. simply not going to happen. I repeat: it by nobody will ever come back to it, The 9/11 families support this amend- is not going to happen. then I think this problem would go ment. It is supported by these families. The Bureau of Prisons has already away. Until that time, I think it is They do not want to see Khalid Sheikh designated funding for the activation going to be a battle constantly, con- Mohammed and other detainees here

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And passing this amend- know, Obama and this and that. tlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. BLACK- ment will save us millions of taxpayer There is no place in America in BURN). dollars that could end up being used which we can have a circumstance in The question was taken; and the Act- not only to house, not only to give ac- which we incarcerate someone and ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- cess to the courts, but to pay for law- make sure—we don’t have any break- peared to have it. yers to defend enemies who have taken outs from Federal maximum security Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Chairman, I de- up arms against our brave men and prisons. If you did, the Congress would mand a recorded vote. women in uniform. be excited about it. It hasn’t happened. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to It was clear from 2009 what the intent So the idea that we can’t incarcerate clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- was. It said it in the letter: ‘‘The De- people safely is defied by the facts. ceedings on the amendment offered by fense Department will operate part of What we can’t do is safeguard our pris- the gentlewoman from Tennessee will the facility to house a limited number on staff if we put them in a situation be postponed. of detainees.’’ where overcrowding exists. b 2015 I encourage support, and I yield back So I would hope that we would reject the balance of my time. this amendment. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. BONAMICI Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I move Mr. WOLF. Will the gentleman yield? Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Chairman, I have to strike the last word. Mr. FATTAH. I would be glad to an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman yield to the gentleman from Virginia. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. HARPER). The from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 Mr. WOLF. It boils down to the issue Clerk will report the amendment. minutes. of trust. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. FATTAH. Let me say a couple of I was specifically told by the Justice At the end of the bill (before the short things. One is I am opposed to this Department that the Uighurs from title), insert the following: amendment. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Guantanamo Bay would not be re- in this Act to the Department of Justice Now, generally, I am opposed to us leased. We had a meeting in my office. may be used to prevent a State from imple- building new prisons. I think we would The White House was there. They were menting its own State laws that authorize be much better off building new all there. They said they will not be re- the use, distribution, possession, or cultiva- schools. But there are circumstances in leased. tion of industrial hemp, as defined in section which people have to be incarcerated to We got a call from somebody in the 7606 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Public protect society from them. administration who called us to say Law 113–79). I want to talk about one young man that the helicopters are getting ready The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the who lost his life, and I think it is im- and leaving Guantanamo. And, by the order of the House of today, the gentle- portant relative to this amendment. way, they have leased an apartment at woman from Oregon (Ms. BONAMICI) His name was Eric Williams. It was Seven Corners. These were three people and a Member opposed each will con- February of 2013. He worked for us. He who had been picked up at Tora Bora trol 5 minutes. worked for the Federal Government. in a camp. The Chair recognizes the gentle- He worked in a Federal prison in Penn- I understand. I mean, if we could woman from Oregon. sylvania, and he lost his life because of work this thing out, I would be happy. Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Chairman, my the overcrowding there. So when you see the veto message, as bipartisan amendment is very simple. So one of the things is that, if we are the gentlelady from Tennessee said, It would move our country in line with going to imprison more people than the concern is that they will just blink industrialized countries around the any other nation on the face of the and come and go. But they looked me world that long ago recognized the im- Earth, then we have to do it. And we directly in the eye and said: We will portance of industrial hemp as a nat- can’t do it on the cheap. We have to not release these inmates. ural resource, an agricultural com- have facilities that are well staffed so And then had I not gotten that tele- modity, and a versatile component in that our guards and the people who phone call—and, quite frankly, I think thousands of commercial products. work for us are not put in unsafe cir- this person who stopped them from In fact, not only does this amend- cumstances. being released was the current mayor ment bring America in line with much Now, this political nonsense, this is a of Chicago, to his credit. of the rest of the industrialized world, new theme of some of my colleagues on And so that is the concern we have. it brings America back in line with its the other side. We can’t pass immigra- There needs to be a basic trust that if own history. George Washington and tion reform because the President somebody says something, there is ab- Thomas Jefferson grew it. The first might not do something or might do solutely no question that that is the drafts of our Constitution and many of something. We can’t do this prison that word and it will never happen. our first laws were written on paper we have already invested money in be- But I thank the gentleman for his made from it. In fact, during World cause the President might do some- comments. War II, the USDA encouraged patriotic thing or not do something. So it is Mr. FATTAH. Reclaiming my time, American farmers to raise it for the kind of like this hyperconcern about when I was back in school, I read a war effort. They even produced a pro- what the President may do. paper called ‘‘Metaphysical Madness,’’ motional film entitled ‘‘Hemp for Vic- We should do our job, and our job is and the essence of it was that in poli- tory,’’ and now at least 16 States have that, if we want to take the prison cen- tics the question was: How do you get passed laws that will allow their farm- sus from 20,000 to 220,000, then we have ambitious, vindictive people to agree ers to grow it. to have the facilities. We can’t stand on something? That is how you make Unfortunately, the Federal Govern- on the floor and vote for prison sen- progress. Well, I don’t know that we ment stands in the way of family farm- tences that go out years and decades, want to be vindictive. But the point ers who want to be able to grow indus- have people tried through the DOJ that here is that we still have to, in some trial hemp. The senseless classification we are funding, and then have no place way, come to a shared agreement about of hemp as a Schedule I drug does not to incarcerate them. It doesn’t work how this country is going to go for- further public safety, but it does rob that way. ward. our farm economies of a potentially So this amendment makes no sense, If you think the majority leader of multibillion dollar crop that can be that you would have a facility that the the U.S. Senate, who is from Illinois, is used to make everything from rope to taxpayers have paid for, you have a going to have this bill moved forward soap. In fact, it seems like the only system that is overcrowded, you have with this language in it, it is not going thing you can’t make out of hemp is people like Eric Williams who have lost to happen. We are just asking for a bot- dope. their lives trying to do a job on behalf tleneck. So we should stop wasting Despite the fact that American farm- of the American public, and then we time and find a way to go forward. ers can’t grow industrial hemp, hemp have politics intrude. This is not about I yield back the balance of my time. products here in this country account

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But in no other in- States were permitted to implement matter of fact, I think my friend from stance can I think of urgent emails and their laws and our hemp did not have Kentucky may talk about a problem texts that I have got from farmers to get imported from other countries. they had in the State of Kentucky now. where they are in dire straits and need This amendment would only allow We need to approve this amendment my help in getting the seed they need farmers to grow hemp in accordance to get the Federal Government out of to grow their crop approved through with their State’s laws. It simply di- the way of a revolution that is taking our own State Department of Agri- vests the Department of Justice and place at the State level. States across culture. the DEA of their ability to treat indus- the country understand that this is an Our current ag commissioner in Colo- trial hemp like marijuana because it is important commodity, it is part of our rado is a former colleague of ours in not like marijuana. So far, 16 States heritage, and it is part of our future. this body, former Congressman John have seen the value that hemp pro- The DEA has more important things to Salazar, as some of you may recall. He vides, and have passed laws to allow do than interfere with legal activities is our ag commissioner. They set up a farmers to grow hemp and to closely at the State level. rule process around industrial hemp regulate it. We need to remove the cloud of un- farming. But farmers are unable to get Farmers in those States across the certainty and approve this amendment, the seed they need to be able to grow country are waiting for the Federal and I respectfully request that people their legal crop. Government to get out of their way. approve it. Industrial hemp is critical for our But because the Department of Justice Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I continue economy. It is already used in count- refuses to acknowledge what Wash- to reserve the balance of my time. less products from clothing to a flag ington and Jefferson knew—that hemp Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Chairman, I that is flown over this very United is an important agricultural com- yield 1 minute to the gentleman from States Capitol last year to, in fact, modity, it is not marijuana—these Kentucky (Mr. MASSIE), my cosponsor. some of the very first American flags, Mr. MASSIE. Mr. Chairman, officials State laws must take a back seat to which were made of hemp. And yet we in my home State of Kentucky were re- Federal overreach. are forced to import it from other cently forced to file a lawsuit in Fed- The National Association of State countries, driving jobs away from eral Court to compel the DEA to re- Departments of Agriculture and the American agriculture and farmers to lease industrial hemp seeds intended American Farm Bureau Federation farms overseas. for a university research pilot pro- agree that we should allow our farmers It is really hard to grow industrial gram. What a waste of time, money, to grow industrial hemp. hemp when the DEA, without any clear I urge my colleagues to support this and the court system’s limited re- reason, any argument, or any sense bipartisan amendment, and I reserve sources. throws itself down as a roadblock to States can’t launch industrial hemp the balance of my time. success. The DEA recently seized in- pilot programs if the DEA seizes the Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I rise in dustrial hemp seeds intended for a uni- seeds before they reach their destina- opposition to the amendment. versity research pilot program. It is es- tion. And although the DEA did re- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman sential that our institutions of higher cently agree to release the seeds, they from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- education are not prevented from grow- still insist that they have the author- utes. ing or cultivating hemp seed. ity to regulate industrial hemp—which Mr. WOLF. The amendment seeks to In addition, hemp, as we know, is an was clearly conveyed to the States in fix a problem that does not exist. There important agricultural commodity and is no restriction on use and transfer of the farm bill. Isn’t it ironic that thousands of a historic one. We can do a lot better domestically produced or traded indus- pounds of cocaine and heroin are some- as a country. That is why Representa- trial hemp products or seed. They how passing across our borders every tive BONAMICI and others are offering never sought a license. They have week, yet the DEA thinks that seizing this very simple amendment which every right to do this had they got a li- hemp seeds, industrial hemp seeds, is a states that the DOJ and DEA cannot cense. And the DEA had a responsi- worthwhile use of its time and re- use funds to prevent State agricultural bility, as the Customs and Border Pa- sources? I say it is not. agencies and universities from growing trol does, to ensure that imports are I urge my colleagues to vote for this industrial hemp in States where it is legal and safe, including the imports of amendment. always legal. agriculture products. The responsi- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I continue Let us have access to the seed to en- bility falls to those who seek to import to reserve the balance of my time. sure that we can continue to grow this these products to secure necessary im- Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I move crop here doing the research we need to port licenses in a timely way to ensure to strike the last word. ensure that the next great generation Federal law enforcement can do its job The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman of hemp products that are bought and and confirm that the commodity im- from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 sold in our country are made in Amer- ported is legal. minutes. ica. I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ There is no reason to restrict the ex- Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I yield on the Bonamici amendment as well as ercise of this important law enforce- to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. the Massie amendment. I thank the ment mission. So they never sought a POLIS) as a courtesy to my colleague to gentleman from Pennsylvania kindly. license, and that is what the problem speak on the question of hemp. Mr. FATTAH. Reclaiming my time, was. Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like in the hope that perhaps whatever the Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance to thank the gentleman from Pennsyl- circumstances that might emerge from of my time. vania as well as the gentlewoman from these couple of amendments, maybe it Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Chairman, may I Oregon and the gentleman from Ken- might bring greater harmony in our please inquire as to the remaining tucky. country. time? I am very pleased to support both I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman this amendment as well as a very simi- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, how much from Oregon has 2 minutes remaining. lar one along with Representatives time do I have remaining? Ms. BONAMICI. I yield 1 minute to MASSIE, BLUMENAUER, BONAMICI, and The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. BLU- BARR, thanking them for their leader- from Virginia has 4 minutes remaining. MENAUER). ship on a very commonsense issue that Mr. WOLF. I yield the balance of my Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chair, I ap- helps my home State of Colorado. time to the gentleman from Virginia preciate the gentlelady’s courtesy as I Last year, I was thrilled to be part of (Mr. GOODLATTE), the chairman of the appreciate her leadership on this. a successful effort to pass an amend- Judiciary Committee.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:16 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY7.158 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 29, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4981 Mr. GOODLATTE. I thank the gen- Border Protection to choose between AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. WALBERG tleman for yielding, and I join him in ignoring existing law or barring all im- Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Chairman, I have opposition to this amendment. ports of seeds. Removing DEA from the an amendment at the desk. Mr. Chair, the purpose of this amend- registration and permit process with- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- ment ostensibly is to make it easier to out changing existing law would elimi- port the amendment. import seeds for the purpose of re- nate the only lawful means of import- The Clerk read as follows: search with regard to growing or culti- ing Cannabis seeds for industrial hemp At the end of the bill (before the short vating industrial hemp, and for that cultivation pursuant to section 7606. title), insert the following: reason the amendment is unnecessary To protect our Nation from the im- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available and inappropriate. Current law imposes portation of potentially dangerous ma- in this Act may be used for the Investigative no impediment to legitimate research terials, our customs laws have always and Public Affairs Unit of the Federal Bu- on industrial hemp being carried out in required the importer to demonstrate reau of Investigation except for the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, the Most Wanted accordance with section 7606 of the Ag- before the materials enter this country Terrorists, and missing children programs. ricultural Act of 2014. that the materials may lawfully be im- Under current law, institutions of ported. In carrying out this function, The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the higher education and State Depart- the CBP consults with the appropriate order of the House of today, the gen- ments of Agriculture may import the government agencies, including the De- tleman from Michigan (Mr. WALBERG) seeds needed to conduct research au- partment of Justice and the DEA. By and a Member opposed each will con- thorized by section 7606 of the Agricul- cutting the DOJ and DEA out of this trol 5 minutes. tural Act. process, the amendment creates uncer- The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Michigan. PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRIES tainty and could potentially be con- Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Chairman, tax- Ms. BONAMICI. Parliamentary in- strued to require CBP to allow any payers should not foot the bill for the quiry. shipment by anyone to enter the U.S. FBI to be consultants for Hollywood The Acting CHAIR. Does the gen- as long as the shipper claims the goods producers. However, this is the case tleman yield for a parliamentary in- are industrial hemp seeds. Since there with the FBI Investigative Publicity quiry? is no way to tell just from looking at a and Public Affairs Unit. Mr. GOODLATTE. I do not. I don’t bag of seeds whether they will actually Although this unit does important have enough time, I don’t believe, to yield Cannabis plants that fall within work like publicize the Most Wanted finish my remarks. the TAT limits of section 7606, CPB, The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman DOJ, and DEA consultation is impor- Fugitives list, it also provides screen- from Virginia is recognized. tant. writers, as well as movie and TV pro- Mr. GOODLATTE. Such institutions Requiring CBP to accept bare rep- ducers, advice on costumes, props, sce- of higher education or State depart- resentations from anyone claiming to nery, and weapons, as well as b-roll ments of agriculture simply need to be a legitimate importer exposes the footage and fact-checking. first become registered with the DEA possibility of others importing any Now, I am confident that Hollywood as an importer or as a researcher and, item under the guise of industrial and their hundred-million-dollar pro- second, obtain an import permit au- hemp. The existing permit and reg- duction budgets can afford to hire ex- thorizing the shipment of seeds. istration process provides some protec- FBI agents to consult on their projects. The process is not burdensome. With- tion against that risk. For that reason, It just seems to make good common in the last 10 days, the DEA registered I would join in opposing the amend- sense. two State departments of agriculture ment. This unit’s activities and most of its in Colorado and Kentucky to import Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- $1.5 million annual budget should be industrial hemp seeds and issued an ance of my time. highlighted for what it really is, and that is Department of Justice waste. import permit to the Kentucky depart- b 2030 ment of agriculture. If Hollywood can make millions from Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Chairman, par- PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY these movies and television shows, liamentary inquiry. Mr. FATTAH. Parliamentary in- such as ‘‘Without a Trace,’’ ‘‘CSI,’’ and The Acting CHAIR. Does the gen- quiry, Mr. Chairman. ‘‘The Closer,’’ and also movies like tleman yield for a parliamentary in- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman ‘‘Shooter,’’ featuring—and no relation I quiry? will state his parliamentary inquiry. might add—Mark Wahlberg, that Ms. BONAMICI. It is a parliamentary Mr. FATTAH. There may be some grossed over $80 million, as well as inquiry. confusion. The entire comments of the ‘‘The Kingdom,’’ which also grossed The Acting CHAIR. The Member hav- gentleman who just spoke, the chair- over $80 million, it does not need, I be- ing the floor would need to yield for a man of the Judiciary Committee, was lieve, the American taxpayer and FBI parliamentary inquiry to be enter- on an amendment offered by the gen- to help fund its research. tained. tleman from Kentucky (Mr. MASSIE). Therefore, I ask my colleagues to Mr. GOODLATTE. I do not yield, Mr. That is not the amendment that was support my amendment that simply Chairman. being debated and is being offered by states that no taxpayer funds can be The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman my colleague from Kentucky, and we used by the unit except—and I make does not yield. were trying to clarify that because the this clear—it doesn’t zero out the en- The gentleman from Virginia may House could be confused. tire budget, but funds can only be used proceed. The Acting CHAIR. In response to by this unit for the Ten Most Wanted Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Chairman, par- the inquiry, the Clerk will report the Fugitives, the Most Wanted Terrorists, liamentary inquiry. pending amendment. and missing children programs. I think The Acting CHAIR. As the Chair The Clerk read the amendment. it is a reasonable amendment, Mr. stated, the gentleman from Virginia The Acting CHAIR. The question is Chairman, and I ask for support of this controls the time. on the amendment offered by the gen- amendment. Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Chairman, I just tlewoman from Oregon (Ms. BONAMICI). I reserve the balance of my time. want to make sure the record is clear. The question was taken; and the Act- Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I rise in There are two amendments. It appears ing Chair announced that the noes ap- opposition to this amendment. that the gentleman is talking about peared to have it. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman the other amendment. Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Chairman, I de- from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman mand a recorded vote. minutes. is not recognized. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Mr. FATTAH. It won’t take long to The gentleman from Virginia may clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- make this point. All of us grew up dur- proceed. ceedings on the amendment offered by ing a time in which part of the ability Mr. GOODLATTE. This amendment the gentlewoman from Oregon will be to attract people to Federal service, would require the U.S. Customs and postponed. particularly to law enforcement, were

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:53 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY7.158 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4982 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 29, 2014 shows that highlighted the FBI and its The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to those contractors. This list would in- prowess, but think about it today, in clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- clude contractors who have been con- order to recruit people, in order to ceedings on the amendment offered by victed of fraud; have violated Federal have job fairs and career fairs and to the gentleman from Michigan will be or State antitrust laws; who have been communicate information about the postponed. convicted of embezzlement, theft, for- agency. AMENDMENT NO. 21 OFFERED BY MR. GRAYSON gery, bribery, violation of Federal tax For instance, it is trying to recruit Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, I have laws, and other items outlined in sec- now people who can help in cyber an amendment at the desk. tion 52.209–5 of title 48 of the Code of crimes, and they have had a problem The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Federal Regulations. getting people who can get past some designate the amendment. These are all offenses which any con- of the screening, so they have to do The text of the amendment is as fol- tractor doing business with the Federal even more public relations in order to lows: Government must disclose to the con- attract people who are capable of help- At the end of the bill (before the short tracting officer, but oddly enough, the ing to build the cases like some of the title), add the following new section: contracting officer, absent this amend- ones which were discussed here earlier SEC. ll. None of the funds made available ment, would then be free to ignore on the floor in which American compa- by this Act may be used to enter into a con- these transgressions and award con- nies were being cyber hacked and they tract with any offeror or any of its principals tracts to the offending entities. were stealing essentially American if the offeror certifies, as required by Federal I commend the authors of this bill for Acquisition Regulation, that the offeror or their inclusion of sections 536 and 537. I jobs and wealth in that process. any of its principals: I think, in this effort to separate the (A) within a three-year period preceding still believe, however, that we can im- FBI from Hollywood, we might be sepa- this offer has been convicted of or had a civil prove on the bill by prohibiting agen- rating the agency from its ability to judgment rendered against it for: commis- cies from contracting with those enti- promote itself. There is no Member of sion of fraud or a criminal offense in connec- ties who have engaged in the activities Congress that doesn’t understand and tion with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or described above. appreciate the fact that there are performing a public (Federal, State, or local) It is my hope that this amendment times in which you need to be able to contract or subcontract; violation of Federal will remain noncontroversial, as it has communicate with the public, and so it or State antitrust statutes relating to the been, and, again, will be passed unani- submission of offers; or commission of em- is the case with a Federal agency. bezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsifica- mously by the House. I think that the amendment—and I tion or destruction of records, making false I yield back the balance of my time. understand the impulse, and I am sure statements, tax evasion, violating Federal Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move to there is waste, and I can show you criminal tax laws, or receiving stolen prop- strike the requisite number of words. waste in the FBI and in any of these erty; or The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman other agencies, but I don’t believe that (B) are presently indicted for, or otherwise from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- communicating with the American criminally or civilly charged by a govern- utes. public is something that we should mental entity with, commission of any of Mr. WOLF. I accept the amendment, the offenses enumerated above in subsection consider as wasteful. I, therefore, op- and I yield back the balance of my (A); or time. pose the amendment. (C) within a three-year period preceding I yield back the balance of my time. this offer, has been notified of any delin- The Acting CHAIR. The question is Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Chairman, I quent Federal taxes in an amount that ex- on the amendment offered by the gen- would concur with the need to commu- ceeds $3,000 for which the liability remains tleman from Florida (Mr. GRAYSON). nicate; but, again, we are talking over unsatisfied. The amendment was agreed to. 600 Hollywood projects, most of which The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the AMENDMENT NO. 25 OFFERED BY MR. are grossing millions of dollars, $80 order of the House of today, the gen- ROHRABACHER million, as I mentioned, for ‘‘Shooter,’’ tleman from Florida (Mr. GRAYSON) Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Chairman, $80 million for ‘‘The Kingdom.’’ and a Member opposed each will con- I have an amendment at the desk It seems like, with that kind of trol 5 minutes. preprinted in the CONGRESSIONAL grossing that is taking place, tax- The Chair recognizes the gentleman RECORD. payers shouldn’t be on the bill to sup- from Florida. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will port the research that goes on. You Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, just designate the amendment. have retired FBI agents, CIA, and oth- for the sake of perfect clarity, may I The text of the amendment is as fol- ers that can be brought in to do the re- have the first few words of the amend- lows: search, as well as consult on these ment read. At the end of the bill (before the short films. The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- title), insert the following: SEC. ll. None of the funds made available We want accuracy, and yet we also tion, the Clerk will report the amend- in this Act to the Department of Justice understand that the taxpayer should ment. may be used, with respect to the States of only be footing the bill as necessary, There was no objection. Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colo- and I don’t think this is. Nothing The Clerk read the amendment. rado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Co- against Mark Wahlberg or any others Mr. GRAYSON (during the reading). lumbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Ken- that are being used in these movies, es- Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous con- tucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, pecially with my name attached. sent that the amendment be considered Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, I still think the taxpayer deserves as read. Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jer- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there sey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, consideration here, and so I ask for South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, this reasonable amendment to be sup- objection to the request of the gen- Washington, and Wisconsin, to prevent such ported. It allows the continued work- tleman from Florida? States from implementing their own State ing on Most Wanted Fugitives and There was no objection. laws that authorize the use, distribution, Most Wanted Terrorists and missing The SPEAKER pro tempore. The possession, or cultivation of medical mari- children programs. I think that is le- Chair recognizes the gentleman from juana. gitimate. Beyond that, I reject it. I ask Florida. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the for support of the amendment. Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, this order of the House of today, the gen- I yield back the balance of my time. amendment is identical to other tleman from California (Mr. ROHR- The Acting CHAIR. The question is amendments that have been inserted ABACHER) and a Member opposed each on the amendment offered by the gen- by voice vote into every appropriations will control 5 minutes. tleman from Michigan (Mr. WALBERG). bill this year and last year that has The Chair recognizes the gentleman The question was taken; and the Act- been considered under an open rule. from California. ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- This amendment would expand the Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Chairman, peared to have it. list of parties the Federal Government I rise to speak in favor of my amend- Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Chairman, I de- is prohibited from contracting with be- ment, which would prohibit the De- mand a recorded vote. cause of misconduct on the part of partment of Justice from using any of

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Research has shown It is no surprise then that public problems. very promising results in children with opinion is shifting, too. A recent Pew There are two problems with medical epilepsy, autism, and other neuro- Research Center survey found that 61 marijuana. First, it is the camel’s nose logical disorders. CBD oil is also show- percent of Republicans and a whooping under the tent; and second, the amend- ing promising results in adults with 76 percent of Independents favor mak- ment as written would tie the DEA’s Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and PTSD. ing medical marijuana legal and avail- hands beyond medical marijuana. We need to remove the roadblocks to able to their patients who need it. With regard to the camel’s nose these potential medical breakthroughs. As I have said, 29 States have already under the tent, let me just quote from This amendment would do that. The enacted laws that will permit patients the DEA report just published this Federal Government should not coun- access to medical marijuana and their month: Organizers behind the medical termand State law. In this case, the ab- derivatives. By the way, 80 percent of marijuana movement did not really surd result of that is that medical dis- Democrats feel the same way. concern themselves with marijuana as coveries are being blocked. Despite this overwhelming shift in a medicine. They just saw it as a I encourage my colleagues to support public opinion, the Federal Govern- means to an end, which is the legaliza- this amendment. ment continues its hard-line oppression tion of marijuana for recreational pur- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chair, I yield the bal- against medical marijuana. For those poses. They did not deal with ensuring ance of my time to the gentleman from of us who routinely talk about the 10th that the product meets the standards Louisiana, Dr. FLEMING. Amendment, which we do in conserv- of modern medicine: quality, safety, Mr. FLEMING. Mr. Chairman, let me ative ranks, and respect for State laws, and efficacy. say that in this discussion you may this amendment should be a no- Because, Mr. Chairman, the term brainer. have heard reference to the 10th ‘‘medical marijuana’’ is generally used Amendment and the Commerce Clause. Our amendment gives all of us an op- to refer—and this is from the NIH. We portunity to show our constituents Let me address that. I want to get that respect the NIH. This is the National out of the way, because I have talked that we are truly constitutionalists Institute on Drug Abuse: The term and that we mean what we say when we tremendously over the past few days ‘‘medical marijuana’’ is generally used and weeks about the dangers of mari- talk about the importance of the 10th to refer to the whole, unprocessed Amendment. juana. marijuana plant or its crude extracts. This controversy came before the In addition, this also gives us the op- Mr. Chairman, that is not what medi- U.S. Supreme Court in 2005 in Gonzales portunity to prove that we really do cine is about. Medicine is about refin- v. Raich. The Supreme Court reviewed believe in respecting the doctor-patient ing the components THC and CBD, ac- the Federal Government’s authority to relationship. tually making sure they are effica- enforce the Controlled Substances Act. I proudly offer this amendment that cious, giving the exact dose, not two In a 6–3 decision, Justice Scalia, a has the support of my colleagues on joints a day, not a brownie here, a bis- strong states’ rights advocate, con- both sides of the aisle. I am joined by cuit there. That is not modern medi- curred with the majority ruling that Republican cosponsors DON YOUNG, cine. In fact, the DEA supports those the CSA does not violate the Com- TOM MCCLINTOCK, Dr. PAUL BROUN, studies, looking at the safety and effi- merce Clause or the principles of State STEVE STOCKMAN, and JUSTIN AMASH, cacy and dosing regimens for these, as well as Democrat cosponsors SAM sovereignty. THC, CBD. They have licensed some of FARR, EARL BLUMENAUER, STEVE Just to read what he said: the drugs. COHEN, JARED POLIS, BARBARA LEE, and Mr. Chairman, according to the Na- Not only is it impossible to distinguish DINA TITUS. tional Institute on Drug Abuse, med- controlled substances manufactured and dis- I urge my colleagues to support our tributed intrastate from controlled sub- ical and street marijuana are not dif- commonsense, states’ rights, compas- stances manufactured and distributed inter- ferent. Most marijuana sold in sionate, fiscally responsible amend- state, but it hardly makes sense to speak in dispensaries as medicine, again reading ment. such terms. I reserve the balance of my time. from the National Institute on Drug Drugs like marijuana are fungible Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I rise in Abuse, is the same quality and carries commodities, as the Court explains opposition to the amendment. the same health risks as marijuana marijuana that is grown at home and The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman sold on the street. possessed for personal use is never from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- Mr. Chairman, we know there are more than an instant from the inter- utes. health problems. The problem is that state market, and this is so whether or Mr. WOLF. I yield myself 1 minute. the way the amendment is drafted, in a not the possession is for medicinal use The following national medical orga- State like Maryland which has medical or lawful use under the laws of a par- nizations are currently opposed to marijuana, if we ever legalized it, the ticular State. medical marijuana: American Medical amendment would stop the DEA from Again, if we want to make a state- Association, American Cancer Society, going after more than medical mari- ment principle on the Tenth Amend- American Glaucoma Society, Glau- juana. ment, fine, but don’t do it on the backs Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chair, how much coma Research Foundation, American of our kids and our grandkids. This is time do I have remaining? Academy of Pediatrics, American dangerous for them. How do we know The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Academy of Child and Adolescent Psy- this? The health risks: brain develop- chiatry, and American Psychiatric As- from Virginia has 21⁄2 minutes remain- ing. ment, schizophrenia, increased risk of sociation. stroke. A study at Northwestern Uni- Also, recent research has dem- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chair, I reserve the versity recently showed profound onstrated that marijuana use during balance of my time. changes in the brain just in casual teen years decreases IQ rates by an av- Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Chair, how marijuana users. Heart complications, erage of eight points. much time do I have remaining? I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman three times normal in such use. Recent 1 studies shows, as I said, not only dam- from Maryland (Mr. HARRIS). from California has 2 ⁄2 minutes re- maining. age in certain structures in the brain, 2045 b Mr. ROHRABACHER. We have 21⁄2 but the same structures that attend to Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Chair, I rise to op- minutes each. motivation, which again underlines the pose the amendment. My State is I yield 1 minute to my colleague from amotivational syndrome that we have named in the amendment. Kentucky (Mr. MASSIE). all heard about.

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There Governors have indicated they will strike the requisite number of words, is no acceptance of this by the medical sign them. and I yield to the gentleman from community. It is not evidence-based. This is essentially saying, look, if Maryland, Dr. HARRIS. Fine, if you want to do research on it, you are following State law, you are a Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Chair, marijuana is but this will take away the ability of legal resident doing your business neither safe nor legal. Let’s get it the Department of Justice to protect under State law, the Feds just can’t straight. The Controlled Substances our young people. come in and bust you and bust the doc- Act makes marijuana in the United The Acting CHAIR. The time of the tors and bust the patient. It is more States illegal because it is not safe. gentleman from Virginia has expired. than half the States. So you don’t have b 2100 Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Chair, I to have any opinion about the value of yield 1 minute to the gentleman from marijuana. This doesn’t change any Mr. Chairman, there is more and Georgia (Mr. BROUN), our doctor in the laws. This doesn’t affect one law, just more evidence every day that it is not House. We do believe in the doctor-pa- lists the States that have already le- safe. The effect on the brains, devel- tient relationship and that the govern- galized it only for medical purposes, oping brains of teenagers and young ment shouldn’t interfere. only medical purposes, and says, Fed- adults, is becoming more and more Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair, I eral Government, in those States, in clear, as the doctor from Louisiana has am a family physician and an those places, you can’t bust people. It talked about, the effect on affect, the addictionologist. Marijuana is addict- seems to me a practical, reasonable effect on mood; it is not safe. ing if it is used improperly. But used amendment in this time and age. Mr. Chairman, this is not a medicine. medically, and there are very valid Mr. FATTAH. Reclaiming my time, I This would be like me as a physician medical reasons to utilize extracts or yield to the gentlewoman from Nevada saying: You know, I think you need products from marijuana in medical (Ms. TITUS). penicillin, go chew on some mold. Of procedures, it is a very valid medical Ms. TITUS. Mr. Chair, for the Dis- course I wouldn’t do that. I write: for use under the direction of a doctor. It trict of Columbia and 22 States, includ- 250 milligrams of penicillin q.6 hours is actually less dangerous than some ing Nevada, with laws in place allowing times 10 days. I don’t write: chew on a narcotics that doctors prescribe all the legal use of some form of mari- mold a couple of times a day. over this country. juana for medical purposes, this com- Mr. Chairman, why don’t we have Also, this is a states’ rights, states’ monsense amendment simply ensures therapeutic tobacco? Nicotine, one of power issue, because many States that patients do not have to live in fear the substances in tobacco, purified is across the country—in fact, my own when following the laws of their States actually useful as a drug to treat State of Georgia is considering allow- and the recommendations of their doc- autosomal dominant nocturnal frontal ing the medical use under the direction tors. Physicians in those States will lobe epilepsy. Nobody writes a prescrip- of a physician. This is a states’ rights, not be prosecuted for prescribing the tion: smoke a couple of cigarettes and Tenth Amendment issue. We need to substance, and local businesses will not cure your epilepsy. But that is what we reserve the states’ powers under the be shut down for dispensing the same. are being asked to do. Constitution. I urge you vote in favor. Mr. Chairman, worse than that, this Please support this amendment. Mr. FATTAH. I yield to the gentle- blurs the line in those States that have Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chair, I move to woman from Oakland, California, Con- gone beyond medical marijuana. For strike the last word, and I yield to the gresswoman LEE. instance, in Colorado, under Amend- gentleman from Oregon (Mr. BLU- Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Chairman, ment 64, a person can grow six plants MENAUER). I rise in strong support of this bipar- under the new law for general use, but Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chair, I am tisan amendment, which I am proud to if it is medical marijuana you can grow listening to our friends on the other cosponsor along with my colleagues. as many plants as you want as long side of the aisle in opposition here and This amendment will provide much- you can prove you have a medicinal the notion about camel’s nose, this needed clarity to patients and busi- use. train has already left the station. nesses in my home State of California So how is the DEA going to enforce Eighteen years ago, the State of Cali- and 31 other jurisdictions that provide anything when, under this amendment, fornia voters approved medical mari- safe and legal access to medicine. We they are prohibited from going into juana. We now have 22 States that are should allow for the implementation of that person’s house growing as many doing so. the will of the voters to comply with plants as they want, because that is My good friend from Georgia is right. State laws rather than undermining legal under the medical marijuana part I mean, there are a million Americans our democracy. of the law, not under the new law? now with the legal right to medical In States with medical marijuana Mr. Chairman, this is not the right marijuana as prescribed by a physician. laws, patients face uncertainty regard- place for this. The Ogden memorandum The problem is that the Federal Gov- ing their treatment, and small business from this administration clearly states ernment is getting in the way. The owners who have invested millions cre- that the Department of Justice does Federal Government makes it harder ating jobs and revenue have no assur- not prioritize prosecution for medical for doctors and researchers to be able ances for the future. It is past time for marijuana—clearly states it. They to do what I think my friend from Lou- the Justice Department to stop its un- don’t do it. This is a solution in search isiana wants than it is for parents to warranted persecution of medical mari- of a problem that opens many other self-medicate with buying marijuana juana and put its resources where they doors to the dangers of marijuana. for a child with violent epilepsy. are needed. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield the This amendment is important to get In States with medical marijuana balance of my time to the gentleman the Federal Government out of the laws, people with multiple sclerosis, from Louisiana (Dr. FLEMING). way. Let this process work going for- glaucoma, cancer, HIV, and AIDS and Mr. FLEMING. May I inquire as to ward where we can have respect for other medical issues continue to face how much time is remaining. states’ rights and something that uncertainty when it comes to accessing The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman makes a huge difference to hundreds of the medicine that they need to provide from Virginia has 21⁄2 minutes remain- thousands of people around the country some relief. So it is time to pass this. ing. now and more in the future. It is time to give these patients the re- Mr. FLEMING. Mr. Chairman, I Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chair, I yield to lief that they need. thank my friend, Mr. WOLF. the gentleman from California (Mr. This is the humanitarian thing to do, Look, first of all, let’s be clear, mari- FARR). it is the democratic thing to do, and I juana is an addicting substance. It is

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:20 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY7.167 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 29, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4985 schedule I, it is against Federal law, it something to alleviate that suffering, This amendment seeks to eliminate was passed that way into the CSA in it is immoral for this government to any potential for a repeat of the ‘‘kids 1970. get in the way, and that is what is hap- for cash’’ scandal that unfolded in 2008. What this amendment would do is, it pening. The State governments have In that instance, two judges from wouldn’t change the law, it would just recognized that a doctor has a right to Pennsylvania accepted money from the make it difficult, if not impossible, for treat his patient any way he sees fit, builder of two private for-profit juve- the DEA and the Department of Jus- and so did our Founding Fathers. nile facilities in return for imposing tice to enforce the law. I ask for support of my amendment, harsh sentences on juveniles brought Members on my side have been criti- and I yield back the balance of my before their courts. All told, those two cizing President Obama for selective time. individuals received $2.6 million in pay- enforcement of ObamaCare and for im- The Acting CHAIR. The question is ments from the managers at that com- migration and other laws like that. So on the amendment offered by the gen- pany. now we are going to start going down tleman from California (Mr. ROHR- American citizens’ freedom and the the road of selective enforcement for ABACHER). length of a convicted person’s prison our drug policy. The question was taken; and the Act- sentence should never be a line item on Medicinal marijuana, what is it ex- ing Chair announced that the noes ap- a business sheet. I would hate to imag- actly? Folks, I can tell you it is noth- peared to have it. ine a world in which certain segments ing more than the end run around the Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Chairman, of our society could honestly question laws against the legalization of mari- I demand a recorded vote. whether or not they are being targeted juana. There is nothing medical or me- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to purely for filling an incarceration dicinal about it. It is not accepted by clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- quota guaranteed to a for-profit prison. physicians. Oh, somebody claims it ceedings on the amendment offered by Let me be clear. I may not like for- may do something for glaucoma, per- the gentleman from California will be profit prisons, but this amendment haps. Well, maybe it will, maybe it postponed. would not ban them nor would it have won’t. But there are a lot more drugs AMENDMENT NO. 20 OFFERED BY MR. GRAYSON any effect on existing contracts that that do a much better job than that Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, I have the Federal Government has already and they are much safer. an amendment at the desk. entered into. What it does do is it bans But the most important thing I want The Acting CHAIR (Mr. RODNEY a practice of guaranteeing under new everybody to know, Mr. Chairman, DAVIS of Illinois). The Clerk will des- contracts a specific number of human today is the fact that marijuana is ignate the amendment. highly addicting. It is the most com- beings that will be jailed or imprisoned The text of the amendment is as fol- in a given year. I think that is wrong. mon diagnosis for addiction in admis- lows: sions to rehab centers for young peo- I hope that you do too. At the end of the bill (before the short I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on this amend- ple. Why in the world do we want to title), add the following new section: take away drug enforcement and leave ment, and I yield back the balance of SEC.l. None of the funds made available my time. our young people out there vulnerable? by this Act may be used by the Federal Bu- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I rise in Yes, you say it can only be used by reau of Prisons to solicit, offer, or award a adults. Well, if it is sitting around on contract in which the federal government is opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman shelves at home the kids are going to required to provide a minimum number of get into it. We are already hearing inmates to a private correctional institution from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- about Colorado fourth-graders dealing or a private detention center. utes. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I am con- with it. We hear about more poisonings Mr. GRAYSON. For avoidance of in the emergency room. data, I would like to have the first few cerned what this means for the Bureau If you look at other places that have words of the amendment read, please. of Prisons. I am inclined to maybe take gone down this road like Alaska, they The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- the amendment. I think that is one of retracted from their legalization. So I tion, the Clerk will report the amend- the concerns, somebody comes in with- don’t think we should accept at all ment. out knowing. that this is history in the making and There was no objection. Mr. GRAYSON. Will the gentleman that we are never going to go back. The Clerk read the amendment. yield for a question? You look at Amsterdam, they put a lot The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the Mr. WOLF. I yield to the gentleman more restrictions back in the control order of the House of today, the gen- from Florida. even in that very, very liberal nation. tleman from Florida (Mr. GRAYSON) Mr. GRAYSON. The author of this So for that and many reasons I would and a Member opposed each will con- amendment, namely me, is open to just say tonight from a legal stand- trol 5 minutes. whatever ameliorating second order point this amendment would not be The Chair recognizes the gentleman amendments the gentleman may care constitutional. Our laws are currently from Florida. to offer. I think we may be on the same constitutional, as found so in 2005 by Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, this wavelength here, and I would not op- the Supreme Court. And this is an ex- amendment is simple. It prohibits the pose a second order amendment if the tremely dangerous drug for our chil- Federal Bureau of Prisons from solic- gentleman so sought one. dren and future adults and future gen- iting, offering, or awarding a con- Mr. WOLF. Well, we may be, and I erations. tract—and by the way, I am talking think that is probably not a bad idea. Mr. WOLF. I yield back the remain- about a new contract, not an existing Mr. Chairman, I yield to the gen- der of my time. contract—to a for-profit prison that tleman from Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE), Mr. ROHRABACHER. Is this the guarantees the number of prisoners the chairman of the full Judiciary close of the debate? that will be housed there. Committee. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman I believe it is not only bad policy but Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, I from California is correct. fundamentally immoral to guarantee have reservations about this that are Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Chairman, that our government will incarcerate a very significant. I would oppose this this is the most incredible debate we specific number of people so that a for- amendment very strongly in its cur- have had. Over half the States have al- profit entity can guarantee its profit rent form. ready gone through every argument margin. Whether or not we agree on All private prison contracts provide that was presented and decided against the main impetus for incarceration— for a guaranteed population. Without what you just heard. There are doctors punishment, rehabilitation, or some this, the contractors would operate at at every one of those States that par- combination of both—I would hope a significant risk which could only be ticipated in a long debate over this and that we can all agree that a perverse addressed by significantly raising their found exactly the opposite of what we conflict of interest, such as the one annual operating cost, and also such have heard today. that this amendment addresses, should language would adversely impact com- Some people are suffering and if a not be allowed to exist to be able to petition. Would contractors be willing doctor feels that he needs to prescribe guarantee a profit on human bodies. to propose a 1,000 bed facility without

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But launched an overcriminalization of there is never an instance where they for now with the way it is drafted I will Federal law task force. We are looking are going to house somebody just for oppose the amendment and ask for a at prison overpopulation and who is the purpose of meeting the obligations ‘‘no’’ vote. getting sentenced and what kind of al- here. If the prison population declines I yield back the balance of my time. ternative sentencing should be looked and they have a contractual obligation b 2115 at and what kind of attention should be given to prisoners when they are in to house them in the private prison, Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I move prison, so that we reduce the recidi- they will reduce the population in the to strike the last word. government-operated facility. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman vism rate, which also can reduce the The Bureau of Prisons certainly from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 prison population. As to one of the things I think we wants to retain the ability to strategi- minutes. cally prepare and issue solicitations Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I hate should do, there are a number of States which allow for guaranteed population to be the bearer of bad news, but the that are seeing declining populations minimums. prison system that the Federal Govern- in their prisons, and they are not get- Also, with regard to children, there ment is operating, which has been ting high recidivism rates. We should are so few children in the Federal pris- growing exponentially over the last be looking at those States and finding on population because we don’t want to decade, will have gobbled up—by the out what they are doing. Mr. FATTAH. In reclaiming my time, put them in a Federal-operated prison time we pass this bill—about a fourth I can tell you that those are States with adults, we usually contract out of the DOJ’s budget. This is like the that the chairman and the former for the incarceration of juveniles. To Pac-Man arcade game that keeps eat- ranking member, Mollohan—and now pass this amendment would make that ing money. increasingly more difficult. Now, there are very interesting myself—have been investing in, in the Mr. GRAYSON. Will the gentleman things going on in the land. There are Justice reinvestment programs, that yield for a question again? Democrats and Republicans. There are help States think through how to do Mr. WOLF. I yield to the gentleman the most conservative people in our just that and operate a more safe envi- from Florida. country and the most liberal who are ronment for their people. Mr. Chairman, I hope that the gen- Mr. GRAYSON. Would the gentleman saying things that are fascinating, like tleman will withdraw his amendment agree that the gentleman’s principles we need to stop incarcerating so many and work with the chairman and me, of guaranteeing a contract to the pris- people, that America really should not and we will see to what degree we on companies can be achieved by sim- be the leading nation in the world in ply giving them a certain dollar might be able to meet his concerns. the percentage of people that we put in I yield back the balance of my time. amount in the contract, which I will jail and that maybe we need to rethink concede my amendment does not pro- Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, based part of what we are doing. upon the kind representations of the hibit? All my amendment prohibits is We have the problem of having very Chair and based upon the kind rep- guaranteeing a certain number of bod- violent criminals we don’t seem to resentations of the ranking member, I ies. Would the gentleman concede that have enough prison space for because ask unanimous consent to withdraw allowing them to get their guaranteed we are locking up nonviolent people for my amendment. contract through dollar amounts would things that we should probably find achieve the same purpose, and would The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection some way to have diversions for. to the request of the gentleman from the gentleman concede that this We have had multiple amendments amendment allows that? Florida? today for diversion programs. You There was no objection. Mr. GOODLATTE. First of all, let me might not want to call them that, but AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. HOLDING say that it would not achieve the pur- that is what they are—drug courts, vet- Mr. HOLDING. Mr. Chairman, I have pose of having a competitive bid proc- erans courts. These are vehicles by ess for the operation of prisons. Be- an amendment at the desk. which to divert people from the prison The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- cause if you would accept that premise system because we know something you would have the Federal Govern- port the amendment. about the prison system. The Clerk read as follows: ment offering contracts; then if they We know that, if you put people in At the end of the bill, before the short are not utilizing those contracts the there, the most likely circumstance is taxpayers are going to suffer the loss title, add the following: that they are going to go back again SEC. ll. None of the funds made available as a result of that. and again and again and that they are by this Act may be used to transfer or tem- As long as the Federal Government, going to go back for increasingly more porarily assign employees to the Office of which operates a very large prison sys- serious and more violent activities be- the Pardon Attorney for the purpose of tem, has both publicly-run facilities cause the one thing that is happening screening clemency applications. and privately contracts you are not in the prisons is that they are becom- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the going to have the problem that the ing involved in a vocation that is es- order of the House of today, the gen- gentleman’s amendment is concerned sentially antisocial. tleman from North Carolina (Mr. HOLD- about addressing, and that is somehow I am not dealing with the amend- ING) and a Member opposed each will people being incarcerated simply for ment itself because the chairman is control 5 minutes. the purpose of meeting the contractual right, in that we need to know what it The Chair recognizes the gentleman obligations. says, and we need to act in a respon- from North Carolina. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I am going sible way, but we should not be, in any Mr. HOLDING. Mr. Chairman, my to rise in opposition to the amend- way, under some illusion that we are amendment prohibits funds from this ment. There are just so many ques- going to continue, as a country, to just bill from being used to transfer or to tions. I think Chairman GOODLATTE put more and more people away. detail employees to the Office of the raises them. It doesn’t make sense, and as politi- Pardon Attorney. We are open to work with you as we cians who are supposed to be leading The President possesses the constitu- go through it. It is quarter after 9. No- the most powerful nation in the world, tional authority to grant reprieves and body is there at the Bureau of Prisons. we need to start to make some sense on pardons for offenses against the United We are not going to get a constructive this point. States. However, in the first 5 years of answer, and we don’t want to do some- Mr. GOODLATTE. Will the gen- this President’s administration, Presi- thing that causes damage. tleman yield? dent Obama granted fewer pardons and

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Pursuant to That is why I support funding for the executive clemency, specifically Fed- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- National Ocean Policy, which simply eral drug offenders. ceedings on the amendment offered by aims to coordinate marine activities in The Justice Department intends to the gentleman from North Carolina harmony with existing laws. By reduc- beef up its pardon attorney’s office to will be postponed. ing redundancies and conflicting gov- process applications for commutations AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLORES ernment actions, we can remove bur- of sentence for Federal drug offenders. Mr. FLORES. Mr. Chairman, I have dens on ocean stakeholders and better This is clear, and this amendment an amendment at the desk. focus our efforts on the more serious would prohibit that. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- issues jeopardizing ocean health, and The Constitution gives the President port the amendment. we can give our local communities the the pardon power, but the fact that the The Clerk read as follows: ability to make informed choices about President has finally chosen to use At the end of the bill (before the short how they use their marine environ- that power and to use it solely on be- title), insert the following: ments. half of drug offenders shows that this is SEC. ll. None of the funds made available A vote against the National Ocean little more than a political ploy by the by this Act may be used to implement Exec- Policy is a vote against government ef- administration to bypass Congress yet utive Order 13547 (75 Fed. Reg. 43023, relating ficiency through smart ocean planning. again. to the stewardship of oceans, coasts, and the I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on this amend- Great Lakes), including the National Ocean This is not as the Founders intended, ment. an exercise of the power to provide for Policy developed under such Executive Order. Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I yield exceptions in favor of unfortunate The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the such time as he may consume to the guilt, but the use of the pardon power gentleman from California (Mr. FARR). to benefit an entire class of offenders order of the House of today, the gen- tleman from Texas (Mr. FLORES) and a Mr. FARR. Mr. Chairman, I rise in who were duly convicted in a court of opposition to this. law and is serving a sentence. It is also Member opposed each will control 5 I was around when this National just the latest example of executive minutes. Ocean Policy was before Congress and overreach by this administration. The Chair recognizes the gentleman was heard in the committee. In fact, I am urging the support of this from Texas. the commission that created it was amendment. Mr. FLORES. Mr. Chair, I rise today created by Congress, and the members I reserve the balance of my time. to offer a simple amendment to address Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I claim an overreach by the executive branch were appointed by President George the time in opposition. of our government. Bush, and those members included The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman My amendment bans the use of Fed- members of the oil and gas industry. from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 eral funds for the implementation of They came up with recommendations minutes. Executive Order No. 13547. Executive that we need to do the conflicts of sea Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, this is Order No. 13547, signed in 2010, requires resolution, and that is what the Na- impractical. If there were a resignation that 63-plus bureaucracies essentially tional Ocean Policy does. It gets all of in the office and if you needed to have zone the ocean and the sources thereof. the Federal agencies together, and be- a temporary detailee, it would be pro- This amendment addresses a critical cause they are together and can talk hibited from this amendment. The last executive branch encroachment into about what they each do when they are thing we would want is the President the powers of Congress as set forth in in conflict, the priorities it supports using such extraordinary power with- our Constitution. The activities being are consistent with the Gulf of Mexico out the benefit of proper staff and due conducted under E.O. 13547 have not Alliance, which is supported by Gov- diligence. been authorized by Congress, nor have ernor Perry and the Gulf State Gov- I yield back the balance of my time. appropriations been made by Congress ernors. Mr. HOLDING. Mr. Chairman, I yield to fund these activities. It supports activities at Texas A&M, the balance of my time to the gen- Mr. Chair, since 2010, this body has as they have signed a letter opposing tleman from Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE), voted several times in support of this any legislation that would undermine the chairman of the full committee. amendment in a bipartisan manner. the National Ocean Policy. It affects Mr. GOODLATTE. I thank the gen- Today, I am offering this amendment, the Texas coastal programs based in tleman for yielding. again, because concerns have been Houston, and they have also signed a Mr. Chairman, no one denies the con- raised that the effects of the recently letter in opposition to this amendment. stitutional power of the President to created National Ocean Policy may ex- A local example of National Ocean grant clemency. The question here is tend well beyond restricting the ocean Policy work is with the Army Corps of whether this power is being used by the and inland activities. Engineers, the Navy, NOAA, the U.S. President of the United States as a way I reserve the balance of my time. Geological Survey, and NASA. They around the enforcement of the law as Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I claim have all worked on sensitive shorelines passed by the Congress when you invite the time in opposition. just north and south of Houston, which mass representations of defense attor- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman are key destinations for birders and neys that thousands of their clients are from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 beachgoers. They were able to resolve entitled to have clemency granted to minutes. the critical conflicts between these them. That is not a proper use of this Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I yield agencies. Also, it would have an impact power, and the Congress should not such time as she may consume to the on the Port of Houston. fund that office for that purpose. gentlelady from California (Mrs. So there are reasons you want to I think the gentleman’s amendment CAPPS). avoid a conflict of interest. This is a is well-advised, and I strongly support Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Chairman, I rise in great one with which to do it. We do it it, and I urge my colleagues to vote opposition to this harmful amendment. in law enforcement, we do it in fire- ‘‘yes’’ on the Holding amendment. This amendment would cripple the im- fighting, and we ought to do it with our Mr. HOLDING. I yield back the bal- portant ocean planning efforts sup- conflicts in the oceans. Oppose this ance of my time. ported by the National Ocean Policy. amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The question is Our oceans are not just important to Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I yield on the amendment offered by the gen- coastal regions, like the one I rep- such time as she may consume to the tleman from North Carolina (Mr. HOLD- resent on the central coast of Cali- gentlelady from the great State of ING). fornia, but they are important to our Maine (Ms. PINGREE).

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:20 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY7.174 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4988 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 29, 2014 Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Thank you The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman house and started peeping in the win- for yielding me the time and for recog- from Texas has 33⁄4 minutes remaining. dow, knocking on the door, and sat in nizing that it is the great State of Mr. FLORES. Mr. Chairman, first of the street waiting for her to come Maine. all, I think now that you have heard home from work to get this informa- Mr. Chairman, I oppose this amend- the arguments against my amendment, tion from her. ment, which would block funding for it is important to set the record The information is intrusive. It vio- the implementation of the National straight as far as what the real history lates the right of privacy, in my opin- Ocean Policy. was. ion. It asks questions like: How many This important policy seeks to im- Congress did pass an act to establish times have you been married? Does prove the coordinated management of a National Ocean Commission. That anyone in your household have a men- our oceans and coasts to address the Commission was appointed by Presi- tal problem? What time do you go to most pressing issues facing our oceans, dent Bush. And it made recommenda- work? And: How many toilets do you our resources, and our coastal commu- tions, but it did nothing else. have? nities. I happen to live on an island 12 Those recommendations were consid- It is 48 very intrusive questions. miles off the coast of Maine, so I am ered by the 108th, 109th, 110th, and My amendment is very simple. It pro- well aware of the need for the improved 111th Congresses, and Congress elected hibits the Federal Government from coordination between Federal agencies to take no action on those rec- enforcing a potential fine against a and the inclusion of stakeholders in ommendations. Therefore, it is the in- person for failure to fill out this infor- the policymaking process. tent of Congress that no further activ- mation. Right now, if a person doesn’t The National Ocean Policy brings to- ity take place. fill out this information, Community gether a variety of agencies at a single The President has wired around Con- table, and it improves government effi- Survey workers tell the citizen that gress by signing this executive order to ciency and decision outcomes. they can be fined $5,000. The work and research conducted establish a commission to empower 63 Do we really want to fine Americans under the National Ocean Policy sup- agencies to go spend money for which $5,000 for not telling the government ports tens of millions of jobs, which, in no funds have been appropriated and how many toilets they have in their turn, generate billions of dollars for under which it has no statutory au- home? our coastal communities. thority. There are other ways this informa- I have got 93 interests that include tion can be gathered by the govern- b 2130 fishing, agricultural, farming, energy, ment without being intrusive and with- For example, in Maine, working wa- and other industries that are concerned out violating the right of privacy. terfronts are critically important to about the impact of this Federal over- I would ask Members to support my Maine’s coastal economy. These work- reach. amendment to prohibit a fine being im- ing waterfronts are critical for a vari- Again, this is a simple amendment posed on the American Community ety of water-dependent activities, like that just stands up for the constitu- Survey, and I reserve the balance of my ports and fishing docks, that are at the tional rights of this Congress to create time. heart of our coastal culture and econ- the statutes under which this activity Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I rise in omy. can be conducted. opposition to the amendment. These water-dependent businesses, We may not be against ocean plan- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman many of which are icons in Maine, are ning. What we are for, though, is for from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 struggling to maintain their access to the Constitution and to stand up for minutes. water in the face of increasing develop- our congressional rights to enact the Mr. FATTAH. I will not take more ment pressure. statutes related to this activity. than 50 seconds. The National Ocean Policy will pro- I yield back the balance of my time. Simply put, the notion that we as a vide a framework to preserve water- The Acting CHAIR. The question is country are better off having less infor- front access to traditional groups like on the amendment offered by the gen- mation defies most logic that I can fishermen. It is an extremely impor- tleman from Texas (Mr. FLORES). think of at this hour of the night. tant issue for fishermen and the resi- The amendment was agreed to. I think more information is probably dents of Maine. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. POE OF TEXAS good, and I would ask that we vote One of the constituents in my dis- Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I against this amendment. trict, Richard Nelson, a lobsterman, have an amendment at the desk. I yield back the balance of my time. says: ‘‘The ocean is our workplace, our The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I cultural heritage, and it economically port the amendment. would make this simple comment. This sustains us and our extended commu- The Clerk read as follows: information can be gathered by other nities.’’ I urge my colleagues to join me in At the end of the bill (before the short means without violating the right of supporting wise stewardship of our Na- title), insert the following: privacy of citizens, and I yield back the SEC. 541. None of the funds made available balance of my time. tion’s oceans and our ocean economy in this Act may be used to enforce section by opposing this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The question is 221 of title 13, United States Code, with re- on the amendment offered by the gen- Mr. FATTAH. Reclaiming the bal- spect to the American Community Survey. ance of my time, without oceans that tleman from Texas (Mr. POE). The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the are alive and healthy, we are going to The amendment was agreed to. order of the House of today, the gen- be challenged ourselves to live. AMENDMENT NO. 10 OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON Our Nation has the responsibility for tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) and a LEE the greatest amount of oceans any- Member opposed each will control 5 Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I where in the world. It is tough being minutes. have an amendment at the desk. the United States of America. We have The Chair recognizes the gentleman The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will some responsibility. from Texas. designate the amendment. We now, for the first time ever, have Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, the The text of the amendment is as fol- an ocean policy, and the gentleman of- American Community Survey, first of lows: all, is not the Census. What it is is a fers a proposal to prohibit the imple- At the end of bill, before the short title, mentation of a policy to create better survey conducted by the Census Bureau add the following new section: health for our coastal communities and of a portion of the American popu- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available for our oceans. lation every year. It has 48 questions, by this Act for the ‘‘DEPARTMENT OF JUS- I reject the amendment, and hope and those questions are intrusive. TICE—ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND APPEALS’’ that the House would do likewise. There is, in my opinion, intimidation may be used in contravention of sections 509 I yield back the balance of my time. by the Community Survey workers to and 510 of title 28, United States Code. Mr. FLORES. Mr. Chairman, may I get this information from citizens. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the inquire how much time I have remain- A single mother in my district told order of the House of today, the gentle- ing? me one of the workers came by her woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE)

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Mr. Chairman, authorities to expand the use of execu- spends anywhere near the $6.5 billion that we my amendment is a simple amend- tive clemency to address prison over- spend annually on prison administration. ment, as well, that I can imagine noth- crowding and redress sentencing injus- The Jackson Lee Amendment will help al- ing more than bipartisan support for. tices, so long as he does so in a manner leviate this overcrowding by clarifying that First of all, I want to again thank consistent with the law and the Con- nothing in the bill prohibits the Attorney Gen- the chairman, Mr. WOLF, and the rank- stitution. eral from exercising his statutory authorities to ing member, for their steadfastness and Much of the overcrowding of our Fed- expand the use of executive clemency to ad- leadership on this appropriations bill, eral prison system is a direct and prox- dress prison overcrowding and redress sen- and to again acknowledge Mr. WOLF in imate result of a proliferation of of- tencing injustices so long as he does so in a his service and tenure not only to his fenses carrying mandatory minimums. manner consistent with law and the Constitu- district, but to the Nation. That is the basis of the Over-Criminal- tion. I believe that we all have come for ization Task Force. Again, I applaud TEXT OF AMENDMENT the common understanding that this the Judiciary Committee for that. Heretofore, we had the 100 to 1 dis- At the end of bill, before the short title, Nation is founded on principles of due add the following new section: process and justice, and as well the rec- parity between crack and powder co- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available ognition that we have a system of caine. We in the Judiciary Committee by this Act for the ‘‘DEPARTMENT OF JUS- criminal justice laws that there are changed that, along with the Senate. TICE—ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND people who will be incarcerated. The President signed that legislation. APPEALS’’ may be used in contravention of I am very glad that I serve on the Ju- We now know the cost of imprisoning sections 509 and 510 of title 28, United States diciary Committee, where my chair- so many nonviolent offenders is fis- Code. man, Chairman GOODLATTE, along with cally unsustainable and morally un- Much of the overcrowding of our federal Ranking Member CONYERS, established justifiable. Remember, my emphasis prison system is the direct and proximate re- an overcriminalization task force. has been that which is within the con- sult of proliferation of offenses carrying man- With that in mind, it is to discuss text of the law. And the legislation datory minimums and the prior unjust and dis- how you look at laws and be fair to the that I offered for the good time, early criminatory 100 to 1 disparity between crack individual that may be the victim, but release was for nonviolent offenders. and powder cocaine sentences in federal law. also the person that was the perpe- It will take the combined efforts of We now know the cost of imprisoning so trator, or to look at the different policymakers, reform advocates, legal many non-violent offenders is fiscally charges and various offenses and deter- professionals, and private citizens to unsustainable and morally unjustifiable and it mine whether or not today, in 2014, solve the problem. I can assure you will take the combined efforts of policy mak- they are still appropriate. there is a bar of lawyers that are inter- ers, reform advocates, legal professionals, and My amendment is an amendment ested in making sure that their clients private citizens to solve the problem. that addresses the question of the ex- come under the law and are treated There is no shortage of stories about the isting authority of the Attorney Gen- fairly under the law. damage done to the lives of thousands of indi- eral to manage executive responsibil- My amendment gives life to this viduals and their families by the draconian ities under 28 U.S.C. 509 and 28 U.S.C. question by allowing the Attorney sentencing laws passed by Congress and 510 as relates to authorizing the per- General, whoever it might be, to act state legislatures beginning in the late 1980s formance by any other officer and as it within the law. in the ‘‘War on Drugs.’’ Just quickly, I give an example of relates to all functions of agencies and An example is Clarence Aaron, of Mobile, Clarence Aaron of Mobile, Alabama, employees. Alabama who was arrested in 1992 by federal It speaks to the question of prison who was arrested in 1992 with 20 kilo- law enforcement officers and charged with overcrowding. It is straightforward, as grams of power cocaine and distributed conspiring to process 20 kilograms of powder I indicated. It makes a positive con- it as crack cocaine. It was in 1992. He cocaine and distribute it as crack cocaine. tribution to the problem. received an enormous sentence. He was Even though this was his first offense, Clar- The United States incarcerates near- a first-time offender, and received a ence was sentenced to life in prison without ly 25 percent of the world’s inmates, life sentence. the possibility of parole because the judge These are the kinds of issues that can even though it only has 5 percent of was powerless to adjust the punishment to fit be addressed if we are acting within the the world’s population. Thirty years the crime because he was required by law to law. impose the sentence called for by the then- ago, there were less than 30,000 inmates My amendment simply says to act mandatory federal sentencing guidelines. in the Federal system. Today, there are within the law using the authority that The case of Clarence Aaron case is not an nearly 216,000—an increase of 800 per- is given and to be able to address these aberration. The sad fact is that half of all in- cent. questions of the overincarceration of Mr. Chairman, I have worked on this mates in the federal system (52%) were incar- persons and to give people a second issue for almost two decades. In the cerated for drug offenses, a rate more than chance. early 1990s, I offered an amendment for I ask my colleagues to support my three times as great (17%) as found in the good time, early release legislation, to amendment. state penal system. look at providing relief to inmates who Thank you for this opportunity to briefly ex- And the racial and ethnic composition of had been in the Federal system and plain my amendment. federal inmates incarcerated for drug offenses reached the age of 45, had in fact not Let me offer my appreciation and thanks to is equally troubling because while whites and been engaged in any violent crime with Ranking Member FATTAH and to Chairman African Americans use drugs at similar rates, a weapon, and had no violent incidents WOLF for their work on this legislation and African Americans are much more likely to be while they were incarcerated. We made decades long commitment to the administra- arrested and sentenced for drug offenses. the recommendation that we would tion of justice and to developing sensible re- Indeed, African Americans and Hispanics have the opportunity to release those forms to make our criminal justice system bet- comprise more than 6 in 10 federal inmates older inmates. ter. incarcerated for drug offenses. I am very glad to say that Senator Thank you for the opportunity to explain my And African American offenders receive Kennedy had the same kind of legisla- amendment, which is simple, straightforward, sentences that are 10 percent longer than tion. Over the years, we managed to and makes a positive contribution to the prob- white offenders for the same crimes and are get it into the authorization bill. lem of overcrowding in our federal prisons. 21 percent more likely to receive mandatory- But, as I indicated, no other country The United States incarcerates nearly 25 minimum sentences than white defendants ac- imprisons a larger percentage of its percent of the world’s inmates, even though it cording to the U.S. Sentencing Commission. population. The prison system costs only has 5 percent of the world’s population. In 2010, after years of working to reform our $6.5 billion. That is part of the appro- Thirty years ago, there were less than drug sentencing laws, our efforts finally bore priations today. 30,000 inmates in the federal system; today, fruit when the Congress passed and President

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We need to keep working for reform until all 4. They do not have a significant criminal Mr. MASSIE. Mr. Chairman, I rise federal inmates sentenced under the old re- history; today with four of my colleagues to gime are afforded the opportunity to have their 5. They have demonstrated good conduct in offer a bipartisan amendment that sim- prison; and ply requires the DEA to comply with sentences reconsidered under the provisions 6. They have no history of violence prior to of current law. or during their current term of imprison- Federal law. Fortunately, Clarence Aaron will not be one ment. Despite clear language in the re- of those who still must wait because after ‘‘For our criminal justice system to be ef- cently passed farm bill that specifi- serving more than 20 years in federal prison, fective, it needs to not only be fair; but it cally allows State agricultural agen- he was freed on April 17 because he was one also must be perceived as being fair,’’ said cies and universities to grow industrial of eight persons granted executive clemency, Deputy Attorney General Cole. ‘‘Older, strin- hemp for research, the DEA decided to gent punishments that are out of line with or a reduction in sentence, by President ignore the plain text of a Federal stat- sentences imposed under today’s laws erode ute. Obama on December 19, 2013. people’s confidence in our criminal justice The power to grant a reduction in sentence Officials in my home State of Ken- system, and I am confident that this initia- tucky were recently forced to file a is among the powers vested exclusively to, tive will go far to promote the most funda- and committed to the sound discretion of, the mental of American ideals—equal justice lawsuit in Federal court to compel the President by the Pardon Clause (Art. II, § 2, under law.’’ DEA to release industrial hemp seeds Clause 1) of the U.S. Constitution. In December 2013, President Obama com- intended for a university research pilot In exercising clemency powers under the muted the sentences of eight individuals who program. What a waste of time, money, were sentenced under an outdated regime— Constitution, the President typically relies upon and the court system’s limited re- many of whom would have already paid their sources. the counsel and recommendations of the At- debt to society if they had been sentenced torney General. under current law. Since that time, Presi- b 2145 President Obama’s grant of executive clem- dent Obama has said he wants to consider States cannot launch industrial ency to Clarence Aaron and seven others was more applications for clemency from in- hemp pilot programs if the DEA seizes an act of simple justice and a welcome devel- mates similarly situated. 28 U.S.C. § 509: The Attorney General may the seeds before they reach their des- opment. tination, and although the DEA did re- So too is the announcement by the Depart- from time to time make such provisions as he considers appropriate authorizing the per- cently agree to release the seeds, my ment of Justice that it intends to be more ag- formance by any other officer, employee, or amendment ensures that this type of gressive in identifying and recommending to agency of the Department of Justice of any DEA action won’t happen again. the President additional candidates for execu- function of the Attorney General. If this were simply about seeds, I tive clemency consideration. 28 U.S.C. § 509: All functions of other offi- wouldn’t be here. We have got that re- Let me emphasize that executive clemency cers of the Department of Justice and all solved, but there are further issues. is not amnesty. These inmates have been in- functions of agencies and employees of the There are more issues. carcerated for many years. Department of Justice are vested in the At- torney General except the functions— For instance, the DEA has been very Applications for executive clemency that are 1. vested by subchapter II of chapter 5 of ambiguous on whether they are going most likely to receive favorable consideration title 5 in administrative law judges em- to assert authority to say that hemp are those submitted by non-violent, low-level ployed by the Department of Justice; can’t be grown on private property. drug offenders who were not leaders of, or 2. of the Federal Prison Industries, Inc.; Listen, where else are you going to had any significant ties to, large-scale organi- and grow it? It is not like the government zations, gangs, or cartels. 3. of the Board of Directors and officers of has farms. Mr. Chair, until and unless the provisions of the Federal Prison Industries, Inc. The farm bill is clear on this lan- The Acting CHAIR. The time of the the ‘‘Fair Sentencing Act of 2010’’ (P.L. 111– guage. The farm bill says that the gentlewoman has expired. 220), are made retroactive, the need for inno- State authorities shall register these Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move to vative and effective measures to reduce prison sites, not the DEA; yet the DEA refuses strike the requisite number of words. overcrowding and bring greater fairness to The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman to acknowledge that. federal sentencing policy will remain great. Furthermore, with regard to the from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- The Jackson Lee Amendment ensures that seeds, the DEA requires—and this I utes. Attorney General retains the latitude to de- find ridiculous—that the seeds—and Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I accept velop and implement policies relating to re- these are industrial hemp seeds with no the amendment. I understand it says quests for executive clemency for deserving active THC—must be kept under lock you must follow the law. and key, with only three keys avail- petitioners, which will help reduce prison over- I accept the amendment, and I yield able. crowding and save the taxpayers millions of back the balance of my time. The way we have got these stored in dollars. The Acting CHAIR. The question is Kentucky now is you put your hand- I urge my colleagues to support the Jackson on the amendment offered by the gen- Lee Amendment. print on the door and you can get into tlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON these hemp seeds. You want to know [From Justice News] LEE). how ridiculous that is? DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF PUBLIC The amendment was agreed to. AFFAIRS—ANNOUNCING NEW CLEMENCY INI- By the end of this growing season, we AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. MASSIE TIATIVE, DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL JAMES are going to have thousands of pounds M. COLE DETAILS BROAD NEW CRITERIA FOR Mr. MASSIE. Mr. Chairman, I have of hemp seeds, not 250 pounds of hemp APPLICANTS an amendment at the desk. seeds. The question is: What is the As part of the Justice Department’s new The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- DEA going to do going forward? clemency initiative, Deputy Attorney Gen- port the amendment. We just want them to simply obey eral James M. Cole announced six criteria The Clerk read as follows: the law. The fact is that growing hemp the department will consider when reviewing At the end of the bill (before the short for research purposes has always been and expediting clemency applications from title), insert the following: legal. So why hasn’t it been done? Be- federal inmates. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available cause it required interfacing with the Under the new initiative, the department by this Act may be used in contravention of will prioritize clemency applications from section 7606 (‘‘Legitimacy of Industrial Hemp DEA, and the DEA purposely used reg- inmates who meet all of the following fac- Research’’) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ulations to stop any of this research. tors: (Pub. L. No. 113–79) by the Department of The farm bill that I cosponsored was 1. They are currently serving a federal sen- Justice or the Drug Enforcement Adminis- to clear the way for hemp industrial re- tence in prison and, by operation of law, tration. search, not to perpetuate a broken

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It is from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- and that is a proper thing to do since not above the law. Executive branch utes. the law requires it to be done. agencies like the DEA must follow the Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield The DEA needs to fulfill the role that laws passed by the legislative branch. such time as he may consume to the the law requires them to do for that Please join us in support of this com- gentleman from Virginia (Mr. GOOD- very purpose. As a result, I must monsense, reasonable amendment. LATTE), the chairman of the Judiciary strongly oppose this amendment. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- Committee. Mr. MASSIE. Mr. Chairman, how ance of my time. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The question is this is where I came in a little while The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman on the amendment offered by the gen- ago. The gentlewoman was correct, from Kentucky has 21⁄2 minutes re- tleman from Kentucky (Mr. MASSIE). that I was speaking earlier about this maining. The question was taken; and the Act- amendment and not hers. However, I Mr. FATTAH. Will the gentleman be ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- oppose both these amendments. The willing to share a minute of that with peared to have it. principle is the same. our side? Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, I With regard to this amendment, I Mr. MASSIE. Yes. I yield 1 minute to demand a recorded vote. would say to the gentleman that the the gentlewoman from Oregon (Ms. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to gentleman’s amendment in the farm BONAMICI). clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- bill is new law, and it is being imple- Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Chair, I rise in ceedings on the amendment offered by mented, but it does not exclude the support of the bipartisan amendment I the gentleman from Kentucky will be role of the DEA. am proud to cosponsor with Mr. MASSIE postponed. Your amendment here today would of Kentucky. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. HUFFMAN strip funds from the ability of the DEA This amendment simply says that Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Chairman, I to be involved, and the involvement is none of the funds in the CJS bill can be have an amendment at the desk. as described in your amendment with used by the Department of Justice or The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- regard to the confiscation, seizure, and the DEA in contravention of the sec- port the amendment. otherwise impeding the importation, tion of the farm bill—the duly-enacted The Clerk read as follows: transfer, and movement in interstate farm bill, which I supported for many At the end of the bill (before the short or interstate commerce of seeds in- reasons, one of which was that it had title), insert the following: tended for the purpose of growing or an industrial hemp research program, SEC. ll. None of the funds made available cultivating industrial hemp. that authorizes industrial hemp re- by this Act may be used to assess or collect Mr. MASSIE. Will the gentleman search. the fee established by section 660.115 of title yield? This is very simple. We passed a bi- 50, Code of Federal Regulations. Mr. GOODLATTE. I yield to the gen- partisan farm bill. Its provisions are The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the tleman from Kentucky. law. In Kentucky, one of the States order of the House of today, the gen- Mr. MASSIE. That is not my amend- conducting research, the DEA inter- tleman from California (Mr. HUFFMAN) ment that you just read. vened. Only when Kentucky sued did and a Member opposed each will con- Mr. GOODLATTE. Okay. What is the DEA get out of the way. trol 5 minutes. your amendment then? The amendment restates a law that The Chair recognizes the gentleman I yield to the gentleman. is already on the books, but maybe the from California. Mr. MASSIE. The Clerk read it, but DEA needs to hear it twice. Remember, Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Chairman, I if you may, it says: it is rope, not dope. yield myself such time as I may con- None of the funds made available by this I urge an ‘‘aye’’ vote. sume. Act may be used in contravention of section Mr. MASSIE. I hope the chairman Mr. Chairman, I want to begin by 7606 (‘‘Legitimacy of Industrial Hemp Re- will vote for my amendment. Basically, thanking two of my colleagues, Mr. search’’) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 by it just says that we are going to en- DEFAZIO and Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER, the Department of Justice or the Drug En- force the farm bill, the language of the for their hard work. I have been col- forcement Administration. farm bill, and the farm bill is very laborating with them on this and re- My amendment at the desk says clear in its language. It says no other lated efforts to bring relief to our west nothing about seeds. Federal law withstanding. coast fishermen. Mr. GOODLATTE. Okay. Well, seeds Isn’t it ironic that thousands of This is a simple amendment. It would or hemp, you have to still have the in- pounds of cocaine and heroin are some- defer for 1 year the collection of a cost volvement of the DEA because seeds how passing our borders every week? recovery fee in the west coast trawl and hemp can be used to grow mari- Yet the DEA thinks that seizing indus- program and provide some relief to juana, as well as to grow hemp. trial hemp seeds in Kentucky is worth- groundfish fishermen who are facing So if you don’t have the ability to de- while use of its time and resources. mounting costs at a time when they termine, just by looking at it, whether Furthermore, what are they going to can ill afford it. or not it is something that is going to do this fall when we harvest the hemp The west coast groundfish industry be used for research purposes for hemp seeds? has been rebuilding its stocks for sev- or whether it is going to be used to There is no import-export there. eral years. They have made hard deci- grow illegal marijuana to be sold to These are Kentucky hemp seeds once sions and taken hard cuts to ensure the whoever, you need to have the DEA in- they are grown in Kentucky. There is long-term sustainability of that fish- volved in that process. no Federal nexus this fall, so I hope ery, and they should be commended for If you take the DEA out of the proc- that the farm bill and the language in that. ess, which your amendment in the farm the farm bill will be honored. We voted One aspect of that rebuilding plan bill did not do and which I would for it. It was signed by the President. was the adoption of a catch share pro- strongly oppose having occur now, you Our amendment is simple. It states gram which, under the Magnuson-Ste- are going to have a situation where that no funds may be used by the De- vens Act, required the collection of a this law will be honored in name only partment of Justice or Drug Enforce- fee to cover costs of managing the pro- and will not be used for the purpose for ment Administration to violate the gram, and that was implemented this which I presume you intended it, which clear language of the farm bill, which year.

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Mr. Chairman, on the amendment offered by the gen- We accept the amendment. I also want to remind my colleagues tleman from California (Mr. HUFFMAN). Mr. FATTAH. If the chairman would that no one was a greater champion of The amendment was agreed to. yield, we have a member of the com- my amendment than former Massachu- AMENDMENT NO. 24 OFFERED BY MR. mittee who wanted to say a few words setts Congressman Barney Frank. He is SOUTHERLAND on this and had some concerns. She is definitely a stalwart in New England Mr. SOUTHERLAND. Mr. Chairman, only going to take a minute. fisheries. So though he is not here, his I have an amendment at the desk. Mr. WOLF. I yield to the gentle- spirit in favor of this amendment rings The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will woman from Maine. true. designate the amendment. Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Chair- I yield the balance of my time to the The text of the amendment is as fol- man, I want to oppose the amendment gentleman from Georgia (Mr. AUSTIN lows: offered here tonight because I think we SCOTT). At the end of the bill (before the short shouldn’t be prohibiting any new catch Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. title), insert the following: share programs because it is such an Chairman, I would like to thank the SEC. ll. None of the funds made available important tool to manage our Nation’s gentleman from Florida (Mr. by this Act may be used to develop, approve, fisheries. This effectively supersedes SOUTHERLAND) for his work on this or implement a new limited access privilege issue and his leadership on it, and I program (as that term is used in section 303A the Regional Fisheries Management of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conserva- Council process that was already set up would like to thank the Democrats for tion and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1853a)) by Congress. allowing us to have this. that are not already developed, approved, or We have a lot of families in Maine I want to just tell you, as a father implemented for any fishery under the juris- who have very deep ties to the ocean, who spends time in the Gulf of Mexico, diction of the South Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, generations of Mainers who have in 2007, we were allowed to fish, as a New England, or Gulf of Mexico Fishery worked in the fishing industry, but family, 194 days out of the year. For 194 Management Council. fisheries are facing a crisis. days, I could go out with my son and The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the Every year, our fishermen struggle to we could catch snapper, and we could order of the House of today, the gen- make a living on fewer fish and fewer catch up to four fish apiece. Today, we tleman from Florida (Mr. trips going out fishing. The New Eng- have now been reduced to 9 days. We SOUTHERLAND) and a Member opposed land Fisheries Management Council is have lost 95 percent. Mr. Chairman, 95 each will control 5 minutes. working very hard to develop solutions percent of the time that a family could The Chair recognizes the gentleman for these challenges by implementing spend on the water fishing together has from Florida. catch share programs as an effective been taken from us as sportsmen in the Mr. SOUTHERLAND. Mr. Chairman, way to manage the fisheries. Gulf of Mexico with regard to red snap- I yield myself as much time as I may This results in success stories, many per. consume. that we have seen in Maine. Take a So I want to thank the gentleman I rise today in support of the look at Port Clyde, one of our largest from Florida (Mr. SOUTHERLAND) for Southerland-Tierney-Jones amend- inshore fisheries communities. The his work on this. I want to thank the ment, a bipartisan provision that reaf- fishermen in this sector have developed other Members of the House for under- firms, for the third time, the House’s a fishermen’s cooperative, Port Clyde standing us and how important this intent that no funding under the un- Fresh Catch, as a way to market their issue is to those of us who are the rec- derlying bill should be allocated for fish using environmentally conscious reational anglers. new limited access privilege programs, fishing methods. Mr. SOUTHERLAND. Mr. Chairman, also known as catch shares in the At- The result is sustainable fish, better I yield back the balance of my time. lantic and the Gulf of Mexico fisheries. quality fish, better prices for the fish- Mr. WEBER of Texas. Mr. Chairman, Catch shares is a fishery manage- ermen. Membership in the sector has I rise in opposition to the amendment. ment tool that allocates a portion of a led to a profitable and sustainable on The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is once-open public fishery to a select and offshore fishing industry. recognized for 5 minutes. group of fishermen, forcing the others I just want to say that fishermen in Mr. WEBER of Texas. Mr. Chairman, off the water and out of business. Put New England are not being forced into I want to start by saying that I want more simply, it is cap-and-trade for the enrolling in the catch share programs. every father and son to be able to fish oceans. They can choose to stay in the com- year-round in our Federal waters. Nine Our bipartisan amendment takes a mon pool fishery or join a sector, but if days is a problem—it absolutely is a big step towards halting the perpetua- we remove catch share as a manage- problem—and I look forward to work- tion of economic harm on our coastal ment option, we would only be hin- ing with both the gentlemen from Flor- communities, one of which my family dering fisheries management efforts ida and Georgia to ensure open access has lived in for 200 years. around our Nation, stifling the cre- to our Federal waters. Let me be clear, our amendment has ativity and innovation within the fish- I am also upset with NOAA and their zero impact on catch shares already in ing industry, and preventing fishermen continuously low stock assessment and place. If you have catch shares now, from working in an industry that is flawed assessment methods. you will have them tomorrow, but we safer and more profitable. My opposition to this amendment owe our fishermen a voice in address- comes from the negative impacts that ing these issues through the House and b 2200 it will have on head boat captains in Senate reauthorization of the Magnu- Catch shares work. I have seen the the EFP. This is a pilot program. son-Stevens Fishery Management Act benefits firsthand in Maine. I don’t The Texas gulf coast, the area that I before we consider funding for the de- think we should be denying fishing proudly represent, has a strong fishing velopment, implementation, or ap- communities the chance to improve heritage. Recreational and commercial proval of new catch share programs. their industry by removing a manage- fishing supports nearly 40,000 jobs in That is proper process. It is common ment option. my State and generates $4.2 billion in sense. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield to sales. I encourage all of my colleagues from the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. I have talked to fishermen in my dis- both sides of the aisle to support this FATTAH). trict, Mr. Chairman, and they are

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The gentleman ermen and folks that have lived on the Mr. WOLF. Will the gentleman yield? from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 gulf their whole life. This council is de- Mr. ELLISON. I yield to the gen- minutes. veloping and testing a very successful tleman from Virginia. Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, with pilot program, where head boat cap- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I have brevity, I reject the entire predicate of tains have access to the water year- read that amendment. It says that you the amendment, that we are not going round—not just 9 days, year-round. are to follow the law. I agree with that, to Mars or that Russia is leading space Under this program, they catch the so I accept the amendment. exploration or any of the other things. same amount of fish but have the flexi- Mr. ELLISON. I will take ‘‘yes’’ for However, I understand the gentleman bility and freedom to go out when it is an answer, Mr. Chairman. would not like to not waste the tax- So with that, I yield back the bal- most convenient for their customers. I payers’ money, and, therefore, he has ance of my time. have heard from my constituents, and offered this amendment. The chairman The Acting CHAIR. The question is they want this program to grow, like has accepted it. But the idea that our on the amendment offered by the gen- the gentlelady said. This amendment country is not the leading premier na- tleman from Minnesota (Mr. ELLISON). would gut that pilot program and kick The amendment was agreed to. tion in the world in space exploration, people out of the water. I do not accept. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. PERRY Mr. Chairman, as a proud conserv- And with that point, I yield back the Mr. PERRY. I have an amendment at ative, I believe that fishery manage- balance of my time. the desk, Mr. Chair. ment decisions should be made at the The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- Mr. PERRY. I yield back the balance local level. Given the challenges our port the amendment. of my time. fishermen face, Congress should ensure The Clerk read as follows: The Acting CHAIR. The question is local councils have all the tools in the Page 100, after line 17, insert the following on the amendment offered by the gen- fishery management toolbox available new section: tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. to them. SEC. 541. None of the funds made available PERRY). I will vote against this amendment, by this Act may be used for the National The amendment was agreed to. and I urge my colleagues to do the Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Ad- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. ELLISON same. vanced Food Technology Project. Mr. ELLISON. I have an amendment Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the at the desk, Mr. Chairman. ance of my time. order of the House of today, the gen- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- The Acting CHAIR. The question is tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. PERRY) port the amendment. on the amendment offered by the gen- and a Member opposed each will con- The Clerk read as follows: tleman from Florida (Mr. trol 5 minutes. At the end of the bill (before the short SOUTHERLAND). The Chair recognizes the gentleman title), add the following new section: The question was taken; and the Act- from Pennsylvania. None of the funds made available by this ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- Mr. PERRY. Mr. Chairman, I would Act may be used to enter into a contract peared to have it. like to thank Chairman WOLF for offer- with any person whose disclosures of a pro- Mr. WEBER of Texas. Mr. Chairman, ing me this opportunity. ceeding with a disposition outlined in 48 CFR I demand a recorded vote. This amendment prohibits the fund- 52.209–7(c)(1)(i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) in the Fed- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to ing for NASA’s Advanced Food Tech- eral Awardee Performance and Integrity In- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- nology project, the AFT. The AFT formation System include the term ‘‘Fair ceedings on the amendment offered by project is responsible for providing Labor Standards Act.’’ the gentleman from Florida will be spaceflight crews with a food system Mr. ELLISON (during the reading). postponed. that is safe, nutritious, and acceptable Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous con- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. ELLISON to the crew while efficiently balancing sent that the amendment be considered Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Chairman, I have appropriate vehicle mass, volume, as read. an amendment at the desk. waste, and food preparation time for The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- exploration missions to Mars. The to the request of the gentleman from port the amendment. problem is we are not going to Mars Minnesota? The Clerk read as follows: anytime soon. There was no objection. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the At the end of the bill (before the short Since we have accepted as a fact that title), insert the following: other nations such as Russia will be order of the House of today, the gen- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available taking the lead on space exploration tleman from Minnesota (Mr. ELLISON) in this Act may be used in contravention of and we have no plans to go back into and a Member opposed each will con- any of the following: space over the next fiscal year—at trol 5 minutes. (1) The fifth and 14th amendments to the least to Mars—there is no reason to The Chair recognizes the gentleman Constitution of the United States. waste taxpayer money on food research from Minnesota. (2) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for a mission to Mars. Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Chairman, no (relating to nondiscrimination in federally hardworking American should ever assisted programs). This project has been highlighted as (3) Section 809(c)(1) of the Omnibus Crime a source of waste for years by my col- have to worry about whether her em- Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (relating leagues in the United States Senate, ployer will refuse to pay her when she to prohibition of discrimination). starting with NASA’s use of taxpayer works overtime or take money out of (4) Section 210401(a) of the Violent Crime money to develop pizza and hundreds of her paycheck, especially if she works and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (relating to other recipes for, again, a mission to for a Federal contractor. This practice unlawful police pattern or practice). Mars, which NASA has no plans to un- is known as wage theft. Mr. ELLISON (during the reading). dertake. I want to ensure that tax- Right now, Federal contractors who Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous con- payer funding is not wasted on projects violate the Fair Labor Standards Act sent that the amendment be considered that are not going to happen. are still allowed to apply for Federal as read. I urge passage of this amendment, contracts. My amendment would deny The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection and I reserve the balance of my time. Federal contracts to those who violate to the request of the gentleman from Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move to the Fair Labor Standards Act to deny Minnesota? strike the requisite number of words. workers the pay they have earned. The

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I don’t know what it In July of 2013, the Government Ac- that funds are going to companies that does, and I wouldn’t want to vote for it countability Office found that the EDA treat their workers fairly and accord- since I don’t know what it does. So if had done nothing with its appropriated ing to the law and that give every you know what it does and you are for funds outside of establishing a staffing American family a chance to succeed. it, you can vote for it. But no one budget and a timeline for executing the More importantly, it signals to work- knows what it does. program. At the same time, GAO noted ing Americans around the country that So I strongly urge, in the interest of that EDA officials had reached out to wage theft will not be tolerated. making sure that this place does not the Small Business Administration for Low-wage workers are fighting back. mess up, a ‘‘no’’ vote. I yield back the technical assistance on how to run a They are demanding that they be balance of my time. loan guarantee program. treated fairly. And now it is time for The Acting CHAIR. The question is Mr. Chairman, think about this for a Congress to stand with these low-wage on the amendment offered by the gen- moment. If one government agency workers and say clearly that wage tleman from Minnesota (Mr. ELLISON). needs to consult another government theft is not anything that we are will- The question was taken; and the Act- agency about how to run a program ing to tolerate. ing Chair announced that the noes ap- which is similar to a program that is So we may not agree on the min- peared to have it. already established elsewhere, is the imum wage or we may not agree on a Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Chairman, I de- new program really necessary? lot of other things, but I believe Ameri- mand a recorded vote. There are similar programs sprinkled cans on both sides of the aisle believe The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to throughout the Federal Government, that a penny earned is a penny that clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- yet we keep authorizing more and must be paid. Any time a Federal con- ceedings on the amendment offered by more. Congress needs to seriously re- tractor is found to have violated a the gentleman from Minnesota will be evaluate this approach and instead worker’s rights and is found to have postponed. focus on real innovation in manufac- been guilty of that, according to the AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BROUN OF turing. I would submit that if the Fed- law, that Federal contractor should GEORGIA eral Government simply stopped taxing not benefit from the money in this par- Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- small and medium-sized businesses out ticular bill. man, I have an amendment at the desk. of the country—or out of business—we So with the remainder of my time, I The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- would see an immediate increase in would like to just add that this is a port the amendment. growth and new jobs, no new programs very serious problem. A recent report The Clerk read as follows: needed. by the Health, Education, Labor and At the end of the bill, before the short The America COMPETES loan guar- Pensions Committee in the United title, insert the following: antee program is a wasteful, duplica- States Senate reveals that 32 percent SEC. lll. None of the funds made avail- tive attempt to spur innovation in of the largest Department of Labor able in this Act may be used for a loan guar- manufacturing by creating more bu- penalties for wage theft were levied antee for Innovative Technologies in Manu- reaucracy, and we should not allow it against Federal contractors. There facturing under the heading ‘‘Economic De- to go any further. Not one loan has should be a consequence. Similarly, the velopment Administration, Economic Devel- been put out by this program. opment Assistance Programs.’’ National Employment Law Project I urge my colleagues to support this study found that 21 percent of Federal Mr. BROUN of Georgia (during the amendment. I reserve the balance of contract workers were not paid over- reading). Mr. Chairman, I ask unani- my time. time, and 11 percent have been forced mous consent that the amendment be Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chair, I rise in op- to work off the clock. considered as read. position to the amendment. So, Mr. Chairman, I do hope that we The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman can get cooperation from all Members to the request of the gentleman from from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 on this. Georgia? minutes. I yield the remainder of my time to There was no objection. Mr. FATTAH. So we have had about the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the 30,000 small and medium manufacturers JACKSON LEE). order of the House of today, the gen- close their shop in our country over Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I tleman from Georgia (Mr. BROUN) and a last 20 years. We have 11 million Amer- rise in support of the gentleman’s Member opposed each will control 5 icans who go to work every day mak- amendment and will add the point that minutes. ing things with their hands. We still many of these Federal workers are The Chair recognizes the gentleman lead the world as the number one man- women who are the head of their from Georgia. ufacturer, but what used to be an abso- household, and, therefore, the under- Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- lute lead is now relative. Part of the mining of their compensation based man, this amendment would prohibit challenge is technology. upon overtime and the theft of wages funds from being used for the loan This Congress has provided writeoffs because they are not paid fully for guarantee program created by the for new machinery and other types of their work and hours really under- America COMPETES Act of 2010, a pro- write-downs on capital equipment. We mines the family. gram which is essentially an $84 billion need to fortify our manufacturing base, science experiment in stimulus spend- and we also need to provide technical b 2215 ing. support. We provide billions of dollars So I believe that this is a very impor- The America COMPETES Act di- to our National Laboratories. I went tant amendment, and I ask my col- rected the Commerce Department to out to visit Oak Ridge in Tennessee. leagues to support the gentleman. establish loan guarantees within the They have a manufacturing center Mr. ELLISON. I yield back the bal- Innovative Technologies in Manufac- there that helps small manufacturers ance of my time. turing program of the Economic Devel- think through their challenges. And Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move to opment Administration, or EDA. the last thing we need to do is to re- strike the requisite number of words. These government-backed loans are treat on this battlefield on manufac- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman meant to provide small or medium- turing. from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- sized manufacturers with new opportu- So the gentleman from Georgia is utes. nities to use, manufacture, or commer- headed in the wrong direction. I hope

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In fact, I au- excluded from the government procure- lenges of gigantic proportions, staring thored it in this bill, and, yes, it has ment agreements program. down over $17.5 trillion in debt, that I been built up over the last couple years We are coming up upon a time when, can quickly find programs such as this to make sure that before they do any- according to news reports, the Presi- that are being funded on the back of thing that they do it correctly because dent may be presenting us with trade the American taxpayer. we want to get it right. agreements. He may be presenting us To date, this program has already re- But the one thing we should be cer- with a fast track procedure for those ceived about $1 million in funding. Re- tain about is that small and medium trade agreements. The fast track pro- gardless of whether or not you believe manufacturers, which are at the heart cedure would basically give us a take- that we must get our national debt of our manufacturing industry in our it-or-leave-it situation on these prin- under control, I believe we can all country, they need our support, and ciples. Obviously, these trade agree- agree that these are difficult times for this is a way to help them. It is not a ments that have been negotiated are American families. With this in mind, handout, it is a loan, and it is actually complex, but I think that we shouldn’t how can we seriously look our con- a loan guarantee. be throwing out the baby with the bath stituents in the face and assure them It is a way to go to help manufactur- water. we are looking out for their best inter- ers across our land, and I hope that This is an 80-year-old law. It requires est when we allow their money to be even at this late hour that we not fall that the American Government give spent like this? victim to the suggestion that we can’t preference to American-made products While I certainly understand the do what we should do to make sure when making procurement decisions. value of predicting agricultural trends that this country can continue to lead This is a commonsense principle that for tea, I believe that that is a task in this critical area. guides purchasing throughout the Fed- that ought to be left to the private sec- I yield back the remainder of my eral Government, as it should. tor, the ones that benefit from this time. Hard-earned American taxpayer dol- kind of information. Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- lars should be reused here at home. Now, amendments like this are a man, during the public comment pe- They should be going back into our high watermark. If we can’t make the riod, there was absolutely zero interest economy and putting Americans back easy choices to eliminate these kinds in this program—zero. The SBA al- to work. I would hate to see this funda- of programs, how are we going to do ready does this. I am all for manufac- mental principle of government pro- the tough cuts? In a time where things turing. I am all for small and medium curement slurred or undermined in any are tough enough for the average businesses. But we do not need this way by any agreement that is now American family, we certainly don’t program. It is an $84 billion program being negotiated by the Trade Rep- need to add another burden such as with no interest in it within small or resentative or anybody else in this ad- programs like this. And I might just medium businesses. Not one loan has ministration or any future administra- say, finally, that our history has shown been given out. All it has done is fund tion. us that government getting involved in the bureaucrats that are established to Therefore, I submit this amendment tea policy, as Great Britain did, can do this program, and no loans have to make certain that the agreements lead to a very, very slippery slope. I been made since 2010. In 4 years, zero now being negotiated, the ones being think government needs to stay out of loans, zero interest. We need to elimi- negotiated in the future, respect this tea policy. nate it. basic, fundamental principle that I reserve the balance of my time. I yield back the balance of my time. American dollars and American jobs Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I rise in The Acting CHAIR. The question is are what the American Government is opposition to the amendment. on the amendment offered by the gen- all about. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. REED). The tleman from Georgia (Mr. BROUN). Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- gentleman from Pennsylvania is recog- The amendment was agreed to. ance of my time. nized for 5 minutes. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GRAYSON The Acting CHAIR. Does any Member Mr. FATTAH. I will take about 50 Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, I have seek recognition on the amendment? If seconds. an amendment at the desk. not, the question is on the amendment Mr. Chairman, I am opposed to this The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- offered by the gentleman from Florida amendment. I think intruding on the port the amendment. (Mr. GRAYSON). National Science Foundation and the The Clerk read as follows: The amendment was agreed to. work that is based on merit and peer- At the end of the bill (before the short AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. SALMON reviewed science, we should not be title), add the following new section: Mr. SALMON. Mr. Chairman, I have using politics in the political process SEC. ll. None of the funds made available an amendment at the desk. as a substitute for it. by this Act may be used to negotiate an The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- I hope that Congress would in its wis- agreement that includes a waiver of the ‘Buy port the amendment. dom vote against the amendment of- American Act’. The Clerk read as follows: fered by my friend, and I yield back the The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the balance of my time. Page 100, after line 17, insert the following order of the House of today, the gen- new section: Mr. SALMON. Mr. Chairman, I yield tleman from Florida (Mr. GRAYSON) SEC. 541. None of the funds made available as much time as he may consume to and a Member opposed each will con- to the National Science Foundation by this the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. trol 5 minutes. Act may be used to examine climate effects SCALISE). The Chair recognizes the gentleman on tea quality and socioeconomic responses Mr. SCALISE. Mr. Chairman, I want from Florida. under award number 1313775–CNH. to thank my colleague for bringing this Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, this The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the amendment forward. I rise in strong concerns the Buy American Act and order of the House of today, the gen- support of the amendment. how it interacts with the work of the tleman from Arizona (Mr. SALMON) and Mr. Chairman, we are talking about Trade Representative under this bill. a Member opposed each will control 5 appropriations bills, and, of course, The Buy American Act dates back to minutes. people across the country are con- every Republican’s favorite President, The Chair recognizes the gentleman cerned, as we are, about the fact that President Hoover, who signed it into from Arizona. our country is spending money we office on his last day in office in 1933. Mr. SALMON. Mr. Chairman, I rise don’t have. Washington spends almost It requires the U.S. Government to pre- to offer an amendment to cut all fund- 40 cents of every dollar with borrowed fer U.S.-made products in its pur- ing for the National Science Founda- money. This is money we are bor- chases, and there already is precedent tion’s program to study the climate ef- rowing from countries like China, iron- for this in the trade organization fects on tea quality and socioeconomic ically, and then here you have an

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The Clerk will re- level, so what I seek to do at this late This is ludicrous. This is a classic ex- port the amendment. hour today is to do just that. ample of wasteful Washington spend- The Clerk read as follows: I think this is a very important prin- ing. And I commend, again, the gen- At the end of the bill (before the short ciple, as Branzburg pointed out, that tleman for bringing this amendment title), add the following new section: springs from the foundation of our law. SEC.l. None of the funds made available because there are opportunities we The Constitution and the First Amend- by this Act may be used to compel a jour- ment provide for freedom of speech and have to highlight areas of wasteful nalist or reporter to testify about informa- Washington spending where we should tion or sources that the journalist or re- of the press. It is completely incon- at least be able to agree, as Repub- porter states in a motion to quash the gruous to say we have freedom of the licans and Democrats, that every sin- subpeona that he has obtained as a jour- press, but the Federal Government can gle dollar we are looking at we ought nalist or reporter and that he regards as con- subpoena your sources and put them to ask the first question: Is this pro- fidential. and you in prison—you, if you don’t The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the gram—is this program worth borrowing comply. order of the House of today, the gen- money not only from countries like This is something that should have tleman from Florida (Mr. GRAYSON) China, but borrowing money from our been handled perhaps years, if not dec- and a Member opposed each will con- children? Our children are going to ades ago. It falls upon us tonight, at trol 5 minutes. have to pay for these bills. And does this late hour, to try to handle it our- The Chair recognizes the gentleman selves. I respectfully submit this this really rise to that level that it is from Florida. worth borrowing money from our chil- amendment as being a much-needed Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chair, I regret and long-delayed clarification that the dren, who are going to be getting that bringing this up at 10:30 at night. I credit card bill, $931,000 of tax payer Federal Government treats this matter apologize for that because this is a no differently than 49 States now do, money, to study the effects of climate weighty matter, and I think it deserves change on tea grown in China? and therefore, I ask for support on this fair consideration. I hope we are not all amendment. b 2230 too tired to deny this question the at- I reserve the balance of my time. This is ludicrous. This is ludicrous tention that it deserves. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move to The purpose of this amendment is to spending. We ought not be doing it. We strike the requisite number of words. raise the possibility of a Federal shield ought to at least be able to set prior- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman law that corresponds to shield law al- ities and agree, as Republicans and from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- ready in place in 49 States, but not at Democrats, that we are going to get se- utes. the level of the Federal Government. rious about fiscal responsibility, and it Mr. WOLF. I rise in opposition to the A shield law is legislation designed to amendment. It is significant change. starts with the little things. protect a reporter’s privilege or the This is not billions and trillions that The authorizers should be looking at right of news reporters to refuse to tes- this. This is not something to put on we are talking about, but this is how tify as to information and sources of you get to billions and trillions of dol- an appropriation bill at 10:35 at night. information obtained during a news I listened to the gentleman, and a lot lars of debt. So while China holds gather and dissemination process. In of what he said, I seem to agree with, maybe over a trillion dollars of our short, a reporter should not be forced but you have to really look at this and debt, I don’t think it is going to cause to reveal his or her source, and that is have hearings, and for those reasons, I any kind of international relations in fact the law in 49 States, the only urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. problem, that fact that we are going to exception being Wyoming. Mr. GOODLATTE. Will the gen- say we should not spend $931,000 of This has come up in court cases at tleman yield? money we don’t have that is being bor- the Federal level and at the Supreme Mr. WOLF. I yield to the gentleman rowed from countries like China to Court level, beginning with the 1972 from Virginia. study the effects of global warming on case Branzburg v. Hayes, which I think Mr. GOODLATTE. I thank the gen- tea grown in China. poses this question in the microcosm. tleman for yielding. I share the gen- This is ludicrous. This doesn’t pass In that case, a reporter wanted to in- tleman from Florida’s interest and sup- the laugh test. When they say it is not form his readers about the nature of port for shield laws as well, but I don’t all of the tea in China, this is a place the drug hashish, and he realized the believe this has been carefully vetted. where we should agree to stop spending only way to go about that was to find There are implications here about ex- taxpayer money on something that is and interview people who had actually actly who has the right to make the incredibly wasteful. used the drug hashish, and so he did determination about whether or not Again, this is money borrowed from that. funds could or could not be used. The our children and borrowed from coun- After he published his article, relying way the language reads suggests that tries like China. We ought not be doing upon these two confidential sources, at maybe the reporter would have that it. that point, he was subpoenaed to pro- right, rather than a court. Again, I thank the gentleman for vide those sources, compromising their To me, this is not the best way to go bringing this amendment. It is a great identity and compromising the prin- about doing this. We will continue to example where we should be able to ciple of protecting your sources. work on shield law legislation in the agree and say enough is enough. This is an issue that comes up from House Judiciary Committee, which has Mr. SALMON. I will just say in sum- time to time, often at the State level, passed out forms of shield law in the mation, I think the gentleman from occasionally at the Federal level. past, and we will continue to work on Louisiana (Mr. SCALISE) said it very Some of us may remember the case of it. well, and that is: How in the world are the Plame affair, the CIA leak scandal. I must oppose this amendment in we going to get to the serious cuts to A reporter was asked to release the these circumstances. I don’t think this try to get our budget balanced if we name of the person to whom he had is the right place to legislate some- can’t even cut a million dollars to give been perceived to leak regarding Val- thing as complicated as this issue. to China to see how China’s tea is erie Plame. Reporters were asked, in Mr. WOLF. Reclaiming my time, I going to grow with climate change? general: Who are your sources with re- thank the gentleman for his comments This is ridiculous. If we can’t do an gards to this leak? and think he is exactly right. easy thing like this, I fear for America. One reporter, Judith Miller of The Mr. FATTAH. Will the gentleman I yield back the balance of my time. New York Times, was jailed for 85 days yield?

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:24 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY7.203 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 29, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4997 Mr. WOLF. I yield to the gentleman SEC.ll. None of the funds made available ated with funds in this bill. Similar from Pennsylvania. by this Act may be used to study whether or language has previously passed the Mr. FATTAH. Without claiming my not humans are more or less racially-focused House. own time, I just want to support the when seeking love online. I also want to bring the House’s at- SEC.ll. None of the funds made available tention to some of the ludicrous stud- thrust of this proposed amendment, by this Act may be used to study the effects which is that we should provide a of romance novels on human activities. ies that taxpayers have funded via the shield law. The idea that, in 2005, a re- SEC.ll. None of the funds made available National Science Foundation. porter was jailed for over 85 days is by this Act may be used to study whether or First, I appreciate the National wrong, and we do want to have the not any social media application is able to Science Foundation’s mission and its freedom. predict trends in the stock market or any work. The National Science Founda- We have a constitutional responsi- global trading market. tion grantees and funds have been in- SEC. . None of the funds made available bility to protect the freedom of press, ll strumental in advances in the Internet, by this Act may be used to study how rumors astronomy, energy, chemistry, and but I agree with the chairman, we are started. many other important aspects of sci- don’t want to do it on an appropria- SEC.ll. None of the funds made available tions bill at 10:30 at night. We want to by this Act may be used to study how much entific scholarship; but, like our well- make sure it is clear what we are housework a member of one household cre- funded government operations, the bu- doing, so I oppose the amendment ates for the rest of such household. reaucracy begins to grow and proper under those circumstances. SEC.ll. None of the funds made available oversight of the grant process begins to I thank the gentleman for yielding by this Act may be used to study the rela- wane. tionship between online virtual world users In 2011, Senator TOM COBURN released me this time. and their avatars. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield a publication titled ‘‘The National SEC.ll. None of the funds made available Science Foundation: Under the Micro- back the balance of my time. by this Act may be used to study how long Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, I want animals can run on treadmills. scope.’’ In that document, he outlined to point out that the Supreme Court SEC.ll. None of the funds made available a litany of wasteful, superfluous, and decision that we are talking about here by this Act may be used to study how hu- seemingly idiotic studies, some of was decided in 1972. There have already mans ride bikes. which I will outline here. been hearings. There has been plenty of SEC.ll. None of the funds made available There was a study on human reaction by this Act may be used to study robot rodeo to popular baby names. There was a draft legislation. It is hard enough to hoedowns (defined as assemblies of robotic get anything voted on around here. It $580,000 grant to study racial pref- devices brought to central locations for the erences in online dating. There was is time to vote on this. purposes of being programmed to move in After 42 years since the Supreme unison for no other purpose than entertain- nearly $1 million in multiple grants to Court first addressed this, we don’t ment, record-setting, or to generally recre- study how rumors are started. There have been nearly two decades have this body on record saying wheth- ate or attempt to recreate any form of of grants awarded to a certain panel in er or not there should be a Federal dance) or what they look like. EC which the National Science Foundation shield law. I understand the reserva- S .ll. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to study how dog be- has granted about $60 million. One of tions that have been expressed, but the came man’s best friend. the panel’s studies covered how much time is now. SEC.ll. None of the funds made available housework a man creates for a wife in The reporters in this country have by this Act may be used to continue to with- his household. There was a $90,000 waited long enough. It is time to be hold from the Treasury undisbursed grant grant to study the relationship be- fair and show fealty to the First balances for grants which were initiated be- tween a researcher and their online av- Amendment and to pass this amend- fore January 1, 2013. atar in virtual worlds and differences ment tonight. SEC.ll. None of the funds made available in their behaviors. I yield back the balance of my time. by this Act may be used to instruct any fi- nancial institution to designate a firearms Since 2000, grants provided by the The Acting CHAIR. The question is dealer as a ‘‘high-risk’’ merchant customer National Science Foundation have on the amendment offered by the gen- for the purposes of restricting or regulating been used to study crustaceans running tleman from Florida (Mr. GRAYSON). commerce. on tiny treadmills after being exposed The question was taken; and the Act- Mr. GOSAR (during the reading). Mr. to different microbes. ing Chair announced that the noes ap- Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to These little shrimp were also given peared to have it. dispense with the reading. tiny backpacks to weigh them down, so Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, I de- The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection researchers could study test variables mand a recorded vote. to the request of the gentleman from such as weight and resistance. In 2011, The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Arizona? the lab said it planned to build tread- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- There was no objection. mills and create studies for lobsters ceedings on the amendment offered by Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I reserve a and blue crabs as well. This amend- the gentleman from Florida will be point of order on the gentleman’s ment would prevent these types of postponed. amendment. abuses. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GOSAR The Acting CHAIR. A point of order There was a 2009 grant disbursed to Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I have an is reserved. the tune of $300,000, to study how hu- amendment at the desk. Pursuant to the order of the House of mans ride bicycles. There was another The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- today, the gentleman from Arizona $300,000, which actually came from the port the amendment. (Mr. GOSAR) and a Member opposed stimulus funds, that was disbursed to a The Clerk read as follows: each will control 5 minutes. married couple to travel to seven coun- At the end of the bill (before the short The Chair recognizes the gentleman tries around the world to study stray title), insert the following: from Arizona. dogs in an effort to discover how dogs SEC.ll. None of the funds made available Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I rise became man’s best friend. Sounds like by this Act may be used to create or main- today to offer a multifaceted amend- tain a national firearm registry. a heck of a honeymoon to me. ment to limit funds within the Com- Possibly the most ridiculous grant SEC.ll. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to study the social merce, Justice, Science, and Related highlighted by Senator COBURN’s report effects of online interactive games. Agencies Appropriations Act to pro- was a National Science Foundation SEC.ll. None of the funds made available grams that are constitutional, appro- grant to support a robot rodeo by this Act may be used to study how hu- priate, and sane. hoedown. Let me repeat that: a robot mans react to popular baby names. For the sake of time, I will just high- rodeo hoedown. I would like to point SEC.ll. None of the funds made available light some of the provisions within my out how laughable it was to my staff to by this Act may be used to study how hu- amendment. mans react to trends in popular culture. work with legislative counsel to define SEC.ll. None of the funds made available My amendment protects Second what a hoedown is for the purpose of by this Act may be used to study any facet Amendment rights and individual lib- this amendment. of professional or collegiate sports, their erties. It does so by prohibiting a Fed- The project involved programming games, or their playoff systems. eral firearm registry from being cre- small robots to dance to ‘‘Chicken

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It is an absolute needs to have some of the requirements hibit all future ridiculous taxpayer- violation of our basic civil liberties and that not only the gentleman has noted, funded studies, but hopefully, I can the Fourth Amendment. but also some of the courts of appeals take part in shedding a little bit of I could go on and on about the dif- have noted. light of those that are the most egre- ferent practices that violate our Con- However, the particular way this gious. stitution and the trust of the people, amendment works on the particular The hope is that those people award- but my amendment focuses on one sim- section of the Stored Communications ing these moneys wake up and use a ple statute, one simple statute I be- Act, which is a part of the Electronic little more discretion with hard-earned lieve almost everyone will agree needs Communications Privacy Act, has im- taxpayer money, but I have a feeling I to be changed. Section 2703 of title 18, plications beyond what I think the gen- will be back here next year offering a U.S.C., United States Code, allows the tleman intends would have a signifi- similar amendment. I urge passage of Federal Government to obtain your cant impact on not only Federal, but this commonsense amendment. personal emails in your email account also State and local law enforcement I reserve the balance of my time. if they are 180 days or older. It is essen- ability to carry out their job. tially a carte blanche authority to do POINT OF ORDER If the gentleman would agree to work so. with me, as have the two individuals Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I make a What is it about a piece of email point of order against the amendment that you referred to have introduced being 180 days old that suddenly makes bills and many others in this Congress because it proposes to change existing it the business of the government? law and constitutes legislation in an who know that this needs to be modi- What is it about a piece of email being fied—I have had conversations with appropriation bill and, therefore, vio- 180 days old that suddenly makes it no lates clause 2 of rule XXI. Senator LEAHY, chairman of the Judi- longer your property? After 6 months, ciary Committee in the Senate, and we The rule states in pertinent part: are those emails suddenly a threat to ‘‘An amendment to a general appro- have agreed that this is a priority for national security? Moreover, if these both of us to significantly reform this priation bill shall not be in order if personal emails do discuss plots law and address some of the very con- changing existing law.’’ against the Nation, in many cases it is cerns that the gentleman raises. If he The amendment requires new deter- a little too little, a little too late to do would agree to withdraw the amend- minations. anything since the government is 6 ment, I would look forward to working I ask for a ruling from the Chair. months behind the ball. The Acting CHAIR. Does any other I do not know anyone who can make with him and others to accomplish Member wish to be heard on the point a legitimate argument to keep this that goal in what I think would be a of order? If not, the Chair is prepared provision of law. I know of no real jus- better setting. We have already held to rule. tification. two hearings on this issue, and we will The Chair finds that this amendment To put support for this amendment be continuing to work on this in an ex- includes language requiring a new de- in perspective, I will point out that peditious manner in the Judiciary termination. The amendment, there- there are a handful of bills in the Committee. fore, constitutes legislation in viola- House that abolish or significantly Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chair, with the un- tion of clause 2 of rule XXI. The point alter this provision of law. derstanding that the chairman has of order is sustained, and the amend- One of these bills is H.R. 1847, intro- given, I ask unanimous consent to ment is not in order. duced by my friend and colleague Con- withdraw the amendment. gressman MATT SALMON of Arizona. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection b 2245 The other is H.R. 1852, introduced by to the request of the gentleman from AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GOSAR my friend Congressman KEVIN YODER Arizona? Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chair, I have an of Kansas. If you add up all the Repub- There was no objection. amendment at the desk. licans and Democrats cosponsoring AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. PERRY The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- these two bills alone, the number is Mr. PERRY. Mr. Chair, I have an port the amendment. 217, just about enough to pass this amendment at the desk. The Clerk read as follows: amendment. I can tell you that our The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- At the end of the bill, before the short constituencies certainly do not accept port the amendment. title, add the following: this gross violation of privacy and The Clerk read as follows: SEC. ll. None of the funds made available abuse of power. At the end of the bill (before the short by this Act may be used to obtain the con- We saw a good bill in the U.S. Free- title), insert the following: tents of wire or electronic communications dom Act get watered down and muti- SEC. l. None of the funds appropriated or in a remote computing service as described lated last week, which was a disgrace. otherwise made available by this Act may be in section 2703(b)(1)(B) of title 18, United used to design, implement, administer, or States Code. I supported the original act because it carry out the U.S. Global Climate Research made real reforms. I voted against the Program National Climate Assessment, the The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the version that came to the floor because order of the House of today, the gen- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate it extended section 215 of the PATRIOT Change’s Fifth Assessment Report, the tleman from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR) and a Act for another 2 years. United Nation’s Agenda 21 sustainable devel- Member opposed each will control 5 But can we not agree on this one sim- opment plan, or the May 2013 Technical Up- minutes. ple change? date of the Social Cost of Carbon for Regu- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Must the NSA or the FBI or the De- latory Impact Analysis Under Executive from Arizona. partment of Homeland Security have Order 12866. Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chair, I rise today access to our emails that are several Mr. PERRY (during the reading). Mr. to offer an amendment which seeks to years old with no other justification Chair, I ask unanimous consent to dis- correct a serious injustice against U.S. than an arbitrary date? I think not. pense with the reading. citizens and the United States Con- I urge passage of my commonsense The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection stitution. amendment. to the request of the gentleman from As many of us learned from the intel- With that, I yield to the gentleman Pennsylvania? ligence disclosures last year, the Fed- from Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE) of the There was no objection. eral Government is engaged in a wide Judiciary Committee. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the variety of surveillance practices. These Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chair, I thank order of the House of today, the gen- practices, though mostly focused inter- the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. PERRY)

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I accept the amendment. Have you seen how difficult it is to dent to have us empower the Syrians Mr. PERRY. Mr. Chair, I yield back get sanctions in Syria from Putin? or someone with control of the Inter- the balance of my time. sanctions against the Sudanese with net. The Acting CHAIR. The question is regard to the genocide from China? So it is hard for me to focus on this on the amendment offered by the gen- The gentleman is right. I accept the as a substantive matter, because the tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. amendment and urge all Members to truth is so far from what has been stat- PERRY). accept the amendment. ed it is hard to reconcile the two The amendment was agreed to. I yield back the balance of my time. things. But the point here is that one AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. DUFFY Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Chair, I yield 1 of the things that we have tried to say Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Chair, I have an minute to the gentleman from Cali- to the rest of the world is that the amendment at the desk. fornia (Mr. ROYCE). Internet is not controlled by govern- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- Mr. ROYCE. I thank the gentleman. ment, that it is an opportunity for peo- Mr. Chair, I rise in support of Mr. port the amendment. ple to enjoy an American ideal, which DUFFY The Clerk read as follows: ’s amendment. is freedom of speech, freedom of asso- The current way the Internet is gov- ciation. At the end of the bill (before the short erned is soon set to change, as we all title), insert the following: There were those on the other team SEC. ll. None of the funds made available know, and the question remains: Who who were happy when, during the Arab by this Act may be used to relinquish the re- will take over? The answer will have Spring, people were using social media sponsibility of the National Telecommuni- consequences for human rights, for the and Twitter to interact against oppres- cations and Information Administration global economy, as well as Internet se- sive regimes around the world. So we with respect to Internet domain name sys- curity and stability. have this kind of selective amnesia on tem functions, including responsibility with We must get it right. It is important these issues. It seems to come into play respect to the authoritative root zone file to the future of our economy. It is im- having anything to do with the Obama and the Internet Assigned Numbers Author- portant to the type of world we want to administration. There is nothing I can ity functions. live in. We need to ensure the continu- do about it this evening. Maybe it is The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the ation of an open and accessible Inter- covered under the Affordable Care Act. order of the House of today, the gen- net which can serve to fulfill people’s But I oppose this amendment, and I op- tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. DUFFY) aspirations for freedom and for democ- pose the knee-jerk, irresponsible ac- and a Member opposed each will con- racy. And when it comes to Internet tions that would suggest to countries trol 5 minutes. policy, the administration has botched like China and others that we want to The Chair recognizes the gentleman consultations over the transition of the control the Internet versus we want it from Wisconsin. duties at the NTIA. to be an opportunity for people to Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Chair, I think most We cannot allow countries to use gather information, speak freely, and Americans are aware that the Presi- their influence to stifle speech and associate freely. dent has recently stated that he in- commerce on the Internet. This amend- I yield back the balance of my time. tends to transfer the core functions of ment will give us more time to ensure The Acting CHAIR. The question is the Internet to an international or for- we get this right. on the amendment offered by the gen- eign body. What my amendment does The Acting CHAIR. The time of the tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. DUFFY). today will prohibit the President from gentleman from Wisconsin has expired. The question was taken; and the Act- using any of these funds to relinquish Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chair, I rise in op- ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- control of those core functions to the position to this amendment. peared to have it. Internet. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chair, I demand a I think this is an incredibly impor- from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 recorded vote. tant amendment because America and minutes. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to our zest for freedom of speech has made Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chair, the process clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- sure that the Internet is an open forum that the gentleman seeks to intervene ceedings on the amendment offered by for dialogue, an open forum for ideas. in with this amendment started some the gentleman from Wisconsin will be By relinquishing these rights or core 16 years ago. And I would like the CON- postponed. functions to a foreign body, I don’t GRESSIONAL RECORD to reflect this, that AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GARRETT think we will retain the current sys- apparently if a Presidential election Mr. GARRETT. Mr. Chair, I have an tem of the Internet and the current doesn’t go in the right direction, the amendment at the desk. rights of freedom of speech that the other team’s notion is to yank all of The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- Internet currently enjoys. the authority away from the person port the amendment. If you look at stakeholders, you have who did win. The Clerk read as follows: a say in how the Internet is run. I Unfortunately in our democracy, it At the end of the bill (before the short think when we use the term ‘‘stake- doesn’t work like that. When they are title), insert the following: holders,’’ what we are really referring not calling for some Member of the SEC. ll. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used by the Department to are foreign governments and cor- Cabinet to resign or doing something of Justice to enforce the Fair Housing Act in porations. I think we have to ask the else to intervene in the President’s au- a manner that relies upon an allegation of li- question: Do we think that China, that thority, they have these theories. Well, ability under 24 C.F.R. 100.500. Russia, that Iran, who have a say in this new theory is that Obama has con- Mr. GARRETT (during the reading). the core functions of the Internet, have cocted some strategy to turn over the Mr. Chair, I ask unanimous consent the same concern for the freedom of Internet to our enemies. that the amendment be considered speech that we Americans do? This is a process that started 16 years read. I think it is important that this in- ago, and through the Bush administra- The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection stitution use its control of the purse tion and the Clinton administration. It to the request of the gentleman from strings to limit the President’s author- is a process having to do with what we New Jersey? ity to transfer those core functions to might want to call the yellow pages for There was no objection. this foreign body. the Internet, the domain names and The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the With that, I reserve the balance of how people can create their addresses order of the House of today, the gen- my time. on the Internet. tleman from New Jersey (Mr. GARRETT)

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Mr. Chairman, I rise discrimination law pushes people to do one support for legislation from a number today to offer an amendment that of two things: Get rid of legitimate selection of organizations, including the Con- stops the Justice Department from criteria, or use a racial double standard to sumer Mortgage Coalition, Credit using one of the most dangerous and il- ensure that the numbers come out right. Union National Association, National logical legal theories of all times: the On balance, Mr. Chairman, disparate Association of Federal Credit Unions, theory of disparate impact. impact will make it more difficult and and also NAMIC, PCI, and American In short, disparate impact liability expensive for families to buy a home, Insurance Association, which in part allows the government to allege dis- and will result in more discrimination states: crimination on the basis of race or not less. All 50 States have a strong and comprehen- other factors based solely on the statis- For these reasons, both philosophical sive antidiscrimination regulatory regime, tical analysis that finds dispropor- and practical, I ask my colleagues to including definitions of unacceptable con- tionate results among different groups reject this misguided theory by sup- duct and full panoply of enforcement tools of people. porting my amendment. that includes rate approval, license revoca- In recent years, the Justice Depart- I reserve the balance of my time. tion, and fines. There is no evidence that these regimes are insufficient. ment has increasingly used this dubi- PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY Furthermore, they state: ous theory in lawsuits against mort- Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, par- gage lenders, insurers, and landlords, liamentary inquiry. Under the disparate impact theory, even when a lender takes every step to prevent and forced these companies to pay mul- The Acting CHAIR (Mr. CONAWAY). timillion dollar settlements. discrimination and treats all consumers fair- The gentleman will state his par- ly and equally, a neutral policy can serve as What is wrong with this, one might liamentary inquiry. a basis for very serious and harmful results. ask? Well, under disparate impact, one Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I want And ‘‘could increase the cost and un- could never intentionally discriminate to know whether I can raise a point of dermine the availability of credit in any way, and even then have strong order against this amendment. throughout the economy.’’ antidiscriminatory policies in place, The Acting CHAIR. The amendment AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION, and still be found to have discrimi- is already pending. AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES nated. Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I rise in ASSOCIATION, CONSUMER MORT- If, for example, a mortgage lender opposition. GAGE COALITION, CREDIT UNION uses a completely objective standard to The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INDE- assess the credit risk, such as the debt- from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 PENDENT COMMUNITY BANKERS OF to-income ratio, they can still be found minutes. AMERICA, MORTGAGE BANKERS AS- SOCIATION, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION to have discriminated if the data show Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I won’t OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS different loan approval rates for dif- waste the Congress’ time going May 29, 2014. ferent groups of consumers. through a great deal of debate. But as DEAR MEMBERS OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REP- Some of these statistical differences brief as I can, what the gentleman’s RESENTATIVES: The undersigned organiza- and outcomes may actually be due to amendment says is no matter what the tions support Representative Garrett’s discrimination, but others may not be. result, if whole classifications of people amendment to H.R. 4660, the Commerce, Jus- It is impossible to tell which is which are discriminated against based on a tice, Science, and Related Agencies Appro- from the statistics alone. Under dis- set of policies, the DOJ can do nothing priations Act for Fiscal Year 2015. The parate impact it doesn’t matter amendment would prohibit any funds made about it. That is the America he wants, available by the Act from being used for liti- though. All statistical differences are and I hope the Congress would register gation in which the Department of Justice considered by themselves discrimina- our opinion on it when we get a chance (DOJ) seeks to prove illegal discrimination tion. to vote. We will be seeking a roll call based on the ‘‘disparate impact’’ theory. To be clear, none of us have a toler- vote on this matter. All of our organizations and their member ance for intentional discrimination. If Mr. GARRETT. Will the gentleman companies view illegal discrimination in there is intentional discrimination, we yield? housing and lending as morally, ethically, must prosecute it to the fullest extent and legally abhorrent and do not tolerate it Mr. FATTAH. I yield to the gen- in any size, shape or form. They are com- of the law. The Justice Department’s tleman from New Jersey. mitted to providing financial services to use of disparate impact, however, tries Mr. GARRETT. You just said some- American consumers in full compliance with to fight one injustice with another. thing. You said that the Justice De- all lending laws. On a more practical level, disparate partment will not go after them if a Recently, the Department of Justice, along impact will make it difficult, if not im- whole set of policies result in discrimi- with the Consumer Financial Protection Bu- possible, for lenders to make rational nations. reau (CFPB), entered into a $98 million set- economic decisions about risk. Lenders Mr. FATTAH. Reclaiming my time, tlement with Ally Financial and Ally Bank over allegations that it discriminated will feel the pressure to weaken their what I said is what the gentleman of- against minority borrowers in its indirect current standards to keep their lending fers to the House is an opportunity auto lending program. The order represents statistics in line with whatever the where no matter what the result, if the federal government’s largest auto loan Justice Department bureaucrats con- whole classifications of people are left discrimination settlement in history. The sider nondiscriminatory. out, i.e., there is a disparate impact, CFPB and DOJ based their allegations solely We have seen what this discrimina- that DOJ can’t go after it. That is what on a disparate impact theory of discrimina- tory and damaging risky lending can you offered to the House. tion. They do not allege that Ally inten- do to our economy. It is truly reckless I appreciate your offering, and we tionally discriminated against any con- sumers. This settlement was only a part of a for our government to be encouraging will see what kind of America we would larger joint effort between the CFPB and those dangerous and short-sighted like to have when we cast a vote on DOJ to address disparate impact in the auto practices to continue. this. lending market. Ironically, disparate impact forces I yield back the balance of my time. Disparate impact claims also have been lenders, insurers, and landlords to con- Mr. GARRETT. Mr. Chairman, I brought under the Fair Housing Act pursu- stantly take race, ethnicity, gender, think what America wants is to only ant to rules issued by the Department of and other factors into account or risk be able to bring lawsuits against dis- Housing and Urban Development. This is running afoul of the Justice Depart- crimination when there was, in fact, notwithstanding that the basis for such claims under the Act is in considerable dis- ment. intentional discrimination, not just be- pute. You and I both know, Mr. Chairman, cause, at the end result from some sta- Under the disparate impact theory, even that even an accusation of discrimina- tistics, some may believe that there when a lender takes every step to prevent

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I move date the banks and undermine the mine the availability of credit throughout to strike the last word. banks’ ability to serve their customers the economy. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman who are doing a legal business. It is We ask the Members of the House of Rep- from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 just plain wrong, Mr. Chairman. resentatives to vote in favor of Representa- minutes. However, I want to be very clear. I tive Garrett’s amendment. Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I want strongly support DOJ’s authority to go NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUTUAL to make just one other point here. after the bad actors. Those actions INSURANCE COMPANIES, PROPERTY should be commended and should not CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION Every single Federal appellate court OF AMERICA, AMERICAN INSURANCE has upheld a way to proceed in terms of be inhibited. But what cannot be toler- ASSOCIATION looking at the impact of policies. ated is the Federal Government using May 29, 2014. What the gentleman offers is that if its authority to broadly target entire Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, American baseball looks like it looked industries, including those that obey Speaker of the House of Representatives, Wash- prior to Jackie Robinson, that that is the law and are living within the rules. ington, DC. just perfectly fine. I happen to think The staff report just released in the Hon. NANCY PELOSI, that American baseball is a little bit as Oversight Committee summarizes 853 Minority Leader, Washington, DC. pages of internal DOJ documents. DEAR SPEAKER BOEHNER AND MINORITY a pastime more enjoyable for all of us Many of these internal documents LEADER PELOSI: The undersigned insurance after the Jackie Robinson decision, trade organizations strongly support Rep. which was to take into account those show that even DOJ officials question Scott Garrett’s amendment to H.R. 4660 to who have been left out and to take an the legality of their actions, and yet prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) affirmative action to include them in. they continue. from using funds to litigate in order to prove That is the America I want my chil- This isn’t a Republican or Democrat illegal discrimination based on the ‘‘dis- dren to grow up in. issue. This isn’t a conservative or lib- parate impact’’ theory. In particular, we are I yield back the balance of my time. eral issue. This is an issue of DOJ step- concerned about the use of the ‘‘disparate ping outside the law. impact’’ theory in relation to a Housing and The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gen- We have worked on a bipartisan basis Urban Development (HUD) rule (24 C.F.R. to inform DOJ and other regulators of tleman from New Jersey (Mr. GAR- 100.500) issued on February 15, 2013. The new the unintended consequences of Oper- rule would allow HUD and DOJ to hold insur- RETT). ers liable for discrimination when a housing- The question was taken; and the Act- ation Choke Point, but those concerns related practice has a discriminatory effect ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- have fallen on deaf ears. As a result, this bipartisan amend- based on ‘‘disparate impact’’ theory. peared to have it. ment is an important step to ensuring We individually and collectively abhor any Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I de- unfair discrimination in any aspect of insur- that DOJ can continue to do its job, mand a recorded vote. ance. However, application of the rule to the but makes clear the Department must The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to provision and pricing of homeowners insur- not abuse its authorities. ance as HUD intends is impractical and con- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- With that, Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 trary to existing State and Federal law. All ceedings on the amendment offered by minutes to the gentleman from Colo- 50 States have a strong and comprehensive the gentleman from New Jersey will be rado (Mr. PERLMUTTER), my good anti-discrimination regulatory regime, in- postponed. cluding definitions of unacceptable conduct friend. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. LUETKEMEYER and a full panoply of enforcement tools that Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Chairman, I includes rate approval, license revocation, Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Chairman, thank Mr. LUETKEMEYER. and fines. There is no evidence that these re- I have an amendment at the desk. I supported the original intent of Op- gimes have been insufficient. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- eration Choke Point, which sought to The rule could be used to challenge com- port the amendment. restrict online payday lenders, usually mon and regulator-approved factors used for The Clerk read as follows: operating from overseas, from lending risk-based pricing—including an applicant’s At the end of the bill (before the short in States that prohibit payday lending, claims history, construction materials, the title), insert the following: but the program expanded and is now presence or absence of a security system, and SEC. ll. None of the funds made available distance from a firehouse—if they were found being pushed well beyond its stated ob- in this Act may be used to carry out Oper- jective. to result in a statistical disparity for a class ation Choke Point. defined by race, ethnicity, or gender. How- Eliminating fraud and illegal trans- ever, accurate risk classification is essential The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the actions from our Nation’s payment sys- to the business of insurance and treating order of the House of today, the gen- tem should continue to be a priority similar risk profiles in a similar manner is a tleman from Mr. Missouri (Mr. LUETKE- for the Department of Justice and form of reasonable and fair underwriting MEYER) and a Member opposed each other Federal regulators, but employ- that is at the very heart of the business of will control 5 minutes. ing a ‘‘dragnet’’ on companies engaged insurance. The rule ignores this and under it, The Chair recognizes the gentleman in legitimate business activities is an insurance company acting in full compli- from Missouri. wrong. ance with a State rating law standard could Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Chairman, see itself challenged under the ‘‘disparate State banking commissioners have impact’’ theory. how does the Federal Government get also expressed concerns the Federal Accordingly, the rule is impractical and rid of an industry it simply doesn’t agencies are attempting to deny essen- contrary to existing law. Therefore, we sup- like? Easy. It cuts that industry off tial banking services to lawful State-li- port passage of Mr. Garrett’s amendment to from the financial services it needs to censed firms. H.R. 4660 to prevent DOJ from funding litiga- operate. Operation Choke Point pressures tion to prove illegal discrimination based on Sound impossible? Sure, it does. banks to close accounts and stop proc- the ‘‘disparate impact’’ theory. However, that is exactly what the De- essing payments for those businesses Sincerely, American Insurance Association, National partment of Justice is doing in con- that pose a reputational risk. Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, junction with the FDIC. This program What is happening here is this ap- Property Casualty Insurers Association of even has a name: Operation Choke proach, this dragnet approach, causes a America. Point. It is designed to force legally op- chilling effect on legitimate businesses Mr. GARRETT. In the end, Mr. erating and licensed entities out of and legitimate banking services. As a Speaker, what we are intending to do business by choking them off from the consequence, going after bad guys, the here is to allow for the Justice Depart- financial services they need. Department of Justice needs to do ment to proceed when there is evidence What started with nondepository that, but not in such a broad, all-inclu- of intentional discrimination. But lenders is spreading to other indus- sive way to chill legitimate business.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:28 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MY7.094 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 29, 2014 That is why I support this amend- tleman from Iowa (Mr. KING) and a So this supports at least the tone of ment, and ask for an ‘‘aye’’ vote. Member opposed each will control 5 the message delivered today in the Ju- Mr. LUETKEMEYER. With that, Mr. minutes. diciary Committee, and it supports Chairman, I just want to close by say- The Chair recognizes the gentleman what this Congress has done multiple ing I appreciate the gentleman from from Iowa. times in the past. I urge the adoption Colorado’s support. b 2315 of my amendment. This is an agency that has gone well I reserve the balance of my time. beyond the scope of its authority. It Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Chairman, my Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I rise in even questions its own authority in its amendment prohibits any of the funds opposition. internal memos. The original intent is used within this portion of the bill The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from going to cities that have passed questionable, but at this point it has from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 and enacted what we call sanctuary gone well beyond even the original in- minutes. cities or sanctuary political subdivi- tent. There is now even a list of other Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, obvi- sions. The section of the code that we industries to go after. ously, between the Garrett amendment refer to, 8 U.S.C. 1373, reads this way: I think that this is a situation where on disparate impact and this, this is, I we need to stop what is going on, and Notwithstanding any other provision of guess, not actually part of their effort Federal, State, or local law, a Federal, State, I think my amendment clearly sets out or local government entity or official may to reach out for a greater fan base—the what needs to be done. not prohibit or in any way restrict any gov- idea that local communities can’t With that, I yield back the balance of ernment entity or official from sending to or make decisions in their own interests my time. receiving from the Immigration and Natu- and that we need the heavy hand of the Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move to ralization Service, which would now be ICE, Federal Government to herd them into strike the requisite number of words. information regarding the citizenship or im- some particular set of responsibilities The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman migration status, lawful or unlawful, of any that are actually our responsibilities. from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- individual. Immigration law is our responsi- utes. This is current law. We have multiple bility. It is not a local community’s re- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I rise in cities in the country that are violating sponsibility. When the fire department opposition to the amendment. Con- current law, and they are doing so with shows up, it is supposed to put the fire sumer and financial fraud are major impunity, and when we send funds out out, not worry about where someone’s crimes in the country, and fraud inves- of this appropriations bill to those cit- papers are. I just think that it is some- tigations are a matter of high priority ies, it simply ignores an opportunity what contradictory of what we hear for the FBI. that we have to restrain these cities, from the other team about where they I just think this issue ought to be ad- which is for them to come back and are headed, but this might be rep- dressed by the committee of jurisdic- comply with Federal law. resentative thereof, rather than doing I was brought up in a law enforce- tion. In this case, the Judiciary Com- comprehensive immigration reform. ment family. I had the Constitution mittee, also the Financial Services We must do our job as the United waved at me on a regular basis. It was Committee. States Congress. Now, the Senate has expressed to me clearly that it is the We do hear stories of, outside of mili- done its job. The President has said supreme law of the land, and the enu- tary bases, veterans being exploited. that he wants to sign a comprehensive merator powers in it, which this Con- I am just concerned about what it ac- bill. The Chamber of Commerce and all gress does assert and defend, are in- tually means, and I think it ought to of the various religious and faith-based be looked at by the committee of juris- cluded within 8 U.S.C. 1373. In other words, Mr. Chairman, if groups in our country have come for- diction and not by the Appropriations ward, but rather than the Congress Committee at 11:15 at night. So for these cities and if these political sub- divisions disagree with Federal law, taking up a bill—any bill—on immigra- that reason I oppose the amendment. they can come here and ask Congress tion reform, what we have is this con- I yield back the balance of my time. stant effort to get at local commu- Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chair, I move to to change the law, but to defy it and to do so with the level of impunity that nities that are just trying to make the strike the last word. best of a very tough situation that the The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman they have cannot be accepted by the United States Congress. We have a re- Federal Government is creating. from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 Now, we will burden them because we minutes. sponsibility to assert our constitu- tional and statutory authority. don’t want to take our responsibility Mr. FATTAH. I concur with the and enact a comprehensive immigra- chairman. Maybe it will get approved, That is what my amendment does. It says any cities that have sanctuary tion program. but not in our bill and not at this time policies and that implement those I am opposed to this amendment, but because we don’t completely under- sanctuary policies are not going to re- I am pleased that the gentleman has stand it. reminded us that this is, in essence, I yield back the balance of my time. ceive funds out of this section of the bill, and the dollar figure we are deal- the immigration program that has The Acting CHAIR. The question is some currency from the majority on the amendment offered by the gen- ing with here is from a fund of $1.235 billion. party. We should do something dif- tleman from Missouri (Mr. LUETKE- I would point out that, today, the ferent than this, and we can. MEYER). There are 218 votes on this floor that The amendment was agreed to. Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson, testified before the Judiciary would do comprehensive immigration AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. KING OF IOWA Committee. He was speaking specifi- reform if we would bring it, then we Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Chairman, I cally of Secure Communities, the act wouldn’t have to deal with these kinds have an amendment at the desk. that allows for fingerprints to be trans- of amendments year in and year out, The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- ferred back and forth between the De- bill in and bill out, because we would port the amendment. partment of Homeland Security, the have dealt with the problem. The Clerk read as follows: FBI, or the NCIC. I yield back the balance of my time. At the end of the bill (before the short He said: Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Chairman, I title), insert the following: Even with the Secure Communities issue, would point out that these political SEC. ll. None of the funds made available we have mayors and Governors pursuing laws subdivisions, particularly in the cities, by this Act under the heading ‘‘Department that limit the effectiveness of Secure Com- of Justice—Office of Justice Programs— are contravening and ordering their of- munities. State and Local Law Enforcement Assist- ficers not to cooperate with Federal ance’’ may be used in contravention of sec- This addresses Secure Communities immigration officers, refusing to allow tion 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform in this way, and it addresses sanctuary them to collaborate with or to trans- and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 city policies, of which the Secure Com- port or to otherwise cooperate with our U.S.C. 1373(a)). munities policy, according to Sec- Federal immigration officers. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the retary Jeh Johnson, is a very worthy We simply cannot have a law enforce- order of the House of today, the gen- one. ment structure in the United States

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They write The Acting CHAIR. Does any Member Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I claim these ordinances anyway in defiance of wish to seek time in opposition to the the time in opposition. the law, and this Congress must assert gentleman’s amendment? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman its primary authority over the funding Seeing none, the question is on the from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 that flows to those communities. amendment offered by the gentleman minutes. If we fail to do that, we shouldn’t be from North Carolina (Mr. MEADOWS). Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I surprised if there are many other Fed- The question was taken; and the Act- thought the gentleman would yield for eral laws that are contravened or de- ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- a second. fied, so I would urge its adoption. peared to have it. My question was that a large swath I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I de- of our bill has not been authorized, in- The Acting CHAIR. The question is mand a recorded vote. cluding NASA, so we have to deal with on the amendment offered by the gen- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to transport back and forth to the Inter- tleman from Iowa (Mr. KING). clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- national Space Station. The question was taken; and the Act- ceedings on the amendment offered by Even though it has not been reau- ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- the gentleman from North Carolina thorized, your amendment, as written, peared to have it. will be postponed. would seem to prohibit NASA from Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I de- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. HUDSON being able to conduct life-sustaining mand a recorded vote. Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Chairman, I have activities relative to the space station. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to an amendment at the desk. That was my question. The gen- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- tleman neglected to yield, but I will ceedings on the amendment offered by port the amendment. have it stand as a rhetorical question the gentleman from Iowa will be post- The Clerk read as follows: for the moment, and I oppose the poned. At the end of the bill (before the short amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. MEADOWS title), insert the following: Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Chairman, I ask Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Chairman, I SEC. ll. None of the amounts made avail- unanimous consent to withdraw my have an amendment at the desk. able by this Act may be used for any pro- gram not authorized by law as of the date of amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- the enactment of this Act. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection port the amendment. to the request of the gentleman from The Clerk read as follows: The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the order of the House of today, the gen- North Carolina? At the end of the bill (before the short There was no objection. title), insert the following: tleman from North Carolina (Mr. HUD- AMENDMENT NO. 16 OFFERED BY MR. COLLINS OF SEC. l. None of the funds made available SON) and a Member opposed each will by this Act may be used to negotiate or control 5 minutes. GEORGIA enter into a trade agreement that estab- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Chair- lishes a limit on greenhouse gas emissions. from North Carolina. man, I have an amendment at the desk. The limitation described in this section shall Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Chairman, I rise The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will not apply in the case of the administration this evening to offer an amendment to designate the amendment. of a tax or tariff. the CJS appropriations bill that would The text of the amendment is as fol- Mr. MEADOWS (during the reading). prohibit the funding for any program lows: Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous con- that is not authorized by law. At the end of the bill (before the short sent that the amendment be considered For far too long, Congress has con- title) insert the following: as read. tinued to appropriate spending on gov- SEC. lll. None of the funds made avail- The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection ernment programs with little or no able by this Act may be used to provide as- to the request of the gentleman from sistance to a State, or political subdivision oversight. Our country has essentially of a State, that has in effect any law, policy, North Carolina? been on autopilot towards a cliff of fis- or procedure in contravention of immigra- There was no objection. cal and economic disaster. tion laws (as defined in section 101(a)(17) of The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the This has resulted in a massive and the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 order of the House of today, the gen- out-of-control, bloated bureaucracy. In U.S.C. 1101(a)(17))). tleman from North Carolina (Mr. this bill alone, there are 141 unauthor- Mr. COLLINS of Georgia (during the MEADOWS) and a Member opposed each ized programs. Some of these programs reading). Mr. Chairman, I ask unani- will control 5 minutes. were last authorized in 1993, and there mous consent to dispense with the The Chair recognizes the gentleman are others that have never been au- reading. from North Carolina. thorized. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Chairman, I In total, these unauthorized and un- to the request of the gentleman from have a very simple amendment. Cur- checked programs in this legislation Georgia? rently, there are negotiations going on receive $57 billion. With over $17 tril- There was no objection. with the USTR. This amendment would lion in debt, it is time for us to say: The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the prohibit funding to have any of the ne- enough is enough. order of the House of today, the gen- gotiations to enter into a trade agree- Mr. FATTAH. Will the gentleman tleman from Georgia (Mr. COLLINS) and ment that would establish a limit on yield? a Member opposed each will control 5 greenhouse gas emissions. Mr. HUDSON. Yes, I will yield to the minutes. The 110th Congress—Democratically- gentleman from Pennsylvania when I The Chair recognizes the gentleman controlled Congress—rejected the cap- get a second. from Georgia. and-trade in 2009. It would be very Mr. Chairman, my amendment pro- Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Chair- clear in supporting this amendment hibits funding in the bill for unauthor- man, I do appreciate the opportunity, that we would carry on the will of the ized programs. It parallels my Sunset and it looks like I am probably bring- House in terms of making sure that we Act of 2014, H.R. 3847, which would ing up the boots. I think I am on a wouldn’t use any funds to circumvent force Congress to actually do oversight boat, as they say. I am the last one the will of Congress. and evaluate each individual program. coming in. Additionally, the U.S. Chamber of This type of sweeping reform would I just want to thank the chairman Commerce came out recently with pro- dramatically overhaul the way Wash- and the ranking member for the time.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:28 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY7.224 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 29, 2014 I have been watching all night, and I amendment, and I rise with mixed emo- ginia, the chairman of the sub- just want to thank you all for the work tions. I am very pleased this is the last committee who is managing this bill you have done on this bill, and I look amendment. But, nonetheless, I am op- on the Republican side. forward to offering this amendment. posed to it—not in the main. That is to FRANK was elected in 1980. I was Mr. Chairman, I rise to offer this say, of course, none of the funds in this elected a few months later in a special amendment to ensure that no funds ap- bill should be used to operate contrary election in 1981. We served together for propriated under H.R. 4660 are used to to our laws, but some of the vagueness 23 years on the Appropriations Com- assist States and localities whose laws of the language as it intersects with mittee. We served all that time until I and policies are in direct contradiction State and local communities and deci- left when I was elected majority lead- to Federal immigration law and en- sions they may make. er. forcement efforts. So, for instance, a local community We served on the Helsinki Commis- State and local jurisdictions are im- may say that in an emergency situa- sion together, which fought for human plementing policies that directly con- tion public safety officers should not rights while the Soviet Union existed tradict U.S. Immigration and Customs engage in questions about whether you and so many were enslaved behind the Enforcement’s statutorily-mandated have papers or not. Or, when you are Iron Curtain. mission to identify and ultimately re- seeking information about a child that FRANK WOLF has chaired this sub- move illegal aliens who are currently has been kidnapped, and you go to a committee for many, many years. He incarcerated. certain home or family, you shouldn’t has done so with honor, with honesty, Not only do these policies go against be questioning them about their immi- and with fairness. He and I have served together in this the spirit and the letter of the laws en- gration status when you are trying to House for 33 years. We sat together on acted by this body, but they ultimately save a child who could be in imminent the Appropriations Committee, as I do a disservice to the very commu- danger. said, for 23. When he retires at the end nities that they are designed to pro- There could be circumstances in of this Congress, it will be a significant tect. which this apparent language would loss to the people of his district and to Local jurisdictions are increasingly create a real problem. this House, which he has served so I reluctantly oppose the amendment. implementing policies that bar State well. I thank the gentleman for joining the and local officials, including law en- We may sit, FRANK, on opposite sides forcement officials, from asking people party and closing us out tonight, and I of the aisle, but that has done nothing about their immigration statuses, from yield back the balance of my time. to diminish the friendship and alliance reporting them to Federal immigration Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Chair- we have forged over the course of our authorities, or otherwise cooperating man, I do appreciate the ranking mem- service together, and the level of re- with or assisting Federal immigration ber’s opinion on that. As the son of a spect I have for him as a legislator and authorities. Georgia State trooper, I think the de- as a human being. Some jurisdictions are even going scriptions that you have just made are He has been indefatigable, Mr. Chair- farther to defy Federal law by imple- basically a little bit of hyperbole in the man, in his work on behalf of his con- menting antidetainer policies that re- sense that when an officer or others go stituents, on behalf of our Federal em- strict local and State police from co- in an emergency and have this situa- ployees, and on behalf of the interests operating with Federal authorities tion in which they would not act in the of the Washington metropolitan area. that are seeking to remove aliens who best interest of the situation which This is his final Commerce, Justice, have been arrested and charged with they are in. and Science appropriations bill, at other crimes, and when local sheriffs All we are simply saying is we are least as being initiated on this House choose to follow the Federal law and not going to give Federal funds to cit- floor. honor ICE detainers, some have been ies and localities and States who want I know his passion and profes- slapped with a lawsuit for cooperating to directly contradict immigration sionalism when it comes to these issues with these detainers. local law in the normal course of busi- will be greatly missed, not only by the In response to a number of local ju- ness. That is exactly what this amend- many outside groups that provide risdictions for their refusing to honor ment does, and will continue to do so. input to him and the subcommittee ICE detainers in all or in many cases, I reserve the balance of my time. each year, but to his Democratic col- former ICE Director John Morton Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I move leagues on the subcommittee, includ- warned of what would occur. to strike the last word. ing Ranking Member CHAKA FATTAH, He said that: The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman with whom he has worked so well, and The approach of one particular county is from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 previous ranking members who have ultimately going to lead to additional crimes minutes. worked well with him. I applaud them that would have been prevented had we been Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I yield for their work. able to enforce the law as the law is pres- to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. FRANK WOLF is a principled, coura- ently written. HOYER), the minority leader. geous, tenacious advocate for human I ask my colleagues to join me in Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman rights in every corner of the Earth. I support of this amendment and send a for yielding. have traveled with him frequently be- clear message that, if localities and ju- Mr. Chairman, first, let me briefly hind the Iron Curtain to argue for risdictions refuse to honor ICE detain- say I rise to speak on this bill which di- those who were discriminated against, ers and implement policies in con- rectly impacts our economy, our com- whose human rights were undermined, tradiction to Federal immigration law, petitiveness, and our ability to create and whose civil rights did not exist. they should not be eligible to receive jobs that pay well and open doors of op- FRANK WOLF is always prepared to go funds under this act, specifically Fed- portunity. anywhere, anytime, in the toughest of eral reimbursement grants under the While there are many positives to circumstances, by himself and yes, State Criminal Alien Assistance Pro- this bill—not limited to the strong sup- with others, to advocate on behalf of gram. port of NASA and the Goddard Space those who had no advocate. With that, Mr. Chair, I reserve the Flight Center, which is in my district, I have had the privilege of working balance of my time. as well as robust funding for the Na- with Congressman WOLF on many tional Science Foundation—this bill issues over the years. I have always b 2330 nonetheless makes two deep cuts to found him focused on the merits of Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I rise in vital programs that protect against issues and not on their politics. opposition to the amendment. crime, promote innovation, and facili- Mr. Chairman, I join all my col- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman tate exports. leagues in thanking him for his service from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 But the reason I wanted to come to to this House, to the subcommittee, to minutes. the floor is because I wanted to take a the Nation he served in the uniform of Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I reluc- moment to congratulate my friend, the United States Army, and to the tantly rise in direct opposition to the Representative FRANK WOLF of Vir- people of his district.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:28 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY7.230 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 29, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5005 I look forward, FRANK, to working AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. WALBERG Brady (PA) Higgins Pallone Braley (IA) Himes Pascrell with you the balance of this year as Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Chairman, I ask Brown (FL) Hinojosa Pastor (AZ) you continue your focus and advocacy unanimous consent that my request for Butterfield Holt Payne on behalf of the issues which you so a recorded vote on my amendment be Capps Honda Pelosi ably support. withdrawn to the end that the amend- Capuano Horsford Perlmutter Ca´ rdenas Hoyer Peters (CA) The 113th Congress will come to an ment stand adopted by the earlier Carney Huffman Pingree (ME) end, and FRANK WOLF will leave us. He voice vote. Carson (IN) Israel Pocan will still have many things to accom- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- Cartwright Jackson Lee Polis plish. He will still make many signifi- designate the amendment. Castro (TX) Jeffries Price (NC) Chu Johnson (GA) Quigley cant and important contributions to The Clerk redesignated the amend- Cicilline Johnson, E. B. Rice (SC) his country and to his community. ment. Clark (MA) Jones Richmond I know that all the Members join me, The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- Clarke (NY) Kaptur Roybal-Allard Clyburn Keating Rush FRANK, in thanking you for your serv- tion, the request for a recorded vote is Cohen Kelly (IL) Ryan (OH) ice, your dedication, and your friend- withdrawn, and the amendment stands Connolly Kennedy Sa´ nchez, Linda ship. adopted in accordance with the earlier Conyers Kildee T. Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Will the voice vote thereon. Cooper Kilmer Sanford Costa Kind Sarbanes gentleman yield? There was no objection. Courtney Kirkpatrick Schakowsky Mr. FATTAH. I yield to the gen- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Crowley Kuster Schiff tleman. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Cummings Langevin Schneider Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. I think we Davis (CA) Larsen (WA) Schrader clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will Davis, Danny Larson (CT) Schwartz all owe thanks to FRANK WOLF and Mr. now resume on those amendments on DeFazio Lee (CA) Scott (VA) FATTAH for all of the work that they which further proceedings were post- DeGette Levin Scott, David Delaney Loebsack Serrano have done today. poned, in the following order: This has been a long, hard slog. DeLauro Lofgren Sewell (AL) Amendment No. 13 by Mr. MORAN of DelBene Lowenthal Sherman There has been dozens of amendments Virginia. Deutch Lowey Sires and almost endless debate, but they Doggett Lujan Grisham Smith (WA) Amendment No. 14 by Mrs. BLACK- have stayed at the chore and they have Doyle (NM) Speier BURN of Tennessee. Duncan (TN) Luja´ n, Ben Ray Stewart guided us through this maze that we Amendment No. 15 by Mrs. BLACK- Edwards (NM) Stockman have been coming through—and, I Ellison Lynch Swalwell (CA) BURN of Tennessee. think, done really well. Engel Maloney, Takano Amendment by Ms. BONAMICI of Or- So I want to thank both of them for Enyart Carolyn Thompson (CA) egon. Eshoo Matsui Thompson (MS) the hard work they have done on this Amendment No. 25 by Mr. ROHR- Esty McCollum Tierney bill yesterday, last night, and today Farr McDermott Titus ABACHER of California. and tonight. Fattah McGovern Tonko Amendment by Mr. HOLDING of North In addition to what the minority Foster Meeks Tsongas Carolina. Frankel (FL) Meng Van Hollen leader has said about FRANK WOLF, I Fudge Michaud Vargas Amendment by Mr. MASSIE of Ken- want to say that he and I came here to- Gabbard Miller, George Veasey tucky. gether in the same class. There are Garamendi Moore Vela´ zquez Amendment No. 24 by Mr. Gibson Moran Visclosky only three of us left out of 54 now; two SOUTHERLAND of Florida. Grayson Nadler Walz after he leaves. Grijalva Napolitano Wasserman Amendment by Mr. ELLISON of Min- FRANK WOLF, as the leader has said, Gutie´rrez Neal Schultz nesota. never fails in compassion and honesty Hahn Negrete McLeod Welch Amendment by Mr. GRAYSON of Flor- Hanabusa Nolan Yarmuth and transparency. He is above board. ida. Heck (WA) O’Rourke Yoho What you see is what you get. They say Amendment by Mr. DUFFY of Wis- that character is when you do the right NOES—230 consin. thing when no one is watching. Cer- Aderholt Culberson Harper Amendment by Mr. GARRETT of New tainly, that is true of FRANK WOLF. Amodei Daines Harris Jersey. Bachmann Davis, Rodney Hastings (WA) He is a patriot. He served his State, Amendment by Mr. KING of Iowa. Bachus Denham Heck (NV) his district, his Nation, and the people Barber Dent Hensarling Amendment by Mr. MEADOWS of of the world, for that matter, in an ex- Barletta DeSantis Herrera Beutler North Carolina. emplary way. I can think of no one in Barr DesJarlais Holding The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes Barrow (GA) Diaz-Balart Hudson this body that I have served with in the time for any electronic vote after Barton Duffy Huelskamp these years together who better exem- Bentivolio Duncan (SC) Huizenga (MI) the first vote in this series. plifies honesty, integrity, and devotion Bishop (UT) Ellmers Hultgren AMENDMENT NO. 13 OFFERED BY MR. MORAN Black Farenthold Hunter to his country and family as has FRANK Blackburn Fincher Issa WOLF. The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Boustany Fitzpatrick Jenkins So, FRANK, we are going to miss you business is the demand for a recorded Brady (TX) Fleischmann Johnson (OH) dearly. This is the last time that you vote on the amendment offered by the Bridenstine Fleming Johnson, Sam gentleman from Virginia (Mr. MORAN) Brooks (AL) Forbes Jolly will chair this bill on the House floor. Brooks (IN) Fortenberry Jordan You have been a great chairman of this on which further proceedings were Broun (GA) Foxx Joyce subcommittee which I had the pleasure postponed and on which the noes pre- Brownley (CA) Franks (AZ) Kelly (PA) vailed by voice vote. Buchanan Frelinghuysen King (IA) and honor of serving as chairman of for Bucshon Gallego King (NY) several years, and as a member of that The Clerk will redesignate the Burgess Garcia Kingston subcommittee for many, many years. amendment. Bustos Gardner Kinzinger (IL) No one has done it better. The Clerk redesignated the amend- Byrne Garrett Kline ment. Calvert Gerlach Labrador Our hearts are open when it comes to Camp Gibbs LaMalfa our love of FRANK WOLF. We wish him RECORDED VOTE Cantor Gingrey (GA) Lamborn the very best in the next chapter of his The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Carter Gohmert Lance Cassidy Goodlatte Latham life. has been demanded. Chabot Gosar Latta Mr. FATTAH. Reclaiming my time, I A recorded vote was ordered. Coble Gowdy Lipinski yield back the balance of my time. The vote was taken by electronic de- Coffman Granger LoBiondo Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Chair- vice, and there were—ayes 169, noes 230, Cole Graves (GA) Long Collins (GA) Graves (MO) Lucas man, I yield back the balance of my not voting 32, as follows: Collins (NY) Green, Gene Luetkemeyer time. [Roll No. 254] Conaway Griffin (AR) Lummis Cook Griffith (VA) Maffei The Acting CHAIR. The question is AYES—169 on the amendment offered by the gen- Cotton Grimm Maloney, Sean Amash Becerra Bishop (NY) Crawford Guthrie Marchant tleman from Georgia (Mr. COLLINS). Bass Bera (CA) Blumenauer Crenshaw Hall Marino The amendment was agreed to. Beatty Bishop (GA) Bonamici Cuellar Hanna Massie

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Ryan (WI) Turner Miller (FL) Rohrabacher Turner DesJarlais LaMalfa Owens Sanchez, Loretta Salmon Valadao Miller (MI) Rokita Upton Duffy Lamborn Pallone Sarbanes Sanford Van Hollen Mullin Rooney Valadao Duncan (SC) Lance Pascrell Schakowsky Scalise Vargas Mulvaney Roskam Wagner Duncan (TN) Latta Pastor (AZ) Schiff Schweikert Murphy (FL) Ross Walberg Farenthold Long Payne Schneider Veasey Scott, Austin ´ Neugebauer Rothfus Walden Fincher Luetkemeyer Pelosi Schock Velazquez Sensenbrenner Noem Royce Walorski Fleischmann Lummis Perlmutter Schrader Visclosky Sessions Nugent Ruiz Weber (TX) Fleming Marchant Peters (CA) Schwartz Walz Nunes Runyan Webster (FL) Flores Massie Smith (MO) Peters (MI) Scott (VA) Wasserman Nunnelee Ruppersberger Wenstrup Foxx Matheson Smith (NE) Pingree (ME) Scott, David Schultz Olson Ryan (WI) Westmoreland Franks (AZ) McAllister Smith (TX) Pocan Serrano Webster (FL) Owens Salmon Whitfield Gardner McCarthy (CA) Southerland Posey Sewell (AL) Welch Paulsen Sanchez, Loretta Williams Garrett McCaul Stockman Price (NC) Shea-Porter Westmoreland Pearce Scalise Wilson (SC) Gibbs McClintock Stutzman Quigley Sherman Whitfield Perry Schock Wittman Gingrey (GA) McHenry Terry Rahall Shimkus Wittman Peters (MI) Schweikert Wolf Gohmert McMorris Thornberry Reed Simpson Wolf Peterson Scott, Austin Womack Goodlatte Rodgers Tipton Reichert Sinema Womack Petri Sensenbrenner Yoder Gosar Messer Upton Renacci Sires Yarmuth Pittenger Sessions Young (AK) Gowdy Mica Wagner Richmond Smith (NJ) Young (AK) Pitts Shea-Porter Young (IN) Granger Miller (FL) Walberg Graves (GA) Miller (MI) Walden NOT VOTING—30 NOT VOTING—32 Graves (MO) Mulvaney Walorski Benishek Grijalva Palazzo Benishek Flores Palazzo Griffith (VA) Murphy (PA) Weber (TX) Camp Hartzler Rangel Bilirakis Green, Al Rangel Guthrie Neugebauer Wenstrup Campbell Hastings (FL) Ros-Lehtinen Campbell Hartzler Ros-Lehtinen Hall Olson Williams Capito Kaptur Shuster Capito Hastings (FL) Shuster Harper Paulsen Wilson (FL) Chaffetz Lankford Slaughter Castor (FL) Hurt Slaughter Harris Pearce Wilson (SC) Clay Larson (CT) Vela Yoder Chaffetz Lankford Vela Hensarling Perry Cleaver Lewis Waters Holding Peterson Yoho Clay Lewis Waters Cramer Maloney, Waxman Cleaver McAllister Hudson Petri Young (IN) Dingell Carolyn Waxman Woodall Cramer McCarthy (NY) Duckworth McCarthy (NY) Wilson (FL) Dingell Miller, Gary Green, Al Miller, Gary Woodall NOES—253 Duckworth Murphy (PA) Aderholt DeFazio Huffman Amodei DeGette Israel b 0011 b 0008 Bachmann Delaney Jackson Lee Bachus DeLauro Jeffries So the amendment was rejected. Ms. JENKINS, Messrs. GRAVES of Barber DelBene Jenkins The result of the vote was announced Missouri and MCKINLEY changed their Barletta Denham Johnson (GA) as above recorded. vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Bass Dent Johnson, E. B. Stated against: Messrs. JONES, STOCKMAN, and Beatty Deutch Jolly Becerra Diaz-Balart Joyce Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Chair, on LARSON of Connecticut changed their Bera (CA) Doggett Keating rollcall No. 255, I was unexpectedly detained vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Bishop (GA) Doyle Kelly (IL) and therefore missed the vote. Had I been So the amendment was rejected. Bishop (NY) Edwards Kennedy Blumenauer Ellison Kildee present, I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ The result of the vote was announced Bonamici Ellmers Kilmer AMENDMENT NO. 15 OFFERED BY MRS. as above recorded. Brady (PA) Engel Kind Braley (IA) Enyart King (NY) BLACKBURN AMENDMENT NO. 14 OFFERED BY MRS. Brooks (AL) Eshoo Kinzinger (IL) The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished BLACKBURN Brown (FL) Esty Kirkpatrick business is the demand for a recorded The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Brownley (CA) Farr Kuster vote on the amendment offered by the business is the demand for a recorded Bustos Fattah Langevin gentlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. vote on the amendment offered by the Butterfield Fitzpatrick Larsen (WA) Byrne Forbes Latham BLACKBURN) on which further pro- gentlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. Calvert Fortenberry Lee (CA) ceedings were postponed and on which BLACKBURN) on which further pro- Cantor Foster Levin the ayes prevailed by voice vote. ceedings were postponed and on which Capuano Frankel (FL) Lipinski Ca´ rdenas Frelinghuysen LoBiondo The Clerk will redesignate the the noes prevailed by voice vote. Carney Fudge Loebsack amendment. The Clerk will redesignate the Carson (IN) Gabbard Lofgren The Clerk redesignated the amend- amendment. Cartwright Gallego Lowenthal ment. The Clerk redesignated the amend- Cassidy Garamendi Lowey Castor (FL) Garcia Lucas RECORDED VOTE ment. Castro (TX) Gerlach Lujan Grisham The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote RECORDED VOTE Chu Gibson (NM) Cicilline Grayson Luja´ n, Ben Ray has been demanded. The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Clark (MA) Green, Gene (NM) A recorded vote was ordered. has been demanded. Clarke (NY) Griffin (AR) Lynch The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- A recorded vote was ordered. Clyburn Grimm Maffei ´ minute vote. The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Cohen Gutierrez Maloney, Sean Cole Hahn Marino The vote was taken by electronic de- minute vote. Connolly Hanabusa Matsui vice, and there were—ayes 198, noes 208, The vote was taken by electronic de- Conyers Hanna McCollum not voting 25, as follows: vice, and there were—ayes 148, noes 253, Costa Hastings (WA) McDermott Courtney Heck (NV) McGovern [Roll No. 256] not voting 30, as follows: Crawford Heck (WA) McIntyre AYES—198 [Roll No. 255] Crenshaw Herrera Beutler McKeon Crowley Higgins McKinley Aderholt Bentivolio Bridenstine AYES—148 Cuellar Himes McNerney Amodei Bilirakis Brooks (AL) Amash Bilirakis Brady (TX) Culberson Hinojosa Meadows Bachmann Bishop (UT) Brooks (IN) Barr Bishop (UT) Bridenstine Cummings Holt Meehan Bachus Black Broun (GA) Barrow (GA) Black Brooks (IN) Davis (CA) Honda Meeks Barletta Blackburn Buchanan Barton Blackburn Broun (GA) Davis, Danny Horsford Meng Barr Boustany Bucshon Bentivolio Boustany Buchanan Davis, Rodney Hoyer Michaud Barton Brady (TX) Burgess

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:28 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MY7.104 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 29, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5007 Byrne Hudson Pittenger Lowey Payne Scott (VA) Davis, Rodney Kilmer Reed Calvert Huelskamp Pitts Lujan Grisham Pelosi Scott, David DeFazio Kind Ribble Cantor Huizenga (MI) Poe (TX) (NM) Perlmutter Serrano DeGette Kinzinger (IL) Rice (SC) Carter Hunter Pompeo Luja´ n, Ben Ray Peters (CA) Sewell (AL) Delaney Kirkpatrick Richmond Cassidy Hurt Posey (NM) Peters (MI) Shea-Porter DeLauro Kline Rigell Chabot Issa Price (GA) Lynch Pingree (ME) Sherman DelBene Kuster Roe (TN) Coble Jenkins Reichert Maffei Pocan Shimkus DeSantis Langevin Rohrabacher Coffman Johnson (OH) Renacci Maloney, Polis Simpson DesJarlais Larsen (WA) Rokita Cole Johnson, Sam Roby Carolyn Price (NC) Sinema Deutch Lee (CA) Roybal-Allard Collins (GA) Jolly Roe (TN) Maloney, Sean Quigley Sires Doggett Levin Ruppersberger Matsui Rahall Collins (NY) Jones Rogers (AL) Smith (WA) Doyle Lipinski Rush McCollum Reed Speier Conaway Jordan Rogers (KY) Duckworth Loebsack Ryan (OH) Cook Kelly (PA) McDermott Ribble Swalwell (CA) Edwards Lofgren Rogers (MI) Sa´ nchez, Linda Cotton King (IA) McGovern Rice (SC) Takano Ellison Lowenthal Rohrabacher T. Crawford King (NY) McIntyre Richmond Thompson (CA) Ellmers Lowey Rooney Sanchez, Loretta Crenshaw Kingston McNerney Rigell Thompson (MS) Engel Lujan Grisham Sanford Culberson Kline Ross Meeks Rokita Tierney Enyart (NM) Daines Labrador Rothfus Meng Roskam Titus Eshoo Luja´ n, Ben Ray Sarbanes Dent LaMalfa Royce Messer Roybal-Allard Tonko Esty (NM) Schakowsky DeSantis Lamborn Runyan Michaud Ruiz Tsongas Farr Lummis Schiff DesJarlais Lance Ryan (WI) Miller, George Ruppersberger Valadao Fattah Maffei Schneider Duffy Latham Salmon Moore Rush Van Hollen Flores Maloney, Schrader Duncan (SC) Latta Scalise Moran Ryan (OH) Vargas Fortenberry Carolyn Schwartz Duncan (TN) LoBiondo Schweikert Murphy (FL) Sa´ nchez, Linda Veasey Foster Maloney, Sean Schweikert Ellmers Long Scott, Austin Nadler T. Vela´ zquez Frankel (FL) Massie Scott (VA) Farenthold Lucas Sensenbrenner Napolitano Sanchez, Loretta Visclosky Fudge Matsui Scott, David Fincher Luetkemeyer Sessions Neal Sanford Walz Gabbard McClintock Serrano Fitzpatrick Lummis Smith (MO) Negrete McLeod Sarbanes Wasserman Garamendi McCollum Shea-Porter Fleischmann Marchant Smith (NE) Nolan Schakowsky Schultz Gardner McDermott Sherman Fleming Marino Smith (NJ) O’Rourke Schiff Webster (FL) Garrett McGovern Sinema Flores Massie Smith (TX) Owens Schneider Welch Gibson McKinley Sires Forbes Matheson Southerland Pallone Schock Whitfield Graves (GA) McNerney Smith (WA) Fortenberry McAllister Stewart Pascrell Schrader Wilson (FL) Grayson Meeks Speier Foxx McCarthy (CA) Stivers Pastor (AZ) Schwartz Yarmuth Griffith (VA) Meng Stivers Franks (AZ) McCaul Stockman Grijalva Messer Stockman NOT VOTING—25 ´ Frelinghuysen McClintock Stutzman Gutierrez Michaud Stutzman Gardner McHenry Terry Benishek Green, Al Ros-Lehtinen Hahn Miller, George Swalwell (CA) Garrett McKeon Thompson (PA) Campbell Hartzler Shuster Hanabusa Moore Takano Gerlach McKinley Hanna Thornberry Capito Hastings (FL) Slaughter Moran Thompson (CA) Gibbs McMorris Heck (NV) Mulvaney Tiberi Chaffetz Lankford Vela Thompson (MS) Gingrey (GA) Rodgers Heck (WA) Nadler Tipton Clay Lewis Waters Tierney Gohmert Meadows Cleaver McCarthy (NY) Herrera Beutler Napolitano Turner Waxman Titus Goodlatte Meehan Cramer Miller, Gary Higgins Neal Upton Woodall Tonko Gosar Mica Dingell Palazzo Himes Negrete McLeod Wagner Tsongas Gowdy Miller (FL) Holt Nolan Duckworth Rangel Upton Granger Miller (MI) Walberg Honda O’Rourke Valadao Graves (GA) Mullin Walden Horsford Owens 0015 Van Hollen Graves (MO) Mulvaney Walorski b Hoyer Pallone Griffin (AR) Murphy (PA) Weber (TX) So the amendment was rejected. Huelskamp Pascrell Vargas Griffith (VA) Neugebauer Wenstrup Huffman Pastor (AZ) Veasey The result of the vote was announced ´ Grimm Noem Westmoreland Hunter Payne Velazquez Guthrie Nugent Williams as above recorded. Hurt Pelosi Visclosky Wilson (SC) Walden Hall Nunes AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. BONAMICI Israel Perlmutter Hanna Nunnelee Wittman Jackson Lee Perry Walorski Harper Olson Wolf The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Jeffries Peters (CA) Walz Harris Paulsen Womack business is the demand for a recorded Jenkins Peters (MI) Welch Hastings (WA) Pearce Yoder vote on the amendment offered by the Johnson (GA) Peterson Wenstrup Westmoreland Hensarling Perry Yoho gentlewoman from Oregon (Ms. Johnson, E. B. Petri Herrera Beutler Peterson Young (AK) Jones Pingree (ME) Whitfield Holding Petri Young (IN) BONAMICI) on which further proceedings Kaptur Pocan Wilson (FL) were postponed and on which the noes Keating Poe (TX) Yarmuth NOES—208 prevailed by voice vote. Kelly (IL) Polis Yoho Kennedy Price (NC) Young (AK) Amash Crowley Hanabusa The Clerk will redesignate the Kildee Quigley Young (IN) Barber Cuellar Heck (NV) amendment. Barrow (GA) Cummings Heck (WA) NOES—170 Bass Davis (CA) Higgins The Clerk redesignated the amend- Beatty Davis, Danny Himes ment. Aderholt Duffy Holding Becerra Davis, Rodney Hinojosa RECORDED VOTE Bachmann Duncan (SC) Hudson Bera (CA) DeFazio Holt Bachus Duncan (TN) Huizenga (MI) Bishop (GA) DeGette Honda The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Barletta Farenthold Hultgren Bishop (NY) Delaney Horsford has been demanded. Barrow (GA) Fincher Issa Blumenauer DeLauro Hoyer A recorded vote was ordered. Barton Fitzpatrick Johnson (OH) Bonamici DelBene Huffman Bishop (UT) Fleischmann Johnson, Sam Brady (PA) Denham Hultgren The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Black Fleming Jolly Braley (IA) Deutch Israel minute vote. Blackburn Forbes Jordan Brown (FL) Diaz-Balart Jackson Lee The vote was taken by electronic de- Boustany Foxx Joyce Brownley (CA) Doggett Jeffries vice, and there were—ayes 237, noes 170, Brady (TX) Franks (AZ) Kelly (PA) Bustos Doyle Johnson (GA) Bridenstine Frelinghuysen King (IA) Butterfield Edwards Johnson, E. B. not voting 24, as follows: Brooks (IN) Gallego King (NY) Camp Ellison Joyce [Roll No. 257] Buchanan Garcia Kingston Capps Engel Kaptur Burgess Gerlach Labrador Capuano Enyart Keating AYES—237 Bustos Gibbs LaMalfa Ca´ rdenas Eshoo Kelly (IL) Amash Broun (GA) Clarke (NY) Byrne Gingrey (GA) Lamborn Carney Esty Kennedy Amodei Brown (FL) Clyburn Calvert Gohmert Lance Carson (IN) Farr Kildee Barber Brownley (CA) Coble Camp Goodlatte Larson (CT) Cartwright Fattah Kilmer Barr Bucshon Coffman Cantor Gosar Latham Castor (FL) Foster Kind Bass Butterfield Cohen Carter Gowdy Latta Castro (TX) Frankel (FL) Kinzinger (IL) Beatty Capps Collins (NY) Chabot Granger LoBiondo Chu Fudge Kirkpatrick Becerra Capuano Conaway Cole Graves (MO) Long Cicilline Gabbard Kuster Bentivolio Ca´ rdenas Connolly Collins (GA) Green, Gene Lucas Clark (MA) Gallego Langevin Bera (CA) Carney Conyers Cook Griffin (AR) Luetkemeyer Clarke (NY) Garamendi Larsen (WA) Bilirakis Carson (IN) Cooper Cotton Grimm Lynch Clyburn Garcia Larson (CT) Bishop (GA) Cartwright Costa Crawford Guthrie Marchant Cohen Gibson Lee (CA) Bishop (NY) Cassidy Courtney Crenshaw Hall Marino Connolly Grayson Levin Blumenauer Castor (FL) Crowley Cuellar Harper Matheson Conyers Green, Gene Lipinski Bonamici Castro (TX) Cummings Culberson Harris McAllister Cooper Grijalva Loebsack Brady (PA) Chu Daines Denham Hastings (WA) McCarthy (CA) Costa Gutie´rrez Lofgren Braley (IA) Cicilline Davis (CA) Dent Hensarling McCaul Courtney Hahn Lowenthal Brooks (AL) Clark (MA) Davis, Danny Diaz-Balart Hinojosa McHenry

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Pompeo Sessions Wasserman Miller (MI) Roskam Posey Sewell (AL) Tiberi Garamendi Carolyn Sanchez, Loretta Schultz Mullin Ross Garcia Maloney, Sean Price (GA) Shimkus Tipton Sanford Weber (TX) Murphy (FL) Rothfus Garrett Massie Rahall Simpson Turner Sarbanes Webster (FL) Murphy (PA) Royce Reichert Smith (MO) Graves (GA) Matsui Schakowsky Neugebauer Ruiz Wagner Renacci Smith (NE) Wenstrup Grayson McClintock Schiff Noem Runyan Walberg Green, Gene McCollum Roby Smith (NJ) Whitfield Schneider Nugent Ryan (WI) Wasserman Grijalva McDermott Roe (TN) Smith (TX) Williams Schock Nunes Salmon Schultz Gutie´rrez McGovern Rogers (KY) Southerland Wilson (FL) Schrader Nunnelee Scalise Weber (TX) Hahn McNerney Rogers (MI) Stivers Wilson (SC) Olson Schock Webster (FL) Hanabusa Meeks Schwartz Rokita Stutzman Wittman Paulsen Scott, Austin Williams Hanna Meng Schweikert Rooney Terry Wolf Pearce Sensenbrenner Wilson (SC) Hastings (WA) Michaud Scott (VA) Roskam Thompson (PA) Womack Pittenger Sessions Wittman Heck (NV) Miller, George Scott, David Ross Thornberry Yoder Pitts Sewell (AL) Wolf Heck (WA) Moore Serrano NOT VOTING—23 Pompeo Shimkus Womack Higgins Moran Shea-Porter Posey Simpson Yoder Himes Mulvaney Sherman Benishek Green, Al Rangel Price (GA) Smith (MO) Holt Murphy (FL) Sinema Campbell Hartzler Ros-Lehtinen Honda Nadler Sires Capito Hastings (FL) NOT VOTING—24 Shuster Horsford Napolitano Smith (WA) Chaffetz Lankford Slaughter Benishek Green, Al Rangel Hoyer Neal Speier Clay Lewis Vela Campbell Hartzler Ros-Lehtinen Huffman Negrete McLeod Stewart Cleaver McCarthy (NY) Waters Capito Hastings (FL) Shuster Hunter Nolan Stockman Cramer Miller, Gary Waxman Chaffetz Lankford Slaughter Israel O’Rourke Swalwell (CA) Dingell Palazzo Clay Lewis Vela Jackson Lee Owens Takano Cleaver McCarthy (NY) Waters Jeffries Pallone Thompson (CA) b 0022 Cramer Miller, Gary Waxman Johnson (GA) Pascrell Thompson (MS) Dingell Palazzo Woodall Johnson, E. B. Pastor (AZ) Tierney So the amendment was agreed to. Jones Payne Titus The result of the vote was announced b 0018 Joyce Pelosi Tonko Kaptur Perlmutter as above recorded. Tsongas Mr. CAMP changed his vote from Kelly (IL) Perry Upton AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. HOLDING Kildee Peters (CA) ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Van Hollen The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Mr. CONAWAY changed his vote Kilmer Peters (MI) Kind Petri Vargas business is the demand for a recorded from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Kirkpatrick Pingree (ME) Veasey Vela´ zquez vote on the amendment offered by the So the amendment was agreed to. Kuster Pocan gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. The result of the vote was announced Langevin Polis Visclosky Larsen (WA) Price (NC) Walden HOLDING) on which further proceedings as above recorded. Larson (CT) Quigley Walz were postponed and on which the ayes AMENDMENT NO. 25 OFFERED BY MR. Lee (CA) Reed Welch prevailed by voice vote. ROHRABACHER LoBiondo Ribble Westmoreland Loebsack Rice (SC) Woodall The Clerk will redesignate the The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Lofgren Richmond Yarmuth amendment. business is the demand for a recorded Lowenthal Rigell Yoho The Clerk redesignated the amend- vote on the amendment offered by the Lowey Rogers (AL) Young (AK) ment. Luetkemeyer Rohrabacher Young (IN) OHR gentleman from California (Mr. R - RECORDED VOTE ABACHER) on which further proceedings NOES—189 The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote were postponed and on which the noes Aderholt Fitzpatrick Keating has been demanded. prevailed by voice vote. Bachmann Fleischmann Kelly (PA) A recorded vote was ordered. The Clerk will redesignate the Barletta Fleming Kennedy The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- amendment. Barr Flores King (IA) minute vote. The Clerk redesignated the amend- Barrow (GA) Forbes King (NY) Barton Fortenberry Kingston The vote was taken by electronic de- ment. Bass Foxx Kinzinger (IL) vice, and there were—ayes 219, noes 189, RECORDED VOTE Bilirakis Franks (AZ) Kline Black Frelinghuysen Labrador not voting 23, as follows: The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Blackburn Gallego LaMalfa [Roll No. 259] has been demanded. Boustany Gardner Lamborn AYES—219 A recorded vote was ordered. Brady (TX) Gerlach Lance Bridenstine Gibbs Latham Aderholt Cole Gardner The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Brooks (IN) Gibson Latta Amodei Collins (GA) Garrett minute vote. Buchanan Gingrey (GA) Levin Bachmann Collins (NY) Gerlach The vote was taken by electronic de- Bucshon Gohmert Lipinski Bachus Conaway Gibbs vice, and there were—ayes 219, noes 189, Burgess Goodlatte Long Barletta Cook Gingrey (GA) Byrne Gosar Lucas Barr Cotton Gohmert not voting 23, as follows: Calvert Gowdy Marchant Barrow (GA) Crawford Goodlatte [Roll No. 258] Camp Granger Marino Barton Crenshaw Gosar Cantor Graves (MO) Matheson Bentivolio Culberson Gowdy AYES—219 Carter Griffin (AR) McAllister Bilirakis Daines Granger Amash Capps Cummings Cassidy Griffith (VA) McCarthy (CA) Bishop (UT) Davis, Rodney Graves (GA) Amodei Capuano Daines Chabot Grimm McCaul Black Denham Graves (MO) Bachus Ca´ rdenas Davis (CA) Coble Guthrie McHenry Blackburn Dent Griffin (AR) Barber Carney Davis, Danny Cole Hall McIntyre Boustany DeSantis Griffith (VA) Beatty Carson (IN) Davis, Rodney Collins (GA) Harper McKeon Brady (TX) DesJarlais Grimm Becerra Cartwright DeFazio Conaway Harris McKinley Bridenstine Diaz-Balart Guthrie Bentivolio Castor (FL) DeGette Cook Hensarling McMorris Brooks (AL) Duffy Hall Bera (CA) Castro (TX) Delaney Cooper Herrera Beutler Rodgers Brooks (IN) Duncan (SC) Hanna Bishop (GA) Chu DeLauro Cotton Hinojosa Meadows Broun (GA) Duncan (TN) Harper Bishop (NY) Cicilline DelBene Crawford Holding Meehan Buchanan Ellmers Harris Bishop (UT) Clark (MA) DeSantis Crenshaw Hudson Messer Bucshon Farenthold Hastings (WA) Blumenauer Clarke (NY) Deutch Cuellar Huelskamp Mica Burgess Fincher Heck (NV) Bonamici Clyburn Doggett Culberson Huizenga (MI) Miller (FL) Byrne Fitzpatrick Hensarling Brady (PA) Coffman Doyle Denham Hultgren Miller (MI) Calvert Fleischmann Herrera Beutler Braley (IA) Cohen Duckworth Dent Hurt Mullin Camp Fleming Holding Brooks (AL) Collins (NY) Duncan (SC) DesJarlais Issa Murphy (PA) Cantor Flores Hudson Broun (GA) Connolly Edwards Diaz-Balart Jenkins Neugebauer Carter Forbes Huelskamp Brown (FL) Conyers Ellison Duffy Johnson (OH) Noem Cassidy Fortenberry Huizenga (MI) Brownley (CA) Costa Ellmers Duncan (TN) Johnson, Sam Nugent Chabot Foxx Hultgren Bustos Courtney Engel Farenthold Jolly Nunes Coble Franks (AZ) Hunter Butterfield Crowley Enyart Fincher Jordan Nunnelee Coffman Frelinghuysen Hurt

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:28 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MY7.118 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 29, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5009 Issa Mulvaney Schweikert Schneider Smith (WA) Van Hollen Keating Napolitano Schwartz Jenkins Murphy (PA) Scott, Austin Schrader Speier Vargas Kelly (IL) Neal Schweikert Johnson (OH) Neugebauer Sensenbrenner Schwartz Swalwell (CA) Veasey Kennedy Negrete McLeod Scott (VA) Johnson, Sam Noem Sessions Scott (VA) Takano Vela´ zquez Kildee Nolan Scott, David Jolly Nugent Shimkus Scott, David Thompson (CA) Visclosky Kilmer Nunnelee Serrano Jones Nunes Simpson Serrano Thompson (MS) Walz Kind O’Rourke Shea-Porter Jordan Nunnelee Smith (MO) Sewell (AL) Thompson (PA) Wasserman Kinzinger (IL) Owens Sherman Joyce Olson Smith (NE) Shea-Porter Tierney Schultz Kirkpatrick Pallone Shimkus Sherman Titus Welch Kelly (PA) Paulsen Smith (NJ) Kline Pascrell Sinema King (IA) Pearce Sinema Tonko Wilson (FL) Kuster Pastor (AZ) Sires Smith (TX) King (NY) Perry Sires Tsongas Yarmuth Labrador Paulsen Smith (WA) Southerland Kingston Peterson Langevin Payne Speier Stewart Kinzinger (IL) Petri NOT VOTING—23 Larsen (WA) Pelosi Stivers Stivers Kline Pittenger Benishek Green, Al Rangel Larson (CT) Perlmutter Stockman Stockman LaMalfa Pitts Campbell Hartzler Ros-Lehtinen Lee (CA) Perry Stutzman Stutzman Lamborn Poe (TX) Capito Hastings (FL) Shuster Lipinski Peters (CA) Swalwell (CA) Terry Lance Pompeo Chaffetz Lankford Slaughter Loebsack Peters (MI) Takano Thornberry Latham Posey Clay Lewis Vela Lofgren Peterson Thompson (CA) Tiberi Latta Price (GA) Cleaver McCarthy (NY) Waters Lowenthal Petri Thompson (MS) Tipton LoBiondo Rahall Cramer Miller, Gary Waxman Lowey Pingree (ME) Tierney Long Reed Turner Dingell Palazzo Lujan Grisham Pocan Tipton Lucas Reichert Upton (NM) Poe (TX) Titus Luetkemeyer Renacci Valadao Luja´ n, Ben Ray Polis Tonko Lummis Ribble Wagner b 0025 (NM) Price (NC) Tsongas Marchant Rice (SC) Walberg Mr. CONAWAY changed his vote Lummis Quigley Upton Marino Rigell Walden Maffei Reed Valadao McAllister Roby Walorski from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Maloney, Ribble Van Hollen McCarthy (CA) Roe (TN) Weber (TX) So the amendment was agreed to. Carolyn Rice (SC) Vargas McCaul Rogers (AL) Maloney, Sean Richmond Veasey Webster (FL) The result of the vote was announced McClintock Rogers (KY) Marchant Rigell Vela´ zquez Wenstrup McHenry Rogers (MI) as above recorded. Massie Roe (TN) Visclosky Westmoreland McIntyre Rohrabacher Matsui Rohrabacher Walden Whitfield AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. MASSIE McKeon Rokita McClintock Rokita Walorski McKinley Roskam Williams The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished McCollum Roybal-Allard Walz McMorris Ross Wilson (SC) business is the demand for a recorded McDermott Ruppersberger Welch Rodgers Rothfus Wittman vote on the amendment offered by the McGovern Rush Wenstrup Wolf McNerney Royce gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Meeks Ryan (OH) Westmoreland Meadows Runyan Womack Meng Sanchez, Loretta Whitfield Messer Ryan (WI) Woodall MASSIE) on which further proceedings Messer Sanford Wilson (FL) Mica Salmon Yoder were postponed and on which the ayes Michaud Sarbanes Wilson (SC) Miller (FL) Sanford Yoho prevailed by voice vote. Miller, George Schakowsky Woodall Miller (MI) Scalise Young (AK) Moore Schiff Yarmuth Mullin Schock Young (IN) The Clerk will redesignate the Moran Schneider Yoho amendment. Mulvaney Schock Young (AK) NOES—189 The Clerk redesignated the amend- Nadler Schrader Young (IN) ´ ment. Amash Esty Lujan, Ben Ray NOES—162 Barber Farr (NM) RECORDED VOTE Bass Fattah Lynch Aderholt Granger Miller (MI) Beatty Foster Maffei The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Amodei Graves (MO) Mullin Becerra Frankel (FL) Maloney, has been demanded. Bachmann Green, Gene Murphy (FL) Bera (CA) Fudge Carolyn A recorded vote was ordered. Bachus Griffin (AR) Murphy (PA) Bishop (GA) Gabbard Maloney, Sean The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Barletta Grimm Neugebauer Bishop (NY) Gallego Massie Barrow (GA) Hall Noem Blumenauer Garamendi Matheson minute vote. Barton Harper Nugent Bonamici Garcia Matsui The vote was taken by electronic de- Bilirakis Harris Nunes Brady (PA) Gibson McCollum vice, and there were—ayes 246, noes 162, Bishop (UT) Hensarling Olson Braley (IA) McDermott Black Hinojosa Pearce Grayson not voting 23, as follows: Brown (FL) Green, Gene McGovern Blackburn Holding Pittenger Brownley (CA) Grijalva Meehan [Roll No. 260] Boustany Hudson Pitts Bustos Gutie´rrez Meeks Brady (TX) Huizenga (MI) Pompeo Butterfield Meng AYES—246 Bridenstine Hahn Hultgren Posey Capps Michaud Amash Cooper Gabbard Brooks (AL) Issa Price (GA) Hanabusa Capuano Miller, George Barber Costa Gallego Brooks (IN) Johnson (GA) Rahall Heck (WA) Ca´ rdenas Moore Barr Courtney Garamendi Buchanan Johnson (OH) Reichert Higgins Carney Moran Bass Crowley Garcia Burgess Johnson, Sam Renacci Himes Carson (IN) Murphy (FL) Beatty Cuellar Gardner Bustos Jolly Roby Hinojosa Cartwright Nadler Becerra Cummings Garrett Byrne Jordan Rogers (AL) Holt Castor (FL) Napolitano Bentivolio Daines Gibson Calvert Joyce Rogers (KY) Castro (TX) Honda Neal Bera (CA) Davis (CA) Gowdy Camp Kelly (PA) Rogers (MI) Chu Horsford Negrete McLeod Bishop (GA) Davis, Danny Graves (GA) Cantor King (IA) Rooney Cicilline Hoyer Nolan Bishop (NY) Davis, Rodney Grayson Carter King (NY) Roskam Clark (MA) Huffman O’Rourke Blumenauer DeFazio Griffith (VA) Chabot Kingston Ross Clarke (NY) Israel Owens Bonamici DeGette Grijalva Coble LaMalfa Rothfus Clyburn Jackson Lee Pallone Brady (PA) Delaney Guthrie Cole Lamborn Royce Cohen Jeffries Pascrell Braley (IA) DeLauro Gutie´rrez Collins (GA) Lance Ruiz Connolly Johnson (GA) Pastor (AZ) Broun (GA) DelBene Hahn Conaway Latham Runyan Conyers Johnson, E. B. Payne Brown (FL) Denham Hanabusa Cook Latta Ryan (WI) Cooper Kaptur Pelosi Brownley (CA) DeSantis Hanna Cotton Levin Salmon Costa Keating Perlmutter Bucshon DesJarlais Hastings (WA) Crawford LoBiondo Sa´ nchez, Linda Courtney Kelly (IL) Peters (CA) Butterfield Deutch Heck (NV) Crenshaw Long T. Crowley Kennedy Peters (MI) Capps Doggett Heck (WA) Culberson Lucas Scalise Cuellar Kildee Pingree (ME) Capuano Doyle Herrera Beutler Dent Luetkemeyer Scott, Austin Cummings Kilmer Pocan Ca´ rdenas Duckworth Higgins Diaz-Balart Lynch Sensenbrenner Davis (CA) Kind Polis Carney Duffy Himes Duncan (SC) Marino Sessions Davis, Danny Kirkpatrick Price (NC) Carson (IN) Duncan (TN) Holt Farenthold Matheson Sewell (AL) DeFazio Kuster Quigley Cartwright Edwards Honda Fincher McAllister Simpson DeGette Labrador Richmond Cassidy Ellison Horsford Fitzpatrick McCarthy (CA) Smith (MO) Delaney Langevin Rooney Castor (FL) Ellmers Hoyer Fleischmann McCaul Smith (NE) DeLauro Larsen (WA) Roybal-Allard Castro (TX) Engel Huelskamp Fleming McHenry Smith (NJ) DelBene Larson (CT) Ruiz Chu Enyart Huffman Forbes McIntyre Smith (TX) Deutch Lee (CA) Ruppersberger Cicilline Eshoo Hunter Foxx McKeon Southerland Doggett Levin Rush Clark (MA) Esty Hurt Franks (AZ) McKinley Stewart Doyle Lipinski Ryan (OH) Clarke (NY) Farr Israel Frelinghuysen McMorris Terry Duckworth Loebsack Sa´ nchez, Linda Clyburn Fattah Jackson Lee Gerlach Rodgers Thompson (PA) Edwards Lofgren T. Coffman Flores Jeffries Gibbs McNerney Thornberry Ellison Lowenthal Sanchez, Loretta Cohen Fortenberry Jenkins Gingrey (GA) Meadows Tiberi Engel Lowey Sarbanes Collins (NY) Foster Johnson, E. B. Gohmert Meehan Turner Enyart Lujan Grisham Schakowsky Connolly Frankel (FL) Jones Goodlatte Mica Wagner Eshoo (NM) Schiff Conyers Fudge Kaptur Gosar Miller (FL) Walberg

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:28 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MY7.122 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 29, 2014 Wasserman Webster (FL) Wolf Rogers (MI) Shimkus Wagner NOT VOTING—23 Schultz Williams Womack Rohrabacher Simpson Walberg Benishek Green, Al Rangel Weber (TX) Wittman Yoder Rokita Smith (MO) Walden Campbell Hartzler Ros-Lehtinen Rooney Smith (NE) Walorski NOT VOTING—23 Capito Hastings (FL) Shuster Roskam Smith (NJ) Webster (FL) Chaffetz Lankford Benishek Green, Al Slaughter Rangel Ross Smith (TX) Wenstrup Clay Lewis Campbell Hartzler Vela Ros-Lehtinen Rothfus Southerland Westmoreland Cleaver McCarthy (NY) Capito Hastings (FL) Waters Shuster Royce Stewart Whitfield Cramer Miller, Gary Chaffetz Lankford Waxman Slaughter Runyan Stivers Williams Dingell Palazzo Clay Lewis Vela Ryan (WI) Stockman Wilson (SC) Cleaver McCarthy (NY) Waters Salmon Stutzman Wolf Cramer Miller, Gary b 0033 Waxman Scalise Terry Woodall Dingell Palazzo Schock Tierney Yoder Messrs. PALLONE and AMASH Schweikert Tipton Yoho changed their vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ b 0029 Scott, Austin Turner Young (AK) So the amendment was rejected. Sensenbrenner Upton Young (IN) Ms. PELOSI changed her vote from Sherman Valadao The result of the vote was announced ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ as above recorded. So the amendment was agreed to. NOES—223 AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. ELLISON The result of the vote was announced Aderholt Green, Gene Nunnelee The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished as above recorded. Amodei Griffin (AR) O’Rourke business is the demand for a recorded Bachus Griffith (VA) Owens AMENDMENT NO. 24 OFFERED BY MR. Barber Grijalva Pascrell vote on the amendment offered by the SOUTHERLAND Barton Gutie´rrez Pastor (AZ) gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. ELLI- The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Bass Hahn Payne SON) on which further proceedings were business is the demand for a recorded Beatty Hall Pelosi postponed and on which the noes pre- vote on the amendment offered by the Becerra Hanabusa Perlmutter vailed by voice vote. gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bera (CA) Hanna Peters (CA) Bishop (GA) Harper Peters (MI) The Clerk will redesignate the SOUTHERLAND) on which further pro- Blumenauer Hastings (WA) Peterson amendment. ceedings were postponed and on which Bonamici Heck (WA) Pingree (ME) The Clerk redesignated the amend- the ayes prevailed by voice vote. Brady (PA) Hensarling Pitts ment. The Clerk will redesignate the Brady (TX) Herrera Beutler Pocan Braley (IA) Higgins Poe (TX) RECORDED VOTE amendment. Brooks (AL) Himes Polis The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote The Clerk redesignated the amend- Brown (FL) Hinojosa Price (NC) has been demanded. ment. Brownley (CA) Holt Quigley Bustos Honda A recorded vote was ordered. RECORDED VOTE Rahall Butterfield Horsford Reichert The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Byrne Hoyer Renacci minute vote. has been demanded. Capps Huelskamp Rice (SC) The vote was taken by electronic de- ´ A recorded vote was ordered. Cardenas Huffman Richmond vice, and there were—ayes 196, noes 211, Carney Hurt The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Rigell not voting 24, as follows: Carter Israel Roby minute vote. Cartwright Jackson Lee Rogers (AL) [Roll No. 262] Cassidy The vote was taken by electronic de- Jeffries Roybal-Allard AYES—196 vice, and there were—ayes 185, noes 223, Castor (FL) Johnson (GA) Ruiz Barber Duncan (TN) Lee (CA) Castro (TX) Johnson, E. B. Ruppersberger not voting 23, as follows: Barrow (GA) Edwards Levin Chu Johnson, Sam Rush Cicilline Bass Ellison Lipinski [Roll No. 261] Jolly Ryan (OH) Clark (MA) Beatty Engel LoBiondo AYES—185 Kaptur Sa´ nchez, Linda Clarke (NY) Becerra Enyart Loebsack Kelly (IL) T. Amash Duncan (SC) LoBiondo Clyburn Kildee Bera (CA) Eshoo Lofgren Bachmann Duncan (TN) Long Sanchez, Loretta Bilirakis Esty Cohen Kilmer Lowenthal Barletta Ellmers Lucas Sanford Bishop (NY) Farr Lowey Connolly Kind Barr Fincher Luetkemeyer Sarbanes Blumenauer Fattah Lujan Grisham Conyers Kingston Barrow (GA) Fleischmann Lummis Schakowsky Bonamici Fitzpatrick (NM) Cooper Kirkpatrick Bentivolio Franks (AZ) Lynch Schiff Brady (PA) Foster Luja´ n, Ben Ray Costa Bilirakis Frelinghuysen Marchant Kuster Schneider Braley (IA) Frankel (FL) (NM) Crowley LaMalfa Bishop (NY) Garcia Marino Schrader Brown (FL) Fudge Lynch Cuellar Lance Bishop (UT) Gardner Massie Schwartz Brownley (CA) Gabbard Maffei Culberson Langevin Black Garrett Matheson Scott (VA) Bustos Gallego Maloney, Cummings Larson (CT) Blackburn Gerlach McAllister Scott, David Butterfield Garamendi Carolyn Davis (CA) Lee (CA) Boustany Gibbs McCarthy (CA) Serrano Capps Garcia Maloney, Sean Davis, Danny Levin Bridenstine Gingrey (GA) McCaul Sessions Capuano Gibson Matheson Brooks (IN) Gohmert DeGette Lipinski Ca´ rdenas Grayson McClintock Sewell (AL) Matsui Broun (GA) Gosar McIntyre Delaney Loebsack Carney Green, Gene McCollum Shea-Porter Buchanan Gowdy McKeon DeLauro Lofgren Carson (IN) Grijalva McDermott Sinema Bucshon Graves (GA) McKinley DelBene Lowenthal Cartwright Gutie´rrez McGovern Sires Burgess Graves (MO) Meadows Deutch Lowey Castor (FL) Hahn McIntyre Smith (WA) Calvert Grimm Meehan Doggett Lujan Grisham Castro (TX) Hanabusa McKinley Camp Guthrie Messer Duckworth (NM) Speier Chu Heck (WA) McNerney Cantor Harris Mica Edwards Luja´ n, Ben Ray Swalwell (CA) Cicilline Higgins Meeks Capuano Heck (NV) Miller (FL) Ellison (NM) Takano Clark (MA) Himes Meng Carson (IN) Holding Miller (MI) Engel Maffei Thompson (CA) Clarke (NY) Hinojosa Michaud Chabot Hudson Mullin Enyart Maloney, Thompson (MS) Clyburn Holt Miller, George Coble Huizenga (MI) Mulvaney Eshoo Carolyn Thompson (PA) Coffman Honda Moore Coffman Hultgren Murphy (PA) Esty Maloney, Sean Thornberry Cohen Horsford Moran Cole Hunter Neal Farenthold Matsui Tiberi Connolly Hoyer Murphy (FL) Collins (GA) Issa Neugebauer Farr McCollum Titus Conyers Huffman Nadler Collins (NY) Cooper Jenkins Noem Fattah McDermott Tonko Israel Napolitano Conaway Johnson (OH) Nugent Costa Jackson Lee Neal Fitzpatrick McGovern Tsongas Cook Jones Nunes Courtney Jeffries Negrete McLeod Fleming McHenry Van Hollen Cotton Jordan Olson Crowley Johnson (GA) Nolan Flores McMorris Vargas Courtney Joyce Pallone Cuellar Johnson, E. B. O’Rourke Rodgers Veasey Crawford Keating Paulsen Forbes Cummings Kaptur Owens Vela´ zquez Crenshaw Kelly (PA) Pearce Fortenberry McNerney Davis (CA) Keating Pallone Visclosky Daines Kennedy Perry Foster Meeks Davis, Danny Kelly (IL) Pascrell Davis, Rodney King (IA) Petri Foxx Meng Walz DeFazio Kennedy Pastor (AZ) DeFazio King (NY) Pittenger Frankel (FL) Michaud Wasserman DeGette Kildee Payne Denham Kinzinger (IL) Pompeo Fudge Miller, George Schultz Delaney Kilmer Pelosi Dent Kline Posey Gabbard Moore Weber (TX) DeLauro Kind Perlmutter DeSantis Labrador Price (GA) Gallego Moran Welch DelBene Kirkpatrick Peters (CA) DesJarlais Lamborn Reed Garamendi Murphy (FL) Wilson (FL) Deutch Kuster Peters (MI) Diaz-Balart Larsen (WA) Ribble Gibson Nadler Wittman Doggett Langevin Peterson Doyle Latham Roe (TN) Goodlatte Napolitano Womack Doyle Larsen (WA) Pingree (ME) Duffy Latta Rogers (KY) Granger Negrete McLeod Yarmuth Duckworth Larson (CT) Pocan Grayson Nolan

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:28 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MY7.123 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 29, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5011 Poe (TX) Schiff Thompson (MS) Ros-Lehtinen Slaughter Waters Peters (MI) Sa´ nchez, Linda Thompson (CA) Polis Schneider Tierney Shuster Vela Waxman Peterson T. Thompson (MS) Price (NC) Schrader Titus Pingree (ME) Sanchez, Loretta Tiberi Quigley Schwartz Tonko b 0036 Pocan Sanford Tierney Rahall Scott (VA) Tsongas Poe (TX) Sarbanes Tipton Richmond Scott, David Van Hollen So the amendment was rejected. Polis Schakowsky Titus Roybal-Allard Serrano Vargas The result of the vote was announced Posey Schiff Tsongas Ruiz Sewell (AL) Veasey Price (NC) Schneider Upton Runyan Shea-Porter Vela´ zquez as above recorded. Schrader Van Hollen Quigley Ruppersberger Sherman Visclosky Stated against: Schwartz Vargas Reed Rush Sinema Walz Schweikert Veasey Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. Richmond Ryan (OH) Sires Wasserman Scott, David Vela´ zquez Sa´ nchez, Linda Smith (WA) Schultz 262, I intended to vote ‘‘no’’ rather than the re- Rogers (AL) Serrano Visclosky T. Speier Welch corded vote of ‘‘yes.’’ I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Rohrabacher Shea-Porter Walden Rooney Sanchez, Loretta Swalwell (CA) Wilson (FL) AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GRAYSON Sherman Walz Sarbanes Takano Yarmuth Ross Sinema Wasserman Schakowsky Thompson (CA) Young (AK) The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Roybal-Allard Smith (NJ) Schultz business is the demand for a recorded Runyan Smith (WA) Welch NOES—211 vote on the amendment offered by the Ruppersberger Speier Westmoreland Rush Aderholt Griffith (VA) Petri Stockman Wilson (FL) gentleman from Florida (Mr. GRAYSON) Ryan (OH) Swalwell (CA) Yarmuth Amash Grimm Pittenger on which further proceedings were Amodei Guthrie Pitts Salmon Takano Young (AK) postponed and on which the noes pre- Bachmann Hall Pompeo NOES—183 Bachus Hanna Posey vailed by voice vote. Barletta Harper Price (GA) Aderholt Hastings (WA) Petri The Clerk will redesignate the Amodei Heck (NV) Pittenger Barr Harris Reed amendment. Barton Hastings (WA) Reichert Bachmann Hensarling Pitts Bentivolio Heck (NV) Renacci The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bachus Herrera Beutler Pompeo Bishop (UT) Hensarling Ribble ment. Barletta Hinojosa Price (GA) Black Herrera Beutler Rice (SC) Barr Holding Rahall RECORDED VOTE Blackburn Holding Rigell Barrow (GA) Hoyer Reichert Barton Hudson Boustany Hudson Roby The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Renacci Bishop (UT) Huelskamp Brady (TX) Huelskamp Roe (TN) Ribble has been demanded. Black Huizenga (MI) Bridenstine Huizenga (MI) Rogers (AL) Rice (SC) A recorded vote was ordered. Blackburn Hultgren Brooks (AL) Hultgren Rogers (KY) Rigell Boustany Hunter Brooks (IN) Hunter Rogers (MI) The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Roby Brady (TX) Hurt Broun (GA) Hurt Rohrabacher minute vote. Roe (TN) Bridenstine Issa Buchanan Issa Rokita Rogers (KY) The vote was taken by electronic de- Brooks (AL) Jenkins Bucshon Jenkins Rooney vice, and there were—ayes 225, noes 183, Brooks (IN) Johnson (GA) Rogers (MI) Burgess Johnson (OH) Roskam Rokita Byrne Johnson, Sam Buchanan Johnson (OH) Ross not voting 23, as follows: Roskam Calvert Jolly Bucshon Johnson, Sam Rothfus [Roll No. 263] Rothfus Camp Jones Byrne Jolly Royce Calvert Joyce Royce Cantor Jordan Ryan (WI) AYES—225 Carter Joyce Camp Kelly (PA) Ruiz Salmon Amash Duckworth Kind Cantor King (IA) Ryan (WI) Cassidy Kelly (PA) Sanford Barber Duncan (SC) Kirkpatrick Chabot King (IA) Carter King (NY) Scalise Scalise Bass Duncan (TN) Kuster Chabot Kingston Schock Coble King (NY) Schock Beatty Edwards Labrador Cole Kingston Coble Kinzinger (IL) Scott (VA) Schweikert Becerra Ellison LaMalfa Collins (GA) Kinzinger (IL) Coffman Kline Scott, Austin Scott, Austin Bentivolio Ellmers Lamborn Collins (NY) Kline Cole Lance Sensenbrenner Sensenbrenner Bera (CA) Engel Langevin Conaway Labrador Collins (GA) Latham Sessions Sessions Bilirakis Enyart Larsen (WA) Cook LaMalfa Connolly Latta Sewell (AL) Shimkus Bishop (GA) Eshoo Larson (CT) Cotton Lamborn Cook Lipinski Shimkus Simpson Bishop (NY) Esty Lee (CA) Crawford Lance Costa LoBiondo Simpson Smith (MO) Blumenauer Farenthold Levin Crenshaw Latham Cotton Long Sires Smith (NE) Bonamici Farr Loebsack Culberson Latta Crawford Lucas Smith (MO) Smith (NJ) Brady (PA) Fattah Lofgren Daines Long Crenshaw Luetkemeyer Smith (NE) Smith (TX) Braley (IA) Fitzpatrick Lowenthal Davis, Rodney Lucas Culberson Marchant Smith (TX) Southerland Broun (GA) Flores Lowey Denham Luetkemeyer Davis, Rodney Marino Southerland Stewart Brown (FL) Foster Lujan Grisham Dent Lummis Denham McAllister Stewart Stivers Brownley (CA) Frankel (FL) (NM) DeSantis Marchant DeSantis McCarthy (CA) Stivers Stockman Burgess Franks (AZ) Luja´ n, Ben Ray DesJarlais Marino DesJarlais McCaul Stutzman Stutzman Bustos Fudge (NM) Diaz-Balart Massie Diaz-Balart McHenry Terry Terry Butterfield Gabbard Lummis Duffy McIntyre Duffy McAllister Thompson (PA) Thompson (PA) Capps Gallego Lynch Fincher McKeon Duncan (SC) McCarthy (CA) Thornberry Thornberry Capuano Garamendi Maffei Fleischmann McKinley Ellmers McCaul ´ Tonko Tiberi Cardenas Garcia Maloney, Fleming McMorris Farenthold McClintock Turner Tipton Carney Gardner Carolyn Forbes Rodgers Fincher McHenry Valadao Turner Carson (IN) Garrett Maloney, Sean Fortenberry Meehan Fleischmann McKeon Cartwright Gibbs Massie Wagner Fleming McMorris Upton Foxx Messer Valadao Cassidy Gibson Matheson Frelinghuysen Mica Walberg Flores Rodgers Castor (FL) Gosar Matsui Walorski Forbes Meadows Wagner Gerlach Michaud Walberg Castro (TX) Grayson McClintock Gingrey (GA) Miller (FL) Weber (TX) Fortenberry Meehan Chu Green, Gene Walden McCollum Gohmert Miller (MI) Webster (FL) Foxx Messer Cicilline Grijalva McDermott Walorski Goodlatte Mullin Wenstrup Franks (AZ) Mica Clark (MA) Gutie´rrez McGovern Weber (TX) Gowdy Mulvaney Whitfield Frelinghuysen Miller (FL) Clarke (NY) Hahn McNerney Webster (FL) Granger Neugebauer Williams Gardner Miller (MI) Clyburn Hanabusa Meadows Wenstrup Graves (GA) Noem Wilson (SC) Garrett Mullin Cohen Hanna Meeks Westmoreland Graves (MO) Nugent Wittman Gerlach Mulvaney Collins (NY) Harris Meng Whitfield Griffin (AR) Nunes Wolf Gibbs Murphy (PA) Conaway Heck (WA) Miller, George Williams Griffith (VA) Nunnelee Womack Gingrey (GA) Neugebauer Conyers Higgins Moore Wilson (SC) Grimm Olson Woodall Gohmert Noem Cooper Himes Moran Wittman Guthrie Paulsen Yoder Goodlatte Nugent Courtney Holt Murphy (FL) Gosar Nunes Wolf Hall Pearce Yoho Crowley Honda Murphy (PA) Harper Perry Young (IN) Gowdy Nunnelee Womack Cuellar Horsford Nadler Granger Olson Woodall Cummings Huffman Napolitano NOT VOTING—23 Graves (GA) Paulsen Yoder Daines Israel Neal Benishek Green, Al Rangel Graves (MO) Pearce Yoho Davis (CA) Jackson Lee Negrete McLeod Campbell Hartzler Griffin (AR) Perry Young (IN) Davis, Danny Jeffries Nolan Ros-Lehtinen Capito Hastings (FL) DeFazio Johnson, E. B. O’Rourke Shuster Chaffetz Lankford NOT VOTING—24 DeGette Jones Owens Slaughter Clay Lewis Benishek Cramer McCarthy (NY) Delaney Jordan Pallone Vela Cleaver McCarthy (NY) Bishop (GA) Dingell Miller, Gary DeLauro Kaptur Pascrell Waters Cramer Miller, Gary Campbell Green, Al DelBene Keating Pastor (AZ) Waxman Palazzo Dingell Palazzo Capito Hartzler Rangel Dent Kelly (IL) Payne Chaffetz Hastings (FL) Deutch Kennedy Pelosi b 0039 Clay Lankford Doggett Kildee Perlmutter Cleaver Lewis Doyle Kilmer Peters (CA) So the amendment was agreed to.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:33 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MY7.125 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 29, 2014 The result of the vote was announced Stewart Upton Williams vote on the amendment offered by the Stivers Valadao Wilson (SC) as above recorded. gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. GAR- Stockman Wagner Wittman AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. DUFFY Stutzman Walberg Wolf RETT) on which further proceedings The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Terry Walden Womack were postponed and on which the ayes Thompson (PA) Walorski Woodall prevailed by voice vote. business is the demand for a recorded Thornberry Weber (TX) Yoder The Clerk will redesignate the vote on the amendment offered by the Tiberi Webster (FL) Yoho Tierney Wenstrup gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. DUFFY) Young (AK) amendment. Tipton Westmoreland Young (IN) The Clerk redesignated the amend- on which further proceedings were Turner Whitfield postponed and on which the ayes pre- ment. vailed by voice vote. NOES—178 RECORDED VOTE The Clerk will redesignate the Barber Garcia Neal The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Barton Grijalva Negrete McLeod amendment. Bass Gutie´rrez Nolan has been demanded. The Clerk redesignated the amend- Beatty Hahn O’Rourke A recorded vote was ordered. ment. Becerra Hanabusa Owens The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Bera (CA) Heck (WA) Pallone minute vote. RECORDED VOTE Bishop (GA) Higgins Pascrell The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Bishop (NY) Himes Pastor (AZ) The vote was taken by electronic de- has been demanded. Blumenauer Hinojosa Payne vice, and there were—ayes 216, noes 190, Bonamici Holt Pelosi not voting 25, as follows: A recorded vote was ordered. Brady (PA) Honda Perlmutter The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Braley (IA) Horsford Peters (CA) [Roll No. 265] minute vote. Brown (FL) Hoyer Peters (MI) AYES—216 Brownley (CA) Huffman Pingree (ME) Aderholt Griffith (VA) The vote was taken by electronic de- Bustos Israel Pocan Petri Amash Grimm vice, and there were—ayes 229, noes 178, Butterfield Jackson Lee Polis Pittenger Amodei Guthrie Capps Jeffries Price (NC) Pitts not voting 24, as follows: Bachmann Hall Ca´ rdenas Johnson (GA) Quigley Poe (TX) Bachus Harper [Roll No. 264] Carney Johnson, E. B. Richmond Pompeo Barletta Harris Carson (IN) Kaptur Roybal-Allard Posey AYES—229 Barr Hastings (WA) Cartwright Keating Ruiz Price (GA) Aderholt Gerlach McIntyre Barton Heck (NV) Castor (FL) Kelly (IL) Ruppersberger Reed Amash Gibbs McKeon Bentivolio Hensarling Castro (TX) Kennedy Rush Reichert Amodei Gibson McKinley Bilirakis Herrera Beutler Chu Kildee Ryan (OH) Renacci Bachmann Gingrey (GA) McMorris Bishop (UT) Holding Cicilline Kilmer Sa´ nchez, Linda Ribble Bachus Gohmert Rodgers Black Hudson Clark (MA) Kind T. Rice (SC) Barletta Goodlatte Meadows Blackburn Huelskamp Clarke (NY) Kirkpatrick Sanchez, Loretta Rigell Barr Gosar Meehan Boustany Huizenga (MI) Clyburn Kuster Sarbanes Roby Barrow (GA) Gowdy Messer Brady (TX) Hultgren Cohen Langevin Schakowsky Roe (TN) Bentivolio Granger Mica Bridenstine Hunter Connolly Larsen (WA) Schiff Rogers (AL) Bilirakis Graves (GA) Miller (FL) Brooks (AL) Hurt Conyers Larson (CT) Schneider Rogers (KY) Bishop (UT) Graves (MO) Miller (MI) Brooks (IN) Issa Cooper Lee (CA) Schrader Rogers (MI) Black Grayson Mullin Broun (GA) Jenkins Costa Levin Schwartz Rohrabacher Blackburn Green, Gene Mulvaney Buchanan Johnson (OH) Courtney Lipinski Scott (VA) Rokita Boustany Griffin (AR) Murphy (PA) Bucshon Johnson, Sam Crowley Loebsack Scott, David Roskam Brady (TX) Griffith (VA) Neugebauer Burgess Jolly Cuellar Lofgren Serrano Bridenstine Grimm Noem Byrne Jones Ross Cummings Lowenthal Sewell (AL) Brooks (AL) Guthrie Nugent Calvert Jordan Rothfus Davis (CA) Lowey Shea-Porter Brooks (IN) Hall Nunes Camp Joyce Royce Davis, Danny Lujan Grisham Sherman Broun (GA) Hanna Nunnelee Cantor Kelly (PA) Runyan DeFazio (NM) Sinema Buchanan Harper Olson Carter King (IA) Ryan (WI) DeGette Luja´ n, Ben Ray Sires Bucshon Harris Pearce Cassidy King (NY) Salmon Delaney (NM) Smith (WA) Burgess Hastings (WA) Perry Chabot Kingston Sanford DeLauro Lynch Speier Byrne Heck (NV) Peterson Coble Kinzinger (IL) Scalise DelBene Maloney, Swalwell (CA) Calvert Hensarling Petri Coffman Kline Schock Deutch Carolyn Takano Camp Herrera Beutler Pittenger Cole Labrador Schweikert Doggett Maloney, Sean Thompson (CA) Cantor Holding Pitts Collins (GA) LaMalfa Scott, Austin Doyle Matheson Thompson (MS) Capuano Hudson Poe (TX) Collins (NY) Lamborn Sensenbrenner Duckworth Matsui Titus Carter Huelskamp Pompeo Conaway Lance Sessions Edwards McCollum Tonko Cassidy Huizenga (MI) Posey Cook Latham Shimkus Ellison McDermott Tsongas Chabot Hultgren Price (GA) Cotton Latta Simpson Engel McGovern Van Hollen Coble Hunter Rahall Crawford LoBiondo Enyart McNerney Vargas Smith (MO) Coffman Hurt Reed Crenshaw Long Eshoo Meeks Veasey Smith (NE) Cole Issa Reichert Culberson Lucas Esty Meng Vela´ zquez Smith (NJ) Collins (GA) Jenkins Renacci Daines Luetkemeyer Farr Michaud Visclosky Smith (TX) Collins (NY) Johnson (OH) Ribble Davis, Rodney Lummis Fattah Miller, George Walz Southerland Conaway Johnson, Sam Rice (SC) Denham Marchant Foster Moore Wasserman Stewart Cook Jolly Rigell Dent Marino Frankel (FL) Moran Schultz Stivers Cotton Jones Roby DeSantis Massie Fudge Murphy (FL) Welch Stockman Crawford Jordan Roe (TN) DesJarlais McAllister Gallego Nadler Wilson (FL) Stutzman Crenshaw Joyce Rogers (AL) Diaz-Balart McCarthy (CA) Garamendi Napolitano Yarmuth Terry Culberson Kelly (PA) Rogers (KY) Duffy McCaul Thompson (PA) Daines King (IA) Rogers (MI) NOT VOTING—24 Duncan (SC) McClintock Thornberry Davis, Rodney King (NY) Rohrabacher Duncan (TN) McHenry Benishek Green, Al Paulsen Tiberi Denham Kingston Rokita Ellmers McKeon Campbell Hartzler Rangel Tipton Dent Kinzinger (IL) Rooney Farenthold McKinley Capito Hastings (FL) Ros-Lehtinen Upton DeSantis Kline Roskam Fincher McMorris Chaffetz Lankford Shuster Valadao DesJarlais Labrador Ross Fitzpatrick Rodgers Clay Lewis Slaughter Wagner Diaz-Balart LaMalfa Rothfus Fleischmann McNerney Cleaver McCarthy (NY) Vela Walberg Duffy Lamborn Royce Fleming Meadows Cramer Miller, Gary Waters Walden Duncan (SC) Lance Runyan Flores Meehan Dingell Palazzo Waxman Walorski Duncan (TN) Latham Ryan (WI) Fortenberry Messer Weber (TX) Ellmers Latta Salmon b 0042 Foxx Mica Farenthold LoBiondo Sanford Franks (AZ) Miller (FL) Webster (FL) Fincher Long Scalise So the amendment was agreed to. Gardner Miller (MI) Wenstrup Westmoreland Fitzpatrick Lucas Schock The result of the vote was announced Garrett Mullin Fleischmann Luetkemeyer Schweikert Gerlach Mulvaney Whitfield Fleming Lummis Scott, Austin as above recorded. Gibbs Murphy (PA) Williams Flores Maffei Sensenbrenner Stated for: Gingrey (GA) Neugebauer Wilson (SC) Forbes Marchant Sessions Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. Gohmert Noem Wittman Fortenberry Marino Shimkus Goodlatte Nugent Wolf Foxx Massie Simpson 264, I missed the vote. Had I been present, I Gosar Nunes Womack Franks (AZ) McAllister Smith (MO) would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Gowdy Nunnelee Woodall Frelinghuysen McCarthy (CA) Smith (NE) AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GARRETT Granger Olson Yoder Gabbard McCaul Smith (NJ) Graves (GA) Paulsen Yoho Gardner McClintock Smith (TX) The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Graves (MO) Pearce Young (AK) Garrett McHenry Southerland business is the demand for a recorded Griffin (AR) Perry Young (IN)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:33 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY7.251 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 29, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5013 NOES—190 The Clerk will redesignate the Butterfield Higgins Pascrell Capps Himes Pastor (AZ) Barber Garcia Napolitano amendment. Capuano Hinojosa Payne Barrow (GA) Gibson Negrete McLeod The Clerk redesignated the amend- Ca´ rdenas Holt Pelosi Bass Grayson Nolan Carney Honda Beatty Green, Gene ment. Perlmutter O’Rourke Carson (IN) Horsford Becerra Grijalva Peters (CA) Owens RECORDED VOTE Cartwright Hoyer Bera (CA) Gutie´rrez Peters (MI) Pallone Castor (FL) Huffman Bishop (GA) Hahn The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Peterson Pascrell Castro (TX) Israel Bishop (NY) Hanabusa has been demanded. Pingree (ME) Pastor (AZ) Chu Jackson Lee Blumenauer Hanna Pocan Payne A recorded vote was ordered. Cicilline Jeffries Bonamici Heck (WA) Polis Pelosi The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Clark (MA) Johnson (GA) Brady (PA) Higgins Price (NC) Perlmutter Clarke (NY) Johnson, E. B. Braley (IA) Himes minute vote. Quigley Peters (CA) Clyburn Kaptur Brown (FL) Hinojosa Rahall Peters (MI) The vote was taken by electronic de- Coffman Keating Brownley (CA) Holt Peterson vice, and there were—ayes 214, noes 194, Cohen Kelly (IL) Reichert Bustos Honda Pingree (ME) Connolly Kennedy Richmond Butterfield Horsford not voting 23, as follows: Pocan Conyers Kildee Roybal-Allard Capps Hoyer Polis [Roll No. 266] Cooper Kilmer Ruiz Capuano Huffman Price (NC) AYES—214 Costa Kind Ruppersberger Ca´ rdenas Israel Quigley Courtney Kirkpatrick Rush Carney Jackson Lee Aderholt Griffith (VA) Petri Rahall Crowley Kuster Ryan (OH) Carson (IN) Jeffries Amash Grimm Pittenger Richmond Cuellar Langevin Sa´ nchez, Linda Cartwright Johnson (GA) Amodei Guthrie Roybal-Allard Pitts Cummings Larsen (WA) T. Castor (FL) Johnson, E. B. Bachmann Hall Ruiz Poe (TX) Davis (CA) Larson (CT) Sanchez, Loretta Castro (TX) Kaptur Bachus Hanna Ruppersberger Pompeo Davis, Danny Lee (CA) Sarbanes Chu Keating Rush Barletta Harper Posey DeFazio Levin Schakowsky Cicilline Kelly (IL) Ryan (OH) Barr Harris Price (GA) DeGette Lipinski Schiff Clark (MA) Kennedy Sa´ nchez, Linda Barrow (GA) Hastings (WA) Reed Delaney Loebsack Schneider Clarke (NY) Kildee Bentivolio Hensarling T. Renacci DeLauro Lofgren Clyburn Kilmer Bilirakis Holding Schrader Sanchez, Loretta Ribble DelBene Lowenthal Cohen Kind Bishop (UT) Hudson Schwartz Sarbanes Rice (SC) Denham Lowey Connolly Kirkpatrick Black Huelskamp Scott (VA) Schakowsky Rigell Deutch Lujan Grisham Conyers Kuster Blackburn Huizenga (MI) Scott, David Schiff Roby Diaz-Balart (NM) Cooper Langevin Boustany Hultgren Serrano Schneider Roe (TN) Doggett Luja´ n, Ben Ray Costa Larsen (WA) Brady (TX) Hunter Sewell (AL) Schrader Rogers (AL) Doyle (NM) Courtney Larson (CT) Bridenstine Hurt Shea-Porter Schwartz Rogers (KY) Duckworth Lynch Crowley Lee (CA) Brooks (AL) Issa Sherman Scott (VA) Rogers (MI) Edwards Maffei Cuellar Levin Brooks (IN) Jenkins Sinema Scott, David Rohrabacher Ellison Maloney, Cummings Lipinski Broun (GA) Johnson (OH) Sires Serrano Rokita Engel Carolyn Davis (CA) Loebsack Buchanan Johnson, Sam Smith (WA) Sewell (AL) Rooney Enyart Maloney, Sean Davis, Danny Lofgren Bucshon Jolly Speier Shea-Porter Roskam Eshoo Matheson DeFazio Lowenthal Burgess Jones Swalwell (CA) Sherman Ross Esty Matsui DeGette Lowey Byrne Jordan Takano Sinema Rothfus Farenthold McCollum Delaney Lujan Grisham Calvert Joyce Thompson (CA) Sires Royce Farr McDermott DeLauro (NM) Camp Kelly (PA) Smith (WA) Runyan Fattah McGovern Thompson (MS) DelBene Luja´ n, Ben Ray Cantor King (IA) Speier Ryan (WI) Foster McNerney Tierney Deutch (NM) Carter King (NY) Swalwell (CA) Salmon Frankel (FL) Meeks Titus Doggett Lynch Cassidy Kingston Takano Sanford Fudge Meng Tonko Doyle Maffei Chabot Kinzinger (IL) Thompson (CA) Scalise Gabbard Michaud Tsongas Duckworth Maloney, Coble Kline Thompson (MS) Schock Gallego Miller, George Valadao Edwards Carolyn Cole Labrador Tierney Schweikert Garamendi Moore Van Hollen Ellison Maloney, Sean Collins (GA) LaMalfa Titus Scott, Austin Garcia Moran Vargas Engel Matheson Collins (NY) Lamborn Tonko Sensenbrenner Grayson Murphy (FL) Veasey Enyart Matsui Tsongas Conaway Lance Sessions Green, Gene Nadler Vela´ zquez Eshoo McCollum Turner Cook Latham Shimkus Grijalva Napolitano Visclosky Esty McDermott Van Hollen Cotton Latta Simpson Gutie´rrez Neal Walz Farr McGovern Vargas Crawford LoBiondo Smith (MO) Hahn Negrete McLeod Wasserman Fattah McIntyre Veasey Crenshaw Long Smith (NE) Hanabusa Nolan Schultz Forbes Meeks Vela´ zquez Culberson Lucas Smith (NJ) Heck (NV) O’Rourke Welch Foster Meng Visclosky Daines Luetkemeyer Smith (TX) Heck (WA) Owens Wilson (FL) Frankel (FL) Michaud Walz Davis, Rodney Lummis Southerland Herrera Beutler Pallone Yarmuth Frelinghuysen Miller, George Wasserman Dent Marchant Stewart Fudge Moore Schultz DeSantis Marino Stivers NOT VOTING—23 Gabbard Moran Welch DesJarlais Massie Benishek Green, Al Rangel Gallego Murphy (FL) Wilson (FL) Duffy McAllister Stockman Campbell Hartzler Garamendi Nadler Yarmuth Duncan (SC) McCarthy (CA) Stutzman Ros-Lehtinen Duncan (TN) McCaul Terry Capito Hastings (FL) Shuster NOT VOTING—25 Ellmers McClintock Thompson (PA) Chaffetz Lankford Slaughter Clay Lewis Benishek Hartzler Rooney Fincher McHenry Thornberry Vela Cleaver McCarthy (NY) Campbell Hastings (FL) Ros-Lehtinen Fitzpatrick McIntyre Tiberi Waters Tipton Cramer Miller, Gary Capito Lankford Shuster Fleischmann McKeon Waxman Turner Dingell Palazzo Chaffetz Lewis Slaughter Fleming McKinley Upton Clay McCarthy (NY) Vela Flores McMorris Cleaver Miller, Gary Forbes Rodgers Wagner b 0048 Waters Walberg Cramer Neal Waxman Fortenberry Meadows So the amendment was agreed to. Dingell Palazzo Foxx Meehan Walden Green, Al Rangel Franks (AZ) Messer Walorski The result of the vote was announced Frelinghuysen Mica Weber (TX) as above recorded. b 0045 Gardner Miller (FL) Webster (FL) AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. MEADOWS Garrett Miller (MI) Wenstrup So the amendment was agreed to. Westmoreland The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished The result of the vote was announced Gerlach Mullin Gibbs Mulvaney Whitfield business is the demand for a recorded as above recorded. Williams Gibson Murphy (PA) vote on the amendment offered by the Stated against: Gingrey (GA) Neugebauer Wilson (SC) gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Chair, during rollcall Gohmert Noem Wittman vote No. 265 on H.R. 4660, I mistakenly re- Goodlatte Nugent Wolf MEADOWS) on which further pro- Gosar Nunes Womack ceedings were postponed and on which corded my vote as ‘‘aye’’ when I should have Gowdy Nunnelee Woodall voted ‘‘nay’’. Granger Olson Yoder the ayes prevailed by voice vote. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. KING OF IOWA Graves (GA) Paulsen Yoho The Clerk will redesignate the Graves (MO) Pearce Young (AK) amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Griffin (AR) Perry Young (IN) business is the demand for a recorded The Clerk redesignated the amend- vote on the amendment offered by the NOES—194 ment. gentleman from Iowa (Mr. KING) on Barber Bera (CA) Brady (PA) RECORDED VOTE which further proceedings were post- Barton Bishop (GA) Braley (IA) The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Bass Bishop (NY) Brown (FL) poned and on which the ayes prevailed Beatty Blumenauer Brownley (CA) has been demanded. by voice vote. Becerra Bonamici Bustos A recorded vote was ordered.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:33 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MY7.129 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 29, 2014 The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Courtney Kildee Pingree (ME) other purposes, directed him to report minute vote. Crowley Kilmer Pocan the bill back to the House with sundry Cummings Kind Polis The vote was taken by electronic de- Davis (CA) Kirkpatrick Price (NC) amendments adopted in the Committee vice, and there were—ayes 226, noes 179, Davis, Danny Kuster Quigley of the Whole, with the recommendation DeFazio Langevin Richmond that the amendments be agreed to and not voting 26, as follows: DeGette Larsen (WA) Roybal-Allard that the bill, as amended, do pass. [Roll No. 267] Delaney Larson (CT) Ruiz DeLauro Lee (CA) Ruppersberger The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under AYES—226 DelBene Levin Rush House Resolution 585, the previous Deutch Lipinski Aderholt Grayson Peterson Ryan (OH) Doggett Loebsack question is ordered. Amash Griffin (AR) Petri Sa´ nchez, Linda Doyle Lofgren Is a separate vote demanded on any Amodei Griffith (VA) Pittenger T. Duckworth Lowenthal Bachmann Grimm Pitts Sanchez, Loretta amendment reported from the Com- Bachus Guthrie Poe (TX) Edwards Lowey mittee of the Whole? If not, the Chair Ellison Lujan Grisham Sarbanes Barletta Hall Pompeo Engel (NM) Schakowsky will put them en gros. Barr Hanna Posey Eshoo Luja´ n, Ben Ray Schiff The amendments were agreed to. Barrow (GA) Harper Price (GA) Esty (NM) Schneider Barton Harris Rahall The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Farr Lynch Schrader Bentivolio Hastings (WA) Reed question is on the engrossment and Fitzpatrick Maffei Schwartz Bilirakis Heck (NV) Reichert Foster Maloney, Scott (VA) third reading of the bill. Bishop (UT) Hensarling Renacci Frankel (FL) Carolyn Scott, David Black Herrera Beutler Ribble The bill was ordered to be engrossed Fudge Maloney, Sean Serrano Blackburn Holding Rice (SC) and read a third time, and was read the Gabbard Matheson Sewell (AL) Boustany Hudson Rigell Gallego Matsui Shea-Porter third time. Brady (TX) Huelskamp Roby Garamendi McCollum Sherman MOTION TO RECOMMIT Bridenstine Huizenga (MI) Roe (TN) Garcia McDermott Sinema Brooks (AL) Hultgren Rogers (AL) Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I have a Gibson McGovern Sires Brooks (IN) Hunter Rogers (KY) Green, Gene McNerney Smith (WA) motion to recommit at the desk. Broun (GA) Hurt Rogers (MI) Buchanan Issa Grijalva Meeks Speier The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the Rohrabacher Gutie´rrez Meng Bucshon Jenkins Rokita Swalwell (CA) gentlewoman opposed to the bill? Burgess Johnson (OH) Hahn Michaud Takano Rooney Hanabusa Miller, George Ms. MOORE. Yes, sir, in its current Byrne Johnson, Sam Roskam Thompson (CA) form. Calvert Jolly Heck (WA) Moore Thompson (MS) Ross Higgins Moran Camp Jones Tierney The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Rothfus Himes Murphy (FL) Cantor Jordan Titus Clerk will report the motion to recom- Royce Hinojosa Nadler Carter Joyce Runyan Tonko mit. Cassidy Kelly (PA) Holt Napolitano Ryan (WI) Honda Neal Tsongas The Clerk read as follows: Chabot King (IA) Salmon Van Hollen Coble King (NY) Horsford Negrete McLeod Sanford Vargas Ml. ll moves to recommit the bill H.R. Coffman Kingston Hoyer O’Rourke Scalise Veasey 4660 to the Committee on Appropriations Cole Kinzinger (IL) Huffman Owens Schock Vela´ zquez with instructions to report the same back to Collins (GA) Kline Israel Pallone Schweikert Visclosky the House forthwith with the following Collins (NY) Labrador Jackson Lee Pascrell Scott, Austin Walz Conaway LaMalfa Jeffries Pastor (AZ) amendments: Sensenbrenner Wasserman Cook Lamborn Johnson (GA) Payne Page 38, line 2 (relating to amounts made Sessions Schultz Cotton Lance Johnson, E. B. Pelosi available for Violence Against Women Pre- Shimkus Welch Crawford Latham Keating Perlmutter vention and Prosecution Programs), after Simpson Crenshaw Latta Kelly (IL) Peters (CA) Wilson (FL) Smith (MO) the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(increased by Cuellar LoBiondo Kennedy Peters (MI) Yarmuth Smith (NE) $1,000,000)’’. Culberson Long NOT VOTING—26 Page 38, line 8 (relating to amounts made Daines Lucas Smith (NJ) Davis, Rodney Luetkemeyer Smith (TX) Benishek Green, Al Palazzo available for grants to combat violence Denham Lummis Southerland Campbell Hartzler Rangel against women), after the dollar amount, in- Dent Marchant Stewart Capito Hastings (FL) Ros-Lehtinen sert ‘‘(increased by $1,000,000)’’. DeSantis Marino Stivers Chaffetz Kaptur Shuster Page 44, line 6 (relating to amounts made DesJarlais Massie Stockman Clay Lankford Slaughter available for State and Local Law Enforce- Diaz-Balart McAllister Stutzman Cleaver Lewis Vela Terry Cramer McCarthy (NY) ment Assistance), after the dollar amount, Duffy McCarthy (CA) Waters insert ‘‘(increased by $1,000,000)’’. Duncan (SC) McCaul Thompson (PA) Dingell Miller, Gary Waxman Duncan (TN) McClintock Thornberry Fattah Nolan Page 47, line 21 (relating to amounts made Tiberi available for grants to address backlogs of Ellmers McHenry b 0051 Enyart McIntyre Tipton sexual assault kits at law enforcement agen- Farenthold McKeon Turner So the amendment was agreed to. cies), after the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(in- Fincher McKinley Upton The result of the vote was announced creased by $1,000,000)’’. Fleischmann McMorris Valadao Page 52, line 18 (relating to amounts made Fleming Rodgers Wagner as above recorded. Walberg The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will available for Community Oriented Policing Flores Meadows Services (COPS) Programs), after the dollar Forbes Meehan Walden read the last two lines of the bill. Fortenberry Messer Walorski The Clerk read as follows: amount, insert ‘‘(increased by $3,000,000)’’. Foxx Mica Weber (TX) Page 53, line 6 (relating to amounts made Franks (AZ) Miller (FL) Webster (FL) This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Commerce, available for grants for the hiring and rehir- Frelinghuysen Miller (MI) Wenstrup Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Ap- ing of additional career law enforcement of- Gardner Mullin Westmoreland propriations Act, 2015’’. ficers under the COPS Program), after the Garrett Mulvaney Whitfield Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(increased by Williams Gerlach Murphy (PA) $3,000,000)’’. Gibbs Neugebauer Wilson (SC) Committee do now rise and report the Gingrey (GA) Noem Wittman bill back to the House with sundry Page 70, line 17, after the first dollar Gohmert Nugent Wolf amendments, with the recommenda- amount, insert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000,000)’’. Goodlatte Nunes Womack tion that the amendments be agreed to Ms. MOORE (during the reading). Mr. Gosar Nunnelee Woodall Gowdy Olson Yoder and that the bill, as amended, do pass. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to Granger Paulsen Yoho The motion was agreed to. dispense with the reading. Graves (GA) Pearce Young (AK) Accordingly, the Committee rose; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Graves (MO) Perry Young (IN) and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. objection to the request of the gentle- NOES—179 WESTMORELAND) having assumed the woman from Wisconsin? Barber Brown (FL) Castro (TX) chair, Mr. CONAWAY, Acting Chair of There was no objection. Bass Brownley (CA) Chu the Committee of the Whole House on The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Beatty Bustos Cicilline the state of the Union, reported that tlewoman from Wisconsin is recognized Becerra Butterfield Clark (MA) Bera (CA) Capps Clarke (NY) that Committee, having had under con- for 5 minutes. Bishop (GA) Capuano Clyburn sideration the bill (H.R. 4660) making Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, this is the Bishop (NY) Ca´ rdenas Cohen appropriations for the Departments of final amendment of this bill. This Blumenauer Carney Connolly Commerce and Justice, Science, and amendment will not kill the bill nor Bonamici Carson (IN) Conyers Brady (PA) Cartwright Cooper Related Agencies for the fiscal year will it merely send it back to com- Braley (IA) Castor (FL) Costa ending September 30, 2015, and for mittee, but rather, if adopted, the bill

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:33 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY7.258 H29MYPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 29, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5015 will immediately proceed to final pas- found in a warehouse. Six years, these nating waste wherever possible helps sage as amended. kits have been sitting there for 6 years. make a more efficient government that Mr. Speaker, this motion to recom- After processing only 10 percent of won’t create undue doubt about the fis- mit is straightforward and simple. It these rape kits, they have identified 46 cal future of the Nation. would increase funding for three crit- serial rapists that they have identified. The bill has had bipartisan support ical priorities: first, our chronically b 0100 throughout the process, and I believe it underfunded Violence Against Women deserves bipartisan support today. Act programs; second, for grants to In New York City, they showed that I urge my colleagues to reject this process the backlog on rape kits; and, after they processed their backlog of motion to recommit and pass H.R. 4660 third, for our Community Oriented Po- 17,000 kits, the arrest rate for rape kits tonight, and I yield back the balance of licing Services, COPS, grants program, increased from 40 percent to 70 percent. my time. which was slashed deeply in the appro- The overwhelmingly scourge of back- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without priations bill before us tonight. logged kits require nothing less than a objection, the previous question is or- Now, given the limited time that I national commitment, Mr. Speaker, in- dered on the motion to recommit. cluding a dedicated response from the have and the late hour that I have to There was no objection. United States Congress. discuss all these issues, I just want to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The I am pleased that the bill before us focus my remarks on one of the Na- question is on the motion to recommit. tonight fulfills the request from the tion’s staggering backlogs that we The question was taken; and the haven’t talked about. We have talked, Obama administration to provide fund- ing for a new grant program to inven- Speaker pro tempore announced that and importantly, about the backlog at the noes appeared to have it. the Veterans Administration, but we tory and test rape kits, develop units have been silent about the backlog of to pursue new investigative leads, and RECORDED VOTE the sexual assault kits that have not offer support to victims during the Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I demand a been analyzed. We have not seen a process. recorded vote. similar amount of attention paid to the The new investment through this bi- A recorded vote was ordered. crisis in these rape kits that have been partisan bill is an important first step. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- backlogged. However, through simple addition, ant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 5- We have all heard these harrowing we can tally the pending cost of clear- minute vote on the motion to recom- tales from our communities from ing the backlog. mit will be followed by a 5-minute vote young women and men who have wait- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance on passage of the bill. ed so long for justice—and waited, and of my time. The vote was taken by electronic de- waited, and waited, and waited some Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I rise in op- vice, and there were—ayes 185, noes 220, more. These victims have not only en- position to the motion to recommit. answered ‘‘present’’ 2, not voting 24, as dured the initial assault, but they have The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- follows: also endured an invasive exam to col- tleman from Virginia is recognized for [Roll No. 268] lect DNA shortly after the attack. 5 minutes. AYES—185 Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, we have now Mr. Speaker, these exams last for Barber Eshoo Maffei over 4 hours in some cases. It is un- spent more than 15 hours debating and Barrow (GA) Esty Maloney, imaginable how difficult this is to amending this bipartisan bill—and I Bass Farr Carolyn bear. It takes so much courage for a appreciate Mr. FATTAH’s help in it— Beatty Fattah Maloney, Sean that sufficiently and responsibly funds Becerra Foster Matheson victim to come forward and endure in Bera (CA) Frankel (FL) Matsui hopes that the perpetrator will be Federal programs that provide for our Bishop (GA) Fudge McCollum caught. You know, it is the very least safety and economic well-being. Bishop (NY) Gabbard McDermott This legislation ensures that our Blumenauer Gallego McGovern we owe to these victims to process all Bonamici Garamendi McIntyre of the evidence, yet thousands of vic- laws are enforced, that our businesses Brady (PA) Garcia McNerney tims across the country never hear have the tools needed to succeed, and Braley (IA) Grayson Meeks anything ever again. that uncertainty doesn’t hinder Brown (FL) Green, Gene Meng progress. Brownley (CA) Grijalva Michaud Police already possess the evidence Bustos Gutie´rrez Miller, George that is needed to identify and convict This bill already provides targeted Butterfield Hahn Moore the perpetrators of these crimes, yet increases for counterterrorism and cy- Capps Hanabusa Moran criminals remain at large primarily be- bersecurity, fights the scourge of drug Capuano Heck (WA) Murphy (FL) Ca´ rdenas Higgins Nadler cause these unprocessed kits remain in abuse, and bolsters American scientific Carney Himes Napolitano back rooms, warehouses, and labs. And innovation and manufacturing. Carson (IN) Hinojosa Neal given the sad reality that most sex of- This is also a landmark bill for re- Cartwright Holt Negrete McLeod ducing violence against women. It Castor (FL) Honda Nolan fenders are recidivists, it is imperative Castro (TX) Horsford O’Rourke that we close the loop on these old strengthens services for victims of do- Chu Hoyer Owens cases so offenders don’t seek out new mestic violence, sexual assault, and Cicilline Huffman Pallone victims. stalking by funding above the current Clark (MA) Israel Pascrell Clarke (NY) Jackson Lee Pastor (AZ) Part of the terror of being raped is level and above the President’s request Clyburn Jeffries Payne knowing that the perpetrator is still for these programs. Cohen Johnson (GA) Pelosi out there, he can come back to get you, In addition, it increases funding for Connolly Kaptur Perlmutter victim assistance and programs that Conyers Keating Peters (CA) someone else, you don’t know who he Cooper Kelly (IL) Peters (MI) is, and it puts not only that individual will address human trafficking. Costa Kennedy Peterson in terror, but puts the whole commu- After amendments, the bill includes Courtney Kildee Pingree (ME) nity in terror. $41 million for the Community Re- Crowley Kilmer Pocan Cuellar Kind Polis On the aggregate level, the Depart- sponse Teams to address the sexual as- Cummings Kirkpatrick Price (NC) ment of Justice has tallied about sault kit backlog program. Davis (CA) Kuster Quigley 400,000 rape kits that remain sitting in This is $6 million—17 percent—above Davis, Danny Langevin Rahall evidence lockers, largely because local the President’s request. DeFazio Larsen (WA) Richmond DeGette Larson (CT) Roybal-Allard authorities can’t afford the $500 to The bill also includes $125 million for Delaney Lee (CA) Ruiz $1,500 it costs to test these kits. Some core DNA programs, including the DeLauro Levin Ruppersberger of these kits go back to the 1980s. And Debbie Smith program. DelBene Lipinski Rush Deutch Loebsack Ryan (OH) even though this evidence is old, Mr. This is $25 million above the Presi- Doggett Lowenthal Sa´ nchez, Linda Speaker, we shouldn’t assume that dent’s request. Doyle Lowey T. they are meaningless. Moreover, we do all this while stay- Duckworth Lujan Grisham Sanchez, Loretta In Detroit, law enforcement per- ing within our allocation for this bill— Edwards (NM) Sarbanes Ellison Luja´ n, Ben Ray Schakowsky sonnel, as an example, are currently $400 million less than last year. Making Engel (NM) Schiff analyzing 11,000 abandoned kits they commonsense reductions and elimi- Enyart Lynch Schneider

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The Walden Reed Scott, David Walorski NOES—220 question is on the passage of the bill. Reichert Sessions Walz Under clause 10 of rule XX, the yeas Renacci Sewell (AL) Aderholt Griffin (AR) Petri Wasserman Ribble Shea-Porter Amash Griffith (VA) Pittenger and nays are ordered. Schultz Rice (SC) Sherman Amodei Grimm Pitts This is a 5-minute vote. Weber (TX) Bachmann Guthrie Poe (TX) Rigell Shimkus The vote was taken by electronic de- Roby Simpson Webster (FL) Bachus Hall Pompeo Wenstrup Barletta Hanna Posey vice, and there were—yeas 321, nays 87, Roe (TN) Sinema Rogers (AL) Smith (MO) Westmoreland Barr Harper Price (GA) not voting 23, as follows: Whitfield Barton Harris Rogers (KY) Smith (NE) Reed Williams Bentivolio Hastings (WA) [Roll No. 269] Rogers (MI) Smith (NJ) Reichert Wilson (FL) Bilirakis Heck (NV) YEAS—321 Rohrabacher Smith (TX) Renacci Wilson (SC) Bishop (UT) Hensarling Rokita Southerland Ribble Aderholt Ellmers Kilmer Wittman Black Herrera Beutler Rooney Stewart Rice (SC) Amodei Engel King (IA) Wolf Blackburn Holding Roskam Stivers Rigell Bachmann Enyart King (NY) Boustany Hudson Ross Stutzman Womack Roby Bachus Esty Kingston Brady (TX) Huelskamp Rothfus Terry Woodall Roe (TN) Barber Farenthold Kinzinger (IL) Bridenstine Huizenga (MI) Royce Thompson (CA) Yarmuth Rogers (AL) Barletta Farr Kirkpatrick Brooks (AL) Hultgren Ruiz Thompson (MS) Yoder Rogers (KY) Barr Fattah Kline Brooks (IN) Hunter Runyan Thompson (PA) Yoho Rogers (MI) Barrow (GA) Fincher Kuster Broun (GA) Hurt Ruppersberger Thornberry Young (AK) Rohrabacher Barton Fitzpatrick LaMalfa Buchanan Issa Ryan (OH) Tiberi Young (IN) Rokita Beatty Fleischmann Lamborn Bucshon Jenkins Rooney Bentivolio Fleming Lance NAYS—87 Burgess Johnson (OH) Roskam Bera (CA) Flores Langevin Byrne Johnson, Sam Amash Gutie´rrez Petri Ross Bilirakis Forbes Larsen (WA) Calvert Jolly Bass Hahn Pingree (ME) Rothfus Bishop (GA) Fortenberry Larson (CT) Camp Jones Becerra Hanabusa Pitts Royce Bishop (NY) Foster Latham Cantor Jordan Blumenauer Heck (WA) Runyan Bishop (UT) Foxx Latta Pocan Carter Joyce Bonamici Holt Ryan (WI) Black Frankel (FL) Levin Quigley Cassidy Kelly (PA) Brady (TX) Huffman Salmon Blackburn Frelinghuysen Lipinski Richmond Chabot King (IA) Broun (GA) Jeffries Sanford Boustany Fudge LoBiondo Roybal-Allard Coble King (NY) Capuano Jones Scalise Brady (PA) Gallego Loebsack Rush Coffman Kingston Ca´ rdenas Kennedy Schock Braley (IA) Garamendi Long Sa´ nchez, Linda Cole Kinzinger (IL) Castro (TX) Kildee Schweikert Bridenstine Garcia Lowey T. Collins (GA) Kline Cicilline Kind Scott, Austin Brooks (AL) Gardner Lucas Sanchez, Loretta Collins (NY) Labrador Clark (MA) Labrador Sensenbrenner Brooks (IN) Garrett Luetkemeyer Sanford Conaway LaMalfa Clarke (NY) Lee (CA) Sessions Brown (FL) Gerlach Lujan Grisham Cook Lamborn Connolly Lofgren Sarbanes Shimkus Brownley (CA) Gibbs (NM) Cotton Lance Conyers Lowenthal Schakowsky Simpson Buchanan Gibson Luja´ n, Ben Ray Crawford Latham Cooper Lummis Sensenbrenner Smith (MO) Bucshon Gohmert (NM) Crenshaw Latta Courtney Massie Serrano Smith (NE) Burgess Goodlatte Lynch Culberson LoBiondo Davis, Danny Matheson Sires Smith (NJ) Bustos Gosar Maffei Daines Long DeFazio McClintock Smith (WA) Smith (TX) Butterfield Gowdy Maloney, Davis, Rodney Lucas DeGette McCollum Speier Byrne Granger Carolyn Denham Luetkemeyer Southerland DeLauro McDermott Stockman Stewart Calvert Graves (GA) Maloney, Sean Dent Lummis Doggett McGovern Swalwell (CA) Camp Graves (MO) Marchant DeSantis Marchant Stivers Duncan (TN) Miller, George Cantor Grayson Marino Takano DesJarlais Marino Stockman Edwards Moore Capps Green, Gene Matsui Tierney Diaz-Balart Massie Stutzman Ellison Moran Carney Griffin (AR) McAllister Tsongas Duffy McAllister Terry Eshoo Mulvaney Carson (IN) Griffith (VA) McCarthy (CA) Van Hollen Duncan (SC) McCarthy (CA) Thompson (PA) Franks (AZ) Napolitano Carter Grimm McCaul Vargas Duncan (TN) McCaul Thornberry Gabbard Neal Cartwright Guthrie McHenry Vela´ zquez Ellmers McClintock Tiberi Gingrey (GA) Pallone Cassidy Hall McIntyre Welch Farenthold McHenry Tipton Grijalva Payne Castor (FL) Hanna McKeon Fincher McKeon Turner Chabot Harper McKinley Fitzpatrick McKinley Upton NOT VOTING—23 Chu Harris McMorris Fleischmann McMorris Valadao Benishek Green, Al Rangel Clyburn Hastings (WA) Rodgers Fleming Rodgers Wagner Campbell Hartzler Coble Heck (NV) McNerney Ros-Lehtinen Flores Meadows Walberg Capito Hastings (FL) Coffman Hensarling Meadows Shuster Forbes Meehan Walden Chaffetz Lankford Cohen Herrera Beutler Meehan Slaughter Fortenberry Messer Walorski Clay Lewis Cole Higgins Meeks Vela Foxx Mica Weber (TX) Cleaver McCarthy (NY) Collins (GA) Himes Meng Waters Franks (AZ) Miller (FL) Webster (FL) Cramer Miller, Gary Collins (NY) Hinojosa Messer Waxman Frelinghuysen Miller (MI) Wenstrup Dingell Palazzo Conaway Holding Mica Garrett Mullin Westmoreland Cook Honda Michaud Gerlach Mulvaney Whitfield 0114 Costa Horsford Miller (FL) b Gibbs Murphy (PA) Williams Cotton Hoyer Miller (MI) Gibson Neugebauer Wilson (SC) So the bill was passed. Crawford Hudson Mullin Gingrey (GA) Noem Wittman The result of the vote was announced Crenshaw Huelskamp Murphy (FL) Gohmert Nugent Wolf Crowley Huizenga (MI) Murphy (PA) as above recorded. Goodlatte Nunes Womack Cuellar Hultgren Nadler Gosar Nunnelee Woodall A motion to reconsider was laid on Culberson Hunter Negrete McLeod Gowdy Olson Yoder the table. Cummings Hurt Neugebauer Granger Paulsen Yoho Daines Israel Noem f Graves (GA) Pearce Young (AK) Davis (CA) Issa Nolan Graves (MO) Perry Young (IN) Davis, Rodney Jackson Lee Nugent BUILD SITES RESERVOIR ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—2 Delaney Jenkins Nunes DelBene Johnson (GA) Nunnelee (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given Johnson, E. B. Lofgren Denham Johnson (OH) O’Rourke permission to address the House for 1 Dent Johnson, E. B. Olson minute and to revise and extend his re- NOT VOTING—24 DeSantis Johnson, Sam Owens Benishek Dingell McCarthy (NY) DesJarlais Jolly Pascrell marks.) Campbell Gardner Miller, Gary Deutch Jordan Pastor (AZ) Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, at a Capito Green, Al Palazzo Diaz-Balart Joyce Paulsen time in the West—especially in Cali- Chaffetz Hartzler Rangel Doyle Kaptur Pearce fornia—of severe drought, we need to Clay Hastings (FL) Duckworth Keating Pelosi Cleaver Lankford Duffy Kelly (IL) Perlmutter take immediate action to address the Cramer Lewis Duncan (SC) Kelly (PA) Perry issues of water storage and of building

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REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, ALEXIS COVEY-BRANDT, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 12 AND APR. 18, 2014

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Alexis Covey-Brandt ...... 4/12 4/18 Tanzania ...... 2,639,947 1,599.00 11,106,268 6,727.10 ...... 13,746,215 8,326.00 Committee total ...... 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. ALEXIS COVEY-BRANDT, May 19, 2014.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, KATHERINE HALEY, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 12 AND APR. 18, 2014

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Katherine Haley ...... 4/13 4/18 Tanzania ...... 1,590.00 ...... 6,727.10 ...... 8,317.10 Amount returned to U.S. Treasury ...... ¥190.00 Committee total ...... 8,127.10 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. KATHERINE HALEY, May 13, 2014.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, EMILY MURRY, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 12 AND APR. 18, 2014

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Emily Murry ...... 4/13 4/18 Tanzania ...... 1,379.00 ...... 12,089.80 ...... 13,468.80 Amount returned to U.S. Treasury ...... ¥190.00 Committee total ...... 13,278.80 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. EMILY MURRY, May 12, 2014.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, AFGHANISTAN, TURKEY, AND PORTUGAL, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 12 AND APR. 20, 2014

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. John Boehner ...... 4/12 4/13 UAE ...... 538.00 ...... (3) ...... 538.00 Hon. John Kline ...... 4/12 4/13 UAE ...... 538.00 ...... (3) ...... 538.00 Hon. Doc Hastings ...... 4/12 4/13 UAE ...... 538.00 ...... (3) ...... 538.00 Hon. Dave Camp ...... 4 /12 4 /13 UAE ...... 538.00 ...... (3) ...... 538.00 Hon. Tom Latham ...... 4/12 4/13 UAE ...... 538.00 ...... (3) ...... 538.00 Hon. Devin Nunes ...... 4/12 4/13 UAE ...... 538.00 ...... (3) ...... 538.00 Hon. Greg Walden ...... 4/12 4/13 UAE ...... 538.00 ...... (3) ...... 538.00 Hon. Steve Womack ...... 4/12 4/13 UAE ...... 538.00 ...... (3) ...... 538.00 Brian Monahan ...... 4/12 4/15 UAE ...... 1,714.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,714.00 Jennifer Stewart ...... 4/12 4/13 UAE ...... 538.00 ...... (3) ...... 538.00 Michael Steel ...... 4/12 4/13 UAE ...... 538.00 ...... (3) ...... 538.00 Amy Lozupone ...... 4/12 4/15 UAE ...... 1,714.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,714.00 Hon. John Boehner ...... 4/13 4/14 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Hon. John Kline ...... 4/13 4/14 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Hon. Doc Hastings ...... 4/13 4/14 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Hon. Dave Camp ...... 4 /13 4 /14 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Hon. Tom Latham ...... 4/13 4/14 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Hon. Devin Nunes ...... 4/13 4/14 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Hon. Greg Walden ...... 4/13 4/14 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Hon. Steve Womack ...... 4/13 4/14 Afghanistan ...... (3) ......

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Jennifer Stewart ...... 4/13 4/14 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Michael Steel ...... 4/13 4/14 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Hon. John Boehner ...... 4/14 4/15 UAE ...... 538.00 ...... (3) ...... 538.00 Hon. John Kline ...... 4/14 4/15 UAE ...... 538.00 ...... (3) ...... 538.00 Hon. Doc Hastings ...... 4/14 4/15 UAE ...... 538.00 ...... (3) ...... 538.00 Hon. Dave Camp ...... 4 /14 4 /15 UAE ...... 538.00 ...... (3) ...... 538.00 Hon. Tom Latham ...... 4/14 4/15 UAE ...... 538.00 ...... (3) ...... 538.00 Hon. Devin Nunes ...... 4/14 4/15 UAE ...... 538.00 ...... (3) ...... 538.00 Hon. Greg Walden ...... 4/14 4/15 UAE ...... 538.00 ...... (3) ...... 538.00 Hon. Steve Womack ...... 4/14 4/15 UAE ...... 538.00 ...... (3) ...... 538.00 Jennifer Stewart ...... 4/14 4/15 UAE ...... 538.00 ...... (3) ...... 538.00 Michael Steel ...... 4/14 4/15 UAE ...... 538.00 ...... (3) ...... 538.00 Hon. John Boehner ...... 4/15 4/17 Turkey ...... 826.00 ...... (3) ...... 826.00 Hon. John Kline ...... 4/15 4/17 Turkey ...... 826.00 ...... (3) ...... 826.00 Hon. Doc Hastings ...... 4/15 4/17 Turkey ...... 826.00 ...... (3) ...... 826.00 Hon. Dave Camp ...... 4 /15 4 /17 Turkey ...... 826.00 ...... (3) ...... 826.00 Hon. Tom Latham ...... 4/15 4/17 Turkey ...... 826.00 ...... (3) ...... 826.00 Hon. Devin Nunes ...... 4/15 4/17 Turkey ...... 826.00 ...... (3) ...... 826.00 Hon. Greg Walden ...... 4/15 4/17 Turkey ...... 826.00 ...... (3) ...... 826.00 Hon. Steve Womack ...... 4/15 4/17 Turkey ...... 826.00 ...... (3) ...... 826.00 Brian Monahan ...... 4/15 4/17 Turkey ...... 826.00 ...... (3) ...... 826.00 Jennifer Stewart ...... 4/15 4/17 Turkey ...... 826.00 ...... (3) ...... 826.00 Michael Steel ...... 4/15 4/17 Turkey ...... 826.00 ...... (3) ...... 826.00 Amy Lozupone ...... 4/15 4/17 Turkey ...... 826.00 ...... (3) ...... 826.00 Hon. John Boehner ...... 4/17 4/20 Portugal ...... 843.00 ...... (3) ...... 843.00 Hon. John Kline ...... 4/17 4/20 Portugal ...... 843.00 ...... (3) ...... 843.00 Hon. Doc Hastings ...... 4/17 4/20 Portugal ...... 843.00 ...... (3) ...... 843.00 Hon. Dave Camp ...... 4 /17 4 /20 Portugal ...... 843.00 ...... (3) ...... 843.00 Hon. Tom Latham ...... 4/17 4/20 Portugal ...... 843.00 ...... (3) ...... 843.00 Hon. Devin Nunes ...... 4/17 4/20 Portugal ...... 843.00 ...... (3) ...... 843.00 Hon. Greg Walden ...... 4/17 4/20 Portugal ...... 843.00 ...... (3) ...... 843.00 Hon. Steve Womack ...... 4/17 4/20 Portugal ...... 843.00 ...... (3) ...... 843.00 Brian Monahan ...... 4/17 4/20 Portugal ...... 843.00 ...... (3) ...... 843.00 Jennifer Stewart ...... 4/17 4/20 Portugal ...... 843.00 ...... (3) ...... 843.00 Michael Steel ...... 4/17 4/20 Portugal ...... 843.00 ...... (3) ...... 843.00 Amy Lozupone ...... 4/17 4/20 Portugal ...... 843.00 ...... (3) ...... 843.00 Committee total ...... 33,216.00 ...... 33,216.00 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER, May 19, 2014.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2014

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Visit to Germany, Kenya, Somalia, Egypt, Libya, Qatar, Austria, January 15–24, 2014 with STAFFDEL Kuiken: Peter Villano ...... 1/16 1/17 Germany ...... 314.55 ...... 314.55 1/17 1/18 Austria ...... 199.14 ...... 199.14 1/18 1/20 Kenya ...... 445.00 ...... 445.00 1/19 1/19 Somalia ...... 0.00 ...... 0.00 1/20 1/21 Egypt ...... 582.50 ...... 582.50 1/21 1/21 Libya ...... 0.00 ...... 0.00 1/21 1/22 Turkey ...... 174.40 ...... 174.40 Commercial airfare ...... 13,814.20 ...... 13,814.20 Peter Villano ...... 1/16 1/17 Germany ...... 314.55 ...... 314.55 1/17 1/18 Austria ...... 199.14 ...... 199.14 1/18 1/20 Kenya ...... 445.00 ...... 445.00 1/19 1/19 Somalia ...... 0.00 ...... 0.00 1/20 1/21 Egypt ...... 582.50 ...... 582.50 1/21 1/21 Libya ...... 0.00 ...... 0.00 1/21 1/22 Turkey ...... 174.40 ...... 174.40 1/22 1/23 Qatar ...... 263.00 ...... 263.00 Commercial airfare ...... 13,814.20 ...... 13,814.20 Paul Arcangeli ...... 1/20 1/21 Egypt ...... 582.50 ...... 582.50 1/21 1/21 Libya ...... 0.00 ...... 0.00 1/22 1/22 Turkey ...... 174.40 ...... 174.40 Commercial airfare ...... 3,633.50 ...... 3,633.50 Visit to Vienna, Austria-Cairo, Egypt-Tel Aviv, Israel, January 16–23, 2014 with CODEL Rohr- abacher: Hon. Loretta Sanchez ...... 1/17 1/18 Austria ...... 621.80 ...... 621.80 1/18 1/20 Egypt ...... 184.00 ...... 184.00 1/20 1/23 Israel ...... 976.00 ...... 976.00 Commercial airfare ...... 7,487.00 ...... 7,487.00 Visit to Azerbaijan, Georgia, Romania, Kosovo, Spain, January 17–25, 2014: Kimberly Shaw ...... 1/18 1/19 Azerbaijan ...... 353.81 ...... 353.81 1/19 1/21 Georgia ...... 605.00 ...... 605.00 1/21 1/22 Romania ...... 299.07 ...... 299.07 1/22 1/23 Kosovo ...... 441.40 ...... 441.40 1/23 1/23 Germany ...... 0.00 ...... 0.00 1/23 1/25 Spain ...... 491.16 ...... 491.16 Commercial airfare ...... 16,984.00 ...... 16,984.00 Craig Greene ...... 1/18 1/19 Azerbaijan ...... 363.81 ...... 363.81 1/19 1/21 Georgia ...... 610.00 ...... 610.00 1/21 1/22 Romania ...... 233.97 ...... 233.97 1/22 1/23 Kosovo ...... 441.40 ...... 441.40 1/23 1/25 Spain ...... 505.16 ...... 505.16 Commercial airfare ...... 16,984.00 ...... 16,984.00 Ryan Crumpler ...... 1/18 1/19 Azerbaijan ...... 363.81 ...... 363.81 1/19 1/21 Georgia ...... 610.00 ...... 610.00 1/21 1/22 Romania ...... 233.97 ...... 233.97 1/22 1/23 Kosovo ...... 441.40 ...... 441.40 1/23 1/25 Spain ...... 505.16 ...... 505.16

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Commercial airfare ...... 16,984.00 ...... 16,984.00 Debra Wada ...... 1/18 1/19 Azerbaijan ...... 363.81 ...... 363.81 1/19 1/21 Georgia ...... 610.00 ...... 610.00 1/21 1/22 Romania ...... 223.97 ...... 223.97 1/22 1/23 Kosovo ...... 441.40 ...... 441.40 1/23 1/25 Spain ...... 505.16 ...... 505.16 Commercial airfare ...... 16,984.00 ...... 16,984.00 Delegation expenses ...... Kosovo ...... 386.64 ...... 386.64 Delegation expenses ...... Georgia ...... 108.55 ...... 108.55 Visit to Korea, Japan, Burma, Hawaii, January 16– 26, 2014: Kari Anne Bingen Tytler ...... 1/18 1/21 Korea ...... 748.29 ...... 748.29 1/21 1/23 Japan ...... 486.00 ...... 486.00 1/23 1/24 Burma ...... 0.00 ...... 0.00 Commercial airfare ...... 11,370.70 ...... 11,370.70 Spencer Johnson ...... 1 /18 1 /21 Korea ...... 748.29 ...... 748.29 1/21 1/23 Japan ...... 1,002.90 ...... 1,002.90 1/23 1/24 Burma ...... 0.00 ...... 0.00 Commercial airfare ...... 10,513.10 ...... 10,513.10 Stephen Kitay ...... 1/18 1/21 Korea ...... 748.29 ...... 748.29 1/21 1/23 Japan ...... 1,002.90 ...... 1,002.90 1/23 1/24 Burma ...... 0.00 ...... 0.00 Commercial airfare ...... 11,370.70 ...... 11,370.70 Delegation expenses ...... Korea ...... 1,815.61 ...... 1,815.61 Delegation expenses ...... Japan ...... 1,971.97 ...... 1,971.97 Visit to Hawaii, Guam, Japan, Hong Kong—Janu- ary 17–26, 2014: Hon. Robert Wittman ...... 1/20 1/22 Guam ...... 0.00 ...... 0.00 1/22 1/24 Hong Kong ...... 0.00 ...... 0.00 1/24 1/26 Japan ...... 625.93 ...... 625.93 Commercial airfare ...... 3,473.30 ...... 3,473.30 Hon. Madeleine Bordallo ...... 1/20 1/22 Guam ...... 0.00 ...... 0.00 1/22 1/24 Hong Kong ...... 0.00 ...... 0.00 1/24 1/26 Japan ...... 625.93 ...... 625.93 Commercial airfare ...... 8,741.30 ...... 8,741.30 Hon. Carol Shea-Porter ...... 1/20 1/22 Guam ...... 0.00 ...... 0.00 1/22 1/24 Hong Kong ...... 0.00 ...... 0.00 1/24 1/26 Japan ...... 625.93 ...... 625.93 Commercial airfare ...... 8,741.30 ...... 8,741.30 Michele Pierce ...... 1/20 1/22 Guam ...... 0.00 ...... 0.00 1/22 1/24 Hong Kong ...... 0.00 ...... 0.00 1/24 1/26 Japan ...... 625.93 ...... 625.93 Commercial airfare ...... 8,175.30 ...... 8,175.30 Brian Garrett ...... 1/20 1/22 Guam ...... 0.00 ...... 0.00 1/22 1/24 Hong Kong ...... 0.00 ...... 0.00 1/24 1/26 Japan ...... 625.93 ...... 625.93 Commercial airfare ...... 8,741.30 ...... 8,741.30 Delegation expenses ...... Japan ...... 567.45 ...... 567.45 Visit to Guatemala, Mexico—January 19–24, 2014: Katie Sendak ...... 1 /20 1 /21 Mexico ...... 354.00 ...... 354.00 1/21 1/23 Guatemala ...... 450.92 ...... 450.92 Commercial airfare ...... 1,537.40 ...... 1,537.40 Michael Amato ...... 1/20 1/21 Mexico ...... 354.00 ...... 354.00 1/21 1/23 Guatemala ...... 450.92 ...... 450.92 Commercial airfare ...... 1,537.40 ...... 1,537.40 Delegation expenses ...... Mexico ...... 84.00 ...... 84.00 Visit to Canada—January 29–30, 2014: Jesse Tolleson ...... 1/29 1/30 Canada ...... 217.17 ...... 217.17 Commercial airfare ...... 440.00 ...... 440.00 Douglas Bush ...... 1/29 1/30 Canada ...... 217.17 ...... 217.17 Commercial airfare ...... 440.00 ...... 440.00 Visit to Germany—January 30–February 2, 2014 with CODEL McCain: Hon. Michael Turner ...... 1/31 2/2 Germany ...... 995.41 ...... 995.41 Hon. Loretta Sanchez ...... 1/31 2/2 Germany ...... 995.41 ...... 995.41 Visit to Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Pan- ama—February 14–23, 2014: Hon. Howard McKeon ...... 2 /14 2 /16 Colombia ...... 739.20 ...... 739.20 2/16 2/18 Chile ...... 576.86 ...... 576.86 2/18 2/22 Brazil ...... 1,705.71 ...... 1,705.71 2/22 2/23 Panama ...... 326.00 ...... 326.00 Hon. Austin Scott ...... 2/14 2/16 Colombia ...... 739.20 ...... 739.20 2/16 2/18 Chile ...... 576.86 ...... 576.86 2/18 2/22 Brazil ...... 1,705.71 ...... 1,705.71 2/22 2/23 Panama ...... 326.00 ...... 326.00 Hon. Vicky Hartzler ...... 2/14 2/16 Colombia ...... 739.20 ...... 739.20 2/16 2/18 Chile ...... 576.86 ...... 576.86 2/18 2/22 Brazil ...... 1,705.71 ...... 1,705.71 2/22 2/23 Panama ...... 326.00 ...... 326.00 Hon. Doug Lamborn ...... 2/14 2/16 Colombia ...... 739.20 ...... 739.20 2/16 2/18 Chile ...... 576.86 ...... 576.86 2/18 2/22 Brazil ...... 1,705.71 ...... 1,705.71 2/22 2/23 Panama ...... 326.00 ...... 326.00 Michael Amato ...... 2/14 2/16 Colombia ...... 739.20 ...... 739.20 2/16 2/18 Chile ...... 576.86 ...... 576.86 2/18 2/22 Brazil ...... 1,705.71 ...... 1,705.71 2/22 2/23 Panama ...... 326.00 ...... 326.00 Cathrine Sendak ...... 2/14 2/16 Colombia ...... 739.20 ...... 739.20 2/16 2/18 Chile ...... 576.86 ...... 576.86 2/18 2/22 Brazil ...... 1,705.71 ...... 1,705.71 2/22 2/23 Panama ...... 326.00 ...... 326.00 Bob Simmons ...... 2/14 2/16 Colombia ...... 739.20 ...... 739.20 2/16 2/18 Chile ...... 576.86 ...... 576.86 2/18 2/22 Brazil ...... 1,705.71 ...... 1,705.71 2/22 2/23 Panama ...... 326.00 ...... 326.00 John Noonan ...... 2/14 2/16 Colombia ...... 739.20 ...... 739.20 2/16 2/18 Chile ...... 576.86 ...... 576.86 2/18 2/22 Brazil ...... 1,705.71 ...... 1,705.71 2/22 2/23 Panama ...... 326.00 ...... 326.00 Delegation expenses ...... Panama ...... 2,319.04 ...... 2,319.04 Visit to Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Philippines, Hong Kong—February 15–25, 2014 with CODEL Royce: Hon. Madeleine Bordallo ...... 2/16 2/17 Japan ...... 433.90 ...... 433.90

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

2/17 2/18 Korea ...... 357.44 ...... 357.44 2/18 2/20 Taiwan ...... 561.81 ...... 561.81 2/20 2/21 Philippines ...... 237.99 ...... 237.99 2/21 2/23 Hong Kong ...... 930.40 ...... 930.40 Visit to Germany, Belgium—February 17–21, 2014: Kimberly Shaw ...... 2/18 2/19 Germany ...... 307.40 ...... 307.40 2/19 2/21 Belgium ...... 330.00 ...... 330.00 Commercial airfare ...... 2,889.40 ...... 2,889.40 Ryan Crumpler ...... 2/18 2/19 Germany ...... 307.40 ...... 307.40 2/19 2/21 Belgium ...... 330.00 ...... 330.00 Commercial airfare ...... 2,889.40 ...... 2,889.40 Jack Schuler ...... 2/18 2/19 Germany ...... 307.40 ...... 307.40 2/19 2/21 Belgium ...... 330.00 ...... 330.00 Commercial airfare ...... 2,889.40 ...... 2,889.40 Lynn Williams ...... 2/18 2/20 Germany ...... 614.80 ...... 614.80 Commercial airfare ...... 1,731.90 ...... 1,731.90 Visit to Korea, Cambodia, Thailand—March 15– 23, 2014: Craig Green ...... 3/16 3/19 Korea ...... 1,022.19 ...... 1,022.19 3/19 3/22 Cambodia ...... 681.00 ...... 681.00 3/22 3/23 Thailand ...... 249.00 ...... 249.00 Commercial airfare ...... 13,791.20 ...... 13,791.20 Dave Giachetti ...... 3/16 3/19 Korea ...... 1,022.18 ...... 1,022.18 3/19 3/22 Cambodia ...... 539.00 ...... 539.00 3/22 3/23 Thailand ...... 249.00 ...... 249.00 Commercial airfare ...... 13,791.20 ...... 13,791.20 Paul Arcangeli ...... 3/16 3/19 Korea ...... 1,022.18 ...... 1,022.18 3/19 3/22 Cambodia ...... 539.00 ...... 539.00 3/22 3/23 Thailand ...... 249.00 ...... 249.00 Commercial airfare ...... 13,791.20 ...... 13,791.20 Debra Wada ...... 3/16 3/19 Korea ...... 1,022.18 ...... 1,022.18 3/19 3/22 Cambodia ...... 539.00 ...... 539.00 3/22 3/23 Thailand ...... 249.00 ...... 249.00 Commercial airfare ...... 13,791.20 ...... 13,791.20 Delegation expenses ...... Korea ...... 370.26 ...... 602.55 ...... 972.81 Delegation expenses ...... Cambodia ...... 190.00 ...... 190.00 Visit to UAE, Afghanistan, Djibouti, Chad, Cam- eroon, Germany—March 14–23, 2014: Hon. Rob Whittman ...... 3/15 3/19 United Arab Emirates ...... 844.13 ...... 844.13 3/16 3/18 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 3/19 3/20 Chad ...... 287.72 ...... 287.72 3/20 3/21 Cameroon ...... 413.12 ...... 413.12 3/21 3/23 Kenya ...... 355.00 ...... 355.00 Commercial airfare ...... 20,614.22 ...... 20,614.22 Hon. Madeleine Bordallo ...... 3/15 3/19 United Arab Emirates ...... 844.13 ...... 844.13 3/16 3/18 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 3/19 3/20 Chad ...... 287.72 ...... 287.72 3/20 3/21 Cameroon ...... 393.13 ...... 393.13 3/21 3/23 Kenya ...... 355.00 ...... 355.00 Commercial airfare ...... 14,409.22 ...... 14,409.22 Hon. Ron Barber ...... 3/15 3/16 United Arab Emirates ...... 413.82 ...... 413.82 3/16 3/18 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 Commercial airfare ...... 10,175.70 ...... 10,175.70 Hon. Brad Wenstrup ...... 3/15 3/19 United Arab Emirates ...... 844.13 ...... 844.13 3/16 3/18 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 3/19 3/20 Chad ...... 287.72 ...... 287.72 3/20 3/21 Cameroon ...... 413.12 ...... 413.12 3/21 3/23 Kenya ...... 355.00 ...... 355.00 Commercial airfare ...... 14,409.22 ...... 14,409.22 Alex Gallo ...... 3/15 3/19 United Arab Emirates ...... 844.13 ...... 844.13 3/16 3/18 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 3/19 3/20 Chad ...... 287.72 ...... 287.72 3/20 3/21 Cameroon ...... 413.12 ...... 413.12 3/21 3/23 Kenya ...... 355.00 ...... 355.00 Commercial airfare ...... 9,878.60 ...... 9,878.60 Ryan Crumpler ...... 3/15 3/19 United Arab Emirates ...... 844.13 ...... 844.13 3/16 3/18 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 3/19 3/20 Chad ...... 287.72 ...... 287.72 3/20 3/21 Cameroon ...... 413.12 ...... 413.12 3/21 3/23 Kenya ...... 355.00 ...... 355.00 Commercial airfare ...... 14,409.22 ...... 14,409.22 Brian Garrett ...... 3/15 3/19 United Arab Emirates ...... 844.13 ...... 844.13 3/16 3/18 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 3/19 3/20 Chad ...... 287.72 ...... 287.72 3/20 3/21 Cameroon ...... 413.12 ...... 413.12 3/21 3/23 Kenya ...... 355.00 ...... 355.00 Commercial airfare ...... 14,409.22 ...... 14,409.22 Delegation expenses ...... United Arab Emirates ...... 1,425.62 ...... 1,425.62 Delegation expenses ...... Bahrain ...... 1,129.31 ...... 1,129.31 Delegation expenses ...... Kenya ...... 692.03 ...... 692.03 Delegation expenses ...... Cameroon ...... 4,803.22 ...... 4,803.22 Visit to Afghanistan, UAE—March 27–31, 2014: Hon. Howard McKeon ...... 3 /28 3 /31 UAE ...... 3/28 3/30 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 Hon. Duncan Hunter ...... 3/28 3/31 UAE ...... 3/28 3/30 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 Hon. Joaquin Castro ...... 3/28 3/31 UAE ...... 3/28 3/30 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 Hon. Jeff Denham ...... 3/28 3/31 UAE ...... 3/28 3/30 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 Bob Simmons ...... 3/28 3/31 UAE ...... 3/28 3/30 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 Kari Bingen ...... 3 /28 3 /31 UAE ...... 3/28 3/30 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00

Committee total ...... 78,512.74 ...... 348,820.68 ...... 13,282.57 ...... 440,615.99 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. HOWARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ McKEON, Chairman, May 1, 2014.

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Devin Nunes ...... 11 /21 11 /25 Europe ...... 706.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 6,780.60 ...... 7,486.60 Andy Keiser ...... 11/21 11 /25 Europe ...... 706.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 2,351.60 ...... 3,057.60 Hon. Mike Rogers ...... 12 /15 12 /18 Europe ...... 754.29 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 1,834.30 ...... 2,588.59 Hon. C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger ...... 12 /15 12/18 Europe ...... 754.29 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 1,834.30 ...... 2,588.59 Hon. Mike Pompeo ...... 12 /15 12 /18 Europe ...... 754.29 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 1,834.30 ...... 2,588.59 Hon. Terri A. Sewell ...... 12/15 12 /18 Europe ...... 754.29 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 1,834.30 ...... 2,588.59 Darren Dick ...... 12/15 12 /18 Europe ...... 754.29 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 1,834.30 ...... 2,588.59 Tom Corcoran ...... 12/15 12 /18 Europe ...... 754.29 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 1,834.30 ...... 2,588.59 Susan Phalen ...... 12/15 12/18 Europe ...... 754.29 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 1,834.30 ...... 2,588.59 Robert Minehart ...... 12/15 12/18 Europe ...... 754.29 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 1,799.20 ...... 2,588.59 Hon. Mike Thompson ...... 12/13 12 /19 S. America ...... 1,614.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 11,540.37 ...... 13,154.37 Linda Cohen ...... 12/13 12/19 S. America ...... 1,920.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 11,072.37 ...... 12,992.37 Hon. Michele Bachmann ...... 12/14 12/16 Middle East ...... 605.75 ...... 12/16 12/17 Middle East ...... 75.00 ...... 12/17 12/17 Middle East ...... 0.00 ...... 12/17 12/19 Middle East ...... 843.00 ...... 12/19 12/20 Europe ...... 417.00 ...... 12/20 12/21 Europe ...... 344.42 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 13,850.40 ...... 16,135.57 Committee total ...... 73,500.13 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. h HON. MIKE ROGERS, Chairman, May 9, 2014. 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L. 107-174; to the Committee on Over- partment of Defense, transmitting the De- ernors of the Federal Reserve System, trans- sight and Government Reform. partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- mitting the System’s Semiannual Report to 5823. A letter from the Public Printer, Gov- quisition Regulation Supplement: Clauses Congress for the six-month period ending ernment Printing Office, transmitting the with Alternates-Transportation (DFARS March 31, 2014, as required by the Inspector Office’s annual report for fiscal year 2013; to Case 2012-D057) (RIN: 0750-AH90) received General Act of 1978, as amended; to the Com- the Committee on House Administration. May 15, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mittee on Oversight and Government Re- 5824. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed form. ment of Health and Human Services, trans- Services. 5818. A letter from the Director, Diversity mitting the Annual Report to Congress on 5812. A letter from the Director, Defense and Inclusion Division, Department of the Refugee Resettlement Program for the Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- Health and Human Services, transmitting period October 1, 2011 through September 30, partment of Defense, transmitting the De- the Department’s annual report for FY 2013 2012 as required by section 413(a) of the Im- partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- prepared in accordance with Section 203 of migration and Nationality Act, pursuant to 8 quisition Regulation Supplement: Detection the Notification and Federal Employee Anti- U.S.C. 1523(a); to the Committee on the Judi- and Avoidance of Counterfeit Electronic discrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 ciary. Parts (DFARS Case 2013-D055) (RIN: 0750- (No FEAR Act), Public Law 107-174; to the 5825. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- AH88) received May 5, 2014, pursuant to 5 Committee on Oversight and Government cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Reform. mitting the Department’s final rule — Armed Services. 5819. A letter from the Board Chair and Amendment of VOR Federal Airway V-626, 5813. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Admin- Utah [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0094; Airspace ment of Health and Human Services, trans- istration, transmitting the semiannual re- Docket No. 14-ANM-1] (RIN: 2120-AA66) re- mitting the Department’s report entitled, port on the activities of the Office of Inspec- ceived May 15, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ‘‘Report to Congress on Head Start Moni- toring for Fiscal Year 2011’’ and ‘‘Report to tor General of the Farm Credit Administra- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Congress on Head Start Monitoring for Fis- tion for the period October 1, 2013 through tation and Infrastructure. cal Year 2012’’; to the Committee on Edu- March 31, 2014; to the Committee on Over- 5826. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- cation and the Workforce. sight and Government Reform. cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 5814. A letter from the Acting Director, Di- 5820. A letter from the Senior Vice Presi- mitting the Department’s final rule — rectorate of Standards and Guidance, De- dent, Controller and Chief Accounting Offi- Amendment and Establishment of Class E partment of Labor, transmitting the Depart- cer, Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, Airspace; Holdrege, NE [Docket No.: FAA- ment’s final rule — Vertical Tandem Lifts transmitting the 2013 management report 2013-0596; Airspace Docket No. 13-ACE-11] re- [Docket ID: OSHA-2010-0028] (RIN: 1218-AC72) and statement of internal controls of the ceived May 12, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. received May 15, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, pursu- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education ant to 31 U.S.C. 9106; to the Committee on tation and Infrastructure. and the Workforce. Oversight and Government Reform. 5827. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 5815. A letter from the Executive Director, 5821. A letter from the Senior Vice Presi- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, dent & Chief Financial Officer, Federal Home mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- transmitting the Commission’s final rule — Loan Bank of New York, transmitting the lishment of Class E Airspace; Warsaw, MO Annual Update of Filing Fees [Docket No.: 2013 management report of the Federal Home [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0606; Airspace Docket RM14-6-000] received May 15, 2014, pursuant Loan Bank of New York, pursuant to 31 No. 13-ACE-12] received May 12, 2014, pursu- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on U.S.C. 9106; to the Committee on Oversight ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Energy and Commerce. and Government Reform. on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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5828. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- taining a credentials registry, a skills data- nois, Mr. FATTAH, and Ms. cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- base, and a jobs bank; to the Committee on VELA´ ZQUEZ): mitting the Department’s final rule — Education and the Workforce. H.R. 4767. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-35 By Mr. LOBIONDO: cation Act of 1965 to strengthen Federal- H.R. 4759. A bill to direct the Secretary of and V276; Eastern United States [Docket No.: State partnerships in postsecondary edu- FAA-2013-0961; Airspace Docket No. 13-AEA- Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot pro- gram under which eligible veterans may cation; to the Committee on Education and 13] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received May 12, 2014, the Workforce. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- elect to receive hospital care and medical By Mr. HUFFMAN (for himself, Mr. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- services at non-Department of Veterans Af- HOLT, and Mr. ELLISON): ture. fairs facilities, and for other purposes; to the 5829. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 4768. A bill to prohibit the Export-Im- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- By Mr. RIBBLE: port Bank of the United States from pro- mitting the Department’s final rule — Modi- H.R. 4760. A bill to amend title 38, United viding financial support for certain high car- fication, Revocation, and Establishment of States Code, to improve the ability of vet- bon intensity energy projects; to the Com- Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Charlotte, erans to receive health care at private med- mittee on Financial Services. NC [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0915; Airspace ical facilities; to the Committee on Vet- By Mr. MCNERNEY: Docket No. 12-ASO-41] (RIN: 2120-AA66) re- erans’ Affairs. By Mr. BLUMENAUER (for himself and H.R. 4769. A bill to amend part Q of title I ceived May 15, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Mr. COLE): H.R. 4761. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Streets Act of 1968 to authorize grant funds tation and Infrastructure. to be used for the Troops-to-Cops Program; 5830. A letter from the Chief, Publications enue Code of 1986 to increase the maximum to the Committee on the Judiciary. and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, nameplate capacity of a small wind turbine By Mr. MURPHY of Florida: transmitting the Service’s final rule — Tax qualifying for an energy credit from 100 kilo- Treatment of Qualified Retirement Plan watts to 20 megawatts; to the Committee on H.R. 4770. A bill to amend title 46, United Payment of Accident or Health Insurance Ways and Means. States Code, with respect to notices of claim Premiums [TD 9665] (RIN: 1546-BG12) re- By Mr. BLUMENAUER (for himself and of maritime lien, and for other purposes; to ceived May 13, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Mr. PETRI): the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and H.R. 4762. A bill to amend title XVIII of the structure. Means. Social Security Act to cover transitional By Mr. PITTS (for himself and Mr. care services to improve the quality and cost PALLONE): f effectiveness of care under the Medicare Pro- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON gram; to the Committee on Energy and Com- H.R. 4771. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to more effectively regulate PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS merce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- anabolic steroids; to the Committee on En- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of quently determined by the Speaker, in each ergy and Commerce, and in addition to the committees were delivered to the Clerk case for consideration of such provisions as Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to for printing and reference to the proper fall within the jurisdiction of the committee be subsequently determined by the Speaker, calendar, as follows: concerned. in each case for consideration of such provi- ´ sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Mr. BISHOP of Utah: By Mr. CARDENAS (for himself and Committee on Rules. Mr. FARENTHOLD): committee concerned. House Resolution 604. Resolution providing H.R. 4763. A bill to amend the Tariff Act of By Mr. HOLDING (for himself, Mr. for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4745) mak- 1930 with respect to requirements for domes- CONYERS, Mr. COBLE, Mrs. BLACK- ing appropriations for the Departments of tic industries, and for other purposes; to the BURN, Ms. CHU, Mr. COOPER, Mr. Transportation, and Housing and Urban De- Committee on Ways and Means. DEUTCH, Mr. GOHMERT, and Mr. velopment, and related agencies for the fis- By Mr. FINCHER: JEFFRIES): cal year ending September 30, 2015, and for H.R. 4764. A bill to require Federal agen- H.R. 4772. A bill to amend title 17, United other purposes; providing for consideration cies to provide notice and consideration of States Code, to provide for the payment of of the bill (H.R. 4681) to authorize appropria- evidence before submitting debts to the Sec- royalties for the performance of sound re- tions for fiscal years 2014 and 2015 for intel- retary of the Treasury for collection through cordings fixed before February 15, 1972, and ligence and intelligence-related activities of reduction of tax refunds, and to restore the for other purposes; to the Committee on the the United States Government, the Commu- 10-year statute of limitations applicable to Judiciary. nity Management Account, and the Central collection of debt by administrative offset; By Mr. ROKITA (for himself, Mrs. to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in Intelligence Agency Retirement and Dis- MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. MESSER, Mr. addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, ability system; and for other purposes (Rept. HARPER, Mr. JOLLY, Mr. BUCSHON, for a period to be subsequently determined 113–465). Referred to the House Calendar. Mr. CHABOT, and Mr. GOWDY): by the Speaker, in each case for consider- f ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- H.R. 4773. A bill to expand opportunity PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS risdiction of the committee concerned. through greater choice in education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Edu- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public By Ms. FUDGE (for herself, Mr. ELLI- SON, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. RICH- cation and the Workforce, and in addition to bills and resolutions of the following MOND, and Mr. PAYNE): the Committees on Oversight and Govern- titles were introduced and severally re- H.R. 4765. A bill to address childhood obe- ment Reform, and Armed Services, for a pe- ferred, as follows: sity, and for other purposes; to the Com- riod to be subsequently determined by the By Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- Speaker, in each case for consideration of (for himself and Mr. BUTTERFIELD): dition to the Committees on Agriculture, such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- H.R. 4755. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Education and the Workforce, the Judiciary, tion of the committee concerned. Social Security Act to include recreational Financial Services, and Natural Resources, By Mr. STOCKMAN: therapy among the therapy modalities that for a period to be subsequently determined H.R. 4774. A bill to require accountability constitute an intensive rehabilitation ther- by the Speaker, in each case for consider- in the Veterans Health Administration; to apy program in an inpatient rehabilitation ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. risdiction of the committee concerned. hospital or unit; to the Committee on Ways By Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS: and Means. By Mr. GARDNER (for himself, Mr. By Mr. CARTWRIGHT (for himself and TIPTON, Mr. LAMBORN, and Mrs. LUM- H. Res. 603. A resolution electing certain Members to certain standing committees of Mr. MICHAUD): MIS): H.R. 4756. A bill to require reporting of bul- H.R. 4766. A bill to prohibit the Secretary the House of Representatives; considered and lying to appropriate authorities and assist of Veterans Affairs from paying bonuses to agreed to. considered and agreed to. with equal protection claims against entities certain employees of the Department of Vet- By Ms. CHU (for herself, Mr. HONDA, who fail to respond appropriately to bul- erans Affairs until the backlog of disability Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mrs. NAPOLI- lying, and for other purposes; to the Com- claims is resolved, to establish a commission TANO, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. RAN- mittee on Education and the Workforce. to evaluate such backlog, and for other pur- GEL, Mr. SABLAN, Ms. LORETTA SAN- By Mr. LATHAM: poses; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- CHEZ of California, Mr. GRIJALVA, H.R. 4757. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- fairs, and in addition to the Committee on Mrs. DAVIS of California, Ms. ROY- enue Code of 1986 to expand certain excep- Armed Services, for a period to be subse- BAL-ALLARD, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. tions to the private activity bond rules for quently determined by the Speaker, in each MENG, Mr. SCHIFF, Ms. MATSUI, Ms. first-time farmers, and for other purposes; to case for consideration of such provisions as SPEIER, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of the Committee on Ways and Means. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee California, Mr. SWALWELL of Cali- By Mr. CARNEY: concerned. fornia, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. TAKANO, H.R. 4758. A bill to direct the Secretary of By Mr. HINOJOSA (for himself, Mr. Mr. PETERS of California, Ms. LEE of Labor to create a searchable database con- GRIJALVA, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illi- California, Ms. HANABUSA, Mr. SMITH

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of Washington, Ms. GABBARD, Mr. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 This bill is enacted pursuant to Article 1 BERA of California, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. The Congress shall have Power *** To regu- Section 8 Clause 3 of the United States Con- BECERRA, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. late Commerce with foreign Nations, and stitution, which states that the Congress FUDGE, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. CONNOLLY, among the several States, and with the In- shall have Power To regulate Commerce Ms. ESHOO, Mr. CROWLEY, and Mr. dian Tribes. with foreign Nations, and among the several VAN HOLLEN): By Mr. LOBIONDO: States, and with the Indian Tribes. H. Res. 605. A resolution recognizing the H.R. 4759. By Mr. PITTS: significance of Asian/Pacific American Herit- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4771. age Month in May as an important time to lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- celebrate the significant contributions of Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- lation pursuant to the following: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the stitution of the United States of America Article I, Section 8, Clause 3, which states Nation’s history; to the Committee on Over- By Mr. RIBBLE: that Congress shall have the power ‘‘to regu- sight and Government Reform. H.R. 4760. late commerce with foreign nations, and By Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- Congress has the power to enact this legis- among the several states. . .’’ fornia (for herself, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. HOLDING: GUTIE´ RREZ, Ms. LEE of California, Article I, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 4772. Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. Constitution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- COSTA, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mrs. NAPOLI- By Mr. BLUMENAUER: lation pursuant to the following: TANO, Ms. WATERS, Mr. HONDA, Ms. H.R. 4761. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. MICHELLE Congress has the power to enact this legis- States Constitution; and, Article I, Section LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: 8, clause 8 of the United States Constitution, LOWENTHAL, Ms. TITUS, Mr. POLIS, US Constitution, Article I, Section 8, in that the legislation exercises legislative Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. SWALWELL of Cali- which provides Congress with the power to power granted to Congress by that clause ‘‘to fornia, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. collect taxes, affirmed by the 16th Amend- promote the Progress of Science and useful HECK of Washington, Mr. HINOJOSA, ment thereto. Arts, by securing for limited Times to Au- and Mr. VEASEY): By Mr. BLUMENAUER: thors and Inventors the exclusive Right to H. Res. 606. A resolution recognizing the H.R. 4762. their respective Writings and Discoveries’’ month of June as Immigrant Heritage Month Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. ROKITA: in honor of the accomplishments and role of lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4773. immigrants in shaping the history and cul- Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- ture of the United States; to the Committee tion. ´ lation pursuant to the following: on Oversight and Government Reform. By Mr. CARDENAS: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 By Mr. SCHOCK (for himself, Mrs. H.R. 4763. The Congress shall have Power to lay and LUMMIS, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Congress has the power to enact this legis- collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to Ms. GABBARD, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: pay the debts and provide for the common SHERMAN, Mr. HOLDING, Mr. MURPHY Article 1, Section 1. defense and general welfare of the United of Florida, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. ENGEL, All legislative powers herein granted shall States; but all duties, imposts and excises Mr. BERA of California, Mr. CROWLEY, be vested in a Congress of the United States, shall be uniform throughout the United and Mr. ROSKAM): which shall consist of a Senate and House of States. H. Res. 607. A resolution recognizing the Representatives. By Mr. STOCKMAN: importance of the historic 2014 Indian Elec- By Mr. FINCHER: H.R. 4774. H.R. 4764. tions; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: f lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 14. Article 1 Section 8 CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY ‘‘[The Congress shall have Power] To make By Ms. FUDGE: STATEMENT Rules for the Government and Regulation of H.R. 4765. the land and naval Forces’’ Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of Congress has the power to enact this legis- the Rules of the House of Representa- lation pursuant to the following: f tives, the following statements are sub- This bill is enacted pursuant to clause 3 of mitted regarding the specific powers section 8 of article 1 of the Constitution. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS granted to Congress in the Constitu- By Mr. GARDNER: Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors tion to enact the accompanying bill or H.R. 4766. were added to public bills and resolu- joint resolution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: tions, as follows: By Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania: Article I, Section 8 H.R. 270: Mr. TONKO. H.R. 4755. By Mr. HINOJOSA: H.R. 351: Mr. PETERS of California. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4767. H.R. 411: Mr. LARSEN of Washington. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 482: Mr. KILMER. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3; and includ- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 532: Ms. DELAURO. ing, but not solely limited to Article I, Sec- This bill is enacted pursuant to the power H.R. 543: Mrs. BLACKBURN. tion 8, Clause 14. granted to Congress under Article I, Section H.R. 563: Ms. ESHOO. By Mr. CARTWRIGHT: 8, Clause 1 of the United States Constitution. H.R. 676: Mr. CLYBURN. H.R. 4756. H.R. 713: Mr. SCHNEIDER. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. HUFFMAN: H.R. 4768. H.R. 755: Mr. SMITH of Washington. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 794: Mr. VAN HOLLEN and Mr. RAHALL. Article 1, Section 8 (relating to the power Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 831: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. of Congress to lay and collect taxes, duties, lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 920: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. imposts and excises, to pay the debts and Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: The Congress H.R. 1015: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- provide for the common defense and general shall have Power to lay and collect Taxes, fornia, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. RUSH, Mrs. welfare of the United States.) Duties, Impost and Excises, to pay the Debts MCCARTHY of New York, and Ms. BORDALLO. By Mr. LATHAM: and provide for the common Defence and H.R. 4757. general Welfare of the United States; but all H.R. 1020: Mr. BARTON, Mr. SMITH of Wash- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform ington, and Mr. CAPUANO. lation pursuant to the following: throughout the United States. H.R. 1024: Ms. BASS. Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: To regulate H.R. 1179: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. the United States. Commerce with foreign Nations, and among H.R. 1252: Mr. SCHNEIDER and Mr. WILSON of By Mr. CARNEY: the several States, and with the Indian South Carolina. H.R. 4758. Tribes. H.R. 1284: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. MCNERNEY: H.R. 1313: Mr. ROYCE and Mr. WALZ. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4769. H.R. 1362: Mrs. BEATTY. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1416: Mr. POMPEO. The Congress shall have Power *** To lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1428: Mr. HUFFMAN. make all Laws which shall be necessary and Article I, section 8 of the United States H.R. 1518: Mr. PETERSON. proper for carrying into Execution the fore- Constitution. H.R. 1563: Mr. CHABOT and Mr. BYRNE. going Powers, and all other Powers vested by By Mr. MURPHY of Florida: H.R. 1666: Ms. DELAURO and Mr. WELCH. the Constitution in the Government of the H.R. 4770. H.R. 1728: Mr. DOYLE. United States, or in any Department or Offi- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1771: Mr. CRAMER. cer thereof. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1838: Mr. RICHMOND.

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H.R. 1852: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. H.R. 4383: Mr. BYRNE, Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. H.R. 4660 H.R. 1907: Ms. SHEA-PORTER and Mr. GARRETT, Mr. DUFFY, Mr. HUIZENGA of Michi- OFFERED BY: MR. WALBERG PETERS of Michigan. gan, and Mr. PEARCE. AMENDMENT NO. 27: At the end of the bill H.R. 2021: Mr. WITTMAN. H.R. 4385: Mr. MEEHAN. (before the short title), insert the following: H.R. 2036: Ms. HAHN. H.R. 4395: Mr. ENYART, Mr. BLUMENAUER, SEC. ll. None of the funds made available H.R. 2041: Mr. CRAMER. Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. GIBSON, Mr. LOEBSACK, in this Act may be used for the Investigative H.R. 2088: Mr. PASCRELL and Ms. CLARK of and Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. and Public Affairs Unit of the Federal Bu- Massachusetts. H.R. 4415: Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ and Ms. MOORE. reau of Investigation except for the Ten H.R. 2315: Mr. LONG. H.R. 4436: Mr. COTTON. Most Wanted Fugitives, the Most Wanted H.R. 2377: Mr. BARTON, Ms. TITUS, Mr. H.R. 4440: Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. LOEBSACK, and Terrorists, and missing children programs. CICILLINE, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. MORAN, and Mr. Mr. BISHOP of New York. BERA of California. H.R. 4449: Mr. ROYCE. H.R. 4660 H.R. 2453: Ms. HANABUSA, Mrs. BACHMANN, H.R. 4450: Mr. BYRNE. OFFERED BY: MR. POE OF TEXAS H.R. 4510: Mr. CAMPBELL, Mr. ISRAEL, Ms. Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. PETERSON, Mr. RIBBLE, Mr. AMENDMENT NO. 28: At the end of the bill JENKINS, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. TERRY, and Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. TIBERI, Ms. JEN- (before the short title), insert the following: MAFFEI. KINS, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. SEC. 541. None of the funds made available H.R. 4515: Ms. LEE of California. SCHWEIKERT, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. REICHERT, Mr. in this Act may be used to enforce section H.R. 4531: Mrs. LUMMIS. MCKINLEY, and Mr. MEEHAN. 221 of title 13, United States Code, with re- H.R. 4574: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 2500: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. spect to the American Community Survey. H.R. 2504: Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. BISHOP of NADLER, and Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. H.R. 4660 New York, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. KENNEDY, H.R. 4577: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. TONKO, Mr. LATTA, Mr. VARGAS, and Mr. Mr. LOEBSACK, and Mr. COLE. OFFERED BY: MS. KAPTUR ONKO ASS ELCH CARNEY. H.R. 4582: Mr. T , Ms. B , Mr. W , AMENDMENT NO. 29: Page 63, line, 8, in- H.R. 2519: Mrs. LOWEY. Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN crease the dollar amount by $85,500,000. GRISHAM of New Mexico, Ms. CLARKE of New H.R. 2529: Mr. CONYERS. H.R. 4660 H.R. 2536: Mr. GARDNER and Mr. OLSON. York, and Ms. PINGREE of Maine. OFFERED BY: MS. BONAMICI H.R. 2543: Mr. SCALISE. H.R. 4608: Mr. LEWIS. H.R. 2549: Mr. HINOJOSA. H.R. 4619: Mr. STIVERS. AMENDMENT NO. 30: At the end of the bill H.R. 4622: Ms. BASS and Mr. COHEN. H.R. 2607: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. (before the short title), insert the following: H.R. 4631: Mr. HECK of Nevada. H.R. 2656: Mr. BISHOP of Utah. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available H.R. 4640: Mr. MEEKS, Mr. RUSH, Mr. H.R. 2663: Mr. POMPEO. in this Act to the Department of Justice MCGOVERN, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, and H.R. 2801: Mr. GIBSON. may be used to prevent a State from imple- Mr. PIERLUISI. H.R. 2807: Mr. FARR, Mr. MAFFEI, and Mr. menting its own State laws that authorize H.R. 4643: Mr. SCHNEIDER. HUIZENGA of Michigan. the use, distribution, possession, or cultiva- H.R. 4646: Mr. MULLIN. H.R. 2852: Mr. RICHMOND. tion of industrial hemp, as defined in section H.R. 4653: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona and Ms. H.R. 2932: Mr. GERLACH. 7606 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Public MENG. H.R. 2955: Ms. ESHOO. Law 113–79). H.R. 4664: Mr. FARR, Ms. CLARKE of New H.R. 3121: Mr. RICE of South Carolina. York, and Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 4660 H.R. 3383: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. H.R. 4678: Ms. JENKINS. OFFERED BY: MR. HUDSON H.R. 3418: Mr. DAINES. H.R. 4714: Ms. SCHWARTZ, Ms. TSONGAS, and H.R. 3424: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- AMENDMENT NO. 31: At the end of the bill Ms. MCCOLLUM. fornia. (before the short title), insert the following: H.R. 4715: Mr. DESANTIS. H.R. 3461: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- SEC. ll. None of the amounts made avail- H.R. 4718: Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. GARDNER, and fornia. able by this Act may be used for any pro- Mr. STIVERS. H.R. 3489: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. gram not authorized by law as of the date of H.R. 4720: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois and H.R. 3531: Mr. REED and Mr. GIBBS. the enactment of this Act. Mr. LAMALFA. ORAN ANABUSA H.R. 4660 H.R. 3560: Mr. M , Ms. H , and H.R. 4731: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia and C OVERN Mr. M G . Mr. OLSON. OFFERED BY: MR. HUFFMAN H.R. 3670: Mr. LONG. H.J. Res. 20: Ms. TITUS. AMENDMENT NO. 32: At the end of the bill H.R. 3708: Mr. OWENS. H.J. Res. 68: Mr. HECK of Washington. (before the short title), insert the following: H.R. 3723: Mr. LONG and Mr. SESSIONS. H.J. Res. 113: Mr. LOEBSACK. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available H.R. 3740: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. H. Con. Res. 16: Mr. BARLETTA, Mr. LAN- by this Act may be used to assess or collect H.R. 3852: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Ms. GEVIN, and Mr. YOHO. the fee established by section 660.115 of title EDWARDS. H. Con. Res. 97: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan 50, Code of Federal Regulations. H.R. 3858: Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. BARR, Mr. and Mr. ENYART. H.R. 4660 LONG, Mr. HECK of Nevada, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, H. Con. Res. 98: Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. and Mr. PEARCE. TERRY, Mr. FINCHER, Mr. OLSON, Mr. BROOKS OFFERED BY: MR. GRAYSON H.R. 3877: Mr. KING of New York. of Alabama, and Mrs. BLACKBURN. AMENDMENT NO. 33: At the end of the bill H.R. 3899: Mr. LOBIONDO and Mr. PASCRELL. H. Res. 30: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. (before the short title), add the following H.R. 3978: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. H. Res. 190: Mr. WALZ. new section: H.R. 3988: Ms. SPEIER. H. Res. 532: Ms. MATSUI and Mr. PETERS of SEC. ll. None of the funds made available H.R. 3992: Mr. WALZ, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. California. by this Act may be used to negotiate an MCCLINTOCK, Mr. RICE of South Carolina, and H. Res. 562: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. agreement that includes a waiver of the ‘Buy Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. H. Res. 593: Mr. PETERS of California. American Act’. H.R. 4035: Mr. OLSON. f H.R. 4660 H.R. 4047: Mr. BISHOP of Utah. H.R. 4158: Mr. PETRI, Mr. SMITH of Mis- CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- OFFERED BY: MR. GRAYSON souri, Mr. TIPTON, and Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- AMENDMENT NO. 34: At the end of the bill H.R. 4162: Mr. PETERS of California. ITED TARIFF BENEFITS (before the short title), add the following H.R. 4169: Mr. CARNEY and Mrs. LOWEY. new section: Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or H.R. 4187: Mr. MEEHAN and Mr. GENE GREEN SEC. ll. None of the funds made available of Texas. statements on congressional earmarks, by this Act may be used by the National In- H.R. 4188: Mr. NADLER, Mrs. CAROLYN B. limited tax benefits, or limited tariff stitute of Standards and Technology MALONEY of New York, Mr. MAFFEI, and Ms. benefits were submitted as follows: (‘‘NIST’’) to incorporate any weaknesses BROWNLEY of California. The Manager’s amendment to be offered to known to NIST into encryption standards. H.R. 4190: Mr. OLSON, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, H.R. 4681, the Intelligence Authorization Act H.R. 4660 and Mr. SHUSTER. for Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015, by Representa- OFFERED BY: MR. GRAYSON H.R. 4208: Mr. VARGAS. tive Rogers of Michigan, or a designee, does AMENDMENT NO. 35: At the end of the bill H.R. 4284: Mr. CONAWAY. not contain any congressional earmarks, (before the short title), add the following H.R. 4299: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. limited tax benefits, or limited tariff bene- new section: H.R. 4305: Ms. BROWNLEY of California. fits as defined in clause 9 of rule XXI. H.R. 4317: Mr. CONAWAY. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available H.R. 4325: Mr. CICILLINE. f by this Act may be used to imprison a person H.R. 4351: Mr. MURPHY of Florida, Mr. AMENDMENTS if that person has been incarcerated continu- PERLMUTTER, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. LUCAS, and ously for 15 years or more and if the sole Mr. DEUTCH. Under clause 8 of rule XVIII, pro- basis for the incarceration is a conviction for H.R. 4365: Mr. GIBSON and Mr. YOUNG of posed amendments were submitted as a nonviolent crime resulting in a pecuniary Alaska. follows: gain to the prisoner of less than $1,000,000

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN RECOGNITION OF FERNANDO and mentorship purposes. The impact that GARCIA simply spending time with children has on their development cannot be overstated. As a HON. ADAM SMITH HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING father myself, I see that impact first-hand. It is my honor to submit into the CONGRES- OF WASHINGTON OF MASSACHUSETTS SIONAL RECORD the names of the 2013–2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Foster Grandparent Program volunteers: Thursday, May 29, 2014 Irene Bailey, Lucille Baker, Minnie Baker, Thursday, May 29, 2014 Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Betty Barker, Moe Dennison, Shirley Gardner, Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, on recognize the distinguished life of Mr. Fer- Ruth Gibson, Bess Gillenwater, Ruth Hogue, Wednesday, May 28, 2014, I was unable to be nando Garcia. Carolyn Johnson, Patsy King, Sheila Miller, present for recorded votes. Had I been Mr. Garcia, who served as Bristol Commu- Edith Moore, Sharon Mullins, Bonnie Olinger, present, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall nity College’s Chair of the Board of Trustees, Sarah Parsons, Mary Rogers, Ruth Shawver, vote No. 241 (on the motion to suspend the passed away after a long and valiant battle Marie Smith, Thelma Smith, Betty Stewart, rules and agree to H. Res. 599); and ‘‘yes’’ on that lasted several years. During his life, he Aleatha Strong, and Thelma Welch. rollcall vote No. 242 (on the motion to sus- was a tireless advocate for students as well as Mr. Speaker, I want to send my deepest pend the rules and pass H.R. 503, as amend- educational opportunities for all, and his devo- thanks to folks working with and volunteering ed). tion and dedication to Bristol Community Col- for the Mountain Empire Older Citizens Foster lege was unsurpassed. When he was ap- Grandparent Program, and I ask my col- f pointed the Chair of the Board of Trustees at leagues to join me in recognizing these volun- Bristol Community College in 2012, Gov. teers for their efforts on behalf of Southwest HONORING MR. BOB LOTT Deval Patrick called Mr. Garcia a ‘‘critical part- Virginia’s young people. ner’’ in the Commonwealth’s ‘‘collective efforts f to better serve our students and employers.’’ HON. ROBERT A. BRADY An exceptional role model for students and a HONORING ELIZABETH GILBERT- valuable asset to his colleagues at the Bristol SON FOR HER OUTSTANDING OF PENNSYLVANIA Community College, Mr. Garcia will be sorely SERVICE AND COMMITMENT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES missed. A graduate of the University of Massachu- HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO Thursday, May 29, 2014 setts Dartmouth, Mr. Garcia was also a local OF CONNECTICUT business leader in the South Coast region for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I over 30 years. In 2001, Mr. Garcia was named Thursday, May 29, 2014 rise to honor the accomplishments of Mr. Bob Fall River’s Business Person of the Year, and Lott. For over twenty years Bob Lott has docu- only a year later he was inducted into the New Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great mented and produced numerous videos that Bedford Area Business Hall of Fame. Mr. Gar- pleasure that I rise today to join the many have been used to teach and inform African cia has also served on the Board of Directors family, friends, and colleagues who have gath- American people about their ancestral lineage for the Fall River Chamber of Commerce for ered today as the new UNITE HERE HEALTH to help combat the disproportionate ills they several years and held a post as the Vice healthcare center in Atlantic City, New Jersey have suffered compared to other races. Chair for the Fall River Office of Economic De- celebrates its grand opening and is named in Mr. Bob Lott and then partner Walt Gavin velopment. As a friend and leader in the South honor of an outstanding health care advocate pioneered a nationally syndicated black music Coast community, Mr. Garcia understood Bris- and my dear friend, Elizabeth Gilbertson. show on commercial television with The Gavin tol Community College’s role in the local econ- Betsy has dedicated her professional life and & Lott Show. He then followed that effort with omy and in the livelihoods of its students and much of her personal time to ensuring that ev- the breakthrough production of City Sounds. faculty. eryone has access to affordable, quality health Over the years, Mr. Lott has worked with We celebrate Fernando Garcia’s life and his care. The dedication of this new health center many legendary recording artists at Kenny proactive role in the business community of in her honor is a testament to the extraor- Gamble and Leon Huff’s Philadelphia Inter- Fall River. Mr. Speaker, please join me in dinary commitment she has shown to this ef- national Records, including Teddy thanking Mr. Fernando Garcia for over three fort as well as the distinguished reputation she Pendergrass, McFadden & Whitehead, Patti decades of outstanding service to the commu- has earned as an advocate healthcare pro- LaBelle, Bunny Sigler, and The O’Jays. nity and economy in southeastern Massachu- vider. setts. I ask that my colleagues join me in hon- From the earliest days of her career Betsy Moreover, Mr. Lott produced numerous doc- oring Mr. Garcia for his countless contribu- combined her passion for advocacy with that umentaries shedding much needed light on tions. of her belief that quality, affordable healthcare important historical figures, including my f was a right, not a privilege. As a member of friends Kenny Gamble and the great Rep- the Connecticut Nurses Association and Dis- resentative David Richardson. Over the years, RECOGNIZING VOLUNTEERS WITH trict 1199, New England SEIU, Betsy rep- he has produced music videos, eleven nation- THE MOUNTAIN EMPIRE OLDER resented her fellow nurses in collective bar- ally aired infomercials, television commercials, CITIZENS FOSTER GRAND- gaining. She also led a non-profit women’s and promotional videos for countless corpora- PARENT PROGRAM health center before joining UNITE HERE tions and non-profits. Mr. Lott will be honored HEALTH, a Taft-Hartley labor management by the Marian Anderson Historical Society on HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH trust fund that aims to provide health benefits May 31, 2014 for his dedication to aiding Afri- that offer high quality, affordable health care to can American people through film. OF VIRGINIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their participants, where she held a number of It is a privilege to recognize a person whose leadership roles prior to her current position as leadership and commitment have inspired and Thursday, May 29, 2014 Chief of Strategy. supported so many in our region. I ask you Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, Betsy’s dedication to quality, affordable and my other distinguished colleagues to join today I rise in order to recognize volunteers healthcare extends far beyond her profes- me in commending Mr. Bob Lott for his life- with the Mountain Empire Older Citizens Fos- sional career. She has served on National time of service and dedication to Pennsylva- ter Grandparent Program, which pairs people Quality Forum Task Forces on patient safety nia’s First Congressional District. aged 60 and older with students for tutoring and ambulatory care measures; was founder

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These cates for public policies that improve quality Mr. Krueger has been selected as County students are civically engaged, reaching their health care, affordability, and access in Ne- Clerk of the Year, and was selected as the lawmakers with policy recommendations on vada; and was a Board member of the Na- Michigan State University Continuing Edu- key issues facing our nation. tional Committee for Quality Assurance for five cation’s Clerk of the Year. I was honored to learn more about their rec- years. Today she continues her good work I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring ommendations during a class visit on Tues- serving on the Lown Institute Advisory Council Daniel Krueger for his service to Ottawa day, May 28. and the federal Interagency Pain Research County and the Western District. Their willingness to work together in good faith and to build consensus is laudable and a Coordinating Committee. f I would be remiss if I did not extend a spe- lesson for us all. cial note of thanks to Betsy for her many COMMEMORATING REPUBLIC DAY f IN AZERBAIJAN years of friendship, support, and guidance. DR. ISRAEL ZOBERMAN She has not only been an invaluable resource to me on healthcare issues, but a cherished HON. JIM BRIDENSTINE HON. E. SCOTT RIGELL friend. I, like so many of those who have the OF OKLAHOMA OF VIRGINIA opportunity to work with her, continued to be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES inspired by her passion and compassion. I Thursday, May 29, 2014 consider myself fortunate to call her my friend. Thursday, May 29, 2014 Betsy’s commitment to quality, affordable Mr. BRIDENSTINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. RIGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to healthcare, not only for the members UNITE today to commemorate the 96th anniversary of submit a statement on behalf of my con- HERE HEALTH but for all, is unparalleled and Republic Day in Azerbaijan. Yesterday, in stituent, Rabbi Dr. Israel Zoberman. Rabbi it is no surprise that the labor and manage- 1918, Azerbaijan received its independence Zoberman is the Founding Rabbi of Congrega- ment Trustees of UNITE HERE HEALTH from the Russian Empire and officially de- tion Beth Chaverim in Virginia Beach, Virginia. voted unanimously to honor her service to this clared the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic Rabbi Zoberman asked me to enter the fol- organization by naming this new center in her (ADR). lowing remarks into the RECORD: honor. I am so proud to join her husband, At the time of its independence, the Azer- At this sacred season for the Jewish com- John Wilhelm, their children Tom and Vinnie, baijan Democratic Republic was the first-ever munity, retelling a searing saga of monu- their grandson, Alonzo, and the many family, modern parliamentary republic in the Muslim mental suffering and heroic survival shaking the foundation of heaven and earth, we are friends, and colleagues who have gathered in world and was an early adopter of full political rights for women. The Azerbaijan parliament embracing Yom Ha’Shoah’s (Holocaust com- extending my heartfelt congratulations to Eliz- memoration) crushing burden of sorrow as abeth B. Gilbertson on this very special occa- granted women the right to vote shortly after well as Yom Ha’Azmaut’s (the 66th anniver- sion. its nation’s founding, preceding even the sary of the State of Israel) uplifting joy. We f United States in granting such a right to men acknowledge the Holocaust’s helplessness and women equally. and Hatikvah’s (Israel’s national anthem) RECOGNIZING DANIEL KRUEGER Unfortunately, the Azerbaijan Democratic hopefulness. These too are our Days of Awe, FOR 35 YEARS OF SERVICE AS Republic’s initial independence was short no less than the High Holy Days, sanctified OTTAWA COUNTY CLERK lived, as the Soviet Union invaded the country by our people’s blood and resolve, so close in time and theme to Passover’s twin poles of in 1920. Following the collapse of the Soviet bitter enslavement and ever-beckoning re- HON. BILL HUIZENGA Union in 1991, Azerbaijan regained full inde- demption for Israel and all humanity. OF MICHIGAN pendence and reestablished the Azerbaijan We are the Shoah’s wounded survivors and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Democratic Republic. memory’s defending warriors. In truth, Jew- For the last 23 years, Azerbaijan has been ish progressive ideas and ideals have been a Thursday, May 29, 2014 a reliable strategic ally of the United States in thorn in the side of destructive dictators of Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I all ages, for we have dared declare that every an often-hostile region of the world. Azerbaijan human being is created in the divine image rise today to recognize Daniel Krueger and his has been a partner with the U.S. on economic, with infinite value; that each human life is commendable service to Michigan’s Western trade and military issues, even supporting U.S. unique, indispensable and irreplaceable; that District as Ottawa County Clerk. and NATO operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. God’s divinity and human dignity are forever Daniel Krueger, the longest serving county In my state of Oklahoma, our National inseparable. clerk in the state, has served as the Ottawa Guard has established a strategic relationship I was born in 1945 in Chu, Kazakhstan County Clerk for over 35 years. During this with Azerbaijan through the National Guard (USSR), to Polish Holocaust survivors time Daniel Krueger has proudly served the Yechiel Zoberman and Chasia Bobrov, who State Partnership Program (SPP). This pro- had met in Siberia. My following poem is in people of Ottawa County, as well as all of gram connects state and territorial National gratitude to my paternal grandparents Zvi West Michigan. Guards to military and civilian personnel in 70 and Rachel Zoberman who along with my Daniel Krueger received his Bachelor’s in partner nations and I am proud of the relation- parents and uncles Norman and Arthur History from Hope College in Holland, Michi- ship between the Oklahoma National Guard Zoberman, watched over me during perilous gan. He then went on to receive his Masters and our friend, Azerbaijan. times. Degree from Michigan State University. In I congratulate the people of Azerbaijan on In the 1947 photo taken in Germany’s / 1978, Daniel Krueger was appointed to serve Wetzlar D.P. Camp, the American zone,/Fol- this important anniversary and thank them for lowing an escape from Poland and a / So- as the Ottawa County Clerk, and in 2012, he their continued support and partnership. journ in Austria,/ Clad in refugees newly ac- was elected as the Ottawa County Clerk and f quired garb/Grandparents Zvi (Son of mar- Register of Deeds. He is a member of the tyred Rabbi/Yaacov and Dena Manzies Michigan Association of County Clerks, and he RECOGNITION OF RIO VISTA HIGH Zoberman)/ And Rachel (Daughter of mar- has been on the legislative committee serving SCHOOL AP GOVERNMENT CLASS tyred Yitzchak/ And Zipora Anker) of as chair and co-chair since 1990. He was also Zamosc, Poland,/Gratefully raised me high,/ appointed to the board of the Michigan Asso- Their little Torah they managed to save/In HON. JOHN GARAMENDI the face of the many scrolls/ They could not. ciation of Registers of Deeds in 2013 where OF CALIFORNIA We also observe the 20th anniversary of the he continues to serve. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rwanda genocide; mourn the loss at the Throughout his career, Daniel Krueger has hands of an American Nazi (what a tragic worked to improve and enhance the efficiency Thursday, May 29, 2014 contradiction!) of three precious lives in of the county clerk’s office. Beginning in 1980, Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Overland Park, Kansas, fourteen year old Mr. Krueger initiated the computerization of the people of California’s Third Congressional Reat Griffin Underwood and his grandpa, Dr. court processes, and in 2006 he began the District, I want to congratulate the AP Govern- William Lewis Corporon, and Frazier Glenn Miller; the fourth year of massacres in Syria process of digitalizing all of the county court ment students and their teacher at Rio Vista claiming over 150,000 lives with millions of records. He has continued to work toward a High School for completing a class project on refugees; Russia’s violation of Ukraine’s sov- paperless court process with electronic trans- three major policy issues: welfare reform, ereignty and the abduction of about 300 Nige- mittal of records between county court offices, health care, and unequal access to education. rian school girls by the Boko Haram.

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Mr. Speaker, on Hezbollah and Hamas to persist in their ob- to join me in expressing our heartiest con- Wednesday, May 28, 2014, I missed two roll- structionist course with the Palestinian Au- gratulations to Dr. Haberecht as he celebrates call votes as I was home in Arkansas attend- thority unwisely joining forces with the lat- his eighty-fifth birthday and our commenda- ing the funeral of Theodosia Murphy Nolan. ter. I have had the great opportunity to visit tions to him for having successfully pursed the Had I been present, I would have voted the Arab states of Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia American Dream of achieving success in life ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote 241 and ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall and most recently Morocco, building with while helping others. vote 242. fellow rabbis Shalom’s essential bridges of f peace. I was in Morocco from May 11–18, 2014, on a ‘‘Jewish Roots & Diplomacy Trip’’ spon- f GEORGIA INDEPENDENCE sored by The Central Conference of American Rabbis (Reform), connecting to the remnant RECOGNIZING MOTHER BRUNETTE of an over 2,000 year old Jewish community WASHINGTON ON THE OCCASION HON. TED POE with a rich history in a Muslim environment OF HER 100TH BIRTHDAY OF TEXAS that has largely been appreciative and pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tective. Matt Lussenhop, the Deputy Chief of Thursday, May 29, 2014 Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Rabat, Mo- rocco, most graciously addressed our delega- HON. BRIAN HIGGINS Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the Na- tion on a host of issues, referring to Morocco OF NEW YORK tional Council of Georgia declared Georgia’s as ‘‘A very good partner for the U.S.’’ which independence on May 26, 1918. After 117 interestingly recognized the U.S. early on in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years, the statehood of Georgia was finally re- its independence. stored. But Georgia’s fight for independence Thursday, May 29, 2014 f was not over. Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to In February 1921, Georgia was attacked by IN CELEBRATION OF DR. ROLF recognize the celebration of Mother Brunette the Red Army. The Democratic Republic of HABERECHT’S 85TH BIRTHDAY Washington. On June 6 she will be celebrating Georgia was no more. Now the Georgia Soviet Socialist Republic, her 100th year of life. HON. PETE SESSIONS Georgia was in the midst of World War II. Born in 1914, Mother Washington has seen OF TEXAS Georgia contributed almost 700,000 fighters, some of the greatest accomplishments of our and provided vital textiles and munitions to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country. Furthermore, she has added to them Allies. Thursday, May 29, 2014 with the love and kindness her community cur- For the next 46 years, the Soviets occupied Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rently treasures her for. To this day she is an Georgia but Georgia was not complacent with honor Dr. Rolf Haberecht as he celebrates his active member of the American Baptist Asso- Soviet rule. After the Soviet Union fell apart, eighty-fifth birthday on Wednesday, June 4, ciation, the Pratt Willard Center and fellow- Georgia finally became free again. 2014. Dr. Haberecht is a man who has made ships with the Crucial Center. Since regaining its independence from the an impact on the Dallas community through Soviet Union in 1991, Georgia has been a As a member of the Macedonia Baptist steadfast U.S. strategic partner in an important his business success and philanthropic en- Church, Mother Washington has been a pillar deavors. and often turbulent part of the world. of her community. Volunteering throughout her But a certain country to the north does not Dr. Haberecht earned his doctoral degree in entire life, Mother Washington has devoted like the fact that we are friends. In fact, the Chemistry and Physics from the Technical her time to giving back, participating in the Napoleon of Siberia—as I like to call Putin— University of Berlin, Germany. He and his community through such positions as Sunday is set on breaking U.S. apart and restoring the wife, Ute, moved to Dallas, Texas in 1962 School Teacher, Senior Choir President and glory days of the Soviet Union. when he accepted a position with Texas In- the President of the Missionary Society. As a country that continues to struggle struments as a Research Scientist, subse- As a result of her tireless service for both against Russia’s tyranny, Georgia knows bet- quently rising to become Senior Vice Presi- ter than anyone the threat Putin poses. Mr. dent, responsible for the company’s worldwide her church and community, Mother Wash- ington has received numerous rewards for her Putin cannot be allowed to invade another semiconductor operations. In 1984 Dr. sovereign country. The best way to stand up achievements including the Queen of Mac- Haberecht launched VLSIP Technologies, a to Russia is to stand up together, as we have edonia, Senior Choir Service Award, and the start-up company that has grown to become a done so many times before. worldwide manufacturer of electronic medical Pratt Willert Senior Award. From the American perspective, there are modules that are part of a number of medical In addition to her numerous community en- few NATO strategic partners as capable and devices. His achievements in science and deavors, Mother Washington is a family lead- committed as Georgia. Georgia has been a technology have made such an impact that he er. She has four children and is the proud key ally in our war on terror. Georgia’s sol- was selected as the 2013 inductee into the grandparent to ten grandchildren, nine great diers have stood shoulder to shoulder with prestigious ‘‘Tech Titans Hall of Fame.’’ grandchildren, and three great-great grand- ours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Dr. Haberecht is also celebrated in the Dal- children. Mother Washington is truly fortunate Georgia is the largest non-NATO contributor las community for generously donating his to have such a large and loving family. to the mission in Afghanistan. It has also time and efforts, as well as significant financial served as a key logistical hub bringing troops Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me to support, to numerous philanthropic endeavors. and supplies in and out of the region. We He has served on various civic and philan- recognize the long life and legacy of a woman have in turn, demonstrated our commitment to thropic boards, including the Lamplighter who has devoted so much of her life to the our relationship with the U.S.-Georgia Charter School, Episcopal School of Dallas, South- betterment of those around her. For 100 years on Strategic Partnership. western Medical Foundation, and Chairman of Mother Washington has made an impact on Since the signing of the Charter, the United the Texas State Technical College System the lives of those who have had the great for- States and Georgia have strengthened their Board of Regents. Dr. and Mrs. Haberecht tune of knowing her. She has cultivated a lov- mutual cooperation. Cooperation based on have made generous donations to a multitude ing family and been an exemplary member of U.S. support for Georgia’s sovereignty and ter- of organizations, including Children’s Medical her community, who has had a lasting impact ritorial integrity, and its commitment to further Center of Dallas and its Children’s Research on others because of her caring ways. It is my democratic and economic reforms. Institute, the George W. Bush Presidential honor to celebrate her birthday here with you I would like to see the U.S. be more vocally Center, and the University of Texas South- and hope you will join me in wishing a very supportive of Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic aspira- western Medical Center, which has named an joyous birthday celebration and wishing her tions and provide a clear path to its eventual academic center, a deanship, and a research many more years of good health. membership in NATO.

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In February, Representative KEATING and I I commend Ms. Rani on her award and her tegration and from those who refused to ac- proudly introduced a bill that affirms the U.S. thoughtful contributions as both an entre- cept change. Using the local church for class- Government’s support for Georgia’s eventual preneur and as an excellent member of the room space, Ms. Hillman was successful in membership in NATO. It also calls on the community. providing quality education to over 600 stu- Obama administration and our allies in Europe f dents that summer. She received an American to formally extend to Georgia a Membership Federation of Teachers award for her work at Action Plan at this year’s NATO Summit in PERSONAL EXPLANATION the Freedom Schools in Prince Edward Coun- Wales. ty. We must stand with those who have stood HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO In addition to her selfless dedication to edu- with us. We must honor independence by pre- OF WEST VIRGINIA cating others, Ms. Hillman’s contributions to serving independence. Together, I believe the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the education community matched her pas- United States and Georgia can help all peo- sionate appetite for learning. She became an Thursday, May 29, 2014 ples of the world hold on to the sweet taste of integral part of the community and consistently freedom. Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, due to a weath- fought for teachers’ rights, fair wages, and And that’s just the way it is. er related travel delay, I was absent for rollcall higher quality teaching. She won the NAACP’s f votes on May 28, 2014. Had I been present I highest individual award for outstanding would have voted as follows: HONORING RANI ENGINEERING & achievement as a teacher and was named a Rollcall No. 241—H. Res. 599—Urging the PRESIDENT SUSAN PARK RANI lifetime member. Ms. Hillman completed a 5- Government of the People’s Republic of China year term as a delegate to the national con- HON. KEITH ELLISON to respect the freedom of assembly, expres- vention of the American Federation of Teach- sion, and religion and all fundamental human ers where she served on the executive board, OF MINNESOTA rights and the rule of law for all its citizens and sharing her experience and cultivating ways to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to stop censoring discussion of the 1989 combat national education challenges. During Thursday, May 29, 2014 Tiananmen Square demonstrations and their her tenure, she organized the Afro-American Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to violent suppression—‘‘yea.’’ Heritage Committee, the Asian American congratulate Susan Park Rani on being Rollcall No. 242—H.R. 503—National Committee, and initiated United Federation of named one of eleven ‘‘Champions of Change’’ Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial Teachers summer camps. She was noted for by the White House for ensuring that our Act—‘‘yea.’’ her solidarity to the Union and her commit- transportation facilities, services, and jobs help f ment to serving the community of educators. connect individuals and their communities to I am pleased to honor Ponsie B. Hillman for HONORING PONSIE BARCLAY greater opportunities. her unceasing efforts and outstanding HILLMAN Ms. Rani is the Founder and the President progress in working to make education equi- of Rani Engineering, which has grown from table and attainable for all students. Her leg- having two employees and a vision to a team HON. CHAKA FATTAH acy in Prince Edward County and her mark on of more than 45 people with offices in Min- OF PENNSYLVANIA the national education system will inspire gen- nesota, California and South Dakota. Under IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erations to come. Ms. Rani’s leadership, Rani Engineering has Thursday, May 29, 2014 f worked to deliver high-quality solutions and build long lasting relationships within the com- Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- HONORING THE REVEREND J. munities she serves. As a result of the com- ute to Ponsie B. Hillman, an educator, an ad- CLETUS KILEY ON THE CELE- pany’s efforts, Rani Engineering was named vocate, and pioneer in the civil rights and BRATION OF HIS 40TH PASTORAL the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) labor movements. Her life was defined by a ANNIVERSARY Contractor of the Year in 2012 by the Min- love for education and driven by the staunch nesota Department of Transportation. determination to share it. She passed away on HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO Ms. Rani is an inspiration for women, mi- June 26, 2008, but her legacy remains vivid. OF CONNECTICUT norities, immigrants and anyone who aspires Ms. Hillman was born in Maryland, October IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to start their own business. She moved to the 7, 1918. The determination and success that Thursday, May 29, 2014 United States as a child from South Korea characterized her early education would fore- without knowing English, but excelled in shadow her later success. She battled over- Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great school and obtained a civil engineering degree whelming social odds by prioritizing her pleasure that I rise today to join the many in 1993. She is one of the first minority women schooling and pulling ahead of her peers. Dur- family, friends, and colleagues who have gath- to own an engineering firm in Minnesota. ing Ms. Hillman’s senior year, she received ered to celebrate the 40th Pastoral Anniver- There is no doubt that Ms. Rani’s ambition the highest grade in the county on the state sary of my good friend, the Reverend J. and dedication have enabled her company to exam. She supported herself through college Cletus Kiley. Over the course of his 40 years compete with the largest institutions in the in- on scholarships and summer jobs, graduating as a priest, Father Kiley has served the dustry. from Morgan State College in 1939. church and his congregations with great dedi- Ms. Rani’s many achievements have been Ms. Hillman moved to Philadelphia in 1948. cation and commitment. Today, as he reflects recognized by regional groups and national or- She taught business at Vaux High School for on all that he has accomplished through his ganizations. She has earned the Minority Busi- 6 years before taking a post as a mathematics ministry, he can be proud of the impact he has ness Award for Small Business Excellence by teacher at Roosevelt Junior High. She spent had on the lives of so many. the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, her summers furthering her own education by Father Kiley has a rich and diverse career Debener Award for Small Business Growth by taking classes at Columbia University, earning with the church. A priest of the Roman Catho- St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, Engi- a Masters in Mathematics and Education. lic Archdiocese of Chicago, in his earliest neering Excellence Award by the American Never ceasing to take every opportunity to years he served as a member of Cardinal Consulting Engineering Companies, SBA learn, she continued attending classes at Bernardin’s Cabinet and Director for Personnel Emerging 200 by the U.S. Small Business Ad- Sarah Lawrence College where she was able Services for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Hav- ministration and many more highly renowned to offer her children their first view of higher ing studied at the Centro de Artes y Lenguas awards. education. She also studied Intergroup Edu- in Cuernavaca, Mexico as well as the With her past positions on the boards of the cation at the University of Pennsylvania. Seminario Arcivescovile di Milano in American Consulting Engineering Companies In 1959, Prince Edward County, VA, had Venegono, Italy, Father Kiley is fluent in both of Minnesota, the St. Paul Area Chamber of closed its public schools to avoid court or- Spanish and Italian. His trilingual knowledge Commerce, Mounds Park Academy, the Asso- dered integration. Ponsie Hillman arrived in was particularly helpful during his service as ciation of Women Contractors, and the Na- the summer of 1963 to partake in the United Acting Vicar for Religious, Chairman of the tional Association of Minority Contractors, Federation of Teacher’s effort to establish Comision del Plan Pastoral Hispano and as Upper Midwest along with her recent position Freedom Schools. She volunteered as a Asesor for El Movimiento del Encuentro on the Destination Medical Center Corporation teacher for those students no longer able to Conyugal Arquidiocesano, and as an Asso- Board, she is inarguably a Champion of receive an education. She was greeted with ciate Dean of Formation and spiritual director Change. hostility from those who did not understand in- at Mundelein Seminary.

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Bishops where he was Executive Director of Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Throughout this time, Jody has impressed the Secretariat for Priestly Life and Ministry, recognition and honor of all veterans on this us with his intimate, detailed knowledge of the Fr. Kiley was pastor of St. Agnes of Bohemia Memorial Day, celebrated on Monday. In grati- laws, regulations and policies impacting work- parish in Chicago, one of the largest parishes tude of all freedom lovers who made our free- ers and families across the country. in Chicago serving over 5,000 immigrant fami- dom and our ability to stand on this floor today Jody’s tireless advocacy on behalf of work- lies. as a free people possible—in particular the ers has been remarkable. During his time on 400,000 men and women who gave their lives In June of 2006, Father Kiley became the the Committee staff Jody has earned the ad- and the 16.5 million men and women who President and CEO of the Faith & Politics In- miration and respect of Members of Congress, served during World War II. his colleagues on the Hill and in the Obama stitute and during his four-year tenure he This Memorial Day is particularly poignant worked closely with members of Congress Administration, and among the labor and busi- as it is the 10th anniversary of the dedication ness community across the country. from both political parties. He hosted an an- of the World War II Memorial on the Mall. And Jody played an invaluable role in many of nual program for members of Congress and on June 6th, we commemorate the 70th anni- the Committee’s accomplishments over the members of the Labor and Business commu- versary of the invasion of 150,000 Allied years including the enactment of the Lilly nities to reflect on the lives and issues of im- troops’ landing on the heavily-fortified coast- Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which was the first bill portance to America’s working people, line of Normandy, France—D-Day. signing ceremony of the Obama Administra- oversaw the development of a dialogue group On this year of anniversaries, as we think tion. for over 35 Senate chiefs of staff, and con- about the importance of this Memorial’s place And I want to thank him and acknowledge ducted weekly reflection groups for members in American history, let us remember the sig- his tireless work and leadership on the Fair of Congress. I, along with many of my col- nificance of what these greatest Americans, Minimum Wage Act of 2007, the Affordable this greatest generation of Americans, did for leagues, consider it fortunate that the Con- Care Act, the Employee Free Choice Act, the the freedom of humankind. Employment Non-Discrimination Act, and a gress has had such a dedicated and compas- When we dedicated the memorial in 2004, sionate advocate working with us. number of mine safety initiatives. more than four million of the 16 million Amer- Jody is leaving the Committee for a position Today, Father Kiley continues his ministerial ican veterans of World War II were still alive. with the Communications Workers of America work as the Director for Immigration Policy for Today, fewer than a million remain. We lose where he will continue to work on these issues UNITE HERE where he works on immigration more than 500 of them every day. And ten that he cares so much about. reform strategies with the union’s national years from now, at the 20th anniversary cere- I speak for everyone on the Committee and leadership and its local members throughout mony, only 80,000, roughly, will survive. all of those who have worked with Jody over the country. He serves as a staff member to At the memorial, what Abraham Lincoln the years when I say how much we will miss called ‘‘the mystic chords of memory’’ are the Immigration Committee of the AFL–CIO. him. played with grandeur and grace. And that is Jody has made significant contributions to He also works with a variety of allies including what the memorial is all about. It was built to serving on the steering committee for the Jus- improving the lives of the American people. I preserve a memory— cannot thank him enough for all that he has tice for Immigrants Initiative of the U.S. Con- The memory of gallantry and devotion, of done. On behalf of myself, his fellow staff and ference of Catholic Bishops and is a Senior honor and sacrifice, of dedication to a cause the members of the Committee, we wish him Fellow at the Institute for Policy Research and bigger than oneself. the very best in his new position. Catholic Studies at the Catholic University of The memory of a generation of ordinary America. Father Kiley also oversees a project Americans who did something extraordinary— f to train a new generation of Catholic Labor answering duty’s call, saving democracy, and SUPPORT HUMAN RIGHTS FOR priests with more than 125 priests now a part then modestly returning to their communities NON-VIOLENT POLITICAL of this network. The initiative is housed at the and their families, to work in the factory, to PROTESTORS IN EGYPT National Federation of Priests’ Councils and work on the farm . . . or simply to carry the done in consultation with the U.S. Conference mail. The World War II Memorial will be there HON. KEITH ELLISON of Catholic Bishops. The initiative was recently long after the World War II veterans are gone. OF MINNESOTA endorsed by the U.S. Association of Catholic While they are still with us, take the oppor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Priests and was honored by the Association of tunity to let them know that a grateful nation Thursday, May 29, 2014 Chicago Priests. will always pay tribute to their courageous Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to As a religious leader, advocate, mentor and service and they will always be remembered highlight the dire condition of an American po- friend, Father Kiley has touched the lives of as heroes. litical prisoner in Egypt, Mohamed Soltan. thousands—helping to shape public policy and Mr. Speaker, let us not forget the valor, fi- Mohamed is an Egyptian-American citizen improving the quality of life for those most in delity, and sacrifice of all World War II partici- who grew up in the United States. He grad- pants, and those who served in the conflicts need. Through all of his good work he has in- uated from Ohio State University with a de- that followed. spired others to join in his efforts—instilling gree in economics. hope and promise in all of those who have f The Arab Spring inspired Mohamed to sup- had the good fortune to work with him. His THE DEPARTURE OF JODY port democracy, freedom, and human rights in spiritual guidance has nourished the souls of CALEMINE Egypt. Last year he joined thousands of many and his compassion has encouraged peaceful protestors in Egypt to oppose the others to give more of themselves. Today, as HON. GEORGE MILLER military coup that toppled the government of Mohamed Morsi. he celebrates his 40th year as a priest, he OF CALIFORNIA While demonstrating in Rabba Square last IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES continues to make a difference in the lives of August, the Egyptian military shot him in the others—his work a reflection of the heart of Thursday, May 29, 2014 arm. He was treated in a makeshift clinic with Catholic teachings. I am proud to extend my Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. no anesthetic medication. deepest thanks and appreciation as well as Speaker, I rise to pay special tribute to one of Mohamed was one of the lucky ones that my heart-felt congratulations to Father J. the most loyal, dedicated and creative mem- day. Hundreds of unarmed demonstrators Cletus Kiley as he celebrates this very special bers of my staff, Jody Calemine, who is leav- were killed and thousands were injured. milestone. Happy 40th Anniversary and best ing my staff on the Education and Labor Com- Shortly after being shot, Mohamed was ar- wishes for many more years of success.. mittee after more than 10 years of service. rested by Egyptian authorities for protesting.

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The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline has lost almost half of his body weight and and Japan, and in wishing them many more and the Baku-Tbilisi-Erzerum gas pipeline are can no longer stand. years of continued success and growth. the main arteries delivering Caspian Sea en- Mr. Speaker, I am here to give voice to the f ergy resources to global markets, and comple- struggle for human rights and real democracy tion of the Southern Gas Corridor—which will RECOGNIZING THE 96TH ANNIVER- in Egypt. run from the Caspian Sea through Azerbaijan, SARY OF THE REPUBLIC DAY OF The United States should stand on the side Georgia, Turkey, Greece, and Albania into of those like Mohamed who are striving for AZERBAIJAN Italy—will increase the energy security of key human rights and democracy in the Middle American allies by increasing the amount of East. HON. STEVE COHEN natural gas from the Caspian Sea to European f OF TENNESSEE markets. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING DELTA AIRLINES ON Notably, Azerbaijan also provides roughly ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF Thursday, May 29, 2014 40% of Israel’s oil consumption. What may be SERVICE TO THE NORTHERN Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ex- more surprising to some is that Azerbaijan—a MARIANA ISLANDS tend my best wishes to the people of Azer- predominantly Muslim country—enjoys friendly baijan as they celebrate Republic Day. This ties with Israel beyond oil sales. Jews have re- HON. GREGORIO KILILI CAMACHO year marks the 96th anniversary of the found- sided in Azerbaijan for 2,500 years without SABLAN ing of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan, persecution and today, the Jewish community OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS when the people of Azerbaijan first gained in Azerbaijan numbers as high as 35,000. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their independence from the Russian Empire Azerbaijan is also home to Christian commu- Thursday, May 29, 2014 on May 28, 1918. Although Azerbaijan’s inde- nities and has been praised for its religious pendence was ended by Soviet forces in tolerance by the European Parliament. Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, twenty-five years 1920, it is noteworthy that the Democratic Re- As a co-chair of the Congressional Azer- ago on June 1, 1989, Delta Air Lines launched public of Azerbaijan was the world’s first sec- its first flight in a twice weekly service from baijan Caucus, I congratulate the people of ular parliamentary democratic republic in a Tokyo’s Narita airport to Saipan in the North- Azerbaijan on the occasion of Republic Day. I predominantly Muslim nation—earning diplo- ern Mariana Islands. Operated then as North- hope the United States and Azerbaijan will matic recognition from the United States dur- west Airlines and using a Boeing 747–200, continue to work together to advance a part- ing the administration of President Woodrow this inaugural flight was a milestone in air nership that benefits both of our nations. Wilson. We also recall with admiration that the service to my district; and I want to celebrate Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan granted that event today. f Then and now, tourism is the lifeblood of universal suffrage to its citizens in 1918, mak- our islands’ economy; and this air connection ing it the first Muslim country to give women HONORING THE LIFE OF STATE with Japan, begun twenty-five years ago, has the right to vote. TROOPER SEAN O’CONNELL been essential to the growth and stability of Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, our visitor industry. Other airlines have come Azerbaijan restored its independence in 1991. and gone from the market, but Delta’s commit- Parliament adopted the Constitution Act on the HON. SUZAN K. DelBENE Restoration of the State of Independence of ment has been unwavering. OF WASHINGTON Today, the company is the only airline pro- the Republic of Azerbaijan on October 18, viding direct, scheduled, daily flights to and 1991. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from Japan, carrying some 2,000 passengers For the people of Azerbaijan, these last two Thursday, May 29, 2014 per week on Boeing 757s. And these numbers decades of independence have not been with- out challenges. At the top of the list would be add up: in the past ten years 23,000 Delta Ms. DELBENE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the ongoing conflict with Armenia. Although a flights have provided seats for 4.25 million of pay tribute to Trooper Sean O’Connell, who cease fire was signed in 1994, more than 20% our Japanese tourists. was tragically killed one year ago on May 31, of Azerbaijan’s territory—including Nagorno- Those flights to the Northern Marianas are, 2013. of course, only a tiny part of Delta’s worldwide Karabakh and seven surrounding districts—re- business. The company serves nearly 165 mil- mains under Armenian occupation, leaving Trooper O’Connell, a 16-year veteran of the lion passengers annually, flies to over 300 Azerbaijan to cope with hundreds of thou- Washington State Patrol, lost his life in an on- destinations worldwide, and employs almost sands of refugees and internally displaced duty motorcycle collision while working traffic 80,000 individuals. But those daily Japan/Mari- persons. In 1993, the U.N. Security Council control in the aftermath of the Skagit River anas flights are crucial to our local economy, adopted four resolutions demanding complete, Bridge collapse. supporting numerous businesses and creating unconditional and immediate withdrawal of Ar- Trooper O’Connell was a highly respected jobs. menian forces from the occupied territories of police officer who valued the importance of And not only does Delta transport tourists. Azerbaijan. I am happy that Azerbaijan is law enforcement. He strongly believed in For many of the residents of the Northern committed to a peaceful resolution of the con- bringing the community together to help pro- Mariana Islands, whether traveling for busi- flict with Armenia, and I support a swift and mote safety among families. He was an en- ness or pleasure, Delta is the airline of choice. peaceful resolution to this conflict as well. dearing man; dedicated to his work and to The company provides a comfortable lounge Azerbaijan is a key global security partner strengthening communities in Washington at the Narita Airport hub and convenient con- for the United States. Azerbaijan and the state. nections: Delta is the only U.S. flag air carrier United States cooperate in countering ter- Trooper O’Connell was a strong leader, offering our community one-stop service to the rorism, nuclear proliferation, and narcotics traf- highly respected, and loved by his fellow offi- mainland United States. ficking. Azerbaijani troops serve shoulder to Delta stands out, too, for its good corporate shoulder with U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan, as cers. He exemplified what it means to be a citizenship, supporting many worthy groups they previously did in Kosovo and Iraq. In sup- Washington State trooper, and his community and causes, including the Rotary Club of port of the International Security Assistance continues to honor his commitment, courage, Saipan, the American Red Cross, the Mari- Force in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan has extended and dependability as an officer. anas March Against Cancer, the Hotel Asso- important over-flight clearances for U.S. and In remembering his life one year after his ciation of the Northern Mariana Islands, the NATO flights as well as regularly providing passing, I ask that thoughts and prayers go Saipan Chamber of Commerce, NMI Crime landing and refueling operations at its airports out to his wife, children, family and others who Stoppers, the Northern Mariana Islands Coun- for U.S. and NATO forces. Azerbaijan also continue to miss him every day. He will be re- cil for the Humanities, and numerous sporting plays an important role in the Northern Dis- membered as a hero for helping many after events. Of special note, Delta has been the tribution Network, a supply route to Afghani- the devastating collapse of a bridge which sole airline sponsor for the Saipan Marathon stan, by making available its ground and Cas- now holds his name, Trooper Sean. M. since 2008. pian naval transportation facilities. O’Connell, Jr.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:32 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY8.010 E29MYPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 29, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E863 HONORING MARK G. SKLARZ 2014 HONORING MS. DOLORES M. ship in Energy and Efficiency Design Gold cer- RECIPIENT OF THE TORCH OF BOJAZI tification, the only K–12 public school to attain LIBERTY AWARD this status. Mr. Edwards’ dedication to improv- HON. ROBERT A. BRADY ing and expanding his community has greatly contributed to the State of Colorado, and his HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service will continue to be an asset as he fills OF CONNECTICUT his role as Judge for San Juan County’s Sixth IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, May 29, 2014 Judicial District. Thursday, May 29, 2014 Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Mr. rise to honor the accomplishments of Ms. Do- Anthony Edwards for his work and congratu- Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, today, friends, lores M. Bojazi. A graduate of Temple Law late him on his judicial appointment. family and colleagues will gather to pay tribute School, Ms. Bojazi began her career working f to one of our community’s most outstanding to aid battered women and union workers, and citizens. I am proud to stand today and join RECOGNIZING NORMAN RICE ON she continues to advocate for important the Connecticut Anti-Defamation League as THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIRE- causes in her career as an attorney. they honor Mark G. Sklarz with the 2014 MENT Ms. Bojazi is an accomplished attorney who Greater New Haven Torch of Liberty Award. began her career as an advocacy coordinator Our communities would not be the same at Women Against Abuse. While there, she HON. ADAM SMITH without the efforts of individuals whose work trained the Philadelphia Police Force in legal OF WASHINGTON benefits our families and neighborhoods. Each response procedure and proposed an appeal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES year, the Connecticut Anti-Defamation League procedure for emergency protection orders, Thursday, May 29, 2014 presents the prestigious Torch of Liberty which was adopted into law in 1988. She con- Award to an outstanding leader in the commu- Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, it is tinued her advocacy work as a union orga- nity, recognizing their unique commitment and with profound gratitude that I rise to congratu- nizer for the United Auto Workers, where she dedication. Mark is a remarkable reflection of late Norman B. Rice on his retirement after a represented the union at the National Labor the spirit of community service. With extraor- distinguished tenure as President of The Se- Relations Board. Ms. Bojazi then began work- attle Foundation. Norm has contributed im- dinary compassion and generosity, he has ing as a Public Defender in the Philadelphia measurably to the Seattle community through touched the lives of many throughout the Defender Association, and later worked in the a variety of roles over the last forty years. Greater New Haven community. Burlington and Camden Public Defenders Of- First elected to the Seattle City Council in A partner in the Corporate and Business fice. She has also worked at Freedman and 1978, Norm went on to serve on the Council Law Department of Day Pitney, LLP, Mark is Lorry and Mattleman, Weinroth, and Miller. for eleven years. Throughout his tenure, he an active member of the New Haven County Ms. Bojazi currently practices law in her own was a champion for the marginalized, includ- and Connecticut Bar Associations, serving as office where she focuses on criminal and fam- ing fighting for the passage of the Women and vice chair of the Business Law Section of the ily law. Ms. Bojazi will be honored by the Mar- Minority Business Enterprise Ordinance. CBA as well as a member of the organiza- ian Anderson Historical Society on May 31, After winning the 1989 mayoral election, tion’s Executive Committees of the Business 2014. Norm became the first African-American Law and Tax Sections. He was a longtime I ask that you and my other distinguished mayor in Seattle’s history. His two terms were member of the Connecticut Bar Examining colleagues join me in honoring Ms. Bojazi for characterized by his drive to create a thriving Committee, a twenty-four member committee her countless years of dedication to improving Seattle that worked for all of its citizens. charged with the responsibility of determining the lives of those in Pennsylvania’s First Dis- Norm’s initiatives as mayor included rejuve- whether candidates are qualified to be admit- trict. She has and continues to work tirelessly nating downtown, enhancing Seattle’s public ted to the Connecticut bar. Mark was also a in her advocacy to help others in Philadelphia. school system, and developing public-private member of the Business Taxation and Real f partnerships to serve Seattle’s homeless pop- Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Sections of ulation. His service as mayor has left a legacy the American Bar Association. He has enjoyed ANTHONY EDWARDS TRIBUTE that will endure well into the future. great success in his professional career, earn- Since the conclusion of his tenure as an ing a distinguished reputation among his col- HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON elected official, Norm has continued to work leagues and the community alike. OF COLORADO tirelessly for the well-being of the Seattle area. Mark has made many invaluable contribu- Since June of 2009, he has held the position IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions through his professional career, however, of CEO of the Seattle Foundation. As a leader it has been through his personal service to our Thursday, May 29, 2014 of one of the largest community foundations in community that he has made a real difference Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the nation, Norm has been praised for his and touched the lives of many. Chairman and honor of Mr. Anthony Edwards. Mr. Edwards, commitment to community development and Past President of the Board of the Jewish the sole proprietor at San Juan Law Office, his ability to build consensus. Federation of Greater New Haven, President LLC, in Silverton will be appointed County Norm has used these skills on the national of First City Fund Corporation, past president Court Judge for San Juan County Sixth Judi- stage as well, serving a two year appointment of Congregation Mishkan Israel and the Jew- cial District on July 1, 2014. on the White House’s Council for Community ish Community Center of Greater New Haven, An Oklahoma native, Mr. Edwards moved to Solutions. Norm’s service has benefitted many as well as a past member of the Board of Silverton, Colorado, in 1999. Mr. Edwards individuals and families, both in Seattle and Trustees of the Hopkins School in New holds a Masters of Water Resources from Uni- across the country. His vision for just commu- Haven, he has left an indelible mark on our versity of New Mexico, and a Business and nities and selfless commitment to public serv- community. Mark’s extraordinary generosity Technology degree from Capella University. ice has left a legacy for future generations to and compassion is reflected in the myriad of Prior to attending Law School at the University follow. awards and honors he has received including of New Mexico, where he graduated in 2010, Mr. Speaker, it is with great admiration that the Hopkins School Medal for distinguished Mr. Edwards promoted economic development I rise to recognize Norman B. Rice. We all service and the Gold Ring award from the in San Juan County. He is the co-founder of owe him the utmost gratitude and respect, and New Haven Boys Club Alumni Association. Crowdfunding Offerings, Ltd., an online plat- I wish him well in all future endeavors. It is my honor and privilege to stand today form to facilitate small investments in startup f to join his wife, Judy, their children, Jeff and enterprises in Colorado. HONORING MS. AUDREY R. his wife Karen and Rick and his wife Cambra, Mr. Edwards has also served his community JOHNSON-THORNTON as well as the Connecticut Anti-Defamation with his business expertise, serving on a num- League and the New Haven community in ber of development and consulting committees paying tribute to Mark G. Sklarz for his invalu- to assist the business community in business HON. ROBERT A. BRADY OF PENNSYLVANIA able contributions. Every community should be planning, civil matter, securing financing, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES so fortunate as to have such a selfless, dedi- in real estate matters. As the Owner’s Rep- cated individual who so willingly commits his resentative for San Juan School District, he Thursday, May 29, 2014 time and energy to enriching the community led the project to renovate two of Silverton’s Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I and improving the quality of life for all. School buildings, which received the Leader- rise to honor the accomplishments of my

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OF OREGON freedom. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Belmont Mansion was named as the Thursday, May 29, 2014 most significant structure to be at risk in an CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2014 assessment of ten historic structures in Fair- SERVICE ACADEMY APPOINTEES Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, today, I mount Park in Philadelphia. This finding was FROM THE 21ST CONGRESSIONAL am introducing the ‘‘Rural Wind Energy Devel- followed by a historical study and architectural DISTRICT OF TEXAS opment Act,’’ to provide an investment tax analysis of the Belmont Mansion Historical credit to ranchers, farmers, and small busi- Structures Report and then became the first HON. LAMAR SMITH nesses to offset the up-front costs of owning a distributed wind turbine. I am pleased to major project of the Fairmount Park Historic OF TEXAS again be working with my friend Congressman Preservation Trust in 1994. The Underground IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cole of Oklahoma in offering this modest ex- Railroad Museum at Belmont Mansion is one Thursday, May 29, 2014 of the first 2,000 recipients to receive funding pansion of current law that will keep small business energy jobs growing across the from the Institute of Museum and Library Serv- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise United States. ices and its partner the American Association today to congratulate the 2014 Service Acad- Distributed wind systems are electric gen- for State and Local History. The American emy appointees from the 21st Congressional District of Texas. erators that produce up to 20 megawatts of Women’s Heritage Society still operates the clean and renewable energy for homes, farms, now restored mansion as a historic site. Ms. The following individuals have accepted academy appointments: and small businesses. With these turbines, in- Johnson-Thornton will be honored by the Mar- dividuals can generate their own power, often ian Anderson Historical Society on May 31, Lois May Agabon, MacArthur High School, Northwestern Preparatory School, United independent from the electric grid. These wind 2014. turbines allow farmers, ranchers, and other It is a privilege to recognize a person whose States Air Force Academy; Austin Wayne Beals, Fredericksburg High School, United consumers to cut their energy bills and, at leadership and commitment to preserving our times, sell power back into the grid. They also city’s history has enriched the lives of count- States Air Force Academy; David Phillip Castaneda, San Antonio Christian High allow thousands of businesses—from ‘‘mom less individuals. I ask you and my other distin- and pop’’ stores, to retailers, to ranches, and School, Naval Academy Preparatory School, guished colleagues to join me in commending to breweries—to reduce their energy load, to United States Naval Academy; Jonathan Ms. Johnson-Thornton for her lifetime of serv- help clean the environment, and to save Castaneda, San Antonio Christian High ice and dedication to Pennsylvania’s First money. All you need is pretty good wind and School, United States Naval Academy; Ster- Congressional District. a little land. f ling Michael Clark, Canyon High School, At best there has been unsteady federal United States Naval Academy; Conner Hugh RECOGNIZING PRESENCE MERCY support for distributed wind systems and there Drum, Canyon Lake High School, Greystone has been no federal tax support until the past MEDICAL CENTER’S SAFETY AND Preparatory School at Schreiner University, SECURITY DEPARTMENT several years. United States Military Academy; Devlin Patrick In many cases, this is not only American Gilligan, Claudia Taylor ‘‘Lady Bird’’ Johnson produced electricity, but American manufac- HON. BILL FOSTER High School, United States Air Force Acad- tured electricity as well. Approximately 90 per- OF ILLINOIS emy; Preston Joseph Horejsi, Medina High cent of distributed wind turbines sold in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES School, United States Military Academy; Aldon U.S. are made here, according to domestic William Clifford Pagio, AFNorth International Thursday, May 29, 2014 manufacturing content. High School (the Netherlands), University of My bill also supports locally owned, or Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Texas at San Antonio, United States Merchant ‘‘community,’’ wind power. The Department of recognize the Safety and Security Department Marine Academy; Jackson Symon Parrish, Energy’s national laboratories estimate that of Presence Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, Saint Mary’s Hall, United States Naval Acad- community wind generates a strong economic Illinois. Safety and security is a growing con- emy; Travis John Phelan, John S. Burke multiplier for local communities, helping rural cern for healthcare facilities, and Presence Catholic School (New York), United States areas rebound from challenging economic Mercy Medical Center has responded by pre- Military Academy; James Cooper Rast, Clau- times. paring their security team to prevent crimes dia Taylor ‘‘Lady Bird’’ Johnson High School, The federal Production Tax Credit, PTC, ap- before they begin and respond to criminal ac- United States Air Force Academy; Jordan plies mainly to large utility-scale wind projects, tivity promptly. Gregory Sekula, New Braunfels Christian not to individuals who install their own wind The 2012 Crime and Security Trends Sur- Academy, United States Merchant Marine systems for on-site power. The existing invest- vey conducted by the International Association Academy; and Collin Taylor Stone, Alamo ment credit, which may be taken in lieu of the for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Heights High School, United States Military PTC, has worked very well. My legislation pro- highlights the increasing dangers healthcare Academy. vides an additional option and bars taking a workers face. The survey found that in 2012 Again, congratulations to these outstanding double-benefit from these tax supports. This there were over 20,500 crimes committed in students. I know they will serve our country additional tool will provide stability and cer- healthcare facilities, a 37 percent rise from well and I trust success will follow them in all tainty for the distributed wind market to unlock 2010. their endeavors. the necessary investment to grow our global The Safety and Security Department at f leadership role in distributed wind power. It will Presence Mercy Medical Center has re- also help farmers, consumers, and businesses sponded to these recent developments by ex- PERSONAL EXPLANATION afford pollution-free energy. posing their security officers to comprehensive This legislation strikes the existing 100 kilo- training and preparation programs. All of their HON. DONNA F. EDWARDS watt nameplate limitation for small wind sys- department’s members have studied, tested, OF MARYLAND tems, and expands the maximum wind turbine and received certification in Basic Training by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES size to 20 megawatts, in line with the Federal the IAHSS, 92 percent have received Ad- Energy Regulatory Commission definition of vanced certification, and 83 percent have re- Thursday, May 29, 2014 distributed wind power. Other agencies de- ceived Supervisor certification. Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, due to at- pend on this figure as a cut off between small- These efforts have made Presence Mercy a tending a previously scheduled event in Mary- er-scale or ‘‘community’’ wind power and larg- model security team at a time when land, I was absent from votes in the House on er wind farms. There is no similar cap for healthcare safety and security is a significantly Monday evening, May 19 and missed rollcall solar, and, as the community wind industry mounting concern. votes 218–219. Had I been present, I would grows and produces jobs, so should the op- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me have voted ‘‘yea’’ on both rollcall No. 218, portunity for projects that still meet the thresh- in recognizing the Safety and Security Depart- H.R. 2203, and No. 219, H.R. 685. old for distributed wind.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:32 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29MY8.015 E29MYPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 29, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E865 I hope my colleagues will join me in sup- more than 40 years of combined service within I ask all members to join with me in com- porting this important policy to promote wind six different housing authorities since 1972, mending the Martin Severance Chapter of the power, which produces no harmful green- Gustavo has helped numerous families in Daughters of the American Revolution for pre- house gas emissions, involves no environ- Skagit County and throughout Washington serving the history of the American Revolution mentally damaging natural resource extraction, State. for future generations and for 100 years of and is made right here in America. Gustavo’s hard work and dedication to the dedicated service to the greater Pasadena f communities, families, and housing authority community. of Skagit County earns him a well-deserved HONORING MS. PATRICIA JACKSON and honorable retirement celebration. Upon f retirement, Gustavo will be returning to Ne- HON. ROBERT A. BRADY vada to be near his family and begin a new INTRODUCTION OF THE VERIFY IT OF PENNSYLVANIA chapter in his career in economic and commu- ACT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity development. I would personally like to thank Gustavo for Thursday, May 29, 2014 his many years of service and commitment to HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I helping families. He has been a tremendous OF TENNESSEE rise to honor the accomplishments of Ms. Pa- contributor to the Housing Authority in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tricia Jackson, whose energy and initiative has Skagit County area and will be missed dearly. helped a number of people in the Philadelphia f Thursday, May 29, 2014 region through her corporation Alpha Security & Consulting Incorporated. IN RECOGNITION OF THE MARTIN Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to After graduating from Perdue University, Ms. SEVERANCE CHAPTER OF THE introduce my bill, the Verify It Act, which re- Jackson began working for General Mills in NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE quires Federal agencies to provide notice to Human Resources and Labor relations, where DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN American families that they owe a debt to a she spearheaded a minority equality reform REVOLUTION Federal agency and verify the debt is a legally campaign for the corporation. She soon left to enforceable debt. join Lever Brothers Company. There she HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF Mr. Speaker, by introducing this bill people worked tirelessly in its Training and Develop- OF CALIFORNIA will not have their tax refunds seized without ment Department to aid women climbing the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proper notification and justification. Federal corporate ladder. Ms. Jackson couldn’t stay agencies have the right to try to collect debt Thursday, May 29, 2014 still for too long, soon beginning work at Con- that is owed to the government; there is a rail, which brought her to Philadelphia. Soon Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to legal process that must be followed before any after, the University of Pennsylvania asked her honor the Martin Severance Chapter of the action can be taken. Each Federal agency to join their stag where she was the head of National Society of the Daughters of the must provide 60 days notice to the debtor. the Department of Affirmative Action for the American Revolution upon its 100th anniver- This notice requires a written notification of the University. As CEO and founder of Alpha Se- sary. nature and amount of the debt, the intention of curity & Consulting Incorporated, she worked The National Society of the Daughters of the agency to collect the debt through admin- with local construction companies to create the American Revolution (NSDAR) is a historic istrative offset, and an explanation of the debt- nearly 600 jobs. She helped in building the institution, with more than 120 years of serv- or’s rights. If the agency is unable to collect New High School for Creative and Performing ice. The NSDAR has 177,000 members from the debtor, the debt can be referred to Arts, and as a result served as chairs of both across the world; they aim to preserve history the Department of the Treasury for administra- the Ridgway Library and the Performing Arts and improve their communities. tive offset. Through its Treasury Offset Pro- Theater. Ms. Jackson extended Alpha to cre- The Martin Severance Chapter of the gram (TOP), the Treasury reduces or with- ate a Culinary Arts Training Program for un- NSDAR was founded by Mrs. Adeline Belle holds certain payments, often a Federal tax derprivileged youth. In 2005, Ms. Jackson took Barry and named in honor of her ancestor refund, to individuals who owe debts to the a position as the Director of Immigration Re- Martin Severance, a sergeant and veteran of government. both the Revolutionary War and the French form at the National Union of American Fami- Mr. Speaker, the legal process to collect and Indian War. lies. She now serves on the Board of Directors outstanding debts from Americans owing The Martin Severance Chapter has been a for the National Historical Marian Anderson money to the Treasury is simply not being fol- part of the Pasadena community since the be- Society and is an advisory director for a num- lowed. As reported by the Washington Post, ginning. Its members supported the Pasadena ber of other boards and organizations. Ms. Federal agencies are collecting delinquent Red Cross during both World Wars and have Jackson will be honored by the Marian Ander- debt without providing proper notice or that the participated in storied local institutions includ- son Historical Society on May 31, 2014. debt being collected was incurred by the per- ing the Tournament of Roses Parade. The It is a privilege to recognize a person whose son the Federal agency claims owes the debt. Martin Severance Chapter currently supports leadership and initiative have aided so many It appears that in certain cases, Federal agen- high school students, homeless veterans, local in the Philadelphia region. I ask you and my cies are collecting money from children in libraries, and teachers. The Chapter has rein- other distinguished colleagues to join me in order to pay the outstanding debts to the U.S. stated the American History Essay contest, commending Ms. Jackson for her lifetime of Treasury their parents incurred. What legal and ‘‘adopted’’ the women at Villages of service and dedication to Pennsylvania’s First reason or law gives a Federal agency the right Cabrillo, Long Beach, a part of the homeless Congressional District. to collect a debt from a person when the debt veterans’ community Advance program. Addi- f is incurred in someone else’s name? How tionally, the Chapter annually presents DAR many years is this Administration going to go HONORING THE WORK OF Good Citizens Awards and JROTC Medals to back to collect debts? How can the govern- GUSTAVO RAMOS, JR. local high school students. ment justify collecting debts from the children In honor of their centennial, the Chapter is of deceased parents? HON. SUZAN K. DelBENE preserving the memory of the American Inde- This bill is all about transparency and ac- OF WASHINGTON pendence and those who fought for freedom. countability. My legislation will ensure that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Chapter will award grants to Pasadena Unified School District teachers who meet Americans are given proper notification and Thursday, May 29, 2014 core curriculum standards in Colonial Amer- have time to dispute the debt. This legislation Ms. DELBENE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ican History. The Martin Severance Chapter is will ensure every Federal agency determines recognize Mr. Gustavo Ramos, Jr., who will be also working on a living history project that the debt is legally enforceable and restore the retiring this month from his position as Execu- presents female patriots to elementary school 10 year statute of limitations. tive Director for the Housing Authority of children in the Pasadena area—chapter mem- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues in the Skagit County. bers will portray historically significant revolu- House (and Senate) to support me in passing Mr. Gustavo Ramos, Jr., has dedicated a tion-era women and share their stories, cos- the Verify It Act, in order to ensure American lifetime of hard work in the field of affordable tumes, and legacies with students and com- families and taxpayers have trust in their gov- housing and community development. With munity organizations. ernment and policies implemented.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:32 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MY8.019 E29MYPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E866 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 29, 2014 DEDICATION OF THE FOX TORAH RECOGNIZING SOUVENISE JEANNE the Desert to run smoothly. These individuals BAZILE go above and beyond the call of duty to help those visually impaired come one step closer HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY HON. NITA M. LOWEY to independence and today they deserve com- mendation. OF ILLINOIS OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES While many of us know the pleasure of ca- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nine companionship and loyalty from our fam- Thursday, May 29, 2014 ily pet, we cannot appreciate the complexity of Thursday, May 29, 2014 Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the relationship that develops between a vis- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, the dedi- recognize Mrs. Souvenise Jeanne Bazile, who ually impaired person and their guide dog. cation of a Torah is always an extremely im- passed away on May 11, 2014. These dogs help these individuals in such a Mrs. Bazile, who lived in Spring Valley, New portant occasion in the Jewish community. But wide variety of ways, and their service en- York, was 107 at the time of her passing. riches these lives powerfully, improving their next week’s dedication of the Fox Torah at Originally from Haiti, she moved to the United daily quality of life. With over 1,000 dogs Ezra Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish States in 1978 to join her husband. Mrs. trained, many of these success stories may be Congregation in Skokie, is truly something Bazile was a loving mother who dedicated found scattered throughout the Nation. special. herself to her six children, fifteen grand- The organization’s tireless passion for serv- The Fox Torah was underwritten by Martin children, and fourteen great-grandchildren. ice has contributed immensely to the better- Fox, who found some comfort from the terrors Just a few months ago, Mrs. Bazile fulfilled ment of the visually impaired community. Al- he experienced during the Holocaust in know- one of her dreams—becoming an American though there are many schools, Guide Dogs ing that he could make such an enormous citizen. After living here for three decades, of the Desert is one of the most exceptional. contribution to his faith and to his synagogue. working hard and contributing to society, Mrs. As one guide dog recipient stated, ‘‘Frankly, Bazile became one of the oldest immigrants all of the schools do an adequate job in devel- Martin Fox was 34 years old when the ever to gain citizenship. She is truly an inspi- oping extraordinary animals, but only Guide Nazis marched into Poland in 1939. He ration for all those who hope to one day Dogs of the Desert adapts the training accord- watched as his wife and three daughters were achieve the American dream. ing to the very special needs of the people murdered. Then he was herded onto a train Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize my with multiple disabilities, veterans and even and sent to Auschwitz. He survived, came to constituent, Mrs. Souvenise Jeanne Bazile. I difficult cases like mine.’’ I am certain that Chicago, settled in Chicago’s West Rogers urge my colleagues to join me in honoring her many more individuals and families are grate- Park Community, and became a successful tremendous life. ful for the guide dogs, the volunteers, and the businessman. But while he remarried, he f organization itself for all of their services and never again had children, and the horrors of I salute their efforts moving forward into their TRIBUTE TO GUIDE DOGS OF THE what he experienced during the Holocaust fourth decade of dedicated assistance. DESERT never left him. f Martin Fox joined Ezra Habonim but was HON. KEN CALVERT RECOGNIZING TERESITA emotionally unable to say the Kaddish, the OF CALIFORNIA BATAYOLA, RECIPIENT OF THE prayer for the dead. After many conversations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CHAMPION OF CHANGE AWARD with Rabbi Shlomo Levin, then the congrega- Thursday, May 29, 2014 tion’s rabbi, Mr. Fox was finally able to say HON. ADAM SMITH Kaddish for his lost family and light the Memo- Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF WASHINGTON rial Candle at the synagogue’s Kristal Nacht honor and pay tribute to an organization IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service. whose dedication and contributions to the Southern California community are excep- Thursday, May 29, 2014 The spiritual and personal support that Mr. tional. For the past 40 years, Guide Dogs of Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, it is Fox received from Ezra Habonim, Skokie’s the Desert have tirelessly committed them- with profound admiration that I rise to con- oldest synagogue, made a powerful difference selves to the service of the legally blind com- gratulate Teresita Batayola on being honored in his life. It provided him with a safe and nur- munity. We have all heard the age-old adage, as a White House Champion of Change. turing place, and gave him the emotional ‘‘a dog is a man’s best friend,’’ but a guide Teresita has been an advocate for the Puget strength to recite the Kaddish in remembrance dog is so much more than a best friend. Guide Sound region’s Asian-American & Pacific Is- of his lost family. He in turn helped others by dogs are essential to the legally blind in ways lander (AAPI) community for many years and becoming a ‘‘gabbai’’ or ‘‘trustee’’ of the syna- that are simple, such as crossing the street to is incredibly deserving of this award. gogue. go grocery shopping, and ways that can be Since the beginning of her tenure as CEO Today, Ezra Habonim continues its commit- more complex, like airplane travel. These dogs of International Community Health Services ment to creating a warm, caring and sup- dedicate their lives so that the blind may see, (ICHS) in July of 2005, Teresita has worked and in light of all they have done for the com- tirelessly to ensure that the healthcare needs portive community under the leadership of munity, I would like to recognize these faithful of the AAPI community are met. She has Rabbi Jeffrey Weill. In addition to maintaining and dutiful animals as well as their equally de- overseen the opening of new clinics in Belle- the tradition of giving each individual and fam- voted trainers and volunteers at Guide Dogs vue and the Rainier Valley, and developed a ily the personalized attention they need, the of the Desert. mobile dental clinic that visits Seattle area synagogue provides for the educational, reli- Founded in 1972, Guide Dogs of the Desert middle and high schools. Each year ICHS gious and social needs of the Jewish commu- was built on the premise that every legally serves over 19,000 patients in 50 languages, nity. And, as it did with Martin Fox, it gives blind person should have the opportunity to a feat that I am confident would not be pos- members of the congregation the opportunity adopt a guide dog, regardless of the depths of sible without Teresita’s commitment to under- not just to take part but to give back. their hardship. This dream could only be made standing the needs and dynamics of the com- While Martin Fox died in 1981, the Torah into a reality because of the amazing volun- munities her organization serves. that he funded and that will be dedicated on teers that give their time and effort to this or- This commitment has taken on a new and June 1 is a true gift. As Rabbi Weill says, ganization’s mission. These volunteers self- innovative form in the last year as ICHS has ‘‘This Torah symbolizes not only Martin Fox’s lessly provide love, food, shelter, discipline worked to help AAPI communities in the Se- story, but the remarkable story of the Jewish and socialization to puppies that are just be- attle area access the benefits of the Affordable People. It represents continuity, bravery, for- ginning on their journey toward guide dog Care Act. Under Teresita’s leadership, ICHS graduation. The fingerprints of these individ- has enrolled over 5,800 individuals in health titude, and the indomitable human spirit.’’ uals are found at every juncture of this organi- plans through their multi-lingual and multi-cul- I want to join the Jewish community in Sko- zation. Among many other responsibilities, tural in-person assister team. This effort to kie in celebrating the completion and dedica- these volunteers take in 12 week-old puppies, provide culturally appropriate healthcare as- tion of the Fox Torah and in thanking Ezra assist with student interaction to increase sistance will have a deep impact on the health Habonim for the important role it plays in our awareness in the community, and complete and wellbeing of these communities for years community. the basic office tasks that allow Guide Dogs of to come.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:32 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29MY8.022 E29MYPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 29, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E867 Mr. Speaker, I rise with great respect to IN RECOGNITION OF COLONEL has saved nearly $1.2 million in energy costs. honor Teresita Batayola. She has truly made ROBERT D. MORIG That is 26 percent of the school district’s utili- our community a healthier and more just ties budget over the same time span. These place, and I wish her and her organization well HON. SCOTT H. PETERS savings are the result of a district-wide, behav- in the future. OF CALIFORNIA ioral-based energy savings program. With the f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES help of Plainfield School’s energy specialist, Michael Pate, Plainfield School District A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO DR. Thursday, May 29, 2014 achieved these savings by encouraging JOHN A. DAVITT Mr. PETERS of California. Mr. Speaker, I changes in behavior, like turning off lights and rise today to recognize the extraordinary ca- computers, and improving maintenance prac- HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF reer of Army Colonel Robert D. Morig on the tices, like ensuring the right amount of Freon OF CALIFORNIA occasion of his retirement after 51 years of is used in HVAC systems. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service in the Department of Defense. Colonel The use of data helped drive this successful Thursday, May 29, 2014 Morig enlisted In the United States Army in initiative. The school district can break down September 1962, and was commissioned as a energy consumption of each appliance to the Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to field artillery officer in July of 1964 upon his honor the memory of Dr. John A. Davitt, re- hour and, therefore, derive a cost per hour for graduation from Washington State University. each device. As a result, individuals know ex- tired Superintendent-President of Glendale He later continued his education, earning a actly the size of their energy footprint and how Community College, who passed away on Master’s degree in Industrial Management much money can be saved district-wide. Most Saturday, May 24, 2014. from the Georgia Institute of Technology. important, teachers and administrators know John received his Bachelor’s Degree at the Colonel Morig also completed extensive mili- that these savings can be redirected into fund- University of San Francisco in 1954, a Mas- tary training, attending the Airborne and Rang- ing classroom supplies and increasing edu- ter’s Degree in Secondary Education in 1958, er schools at Fort Benning, Georgia, the Gen- cational services. also from the University of San Francisco, and eral Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kan- Imagine if all school districts in America his Doctorate in Community College Adminis- sas, and the Army War College at Carlisle, trimmed their energy expenditures by 26 per- tration from the University of Southern Cali- Pennsylvania. During his time as an officer, he cent and then reinvested that savings in de- fornia. Before coming to Glendale Community held staff and command posts in Vietnam, creasing class sizes, updating technology, pro- College (GCC), John served as a 1st Lieuten- South Korea, and West Germany. For his viding science equipment, hiring nurses, psy- ant in the U.S. Army, taught at a junior high commendable service, Colonel Morig received chologists, and special education teachers, school in San Francisco, was a counselor at numerous awards, including a citation for valor Merritt College in Oakland, and was an Assist- in combat. At home, Colonel Morig worked creating after-school activities, and organizing ant Professor at California State University, with a number of different offices at the Pen- events and services that make their public Los Angeles. tagon, handling congressional issues, program schools the cornerstone of the community. We Dr. Davitt began his 38 years of service at analysis, and industrial base policy. Of par- must give all students the opportunity to obtain GCC in 1968, when he took a position as a ticular note was his work in writing Army Doc- a quality education and increase our children’s history professor. Serving as Administrative trine and developing the Army Civilian Acquisi- academic competitiveness with their inter- Dean of Personnel Services, Vice President, tion Workforce and Corps. After 30 years of national peers. The $1.2 million savings Plain- and in 1985, Superintendent-President, he distinguished service, Colonel Morig retired field Public Schools achieved is the reason brought his inclusive, enthusiastic and open from the Army and joined the civil service. His why I introduced the School Building Enhance- style of management to GCC, transforming the final assignment in this capacity was teaching ment Act (H.R. 115), which would provide GCC campus into an innovative and produc- business and financial management to the ac- grants to states to assist educational agencies tive center for learning. The longest-tenured quisition workforce through the Defense Acqui- in implementing energy-saving practices. As head of a community college in California, Dr. sition University. On behalf of my colleagues, demonstrated by Plainfield, the savings will be Davitt cared deeply about the institution and I thank Colonel Morig for his service and wish significantly higher than the costs. I urge my took pride in GCC being a top transfer college. him all the best in retirement. colleagues to support this legislation. An active volunteer in the Glendale and La f Can˜ada Flintridge communities, John’s record f of community service is impressive. He served REMEMBERING THE WERETH 11 HONORING MS. ENID ADLER on the boards of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, HON. CHAKA FATTAH HON. ROBERT A. BRADY Glendale Roundtable, Glendale Symphony OF PENNSYLVANIA OF PENNSYLVANIA and the Glendale College Foundation. In addi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion, he served on Holy Family High School’s Thursday, May 29, 2014 Thursday, May 29, 2014 Board of Regents, Crestview Preparatory School’s Board of Directors, Glendale Memo- Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rial Hospital’s Community Liaison Council, St. support of the Gerlach amendment to H.R. rise to honor the accomplishments of Ms. Enid Bede’s Pastoral Council and the Archdiocese 4435, the National Defense Authorization Act Adler, whose tireless work for human rights of Los Angeles’ Board of Education. for Fiscal Year 2015 considered en bloc. This has bettered the city of Philadelphia. A grad- Some of the honors Dr. Davitt received in- amendment recognizes the sacrifice of the uate of Temple University, Villanova University clude the Presidential Leadership Award from Wereth 11, a group of eleven African-Amer- School of Law, and Dickinson University the California Community College Foundation, ican soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Bat- School of Law, Ms. Adler has had a lifelong Glendale Chamber of Commerce’s Lifetime talion of the United States Army who lost their career as a human rights advocate. Achievement Award, the GCC Alumni Asso- lives in dedicated service to this country dur- Enid Adler operates her own practice, which ciation Award for Outstanding Contributions to ing the Battle of the Bulge in Wereth, Belgium. focuses on asylum immigration, family reunifi- GCC, induction into GCC’s Athletic Hall of The adoption of this amendment would ensure cation, and international human rights. Ms. Fame and the naming of the John A. Davitt that history remembers and pays tribute to Adler is the past chairwoman of the Inter- Administration Building at GCC. these men, and I was pleased to work with national Law Committee of the Philadelphia Married for over half a century, John and his Mr. GERLACH on this effort. Bar Association and, in 1997, formulated the wife Gael, have four children, Terry Davitt, f only United States Twinning Program between Laure Heale, Vincent Davitt and Michael ENERGY SAVINGS LEAD TO the Philadelphia Bar and the Barreau de Lyon Davitt. EDUCATION FUNDING in France. In 2001, Ms. Adler was a founding John Davitt will be sorely missed. He was a member of the International Criminal Board respected leader among community college and was crucial in creating its Code of Ethics. presidents across the state and nation, a dedi- HON. RUSH HOLT Ms. Adler is a member of the Coalition for the OF NEW JERSEY cated public servant and admired by all as a International Criminal Court (CICC) and serves IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES man of impeccable character. I ask all mem- on the Coalition’s Team on the Crime of Ag- bers to join me in remembering one of our Thursday, May 29, 2014 gression negotiations. This team created an community’s most admired citizens, Dr. John Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, over the past two amendment to the criteria to give the court ju- A. Davitt. years, Plainfield, New Jersey Public Schools risdiction over the crime, and it was completed

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Te- f for Gender Justice, Legal Initiative, Victims resa is also the volunteer president of the Rights, Trust Fund for Victims, and serves on board of the Girl Scouts of Connecticut, a HONORING HARRIETT MARTIN the Philadelphia Bar’s International Business member of the board of the Women’s Cam- STOKES Initiative, Civil Rights, and other committees. paign School at Yale University as well as the In 2012, to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Hunt Alternative Fund’s national Political Parity HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH the International Criminal Court, Ms. Adler ini- Leadership Team. In 2010, she was one of OF VIRGINIA tiated a series of three celebratory sympo- eight women selected from Connecticut to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES siums in Philadelphia, which were attended by travel to Saudi Arabia as part of the Global Thursday, May 29, 2014 the President and Vice President Judges from Women’s Leadership Institute and in 2009 she The Hague. Ms. Adler will be honored by the was chosen to participate in the National Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I Marian Anderson Historical Society on May Council of State Legislatures Legislative Man- submit these remarks in honor of Harriett Mar- 31, 2014. agement Institute. Quite simply, she is every- tin Stokes, a proud native of Salem, Virginia, It is a privilege to recognize a person whose where, all the time—respected and trusted by who passed away on May 18, 2014. Harriett, commitment to human rights advocacy has all. who was born on June 21, 1914, would have brought attention to this issue for the Philadel- Teresa’s daily presence will be missed and turned 100 on the longest day of the year— phia region. I ask you and my other distin- though her professional career will take her the first day of summer. guished colleagues to join me in commending from Connecticut, I have no doubt that she will Harriett graduated from Salem High School Ms. Adler for her lifetime of service as a continue to make a difference in our state and in 1931, was one of the first women to grad- human rights attorney. in our communities. Teresa C. Younger is an uate from Roanoke College, and also earned f exceptional leader, advocate, friend, and men- degrees from the Richmond Professional Insti- tor and I consider myself fortunate to call her tute and the Chicago School of Design. She HONORING TERESA C. YOUNGER my friend. I wish her and her husband, Ronald served as an elementary school teacher dur- FOR HER OUTSTANDING CON- Preston, all the best as she begins this new ing World War II, also teaching art in her TRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF endeavor. With her extraordinary passion, home and serving local hospitals as an artist- CONNECTICUT unique vision, and unparalleled commitment, I in-residence. Harriett helped to start the Vir- have no doubt she will enjoy great success. ginia Watercolor Society, was an original HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO f member of the Roanoke Valley Sidewalk Art OF CONNECTICUT Show, and coordinated Art in the Alley which, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R. 4435, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE for forty years, highlighted many local artists AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2015 and was a hot spot for collectors of art. Thursday, May 29, 2014 An active member of the Salem community, Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with the HON. MIKE POMPEO Harriett was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s greatest pride that I rise today to join the OF KANSAS Episcopal Church. She was inducted into the many family, friends, and colleagues who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Salem Alumni Hall of Fame in 1997, and have gathered in celebration of Teresa C. among her other awards are the Walter Biggs Younger, former Executive Director of the Thursday, May 29, 2014 Award for Cultural Achievement, the Distin- Connecticut Permanent Commission on the Mr. POMPEO. Mr. Speaker, first, thank you guished Alumni Award from Roanoke College, Status of Women, who has left that post to to Mr. CARNEY for working with me to craft this and the Perry Kendig Individual Artist Award. begin her new position as President/CEO of amendment, and Chairman MCKEON and Harriett is survived by her three sons: Clay the MS. Foundation for Women. Though cer- Ranking Member SMITH for accepting it. Stokes and wife Janice of Canton, Georgia, tainly a loss for Connecticut, it is an extraor- The issue of America’s cyber capabilities Dr. Robert D. Stokes of Paoli, Pennsylvania, dinary opportunity for this remarkable woman. has moved to the forefront of our national se- and Dr. William Stokes and wife Mary Ellen of Teresa is among the most genuine, com- curity discussion. The Secretary of Defense, Roanoke; two grandchildren; a great-grand- mitted and talented people that I have had the the Intelligence Community, congressional child; and many adoring nieces, nephews, and pleasure of working with. I first met her thir- leaders and even the President have all point- devoted friends. teen years ago when she served as, not only ed to the need to strengthen our nation’s ca- Harriett’s legacy and love for family, neigh- the first woman, but the first African American pabilities in this arena. bors, church, and community will live on not Executive Director of the American Civil Lib- The National Guard has experienced per- only in her beautiful art—some of which re- erties Union of Connecticut. I was immediately sonnel and capabilities that are unique not mains on display in homes, businesses, and struck by her wealth of knowledge and seem- only to their branches, but to the military as a schools throughout the Roanoke Valley—but ingly boundless energy. Since that time she whole. also in the continuing work of the many artists has continued to build an impeccable reputa- This is reinforced to me every time I visit the she mentored and influenced throughout her tion among all of those fortunate enough to 184th Intelligence Wing, and its component lifetime. My thoughts and prayers go out to work with her. 177th Information Warfare Aggressor Squad- Harriett’s family and loved ones. Over the course of the last decade, I have ron, both located at McConnell Air Force Base f worked closely with Teresa in her role as the in Wichita. Executive Director of Connecticut’s Permanent The work done by the 184th, and that done TRIBUTE TO HONOR FLIGHT OF Commission on the Status of Women, the by men and women like them in Guard units OREGON largest women’s non-partisan public policy leg- around the country, provides critical intel- islative commission in the country. She has ligence to our warfighters across the globe HON. GREG WALDEN led the battle and given voice to women on and is absolutely integral to our national secu- OF OREGON policies critical to leveling the playing field. rity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES From pay equity, minimum wage, protections Our amendment simply requires the Director for sexual assault victims, and securing of National Intelligence certify that the rec- Thursday, May 29, 2014 earned paid sick leave to access to quality, af- ommendations of the report required under Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- fordable health care, supports for working fam- Section 933 of the FY 2014 NDAA are con- nize the 25 World War II veterans and the ilies including child care, education and job sistent with the cyber operations capability Vietnam War veteran from Oregon who will be training programs, her leadership has helped needs of the United States before imple- visiting their memorial on June 3rd in Wash- to make Connecticut a leader in the nation on menting any changes recommended by the ington, D.C. through Honor Flight of Oregon. those issues that most impact women and study. On behalf of a grateful state and country, we their families. She is a bastion of knowledge Because these Guard units provide experi- welcome these heroes to the nation’s capital. and a wealth of energy—never backing away ence and capability that exist nowhere else in The veterans on this flight from Oregon are from the right fight. the military, it is critically important that any as follows: Robert A. Davis, U.S. Army Air Teresa has not only been a partner but a proposed changes to their mission and struc- Force; Otis E. Huskey, U.S. Army Air Force; friend. I cannot count the number of times I ture are completely vetted. America’s security, Donald G. Severson, U.S. Army Air Force;

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Jackson, U.S. Marines; How- supported so many in our region. I ask you my honor and privilege to stand today to join ard E. Wells, U.S. Marines; Charles W Anglin, and my other distinguished colleagues to join the Connecticut Anti-Defamation League and U.S. Navy; Oliver C Hardy Jr., U.S. Navy; me in commending Mr. Tann for his lifetime of the New Haven community in paying tribute to Clayton E McCormick, U.S. Navy; Richard S service and dedication to Pennsylvania’s First Carlton L. Highsmith for his invaluable con- McLaughlin, U.S. Navy; Richard W. Miller, Congressional District. tributions. Every community should be so for- U.S. Navy; Douglass O. Nicholson, U.S. Navy; f tunate as to have such a selfless, dedicated Marvin T. Rogers Sr., U.S. Navy; Charles B. individual who so willingly commits his time Salt, U.S. Navy; John Stuart Sherbeck, U.S. HONORING CARLTON L. HIGH- and energy to enriching the community and Navy; Adelbert L. Taylor, U.S. Navy; Harvey SMITH, 2014 RECIPIENT OF THE improving the quality of life for all. TORCH OF LIBERTY AWARD A. Tofte, U.S. Navy; and Vietnam War vet- f eran, Ronald K. Stogsdill, U.S. Air Force. These 26 heroes join more than 98,000 vet- HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO TRIBUTE TO FREDDIE EDWARD erans from across the country who, since OF CONNECTICUT SCAGGS 2005, has journeyed from their home states to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington, D.C. to reflect at the memorials Thursday, May 29, 2014 HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH built in honor of our nation’s veterans. OF VIRGINIA Mr. Speaker, each of us is humbled by the Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, today, friends, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES family and colleagues will gather to pay tribute courage of these soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Thursday, May 29, 2014 Marines who put themselves in harm’s way for to one of our community’s most outstanding Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I our country and way of life. As a nation, we citizens. I am proud to stand today and join submit these remarks to commemorate the life can never fully repay the debt of gratitude the Connecticut Anti-Defamation League as of Freddie Edward Scaggs of Salem, Virginia, owed to them for their honor, commitment, they honor Carlton L. Highsmith with the 2014 who passed away on May 16, 2014. and sacrifice in defense of the freedoms we Greater New Haven Torch of Liberty Award. Our communities would not be the same Freddie was born in Troutville, Virginia, was have today. a life member of the Boy Scouts, and served My colleagues, please join me in thanking without the efforts of individuals whose work benefits our families and neighborhoods. Each our country in the United States Navy. He was these veterans and the volunteers of Honor an active member of Salem Baptist Church, Flight of Oregon for their exemplary dedication year, the Connecticut Anti-Defamation League presents the prestigious Torch of Liberty serving as an usher. and service to this great country. I especially He also attended Barber School, mastering want to recognize and thank Gail Yakopatz for Award to an outstanding leader in the commu- nity, recognizing their unique commitment and his craft before owning and operating Scaggs her tireless work as president of Honor Flight Barber Shop in Salem. Freddie loved cutting of Oregon. dedication. Carlton is a remarkable reflection of the spirit of community service. With ex- hair and developing relationships with his cli- f traordinary compassion and generosity, he ents, doing so until a couple of months before HONORING MR. DANIEL J. TANN, has touched the lives of many throughout the his death. Freddie was loved by generations ESQUIRE Greater New Haven community. of customers, many of whom got their first A corporate executive turned successful haircuts from the gentleman barber and con- HON. ROBERT A. BRADY business owner, Carlton is a reflection of the tinued to do so even when he cut his schedule American entrepreneurial spirit upon which our back to a couple of days a week. As one of OF PENNSYLVANIA his customers, I would vouch for Freddie’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nation was built. He founded Specialized Packaging Group in New Haven in 1983 and services but, more importantly, for his kind- Thursday, May 29, 2014 over the course of the next two decades led hearted, grounded, and honest disposition. Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I the company as it grew to employ 600 people Freddie is survived by his wife of 61 years, rise to honor the accomplishments of Mr. Dan- with 11 locations across North America. Fol- Lena Inez Scaggs; daughter, Nancy Scaggs iel J. Tann, Esquire, who was born and raised lowing its merger with Paperworks Industry Canfield; two sons, Douglas Edward Scaggs in Philadelphia and has continued to work tire- Inc., Carlton stayed on as Vice Chairman of and wife Jill, John Mark Scaggs; nine grand- lessly as an ‘‘attorney for all generations.’’ A the Board until his retirement four years ago. children; and eight great-grandchildren. My thoughts and prayers go out to Freddie’s graduate of LaSalle University and Drake Uni- He continues his involvement with the busi- family and loved ones. He will be greatly versity Law School, Mr. Tann has not only ful- ness and education communities as a member missed by all who knew him. filled his dream of founding his own law offices of the Board of Directors of First Niagra Bank, but has also worked as a tireless advocate for the Connecticut Center for Arts and Tech- f a number of social organizations in Philadel- nology and the National Center for Arts and RECOGNIZING RUTH CLAPP ON phia. Technology. He also serves as the Vice Chair THE OCCASION OF HER RETIRE- Mr. Tann began his illustrious legal career of Quinnipiac University’s Board of Trustees, a MENT at Drake University, where he was named member of the Federal Reserve Bank of Bos- President of the local chapter of the Black Law ton’s New England Economic Advisory Coun- HON. ADAM SMITH Students of America, and was recognized in cil. Co-Chairman of the Career Advancement OF WASHINGTON ‘‘Who’s Who Among American Law Students.’’ Committee of the Connecticut Employment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1985, he began practicing law in Philadel- and Training Commission and a member of phia at Spear, Wilderman, Sigmond, Borish, the Board of Visitors of the University of Wis- Thursday, May 29, 2014 Endy, and Silverstein, where he soon became consin-Madison, his alma mater. Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I the department manager of the general prac- The difference Carlton has made in our rise to honor the career and retirement of Ruth tice group. Later, he became the Senior Litiga- community extends far beyond his profes- Clapp, a loyal public servant to the constitu- tion Attorney with Gordon and Weinberg, P.C., sional contributions. Having served as Chair of ents of Washington’s Ninth Congressional Dis- and in January 2002, he fulfilled his personal I Have a Dream, Chairman of the Finance trict dating back to the 1990s. dream when he founded the Law of Offices of Board of the Dixwell Avenue Congregational As a Member of Congress, the importance Daniel J. Tan. He is involved in work with The Church, a Director of Achievement First, a Di- of a strong caseworker staff cannot be under- National Bar Association, The Philadelphia Bar rector of Amistad Academy Charter School, stated. Often times, when constituents have Association, The American Bar Association, and a Trustee of Yale-New Haven Hospital, exhausted all other avenues they call their The NAACP, Volunteers in Aid of Sickle Cell his generosity, compassion, and leadership Congressional representatives for help. For Anemia, the Gloucester County Minority Coali- has enriched the New Haven community— caseworkers, these constituent contacts are tion, American Diabetes Foundation, Phi Beta making it a better place to live, learn and unique in nature, necessitating short turn- Sigma Fraternity, Philadelphia Boy Scouts of grow. arounds and requiring a discerning mind.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:32 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29MY8.031 E29MYPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E870 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 29, 2014 After just a few months in Congress it be- started in a very humble way. He grew up in geant Major Frank A. Grippe, United States came clear that our staff was missing some- a succession of orphanages and foster homes Army for his extraordinary dedication to duty thing; or, more accurately, someone. The resi- in Massachusetts. At the age of 16, Bill hit the and selfless service to the United States of dents of the Ninth needed someone with a road, hitch hiking all the way to California, ar- America. Command Sergeant Major Grippe background in State Department issues. The riving in Los Angeles with little money and no will soon retire from his present assignment as job would be part-time and—like all case- place to stay. the Command Senior Enlisted Leader, United worker positions—required a genuine passion With a great attitude, hard work and a ‘‘can States Central Command, MacDill Air Force for helping others. do’’ spirit, Bill nudged his way into the food in- Base, Tampa, Florida. At the time, Ruth Clapp was enjoying the dustry and opened up his first grocery store in Command Sergeant Major Grippe entered early days of her retirement after years spent the late 1960’s. Several other stores followed the United States Army in April 1981 through working for the World Association for Children under the Jax banner, one in Buena Park and Syracuse, New York. He trained as a light in- and Parents (WACAP), an adoption and inter- another in Anaheim. fantryman and graduated from Airborne national humanitarian organization. During her During his career in the supermarket indus- School at Fort Henning, Georgia, after which time with WACAP, Ruth helped families to try which spanned more than four decades, he went on to serve in a variety of duty posi- navigate adoptions in countries around the Bill MacAloney was Chairman of the nation’s tions and organizations: Rifleman, Machine- world. The work was rewarding, yet it was largest retail business, Certified Grocer of gunner and Team Leader in 1–509th Airborne time to enjoy some well-earned quiet days at California. He also served as Chairman of the Battalion Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy; Team her picturesque home along the water in California Grocery Association and was Co- Leader, Rifle Squad Leader and Reconnais- Browns Point. And that was when the phone Chair of the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), sance Squad Leader in 2–325th Airborne In- rang. the national supermarket trade association fantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort On the other end was a young Chief of headquartered in our Nation’s Capital. Bragg, North Carolina; Rifle Squad Leader, Staff. He let Ruth know about a freshman With a love for politics and community, Bill Rifle Platoon Sergeant, Battalion Operations Member of Washington State’s delegation that MacAloney served on the Villa Park City Sergeant and Company First Sergeant with 2– required someone with her background. The Council in 2002 and 2009. And Bill was an ac- 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash- job could be tailored to her needs: it would be tive philanthropist, and received awards and ington; ROTC Senior Military Instructor at San part-time and only for a few years. She ac- recognition from a wide range of highly re- Diego State University, San Diego, California; cepted the position and, as we know now, that spected organizations including the National Command Sergeant Major for 1–87th Infantry ‘‘temporary’’ job stretched into seventeen Conference of Christians and Jews and B’nai’ Regiment, Fort Drum, New York, CSM of Task years of service. B’rith among others. I should also mention that Force Summit (OEF Afghanistan, September Ruth’s personnel file grew and grew over Bill was appointed to Governor Arnold 2001–April 2002); Command Sergeant Major the years, into what today resembles a stack Schwarzenegger’s Board of Accountancy and for 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division (LI), of phone books. It is filled with hundreds of was on the St. Joseph Hospital Board of Fort Drum, New York; CSM of Combined Joint letters thanking her for help with issues includ- Trustees. Task Force Warrior (OEF Afghanistan, July ing immigration, adoptions, and visas. These In closing, it has been an honor and a privi- 2003–May 2004); Post and Division Command notes are from mothers, fathers, grand- lege for me to have known such an out- Sergeant Major of the 101st Airborne Division mothers, sons, and daughters. They recount standing individual. He is a true gentleman, of (AASLT) and Fort Campbell, Kentucky, CSM Ruth creatively solving problems and dem- great character who made the time to give of Task Force Band of Brothers; Multi-National onstrate the consistency by which she went back to the community and help others to Division North (OIF, September 2005–Sep- the extra mile for constituents. If getting a achieve their dreams. Bill MacAloney is truly tember 2006). From August 2007 December problem solved meant calling a consulate at 4 the classic All-American success story that we 2011, he was assigned as the Command Ser- am on behalf of a constituent, that was what all should be proud of. I extend my sym- geant Major of I Corps and Joint Base Lewis- she did—gladly and without complaint. pathies to Bill’s wife and loving companion of McChord, Washington and served as the Ruth’s accomplishments are too many to 45 years, Gwen, her four children, ten grand- Multi-National Corps-Iraq Command Sergeant list. Highlights include the critical assistance children and two great granddaughters. Major from March 2009 to March 2010. Com- she provided an entire Afghan family to be- f mand Sergeant Major Grippe is presently the come U.S. citizens. She is passionate about Command Senior Enlisted Leader for the conditions at the Northwest Detention Center OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL United States Central Command. and has provided assistance to dozens of in- DEBT Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure today to rec- mates there. Travel up and down the Ninth ognize Command Sergeant Major Grippe’s District and chances are you will meet some- HON. MIKE COFFMAN long and decorated career. On behalf of a one whose life has benefited from Ruth’s serv- OF COLORADO grateful nation, I commend Command Ser- ice. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES geant Major Grippe for his dedicated service In the years ahead, Ruth undoubtedly will to the United States of America. I also wish to Thursday, May 29, 2014 stay busy. She remains passionate about recognize the sacrifices and contributions international adoption, loves world travel, Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January made by Command Sergeant Major Grippe’s serves on the board of a non-profit, and is a 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- wife Carla and daughter Madeline. We are a proud grandmother. fice, the national debt was nation truly indebted to all of the service mem- Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize $10,626,877,048,913.08. bers, veterans, and military families who con- Ruth Clapp for her distinguished career. I am Today, it is $17,494,957,564,945.40. We’ve tinue to give so much to defend our American confident that others will continue to benefit added $6,868,080,516,032.40 to our debt in 5 values and liberties. I extend my best wishes from her selflessness. years. This is over $6.8 trillion in debt our na- to Command Sergeant Major Grippe and his f tion, our economy, and our children could family on the occasion of his retirement. have avoided with a balanced budget amend- f HONORING WILLIAM MACALONEY ment. f 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM OF AFRI- RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF OF CALIFORNIA CAN ART COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FRANK A. GRIPPE ON THE OCCA- HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. Thursday, May 29, 2014 SION OF HIS RETIREMENT OF MICHIGAN Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES respects to William ‘‘Bill’’ MacAloney, the HON. RICHARD L. HANNA Thursday, May 29, 2014 Chairman and CEO of Jax Markets in Ana- OF NEW YORK heim, California. Bill who is a long-time friend IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in of mine recently passed after a long and brave recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the struggle with cancer. Thursday, May 29, 2014 Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, Bill’s successful journey to becoming an in- Mr. HANNA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratu- which will be celebrated with a series of public dustry leader in the grocery store business late Frankfort, New York’s own Command Ser- programs and exhibits.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:32 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29MY8.035 E29MYPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 29, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E871 Originally founded in the former Capitol Hill IN RECOGNITION OF LUPUS ents, Mr. Amr Nassar, for his acceptance to townhouse of Frederick Douglass, the mu- AWARENESS MONTH the People to People World Leadership Forum seum was first opened by my friend Warren in Washington, DC. Mr. Nassar was selected Robbins on June 3, 1964. HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING for his academic excellence, leadership poten- Over the ensuing decades, the museum has OF MASSACHUSETTS tial and exemplary citizenship. come to take a greater role in furthering cul- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The People to People mission is to bridge tural development in our Nation’s capital. In cultural and political borders through education Thursday, May 29, 2014 1979, it joined the Smithsonian Institution, and and exchange. To this end, People to People it relocated to its current location on the Na- Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offers domestic and international educational tional Mall in 1987. recognize Lupus Awareness Month. As co- programs that promote cooperation, cross-cul- As the only national museum in the United chair of the Congressional Lupus Caucus, I tural understanding and leadership. It is my States dedicated to the arts of Africa, it plays am honored to help raise awareness of lupus hope that Mr. Nassar benefitted greatly from an important role in elevating the knowledge throughout the month of May. his participation in the World Leadership and understanding of visitors and academics Despite affecting an estimated 1.5 million Forum, and I wish him all the best in his future alike. As a repository of stirring and thought- Americans—approximately 90 percent of endeavors. provoking artifacts, and a place for evocative whom are women—lupus is not very well f performances and dialogues, it serves as a known. And for those who have heard of the ANN MILLER TRIBUTE source of inspiration so many of our artists— disease, it is much more widespread than luminaries like the late Maya Angelou who most realize. was a tireless advocate for the museum. Lupus is a chronic illness that can affect any HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON This museum has come a long way over the organ in the body. It occurs when the immune OF COLORADO past 50 years, to play an important role in the system is out of balance, damaging the body’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES organs and tissues. Most puzzling, no two Smithsonian Institution, in the Washington, Thursday, May 29, 2014 D.C. community, and in the cultural life of our lupus patients experience the same symp- Nation and the world. toms. Thus, a variety of medications are used Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Ann Miller. Ms. Miller is the Executive I congratulate them on a wonderful 50 to treat the disease since its manifestations Director of Unlimited Learning, Incorporated, in years, and I wish them another flourishing 50 vary dramatically between cases. Many symp- southwest Colorado. more. toms of Lupus mimic those of other illnesses, and can change over time, making diagnosis Ms. Miller has been working with refugees and minority groups on educational and occu- f difficult. Consequently, diagnoses of Lupus can take up to four years and require visits to pational issues such as providing English lan- HONORING MS. BLANCHE BURTON- more than three physicians. guage instruction, life skills training and cross- LYLES My goal in founding the Congressional cultural classes since the mid-1970s. Lupus Caucus was to raise awareness and Since 1990, she has been Director of the HON. ROBERT A. BRADY help further research efforts in regard to this Adult Education Program for Montezuma and little understood, life-threatening disease. Re- Dolores Counties in southwest Colorado, and OF PENNSYLVANIA searchers are working to better understand in 2001 founded Unlimited Learning and is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the disease’s complexity and are making great currently serving as the institution’s Executive Thursday, May 29, 2014 strides in finding effective treatments. Today, Director. Unlimited Learning is a nonprofit edu- there are more than two dozen potential drugs cational organization, primarily focused on dis- Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I for lupus in the development pipeline. Be- tance education programming. They ensure rise to honor the accomplishments of the great cause of research, initiatives such as Lupus that Native Americans, rural area residents, pianist Ms. Blanche Burton-Lyles, a native of Awareness Month, and other grassroots ef- and adults seeking a GED have access to South Philadelphia, whose dedication to music forts, more and more people with lupus are adult education, college level education and service has left a lasting mark on Phila- leading healthier lives and living longer than at courses, and degrees. Unlimited Learning delphia. any time in history. serves in partnership with the College of East- Ms. Burton-Lyles attended the prestigious I am proud to report that in my home state ern Utah, which is part of the Utah State Uni- Curtis Institute of Music, on the recommenda- of Massachusetts, excellent resources are versity system, to provide educational services tion of her mentor Marian Anderson. There available to those affected by lupus. These re- to over 5,000 square miles spanning Colo- she studied under Madam Isabella Vengerova, sources include a support group at the Bourne rado, Arizona, Utah, and Alaska. one of the founders of the Curtis Institute, and Council on Aging and a state-of-the-art Lupus Ms. Miller is driven by the desire to provide Leo Ornstein, Sr., world renowned composer Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. innovative ways to reach and educate rural, and pianist. Ms. Burton-Lyles also received a Despite local successes, Federal funding for low-income, and minority citizens, so that they music degree from Temple University. She advocacy and research remains critical. In- have an opportunity for a better life—socially, worked as a music educator in the Philadel- creased funding will lead to improved knowl- economically, and physically. She truly has phia Public School System for many years. A edge of the disease and earlier and more ac- made a great difference in the lives of many recipient of many performance awards and hu- curate diagnoses, helping to improve disease people. manitarian honors, Ms. Burton-Lyles is the first management, diminish adverse effects, and in- Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Di- African-American woman to perform in Car- crease quality of life for individuals living with rector Ann Miller. I rise today to thank her for negie Hall with the New York Philharmonic Or- lupus. I pledge to continue to raise awareness her work on behalf of the citizens of Monte- chestra and played a number of times in the and do what I can to secure the resources zuma and Dolores Counties. personal home of Marian Anderson. In Janu- needed to build upon the steady strides al- f ary of 1998, she received Anderson’s histor- ready achieved in lupus research and devel- INTRODUCTION OF THE MEDICARE ical residences, which are now international opment. Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to TRANSITIONAL CARE ACT OF 2014 attractions for visitors worldwide. Ms. Burton- continue to support lupus research and treat- Lyles is the Founder and President of the Mar- ment and to help spread the word about this ian Anderson Historical Society, Inc. and disease. HON. EARL BLUMENAUER maintains the Marian Anderson residence and f OF OREGON museum. Ms. Burton-Lyles will be honored by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Marian Anderson Historical Society on RECOGNIZING MR. AMR NASSAR May 31, 2014. Thursday, May 29, 2014 It is a privilege to recognize a person whose HON. DANIEL WEBSTER Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, today I leadership and commitment have inspired and OF FLORIDA am introducing The Medicare Transitional supported so many in our region. I ask you IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Care Act, which will address continuity of care and my other distinguished colleagues to join problems. This legislation will provide high-risk me in commending Ms. Blanche Burton-Lyles Thursday, May 29, 2014 Medicare beneficiaries access to evidence for her lifetime of service and dedication to Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is based transitional care services that are pro- Pennsylvania’s First Congressional District. a privilege to recognize one of my constitu- vided by an eligible transitional care entity,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:32 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29MY8.039 E29MYPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E872 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 29, 2014 such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and THANKING MARA SACCENTE FOR Debbie Davis, the very best for many more community based-organizations. The bill will HER MANY YEARS OF DEDI- years of health and happiness. also provide incentives for the use of tech- CATED SERVICE nology and other tools to improve care transi- f tions. HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO RECOGNIZING THE 8TH ANNUAL OF CONNECTICUT Transitions from hospital to home can be DC LATINO PRIDE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES complicated and risky, especially for individ- uals with multiple chronic illnesses. Patients Thursday, May 29, 2014 HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great frequently report difficulty remembering clinical OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA pleasure that I rise today to join the many instructions, confusion over correct use of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES medications, and uncertainty over their prog- friends, family and colleagues who have gath- ered to extend my heartfelt thanks and appre- Thursday, May 29, 2014 nosis. In cases where multiple providers are ciation to Mara Saccente who served as a Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to involved, patients often get conflicting instruc- member of my District staff for 15 years. As a tions from different providers. ask the House of Representatives to join me Caseworker and Scheduler, Mara dedicated in recognizing the 8th annual DC Latino Pride, Researchers with the Robert Wood Johnson an enormous amount of her personal time and the national capital region’s celebration of our Foundation have estimated that inadequate energies to addressing the needs and con- Latino lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender care coordination, including inadequate man- cerns of the residents of Connecticut’s 3rd (LGBT) community. Congressional District and I cannot thank her agement of care transitions, was responsible The Washington, DC metropolitan area has enough for all the outstanding work she has for $25 to $45 billion in wasteful spending in had an identifiable Latino LGBT community done. 2011 through avoidable complications and un- A native of Orange, Connecticut, during her since the early 1960s. However, the commu- necessary hospital readmissions. senior year at the University of Connecticut, nity remained largely invisible until the first In its June 2012 Report, Medicare Payment Mara spent the fall semester as an intern in LGBT March in Washington in 1987. DC Latino Pride’s parent organization, the Latino Advisory Commission (MedPAC) highlighted my Washington, D.C. office. She was ener- getic and full of enthusiasm, assisting our Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender His- the need for an explicit payment for transi- tory Project, began in 2000. The organization tional care services, given the documented press secretary and writing constituent cor- respondence. It was fortunate timing that upon grew out of a private archive kept since 1993 evidence that effective and coordinated care by its founder, Jose´ Gutierrez, who, in turn, or- transitions improve health outcomes, reduce her graduation, I had an opening for a case- worker in my District Office. Mara officially ganized the first DC Latino Pride, in 2007. readmission rates, and generate significant came on board on July 1, 1998. During the It has been both a pleasure and an inspira- savings to the U.S. health care system. The first three years of her tenure, she was re- tion to watch DC Latino Pride grow from a Congressional Budget Office has echoed sponsible for a variety of casework areas in- panel discussion held the day before the an- these findings. In a report documenting les- cluding issues with Social Security, immigra- nual Capital Pride parade to this year’s series sons from Medicare’s demonstration projects, tion, and the environment. Her compassion of events between May 25 and June 5. The the CBO emphasized that ‘‘programs that and understanding lent itself to the position Latino Pride events include La Coronacio´n on smoothed transitions (for example, by pro- and she thrived—the myriad of thank you May 25th; La Pla´tica, a panel discussion at the Human Rights Campaign on May 29th; La viding additional education and support to pa- notes she received is a testament to the dif- Fe, a bilingual worship service with the Metro- tients moving from a hospital to a nursing fa- ference she was able to make in the lives of others. politan Community Church Ministerio Espan˜ol cility or between a primary care provider and and Grupo Latino Dignidad de Washington on a specialist) tended to have fewer hospital ad- As anyone in this Chamber can understand, the position of scheduling in a Congressional May 31st, and La Fiesta Latino Dance Party at missions.’’ office requires a unique combination of pa- Towne Danceboutique on June 5th. It is our hope that stakeholders involved in tience and organization as well as the ability The Latino and Latino gay, lesbian, bisexual the care delivery system will carefully evaluate to manage the many personalities of constitu- and transgender GLBT History Project and this legislation and provide comments or sug- ents vying for your time. With a seemingly Empode´rate Youth Center of La Clı´nica del gested improvements to me and the other never ending list of events, invitations, and Pueblo jointly host DC Latino Pride and co- ordinate this celebration with their partners: El sponsors. We are interested in ensuring that meetings coming in, in the twelve years that Mara served as my district scheduler, she Zol Radio 107.9, the National Gay and Les- the legislation’s terms are adequately tailored bian Task Force, the DC Office of Human to the different circumstances and settings in managed to balance it all with both poise and integrity—earning a distinguished reputation Rights, the Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs, which these transitions occur. among her colleagues and the many commu- the Mayor’s Office of GLBT Affairs, D&P Cre- Providing a transitional care benefit within nity members she interacted with every day. ative Strategies, Brother Help Thyself, The DC Medicare will help coordinate care, develop a Though I can hardly figure out where she Center, GLOV, the Raben Goup, Lambda care plan for patients and their caregivers, was able to find the time, Mara is also very in- Legal, Whitman Walker, Reasons, Verizon, identify potential health risks, and prevent un- volved with her community. A member of Or Gertrude Stein Democratic Club, Latinos necessary hospitalizations. I thank my cospon- Shalom Synagogue, she served as Secretary Ready for Hilary, Identity, and Food & Friends. sors and look forward to working with my col- of the Board of Directors, she has been a This year’s organizers include: David M. Pe´rez, President; Esther Hidalgo, Vice Presi- leagues to advance this legislation. leader for her daughter’s Girl Scouts troop, as well as an active member of the PTA and the dent of Historical Archives; Jose´ Gutierrez, local Democratic Town Committee. Mara’s Founder & Historical Archives Co-Chair; Jorge f strong desire to give back to her community A. Soto, Secretary; Wilmer Gutie´rrez, Treas- PERSONAL EXPLANATION has made a real difference and serves as an urer; May Sifuentes, Finance Committee Co- example to us all of how one person’s actions Chair; Board Members Jose Plaza and Alexa can enrich the lives of others. Rodrı´guez; Jose´ Ramı´rez, Outreach Chair; HON. BILL FOSTER Mara has embarked on a new professional Jennifer Sa´nchez, Outreach Committee; and endeavor, however, she will always be more Jesu´s ‘‘Chuche’’ Chavez, Program Coordi- OF ILLINOIS than just a staffer or a colleague—she is fam- nator. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ily. I, like all of those who have had the oppor- I ask the House to join me in recognizing tunity to work with her, will miss her. Today, the 8th annual DC Latino Pride, welcoming all Thursday, May 29, 2014 I am honored to have this opportunity to ex- those who will attend, and congratulating the tend my deepest thanks and sincere apprecia- Latino GLBT History Project’s officers, board, Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, on May 28, I tion to Mara Saccente for all of her good work and volunteers for work well done, and I take missed two recorded votes. Had I been both on my behalf and that of the residents of this opportunity to remind the celebrants that present, on rollcall No. 241, I would have the 3rd Congressional District. I wish her, her the United States citizens who reside in Wash- voted ‘‘aye.’’ On rollcall No. 242, I would have husband, Ken, and their children, Anna and ington, DC are taxed without full voting rep- voted ‘‘aye.’’ Nathan, as well as her parents, Paul and resentation in Congress.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:32 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MY8.044 E29MYPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 29, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E873 HONORING THE WORK AND Periodontology, and given the Legion of Merit ated with a specific person. However, the IP CAREER OF DR. D. WALTER COHEN Award from the French Government. The address of an Internet router that acts as a American Academy of Periodontology offers a hub for thousands of email users, while it HON. CHAKA FATTAH grant in his name, the Dr. D. Walter Cohen identifies a specific device, does not qualify as OF PENNSYLVANIA Teaching Award. It is my privilege to recog- a specific selection term because the records IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nize the distinguished career of Dr. Walter associated it with pertain to so many people. Cohen for contributing to peace and education Similarly, an ‘‘address’’ could serve as a se- Thursday, May 29, 2014 around the world. lection term permitting the government to Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f name the physical address of a home, but not recognize the impact of the work of Dr. D. an IP address shared by thousands of Internet Walter Cohen. Dr. Cohen’s career brought ex- USA FREEDOM ACT users. To use a selection term in a manner traordinary accomplishments to both Philadel- that would sweep up the records that pertain SPEECH OF phia and the global medical community. He to dozens, hundreds, or thousands of individ- set the highest standards in education and HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. uals is exactly the type of mass surveillance forged international partnerships for the pro- OF MICHIGAN that this legislation is designed to prevent. motion of peace. Today, I am pleased to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The USA FREEDOM Act is intended to stop honor Dr. D. Walter Cohen’s contributions to Thursday, May 22, 2014 both bulk and ‘‘bulky’’ collection, and I expect education and science. it to fulfill this function as a critical safeguard Dr. Cohen was born and raised in Philadel- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3361, the to Americans’ privacy. phia. He earned both his undergraduate de- USA FREEDOM Act, is intended to provide f gree and a D.D.S. from the University of strong, concrete limits that prevent mass and Pennsylvania. After completing a research fel- untargeted collection of records and informa- PERSONAL EXPLANATION lowship in Pathology and Periodontics at Beth tion using domestic intelligence authorities, Israel Hospital in Boston, he returned to Phila- Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act, the intel- HON. JIM JORDAN delphia to commence a distinguished aca- ligence pen/trap statute, and national security OF OHIO demic career. letters. The USA FREEDOM Act is designed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1951, Dr. Cohen returned to Penn as an to prevent bulk collection on a nationwide associate professor and embarked on a career scale and other broad collection of information Thursday, May 29, 2014 that would exemplify leadership, dedication, that pertains to large numbers of people who Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, my scheduled and the highest standard of innovation. During share an identifier. The substitute amend- flight into Washington yesterday was delayed his tenure, he established Penn’s Department ment’s definition of ‘‘specific selection term’’ is significantly by bad weather. As a result, I was of Periodontics and served as its first chair- an integral part of our effort to end, and pre- absent from the House floor during Wednes- man, became a Professor of Periodontics, and vent, such broad collection. The identifiers that day’s two rollcall votes. ultimately became Dean of Penn Dental Medi- fit this definition should be narrowly construed Had I been present, I would have voted in cine. to further this goal. favor of both H. Res. 599 and H.R. 503. As Dean, Dr. Cohen is widely credited for Under the bill, a specific selection term is f revitalizing the school’s educational program defined as, ‘‘a discrete term, such as a term by establishing a preceptor model of edu- specifically identifying a person, entity, ac- CONDOLENCES TO THE PEOPLE OF cation, introducing new courses, recruiting a count, address, or device, used by the Gov- TURKEY new faculty, and establishing a residency. His ernment to limit the scope of the information book describes the innovative program that or tangible things sought pursuant to the stat- HON. ADAM KINZINGER changed the way Penn educates dental stu- ute authorizing the provision of such informa- OF ILLINOIS dents; ‘‘Educating the dentist of the future: tion or tangible thing to the government.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Pennsylvania Experiment.’’ Dr. Cohen’s This definition includes a non-exclusive list career was ultimately recognized with the of discrete identifiers—person, entity, account, Thursday, May 29, 2014 2013 William J. Gies Award from the Amer- address, device—that are associated with a Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I ican Dental Education Association, which hon- specific person or a very small group of peo- join my colleagues offering their condolences ored his superior achievements in dental edu- ple. The list is non-exclusive because there and prayers to the people of Turkey in the cation. may be other discrete identifiers that pertain wake of the worst mining disaster in that coun- His accomplishments have considerable only to a specific person or a small group. try’s history. I am deeply saddened by the international impact. In the 1950’s, he initiated Using an illustrative list rather than an exhaus- tragic loss of life, and share the pain of the a fellowship exchange between the U.S. and tive list provides necessary flexibility in choos- victims’ families and friends. Israel. After raising $500,000, he was able to ing selection terms that identify particular peo- As a former Air Force pilot who continues to bring over 18 full-time faculty members to train ple or small groups, and is not intended to serve in the Air National Guard, I have experi- at Penn. The program’s success paved the permit collection of information about large enced our close relationship with Turkey, and way for the creation of The D. Walter Cohen numbers of people who may have some tie to can attest to the sincerity, kindness, and gen- Middle East Center for Dental Education in an identifier. For example, a ‘‘specific selection erosity of the Turkish people. Israel. The center allowed dentists throughout term’’ includes the phone number associated The way forward will be long and painful, the Middle East to study at the Hebrew Uni- with a target’s cell phone and the phone num- but the people of Turkey should know they are versity Hadassah School in Jerusalem. The ber of his home landline he shares with the not alone, and are in my thoughts and prayers program strengthened the partnership be- rest of his family, but not an area code shared at this difficult time. tween the U.S. and Israel while promoting by thousands or millions. f peace and education. The substitute amendment includes ‘‘de- Dr. Cohen’s exemplary leadership helped to vice’’ and ‘‘address’’ among the illustrative ex- COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, unite 41 U.S. dental schools under the Alli- amples of specific selection terms. Use of AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- ance for Oral Health Across Borders. The Alli- these examples is not intended to permit large PRIATIONS ACT, 2015 ance is committed to promoting peace through scale collection. They were added to broaden health education. By crossing borders, health the type of specific identifiers that could be SPEECH OF providers build bridges among dental and employed, not to permit broad collection of in- health professionals around the world. These formation that pertains to vast numbers of HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK connections provide education, improve the people. In both cases, these terms apply to a OF PENNSYLVANIA state of oral health globally, develop leader- personal identifier—a personal device or ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ship and advocacy, and promote collaborative dress—in which the ‘‘device’’ or ‘‘address’’ Wednesday, May 28, 2014 research. takes the place of another unique identifier, The House in Committee of the Whole His legacy will endure through lasting con- such as a name or account. House on the state of the Union had under tributions and through those who have recog- For example, the IMEI number of cell phone consideration the bill (H.R. 4660) making ap- nized them. He was awarded honorary mem- identifies that ‘‘device’’ and is an appropriate propriations for the Departments of Com- bership by the British Society of selection term because the device is associ- merce and Justice, Science, and Related

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:32 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29MY8.019 E29MYPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E874 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 29, 2014 Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- While my colleagues and I draft education anniversary of the Republic Day, and to distin- tember 30, 2015, and for other purposes: reform legislations, we cannot be on the guish the many achievements of Azerbaijan Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Chair, I thank ground in every community: staffing after- along with the remarkably valuable partnership the gentleman from New York, Mr. CROWLEY, school programs, coordinating back-to-school between the United States and Azerbaijan. for his bringing attention to an important pro- supply drives or organizing domestic violence f gram that deserves the support of this body. seminars. Our success as a nation is, in no The importance of Science Technology Engi- small part, due to the leadership and passion CONGRATULATING THE HONOREES neering and Math (or STEM) education has of citizens who are helping people lead OF THE ELLSWORTH CHAMBER been recognized by this administration and healthier and more purposeful lives—those OF COMMERCE’S ANNUAL members of Congress from both sides of the who focus on student achievement to foster AWARDS DINNER aisle. Investment in these fields will prepare innovation and creativity. The Alpha Xi Omega our students for good paying jobs and Chapter has improved the social stature of HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD strengthen our economy by ensuring that our Dallas’ youth by cultivating and encouraging OF MAINE workforce stays competitive in a globalized high scholastic and ethical standards. Be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES world. Entrepreneurs with specialties in these cause of their work, the next generation of fields are creating exciting new start-ups and leaders is energized to innovate and move the Thursday, May 29, 2014 jobs while more established companies are country forward. Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to being encouraged to reshore jobs in this coun- Mr. Speaker, I have been a Member of this recognize the honorees of the Ellsworth try when our workers are better trained. In organization for more than 40 years, and I can Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards Din- short the value of STEM education is univer- say with great pride that the City of Dallas is ner. The Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce sally understood. a better place because of the dedicated and serves the people and business communities Madam Chair, the gentleman’s colloquy al- selfless service of the distinguished women of of the region, working hard to strengthen eco- lows us the opportunity to demonstrate con- The Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of the Alpha nomic opportunity throughout the area and the gressional intent to support STEM education, Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Their un- state. particularly in our Nation’s Hispanic Serving paralleled and unprecedented community in- Each year, the Ellsworth Chamber of Com- Institutions. HSIs serve an important popu- volvement will impact the Dallas community merce recognizes local businesses, business lation and educate students of all back- for years to come. They epitomize the power leaders, and individuals who promote and ad- grounds. The program directed the National of an engaged citizenry and reflect our na- vance a vital and healthy business environ- Science Foundation to help create additional tion’s great tradition of service. I ask my col- ment. These individuals and businesses are capacity for STEM education in these institu- leagues to join me in recognizing their service committed to strengthening opportunity, pros- tions of higher learning. The National Science today in the U.S. House of Representatives. perity, and community service in Maine. Foundation directs investment in American in- f The 2014 award winners are: Merrill Enter- novation and is uniquely equipped to focus ef- RECOGNITION OF THE 96TH ANNI- prises, Top Drawer Award; Eleanor Jones, Cit- forts on bringing more students into these im- izen of the Year; Friends and Family, Cus- portant fields. VERSARY OF REPUBLIC DAY IN AZERBAIJAN tomer Service Award; Shinbashi, Revitalization This amendment supports a worthy program Award; and Z Photography, Chamber New that returns a value to our students and the Business of the Year. economy that is well beyond the investment. HON. HENRY CUELLAR These recipients are among the best that f OF TEXAS Maine has to offer. Through their leadership IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING THE 85TH ANNIVER- and their incredible commitment to their com- SARY OF ALPHA XI OMEGA Thursday, May 29, 2014 munities and to the region, Maine is a better CHAPTER OF ALPHA KAPPA Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in place in which to live and do business. ALPHA SORORITY, INC., DALLAS, recognition of the 96th anniversary of Republic Mr. Speaker, please join me again in con- TEXAS Day in Azerbaijan on May 28. Azerbaijan is a gratulating the Ellsworth Chamber of Com- secular, modern, Muslim country, which prac- merce and the award recipients on their out- HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON tices broad religious tolerance. Established in standing service and achievements. OF TEXAS May 28, 1918, the Azerbaijan Democratic Re- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES public was the first republic in any majority- Muslim country. In 1920 Russia occupied CONFERENCE REPORT WATER RE- Thursday, May 29, 2014 Azerbaijan and several Azeris lost their lives SOURCES REFORM AND DEVEL- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. fighting for their independence. After years of OPMENT ACT (H.R. 3080) Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 85th living under Soviet rule, Azerbaijan reclaimed Anniversary of the Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of its independence in 1991 following the col- HON. BETTY McCOLLUM the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incor- lapse of the Soviet Union. OF MINNESOTA porated—the first Greek letter sorority for Afri- Over the last twenty-three years, the Repub- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES can-American women. The Alpha Xi Omega lic of Azerbaijan has strengthened its sov- Thursday, May 29, 2014 Chapter was established in Dallas, Texas on ereignty and independence, and has devel- June 6, 1929. Since its inception, its members oped into one of the fastest growing econo- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, had I been have provided outstanding community service mies in the region. Azerbaijan is also a present, I would have voted in support of the throughout the City of Dallas. They have dis- staunch ally and strategic partner of the Water Resources Reform and Development played a constant commitment to serving United States in the decisively important Cas- Act (H.R. 3080) Conference Report. Unfortu- those in need through varied volunteer activi- pian region. As a valuable international ally, nately, I attended the funeral for a family ties—from tutoring children, raising money to Azerbaijan provided aid to the United States member and missed the vote. fight cancer, increasing awareness to combat directly following the devastating events of 9/ The Water Resources Reform and Develop- AIDS, supporting research for sickle cell ane- 11, assisting the United States on matters of ment Act authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of mia to feeding the hungry. international security. Engineers’ mission, ensuring our nation’s wa- Through programs of service, they encour- Azerbaijan resides in one of the world’s terways have the resources to improve infra- age young men and women to develop high most dangerous neighborhoods, with Russia structure and create jobs while providing flood standards of character and excellence in edu- to the north and Iran to the south; however, protection and environmental restoration. Long cation. They support a myriad of other pro- the U.S. and Azerbaijan have developed a overdue, the conference report to H.R. 3080 grams, including: health and social services steadfast relationship through the opening of will ensure economic growth for years to for women and children and the development Caspian energy sources for development. come. of art, cultural and educational groups. They Making significant contributions to the energy I’m pleased that the conference report in- understand the great price of liberty—the duty security of Europe, Turkey, and Israel, Azer- cludes my language addressing the threat of of each of us to give back freely. They under- baijan has materialized as a fundamental play- Asian carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio stand that by investing their time, energy and er in global energy security. River basins and tributaries. The Fish and talent, they strengthen the very fiber of our Again, it is my pleasure to honor the Repub- Wildlife Service in coordination with the Army Nation. lic of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the 96th Corps of Engineers, the National Park Service,

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These federal agen- After completing her studies, Ms. Taylor have marshalled their resources to reward out- cies will provide critical technical assistance, began her career in the political arena working standing students, teachers and administrators coordination, best practices, and support to for California State Assemblymember and in local schools for the past 22 years. slow and eventually eliminate the threat posed California Board of Equalization Member Every month during the school year, the Ro- by Asian carp. Johan Klehs. She later served as the District tarians highlight one K–12 school in the com- I want to thank the coalition of governmental Director for former California State munity. Each teacher and student, chosen by agencies, private, and non-governmental orga- Assemblymember Ellen Corbett and as the their principal, is recognized publicly with their nizations that have supported my bill. Particu- head of Government Relations for California family and colleagues in attendance. Without larly, I want to thank the Upper River Services, State University, East Bay. exception, the awardees are dedicated to their LLC, Water Ways Council, National Wildlife In addition to Ms. Taylor’s work in public of- academic work and to community service in Federation, and Trout Unlimited. fice, she worked closely with many non-profits and out of the school setting. I look forward to working with these groups and community groups. At the East Bay Com- Over the past two years, it has been my and the Administration to implement this lan- munity Foundation, Ms. Taylor helped simplify pleasure to participate in special celebrations guage and to ensure that our communities the process for submitting grants by devel- recognizing the individual achievements of stu- have the resources and tools they need to oping a ‘‘one-stop’’ shop website for non-profit dents and teachers from 11 Danville schools. better respond to the dangers posed by these organizations. This website has garnered rec- From Creekside Elementary School, the Ro- invasive species. ognition and won awards, and it remains a tarians honored students Mackenzie Michel and Griffin Snyder and teachers Kristen Berg f shining example of government and non-profit collaboration. Ms. Taylor also had an exten- and Nancy Rugani. From Hidden Hills Ele- IN HONOR OF OUR BRAVE sive nonprofit fundraising background, having mentary they honored student Lohith Dasari VETERANS ON MEMORIAL DAY worked for the San Francisco Museum of and teacher Sherri Wright. From John Baldwin Modern Art. Elementary they honored students Lauren HON. AL GREEN Moreover, Ms. Taylor was an advocate in Batza and James Goldberg and teachers Chara Rodrigues and Dawn-Monique Elkin. OF TEXAS the community and nation on women’s health From Tassajara Hills Elementary they honored IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES issues. She worked with the National Amer- ican Red Cross, raising more than $6 million students Kayla Sapir and Lauren Spain and Thursday, May 29, 2014 for the ‘‘Help Can’t Wait’’ program. She was teachers Sia Yfantis and Jeanie Small. From Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, also named the American Red Cross Commu- Dougherty Valley High they honored students every Memorial Day, Americans come to- nity Service Hero for her efforts to educate Seunghwa Madeleine Han and Nicole Giles gether to honor the brave individuals who women about the risks of heart disease. Ms. and teachers Megan Keefer and Duane have selflessly given their lives for our contin- Taylor actively volunteered for the American Ingram. From Del Amigo High School they ued prosperity, founding ideals, and democ- Heart Association and the Mended Hearts Or- honored students Josh Gorski and Cole Ortiz racy. Every American is indebted to their serv- ganization. and teachers Bill Collins and Carole Edwards ice and should be inspired by these exemplars Ms. Anne Taylor served as District Director Van Muijen. From Diablo Vista Middle School of courage. in my Oakland office for over five years, co- they honored student Anya Nutakki and teach- The month of May is also Military Apprecia- ordinating district outreach, including town hall er Janet Darrimon. From Charlotte Wood Mid- tion month. As we honor our fallen veterans, meetings, forums, community events and dle School they honored student Connor Kay we must not only speak to their accomplish- workshops. Ms. Taylor was the lead staff and teacher Kathleen Martins. From Coyote ments, but actively reaffirm our appreciation member on the American Recovery and Rein- Creek Elementary they honored student and commitment to the veterans among us. vestment Act and worked tirelessly to secure Ashmit Gaba and teacher Stephanie Preston. Throughout our nation’s history, veterans have more than $1.9 billion in Stimulus funds for the And from Greenbrook Elementary School, they contributed to the strength and resilience of district. honored student Robert Corritone and teacher our great democracy like no other group. We Ms. Taylor’s contributions to the residents of Kristen McDevitt. In addition to these out- must express our gratitude by ensuring that the East Bay were enormous. With true com- standing students and teachers, the Danville- they as well as their families receive the bene- passion and commitment, she touched the Sycamore Valley Rotarians honored members fits they need, deserve, and have earned. lives of thousands of people. Not only was she of the school district administration Chris Wil- Therefore, we must continue to support, as- a true public servant and phenomenal woman, liams and Kirby Hoy for their outstanding work sist, and hold the Department of Veterans Af- she was deeply passionate about her commu- in support of K–12 education. fairs accountable. The assistance and medical nity, Alameda, where she loved the 4th of July In recognizing the hard work of our stu- treatment the agency provides to our veterans parade and the Alameda Point Antique fair. dents, teachers and administrators, we distin- as well as their families must always be ac- Today, California’s 13th Congressional Dis- guish what works in education and help find cessible and of the highest standard. trict salutes and honors an outstanding indi- ways to replicate the very best practices. I in- Mr. Speaker, in closing, as we honor our vidual and dedicated public servant, Ms. Anne vite my colleagues to join me in congratulating veterans on this Memorial Day, I call on our Taylor. Her invaluable service to improving the the students, teachers and administrators who entire nation to reaffirm its commitment and lives of the underrepresented and underserved have been honored, and in thanking the leave no veteran behind. This is the least a will live on in the endless legacy of her life’s Danville-Sycamore Valley Rotarians for their grateful nation can do. work. I offer my sincerest condolences to her exceptional dedication to education and com- f many loved ones, friends and colleagues she munity service. touched over the course of her incredible life. f HONORING ANNE LOUISE TAYLOR May her soul rest in peace. TO HONOR NEVADA CIVIL RIGHTS HON. BARBARA LEE f LEADER BOB BAILEY COMMENDING THE DANVILLE- OF CALIFORNIA HON. STEVEN A. HORSFORD IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SYCAMORE VALLEY ROTARY CLUB OF NEVADA Thursday, May 29, 2014 HON. GEORGE MILLER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, May 29, 2014 Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF CALIFORNIA today to honor the exceptional life of Ms. Anne IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. HORSFORD. Mr. Speaker, today, I Louise Taylor, a devoted mother, sister, friend would like to honor Nevada civil rights leader Thursday, May 29, 2014 and colleague. With her passing on March 31, Bob Bailey, who passed away on Saturday. 2014, we look to the outstanding quality of her Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. Bob was a tireless advocate for equality in life’s work as a public servant. Speaker, I rise today and invite my colleagues Nevada. Born on August 15, 1957 and raised in Ala- to join me in commending the members of the In the ‘50s and ‘60s, Vegas was as seg- meda, California, Ms. Anne Taylor graduated Danville-Sycamore Valley Rotary Club for their regated as the Deep South. Bob saw injustice from Alameda High School. She went on to longstanding, strong support of K–12 Edu- all around him and became a staunch advo- graduate from the University of Maryland cation in the 11th Congressional District in cate for equality.

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EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Economic Development Company, which helped minority-owned businesses, and in not able to access the prescribed level of ABA OF TEXAS treatment. I want to make it clear that this 1990 he was appointed by President George IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.W. Bush to serve as Deputy Director of the amendment will not, nor is intended to, alter U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority any services that a child’s team of health pro- Wednesday, May 28, 2014 viders deem necessary and are currently cov- Business Development Agency. The House in Committee of the Whole Bob Bailey opened the doors for thousands ered, like those already mentioned, but simply House on the state of the Union had under of African-Americans in Las Vegas, including ensures that they can get the ABA services consideration the bill (H.R. 4660) making ap- myself. He will be missed, and we will remem- that they’ve been prescribed. In addition, as propriations for the Departments of Com- ber his legacy. mentioned in the amendment we believe that merce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- f amounts should be appropriated to ensure tember 30, 2015, and for other purposes: HOWARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ MCKEON NA- that all TRICARE beneficiaries have appro- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. TIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- priate and equitable access to behavioral Madam Chair, I rise today to discuss an TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 health treatment, including ABA. amendment to the Commerce, Justice, This is just simply the right thing to do for SPEECH OF Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations our military families who have sacrificed so Act for FY 2015 that would divert $10 million HON. JOHN B. LARSON much in the service of our country. Once from the National Science Foundation (NSF) OF CONNECTICUT again, I thank my colleagues for their support to go toward the National Instant Criminal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on this important issue on behalf of military Background Check System (NICS). Wednesday, May 21, 2014 families across this country. The recent shooting in Santa Barbara last week underscores the critical need to have a The House in Committee of the Whole f House on the state of the Union had under comprehensive and robust background check consideration the bill (H.R. 4435) to authorize system in place to screen individuals who are appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for mili- HONORING THE 225TH ANNIVER- looking to illegally purchase firearms. Over the tary activities of the Department of Defense SARY OF THE TOWN OF last 20 years, more than 2.1 million illegal fire- and for military construction, to prescribe GOULDSBORO, MAINE arms sales have been prevented because of military personnel strengths for such fiscal NICS. However, there are still gaps in the sys- year, and for other purposes: tem, due in part because there is insufficient Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Chair, I HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD funding for States to keep adequate records rise today to thank Chairman MCKEON and OF MAINE on individuals who are not permitted to pur- Ranking Member SMITH for including an chase firearms under the law. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES amendment that I offered with Rep. TOM ROO- Congress can do more to provide additional NEY in en bloc amendment #7 and I urge my Thursday, May 29, 2014 funding to help bolster NICS and its ability to colleagues to support its passage. keep firearms out of the hands of felons, do- Mr. Speaker, Mr. ROONEY and I, along with Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mestic abusers, or the mentally ill. Additional other colleagues like Rep. WALTER JONES honor the Town of Gouldsboro, Maine as it funding in the CJS Appropriations bill will help have been engaged in an effort for several celebrates its 225th anniversary. meet the demand from States to collect more years now to ensure that children with devel- Located on the Schoodic Peninsula in Han- accurate and more complete records of indi- opmental disabilities that are covered by viduals who are ineligible to purchase fire- cock County, the Town of Gouldsboro includes TRICARE, can access the behavioral health arms. treatment that they require. It was an issue the four villages of Corea, Prospect Harbor, that was brought to my attention by a con- West Gouldsboro and Birch Harbor. Named However, I have serious reservations that this amendment will decrease the administra- stituent whose husband is in the military and for one of its original proprietors, Robert tive and grants management activities budget who has a child with a developmental dis- Gould, the town was first incorporated into the ability. The challenges her family faces how- of the NSF by $10 million. As Ranking Mem- Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1789, ber of the House Committee on Science, ever, are also unfortunately experienced by predating Maine’s statehood. Known for its numerous military families across the country. Space, and Technology, I cannot in good faith scenic harbors, long coastline, fishing commu- While TRICARE does provide access to a support an amendment which proposes to cut multitude of services for families, there are nity, and views of Acadia National Park, the an essential function for the premier STEM limitations on them from fully accessing the Town of Gouldsboro truly embodies the spirit education research organization in the coun- appropriate level of care for their children for of coastal Maine. try. This cut to NSF is a cut to the manage- a behavioral health treatment known as ap- Gouldsboro is also home to four sites listed ment of research which will ultimately deter- mine our Nation’s global competitiveness for plied behavior analysis (ABA). Currently fami- on the National Register of Historic Places: lies must navigate a complicated web of pro- years to come. For decades, NSF grants have Prospect Harbor Light Station; Soderholtz, Eric resulted in the most effective and inspiring grams within TRICARE, each with eligibility or E., Cottage; West Gouldsboro Union Church; coverage limitations, in order to get access to STEM curricula and programs in and out of and West Gouldsboro Village Library. treatment. In addition, children with develop- the classroom. I cannot in good faith support mental disabilities do not have access. Our The Town of Gouldsboro reflects the values an amendment which does harm to these im- amendment simply seeks to streamline cov- of the hardworking people of Maine who take portant areas. erage for these services as a medical benefit great pride in the rich history they have cre- Madam Chair, I believe that this Congress under TRICARE Basic, which would ensure ated over the past 225 years. It is an honor can do more to prevent gun violence in order access to these services for the dependents of and a privilege to represent the people of to avoid tragedies such as the recent shooting both active duty and non-active duty bene- Gouldsboro in Congress, and I am pleased to in Santa Barbara. However, I must object to ficiaries. have the opportunity to help them commemo- the desire to draw critical funding away from These are families that have sacrificed a the NSF’s agency operations account in order rate the town’s 225th anniversary. great deal in the service of our nation, and it to bolster NICS. Reducing funding for NSF is is our obligation to make sure that their chil- Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- misguided, and I strongly urge my colleagues dren get the health care services that they lating the people of Gouldsboro and wishing to reconsider their approach to this important need. This amendment is designed to do just them well on this joyous occasion. amendment.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:10 May 30, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MY8.056 E29MYPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 29, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E877 RECOGNIZING THE 96TH ANNIVER- Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to Mr. Speaker, it’s our responsibility to ensure SARY OF AZERBAIJAN’S REPUB- join me in congratulating Azerbaijan on the that our military remains strong and our vet- LIC DAY 96th anniversary of its Republic Day. erans receive the care and benefits they have f earned, but we should always take time to recognize those individuals in our communities HON. MICHAEL R. TURNER HONORING WILLIAM H. COOPER OF OHIO who tirelessly work to ensure the sacrifices IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES made on behalf of our nation are not forgot- HON. DAVE CAMP ten. Doc Long is one such individual, I look Thursday, May 29, 2014 OF MICHIGAN forward to seeing him in Kernersville Saturday, Mr. TURNER. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and it’s a privilege to recognize him in this Azerbaijan on its Republic Day. On May 28, Thursday, May 29, 2014 House today. 1918, Azerbaijan declared its independence f from the Russian Empire—making it the first Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with democracy in the Muslim world. Unfortunately, my colleague Ranking Member LEVIN to honor CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION only a few short years later in 1920 Azerbaijan William H. Cooper, Specialist in International FOR UNITED STATES ARMY COM- was invaded by the Russian Red Army and Trade and Finance in the Foreign Affairs, De- MAND SERGEANT MAJOR MAR- was subsequently incorporated into the Soviet fense, and Trade Division of the Congres- TIN R. BARRERAS Union. Following the collapse of the Soviet sional Research Service (CRS). Bill will retire Union, Azerbaijan regained its independence at the end of June after 41 years of distin- HON. RON BARBER in 1991. guished government service, including 32 OF ARIZONA Azerbaijan continues to be an important years of invaluable analytical work for Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES partner with the United States in counter-ter- gress and the Ways and Means Committee as Thursday, May 29, 2014 rorism efforts and initiatives to bolster energy a leading expert on U.S. trade policy and security with strategic allies. With its vast re- international economics. Mr. BARBER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sources of oil and gas, Azerbaijan is a key Bill’s authoritative, objective, and non-par- honor United States Army Command Sergeant component to help our strategic allies in tisan support for Congress on international Major Martin R. Barreras, who died on May NATO and other European countries diversify trade and economic issues is exemplified in 12, 2014 from wounds he suffered on May 6 their energy resources. his many reports, confidential memoranda, when enemy forces attacked his unit with Many of our strategic allies in Europe are and consultative briefings. Over the span of small arms fire in Harat Province, Afghanistan. heavily dependent upon natural gas from one three decades, his work for Congress has ad- He leaves behind his wife, Melinda; mother, source or from unstable regions. And the on- dressed nearly every major trade bill and U.S. Gloria; father, Ray; brothers Dave and Andy; going events in Ukraine are a stark reminder trade law, as well as U.S. trade relations and three children, Calvin, Victoria and Amice; that the United States must enhance our stra- negotiations with key U.S. trading partners three grandchildren; and numerous friends. tegic partnerships with allies in Europe and and at the World Trade Organization. His Born in New Mexico, Command Sergeant Eurasia. That is why we must continue to sup- deep expertise and knowledge have been vital Major Barreras spent most of his childhood in port initiatives such as the Southern Gas Cor- to Congress and the Committee in particular in Tucson, Arizona. He attended Sunnyside High ridor which will route natural gas from Azer- fulfilling its constitutional role on international School before joining the military. In the last baijan to Europe. trade. assignment of his long military career, he was The Caspian Sea region holds significant I especially want to thank Bill for his sub- assigned as the highest-ranking enlisted mem- energy resources and proven natural gas re- stantial support on the U.S.-South Korea Free ber of the 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regi- serves. In particular, the Shah Deniz field in Trade Agreement and Trans-Pacific Partner- ment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team based in Azerbaijan is one of the world’s largest gas ship negotiations; the international negotia- Fort Bliss, Texas. fields, with over 30 trillion cubic feet of recov- tions trade in services; U.S. trade and eco- Command Sergeant Major Barreras was on erable gas. The Southern Gas Corridor will nomic relations with South Korea, Japan, Rus- his sixth deployment to Afghanistan, after help our European allies diversify their energy sia, and Europe; the WTO global trading sys- serving 29 honorable years defending our resources by providing an alternative and reli- tem; and Trade Promotion Authority. Bill’s in- country in both the Army and Marine Corps. able source of natural gas. This will increase valuable analytical contributions, intellectual Nicknamed ‘‘Gunny’’ from his time in the global energy supplies and create a more leadership, and institutional understanding of Marines, Command Sergeant Major Barreras competitive natural gas market, helping to bol- these and other vital policy issues before Con- was a great soldier. Over his career he earned ster energy security and help improve geo- gress over these past 32 years will leave an 50 awards and distinctions including a Bronze political stability in the region. invaluable legacy. Star with valor and two Purple Hearts. How- Successive U.S. administrations have sup- Bill represents CRS at its finest in serving ever, his illustrious career depicted through his ported the development of energy resources in Congress. I wish him the very best in his re- medals will not be the only thing to highlight the Caspian Sea region, including earlier oil tirement. his service to our country. The men and and gas pipelines from Azerbaijan to neigh- f women he led and fought with will always re- boring nations, as well as developing stronger member his selflessness and war-fighting spirit trade relationships and international partner- TRIBUTE TO MR. WILLIAM H. that will undoubtedly be passed on for genera- ships with the countries of the South ‘‘DOC’’ LONG tions to come. Caucasus and Central Asia. As an Army Ranger, he helped rescue In fact, on April 2, 2014 Secretary of State HON. VIRGINIA FOXX former prisoner of war Jessica Lynch from an John Kerry, in a joint statement with European OF NORTH CAROLINA Iraqi hospital in 2003. Command Sergeant energy leaders at a meeting of the EU–US IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Major Barreras was the leader of the Army Energy Council, stated ‘‘The Council re- battalion that conducted the successful rescue affirmed the importance of the Southern Gas Thursday, May 29, 2014 of Lynch. He personally handed Lynch to an- Corridor to bring gas to Europe, urged for Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to other soldier to transfer her to the helicopter timely construction of a dedicated, scalable honor Mr. William H. ‘‘Doc’’ Long of Oak that evacuated her from the area. Without any pipeline which keeps the options open for ad- Ridge, North Carolina. hesitation, he then led the fight against mul- ditional supplies, and agreed to explore invest- Doc Long, a veteran who served under the tiple attacks in order to retrieve all nine bodies ments to strengthen gas supplies to Central command of General Patton in World War II, of the other U.S. soldiers missing in action. and Southeast Europe.’’ has for the last three years been a tireless We remember Command Sergeant Major The Southern Gas Corridor is an important promoter of the Carolina Field of Honor Me- Barreras and offer our deepest condolences starting point to provide Europe with an alter- morial in Triad Park in Kernersville, North and sincerest prayers to his family. I am heart- native and reliable source of energy. Estab- Carolina, sick for their loss and my words cannot offer lishment of the pipeline lays the foundation for Ground was broken for this memorial in No- adequate consolation. opportunities for greater amounts of natural vember of last year, and the project is now Everyone in our great country owes Com- gas development and further pipeline infra- complete. I will have the privilege of attending mand Sergeant Major Barreras and his family structure to bring additional energy resources the unveiling of this important monument on a debt of gratitude for his selfless sacrifice and to Europe. Saturday. courage. It is vital that we keep our men and

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HIGHLIGHTS House passed H.R. 4660, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agen- cies Appropriations Act, 2015. Senate Chamber Action Committee Meetings The Senate was not in session and stands ad- No committee meetings were held. journed until 2 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2014. h House of Representatives Committee Resignation: Read a letter from Rep- Chamber Action resentative Gowdy wherein he resigned from the Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 20 pub- Committee on Education and the Workforce. lic bills, H.R. 4755–4774; and 4 resolutions, H. Page H4927 Res. 603, 605–607, were introduced. Pages H5022–23 Committee Election: The House agreed to H. Res. Additional Cosponsors: Pages H502324 603, electing certain Members to certain standing Report Filed: A report was filed today as follows: committees of the House of Representatives. H. Res. 604, providing for consideration of the Page H4927 bill (H.R. 4745) making appropriations for the De- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agen- partments of Transportation, and Housing and cies Appropriations Act, 2015: The House passed Urban Development, and related agencies for the fis- H.R. 4660, making appropriations for the Depart- cal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other ments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Re- purposes; providing for consideration of the bill lated Agencies for the fiscal year ending September (H.R. 4681) to authorize appropriations for fiscal 30, 2015, by a yea-and-nay vote of 321 yeas to 87 years 2014 and 2015 for intelligence and intel- nays, Roll No. 269. Consideration of the measure ligence-related activities of the United States Gov- began yesterday, May 28th. Pages H4927–H5016 ernment, the Community Management Account, and Rejected the Moore motion to recommit the bill the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Dis- to the Committee on Appropriations with instruc- ability System, and for other purposes; and for other tions to report the same back to the House forthwith purposes (H. Rept. 113–465). Page H5022 with amendments, by a recorded vote of 185 ayes to Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he 220 noes with 2 answering ‘‘present’’, Roll No. 268. appointed Representative Bentivolio to act as Speak- Pages H5014–16 er pro tempore for today. Page H4913 Agreed by unanimous consent that, during further consideration of H.R. 4660 in the Committee of the Recess: The House recessed at 11:20 a.m. and re- Whole: 1) each amendment (other than pro forma convened at 12 noon. Page H4923 amendments addressed in this order) shall be debat- Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the guest chap- able for 10 minutes equally divided and controlled lain, Rabbi Stephen Roth, Congregation Etiz Chaim, by the proponent and an opponent; 2) each amend- Passaic, New Jersey. Page H4923 ment shall not be subject to amendment except that D574

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Memorial Justice Memorial Assistance Grant pro- Page H4955 gram for competitive grants to distribute firearm Agreed to: safety materials and gun locks; Pages H4949–50 Gosar amendment that increases funding, by off- Kaptur amendment that increases funding, by off- set, for State and local law enforcement assistance by set, for Space Technology by $7,000,000; $8,000,000 for a program to monitor prescription Pages H4955–57 drugs; Pages H4927–29 Thompson (CA) amendment that was debated on Cohen amendment that increases funding, by off- May 28th that increases funding, by offset, for the set, for State and local law enforcement assistance by National Instant Criminal Background Check System $5,000,000 for grants to address backlogs of sexual by $19,500,000 (by a recorded vote of 260 ayes to assault kits; Page H4929 145 noes with 1 answering ‘‘present’’, Roll No. McNerney amendment that was debated on May 249); Pages H4964–65 29th that increases funding, by offset, for Commu- Smith (TX) amendment that redirects nity Oriented Policing Services by $3,000,000 for $15,350,000 in funding within the National Science improvements in technology (by a recorded vote of Foundation (by a recorded vote of 208 ayes to 201 noes, Roll No. 252); Pages H4957–59, H4966–67 306 ayes to 106 noes, Roll No. 244); Pages H4932–33 Bridenstine amendment that was debated on May Hastings (WA) amendment that prohibits funds under the heading ‘‘Pacific Coastal Salmon Recov- 29th that increases funding, by offset, for the Na- ery’’ from being used for grant guidelines or require- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration by ments to establish minimum riparian buffers; $12,000,000 for weather research (by a recorded vote Pages H4974–75 of 340 ayes to 71 noes, Roll No. 245); Engel amendment that prohibits funds from being Pages H4933–34 used to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles for King (IA) amendment that was debated on May any executive fleet, or for an agency’s fleet inventory, 29th that redirects $5,000,000 in funding within except in accordance with Presidential Memo- Salaries and Expenses, General Administration, De- randum—Federal Fleet Performance, dated May 24, partment of Justice (by a recorded vote of 218 ayes 2011; Pages H4976–77 to 193 noes, Roll No. 246); Page H4934 Grayson amendment (No. 21 printed in the Con- Gosar amendment that increases funding, by off- gressional Record of May 28, 2014) that prohibits set, for State and local law enforcement assistance by funds from being used to enter into a contract with $6,000,000 for a veterans treatment courts program; any offeror or any of its principals if that offeror has Pages H4941–42 (A) within a three-year period preceding this offer, Jackson Lee amendment (No. 8 printed in the been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered Congressional Record of May 28, 2014) that in- against it for commission of a fraud or a criminal of- creases funding, by offset, for Violence Against fense in connection with obtaining, attempting to Women Prevention and Prosecution Programs by obtain, or performing a public contract or sub- $500,000; Pages H4942–43 contract; violation of Federal or State antitrust stat- Delaney amendment that increases funding, by utes relating to the submission of offers; or commis- offset, for State and local law enforcement assistance sion of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, fal- by $1,000,000 for existing evidence-based criminal sification or destruction of records, making false justice programs; Pages H4943–44 statements, tax evasion, violating Federal criminal Connolly amendment that increases funding, by tax laws, or receiving stolen property; or (B) are offset, for State and local law enforcement assistance presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civ- by $1,000,000 for a veterans treatment courts pro- illy charged by a governmental entity with, commis- gram; Pages H4944–45 sion of any of the offenses enumerated above in sub- Gallego amendment that increases funding, by section (A); or (C) within a three-year period pre- offset, for the Office of Violence Against Women by ceding this offer, has been notified of any delinquent

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Collins (GA) amendment (No. 16 printed in the Reg. 43023, relating to the stewardship of oceans, Congressional Record of May 28, 2014) that pro- coasts, and the Great Lakes), including the National hibits funds from being used to provide assistance to Ocean Policy developed under such Executive Order; a State, or political subdivision of a State, that has Pages H4987–88 in effect any law, policy, or procedure in contraven- Poe (TX) amendment that prohibits funds from tion of immigration laws; Pages H5003–05 being used to enforce section 221 of title 13, United Walberg amendment that prohibits funds from States Code, with respect to the American Commu- being used for the Investigative and Public Affairs nity Survey; Page H4988 Unit of the Federal Bureau of Investigation except Jackson Lee amendment (No. 10 printed in the for the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, the Most Want- Congressional Record of May 28, 2014) that pro- ed Terrorists, and missing children programs (agreed hibits funds for Department of Justice—Administra- by unanimous consent to withdraw the request for tive Review and Appeals from being used in con- a recorded vote to the end that the amendment travention of sections 509 and 510 of title 28, stand adopted pursuant to the earlier voice vote United States Code; Pages H4988–90 thereon); Pages H4981–82 Huffman amendment that prohibits funds from Bonamici amendment that prohibits funds from being used to assess or collect the fee established by being used to prevent a State from implementing its section 660.115 of title 50, Code of Federal Regula- own State laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of industrial hemp, as de- tions; Pages H4991–92 Ellison amendment that prohibits funds from fined in section 7606 of the Agricultural Act of being used in contravention of (1) the Fifth and 2014 (by a recorded vote of 237 ayes to 170 noes, 14th Amendments to the Constitution; (2) Title VI Roll No. 257); Pages H4979–81, H5007–08 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; (3) Section Rohrabacher amendment (No. 25 printed in the Congressional Record of May 28, 2014) that pro- 809(c)(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe hibits funds from being used to prevent certain Streets Act of 1968; or (4) Section 210401(a) of the States from implementing their own State laws that Violent Crime and Law Enforcement Act of 1994; authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultiva- Page H4993 tion of medical marijuana (by a recorded vote of 219 Perry amendment that prohibits funds from being ayes to 189 noes, Roll No. 258); used for the National Aeronautics and Space Admin- Pages H4982–85, H5008 istration’s Advanced Food Technology Project; Holding amendment that prohibits funds from Page H4993 being used to transfer or temporarily assign employ- Broun (GA) amendment that prohibits funds from ees to the Office of the Pardon Attorney for the pur- being used under the heading ‘‘Economic Develop- pose of screening clemency applications (by a re- ment Administration, Economic Development As- corded vote of 219 ayes to 189 noes, Roll No. 259); sistance Programs’’ for a loan guarantee for Innova- Pages H4986–87, H5008–09 tive Technologies in Manufacturing; Pages H4994–95 Massie amendment that prohibits funds from Grayson amendment that prohibits funds from being used in contravention of section 7606 (‘‘Legit- being used to negotiate an agreement that includes imacy of Industrial Hemp Research’’) of the Agricul- a waiver of the ‘‘Buy American Act’’; Page H4995 tural Act of 2014 by the Department of Justice or Salmon amendment that prohibits funds made the Drug Enforcement Administration (by a recorded available to the National Science Foundation from vote of 246 ayes to 162 noes, Roll No. 260); being used to examine climate effects on tea quality Pages H4990–01, H5009–10 and socioeconomic responses; Pages H4995–96 Grayson amendment that prohibits funds from Perry amendment that prohibits funds from being being used to compel a journalist or a reporter to used to design, implement, administer, or carry out testify about information or sources that the jour- the U.S. Global Climate Research Program National nalist or reporter states in a motion to quash the Climate Assessment, the Intergovernmental Panel on subpoena that he has obtained as a journalist or re- Climate Change’s Fifth Assessment Report, the porter and that he regards as confidential (by a re- United Nation’s Agenda 21 sustainable development corded vote of 225 ayes to 183 noes, Roll No. 263); plan, or the May 2013 Technical Update of the So- Pages H4996–97, H5011–12 cial Cost of Carbon for Regulatory Impact Analysis Duffy amendment that prohibits funds from being Under Executive Order 12866; Pages H4998–99 used to relinquish the responsibility of the NTIA

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Pages H5003, H5013–14 to house any detainee held at Guantanamo Bay, Rejected: Cuba (by a recorded vote of 169 ayes to 230 noes, Pompeo amendment that was debated on May Roll No. 254); Pages H4970–72, H5005–06 28th that sought to eliminate funding for the Eco- Blackburn amendment (No. 14 printed in the nomic Development Administration and apply the Congressional Record of May 28, 2014) that sought $247,500,000 in savings to the spending reduction to reduce the funds made available by this Act by account (by a recorded vote of 129 ayes to 280 noes, 1%, with the exception of certain funds of the FBI Roll No. 243); Pages H4931–32 (by a recorded vote of 148 ayes to 253 noes, Roll Cohen amendment that was debated on May 28th No. 255); Pages H4976, H5006 that sought to increase funding, by offset, for Ad- Blackburn amendment (No. 15 printed in the ministrative Review and Appeals by $2,000,000 (by Congressional Record of May 28, 2014) that sought a recorded vote of 127 ayes to 282 noes, Roll No. to prohibit funds from being used for operation, ren- 247); Pages H4934–35 ovation, or construction at Thomson Correctional Fa- Cohen amendment that sought to increase fund- cility in Illinois (by a recorded vote of 198 ayes to ing, by offset, for the Legal Services Corporation by 208 noes, Roll No. 256); Pages H4977–79, H5006–07 $15,000,000 (by a recorded vote of 173 ayes to 238 Southerland amendment (No. 24 printed in the noes, Roll No. 248); Pages H4929–31, H4935–40 Congressional Record of May 28, 2014) that sought Kildee amendment that sought to increase fund- to prohibit funds from being used to develop, ap- ing, by offset, for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, prove, or implement a new limited access privilege Firearms and Explosives by $15,000,000; program that is not already developed, approved, or Pages H4940–41 Kilmer amendment that sought to increase fund- implemented for any fishery under the jurisdiction of ing, by offset, for State and local law enforcement as- the South Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, New England, or sistance by $2,000,000 for economic, high tech- Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (by a nology, and Internet crime prevention grants; recorded vote of 185 ayes to 223 noes, Roll No. Pages H4948–49 261); and Pages H4992–93, H5010 Broun (GA) amendment that sought to reduce Ellison amendment that sought to prohibit funds funding for the Office of Science and Technology from being used to enter into a contract with any Policy by $1,000,000 and apply the savings to the person whose disclosures of a proceeding with a dis- spending reduction account; Pages H4953–55 position outlined in the Federal Awardee Perform- Broun (GA) amendment that sought to reduce ance and Integrity Information System include the funding for the National Science Foundation by term ‘‘Fair Labor Standards Act’’ (by a recorded vote $67,330,000 and apply the savings to the spending of 196 ayes to 211 noes, Roll No. 262). reduction account; Pages H4959–61 Pages H4993–94, H5010–11

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

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Friday: Senate will meet in a pro forma Program for Friday: Consideration of H.R. 4681—In- session. telligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015 (Subject to a Rule).

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Fitzpatrick, Michael G., Pa., E873 McCollum, Betty, Minn., E874 Foster, Bill, Ill., E864, E872 Michaud, Michael H., Me., E874, E876 Barber, Ron, Ariz., E877 Foxx, Virginia, N.C., E877 Miller, George, Calif., E861, E875 Blumenauer, Earl, Ore., E864, E871 Garamendi, John, Calif., E858 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, D.C., E872 Brady, Robert A., Pa., E857, E863, E863, E865, E867, Green, Al, Tex., E875 Peters, Scott H., Calif., E867 E869, E871 Griffin, Tim, Ark., E859 Poe, Ted, Tex., E859 Bridenstine, Jim, Okla., E858 Griffith, H. Morgan, Va., E857, E868, E869 Pompeo, Mike, Kans., E868 Calvert, Ken, Calif., E866 Hanna, Richard L., N.Y., E870 Rigell, E. Scott, Va., E858 Camp, Dave, Mich., E877 Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E859 Royce, Edward R., Calif., E870 Capito, Shelley Moore, W.Va., E860 Holt, Rush, N.J., E867 Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho, Northern Mariana Coffman, Mike, Colo., E870 Horsford, Steven A., Nev., E875 Islands, E862 Cohen, Steve, Tenn., E862 Huizenga, Bill, Mich., E858 Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E870, E873 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E874, E876 Schakowsky, Janice D., Ill., E866 Cuellar, Henry, Tex., E874 Jordan, Jim, Ohio, E873 Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E865, E867 DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E857, E860, E863, E868, E869, Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E861 Sessions, Pete, Tex., E859 E872 Keating, William R., Mass., E857, E871 Smith, Adam, Wash., E857, E863, E866, E869 DelBene, Suzan K., Wash., E862, E865 Kelly, Mike, Pa., E878 Smith, Lamar, Tex., E864 Edwards, Donna F., Md., E864 Kinzinger, Adam, Ill., E873 Tipton, Scott R., Colo., E863, E871 Ellison, Keith, Minn., E860, E861 Larson, John B., Conn., E876 Turner, Michael R., Ohio, E877, E878 Fattah, Chaka, Pa., E860, E867, E873 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E875 Walden, Greg, Ore., E868 Fincher, Stephen Lee, Tenn., E865 Lowey, Nita M., N.Y., E866 Webster, Daniel, Fla., E871

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