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Vol. 163 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2017 No. 16 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was From a young age, Lewis held him- under his wing and served as an impor- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- self to a standard of excellence. Upon tant mentor. pore (Mr. FLEISCHMANN). graduation from high school, Lewis en- Lewis was a thorough and exact law- f listed in the U.S. Navy Reserve and yer who paid attention to detail and was selected to join the prestigious V– helped instill those traits in me and DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO 12 Naval College Training Program many others that he worked with. He TEMPORE during World War II and thereafter. inspired in me the confidence to hold The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Through this program, he attended myself to a standard of excellence, but fore the House the following commu- Millsaps College and Tulane University he did so without being overbearing or nication from the Speaker: and went on to serve in the Navy harsh. He took a new lawyer and al- WASHINGTON, DC, aboard the USS Mississippi. lowed me to gain invaluable experi- January 31, 2017. After serving, Lewis continued his ence. I hereby appoint the Honorable CHARLES J. education at the University of Ala- As a young lawyer, Lewis taught me FLEISCHMANN to act as Speaker pro tempore bama where he received a law degree, an important lesson that every young on this day. and, soon after, commissioned as a first lawyer must learn: to choose your bat- PAUL D. RYAN, lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force in tles wisely. This lesson applied to more Speaker of the House of Representatives. 1951, serving as a legal officer in Korea. than just the field of law, however, and f Lewis Odom’s career of service was I have continued to use this principle MORNING-HOUR DEBATE only just beginning when he left the in many of the other skills that I military. His hard work and integrity learned from Lewis throughout my life The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- as a lawyer were recognized as he be- and career. ant to the order of the House of Janu- came the general counsel of the U.S. Lewis was also a true community ary 3, 2017, the Chair will now recog- Senate Small Business Committee. He leader committed to making Alabama nize Members from lists submitted by would go on to serve as administrative a better place. From his first days in the majority and minority leaders for assistant to Alabama Senator John Mobile to his last, Lewis was ever morning-hour debate. Sparkman before being named staff di- present in the community, serving in The Chair will alternate recognition rector and counsel for the Senate any way he could, always giving his between the parties, with each party Banking Committee. He played a crit- time and his devotion. limited to 1 hour and each Member ical role in shaping many of our Na- During his years in Mobile, Lewis other than the majority and minority tion’s financial regulations during this served as the chairman of the Alabama leaders and the minority whip limited important time period. Ethics Commission, the chairman of to 5 minutes, but in no event shall de- Probably one of his most memorable the Mobile water board, chancellor of bate continue beyond 11:50 a.m. accomplishments during his career on the Episcopal Diocese of the Central f Capitol Hill was to plan and organize Gulf Coast, and chairman of the Mobile the inauguration ceremony for Presi- Museum Board. HONORING THE LIFE OF LEWIS dent John F. Kennedy. He often spoke He was also a strong supporter of the ODOM of the great challenge and honor of University of Alabama, serving as The SPEAKER pro tempore. The that job. president to various alumni chapters Chair recognizes the gentleman from Following his time on Capitol Hill, and as a founding member of the Alabama (Mr. BYRNE) for 5 minutes. he served as deputy to the Chairman of Farrah Law Society for the University Mr. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise the Federal Deposit Insurance Corpora- of Alabama School of Law. today to remember the life of a com- tion, or FDIC. He was eventually ap- It is true that Lewis worked just as munity leader, public servant, proud pointed senior Deputy Comptroller of hard for his community in his retire- veteran, personal mentor, and great the Currency before retiring from Fed- ment as he had earlier in his legal ca- American, Lewis Odom. eral service in 1981. reer. Lewis Odom lived a life many strive After his years of service in the Fed- Sadly, Lewis Odom passed away on to emulate, a life filled with purpose, eral Government, Lewis returned to January 16 of this year at the age of 91. integrity, and selfless commitment to practice law in Mobile, joining the law My wife, Rebecca, and I were both those around him. He had such a gen- firm of Miller, Hamilton, Snider & heartbroken to learn of his passing be- uine impact on my life and the lives of Odom. That was when I met Lewis. As cause he was such a dear friend. During so many others. a newly minted lawyer, Lewis took me this time of sadness, we take great

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That, Mr. Speaker, is tify not only the challenges that they fort in the same. patriotism. face, but also some solutions to those Mr. Speaker, Lewis was a man of So I urge my colleagues on both problems. great integrity and set an example for sides: Stand against this order. Stand Funding is always a problem that all those around him to hold ourselves up for America. Stand up for the Con- plagues volunteer departments and can to such a level of excellence and serv- stitution. Stand up for our values. truly decline quickly when we think of ice. He was a great man, and he will be Stand against an act that does nothing what it costs to purchase new equip- sorely missed. but empower our enemies and erode ment and be compliant with the latest f faith in our highest principles in our regulations. Small communities are country and around the world. often already stressed economically TRUMP MUSLIM BAN The Nation, Mr. Speaker, is watch- and do not have a tax base that can as- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ing. sume another increase; but equipment Chair recognizes the gentleman from The world, Mr. Speaker, is watching. replacement is paramount, and it can I urge us to action. Maryland (Mr. HOYER) for 5 minutes. sometimes mean the life or death of a Representatives LOFGREN and CON- Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise out firefighter. YERS have introduced a bill to block of deep concern for our country, our Volunteer fire departments also face this executive order. I have cospon- people, and those who serve us in uni- training challenges. Firefighters in sored it, along with 160 other Members form. rural communities regularly need to of this House. This is a time when The executive order signed by Presi- travel long distances for instructional party should not be put before country. dent Trump on Friday has not only courses, and paying for the necessary Party should not be put before patriot- sown chaos and created a backlash training can be difficult. Training ses- ism. Party should not be put before being felt across the world, it is also sions might not focus enough on fire- endangering our people here at home principle. Join me, and let us deny our enemies fighting in rural communities, which is and our troops overseas. different from that in urban commu- It bans refugees and is, for all intents this potent tool and remind the world what truly makes America great. nities in a number of ways. and purposes, a ban on Muslims enter- Personnel challenges remain a con- ing our country. It is a religious test. f stant issue with declining populations, It plays right into the hands of ISIS, al IMPORTANCE OF FIREFIGHTERS IN aging firefighters who are not being re- Qaeda, and other extremist groups that RURAL AMERICA placed with those of a younger genera- mean to do us harm. It arms them. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tion, and a lack of tangible retention Their message in recruiting and propa- Chair recognizes the gentleman from incentives. ganda has been that America is at war Pennsylvania (Mr. THOMPSON) for 5 b 1015 with Islam and that when we say we minutes. are tolerant and inclusive, it is a lie. Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Yet, with all of these challenges, fire We must not let it be a lie. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak departments are faced with higher call Make no mistake, Mr. Speaker, this about the unsung heroes in many rural volumes than ever before, according to order will do nothing to make America communities throughout America: our a study from the National Volunteer safer from terrorism. Our enemies will volunteer firefighters. Fire Council. Most fire departments use this Muslim ban to their full ad- These dedicated volunteers answer across the country have experienced a vantage, broadcast to all of those who, the call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. steady increase in calls over the past for whatever reason, may be teetering They spend time away from their fami- two decades. This is a major source of on the edge of extremism, one image, lies and homes. The training that is re- the increased time demands on volun- one tweet, one excuse away from quired can be costly and very time con- teer firefighters. radicalization. And our Muslim allies suming. The number of calls, coupled with the are scratching their heads in disbelief Our volunteer firefighters make decline in the number of volunteer fire- and disappointment. these sacrifices because they care deep- fighters, means that fire departments CBS News reported this morning, Mr. ly about their friends and neighbors. are continuously spread too thin. Most Speaker, that a senior Iraqi general They care about their communities. of the increase is attributed to a sharp who commands the elite counterterror- But rural America is facing a real rise in the number of emergency med- ism force trained by the United States problem with dwindling numbers of ical calls, false alarms, and the use of military was supposed to come here those who are willing to volunteer. A mutual aid as the number of fire- next week but is now banned from National Fire Protection Association fighters has decreased. doing so. He told CBS news: ‘‘I am a report published last year shows the Mr. Speaker, the dangerous work four-star general. I have been fighting number of volunteer firefighters per that these men and women do in order terrorism for 13 years and winning. 1,000 people has been decreasing since to protect the homes and livelihoods of Now my kids are asking me if I am a 1986. Americans is not something that terrorist.’’ That general, Talib al- Gone are the days when those seek- should be taken for granted. These first Kenani, has been coming here for over ing to volunteer had to add their responders put their lives on the line a decade meeting with senior U.S. mili- names to a waiting list to join their and make great sacrifices in order to tary leaders at CENTCOM, but now he local fire department. Sometimes vol- protect their neighbors and commu- is banned from entering the country. unteers could wait for years to be nities from harm. As a volunteer fire- This policy is dangerous, counter- added to the roster, but that is not how fighter and EMT rescue technician my- productive, and extremely unfortunate. it is anymore as fewer individuals are self and as a member of the Congres- It is important to note, Mr. Speaker, interested in signing up. sional Fire Caucus, I am grateful for that of the seven countries included in This is not unique to Pennsylvania, the services that our first responders— this ban—hear me, my colleagues—of but it is happening in communities brothers and sisters who serve the com- the seven countries included in this across the country. Small communities munities—provide and the constant ban, no refugee or immigrant from any reap the benefits of having volunteer state of readiness that they operate of those nations has committed a ter- forces. According to a 2016 National under. rorist act in the United States. Fire Prevention Association study, the While we must not forget those who The President of the United States time donated by volunteer firefighters have made the ultimate sacrifice has a responsibility—a sacred and pub- saves localities across the country an through their service, we must also en- lic trust—to do everything in his power estimated $139.8 billion a year. sure that their colleagues and all of

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Mr. Speaker, only recruit more firefighters but to renew my green card or lawfully apply Texas has lost another one of our finest retain them. It is my hope that, by infor citizenship here in the U.S. because men in blue. creasing awareness and examining in- I am from one of seven mostly Muslim Last month, Detective Jerry Walker centives, we might be able to strength- countries on Trump’s list where, inci- responded to a call of a man bran- en and grow the rosters of our volun- dentally, there are no Trump hotels, dishing a rifle and screaming and hol- teer fire departments. We know that buildings, or golf courses. lering in his backyard. So the officers this service is critical, and we must re- By now, the entire world knows that arrived, and they ordered the man to spect those who are willing to show up, the President of the United States drop the weapon, but the outlaw did day or night, to protect their neigh- screwed up bigly last week and caused not comply. He ran into the house and bors. an international and domestic crisis started firing his weapon—shooting at Thank you to all of our volunteers and that his staff is lying when they the officers from inside the cover of his who answer when the alarm sounds. We say it was a ‘‘huge success.’’ home. value you; we respect you; and I hope During the shoot-out with the offi- When the German Chancellor has to we can find more of you to serve. cers, the outlaw was killed, but Detec- lecture your President about the Gene- tive Walker—a 48-year-old father of f va Convention, you have made one hell four and an 18-year veteran of the I AM AN AMERICAN of a bad decision. force—was shot during the shoot-out. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The When the Prime Minister of England This is a photograph of him. Chair recognizes the gentleman from is saying on one day that the U.S. and His fellow officers rushed to Detec- Illinois (Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ) for 5 minutes. Britain have a special relationship but tive Walker, and he was later airlifted Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Mr. Speaker, I am that, on the very next day, you are to the hospital, but he died at the hos- an American man, born in Chicago, to keeping her citizens out of your coun- pital. As his body was transported from parents who were born citizens of the try when they are green card holders, the hospital, dozens of officers and United States. your country has made a mistake. emergency responders lined the street, The ban on legal immigration from When Rudy Giuliani—of all people— saluting their fallen detective. The seven countries does not impact me or makes it clear that the President re- song ‘‘Amazing Grace’’ could be heard my family directly, but, as an Amer- quested a Muslim ban and that they on bagpipes as his body was taken ican, I am speaking up today. I am an dressed up the policy to make it look away and traveled down the street. immigrant. better but still carved out exceptions Not only was Detective Walker an The proposed roundup of millions of to help Christians, you are probably outstanding member of the Little Elm immigrants will not hit my house di- acting in an unconstitutional manner. Police Department, but he also wore rectly, but, as an American, I am That is not what one but two Federal another uniform. He wore the uniform standing up today to say I, too, am un- judges thought: that there are signifi- of a soldier in the United States Army. documented. cant enough constitutional issues that Walker served our country both at I have not fled systematic persecu- have been raised by recent executive home and abroad. tion, but, today, like a lot of Ameri- actions to stop the President’s order Mr. Speaker, Little Elm is in north cans, I am speaking out and saying from being implemented. Texas. It has a population of about clearly that I, too, am a refugee. Honestly, even at this hour, I am not 3,500 people. It has approximately 21 Today, I am an 81-year-old man who sure they are fully complying with the police officers, and Detective Walker was originally from Iran who traveled orders or will reverse the actions of was the longest-serving officer in that with a heart problem to the United government officers at airports who co- town. Detective Walker’s youngest States—with my American family and erced—intimidated—green card holders child is only a few months old. His four a green card in my hand—and was de- into signing away their rights and children need to remember that their tained at O’Hare International Airport being deported. father died a servant of the people of in Chicago. Little Elm, Texas. On Sunday, the glaring bald spot of Today, I am a Fulbright scholar who He will be remembered by his family, the President’s executive order was was put on a plane back to Iran be- his friends, and his community as a combed over by the Secretary of Home- cause our government did not under- model officer who protected the inno- land Security, who said that keeping stand what the new President was cent. Most importantly, he will be re- out travelers who already live in the doing, how he was doing it, or what membered as someone who genuinely U.S. and have green cards is not in the people already traveling should do. cared about the people of the commu- interests of the United States, to which Today, I am a citizen of the United nity that he lived in. Kingdom—I am English—with a green the entire world said, sarcastically: Ya’ Before he became a detective with card, who was blocked entering at think? the Little Elm Police Department, O’Hare with my U.S. citizen wife and Today, I am an American, and I am Walker served as a school resource offi- my U.S. citizen child. That is who I am standing up. Today, I am one of the cer at Little Elm High School. Stu- today. millions of Americans who went to air- dents there remember him as someone Today, I am a student who is in the ports, Trump hotels, or town squares who could talk to the students and put middle of my academic career at the and who is marching peacefully, pray- them at ease. In fact, the kids just University of Chicago who does not ing privately, and preparing personally loved him. They often would arm wres- know whether I can come back to to act as an advocate for immigrants tle with their beloved officer during school and continue my education. and other families in our commu- lunchtime. Today, I am one of more than 67,000 nities—women, Jews, gentiles, LGBT, One such student, Lionel Valdez, met refugees who is already approved for and every one of every color and shape. Walker at school at about the same travel and certified by both the United Today, they did not come for us, but time that Valdez started getting into States and the U.N. in a painstaking we could not be quiet. We joined arms trouble. Valdez’ father had walked out process that took me years to com- and worked together as Americans. We of his own life; so Walker took on a plete, but I am stranded overseas. pledged to stand up for those who are parent’s role in making sure that Today, I am gay or Jewish, Christian, being targeted so that we can protect Valdez kept his nose clean and stayed Hindu, Shia, Sunni, am from a tribe or each other and stem the next wave of out of trouble while he was in school. ethnic group that is systematically targeted attacks. He even went so far as to make sure

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They are also nations gle to find on a map, in a compound Detective Walker, Mr. Speaker, is in which The Trump Organization has that few possess the courage to enter, the sixth officer killed in the line of no business. Meanwhile, the homes of men from my previous life took the duty in the first 17 days in 2017. Six every one of the 9/11 hijackers—Saudi fight to our enemy. deaths in 17 days is tragic. Our Nation Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, ‘‘In that compound, they found men must honor those men and women who Egypt, and Lebanon—were left off the that pray five times a day for your de- wear the badge—the badge of honor, list. The Trump Organization has hold- struction. Those men don’t know me, sacrifice. We must back the blue, Mr. ings in three out of the four. they don’t know you, and they don’t Speaker—back the blue—and back offi- Last weekend, at the San Francisco know America. They don’t understand cers like Jerry Walker of Little Elm, International Airport, an Afghani in- our compassion, our freedoms, and our Texas. terpreter for our military was de- tolerance. I know it may seem as if And that is just the way it is. tained—held—and questioned after those things are currently missing, but f risking his life for our country. they remain, and I know they will re- In Chicago, Sahar Algonaimi traveled turn. Our capacity for them is bound- MUSLIM BAN from Syria to care for her dying moth- less, and is only dwarfed by their ha- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The er. Despite having a valid visa, she was tred for you. They don’t care about Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from put back on a plane and sent home. Be- your religious beliefs; they don’t care California (Ms. SPEIER) for 5 minutes. fore she left, her sister said she was co- about your political opinions. They Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, three cen- erced into signing papers that canceled don’t care if you sit on the left or the turies ago, Hans Christian Andersen her visa. right, liberal or conservative, pacifist wrote a fairy tale about a king who b 1030 or a warrior. They don’t care how much was so vain and insecure that nobody you believe in diversity, equality, or dared challenge him. Andersen wrote: Other detainees say they were asked freedom of speech. ‘‘He cared nothing about reviewing his their views on the current President. ‘‘I’m sorry that you have never soldiers, going to the theater, or tak- What does that have to do with any- smelled the breath of a man who wants ing a ride in his carriage except to thing? If having a negative view of the to kill you. I am sorry that you have show off his new clothes.’’ man in the White House is cause for never felt the alarm bells ringing in Sound familiar—a leader so vain and getting kicked out of the country, we your body, the combination of fear and insecure that those around him are are going to need a lot more planes. adrenalin, as you move towards the afraid to challenge him? a man who Since Friday, hundreds have been de- fight, instead of running from it. I am thinks he is so smart that he can ig- tained and thousands of legal residents sorry you have never heard someone nore intelligence briefings and who and visa holders are in limbo overseas. cry out for help, or cried out for help thinks he is so powerful that he can at- ISIS is rejoicing, and American troops yourself, relying on the courage of oth- tack an entire religion without re- and travelers are in danger. ers to bring you home. I am sorry that So how does the White House de- specting the Constitution, consulting you have never tasted the salt from scribe the results? ‘‘ . . . a massive suc- Congress, or even his own Cabinet? your own tears, as you stand at flag cess story . . . on every single level.’’ If The White House claims its ban on draped coffins, burying men you were this is the Trump administration’s idea Muslims entering our country is about humbled to call your friends. I don’t of success, God help us all when they ‘‘keeping America safe.’’ Don’t be wish those experiences on you, but I fooled. It is about keeping America fail. At the end of his famous story, Hans wish you had them. It would change scared. I am not naive. There is good Christian Andersen’s foolish emperor the way you act, it would change the and evil in this world. My argument is parades naked down the street while way you value, it would change the that the administration has the two those around him marvel at his mag- way you appreciate. You become quick sides confused. to open your eyes, and slow to open On Saturday, a 5-year-old Maryland nificent clothes. Andersen wrote: ‘‘No costume the Emperor had worn your mouth. boy was held for hours at the Wash- before was ever such a complete suc- ‘‘Most will never understand the sac- ington Dulles International Airport cess.’’ rifice required to keep men from that while his frantic Iranian-born mother Then a child cried out: ‘‘But he compound away from our doorstep, but waited outside. Meanwhile, at 1600 hasn’t got anything on.’’ it would not hurt you to try. It would Pennsylvania Avenue, alt-right We all know how the story ends. Just not hurt you to take a moment to re- provocateur Steve Bannon reassured like in the fairy tale, sometimes it spect the sacrifices that others make the President that their extreme vet- takes a child to show us the truth. on your behalf, whether they share ting was protecting us from evil. your opinions or not. It would not hurt f Okay, Mr. Bannon. Let’s talk ex- you to take a moment to think of the treme vetting. HONORING CHIEF SPECIAL WAR- relentless drain on family, friends, and Before refugees make it to America, FARE OFFICER WILLIAM ‘‘RYAN’’ loved ones that are left behind. Ideas they are first vetted by the U.N. Com- OWENS are not protected by words. Paper may mission for Refugees. Then the State The SPEAKER pro tempore. The outline the foundation and principles Department investigates and inter- Chair recognizes the gentleman from of this nation, but it is blood that pro- views them overseas, checking them Virginia (Mr. TAYLOR) for 5 minutes. tects it. against databases with data from bat- Mr. TAYLOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ‘‘In that compound, a man you have tlefields, email intercepts, intelligence, honor Chief Special Warfare Officer never met gave everything he had, so and other interviews. If they make it William ‘‘Ryan’’ Owens and his wife that YOU, have the freedom to think, this far—and many do not—they are and his children. speak, and act however you choose. He fingerprinted and investigated again by The Department of Defense an- went there for all of us, whether you the FBI. This process can take up to 2 nounced his death January 28 in the loved him, or hated what he stood for. years, and everyone is vetted—in fact, Arabian peninsula after wounds sus- He went there to preserve the oppor- extremely vetted; but no extreme tained in a raid against al Qaeda. It tunity and the privilege to believe, to seems extreme enough for the extrem- should also be noted that two others be, and to become what we want. This ists who are currently in the White were wounded in the raid and three country, every single person living in- House. others injured in a crash landing. side its borders and under the banner of

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If you want to respect and fering was not his problem, and he Sally Yates for being a patriot. honor their sacrifice, it needs to be closed our doors. Last evening, she rendered this state- more than words. You have to live it. And to the global community, he ment: ‘‘In addition, I am responsible ‘‘Take a minute and look around. made clear that his government will for ensuring that the positions we take Soak it in, all of it. The good, the bad, give in to terror and will make deci- in court remain consistent with this and the ugly. You have the choice, sions based on fear rather than institution’s solemn obligation to al- every day, as to which category you strength. ways seek justice and stand for what is want to be in, and which direction you Mr. President, I hope you hear us right. At present, I am not convinced want to move. You have that choice, loud and clear when we say that these that the defense of the executive order because the best among us, the best we actions are an insult to the country we is consistent with these responsibilities have ever had to offer, fought, bled, all love. They are an insult to our Con- nor am I convinced that the executive and died for it. stitution and an embarrassment to the order is lawful.’’ ‘‘Don’t ever forget it.’’ blood, the sweat, and the tears that Responding to that, almost like generations of Americans have shed in Nixon, some decades ago, this White f defense of Lady Liberty. House fired Attorney General Yates FIGHT CLOSED DOORS So, Mr. President, we will fight, we and proceeded to make this statement: The SPEAKER pro tempore. The will march, we will protest, we will ‘‘The acting Attorney General, Sally Chair recognizes the gentleman from raise our voices, and one day we will Yates, has betrayed the Department of Massachusetts (Mr. KENNEDY) for 5 win. Justice by refusing to enforce a legal minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- order designed to protect the citizens Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, on Fri- bers are reminded to direct their re- of the United States. This order was day, I visited a community health cen- marks to the Chair and not to the approved as to form and legality by the ter in Worcester, Massachusetts. President. Department of Justice Office of Legal There, at a place dedicated to healing f Counsel.’’ those in their community, I met one of A NATION THAT WELCOMES AND Sally Yates explained it, but there is their patients. It was a 42-year-old RESPECTS PEOPLE FROM ALL no betrayal of the Department of Jus- Muslim refugee from Baghdad who ar- OVER THE WORLD tice. It is an entity. It is not the Amer- rived in the United States this past No- ican people, and it is not a Constitu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tion. She has no obligation to the De- vember. He, his wife, and his children Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from spent 3 years in a Turkish refugee partment of Justice. She has an obliga- Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE) for 5 minutes. tion to the American people to uphold camp after fleeing their home country. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I the Constitution. His family had been targeted in Iraq. have had the privilege of working with He had been hospitalized four times Republican and Democratic Presidents, b 1045 with bombing injuries. He and his wife and, I might add, that I have had the The White House proceeds to go on to had both been shot. He watched his sadness to be standing with them dur- say—I assume President Trump—‘‘Ms. own brother burn to death in front of ing times of need of this Nation. Living Yates is an Obama administration ap- his eyes, and countless members of his knowledge, during my tenure, Presi- pointee who is weak on borders and family are still missing. dent George W. Bush was President very weak on illegal immigration,’’ of He was a musician back home, but he during 9/11. which I don’t know their proof for struggled to keep up his craft as he has I was in this Capitol on September 11, such. fled. A doctor in that health center 2001, and so I was physically evacuated. But what I will say to you is that she managed to track down a used trumpet As we were leaving with no under- was doing her civic and patriotic duty and presented it to that man as a gift. standing of what was happening—par- by remaining there as a senior member Now, every time he visits that health ticularly for those of us who had come who was the only person there that center, he brings the trumpet and plays for early morning meetings, not having could sign subpoenas. She was doing it for the staff. the full impact of what had happened America a favor. My visit was no exception. He stood in New York and not having the full So I will say, in the backdrop of that, in front of our group and proudly knowledge. But as we were fleeing this were you at the Bush Intercontinental played our national anthem with tears building, we took a look to our right. Airport, as I was, when an Iraqi citizen in his eyes because this country had We could see the billowing black came in, a legal permanent resident given him a home. This country is smoke in the Pentagon. We were run- with a green card, and was detained for helping him mend his wounds, has pro- ning for our lives. We were running as 5 hours while his employer and lawyers tected his family, and has given him a Americans, Muslims, Jews, Christians, were gathering and hovering outside; chance to fight another day. people of many faiths, many races, and CBP, to my understanding, how It is a badge of honor that he shares many genders, many orientations. We frightened they were, how they did not with every single person living in our were running as Americans. know what was going on, did not allow great Nation, regardless of color or Those families at Ground Zero them to be able to speak? creed, that we are all bound together watched in horror or heard in horror of Or did you listen last night when an by the immense opportunity of those their loved ones lost, in spite of the he- Iraqi woman indicated that her hus- golden doors, opened at one point for roic efforts of first responders. First re- band was murdered and she hid for 12 our own families sometime down the sponders were lost. There, too, was a years in Iraq until she was able to road. multitude of the United Nations. bring her children here? Hours after our visit, our President— This Nation has always welcomed Did you hear that refugees are being his President—told him that his rel- and respected people from all over the denied to come in for 120 days on Fri- atives, his neighbors, and millions of world, and so it disturbs me when those day, Mr. Speaker, and that their papers others who have suffered just as he has of us who have now taken a visible and will expire? were no longer welcome here. stoic stand against an unconstitutional Finally, Mr. Speaker, did you hear To Samira Asgari, a 30-year-old doc- executive order begin to receive at- that the perpetrator in Quebec had on tor traveling to Boston to study cures tacks from the very person who should his social media that he was supporting for tuberculosis, he closed the doors. be bringing this Nation together. or praising President Trump? To the Iraqi general who commands I take great insult from the firing of Enough is enough. Repeal this order. an American-trained counterterrorist Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates, Pass the SOLVE Act. Pass the USA Act

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One major project AMERICA IS AND MUST REMAIN A Congresswoman LOFGREN’s SOLVE Jerry played a huge role in is the ex- COUNTRY THAT WELCOMES REF- Act, the Statue of Liberty Values Act, pansion of the I–94 corridor, which cuts UGEES that will fix and end this Muslim ban. through Minnesota’s Sixth Congres- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Being an American is what Sally sional District. Chair recognizes the gentleman from Yates did last night when she stood up I thank Jerry for his unwavering California (Mr. SWALWELL) for 5 min- against an illegal order and she was dedication to St. Michael and to our utes. fired. Acting Attorney General Sally great State, and I wish him nothing Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Yates was not the person who deserved but the best in his future. Speaker, America is and must remain a to be fired yesterday. AN X GAMES STAR country that welcomes refugees, and To stop this Muslim ban, we must Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise we must welcome refugees of all reli- unite in this country; unite and make today to celebrate an athlete from my gions. sure that we are safe and welcoming to district who has persevered and con- President Trump has our country those in need; unite to say we will not quered, achieved, despite challenges under a Muslim ban that makes us less target people for persecution based on that have been presented to him during safe and less American. Less safe be- religion; unite to live out, indeed, what his life. cause we already have in place since we are taught in the Bible. This past week, snowmobile World War II a process for vetting refu- In Luke 10:25, a student asked Jesus: motocross racer Mike Schultz, from St. gees who come to this country, an in- ‘‘What must I do to inherit eternal Cloud, Minnesota, won his sixth gold tense process that takes 18 to 24 life?’’ medal at the Winter X Games. Mike months before anyone can get here. Jesus says: ‘‘Love the Lord with all lost his left leg during a tragic acci- Less safe because it makes us less of of your heart, and love your neighbor dent in 2008. This past week, he com- a team player on an international as yourself.’’ peted amongst opponents who were The student asks: ‘‘Who is my neigh- stage that requires cooperation among also amputees or partially paralyzed. our allies and those in the Middle East bor?’’ Mike Schultz serves as a wonderful And Jesus tells him the story of a who are helping us fight terrorism. If reminder of what can be accomplished traveler from Jerusalem headed to we are not taking on refugees, as our when one never gives up and displays Jericho who was attacked, robbed, and allies, like Jordan and Germany and courage in the face of extreme chal- beaten along his journey, and stripped others who are in the thick of this lenge. It is inspiring to see a young of all of his clothes. He encounters a fight, we will not be seen as a team man come out on top against such ad- priest, who walks to the other side of player and we will not be able to count versity. on them for cooperation. the road when he sees the traveler. We are proud of you, Mike, and I look He encounters a Levite, who also, Less safe because it motivates and forward to watching you compete in like the priest, walks to the other side inspires an enemy who is determined to the 2017 International Paralympic of the road when he sees this beaten, dispel a message that the United Committee World Para Snowboard weary traveler. But then he comes States is not welcome to Muslims. Championships in Canada later this across a Samaritan. The Samaritan It makes us less American because year. I have no doubt you will be vic- took pity on the traveler, bandaged his refugees have helped America as much torious once again. wounds, and took him and paid for him as America has helped refugees. We MINNESOTA’S MEDIA MOGUL have seen this in the wisdom of Albert to stay at an inn. Jesus asked the student: ‘‘Which of Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Einstein, the patriotism of Secretary today to celebrate one of the great Madeleine Albright. these men was a neighbor?’’ The student said: ‘‘The one who leaders in Minnesota. Stanley S. Hub- I have seen this in my own congres- showed mercy.’’ bard, the president and chairman of sional office with my chief of staff, Jesus said to the student: ‘‘Go and do Hubbard Broadcasting, has been award- Ricky Le, who came to our country at likewise.’’ ed the First Amendment Leadership age 4, on a raft, fleeing Vietnam, and To my colleagues in this House, Re- Award from the Radio Television Dig- was welcomed into this country, where publicans and Democrats, and Ameri- ital News Foundation. Hubbard Broad- he was given an opportunity to be the cans across this great land, refugees casting owns several media outlets, in- first in his family to go to college, are our neighbors. They are the weary cluding KSTP, a local news affiliate in started working on Capitol Hill as an travelers. How will we receive them? the great State of Minnesota. intern, and serves as the chief of staff The American spirit is to be like the Stan Hubbard is well-known in his in my office today. Samaritan. We must go and do like- industry. In fact, he has already been I have seen this spirit of the refugee wise. inducted into the Broadcast & Cable in Mohammad Usafi, who was my guest Hall of Fame, and he has received the f at the State of the Union just 2 years Distinguished Service Award from the ago. Mohammad served our country as A DECADE OF SERVICE National Association of Broadcasters. an interpreter in Afghanistan. He lost The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The First Amendment Leadership his father, who was kidnapped and Chair recognizes the gentleman from Award is presented annually to a busi- killed by the Taliban for his service. Minnesota (Mr. EMMER) for 5 minutes. ness or government leader who has His little brother was kidnapped, and Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise made a significant contribution to the he gave his life savings to save his today to honor a Minnesota public protection of the First Amendment and brother’s life. servant. After nearly a decade of serv- the freedom of the press. This award We brought Mohammad over to the ice to his community, my friend and was made for someone like Stan Hub- United States. But today, if Moham- St. Michael’s former mayor, Jerry bard. mad was on his way to the United Zachman, I congratulate him on his re- Stan Hubbard, of Hubbard Broad- States, under this Muslim ban, he tirement. casting, has spent his entire career in would be detained in an airport. Jerry has deep roots in St. Michael, the media protecting and promoting But what is American? as he is a part of the fifth generation of free speech and a free and accountable American is standing up and wel- his family to live there, and these press. coming people in need. Being American strong ties to his beloved community, Congratulations to you, Stan, and to means going to an airport, as I saw no doubt, inspired Jerry to serve. the entire Hubbard Broadcasting fam- thousands do when I went to SFO air- As the community began to grow and ily. You deserve this award because port in San Francisco this weekend. I develop, his main goal was to ensure you earn it every day.

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The In addition to OneWest, which was born in rise to place in the RECORD a very im- company also put a lock box on a separate 2009 from the collapse of subprime mortgage portant story from The Columbus Dis- rental property she owned in Cleveland. giant IndyMac, Mnuchin’s banking group patch newspaper. It focuses on Steve After hiring former Ohio Attorney General also acquired Financial Freedom, a subsidiary of Lehman Brothers that went bank- Mnuchin, President Trump’s nominee Marc Dann, waging a five-year court battle and filing personal bankruptcy, Duncan was rupt because of its toxic mortgage portfolio. to be Treasury Secretary, and it raises finally able to get the foreclosures dismissed The firm specialized in loans to senior citi- issues of deep concern. and keep her home and rental property. She zens cashing in on their homes’ equity. [From the Columbus Dispatch, Jan. 29, 2017] said the experience was devastating. Mnuchin was labeled by critics at the time as the ‘‘Foreclosure King.’’ TRUMP TREASURY PICK MNUCHIN MISLED ‘‘It’s almost like being raped, like being Of the nearly four dozen foreclosure cases SENATE ON FORECLOSURES, OHIO CASES SHOW emotionally violated,’’ Duncan said. ‘‘It got filed by OneWest in Franklin County in 2010 (By Alan Johnson and Jill Riepenhoff) to the point that I was afraid to open my own door.’’ that were analyzed by The Dispatch, a quar- President Donald Trump’s nominee for Court records show that Duncan’s mort- ter were filed within three years of the U.S. treasury secretary was untruthful with gage was robo-signed by Erica Johnson-Seck, homeowner taking out the loan, typically a the Senate during the confirmation process, vice president of OneWest’s department of red flag that there was a problem with the documents uncovered by The Dispatch show. bankruptcy and foreclosures. From her office mortgage terms and/or vetting the bor- Steve Mnuchin, former chairman and chief in Austin, Texas, Johnson-Seck robo-signed rowers. executive officer of OneWest Bank, known Thirteen of the borrowers had double-digit an average of 750 foreclosure documents a for its aggressive foreclosure practices, flat- interest rates, ranging from 10 percent to week, according to a sworn deposition she ly denied in testimony before the Senate Fi- 17.31 percent, largely because of adjustable- gave in a Florida case in July 2009. nance Committee that OneWest used ‘‘robo- Under oath, Johnson-Seck acknowledged rate mortgage terms. signing’’ on mortgage documents. In the cases in which the houses were sold that she did not read the documents she was But records show the bank utilized the at an auction, two-thirds ended up in the signing, taking only about 30 seconds to sign questionable practice in Ohio. hands of the federal government, which had ‘‘The guy is just lying. There’s no other her name. To speed up the process, Johnson- backed those loans. Collectively, more than way to say it,’’ said Bill Faith, executive di- Seck said she shortened her first name on $4 million was due on those loans. rector of the Coalition on Homelessness and her signature to just an ‘‘E.’’ She said in the Only seven borrowers were able to get a Housing in Ohio. deposition that OneWest’s practice was to re- loan modification, even though former Presi- The revelation comes with the commit- view just 10 percent of the foreclosure docu- dent Barack Obama’s administration had tee’s vote on whether to confirm Mnuchin’s ments for accuracy. been pushing since 2009 for lenders to help nomination, currently scheduled for Monday Dann, who now specializes in representing Americans keep their homes by lowering in- night. clients who have problems with banks and terest rates and, in some cases, the principal Barney Keller of Jamestown Associates, other lenders after he was forced to resign as balance. who represents Mnuchin, was asked to com- attorney general nearly 10 years ago, said Mnuchin does have supporters, including ment for this story but did not respond be- Mnuchin’s businesses were a ‘‘major of- the American Bankers Association, which fore deadline. Jamestown Associates is a fender’’ in problem mortgages. Dann said sent a letter to the Senate committee saying Washington political consulting and adver- Mnuchin’s firms were known for dual track- Mnuchin’s ‘‘public statements as well as his tising firm that represented Trump in his ing (pursuing foreclosures simultaneously as career in finance bring us optimism with re- campaign. they allegedly worked with homeowners), gard to the outlook for public policies fo- ‘‘Robo-signing’’ is the informal term for fabricating documents and other tactics cused on growth and prosperity.’’ when a mortgage company employee signs ‘‘that caused unbelievable devastation in Grover Norquist, head of Americans for hundreds of foreclosures, swearing they have people’s lives.’’ Tax Reform, released a statement supporting scrutinized the documents as required by law In 2010, federal laws were changed, ena- Mnuchin’s nomination, in part because of his when in fact they have not. bling borrowers victimized by lenders to sue stated intention to roll back some of the ‘‘OneWest Bank did not ‘robo-sign’ docu- them. Dann said he worries that Mnuchin, as Dodd-Frank legislation: ‘‘Mr. Mnuchin has ments,’’ Mnuchin wrote in response to ques- treasury secretary, would quietly work to re- made it clear that reforming the Dodd-Frank tions from individual senators, ‘‘and as the peal reforms, collectively known as the Act will be his ‘number one priority on the only bank to successfully complete the Inde- Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Con- regulatory side’ once he becomes secretary pendent Foreclosure Review required by fed- sumer Protection Act. of the treasury.’’ eral banking regulators to investigate alle- That appears to be the case. ‘‘It has been over six years since the pas- Ms. KAPTUR. According to The Co- gations of ‘robo-signing,’ I am proud of our lumbus Dispatch, Mnuchin was un- institution’s extremely low error rate.’’ sage of Dodd-Frank and it seems like an ap- But a Dispatch analysis of nearly four propriate time to review all of the regula- truthful to the Senate Finance Com- dozen foreclosure cases filed by OneWest in tions from Dodd-Frank to understand their mittee regarding his company’s aggres- Franklin County in 2010 alone shows that the impact on the market, investors, small busi- sive role in hastening thousands of company frequently used robo-signers. The nesses and economic growth,’’ Mnuchin said home foreclosures during the 2000 fi- vast majority of the Columbus-area cases in a written answer to the Senate. nancial crisis and what followed, and were signed by 11 different people in Travis U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, grilled his misdeeds deeply impacted places County, Texas. Those employees called Mnuchin at his recent hearing and in follow- up written questions. like Ohio. themselves vice presidents, assistant vice Mr. Mnuchin was the chief executive presidents, managers and assistant secre- ‘‘Mnuchin profited off of kicking people taries. In three local cases, a judge dismissed out of their homes and then gave false testi- officer of OneWest Bank, which en- OneWest foreclosure proceedings specifically mony about his bank’s abusive practices,’’ gaged in so-called robo-signing of based on inaccurate robo-signings. Brown told The Dispatch. ‘‘He cannot be mortgage documents. That means you The Dispatch found more than 1,900 trusted to make decisions about policies as really don’t—you treat people like ob- OneWest foreclosures in the state’s six larg- personal to working Ohioans as their taxes jects; you really don’t go into the de- est counties from 2009 to 2015. and retirement.’’ tails of every case. Carla Duncan, a social worker from Cleve- Faith, the homelessness coalition director, The Columbus Dispatch said its anal- said foreclosure practices by Mnuchin’s com- land Heights, was snared by OneWest’s robo- ysis of dozens of foreclosure cases in signing machinery. panies and others like them ‘‘created On her way out of town for a short trip in havoc.’’ Ohio, and subsequent action, prove oth- 2010, Duncan stopped by her home to get her ‘‘People were bamboozled into signing erwise. mail and found a note from a field inspector these mortgages,’’ Faith said. ‘‘We watched The dastardly practice of robo-sign- for her mortgage company saying that her this train wreck happen. It’s been dev- ing, prevalent throughout the mort- house was vacant and was going to be astating, not only to the people who got gage industry in the aftermath of that boarded up. caught in this kind of scheme, but also to terrible financial crisis, had certain ‘‘It wasn’t vacant. I was living there,’’ people who happened to live in the neighbor- leaders, of which Mr. Mnuchin was at Duncan said. ‘‘There were curtains on the hood .... It’s scary that he’s going to be windows. The radio was playing and the dog treasury secretary.’’ the top of the heap; and their employ- was there.’’ The Dispatch analysis showed thousands of ees signed foreclosure documents en What Duncan didn’t know at the time was Ohio homeowners—including 245 in Franklin masse without properly reviewing that OneWest had begun foreclosure pro- County—found themselves in OneWest’s them and forcing unjust foreclosures.

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OneWest Bank, time and again, refused ‘‘I cordially invite the President to north- dent of the Western States chiropractic to abide by agreed-upon loan modifica- ern Ohio to meet personally with some of the college—the largest such institution in tions. crossfire fleeing the terror of war and tribal the country—Joe Brimhall has a num- Is that the kind of person that we conflict. A well-crafted policy should en- ber of students who are dual citizens really want in charge of the U.S. Treas- shrine liberty for all law-abiding persons who need to leave the United States to ury Department? while avoiding unintended consequences that take their board-certified tests next Nominee Mnuchin comes with a can be used by our enemies to enflame ter- week in Canada. He doesn’t know what Goldman Sachs pedigree. Well, rorism.’’ to tell them. Pursue their professional wouldn’t we know that? He was nick- Ms. KAPTUR. I just wish to say that career and maybe not be able to come named the ‘‘foreclosure king’’ after the ancestors of the Trump family, as back to the United States and finish at buying up IndyMac, a subprime lender well as the Kaptur family, passed the college? It is embarrassing that we that evicted about 36,000 people during through the unforgettable portal of the can’t give him guidance about this ill- the financial crisis. Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. thought-out and reckless executive Sadly, Mr. Speaker, while President- And the words at the base of that stat- order that wasn’t planned and still is elect Trump promised to drain the ue are emblazoned in the minds of fam- having the details worked out. swamp, his nominee for Treasury Sec- ilies like our own going back genera- But perhaps the worst aspect of this retary proves he is not doing that at tions. ‘‘Give me your tired, your poor, blanket cancelation is as it affects Spe- all. He is enlarging the swamp. your huddled masses yearning to cial Immigrant Visas for Iraqis who are The Columbus Dispatch found more breathe free.’’ Surely, President Trump waiting to come to the United States. than 1,900, I repeat, OneWest Bank has read these words. Whatever you think about the Iraq foreclosures in our State’s six largest I support robust efforts to make war, the men and women in Iraq who counties from 2009 to 2015. America safe and secure, and have volunteered to help our forces were es- In addition, Mr. Mnuchin profited served on all the committees in this sential. They were guides, they were personally off of kicking people out of Congress that aim to do that. But interpreters, and they worked on the their homes. Does such a person actu- workable solutions should ensure projects. We could not have done the ally deserve confirmation as Secretary America’s safety, without destroying job over there without them. In many of the Treasury of the United States of our heritage as an immigrant Nation cases, they blended into the units in America? dedicated to liberty and justice for all. which they served. I have had cases Wake up, America. Wake up. Pay at- President Trump’s mandate actually where our soldiers have described to tention to what is happening here in will make America less safe because it me how these people literally saved Washington, D.C. This city belongs to penalizes worthy individuals and puts their lives. you. This Capitol belongs to you. them at greater risk, and it actually I have heard from veterans who care Mr. Speaker, I would also like to gives terrorist cells ammunition to use deeply and wonder about the signal place in the RECORD a release I sent out against America. that they are sending to people they over the weekend relating to President b 1100 regarded essentially as family. They Trump’s executive order on immigra- wonder how this administration could tion and refugees. Think about it. This mandate puts have forgotten about them. The guard KAPTUR STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S people at risk who helped America in in my office in Portland, who is a vet- EXECUTIVE ORDER ON IMMIGRATION AND our battle against terrorism abroad eran, was asking me what is going on. REFUGEES and at home, and it punishes innocent He recalled his story about an inter- CONDEMNS MISGUIDED MANDATE, INVITES individuals caught in the crossfire flee- preter who was critical to him when he TRUMP TO MEET WITH REFUGEES WHO CALL ing terror and tribal conflict. served in Iraq. How could we have for- OHIO HOME Dangerously, this misconceived exec- gotten them? WASHINGTON, DC.—Today Congresswoman utive order will spur anti-American I will tell you somebody who has not Marcy Kaptur (OH–09) released the following sentiment globally and on the internet forgotten them are the Taliban and the statement in light of confusion and hurt spurring more terrorism. The old World ISIS terrorists. They regard these peo- emanating from President Donald Trump’s War II motto ‘‘loose lips sink ships’’ is ple as traitors. The terrorists have long Executive Order on immigration and refu- going to happen because of the way gees. memories, and want to make people ‘‘In New York harbor, not far from Presi- this was conducted. Reckless rhetoric pay for helping the United States. We dent Donald Trump’s office tower stands the puts our Nation at greater risk at have seen countless examples of these awesome Statue of Liberty with Emma Laz- home and puts Americans fighting for people being hunted down by terrorists. arus’ immortal words, ‘Give me your tired, us and those traveling abroad in great- They have been assaulted, they have your poor, your huddled masses yearning to er danger. been kidnapped, they have had family breathe free.’ Surely, President Trump has Mr. Speaker, I cordially invite the members held for ransom, and they read these words. President to northern Ohio. Come and ‘‘Ancesters of the Trump and Kaptur fami- have been murdered. lies both passed through that unforgettable meet some of the people whose lives That is why I have worked on a bi- portal as they made their way to America as your order changed. I think you will partisan basis for 10 years establishing immigrants. How can we deny to others the change your mind. the Special Immigrant Visa program gift of freedom bequeathed to us? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- with the late Senator Kennedy, with ‘‘I support robust efforts to make America bers are reminded to address their re- Senator JOHN MCCAIN, Senator SHA- safe and secure. But a workable solution marks to the Chair. HEEN, my Republican colleague ADAM should ensure America’s safety without destroying our heritage as an immigrant na- f KINZINGER, and Congressmen STIVERS and HUNTER who were veterans them- tion, dedicated to liberty and justice for all. IRAQI SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISAS ‘‘President Trump’s mandate will make selves and understood why this pro- America less safe. It penalizes worthy indi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gram was important. viduals and actually gives terrorist cells am- Chair recognizes the gentleman from There is a lot of talk about extreme munition to use against America. This man- Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) for 5 min- vetting. Trust me—the applicants for date puts people at risk who have helped utes. these visas are extremely vetted, tak- America in our battle against terrorism, at Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, we ing 2 and 3 years, sometimes longer, home and abroad. It punishes innocent individuals caught in the crossfire fleeing terror are seeing from coast to coast dem- fighting the bureaucracy, trying to and tribal conflict. onstrations, protests, with people make sure that they can escape to safe- ‘‘Dangerously this misconceived Executive speaking out against the outrageous, ty. Many have been killed because the Order will spur anti-American sentiment reckless, and cruel executive order pro- extreme vetting process took so long.

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These from seven countries—seven countries, f good people endured all of this hard- by the way, that have not been in- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ship to do what all parents strive to volved with terrorist acts. This is not do—protect their children from harm. The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman going to make us any safer. Some have Madam Speaker, I wish President from Alabama (Mr. ROGERS) come for- speculated that some of the countries Trump were with me last Thursday in ward and lead the House in the Pledge that have been left out, like Saudi Ara- Rutland to meet the al-Hallaks and the of Allegiance. bia, where most of the 9/11 terrorists Khatibs. Do we really fear these fami- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama led the came from, were left out because the lies when they have been so rigorously Pledge of Allegiance as follows: President has business interests there. vetted? I don’t know why these countries I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the I wish President Trump were with me were selected, but the fact is it should United States of America, and to the Repub- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, to meet the generous people of Rut- end today. It should end not just be- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. land. They had good questions about cause of the brave men and women the refugee program—its cost and their under the Special Immigrant Visa pro- f security. Yet, Madam Speaker, unlike gram from Iraq whose lives are now at ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER President Trump, the folks in Rutland greater risk because of this reckless The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- never, never wanted to ban Muslims act. It is wrong because of the signals tain up to 15 requests for 1-minute and welcome only Christians. we are sending to foreign nationals speeches on each side of the aisle. whom we rely upon. It is not just in f Iraq. We have people who work for the f United States who live in many other SPY CAR STUDY ACT PRESERVING WORKPLACE PRO- countries who help us with the State TECTIONS FOR LGBT FEDERAL (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina Department programs and with the CONTRACTORS asked and was given permission to ad- military. What message are we sending dress the House for 1 minute and to re- (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was to them if the United States is not vise and extend his remarks.) given permission to address the House going to stand up and protect them? Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. for 1 minute and to revise and extend f Speaker, American families today are her remarks.) RECESS at an increased risk of cyber attacks. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I am heartened by the administration’s The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Additional reports of cyber vulnerabil- announcement that it will preserve ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair ity in cars threaten the safety of Amer- workplace protections for LGBT Fed- declares the House in recess until noon ican families by allowing a hacker to eral contractors. This is a meaningful today. access a vehicle and take control from Accordingly (at 11 o’clock and 6 min- the driver. Vehicle safety is of great and positive step toward ending dis- utes a.m.), the House stood in recess. importance to me because South Caro- crimination against hardworking lina is America’s leading exporter of LGBT Americans who only want to f automobiles and tires, with BMW, soon earn a living and provide for them- b 1200 Volvo, along with Michelin, selves and their families. AFTER RECESS Bridgestone, Continental, and Giti in For many years I have been working Singapore. with my congressional colleagues on The recess having expired, the House Last week, I was grateful to intro- both sides of the aisle to protect was called to order by the Speaker at duce the SPY Car Study Act of 2017 skilled, qualified, and motivated LGBT noon. with Congressman TED LIEU of Cali- employees. Too often these individuals f fornia. This bipartisan legislation di- experience rejections at job interviews, PRAYER rects government partners and private are denied promotions, or face other types of harassment in the workplace The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick automobile manufacturers to conduct a simply because of their sexual orienta- J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: study on the security and privacy God of the universe, thank You for threats to our motor vehicles. tion or gender identity. giving us another day. In conclusion, God bless our troops; This shameful practice of discrimina- It is Your nature to hold us in Your and may the President, by his actions, tion on the job runs counter to our core living presence always. It is our nature never forget September the 11th in the values of fairness and equality. I hope to think of You or of others only mo- global war on terrorism. that the administration and Congress mentarily or in passing. President Donald Trump has taken can work together to extend equal Be with each of us that we may be positive action to vet refugees who rights to LGBT individuals in every our very best and prove ourselves wor- ISIS has threatened to infiltrate so as sector. thy of Your love and Your grace. to commit mass murder as they did in Bless the Members of this people’s France and Germany. f House in their work and deliberations f today that they might merit the trust BASIC AMERICAN VALUES IN of the American people and manifest WELCOMING REFUGEES IN WESTERN NEW YORK the strength of our Republican democ- RUTLAND, VERMONT (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and racy to the nations of the world. (Mr. WELCH asked and was given was given permission to address the As the new administration finds its permission to address the House for 1 House for 1 minute.) footing and settles into its governing minute and to revise and extend his re- Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. principles, may this assembly assist by marks.) Speaker, I rise on behalf of so many remaining faithful to its constitutional Mr. WELCH. Madam Speaker, I wish western New Yorkers and Americans responsibilities with the help of Your to introduce President Trump to two who are outraged by the President’s ex- grace and wisdom. Syrian families who made it to safety ecutive order on immigration. May all that is done this day be for in Rutland, Vermont, just a week be- The story of America is defined by Your greater honor and glory. Amen. fore he slammed the door. the struggle of immigrants overcoming

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This refugee family plane that they had been boarded onto are as a people. was one of the last to arrive before in order for them to be deported. Inspired by the work of the Inter- President Trump slammed the door This wasn’t just in Seattle, Madam national Institute, Catholic Charities, shut. Speaker. This happened at airports Jericho Road, Jewish Family Services, Madam Speaker, I am the grandson across the Nation. Our office has been and so many more, my western New and great-grandson of immigrants who contacted by dozens of people who are York community continues to be wel- fled the persecution of Jews in Russia a absolutely terrified. These are stu- coming to refugees and immigrants century ago in order to build a better dents, legal permanent residents, and from all over the world, including from life here for themselves and future gen- businesspeople who do not know any- those countries that are directly af- erations. That is the American Dream. more what their place in this country fected by this order. I know my com- We must not allow fear to turn us in- is. Simply put, this is un-American and munity will continue to lead by exam- ward or bar the gates to innocent refu- unconstitutional. ple and proudly project American val- gees who seek a safe home and a better I, myself, immigrated when I was 16 ues. future here in America. years old, and it took me 19 years to f f become a citizen. I am intimately familiar with the barriers that people RUSSIA DECRIMINALIZES INMATE MANNING face in our immigration system, and I DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (Mr. ROGERS of Alabama asked and hope that all of the Members of this (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was was given permission to address the Chamber will welcome immigrants the given permission to address the House House for 1 minute and to revise and way we always have. for 1 minute.) extend his remarks.) f Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam according to a Russian proverb: ‘‘If he Speaker, I rise to share my disgust and IN MEMORY OF OFFICER DENNIS beats you, it means he loves you.’’ In contempt for the former President’s de- MCNAMARA Russia, that has become the norm. cision to commute the sentence of in- (Mr. MEEHAN asked and was given Forty percent of all violent crimes in mate Manning, formerly known as permission to address the House for 1 Russia are done within the home. 36,000 Bradley Manning. Manning’s commuta- minute and to revise and extend his re- people are beaten by their partners tion was even opposed by President marks.) every day. Obama’s Secretary of Defense, Ash Car- Mr. MEEHAN. Madam Speaker, I rise Madam Speaker, this is disturbing; ter. to honor the memory of Officer Dennis but the Russian Parliament has voted According to press reports, after McNamara of the Upper Darby Police overwhelmingly to decriminalize do- Manning released over 450,000 Army Department in Delaware County, Penn- mestic violence if it does not cause field reports and intelligence reports, sylvania. substantial bodily harm and does not plus over 200,000 diplomatic cables, the Fifteen years ago yesterday, Officer happen more than once a year. So, if a Taliban went on a killing spree—tak- McNamara was brutally gunned down husband beats his wife once a year, ing out everyone who seemed to fit the and murdered in the line of duty while that is fine, sayeth the lords of Siberia. description of individuals working with he served his community. He was sur- Madam Speaker, domestic violence is the U.S. It was indiscriminate killing. vived by his wife, Diane, and his won- not just a family issue; it is a human Madam Speaker, we are hearing the derful children, Spike and Melissa. I rights issue. As a lifelong advocate for usual handwringing this morning from was with Diane, Spike, Melissa, and victims, our societies and countries President Trump’s critics about the others yesterday as we dedicated a must recognize the devastating effect impacts of his executive order on those road in Dennis’ hometown of Upper of domestic violence. It tears at the who helped us in Iraq and Afghanistan. Darby as the ‘‘Dennis McNamara Me- fabric of society—and not legalize it, These individual voices would be much morial Highway.’’ It was a fitting me- but stop this nightmare wherever it is. more credible if they had criticized morial to Dennis’ wonderful life and Like my grandmother always taught President Obama for his irresponsible the legacy he has left behind, and it is me, you never hurt somebody you commutation of inmate Manning. one of the many ways Dennis’ own claim you love. President Obama may be gone, community will never be forgotten. And that is just the way it is. thankfully, but we are still suffering Madam Speaker, I will soon be pre- f from his irresponsible decisions. senting Dennis’ family with two flags. Change has finally come to America, REFUGEE BAN The first flag flew over the United Madam Speaker. Manning and other States Capitol yesterday, which (Mr. SCHNEIDER asked and was enemies of our Nation should be on no- marked the 15th anniversary of his given permission to address the House tice. death. The second is a flag of the Na- for 1 minute and to revise and extend f tional Law Enforcement Officers Me- his remarks.) morial Foundation, which flew over the Mr. SCHNEIDER. Madam Speaker, TRUMP’S MUSLIM BAN law enforcement memorial—just the recent executive order signed by (Ms. JAYAPAL asked and was given blocks from here in Judiciary Square— President Trump to ban refugees and permission to address the House for 1 during National Police Week. other individuals from certain Muslim- minute.) No gesture will bring Dennis back to majority nations is a shameful attempt Ms. JAYAPAL. Madam Speaker, for his family, but it is my hope that these to create a religious test for entry into hours at Sea-Tac International Airport flags will continue to help his commu- our country. Rather than making our on Saturday, I worked with colleagues nity honor his family and the ultimate Nation safer, it discredits our heritage from the Port of Seattle, the North- sacrifice he made. and undermines our shared values. west Immigrant Rights Project, the The American people demonstrate ACLU, and our Governor to get people f these values every single day. One ex- who were being held to be released be- b 1215 ample: just last Friday, Synagogue Am cause of President Trump’s Muslim Shalom, in the 10th District, welcomed ban. NO NOTHING PARTY a refugee family who fled the violence In the utter chaos, I found a gen- (Mr. PASCRELL asked and was given in Syria. There were 22 members of the tleman who had come from Somalia to permission to address the House for 1 congregation who met the family at be reunited with his wife. He had all of minute.)

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A year after Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. the failed attempt, most of the Know- the head of the National Counterter- Madam Speaker, I rise today to recog- Nothing supporters joined the newly rorism Center, submit a report to Con- nize Change Direction New Hampshire, formed Republican Party. You can’t gress when an incident of terrorism oc- a first-of-its-kind statewide campaign make this up. curs in the United States. to raise awareness of the five signs of A primary concern of the Know- Currently, there is no legal mandate mental illness and emotional suffering. Nothing movement in the 1850s was the for this report which would play an im- Since its first launch last May, large number of Irish and German portant role in helping lawmakers and Change Direction has touched the lives Catholics who were coming to the agencies learn more and respond to ex- of thousands of Granite Staters, help- United States. A concern they repeat- traordinary emergencies like we saw in ing to change the culture and erase the edly professed was a worry that the San Bernardino. stigma surrounding mental illness in character of the country would be I would like to thank my colleague New Hampshire and across the coun- changed because they were coming Representative KEN CALVERT, an origi- try. here. nal cosponsor of the bill, for working Campaign co-chairs, my dear friends, Lincoln said this: ‘‘As a nation, we with me and my office over the past begin by declaring that ‘all men are the Honorable John Broderick, Peter year to help in the San Bernardino re- Evers, and Dr. Bill Gunn, have dedi- created equal.’ We now practically read covery process. it ‘all men are created equal, except cated countless hours to help spread I would also like to recognize Mr. this campaign through schools, work- Negroes.’ When the Know-Nothings get Gregory Clayborn, father of Sierra control, it will read ‘all men are cre- places, and institutions throughout the Clayborn. Sierra was one of the 14 vic- Granite State. They have met with ated equal except Negroes, and for- tims of the San Bernardino terrorist eigners, and Catholics.’ ’’ thousands of stakeholders and commu- attack, and Mr. Clayborn worked with nity members, holding more than 100 When it comes to this, I should prefer my office for months to help shape this immigrating to some country where public presentations. They have dis- legislation. tributed nearly 320,000 informational they make no pretense of loving lib- This bill is a tribute to Sierra, the posters and cards, and they have placed erty. Russia—oh, the similarities are other 13 innocent victims, and all of a billboard on one of our busiest high- unbelievable—where despotism can be those who were affected by the attack ways. taken pure, and without the base alloy on December 2. While it does not ad- The goal of Change Direction is to of hypocrisy. That is the difference. dress every issue raised by the attack, make the five signs of mental illness— But there are a lot of similarities. it is a commonsense change to help us personality change, agitation, with- f understand how this and other attacks drawal, poor self-care, and hopeless- unfolded so we can prevent these types KEEP AMERICANS SAFE ness—as well-known indicators as the of tragedies from happening in other (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was indicators of a heart attack. This in- cities and to other families. creased recognition will help improve given permission to address the House I urge my colleagues to support this treatment of mental illness, address for 1 minute and to revise and extend bipartisan bill and to help strengthen substance misuse, and help prevent sui- his remarks.) our national security. Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speak- cide among our friends and neighbors. er, anyone who wants to protect Amer- f But the impact of this campaign goes icans from terrorist attacks should HONORING THE LIFE OF STANLEY far beyond the five signs. Please join support President Trump’s immigra- RUSS me in recognizing John, Peter, Bill, tion executive orders. (Mr. HILL asked and was given per- and all of those who support the Put aside the hysteria of his political mission to address the House for 1 Change Direction campaign. opponents. Here are the facts: minute and to revise and extend his re- There will be a temporary halt in the f marks.) admission to the U.S. of those from Mr. HILL. Madam Speaker, I rise NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST— seven designated countries, including today to honor the life and legacy of A WONDERFUL TRADITION Iraq, Iran, Libya, and Syria. These are one of Arkansas’s great leaders and a (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania the exact same countries designated a dear friend, former State Senator Stan- asked and was given permission to ad- security threat by President Obama. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Congress passed bipartisan legisla- ley Russ, who passed away earlier this vise and extend his remarks.) tion in 2015 designating these countries month at the age of 86. Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. as security risks in order to protect Born and raised in Conway, Arkan- Madam Speaker, on Thursday, Mem- our homeland from terrorism. In fact, sas, Stanley served in the U.S. Army bers of Congress and leaders from the bill passed the House of Represent- during the Korean war before becoming across the globe will gather in Wash- atives by a vote of 407–19. a State senator for 25 years. Despite what the media and others Stanley received numerous awards ington, D.C., to mark one of our finest imply, Muslims are not being targeted. for his work, including being named of traditions: the National Prayer Break- Many Muslim majority countries, in one of the Ten Outstanding State Leg- fast. fact, are not singled out. The purpose islators in the United States by the As- This event is hosted annually on the of the temporary halt is to allow time sembly of State Governmental Em- first Thursday in February. More than to improve procedures so better back- ployees. He also received the Distin- 3,000 people typically gather for this ground checks can be developed. guished Service Award from the international forum that allows indi- Who could possibly oppose efforts to Conway Chamber of Commerce and was viduals from various sectors—including keep Americans safe? elected into the Arkansas Tech Univer- political, business, and social—to build sity Hall of Distinction as well as the relationships and come together in f Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame. faith, fellowship, and prayer. SUPPORT THE REPORT ACT Our State and Faulkner County will Personally, I look forward to the Na- (Mr. AGUILAR asked and was given miss Stanley’s smile, his enthusiasm tional Prayer Breakfast each year as a permission to address the House for 1 and ability to get things done to enrich time when thousands around the world minute.) the lives of all Arkansans. and right here at home can reflect on Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, last I extend my respect, affection, and their faith, focus on the year ahead, week I introduced the Reporting Effi- prayers to his family and loved ones. and walk away from this remarkable

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The Obama administration from faith-filled speakers. lic servant in the United States Fed- and the Trump administration, alike, From the Book of First Chronicles, eral Government requires that you have now both paused refugee settle- Scripture tells us to, ‘‘Look to the take an oath to defend and protect the ments into our Nation. Lord and His strength; seek His face al- Constitution of the United States. I be- President Trump should have our Na- ways.’’ This is what we will be seeking lieve the President should uphold his tion’s support to carry out his mission at the National Prayer Breakfast. oath. to protect our Nation’s borders, but he It is my hope that I will see many of REQUEST TO CALL UP H.R. 724, SOLVE ACT, AND must do so without unnecessarily bur- my colleagues there this Thursday. H.R. 735, USA VALUES ACT dening lawful entrance into the United f Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, States. Mr. Speaker, I stand ready to work MUSLIM BAN today I join with the resolve of the Deputy Attorney General, and I ask with you and my colleagues in Con- (Mrs. DAVIS of California asked and unanimous consent for the SOLVE Act, gress to come up with clear procedures was given permission to address the and ask unanimous consent for H.R. 724 to ensure that our refugee program can House for 1 minute.) and H.R. 735, the USA Values Act, all continue in the safest possible manner, Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- dealing with banning and repealing and and together we can live in a nation er, whatever you call the President’s rescinding, now, the unconstitutional that is both secure and charitable. recent executive orders, the reality is executive order on banning Muslims. f that they constitute a Muslim ban. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. COL- Yesterday, one of my constituents LINS of New York). Any such unani- b 1230 was crossing the border into San Diego mous consent request has not been OPPOSITION TO THE MUSLIM BAN when he was singled out for having cleared. (Mr. ESPAILLAT asked and was brown skin. He was asked by a CBP The gentlewoman’s time has expired. given permission to address the House agent if he was Muslim as he stood in f line. Well, in fact, he is an Indian- for 1 minute.) American man who got his citizenship WHAT IS HAPPENING IN OUR Mr. ESPAILLAT. Mr. Speaker, I rise mere months ago, and he was so proud COUNTRY? today in opposition to President to become a U.S. citizen because it (Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- Trump’s Muslim ban because that is meant that he could finally vote in our sylvania asked and was given permis- exactly what it is. It is a mean-spirited elections. sion to address the House for 1 minute.) ban against members of a religious His wife called our office, horrified at Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsyl- faith. I love my country, and I am sad- how casually her husband’s civil rights vania. Mr. Speaker, I, like millions of dened by these divisive and hateful ac- had been violated, and she told us that Americans, have been watching over tions being wrongfully taken in the so- she was scared now to travel with her the last 10 or 11 days, and especially called name of national security. kids because she didn’t want to tell this past weekend, shaking my head Mr. Trump’s actions make us less se- them that they shouldn’t talk to any and wondering just what is happening cure as a nation. They take a sledge- agents at the airport. Her voice in our country? hammer right through the founding wavered as she explained that she has This is not who we are. I can’t tell principles of our Nation. America is lived here for 45 years, but this is the you the number of people that I spoke not this nonsensical, antirefugee Na- first time she ever felt scared because to this weekend from all walks of life, tion. Quite frankly, Mr. Trump’s ac- of her skin color. all backgrounds, who have said this tions are un-American, beneath us, and Mr. Speaker, I demand—in fact, we phrase: ‘‘I can’t believe I am really see- downright dangerous. all should demand—that President ing this in America.’’ Let me remind my colleagues, there Trump rescind these discriminatory or- Mr. Speaker, I can understand why, has been a protest every day since Mr. ders immediately and that my Repub- in light of Brussels, Paris, San Trump took office. The people have hit lican colleagues stand up against these Bernardino, I can understand why the streets. We will continue to march, un-American policies. many of my fellow Americans are and we will keep demanding what is f scared. I share their concern. But let’s right. We will keep fighting to ensure be clear: this illegal, un-American ex- American values are upheld and that EXECUTIVE ORDER TO BAN ecutive order signed on Friday does ab- our civil rights are not trashed like MUSLIMS IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL solutely nothing to protect us. It yesterday’s news. (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was makes us less safe. It was a wonderful To our Muslims, LGBT, immigrants, given permission to address the House gift to ISIS, and it must be repealed. women, and all our brothers and sisters for 1 minute and to revise and extend f hurt by Mr. Trump’s garbage, I mean her remarks.) executive orders, I am with you. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, the SAFETY OF OUR CITIZENS IS A The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- executive order is patently and clearly TOP PRIORITY bers are reminded to refrain from en- unconstitutional. An executive order (Mr. YODER asked and was given gaging in personalities toward the to ban Muslims is unconstitutional. permission to address the House for 1 President. None of us stand against the strin- minute and to revise and extend his re- f gent review of individuals to determine marks.) who would come to do well, but who Mr. YODER. Mr. Speaker, the safety PRESIDENT TRUMP SHOULD RE- would come to do harm. A ban or a and security of our citizens here on MOVE STEVE BANNON FROM NA- temporary suspension of all of the refu- American soil must remain our top pri- TIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL gees around the world who have been ority, and our borders must always be (Mr. BROWN of Maryland asked and vetted over and over again is clearly secure against anyone who would enter was given permission to address the discriminatory. our country legally or illegally to House for 1 minute and to revise and It is true that the Constitution of the cause us harm, especially those who extend his remarks.) United States starts with: ‘‘We the wish to exploit our Nation’s generosity Mr. BROWN of Maryland. Mr. Speak- People of the United States, in Order and compassion. However, compassion er, I rise today to call on President to form a more perfect Union, establish and security are not conflicting ideals, Trump to remove Steve Bannon from Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, and we must continue our Nation’s leg- the National Security Council. provide for the common defence . . .’’ acy of being a beacon of hope and free- Mr. Speaker, the National Security and ‘‘welfare. . . .’’ dom around the world. Council was created in 1947, and it is

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All points of order against pro- In 2015, 9 of the 10 cooperating States tional security with input from profes- visions in the joint resolution are waived. withdrew as cooperating agencies in sionals and not from political The previous question shall be considered as the rulemaking and development proc- operatives. And the National Security ordered on the joint resolution and on any ess, due to OSMRE’s exclusionary tac- Council has done that for seven dec- amendment thereto to final passage without tics, failure to provide for meaningful ades. intervening motion except: (1) One hour of participation, and continual limiting Yet, last week, the President issued debate equally divided and controlled by the of the States’ involvement over the an ill-conceived, dangerous, and uncon- chair and ranking minority member of the past several years. stitutional executive order that bans Committee on Natural Resources; and (2) one The National Environmental Policy Muslims. It puts Americans abroad, motion to recommit. Act or, as we know it as, NEPA, re- American communities at home, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- quires OSMRE, as the lead rulemaking American soldiers around the world at tleman from Washington is recognized agency, to involve States in the draft- risk; and I believe that Steve Bannon, for 1 hour. ing of the regulation and requires them who might become a member of the Na- Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, for to involve States. These failures, and tional Security Council, was the archi- the purpose of debate only, I yield the the restrictive tactics that were em- tect of that executive order. customary 30 minutes to the gen- ployed by OSMRE, led the House Nat- Mr. Speaker, I ask President Trump, tleman and my good friend from Flor- ural Resources Committee chairman, if he is not willing to remove Mr. ida (Mr. HASTINGS), pending which I Mr. ROB BISHOP of Utah, to send a let- Bannon from the White House, at least, yield myself such time as I may con- ter in 2015 to the GAO, the Government for the safety of this country, remove sume. During consideration of this res- Accountability Office, requesting a re- him from the National Security Coun- olution, all time yielded is for the pur- view of OSMRE’s compliance with cil. pose of debate only. NEPA in the agencies’ development f GENERAL LEAVE and drafting of the proposed stream WHAT IS HAPPENING IN OUR Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I ask protection rule. Ample evidence exists COUNTRY unanimous consent that all Members that OSMRE excluded these States may have 5 legislative days to revise from the NEPA process, in contradic- (Ms. ESHOO asked and was given per- tion of both NEPA regulations and the mission to address the House for 1 and extend their remarks. memoranda of understanding between minute and to revise and extend her re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gen- OSMRE and the States. marks.) Mr. Speaker, the stream protection Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise this tleman from Washington? rule unilaterally rewrites over 400 ex- afternoon really with a very, very sad There was no objection. isting rules and regulations. It threat- and heavy heart. I don’t know anyone Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, on ens over one-third of the Nation’s coal in our country who watched what took Monday, just yesterday, the House mining workforce and will send reper- place across the country who wasn’t Rules Committee met and reported a cussions throughout the broader U.S. dismayed, who wasn’t heartbroken, rule, House Resolution 70, providing for economy. The final rule is the defini- who wasn’t confused. And as my con- the consideration of H.J. Res. 38, legis- stituents said: What is happening in lation utilizing the Congressional Re- tion of a one-size-fits-all solution due our country? view Act to overturn the final stream to OSMRE’s failure to conduct the 7- Now, there are some that say this protection rule promulgated by the Of- year rewrite in a transparent process must be done. This executive order fice of Surface Mining Reclamation consistent with their statutory re- must be done in the name of national and Enforcement, or the OSMRE, quirements to engage State and local security. which is at the Department of the Inte- stakeholders. I am a veteran of the House Intel- rior. The rule provides for consider- An economic analysis conducted by ligence Committee, but it doesn’t take ation of the joint resolution under a the National Mining Association found that the total number of jobs at risk of a veteran of the House Intelligence closed rule, as is customary with these loss is somewhere between 112,000 and Committee to understand that this CRA measures. 280,000 people, approximately 30 to 75 harms our national security. Mr. Speaker, this rule provides for percent of the current industry em- We need to have more voices in the consideration of a critical measure ployment levels. House. We need Republicans and Demo- that will help protect American busi- crats standing up together, because Further, the misguided regulation nesses and families from the Obama ad- would jeopardize 40,000 to 77,000 jobs in historians will replace your surname, ministration’s rampant regulatory and those that don’t raise their voices both surface and underground mining overreach. H.J. Res. 38 disapproves of operations, industries that are still will be called coward because this is the final stream protection rule which ripping at the fabric and the soul of our reeling from 8 years of overregulation was released by the Department of the from the previous administration. Nation. It is appalling. It is unlawful. I Interior on December 19, 2016, rep- believe it is unconstitutional. And while the Obama administration resenting yet another last-minute, If you stood up for history and what never seemed to mind the consequences was done to others, it is taking place midnight regulation from the previous of its actions on hardworking Ameri- right now in our country. administration. cans, I can assure you that the new, This burdensome rule seeks to govern f unified Republican government is op- the interaction between surface mining posed to ineffective regulations like PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION operations and streams by establishing this one which unnecessarily put peo- OF H.J. RES. 38, DISAPPROVING a buffer-zone rule that blocks mining ple out of work, raise energy costs on A RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DE- within 100 feet of those streams. This consumers, and do nothing to improve PARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR was done, despite the Department of the environment. Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, by di- the Interior’s own reports, which shows By passing this rule, we have the op- rection of the Committee on Rules, I that virtually all coal mines in this portunity to consider a resolution that call up House Resolution 70 and ask for country have no offsite impacts, they will prevent this regulation from re- its immediate consideration. are being operated safely, and that moving over one-half of the total U.S. The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- lands are being restored successfully coal reserves available for extraction, lows: under existing Federal and State regu- while also reducing oppressive barriers H. RES. 70 lation. to responsible coal production. Resolved, That upon adoption of this reso- During the rulemaking process, The Congressional Review Act of 1996 lution it shall be in order to consider in the OSMRE and the Department of the In- was enacted to be a powerful tool to

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CRAs are order, but rather a serious attempt by visas and green cards were held for designed to address and invalidate serious people to make us a healthier hours. Will someone please tell me problematic rules from the previous and more environmentally conscious what it means to issue a visa to per- administration, and the stream protec- nation. sons if they cannot utilize the visa? tion rule clearly fits the bill. However, what we see here today is People were denied access to a lawyer Furthermore, this CRA provides cer- business as usual for the Republican even after a Federal Court order stayed tainty to State regulatory bodies majority—turning a blind eye to the executive action. tasked with regulating 97 percent of science in order to help wealthy pol- Here is a small sampling of the im- the coal mines in the United States luters at the expense of the public’s mediate impact of this Muslim ban: A and enforcing Federal mining regula- health and the environment. Just be- 5-year-old boy, a U.S. citizen, was de- tions by strengthening the State pri- cause my friends’ unending attempts to tained for several hours. 5 years old—a macy framework provided in the Sur- normalize such misguided governance truer threat to our national security face Mining Control and Reclamation have become almost numbing in their we have never faced. An 88-year-old Act. effect does not make such attempts man and his 83-year-old wife, both Blocking the final stream protection any less appalling to those of us who wheelchair bound and both possessing rule will restore an important stream believe in the scientific method and a green cards, were detained for hours. of State and Federal tax revenue asso- clean and safe environment. He is legally blind, and she recently ciated with coal extraction across the Indeed, the paucity of care that we suffered a stroke—detained for hours. A Ph.D. student at Stony Brook Uni- country that is benefiting hardworking see here today in ridding the books of versity, who has lived in the United American taxpayers. a regulation that hardworking and States for 12 years, was detained for Mr. Speaker, every Member of this good people took 7 years to write with, more than 24 hours. The mother of an body wants to protect the environ- mind you, input from all stakeholders, Active Duty United States service- ment, ensure clean water and clean air is starting to look like a variation of a member was detained for more than 30 for our citizens, and encourage innova- theme when we consider the paucity of care the Republicans in the White hours. tive and responsible ways to produce Tell me, what danger do these people House have exhibited over the past 10 energy. However, these goals are not pose? What security objective is mutually exclusive, as some opponents days. As everyone knows, last Friday, achieved by detaining them? of this legislation will argue. I argue none. President Trump issued an executive It is past time that we embrace com- I have to agree with Senator ROB order banning Muslims from certain monsense, practical Federal rules and PORTMAN when he said what was so regulations that protect the environ- countries from entering the United plainly obvious to see: ‘‘This was an ex- ment and the countless Americans States and callously shutting down the treme vetting program that wasn’t working in the industries that support refugee program. What ensued, and I properly vetted.’’ our economy and provide for greater predict will continue to ensue as we As thousands arrived at airports domestic energy independence. speak here today, was nothing short of across the country to protest the Presi- The rule we consider here today pro- chaos. Scores and scores of people were dent’s executive order and hundreds of vides for the consideration of a bill detained for hours, including green lawyers showed up to volunteer their that is critically important to the fu- card holders, children, the elderly, and time to write habeas petitions for ture economic growth and job growth even Iraqi translators who had helped those so clearly wrongfully detained, of our country. By passing this CRA, the United States during the insur- President Trump, living in a world all we can take a badly needed step toward gency. his own, tweeted the following: ‘‘All is protecting American families and busi- Equally as horrifying as this Muslim going well with very few problems.’’ nesses from the rampant executive ban that is the antithesis of everything All is not going well, Mr. President, overreach that will be the defining we value as Americans is the inepti- and there are many problems. achievement of the past administra- tude in which such a sweeping policy Then he defended the hastily imple- tion. was implemented. Relevant agencies mented order saying that: ‘‘If the ban I urge my colleagues to support this were not even consulted. In fact, Home- were announced with a one week no- rule, as well as the underlying legisla- land Security Secretary Kelly, found tice, the ‘bad’ would rush into our tion. out about the executive order on the country during that week. A lot of bad Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of phone while on a Coast Guard plane ‘dudes’ out there!’’ my time. heading back to Washington. Secretary This is a stunningly ignorant and of- Mattis was also left off the list of those fensive statement that reveals to the b 1245 consulted. Had he been on it, he would entire world a person with no grasp of Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield have almost certainly expressed the even what the refugee program is or myself such time as I may consume, sentiment he expressed during the how the visa process works. and I thank my good friend, the gen- campaign, mainly that the Muslim ban Immediately preceding this tweet, tleman from Washington, for yielding would cause great damage and send the President advised everyone to: me the customary 30 minutes for de- shock waves through the international ‘‘Study the world!’’ bate. community. I encourage him to take his own ad- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to debate Like Ms. ESHOO, who spoke earlier, I vice. the rule for consideration of a joint am a veteran of the Intelligence Com- Beyond the human toll this foolish resolution disapproving of a Depart- mittee as well. We serve there to- and callous policy has inflicted on ment of the Interior regulation known gether. I can assure you our experience scores of innocent people, the execu- as the stream protection rule. leads us to know—and anyone that is tive order actually undermines our ef- Through this action, my Republican on the Intelligence Committee knows forts to defeat terrorism—jeopardizing colleagues are now attempting to re- now—that what we are about to experi- the very safety the order purports to peal a thoughtful and thoroughly vet- ence is a handout to our enemies and provide. The chairman of the Senate ted regulation that reflects current will cause additional shock waves in Armed Services Committee, headed by science, technology, and mining prac- the international community. JOHN MCCAIN, along with Senator tices in order to better protect people The result of this amateur hour roll- LINDSEY GRAHAM, underscored this and the environment from the negative out was a Customs and Border Patrol irony, and I quote their joint state- impacts of mountaintop removal min- agency that wasn’t sure how to even ment: ‘‘We fear this executive order

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So I find it interesting now that the economy and the negative impact that The Office of Surface Mining’s own majority of my Republican colleagues it would have on that, so they stopped reports show that virtually all coal in the House, even the ones that voiced the process, shutting out the States mines have no offsite impacts. The re- opposition to a Muslim ban during the violating the memorandum of under- ports year over year show that coal campaign when then-President-elect standing that they are required to mines are being safely operated and the Trump first proposed it, including our work with the States on the rule- lands are being successfully restored Speaker of the House, are now deafen- making process leaving those States thanks to the watchful eyes of the ingly silent. with no recourse but to withdraw from States that regulate 97 percent of the Instead, Republicans are using their the process. mines in the United States. time today not to respond to this In 2015, this Congress told them to re- This rule does nothing to protect our chaos-inducing executive order that so engage with the States, which they did streams that State and Federal regu- clearly violates core American values, to some degree, making it necessary lators are not already doing. We do not but rather to repeal a rule that was ac- for States to actually pay for the sci- need a one-size-fits-all approach from tually properly vetted—vetted for 7 entific evidence that was necessary for Washington, which rarely works. years, using the best science and tech- them to be engaged. So there are sev- In order to bring real-world thinking nology available, and following input eral problems that cause this to be an back into the regulatory process, we from the public and leaders in the in- issue that we need to address today, must act quickly to stop this rule. I dustry. I caution my friends, the and certainly making it a midnight urge my colleagues to join me in sup- events of today and how you respond to rule, the last thing done as the admin- porting the joint resolution of dis- them will be written in the history istration walks out the door, qualifies approval under the Congressional Re- books tomorrow. this as something that we should be view Act. A question emerges from the fog that considering for many reasons and on Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield is the Trump administration’s full many levels. myself such time as I may consume. frontal attack on our Constitution: Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the Mr. Speaker, both of my colleagues What is more important, appeasing a gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. on the other side referred to the rule man who is just as likely to tweet in- THOMPSON), who is my good friend. they seek to disapprove as a midnight sults at you as he is to rush out ill-con- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. rule. Well, I don’t know how you take ceived and horrid executive orders, or Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman 7 years of midnights that it took to de- protecting our Constitution and the from Washington State, whom I have velop this rule and call it a midnight ideals of this great Nation? been proud to serve with. I had an op- rule—7 years. The ideals and dedication to the rule portunity to visit his district, and I Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the of law that have inspired the poor, the know natural resources are extremely distinguished gentleman from New Jer- tired, and the huddled masses to seek a important to him. I appreciate his sey (Mr. PALLONE), my very good friend better and freer life here in the United yielding on what is germane to this and ranking member of the Committee States. It didn’t begin with Muslims. It discussion, which is basically trying to on Energy and Commerce. began with the Founders of this coun- claw back regulations that had no Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise try, and it was followed by countless basis in science that essentially were today to strongly oppose H.J. Res. 38, others, from Irish, Italians, Polish, causing harm and taking away good- which would disapprove the Depart- Hungarians, Vietnamese, and Chinese, paying jobs for Americans. ment of the Interior’s stream protec- all over this world coming to this coun- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong tion rule. try to seek the kind of life that many support of the underlying legislation, When the Obama administration an- of our ancestors sought over the course which disapproves of a midnight regu- nounced the final stream protection of time and some of our ancestors had lation that the Obama administration rule, it was a victory for those who live no choice but to undertake. made with just 1 month left in his in coal country. The rule prioritizes The time to act in the name of short- Presidency. the health of our fellow Americans by term political expediency is over. It is The stream protection rule nega- establishing clear requirements for re- time to stand up and do what is right. tively targets coal country and will sponsible surface coal mining, espe- It is time to protect our Constitution. devastate communities that have al- cially dangerous mountaintop removal It is time to defend the idea that we ready been hit hard by job losses and mining. can indeed form a more perfect Union. reduced mining activity making sure If this Obama rule were fully en- But we cannot do that with the kind of that America has affordable and reli- forced, it would protect or restore 6,000 miles of streams and 52,000 acres of for- division that is being sold by this ad- able energy and electricity. ministration, and we cannot do that by Pennsylvania is the fifth largest coal ests over the next two decades. At the spending what appears to be the month producing State and generates roughly time the rule was finalized, I called for of February disapproving executive or- 25 percent of its electricity from coal- stronger stream buffer zone protec- ders that the previous President issued. fired power plants. Coal-fired elections, but the announced regulation It seems to me somehow or another in tricity provides roughly 30,000 jobs in was undoubtedly a win for human that fog is going to be the kind of con- my State, equaling nearly $8 billion in health, clean water, and our environ- fusion and chaos that we just witnessed economic impact. ment. this weekend. Although coal continues to be an es- I want to be very clear about what Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of sential component of our energy mix, the stream protection rule does. This my time. this rule duplicates many existing laws rule requires that mining companies Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I yield while providing very little environ- avoid practices that permanently pol- myself such time as I may consume. mental gain. What the rule does is ex- lute streams and sources of drinking Mr. Speaker, getting back to the pands the Office of Surface Mining Rec- water, damage forests, and increase issue at hand and the stream protec- lamation and Enforcement’s regulatory flood risks. The rule requires, for the tion rule, there are many points that authority. In effect, this Federal agen- first time, that streams around mining my friend from Florida brought up. cy would overtake the regulatory au- sites be monitored and tested for the One occurred to me as well: Is this thorities of individual States. presence of toxic chemicals, like lead really a midnight rule; or could some- and arsenic. This rule also requires thing that was started in 2008 really be b 1300 mining companies to restore polluted considered as something that was This makes no sense. States should streams and replant mined areas with shoved through at the last minute? be able to continue their own regula- native trees and vegetation.

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It sus- resolution which would negate these takes place hundreds, if not thousands, pends refugee admission completely for important advances. of feet below the surface of the Earth. months. If this rule were to be overturned, You answer me that. Who are these refugees? Most of the American families living near im- So, here we are today, and now we refugees admitted last year were from pacted streams and rivers will not be have the Congressional Review Act. I Burma and the Congo, not from Syria. protected from toxic chemicals getting am so grateful that we have the oppor- They are people who have been vetted into their water. What is even more ap- tunity to set the record straight and to for years, many of whom are fleeing for palling is that, because the Congres- do away with this rule now and forever. their lives and will continue to live in sional Review Act prevents substan- I urge my colleagues to support H.J. fear. tially similar regulations from being Res. 38 when it comes to the floor this It does something else. It suspends developed in the future, this joint reso- week. admission even of legal permanent lution means that these affected com- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield residents from seven countries, vio- munities might never be protected myself such time as I may consume. lating their rights to equal protection from the impacts of mining waste in Mr. Speaker, President Trump’s and to due process. their water. xenophobic executive order banning People want to keep the country Protecting our rivers and streams Syrian refugees and suspending emi- safe—we all do; of course, I do—but from the damaging impacts of moun- gration from certain countries is driv- how does this order keep us safe? Let taintop removal has been a priority for en by fear. It demonstrates a callous me just give an example. me, and it is why in past Congresses I indifference to human suffering; it ig- General Talib al-Kenani from Iraq commands the elite American-trained have introduced the Clean Water Pro- nores the Constitution; and it will not counterterrorism forces that have been tection Act, which would end the only tarnish our image abroad, but leading the fight against ISIS for 2 dumping of mining waste into our harm our national security. If we de- years. His family relocated to the U.S. country’s rivers and streams. I will be feat the previous question, I will offer for safety. He can’t visit them any- reintroducing that legislation this ses- an amendment to the rule to bring up more. He said this: sion. my good friend Representative LOF- It is unfathomable that congressional I have been fighting terrorism for 13 years GREN’s bill to overturn and defund this Republicans would pass this joint reso- and winning. Now my kids are asking: Am I dangerous executive order. lution and doom generations of chil- a terrorist? I am a four-star general, and I Let me be abundantly clear for peo- am banned from entering the United States. dren and families to irreparable harm. ple watching this debate. The question I strongly urge my colleagues to op- I ask you: How does this advance our we are about to decide is: Should we pose this resolution. safety by barring our allies who are even have a vote on undoing Trump’s Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I yield fighting ISIS? It doesn’t. 3 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio order? A ‘‘no’’ vote on the previous I have got to correct something else. question will give us the opportunity (Mr. JOHNSON). People have said that President Obama Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, to overturn this order. A ‘‘yes’’ vote had an order in 2011 barring immi- I thank the gentleman for yielding. means that the House will do nothing grants from Iraq. That is false. We did It is interesting to me that my col- to stop Trump’s executive action. additional vetting in 2011 because we leagues on the other side take offense The American people watching this wanted to make sure that anyone com- to this being referred to as a midnight debate should take notice to see how ing in was thoroughly examined. That rule. This is actually a midnight rule their Representatives vote on this im- slowed things down a little bit because twice. Let’s look at how this thing portant motion, and they should hold there were new procedures, but there started. their elected officials accountable. Did was never a halt to admission from In 2005, during the Bush administra- your Member of Congress turn a blind those who are our allies in Iraq, those tion, 5 years of effort went into codi- eye to Trump’s unconstitutional policy fighting ISIS with us. fying how coal mining operations by voting ‘‘yes,’’ or did your Represent- I would just like to say that, in addi- should take place around streams. The ative reject this attack on our core tion to violating the law, causing hard- last President announced, during his American values and vote ‘‘no?’’ ship for families trying to visit people campaign, that he was going to make Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- in the hospital, permanent residents coal-fired energy financially, economi- sent to insert the text of my amend- who are engineers trying to come back cally impossible, thereby launching his ment in the RECORD, along with extra- to run their companies in Silicon Val- war on coal. There was a lawsuit with neous material, immediately prior to ley, this order is a gift to ISIS. They the Bush-era rule. The Interior Depart- the vote on the previous question. are already using it to recruit enemies ment and the administration settled, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there of our country by saying: America is paying that settlement out of taxpayer objection to the request of the gen- fighting Islam. As George Bush said dollars and then launching an effort to tleman from Florida? when he was President, our argument, rewrite that rule. There was no objection. our fight is not with Islam. Our fight is In 2011 when we came in, they were Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield with terrorism. planning to release that rule in April of 5 minutes to the distinguished gentle- To issue this order with the Presi- 2011. What took 5 years to codify, they woman from California (Ms. LOFGREN), dent’s rhetoric saying that we are wanted to redo in just 4 months. Not my good friend, to discuss this pro- going to make a distinction on who is only that, but they left the States out posal. admitted to the United States based on of the equation. The States complained Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, the their religion is not only illegal, it is about that. No one in the administra- President’s executive order of Friday contrary to American values and it is tion was listening. violates the law, it violates the Con- contrary to our safety. When the contractors then told the stitution, and it violates good sense. So I hope that, instead of doing this truth about how many tens of thou- How does it violate the law? Section antienvironment bill today, we will in- sands of jobs were going to be lost as a 202(a)(1) of the Immigration and Na- stead take up H.R. 724. This is a bill result of this rule, the administration tionality Act specifically prohibits na- that would defund and rescind Presi- fired the contractor that was doing the tionality-based discrimination in the dent Trump’s ill-advised order from work. Not only that, they paid them in issuance of immigrant visas and other Friday. full. Now, go figure. visas. That is what this order did. Let me just say this. I would like to We have been back and forth with the Now, the law is clear that individuals issue a formal invitation to every Re- administration asking that the States who pose a threat to the United States publican Member of this House to join

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Many of our constituents are this war on coal now, and that process sent request cannot be entertained. very uncertain about whether the rule begins today. Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I am of law is going to survive this Presi- I made a promise to my constituents very pleased to yield 5 seconds to the dency. Help give them faith and hope of the Second District of West Virginia gentlewoman from California (Ms. by cosponsoring this bill. that I would fight for the coal industry ESHOO). Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- b 1315 and bring back jobs to my State. Today is the first in many steps this Con- imous consent to bring up H.R. 724, Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I yield which would rescind the President’s gress, along with President Donald 3 minutes to the good gentleman from ban for the sake of our national secu- Trump, will take to make good on the West Virginia (Mr. MOONEY). rity. Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia. Mr. promises we made in November. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Speaker, I rise today in strong support Again, I encourage support for the Chair understands the gentleman from of the rule and the underlying joint rule and the underlying resolution of Washington has not yielded for that resolution to begin the process of roll- disapproval. purpose. Therefore, the unanimous con- ing back President Obama’s war on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- sent request cannot be entertained. coal. That is the rule we are debating bers are reminded to refrain from wear- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield today; that is the bill before us, not to ing communicative badges while under 5 seconds to the gentlewoman from be confused with the other issue that is recognition. California (Ms. MAXINE WATERS) for de- being discussed. Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, would bate. I was proud that, in the last Con- the Chair be so kind as to tell me how Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. gress, I was the lead sponsor of the much time remains on both sides? Mr. Speaker, I am referring to H.R. 724, STREAM Act, H.R. 1644, which would The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- which would rescind President Trump’s have prevented the implementation of tleman from Florida has 91⁄2 minutes refugee ban so that green card holders a new coal regulation that would have remaining. The gentleman from Wash- like Bessar Yousif, a refugee from Iraq cost upwards of 70,000 good-paying jobs. ington has 111⁄2 minutes remaining. on his way home after getting engaged My legislation passed the House of Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, at this in Kurdistan, won’t get detained in Representatives in January of 2016, time I am very pleased to yield to the LAX. with bipartisan support, and sent a gentlewoman from California (Ms. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- clear message to President Obama’s ad- PELOSI), the distinguished minority tlewoman’s time has expired. ministration that the so-called stream leader, for the purpose of a unanimous Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield protection rule was bad policy. Unfor- consent request. 5 seconds to the gentleman from North tunately, my bill never received a vote Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank Carolina (Mr. BUTTERFIELD). in the U.S. Senate. the gentleman for yielding. Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I Despite the clear message from Con- Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- ask that President Trump rescind his gress, the Obama administration, in sent to bring up Congresswoman LOF- refugee ban on children like the 12- the final days, issued a disastrous GREN’s H.R. 724, which would rescind year-old Yemeni girl, Eman Ali, who stream protection rule. Again, he did President Trump’s refugee ban on indi- was not allowed to board a plane to this as he was leaving the Presidency viduals, like the 30-year-old Iranian join her U.S. parents, leaving her in in the final days before he left office. citizen who entered the U.S. to visit limbo. But don’t let the clever name fool you. his family in San Francisco, then was The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- The new regulation will have far-reach- detained and transferred to county jail. tleman’s time has expired. The Chair recognizes the gentleman ing impacts for the coal industry—an The SPEAKER pro tempore. The from Florida. industry, I might add, that provides Chair would advise that all time has been yielded for the purpose of debate Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield over 90 percent of the power generation 5 seconds to the gentleman from Cali- for my home State of West Virginia. only. ´ Does the gentleman from Washington fornia (Mr. CARDENAS). The rule prescribes a one-size-fits-all Mr. CA´ RDENAS. Mr. Speaker, as a yield for the purpose of this unanimous approach in defiance of common sense proud American, I ask to bring up H.R. consent request? and the Federal law. There is no need 724, which would rescind President Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I do to rewrite over 400 regulations, as this Trump’s refugee ban on women like the not yield. rule does, other than as a blatant at- Yazidi refugee from Iraq whose life is The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- tempt to regulate the coal industry out in danger because of her husband’s tleman from Washington does not of business. We cannot allow this rule work with Americans and who was re- to move forward, and thus we need to yield. Therefore, the unanimous confused boarding on a flight to the U.S. support the rule and the underlying sent request cannot be entertained. out of Erbil. joint resolution of disapproval. Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I am The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Let us not forget that former Presi- very pleased to yield to the gentle- tleman’s time has expired. dent Barack Obama promised that he woman from California (Ms. LOFGREN) Mr. HASTINGS. Now we are back to would bankrupt the coal industry. Peo- for a unanimous consent request. unanimous consent. Mr. Speaker, I ple are losing their jobs and the dignity Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I would yield to the gentlewoman from Cali- that comes with work. Our commu- plead for unanimous consent to bring fornia (Ms. BROWNLEY) for a unanimous nities are also suffering. Fewer jobs up H.R. 724 to overturn President consent request. means less economic investment and Trump’s refugee ban so that individ- Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. less hope. uals like Hameed Khalid Darweesh, Speaker, I rise to ask this House to I encourage my colleagues to visit who helped the U.S. military in Iraq bring up the Lofgren bill, H.R. 724, West Virginia or Appalachia and see and who has a special immigrant visa, which would rescind President Trump’s firsthand what President Obama’s poli- won’t be detained at JFK Airport for 19 refugee ban on Yazidi women from Iraq cies have done to our communities. It hours. like Nada, who was not allowed to is heartbreaking to hear the stories The SPEAKER pro tempore. Does the board a flight and remains separated and see the faces of struggling families gentleman from Washington yield for from her husband, a former interpreter as they try to pay their bills. I stand the purpose of this unanimous consent for the U.S. Army. today with those communities in roll- request? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Did the ing back the policies that have caused Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I am gentlewoman make a unanimous con- so much harm and pain. reiterating my earlier announcement sent request?

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:57 Feb 01, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K31JA7.031 H31JAPT1 rfrederick on DSKBCBPHB2PROD with HOUSE H766 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 31, 2017 Mr. HASTINGS. Yes, she did. his family, but stopped before he could Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I am The SPEAKER pro tempore. The board his flight and sent back to pleased to yield 5 seconds to the gen- Chair understands that the gentleman harm’s way in Iraq. tleman from Illinois (Mr. SCHNEIDER). from Washington has not yielded for The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I ask that purpose. Therefore, the unani- tleman’s time has expired. this House to bring up H.R. 724, which mous consent request cannot be enter- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield would rescind President Trump’s ref- tained. 5 seconds to the gentleman from Michi- ugee ban on women like Sahar PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY gan (Mr. LEVIN). Alghnimi, who came here to care for Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, par- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, yesterday’s her elderly mother who had just under- liamentary inquiry. headline in The Washington Post: gone surgery, only to be detained at The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- ‘‘These Muslim families sought refuge O’Hare Airport and ultimately re- tleman will state his parliamentary in- in America’s heartland. Now, Trump’s turned to Abu Dhabi. quiry. visa ban is tearing them apart.’’ One is The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Mr. HASTINGS. Am I not permitted in my district. tleman’s time has expired. to yield a limited amount of time to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Members for debate? tleman’s time has expired. from Florida. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, how tleman said he was yielding to the gen- 5 seconds to the gentleman from Illi- much time do I have remaining? ´ tlewoman from California for the pur- nois (Mr. GUTIERREZ). The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask 1 pose of a unanimous consent request. tleman from Florida has 8 ⁄4 minutes that we bring up H.R. 724, which would Mr. HASTINGS. In that instance I remaining. rescind President Trump’s immigra- did. My question and my parliamen- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I am tion ban so that students like Maryim tary inquiry continuing, Mr. Speaker, very pleased to yield 10 seconds to the can return to classes at the University is am I permitted to yield a limited distinguished gentleman from New of Chicago and other students can con- amount of time to each Member for the York (Mr. SERRANO). tinue their studies at U.S. colleges and purpose of debate? Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I ask The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- universities. unanimous consent to bring up H.R. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman may yield to Members for de- 724, which would rescind President tleman’s time has expired. bate. Trump’s refugee ban on families like Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield that of Ghassan Assali, which was en Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 seconds to the gentlewoman from 5 seconds to the gentleman from New route to Pennsylvania from Syria on Washington (Ms. JAYAPAL). approved visas and then turned away York (Mr. NADLER). Ms. JAYAPAL. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I ask to and flown back to Qatar. that this House bring up H.R. 724, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. bring up H.R. 724, which would rescind which would rescind President Trump’s President Trump’s refugee ban on indi- ALLEN). As previously announced, that refugee ban on children, like 16-year- unanimous consent request cannot be viduals like Dr. Suha Abushamma, a old Afghani boy Sardar Hussein, who Sudanese doctor at the prestigious entertained. lost his family in a car bomb and now The Chair recognizes the gentleman Cleveland Clinic, who was denied entry, hopes after nearly 2 years of ordeal to from Florida. forced to leave the country, and, there- get on his flight to America. Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I am fore, deprived the country of his med- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- very pleased to yield 10 seconds to the ical services. tlewoman’s time has expired. gentleman from New York (Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield ESPAILLAT). tleman’s time has expired. 10 seconds to the gentleman from Cali- Mr. ESPAILLAT. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield fornia (Mr. CARBAJAL). unanimous consent to bring up H.R. 5 seconds to the gentlewoman from Mr. CARBAJAL. Mr. Speaker, I ask 724, which will rescind President California (Mrs. NAPOLITANO). unanimous consent to bring up H.R. Trump’s executive order to ban Mus- Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I 724, which would rescind President lims. Having been at JFK Airport this ask to bring up H.R. 724 to rescind Trump’s refugee ban on women like weekend, I stand in support of military President Trump’s refugee ban on per- Sara, an Afghani television presenter soldiers who risked their lives and sons like Mustafa, who worked on a who fled amidst death threats, had whose family members were unlawfully construction crew on American bases waited for years to be resettled in the detained and questioned, even after to fortify them and was tortured be- U.S., only to have her hopes dashed. their service to our country. This is cause of it. The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- un-American. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- viously announced, the unanimous con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- tlewoman’s time has expired. sent request cannot be entertained. viously announced, that unanimous Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield The gentleman from Florida is recog- consent request cannot be entertained. 5 seconds to the gentlewoman from nized. New York (Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ). Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield b 1330 Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, bring 10 seconds to the gentleman from Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield up H.R. 724, which will rescind Presi- Maryland (Mr. HOYER), the distin- 10 seconds to the gentlewoman from Il- dent Trump’s refugee ban so that fam- guished minority whip and my good linois (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY). ily members like Qassim Al Rawi, a 69- friend. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I year-old Iraqi national, will not be re- Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank ask unanimous consent to bring up fused boarding on a flight to visit his the gentleman for yielding and urge H.R. 724, which would rescind President U.S.-citizen family in the United that we bring up H.R. 724, which would Trump’s refugee ban in light of individ- States. rescind President Trump’s refugee ban uals—women like Faten Diab, a Syrian The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- on children, like a 5-year-old that came refugee and former charity work whose tlewoman’s time has expired. to Dulles Airport with another family. family had applied for settlement to Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Her mother was waiting for her, and the United States but will now not be 5 seconds to the gentleman from Or- for 4 hours she was not allowed to see able to come. egon (Mr. BLUMENAUER). her mother. That is not good policy. It The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I is not good for the safety of our troops. viously announced, that unanimous would hope that we could bring up H.R. It is not good for the safety of Amer- consent request cannot be entertained. 724, which would rescind President ica. Let’s pass H.R. 724. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Trump’s refugee ban on former Iraqi The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- from Florida. translators for the United States, like tleman’s time has expired. Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Faud Shareef, who was cleared to set- The Chair recognizes the gentleman 10 seconds to the gentlewoman from tle in Nashville, Tennessee, along with from Florida. California (Ms. LEE).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:58 Feb 01, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K31JA7.033 H31JAPT1 rfrederick on DSKBCBPHB2PROD with HOUSE January 31, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H767 Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. mother, and sister are now barred from mous consent to bring up H.R. 724, DEMINGS), my home girl, for a unani- entering the United States of America. which would rescind President Trump’s mous consent request. The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- refugee ban that prevented South Caro- Mrs. DEMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I ask viously announced, that unanimous lina resident and data scientist unanimous consent that we bring up consent request cannot be entertained. Nazanin Zinouri from returning to the H.R. 724, which would rescind President The Chair recognizes the gentleman United States after visiting her mother Trump’s refugee ban on individuals from Florida. in Iran. like Amir Haji-Akbari, a computa- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- tional statistical physicist from Iran to the gentlewoman from New York viously announced, that unanimous who was just offered an assistant pro- (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) for a unan- consent request cannot be entertained. fessor job at Yale University. imous consent request. The Chair recognizes the gentleman The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New from Florida. viously announced, that unanimous York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield consent request cannot be entertained. consent to bring up H.R. 724, which 10 seconds to the gentlewoman from The Chair recognizes the gentleman would rescind the President’s refugee California (Ms. MATSUI). from Florida. ban that impacts green card holders Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield like the woman located in Iran with unanimous consent to bring up H.R. to the gentlewoman from North Caro- her 3-year-old U.S. citizen daughter. 724, which would rescind President lina (Ms. ADAMS) for a unanimous con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- Trump’s refugee ban on individuals sent request. viously announced, that unanimous like the student from Afghanistan who Ms. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, I ask consent request cannot be entertained. was denied entry, sent back, and had unanimous consent to bring up H.R. The Chair recognizes the gentleman her visa canceled. 724, which would rescind President from Florida. The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- Trump’s refugee ban on women like the Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield viously announced, that unanimous 77-year-old held at Dallas/Fort Worth 10 seconds to the distinguished gen- consent request cannot be entertained. International Airport as she tried to tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO). Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 724 The Chair recognizes the gentleman see her son and his family for the first would repeal Trump’s overreaching ex- from Florida. time in years. ecutive order that purports to make Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- America safer. It is time to restore 10 seconds to the gentleman from Vir- viously announced, that unanimous American values. What are the Repub- ginia (Mr. BEYER). consent request cannot be entertained. licans afraid of? If you support his ac- Mr. BEYER. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- The Chair recognizes the gentleman tion, bring up the bill and vote against imous consent to bring up 724, which from Florida. would rescind President Trump’s ref- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield it. If you don’t support his action, we ugee ban on those who, like 69-year-old to the gentleman from the Northern are giving you an opportunity to re- Armenouhi Badalyan and 77-year-old store the lawful rights of Congress rep- Mariana Islands (Mr. SABLAN) for a Hmayak Shahmirian, are Christian ref- unanimous consent request. resenting the American people. The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- ugees from Iran and have applied for Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, as a viously announced, that unanimous resettlement in the U.S. grandfather, I ask unanimous consent consent request cannot be entertained. The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- to bring up H.R. 724, which would re- viously announced, that unanimous The Chair recognizes the gentleman scind President Trump’s refugee ban on from Florida. consent request cannot be entertained. women, like the 69-year-old who was The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield scheduled to visit the U.S. this past from Florida. 10 seconds to the distinguished gentle- weekend to meet her new grandson but Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). 10 seconds to the gentlewoman from is now in limbo. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- California (Mrs. DAVIS). cause our Nation has always welcomed Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- viously announced, that unanimous refugees and the poor and those who er, I ask unanimous consent to bring consent request cannot be entertained. are in need, I don’t know why we don’t up H.R. 724, which would rescind Presi- The Chair recognizes the gentleman bring up H.R. 724, which would rescind dent Trump’s refugee ban in light of in- from Florida. President Trump’s refugee ban on stu- dividuals like Jordanian Musa Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield dents like the Iranian-born anthro- Sharkawi, a cardiology fellow in Con- to the gentlewoman from California pology student who left the U.S. to necticut whose wife is a Syrian doctor (Ms. JUDY CHU) for a unanimous con- carry out research and is now likely to and whose family cannot visit her be- sent request. be unable to return to defend his the- cause of the ban. Ms. JUDY CHU of California. Mr. sis. If you do not believe in the ban, The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to bring it up so we can vote against this viously announced, that unanimous bring up H.R. 724, which would rescind ban. consent request cannot be entertained. President Trump’s refugee ban on fami- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The Chair recognizes the gentleman lies like the Syrian refugee family of time of the gentlewoman has expired. from Florida. six who were scheduled to arrive in The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Cleveland on Tuesday, January 31, but from Florida. 10 seconds to the gentlewoman from are now blocked indefinitely. Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield California (Ms. BARRAGA´ N). The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- to the gentlewoman from California Ms. BARRAGA´ N. Mr. Speaker, I ask viously announced, that unanimous (Mrs. TORRES) for a unanimous consent unanimous consent to bring up H.R. consent request cannot be entertained. request. 724, which would rescind President The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, this is Trump’s refugee ban and stop the sepa- from Florida. what a refugee looks like, and I ask ration of families like that of the Ira- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I am unanimous consent to bring up H.R. nian professional whose wife is trapped very pleased to yield to the gentle- 724, which would rescind President in Iran and who is considering leaving woman from New York (Ms. CLARKE) Trump’s refugee ban and help unify the the United States because of it. for a unanimous consent request. family of an Iraqi refugee who is now The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- Ms. CLARKE of New York. Mr. separated indefinitely from her hus- viously announced, that unanimous Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to band and children because of the ban. consent request cannot be entertained. bring up H.R. 724, which would rescind The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Donald Trump’s refugee ban and help viously announced, that unanimous from Florida. unify the family of Farah Usa, a ref- consent request cannot be entertained. Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I am ugee who risked her life for United The Chair recognizes the gentleman very pleased to yield 10 seconds to the States forces in Iraq and whose father, from Florida.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:57 Feb 01, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K31JA7.035 H31JAPT1 rfrederick on DSKBCBPHB2PROD with HOUSE H768 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 31, 2017 Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I am Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Trump’s misguided refugee ban. Sched- very pleased to yield 10 seconds to the 10 seconds to the gentleman from Cali- uled to arrive today in Toledo from gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. fornia (Mr. HUFFMAN). war-torn Iraq was a fully vetted moth- MCGOVERN), my good friend that I Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask er and her three young daughters, one serve on the Rules Committee with, for unanimous consent to bring up H.R. of whom is less than a year old. They debate. 724, which would rescind President are forced to remain in Tunisia with Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I ask Trump’s unconstitutional Muslim ban their futures very uncertain. my Republican friends to bring up H.R. that led to a Stanford University grad- The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- 724, which would rescind President uate student who has lived in the viously announced, that unanimous Trump’s appalling and discriminatory United States since 1993 getting hand- consent request cannot be entertained. refugee ban on women like Samira cuffed and then detained at JFK air- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Asgari, a scientist from Iran who was port for 5 hours. from Florida. set to begin a project to study tuber- The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield culosis at Harvard Medical School, and viously announced, that unanimous to the gentleman from New York (Mr. was stopped from boarding her flight to consent request cannot be entertained. TONKO) for a unanimous consent re- the United States. Let us have a vote, The Chair recognizes the gentleman quest. let us have a little democracy, in the from Florida. Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- people’s House. Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield imous consent to bring up H.R. 724, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. which would rescind President Trump’s time of the gentleman has expired. JOHNSON) for a unanimous consent re- tragic refugee ban that would have The Chair recognizes the gentleman quest. barred women like the Syrian violinist from Florida. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speak- who has performed at the White House Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield er, I ask unanimous consent to bring and who is worried about her family to the gentlewoman from New Hamp- up H.R. 724, which would rescind Presi- that remain in Aleppo. shire (Ms. SHEA-PORTER) for a unani- dent Trump’s cold and callous refugee The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- mous consent request. ban on travelers like the UK resident viously announced, that unanimous Ms. SHEA-PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I who holds an Iranian passport, was due consent request cannot be entertained. ask unanimous consent to bring up to fly back to Glasgow via New York, The Chair recognizes the gentleman H.R. 724, which would rescind President and had her transit visa revoked. from Florida. Trump’s refugee ban on individuals The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield like the Syrian skin cancer researcher viously announced, that unanimous to the gentlewoman from Massachu- living in Germany whose visa to visit consent request cannot be entertained. setts (Ms. TSONGAS) for a unanimous colleagues in Philadelphia has now The Chair recognizes the gentleman consent request. been revoked. Let us vote. from Florida. Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Speaker, I ask The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield unanimous consent to bring up H.R. viously announced, that unanimous to the gentleman from California (Mr. 724, which would rescind President consent request cannot be entertained. RUIZ) for a unanimous consent request. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Trump’s refugee ban that keeps apart Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- from Florida. families like that of Luca Freschi, who Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield mous consent to bring up H.R. 724, had planned to move to Harvard Med- to the gentleman from Pennsylvania which would rescind President Trump’s ical School in March but whose Iranian refugee ban and help unify the family (Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE) for a unani- wife would not be able to join him. mous consent request. of Muktar and his wife, who spent 20 The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsyl- years in a refugee camp after fleeing viously announced, that unanimous vania. Mr. Speaker, you probably won’t Somalia, and will continue to be sepa- consent request cannot be entertained. be surprised to learn that I ask unani- rated from their children who still live The Chair recognizes the gentleman mous consent to bring up H.R. 724, in the camp. from Florida. which would rescind President Trump’s The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield appalling refugee ban on individuals viously announced, that unanimous to the gentlewoman from Connecticut like the young scientist in Iran who consent request cannot be entertained. (Ms. DELAURO) for a unanimous con- was awarded a fellowship to study car- The Chair recognizes the gentleman sent request. diovascular medicine at Harvard, but from Florida. Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I ask whose visa has now been indefinitely Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield unanimous consent to bring up H.R. suspended. to the gentleman from California (Mr. 724, which would rescind President The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- CORREA) for a unanimous consent re- Trump’s refugee ban on women like viously announced, that unanimous quest. Shadi Heidarifar, a philosophy student consent request cannot be entertained. Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I ask at the University of Tehran who was The Chair recognizes the gentleman unanimous consent to bring up H.R. accepted to New York University, but from Florida. 724, which would rescind President is now unsure if she will be able to at- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Trump’s refugee ban in light of moth- tend. 10 seconds to the gentleman from Cali- ers like Ran Chauhan, who arrived in The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- fornia (Mr. SHERMAN). the U.S. 5 years ago and is going viously announced, that unanimous Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask through the naturalization process, but consent request cannot be entertained. is separated from her sister and two unanimous consent to bring up H.R. b 1345 724, which would rescind President children who are set to arrive in mid Trump’s outrageous ban on Muslims so February. PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY that the San Fernando Valley’s own The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, par- Darrius Hicks, an American citizen, viously announced, that unanimous liamentary inquiry. can be reunited with his wife, who is a consent request cannot be entertained. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- humanitarian worker working with Af- The Chair recognizes the gentleman tleman will state his parliamentary in- ghan war victims in Iran. She has been from Florida. quiry. denied even the chance to schedule a Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, with visa interview at our embassy in Abu to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. the Members who have come here and Dhabi. KAPTUR) for a unanimous consent re- asked for unanimous consent and with The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- quest. its being denied by virtue of the gen- viously announced, that unanimous Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I thank tleman from Washington’s not agreeing consent request cannot be entertained. the gentleman for yielding. to the unanimous consent and with the The Chair recognizes the gentleman I ask unanimous consent to bring up notion in mind that the period for de- from Florida. H.R. 724, which would rescind President bate is what is to be recognized, my

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Mem- disclosure rule, which—now, if you can elderly, and all of the other folks who bers may insert remarks under general believe it—targets publicly traded have to live in environments that are leave. American energy companies with even less clean and that are more likely to Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, how more regulatory compliance while it make them sick because of their flip- much time remains on both sides? lets foreign companies off the hook. pant approach here today are real peo- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Washington should put American com- ple. To be taken seriously, they must tleman from Florida has 5 minutes and panies first, not put them at a dis- act seriously. Within that context, I 55 seconds remaining. The gentleman advantage to their foreign competitors. would have to surmise that they all from Washington has 111⁄2 minutes re- Mr. Speaker, it is not just energy, would be judged and found wanting. maining. which would be bad enough; but under To truly convey the devastating con- Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I yield President Obama, the bureaucracy has sequences of what has happened these such time as he may consume to the even threatened our basic constitu- past few days, I could quote from one gentleman from California (Mr. tional rights. A new rule from the So- of the Founding Fathers about the MCCARTHY), the majority leader of the cial Security Administration would in- ideal of freedom from religious perse- Republican Conference. crease scrutiny on up to 4.2 million dis- cution; or I could recite for them the Mr. MCCARTHY. I thank the gen- abled Americans if they attempt to inscription on the Statue of Liberty, tleman for yielding. purchase firearms. For the completely which has guided and inspired genera- Mr. Speaker, I rise in favor of the unrelated circumstance of having tions of immigrants and refugees as rule and the underlying legislation. someone help manage your finances, they have come here to seek better Since the beginning of this Congress, Social Security recipients could be lives for themselves and their families; we have devoted ourselves most promi- kept from exercising their Second or I could quote from Luke 10:25 where- nently to a single goal: making Wash- Amendment rights. In an affront to due in Jesus tells the parable of the Good ington work for the people again. process, the bureaucracy has even at- Samaritan. I will not. There is one thing here in Wash- tempted to blacklist from Federal con- Instead, I will leave them with the ington that consistently stands against tracts any business that is accused of words of Dr. Amir Heydari, a bariatric our people, our economy, and our Con- violating labor laws, and that could be surgeon and United States citizen who stitution: the Federal bureaucracy. before the company has a chance to de- has lived in the United States for near- These agencies, bureaus, and depart- fend itself in court. ly 40 years and who was detained for Every single one of these will be ments—so numerous that nobody even questioning this past weekend: gone. With a vote in the House, a vote knows how many there are—spend ‘‘I wanted to live somewhere that in the Senate, and President Trump’s their lives thinking up new rules, and celebrated freedom—freedom of speech, signature, we will get rid of every one the rules they produce weigh down freedom of religion, all of these kinds of these job-killing and destructive businesses, destroy jobs, and limit of things. That’s what everyone in the regulations. The House is always at the Americans’ rights. Career bureaucrats world thinks about the USA, and unfor- service of the people. Now we are mak- who can’t be voted out of office wield tunately, when these types of actions ing the bureaucracy serve the people, punishing authority with little to no are taken, the image is not the same accountability. They are agents of the too. Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I in- anymore.’’ status quo, and the revolving door of form the gentleman from Washington I urge my colleagues to oppose this Federal employees moving to lobbying that I have no further requests for time rule and the underlying measure. arms and consulting firms breed thou- and I am prepared to close. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance sands of regulations that enrich the Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I have of my time. connected and powerful, sometimes at no further requests for time; so, yes, I Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I yield the great expense of the average Amer- am prepared to close. myself the balance of my time. ican. This is the swamp. This is what Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield I would just like to take a minute to opposes the people, and we are draining myself the balance of my time. remind the American people and my it. The majority leader just got through friends across the aisle that we are In recent weeks, this House has al- saying all of the things they are get- here today, as the minority leader said, ready started its two-part plan to strip ting ready to do to drain the swamp. to begin the process of unwinding the the bureaucracy of its power. We start- My feeling about what is happening— burdensome regulations that are truly ed to change the structure in Wash- and I am speaking for myself—is they stifling job creation and hurting our ington by passing the REINS Act and may very well drain the swamp, but if friends and our families in each and the Regulatory Accountability Act. you take out the alligators and you put every one of our neighborhoods across This week, we begin part two: tar- in crocodiles and you put in snakes, the country. geting specific rules and stripping you have just made the swamp that Many from the other side have tried them from the books. much more dangerous to the American to distract with unrelated issues. I just There has been no industry in Amer- people. want to be clear that the rule today ica that has been more regulated than Mr. Speaker, the cavalier nature by does not address immigration in any energy. We are going to use the Con- which my friends across the aisle ap- way and that none of their requests gressional Review Act to repeal the proach the awesome responsibility of went through the regular and bipar- stream protection rule that could de- governing is as disturbing as it is dis- tisan process to clear such requests. stroy tens of thousands of mining jobs appointing. They all own this now. So let’s focus on why we are here. We and put up to 64 percent of our coun- They are in charge. Although I may are here because we must take a firm try’s coal reserves off limits. understand the emotive desire to turn stand against the overly burdensome Then we will take on President things on their head, they all would be and restrictive regulations that have Obama’s 11th hour BLM methane emis- wise to come to the realization sooner been issued in the waning days of the sions requirement. The oil and gas in- rather than later that their actions af- previous administration. By passing dustry in America has already dras- fect real people. All they have to do is this CRA, we can rescind the final tically reduced methane emissions just see what transpired this past stream protection rule, which the OSM even while increasing output, and the weekend. produced without input from the EPA already has the authority to regu- The children, the elderly, the stu- States—responsible for enforcing min- late air emissions. Instead of helping dents who are waiting in airports ing regulations—and which disregards

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A vote against or- the country and will lead to significant across the United States. dering the previous question is a vote job losses and higher electricity costs— The rule, crafted in an extensive and trans- against the Republican majority agenda and a vote to allow the Democratic minority to all while weakening U.S. energy secu- parent public process, includes reasonable re- offer an alternative plan. It is a vote about rity for decades. The stream protection forms to avoid and minimize impacts on sur- what the House should be debating. rule will drastically reduce our access face water, groundwater, fish, wildlife, and Mr. Clarence Cannon’s Precedents of the to coal and our ability to develop new other natural resources. Grounded in sound, House of Representatives (VI, 308–311), de- clean coal technologies, which will re- peer-reviewed scientific evidence and modern scribes the vote on the previous question on sult in reduced domestic energy protec- technological advancements, the rule modern- the rule as ‘‘a motion to direct or control the tion and in tens of thousands of lost izes 33-year old regulations to keep pace with consideration of the subject before the House jobs in coal-producing States as well as modern mining techniques and incorporates in being made by the Member in charge.’’ To defeat the previous question is to give the in industries across the country that its guidance a broader scientific understanding of the deleterious effects caused by unmiti- opposition a chance to decide the subject be- are reliant on this energy. If we fail to fore the House. Cannon cites the Speaker’s pass the underlying bill, the rule’s dev- gated surface coal mining activity. ruling of January 13, 1920, to the effect that astating impacts will be felt far and During the development of this critical rule, ‘‘the refusal of the House to sustain the de- wide in our great land as approxi- the Department of Interior received over mand for the previous question passes the mately 78,000 mining jobs will be lost, 150,000 public comments, hosted 15 open control of the resolution to the opposition’’ which is in addition to the tens of houses and public meetings, and engaged in in order to offer an amendment. On March thousands of mining jobs that have al- broad outreach to stake holders nationwide. 15, 1909, a member of the majority party offered a rule resolution. The House defeated ready been lost in the last 8 years. This rule was carefully developed and thoroughly considered with all stakeholders pro- the previous question and a member of the Mr. Speaker, coal is essential to the opposition rose to a parliamentary inquiry, U.S. economy. It provides affordable vided a seat at the table. Ultimately, H.J. Res. 38 would undermine asking who was entitled to recognition. energy that accounts for almost 40 per- Speaker Joseph G. Cannon (R–Illinois) said: cent of the Nation’s electricity sup- the Stream Protection Rule and begin the ‘‘The previous question having been refused, ply—almost 20 percent in the gentle- process to undue monumental steps in the the gentleman from New York, Mr. Fitz- man’s home State of Florida. Because right direction to protect the health, well-being, gerald, who had asked the gentleman to of its abundance, reliability, and af- and economic prosperity of countless Ameri- yield to him for an amendment, is entitled to fordability, electricity generated from cans living near coal mining sites. I strongly the first recognition.’’ The Republican majority may say ‘‘the coal is generally 30 percent cheaper urge my colleagues to reject H. Res. 70, providing for the consideration of the harmful H.J. vote on the previous question is simply a than other alternative energy sources. vote on whether to proceed to an immediate Additionally, at current consumption Res. 38. Any effort to undermine this important health, economic, and environmental pro- vote on adopting the resolution . . . [and] rates, our country has more than 250 has no substantive legislative or policy im- tection results in a lose-lose situation for the years of remaining coal reserves, en- plications whatsoever.’’ But that is not what American public and I oppose it. they have always said. Listen to the Repub- suring that we will have energy secu- The material previously referred to rity here at home for generations to lican Leadership Manual on the Legislative by Mr. HASTINGS is as follows: come. Process in the United States House of Rep- AN AMENDMENT TO H. RES. 70 OFFERED BY Passing H.J. Res. 38 will protect resentatives, (6th edition, page 135). Here’s MR. HASTINGS how the Republicans describe the previous American jobs and families from yet At the end of the resolution, add the fol- question vote in their own manual: ‘‘Al- another burdensome regulation that lowing new sections: though it is generally not possible to amend has failed to follow the basic tenets of SEC. 2. Immediately upon adoption of this the rule because the majority Member con- transparency, inclusivity, and coopera- resolution the Speaker shall, pursuant to trolling the time will not yield for the pur- tion with stakeholders, cooperating clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House pose of offering an amendment, the same re- States, and, most importantly, the resolved into the Committee of the Whole sult may be achieved by voting down the pre- American people. House on the state of the Union for consider- vious question on the rule . . . When the mo- Now is the time for Congress to over- ation of the bill (H.R. 724) to provide that the tion for the previous question is defeated, Executive Order entitled ‘‘Protecting the Na- turn this unparalleled executive over- control of the time passes to the Member tion from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the who led the opposition to ordering the pre- reach and implement policies that pro- United States’’ (January 27, 2017), shall have vious question. That Member, because he tect communities that have been long no force or effect, to prohibit the use of Fed- then controls the time, may offer an amend- forgotten by the former administra- eral funds to enforce the Executive Order, ment to the rule, or yield for the purpose of tion. The CRA was designed for this and for other purposes. All points of order amendment.’’ exact purpose, and we now have a against consideration of the bill are waived. In Deschler’s Procedure in the U.S. House unique opportunity to pass this legisla- General debate shall be confined to the bill of Representatives, the subchapter titled tion through both Chambers and see it and shall not exceed one hour equally di- ‘‘Amending Special Rules’’ states: ‘‘a refusal vided and controlled by the chair and rank- to order the previous question on such a rule signed into law. ing minority member of the Committee on Mr. Speaker, this is a good, straight- [a special rule reported from the Committee the Judiciary. After general debate the bill on Rules] opens the resolution to amend- forward rule, allowing for the consider- shall be considered for amendment under the ment and further debate.’’ (Chapter 21, sec- ation of an important resolution that five-minute rule. All points of order against tion 21.2) Section 21.3 continues: ‘‘Upon re- will ensure that mining communities provisions in the bill are waived. At the con- jection of the motion for the previous ques- and hardworking families are not clusion of consideration of the bill for tion on a resolution reported from the Com- pressed by another crippling Federal amendment the Committee shall rise and re- mittee on Rules, control shifts to the Mem- regulation. I believe this rule and the port the bill to the House with such amend- ber leading the opposition to the previous underlying legislation are strong meas- ments as may have been adopted. The pre- question, who may offer a proper amendment vious question shall be considered as ordered ures that are important to our coun- or motion and who controls the time for de- on the bill and amendments thereto to final bate thereon.’’ try’s future. I urge my colleagues to passage without intervening motion except Clearly, the vote on the previous question support House Resolution 70 and the one motion to recommit with or without in- on a rule does have substantive policy impli- underlying joint resolution. structions. If the Committee of the Whole cations. It is one of the only available tools Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. rises and reports that it has come to no reso- for those who oppose the Republican major- Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H. lution on the bill, then on the next legisla- ity’s agenda and allows those with alter- Res. 70 and the joint resolution for which it tive day the House shall, immediately after native views the opportunity to offer an al- would provide consideration, H.J. Res. 38, ex- the third daily order of business under clause ternative plan. 1 of rule XIV, resolve into the Committee of Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I yield pressing disapproval of the Stream Protection the Whole for further consideration of the Rule submitted by the Department of the Inte- bill. back the balance of my time, and I rior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and SEC. 3. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not move the previous question on the res- Enforcement. apply to the consideration of H.R. 724. olution.

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The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there see this measure through this com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- objection to the request of the gen- mittee. They do an excellent job, and it ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- tleman from New Jersey? is always encouraging to work with ceedings on this question will be post- There was no objection. such bright people. I also want to poned. Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I yield thank Leader MCCARTHY and his staff myself such time as I may consume. for their assistance in getting this f I rise today in support of H.R. 276, as measure to the floor. I look forward to b 1400 amended. This bill will improve trans- working under their leadership to bring portation in American Samoa by mak- prosperity to the American people, in- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER ing air service between its islands more cluding those in the territories. PRO TEMPORE reliable and predictable. Mr. Speaker, the people of American The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Specifically, the bill streamlines a Samoa desperately need improvement DUNCAN of Tennessee). Pursuant to burdensome Federal regulatory process to their access to reliable transpor- clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair will post- that artificially inhibits economic tation between the islands of Tutuila pone further proceedings today on mo- growth and jobs on the islands. The and Manu’a. The remote Manu’a is- tions to suspend the rules on which a Senate unanimously passed similar lands are losing residents at an alarm- recorded vote or the yeas and nays are legislation in the last Congress, and I ing pace, mostly due to the lack of reli- ordered, or on which the vote incurs am hopeful they will join with us this able transportation; and it is causing a objection under clause 6 of rule XX. year in addressing this issue. great hardship on the families and Record votes on postponed questions I want to thank the sponsor of the businesses who reside on these islands will be taken later. bill, the gentlewoman from American which lie 60 miles from the main island of Tutuila. f Samoa (Mrs. RADEWAGEN), for her tireless efforts on behalf of her constitu- Also, the lack of reliable transpor- ENSURING RELIABLE AIR SERVICE ents and for working with us to bring a tation poses a severe health risk to IN AMERICAN SAMOA bill that benefits so many of them to those who need emergency medical care, as the only hospital in American Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I move the floor. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. Samoa is in Tutuila. to suspend the rules and pass the bill My bill, H.R. 276, will help alleviate (H.R. 276) a bill to amend title 49, 276. I reserve the balance of my time. this issue by easing some of the bur- United States Code, to ensure reliable densome red tape causing the issue, air service in American Samoa, as Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I and I look forward to seeing it signed amended. into law by the President. The Clerk read the title of the bill. may consume. I rise in support of H.R. 276, as Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. The text of the bill is as follows: amended, introduced by the gentle- Speaker, I yield such time as he may H.R. 276 woman from American Samoa (Mrs. consume to the gentleman from the Northern Mariana Islands (Mr. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- RADEWAGEN), which will ensure reliable resentatives of the United States of America in SABLAN). air service into American Samoa. Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise Congress assembled, American Samoa is situated in the today in support of H.R. 276, a bill to SECTION 1. RELIABLE AIR SERVICE IN AMER- center of the South Pacific, about 2,500 ICAN SAMOA. provide more reliable air service to the miles south of Hawaii. Its nearest Section 40109(g) of title 49, United States people of American Samoa for air trav- Code, is amended— neighboring islands are at least 500 el within American Samoa. (1) in paragraph (2), by striking subpara- miles away, and the territory is more The Northern Mariana Islands are graph (C) and inserting the following: than 7,000 miles from where we stand similar to American Samoa in many ‘‘(C) review the exemption at least every 30 today. ways. Although the large majority of days (or, in the case of exemptions that are This remote location already makes our population resides on Saipan, I necessary to provide and sustain air trans- export and travel difficult and costly. portation in American Samoa between the have also several thousand constitu- Complicating matters more is the fact ents residing on the islands Tinian and islands of Tutuila and Manu’a, at least every that the current cabotage laws prohibit 180 days), to ensure that the unusual cir- Rota. We are fortunate that air travel cumstances that established the need for the foreign air carriers from carrying pas- between these islands is possible with exemption still exist.’’; and sengers between the islands, except in the presence of commercial air travel. (2) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting certain emergency situations. Unfortunately, in American Samoa, the following: The Department of Transportation there are no U.S. carriers operating a ‘‘(3) RENEWAL OF EXEMPTIONS.— has authority to issue waivers in such route between Tutuila and Manu’a. So ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in emergency cases, but the waivers are Polynesian Airlines, based out of subparagraph (B), the Secretary may renew good for only 30 days. A foreign airline Samoa, is the only carrier operating an exemption (including renewals) under this that is otherwise fit to provide service subsection for not more than 30 days. that route. between American Samoa’s islands is, H.R. 276, introduced by my good ‘‘(B) EXCEPTION.—An exemption that is necessary to provide and sustain air trans- therefore, forced to apply monthly for friend and colleague, the gentlewoman portation in American Samoa between the a waiver. from American Samoa (Mrs. islands of Tutuila and Manu’a, may be re- H.R. 276 would remove this burden by RADEWAGEN), presents a commonsense newed for not more than 180 days. permitting DOT to grant the cabotage approach to cut red tape and allow reg- ‘‘(4) CONTINUATION OF EXEMPTIONS.—An ex- waiver for up to 6 months. This change ular flights to continue between these emption may continue for not more than 5 ensures that domestic air transpor- islands. It would help the people of days after the unusual circumstances that tation is provided and sustained be- American Samoa conduct business, established the need for the exemption tween the islands, benefitting both the visit relatives, and access health care. cease.’’. people and the economy. It has my full support, and I ask the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- I urge my colleagues to join me in House to pass this commonsense legis- ant to the rule, the gentleman from supporting this bill. lation. New Jersey (Mr. LOBIONDO) and the I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. gentleman from Washington (Mr. LAR- Mr. LOBIONDO: Mr. Speaker, I yield Speaker, I yield back the balance of SEN) each will control 20 minutes. such time as she may consume to the my time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:25 Feb 01, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K31JA7.042 H31JAPT1 rfrederick on DSKBCBPHB2PROD with HOUSE H772 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 31, 2017 Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I thank (4) other related factors. I rise in support of H.R. 58, the First the gentleman from Washington (Mr. (b) CONTEXT.—In preparing the report re- Responder Identification of Emergency quired under subsection (a), the Comptroller LARSEN) and the staff for their help on Needs in Disaster Situations, or the General of the United States may, as appro- this. priate, provide information— FRIENDS Act. I urge all Members to support H.R. (1) in a format that delineates high risk This bill requires the Government 276, as amended. urban areas from rural communities; and Accountability Office, or GAO, to sub- I yield back the balance of my time. (2) on the degree to which the selected mit a report on how State and local The SPEAKER pro tempore. The State and local programs and policies in- programs affect the preparedness and question is on the motion offered by cluded in such report were developed or are protection of first responders. Congress the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. being executed with funding from the De- and the American people need to know LOBIONDO) that the House suspend the partment of Homeland Security, including whether these programs consider cir- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 276, as grant funding from the State Homeland Se- cumstances that may affect a first re- amended. curity Grant Program or the Urban Area Se- sponder’s ability to respond to an The question was taken; and (two- curity Initiative under sections 2002 and 2003, respectively, of the Homeland Security Act event. thirds being in the affirmative) the of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 603 and 604). In particular, the bill requires GAO rules were suspended and the bill, as (c) HOMELAND SECURITY CONSIDERATION.— to examine the degree to which State amended, was passed. After issuance of the report required under and local programs and policies con- A motion to reconsider was laid on subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland sider the presence of a first responder’s the table. Security shall consider such report’s findings family in an area impacted by a ter- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. LOBIONDO and assess its applicability for Federal first rorist attack, the availability of per- responders. Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I ask sonal protective equipment for first re- unanimous consent to amend the title The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sponders, and the availability of home of the bill. ant to the rule, the gentleman from MedKits for first responders and their The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Pennsylvania (Mr. BARLETTA) and the families for biological incident re- Clerk will report the amendment. gentleman from Georgia (Mr. JOHNSON) sponse. The Clerk read as follows: each will control 20 minutes. While we are asking GAO to examine Amend the long title by striking ‘‘A bill’’. The Chair recognizes the gentleman State and local programs and policies, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there from Pennsylvania. some of these programs and policies objection to the request of the gen- GENERAL LEAVE may be funded with Federal dollars. To tleman from New Jersey? Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I ask that extent, Congress needs to know There was no objection. unanimous consent that all Members whether these federally funded pro- The amendment was agreed to. may have 5 legislative days in which to grams and policies are as effective as f revise and extend their remarks and in- possible to prepare and protect first re- clude extraneous material on H.R. 58, sponders. FIRST RESPONDER IDENTIFICA- as amended. This month, the State of Georgia re- TION OF EMERGENCY NEEDS IN The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ceived two Presidential disaster dec- DISASTER SITUATIONS objection to the request of the gen- larations from devastating tornados in Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I move tleman from Pennsylvania? districts neighboring my own. While to suspend the rules and pass the bill There was no objection. these are not terrorist attacks, these (H.R. 58) to require the Secretary of Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I yield tornados highlight the fact that first Homeland Security to submit a study myself such time as I may consume. responders are often called upon to re- on the circumstances which may im- First, I welcome the gentleman from spond to events in their own commu- pact the effectiveness and availability Georgia (Mr. JOHNSON) to the com- nities where they and their loved ones of first responders before, during, or mittee. I look forward to working to- live. Our heros immediately respond to after a terrorist threat or event, and gether to do good work for the Amer- the call of duty, even though they for other purposes, as amended. ican people. themselves or their loved ones may be The Clerk read the title of the bill. Mr. Speaker, firefighters, police, impacted. Thus, it is important that The text of the bill is as follows: EMS, and other first responders are State and local preparedness programs H.R. 58 critical to our Nation’s emergency are designed and developed to consider Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- management system. First responders all situations that may impact first re- resentatives of the United States of America in leave their own families, even during sponder preparedness. Congress assembled, disasters, to protect you and me. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. As recently as this past August, we b 1415 This Act may be cited as the ‘‘First Re- saw devastating flooding in Baton We must do everything we can to sponder Identification of Emergency Needs Rouge and southeast Louisiana. The support our first responders who are in Disaster Situations’’ or the ‘‘FRIENDS flooding touched every home, including often called upon to put their lives on Act’’. the homes of firefighters, police, hos- the line to help others, even when their SEC. 2. CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH MAY IMPACT FIRST RESPONDERS DURING A TER- pital workers, and other first respond- own families need them. So I thank my RORIST EVENT. ers. First responders focused on res- colleague, the gentlewoman from (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than one year cuing flood victims, while they knew Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE), for intro- after the date of the enactment of this Act, their own homes were flooded and their ducing this bill and for her diligent the Comptroller General of the United States own families were homeless. work on this issue. shall submit to the Committees on Home- This legislation would require a re- In response to my chairman’s wel- land Security and Transportation and Infra- port on the State and local programs come, I would have to respond by say- structure of the House of Representatives and policies in place to prepare and and the Committee on Homeland Security ing I am just giddy about being a part and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a re- protect first responders and their fami- of this subcommittee, and I look for- port that describes select State and local lies in times of disaster. Taking care of ward to working with him and his staff programs and policies, as appropriate, re- first responders and their families to make things good for America and lated to the preparedness and protection of gives our firefighters, police, and other for our future. first responders. The report may include in- critical emergency personnel the peace I urge my colleagues to join in my formation on— of mind to focus on the task at hand, support of this bill. (1) the degree to which such programs and rather than worrying whether their Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of policies include consideration of the pres- family is safe and taken care of. my time. ence of a first responder’s family in an area Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I re- impacted by a terrorist attack; I urge my colleagues to support this (2) the availability of personal protective bill. serve the balance of my time. equipment for first responders; I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speak- (3) the availability of home Medkits for Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speak- er, I yield 5 minutes to the gentle- first responders and their families for bio- er, I yield myself such time as I may woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE), logical incident response; and consume. the sponsor of this legislation.

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SHEILA JACKSON LEE, mittee, which committee has had spe- math of a terrorist attack, as I indi- House of Representatives, cial emphasis on protecting and re- cated, or the fires, hurricanes, and tor- Washington, DC. DEAR REPRESENTATIVE JACKSON LEE: On sponding to our first responders, and so nadoes that we have seen across Amer- behalf of the approximately 12,000 fire and I am excited about the fact of moving ica—devastation of so many of our con- emergency service leaders of the Inter- this bill forward. I thank the Transpor- stituents, loss of life—first responders national Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), I tation and Infrastructure Committee, leave their homes to ensure that others would like to thank you for introducing H.R. and I thank my Homeland Security are safe. 58, the First Responder Identification of Committee for moving this forward Unfortunately, today, first respond- Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations through an amendment process and ers are asked to answer the call to ac- (FRIENDS) Act. The IAFC supports this leg- now, ultimately, onto the floor of the tion without knowing whether their islation, because it will examine an important issue facing the nation’s first respond- House. families will be safe as the work to res- ers during a major terrorist attack: adequate I rise, Mr. Speaker, enthusiastically, cue others proceeds. Our first respond- preparedness for the first responders’ fami- in support of H.R. 58, the First Re- ers deserve better. lies. sponder Identification of Emergency The FRIENDS Act directs the Gov- During terrorist incidents, fire, law en- Needs in Disaster Situations, or ernment Accountability Office to con- forcement and EMS officials will be called FRIENDS, Act. duct a comprehensive review of policies upon to take heroic actions to protect the I thank my chairman, Mr. MCCAUL, and programs designed to ensure that public and provide fire and emergency medical response. In the case of a large-scale in- and Ranking Member THOMPSON for the first responders are able to do their cident or biological attack, the families of valuable assistance and support in jobs, and effectively, by assessing, these first responders also will be at risk. bringing this important bill before the among other things, measures taken to Based on the experience of IAFC members House for consideration during the ensure first responder families are safe, during the response to Hurricanes Katrina 114th Congress. We are now in the 115th first of all, and the availability of per- and Rita and the 2014 response to potential Congress. I appreciate Chairman SHU- sonal protective equipment exists so Ebola incidents in the United States, I know STER and Ranking Member DEFAZIO for that they can come home to their fami- that the welfare of the first responders’ fami- allowing the FRIENDS Act now to lies. lies weighs heavily on them as they serve the come forward, which was referred to It was particularly noticed during 9/ public. It is important that federal, state, and local officials make plans to provide for the Committee on Transportation and 11. For those of us who were able to go the safety of first responders’ families in Infrastructure to be considered on to- to Ground Zero as they were still con- order to ensure strong morale among local day’s suspensions. tinuing the recovery, many of you fire, law enforcement, and EMS officials dur- The FRIENDS Act reflects what know they continued to recover for ing a major terrorist attack. America is all about. The FRIENDS months and months and months, and Thank you for introducing this important Act reflects what we, as Members of you saw the kind of exposure those legislation. We look forward to working with Congress, are all about. How many of first responders had. you to pass this legislation in the House of Representatives. us stop by fire stations, pat a police of- During committee consideration of Sincerely, ficer of many different levels on the the FRIENDS Act, my friend from New FIRE CHIEF JOHN D. SINCLAIR, back, say ‘‘thank you,’’ and recognize York (Mr. HIGGINS) offered an amend- President and Chairman of the Board. that that 911 number is a very special ment to authorize GAO to evaluate the number to many of our constituents. availability of home med kits for first NATIONAL ASSOCIATION But more importantly, when natural responders and their families in assess- OF STATE EMS OFFICIALS, disasters or manmade disasters such as ing the preparedness of first respond- Falls Church, VA, September 28, 2015. the horrific and heinous terrorist act of Re: Expressing Support for the Jackson Lee ers. I was pleased to support the Hig- Amendment in the Nature of a Sub- 9/11 occur, who are among the first to gins amendment, and it adds to this stitute to H.R. 2795. come? It is the first responders, and bill. Hon. MICHAEL T. MCCAUL, they go to faraway places. H.R. 58 also directs GAO to distin- Chairman, House Committee on Homeland Secu- The FRIENDS Act reflects stake- guish policies available in high-risk rity, House of Representatives, Washington, holder input and bipartisan collabora- urban areas which may be better DC. tion with the majority. resourced, and rural areas where ef- Hon. MARTHA MCSALLY, I thank the International Associa- forts to ensure preparedness for first Chairman, Subcommittee on Emergency Pre- tion of Fire Chiefs, the National Asso- responders and their families may re- paredness, Response, and Communications, ciation of State EMS Officials working quire creative leveraging of resources. House of Representatives, Washington, DC. with me, and The International Emer- This provision will ensure that the Hon. BENNIE G. THOMPSON, gency Management Society for their Ranking Member, House Committee on Home- information included in the report will land Security, House of Representatives, valuable assistance and input regard- be applicable and adaptable by various Washington, DC. ing the FRIENDS Act. communities across the country as Hon. DONALD M. PYNE, Our two committees, Transportation they work to better protect their pro- Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Emergency and Infrastructure and Homeland Secu- tectors. Let us remember both the Preparedness, Response, and Communica- rity, really respond in a bipartisan rural community as well as the urban tions, House of Representatives, Wash- way. Our Homeland Security Com- community. ington, DC. mittee will be facing many mountains Additionally, the FRIENDS Act di- We are writing to express our support for of concerns dealing with intelligence the Jackson Lee Amendment in the Nature rects the Secretary of Homeland Secu- of a Substitute titled, the ‘‘Families of Re- issues, dealing with the issues with rity to review its findings and assess sponders Identification of Emergency Needs Russia, dealing with the issues of exec- whether the policies identified could be in Designated Situations’’ or the ‘‘FRIENDS utive orders, but we do know that we applicable to Federal first responders. Act.’’ This bill would provide an important come together to honor our first re- The FRIENDS Act has been endorsed report on the state of family support plan- sponders that are our Nation’s heroes. by the International Association of ning for the families of first responders. They run into burning buildings; they Fire Chiefs and a number of other orga- We believe that Federal family support rescue people trapped by dangerous planning is important to homeland security nizations. because this area of continuity of operations floods and put themselves in harm’s Before I conclude, let me again thank planning addresses the health and safety way to protect others. Just last week, all of my colleagues. needs of first responder families during ter- in San Bernardino, we saw the brave Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD rorist attacks or incidents as well as other first responders heroically pursue two a letter from the International Asso- emergencies. The FRIENDS Act will be an

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important first step in engaging the first re- I appreciate and thank Chairman BILL SHU- The issue of personal protective equipment sponder community on the role of family in STER and Ranking Member PETER A. DEFAZIO was an acute problem for front line first re- preparedness and continuity of operations. for allowing the FRIENDS Act, which was responders during the 2014 Ebola crisis. The FRIENDS Act would also engage first First responders, including EMTs, emer- responder organizations to get their perspec- ferred to the Committee on Transportation and tives on best practices in family support Infrastructure to be considered under today’s gency room doctors and nurses as well as law planning programs on the local and state suspensions. enforcement and fire department profes- levels. The FRIENDS Act embodies the important sionals, were not prepared for the crisis: For these reasons, we support the and fundamental idea that we have an obliga- 1. Nearly 80 percent of first responders re- FRIENDS Act of 2015. tion to ensure that the first responders who port that their hospital had not communicated Sincerely, protect our loved ones in emergencies have to them any policy regarding potential admis- PAUL R. PATRICK, the peace of mind that comes from knowing sion of patients infected by Ebola; President, National Association of that their loved ones are safe while they do 2. 85 percent said their hospital had not pro- State EMS Officials. their duty. vided education on Ebola that allowed the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The During terrorist incidents, fire, law enforce- nurses to interact and ask questions of pa- time of the gentlewoman has expired. ment, and EMS officials will be called upon to tients; Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speak- take heroic actions to protect the public and 3. One-third said their hospital had insuffi- er, I yield an additional 2 minutes to provide fire and emergency medical response. cient supplies of eye protection (face shields the gentlewoman. The FRIENDS Act reflects stakeholder input or side shields with goggles) and fluid resist- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, it and bipartisan collaboration with the Majority. ant/impermeable gowns; and is important to know of the important I thank the International Association of Fire 4. Nearly 40 percent said their hospital did role that the International Association Chiefs, the National Association of State EMS not have plans to equip isolation rooms with of Fire Chiefs play in the lives of first Officials, and the International Emergency plastic covered mattresses and pillows and responders and their advocacy for their Management Society for their valuable assist- discard all linens after use; fewer than 10 per- fellow brothers and sisters—and they ance and support for the FRIENDS Act. cent said they were aware their hospital does call them their fellow brothers and sis- I also thank Kay Goss, the President of the have such a plan in place. ters. I want to briefly read their words: International Emergency Management Society, The Centers for Disease Control and only a Dear Representative JACKSON LEE, who provided technical assistance on the work few hospitals around the country with infec- On behalf of the approximately 12,000 fire of first responders to prepare for catastrophic tious disease units knew the right protocols and emergency service leaders of the Inter- events. and had the right protective gear to be used national Association of Fire Chiefs, I would I am passionate about the work of those when treating an Ebola patient. like to thank you for introducing H.R. 58, who dedicate themselves to public service. Ebola in the United States was a frightening the First Responder Identification of Emer- I hold in high regard the service of fire- gency Needs in Disaster Situations, experience for many, but I think we saw the FRIENDS, Act. fighters, law enforcement officers, emergency great work that first responders do each day— The IAFC supports the legislation because response technicians, nurses, emergency our doctors and nurses went to work and it will examine an important issue facing the room doctors, and the dozens of other profes- treated the sick and did what they always Nation’s first responders during a major ter- sionals who are the ultimate public servants. do—they took care of us. rorist attack, adequate preparedness for the First responders are called to serve and few During the 114th Congress the Homeland first responders’ families. outside of their ranks can understand why Security Committee unanimously voted to re- It goes on to list terrorist incidents, they do the work they do each day—placing port the FRIENDS Act favorably to the full fire, and law enforcement, and EMS of- their lives in harm’s way to save a stranger. House, which passed the measure by an over- ficials will be called upon to take he- Law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and whelming margin and in support of local, state roic action, and it recounts that their emergency medical technicians make our lives and federal first responders. concern is what is happening to their safer, while often at the same time putting The Comptroller General’s comprehensive family under these circumstances. their own lives at risk. review of the range of policies and programs In a letter from the National Asso- In the case of a large-scale incident or bio- in place at the State level to address the pre- ciation of State EMS Officials which I logical attack, the families of these first re- paredness and protection of first responders will insert into the RECORD, they indi- sponders also will be at risk. will also delineate high risk urban areas and cate in their letter: Based upon the experience of International rural communities; and the degree to which We are writing to express our support for Fire Chiefs, which endorsed the FRIENDS selected state policies were developed or exe- the Jackson Lee amendment, which was the Act, the members’ experiences during their re- cuted with funding from the DHS Grant Pro- bill the Families of Responders Identifica- sponse to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the grams or Urban Area Security Initiative author- tion of Emergency Needs in Designated Situ- 2014 response to potential Ebola incidents in ized by the Homeland Security Act. ations. This bill would make an important the United States, know that the welfare of The report’s focus will be on the presence report on the state of family support plan- their families weighs heavily on first respond- ning for the families of first responders. of the family of first responders in an area af- ers as they serve the public. fected by a terrorist attack and the availability Ladies and gentlemen, I am grateful It is important that federal, state, and local of essential personal protective equipment. to my colleagues for their assistance as officials make plans to provide for the safety of This will be the first report that focuses on we move the FRIENDS Act forward, first responders’ families in order to ensure the family as a critical factor that should be but I am more grateful to those first strong morale among local fire, law enforce- considered in the work of first responders dur- responders who unselfishly put them- ment, and EMS officials during a major tering times of crisis such as a terrorist attack or selves forward and in danger to help rorist attack. public emergency like in the massive flooding our constituents and help all of us. To H.R. 58 provides Congress an opportunity that occurred in the city of Houston last year their families, we owe them the respon- to let our first responders know that we know and the year before. sibility of ensuring that they are safe they have families and loved ones who they The well-being of family members is a factor during the time of their loved ones leave behind when they are called to duty, that one would expect to weigh on a first re- being on the front lines of saving oth- and their families will be protected in the first sponder called to respond to a terrorist attack ers. responder absence. or unprecedented emergency. I ask my colleagues to support the The GAO study that will be provided as a The bravery or dedication of first responders FRIENDS Act, H.R. 58. result of this bill will report on what is being is not in question—they are the people who Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 58, done by local and state governments to ad- run into burning buildings to save people the ‘‘First Responder Identification of Emer- dress the needs of first responder families whom they may never have met. gency Needs in Disaster Situations, or when threats like Hurricanes Sandy, Hugo, They are some of the best among us and ‘‘Friends’ Act’’, and yield myself such time as and Katrina hit communities, or when a ter- we appreciate their dedication and service. I may consume. rorist attack like the ones seen in New York Finally, the FRIENDS Act requires the Sec- I thank Chairman MCCAUL and Ranking and Boston occur. retary of Homeland Security to consider the Member THOMPSON for the valuable assist- The report required by the Jackson Lee report’s findings and their applicability for fed- ance and support in bringing this important bill FRIENDS Act will also provide information on eral first responders. before the House for consideration during the the availability of personal protective equip- Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Natalie 114th Congress. ment for first responders. Matson, of the Committee’s majority staff and

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Such representatives shall meet on a Security and the Permanent Select Com- forts to bring the bill before the full House for regular basis to discuss cases and issues re- mittee on Intelligence of the House of Rep- consideration. lated to insider threats to the Department’s resentatives and the Committee on Home- I ask all Members to join me in voting to critical assets, in accordance with subsection land Security and Governmental Affairs and pass H.R. 58, the FRIENDS Act. (a). the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speak- ‘‘(2) RESPONSIBILITIES.—Not later than one Senate a report on how the Department of er, I yield back the balance of my time. year after the date of the enactment of this Homeland Security and its components and section, the Under Secretary for Intelligence Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I offices have implemented the strategy devel- and Analysis and the Chief Security Officer, oped pursuant to subsection (b)(2)(A) of such again urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ in coordination with the Steering Com- section 104, the status of the Department’s on H.R. 58, as amended, and I yield mittee established pursuant to paragraph (1), risk assessment of critical assets, the types back the balance of my time. shall— of insider threat training conducted, the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ‘‘(A) develop a holistic strategy for Depart- number of Department employees who have question is on the motion offered by ment-wide efforts to identify, prevent, miti- received such training, and information on the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. gate, and respond to insider threats to the the effectiveness of the Insider Threat Pro- Department’s critical assets; gram (established pursuant to subsection (a) BARLETTA) that the House suspend the ‘‘(B) develop a plan to implement the in- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 58, as of such section 104), based on metrics devel- sider threat measures identified in the strat- oped, collected, and reported pursuant to amended. egy developed under subparagraph (A) across subsection (b)(2)(H) of such section 104. The question was taken; and (two- the components and offices of the Depart- (2) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection, the thirds being in the affirmative) the ment; terms ‘‘critical assets’’, ‘‘insider’’, and ‘‘in- rules were suspended and the bill, as ‘‘(C) document insider threat policies and sider threat’’ have the meanings given such amended, was passed. controls; terms in section 104 of the Homeland Secu- ‘‘(D) conduct a baseline risk assessment of rity Act of 2002 (as added by subsection (a) of A motion to reconsider was laid on insider threats posed to the Department’s the table. this section). critical assets; (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of f ‘‘(E) examine existing programmatic and contents of the Homeland Security Act of technology best practices adopted by the DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE- 2002 is amended by inserting after the item Federal Government, industry, and research relating to section 103 the following new CURITY INSIDER THREAT AND institutions to implement solutions that are item: MITIGATION ACT OF 2017 validated and cost-effective; ‘‘(F) develop a timeline for deploying ‘‘Sec. 104. Insider Threat Program.’’. Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, workplace monitoring technologies, em- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- I move to suspend the rules and pass ployee awareness campaigns, and education ant to the rule, the gentleman from the bill (H.R. 666) to amend the Home- and training programs related to identifying, New York (Mr. KING) and the gen- preventing, mitigating, and responding to land Security Act of 2002 to establish tleman from Mississippi (Mr. THOMP- potential insider threats to the Depart- the Insider Threat Program, and for SON) each will control 20 minutes. other purposes. ment’s critical assets; ‘‘(G) require the Chair and Vice Chair of The Chair recognizes the gentleman The Clerk read the title of the bill. the Steering Committee to consult with the from New York. The text of the bill is as follows: Under Secretary for Science and Technology GENERAL LEAVE H.R. 666 and other appropriate stakeholders to ensure Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- the Insider Threat Program is informed, on I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- an ongoing basis, by current information re- resentatives of the United States of America in bers have 5 legislative days within Congress assembled, garding threats, beset practices, and available technology; and which to revise and extend their re- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. marks and include any extraneous ma- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Department ‘‘(H) develop, collect, and report metrics on of Homeland Security Insider Threat and the effectiveness of the Department’s insider terial on the bill under consideration. Mitigation Act of 2017’’. threat mitigation efforts. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF INSIDER THREAT objection to the request of the gen- ‘‘(1) CRITICAL ASSETS.—The term ‘critical tleman from New York? PROGRAM. assets’ means the people, facilities, informa- (a) IN GENERAL.—Title I of the Homeland tion, and technology required for the Depart- There was no objection. Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 111 et seq.) is ment to fulfill its mission. Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, amended by adding at the end the following ‘‘(2) INSIDER.—The term ‘insider’ means— I yield myself such time as I may con- new section: ‘‘(A) any person who has access to classi- sume. ‘‘SEC. 104. INSIDER THREAT PROGRAM. fied national security information and is em- Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall ployed by, detailed to, or assigned to the De- of the legislation. Recent high-profile establish an Insider Threat Program within partment, including members of the Armed cases of government employees leaking the Department. Such Program shall— Forces, experts or consultants to the Depart- classified information have caused ‘‘(1) provide training and education for De- ment, industrial or commercial contractors, drastic damage to U.S. national secu- partment personnel to identify, prevent, licensees, certificate holders, or grantees of mitigate, and respond to insider threat risks the Department, including all subcontrac- rity and diplomacy. The names to the Department’s critical assets; tors, personal services contractors, or any Snowden and Manning are now synony- ‘‘(2) provide investigative support regard- other category of person who acts for or on mous with the term ‘‘insider threat.’’ ing potential insider threats that may pose a behalf of the Department, as determined by Unfortunately, Snowden, Manning, and risk to the Department’s critical assets; and the Secretary; or others were able to conduct their trai- ‘‘(3) conduct risk mitigation activities for ‘‘(B) State, local, tribal, territorial, and torous work undetected because the insider threats. private sector personnel who possess secu- government had at one time vetted and ‘‘(b) STEERING COMMITTEE.— rity clearances granted by the Department. granted them access to secure facilities ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall es- ‘‘(3) INSIDER THREAT.—The term ‘insider tablish a Steering Committee within the De- threat’ means the threat that an insider will and information systems. partment. The Under Secretary for Intel- use his or her authorized access, wittingly or In response to these cases, it is vital ligence and Analysis shall serve as the Chair unwittingly, to do harm to the security of that Congress ensure Federal agencies of the Steering Committee. The Chief Secu- the United States, including damage to the have the tools to detect and disrupt fu- rity Officer shall serve as the Vice Chair. United States through espionage, terrorism, ture insider threat situations before The Steering Committee shall be comprised the unauthorized disclosure of classified na- damage is done. H.R. 666, in contrast to of representatives of the Office of Intel- tional security information, or through the its unholy numbering, has the impor- ligence and Analysis, the Office of the Chief loss or degradation of departmental re- tant and respectable goal of author- Information Officer, the Office of the Gen- sources or capabilities.’’. eral Counsel, the Office for Civil Rights and (b) REPORTING.— izing and expanding insider threat de- Civil Liberties, the Privacy Office, the Office (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than two years tection and mitigation efforts at the of the Chief Human Capital Officer, the Of- after the date of the enactment of section 104 Department of Homeland Security.

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The very nature of modern U.S. Government resources, including thank the ranking member for his sup- communication systems, as well as personnel, facilities, information, port and for his kind words, and let me DHS’ important information-sharing equipment, networks, and systems, ex- fully agree with him on the out- role with State and local partners, adds ploits such access for nefarious, terror- standing job General TAYLOR did dur- complexity to the challenge and re- istic, or criminal purposes. ing his time at DHS and throughout his quires thoughtful programs to educate b 1430 career in public service. employees and enhance DHS-wide de- Mr. Speaker, on a daily basis, adver- Though I support the DHS program, I tection capabilities. saries are targeting DHS and other do have some concerns about DHS and The bill directs DHS to develop a Federal agencies seeking to acquire other Federal agencies deploying con- strategy for the Department to iden- sensitive information. U.S. citizens tinuous evaluation programs without tify, prevent, mitigate, and respond to with trusted access to government fa- transparency and congressional over- insider threats and requires DHS to en- cilities and electronic networks have sight. I am concerned that Federal sure that personnel understand what been responsible for some of the most agencies, with the understandable urge workplace behavior may be indicative damaging attacks to the U.S. Govern- to protect their IT systems and facili- of a potential insider threat and how ment. ties, are racing to acquire the capa- their activity on DHS networks will be This bill provides the framework for bility before knowing whether such monitored. The bill codifies a com- DHS to implement an insider threat costly systems are even effective. program that identifies and disrupts prehensive insider threat program at Therefore, I would like to reiterate malicious insiders who seek to do the DHS that can be implemented through to this Congress, as I did last Congress, Department and its employees harm. It the Department and its component that prior to establishing any such pro- also seeks to protect the Department’s agencies and, most importantly, rein- gram, under which certain DHS em- workforce by conducting a transparent forces the importance of preventing fu- ployees would be subjected to ongoing process to reinforce cyber hygiene, ture insider attacks. automated credit, criminal, and social data security, and an awareness of ma- I want to thank Homeland Security media monitoring, the Department en- Chairman MCCAUL, Ranking Member gage Congress about not only the po- licious activity through a robust train- THOMPSON, and Congressmen DAN tential costs and benefits of such a pro- ing program. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to DONOVAN and LOU BARLETTA for work- gram but what protections would be in vote for this bill, and I yield back the ing with me to bring this bill to the place for workers subject to such a pro- floor. gram. balance of my time. The same bill passed the House floor Mr. Speaker, we live at a time when The SPEAKER pro tempore. The in November 2015 by voice vote. Unfor- the threats to our Nation are complex. question is on the motion offered by tunately, last-minute scheduling issues When this bill was considered last Con- the gentleman from New York (Mr. with the Senate prevented the bill from gress, the prospect that a foreign intel- KING) that the House suspend the rules reaching the President’s desk. I am ligence agency would carry out an espi- and pass the bill, H.R. 666. pleased that the House is willing to onage campaign to influence the out- The question was taken; and (two- take up this measure so quickly in the come of our Presidential election was thirds being in the affirmative) the new Congress so we can move it material for the movies or for a good rules were suspended and the bill was through the process. I look forward to spy thriller. Today, in light of the Rus- passed. working with the Senate to move this sian Government’s actions in the 2016 A motion to reconsider was laid on measure forward. elections, we have a greater apprecia- the table. I urge my colleagues to support this tion for the importance of counter- f bill so we can establish a comprehen- intelligence efforts. As such, this bill is DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE- sive, transparent, DHS-wide insider particularly timely. None of us wants CURITY CLEARANCE MANAGE- threat program. I urge support for the to see someone exploit their access to MENT AND ADMINISTRATION bill. DHS networks to carry out ACT Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of cybercrimes or other criminal activity. my time. Even as DHS works to detect and Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. prevent such threats, it is important I move to suspend the rules and pass Speaker, I yield myself such time as I that such activities be carried out in a the bill (H.R. 697) to amend the Home- may consume. transparent way so as not to compound land Security Act of 2002 to improve Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. the chronic morale challenges that the management and administration of 666, the Department of Homeland Secu- exist within its workforce. Each time the security clearance processes rity Insider Threat and Mitigation Act DHS considers making an adjustment throughout the Department of Home- of 2017. H.R. 666, the Department of to its insider threat program, thought- land Security, and for other purposes. Homeland Security Insider Threat and ful consideration must be paid to The Clerk read the title of the bill. Mitigation Act of 2017, authorizes the whether the operational drawbacks and The text of the bill is as follows: Department of Homeland Security to costs for such an adjustment outweigh H.R. 697 address the homeland and national se- the benefits of such a change. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- curity risk posed by trusted insiders. That said, I commend General TAY- resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Typically, trusted insiders are given LOR, the previous Under Secretary for unrestricted access to mission-critical Intelligence and Analysis at DHS, for SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. assets such as personnel, facilities, and the attention he gave to the insider This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Department computer networks. While DHS, like of Homeland Security Clearance Manage- threat challenge. I look forward to con- ment and Administration Act’’. other Federal agencies, conducts ex- tinuing to work with the Department’s SEC. 2. SECURITY CLEARANCE MANAGEMENT tensive vetting of prospective employ- successor to bolster security within the AND ADMINISTRATION. ees, there is a risk that someone with Department. (a) IN GENERAL.—Title VII of the Homeland insider status exploits their position to I would also like to give Mr. KING Security Act of 2002 is amended— damage the United States through es- particular credit for his interest in this (1) by inserting before section 701 (6 U.S.C. pionage, terrorism, or the unauthorized effort to make sure that problems 341) the following: disclosure of sensitive national secu- don’t come from the inside if we can ‘‘Subtitle A—Headquarters Activities’’; rity information. help it. and

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I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- of national security positions (pursuant to ‘‘(b) FORM.—The report required under sub- bers have 5 legislative days within part 1400 of title 5, Code of Federal Regula- section (a) shall be submitted in unclassified which to revise and extend their re- tions, or similar successor regulation) be form and be made publicly available, but conducted in a consistent manner with re- may include a classified annex for any sen- marks and include any extraneous ma- spect to all components and offices of the sitive or classified information if necessary. terial on the bill under consideration. Department, and consistent with Federal ‘‘SEC. 715. UNIFORM ADJUDICATION, SUSPEN- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there guidelines. SION, DENIAL, AND REVOCATION. objection to the request of the gen- ‘‘(b) IMPLEMENTATION.—In carrying out ‘‘Not later than one year after the date of tleman from New York? subsection (a), the Secretary shall require the enactment of this section, the Secretary, There was no objection. the utilization of uniform designation tools in consultation with the Homeland Security throughout the Department and provide Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, Advisory Committee, shall develop a plan to I yield myself such time as I may con- training to appropriate staff of the Depart- achieve greater uniformity within the De- ment on such utilization. Such training shall partment with respect to the adjudication of sume. include guidance on factors for determining eligibility of an individual for access to clas- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. eligibility for access to classified informa- sified information that are consistent with 697, the Department of Homeland Secu- tion and eligibility to hold a national secu- the Adjudicative Guidelines for Determining rity Clearance Management and Ad- rity position. Access to Classified Information published ministration Act, and I commend the ‘‘SEC. 712. REVIEW OF POSITION DESIGNATIONS. on December 29, 2005, or similar successor gentleman from Mississippi for spon- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than July 6, regulation. The Secretary shall submit to 2017, and every five years thereafter, the Sec- soring it. the Committee on Homeland Security of the A security clearance is a privilege retary shall review all sensitivity level des- House of Representatives and the Committee ignations of national security positions (pur- on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- granted to individuals who have suant to part 1400 of title 5, Code of Federal fairs of the Senate the plan. The plan shall pledged to protect the American people Regulations, or similar successor regulation) consider the following: from threats domestically and abroad. at the Department. ‘‘(1) Mechanisms to foster greater compli- DHS has approximately 115,000 employ- ‘‘(b) DETERMINATION.—If during the course ance with the uniform Department adjudica- of a review required under subsection (a), the ees with varying access to classified tion, suspension, denial, and revocation Secretary determines that a change in the materials. One important element of standards by the head of each component sensitivity level of a position that affects the H.R. 697 is the requirement for the Sec- and office of the Department with the au- need for an individual to obtain access to retary of Homeland Security to con- thority to adjudicate access to classified in- classified information is warranted, such ac- duct an inventory of the Department’s cess shall be administratively adjusted and formation. ‘‘(2) The establishment of an internal ap- positions that require security clear- an appropriate level periodic reinvestigation ances and assess what positions may be completed, as necessary. peals panel responsible for final national se- ‘‘(c) CONGRESSIONAL REPORTING.—Upon curity clearance denial and revocation deter- duplicative or are no longer necessary. completion of each review required under minations that is comprised of designees who It is just good government to ensure subsection (a), the Secretary shall report to are career, supervisory employees from com- that individuals still have a need to the Committee on Homeland Security of the ponents and offices of the Department with know. House of Representatives and the Committee the authority to adjudicate access to classi- In 2013, then-Director of National In- on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- fied information and headquarters, as appropriate. telligence James Clapper called the fairs of the Senate on the findings of each number of individuals with clearances such review, including the number of posi- ‘‘SEC. 716. DATA PROTECTION. tions by classification level and by compo- ‘‘The Secretary shall ensure that all infor- ‘‘too high.’’ In a memo to government nent and office of the Department in which mation received for the adjudication of eligi- agencies, Director Clapper expressed the Secretary made a determination in ac- bility of an individual for access to classified his concern with the growing number cordance with subsection (b) to— information is consistent with the Adjudica- of individuals with access to classified ‘‘(1) require access to classified informa- tive Guidelines for Determining Access to information, particularly TS and SCI tion; Classified Information published on Decem- clearances. ‘‘(2) no longer require access to classified ber 29, 2005, or similar successor regulation, Security clearances are costly to in- information; or and is protected against misappropriation. vestigate, adjudicate, and maintain. ‘‘(3) otherwise require a different level of ‘‘SEC. 717. REFERENCE. access to classified information. This bill would ensure that DHS con- ‘‘Except as otherwise provided, for pur- ducts a thorough accounting of its ‘‘SEC. 713. AUDITS. poses of this subtitle, any reference to the ‘‘Beginning not later than 180 days after ‘Department’ includes all components and workforce needs and reduces the num- the date of the enactment of this section, the offices of the Department.’’. ber of positions if determined appro- Inspector General of the Department shall (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of priate. The bill also includes require- conduct regular audits of compliance of the contents of the Homeland Security Act of ments for additional transparency on Department with part 1400 of title 5, Code of 2002 is amended— how security clearances are adju- Federal Regulations, or similar successor (1) by inserting before the item relating to dicated, including when there are rea- regulation. section 701 the following new item: ‘‘SEC. 714. REPORTING. sons to suspend or deny a security ‘‘Subtitle A—Headquarters Activities’’; ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall an- clearance. nually through fiscal year 2022 submit to the and H.R. 697, introduced by Ranking Committee on Homeland Security of the (2) by inserting after the item relating to Member THOMPSON, is an example of House of Representatives and the Committee section 707 the following new items: the accounting that each Federal de- on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- ‘‘Subtitle B—Security Clearances partment should be conducting today fairs of the Senate a report on the following: ‘‘Sec. 711. Designation of national security and will lead to a more effective and ‘‘(1) The number of denials, suspensions, sensitive and public trust posi- revocations, and appeals of the eligibility for lean Department of Homeland Security tions. in the future. access to classified information of an indi- ‘‘Sec. 712. Review of position designations. vidual throughout the Department. ‘‘Sec. 713. Audits. The bill is identical to the version ‘‘(2) The date and status or disposition of ‘‘Sec. 714. Reporting. the House passed last Congress by each reported action under paragraph (1). ‘‘Sec. 715. Uniform adjudication, suspension, voice vote. I urge support for the gen- ‘‘(3) The identification of the sponsoring denial, and revocation. tleman’s bill. entity, whether by a component, office, or ‘‘Sec. 716. Data protection. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of headquarters of the Department, of each ac- ‘‘Sec. 717. Reference.’’. tion under paragraph (1), and description of my time. the grounds for each such action. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. ‘‘(4) Demographic data, including data re- ant to the rule, the gentleman from Speaker, I yield myself such time as I lating to race, sex, national origin, and dis- New York (Mr. KING) and the gen- may consume.

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Mr. Speaker, ‘‘(6) review information within the scope of 697, the Department of Homeland Secu- I, once again, thank the gentleman and the information sharing environment, in- rity Clearance Management and Ad- commend him for his leadership on this cluding homeland security information, ter- ministration Act. issue. rorism information, and weapons of mass de- Mr. Speaker, I want to start off by I urge my colleagues to support H.R. struction information, that is gathered by thanking the chairman of the Counter- the National Network of Fusion Centers and 697, and I yield back the balance of my incorporate such information, as appro- terrorism and Intelligence Sub- time. priate, into the Department’s own such in- committee, Mr. KING, as well as Chair- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The formation; man MCCAUL for their support for my question is on the motion offered by ‘‘(7) provide for the effective dissemination bill. I reintroduced H.R. 697, the De- the gentleman from New York (Mr. of information within the scope of the infor- partment of Homeland Security Clear- KING) that the House suspend the rules mation sharing environment to the National ance Management and Administration and pass the bill, H.R. 697. Network of Fusion Centers; Act, to reform how the Department The question was taken; and (two- ‘‘(8) facilitate close communication and co- manages its security clearance proc- thirds being in the affirmative) the ordination between the National Network of esses. rules were suspended and the bill was Fusion Centers and the Department and This measure, which the House ap- passed. other Federal departments and agencies; proved by voice vote in November, 2015, A motion to reconsider was laid on ‘‘(9) provide the National Network of Fu- sion Centers with expertise on Department specifically addresses how DHS carries the table. resources and operations; out the complex and expensive tasks f ‘‘(10) coordinate the provision of training of, number one, identifying positions FUSION CENTER ENHANCEMENT and technical assistance to the National Net- that warrant security clearances; num- work of Fusion Centers and encourage par- ACT OF 2017 ber two, investigating candidates for ticipating fusion centers to take part in ter- clearances; and number three, admin- Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, rorism threat-related exercises conducted by istering its clearance adjudications, de- I move to suspend the rules and pass the Department; nials, suspensions, revocations, and ap- the bill (H.R. 642) to amend the Home- ‘‘(11) ensure, to the greatest extent prac- peals processes. land Security Act of 2002 to enhance ticable, that support for the National Net- Since September 11, there has been a the partnership between the Depart- work of Fusion Centers is included as a na- massive proliferation of classified ma- ment of Homeland Security and the tional priority in applicable homeland security grant guidance; terial across the Federal Government. National Network of Fusion Centers, ‘‘(12) ensure that each fusion center in the Along with the enormous growth in and for other purposes. National Network of Fusion Centers has a classified material holdings has come a The Clerk read the title of the bill. privacy policy approved by the Chief Privacy sizeable growth in the number of Fed- The text of the bill is as follows: Officer of the Department and a civil rights eral positions requiring security clear- H.R. 642 and civil liberties policy approved by the Of- ances. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ficer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of H.R. 697 reflects regulations issued resentatives of the United States of America in the Department; by the Office of Personnel Management Congress assembled, ‘‘(13) coordinate the nationwide suspicious and the Office of the Director of Na- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. activity report initiative to ensure informational Intelligence to help ensure that This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Fusion Cen- tion gathered by the National Network of national security positions are prop- ter Enhancement Act of 2017’’. Fusion Centers is incorporated as appro- SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY priate; erly designated by Federal agencies. By FUSION CENTER PARTNERSHIP INI- ‘‘(14) lead Department efforts to ensure fu- doing so, agencies can avoid the costly TIATIVE. sion centers in the National Network of Fu- exercise of recruiting, investigating, (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 210A of the sion Centers are the primary focal points for and hiring individuals at clearance lev- Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 124h) the sharing of homeland security informa- els and salaries well above what is nec- is amended— tion, terrorism information, and weapons of essary. (1) by amending the section heading to mass destruction information with State, Simply put, Mr. Speaker, H.R. 697 read as follows: local, tribal, and territorial entities to the seeks to put DHS on a path to right- ‘‘SEC. 210A. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECU- greatest extent practicable; RITY FUSION CENTER PARTNERSHIP sizing the number of classified posi- ‘‘(15) develop and disseminate best prac- INITIATIVE.’’; tices on the appropriate levels for staffing at tions in its workforce. Specifically, my (2) in subsection (a), by adding at the end bill directs DHS to ensure that the sen- fusion centers in the National Network of the following new sentence: ‘‘Beginning on Fusion Centers of qualified representatives sitivity levels of national security po- the date of the enactment of the Fusion Cen- from State, local, tribal, and territorial law sitions are designated appropriately ter Enhancement Act of 2017, such Initiative enforcement, fire, emergency medical, and across the Department and its compo- shall be known as the ‘Department of Home- emergency management services, and public nents. It also requires the Depart- land Security Fusion Center Partnership Ini- health disciplines, as well as the private sec- ment’s chief security officer to audit tiative’.’’; tor; and national security positions periodically (3) by amending subsection (b) to read as ‘‘(16) carry out such other duties as the follows: Secretary determines appropriate.’’; to ensure that such security designa- ‘‘(b) INTERAGENCY SUPPORT AND COORDINA- (4) in subsection (c)— tions are still appropriate. TION.—Through the Department of Homeland (A) by striking so much as precedes para- Additionally, the bill directs DHS to Security Fusion Center Partnership Initia- graph (3)(B) and inserting the following: develop a plan to ensure that adjudicative, in coordination with principal officials tions of eligibility for a security clear- of fusion centers in the National Network of ‘‘(c) RESOURCE ALLOCATION.— ance are done accurately across the De- Fusion Centers and the officers designated as ‘‘(1) INFORMATION SHARING AND PERSONNEL partment. Lastly, Mr. Speaker, in re- the Homeland Security Advisors of the ASSIGNMENT.— sponse to growing security threats States, the Secretary shall— ‘‘(A) INFORMATION SHARING.—The Under ‘‘(1) coordinate with the heads of other Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis shall from data breaches, my bill also pro- Federal departments and agencies to provide ensure that, as appropriate— vides safeguards for the protection of operational and intelligence advice and as- ‘‘(i) fusion centers in the National Network applicants’ personal information. sistance to the National Network of Fusion of Fusion Centers have access to homeland Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned, passage Centers; security information sharing systems; and of H.R. 697 will help ensure that the De- ‘‘(2) support the integration of fusion cen- ‘‘(ii) Department personnel are deployed to partment of Homeland Security takes ters into the information sharing environ- support fusion centers in the National Net- targeted steps to improve critical as- ment; work of Fusion Centers in a manner con- pects of its secured clearance program. ‘‘(3) support the maturation and sistent with the Department’s mission and If enacted, H.R. 697 would make DHS sustainment of the National Network of Fu- existing statutory limits. a leader among Federal agencies with sion Centers; ‘‘(B) PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT.—Department ‘‘(4) reduce inefficiencies and maximize the personnel referred to in subparagraph (A)(ii) respect to security clearance and posi- effectiveness of Federal resource support to may include the following: tion designation practices. the National Network of Fusion Centers; ‘‘(i) Intelligence officers. With that, Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- ‘‘(5) provide analytic and reporting advice ‘‘(ii) Intelligence analysts. leagues’ support, and I yield back the and assistance to the National Network of ‘‘(iii) Other liaisons from components and balance of my time. Fusion Centers; offices of the Department, as appropriate.

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Mr. Speaker, with the appropriate representatives from borders of the United States in order to en- I yield myself such time as I may confusion centers in the National Network of hance the integrity of and security at such Fusion Centers, regarding the exchange of borders by helping Federal, State, local, sume. information between the Department and tribal, and territorial law enforcement au- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. such fusion centers. Such memoranda shall thorities to identify, investigate, and other- 642, the Fusion Center Enhancement include the following: wise interdict persons, weapons, and related Act of 2017, introduced by the gen- ‘‘(i) The categories of information to be contraband that pose a threat to homeland tleman from Pennsylvania, my good provided by each entity to the other entity security.’’; and friend, Congressman LOU BARLETTA. that are parties to any such memoranda. (B) in paragraph (2), in the matter pre- The bill before us today, Mr. Speak- ‘‘(ii) The contemplated uses of the ex- ceding subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘par- er, is focused on improving the partner- changed information that is the subject of ticipating State, local, and regional fusion any such memoranda. ship between the Department of Home- centers’’ and inserting ‘‘fusion centers in the land Security and the National Net- ‘‘(iii) The procedures for developing joint National Network of Fusion Centers’’; products. (7) in subsection (j)— work of Fusion Centers. The bill ‘‘(iv) The information sharing dispute reso- (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘and’’ at amends section 210A of the Homeland lution processes. the end; Security Act to clarify and enhance ‘‘(v) Any protections necessary to ensure (B) by redesignating paragraph (5) as para- partnership between DHS and fusion the exchange of information accords with ap- graph (6); and centers. plicable law and policies. (C) by inserting after paragraph (4) the fol- As the United States is facing the ‘‘(2) SOURCES OF SUPPORT.— lowing new paragraph: highest threat environment since 9/11, ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Information shared and ‘‘(5) the term ‘National Network of Fusion it is vital that State and local agencies personnel assigned pursuant to paragraph (1) Centers’ means a decentralized arrangement may be shared or provided, as the case may are receiving realtime threat informa- of fusion centers intended to enhance indi- tion and have access to Federal intel- be, by the following Department components vidual State and urban area fusion centers’ and offices, in coordination with the respec- ability to leverage the capabilities and ex- ligence and support. This was a key tive component or office head and in con- pertise of all fusion centers for the purpose lesson learned from the 9/11 terror at- sultation with the principal officials of fu- of enhancing analysis and homeland security tacks, and, unfortunately, reinforced sion centers in the National Network of Fu- information sharing nationally; and’’; and after the 2012 Boston Marathon bomb- sion Centers: (8) by striking subsection (k). ing. DHS has a legal mandate to assist ‘‘(i) The Office of Intelligence and Anal- (b) ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT.—Not later ysis. fusion centers in this effort, and H.R. than one year after the date of the enact- ‘‘(ii) The Office of Infrastructure Protec- 642 helps move the ball forward. ment of this Act and annually thereafter tion. The threat of lone wolves inspired by through 2024, the Under Secretary for Intel- ‘‘(iii) The Transportation Security Admin- ISIS and other radical Islamist ter- ligence and Analysis of the Department of istration. rorist groups are not deteriorating, and Homeland Security shall report to the Com- ‘‘(iv) U.S. Customs and Border Protection. it is critical that there are strong part- ‘‘(v) U.S. Immigration and Customs En- mittee on Homeland Security and the Per- manent Select Committee on Intelligence of nerships between the Federal Govern- forcement. ment and State and local law enforce- ‘‘(vi) The Coast Guard. the House of Representatives and the Com- ‘‘(vii) Other components or offices of the mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- ment agencies. This bill will help the Department, as determined by the Secretary. mental Affairs and the Select Committee on Department and the national network ‘‘(B) COORDINATION WITH OTHER FEDERAL Intelligence of the Senate on the efforts of maintain and improve their current the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the AGENCIES.—The Under Secretary for Intel- partnership. ligence and Analysis shall coordinate with Department and other relevant components This bill passed the House last Con- appropriate officials throughout the Federal and offices of the Department to enhance gress by voice vote, and I am pleased support provided to fusion centers in the Na- Government to ensure the deployment to fu- the House is willing to move it again sion centers in the National Network of Fu- tional Network of Fusion Centers, including meeting the requirements specified in sec- this year. sion Centers of representatives with relevant I want to thank Congressman expertise of other Federal departments and tion 210A of the Homeland Security Act of agencies. 2002 (6 U.S.C. 124h), as amended by subsection BARLETTA for leading the committee’s ‘‘(3) RESOURCE ALLOCATION CRITERIA.— (a) of this section. efforts in developing this responsible ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of and commonsense legislation. Con- make available criteria for sharing informa- contents in section 1(b) of such Act is gressman BARLETTA’s background as a tion and deploying personnel to support a fu- amended by striking the item relating to businessman, city councilman, mayor, sion center in the National Network of Fu- section 210A and inserting the following new and Congressman has left him with a item: sion Centers in a manner consistent with the strong commitment to public safety Department’s mission and existing statutory ‘‘Sec. 210A. Department of Homeland Secu- and security. limits.’’; and rity Fusion Centers Initia- (B) in paragraph (4)(B), in the matter pre- tive.’’. b 1445 ceding clause (i), by inserting ‘‘in which such (d) REFERENCE.—Any reference in any law, fusion center is located’’ after ‘‘region’’; It has been a pleasure to work with rule, or regulation to the ‘‘Department of (5) in subsection (d)— LOU on the Homeland Security Com- Homeland Security State, Local, and Re- (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘and’’ at mittee, where he was a vocal advocate gional Fusion Center Initiative’’ shall be the end; for information sharing. I urge my col- deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘Department (B) in paragraph (4)— of Homeland Security Fusion Center Initia- leagues to support this bill to ensure (i) by striking ‘‘government’’ and inserting tive’’. that the partnership between DHS and ‘‘governments’’; and the national network is strong and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (ii) by striking the period at the end and agile to protect the United States inserting ‘‘; and’’; and ant to the rule, the gentleman from against the ever-changing terrorism (C) by adding at the end the following new New York (Mr. KING) and the gen- threat. paragraph: tleman from Mississippi (Mr. THOMP- ‘‘(5) utilize Department information, in- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of SON) each will control 20 minutes. cluding information held by components and my time. The Chair recognizes the gentleman offices, to develop analysis focused on the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COM- mission of the Department under section from New York. MITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND 101(b).’’; GENERAL LEAVE INFRASTRUCTURE, (6) in subsection (e)— Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, Washington, DC, January 31, 2017. (A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Hon. MICHAEL T. MCCAUL, follows: bers have 5 legislative days in which to Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—To the greatest extent Washington, DC. practicable, the Secretary shall make it a revise and extend their remarks and in- DEAR CHAIRMAN MCCAUL: I write con- priority to allocate resources, including de- clude any extraneous material on the cerning H.R. 642, the Fusion Center Enhance- ployed personnel, under this section from bill under consideration. ment Act of 2017. This legislation includes

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:31 Feb 01, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31JA7.014 H31JAPT1 rfrederick on DSKBCBPHB2PROD with HOUSE H780 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 31, 2017 matters that I believe fall within the Rule X The bill makes several technical Our center has been nationally recog- jurisdiction of the Committee on Transpor- changes to existing law to help ensure nized for their training and compliance tation and Infrastructure. more information sharing resources are with issues of privacy, civil rights, and In order to expedite floor consideration of H.R. 642, the Committee on Transportation made available to Federal, State, and civil liberties. They produce documents and Infrastructure agrees to forgo action on local law enforcement officials at our that highlight threats and scams that this bill. However, this is conditional on our National Network of Fusion Centers. target Pennsylvanians, and help make mutual understanding that forgoing consid- If enacted, H.R. 642 will go a long way sure that local police departments have eration of the bill would not prejudice the to provide States and localities that information on public events, ranging Committee with respect to the appointment have invested significant resources in from the Little League World Series to of conferees or to any future jurisdictional standing up fusion centers with the the visit of Pope Francis. claim over the subject matters contained in support they need to keep their com- A significant amount of progress has the bill or similar legislation that fall within munities, and ultimately the Nation, been made by States and fusion centers the Committee’s Rule X jurisdiction. I request you urge the Speaker to name mem- secure. within the national network to im- bers of the Committee to any conference I urge passage of H.R. 642. prove information sharing and analytic committee named to consider such provi- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of support. Many centers, including sions. my time. PaCIC, provide all crime, all hazard Please place a copy of this letter and your Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, support. They also maintain a focus on response acknowledging our jurisdictional I yield such time as he may consume to our homeland security missions, in- interest into the Congressional Record dur- the distinguished gentleman from cluding protecting critical information ing consideration of the measure on the Pennsylvania (Mr. BARLETTA), the and sharing suspicious activity report- House floor. sponsor of the legislation. Sincerely, ing. Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I H.R. 642 recognizes the progress and BILL SHUSTER, thank Mr. KING of New York for yield- Chairman. focuses on enhancing the Department ing. of Homeland Security’s responsibility HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of my to support, share information, and co- COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY, legislation, the Fusion Center En- ordinate with fusion centers. This in- Washington, DC, January 31, 2017. hancement Act of 2017. I thank Mr. cludes improving coordination with Hon. BILL SHUSTER, KING of New York and Chairman other Federal departments that pro- Chairman, Committee on Transportation and MCCAUL for working with me to intro- vide better operational intelligence, re- Infrastructure, Washington, DC. duce this legislation. duce inefficiencies, and coordinate na- DEAR CHAIRMAN SHUSTER: Thank you for The purpose of my bill is to clarify your interest in H.R. 642, the ‘‘Fusion Center tionwide suspicious activity reporting. and enhance the partnership between As a member of the Homeland Secu- Enhancement Act of 2017.’’ I appreciate your the Department of Homeland Security cooperation in allowing this legislation to rity Committee and a former mayor, I move expeditiously before the House of Rep- and the National Network of Fusion have heard concerns raised by law en- resentatives. I understand that the Com- Centers. The bill amends the existing forcement in my district and elsewhere mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- statute to update the Department’s re- about the lack of information and co- ture, to the extent it may have a jurisdic- sponsibilities for sharing information ordination from several DHS compo- tional claim, will not seek a sequential refer- with State and local law enforcement nent agencies, including ICE and CBP. ral on the bill; and therefore, there has been and other emergency personnel within no formal determination as to its jurisdic- To address this issue, I included lan- the National Network of Fusion Cen- guage in this bill to direct the Depart- tion by the Parliamentarian. We appreciate ters. your cooperation in this matter. ment to ensure that each component is The Committee on Homeland Security con- After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, State providing information and personnel to curs with the mutual understanding that the and local governments created fusion work with fusion centers. absence of a decision on this bill at this time centers as a way to communicate Fed- To address the need for better ac- does not prejudice any claim the Committee eral homeland security information to countability, language is included on Transportation and Infrastructure may State and local law enforcement offi- throughout the bill requiring DHS to have held or may have on similar legislation cials, as well as fuse State and locally coordinate with fusion centers and in the future. collected information with Federal in- State Homeland Security Advisers in I will insert copies of this exchange in the telligence. Congressional Record during consideration carrying out the assigned responsibil- of this bill on the House floor. I thank you Congress supported this partnership ities. for your cooperation in this matter. by mandating that the Office of Intel- Additionally, there is a requirement Sincerely, ligence and Analysis within the De- for the Department to submit a report MICHAEL T. MCCAUL, partment of Homeland Security coordi- to Congress on their efforts, including Chairman. nate and share information with fusion the components to support fusion cen- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. centers. There are now 78 State and lo- ters, and specifically report on how Speaker, I yield myself such time as I cally owned fusion centers across the they are meeting the requirements may consume. country. that are set forth in this bill. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. I would especially like to recognize I urge my colleagues to support this 642, the Fusion Center Enhancement the work of the Pennsylvania Criminal bipartisan bill so that we can add im- Act of 2017. Intelligence Center, PaCIC, which is portant requirements and account- Mr. Speaker, last Congress, the run by the Pennsylvania State Police. ability in how the Department of House approved this measure to update In 2015, our fusion center received the Homeland Security interacts and the law to reflect the evolution of the Fusion Center of the Year Award from shares information with key State and Department of Homeland Security’s the National Fusion Center Associa- local stakeholders. National Network of Fusion Centers. tion. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. H.R. 642 clarifies that fusion centers I want to congratulate the men and Speaker, I reserve the balance of my are State and locally owned and oper- women working at PaCIC for their time. ated, and requires the Department’s Of- commitment to security and public Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, fice of Intelligence and Analysis to pro- safety. They share vital information I yield 1 minute to the distinguished vide support to centers in its network with police departments that keep offi- gentleman from Kansas (Mr. MAR- by deploying personnel and providing cers and our citizens safe. SHALL). access to timely information. PaCIC provides intelligence and in- Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise Importantly, H.R. 642 also adds sev- formation products to over 1,200 local, today in support of H.R. 642, the Fusion eral new responsibilities to DHS’ Under State, and Federal criminal justice Center Enhancement Act. Secretary of Intelligence and Analysis agencies, while also working with over I spent the last 2 years traveling with respect to the grant guidance, na- 6,000 private and public center partners across the State of Kansas, and was re- tionwide suspicious activity reports, to also share information to help pro- minded time and time again that na- and fusion centers’ access to informa- tect critical infrastructure and key re- tional security is a top-three issue for tion. sources. my residents.

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This legislation that my colleague H.R. 526 (c) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after from Pennsylvania has introduced will Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- the date of the enactment of this Act, the ensure that those on the front lines of resentatives of the United States of America in Secretary, acting through the Coordinator for Counterterrorism, shall submit to the protecting our Nation’s citizens have Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Committee on Homeland Security of the access to the critical information they House of Representatives and the Committee need to evaluate threats to protect our This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Counterter- rorism Advisory Board Act of 2017’’. on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- national security. fairs of the Senate a report on the status and SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Fusion centers conduct analyses and COUNTERTERRORISM ADVISORY activities of the board established under sec- facilitate information sharing, which BOARD. tion 210G of the Homeland Security Act of are necessary and fundamental actions (a) IN GENERAL.—At the end of subtitle A 2002, as added by subsection (a). that assist State and local law enforce- of title II of the Homeland Security Act of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ment in preventing and responding to 2002 (6 U.S.C. 121 et seq.) insert the following ant to the rule, the gentleman from crime and terrorism. new section: New York (Mr. KATKO) and the gen- Just this last week I had the oppor- ‘‘SEC. 210G. DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION ON tleman from Mississippi (Mr. THOMP- COUNTERTERRORISM. SON) each will control 20 minutes. tunity to go back to meet with staff ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is in the De- and visit the Kansas Threat Integra- partment a board to be composed of senior The Chair recognizes the gentleman tion Center in Topeka, Kansas. I can representatives of departmental operational from New York. assure you the work they are doing is components and headquarters elements. The GENERAL LEAVE vital to our national security and the purpose of the board shall be to coordinate Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I ask citizens of my State. They are and integrate departmental intelligence, ac- unanimous consent that all Members leveraging partnerships with the pri- tivities, and policy related to the counterter- have 5 legislative days within which to vate sector and focused on protecting rorism mission and functions of the Depart- ment. revise and extend their remarks and in- our critical infrastructure. ‘‘(b) CHARTER.—There shall be a charter to clude any extraneous material on the I encourages my colleagues to sup- govern the structure and mission of the bill under consideration. port H.R. 642. board. Such charter shall direct the board to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. focus on the current threat environment and objection to the request of the gen- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I the importance of aligning departmental tleman from New York? may consume. counterterrorism activities under the Sec- There was no objection. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I want to ex- retary’s guidance. The charter shall be re- Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- press my support for this bill. I urge viewed and updated every four years, as ap- self such time as I may consume. propriate. passage of H.R. 642, the Fusion Center ‘‘(c) MEMBERS.— Mr. Speaker, nearly 16 years after Enhancement Act of 2017, which, if en- ‘‘(1) CHAIR.—The Secretary shall appoint a September 11th, our country continues acted, would send the message that Coordinator for Counterterrorism within the to face the persistent threat of ter- Congress values the investment that Department who will serve as the chair of rorism. From ISIS to al Qaeda, radical States and localities have made to ad- the board. groups continue to target the United dress the challenges of a post-9/11 world ‘‘(2) ADDITIONAL MEMBERS.—The Secretary States and our way of life. Last year and stand with DHS in supporting the shall appoint additional members of the alone, we saw more than 131 plots by board from among the following: ISIS alone against the West. National Network of Fusion Centers. ‘‘(A) The Transportation Security Admin- Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of H.R. istration. As terrorists continue to evolve, this 642. ‘‘(B) United States Customs and Border body must ensure that the security Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Protection. measures in place to protect the United of my time. ‘‘(C) United States Immigration and Cus- States and its citizens adapt to meet Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, toms Enforcement. these threats. I strongly urge support of the gentle- ‘‘(D) The Federal Emergency Management Faced with the most dangerous man’s bill. I urge my colleagues to vote Agency. threat environment since 9/11, the De- for H.R. 642 in order to bolster the in- ‘‘(E) The Coast Guard. partment of Homeland Security needs ‘‘(F) United States Citizenship and Immi- to continue to focus on its core mission formation sharing environment within gration Services. the Department of Homeland Security ‘‘(G) The United States Secret Service. of protecting Americans from these and between the Department and State ‘‘(H) The National Protection and Pro- threats in an increasingly expeditious and local stakeholders. grams Directorate. manner. I am proud that this body is Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ‘‘(I) The Office of Operations Coordination. working to continue to strengthen our of my time. ‘‘(J) The Office of the General Counsel. national security by debating the bill The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ‘‘(K) The Office of Intelligence and Anal- before us today. question is on the motion offered by ysis. H.R. 526, the Counterterrorism Advi- ‘‘(L) The Office of Policy. sory Board Act of 2017, will help inte- the gentleman from New York (Mr. ‘‘(M) The Science and Technology Direc- KING) that the House suspend the rules torate. grate intelligence, operations, and pol- and pass the bill, H.R. 642. ‘‘(N) Other Departmental offices and pro- icy decisions to ensure the Department The question was taken; and (two- grams as determined appropriate by the Sec- of Homeland Security remains adapt- thirds being in the affirmative) the retary. able, while eliminating waste and du- rules were suspended and the bill was ‘‘(d) MEETINGS.—The board shall meet on a plication. This same bill was intro- passed. regular basis to discuss intelligence and co- duced last year and passed the House A motion to reconsider was laid on ordinate ongoing threat mitigation efforts by overwhelming majority. and departmental activities, including co- Mr. Speaker, with open investiga- the table. ordination with other Federal, State, local, f tribal, territorial, and private sector part- tions in all 50 States and more than 119 arrests, this body must continue to COUNTERTERRORISM ADVISORY ners, and shall make recommendations to the Secretary. take action to protect our homeland. BOARD ACT OF 2017 ‘‘(e) TERRORISM ALERTS.—The board shall Further, these threats will likely ex- Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I move to advise the Secretary on the issuance of ter- pand as foreign fighters flee places like suspend the rules and pass the bill rorism alerts pursuant to section 203 of this Raqqa and Mosul. (H.R. 526) to amend the Homeland Se- Act. Mr. Speaker, the world is witnessing ‘‘(f) PROHIBITION ON ADDITIONAL FUNDS.— curity Act of 2002 to establish in the No additional funds are authorized to carry the greatest convergence of radical Is- Department of Homeland Security a out this section.’’. lamic threats in its history. More than board to coordinate and integrate de- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of 40,000 jihadists fighters, many of whom partmental intelligence, activities, and contents in section 1(b) of such Act is came from the West, have traveled to

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Board brings together the Department ligence policies and activities as re- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Airport Pe- of Homeland Security’s top echelon lated to counterterrorism. rimeter and Access Control Security Act of 2017’’. counterterrorism decisionmakers to Since 2010, this internal body, com- SEC. 2. RISK ASSESSMENTS OF AIRPORT SECU- quickly respond to threats. prised of top DHS officials, has helped RITY. While my colleagues and I were con- to harmonize counterterrorism pro- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of the ducting the bipartisan Task Force on grams and activities across DHS. Transportation Security Administration Combating Terrorists and Foreign H.R. 526 directs the Board to meet on (TSA) shall— Fighter Travel, we found that the a regular basis to coordinate and inte- (1) not later than 60 days after the date of Counterterrorism Advisory Board, or grate the Department’s counterterror- the enactment of this Act, update the Trans- CTAB as it is referred to, had neither ism efforts and set forth the leadership portation Sector Security Risk Assessment (TSSRA) for the aviation sector; and been codified nor had its charter kept and composition of the Board. (2) not later than 90 days after such date— pace with evolving terrorist threats. H.R. 526 also requires DHS to report (A) update with the latest and most cur- That is why we need to pass this bill: to Congress on the Board’s status and rently available intelligence information the to ensure that DHS is effectively inte- activities. Comprehensive Risk Assessment of Perim- grating intelligence, operations, and To ensure that the Board remains an eter and Access Control Security (in this Act policy to better compile and under- integral part of counterterrorism pol- referred to as the ‘‘Risk Assessment of Air- stand threat information to success- icy recommendations and responses port Security’’) and determine a regular fully fight terrorism. across the Department, H.R. 526 would timeframe and schedule for further updates to such Risk Assessment of Airport Security; This legislation formally establishes codify it in law. and the CTAB in law and makes it the De- At this time, when the Homeland Se- (B) conduct a system-wide assessment of partment’s central coordination body curity challenges we face are, in many airport access control points and airport pe- for counterterrorism activities. ways, more complex and diverse than rimeter security. (b) CONTENTS.—The security risk assess- b 1500 ever before, it is essential that the new DHS Secretary and any successors ments required under subsection (a)(2) The bill also updates the Board’s have a mature, stable mechanism for shall— (1) include updates reflected in the TSSRA charter to effectively respond to to- counterterrorism decisionmaking just morrow’s challenges and requires the and Joint Vulnerability Assessment (JVA) as his predecessors had. findings; Secretary to appoint a coordinator for Mr. Speaker, again, H.R. 526 will au- counterterrorism to oversee the (2) reflect changes to the risk environment thorize, within the Department of relating to airport access control points and Board’s activities. Homeland Security, the Counterterror- airport perimeters; Additionally, this legislation re- ism Advisory Board to coordinate and (3) use security event data for specific quires the CTAB to advise the Sec- integrate the Department’s intel- analysis of system-wide trends related to air- retary of Homeland Security on the ligence activities and policies as report access control points and airport perimeter security to better inform risk manage- issuance of terrorism alerts, ensuring lated to counterterrorism. that top counterterrorism intelligence ment decisions; and This Board already plays a central (4) take into consideration the unique ge- officials play a key role in developing and necessary role within DHS. these critical notices and providing ography of and current best practices used Enactment of H.R. 526 will ensure by airports to mitigate potential them to the public. that the Counterterrorism Advisory vulnerabilities. Finally, this bill ensures continued Board will remain in place for years (c) REPORT.—The Administrator of the congressional oversight by requiring and decades to come. Transportation Security Administration DHS to report on the status and activi- Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of H.R. shall report to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and ties of the CTAB so that they can be 526. certain it is meeting its mandate. the Committee on Homeland Security and I yield back the balance of my time. Governmental Affairs and the Committee on I thank Chairman MCCAUL from the Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I have no Commerce, Science, and Transportation of Homeland Security Committee for ap- further speakers, and I urge Members the Senate, relevant Federal departments pointing me to lead the bipartisan to support this bill. and agencies, and airport operators on the Task Force on Combating Terrorist I yield back the balance of my time. results of the security risk assessments re- and Foreign Fighter Travel last year. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. quired under subsection (a). This task force produced 32 key find- MCCLINTOCK). The question is on the SEC. 3. AIRPORT SECURITY STRATEGY DEVELOP- MENT. ings and more than 50 recommenda- motion offered by the gentleman from tions, one of which serves as a basis of (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days New York (Mr. KATKO) that the House after the date of the enactment of this Act, the legislation before us today. suspend the rules and pass the bill, I am proud to say we have now acted the Administrator of the Transportation Se- H.R. 526, as amended. curity Administration shall update the 2012 legislatively on more than half of the The question was taken; and (two- National Strategy for Airport Perimeter and task force’s findings, largely thanks to thirds being in the affirmative) the Access Control Security (in this section re- the hard work of the members of the rules were suspended and the bill, as ferred to as the ‘‘National Strategy’’). task force and their willingness to amended, was passed. (b) CONTENTS.—The update to the National work across the aisle in a bipartisan Strategy required under subsection (a) shall A motion to reconsider was laid on include— manner. the table. I also thank Mr. THOMPSON, my col- (1) information from the Risk Assessment league in the minority, for working in f of Airport Security; and (2) information on— a bipartisan manner on this and many (A) airport security-related activities; other bills that we have before us AIRPORT PERIMETER AND ACCESS CONTROL SECURITY ACT OF 2017 (B) the status of TSA efforts to address the today. goals and objectives referred to in subsection I will end by urging my colleagues to Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I move to (a); support this measure. suspend the rules and pass the bill (C) finalized outcome-based performance I reserve the balance of my time. (H.R. 665) to modernize and enhance measures and performance levels for each Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. airport perimeter and access control relevant activity and goal and objective Speaker, I yield myself such time as I security by requiring updated risk as- under subparagraphs (A) and (B); and (D) input from airport operators. may consume. sessments and the development of secu- (c) UPDATES.—Not later than 90 days after I rise in support of H.R. 526, the rity strategies, and for other purposes. the update is completed under subsection (a), Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act The Clerk read the title of the bill. the Administrator of the Transportation Se- of 2017. The text of the bill is as follows: curity Administration shall implement a

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Mr. Speaker, I yield account for the many unreported in- ant to the rule, the gentleman from myself such time as I may consume. stances of perimeter breaches, includ- New York (Mr. KATKO) and the gen- I rise today in strong support of my ing things like trespassers or people tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. legislation H.R. 665, the Airport Perim- that scale the fences around the perim- KEATING) each will control 20 minutes. eter and Access Control Security Act. eter. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be joined We are lucky that all of these indi- from New York. by my colleague from New York (Mr. viduals did not harbor nefarious inten- GENERAL LEAVE KATKO), as well as my colleagues, tions. But that does not mitigate the Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I ask Ranking Member THOMPSON, and Mem- risk posed by such behavior at airports, unanimous consent that all Members bers RICE, RICHMOND, and SWALWELL. employees and others, and the pas- have 5 legislative days within which to Since I first was elected to Congress sengers and travelers who rely on TSA revise and extend their remarks and in- in 2010, I have worked to secure our Na- officers and the airport operators for clude any extraneous materials on the tion’s airports from porous perimeters their security. bill under consideration. and unsecure access control points. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there As you may recall, this legislation Last year, at my request, the Govern- passed the House of Representatives objection to the request of the gen- ment Accountability Office released an tleman from New York? with the support of my colleagues last independent report of all airports with- year and has been a long time coming. There was no objection. in the Transportation Security Admin- Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- I urge my colleagues to support this istration’s presence. bill. self such time as I may consume. While TSA has made some progress Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong I reserve the balance of my time. in assessing risks at airport perimeters support of H.R. 665, the Airport Perim- Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, before I and access control security points, the eter and Access Control Security Act, close, I commend my colleague for his sponsored by my good friend and col- GAO report revealed that the agency unwavering dedication to this issue. had not taken emerging threats or the league, Congressman KEATING. His passion has shown through in the Over the course of the last year, we unique makeup and design of indi- committee hearings and throughout have seen a disturbing number of at- vidual airports into consideration. my time with him in Congress and I More and more, we have seen that tacks against airports and aircrafts commend him for it. I look forward to terrorists are targeting the soft areas overseas and around the world. And in working on this and other issues with in our airport perimeters and within every instance, the integrity of the air- him moving forward. the airport itself. Terrorists are look- port security infrastructure and the in- I urge my colleagues to support H.R. ing for these soft targets. We have seen sider threat have been of serious con- 665. it in Europe. We have seen these trage- cern. I yield back the balance of my time. dies in Brussels. We have seen it in It is critical that we scrutinize the Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I yield security effectiveness of our Nation’s Istanbul. And, sadly, we have seen it here at home in Fort Lauderdale. myself the balance of my time. airports and ensure that the public can Mr. Speaker, I thank everyone that have confidence that their travels will Updating the risk assessment of airport secured with information that re- worked so hard to make this bill a re- be safe and secure during the high- ality, and to have the success it did threat environment. flects the current threat ensures that TSA bases its decision on the latest in- last year, and, hopefully, go all the This important piece of legislation way and get enacted into law this year. requires that the TSA’s comprehensive formation, enabling it to focus limited The recent tragedies demonstrated at risk assessment of perimeter and ac- resources to the highest priority risks airports remain a steady target for ter- cess control security is more regularly to airport security. rorists and nefarious actors. This bi- updated and that TSA conducts a sec- The TSA’s efforts to access, really, partisan legislation will close loops in tor-wide assessment of airport access our entire airport security around the the airport security practices and pro- control vulnerabilities and mitigation country, has been, frankly, inadequate. cedures and bring us closer to ensuring efforts, something TSA has not done The numbers are startling. From 2009 that the access control points and the across the board since 2012, despite to 2015, TSA conducted comprehensive perimeters of all of the unique designs multiple security breaches at airports risk assessments at only 81 of the 437 are as secure as possible. across the country. commercial airports nationwide—or 19 We cannot solely focus on the effec- percent. Some years, this really rep- Passage of H.R. 665 is an important tiveness of our passenger screening resented only 3 percent of the airports step in the safety of passengers, pilots, checkpoints, while allowing lapses in that were assessed at all. and the airport employees. security around the airport perimeter The Airport Perimeter and Access I thank the chairman of the Trans- and within the sterile area of airport. Control Security Act will make law the portation Subcommittee again, Mr. A dead bolt on a front door does no recommendations from the inde- KATKO; the full committee ranking good if the back door is left wide open. pendent report and increase safety at member, Mr. THOMPSON; and Rep- As partners on the Transportation airports nationwide. Further, this bill resentatives RICE, RICHMOND, and and Protective Security Sub- incorporates the input of major airport SWALWELL for joining me in requesting committee, Congressman KEATING and operators—whose concerns for lack of this report and in supporting this legis- I have seen firsthand disturbing vulner- individualized security strategy we lation. abilities at airports across the United heard from firsthand. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. States. I commend his efforts to help Last year, the Associated Press re- 665. enhance security for the American peo- vealed that there had been at least 268 Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ple. perimeter security breaches at 31 of my time. While there may be gridlock and par- major U.S. airports. From 2004 to 2015, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tisan bickering at times in other places their investigation found that intrud- question is on the motion offered by here in Washington, on the Homeland ers breached airport fences, on average, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Security Committee, we all share an every 13 days. KATKO) that the House suspend the unshakable commitment to ensuring This figure includes a fatal incident, rules and pass the bill, H.R. 665. the security of the traveling public be- a tragic incident that I investigated be- The question was taken; and (two- cause we know that the consequence of fore I came to Congress as a district at- thirds being in the affirmative) the failure is too great. torney when Delvonte Tisdale, a teen- rules were suspended and the bill was Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman ager from North Carolina, snuck onto passed. KEATING for introducing this important the tarmac at Charlotte-Douglas Inter- A motion to reconsider was laid on legislation. national Airport and stowed away un- the table.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:25 Feb 01, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31JA7.017 H31JAPT1 rfrederick on DSKBCBPHB2PROD with HOUSE H784 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 31, 2017 BORDER SECURITY TECHNOLOGY 2002 is amended by inserting after the item After spending nearly $1 billion of ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 relating to section 433 the following new taxpayers’ money with minimal re- item: Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I move sults, DHS canceled SBInet in 2011, ‘‘Sec. 434. Border security technology pro- showing the high cost of failing to to suspend the rules and pass the bill gram management.’’. (H.R. 505) to amend the Homeland Se- properly oversee new border acquisi- SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON ADDITIONAL AUTHOR- tions. With a renewed focus from the curity Act of 2002 to strengthen ac- IZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. countability for deployment of border No additional funds are authorized to be administration and this Congress on security technology at the Department appropriated to carry out this Act and the improving border security, this bill of Homeland Security, and for other amendments made by this Act. This Act and helps ensure Americans’ dollars are purposes, as amended. such amendments shall be carried out using used as efficiently and effectively as The Clerk read the title of the bill. amounts otherwise authorized for such pur- possible. It requires that border secu- The text of the bill is as follows: poses. rity technology programs at the De- H.R. 505 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- partment have an acquisition program Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from baseline: a critical document that lays resentatives of the United States of America in Arizona (Ms. MCSALLY) and the gen- out what a program will do, what it Congress assembled, tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. will cost, and when it will be com- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. KEATING) each will control 20 minutes. pleted. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Border Secu- The Chair recognizes the gentle- The bill also requires programs to ad- rity Technology Accountability Act of 2017’’. woman from Arizona. here to internal control standards and SEC. 2. BORDER SECURITY TECHNOLOGY AC- GENERAL LEAVE have a plan for testing and evaluation, COUNTABILITY. Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I ask as well as the use of independent verifi- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle C of title IV of unanimous consent that all Members cation and validation resources. Being the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. proper stewards of our limited re- 231 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- the following new section: tend their remarks and to include any sources requires that programs are on ‘‘SEC. 434. BORDER SECURITY TECHNOLOGY PRO- extraneous material in the RECORD. time, on budget, and follow sound man- GRAM MANAGEMENT. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there agement procedures. We cannot afford ‘‘(a) PLANNING DOCUMENTATION.—For each objection to the request of the gentle- to waste another minute or another border security technology acquisition pro- woman from Arizona? dollar. We must put into place strong, gram of the Department that is determined There was no objection. effective technology programs to se- to be a major acquisition program, the Sec- Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I yield cure our border. retary shall— myself such time as I may consume. I urge all Members to join me in sup- ‘‘(1) ensure that each such program has a porting these basic commonsense cost- written acquisition program baseline ap- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support proved by the relevant acquisition decision of H.R. 505, the Border Security Tech- control mechanisms so that we can re- authority; nology Accountability Act. sponsibly secure our border. ‘‘(2) document that each such program is This bill seeks to improve the man- I reserve the balance of my time. meeting cost, schedule, and performance agement of border security technology Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I yield thresholds as specified in such baseline, in projects, safeguard taxpayer dollars, myself such time as I may consume. compliance with relevant departmental ac- and increase accountability for some of I rise in support of H.R. 505. quisition policies and the Federal Acquisi- the Department of Homeland Secu- I would like to thank the gentle- tion Regulation; and woman from Arizona (Ms. MCSALLY) ‘‘(3) have a plan for meeting program im- rity’s largest acquisition programs. As a subcommittee chair with re- for her work on this bill. plementation objectives by managing con- Over the past several years, the Gov- tractor performance. sponsibility for the entire 2,000-mile ‘‘(b) ADHERENCE TO STANDARDS.—The Sec- Southern border, and as a Member ernment Accountability Office has ex- retary, acting through the Under Secretary whose district in southern Arizona rep- amined various Department of Home- for Management and the Commissioner of resents 80 miles of the border, I have land Security programs and concluded U.S. Customs and Border Protection, shall spent countless hours meeting with that the Department has not followed ensure border security technology acquisi- border residents, local law enforce- standard best practices for acquisitions tion program managers who are responsible management. Though DHS has taken for carrying out this section adhere to rel- ment, ranchers, and men and women who tirelessly patrol the border every steps to improve its performance, there evant internal control standards identified remains specific deficiencies in how it by the Comptroller General of the United day. States. The Commissioner shall provide in- I know firsthand that when our bor- carries out major acquisitions. formation, as needed, to assist the Under der technology projects lack the proper When a DHS acquisition program Secretary in monitoring proper program oversight and accountability, it is bad falls short in terms of effectiveness or management of border security technology for taxpayers, those who defend our efficiency, this not only risks under- acquisition programs under this section. border, and those who live along our mining that program, but also risks ‘‘(c) PLAN.—The Secretary, acting through wasting the limited homeland security the Under Secretary for Management, in co- border. That is why this bill is so important. dollars that are available to us. We owe ordination with the Under Secretary for it to the American public not to repeat Science and Technology and the Commis- The Government Accountability Of- sioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protec- fice has repeatedly included DHS ac- our mistakes. tion, shall submit to the appropriate con- quisition management activities on its This bill is intended to strengthen gressional committees a plan for testing and high-risk list, demonstrating that accountability for the acquisition and evaluation, as well as the use of independent these programs are highly susceptible use of border security technology by verification and validation resources, for to waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanage- the Department of Homeland Security. border security technology so that new bor- ment. This bill would require all major acqui- der security technologies are evaluated sitions for border security technology through a series of assessments, processes, b 1515 to have written documentation of and audits to ensure compliance with relevant departmental acquisition policies and The Secure Border Initiative, also costs, schedule, and performance the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as well known as SBInet, is a prime example of thresholds and demonstrate that the as the effectiveness of taxpayer dollars. acquisition mismanagement. Initial program is meeting these thresholds. ‘‘(d) MAJOR ACQUISITION PROGRAM DE- plans developed in 2005 and 2006 call for The bill also requires coordination FINED.—In this section, the term ‘major ac- SBInet to extend across the entire and submission to Congress of a plan quisition program’ means a Department ac- U.S.-Mexico land border; however, for testing and evaluation, as well as quisition program that is estimated by the SBInet deployment in Arizona was the use of independent verification and Secretary to require an eventual total ex- fraught with mismanagement, includ- validation of resources for border secu- penditure of at least $300,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2017 constant dollars) over its life ing a failure to adequately set require- rity technology. cycle cost.’’. ments so the system would meet the Addressing border security tech- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of needs of its users: our border patrol nology acquisitions is an important contents of the Homeland Security Act of agents. step toward bettering acquisitions and

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We owe it to the ease, public health, food, agricultural, and partment of Homeland Security in imple- American taxpayer to make sure we veterinary issues; menting such section 210G; and are managing these investments wisely ‘‘(3) support homeland security-focused (B) a description of the methods estab- and preventing wasteful spending. risk analysis and risk assessments of the lished to carry out such assessment. homeland security hazards described in para- (3) TERMINATION.—This subsection shall Mr. Speaker, H.R. 505 aims to focus graphs (1) and (2), including the transpor- terminate on the date that is five years after and improve the way we invest and tation of chemical, biological, nuclear, and the date of the enactment of this Act. manage border security technology by radiological materials, by providing relevant (4) DEFINITION.—In this subsection, the providing a specific framework for ac- quantitative and nonquantitative threat in- term ‘‘appropriate congressional commit- countability and oversight on behalf of formation; tees’’ means the Committee on Homeland the American taxpayer. I urge my col- ‘‘(4) leverage existing and emerging home- Security of the House of Representatives and leagues to support this bill. land security intelligence capabilities and the Committee on Homeland Security and I yield back the balance of my time. structures to enhance prevention, protec- Governmental Affairs of the Senate and any tion, response, and recovery efforts with re- committee of the House of Representatives Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I yield spect to a chemical, biological, radiological, or the Senate having legislative jurisdiction myself such time as I may consume. or nuclear attack; under the rules of the House of Representa- Mr. Speaker, I once again urge my ‘‘(5) share information and provide tailored tives or Senate, respectively, over the mat- colleagues to support H.R. 505 to have analytical support on these threats to State, ter concerned. transparency, accountability, and effi- local, and tribal authorities, other Federal SEC. 3. DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION ANA- ciency of vital border security tech- agencies, as well as relevant national bio- LYZED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO nology projects. security and biodefense stakeholders, as ap- STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, AND PRI- I yield back the balance of my time. propriate; and VATE ENTITIES WITH RESPONSIBIL- ‘‘(6) perform other responsibilities, as as- ITIES RELATING TO HOMELAND SE- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The CURITY. question is on the motion offered by signed by the Secretary. ‘‘(b) COORDINATION.—Where appropriate, Paragraph (8) of section 201(d) of the Home- the gentlewoman from Arizona (Ms. the Office of Intelligence and Analysis shall land Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 121(d)) is MCSALLY) that the House suspend the coordinate with other relevant Department amended by striking ‘‘and to agencies of rules and pass the bill, H.R. 505, as components, including the National Bio- State’’ and all that follows through the pe- amended. surveillance Integration Center, other agen- riod at the end and inserting ‘‘to State, The question was taken; and (two- cies within in the intelligence community, local, tribal, and private entities with such responsibilities, and, as appropriate, to the thirds being in the affirmative) the including the National Counter Proliferation Center, and other Federal, State, local, and public, in order to assist in preventing, de- rules were suspended and the bill, as terring, or responding to acts of terrorism amended, was passed. tribal authorities, including officials from high-threat urban areas, State and major against the United States.’’. A motion to reconsider was laid on urban area fusion centers, and local public The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the table. health departments, as appropriate, and en- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from f able such entities to provide recommenda- Arizona (Ms. MCSALLY) and the gen- tions on optimal information sharing mecha- tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. CBRN INTELLIGENCE AND INFOR- nisms, including expeditious sharing of clas- MATION SHARING ACT OF 2017 sified information, and on how such entities KEATING) each will control 20 minutes. Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I move can provide information to the Department. The Chair recognizes the gentle- to suspend the rules and pass the bill ‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: woman from Arizona. (H.R. 677) to amend the Homeland Se- ‘‘(1) INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY.—The term GENERAL LEAVE ‘intelligence community’ has the meaning Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I ask curity Act of 2002 to establish chem- given such term in section 3(4) of the Na- ical, biological, radiological, and nu- tional Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a(4)). unanimous consent that all Members clear intelligence and information ‘‘(2) NATIONAL BIOSECURITY AND BIODEFENSE may have 5 legislative days in which to sharing functions of the Office of Intel- STAKEHOLDERS.—The term ‘national biosecu- revise and extend their remarks and in- ligence and Analysis of the Department rity and biodefense stakeholders’ means offi- clude any extraneous material on the of Homeland Security and to require cials from Federal, State, local, and tribal bill under consideration. dissemination of information analyzed authorities and individuals from the private The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there by the Department to entities with re- sector who are involved in efforts to prevent, objection to the request of the gentle- protect against, respond to, and recover from woman from Arizona? sponsibilities relating to homeland se- a biological attack or other phenomena that curity, and for other purposes. may have serious health consequences for There was no objection. The Clerk read the title of the bill. the United States, including infectious dis- Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I yield The text of the bill is as follows: ease outbreaks.’’. myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 677 (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Se- of H.R. 677, the CBRN Intelligence and resentatives of the United States of America in curity Act of 2002 is amended by inserting Information Sharing Act of 2017. Congress assembled, after the item relating to section 201F the We know that terrorist groups have following new item: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. long sought to employ chemical, bio- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘CBRN Intel- ‘‘Sec. 210G. Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear intel- logical, radiological, and nuclear, or ligence and Information Sharing Act of CBRN, materials in their attacks. In 2017’’. ligence and information sharing.’’. his 2016 Worldwide Threat Assessment, SEC. 2. CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, Director of National Intelligence AND NUCLEAR INTELLIGENCE AND (c) REPORT.— INFORMATION SHARING. (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than one year James Clapper noted that weapons of (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle A of title II of after the date of the enactment of this Act mass destruction continue to pose a the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. and annually thereafter, the Secretary of threat to the United States, whether 121 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end Homeland Security shall report to the appro- from North Korea’s nuclear tests or the the following new section: priate congressional committees on— dual-use nature of biological materials ‘‘SEC. 210G. CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIO- (A) the intelligence and information shar- that make threats difficult to detect. ing activities under section 210G of the LOGICAL, AND NUCLEAR INTEL- In addition, last year, the LIGENCE AND INFORMATION SHAR- Homeland Security Act of 2002 (as added by ING. subsection (a) of this section) and of all rel- Organisation for the Prohibition of ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Office of Intel- evant entities within the Department of Chemical Weapons completed a year- ligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security to counter the threat long investigation that found both Homeland Security shall— from attacks using chemical, biological, ra- Syria and ISIS have used chemical ‘‘(1) support homeland security-focused in- diological, or nuclear materials; and weapons. ISIS’ interest in using weap- telligence analysis of terrorist actors, their (B) the Department’s activities in accord- ons of mass destruction material in its claims, and their plans to conduct attacks ance with relevant intelligence strategies. attack against the West is also well involving chemical, biological, radiological, (2) ASSESSMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION.—The or nuclear materials against the United reports required under paragraph (1) shall in- documented. States; clude— H.R. 677 will enhance intelligence ‘‘(2) support homeland security-focused in- (A) an assessment of the progress of the Of- analysis and information sharing and telligence analysis of global infectious dis- fice of Intelligence and Analysis of the De- will work to ensure that State and

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This which deploying personnel, as appropriate, or mitigate a CBRN attack. commonsense legislation costs next to from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, As the previous chairwoman of the nothing but will reap significant bene- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Coast Guard to such fusion centers Emergency Preparedness, Response, fits. would enhance the integrity and security at and Communications Subcommittee, I I urge my colleagues to support H.R. such borders by helping Federal, State, local, held a number of hearings on the 677. tribal, and territorial law enforcement au- threat posed by terrorist attacks using I yield back the balance of my time. thorities to identify, investigate, and inter- CBRN agents. Many national security Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I yield dict persons, weapons, and related contra- experts, first responders, and members myself such time as I may consume. band that pose a threat to homeland secu- of the law enforcement community Mr. Speaker, I once again urge my rity. have testified to the need of increased colleagues to support H.R. 677, this leg- (6) An assessment of fusion centers located in jurisdictions with large and medium hub information sharing with appropriate islation that will enhance the sharing airports, and the degree to which deploying, State and local officials and emergency of CBRN-related threat information. as appropriate, personnel from the Transpor- responders. I yield back the balance of my time. tation Security Administration to such fu- This budget-neutral bill seeks to ad- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The sion centers would enhance the integrity and dress these findings. It requires the Of- question is on the motion offered by security of aviation security. fice of Intelligence and Analysis at the gentlewoman from Arizona (Ms. SEC. 3. PROGRAM FOR STATE AND LOCAL ANA- DHS to support homeland security-fo- MCSALLY) that the House suspend the LYST CLEARANCES. cused intelligence analysis of CBRN rules and pass the bill, H.R. 677. (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of threats, including emerging infectious The question was taken; and (two- Congress that any program established by diseases. It directs the Office of Intel- thirds being in the affirmative) the the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Se- ligence and Analysis to share informa- rules were suspended and the bill was curity to provide eligibility for access to in- tion with State, local, tribal, and pri- passed. formation classified as Top Secret for State, vate entities and get their feedback to A motion to reconsider was laid on local, tribal, and territorial analysts located improve two-way sharing of informa- the table. in fusion centers shall be consistent with the tion. Finally, H.R. 677 directs the Sec- f need to know requirements pursuant to Ex- retary of DHS to report annually for 5 ecutive Order No. 13526 (50 U.S.C. 3161 note). DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE- years on the Department’s intelligence (b) REPORT.—Not later than two years CURITY SUPPORT TO FUSION after the date of the enactment of this Act, and information sharing activities and CENTERS ACT OF 2017 the Under Secretary of Intelligence and DHS’ activities in accordance with rel- Analysis of the Department of Homeland Se- evant intelligence strategies. Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I move curity, in consultation with the Director of The House passed a nearly identical to suspend the rules and pass the bill National Intelligence, shall submit to the bill I introduced last Congress by a (H.R. 678) to require an assessment of Committee on Homeland Security and the vote of 420–2. I urge Members to join fusion center personnel needs, and for Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence me in supporting this bill. other purposes. of the House of Representatives and the I reserve the balance of my time. The Clerk read the title of the bill. Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I yield The text of the bill is as follows: ernmental Affairs and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate a report on the myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 678 following: I rise in support of H.R. 677, the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (1) The process by which the Under Sec- CBRN Intelligence and Information resentatives of the United States of America in retary of Intelligence and Analysis deter- Sharing Act of 2017. Congress assembled, mines a need to know pursuant to Executive Mr. Speaker, last Congress, the Com- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Order No. 13526 to sponsor Top Secret clear- mittee on Homeland Security held sev- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Department ances for appropriate State, local, tribal, and eral hearings to evaluate Federal, of Homeland Security Support to Fusion territorial analysts located in fusion centers. State, and local capabilities to pre- Centers Act of 2017’’. (2) The effects of such Top Secret clear- vent, identify, and respond to a chem- SEC. 2. FUSION CENTER PERSONNEL NEEDS AS- ances on enhancing information sharing with ical, biological, radiological, or nuclear SESSMENT. State, local, tribal, and territorial partners. (3) The cost for providing such Top Secret attack, a CBRN threat. Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller clearances for State, local, tribal, and terri- Although the State and local stake- General of the United States shall conduct torial analysts located in fusion centers, in- holders we heard from were generally an assessment of Department of Homeland cluding training and background investiga- aware of the evolving CBRN threat, Security personnel assigned to fusion centers tions. there was a consistent message from pursuant to subsection (c) of section 210A of (4) The operational security protocols, everyone who testified—from public the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. training, management, and risks associated health professionals to emergency 124h), including an assessment of whether de- with providing such Top Secret clearances managers, to first responders—im- ploying additional Department personnel to for State, local, tribal, and territorial analysts located in fusion centers. proved information sharing would such fusion centers would enhance the De- partment’s mission under section 101(b) of SEC. 4. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSESS- make our communities safer. such Act and the National Network of Fu- MENT. H.R. 677 would facilitate improved sion Centers. The assessment required under The Under Secretary of Intelligence and CBRN information sharing by directing this subsection shall include the following: Analysis of the Department of Homeland Se- DHS to analyze CBRN-related terrorist (1) Information on the current deployment curity, in collaboration with the Chief Infor- threats and share relevant threat infor- of the Department’s personnel to each fusion mation Officer of the Department and rep- mation with Federal, State, and local center. resentatives from the National Network of stakeholders. These activities will both (2) Information on the roles and respon- Fusion Centers, shall conduct an assessment improve situational awareness at all sibilities of the Department’s Office of Intel- of information systems (as such term is de- ligence and Analysis intelligence officers, in- fined in section 3502 of title 44, United States levels of government and help DHS telligence analysts, senior reports officers, Code) used to share homeland security infor- grant recipients better target their reports officers, and regional directors de- mation between the Department and fusion limited grant dollars to address this ployed to fusion centers. centers in the National Network of Fusion particular threat. (3) Information on Federal resources, in ad- Centers and make upgrades to such systems, The CBRN Intelligence and Informa- dition to personnel, provided to each fusion as appropriate. Such assessment shall in- tion Sharing Act passed the House center. clude the following: overwhelmingly last Congress, and I (4) An analysis of the optimal number of (1) An evaluation of the accessibility and urge my colleagues to support the personnel the Office of Intelligence and ease of use of such systems by fusion centers measure once again. Analysis should deploy to fusion centers, in- in the National Network of Fusion Centers. cluding a cost-benefit analysis comparing de- (2) A review to determine how to establish Information sharing is at the core of ployed personnel with technological solu- improved interoperability of departmental our ability to prevent, thwart, and re- tions to support information sharing. information systems with existing informa- spond to threats posed by bad actors. (5) An assessment of fusion centers located tion systems used by fusion centers in the H.R. 677 would facilitate information in jurisdictions along land and maritime bor- National Network of Fusion Centers.

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING. fort enhances terrorist investigations Homeland Security Support to Fusion Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Sec- and creates a more complete domestic Centers Act of 2017. retary of Intelligence and Analysis of the De- threat picture. Since coming to Congress, I have partment of Homeland Security shall enter To help break down information worked to enhance and secure intel- into a memorandum of understanding with sharing stovepipes, my State’s fusion ligence information sharing among each fusion center in the National Network center, the Arizona Counter Terrorism both domestic and international part- of Fusion Centers regarding the type of in- Intelligence Center, or the ACTIC, and ners. A key mechanism to fostering formation such fusion centers will provide to the 77 other fusion centers across the such information sharing has been the the Department and whether such informa- development of a network of fusion tion may be subject to public disclosure. country need greater access to information, particularly from the Depart- centers across the Nation. These cen- SEC. 6. AMENDMENTS. ters allow Federal intelligence and Section 210A of the Homeland Security Act ment of Homeland Security and its of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 124h) is amended— components. homeland security information to be (1) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘and trib- While personnel from the DHS Office shared with State and local law en- al’’ each place it appears and inserting ‘‘trib- of Intelligence and Analysis have been forcement and other key stakeholders. al, and territorial’’; deployed to most fusion centers, one For fusion centers to realize their (2) in subsection (e), by striking ‘‘and trib- remaining challenge is access to DHS full promise, it remains critical that al’’ each place it appears and inserting ‘‘trib- component personnel and information, personnel assigned to fusion centers be al, and territorial’’; particularly ICE, CBP, and TSA. To ad- able to access Department of Homeland (3) in subsection (g)(1), by striking ‘‘or Security information, data, and per- tribal’’ and inserting ‘‘tribal, or territorial’’; dress this issue, this bill requires GAO, (4) in subsection (i)— the Government Accountability Office, sonnel. (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘and trib- to conduct an assessment of the DHS In the course of conducting oversight al’’ and inserting ‘‘tribal, territorial’’; and personnel detailed to fusion centers of fusion centers, the committee has (B) in paragraph (6), by inserting ‘‘terri- and whether deploying additional per- learned that not enough State and torial,’’ after ‘‘tribal,’’; and sonnel will enhance threat and home- local analysts and officials assigned to (5) in subsection (j)(1), by striking ‘‘or trib- land security information sharing. This these centers have the TS/SCI clear- al’’ and inserting ‘‘tribal, or territorial’’. third-party assessment of DHS per- ances necessary to foster the timely SEC. 7. DEFINITIONS. sonnel deployments will be valuable sharing of homeland security informa- In this Act: when making staffing decisions moving tion and intelligence. (1) FUSION CENTER.—The term ‘‘fusion center’’ has the meaning given such term in sub- forward. b 1530 Additionally, this bill supports ongo- section (j) of section 210A of the Homeland H.R. 678 would authorize the DHS to Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 124h). ing DHS efforts to sponsor top secret sponsor such State and local analysts (2) NATIONAL NETWORK OF FUSION CEN- clearances to appropriate State and for security clearances. Last Congress, TERS.—The term ‘‘National Network of Fu- local analysts in fusion centers. The this bill passed unanimously by our sion Centers’’ means a decentralized arrange- committee has received countless tes- ment of fusion centers intended to enhance committee. timony from State and local law en- individual State and urban area fusion cen- I urge the passage of H.R. 678, the De- ters’ ability to leverage the capabilities and forcement about the value additional partment of Homeland Security Sup- expertise of all such fusion centers for the clearances will provide. port to Fusion Centers Act of 2017. This purpose of enhancing analysis and homeland The bill also directs the DHS to re- is legislation that will help ensure that security information sharing nationally. view current information technology key fusion center personnel have ac- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- systems used to share information with cess to the security clearances they ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from fusion centers and make enhancements need to keep our communities secure. Arizona (Ms. MCSALLY) and the gen- to ensure systems, such as the Home- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. land Security Information Network, of my time. KEATING) each will control 20 minutes. are user friendly and meeting the needs Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I yield The Chair recognizes the gentle- of States and locals. myself such time as I may consume. woman from Arizona. Lastly, the bill requires the Under Mr. Speaker, one of the core missions GENERAL LEAVE Secretary of the Office of Intelligence of the Department of Homeland Secu- Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I ask and Analysis to sign a memorandum of rity is to share threat information unanimous consent that all Members understanding with each fusion center. with State and local first responders. may have 5 legislative days in which to The purpose of the MOU is to lay out Fusion centers are a key mechanism revise and extend their remarks and in- what type of information will be shared for that process. As fusion centers conclude any extraneous material on the between DHS and the fusion centers tinue to mature into national assets, bill under consideration. and how that information will be pro- Congress must ensure that the Depart- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tected. A critical element of the De- ment of Homeland Security is sup- objection to the request of the gentle- partment’s relationship with the thou- porting fusion centers with the re- woman from Arizona? sands of State and local first respond- sources that are needed to keep our There was no objection. ers working in fusion centers is trust. communities safe. Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I yield The MOU process will help improve I urge my colleagues to vote for H.R. myself such time as I may consume. this important connection. 678. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support Our country is at its highest threat Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of H.R. 678, the Department of Home- posture this 9/11 given the large num- of my time. land Security Support to Fusion Cen- ber of foreign fighters and ISIS-in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ters Act of 2017. spired plots. This bill will help ensure question is on the motion offered by Ensuring that the Federal Govern- our State and local law enforcement of- the gentlewoman from Arizona (Ms. ment is sharing intelligence and home- ficers as well as fire and EMS personnel MCSALLY) that the House suspend the land security information with State are getting access to the information rules and pass the bill, H.R. 678. and local officials is a vital component needed to protect our communities. The question was taken; and (two- of U.S. national security and our coun- I urge all Members to support this thirds being in the affirmative) the terterrorism efforts. bill. rules were suspended and the bill was I have seen firsthand the important I reserve the balance of my time. passed. work of fusion centers, which dissemi- Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I yield A motion to reconsider was laid on nate Federal threat and intelligence myself such time as I may consume. the table.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:25 Feb 01, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31JA7.021 H31JAPT1 rfrederick on DSKBCBPHB2PROD with HOUSE H788 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 31, 2017 DHS STOP ASSET AND VEHICLE from the Under Secretary for Management. ciated guidance) pursuant to paragraph (2) EXCESS ACT If under such exigent circumstances a com- relating to fleet management and use of ve- ponent head so leases, acquires, or replaces a hicles from home to work. The Under Sec- Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I move to vehicle, such component head shall provide retary shall use such tools and plans when suspend the rules and pass the bill to the Under Secretary an explanation of reviewing annual component requests for ve- (H.R. 366) to amend the Homeland Se- such circumstances. hicle fleet funding in accordance with para- curity Act of 2002 to direct the Under ‘‘(3) ONGOING OVERSIGHT.— graph (6). Secretary for Management of the De- ‘‘(A) QUARTERLY MONITORING.—In accord- ‘‘(5) GUIDANCE TO DEVELOP FLEET MANAGE- partment of Homeland Security to ance with paragraph (4), the Under Secretary MENT PLANS.—The Under Secretary for Man- make certain improvements in man- for Management shall collect, on a quarterly agement shall provide guidance, pursuant to basis, information regarding component ve- paragraph (1)(B) on how component heads aging the Department’s vehicle fleet, hicle fleets, including information on fleet and for other purposes. may achieve optimal fleet size in accordance size, composition, cost, and vehicle utiliza- with paragraph (4), including processes for The Clerk read the title of the bill. tion. the following: The text of the bill is as follows: ‘‘(B) AUTOMATED INFORMATION.—The Under ‘‘(A) Leasing or acquiring additional vehi- H.R. 366 Secretary for Management shall seek to cles or replacing existing vehicles, if deter- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- achieve a capability to collect, on a quar- mined necessary. resentatives of the United States of America in terly basis, automated information regard- ‘‘(B) Disposing of excess vehicles that the ing component vehicle fleets, including the Congress assembled, Under Secretary determines should not be number of trips, miles driven, hours and days SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. reallocated under subparagraph (C). used, and the associated costs of such mile- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘DHS Stop ‘‘(C) Reallocating excess vehicles to other age for leased vehicles. Asset and Vehicle Excess Act’’ or the ‘‘DHS components that may need temporary or ‘‘(C) MONITORING.—The Under Secretary for SAVE Act’’. long-term use of additional vehicles. Management shall track and monitor compo- ‘‘(6) ANNUAL REVIEW OF VEHICLE FLEET SEC. 2. DHS VEHICLE FLEETS. nent information provided pursuant to sub- FUNDING REQUESTS.—As part of the annual Section 701 of the Homeland Security Act paragraph (A) and, as appropriate, subpara- of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 341) is amended— graph (B), to ensure that component vehicle budget process, the Under Secretary for (1) in subsection (a)(5), by inserting ‘‘vehi- fleets are the optimal fleet size and cost ef- Management shall review and make deter- cle fleets (under subsection (c)),’’ after fective. The Under Secretary shall use such minations regarding annual component re- ‘‘equipment,’’; information to inform the annual component quests for funding for vehicle fleets. If com- (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) fleet analyses referred to in paragraph (4). ponent heads have not taken steps in fur- as subsections (d) and (e), respectively; and ‘‘(4) ANNUAL REVIEW OF COMPONENT FLEET therance of achieving optimal fleet size in (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the fol- ANALYSES.— the prior fiscal year pursuant to paragraphs lowing new subsection: ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—To determine the opti- (4) and (5), the Under Secretary shall provide ‘‘(c) VEHICLE FLEETS.— mal fleet size and associated resources need- rescission recommendations to the Com- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out respon- ed for each fiscal year beginning with fiscal mittee on Appropriations and the Committee sibilities regarding vehicle fleets pursuant to year 2018, component heads shall annually on Homeland Security of the House of Rep- subsection (a)(5), the Under Secretary for submit to the Under Secretary for Manage- resentatives and the Committee on Appro- Management shall be responsible for over- ment a vehicle allocation tool and fleet man- priations and the Committee on Homeland seeing and managing vehicle fleets through- agement plan using information described in Security and Governmental Affairs of the out the Department. The Under Secretary paragraph (3)(A). Such tools and plans may Senate regarding such component vehicle shall also be responsible for the following: be submitted in classified form if a compo- fleets. ‘‘(A) Ensuring that components are in com- nent head determines that such is necessary ‘‘(7) ACCOUNTABILITY FOR VEHICLE FLEET pliance with Federal law, Federal regula- to protect operations or mission require- MANAGEMENT.— tions, executive branch guidance, and De- ments. ‘‘(A) PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN NEW VEHICLE partment policy (including associated guid- ‘‘(B) VEHICLE ALLOCATION TOOL.—Compo- LEASES AND ACQUISITIONS.—The Under Sec- ance) relating to fleet management and use nent heads develop a vehicle allocation tool retary for Management and component heads of vehicles from home to work. in accordance with subclause (III) of para- may not approve in any fiscal year beginning ‘‘(B) Developing and distributing a stand- graph (2)(A)(i) that includes an analysis of with fiscal year 2019 a vehicle lease, acquisi- ardized vehicle allocation methodology and the following: tion, or replacement request if such compo- fleet management plan for components to ‘‘(i) Vehicle utilization data, including the nent heads did not comply in the prior fiscal use to determine optimal fleet size in accord- number of trips, miles driven, hours and days year with paragraph (4). ance with paragraph (4). used, and the associated costs of such mile- ‘‘(B) PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN PERFORMANCE ‘‘(C) Ensuring that components formally age for leased vehicles, in accordance with COMPENSATION.—No Department official with document fleet management decisions. such paragraph. vehicle fleet management responsibilities ‘‘(D) Approving component fleet manage- ‘‘(ii) The role of vehicle fleets in sup- may receive annual performance compensa- ment plans, vehicle leases, and vehicle acqui- porting mission requirements for each com- tion in pay in any fiscal year beginning with sitions. ponent. fiscal year 2019 if such official did not com- ‘‘(2) COMPONENT RESPONSIBILITIES.— ‘‘(iii) Any other information determined ply in the prior fiscal year with paragraph ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Component heads— relevant by such component heads. (4). ‘‘(i) shall— ‘‘(C) FLEET MANAGEMENT PLANS.—Compo- ‘‘(C) PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN CAR SERV- ‘‘(I) comply with Federal law, Federal reg- nent heads shall use information described in ICES.—Notwithstanding any other provision ulations, executive branch guidance, and De- subparagraph (B) to develop a fleet manage- of law, no senior executive service official of partment policy (including associated guid- ment plan for each such component. Such the Department whose office has a vehicle ance) relating to fleet management and use fleet management plans shall include the fol- fleet may receive access to a car service in of vehicles from home to work; lowing: any fiscal year beginning with fiscal year ‘‘(II) ensure that data related to fleet man- ‘‘(i) A plan for how each such component 2019 if such official did not comply in the agement is accurate and reliable; may achieve optimal fleet size determined prior fiscal year with paragraph (4). ‘‘(III) use such data to develop a vehicle al- by the vehicle allocation tool required under ‘‘(8) MOTOR POOL.— location tool derived by using the standard- such subparagraph, including the elimi- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Under Secretary for ized vehicle allocation methodology provided nation of excess vehicles in accordance with Management may determine the feasibility by the Under Secretary for Management to paragraph (5), if applicable. of operating a vehicle motor pool to permit determine the optimal fleet size for the next ‘‘(ii) A cost benefit analysis supporting components to share vehicles as necessary to fiscal year and a fleet management plan; and such plan. support mission requirements to reduce the ‘‘(IV) use vehicle allocation methodologies ‘‘(iii) A schedule each such component will number of excess vehicles in the Depart- and fleet management plans to develop an- follow to obtain optimal fleet size. ment. nual requests for funding to support vehicle ‘‘(iv) Any other information determined ‘‘(B) REQUIREMENTS.—The determination of fleets pursuant to paragraph (6); and relevant by component heads. feasibility of operating a vehicle motor pool ‘‘(ii) may not, except as provided in sub- ‘‘(D) REVIEW.—The Under Secretary for under subparagraph (A) shall— paragraph (B), lease or acquire new vehicles Management shall review and make a deter- ‘‘(i) include— or replace existing vehicles without prior ap- mination on the results of each component’s ‘‘(I) regions in the United States in which proval from the Under Secretary for Manage- vehicle allocation tool and fleet manage- multiple components with vehicle fleets are ment pursuant to paragraph (5)(B). ment plan under this paragraph to ensure located in proximity to one another, or a sig- ‘‘(B) EXCEPTION REGARDING CERTAIN LEAS- each such component’s vehicle fleets are the nificant number of employees with author- ING AND ACQUISITIONS.—If exigent cir- optimal fleet size and that components are ization to use vehicles are located; and cumstances warrant such, a component head in compliance with applicable Federal law, ‘‘(II) law enforcement vehicles; may lease or acquire a new vehicle or replace Federal regulations, executive branch guid- ‘‘(ii) cover the National Capital Region; an existing vehicle without prior approval ance, and Department policy (including asso- and

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Is there sports utility vehicles, unnecessary graph. objection to the request of the gen- discretionary equipment packages, and ‘‘(9) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: tleman from Pennsylvania? overpayments to the GSA. ‘‘(A) COMPONENT HEAD.—The term ‘compo- There was no objection. Further, the Committee on Home- nent head’ means the head of any component Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- land Security received testimony from of the Department with a vehicle fleet. self such time as I may consume. the Director of the Federal Protective ‘‘(B) EXCESS VEHICLE.—The term ‘excess ve- I stand before you in support of H.R. Service that roughly half of the 1,100 hicle’ means any vehicle that is not essential 366, the DHS Stop Asset and Vehicle vehicles in FPS’ fleet were underuti- to support mission requirements of a compo- Excess, or DHS SAVE, Act of 2016. nent. lized or had fewer than 12,000 miles. In October of 2015, the DHS inspector ‘‘(C) OPTIMAL FLEET SIZE.—The term ‘opti- H.R. 366 grants authority to the DHS mal fleet size’ means, with respect to a par- general released a scathing report of headquarters over components with re- ticular component, the appropriate number the Federal Protective Service’s man- spect to managing vehicle fleets. of vehicles to support mission requirements agement of their vehicle fleet, a report Specifically, under H.R. 366, the DHS of such component. that reads like a laundry list of poor is directed to establish requirements ‘‘(D) VEHICLE FLEET.—The term ‘vehicle management decisions. The IG found for components to more rigorously fleet’ means all owned, commercially leased, that the FPS had more vehicles than evaluate their fleets on an ongoing or Government-leased vehicles of the Depart- officers, and officers were authorized to ment or of a component of the Department, basis. Additionally, this bill directs the as the case may be, including vehicles used drive from home to work with govern- DHS to identify alternative methods for law enforcement and other purposes.’’. ment-owned vehicles and, actually, put for managing component fleets, such as SEC. 3. GAO REPORT AND INSPECTOR GENERAL more miles on the vehicles in driving a shared motor pool. The DHS has the REVIEW. from home and back to work than they second largest civilian vehicle fleet in (a) GAO REPORT.—Not later than one year did on the job, among many other the Federal Government at an oper- after the date of the enactment of this Act, things. Additionally, the report stated ating cost of about $462 million. the Comptroller General of the United States that the FPS was not in compliance shall submit to the Committee on Homeland There is a critical linkage between Security of the House of Representatives and with Federal and departmental compli- the Department’s operational effective- the Committee on Homeland Security and ance, which is why I introduced the ness in national security missions and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report DHS SAVE Act. the effective management of the re- on the following: This bill improves the management sources and requirements by the DHS (1) The status of efforts at achieving a ca- of DHS’ vehicle fleets by authorizing leadership. As such, enhancing over- pability to collect automated information as the Under Secretary for Management sight and management should help the required under subsection (c)(3) of section 701 at the headquarters level to oversee of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 Department more effectively spend the components’ vehicle fleets, re- limited taxpayer dollars on what the U.S.C. 341), as added by section 2 of this Act, quires the components to evaluate and any challenges that remain with respect Department actually needs to carry to achieving the capability to collect, assess, their fleets on an ongoing basis, in- out its mission. and report vehicle fleet (as such term in de- cludes penalties for the mismanage- H.R. 366 seeks to improve the man- fined in subsection (c)(9) of such section 701) ment of component fleets, and requires agement of DHS’ vehicle fleet by data for the purpose of determining vehicle the DHS to identify alternative meth- strengthening the oversight and man- utilization. ods for the management of component agement of the Department’s fleet by (2) The extent to which the Under Sec- fleets. With the second largest civilian retary for Management has identified and the Under Secretary for Management. vehicle fleet in the Federal Govern- It is also worth noting that H.R. 366 in- addressed any relevant security concerns, in- ment, the DHS simply must have cluding cybersecurity risks, related to such cludes language that I authored to en- automation. stricter controls in place at the head- sure that the inspector general’s over- (3) The extent to which the Under Sec- quarters level in order to rein in rogue sight of the DHS’ management of its retary collects, assesses, and reports on vehi- components. vehicle fleet continues. As the new administration scruti- cle fleet event data recorder data. I commend the OIG for its robust and (b) INSPECTOR GENERAL REVIEW.—The In- nizes the DHS’ operations, this bill will ongoing oversight of the Department’s spector General of the Department of Home- provide important authorities to root vehicle fleet. I also commend my col- land Security shall— out waste, fraud, and abuse from the (1) review implementation of subsection league on the Homeland Security Com- Department. (c)(4) of section 701 of the Homeland Security mittee, Mr. PERRY, for introducing this I urge all Members to join me in sup- Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 341), as added by section legislation and working in a bipartisan porting this bill. 2 of this Act, for fiscal years 2018 and 2020, fashion to advance it. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of and shall provide, upon request, to the Com- I urge the passage of H.R. 366. mittee on Homeland Security of the House of my time. Representatives and the Committee on Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Mr. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I of my time. fairs of the Senate information regarding may consume. Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I commend any such review; and I rise in support of H.R. 366, the DHS my colleague for her hard work on this (2) submit to the committees specified in Stop Asset and Vehicle Excess Act. bill and for her bipartisan spirit in get- paragraph (1) a report, not later than six ting it to the floor with me. months after completion of the second re- H.R. 366 seeks to improve the Depart- view required under such paragraph, regard- ment of Homeland Security’s manage- I, once again, urge my colleagues to ing the effectiveness of such subsection with ment, acquisition, and oversight of its support H.R. 366. respect to cost avoidance, savings realized, fleet of roughly 53,000 vehicles. H.R. 366 Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance and component operations. requires the Under Secretary for Man- of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- agement to provide departmental com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ant to the rule, the gentleman from ponents with a standardized vehicle al- question is on the motion offered by Pennsylvania (Mr. PERRY) and the gen- location methodology for components the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. tlewoman from New Jersey (Mrs. WAT- to utilize to develop fleet management PERRY) that the House suspend the SON COLEMAN) each will control 20 min- plans. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 366. utes. This legislation was informed by The question was taken; and (two- The Chair recognizes the gentleman oversight that was conducted by the thirds being in the affirmative) the from Pennsylvania. Department’s inspector general. The rules were suspended and the bill was GENERAL LEAVE inspector general found that, in 2014 passed. Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- and 2015, the DHS did not adequately A motion to reconsider was laid on imous consent that all Members have 5 manage or have the enforcement au- the table.

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Mr. Speaker, I move to ‘‘(1) The grounds for granting a waiver for suspend the rules and pass the bill I reintroduced H.R. 347, a measure such program. that the House unanimously approved (H.R. 347) to amend the Homeland Se- ‘‘(2) The projected cost of such program. curity Act of 2002 to provide for re- ‘‘(3) The proportion of a component’s or of- on February 23, 2016, to ensure that the quirements relating to documentation fice’s annual acquisition budget attributed progress that the Department of Home- land Security has made with respect to for major acquisition programs, and for to such program, as available. how it manages acquisitions continues. other purposes. ‘‘(4) Information on the significance of H.R. 347 requires complete, accurate, The Clerk read the title of the bill. such program with respect to the component’s or office’s operations and execution of timely, and valid documentation to be The text of the bill is as follows: its mission. maintained for each of the Depart- H.R. 347 ‘‘(d) MAJOR ACQUISITION PROGRAM DE- ment’s major acquisition programs, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- FINED.—In this section, the term ‘major ac- which is defined as one with a life cycle quisition program’ means a Department ac- resentatives of the United States of America in cost estimate of $300 million or more. Congress assembled, quisition program that is estimated by the The required documentation includes SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Secretary to require an eventual total ex- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘DHS Acqui- penditure of at least $300,000,000 (based on information regarding operational re- sition Documentation Integrity Act of 2017’’. fiscal year 2017 constant dollars) over its quirements, a complete life cycle cost SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY lifecycle cost.’’. estimate, a cost-benefit analysis, and a ACQUISITION DOCUMENTATION. (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of schedule. (a) IN GENERAL.—Title VII of the Homeland contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Se- Under this legislation, the DHS com- Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 341 et seq.) is curity Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.) is ponent heads would also be required to amended by adding at the end the following amended by adding after the item related to submit certain documentation to the section 707 the following new item: new section: DHS Secretary for inclusion in an an- ‘‘Sec. 708. Acquisition documentation.’’. ‘‘SEC. 708. ACQUISITION DOCUMENTATION. nual status report on the Department’s ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—For each major acquisi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- acquisitions. While there have been im- tion program, the Secretary, acting through ant to the rule, the gentleman from provements to acquisitions manage- the Under Secretary for Management, shall Pennsylvania (Mr. PERRY) and the gen- ment under former Secretary Jeh require the head of a relevant component or tlewoman from New Jersey (Mrs. WAT- office to— Johnson, the Department has struggled SON COLEMAN) each will control 20 min- ‘‘(1) maintain acquisition documentation when it comes to delivering a specific that is complete, accurate, timely, and valid, utes. program on time and at an established and that includes, at a minimum— The Chair recognizes the gentleman cost. ‘‘(A) operational requirements that are from Pennsylvania. Most of the DHS’ major acquisition validated consistent with departmental pol- GENERAL LEAVE programs continue to cost more than icy and changes to such requirements, as ap- Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- expected, take longer to deploy than propriate; imous consent that all Members have 5 planned, or deliver less capability than ‘‘(B) a complete lifecycle cost estimate legislative days within which to revise promised. For example, the DHS’ ef- with supporting documentation; and extend their remarks and to in- ‘‘(C) verification of such lifecycle cost esti- forts to deliver a Department-wide mate against independent cost estimates, clude any extraneous material on the human resources IT system—HR-IT— and reconciliation of any differences; bill under consideration. have spanned almost 14 years and have ‘‘(D) a cost-benefit analysis with sup- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there cost millions of dollars with little to porting documentation; and objection to the request of the gen- show for it. As can be seen with the ‘‘(E) a schedule, including, as appropriate, tleman from Pennsylvania? case of HR-IT, anything less than up- an integrated master schedule; There was no objection. to-date acquisition documentation in- ‘‘(2) prepare cost estimates and schedules Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- creases the odds of cost and schedule for major acquisition programs, as required self such time as I may consume. overruns, risks delayed delivery of crit- under subparagraphs (B) and (E), in a man- I rise in support of H.R. 347, the De- ical capabilities, and depletes resources ner consistent with best practices as identi- partment of Homeland Security Acqui- needed to address future requirements. fied by the Comptroller General of the sition Documentation Integrity Act. United States; and As such, H.R. 347 codifies ‘‘best prac- ‘‘(3) submit certain acquisition documenta- This legislation requires the Depart- tices’’ already embodied in the DHS’ tion to the Secretary to produce an annual ment of Homeland Security to improve acquisition policy and necessary for comprehensive report on the status of de- the management of its major purchases the success of the DHS’ mission. H.R. partmental acquisitions for submission to of systems to secure the border, better 347 requires the DHS Secretary, Congress. screen travelers, protect our shores, through the Under Secretary for Man- ‘‘(b) WAIVER.—On a case-by-case basis with and other vital missions. respect to any major acquisition program agement, to require components to Too often, the DHS has failed to doc- maintain specific types of acquisition under this section, the Secretary may waive ument what these programs will cost, the requirement under paragraph (3) of sub- documentation. section (a) for a fiscal year if either— when they will be complete, and what Representatives MCCAUL and THOMP- ‘‘(1) such program has not— they actually will deliver. It is unac- SON, the chairman and ranking member ‘‘(A) entered the full rate production phase ceptable to spend billions of taxpayer of our committee, and Representative in the acquisition lifecycle; dollars and not document this very PERRY, the chairman of the Sub- ‘‘(B) had a reasonable cost estimate estab- basic but important information. H.R. committee on Oversight and Manage- lished; and 347 will help our committee and con- ‘‘(C) had a system configuration defined ment Efficiency, cosponsored this leg- gressional watchdogs hold the Depart- islation, which reflects a strong com- fully; or ment accountable and ensure taxpayer ‘‘(2) such program does not meet the defini- mitment to bolstering the effectiveness tion of capital asset, as such term is defined dollars are being spent in both an effi- of the DHS’ acquisition programs in a by the Director of the Office of Management cient and effective manner. Safe- bipartisan fashion. and Budget. guarding Americans’ hard-earned tax I urge the passage of H.R. 347, a bill ‘‘(c) CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT.—At the dollars is why our constituents sent us that will help ensure that the DHS is a same time the President’s budget is sub- here in the first place. good steward of taxpayer dollars and mitted for a fiscal year under section 1105(a) I commend Ranking Member WATSON can provide the DHS’ operators in the of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary COLEMAN for her leadership on this shall make information available, as applica- field with the tools they need to pro- issue, and I ask all Members to join me tect the American people. ble, to the Committee on Homeland Security in supporting this legislation. of the House of Representatives and the Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of of my time. my time. ernmental Affairs of the Senate regarding b 1545 the requirement described in subsection (a) Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Mr. in the prior fiscal year that includes the fol- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I, once lowing specific information regarding each may consume. again, commend my good friend and

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(3) An assessment of the impact, if any, of transit security grant program, but I yield back the balance of my time. this Act (including the amendments made by found that the period of performance The SPEAKER pro tempore. The this Act) on types of projects funded under was a challenging timeframe to meet, question is on the motion offered by the transit security grant program. especially for completing vital, large- the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. (4) An assessment of the management and scale capital security projects. These PERRY) that the House suspend the administration of transit security grant pro- projects are vital to transit agencies to rules and pass the bill, H.R. 347. gram funds by grantees. help enhance their security features (5) Recommendations to improve the man- The question was taken; and (two- ner in which transit security grant program systemwide and harden infrastructure. thirds being in the affirmative) the funds address vulnerabilities in transpor- H.R. 549 addresses this challenge by rules were suspended and the bill was tation infrastructure. codifying the period of performance for passed. (6) Recommendations to improve the man- transit security grant program awards A motion to reconsider was laid on agement and administration of the transit at 36 months for the majority of eligi- the table. security grant program. ble projects and extending the period of (c) REPORT.—Not later than one year after f performance for large-scale capital se- the date of the enactment of this Act and curity projects to 55 months. TRANSIT SECURITY GRANT again not later than five years after such date of enactment, the Comptroller General Additionally, transit security grant PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY ACT shall submit to the Committee on Homeland program awards can be used to provide Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I move Security of the House of Representatives and personnel with effective security train- to suspend the rules and pass the bill the Committee on Homeland Security and ing. Unfortunately, recipients of these (H.R. 549) to amend the Implementing Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report awards are not currently permitted to Recommendations of the 9/11 Commis- on the review required under this section. use transit security grant program sion Act of 2007 to clarify certain al- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- funds to pay for backfilling personnel lowable uses of funds for public trans- ant to the rule, the gentleman from attending such training. In some cases, portation security assistance grants New York (Mr. DONOVAN) and the gen- that extra cost at the transit agency and establish periods of performance tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PAYNE) has resulted in an inability to send for such grants, and for other purposes. each will control 20 minutes. staff for vital security training. My bill The Clerk read the title of the bill. The Chair recognizes the gentleman will permit transit security grant pro- The text of the bill is as follows: from New York. gram funds to be used for this purpose, H.R. 549 GENERAL LEAVE consistent with other Homeland Secu- Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask rity grant programs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in unanimous consent that all Members The current threat environment is Congress assembled, have 5 legislative days within which to evolving and complex, which makes it SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. revise and extend their remarks and in- even more imperative that the transit This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Transit Se- clude any extraneous material on the security grant program provide flexible curity Grant Program Flexibility Act’’. bill under consideration. solutions for grant recipients. I am SEC. 2. ALLOWABLE USES OF FUNDS FOR PUBLIC The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there proud to sponsor this bipartisan legis- TRANSPORTATION SECURITY AS- objection to the request of the gen- lation, which passed the House by voice SISTANCE GRANTS. tleman from New York? vote last year. Subparagraph (A) of section 1406(b)(2) of There was no objection. I urge all Members to join me in sup- the Implementing Recommendations of the Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield porting H.R. 549. 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (6 U.S.C. myself such time as I may consume. I reserve the balance of my time. 1135(b)(2); Public Law 110–53) is amended by I rise today in support of H.R. 549, Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- inserting ‘‘and associated backfill’’ after ‘‘security training’’. the Transit Security Grant Program self such time as I may consume. Flexibility Act. With more than 10 bil- I rise in support of H.R. 549, the Tran- SEC. 3. PERIODS OF PERFORMANCE FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SECURITY AS- lion riders using surface transportation sit Security Grant Program Flexibility SISTANCE GRANTS. annually and limited security screen- Act. Section 1406 of the Implementing Rec- ing, it should not be surprising to us As the threats to our homeland con- ommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of that terrorists have an interest in tar- tinue to evolve, transit systems, do- 2007 (6 U.S.C. 1135; Public Law 110–53) is geting mass transit. We saw it in Lon- mestically and abroad, have become a amended— don, Madrid, Brussels, and when a ter- leading target for terrorists. Last year, (1) by redesignating subsection (m) as subsection (n); and rorist left a backpack of IEDs at a the Committee on Homeland Security’s (2) by inserting after subsection (l) the fol- transit station in Elizabeth, New Jer- Subcommittee for Emergency Pre- lowing new subsection: sey, last fall. paredness, Response, and Communica- ‘‘(m) PERIODS OF PERFORMANCE.— Given the repeated calls from ISIS tions held field hearings in New Jersey ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in and other radical Islamic terrorist to assess how transit owners and opera- paragraph (2), funds provided pursuant to a groups for lone wolves and sympa- tors and local first responders were co- grant awarded under this section for a use thizers to plan smaller attacks where ordinating efforts to secure domestic specified in subsection (b) shall remain avail- larger crowds gather, we must ensure mass transit and to determine what able for use by a grant recipient for a period of not fewer than 36 months. that the first responders and transit the Federal Government could do to as- ‘‘(2) EXCEPTION.—Funds provided pursuant agencies have the tools they need to se- sist those efforts. to a grant awarded under this section for a cure our transit systems. At the hearing, transit operators re- use specified in subparagraph (M) or (N) of That is why, last Congress, I intro- peatedly praised the transit security subsection (b)(1) shall remain available for duced the Transit Security Grant Pro- grant program, although they raised use by a grant recipient for a period of not gram Flexibility Act. This bill address- serious concerns about funding, which fewer than 55 months.’’. es concerns raised during a field hear- has decreased dramatically since its SEC. 4. GAO REVIEW. ing the Subcommittee on Emergency peak in 2009. Witnesses also testified (a) IN GENERAL.—The Comptroller General Preparedness, Response, and Commu- that the period of the performance for of the United States shall conduct a review nications held last year in Ranking the transit safety grant program was of the transit security grant program under Member PAYNE’s district on prepared- too short to support infrastructure- section 1406 of the Implementing Rec- ommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of ness for incidents impacting surface hardening projects. 2007 (6 U.S.C. 1135; Public Law 110–53). transportation. As chairman of that Under H.R. 549, the period of perform- (b) SCOPE.—The review required under subcommittee, I introduced this legis- ance for security-hardening projects paragraph (1) shall include the following: lation to ensure action follows our sub- would be extended from 36 months to 55

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However, emerging technology is riod allowed under current law. ‘‘(A) Current or past use of proposed equip- frequently developed faster than vol- ment or systems by Federal agencies or the This bipartisan bill was passed in the Armed Forces. untary consensus standards can be im- House last Congress, and I urge my col- ‘‘(B) The absence of a national voluntary plemented. leagues to again support this measure. consensus standard for such equipment or Recipients of grants under FEMA’s It is very important that we give systems. State Homeland Security Grant Pro- transit professionals the flexibility ‘‘(C) The existence of an international con- gram and the Urban Area Security Ini- that they need to keep our transit sys- sensus standard for such equipment or sys- tiative must procure equipment that tems safe and secure. H.R. 549 will tems, and whether such equipment or sys- meets these standards. Unfortunately, allow transit security grant program tems meets such standard. if emerging technology or equipment grantees to use the funds designated ‘‘(D) The nature of the capability gap identified by the applicant and how such equip- does not have a voluntary consensus for security-hardening projects more ment or systems will address such gap. standard and a grant recipient would efficiently and within a more reason- ‘‘(E) The degree to which such equipment like to use those funds to purchase able timeframe. or systems will serve the needs of the appli- such technology, FEMA does not have I urge my colleagues to support this cant better than equipment or systems that a uniform process to consider applica- important measure. meet or exceed existing consensus standards. tions for that equipment. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ‘‘(F) Any other factor determined appro- H.R. 687 requires FEMA to develop of my time. priate by the Administrator.’’; and such a process for reviewing these re- Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield (2) by adding at the end the following new quests. Previously, this bill was intro- myself such time as I may consume. subsection: ‘‘(g) REVIEW PROCESS.—The Administrator duced in the 114th Congress by the sub- I, once again, urge my colleagues to shall implement a uniform process for re- committee’s ranking member, Mr. support H.R. 549. viewing applications to use grants provided PAYNE, and subsequently received bi- I yield back the balance of my time. under section 2003 or 2004 to purchase equip- partisan support by my subcommittee The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ment or systems not included on the Author- and the Committee on Homeland Secu- question is on the motion offered by ized Equipment List maintained by the Ad- rity as well as the House when it was the gentleman from New York (Mr. ministrator.’’. (b) INSPECTOR GENERAL REPORT.—Not later passed under suspension of the rules in DONOVAN) that the House suspend the than three years after the date of the enact- September of 2016. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 549. ment of this Act, the Inspector General of I thank the gentleman from New Jer- The question was taken; and (two- the Department of Homeland Security shall sey (Mr. PAYNE) for reintroducing this thirds being in the affirmative) the submit to the Committee on Homeland Secu- commonsense bill. I am proud to be an rules were suspended and the bill was rity of the House of Representatives and the original cosponsor of H.R. 687 because passed. Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- ernmental Affairs of the Senate a report as- it will ensure our first responders have A motion to reconsider was laid on the ability to purchase equipment and the table. sessing the implementation of the review process established under paragraph (2) of emerging technology needed to effec- f subsection (f) of section 2008 of the Homeland tively adapt to the current threat land- FIRST RESPONDER ACCESS TO Security Act of 2002 (as added by subsection scape. INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES ACT (a) of this section), including information on Earlier this month, the Committee the following: on Homeland Security released the Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I move (1) The number of requests to purchase to suspend the rules and pass the bill equipment or systems that do not meet or January Terror Threat Snapshot, (H.R. 687) to amend the Homeland Se- exceed any applicable consensus standard which found that the United States re- curity Act of 2002 to establish a process evaluated under such review process. mains a top target for terrorists. It is to review applications for certain (2) The capability gaps identified by appli- clear that the threat to our commu- cants and the number of such requests grant- grants to purchase equipment or sys- nities is not going away. ed or denied. Congress has the responsibility to tems that do not meet or exceed any (3) The processing time for the review of make America safer and stronger. We applicable national voluntary con- such requests. can do so by ensuring commonsense sensus standards, and for other pur- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- measures are in place to ensure first poses. ant to the rule, the gentleman from responders have the tools that they The Clerk read the title of the bill. New York (Mr. DONOVAN) and the gen- The text of the bill is as follows: need to address these threats. tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PAYNE) I urge all Members to join me in sup- H.R. 687 each will control 20 minutes. porting H.R. 687. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of resentatives of the United States of America in from New York. Congress assembled, my time. GENERAL LEAVE Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask This Act may be cited as the ‘‘First Re- self such time as I may consume. unanimous consent that all Members I rise in support of H.R. 687, the First sponder Access to Innovative Technologies have 5 legislative days within which to Act’’. Responder Access to Innovative Tech- revise and extend their remarks and in- SEC. 2. APPROVAL OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT. nologies Act. clude any extraneous material on the (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2008 of the Home- Mr. Speaker, in my time serving as land Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 609) is bill under consideration. ranking member of the Committee on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there amended— Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on objection to the request of the gen- (1) in subsection (f)— Emergency Preparedness, Response, tleman from New York? (A) by striking ‘‘If an applicant’’ and in- and Communications, I have come to serting the following: There was no objection. learn a great deal about the very im- ‘‘(1) APPLICATION REQUIREMENT.—If an ap- Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield plicant’’; and myself such time as I may consume. portant, very challenging job of first (B) by adding at the end the following new As chairman of the Subcommittee on responders. These brave men and paragraphs: Emergency Preparedness, Response, women run toward danger with our ‘‘(2) REVIEW PROCESS.—The Administrator and Communications, I rise today in safety as their number one priority. shall implement a uniform process for re- support of H.R. 687. This legislation Since the September 11 attacks, the viewing applications that, in accordance would establish a review process for private sector has redoubled its efforts with paragraph (1), contain explanations to grant applicants seeking to purchase to develop innovative technologies for use grants provided under section 2003 or 2004 first responders to use and to carry out to purchase equipment or systems that do equipment or systems that do not meet not meet or exceed any applicable national or exceed national voluntary consensus their vital missions. voluntary consensus standards developed standards. Yet, through our subcommittee’s under section 647 of the Post-Katrina Emer- With threats consistently evolving, it oversight, we have seen where, in some gency Management Reform Act of 2006. is reassuring to see new technology instances, industry standards have

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Mr. Speaker, I yield munications integration center under sec- does not meet or exceed voluntary in- myself such time as I may consume. tion 227.’’; dustry standards. Mr. Speaker, I once again urge my (C) in subsection (d)— H.R. 687 would require FEMA to de- colleagues to support H.R. 687, and I (i) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘and’’ after velop a transparent process for review- yield back the balance of my time. the semicolon; ing requests to use grant funds to pur- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. (ii) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and JODY B. HICE of Georgia). The question chase technologies that do not meet or (iii) by inserting after paragraph (3) the exceed voluntary industry standards is on the motion offered by the gen- following new paragraph: and/or that are not on the authorized tleman from New York (Mr. DONOVAN) ‘‘(4) assist, in coordination with the na- equipment list. that the House suspend the rules and tional cybersecurity and communications in- The bill has the support of the Secu- pass the bill, H.R. 687. tegration center under section 227, fusion rity Industry Association and unani- The question was taken; and (two- centers in using information relating to cy- mously passed the House last Sep- thirds being in the affirmative) the bersecurity risks to develop a comprehensive tember. Mr. Speaker, I include in the rules were suspended and the bill was and accurate threat picture; and’’; and (D) in subsection (j)— RECORD a letter from the Security In- passed. (i) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through dustry Association. A motion to reconsider was laid on (5) as paragraphs (2) through (6), respec- SECURITY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, the table. tively; and Silver Spring, MD, January 27, 2017. f (ii) by inserting before paragraph (2), as so Hon. DAN DONOVAN, redesignated, the following new paragraph: Chairman, House Homeland Security Sub- CYBER PREPAREDNESS ACT OF ‘‘(1) the term ‘cybersecurity risk’ has the committee on Emergency Preparedness, Re- 2017 meaning given that term in section 227;’’; sponse and Communications, Washington, Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I move and DC. to suspend the rules and pass the bill (2) in section 227 (6 U.S.C. 148)— Hon. DONALD PAYNE, (H.R. 584) to amend the Homeland Se- (A) in subsection (c)— Ranking Member, House Homeland Security (i) in paragraph (5)(B), by inserting ‘‘, in- Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, curity Act of 2002 to enhance prepared- cluding State and major urban area fusion Response and Communications, Wash- ness and response capabilities for cyber centers, as appropriate’’ before the semi- ington, DC. attacks, bolster the dissemination of colon at the end; DEAR CHAIRMAN DONOVAN AND RANKING homeland security information related (ii) in paragraph (7), in the matter pre- MEMBER PAYNE: On behalf of the Security In- to cyber threats, and for other pur- ceding subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘infor- dustry Association (SIA), I would like to ex- poses. mation and recommendations’’ each place it press our strong support for H.R. 687, the The Clerk read the title of the bill. appears and inserting ‘‘information, rec- First Responder Access to Innovative Tech- The text of the bill is as follows: ommendations, and best practices’’; and nologies Act, which would streamline the ex- (iii) in paragraph (9), by inserting ‘‘best isting process for first responders utilizing H.R. 584 practices,’’ after ‘‘defensive measures,’’; and homeland security grants to purchase inno- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (B) in subsection (d)(1)(B)(ii), by inserting vative equipment. SIA is a non-profit inter- resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘and State and major urban area fusion cen- national trade association representing near- Congress assembled, ters, as appropriate’’ before the semicolon at ly 700 global security and life safety solu- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. the end. tions providers, and our members develop, This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Cyber Pre- SEC. 3. HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS. manufacture and integrate equipment that is paredness Act of 2017’’. vital to carrying out a variety of homeland Subsection (a) of section 2008 of the Home- SEC. 2. INFORMATION SHARING. security missions. land Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 609) is Title II of the Homeland Security Act of Under current law, equipment purchased amended— 2002 is amended— with homeland security grants must meet or (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (1) in section 210A (6 U.S.C. 124h)— exceed ‘‘national voluntary consensus stand- (14) as paragraphs (5) through (15), respec- (A) in subsection (b)— ards,’’ unless an explanation as to why an ex- tively; and (i) in paragraph (10), by inserting before ception is necessary is provided to, reviewed (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the fol- the semicolon at the end the following: ‘‘, in- and approved by the Department. For some lowing new paragraph: cluding, in coordination with the national products, including first responder equip- ‘‘(4) enhancing cybersecurity, including cybersecurity and communications integra- ment, technology innovations have outpaced preparing for and responding to cybersecu- tion center under section 227, access to time- the process of developing voluntary con- rity risks and incidents (as such terms are ly technical assistance, risk management sensus standards, and no such standards may defined in section 227) and developing state- support, and incident response capabilities yet exist. Among other provisions, H.R. 687 wide cyber threat information analysis and with respect to cyber threat indicators, de- directs FEMA to develop a more consistent dissemination activities;’’. fensive measures, cybersecurity risks, and and transparent process for reviewing these SEC. 4. SENSE OF CONGRESS. incidents (as such terms are defined in such requests, which would expedite consideration section), which may include attribution, It is the sense of Congress that to facili- and provide more certainty to stakeholders. mitigation, and remediation, and the provi- tate the timely dissemination to appropriate Like you, we believe that first responders State, local, and private sector stakeholders must be able to choose the most appropriate sion of information and recommendations on security and resilience, including implica- of homeland security information related to and advanced equipment to meet urgent and cyber threats, the Secretary of Homeland Se- changing needs as they work to protect the tions of cybersecurity risks to equipment and technology related to the electoral proc- curity should, to the greatest extent prac- public. SIA and its members stand ready to ticable, work to share actionable informa- serve as a resource to you as you continue ess’’; (ii) in paragraph (11), by striking ‘‘and’’ tion related to cyber threats in an unclassi- work on this critical issue. Thank you for fied form. your leadership and attention to this impor- after the semicolon; tant matter. (iii) by redesignating paragraph (12) as The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Sincerely, paragraph (14); and ant to the rule, the gentleman from (iv) by inserting after paragraph (11) the DON ERICKSON, New York (Mr. DONOVAN) and the gen- CEO, Security Industry Association. following new paragraphs: ‘‘(12) review information relating to cyber- tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PAYNE) b 1600 security risks that is gathered by State, each will control 20 minutes. Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, our first local, and regional fusion centers, and incor- The Chair recognizes the gentleman responders are on the front lines of porate such information, as appropriate, into from New York. the Department’s own information relating GENERAL LEAVE emergency response. In recognition of to cybersecurity risks; their bravery and sacrifices they make ‘‘(13) ensure the dissemination to State, Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask every day, in and out, we must make local, and regional fusion centers of informa- unanimous consent that all Members sure that they have the access to the tion relating to cybersecurity risks; and’’; have 5 legislative days within which to

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Mr. Speaker, I yield stakeholders who have a need to know. hacking into the campaign and polit- myself such time I may consume. I appreciate that Chairman MCCAUL, ical party databases. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support Chairman RATCLIFFE, and Ranking H.R. 584 includes language to address of H.R. 584, the Cyber Preparedness Act Member PAYNE joined me again as this threat by directing DHS to share of 2017. original cosponsors of H.R. 584. This bi- cyber threat information regarding Cybersecurity is a major national se- partisan legislation passed the House election equipment and technology curity issue and the threat is real and by voice vote last Congress. I am with fusion centers. immediate. Day in and day out nation- pleased that the House is willing to H.R. 584 seems to secure our critical states or criminal actors target the take up this measure again in the new cyber networks by improving cyber in- United States’ critical infrastructure, Congress. formation sharing with fusion centers the private sector, and everyday Amer- I urge my colleagues to join me in on the full spectrum of cyber threats. icans, and they are succeeding. How- supporting this bipartisan bill. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to ever, even with the heightened aware- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of support H.R. 584, and I yield back the ness on cybersecurity, it appears that my time. balance of my time. the United States is not adequately Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield prepared to prevent and respond to support of H.R. 584, the Cyber Pre- myself such time as I may consume. cyber attacks. paredness Act of 2017, and I yield my- Mr. Speaker, I, once again, urge my Since 2012, FEMA has released an an- self such time as I may consume. colleagues to support H.R. 584, and I nual National Preparedness Report, Mr. Speaker, since I became ranking yield back the balance of my time. which highlights States’ progress in member of the Subcommittee on Emer- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The meeting 32 core capabilities, as defined gency Preparedness, Response, and question is on the motion offered by by the National Preparedness Goal. Communications 4 years ago, States the gentleman from New York (Mr. Every year, States have ranked their have repeatedly expressed concern DONOVAN) that the House suspend the cybersecurity capabilities as one of about the ability to confront the cyber rules and pass the bill, H.R. 584. their lowest. threat and have rated cybersecurity The question was taken; and (two- I found these facts very alarming and among the core capabilities in which thirds being in the affirmative) the wanted to learn more about the cur- they had the least confidence. rules were suspended and the bill was rent state of cyber preparedness. That Last Congress, the subcommittee passed. is why, last Congress, my sub- held a hearing on State and local ef- A motion to reconsider was laid on committee, the Emergency Prepared- forts to counter the cyber threat where the table. ness, Response, and Communications State emergency managers and chief Subcommittee, held a joint hearing information officers testified about ac- f with the committee’s Cybersecurity tivities they were undertaking to se- GAINS IN GLOBAL NUCLEAR and Infrastructure Protection Sub- cure their networks and infrastructure. DETECTION ARCHITECTURE ACT committee to look at cyber prepared- For example, my home State of New Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I move ness and how the Federal Government Jersey has begun developing its own to suspend the rules and pass the bill can help States address some of the cyber information-sharing capability, (H.R. 690) to amend the Homeland Se- challenges they face. similar to DHS’ National Cybersecu- curity Act of 2002 to enhance certain We heard from a Homeland Security rity and Communications Integration duties of the Domestic Nuclear Detec- adviser, a fusion center representative, Center. tion Office, and for other purposes. the Center for Internet Security, a Since the subcommittee held its The Clerk read the title of the bill. chief information officer, and a chief hearing last year, the Federal Govern- The text of the bill is as follows: technology officer, who explained the ment has made significant progress in great progress the United States has providing cybersecurity guidance to H.R. 690 made in enhancing their security capa- Federal, State, and local stakeholders. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- bilities. However, they cautioned that In December of 2016, the Department resentatives of the United States of America in challenges still remain, especially with of Homeland Security issued its na- Congress assembled, regard to information sharing of cyber tional Cyber Incident Response Plan, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. threats and risks, and whether Home- which describes roles and responsibil- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Gains in Global Nuclear Detection Architecture Act’’. land Security grants may be used for ities among stakeholders with respect SEC. 2. DUTIES OF THE DOMESTIC NUCLEAR DE- cybersecurity enhancements. to preventing, disrupting, and respond- TECTION OFFICE. Last Congress, I introduced this bill ing to a cyber event. Section 1902 of the Homeland Security Act to address the findings from that hear- Additionally, the plan also provides of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 592) is amended— ing. I introduced this bill in this Con- guidance on information sharing re- (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as sub- gress to ensure that States and first related to cyber threats. section (c); and sponders have the resources needed to H.R. 584 would help facilitate imple- (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the fol- prepare for and protect against cyber mentation of the National Cyber Inci- lowing new subsection: attacks. dent Response Plan by promoting the ‘‘(b) IMPLEMENTATION.—In carrying out This commonsense legislation will: paragraph (6) of subsection (a), the Director sharing of cyber threat indicators and of the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office Enhance cyber risk information shar- information, as well as cybersecurity’s shall— ing with State and major urban area best practices, with State and major ‘‘(1) develop and maintain documentation, fusion centers; authorize representa- urban area fusion centers. such as a technology roadmap and strategy, tives from State and urban area fusion The bill also designates ‘‘cybersecu- that— centers to be assigned to the National rity’’ as an allowable use of State ‘‘(A) provides information on how the Of- Cybersecurity and Communications In- Homeland Security grants and Urban fice’s research investments address— tegration Center; and permit the Area Security Initiative funds, which ‘‘(i) gaps in the enhanced global nuclear de- NCCIC personnel to be deployed to the would help other States replicate the tection architecture, as developed pursuant to paragraph (4) of such subsection; and fusion centers. cyber threat information-sharing capa- ‘‘(ii) research challenges identified by the It will allow information sharing on bilities developed in New Jersey. Director; and cyber preparedness best practices with This is commonsense legislation, ‘‘(B) defines in detail how the Office will State and local stakeholders. It will passed by the House last Congress, and address such research challenges;

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This bill will enhance the Domes- DEAR CHAIRMAN SMITH: Thank you for your dressing the Office’s research challenges.’’. letter regarding H.R. 690, the ‘‘Gains in Glob- tic Nuclear Detection Office’s ability al Nuclear Detection Architecture Act.’’ I The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- to provide radiation detection devices appreciate your support in bringing this leg- ant to the rule, the gentleman from specifically aimed at preventing terror- islation before the House of Representatives, New York (Mr. DONOVAN) and the gen- ists from being able to obtain enough and accordingly, understand that the Com- tleman from Louisiana (Mr. RICHMOND) radioactive material to construct a mittee on Science, Space, and Technology will not seek a sequential referral on this each will control 20 minutes. dirty bomb. The Chair recognizes the gentleman legislation. from New York. This bill will ensure that the re- The Committee on Homeland Security con- search topics it chooses to invest in to curs with the mutual understanding that by GENERAL LEAVE foregoing further action on this bill at this enhance our ability to detect smuggled Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask time, the Committee on Science, Space, and unanimous consent that all Members nuclear materials are aligned with the Technology does not waive any jurisdiction have 5 legislative days within which to gaps that have been identified in the over the subject matter contained in this bill or similar legislation in the future. In addi- revise and extend their remarks and in- Global Nuclear Detection Architecture, a multiagency framework for detect- tion, should a conference on this bill be nec- clude any extraneous material on the essary, I would support your request to have bill under consideration. ing, analyzing, and reporting on nu- the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there clear and other radioactive materials nology represented on the conference com- objection to the request of the gen- that are out of regulatory control. mittee. tleman from New York? I will insert copies of this exchange in the Requiring the Domestic Nuclear De- Congressional Record during consideration There was no objection. tection Office to document their ra- of this bill on the House floor. I thank you Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield tionale for choosing research topics for your cooperation in this matter. myself such time as I may consume. will ensure that the most important Sincerely, Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. gaps in the Global Nuclear Detection MICHAEL T. MCCAUL, 690, the Gains in Global Nuclear Detec- Architecture are addressed. Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security. tion Architecture Act of 2016, spon- Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, I yield sored by Representative RICHMOND. myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 690 directs the Department of b 1615 Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. Homeland Security’s Domestic Nuclear I would like to thank Mr. RICHMOND 690. I would like to thank the gen- Detection Office to develop and main- for the work that he and his staff have tleman from New York, Congressman DONOVAN, for his help and support and tain documentation that provides in- done on this legislation. I believe this his bipartisanship. formation on how the office’s research will better enable this country to de- investments align with gaps in the Mr. Speaker, H.R. 690 is based on a tect smuggling of nuclear materials bipartisan bill I introduced last year, Global Nuclear Detection Architecture and prevent ISIS and other terrorists and the research challenges identified H.R. 5391, which passed the House in from carrying out a nuclear or radio- by the Domestic Nuclear Detection Of- September. logical attack on American soil. fice. For decades, security experts have It further directs the Domestic Nu- Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to warned of the danger that radioactive clear Detection Office to document the join me in supporting this bill, and I materials could be smuggled within and across our borders and used in an rationale for selecting research topics reserve the balance of my time. act of nuclear terrorism. The DHS Do- and to develop a systematic approach OUSE OF EPRESENTATIVES OM H R , C - mestic Nuclear Detection Office, or for evaluating how the outcomes of the MITTEE ON SCIENCE, SPACE AND DNDO, brings together expertise from office’s individual research projects TECHNOLOGY, across the Federal Government to de- collectively contribute to addressing Washington, DC, January 30, 2017. tect and prevent the illicit transport, the research challenges. Hon. MICHAEL MCCAUL, Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, storage, and assembly of nuclear and ISIS has declared its intention to de- House of Representatives, Washington, DC. radiological weapons. These inter- velop weapons of mass destruction, DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: I am writing con- agency partners coordinate their ef- which include nuclear devices, as well forts using a multilayered framework— as radiological dispersal devices. The cerning H.R. 690, the ‘‘Gains in Global Nu- clear Detection Architecture Act,’’ which the Global Nuclear Detection Architec- key to preventing this from happening was introduced on January 24, 2017. ture, or GNDA. GNDA describes Fed- is to make sure that nuclear material H.R. 690 contains provisions within the eral programs, guidelines, and detec- never falls into terrorist hands. tion technologies and identifies re- According to data compiled by the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- nology’s Rule X jurisdiction. In order to ex- search challenges and security gaps. International Atomic Energy Agency, pedite this bill for floor consideration, the In 2015, GAO looked at how DNDO there were nearly 1,150 incidents in- Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- manages its $350 million research and volving theft, criminal possession, or nology will forego action on the bill. This is development program. The report loss of radiological material reported being done on the basis of our mutual under- found that DNDO needs to do a better between 1993 and 2014. The James Mar- standing that doing so will in no way dimin- job of documenting how it chooses tin Center for Nonproliferation Studies ish or alter the jurisdiction of the Com- which projects to fund and how these in California identified 325 instances mittee on Science, Space, and Technology investments align with security gaps alone between 2013 and 2014 in 38 dif- with respect to the appointment of con- and research challenges—especially for ferent countries where nuclear or ra- ferees, or to any future jurisdictional claim vulnerabilities identified in the GNDA. dioactive material was stolen, lost, or over the subject matters contained in the H.R. 690 would resolve these issues by bill or similar legislation. outside of regulatory control. requiring DNDO to document the ra- The amount of nuclear material in I would appreciate your response to this tionale it uses to prioritize research peaceful uses in the world has risen by letter confirming this understanding, and topics, explain how selected invest- 70 percent since 1999. It will continue would request that you include a copy of this ments align with gaps and research to grow in the coming decades as glob- letter and your response in the Congres- challenges, and develop a systematic sional Record during the floor consideration al use of nuclear power increases. of this bill. Thank you in advance for your approach to evaluate the outcomes for Just last summer, six men were con- cooperation. individual projects. Such documenta- victed in Tbilisi, Georgia, for trying to Sincerely, tion is essential to ensure that DNDO sell uranium-238; and in January of LAMAR SMITH, is making the right research invest- 2016, three members of a criminal Chairman. ments to keep the Nation secure.

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It requires seamless coordi- ing, exercises, and alarm response protocols; have 5 legislative days within which to nation between law enforcement and ‘‘(5) communicate with, and promote shar- revise and extend their remarks and in- intelligence officials across the Federal ing of information about the presence or de- clude any extraneous material on the Government. tection of nuclear or other radiological ma- bill under consideration. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to terials among appropriate Federal, State, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there support H.R. 690, and I yield back the local, tribal, and territorial governments, in objection to the request of the gen- balance of my time. a manner that ensures transparency with the tleman from New York? jurisdictions served by such program; Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield ‘‘(6) provide augmenting resources, as ap- There was no objection. myself such time as I may consume. propriate, enabling State, local, tribal, and Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. Speaker, I once again urge my territorial governments to sustain and re- myself such time as I may consume. colleagues to support H.R. 690. fresh their capabilities developed under the Mr. Speaker, as the chairman of the I yield back the balance of my time. STC program; and Subcommittee on Emergency Pre- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ‘‘(7) provide any other assistance the Di- paredness, Response, and Communica- question is on the motion offered by rector determines appropriate. tions, I rise in support of H.R. 655, the the gentleman from New York (Mr. ‘‘(b) DESIGNATION OF JURISDICTIONS.—In Securing the Cities Act of 2017. carrying out the program under subsection Representing New York’s 11th Con- DONOVAN) that the House suspend the (a), the Director shall designate jurisdictions rules and pass the bill, H.R. 690. from among high-risk urban areas under sec- gressional District, which includes The question was taken; and (two- tion 2003, and other cities and regions, as ap- Staten Island and Brooklyn, and as a thirds being in the affirmative) the propriate. former district attorney, I fully under- rules were suspended and the bill was ‘‘(c) CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION.—The Di- stand the importance of protecting our passed. rector shall notify the Committee on Home- major cities from catastrophic ter- A motion to reconsider was laid on land Security and the Committee on Appro- rorist attacks. In keeping our pledge to priations of the House of Representatives the table. and the Committee on Homeland Security never forget 9/11, it is our duty to en- f and Governmental Affairs and the Com- sure that such an attack never happens again. This legislation underscores our SECURING THE CITIES ACT OF 2017 mittee on Appropriations of the Senate not later than three days before the designation commitment and gives the Department Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I move of new jurisdictions under subsection (b) or of Homeland Security the tools it to suspend the rules and pass the bill other changes to participating jurisdic- needs to carry out this mission. (H.R. 655) to amend the Homeland Se- tions.’’. In 2015, the Committee on Homeland curity Act of 2002 to establish the Se- (b) GAO REPORT.—Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, Security held a hearing at Ground Zero curing the Cities program to enhance the Comptroller General of the United States in lower Manhattan. At that hearing, the ability of the United States to de- shall submit to the Committee on Homeland we heard from Commissioner Bratton tect and prevent terrorist attacks and Security and the Committee on Appropria- of the New York City Police Depart- other high consequence events utilizing tions of the House of Representatives and ment who described the current threat nuclear or other radiological materials the Committee on Homeland Security and environment facing New York City. In that pose a high risk to homeland secu- Governmental Affairs and the Committee on his testimony, he specifically ref- rity in high-risk urban areas, and for Appropriations of the Senate an assessment, erenced the risk that terrorists may in- including an evaluation of the effectiveness, other purposes. of the Securing the Cities program under troduce illicit nuclear materials into The Clerk read the title of the bill. section 1908 of the Homeland Security Act of the city to conduct an attack. Simi- The text of the bill is as follows: 2002, as added by subsection (a) of this sec- larly, Secretary of Homeland Security H.R. 655 tion. Kelly recently stated: The United Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of States must prepare for the eventu- resentatives of the United States of America in contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Se- ality of a catastrophic attack given the Congress assembled, curity Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1907 the potential impact and consequences. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. following new item: This bill establishes the Securing the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Securing the ‘‘Sec. 1908. Securing the Cities program.’’. Cities program at the Department of Cities Act of 2017’’. SEC. 3. MODEL EXERCISES. Homeland Security to enhance the SEC. 2. SECURING THE CITIES PROGRAM. Not later than 120 days after the date of ability of the United States to detect (a) IN GENERAL.—Title XIX of the Home- the enactment of this Act, the Director for and prevent terrorist attacks and other land Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 591 et seq.) Domestic Nuclear Detection of the Depart- high-consequence events using nuclear is amended by adding at the end the fol- ment of Homeland Security shall report to lowing new section: and other radiological materials in the Committee on Homeland Security and high-risk urban areas. ‘‘SEC. 1908. SECURING THE CITIES PROGRAM. the Committee on Appropriations of the The Securing the Cities program ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Director for Do- House of Representatives and the Committee within the Domestic Nuclear Detection mestic Nuclear Detection shall establish the on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- ‘Securing the Cities’ (‘STC’) program to en- fairs and the Committee on Appropriations Office provides training, equipment, hance the ability of the United States to de- of the Senate on the feasibility of the Direc- and other resources to State and local tect and prevent terrorist attacks and other tor developing model exercises to test the law enforcement in high-risk urban high consequence events utilizing nuclear or preparedness of jurisdictions participating in areas to prevent a terrorist group from other radiological materials that pose a high the Securing the Cities program under sec- carrying out an attack using a radio- risk to homeland security in high-risk urban tion 1908 of the Homeland Security Act of logical or nuclear device. areas. Through the STC program the Direc- 2002 (as added by section 2 of this Act) in The Securing the Cities program tor shall— meeting the challenges that may be posed by began in 2006 as a pilot program in the ‘‘(1) assist State, local, tribal, and terri- a range of nuclear and radiological threats. New York City region which included torial governments in designing and imple- SEC. 4. NO ADDITIONAL FUNDS AUTHORIZED. menting, or enhancing existing, architec- No additional funds are authorized to carry Jersey City and Newark. Since 2007, tures for coordinated and integrated detec- out the requirements of this Act and the the New York City region has pur- tion and interdiction of nuclear or other ra- amendments made by this Act. Such require- chased nearly 14,000 radiation detectors diological materials that are out of regu- ments shall be carried out using amounts and trained nearly 20,000 personnel. latory control; otherwise authorized. The pilot program has been so success- ‘‘(2) support the development of a region- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ful it was expanded to the Los Angeles/ wide operating capability to detect and report on nuclear and other radioactive mate- ant to the rule, the gentleman from Long Beach region in fiscal year 2012, rials out of regulatory control; New York (Mr. DONOVAN) and the gen- the National Capital Region in fiscal ‘‘(3) provide resources to enhance detec- tleman from Louisiana (Mr. RICHMOND) year 2014, and to the cities of Houston tion, analysis, communication, and coordina- each will control 20 minutes. and Chicago in 2016. Once the Securing

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Given the alarming terrorist under existing grant guidance author- State Homeland Security Grant Pro- threat from ISIS and al Qaeda and izing use of Urban Area Security Ini- their willingness to carry out an at- gram and Urban Area Security Initia- tiative and State Homeland Security tive Grants will continue to be able to tack using a weapon of mass destruc- Grant Program funding for enhancing tion, this program could not be more use these funds for medical prepared- medical preparedness, medical surge ness equipment and activities. vital. capacity, and mass prophylaxis capa- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Mr. Speaker, the threat of a terrorist bilities. join me in supporting H.R. 655. attack using a chemical or biological I reserve the balance of my time. The Clerk read the title of the bill. agent is real. We must ensure our first Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, I yield The text of the bill is as follows: responders have the tools and capabili- myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 437 ties they need should such an event Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- occur. 655. resentatives of the United States of America in In my district, the City of New York For over a decade, the Securing the Congress assembled, has put their Homeland Security Cities program has provided a growing SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. grants to good use for this purpose. In number of first responders from New This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Medical Pre- 2014, they held a full-scale exercise York City and Newark, New Jersey to paredness Allowable Use Act’’. which simulated an anthrax attack on Los Angeles and Long Beach to Wash- SEC. 2. USE OF CERTAIN HOMELAND SECURITY the city. Participants from agencies GRANT FUNDS FOR ENHANCING across the city, including the health ington, D.C., Houston, and Chicago MEDICAL PREPAREDNESS, MEDICAL with the tools they need to detect radi- SURGE CAPACITY, AND MASS PRO- department, the New York City Police ological and nuclear threats. PHYLAXIS CAPABILITIES. Department, and the Office of Emer- Securing the Cities is administered Section 2008 of the Homeland Security Act gency Management worked to set up by the Department of Homeland Secu- of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 609) is amended— locations to quickly distribute life- rity’s Domestic Nuclear Detection Of- (1) in subsection (a)— saving medical countermeasures to (A) by redesignating paragraphs (10) fice, DNDO, which houses the Depart- city residents across the five boroughs. through (14) as paragraphs (11) through (15), We must ensure that the State ment’s experts on preparing for and re- respectively; and sponding to rad/nuc events. Homeland Security Grant Program and (B) by inserting after paragraph (9) the fol- the Urban Areas Security Initiative The program makes funding avail- lowing new paragraph (10): able to participating jurisdictions for ‘‘(10) enhancing medical preparedness, funds continue to be available, despite planning and analysis related to radio- medical surge capacity, and mass prophy- any changes to yearly grant guidance, logical and nuclear threats, as well as laxis capabilities, including the development for exercises like the one conducted by equipment purchases, training, and ex- and maintenance of an initial pharma- New York City and other important ceutical stockpile, including medical kits, medical preparedness activities. This ercises. Through this program, DNDO sup- and diagnostics sufficient to protect first re- bill does just that. sponders, their families, immediate victims, Identical language to H.R. 437 passed ports grantees by providing subject and vulnerable populations from a chemical the House last Congress by a vote of matter expertise, training, coordina- or biological event;’’; and 377–2. tion, and technological support. H.R. (2) in subsection (b)(3)(B), by striking ‘‘sub- Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman section (a)(10)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection 655 would formally authorize the exist- BILIRAKIS for introducing this coming Securing the Cities program and (a)(11)’’. monsense bill. I urge all Members to improve it by directing the Govern- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- join me in supporting this bill. ment Accountability Office to assess ant to the rule, the gentleman from I reserve the balance of my time. the program and offer recommenda- New York (Mr. DONOVAN) and the gen- b 1630 tions for how it could become more ef- tleman from Louisiana (Mr. RICHMOND) fective. each will control 20 minutes. Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. Speaker, this bill passed the The Chair recognizes the gentleman myself such time as I may consume. House last Congress by a vote of 441–4. from New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 437. Whether the result of a naturally Mr. Speaker, the Securing the Cities GENERAL LEAVE program plays a critical role in pro- occurring outbreak, like Zika or Ebola, Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask tecting communities across America or an intentional release of bio-patho- unanimous consent that all Members from the threat posed by radiological gens, like anthrax attacks that shook have 5 legislative days within which to and nuclear weapons. Washington immediately after 9/11, we revise and extend their remarks and in- H.R. 655 will ensure that this impor- must ensure that our public health and clude any extraneous material on the tant program continues and becomes medical response communities are pre- bill under consideration. more robust in future years. I urge my pared to respond to events that may The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there colleagues to support H.R. 655. stretch their capabilities. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance objection to the request of the gen- In recent years, the Metropolitan of my time. tleman from New York? Medical Response System Program has Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield There was no objection. been eliminated, and grants supported myself such time as I may consume. Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield by the Department of Health and Mr. Speaker, I once again urge my myself such time as I may consume. Human Services, such as the Hospital colleagues to support H.R. 655, and I Mr. Speaker, as chairman of the Preparedness Program, have been cut. yield back the balance of my time. Committee on Homeland Security’s As a result, many jurisdictions have The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Subcommittee on Emergency Pre- been forced to make tough choices and, question is on the motion offered by paredness, Response, and Communica- in many cases, divert other limited the gentleman from New York (Mr. tions, I rise today in support of H.R. funding to support medical prepared- DONOVAN) that the House suspend the 437, the Medical Preparedness Allow- ness. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 655. able Use Act. H.R. 437 was introduced Under current law, the Urban Area The question was taken; and (two- by Congressman BILIRAKIS, a former Security Initiative and the State thirds being in the affirmative) the chairman of the Emergency Prepared- Homeland Security Grant Program rules were suspended and the bill was ness, Response, and Communications funding can be used to bolster medical passed. Subcommittee. preparedness capabilities, but the abil- A motion to reconsider was laid on This bill amends the Homeland Secu- ity to use funds for that purpose is con- the table. rity Act of 2002 to make it clear that tingent on the grant guidance issued

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Mr. Speaker, I yield clause (ii), the Secretary shall require not last Congress, and I urge my colleagues myself such time as I may consume. less than 50 percent of the cost of a research, to again support this measure. Mr. Speaker, I strongly support H.R. development, demonstration, or commercial Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of 437. Developing and maintaining med- application program or activity described in my time. ical preparedness is an important part subparagraph (A) to be provided by a non- Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield of national preparedness. State and Federal source. such time as he may consume to the local governments should not have to (ii) REDUCTION.—The Secretary may reduce gentleman from Florida (Mr. BILI- wonder whether they will be able to or eliminate, on a case-by-case basis, the percentage requirement specified in clause RAKIS). use DHS grant funds for this purpose Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I (i) if the Secretary determines that such re- from year to year. duction or elimination is necessary and ap- thank the ranking member for his sup- I urge my colleagues to support H.R. propriate. port. 437. (C) MERIT REVIEW.—In carrying out a re- I rise today in support of critical leg- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance search, development, demonstration, or com- islation to support public safety and of my time. mercial application program or activity that first responders, the Medical Prepared- Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield is authorized under this section, awards shall ness Allowable Use Act, H.R. 437. myself such time as I may consume. be made only after an impartial review of My bill will help secure medical Mr. Speaker, I once again urge my the scientific and technical merit of the pro- posals for such awards has been carried out countermeasures for first responders, colleagues to support H.R. 437. ensuring we are prepared for any type by or for the Department. I yield back the balance of my time. (D) REVIEW PROCESSES.—In carrying out a of emergency. For instance, last year, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The review under subparagraph (C), the Sec- in Florida, we faced the outbreak of question is on the motion offered by retary may use merit review processes devel- the Zika virus. the gentleman from New York (Mr. oped under section 302(14) of the Homeland The Medical Preparedness Allowable DONOVAN) that the House suspend the Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 182(14)). Use Act means that reliable grant rules and pass the bill, H.R. 437. (3) ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS.—An applicant funding would be available to conduct The question was taken; and (two- shall be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection if the project of such applicant— medical preparedness activities such as thirds being in the affirmative) the planning, training, and purchasing pro- (A) addresses a requirement in the area of rules were suspended and the bill was cybersecurity research or cybersecurity tective equipment to combat Zika or passed. technology, as determined by the Secretary; other public health threats going for- A motion to reconsider was laid on and ward nationwide. When the worst oc- the table. (B) is a joint venture between— curs, our first responders are there for (i)(I) a for-profit business entity, academic us on the front lines. f institution, National Laboratory (as defined I consistently find myself in awe of UNITED STATES-ISRAEL CYBER- in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 these brave men and women and the SECURITY COOPERATION EN- (42 U.S.C. 15801)), or nonprofit entity in the sacrifices they make on the public’s be- HANCEMENT ACT OF 2017 United States; and (II) a for-profit business entity, academic half. They are heroes. The least we can Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. Speaker, I institution, or nonprofit entity in Israel; or do is make sure they have the tools move to suspend the rules and pass the (ii)(I) the Federal Government; and they need to do their jobs and keep us bill (H.R. 612) to establish a grant pro- (II) the Government of Israel. safe. That is what my bill seeks to ac- gram at the Department of Homeland (4) APPLICATIONS.—To be eligible to receive complish. We want to keep them safe Security to promote cooperative re- a grant under this subsection, an applicant shall submit to the Secretary an application as well, Mr. Speaker. search and development between the The legislation authorizes grant for such grant in accordance with procedures United States and Israel on cybersecu- established by the Secretary, in consultation funds for the stockpiling of counter- rity. measures, including medical kits, pro- with the advisory board established under The Clerk read the title of the bill. paragraph (5). tective gear, ventilators, and more. The text of the bill is as follows: (5) ADVISORY BOARD.— This should give us all peace of mind to H.R. 612 (A) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall know this vital equipment will be there establish an advisory board to— in case of a crisis. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (i) monitor the method by which grants are Importantly, the grant fund used in resentatives of the United States of America in awarded under this subsection; and Congress assembled, H.R. 437 already exists. The bill does (ii) provide to the Secretary periodic per- not require new or additional funding. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. formance reviews of actions taken to carry This Act may be cited as the ‘‘United Also significant, this bill has received out this subsection. States-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation En- (B) COMPOSITION.—The advisory board es- strong bipartisan support. hancement Act of 2017’’. tablished under subparagraph (A) shall be I thank my colleagues, Representa- SEC. 2. UNITED STATES-ISRAEL CYBERSECURITY composed of three members, to be appointed tives SUSAN BROOKS and PETER KING, COOPERATION. by the Secretary, of whom— for being original cosponsors of H.R. (a) GRANT PROGRAM.— (i) one shall be a representative of the Fed- 437. (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary, in ac- eral Government; I was inspired to write this legisla- cordance with the agreement entitled the (ii) one shall be selected from a list of tion during my time as subcommittee ‘‘Agreement between the Government of the nominees provided by the United States- chairman on the Homeland Security United States of America and the Govern- Israel Binational Science Foundation; and Committee after a series of hearings ment of the State of Israel on Cooperation in (iii) one shall be selected from a list of Science and Technology for Homeland Secu- nominees provided by the United States- with folks from the emergency re- rity Matters’’, dated May 29, 2008 (or suc- Israel Binational Industrial Research and sponse community. They expressed the cessor agreement), and the requirements Development Foundation. urgent need for stockpiling these med- specified in paragraph (2), shall establish a (6) CONTRIBUTED FUNDS.—Notwithstanding ical countermeasures and for providing grant program at the Department to sup- any other provision of law, the Secretary first responders the assurance that port— may accept or retain funds contributed by grant funding may be used to support (A) cybersecurity research and develop- any person, government entity, or organiza- them now and in the future. They need ment; and tion for purposes of carrying out this sub- certainty, Mr. Speaker. (B) demonstration and commercialization section. Such funds shall be available, sub- of cybersecurity technology. ject to appropriation, without fiscal year I am proud to have the support of the (2) REQUIREMENTS.— limitation. Emergency Services Coalition for Med- (A) APPLICABILITY.—Notwithstanding any (7) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after ical Preparedness and the Inter- other provision of law, in carrying out a re- the date of completion of a project for which national Association of Fire Chiefs on search, development, demonstration, or com- a grant is provided under this subsection, the

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I appreciate (B) an evaluation of the level of success of each project funded by the grant. search program between the two coun- his due diligence and his hard work on (8) CLASSIFICATION.—Grants shall be award- tries by adding cybersecurity to a pro- many national security issues. ed under this subsection only for projects gram that had previously focused only Let me also start by expressing my that are considered to be unclassified by on border security, explosives detec- deep gratitude to Chairman MCCAUL both the United States and Israel. tion, and emergency services. and Ranking Member THOMPSON in act- (b) TERMINATION.—The grant program and Today, Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to ing so quickly to bring this bill to the the advisory board established under this have H.R. 612, the United States-Israel floor. Both the chairman and ranking section terminate on the date that is seven Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhance- member led a very productive com- years after the date of the enactment of this Act. ment Act of 2017 come before the mittee last Congress, and I am very (c) NO ADDITIONAL FUNDS AUTHORIZED.—No House. This bill would expand the pleased that their commitment to pro- additional funds are authorized to carry out memorandum of agreement already in tect our national security has extended the requirements of this Act. Such require- place between our Department of to swift action this year as well. That ments shall be carried out using amounts Homeland Security and the State of urgency is particularly relevant to this otherwise authorized. Israel by authorizing the Secretary to bill, the United States-Israel Cyberse- (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— carry out a grant program at DHS to curity Cooperation Enhancement Act. (1) the term ‘‘cybersecurity research’’ As Chairman RATCLIFFE mentioned, means research, including social science re- support cybersecurity research and de- search, into ways to identify, protect velopment as well as the demonstra- last May, he and I traveled to Israel to against, detect, respond to, and recover from tion and commercialization of cyberse- meet with public and private cyberse- cybersecurity threats; curity technologies. curity officials. I think I can speak for (2) the term ‘‘cybersecurity technology’’ During our congressional delegation, my friend when I say that we were very means technology intended to identify, pro- Mr. LANGEVIN and I were able to meet impressed by the Israeli’s efforts in tect against, detect, respond to, and recover with top Israeli officials, including this space. Israel was one of the first from cybersecurity threats; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, countries to recognize the potential (3) the term ‘‘cybersecurity threat’’ has to discuss how the United States and threat posed by interconnected com- the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Israel can better cooperate in these puter systems, and they have been Act of 2015 (enacted as title I of the Cyberse- vital areas. We also had the oppor- leaders in cybersecurity now for dec- curity Act of 2015 (division N of the Consoli- tunity to meet with many of Israel’s ades. dated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law cybersecurity companies and tech- For instance, the first stateful fire- 114–113))); nology startups. wall technology was first developed by (4) the term ‘‘Department’’ means the De- Over the past several years, Israel an Israeli firm. Today, these firewalls partment of Homeland Security; and has become a leader in cybersecurity are ubiquitous across the information (5) the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Sec- and has developed a deep and talented security landscape. In fact, despite its retary of Homeland Security. cyber workforce, something we need size, Israel is the second largest ex- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- greater focus on here in the United porter of cybersecurity goods and servant to the rule, the gentleman from States. To that end, much of our dis- ices, behind only the United States. Texas (Mr. RATCLIFFE) and the gen- cussion with Israeli officials and pri- U.S. companies have certainly taken tleman from Rhode Island (Mr. LAN- vate companies revolved around how notice. Mr. RATCLIFFE and I, as he GEVIN) each will control 20 minutes. the United States and Israel can work mentioned, met with some of their rep- The Chair recognizes the gentleman more closely together and learn from resentatives during our trip. from Texas. each other as we combat growing cy- Just last week, Reuters reported that GENERAL LEAVE bersecurity threats. This legislation is one of the components of Microsoft’s $1 Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. Speaker, I ask a product of those successful discus- billion per year cybersecurity strategy unanimous consent that all Members sions. is acquisition of three Israeli corpora- have 5 legislative days within which to Mr. Speaker, the United States and tions. revise and extend their remarks and in- Israel are both under constant threat Collaboration with our closest Middle clude any extraneous materials on the from nation-state and other actors East ally only makes sense from a na- bill under consideration. that wish to do our countries harm, so tional security perspective. Preserving The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there it is vitally important that the United Israeli security is essential to stability objection to the request of the gen- States and Israel work hand-in-hand to in the region. tleman from Texas? build our cyber defenses to combat We clearly have a lot to learn from There was no objection. these cyber threats together. each other as well, which is why I have Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. Speaker, it is also vital that in championed government-to-govern- yield myself such time as I may con- the House both parties work hand-in- ment interaction on cybersecurity, sume. hand on America’s national security such as the recent letter of intent for Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support vulnerabilities. Given the current po- more information-sharing between of H.R. 612, the United States-Israel litical environment, I would like to DHS and Israel that was championed Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhance- commend and thank my colleague, Mr. by former Deputy Secretary Mayorkas. ment Act of 2017. LANGEVIN, for his willingness to do just Beyond our governments working to- I was grateful for the opportunity to that, as demonstrated by his partner- gether, Chairman RATCLIFFE and I also work closely with my colleague, Mr. ship on this issue. I very much look believe the government can do more to LANGEVIN from Rhode Island, on this forward to continuing to work with encourage collaboration between our vitally important legislation that will him on more cybersecurity issues dur- private sector and nonprofit entities on build upon the existing collaboration ing the 115th Congress. issues directly relevant to homeland between the United States and the I urge all my colleagues to support security. That is why, upon our return, State of Israel on critical cybersecu- this legislation. we worked in close collaboration to de- rity issues. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of velop two bills to enhance these coop- Following our successful congres- my time. erative relationships. sional delegation to Israel in May of Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield I could not have asked for a better last year to discuss homeland security myself such time as I may consume. partnership in this effort. I was thrilled and cybersecurity issues, Mr. LANGEVIN I rise in strong support of H.R. 612, that our first bill, the United States- and I worked closely to champion two the United States-Israel Cybersecurity Israel Advanced Research Partnership important pieces of legislation. Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2017. Act, was signed into law last month. It Last year, I introduced H.R. 5877, the Mr. Speaker, let me start by thank- is our second bill, which passed the United States-Israeli Advanced Part- ing Chairman RATCLIFFE for his leader- House in November, but failed to make

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I believe Projects would be selected after a puter keyboard to affect our critical there is a good chance that Iranian- merit review process and would have to infrastructure. I would hope that the aligned actors are behind the recent in- address requirements in cybersecurity breach of hundreds of millions of ac- cidents as well. Our Israeli partners determined by the Secretary of Home- counts at Yahoo, which affected around live under this threat every day, and, land Security. The grants would also 10 percent of the world’s population, to be frank, so do we. be subject to a cost-sharing require- demonstrates how pervasive data col- Last year, the Justice Department ment, with at least 50 percent of lection is and its vulnerabilities. I indicted seven Iranian hackers for at- project funds coming from a non-Fed- would certainly hope that the Russian tacks on the U.S. financial sector and eral source. information warfare operations tar- for probing the networks of a New Importantly, H.R. 612 leverages exist- geting the very foundations of our de- York dam. The same threats that leave ing United States-Israel R&D infra- mocracy, our elections, demonstrate me unable to sleep keep my friend Dr. structure, specifically the Binational the stakes that we face. Matania, head of the Israel National Industrial Research and Development, In the face of these threats, we must Cyber Bureau, up at night as well. or BIRD Foundation, and the Bina- join together with our allies to protect Closing our aperture of vulnerability tional Science Foundation, or BSF. a free and open internet and ensure will be difficult, Mr. Speaker, but it is Both organizations have a proven track that the amazing benefits of tech- possible if we work together to bring record of encouraging joint research nology are not overshadowed by the our countries’ unique perspectives to ventures. new vulnerabilities that they open up. bear on the problem. I know my col- Mr. Speaker, H.R. 612 is an important b 1645 leagues in the Senate share these senti- step to driving the innovation we need ments, and I hope they will move BIRD, for instance, has financed R&D in the security space to meet these two quickly to take this bill up and start and commercialization projects that goals. fostering further collaboration as soon have led to a cumulative $8 billion in As with any bills that make it to the as possible. commercial sales since its founding, floor, this bill owes much to the dedi- Let me again thank Chairman while BSF regularly funds collabora- cated staff on both sides of the aisle RATCLIFFE for his leadership and his tions between the top scientists in our who spent countless hours behind the outstanding work on this bill. I urge respective countries as 45 Nobel laure- scenes reviewing this legislation. I my colleagues to support H.R. 612. ates have received support from the thank them for their extraordinary and Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Foundation. exceptional work. of my time. Now, using the existing infrastruc- I am also very grateful, again, to Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. Speaker, I ture, as was done in 2007 when Congress Chairman MCCAUL, Ranking Member thank the gentleman from Rhode Is- passed the Energy Independence and THOMPSON, and Subcommittee Ranking land for his kind words. I also thank Security Act that led to the creation of Member RICHMOND for their continued him and commend him for his leader- BIRD Energy, also allows us to cap- leadership on cybersecurity and, in ship on cybersecurity issues for many italize on both foundations’ robust net- particular, Chairman RATCLIFFE for his years in this House. I look forward to works of United States and Israeli enti- work and for their assistance in quick- working with him for many years, ties to help seed these joint ventures. ly actualizing the lessons that we have hopefully, to come. I thank him for his All of these factors are particularly learned on our trip to Israel. friendship and collaboration in helping critical in the fast-moving cybersecu- Finally, in closing, I owe, once again, to make America safer. rity domain where offensive and defen- a debt of gratitude to my friend across Mr. Speaker, I again urge all my col- sive tactics and techniques change on a the aisle, Chairman RATCLIFFE, who, in leagues to support H.R. 612. monthly or even weekly basis. his first term, immediately had a sub- I yield back the balance of my time. As such, advances in the discipline stantial impact on our Nation’s cyber- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The require a near constant reexamining of security and with whom it has been a question is on the motion offered by assumptions, and having people from great pleasure to work. I look forward the gentleman from Texas (Mr. different backgrounds and security cul- to our continued work in this Congress RATCLIFFE) that the House suspend the tures working together engenders an and beyond. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 612. environment where such reexamination Mr. Speaker, H.R. 612 does three The question was taken; and (two- is encouraged. While both the U.S. and things: it encourages innovative ap- thirds being in the affirmative) the Israel have robust cybersecurity com- proaches to address top priorities in rules were suspended and the bill was munities, further collaboration will homeland security R&D; it strengthens passed. spur more advances to combat the ties with Israel, one of our closest al- A motion to reconsider was laid on threats that we face. lies; and it does so in a public-private the table. Although some of these advances are partnership that matches Federal in- technological in nature, basic cyberse- vestment. f curity research, such as investigations Mr. Speaker, if you indulge me for a into the psychology of secure interface moment, I would like to read some- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER design and social engineering, is also thing the Saudi Arabian Computer PRO TEMPORE supported by the bill. All told, the pro- Emergency Response Team put out last The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- grams authorized in H.R. 612 will both week: ‘‘Following a recent cyberattack ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings address urgent homeland security which targeted several national organi- will resume on questions previously needs and build capacity for further zations, this is an urgent call for your postponed. transnational collaboration on cyberse- cybersecurity team to be on the alert Votes will be taken in the following curity, all while matching Federal infor Shamoon 2 and ransomware attacks order: vestment with private sector dollars that could possibly cripple your organi- Ordering the previous question on and funds from the Israeli Government. zation’s systems.’’ House Resolution 70; and adoption of Mr. Speaker, I normally preface my For those of my colleagues who are House Resolution 70, if ordered. remarks on cybersecurity with an ex- not aware, the Shamoon attacks of 2012 The first electronic vote will be con- planation of the threat our country took down tens of thousands of com- ducted as a 15-minute vote. The re- faces. I would hope that, given recent puters at the Saudi state oil company, maining electronic vote will be con- events, I don’t have to remind my col- Saudi Aramco. The Shamoon 2 variant ducted as a 5-minute vote.

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This Zeldin eration of the joint resolution (H.J. Tiberi Webster (FL) will be a 5-minute vote. Res. 38) disapproving the rule sub- Tipton Wenstrup The vote was taken by electronic de- mitted by the Department of the Inte- NAYS—183 vice, and there were—ayes 236, noes 186, rior known as the Stream Protection Adams Fudge Napolitano not voting 10, as follows: Rule, on which the yeas and nays were Aguilar Gabbard Neal [Roll No. 69] ordered. Barraga´ n Gallego Nolan Bass Garamendi Norcross AYES—236 The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Beatty Gonzalez (TX) O’Halleran Abraham Gosar Palazzo tion. Bera Gottheimer O’Rourke Aderholt Gowdy Palmer Beyer Green, Al The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Pallone Allen Granger Paulsen Bishop (GA) Green, Gene Panetta Amash Graves (GA) Pearce question is on ordering the previous Blumenauer Grijalva Pascrell Amodei Graves (LA) Perry question. Blunt Rochester Gutie´rrez Payne Arrington Graves (MO) Bonamici Hanabusa Pittenger The vote was taken by electronic de- Perlmutter Babin Griffith Boyle, Brendan Hastings Poe (TX) Peters Bacon Grothman vice, and there were—yeas 236, nays F. Heck Poliquin Pingree Banks (IN) Guthrie 183, not voting 13, as follows: Brady (PA) Higgins (NY) Posey Pocan Barletta Harper Brown (MD) Himes Ratcliffe [Roll No. 68] Polis Barr Harris Brownley (CA) Hoyer Reed Price (NC) Barton Hartzler Bustos Huffman Reichert YEAS—236 Raskin Bergman Hensarling Butterfield Jackson Lee Renacci Abraham Fitzpatrick MacArthur Rice (NY) Biggs Herrera Beutler Capuano Jayapal Rice (SC) Aderholt Fleischmann Marchant Richmond Bilirakis Hice, Jody B. Carbajal Jeffries Roby Allen Flores Marino Rosen Bishop (MI) Higgins (LA) Ca´ rdenas Johnson (GA) Roe (TN) Amash Fortenberry Marshall Roybal-Allard Bishop (UT) Hill Carson (IN) Johnson, E. B. Rogers (AL) Amodei Foxx Massie Ruiz Black Holding Cartwright Kaptur Rogers (KY) Arrington Franks (AZ) Mast Ruppersberger Blackburn Hollingsworth Castor (FL) Keating Rohrabacher Babin Frelinghuysen McCarthy Ryan (OH) Blum Hudson Castro (TX) Kelly (IL) Rokita Bacon Gaetz McCaul Sa´ nchez Bost Huizenga Chu, Judy Kennedy Rooney, Francis Banks (IN) Gallagher McClintock Sarbanes Brady (TX) Hultgren Cicilline Khanna Rooney, Thomas Barletta Garrett McHenry Schakowsky Brat Hunter Clarke (NY) Kihuen J. Barr Gibbs McKinley Schiff Bridenstine Hurd Clay Kilmer Ros-Lehtinen Barton Gohmert McMorris Schneider Brooks (AL) Issa Cleaver Kind Roskam Bergman Goodlatte Rodgers Schrader Brooks (IN) Jenkins (KS) Clyburn Krishnamoorthi Biggs Gosar McSally Buchanan Jenkins (WV) Ross Cohen Kuster (NH) Scott (VA) Bilirakis Gowdy Meadows Buck Johnson (LA) Rothfus Connolly Langevin Scott, David Bishop (MI) Granger Meehan Bucshon Johnson (OH) Rouzer Conyers Larsen (WA) Serrano Bishop (UT) Graves (GA) Messer Budd Johnson, Sam Royce (CA) Cooper Larson (CT) Shea-Porter Black Graves (LA) Mitchell Burgess Jones Russell Correa Lawrence Sherman Blackburn Graves (MO) Moolenaar Byrne Jordan Rutherford Costa Lawson (FL) Sinema Blum Griffith Mooney (WV) Calvert Joyce (OH) Sanford Courtney Lee Sires Bost Grothman Mullin Carter (GA) Katko Scalise Crist Levin Slaughter Brady (TX) Guthrie Murphy (PA) Carter (TX) Kelly (MS) Schweikert Crowley Lewis (GA) Smith (WA) Brat Harper Newhouse Chabot Kelly (PA) Scott, Austin Cuellar Lieu, Ted Soto Bridenstine Harris Noem Chaffetz King (IA) Sensenbrenner Cummings Lipinski Speier Brooks (AL) Hartzler Nunes Cheney King (NY) Sessions Davis (CA) Loebsack Suozzi Brooks (IN) Hensarling Olson Coffman Kinzinger Shimkus Davis, Danny Lowenthal Swalwell (CA) Buchanan Herrera Beutler Palazzo Cole Knight Shuster DeFazio Lowey Takano Buck Hice, Jody B. Palmer Collins (GA) Kustoff (TN) Simpson DeGette Lujan Grisham, Thompson (CA) Bucshon Higgins (LA) Paulsen Collins (NY) Labrador Smith (MO) Delaney M. Thompson (MS) Budd Hill Pearce Comer LaHood DeLauro Luja´ n, Ben Ray Tonko Smith (NE) Burgess Holding Perry Comstock LaMalfa DelBene Lynch Torres Smith (NJ) Byrne Hollingsworth Peterson Conaway Lamborn Demings Maloney, Tsongas Smith (TX) Calvert Hudson Pittenger Cook Lance DeSaulnier Carolyn B. Vargas Smucker Carter (GA) Huizenga Poe (TX) Costello (PA) Latta Deutch Maloney, Sean Veasey Stefanik Carter (TX) Hultgren Poliquin Cramer Lewis (MN) Dingell Matsui Vela Stewart Chabot Hunter Posey Crawford LoBiondo Doggett McCollum Vela´ zquez Stivers Chaffetz Hurd Ratcliffe Culberson Long Doyle, Michael McEachin Visclosky Taylor Cheney Issa Reed Curbelo (FL) Loudermilk F. McGovern Walz Tenney Coffman Jenkins (KS) Reichert Davidson Love Ellison McNerney Wasserman Thompson (PA) Cole Jenkins (WV) Renacci Davis, Rodney Lucas Eshoo Meeks Schultz Thornberry Collins (GA) Johnson (LA) Rice (SC) Denham Luetkemeyer Espaillat Meng Waters, Maxine Tiberi Collins (NY) Johnson (OH) Roby Dent MacArthur Esty Moore Watson Coleman Tipton Comer Johnson, Sam Roe (TN) DeSantis Marchant Evans Moulton Welch Trott Comstock Jones Rogers (AL) DesJarlais Marino Foster Murphy (FL) Wilson (FL) Turner Conaway Jordan Rogers (KY) Diaz-Balart Marshall Frankel (FL) Nadler Yarmuth Upton Cook Joyce (OH) Rohrabacher Donovan Massie Valadao Costello (PA) Katko Rokita NOT VOTING—13 Duffy Mast Cramer Kelly (MS) Rooney, Francis Duncan (SC) McCarthy Wagner Crawford Kelly (PA) Rooney, Thomas Clark (MA) Pelosi Smith (TX) Duncan (TN) McCaul Walberg Culberson King (IA) J. Engel Price, Tom (GA) Titus Dunn McClintock Walden Curbelo (FL) King (NY) Ros-Lehtinen Kildee Quigley Zinke Emmer McHenry Walker Davidson Kinzinger Roskam Lofgren Rush Farenthold McKinley Walorski Davis, Rodney Knight Ross Mulvaney Sewell (AL) Faso McMorris Walters, Mimi Denham Kustoff (TN) Rothfus Ferguson Rodgers Weber (TX) Dent Labrador Rouzer Fitzpatrick McSally Webster (FL) DeSantis LaHood Royce (CA) b 1718 Fleischmann Meadows Wenstrup DesJarlais LaMalfa Russell Flores Meehan Westerman Diaz-Balart Lamborn Rutherford Messrs. NORCROSS and SCHIFF Fortenberry Messer Williams Donovan Lance Sanford changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to Foxx Mitchell Wilson (SC) Duffy Latta Scalise ‘‘nay.’’ Franks (AZ) Moolenaar Wittman Duncan (SC) Lewis (MN) Schweikert Frelinghuysen Mooney (WV) Womack Duncan (TN) LoBiondo Scott, Austin So the previous question was ordered. Gaetz Mullin Woodall Dunn Long Sensenbrenner The result of the vote was announced Gallagher Murphy (PA) Yoder Emmer Loudermilk Sessions as above recorded. Garrett Newhouse Yoho Farenthold Love Shimkus Gibbs Noem Young (AK) Faso Lucas Shuster The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Gohmert Nunes Young (IA) Ferguson Luetkemeyer Simpson question is on the resolution. Goodlatte Olson Zeldin

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RES. 37, DIS- Attorney General Becerra holds near- Blumenauer Grijalva Payne APPROVING A RULE SUBMITTED ly three decades of elected public serv- Blunt Rochester Gutie´rrez Perlmutter Bonamici Hanabusa Peters BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DE- ice as a State legislator, a Member of Boyle, Brendan Hastings Peterson FENSE, THE GENERAL SERVICES Congress, and now as California’s at- F. Heck Pingree ADMINISTRATION, AND THE NA- torney general. Brady (PA) Higgins (NY) Pocan TIONAL AERONAUTICS AND I am proud to call Xavier Becerra my Brown (MD) Himes Polis SPACE ADMINISTRATION friend. It has been a pleasure to work Brownley (CA) Hoyer Price (NC) Bustos Huffman Raskin Mr. COLE, from the Committee on alongside him as he courageously Butterfield Jackson Lee Rice (NY) Rules, submitted a privileged report fought for all Americans, for women, Capuano Jayapal Richmond (Rept. No. 115–8) on the resolution (H. LGBTQ communities, minorities, and Carbajal Jeffries Rosen Res. 74) providing for consideration of comprehensive immigration reform. Ca´ rdenas Johnson (GA) Roybal-Allard He is the first Latino to serve as a Carson (IN) Johnson, E. B. Ruiz the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 36) pro- Cartwright Kaptur Ruppersberger viding for congressional disapproval member of one of the powerful commit- Castor (FL) Keating Ryan (OH) under chapter 8 of title 5, United tees in our House, and he is also the Castro (TX) Kelly (IL) Sa´ nchez States Code, of the final rule of the Bu- first Latino chairman of the Demo- Chu, Judy Kennedy Sarbanes reau of Land Management relating to cratic Caucus. Through his leadership Cicilline Khanna Schakowsky and guidance, our priorities have be- Clarke (NY) Kihuen Schiff ‘‘Waste Prevention, Production Subject Clay Kilmer Schneider to Royalties, and Resource Conserva- come more defined and have driven the Cleaver Kind Schrader tion’’, and providing for consideration legislative process. Clyburn Krishnamoorthi Scott (VA) of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 37) Attorney General Becerra, thank you Cohen Kuster (NH) Scott, David for your tireless service and commit- Connolly Langevin Serrano disapproving the rule submitted by the Conyers Larsen (WA) Sewell (AL) Department of Defense, the General ment to our country as you have cer- Cooper Larson (CT) Shea-Porter Services Administration, and the Na- tainly become one of the most influen- Correa Lawrence Sherman tional Aeronautics and Space Adminis- tial leaders of our time. Costa Lawson (FL) Sinema tration relating to the Federal Acquisi- f Courtney Lee Sires Crist Levin Slaughter tion Regulation, which was referred to THANKING REPRESENTATIVE Crowley Lewis (GA) Smith (WA) the House Calendar and ordered to be XAVIER BECERRA Cuellar Lieu, Ted Soto printed. Cummings Lipinski Speier (Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM f Davis (CA) Loebsack Suozzi of New Mexico asked and was given Davis, Danny Lowenthal Swalwell (CA) b 1730 permission to address the House for 1 DeFazio Lowey Takano DeGette Lujan Grisham, Thompson (CA) STOP THE INTRUSION OF minute and to revise and extend her re- Delaney M. Thompson (MS) POLITICAL ROBOCALLS marks.) DeLauro Luja´ n, Ben Ray Tonko Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- DelBene Lynch Torres New Mexico. Madam Speaker, I stand mission to address the House for 1 Demings Maloney, Tsongas here today to recognize the extraor- DeSaulnier Carolyn B. Vargas minute.) dinary leadership of Xavier Becerra Deutch Maloney, Sean Veasey Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, every Dingell Matsui Vela campaign season, like clockwork, fami- who for the last 24 years proudly served Doggett McCollum Vela´ zquez lies are bombarded by an endless the people of Los Angeles, California, Doyle, Michael McEachin Visclosky stream of political robocalls. There is as a Member of the United States F. McGovern Walz House of Representatives. Ellison McNerney Wasserman little voters can do to stop the annoy- Engel Meeks Schultz ance, which all too often comes right Xavier’s career in public service Eshoo Meng Waters, Maxine in the middle of family dinners and began as a call to fight for people like Espaillat Moore Watson Coleman his parents, a clerical worker and a Esty Moulton Welch bedtimes, because politicians made sure to exempt themselves from the construction worker, who were often Evans Murphy (FL) Wilson (FL) neglected in the policymaking process. Foster Nadler Yarmuth power of the Do Not Call Registry. Frankel (FL) Napolitano That is why I have introduced legis- He was elected to Congress in 1992. lation, H.R. 740, to stop the intrusion of He most recently served as the first NOT VOTING—10 political robocalls in homes across Hispanic member of the Committee on Clark (MA) Pelosi Titus America. Ways and Means. During his tenure, he Kildee Price, Tom (GA) Zinke The Robo Calls Off Phones Act, or was also the chairman of the House Lofgren Quigley Democratic Caucus and chairman of Mulvaney Rush Robo COP Act, directs the Federal Trade Commission to revise its regula- the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. tions regarding the National Do Not He worked with his colleagues to in- 1725 b Call Registry and prohibit prerecorded crease opportunities for working families, to improve Social Security, and to So the resolution was agreed to. campaign messages from being sent to telephone numbers on the national reg- strengthen Medicare. He fought for a The result of the vote was announced istry. It gives the American people the Tax Code that was fair to hardworking as above recorded. opportunity to opt out of these bother- families and small businesses. He stood A motion to reconsider was laid on some interruptions. for immigrants of all communities in the table. Removing the exemption for political his support of the DREAM Act and robocalls is a matter of fairness that comprehensive immigration reform. PERSONAL EXPLANATION will help bring some peace and quiet to He continues this important work Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I was de- homes throughout the campaign sea- now as the attorney general of Cali- fornia, where he is already using his tained at a classified briefing with the Sec- son. f position, knowledge, and experience to retary of Homeland Security causing me to uphold our values by rejecting policies miss these two votes. Had I been present, I RECOGNIZING FORMER-REP- that this administration hopes to exact would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. 68 and RESENTATIVE XAVIER BECERRA on the American people. ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. 69. (Mr. CA´ RDENAS asked and was Representative Becerra, thank you given permission to address the House and your family for your service. Your

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Mr. Hay- ward says: (Mr. O’ROURKE asked and was given executive action to deny U.S. entry of certain refugees and travelers who ‘‘The sober and logical reasons for permission to address the House for 1 President Donald Trump’s executive minute.) were cleared and properly vetted. The arbitrary and discriminatory nature of order on refugees and visitors are ris- Mr. O’ROURKE. Madam Speaker, we his order is odd in that he only identi- ing above the noise after an evening of have the lowest levels of northbound fied seven countries to be included. hysterical over-reactions and emo- apprehension coming across our south- One must ask: Why were other national meltdowns on the Nation’s TV ern border in modern history. We have tions excluded? Yes, excluded from the networks. more Mexican nationals going south to executive order are several Middle ‘‘Advocates of sane, secure immigra- Mexico today than coming north to the Eastern, African, and other nations tion policy have long noted that it’s al- United States. We have less than zero where The Trump Organization has most impossible to have a reasonable migration from Mexico. business interests, including Turkey, discussion of the refugee and immigra- In El Paso, Texas, the border commu- the United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan, tion issues, because it’s been senti- nity is the safest city in the United Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, where the mentalized and politicized beyond the States. On top of that, there has been majority of 9/11 terrorists originated. realm of rational thought. not a terrorist, terrorist plot, or ter- We know Mr. Trump has failed to di- ‘‘This weekend brings them another rorist organization that is connected to vest from his company, as ethics ex- superb example of media-magnified our border with Mexico. perts have duly noted. Every American shrieking about fascism, bleating But just in case, we are being vigi- should wonder whether he designed about ‘white nationalists,’ howling lant. We are spending $19 billion a year this executive order with his own busi- about ‘religious persecution,’ false in- to secure that border. There are 20,000 ness interests, at least, partly in mind. vocations of the Constitution, and the- brave members of the Border Patrol This is the purpose of divestiture, to atrical sobbing on behalf of the Statue who patrol every inch of that 2,000-mile eliminate any possible question of of Liberty.’’ border. doubt or possible mal intent. We do have that water coming off the Madam Speaker, we do not need a Without divesting from management Statute of Liberty being analyzed, so wall on our southern border. It is a and ownership, President Trump’s cir- that we can determine whether or not waste of time. It is a waste of re- cumstance threatens the basic tenet of it is tears or something else. sources, and it takes our eye off of the the rule of law that the government ‘‘For readers who want to wallow in real threats to this country. and all of its actors will discharge du- the emotion, examples can be found in Madam Speaker, I ask that my col- ties in the best interest of the Amer- this handy dossier of hysteria compiled leagues join me in opposing a wall from ican people, not their self-interest or by the Washington Post. But clear- this new administration. the interests of their cronies or the in- eyed adults prefer to examine plain terest of their brand. facts about Trump’s executive order: ‘‘1. It is NOT a ‘Muslim ban.’ ’’ f f I have the executive order here. Un- TRUMP’S REFUGEE ACTIONS like those in the Senate and those in CONGRATULATING XAVIER the media, who were just excoriating BECERRA The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. CHE- President Trump and anyone involved NEY). Under the Speaker’s announced (Mr. CARBAJAL asked and was given in this executive order, I actually read policy of January 3, 2017, the gen- permission to address the House for 1 it, unlike those people. I read the exec- tleman from Texas (Mr. GOHMERT) is minute.) utive order. recognized for 60 minutes as the des- Mr. CARBAJAL. Madam Speaker, I ignee of the majority leader. b 1745 rise today to thank my friend and Mr. GOHMERT. Madam Speaker, I And because I read the executive former colleague, Xavier Becerra, for might say it is great seeing you in the order, I understood there was no ban his long and effective record of service chair. You are a natural fit. Maybe we against Muslims, no ban against Islam. on behalf of California in Congress. can do something about that at some It was very straightforward. And Hay- Attorney General Xavier Becerra has point. ward’s article points that out. been a true mentor and a friend to me, It is an honor to speak in this hal- He said: ‘‘You will search the execu- especially during this transition serv- lowed Hall. There has been much ado tive order in vain for mentions of ing as a new Member of Congress. made about contrived misrepresenta- Islam, or any other religion. By Sun- His support and his service reaffirm tions about what has gone on with day morning, the media began suf- that the children of immigrants and President Trump’s executive order re- fering acute attacks of honesty and immigrants themselves have a crucial garding seven countries that the writing headlines such as ‘Trump’s role to play in our Federal Govern- Obama administration designated as Latest Executive Order: Banning Peo- ment. being problems when it comes to refu- ple From 7 Countries and More.’’ I want to congratulate Xavier gees coming from those countries. And that was from CNN. And, Madam Becerra on his well-deserved appoint- It has been absolutely incredible. Speaker, I am very pleased that CNN ment to serve as California’s attorney And I think some of us were talking finally got around to having a more general. While he is no longer with us that it really exemplifies why net- truthful headline. in the House, I know that his new ap- works like CNN—that was the one, the ‘‘Granted, CNN still slips in the pointment will be even greater felt only 24-hour cable news network—have phrase ‘Muslim-majority countries’ across our country during these trou- lost so much to other networks. into every article about the order, in- bling political times. MSNBC, CNBC, and even Fox News got cluding the post in which they re- I have no doubt that, as attorney caught up in some of the misrepresen- printed its text in full, but CNN used general, Xavier will defend our Con- tations, and I couldn’t believe that the word ‘Muslim,’ not Trump. The stitution and fight for families in Cali- they were spending the kind of time order applies to all citizens of Iraq, fornia and help our State serve as a talking about a contrived issue. Iran, Syria, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and beacon of hope and progress in Amer- Now, there was a problem in some in- Yemen. It does not specify Muslims. ica. nocent people being delayed and im- The indefinite hold on Syrian refugees

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They want to kill News Sunday,’ the seven nations been instructed to complete a 30-day off every Christian in those areas, named in Trump’s executive order are review of nations that don’t provide every Christian in the Middle East, and drawn from the Terrorist Prevention adequate information for vetting appli- so the U.N. now Secretary General says Act of 2015. The 2015 ‘Visa Waiver Pro- cants. let’s leave them in the area where they gram Improvement and Terrorist Trav- ‘‘It is also noteworthy that the ban is are being wiped off the map, brutally el Prevention Act of 2015’ named Iraq, not absolute. Exceptions for ‘foreign killed. Let’s leave them there until we Iran, Sudan, and Syria, while its 2016 nationals traveling on diplomatic can say this place where they were his- update added Libya, Somalia, and visas, North Atlantic Treaty Organiza- torically has now shown there are none Yemen. tion visas, C–2 visas for travel to the there. They have all been brutally mur- ‘‘ ‘These are countries that have a United Nations, and G–1, G–2, G–3 and dered as the U.N. watched and didn’t history of training, harboring, export- G–4 visas’ are expressly made in the help. It is outrageous how uncivilized ing terrorists. We can’t keep pre- order. The Departments of State and this United Nations has become. tending and look the other way,’ said Homeland Security can also grant ex- I filed a bill, and I still think we Conway. ceptions on a ‘case-by-case basis’ ’’— should bring it to the floor, that would ‘‘3. The moratorium is largely tem- that is all in the executive order—‘‘and require a complete defunding by the porary. Citizens of the seven coun- ‘when in the national interest, issue United States of the United Nations tries’’—and by the way, in this execu- visas or other immigration benefits to until such time as they withdraw the tive order that President Trump nationals of countries for which visas resolution of the Security Council that signed, there is no mention of the and benefits are otherwise blocked.’ condemned Israel. countries. It refers to what President ‘‘There is a provision in the Execu- I mean, it is like a teacher of mine in Obama signed declaring, first, the four tive Order that says applications based the fifth grade after I got beat up by a countries, and then the three coun- on religious persecution will be bully who had been held back two tries. prioritized ‘provided that the religion grades, was about 18 inches taller. She It just refers to that that President of the individual is a minority religion pointed to the class and said: This is Obama signed. He doesn’t single out or in the individual’s country of nation- what happens when little boys try to name the countries; and I can’t help ality.’ ’’ play with the big boys. but think, as intelligent as some of the And so it is important to note here, I Well, that is basically what the people are that are assisting President think from the executive order, that it Obama administration had been doing. Trump, that they showed a massive says applications based on religious It is basically what the U.N. had been amount of naivete because it appears persecution. That means that people doing. They took the side of the mean that they thought, if in the executive that have applied for visas or immigra- bullies that had been devastating the order President Trump refers to docu- tion benefits to come into the United Christians in the area. ments that President Obama signed States who, themselves, raise their re- Having talked to so many Christians designating these countries as coun- ligion as a reason to let them into the who were living in Syria and who the tries where we didn’t have adequate in- United States, those need to be mainstream press say, oh, yeah, they formation, then even the mainstream prioritized based on whether or not are big Assad fans—no, they were not media would have to go back to Presi- their religion is actually being per- big Assad fans. They knew that he dent Trump’s and look above his signa- secuted, those holding those religious could be quite brutal, but their only ture and see that these are places that beliefs are actually being persecuted. point that the mainstream media in President Obama said were threats. And I think that is a rather intelligent the United States and most of the And then they would—having some way to approach things. world was missing is that Assad pre- semblance of a conscience—have to But in those cases, it would be the vented Christians from being the vic- point out that actually Trump is just applicant that would raise the issue of tims of a genocide; and as Assad was putting in an executive order of what religion, not the Trump administra- weakened, the assaults and the mur- basically Obama signed off on but tion, not the State Department, not ders and the rapes of Christians in- didn’t go ahead and carry out what Homeland Security. It would be the creased exponentially. needed to be done based on that law. foreign applicant trying to come into I do think that the United States But, as I say, these folks were rather the United States who would be the may still be held to account in the naive. And as the saying goes in Wash- one to raise that issue. ledger of world history—what I would ington, no matter how cynical you get, Now, the article goes on: ‘‘This has submit is God’s ledger—for having the it is never enough to catch up in this been denounced as a ‘stealth Muslim power and the moral right to stop a town. And so the Trump administra- ban’ by some of the very same people genocide of Christians in the Middle tion, the Trump advisers have a lot of who were conspicuously silent when East and we participated in leaving growing to do to understand just how the Obama administration pushed them where they were, as did the U.N., unfair the media can be. It is a valid Christians—who are the most savagely so that they could be brutally mur- presumption that if you don’t name the persecuted minority in the Middle dered. countries, you make the mainstream East, with only the Yazidis offering I am going back to Mr. Hayward’s ar- media go back and look at what Presi- real competition—to the back of the ticle. dent Obama signed that they will un- migration line.’’ ‘‘2. The order’’—talking about the ex- derstand, oh, this is what President So it is important to note that, for ecutive order of Donald Trump. ‘‘The Obama proclaimed that he is basing years, this administration has been order is based on security reviews con- this on, so we can’t be so mean to part of the discrimination and persecu- ducted by President Barack Obama’s President Trump. tion against Christians in the world deputies.’’ Well, it didn’t turn out that way, and against whom there has been a geno- And, Madam Speaker, for those in they are learning that just because it cide in progress. the mainstream media, I think it is im- would make great sense, be common So when the head of the U.N. was in portant to repeat that line. President sense in most areas of the country— charge of the refugee program and was Trump’s executive order that didn’t that is areas that are not the fringe

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It isn’t common within they would catch me in not having produce a report. the original 10-by-10 mile boundaries of proper information, and they come But it goes on to say: ‘‘Trump caps the District of Columbia, which are no back to my communications person refugee admissions at 50,000 per year longer 10 by 10 after ceding the land and said: Well, we have got information . . . which is roughly the same as west of the Potomac to Virginia back from the Bureau of Prisons that President Obama’s admissions in 2011 in the 1840s. showed that if you look at all offenses and 2012, and not far below the 70,000 But number four in this Hayward ar- that involved controlled substances, per year cap in place from 2013 to 2015. ticle: ‘‘Obama banned immigration the percentage of noncitizens is not ‘‘Obama had fairly low caps on refu- from Iraq, and Carter banned it from nearly that high. So why would he use gees during the worst years of the Syr- Iran. just possession? ian civil war. He didn’t throw open the ‘‘ ‘Fact-checking’ website PolitiFact The point was because President doors to mass refugee admissions until twists itself into knots to avoid giving Obama had used simple possession to his final year in office. Depending on a ‘true’ rating to the absolutely true try to make it look as if people in Fed- how Trump’s review of Syrian refugee fact that Jimmy Carter banned Iranian eral prison were not there for very seri- policy turns out, he’s doing little more immigration in 1980, unless applicants ous crimes, and there is certainly a than returning admissions to normal could prove they were enemies of the smaller number of people in Federal levels after a four-month pause for se- Khomenei theocracy. prison for possession than for dealing curity reviews. ‘‘One of PolitiFact’s phony talking drugs and other charges. ‘‘6. The Executive Order is legal: points states that Carter ‘acted against So in the end, after all the back and Those invoking the Constitution to at- Iranian nationals, not an entire reli- forth, they basically perpetuated a tack Trump’s order are simply embar- gion.’ As noted above, Trump’s Execu- fraud upon the American people, rassing themselves. The President has tive Order is precisely the same—it PolitiFact—a bunch of political clear statutory authority to take these does not act against an ‘entire reli- hacks—by not being willing to say that actions. As noted, his predecessors did gion,’ it names seven countries.’’ my statement was 100 percent true be- so, without much controversy. But, you know, I had some personal cause they, in some contorted manner, ‘‘Most of the legal arguments against experience with PolitiFact. I used the did not want to point out that my Trump’s order summarized by USA word earlier today, ‘‘hack,’’ ‘‘political statement was exactly true. They refer Today are entirely specious, such as at- hack,’’ in an interview, and that is basically to, oh, that the number tacking him for ‘banning an entire reli- what I think of PolitiFact. They wasn’t near that high of people in- gion,’ which the order manifestly does shouldn’t be called PolitiFact. They volved in controlled substance. I didn’t not do. Critics of the order have a po- ought to be called ‘‘PolitiHack.’’ mention everybody with controlled litical opinion that it will in effect substance. ‘ban Muslims,’ but that’s not what it b 1800 So that is just a parenthetical in says. Designating specific nations as I know I was speaking here on the Hayward’s article for me because I trouble spots and ordering a pause is House floor—I think it was last year— know personally PolitiFact is a polit- entirely within the President’s author- and I made a statement based on data ical joke if what they were doing was ity, and there is ample precedent to received by the Senate on the percent- not so serious in harming the Amer- prove it. age of American citizens and the per- ican people by misrepresenting the ‘‘It should be possible to argue with centage of noncitizens—non-American true facts of what is going on. I hope the reasoning behind the order, or citizens—who were in Federal prison that at some point being still remain- argue that it will have negative unin- for possession of a controlled sub- ing an entrepreneurial country for a tended consequences, without advanc- stance. The reason I singled out posses- little longer—at least we have got ing hollow legal arguments. Of course, sion was because President Obama has nearly 4 years to go that we can be as- this is America 2017, so a wave of law- tried to make it appear that people in sured of as an entrepreneurial coun- suits will soon be sloshing through the Federal prison have gotten such a bad try—at least in that time perhaps we courts. rap because they really—just simple will have an entrepreneurial group that ‘‘7. This Executive Order is a security possession—they didn’t deserve to be in will rise up and start scoring measure, not an arbitrary expression of prison so long. There is this whole inti- PolitiFact to show just how unfair supposed xenophobia. Conway stressed mation that, gee, there are people in they are, and, on occasion, when they the need to enhance immigration secu- Federal prison for possession of con- are actually fair, show that as well so rity from trouble spots in her ‘Fox trolled substances who should have the American public can actually score News Sunday’ interview. French also been let out a long time ago, and that the illegitimate scorers. addressed the subject in his post: is why we needed to have our laws But going back to this article, it ‘‘When we know our enemy is seeking changed. says: ‘‘As for Barack Obama, he did in- to strike America and its allies Well, since the President had men- deed ban immigration from Iraq, for through the refugee population, when tioned people in Federal prison for pos- much longer than Trump’s order bans we know they’ve succeeded in Europe, session, I singularly pointed out that it from the seven listed nations, and and when the administration has the huge majority of people in Federal none of the people melting down today doubts about our ability to adequately prison for simple possession were not uttered a peep of protest. Richard vet the refugees we admit into this na- American citizens. I’m going from my Grenell summed it up perfectly in a tion, a pause is again not just prudent memory, but, apparently, PolitiFact Tweet: ‘Obama took 6 months to re- but arguably necessary. It is important wanted to do as they normally do and view screening for 1 country. Trump that we provide sufficient aid and pro- cover for the Democrats and try to do will take 3 months for 7 countries. . . . tection to keep refugees safe and a hatchet job on a Republican since ’ ’’ healthy in place, but it is not nec- they are not political fact, they are po- This article goes on: ‘‘5. Trump’s ref- essary to bring Syrians to the United litical hack. So my communications ugee caps are comparable to Obama’s States to fulfill our vital moral obliga- person gets an email from pre-2016 practices: David French, who tions.’’ ‘‘PolitiHack’’ that uses the name was touted as a spoiler candidate to The article goes on. It is well writ- PolitiFact and wanted to know the keep Donald Trump out of the White ten, points are well made, and I would source of my information because they House during the presidential cam- humbly submit, Madam Speaker, that were going to rate my statement. She paign—in other words, not a big Trump we had the statistics last year that provided the facts as provided by this fan—wrote a lengthy and clear-headed showed that for the cost of bringing administration to the Senate. analysis of the Executive Order for Na- one Syrian refugee to the United Clearly what I had said was exactly tional Review. He noted that after the States for 1 year, we could help take true. I had quoted specifically from the moratorium ends in 120 days’’—and care of 12 Syrian refugees in place in a data from the Obama administration, that is one section. It ends in 120 days, safe zone over near their home.

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Allied nations such as Britain zone in areas near the refugees’ homes volved, I pointed out to him—appar- have also expressed suspicions about so we can take care of 12 times more ently, it went right over his head and the Brotherhood’s influence, while than we can possibly bring to our coun- he couldn’t discern—the fact that the stopping short of a formal terrorist try for the same cost, and he is work- Justice Department gave the docu- designation.’’ ing on that, and he has got some agreements I am requesting to people that So this is important to note. It is a ments, and it looks like that may be a were then convicted of supporting ter- good article. But I can’t help but won- possibility. We give air cover, help cre- rorism. der if the Council on American-Islamic ate safe zones in areas there in the If Justice could give them to the ter- Relations, or CAIR, may be getting Middle East so the refugees can live rorists without concern about being quite concerned about the potential for without being killed and horribly bru- classified, surely they could give them designating their friends in the Muslim tally murdered and abused. That to Members of Congress. Although Brotherhood. makes more sense. It appears that the some of us may argue in such ways There may be a mutual relationship President has worked with or talked that it terrifies some people, we are there. There may be people that are with the Saudi authorities and perhaps not terrorists and we are authorized to part of both groups. No doubt, CAIR is will be able to get something like that receive classified information. We getting quite concerned about height- worked out. should have been authorized in Con- ened talk about naming the Muslim There were people just quite emo- gress to receive the same documents Brotherhood as the terrorist organizational over the fact that Saudi Arabia that the Justice Department provided tion they are. It is just that they don’t was not mentioned and Egypt was not to the terrorist supporters who were use terrorist tactics, as some of them mentioned. Actually, the order did not convicted. have indicated before, when they are mention any nations by name. The This article from John Hayward, making great progress without ter- Trump executive order simply referred January 27, points out that: rorism, but knowing that eventually, to what President Obama signed off on ‘‘According to Reuters, a ‘factional’ after they get as far as they can with which included seven countries. These debate is under way within the Trump peaceful methods, they will ultimately be resorting to terrorism to bring the are seven countries where it shouldn’t administration over adding the Muslim United States and other Western civili- even be arguable among people of com- Brotherhood to the State Department zations, countries into the inter- mon sense that we do not have, have and Treasury lists of foreign terrorist national caliphate, wherein we are not received, and cannot get adequate organizations. ruled by a caliph. information from which to determine ‘‘This is a measure often called for by critics of the Brotherhood as Center for So it is interesting times. Here, to- whether people wanting to come into night, in perhaps an hour and a half or the United States are actually refugees Security Policy President Frank Gaffney, who once again recommended so, our new President will name the or if they are part of al Qaeda, al nominee to fill the Honorable Antonin Nusra, and ISIS, and they want to an official terrorist designation on Wednesday’s edition of Breitbart News Scalia’s spot on the Supreme Court. He come kill Americans and end our free- is still greatly missed. He was a great doms and our way of life. That is why Daily. ‘‘A source in the Trump transition man. He was a great jurist. He was a such an executive order was entirely great patriot and he was great for appropriate. team told Reuters the effort to so designate the Muslim Brotherhood is led America and our freedoms. So we will Although I supported a different can- look forward to hearing that. by National Security Adviser Michael didate for President for over a year, I Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman Flynn. The source was personally in applaud President Trump in caring so from South Carolina (Mr. SANFORD). deeply about the American public that agreement with Flynn. ‘‘In Congress, a bill to add the Mus- PRIVACY PROTECTION he would take the honorable and appro- Mr. SANFORD. Mr. Speaker, I thank lim Brotherhood to the official ter- priate steps to protect Americans that the gentleman from Texas for the way rorist list was introduced this month the last administration would not that, on a nightly basis, he comes down by Senator TED CRUZ and Representa- take. to the well and helps inform people. tive MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida. A great article in Townhall from Jefferson, in the writings of our Found- Secretary of State nominee Rex Matt Vespa is entitled: ‘‘Friendly Re- ing Fathers, talked about how impor- Tillerson denounced the Muslim Broth- minder: Obama Selected The List Of tant it was to have an informed elec- erhood as an ‘agent of radical Islam’ Seven Countries in Trump’s Executive torate. Order.’’ That certainly should be noted during his confirmation hearings, but I just really appreciate the way the yet again. he has not made public statements re- gentleman gives people clarity and in- Another great article here by Seth garding adding them to the foreign ter- formation that they can then digest Frantzman says: ‘‘Obama’s Adminis- rorist organization list. and make their decisions with. That tration Made the ‘Muslim Ban’ Pos- However, other Trump advisers, and process of informing is, I think, a vital sible and the Media Won’t Tell You.’’ It members of the intelligence and law- part of the politic. He does it on the is a good article there. enforcement communities, argue the daily basis, and I appreciate it. His I think this article from John Hay- Brotherhood has ‘evolved peacefully in doing so matters to me and to the peo- ward from January 27 on Breitbart may some countries,’ Reuters claims. ple that I represent. give us insight as to why there is so ‘‘They also expressed the pragmatic I appreciate so much the gentleman’s much howling by CAIR and CAIR asso- concern that going hard on the Muslim yielding because I want to talk just a ciates because there were implications Brotherhood could complicate diplo- couple of minutes about a bill that I in- of people involved with CAIR in the matic relations with nations such as troduced today entitled the REAL ID Holy Land Foundation trial. Turkey. It would unquestionably, how- Privacy Protection Act. ever, please such U.S. allies as Egypt, It is a bipartisan bill. It is supported b 1815 the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi from the Republican side by people like One just merely need to go look at Arabia, although there have been signs MARK MEADOWS. It is supported on the the pleadings. Here in Congress, since the Saudis might be softening on the Democratic side by Democrats like Eric Holder and Loretta Lynch went Brotherhood as they search for allies CHELLIE PINGREE from Maine. I think through their entire terms as Attor- against ISIS in Iran. they do so because it is a commonsense neys General and continued to refuse ‘‘One official familiar with the State bill that gets at some of the defi- to provide the discovery documents in Department’s deliberations conceded ciencies that one can find in REAL ID. the Holy Land Foundation trial that that the Muslim Brotherhood’s ide- Quite specifically, what it does is were provided in pretrial to the con- ology has influenced such terrorist eliminate the requirement that your victed terrorist supporters, it is pretty groups as Hamas, but since it is a personal documentation and docu- incomprehensible for some of us. large, loose organization spread over ments be held and archived, in essence,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:43 Feb 01, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K31JA7.111 H31JAPT1 rfrederick on DSKBCBPHB2PROD with HOUSE January 31, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H807 in warehouses for 10 years. It will not simply, if government doesn’t need them congregated all in one spot so require your stuff to be out in govern- your stuff, they don’t get your stuff. I that an attacker would be able to take ment databases for 10 years. Secondly, think that is a simple premise. Again, down a multitude of different assets it eliminates the requirement that the let me say it again. If government real- with one particular raid. I think the DMV databases be co-linked. Thirdly, ly doesn’t need your stuff, it shouldn’t same is true in the information age, as it creates uniformity with regard to get your stuff. it relates to databases. the way in which extensions are grant- What do I mean by that? Finally, this bill is about equal treated. What I mean is, if the requirement, ment under the law. I think that what So the bottom line is your driver’s li- as is now the case, is that the Federal many States—South Carolina would be cense could still be used to get you in Government take your personal infor- among them—are concerned about is: the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort mation and they archive it for the next Is this too subjective? If you happen to or it could be used to go into Joint 10 years, do you really feel that you are be a blue State versus a red State, does Base Charleston or a whole host of more secure? that have some degree of determina- other facilities around this country. I would argue that is not at all the tion in the way in which you get an ex- More significantly, for the average fly- case. I would argue that it is much bet- tension or you don’t get an extension? ing public, you could still use your ter to have a system that, when you b 1830 take your birth certificate, you take driver’s license next year to be able to Eighteen States and territories have your marriage license, you take your get on a plane in the United States of been granted extensions. Seven States divorce papers, you take your citizen- America. have been granted very limited exten- Why is all this important? ship papers, whatever it is that you sions. All this bill does is say, Let’s It is important because individual have, take it all, let folks at the gov- make that process transparent so that privacy matters. It is important be- ernment level decide whether you are States can look one to the other and cause equal treatment under the law who you are or whether you are not say, How was it that you got an exten- matters. It is important because the who you are, and then give your stuff sion but I didn’t? I think that that 10th Amendment really matters. States back to you. They don’t need to house level of uniformity would make sure have a role in which the Founding Fa- it for the next 10 years. that nobody suspects this system of That is all this bill does. If you house thers intended the Federal Government being arbitrary or capricious by na- to fit with the State government, to fit it for the next 10 years, in fact, there is ture. with local government, and to fit with a considerable cost. The unfunded man- That is in simple form what the bill individual prerogative. date to States is $17 billion. does. Again, it is about your privacy. Now let’s examine each one of those So what we are saying is make the We have had a long debate over the couple of things. One, if you look at determination. Take, again, all your course of our country on security South Carolina driver’s licenses, just stuff, look at it, but then give it back, versus freedom, and what we don’t as an example, they are secure. We rather than requiring States to archive want to do is give up certain, in es- have holograms. We have barcodes. We this stuff for the next 10 years. sence, soul conditions, if you will, for have a whole host of different things It also matters because, again, of in- freedom, including this notion of fed- that create security. dividual human privacy. Whether it is eralism, in our efforts to be secure. It Yet, in the wake of 9/11, what the a divorce decree, whether it is a mar- is about recognizing that States are Federal Government, Homeland Secu- riage license, whether it is citizenship not wards of the Federal government, rity, and others decided at that time papers, whatever it is, we have been in that a $7 billion unfunded liability was that, in essence, what they wanted hearings over the last couple of weeks really does matter to the taxpayers of was a de facto national ID card and for where it was proven that the Russians different States. Finally, it is about the Federal Government to, in essence, were quite involved in hacking of equal treatment under the law. federalize what had previously been a American databases. Again, the bill is called the REAL ID State function, with State’s issuing Why do we want to open that up to Privacy Protection Act. I would ask driver’s licenses. Chinese hackers, Russian hackers, to Members to join us on that bill. I There is not a Federal driver’s li- whoever it is, if it isn’t required and would ask folks out there listening to cense. Texas has driver’s licenses, necessary from the standpoint of secu- talk to their House Member about that South Carolina has driver’s licenses, rity? bill because I think it is one that Florida has driver’s licenses. Each Two, this bill simply gets at the no- makes a whole lot of sense. State may have a little bit different tion that States matter. The 10th I would say, again, how much I ap- way of doing so, but it was a state pre- Amendment matters. Patton was once preciate the gentleman from Texas rogative. attributed with saying that, if you tell yielding. Most of all, I thank him for In the wake of that Federal require- a soldier to take a hill, tell them to the way he comes down to the well on ment—I was wearing a different hat at take the hill. Don’t tell them how to such a regular basis to inform the the time; I was wearing a Governor’s attack the hill. American public. hat—I joined with, for instance, Gov- The same is true of the Federal Gov- Mr. GOHMERT. I thank the gen- ernor Schweitzer from Montana in say- ernment as it relates to States. Give us tleman from South Carolina not mere- ing: Wait, this doesn’t make sense. The a secured requirement, but then allow ly for the bill, but this gentleman’s States still have a vital role here. This Texas to go about their way of taking bills, just like the reasoned argument role does not need to be federalized. We the hill and South Carolina to come made here in this Chamber, well rea- pushed back and, long story short, we with its way of attacking the hill, as soned, well thought out. Having sat were successful with many others in long as we take the hill, which is the and listened to so many lawyers during that effort. Yet, what is happening is necessary security requirement. my years on the bench, both trial many of those deadline requirements I think it is also important from the bench and appellate bench, I would are now reemerging and approaching. standpoint of security that one thing have welcomed the opportunity to hear The question we have to ask our- we have learned over time is that cen- from my friend from South Carolina in selves in Congress is: What are we tralization of data does not make data any courtroom where I was sitting. going to do about it? Are we going to more secure. We have a host of dif- Well reasoned, a lot of good research in push back again? Or are we going to ferent breaches that have occurred at trying to solve problems. I look for- try and slow this again? Or are we just the Federal level that prove this point. ward to a lot of us reading that bill and going to let the Federal Government I think that one of the things that is finding out because there is no doubt it come in and steamroll what has been a interesting about Pearl Harbor is that involved just as good reasons as were State function? the boats were in one spot and it was used in your argument here today. I think it is important that we act, one-stop shopping for the Japanese. So, Also, we heard from another col- and that is why we introduced this bill. in fact, what we have seen in terms of league of ours, the Honorable DON It, again, gets at three important military strategy going forward is peo- YOUNG from Alaska. I am actually opti- things. One, privacy matters. Quite ple spread assets out. They don’t want mistic about so many things with this

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What about my insurance healthcare insurance, the additional Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, but it policy; will I lose it? I am on Medi-Cal. money that goes to the States for their was an area that really didn’t have What will happen to me? Medicaid programs? wildlife to speak of. As I understand it, And teachers saying: How does this And, oh, what about the seniors? If there are some caribou that may walk fit with the effort to improve our that budget resolution actually goes across there from time to time, but schools? through, the money that is in the Af- they can’t stay because there is not And some that had been in the mili- fordable Care Act to provide the sen- enough to sustain them. But President tary looked at some of what was going iors the opportunity to have their drug Carter, as anticarbon energy as he was, on and said: But veterans’ care, this benefit costs reduced, affecting mil- realized that is an area that we can hiring freeze affects the Department of lions of American seniors, the money is agree ought to be drilled for the pro- Veterans Affairs. What does it mean to gone. Will the drug benefit be gone duction of oil and gas, and it has been me? What is happening in Washington? also? Most assuredly it would unless, of fought over and over. Some others were concerned about, course, you want to just increase the Who stands to gain? well, there is going to be this transpor- deficit. Well, actually, the American public. tation bill, infrastructure bill. How are And about that free annual visit that But since so much oil has now been they going to fund it? Is it really going is available to seniors that has clearly found out in my friend MIKE CONAWAY’s to happen? extended the life of thousands or tens district in west Texas, up in the Dako- I have been to many events in my of thousands of seniors because they tas, we are not as needful of that as we years in public office, but I have never find out they have high blood pressure. were. But the people who will really been to an event in which there was They can take a cheap pill, get that benefit are the people of Alaska, and this overwhelming concern about blood pressure down and not have a then additional beneficiaries will be what’s going to happen in Washington. stroke. Or maybe diabetes, the onset of the people of the United States and the I have seen changes occur. Jimmy diabetes. That free annual benefit people who want to get out from under Carter to Ronald Reagan, there was checkup, will it still be available if the the iron fist of Russia rising. We will concern, but not the kind of angst, budget resolution and if Mr. Trump’s be able to help them with that by not deep emotional concern about where attack on the Affordable Care Act ac- only becoming energy independent; but this country is going. I have seen after energy independent, exporting oil tually happens? George H.W. Bush to Bill Clinton, and People are worried. People are fright- and gas to other nations so they don’t I am sure there were many Republicans feel the pinch that nations like China ened. And they should be. They should concerned about where Bill Clinton be. Because this goes to the very abil- and Russia are putting on them. would go, and then Clinton to George I thank my friend, Mr. YOUNG from ity of Americans to carry on their W. Bush, and then to Obama, but noth- Alaska, and my friend, the former Gov- tasks, protections that are necessary ing like this. to protect Americans from fraud. The ernor of South Carolina, Mr. SANFORD. It is not just last Friday night. Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- House of Representatives today voted Today, in front of my office in Davis, ance of my time. to pass a rule that would lead to the California, 200 people showed up to say: f elimination of protections that Ameri- You have got to do something. You cans have in their financial services. I PEOPLE ARE WORRIED have got to make it clear that we can’t don’t know how we repeal the Afford- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under have these shutting down our borders. able Care Act. the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- You can’t let them do that. Davis, Cali- And how are we going to protect uary 3, 2017, the gentleman from Cali- fornia, the University of California, America by building a wall? What is it fornia (Mr. GARAMENDI) is recognized there are 5,000 foreign students and going to cost? 15, 20, 30 billion dollars? for 60 minutes as the designee of the teachers on that campus. There are Most people who look at the immi- minority leader. more than 200 from the countries that gration issue rationally would say it is Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, are affected by the immigration and by not going to solve the problem. And be- today is Tuesday, January 31. It has the ban on people coming in from those sides that, the problem is dramatically been 11 days since the inauguration of seven countries. What does it mean, reduced as a result of the Mexican our new President; and, oh my good- they asked me? And what about the Af- economy growing and jobs being avail- ness, has it been an extraordinary 11 fordable Care Act? able there as a result of the enormous days. I just hardly know where to All across this Nation people are build-up that has already occurred begin. demonstrating. It is now 20 minutes to with the Border Patrol and the immi- Normally I come up here, and we talk 7 here in Washington, D.C., and I sup- gration service. We have seen a dra- about how we can grow the American pose at 8 tonight the President is sup- matic reduction. economy, how we can provide jobs, how posed to give a nationwide address on I was told today by some people that we can see a return of our manufac- his next Supreme Court nominee. I am work in this field in California that the turing industries, but I am compelled quite certain that tomorrow morning people who are coming into the United today to pick up comments on the last there will be another eruption of con- States illegally are mothers and chil- 11 days. cern by Americans as to what does it dren from Central America who are I was at a dinner out in California on mean if the Supreme Court throws out seeking refuge from the horrible gangs Friday evening, and a wide variety of the role of the Federal Government in and violence in Central America. They people from multiple interest groups protecting voter rights? What does it are not sneaking over the border. They were there: some labor unions, some mean if the Federal Government isn’t are presenting themselves at the bor- farmers, senior citizens, healthcare there to assure that a woman’s body is der as refugees. We will come back to folks, teachers. There was an over- her own? the refugee issue in a few moments. whelming sense of concern—deep con- All across this Nation people are cern—about the direction this country going: Oh, what is happening? b 1845 is going. Some of these friends of mine Executive order after executive How proud he looks, signing yet an- were Republicans and others were order, starting with the repeal of the other executive order, this one on a Democrats; some liberal, some conserv- Affordable Care Act and instructions to wall. We are going to build a wall, 1,400 ative. every agency of the Federal Govern- miles of wall between the United But to a person, they came up to me ment to stop it, see that it doesn’t States and Mexico. So with a look of and said: Oh, my God, what is hap- work. And here in Congress, a budget pride, he wants to spend anywhere

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Do you think so? What is going to be the second step You are certainly not going to finish The President has started a trade here? Easy enough, we are going to set it. But let’s just say you have got $15 war with Mexico, has created a serious the ban. But what does it mean? What billion and that is your down payment diplomatic crisis with our neighbor and does it mean to Muslim countries on a wall that most everybody says our third largest trading partner, over around the world that suddenly Amer- wouldn’t work. That is not a joke. If trying to force Mexico to pay for his ica is seen as shutting the door—or, you build a 50-foot-high wall, someone wall. Oh, that was really smart. But, shall we say, slamming the door—on will get a 51-foot-tall ladder. hey, he’s the President and he thinks Muslims? What does it mean here in I am familiar with the universities in he can do what he wants to do. Well, the United States? It means that we California. California State University the Mexican President said, no, no, it are not safer. It means that our coun- has 460,000 students. So for $15 billion, is not going to be paid for by Mexico. try is not protected, and, in fact, the you could fund the entire California So who is going to pay for it? I say action taken is counterproductive. State University system, provide tui- we have choices. I would much rather That is what it means. tion-free education for 3 years for us spend our money on education, na- Who did this? Who is the architect of 460,000 students, and pay all the faculty tional defense, Alzheimer’s, and on this policy? Was it the State Depart- and the janitors and all the others. things that actually help Americans in ment? Apparently not. Was it the Jus- That is for $15 billion. so many different ways. That is just tice Department? We know from the Now, if it is a $30 billion wall, then it one of the issues that is in play. midnight firing—well, I guess it was is 6 years. So a junior in high school, Immigration? Oh, we put out a new actually 6 o’clock firing—yesterday of for $30 billion, could go free, tuition executive order on immigration, and the acting Attorney General that it free, all expenses paid. Every professor, seven countries around the world can- wasn’t the Justice Department. They every janitor, fully paid for 6 years— not have their citizens any longer come had an opportunity to review and look 460,000 students and thousands upon to America for some period of time, at the legality of the ban. They didn’t thousands of professors, teachers, jani- and refugees from those countries can’t involve themselves, and apparently the tors, et cetera. come to America. What are those coun- Or you could replace every pipe in military didn’t involve themselves. tries? Well, let me see. Among the So who was it that dreamed up this Flint, Michigan, 270 times over. Do you seven, I believe there is this country ban on men, women, children, refugees want to solve the problem in Flint, called Iraq. coming from seven countries? Michigan, the lead pipe problem? 270 Excuse me, Mr. Trump. Isn’t Iraq our None of the residents and refugees times for $15 billion, or that is more ally in fighting ISIS? I think so. It is from those countries in the last 40 than 500 times, 540 times. their troops plus 6,000 of our troops Or maybe you are concerned about years has been responsible for one ter- that are now engaged in a bitter fight Alzheimer’s. And what American fam- rorist death in the United States. But ily is not concerned about Alzheimer’s? to reclaim Mosul, to wipe ISIS out of those countries from which we know If we were to spend that $15 billion on Mosul. And so you are going to put a the terrorists came, from 9/11, were not research, we would undoubtedly be able limitation on Iraqi citizens and refu- included. to develop a treatment—and this is gees coming to the United States? I am Saudi Arabia, not included in the what the scientists and doctors and re- sorry. I don’t understand what sense ban. How is that, if we are worried searchers say. And we did increase the that makes, Mr. President. Do you? Do about this problem of refugees who are funding from around $500 million to you understand what you just did? citizens from those countries coming just under $1 billion last year. But if There is a four-star general in Iraq into the United States to carry out ter- you were able to ramp it up and de- who is responsible for their Special rorist acts? Why didn’t you look at velop that treatment for Alzheimer’s, Forces that are leading the fight in Saudi Arabia? That is where most of you could delay the onset of Alz- Mosul right now. This man’s family the 9/11 folks came from. Or maybe heimer’s in your family, or mine, by 5 came to the United States for safety Chechnya or Congo or Nigeria. years. And what does that mean? It because of the problems that existed So who wrote it? Who is responsible? means about a $220 billion in savings to there in Iraq. He cannot visit his fam- Well, two names have emerged. One, a the American taxpayers because that is ily. Unless there is some sort of a waiv- Mr. Miller, and another, a Mr. Bannon, money that will be spent for Medicare er that has suddenly been developed for a Mr. Bannon who is the architect of and Medicaid. four-star Iraqi generals, he cannot go the emergence of the alt-right. We are Or maybe you are just interested in to Central Command in Tampa, Flor- not talking about the conservative national defense. Do you like sub- ida, to work on a strategy for the rest right. We are talking about the far marines, the new Virginia class sub- of the fight. right White nationalist movement in marine? Well, let’s see. We could build Oh, my God. What is going on here? this Nation. five of them. Or maybe you like air- What is happening? What sense does Mr. Bannon, who became Mr. craft carriers. For $15 billion, you any of this make? Foreign policy ex- Trump’s campaign chairman, who is could build one of the new aircraft car- perts, national security experts, ex- now the key person in the White riers and an additional submarine. perts on ISIS, on radical Islam all say House, not just on political policy, but So President Trump, what is our the same thing. The ban on people on national security policy. He is said choice? You don’t like these choices, traveling from those seven majority to have said, in 2013, that he is a Len- and you want to build a wall that no- Muslim states will have a negative ef- inist and his goal is to blow up the sys- body believes will do much good deal- fect on our ability to deal with ISIS. tem. He says he doesn’t remember having with illegal immigration? That is what they say. Not my view, ing said that. Well, I will take him at Oh, I like this next one; 27,777 4-year, that is the view of security experts all his word. But I do know that what he full-ride scholarships for an under- across the spectrum, from the most did with this ban for these seven coun- graduate program at the University of conservative to the most progressive tries is to make our Nation less safe. California. That is about the total un- and liberal and everybody in between. That, we know. dergraduate population at the Univer- This makes no sense whatsoever, Mr. And just to double down on this issue sity of California, Davis, which I have President. of this superconservative fellow Mr. the honor of representing. We sometimes use the word ‘‘half- Bannon and his cohort Mr. Miller, just But we are going to build a wall. We baked.’’ This is not even beginning the to make clear where we are headed, are going to build a wall. For what pur- process of being baked. This was put there has been a reorganization of the

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China Sea, what to do about North guess is it will cost millions upon mil- Mr. President, you might ask other Korea. How do we handle missile de- lions—if not billions—of dollars. It will people what is the effect of what you fense? How do we deal with Russia in put our troops—boots—back on the are doing. Think about the second level the Ukraine? The National Security ground in Iraq and Syria, and we will of effect, and slow it down, and be Council. start the cycle one more time. We will aware that there are consequences. For So what happened yesterday? Well, see. We will see what the Pentagon every action, there is going to be an- the President, which he has a right to comes up with in a war plan. We have other reaction. We are already seeing do, reorganized the National Security not been told the specific instructions that. I am sure you have seen the mil- Council. And two gentlemen, or two that the Commander in Chief has given lions of Americans in the streets pro- people, that have traditionally been on to the Pentagon; but I will tell you testing about which you have thus far the National Security Council, who that this member of the House Armed done. Continue on, and you will see seem to know a little bit about na- Services Committee is very concerned. more because Americans are con- tional security, were previously in Keep in mind that our effort against cerned. They are frightened. what is called the principles. These are ISIS and al Qaeda is based on a 2001 au- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance the handful of people that meet with thorization to use military force in Af- of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the President, the key national secu- ghanistan against al Qaeda and related TAYLOR). Members are reminded to ad- rity leaders. entities. It has been stretched. One of the things that I am quite dress their remarks to the Chair. b 1900 concerned about coming out of the For what purpose does the gentleman The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Obama administration is that that ad- from California seek recognition? Mr. GARAMENDI. I know the cour- Staff is one of them and the Director of ministration stretched the 2001—a 16- tesy of this House, Mr. Speaker, and we the National Intelligence organiza- year-old—authorization to use force—a are not supposed to direct our remarks tion—the two of them. declaration of war against al Qaeda—to everywhere; so let me amend my re- The President says: I don’t need you justify the American military actions in my little inner circle. Go away. You marks. in Iraq, Syria, Liberia, Yemen, Soma- Mr. Speaker, there are within the can be part of the larger thing, and lia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. White House two individuals who I be- when I want you, I will call you. We will see what the war plan is—we lieve are responsible. So, Mr. Speak- The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of will learn soon enough—and I suspect er—— Staff and the person responsible for the that this Congress will be asked to fi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- collection of our national intel- nance it. We will be asked to pay for tleman will suspend. ligence—push him aside. the men and women who will be sent The gentleman is not recognized for Who came in to take the place of the into harm’s way and for the munitions debate. two people—the Chairman of the Joint and the airplanes and the other equip- f Chiefs of Staff and the Director of Na- ment necessary. tional Intelligence? Guess who? Mr. I would hope that all of us take a PUBLICATION OF COMMITTEE Bannon. Is he a national security ex- long, long look at this and that we ask RULES pert? He spent a few years in the mili- this question: If we do that, then what RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS tary decades ago, but now he is sitting happens next? We didn’t ask that ques- FOR THE 115TH CONGRESS as one of the principals on our National tion when we went to war in Afghani- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Security Council. What is his mindset? stan in 2001 and 2002. We didn’t ask COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS Read his history. I wouldn’t rec- that question when we invaded Iraq a Washington, DC, January 31, 2017. ommend you go to Breitbart—I couple of years later. I am not sure we Hon. PAUL RYAN, wouldn’t spend a whole lot of time on have asked that question as we re- Speaker of the House of Representatives, that—but there is a history here. There Washington, DC. engage ourselves in the current Iraqi DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to clause is a history, and it is a dangerous his- war and Syria; but we should always 2(a)(2) of House Rule XI, the Committee on tory. ask: What is the result of our action? Appropriations adopted its rules for the This man is now sitting as the prin- What is likely to happen? 115th Congress on January 24, 2017, and I sub- cipal voice, because he has the Presi- We have choices. We have choices to mit them now for publication in the Congres- dent’s ear, on the National Security build a wall or to educate our children sional Record. Council—the fellow, together with Mr. or to care for our seniors. We have Sincerely, Miller, who is responsible for the ban choices about war or not. We have RODNEY FRELINGHUYSEN, Chairman. on immigrants, travelers, and refugees choices about how we deal with people from seven countries, which has be- around this world, choices about what Resolved, That the rules and practices of come a major international, diplomatic we do with refugees—people who are the Committee on Appropriations, House of crisis. ISIS is already using that ban— fleeing persecution, fleeing death—who Representatives, in the One Hundred Four- it is right here in the newspaper—to re- are doing the very, very best they can teenth Congress, except as otherwise pro- cruit in the Middle East, to recruit in to care for their families and children vided hereinafter, shall be and are hereby Africa, and to encourage homegrown in the most desperate of situations. We adopted as the rules and practices of the Committee on Appropriations in the One violence and terrorism here in the have a choice. We can slam the door on Hundred Fifteenth Congress. United States. them and say ‘‘tough luck,’’ or we can The foregoing resolution adopts the fol- Well done, Mr. Miller. do what ought to be the American tra- lowing rules: Well done, Mr. Bannon. dition, and that is to provide comfort, SEC. 1: POWER TO SIT AND ACT And very bad for our country. to provide assistance, and to show the (a) For the purpose of carrying out any of We are in the midst of executive or- good part of America. its functions and duties under rules X and XI ders, one after another—often two a Mr. President, you have given us 10 of the Rules of the House of Representatives, day. My final concern is one that days of the most disruptive chaos I the Committee and each of its subcommit- comes up 25 days from now. Five days have ever seen in my many years in tees is authorized: (1) To sit and act at such times and places ago, Trump went over to the Pentagon public life. You have a choice, too, Mr. within the United States whether the House and signed yet another executive order. President. You have a choice to take a is in session, has recessed, or has adjourned, He came out of the meeting and said: deep breath, to not try to carry out and to hold such hearings as it deems nec- We are going to have a new war plan. every one of your campaign promises, essary; and

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SEC. 4: COMMITTEE MEETINGS earliest possible date. An announcement (c) A subpoena may be authorized and shall be published promptly in the Daily Di- (a) Regular Meeting Day—The regular issued by the Committee or its subcommit- gest and made publicly available in elec- meeting day of the Committee shall be the tees under subsection (a)(2) in the conduct of tronic form. first Wednesday of each month while the any investigation or activity or series of in- (4) At least 24 hours prior to the com- House is in session if notice is given pursu- vestigations or activities, only when author- mencement of a meeting for the markup of a ant to paragraph (d)(3). ized by a majority of the Members of the bill or resolution, or at the time an an- (b) Additional and Special Meetings: Committee voting, a majority being present. nouncement is made pursuant to the pre- (1) The Chairman may call and convene, as The power to authorize and issue subpoenas ceding subparagraph within 24 hours before he considers necessary, additional meetings under subsection (a)(2) may be delegated to such meeting, the Chairman shall cause the of the Committee for the consideration of the Chairman pursuant to such rules and text of such bill or resolution to be made any bill or resolution pending before the under such limitations as the Committee publicly available in electronic form. Committee or for the conduct of other Com- may prescribe. Authorized subpoenas shall (e) Committee Records: mittee business. The Committee shall meet be signed by the Chairman or by any Member (1) The Committee shall keep a complete for such purpose pursuant to that call of the designated by the Committee. record of all Committee action, including a Chairman. (d) Compliance with any subpoena issued record of the votes on any question on which (2) If at least three Committee Members by the Committee or its subcommittees may a roll call is taken. The result of each roll desire that a special meeting of the Com- be enforced only as authorized or directed by call vote shall be available for inspection by mittee be called by the Chairman, those the House. the public during regular business hours in Members may file in the Committee Offices the Committee Offices and also made avail- SEC. 2: SUBCOMMITTEES a written request to the Chairman for that able in electronic form within 48 hours of (a) The Majority Caucus of the Committee special meeting. Such request shall specify such record vote. The information made shall establish the number of subcommittees the measure or matter to be considered. available for public inspection shall include and shall determine the jurisdiction of each Upon the filing of the request, the Com- a description of the amendment, motion, or subcommittee. mittee Clerk shall notify the Chairman. other proposition, and the name of each (b) Each subcommittee is authorized to (3) If within three calendar days after the Member voting for and each Member voting meet, hold hearings, receive evidence, and filing of the request, the Chairman does not against, and the names of those Members report to the Committee all matters referred call the requested special meeting to be held present but not voting. to it. within seven calendar days after the filing of (2) Committee records (including hearings, (c) All legislation and other matters re- the request, a majority of the Committee data, charts, and files) shall be kept separate ferred to the Committee shall be referred to Members may file in the Committee Offices and distinct from the congressional office the subcommittee of appropriate jurisdiction their written notice that a special meeting records of the Chairman of the Committee. within two weeks unless, by majority vote of will be held, specifying the date and hour of Such records shall be the property of the the Majority Members of the full Committee, such meeting, and the measure or matter to House, and all Members of the House shall consideration is to be by the full Committee. be considered. The Committee shall meet on have access thereto. (d) The Majority Caucus of the Committee that date and hour. (3) The records of the Committee at the shall determine an appropriate ratio of Ma- (4) Immediately upon the filing of the no- National Archives and Records Administra- jority to Minority Members for each sub- tice, the Committee Clerk shall notify all tion shall be made available in accordance committee. The Chairman is authorized to Committee Members that such special meet- with rule VII of the Rules of the House, ex- negotiate that ratio with the Minority; Pro- ing will be held and inform them of its date cept that the Committee authorizes use of vided, however, That party representation in and hour and the measure or matter to be any record to which clause 3(b)(4) of rule VI each subcommittee, including ex-officio considered. Such notice shall also be made of the Rules of the House would otherwise members, shall be no less favorable to the publicly available in electronic form and apply after such record has been in existence Majority than the ratio for the full Com- shall be deemed to satisfy paragraph (d)(3). for 20 years. The Chairman shall notify the mittee. Only the measure or matter specified in that Ranking Minority Member of any decision, (e) The Chairman and Ranking Minority notice may be considered at the special pursuant to clause 3(b)(3) or clause 4(b) of Member of the full Committee are each au- meeting. rule VI of the Rules of the House, to with- thorized to sit as a member of all sub- (c) Vice Chairman To Preside in Absence of hold a record otherwise available, and the committees and to participate, including Chairman—A member of the majority party matter shall be presented to the Committee voting, in all of the work of the subcommit- on the Committee or subcommittee thereof for a determination upon the written request tees. designated by the chairman of the full Com- of any Member of the Committee. SEC. 3: STAFFING mittee shall be vice chairman of the Com- (f) Availability of Amendments Adopted— (a) Committee Staff—The Chairman is au- mittee or subcommittee, as the case may be, Not later than 24 hours after the adoption of thorized to appoint the staff of the Com- and shall preside at any meeting during the an amendment to a bill or resolution, the mittee, and make adjustments in the job ti- temporary absence of the chairman. If the Chairman shall cause the text of any amend- tles and compensation thereof subject to the chairman and vice chairman of the Com- ment adopted thereto to be made publicly maximum rates and conditions established mittee or subcommittee are not present at available in electronic form. in clause 9(c) of rule X of the Rules of the any meeting of the Committee or sub- SEC. 5: COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE House of Representatives. In addition, he is committee, the ranking member of the ma- HEARINGS authorized, in his discretion, to arrange for jority party who is present shall preside at (a) Overall Budget Hearings—Overall budg- their specialized training. The Chairman is that meeting. et hearings by the Committee, including the also authorized to employ additional per- (d) Business Meetings: hearing required by section 242(c) of the Leg- sonnel as necessary. (1) Each meeting for the transaction of islative Reorganization Act of 1970 and (b) Assistants to Members: business, including the markup of legisla- clause 4 (a)(1) of rule X of the Rules of the (1) Each chairman and ranking minority tion, of the Committee and its subcommit- House of Representatives, shall be conducted member of a subcommittee or the full Com- tees shall be open to the public except when in open session except when the Committee mittee, including a Chairman Emeritus, may the Committee or the subcommittee con- in open session and with a majority present, select and designate one staff member who cerned, in open session and with a majority determines by roll call vote that the testi- shall serve at the pleasure of that Member. present, determines by roll call vote that all mony to be taken at that hearing on that (2) Notwithstanding (b)(1), the Chairman or part of the remainder of the meeting on day may be related to a matter of national may prescribe such terms and conditions that day shall be closed. security; except that the Committee may by necessary to achieve a reduction in the num- (2) No person other than Committee Mem- the same procedure close one subsequent day ber of Assistants to Members previously des- bers and such congressional staff and depart- of hearing. A transcript of all such hearings ignated by a Member of the Committee prior mental representatives as they may author- shall be printed and a copy furnished to each to the adoption of the Rules of the House es- ize shall be present at any business or mark- Member, Delegate, and the Resident Com- tablishing the Committee for the 112th Con- up session which has been closed. missioner from Puerto Rico. gress. (3) The Chairman shall announce the date, (b) Other Hearings: (3) Staff members designated under this place, and subject matter of each committee (1) All other hearings conducted by the subsection shall be compensated at a rate, meeting for the transaction of business, Committee or its subcommittees shall be determined by the Member, not to exceed 75 which may not commence earlier than the open to the public except when the Com- per centum of the maximum established in third day on which members have notice mittee or subcommittee in open session and

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Notwithstanding the re- ation during at least one day of hearings roll call vote on a motion to report any quirements of the preceding sentence, a ma- thereon. measure or matter of a public character, and jority of those present at a hearing con- (2) The Committee and its subcommittees on any amendment offered to the measure of ducted by the Committee or any of its sub- shall observe the five-minute rule during the matter, the total number of votes cast for committees, there being in attendance the interrogation of witnesses until such time as and against, and the names of those Mem- number required under section 5(c) of these each Member of the Committee or sub- bers voting for and against, shall be included rules to be present for the purpose of taking committee who so desires has had an oppor- in the Committee report on the measure or testimony, (1) may vote to close the hearing tunity to question the witness. matter. for the sole purpose of discussing whether (e) Broadcasting and Photographing of (d) Compliance With Congressional Budget testimony or evidence to be received would Committee Meetings and Hearings—When- Act—A Committee report on a bill or resolu- endanger the national security or violate ever a hearing or meeting conducted by the tion which has been approved by the Com- clause 2(k)(5) of rule XI of the Rules of the full Committee or any of its subcommittees mittee shall include the statement required House of Representatives or (2) may vote to is open to the public, those proceedings shall by section 308(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, separately set out and clearly close the hearing, as provided in clause be open to coverage by television, radio, and identified, if the bill or resolution provides 2(k)(5) of such rule. No Member of the House still photography, and shall be conducted in new budget authority. of Representatives may be excluded from accordance with the requirements set forth nonparticipatory attendance at any hearing (e) Changes in Existing Law—Each Com- in clause (4)(f) of rule XI of the Rules of the mittee report on a general appropriation bill of the Committee or its subcommittees un- House of Representatives. Neither the full less the House of Representatives shall by shall contain a concise statement describing Committee Chairman or subcommittee fully the effect of any provision of the bill majority vote authorize the Committee or chairman shall limit the number of tele- any of its subcommittees, for purposes of a which directly or indirectly changes the ap- vision or still cameras to fewer than two rep- plication of existing law. particular series of hearings on a particular resentatives from each medium (except for (f) Rescissions and Transfers—Each bill or article of legislation or on a particular sub- legitimate space or safety, in which case resolution reported by the Committee shall ject of investigation, to close its hearings to pool coverage shall be authorized). To the include separate headings for rescissions and Members by the same procedures designated maximum practicable, the Committee shall transfers of unexpended balances with all in this subsection for closing hearings to the provide audio and video coverage of each proposed rescissions and transfers listed public; Provided, however, That the Com- hearing or meeting for the transaction of therein. The report of the Committee accom- mittee or its subcommittees may by the business in a manner that allows the public panying such a bill or resolution shall in- same procedure vote to close five subsequent to easily listen to and view the proceedings clude a separate section with respect to such days of hearings. and shall maintain the recordings of such rescissions or transfers. (2) Subcommittee chairmen shall coordi- coverage in a manner that is easily acces- (g) Listing of Unauthorized Appropria- nate the development of schedules for meet- sible to the public. tions—Each Committee report on a general ings or hearings after consultation with the (f) Subcommittee Meetings—No sub- appropriation bill shall contain a list of all Chairman and other subcommittee chairmen committee shall sit while the House is read- appropriations contained in the bill for any with a view toward avoiding simultaneous ing an appropriation measure for amendment expenditure not currently authorized by law scheduling of Committee and subcommittee under the five-minute rule or while the Com- for the period concerned (except for classi- meetings or hearings. mittee is in session. fied intelligence or national security pro- (3) Each witness who is to appear before (g) Public Notice of Committee Hearings— grams, projects, or activities) along with a the Committee or any of its subcommittees The Chairman of the Committee shall make statement of the last year for which such ex- as the case may be, insofar as is practicable, public announcement of the date, place, and penditures were authorized, the level of ex- shall file in advance of such appearance, a subject matter of any Committee or sub- penditures authorized for that year, the ac- written statement of the proposed testimony committee hearing at least one week before tual level of expenditures for that year, and and shall limit the oral presentation at such the commencement of the hearing. If the the level of appropriations in the bill for appearance to a brief summary, except that Chairman of the Committee or sub- such expenditures. this provision shall not apply to any witness committee, with the concurrence of the (h) Duplicative Programs—Each Com- appearing before the Committee in the over- ranking minority member of the Committee mittee report on a bill or joint resolution all budget hearings. or respective subcommittee, determines that establishes or reauthorizes a Federal (4) Each witness appearing in a nongovern- there is good cause to begin the hearing program shall contain a statement indi- mental capacity before the Committee, or sooner, or if the Committee or subcommittee cating whether such program is known to be any of its subcommittees as the case may be, so determines by majority vote, a quorum duplicative of another program, pursuant to shall to the greatest extent practicable, sub- being present for the transaction of business, clause 3(c)(5) of rule XIII of the Rules of the mit a written statement including a cur- the Chairman or subcommittee chairman House of Representatives. riculum vitae and a disclosure of the amount shall make the announcement at the earliest (i) Supplemental or Minority Views: and source (by agency and program) of any possible date. Any announcement made (1) If, at the time the Committee approves Federal grant (or subgrant thereof) or con- under this subsection shall be promptly pub- any measure or matter, any Committee tract (or subcontract thereof), or contracts lished in the Daily Digest and made publicly Member gives notice of intention to file sup- or payments originating from a foreign gov- available in electronic form. plemental, minority, additional, or dis- ernment, received during the current fiscal senting views, all Members shall be entitled year or either of the two previous fiscal SEC. 6: PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS to not less than two additional calendar days years by the witness or by an entity rep- after the day of such notice (excluding Sat- (a) Prompt Reporting Requirement: resented by the witness and related to the urdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) in (1) It shall be the duty of the Chairman to subject matter of the hearing. Such state- which to file such views in writing and report, or cause to be reported promptly to ments, with appropriate redactions to pro- signed by the Member, with the Clerk of the the House any bill or resolution approved by tect the privacy of witnesses, shall be made Committee. All such views so filed shall be the Committee and to take or cause to be publicly available in electronic form not included in and shall be a part of the report taken necessary steps to bring the matter to later than one day after the witness appears. filed by the Committee with respect to that a vote. The disclosure referred to in this paragraph measure or matter. shall include the amount and source of each (2) In any event, a report on a bill or reso- (2) The Committee report on that measure Federal grant (or subgrant thereof) or con- lution which the Committee has approved or matter shall be printed in a single volume tract (or subcontract thereof) related to the shall be filed within seven calendar days (ex- which— subject matter of the hearing, and the clusive of days in which the House is not in (i) shall include all supplemental, minor- amount and country of origin of any pay- session) after the day on which there has ity, additional, or dissenting views which ment or contract related to the subject mat- been filed with the Committee Clerk a writ- have been submitted by the time of the filing ter of the hearing originating with a foreign ten request, signed by a majority of Com- of the report, and government. mittee Members, for the reporting of such (ii) shall have on its cover a recital that (c) Quorum for Taking Testimony—The bill or resolution. Upon the filing of any such any such supplemental, minority, additional, number of Members of the Committee which request, the Committee Clerk shall notify or dissenting views are included as part of shall constitute a quorum for taking testi- the Chairman immediately of the filing of the report. mony and receiving evidence in any hearing the request. This subsection does not apply (3) This subsection does not preclude— of the Committee shall be two. to the reporting of a regular appropriation (i) the immediate filing or printing of a (d) Calling and Interrogation of Witnesses: bill or to the reporting of a resolution of in- Committee report unless timely request for

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Notwithstanding any action taken travel, the direct or indirect expenses of which may be required for correction of any on such request by the chairman and rank- which are to be defrayed from an executive technical error in a previous report made by ing minority member of the subcommittee, a the Committee on that measure or matter. request may be approved by a majority of appropriation, only upon request from the (4) If, at the time a subcommittee approves the Committee. Chairman. any measure or matter for recommendation (c) Any request approved as provided under (d) In accordance with clause 8 of rule X of to the full Committee, any Member of that subsection (b) shall be immediately turned the Rules of the House of Representatives subcommittee who gives notice of intention over to the staff appointed for action. and section 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act to offer supplemental, minority, additional, (d) Any information obtained by such staff of 1954, as amended, local currencies owned or dissenting views shall be entitled, insofar shall be reported to the chairman of the sub- as is practicable and in accordance with the committee requesting such study and exam- by the United States shall be available to printing requirements as determined by the ination and to the Chairman and Ranking Committee Members and staff engaged in subcommittee, to include such views in the Minority Member, shall be made available to carrying out their official duties outside the Committee Print with respect to that meas- the members of the subcommittee con- United States, its territories, or possessions. ure or matter. cerned, and shall not be released for publica- No Committee Member or staff member shall (j) Availability of Reports—A copy of each tion until the subcommittee so determines. receive or expend local currencies for sub- bill, resolution, or report shall be made (e) Any hearings or investigations which sistence in any country at a rate in excess of available to each Member of the Committee may be desired, aside from the regular hear- the maximum per diem rate set forth in ap- at least three calendar days (excluding Sat- ings on appropriation items, when approved plicable Federal law. urdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) in ad- by the Committee, shall be conducted by the vance of the date on which the Committee is subcommittee having jurisdiction over the (e) Travel Reports: to consider each bill, resolution, or report; matter. (1) Members or staff shall make a report to Provided, That this subsection may be SEC. 9: TEMPORARY INVESTIGATIVE TASK the Chairman on their travel, covering the waived by agreement between the Chairman FORCES purpose, results, itinerary, expenses, and and the Ranking Minority Member of the (a) The Chairman of the full Committee, in other pertinent comments. full Committee. consultation with the Ranking Member of (k) Performance Goals and Objectives— the full Committee, may establish and ap- (2) With respect to travel outside the Each Committee report shall contain a point members to serve on task forces of the United States or its territories or posses- statement of general performance goals and Committee, to examine specific activities for sions, the report shall include: (1) an objectives, including outcome-related goals a limited period of time in accordance with itemized list showing the dates each country and objectives, for which the measure au- clause 5(b)2(C) of rule X of the Rules of the was visited, the amount of per diem fur- thorizes funding. House. nished, the cost of transportation furnished, (l) Motion to go to Conference—The Chair- (b) The Chairman of the full Committee man is directed to offer a motion under and any funds expended for any other official shall issue a written directive, in consulta- purpose; and (2) a summary in these cat- clause 1 of rule XXII of the Rules of the tion with the Ranking Member of the full egories of the total foreign currencies and/or House whenever the Chairman considers it Committee, delineating the specific activi- appropriate. ties to be reviewed by a task force con- appropriated funds expended. All such indi- SEC. 7: VOTING stituted pursuant to the preceding para- vidual reports on foreign travel shall be filed (a) No vote by any Member of the Com- graph. with the Chairman no later than 60 days fol- mittee or any of its subcommittees with re- (c) A task force constituted under this sec- lowing completion of the travel for use in spect to any measure or matter may be cast tion shall provide a written report of its complying with reporting requirements in by proxy. findings and recommendations to the full applicable Federal law, and shall be open for (b) The vote on any question before the Committee Chairman and Ranking Member public inspection. Committee shall be taken by the yeas and and members of the relevant subcommittees nays on the demand of one-fifth of the Mem- having jurisdiction over the matters re- (3) Each Member or employee performing bers present. viewed. Such report shall be approved by a such travel shall be solely responsible for (c) The Chairman of the Committee or the majority vote of the task force and shall in- supporting the amounts reported by the chairman of any of its subcommittees may— clude any supplemental, minority, addi- Member or employee. (1) postpone further proceedings when a tional, or dissenting views submitted by a (4) No report or statement as to any trip record vote is ordered on the question of ap- Member of the task force or a member of a shall be publicized making any recommenda- proving a measure or matter or on adopting subcommittee having jurisdiction over the tions on behalf of the Committee without an amendment; matter reviewed. (2) resume proceedings on a postponed (d) Any information obtained during the the authorization of a majority of the Com- question at any time after reasonable notice. course of such investigation, and any report mittee. When proceedings resume on a postponed produced by, a task force pursuant to this (f) Members and staff of the Committee question, notwithstanding any intervening section, shall not be released until the Chair- performing authorized travel on official busi- order for the previous question, an under- man of the full Committee has authorized ness pertaining to the jurisdiction of the lying proposition shall remain subject to fur- such release. Committee shall be governed by applicable ther debate or amendment to the same ex- (e) The Chairman is authorized to appoint tent as when the question was postponed. such staff, and, in his discretion, arrange for laws or regulations of the House and of the Committee on House Administration per- SEC. 8: STUDIES AND EXAMINATIONS the procurement of temporary services, as taining to such travel, and as promulgated The following procedure shall be applicable from time to time may be required. with respect to the conduct of studies and SEC. 10: OFFICIAL TRAVEL from time to time by the Chairman. examinations of the organization and oper- (a) The chairman of a subcommittee shall SEC. 11. ACTIVITIES REPORTS: ation of Executive Agencies under authority approve requests for travel by subcommittee contained in section 202(b) of the Legislative members and staff for official business with- (a) Not later than January 2 of each odd- Reorganization Act of 1946 and in clause in the jurisdiction of that subcommittee. numbered year, the Committee shall submit (3)(a) of rule X of the Rules of the House of The ranking minority member of a sub- to the House a report on the activities of the Representatives: committee shall concur in such travel re- Committee. (a) The Chairman is authorized to appoint quests by minority members of that sub- such staff and, in his discretion, arrange for committee and the Ranking Minority Mem- (b) After adjournment sine die of a regular the procurement of temporary services of ber shall concur in such travel requests for session of Congress, or after December 15, consultants, as from time to time may be re- Minority Members of the Committee. Re- whichever occurs first, the Chairman may quired. quests in writing covering the purpose, file the report with the Clerk of the House at (b) Studies and examinations will be initi- itinerary, and dates of proposed travel shall any time and without the approval of the ated upon the written request of a sub- be submitted for final approval to the Chair- Committee, provided that a copy of the re- committee which shall be reasonably specific man. Specific approval shall be required for port has been available to each Member of and definite in character, and shall be initi- each and every trip. the Committee for at least seven calendar ated only by a majority vote of the sub- (b) The Chairman is authorized during the days and the report includes any supple- committee, with the chairman of the sub- recess of the Congress to approve travel au- mental, minority, additional, or dissenting committee and the ranking minority mem- thorizations for Committee Members and ber thereof participating as part of such ma- staff, including travel outside the United views submitted by a Member of the Com- jority vote. When so initiated such request States. mittee.

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The announcement poned question, notwithstanding any inter- Washington, DC, January 30, 2017. shall promptly be made publicly available in vening order for the previous question, an Hon. PAUL D. RYAN, electronic form and published in the Daily underlying proposition shall remain subject Speaker, House of Representatives, Digest. to further debate or amendment to the same Washington, DC. (d) The Chair, in the case of meetings to be extent as when the question was postponed. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to clause conducted by the Committee shall make (c) All Committee hearings, records, data, 2(a)(2) of House Rule XI, I hereby submit the available on the Committee’s web site the charts, and files shall be kept separate and Rules of the Committee on House Adminis- text of any legislation to be marked up at a distinct from the congressional office tration for publication in the Congressional meeting at least 24 hours before such meet- records of the member serving as Chair; and Record. The Rules were adopted by the Com- ing (or at the time of an announcement made such records shall be the property of the mittee in its organizational meeting. within 24 hours of such meeting). This re- House and all members of the House shall Sincerely, quirement shall also apply to any resolution have access thereto. (d) House records of the Committee which GREGG HARPER, or regulation to be considered at a meeting. are at the National Archives shall be made Chairman. RULE NO. 3 available pursuant to House Rule VII. The OPEN MEETINGS Chairman shall notify the ranking minority RULE NO. 1 As required by Clause 2(g), of House Rule member of any decision to withhold a record GENERAL PROVISIONS XI, each meeting for the transaction of busi- pursuant to the rule, and shall present the (a) The Rules of the House are the rules of ness, including the markup of legislation of matter to the Committee upon written re- the Committee so far as applicable, except the Committee shall be open to the public quest of any Committee member. that a motion to recess from day to day is a except when the Committee in open session (e) To the maximum extent feasible, the privileged motion in the Committee. and with a quorum present determines by Committee shall make its publications avail- (b) The Committee is authorized at any record vote that all or part of the remainder able in electronic form. time to conduct such investigations and of the meeting on that day shall be closed to RULE NO. 5 studies as it may consider necessary or ap- the public because disclosure of matters to PROXIES propriate in the exercise of its responsibil- be considered would endanger national secu- No vote by any member in the Committee ities under House Rule X and, subject to the rity, would compromise sensitive law en- may be cast by proxy. adoption of expense resolutions as required forcement information, or would tend to de- RULE NO. 6 by House Rule X, clause 6, to incur expenses fame, degrade or incriminate any person, or POWER TO SIT AND ACT; SUBPOENA POWER (including travel expenses) in connection otherwise would violate any law or rule of (a) For the purpose of carrying out any of therewith. the House. Provided, however, that no person its functions and duties under House Rules X (c) The Committee is authorized to have other than members of the Committee, and and XI, the Committee is authorized (subject printed and bound testimony and other data such congressional staff and such other per- presented at hearings held by the Com- to subparagraph (b)(1) of this paragraph)— sons as the Committee may authorize, shall (1) to sit and act at such times and places mittee, and to make such information avail- be present in any business or markup session within the United States, whether the House able to the public. All costs of stenographic which has been closed to the public. To the is in session, has recessed, or has adjourned, services and transcripts in connection with maximum extent practicable, the Chair shall and to hold such hearings; and any meeting or hearing of the Committee cause to be provided audio and video cov- (2) to require, by subpoena or otherwise, shall be paid from the appropriate House ac- erage of each hearing or meeting that allows the attendance and testimony of such wit- count. the public to easily listen to and view the nesses and the production of such books, (d) The Committee shall submit to the proceedings and maintain the recordings of records, correspondence, memorandums, pa- House, not later than January 2 of each odd- such coverage in a manner that is easily ac- pers, documents and other materials as it numbered year, a report on the activities of cessible to the public. deems necessary, including materials in elec- the committee under House Rules X and XI. RULE NO. 4 tronic form. The Chair, or any member des- (e) The Committee’s rules shall be made RECORDS AND ROLLCALLS ignated by the Chair, may administer oaths publicly available in electronic form and to any witness. published in the Congressional Record not (a)(1) A record vote shall be held if re- (b)(1) A subpoena may be authorized and later than 30 days after the Committee is quested by any member of the Committee. issued by the Committee in the conduct of elected in each odd-numbered year. (2) The result of each record vote in any any investigation or series of investigations meeting of the Committee shall be made RULE NO. 2 or activities, only when authorized by a ma- available for inspection by the public at rea- REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS jority of the members voting, a majority sonable times at the Committee offices, in- being present. The power to authorize and (a) The regular meeting date of the Com- cluding a description of the amendment, mo- issue subpoenas under subparagraph (a)(2) mittee on House Administration shall be the tion, order or other proposition; the name of may be delegated to the Chair pursuant to second Wednesday of every month when the each member voting for and against; and the such rules and under such limitations as the House is in session in accordance with Clause members present but not voting. Committee may prescribe. Authorized sub- 2(b) of House Rule XI. If the House is not in (3) The Chairman shall make the record of poenas shall be signed by the Chair or by any session on the second Wednesday of a month, the votes on any question on which a record member designated by the Committee, and the regular meeting date shall be the third vote is demanded available on the Commit- may be served by any person designated by Wednesday of that month. Additional meet- tee’s website not later than 48 hours after the Chair or such member. ings may be called by the Chair of the Com- such vote is taken (excluding Saturdays, (2) Compliance with any subpoena issued mittee as she or he may deem necessary or Sundays, and legal holidays). Such record by the Committee may be enforced only as at the request of a majority of the members shall include a description of the amend- authorized or directed by the House. of the Committee in accordance with Clause ment, motion, order, or other proposition, RULE NO. 7 2(c) of House Rule XI. The determination of the name of each member voting for and QUORUMS the business to be considered at each meet- each member voting against such amending shall be made by the Chair subject to ment, motion, order, or proposition, and the No measure or recommendation shall be Clause 2(c) of House Rule XI. A regularly names of those members of the Committee reported to the House unless a majority of scheduled meeting may be dispensed with if, present but not voting. the Committee is actually present. For the in the judgment of the Chair, there is no (4) The Chairman shall make available on purposes of taking any action other than reporting any measure, issuance of a subpoena, need for the meeting. the Committee’s website not later than 24 closing meetings, promulgating Committee (b) If the Chair is not present at any meet- hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and orders, or changing the rules of the Com- ing of the Committee, the ranking member legal holidays) after the adoption of any mittee, one-third of the members of the of the majority party who is present shall amendment to a measure or matter the text Committee shall constitute a quorum. For preside at the meeting. of such amendment. purposes of taking testimony and receiving (c) The Chair, in the case of meetings to be (b)(1) Subject to subparagraph (2), the evidence, two members shall constitute a conducted by the Committee shall make Chairman may postpone further proceedings quorum. public announcement of the date, place, and when a record vote is ordered on the ques- subject matter of any meeting to be con- tion of approving any measure or matter or RULE NO. 8 ducted on any measure or matter. Such adopting an amendment. The Chair may re- AMENDMENTS meeting shall not commence earlier than the sume proceedings on a postponed request at Any amendment offered to any pending third day on which members have notice any time. legislation before the Committee must be

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RULE NO. 9 the opportunity to file supplemental, minor- (6) Except as provided in subparagraph ity, additional, or dissenting views has been HEARING PROCEDURES (f)(5), the Chair shall receive and the Com- made as provided by paragraph (c); or (a) The Chair, in the case of hearings to be mittee shall dispose of requests to subpoena (B) the filing of any supplemental report conducted by the Committee shall make additional witnesses. upon any measure or matter which may be public announcement of the date, place, and (7) No evidence or testimony taken in exec- required for the correction of any technical subject matter of any hearing to be con- utive session may be released or used in pub- error in a previous report made by the Com- ducted on any measure or matter at least lic sessions without the consent of the Com- mittee upon that measure or matter. one (1) week before the commencement of mittee. (3) shall, when appropriate, contain the that hearing. If the Chair, with the concur- (8) In the discretion of the Committee, wit- documents required by Clause 3(e) of Rule rence of the ranking minority member, de- nesses may submit brief and pertinent sworn XIII of the Rules of the House. termines that there is good cause to begin statements in writing for inclusion in the (e) The Chair, following consultation with the hearing sooner, or if the Committee so record. The Committee is the sole judge of the ranking minority member, is directed to determines by majority vote, a quorum being the pertinence of testimony and evidence ad- offer a motion under clause 1 of Rule XXII of present, the Chair shall make the announce- duced at its hearing. the Rules of the House, relating to going to (9) A witness may obtain a transcript copy ment at the earliest possible date. The clerk conference with the Senate, whenever the of his testimony given at a public session or, of the Committee shall promptly notify the Chair considers it-appropriate. if given at an executive session, when au- Daily Digest Clerk of the Congressional (f) If hearings have been held on any such thorized by the Committee. Record as soon as possible after such public measure or matter so reported, the Com- announcement is made. RULE NO. 10 mittee shall make every reasonable effort to (b) Unless excused by the Chair, each wit- PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING MEASURES OR have such hearings published and available ness who is to appear before the Committee MATTERS to the members of the House prior to the shall file with the clerk of the Committee, at (a)(1) It shall be the duty of the Chair to consideration of such measure or matter in least 48 hours in advance of his or her ap- report or cause to be reported promptly to the House. pearance, a written statement of his or her the House any measure approved by the (g) The Chair may designate any majority proposed testimony and shall limit his or her Committee and to take or cause to be taken member of the Committee to act as ‘‘floor oral presentation to a summary of his or her necessary steps to bring the matter to a manager’’ of a bill or resolution during its statement. vote. consideration in the House. (c) When any heating is conducted by the (2) In any event, the report of the Com- RULE NO. 11 Committee upon any measure or matter, the mittee on a measure which has been ap- minority party members on the Committee proved by the Committee shall be filed with- COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT shall be entitled, upon request to the Chair in 7 calendar days (exclusive of days on The Committee shall conduct oversight of by a majority of those minority members be- which the House is not in session) after the matters within the jurisdiction of the Com- fore the completion of such hearing, to call day on which there has been filed with the mittee in accordance with House Rule X, witnesses selected by the minority to testify clerk of the Committee a written request, clause 2 and clause 4. Not later than Feb- with respect to that measure or matter dur- signed by a majority of the members of the ruary 15 of the first session of a Congress, ing at least one day of hearings thereon. Committee, for the reporting of that meas- the Committee shall, in a meeting that is (d) Reserved. ure. Upon the filing of any such request, the open to the public and with a quorum (e) Committee members may question wit- clerk of the Committee shall transmit imme- present, adopt its authorization and over- nesses only when they have been recognized diately to the Chair notice of the filing of sight plan for that Congress in accordance by the Chair for that purpose, and only for a that request. with House Rule X, clause 2(d). 5-minute period until all members present (b)(1) No measure or recommendation shall RULE NO. 12 have had an opportunity to question a wit- be reported to the House unless a majority of ness. The 5-minute period for questioning a REVIEW OF CONTINUING PROGRAMS; BUDGET ACT the Committee is actually present. PROVISIONS witness by any one member can be extended (2) With respect to each record vote on a as provided by House Rules. The questioning motion to report any measure or matter of a (a) The Committee shall, in its consider- of a witness in Committee hearings shall be public character, and on any amendment of- ation of all bills and joint resolutions of a initiated by the Chair, followed by the rank- fered to the measure or matter, the total public character within its jurisdiction, ening minority member and all other members number of votes cast for and against, and the sure that appropriation for continuing pro- alternating between the majority and minor- names of those members voting for and grams and activities of the Federal Govern- ity. In recognizing members to question wit- against, shall be included in the Committee ment will be made annually to the maximum nesses in this fashion, the Chair shall take report on the measure or matter. extent feasible and consistent with the na- into consideration the ratio of the majority (c) The report of the Committee on a meas- ture, requirement, and objectives of the pro- to minority members present and shall es- ure or matter which has been approved by grams and activities involved. For the pur- tablish the order of recognition for ques- the Committee shall include the matters re- poses of this paragraph a Government agen- tioning in such a manner as not to disadvan- quired by Clause 3(c) of Rule XIII of the cy includes the organizational units of gov- tage the members of the majority. The Chair Rules of the House. ernment listed in Clause 4(e) of Rule X of may accomplish this by recognizing two ma- (d) If, at the time any measure or matter House Rules. jority members for each minority member is ordered reported by the Committee, any (b) The Committee shall review, from time recognized. member of the Committee gives notice of in- to time, each continuing program within its (f) The following additional rules shall tention to file supplemental, minority, addi- jurisdiction for which appropriations are not apply to hearings of the Committee as appli- tional, or dissenting views, that member made annually in order to ascertain whether cable: shall be entitled to not less than two addi- such program could be modified so that ap- (1) The Chair at a hearing shall announce tional calendar days after the day of such propriations therefore would be made annu- in an opening statement the subject of the notice, commencing on the day on which the ally. investigation. measure or matter(s) was approved, exclud- (c) The Committee shall, on or before Feb- (2) A copy of the Committee rules and this ing Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, ruary 25 of each year, submit to the Com- clause shall be made available to each wit- in which to file such views, in writing and mittee on the Budget (1) its views and esti- ness as provided by clause 2(k)(2) of Rule XI. signed by that member, with the clerk of the mates with respect to all matters to be set (3) Witnesses at hearings may be accom- Committee. All such views so filed by one or forth in the concurrent resolution on the panied by their own counsel for the purpose more members of the Committee shall be in- budget for the ensuing fiscal year which are of advising them concerning their constitu- cluded within, and shall be a part of, the re- within its jurisdiction or functions, and (2) tional rights. port filed by the Committee with respect to an estimate of the total amounts of new (4) The Chair may punish breaches of order that measure or matter. The report of the budget authority, and budget outlays result- and decorum, and of professional ethics on Committee upon that measure or matter ing there from, to be provided or authorized the part of counsel, by censure and exclusion shall be printed in a single volume which— in all bills and resolutions within its juris- from the hearings; and the Committee may (1) shall include all supplemental, minor- diction which it intends to be effective dur- cite the offender to the House for contempt. ity, additional or dissenting views, in the ing that fiscal year. (5) If the Committee determines that evi- form submitted, by the time of the filing of (d) As soon as practicable after a concur- dence or testimony at a hearing may tend to the report, and rent resolution on the budget for any fiscal defame, degrade, or incriminate any person, (2) shall bear upon its cover a recital that year is agreed to, the Committee (after con- it shall—— any such supplemental, minority, additional, sulting with the appropriate committee or

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A letter from the Chairman and Presi- (e) Whenever the Committee is directed in thorization must be obtained from the Chair. dent, Export-Import Bank of the U.S., trans- a concurrent resolution on the budget to de- Before such authorization is given, there mitting the Annual Report to Congress on termine and recommend changes in laws, shall be submitted to the Chair, in writing, a the operations of the Export-Import Bank of bills, or resolutions under the reconciliation request for such authorization. Each request, the United States for Fiscal Year 2016, pursu- process it shall promptly make such deter- which shall be filed in a manner that allows ant to 12 U.S.C. 635g(a); July 31, 1945, ch. 341, mination and recommendations, and report a for a reasonable period of time for review be- Sec. 8(a) (as amended by Public Law 93-646, reconciliation bill or resolution (or both) to fore such travel is scheduled to begin, shall Sec. 10) (88 Stat. 2336); to the Committee on the House or submit such recommendations include the following: Financial Services. 416. A letter from the Chief, Satellite Divi- to the Committee on the Budget, in accord- (A) the purpose of the travel; sion, International Bureau, Federal Commu- ance with the Congressional Budget Act of (B) the dates during which the travel will nications Commission, transmitting the 1974. occur; Commission’s final rule — Terrestrial Use of RULE NO. 13 (C) the names of the countries to be visited the 2473-2495 MHz Band for Low-Power Mo- and the length of time to be spent in each; BROADCASTING OF COMMITTEE HEARINGS AND bile Broadband Networks; Amendments to (D) an agenda of anticipated activities for MEETINGS Rules for the Ancillary Terrestrial Compo- each country for which travel is authorized nent of Mobile Satellite Service Systems [IB Whenever any hearing or meeting con- together with a description of the purpose to Docket No.: 13-213] (RM-11685) received Janu- ducted by the Committee is open to the pub- be served and the areas of committee juris- ary 30, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); lic, those proceedings shall be open to cov- diction involved; and Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to erage by television, radio, and still photog- (E) the names of members and staff for the Committee on Energy and Commerce. raphy, as provided in Clause 4 of House Rule whom authorization is sought. 417. A letter from the Secretary, Board of XI, subject to the limitations therein. Oper- (2) At the conclusion of any hearing, inves- Governors, United States Postal Service, ation and use of any Committee Internet tigation, study, meeting or conference for transmitting a report, by the Board of Gov- broadcast system shall be fair and non- which travel outside the United States has ernors, as required by Sec. 3686(c) of the partisan and in accordance with Clause 4(b) been authorized pursuant to this rule, mem- Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of rule XI and all other applicable rules of bers and staff attending meetings or con- of 2006; to the Committee on Oversight and the Committee and the House. ferences shall submit a written report to the Government Reform. RULE NO. 14 Chair covering the activities and other perti- 418. A letter from the Director, Congres- sional Budget Office, transmitting the waiv- COMMITTEE STAFF nent observations or information gained as a result of such travel. er of the deduction of pay requirement for a The staff of the Committee on House Ad- (c) Members and staff of the Committee reemployed annuitant, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ministration shall be appointed as follows: performing authorized travel on official busi- 8344(k); to the Committee on Oversight and (a) The staff shall be appointed by the ness shall be governed by applicable laws, Government Reform. Chair except as provided in paragraph (b), resolutions, or regulations of the House and 419. A letter from the Chief Financial Offi- and may be removed by the Chair, and shall of the Committee on House Administration cer and Assistant Secretary for Administra- work under the general supervision and di- pertaining to such travel. tion, Department of Commerce, transmitting rection of the Chair; the Department’s FY 2016 Agency Financial (b) All staff provided to the minority party RULE NO. 16 Report, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3515(a)(1); Pub- members of the Committee shall be ap- Reserved. lic Law 101-576, Sec. 303(a)(1) (as amended by pointed by the ranking minority member, RULE NO. 17 Public Law 107-289, Sec. 2(a)); (116 Stat. 2049); and may be removed by the ranking minor- to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Reserved. ity member of the Committee, and shall ment Reform. work under the general supervision and di- RULE NO. 18 420. A letter from the Legal Counsel, Equal rection of such member; OTHER PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting a notification of a federal des- (c) The appointment of all professional The Chair may establish such other proce- ignation of acting officer, pursuant to 5 staff shall be subject to the approval of the dures and take such actions as may be nec- U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, 151(b); (112 Committee as provided by, and subject to the essary to carry out the foregoing rules or to provisions of, clause 9 of Rule X of the Rules Stat. 2681-614); to the Committee on Over- facilitate the effective operation of the com- sight and Government Reform. of the House; mittee. (d) The Chair shall fix the compensation of 421. A letter from the Director, Federal RULE NO. NO. 19 Housing Finance Agency, transmitting the all staff of the Committee, after consulta- Agency’s FY 2016, No FEAR Act report, pur- tion with the ranking minority member re- DESIGNATION OF CLERK OF THE COMMITTEE suant to 5 U.S.C. 2301 note; Public Law 107- garding any minority party staff, within the For the purposes of these rules and the 174, 203(a); (116 Stat. 569); to the Committee budget approved for such purposes for the Rules of the House of Representatives, the on Oversight and Government Reform. Committee. staff director of the Committee shall act as 422. A letter from the Auditor, Office of the RULE NO. 15 the clerk of the Committee. District of Columbia Auditor, transmitting a TRAVEL OF MEMBERS AND STAFF f report entitled, ‘‘D.C. Spent $41 Million in Emergency Contingency Funds Responding (a) Consistent with the primary expense ADJOURNMENT to Winter Storm Jonas, and Could Have resolution and such additional expense reso- Saved Money Through Negotiation and Im- lutions as may have been approved, the pro- Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I proved Management of Retainer Contracts’’; visions of this rule shall govern travel of move that the House do now adjourn. to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Committee members and staff. Travel for The motion was agreed to; accord- ment Reform. any member or any staff member shall be ingly (at 7 o’clock and 9 minutes p.m.), 423. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Ad- paid only upon the prior authorization of the under its previous order, the House administrator for Regulatory Programs, Chair or her or his designee. Travel may be journed until tomorrow, Wednesday, NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- authorized by the Chair for any member and tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- any staff member in connection with the at- February 1, 2017, at 10 a.m. for morning-hour debate. tion, transmitting the Administration’s final tendance at hearings conducted by the Com- rule — Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; mittee and meetings, conferences, and inves- f Commercial Retention Limit for Blacknose tigations which involve activities or subject Sharks and Non-Blacknose Small Coastal matter under the general jurisdiction of the EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, Sharks in the Atlantic Region [Docket No.: Committee. Before such authorization is ETC. 160129062-6999-02] (RIN: 0648-BF49) received given there shall be submitted to the Chair Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive January 26, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. in writing the following: communications were taken from the 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 (1) The purpose of the travel; Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Re- (2) The dates during which the travel will Speaker’s table and referred as follows: sources. occur; 414. A letter from the Program Specialist, 424. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Ad- (3) The locations to be visited and the LRAD, Office of the Comptroller of the Cur- ministrator for Regulatory Programs, length of time to be spent in each; and rency, Department of the Treasury, trans- NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- (4) The names of members and staff seek- mitting the Department’s final rule — Eco- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- ing authorization. nomic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork tion, transmitting the Administration’s final

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A letter from the Deputy Assistant Ad- transmitting the Department’s Privacy Of- ceived January 26, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ministrator for Regulatory Programs, fice’s Fiscal Year 2016 Semiannual Report to 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- Congress, as required by Sec. 803 of the Im- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Re- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- plementing Recommendations of the 9/11 sources. tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Commission Act of 2007; to the Committee on 425. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Ad- rule — Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Homeland Security. ministrator for Regulatory Programs, National Standard Guidelines [Docket No.: 441. A letter from the Deputy Inspector NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- 120416013-6270-03] (RIN: 0648-BB92) received General for Audit Services, Office of the In- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- January 26, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. spector General, Department of Health and tion, transmitting the Administration’s final 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Human Services, transmitting a report titled rule — International Fisheries; Tuna and Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Re- ‘‘Review of Medicare Contractor Information Tuna-Like Species in the Eastern Pacific sources. Security Program Evaluations for Fiscal Ocean; Silky Shark Fishing Restrictions and 432. A letter from the Director, NMFS, Na- Year 2015’’, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1395kk- Fish Aggregating Device Data Collection and tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 1(e)(2)(C)(ii); Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title Identification [Docket No.: 160801681-6999-02] tion, Department of Commerce, transmitting XVIII, Sec. 1874A(e)(2)(C)(ii) (as amended by (RIN: 0648-BG22) received January 26, 2017, the 2016 Report to Congress on the Disclosure Public Law 108-173, Sec. 912(a)); (117 Stat. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law of Financial Interest and Recusal Require- 2388); jointly to the Committees on Energy 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- ments for Regional Fishery Management and Commerce and Ways and Means. mittee on Natural Resources. Councils and Scientific and Statistical Com- 442. A letter from the Executive Director 426. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Ad- mittees and on Apportionment of Member- and Chair, World War I Centennial Commis- ministrator for Regulatory Programs, ship on the Regional Fishery Management sion, transmitting the Commission’s periodic NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- Councils, pursuant to the Magnuson-Stevens report for the period ended December 31, tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Fishery Conservation and Management Act, 2016, pursuant to Public Law 112-272, Sec. tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Secs. 302(b)(2)(B) and 302(j)(9); to the Com- 5(b)(1); (126 Stat. 2450); jointly to the Com- rule — Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conserva- mittee on Natural Resources. mittees on Oversight and Government Re- tion and Management Act Provisions; Fish- 433. A letter from the Vice Chairman and form and Natural Resources. eries of the Northeastern United States; Executive Director, Administrative Con- 443. A letter from the Executive Director Scup Fishery; Framework Adjustment 9 ference of the United States, transmitting and Chair, World War I Centennial Commis- [Docket No.: 160615524-6999-02] (RIN: 0648- Recommendations Adopted by the Adminis- sion, transmitting the Commission’s periodic BG13) received January 26, 2017, pursuant to trative Conference of the United States in report for the period ended June 30, 2016, pur- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 2016 at its 65th and 66th plenary sessions; to suant to Public Law 112-272, Sec. 5(b)(1); (126 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Nat- the Committee on the Judiciary. Stat. 2450); jointly to the Committees on ural Resources. 434. A letter from the Staff Director, Com- Oversight and Government Reform and Nat- 427. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Ad- mission on Civil Rights, transmitting a copy ural Resources. ministrator for Regulatory Programs, of the charter for the U.S. Commission on 444. A letter from the Executive Director NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- Civil Rights state advisory committees, pur- and Chair, World War I Centennial Commis- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- suant to the Federal Advisory Committee sion, transmitting the Commission’s periodic tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Act, 41 C.F.R. Sec. 102-3.70; to the Committee report for the period ended September 30, rule — Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of on the Judiciary. 2016, pursuant to Public Law 112-272, Sec. Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Group- 435. A letter from the Alternate OSD 5(b)(1); (126 Stat. 2450); jointly to the Com- er Fishery Off the Southern Atlantic States; FRLO, Office of the Secretary, Department mittees on Oversight and Government Re- Regulatory Amendment 16 [Docket No.: of Defense, transmitting the Department’s form and Natural Resources. 131113952-6999-02] (RIN: 0648-BD78) received final rule — Civil Monetary Penalty Infla- 445. A letter from the Acting Assistant January 26, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tion Adjustment [Docket ID: DOD-2016-OS- Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 0045] (RIN: 0790-ZA12) received January 26, of State, transmitting the Presidential Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Re- 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Memorandum regarding construction of the sources. Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Keystone XL Pipeline; jointly to the Com- 428. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Ad- Committee on the Judiciary. mittees on Foreign Affairs, Natural Re- ministrator for Regulatory Programs, 436. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, sources, Transportation and Infrastructure, NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- and Energy and Commerce. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- ting the Department’s final rule — Civil tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Monetary Penalty Adjustments for Inflation f rule — Fisheries of the Northeastern United [Docket No.: DHS-2016-0034] (RIN 1601-AA80) States; Atlantic Herring Fishery; Specifica- received January 27, 2017, pursuant to 5 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON tion of Management Measures for Atlantic U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Herring for the 2016-2018 Fishing Years 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of [Docket No.: 151215999-6960-02] (RIN: 0648- Judiciary. committees were delivered to the Clerk BF64) received January 26, 2017, pursuant to 437. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- for printing and reference to the proper 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. ment of Labor, transmitting a letter written 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Nat- in response to the Office of the Ombudsman’s calendar, as follows: ural Resources. 2014 Annual Report that was filed with Con- Mr. COLE. Committee on Rules. House 429. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Ad- gress on January 8, 2016, pursuant to 42 Resolution 74. Resolution providing for con- ministrator for Regulatory Programs, U.S.C. 7385s-15(e)(4); Public Law 106-398, Sec. sideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- 1 (as amended by Public Law 113-291, Sec. 36) providing for congressional disapproval tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 3141(b)); (128 Stat. 3899); to the Committee on under chapter 8 of title 5, United State Code, tion, transmitting the Administration’s final the Judiciary. of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Man- rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic 438. A letter from the Management and agement relating to ‘‘Waste Prevention, Pro- Zone Off Alaska; Allow the Use of Longline Program Analyst, FAA, Department of duction Subject to Royalties, and Resource Pot Gear in the Gulf of Alaska Sablefish In- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Conservation’’, and providing for consider- dividual Fishing Quota Fishery; Amendment ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class E ation of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 37) 101 [Docket No.: 151001910-6999-02] (RIN: 0648- Airspace, Blue Mesa, CO [Docket No.: FAA- disapproving the rule submitted by the De- BF42) received January 26, 2017, pursuant to 2016-7043; Airspace Docket No.: 16-ANM-6] re- partment of Defense, the General Services 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. ceived January 26, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Administration, and the National Aero- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Nat- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 nautics and Space Administration relating ural Resources. Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (Rept. 430. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Ad- tation and Infrastructure. 115–8). Referred to the House Calendar. ministrator for Regulatory Programs, 439. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regu- f NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- lation Policy and Management, Office of the tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Secretary (00REG), Department of Veterans PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Affairs, transmitting the Department’s in- rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic terim final rule — Fertility Counseling and Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Is- Treatment for Certain Veterans and Spouses bills and resolutions of the following lands Crab Rationalization Program [Docket (RIN: 2900-AP94) received January 27, 2017, titles were introduced and severally re- No.: 160617541-6999-02] (RIN: 0648-BG15) re- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law ferred, as follows:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:53 Feb 10, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD17\H31JA7.REC H31JA7 bjneal on DSK30MX082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H818 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 31, 2017 By Mr. SMITH of Washington (for him- H.R. 761. A bill to prohibit the use of pre- American innovation and significant innova- self, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. miums paid to the Pension Benefit Guaranty tion and pioneering efforts of individuals or COOPER, Ms. BORDALLO, Ms. SPEIER, Corporation as an offset for other Federal groups from each of the 50 States, the Dis- Mr. O’ROURKE, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. spending; to the Committee on Rules, and in trict of Columbia, and the United States ter- HECK, and Mr. VISCLOSKY): addition to the Committee on the Budget, ritories, to promote the importance of inno- H.R. 753. A bill to establish a fair and for a period to be subsequently determined vation in the United States, the District of transparent process that will result in the by the Speaker, in each case for consider- Columbia, and the United States territories, timely consolidation, closure, and realign- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- and for other purposes; to the Committee on ment of military installations inside the risdiction of the committee concerned. Financial Services. United States and will realize improved effi- By Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN (for herself, By Ms. LEE (for herself, Ms. SCHA- ciencies in the cost and management of mili- Mr. SHERMAN, and Mr. GARAMENDI): KOWSKY, Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, tary installations, and for other purposes; to H.R. 762. A bill to provide for the restora- Mr. CONNOLLY, Miss RICE of New the Committee on Armed Services, and in tion of legal rights for claimants under holo- York, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. addition to the Committee on Appropria- caust-era insurance policies; to the Com- GRIJALVA, Ms. MOORE, Mr. SMITH of tions, for a period to be subsequently deter- mittee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to Washington, Ms. NORTON, Ms. mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period BONAMICI, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. MOULTON, sideration of such provisions as fall within to be subsequently determined by the Speak- Mr. QUIGLEY, Ms. WASSERMAN the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. er, in each case for consideration of such pro- SCHULTZ, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Ms. PIN- By Mr. STEWART (for himself and Ms. visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the GREE, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. KILDEE, Mrs. MENG): committee concerned. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York, H.R. 754. A bill to award the Congressional By Mr. POLIQUIN (for himself and Ms. Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. YAR- Gold Medal to Anwar Sadat in recognition of PINGREE): MUTH, Mr. NADLER, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, his heroic achievements and courageous con- H.R. 763. A bill to clarify the boundary of Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Ms. MENG, Ms. tributions to peace in the Middle East; to the Acadia National Park, and for other pur- MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Committee on Financial Services. poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- Mexico, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. By Mr. SANFORD (for himself, Mr. sources. LOWENTHAL, Mr. O’ROURKE, Mr. PRICE MEADOWS, and Ms. PINGREE): By Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ: of North Carolina, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. H.R. 755. A bill to amend the REAL ID Act H.R. 764. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- DEGETTE, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. SCHIFF, of 2005 to remove the provision requiring enue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for Ms. DELBENE, Mr. NORCROSS, Mr. each State to provide all other States with employer-provided employee housing assist- GUTIE´ RREZ, Ms. DELAURO, Mrs. WAT- electronic access to information contained ance, and for other purposes; to the Com- SON COLEMAN, Mr. WELCH, Mr. LEWIS in the motor vehicle database of the State, mittee on Ways and Means, and in addition of Georgia, Ms. BROWNLEY of Cali- and for other purposes; to the Committee on to the Committee on Financial Services, for fornia, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. BLU- Oversight and Government Reform. a period to be subsequently determined by MENAUER, Ms. TITUS, Ms. CASTOR of By Mr. CHAFFETZ (for himself, Mr. the Speaker, in each case for consideration Florida, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. SERRANO, CUMMINGS, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. LYNCH, of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Mr. TED LIEU of California, Mr. ONNOLLY OSS Mr. C , and Mr. R ): ENGEL, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Ms. MATSUI, H.R. 756. A bill to restore the financial sol- tion of the committee concerned. ´ Mr. TONKO, Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. CLAY, vency and improve the governance of the By Ms. VELAZQUEZ (for herself, Mr. Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. FRANKEL United States Postal Service in order to en- SERRANO, Mr. MEEKS, and Mr. of Florida, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. sure the efficient and affordable nationwide JEFFRIES): CA´ RDENAS, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Il- delivery of mail, and for other purposes; to H.R. 765. A bill to authorize programs and linois, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. MCGOVERN, the Committee on Oversight and Govern- activities to support transportation options Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- ment Reform, and in addition to the Com- in areas that are undergoing extensive repair fornia, Mr. COHEN, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. mittees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways or reconstruction of transportation infra- BEYER, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Ms. ADAMS, and Means, for a period to be subsequently structure, and for other purposes; to the determined by the Speaker, in each case for Committee on Transportation and Infra- Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. SWALWELL of Cali- structure. fornia, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. HECK, Mrs. consideration of such provisions as fall with- ´ in the jurisdiction of the committee con- By Ms. VELAZQUEZ: LOWEY, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. BERA, Mr. cerned. H.R. 766. A bill to amend title XVIII of the DOGGETT, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. RICH- By Mr. CONNOLLY: Social Security Act to establish a pilot pro- MOND, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. H.R. 757. A bill to increase the rates of pay gram to expand telehealth options under the KEATING, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. PAYNE, under the statutory pay systems and for pre- Medicare program for individuals residing in Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. vailing rate employees by 3.2 percent, and for public housing located in health professional SCHNEIDER, Mrs. DAVIS of California, other purposes; to the Committee on Over- shortage areas, and for other purposes; to the Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. SEAN PATRICK sight and Government Reform. Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in MALONEY of New York, Ms. KELLY of By Mr. SCHNEIDER (for himself and addition to the Committee on Ways and Illinois, Mr. KHANNA, Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. YOHO): Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, H.R. 758. A bill to amend title 38, United mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- Mr. POCAN, Ms. ESTY, Mr. GALLEGO, States Code, to authorize veterans who are sideration of such provisions as fall within Mr. PALLONE, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE entitled to educational assistance under the the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of By Mr. COHEN (for himself, Mr. EVANS, Mr. PETERS, and Mrs. the Department of Veterans Affairs to use KINZINGER, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, and Mrs. TORRES): such entitlement to participate in a career WAGNER): H.R. 771. A bill to ensure affordable abor- transition internship program for veterans; H.R. 767. A bill to establish the Stop, Ob- tion coverage and care for every woman, and to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. serve, Ask, and Respond to Health and for other purposes; to the Committee on En- By Mr. ELLISON (for himself and Mr. Wellness Training pilot program to address ergy and Commerce, and in addition to the RENACCI): human trafficking in the health care system; Committees on Ways and Means, and Over- H.R. 759. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. sight and Government Reform, for a period Labor from enforcing any requirement that By Mr. DIAZ-BALART: to be subsequently determined by the Speak- consumer reporting agencies that serve only H.R. 768. A bill to require the United er, in each case for consideration of such pro- as a secure conduit to data from State unem- States Postal Service to designate a single, visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the ployment compensation agencies obtain and unique ZIP code for Miami Lakes, Florida; committee concerned. maintain an individual’s informed consent to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- By Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS (for agreement when verifying income and em- ment Reform. herself, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. BARLETTA, ployment with such agencies, and for other By Ms. GRANGER (for herself and Mr. Mr. BLUM, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. purposes; to the Committee on Ways and ZELDIN): CA´ RDENAS, Mr. COLLINS of New York, Means. H.R. 769. A bill to prohibit voluntary or as- Mr. COLLINS of Georgia, Mr. By Mr. LYNCH (for himself and Mr. sessed contributions to the United Nations CRAWFORD, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. GOSAR, MCKINLEY): until the President certifies to Congress that Mr. HARRIS, Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. HUD- H.R. 760. A bill to amend title 5, United United Nations Security Council Resolution SON, Ms. JENKINS of Kansas, Mr. States Code, to provide for certain index 2334 has been repealed; to the Committee on JONES, Mr. KIND, Mr. LATTA, Mr. fund investments from the Postal Service Foreign Affairs. MOOLENAAR, Mr. MOONEY of West Vir- Retiree Health Benefits Fund, and for other By Mr. HIMES (for himself, Mr. POSEY, ginia, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. NEWHOUSE, purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Mr. KING of New York, Mr. COOPER, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. Government Reform. Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, ROTHFUS, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. SMITH of By Mr. RENACCI (for himself, Mr. and Mr. ROE of Tennessee): New Jersey, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. POCAN, Mr. KILMER, Mr. KELLY of H.R. 770. A bill to require the Secretary of VALADAO, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. Pennsylvania, and Mr. BUCSHON): the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of WALBERG, Mrs. WALORSKI, Mrs. MIMI

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WALTERS of California, Mr. WALZ, RAKIS, Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania, Mrs. TORRES, Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. Mr. WESTERMAN, and Mr. YOUNG of Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. WALZ, Ms. Iowa): KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. EMMER, WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. WELCH, Mr. H.R. 772. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Mr. WEBSTER of Florida, Mr. JOHNSON YARMUTH, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. COURTNEY, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve and clar- of Ohio, Mr. ROYCE of California, Mr. Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. EVANS, ify certain disclosure requirements for res- DUNCAN of South Carolina, Mr. Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. DANNY K. taurants and similar retail food establish- PEARCE, Mr. HILL, Mr. BARLETTA, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. LEVIN, Ms. WIL- ments, and to amend the authority to bring BUCSHON, Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. SON of Florida, Mr. AL GREEN of proceedings under section 403A; to the Com- MOOLENAAR, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. ABRA- Texas, Mr. PETERS, Mr. HECK, Mr. mittee on Energy and Commerce. HAM, Mr. LONG, Mr. TURNER, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. HIMES, Ms. CASTOR of By Ms. MENG: MESSER, Mr. YOHO, Mr. PITTENGER, Florida, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 773. A bill to require the Department Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. MURPHY of PERLMUTTER, Ms. KUSTER of New of Defense to utilize managed print services; Pennsylvania, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Hampshire, Mr. GALLEGO, Ms. JACK- to the Committee on Armed Services. Mrs. COMSTOCK, Mr. YODER, Mr. FLO- SON LEE, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. HAS- By Ms. MENG: RES, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. SMITH of Ne- TINGS, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. THOMPSON of H.R. 774. A bill to remove the limitation on braska, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, California, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. SHERMAN, Medicaid coverage of tobacco cessation non- Mr. LATTA, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. Mr. PAYNE, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. NOLAN, prescription drugs; to the Committee on En- GIBBS, Mr. HURD, Mr. GOWDY, Mr. Mr. SIRES, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. ergy and Commerce. MCCLINTOCK, and Mr. BARR): KIHUEN, and Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN): By Mr. MOOLENAAR: H.J. Res. 51. A joint resolution approving H.J. Res. 53. A joint resolution removing H.R. 775. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- the discontinuation of the process for consid- the deadline for the ratification of the equal enue Code of 1986 to inflation adjust the eration and automatic implementation of rights amendment; to the Committee on the $5,000 limitation with respect to dependent the annual proposal of the Independent Medi- Judiciary. care assistance programs and flexible spend- care Advisory Board under section 1899A of By Mr. ROKITA: ing arrangements; to the Committee on the Social Security Act; to the Committee H.J. Res. 54. A joint resolution dis- Ways and Means. on Ways and Means, and in addition to the approving the rule submitted by the Depart- By Mr. SENSENBRENNER: Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a ment of the Treasury and the Internal Rev- H.R. 776. A bill to require that until a com- period to be subsequently determined by the enue Service relating to documentation re- prehensive study is completed, the volume of Speaker, in each case for consideration of quirements for certain related-party inter- cellulosic biofuel mandated under the renew- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- ests in a corporation to be treated as indebt- able fuel program be limited to what is com- tion of the committee concerned. edness; to the Committee on Ways and mercially available, and for other purposes; By Mr. NEWHOUSE (for himself, Mr. Means. to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, PEARCE, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. GOHMERT, By Mr. STEWART (for himself, Mr. and in addition to the Committee on Mr. CRAMER, Mrs. RADEWAGEN, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. GOHMERT, Mrs. Science, Space, and Technology, for a period SESSIONS, and Mr. BIGGS): RADEWAGEN, Mr. CRAMER, and Mr. to be subsequently determined by the Speak- H.J. Res. 52. A joint resolution providing BIGGS): er, in each case for consideration of such pro- for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 H.J. Res. 55. A joint resolution providing visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the of title 5, United States Code, of the final for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 committee concerned. rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife of title 5, United States Code, of the final By Mr. SENSENBRENNER: Service relating to ‘‘Mitigation Policy’’; to rule of the Office of Natural Resources Rev- H.R. 777. A bill to provide for a comprehen- the Committee on Natural Resources. enue relating to ‘‘Amendments to Civil Pen- sive assessment of the scientific and tech- By Ms. SPEIER (for herself, Ms. alty Regulations’’; to the Committee on the ´ nical research on the implications of the use ADAMS, Ms. BARRAGAN, Mrs. BEATTY, Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other Mr. BEYER, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. on Natural Resources, for a period to be sub- purposes; to the Committee on Science, BONAMICI, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. sequently determined by the Speaker, in Space, and Technology, and in addition to BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, each case for consideration of such provi- the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Ms. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the a period to be subsequently determined by BROWNLEY of California, Mrs. BUSTOS, committee concerned. ´ the Speaker, in each case for consideration Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. CARDENAS, Mr. By Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- CARTWRIGHT, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- (for herself, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- tion of the committee concerned. fornia, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. CLARK of fornia, Ms. LEE, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, By Mr. WELCH (for himself, Mr. SIMP- Massachusetts, Ms. CLARKE of New Mr. NADLER, Ms. CLARKE of New SON, Mr. DUFFY, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. York, Mr. CLAY, Mr. COHEN, Mr. CON- York, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Mrs. WATSON VALADAO, and Ms. DELBENE): NOLLY, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. CUMMINGS, COLEMAN, and Ms. JACKSON LEE): H.R. 778. A bill to require enforcement Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. H. Con. Res. 15. Concurrent resolution as- against misbranded milk alternatives; to the DELANEY, Ms. DELAURO, Ms. serting that Congress should expend the re- Committee on Energy and Commerce. DELBENE, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. sources necessary to investigate thoroughly By Mr. WITTMAN: DEUTCH, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. MICHAEL the nature and extent of Russian inter- H.R. 779. A bill to restrict United States F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. ELLI- ference in the 2016 presidential election, in- nationals from traveling to countries in SON, Mr. ENGEL, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. FOS- cluding whether there was collusion between which foreign governments or anti-govern- TER, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. GRIJALVA, persons associated with the Russian government forces allow foreign terrorist organiza- Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. HIGGINS of New ment and persons associated with the presi- tions to engage in armed conflict for pur- York, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. JEFFRIES, dential campaign of Donald J. Trump to in- poses of participating in such armed conflict Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, fluence the outcome of the election; to the or from providing material support to enti- Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. KEATING, Ms. KELLY Committee on House Administration, and in ties that are engaged in such armed conflict, of Illinois, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. KILDEE, addition to the Committee on Foreign Af- and for other purposes; to the Committee on Mr. KILMER, Mr. KIND, Mr. LANGEVIN, fairs, for a period to be subsequently deter- Foreign Affairs. Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. LAR- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- By Mr. LABRADOR (for himself, Mr. SON of Connecticut, Ms. LEE, Mr. TED sideration of such provisions as fall within BROOKS of Alabama, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, LIEU of California, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. RICE of South LOWENTHAL, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN By Mr. SHUSTER (for himself and Mr. Carolina, Mr. DUNCAN of South Caro- GRISHAM of New Mexico, Mr. LYNCH, DEFAZIO): lina, Mr. BABIN, Mr. BYRNE, Mr. Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New H. Res. 73. A resolution providing amounts BUDD, Mr. DAVIDSON, Mr. ZELDIN, Mr. York, Ms. MATSUI, Ms. MCCOLLUM, for the expenses of the Committee on Trans- HUDSON, and Mr. JODY B. HICE of Mr. MEEKS, Ms. MOORE, Mr. portation and Infrastructure in the One Hun- Georgia): MOULTON, Mr. NADLER, Mrs. NAPOLI- dred Fifteenth Congress; to the Committee H.J. Res. 50. A joint resolution proposing TANO, Mr. NORCROSS, Ms. NORTON, Mr. on House Administration. an amendment to the Constitution of the PASCRELL, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. POCAN, By Ms. DELAURO (for herself, Mr. United States to limit the number of terms Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Ms. MENG, Ms. a Representative or Senator may serve; to QUIGLEY, Miss RICE of New York, Mr. JUDY CHU of California, Ms. ROYBAL- the Committee on the Judiciary. RICHMOND, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. ALLARD, Ms. MOORE, Ms. BORDALLO, By Mr. ROE of Tennessee (for himself, RUSH, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Ms. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. TONKO, Mr. Mr. RUIZ, Mr. ROKITA, Mr. MEEHAN, SA´ NCHEZ, Mr. SARBANES, Ms. SCHA- PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. POCAN, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. KOWSKY, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. SCHRADER, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. COHEN, and Ms. JODY B. HICE of Georgia, Mr. TIPTON, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. SINEMA, Ms. BROWNLEY of California): Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. SLAUGHTER, Mr. SMITH of Wash- H. Res. 75. A resolution expressing the PALAZZO, Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. ington, Mr. SWALWELL of California, sense of the House of Representatives regard- WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. BILI- Mr. TAKANO, Ms. TITUS, Mr. TONKO, ing sexually exploited and trafficked girls in

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Congress has the power to enact this legis- tion the foregoing powers, and all other pow- By Mr. THOMAS J. ROONEY of Florida lation pursuant to the following: ers vested by this Constitution in the gov- (for himself and Mr. HASTINGS): Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1: The Congress ernment of the United States, or in any de- H. Res. 77. A resolution encouraging the shall have Power to lay and collect Taxes, partment or officer thereof. development of best business practices to Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the By Mr. HIMES: fully utilize the potential of the United Debts and provide for the common Defence H.R. 770. States; to the Committee on Education and and general Welfare of the United States; but Congress has the power to enact this legis- the Workforce. all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uni- lation pursuant to the following: form throughout the United States. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 5: ‘‘To coin f Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18: To make all Money, regulate the Value thereof, and of PRIVATE BILLS AND Laws which shall be necessary and proper for foreign Coin, and fix the Standard of Weights RESOLUTIONS carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- and Measures;’’ ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- By Ms. LEE: Under clause 3 of rule XII, stitution in the Government of the United H.R. 771. Ms. PELOSI introduced a bill (H.R. 780) States or in any Department or Officer Congress has the power to enact this legis- for the relief of Maria Carmen Castro thereof. lation pursuant to the following: Ramirez and J. Refugio Carreno Article 1, Section 5, Clause 2: Each House This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Rojas; which was referred to the may determine the Rules of its Proceedings, granted to Congress under Article I of the Committee on the Judiciary. punish its Members for disorderly Behaviour, United States Constitution and its subse- f and, with the Concurrence of two thirds, quent amendments, and further clarified and expel a Member. interpreted by the Supreme Court of the CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY By Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN: United States. STATEMENT H.R. 762. By Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS: Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 772. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- the Rules of the House of Representa- Article I, Section 8 lation pursuant to the following: tives, the following statements are sub- By Mr. POLIQUIN: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 as applied to mitted regarding the specific powers H.R. 763. providing for the general welfare of the granted to Congress in the Constitu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- United States through the administration of tion to enact the accompanying bill or lation pursuant to the following: the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. joint resolution. Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2: ‘‘The Con- By Ms. MENG: gress shall have power to dispose of and H.R. 773. By Mr. SMITH of Washington: make all needful rules and regulations re- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 753. specting the territory or other property be- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- longing to the United States. Article I, Section 8 of the United States lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ: Constitution. The constitutional authority on which this H.R. 764. By Ms. MENG: bill rests is the power of Congress ‘‘to pro- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 774. vide for the common Defense’’, ‘‘to raise and lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- support Armies’’, ‘‘to provide and maintain a Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 lation pursuant to the following: Navy’’’ and ‘‘to make Rules for the Govern- The Congress shall have Power to lay and Article I, Section 8 of the United States ment and Regulation of the land and naval collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, Constitution. Forces’’ as enumerated in Article I, section 8 to pay the Debts and provide for the common By Mr. MOOLENAAR: of the United States Constitution. Defence and general Welfare of the United H.R. 775. By Mr. STEWART: States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 754. shall be uniform throughout the United lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- States. Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article I of the lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ: United States Constitution and Amendment Article one, Section eight. H.R. 765. XVI of the United States Constitution. By Mr. SANFORD: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. SENSENBRENNER: H.R. 755. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 776. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: The Congress shall have Power to . . . pro- lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of the United States vide for the . . . general Welfare of the Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 Constitution United States; . . . By Mr. SENSENBRENNER: By Mr. CHAFFETZ: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 H.R. 777. H.R. 756. The Congress shall have Power . . . To reg- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- ulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: among the several States, and with the In- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 Art. I, Sec. 8 dian Tribes. By Mr. WELCH: To establish Post Offices and post Roads. By Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ: H.R. 778. By Mr. CONNOLLY: H.R. 766. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 757. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18: The Con- lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 gress shall have Power To . . . make all The ‘‘necessary and proper’’ clause of Arti- The Congress shall have Power . . . To reg- Laws which shall be necessary and proper for cle I, Section 8 of the United States Con- ulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- stitution among the several States, and with the In- ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- By Mr. SCHNEIDER: dian Tribes. stitution in the Government of the United H.R. 758. By Mr. COHEN: States, or in any Department or Officer Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 767. thereof. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. WITTMAN: Article I, Section 8. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 779. By Mr. ELLISON: Article 1, Section 8 Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 759. By Mr. DIAZ-BALART: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 768. The constitutional authority on which this lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- bill rests in the preamble of the Constitution Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: providing for the ‘‘common defense’’ and in lation pursuant to Article I, Section 8, Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- the powers governing national security in Clause 1. tion Article I, Section 8.

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By Ms. PELOSI: H.R. 38: Mr. ROTHFUS. H.R. 692: Mr. ROUZER, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of H.R. 780. H.R. 58: Ms. LEE and Mr. PAYNE. Illinois, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, and Mrs. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 76: Mr. ABRAHAM. LOVE. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 80: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. H.R. 694: Mr. HENSARLING and Mrs. Article I, section 8, clause 4 of the Con- H.R. 82: Mr. BUDD and Mr. MARCHANT. HARTZLER. stitution provides that Congress shall have H.R. 165: Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of H.R. 696: Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. CORREA, Mr. power to ‘‘establish an uniform Rule of Natu- New Mexico. PASCRELL, Mr. O’ROURKE, Mr. KENNEDY, Mrs. ralization’’. The Supreme Court has long H.R. 166: Mr. SOTO. NAPOLITANO, and Mr. SABLAN. found that this provision of the Constitution H.R. 167: Mr. COHEN and Ms. MOORE. H.R. 711: Mr. SWALWELL of California. grants Congress plenary power over immi- H.R. 173: Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana, Mr. H.R. 722: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New gration policy. As the Court found in Galvan SOTO, Mrs. ROBY, and Ms. NORTON. York, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. VARGAS, Miss RICE v. Press, 347 U.S. 522, 531 (1954), ‘‘that the for- H.R. 202: Mr. SERRANO. of New York, Ms. BROWNLEY of California, mulation of policies [pertaining to the entry H.R. 203: Mr. COHEN. Ms. MATSUI, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. DOGGETT, and OBY URPHY of aliens and their right to remain here] is H.R. 217: Mrs. R , Mr. M of Penn- Mr. KIHUEN. entrusted exclusively to Congress has be- sylvania, and Mr. AMASH. H.R. 724: Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. CUELLAR, Ms. H.R. 233: Mr. BACON and Mr. KING of New come about as firmly imbedded in the legis- GABBARD, Mr. CRIST, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, York. lative and judicial tissues of our body politic Mr. KIND, Ms. Rosen, and Mr. MCEACHIN. H.R. 257: Mrs. WALORSKI. as any aspect of our government.’’ And, as H.R. 732: Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. H.R. 275: Mr. FITZPATRICK. the Court found in Kleindienst v. Mandel, 408 H.R. 743: Mr. FARENTHOLD. H.R. 312: Ms. DELBENE. U.S. 753, 766 (1972) (quoting Boutilier v. INS, H.R. 747: Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 338: Mr. MCKINLEY. 387 U.S. 118, 123 (1967)), ‘‘[t]he Court without H.J. Res. 1: Mr. ALLEN, Mr. EMMER, Mr. H.R. 350: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska and Mr. exception has sustained Congress’ ‘plenary COFFMAN, Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania, Mr. BUDD. power to make rules for the admission of RICE of South Carolina, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, H.R. 354: Mr. MARSHALL and Mr. MURPHY of aliens and to exclude those who possess PTON. Pennsylvania. and Mr. U those characteristics which Congress has for- H.J. Res. 2: Mr. ALLEN, Mr. EMMER, Mr. H.R. 358: Mr. DAVIDSON and Mr. COOK. bidden.’ ’’ COFFMAN, Mr. AMODEI, Mr. COMER, Mr. MUR- H.R. 364: Mr. LUCAS. By Mr. LABRADOR: H.R. 377: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. PHY of Pennsylvania, Mr. RICE of South H.J. Res. 50. WENSTRUP, and Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Carolina, Mr. MITCHELL, and Mr. UPTON. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 390: Mr. FITZPATRICK. H.J. Res. 6: Mr. RATCLIFFE and Mr. GAETZ. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 394: Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. H.J. Res. 15: Mr. POLIS. Article 5: The Congress, whenever two H.R. 398: Mr. DONOVAN. H.J. Res. 39: Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. RUTHER- thirds of both Houses shall deem it nec- H.R. 400: Mr. BURGESS and Mrs. NOEM. FORD, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mrs. NOEM, and Ms. essary, shall propose Amendments to this H.R. 424: Mr. UPTON. JENKINS of Kansas. Constitution, or, on the Application of the H.R. 426: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. H.J. Res. 41: Mr. WOODALL. Legislatures of two thirds of the several H.R. 428: Mr. FLORES, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. H.J. Res. 42: Mr. SENSENBRENNER. States, shall call a Convention for proposing FARENTHOLD, Mr. CARTER of Texas, Mr. GOH- H.J. Res. 47: Mr. NEWHOUSE and Mr. BIGGS. Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be MERT, Mr. CULBERSON, and Mr. HENSARLING. H. Con. Res. 2: Mr. TAYLOR. valid to all Intents and Purposes, as part of H.R. 429: Mr. ALLEN. H. Con. Res. 9: Mr. BEYER, Mrs. BUSTOS, this Constitution, when ratified by the Leg- H.R. 448: Ms. SHEA-PORTER and Mr. Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. KHANNA, islatures of three fourths of the several QUIGLEY. Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. States, or by Conventions in three fourths H.R. 465: Mr. GROTHMAN and Mr. ROTHFUS. MCNERNEY, Mr. POCAN, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, and thereof, as the one or the other Mode of H.R. 477: Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Ratification may be proposed by the Con- H.R. 486: Mr. FRANCIS ROONEY of Florida H. Con. Res. 10: Mr. PERLMUTTER. gress; and Mr. EMMER. H. Res. 20: Ms. JACKSON LEE. By Mr. ROE of Tennessee: H.R. 489: Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, H. Res. 30: Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. FASO, Mr. H.J. Res. 51. Mr. YARMUTH, Ms. KUSTER of New Hamp- O’ROURKE, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, Mr. MEEKS, and Congress has the power to enact this legis- shire, Mr. DELANEY, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE Ms. BARRAGA´ N. lation pursuant to the following: of Pennsylvania, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. TONKO, H. Res. 31: Mr. YOUNG of Iowa, Mr. BEYER, The repeal of this provision is consistent Ms. MOORE, and Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. LANCE, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, with the powers that are reserved to the H.R. 496: Mr. VALADAO and Mrs. TORRES. Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. States and to the people as expressed in H.R. 500: Mr. KNIGHT. DEUTCH, Mr. HIGGINS of New York, Mr. MI- Amendment X to the United States Con- H.R. 505: Mr. RATCLIFFE. CHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Ms. SPEIER, stitution. H.R. 510: Mr. YODER. Mr. KILDEE, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. POCAN, Mr. By Mr. NEWHOUSE: H.R. 512: Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana and Mrs. BISHOP of Georgia, Ms. LEE, Mr. THOMPSON of H.J. Res. 52. DEMINGS. Pennsylvania, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 525: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 532: Mr. SOTO. Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. PAS- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United H.R. 539: Mr. COLLINS of New York. CRELL, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. RUSH, Mr. LYNCH, States Constitution H.R. 553: Mr. ISSA. Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Ms. EDDIE BER- By Ms. SPEIER: H.R. 586: Mr. LABRADOR and Mr. GOHMERT. NICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. SIRES, Mr. BLU- H.J. Res. 53. H.R. 592: Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- MENAUER, and Mrs. NOEM. JUDY CHU of California, Mr. COLE, Mr. MUR- H. Res. 43: Mr. BIGGS. lation pursuant to the following: PHY of Pennsylvania, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. YOUNG This bill is enacted pursuant to the power H. Res. 60: Mr. BANKS of Indiana, Mr. COL- of Iowa, and Mrs. ROBY. granted to Congress under Article 1, Section LINS of New York, Mr. RATCLIFFE, and Mr. H.R. 613: Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia. 8 of the United States Constitution. MCCLINTOCK. H.R. 630: Mr. SERRANO. By Mr. ROKITA: H. Res. 72: Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. SERRANO, and H.R. 632: Mr. VARGAS, Mr. STEWART, Mrs. H.J. Res. 54. Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. ROBY, Mrs. LOVE, Mr. O’ROURKE, and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- f YARMUTH. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 635: Mr. GARAMENDI, Ms. DELAURO, Article I, Section VIII, Clause I CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- By Mr. STEWART: Mr. CONYERS, and Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- H.J. Res. 55. fornia. ITED TARIFF BENEFITS H.R. 640: Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia and Congress has the power to enact this legis- Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or lation pursuant to the following: Mrs. COMSTOCK. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 H.R. 644: Mr. GRIFFITH, Mr. FLORES, Mr. statements on congressional earmarks, To make all Laws which shall be necessary EMMER, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. MURPHY of Pennsyl- limited tax benefits, or limited tariff and proper for carrying in Execution the vania, Mr. AMASH, Mrs. LOVE, and Mr. benefits were submitted as follows: RENACCI. foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vest- OFFERD BY MR. GOODLATTE. H.R. 647: Mr. POLIS. ed by this Constitution in the Government of The provisions that warranted a referral to H.R. 657: Mr. FARENTHOLD. the United State, or in any Department or the Committee on Judiciary in H.J. Res. 40 H.R. 662: Mr. TIBERI. Officer therof. do not contain any congressional earmarks, H.R. 671: Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI and Mr. limited tax benefits, or limited tariff bene- f PERLMUTTER. fits as defined in clause 9 of rule XXI. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 678: Mr. KEATING. H.R. 679: Mr. FARENTHOLD and Mr. LYNCH. f Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 682: Mr. OLSON. PETITIONS, ETC. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 685: Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. JEFFRIES, and tions, as follows: Ms. SLAUGHTER. Under clause 3 of rule XII,

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Vol. 163 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2017 No. 16 Senate The Senate met at 12 noon and was APPOINTMENT OF ACTING yesterday with him and his confirma- called to order by the Honorable SHEL- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE tion students to hear about their con- LEY MOORE CAPITO, a Senator from the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cerns on a wide variety of social issues. State of West Virginia. clerk will please read a communication I appreciate his prayer for our country f to the Senate from the President pro and its leaders. tempore (Mr. HATCH I yield the floor. PRAYER ). The senior assistant legislative clerk f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Today’s read the following letter: opening prayer will be offered by Rabbi RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY U.S. SENATE, LEADER Barry Block, leader of the Congrega- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, tion B’nai Israel in Little Rock, AR. Washington, DC, January 31, 2017. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The guest Chaplain offered the fol- To the Senate: pore. The majority leader is recog- lowing prayer: Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, nized. of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby Divine Source of Blessing, we come f before You today to ask Your blessings appoint the Honorable SHELLEY MOORE CAP- ITO, a Senator from the State of West Vir- FILLING THE SUPREME COURT on the United States Senate and on the ginia, to perform the duties of the Chair. VACANCY 100 men and women who serve our Na- ORRIN G. HATCH, tion here. Like King Solomon before President pro tempore. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, them, let these Senators lead our Na- Mrs. CAPITO thereupon assumed the yesterday the Senate voted to advance tion with wisdom, with Your Word and Chair as Acting President pro tempore. President Trump’s nominee for Sec- our Nation’s Constitution constantly The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- retary of State. I look forward to con- guiding them to pursue liberty and jus- pore. The Senator from Arkansas. firming him and the rest of the Presi- dent’s slate of well-qualified nominees. tice, opportunity and equality, for f every man, woman, and child within We need them to get to work as soon as our borders, for those who would peace- WELCOMING THE GUEST possible. fully seek refuge on our shores, and for CHAPLAIN We will have more opportunities to each of Your children on Earth. Make Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam President, advance nominees starting this after- them ever mindful of Your command to Senator COTTON and I would like to noon, and later tonight, we expect the remember the heart of the stranger— welcome Rabbi Barry Block and thank President to send us another nominee. the people most unlike them and the him for delivering the opening prayer The President said he will announce least powerful of voices—for we were to the Senate today. I am proud that his choice for the Supreme Court short- all strangers in one Egypt or another. he accepted our invitation to lead the ly from a list of about 20 well-qualified In this age of division, unite these Sen- Senate with his spiritual guidance. Americans. It is a list he shared pub- ators, for only when working together Rabbi Block is the leader of B’nai licly months ago. As I said yesterday, across party lines do they truly rep- Israel—Arkansas’s largest Jewish con- each of those potential nominees has a resent all Americans. gregation—a position he has held since distinguished background, whether on Temper the majority’s resolve with 2013. I have gotten to know Rabbi the appellate courts or trial courts, humility. Let the minority manifest an Block and his dedication to his whether at the State level or the Fed- opposition that is as loyal as it is ro- congregants through his annual visits eral level. bust. Let all come together to ask to Washington with the Religious Ac- We look forward to the announce- Your choicest blessings on the United tion Center of Reform Judaism. He has ment of this nominee tonight, and we States of America. served Reform Judaism as a member of look forward to doing our job to fairly And let us say, Amen. the Board of the Central Conference of consider that nominee here in the Sen- ate. Our friends across the aisle should f American Rabbis and chair of its Reso- lutions and Nominating Committee treat this President’s nominee in the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and as president of the Southwest As- same manner as previous nominees of The Presiding Officer led the Pledge sociation of Reform Rabbis. newly elected Presidents. This is not of Allegiance, as follows: Serving as the guest Chaplain is an the time for our friends to embark on I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the incredible honor. Today he is joined by another partisan crusade. United States of America, and to the Repub- his sons Robert and Daniel. He wished We have just been through a conten- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, to share this experience with his tious election. It is time to bring our indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. congregants as well. I enjoyed meeting country together. It is disappointing

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:54 Feb 01, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31JA6.000 S31JAPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S500 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 31, 2017 that we have already started hearing gees caused chaos in airports across many more of these dismissals will some of the same tired rhetoric from America and across the world. Folks take place over the next 4 years? How the left. This is before the President were caught in detention at airports many more firings because the Presi- even announces the nominee—dis- for up to 12 hours, young children sepa- dent and his people in the White House appointing but not surprising. The left rated from their mothers, husbands do not want to hear a proper legal has been doing this for decades. It does from their wives, elderly travelers de- opinion? not matter if the President is George nied medical care, green card holders Sally Yates was the Acting Attorney H.W. Bush or Gerald Ford. It does not and legal residents being denied the General. Why wasn’t she consulted on matter if the nominee is David Souter right to see an attorney. Some folks the Executive order? Maybe if she had or John Paul Stevens. They will warn were pressured into signing away their been, they would have learned all of of impending doom. They will claim permanent legal status. There were the ways it is legally and constitu- the end is nigh. They will run through scenes of utter havoc. tionally deficient and the administra- the required list of attacks: extreme Nobody seemed to know the legal tion would not have issued it. this, anti that, herald the apocalypse. ramifications of the order, including But here we are, 2 weeks into the new And then, miraculously, the Sun will the most senior officials in charge of Trump administration. Already we are rise again in the East, and the world enforcing it—at DHS, DOJ, and State. on the cusp of a constitutional crisis. will still keep on turning. I hope we There is a reason no one knows the We are already in a crisis of com- can skip past the left’s hyperbole this legal ramifications. No one asked the petence. time. professionals in the Departments. Isn’t A dangerous pattern is beginning to Unfortunately, we have heard our it amazing—on one of the most sweep- emerge because throughout the past friend the Democratic leader talk ing Executive orders ever issued, the week, incompetence led to chaos at the about fighting the President’s nominee Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State Department as well. Before the tooth and nail. We have heard that oth- Homeland Security, and the head of Secretary of State is confirmed, before ers in his party are preparing to mount the CIA have said through reports that any Deputy and Under Secretaries have a filibuster of this nominee. Of course, they did not even know of it. been named, the President we do not even know who it is yet. The level of incompetence of this ad- unceremoniously cleared out more That is not productive. That is not ministration already, only 10 days into than a century of experience among what our country needs right now. the Presidency, is staggering. senior officials at the State Depart- We understand that some on the left The legal ramifications leading to ment. One of the top officials removed will never be pleased with any nominee the firing of Sally Yates last night— last week was in charge of manage- this President—or any Republican there is a reason no one knows the ment issues at the State Department, President, for that matter—puts for- legal ramifications. No one asked the including security of our embassies and ward. We know some will continue to professionals in the Departments and associated personnel overseas. This refuse to accept the results of the elec- agencies responsible for implementing could potentially put our people over- tion. But our Democratic colleagues the rules. seas at risk and could potentially make A good manager, an administration should not follow the far left down that it more difficult for our government to with even a low bar of confidence, harmful path for our country. conduct the business of our Nation would have given the Department of We need to all remember that the Su- overseas. This makes America weaker, Justice ample time to shape this policy preme Court seat does not belong to not stronger. any President or any political party. I and review it, as well as 15 or 30 days to implement it. At Kennedy Airport, Another official was in charge of en- have been clear all along that the next suring the compliance of nations with President, regardless of party—regard- Customs, the CPB—they had no idea this was coming down. whom we have arms control and secu- less of party—would name the next rity treaties. This is an area where my nominee for this seat. It is a decision I Last night, incompetence led to chaos at the Justice Department. Dep- friends from the other side of the stood by even when it seemed likely we aisle—most notably, my friend from would have a Democrat in the White uty Attorney General Sally Yates, then-Acting Attorney General, issued a Arkansas—demanded robust action House. It is worth repeating, of course, under the previous administration, es- that this standard is not uniquely mine notice saying the Department of Jus- tice will not defend President Trump’s pecially with respect to Russia. These or even Senate Republicans’. There is a important issues require continuing reason this principle has been called Executive order on immigrants and refugees from Muslim-majority countries senior-level government attention and not only the Biden rule but also the expertise, not a vacant office. Schumer standard. because of its dubious legality and even So, again, incompetence is astound- But, look, the election season is now more dubious constitutionality. To put ing the American people. It is amazing over. We have a new President. We this in perspective, this was our coun- how poorly done so many things that each have a responsibility to be serious try’s top lawyer, someone who served have come out of the White House in and move from campaign mode to gov- administrations in both parties, some- the first 2 weeks have been. It seems erning mode. It is my sincere hope that one who has the reputation of doing the President is treating our Nation’s our friends across the aisle will join us things on the merits, of not being po- most senior and capable members of in thoughtfully reviewing and consid- litical, saying that the Executive order his workforce as if this is an episode of ering the next Supreme Court Justice. is on such shaky legal and constitu- ‘‘The Apprentice.’’ It is the best way forward for the Sen- tional ground that the administra- ate, for the Court, and for our country. tion’s lawyers should not defend it. Unlike on the campaign trail, the I have to say that she was our coun- President’s slapdash decisions, tweets, f try’s top lawyer, because within hours and the basic incompetence of his ad- RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY of her principled statement detailing ministration threatens to spread chaos LEADER her professional legal opinion, the across the country and across the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Trump administration fired her. An world, undermining America’s global pore. The Democratic leader is recog- hour later, the Acting Immigration and reputation and making Americans less nized. Customs Enforcement Director was dis- safe—especially the Executive order on immigrants and refugees. f missed as well. The hair-trigger response from the The events of last night make that TRUMP ADMINISTRATION White House to relieve them of their fact as clear as day. Our country’s top Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, duties was a Monday night massacre, lawyers think it is illegal, unconstitu- there is a theme that is beginning to eerily reminiscent of the political fir- tional, and indefensible. An unprece- define this new administration: incoming by the Nixon administration during dented number of senior nonpartisan petence leading to chaos. Over the Watergate. But instead of it happening State Department personnel—many of weekend, the hastily constructed Exec- 6 years into an administration, it hap- whom served under Republican admin- utive order on immigration and refu- pened within the first 2 weeks. How istrations loyally and ably—signed

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I see him standing right over more qualified nominee than Secretary committed an act of terrorism in there. He has a distinguished record in Chao for this important role. In addi- America, not a single one. military and law enforcement. He tion to serving for 8 years as the U.S. Today, even more than yesterday and could probably do that effectively. Secretary of Labor, Secretary Chao has over the weekend, we have reason to I wish, though, that they would sim- overturn this Executive order. I urge also served as the Deputy Secretary of ply show up and have a debate and do the Department that she has now been my Republican colleagues to rethink their work and confirm the President’s their position, to join us on Senator tapped to lead. Her extensive experi- nominees in an orderly process. ence also includes the United Way of FEINSTEIN’s bill to rescind the order. The Senator from New York men- Then we can actually get to work, ac- America, the Peace Corps, and the Fed- tioned State Department officials who eral Maritime Commission. tually protecting our country with a had left work last week. Well, there is smart, thoughtful, and effective policy a simple solution for getting political The Commerce, Science, and Trans- against terrorism—not with what accountability at the State Depart- portation Committee, which I am hon- seems good on a tweet. ment, and that is for this body to con- ored to chair, held a hearing on Sec- I asked a unanimous consent request firm Rex Tillerson to be the Secretary retary Chao’s nomination on January yesterday because this order is so bad of State. 11 of this year. To no one’s surprise, for our safety, for our security, for our Finally, I just want to make a few she demonstrated her experience, her troops, for our country, and for the points about Ms. Yates’s firing last thoughtfulness, and her commitment moral leadership that we have always night, since that is the only thing that to working collaboratively with Con- held. There is even a greater need has changed since the Senator from gress on the challenges facing our today because we saw what Sally Yates New York and I were on the floor yes- transportation system. said and the President’s actions. terday. Last week, the Commerce Committee The need to rescind this order is even Ms. Yates, in her letter about the acted by voice vote to report her nomi- greater today than it was yesterday, so President’s order, did not cite any pro- nation favorably to the floor, and I am I am pleading with my colleagues. I vision of the Constitution, any Federal hopeful that the Senate will confirm know many of you have doubts about law that suggested the President’s her overwhelmingly today. this order. You have expressed them. order was unlawful or unconstitu- The agency Secretary Chao has been Let’s rescind it and really get to work tional, nor could she because her own nominated to lead plays a vital role in on tightening up our laws and making Office of Legal Counsel, which provides facilitating and promoting the safe and America safe from terrorists. legal guidance for the executive efficient movement of goods and people UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 240 branch, had already reviewed the order throughout the country and around the Madam President, I ask unanimous before it was issued for its form and its world. consent that the Senate proceed to the legality and had signed off on it. Her immediate consideration of Senator Our economy is truly dependent upon decision was a policy decision, which is FEINSTEIN’s bill, S. 240; that there be 2 a thriving transportation sector. With- not a decision of the Attorney Gen- hours of debate equally divided; and out a robust and efficient transpor- eral—certainly is not a decision of a that upon the use or yielding back of tation sector, rural States like mine holdover Acting Attorney General—to time, the bill be considered read a third would be unable to get their goods to make. time and the Senate proceed to vote on the market. She was grandstanding. She should passage of the bill; finally, that there Increasing the capacity and the effi- have been relieved. I am glad the Presi- be no amendments, motions, or points ciency of our Nation’s highways, rail dent relieved her. of order in order to the bill. lines, pipelines, and ports is crucial and The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The American people deserve to have will have to be a top priority for the pore. Is there objection? a politically accountable Attorney next Secretary of Transportation. The Senator from Arkansas. General to make these decisions, which we would have, yet again I say, if the A continued focus on safety must Mr. COTTON. Reserving the right to also be a top priority for the next Sec- object, I feel like Yogi Berra when he Democrats would simply do their job and process these nominees in an or- retary. While our Nation’s pipelines, said ‘‘It’s deja vu all over again.’’ railroads, airways, and highways have Just 18 hours ago, the Senator from derly fashion. a strong record of safety, improve- New York and I stood here, and he So, as I said, on behalf of the Repub- ments can and should be made. Many made the exact same request, and I ob- lican Conference, I object. I will object of the strong safety improvements the jected to it. And I will object again. I tomorrow. I will object for as long as Commerce Committee advanced as part will object tomorrow, and I will object we make these frivolous, dilatory re- of the FAST Act and the PIPES Act for as long as he wants to make these quests. last Congress are yet to be imple- requests. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. I will point out, though, that the CRUZ). Objection is heard. mented, and we will expect our next Secretary of Transportation to work business of the people is not being f done. For all of you up there in the with us to ensure speedy implementa- Gallery, we just started 20 minutes EXECUTIVE CALENDAR tion. ago. That is the regular order under The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under We will also have the opportunity to which the Senate starts when it can’t the previous order, the Senate will pro- collaborate on safety improvements reach agreement on when to start ear- ceed to the consideration of the nomi- when we revisit the authorization of lier. We typically would start around nation of Elaine Chao to be Secretary the Federal Aviation Administration 9:30 or 10, but the Democrats refused to of Transportation, which the clerk will later this year. The next Secretary of allow us to come in earlier today to report. Transportation will also have a unique start processing some of the Presi- The senior assistant legislative clerk opportunity to show Federal leadership dent’s nominations. read the nomination of Elaine L. Chao, in the advancement of transportation You may have heard on TV that of Kentucky, to be Secretary of Trans- innovation. V2V technology, autono- Democrats on the Finance Committee portation. mous vehicles, and unmanned aircraft have boycotted their hearing this The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under systems, to name a few, have great morning. They refused to show up to do the previous order, there will now be 20 promise to promote safety, improve ef- their job to confirm some of the Presi- minutes of debate, equally divided in ficiency, and spur economic growth in dent’s nominees. the usual form. this country.

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This Senator, not having heard all devastation of Tropical Storm Irene in both rural and urban—benefit equally. day from Secretary Chao, called Sec- 2011. Entire communities were isolated Secretary Chao has consistently retary Chao. She promptly returned for days and weeks after the storm proved her willingness to roll up her the call last evening, and, lo and be- until temporary bridges and roads were sleeves and address the challenges fac- hold, the transition team for the Sec- able to reconnect us. It was because of ing our Nation. That is why I look for- retary of Transportation had not even substantial Federal and State commit- ward to her confirmation as the next given her the questions. ments that Vermont rebuilt and im- Secretary of Transportation, and I urge One of the questions that this Sen- proved our dams, roads, wastewater fa- my colleagues to support her nomina- ator had for Secretary Chao was this: cilities, and rail lines across our State. tion. Given the chaos in the airports over As disruptive as the storm was to the I see my colleague from Florida, the the weekend, was she as Secretary of rhythm of our everyday lives, it pro- distinguished ranking member on our Transportation concerned about the or- vided Vermont an opportunity to as- committee, Senator NELSON, is here. derly administration of those airports sess our State’s vulnerabilities and to He also participated, as did members when such an unusual order had come invest in upgrades. But it should not on both sides. Frankly, I think every down? In addition, what about the lost take a category 4 storm to allow a member of our committee, both Repub- tickets on getting refunds for pas- State the opportunity to improve its licans and Democrats, had an oppor- sengers and what about the changing of transportation services. tunity to ask questions of Secretary flight crews that might cause extra ex- That is why I was encouraged by the Chao when she was in front of our com- penses? These are all items that a Sec- Obama administration’s continued in- mittee. retary of Transportation would be con- vestment in programs that were As I said before, she has been care- cerned with going forward. What I formed as a response to the financial fully vetted, thoroughly vetted found out in conversation was that the crisis of 2008. The Transportation In- through so many different positions nominee to be Secretary of Transpor- vestment Generating Economic Recov- that she has held throughout previous tation had not been consulted by the ery, TIGER, grant program is pro- administrations. White House—not in advance, during, viding funding to States for I certainly welcome the opportunity or after the implementation of those multimodal programs not considered to work with her, as I know my col- orders having to do with the entry into under traditional transportation pro- league from Florida does, in meeting the United States of refugees and other grams. Vermont has received several the transportation challenges that our immigrants. grants through this program. Under Nation has as we move into the future. I think we need Secretary Chao as Secretary Foxx’s leadership, there has Mr. President, I yield the floor. someone who has the experience, who also been a renewed focus on transit in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- has common sense, and will be in a po- vestment, not only in facilities, but in ator from Florida. sition to offer level-headed, good, expe- technology. Vermont has relied on Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, I would rienced-based advice to the govern- these programs to enhance our services echo what our chairman, Senator ment going forward. It is just the lat- for the elderly and disabled, as well as THUNE, has said about Elaine Chao. She est example of some of the fallout from to launch new programs like Green certainly has the qualifications to be this weekend’s activities. Mountain Transit’s mobile phone appli- our next Secretary of Transportation. I recommend to our Senators that we cation that delivers bus arrival times Clearly, she is a part of the Senate approve the nomination of Secretary and schedule information. Finally, family; as the spouse of the majority Chao, and I hope that upon her con- Vermont has 12 State-owned airports leader, we know her well—and her gov- firmation today by the Senate, she will that continue to contribute to ernment experience as the previous be sworn in forthwith. Vermont’s economic engine. If not for Secretary of Labor and Deputy Sec- I yield the floor. the commitment to rural airport in- retary of Transportation. The Office of Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, today, vestment, Vermont would not have Government Ethics, which is the inde- the Senate considers the nomination of been able to fund our airports’ expan- pendent agency that vets the nomi- Elaine Chao to be the Secretary of sions and improvements necessary to nees, has certified that she is in com- Transportation. Ms. Chao has served in grow and add to our State’s commerce pliance with all the laws and regula- a number of roles in both the public and tourism. tions governing conflicts of interest. and private sectors throughout her ca- America is starving for infrastruc- This Senator intends to vote for her reer, ultimately serving as the Sec- ture investment. I hope that Secretary confirmation, as I did in the com- retary of Labor during the administra- Chao will work with Congress to estab- mittee. tion of George W. Bush. I look forward lish a long-term investment plan that Since the Senator from Arkansas, in to working with Secretary Chao as we propels our transportation infrastruc- his objection to the unanimous consent find solutions to modernize and grow ture and technology in both urban and request of the Democratic leader, made our country’s crumbling infrastruc- rural areas into the 21 Century. note of the absence of Democratic ture. Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I rise members from the Finance Committee We can all agree that investment in today in strong support of the Honor- markup of a couple of the Cabinet our country’s transportation infra- able Elaine Chao to serve as the next nominees, I want to bring to the atten- structure means safe bridges, paved Secretary of Transportation. She has tion of my colleagues that indeed, roads, completed railways, and ex- proven she has the experience and the there was new information that came panded airports. We can also all sup- drive to help her accomplish President to light overnight in a publication in port innovative approaches to meeting Trump’s goals to address our nation’s the Wall Street Journal of additional these needs while guarding public infrastructure needs heads on. I have information about the nominee for the health and environmental protections. known Elaine for many decades as a Department of HHS, which needs to be With a long-term vision, Congress is dedicated civil servant and a talented cleared up before the committee pro- not only repaving roads, but it is in- negotiator and have no doubt she will ceeds. So I wanted to put that on the vesting in the future of our vibrant again prove to be a highly effective record and make clear one of the rea- communities. In a rural State like asset to the Executive branch. Elaine sons that the Finance Committee Vermont, it is essential that rural Chao was born in Taiwan and, at the members objected to proceeding. communities have the transportation age of 8, came with her family to I think it interesting also that this options they need to access basic America by cargo ship where, at the Senator, as the ranking member of the things like grocery stores, doctors’ of- age of 19, she became a U.S. citizen.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:54 Feb 01, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G31JA6.004 S31JAPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE January 31, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S503 From those humble beginnings, she rebuild infrastructure over the next [Rollcall Vote No. 35 Ex.] went on to receive degrees from Mount decade. And on November 9, 2016, Presi- YEAS—93 Holyoke College in Massachusetts and dent-Elect Trump said, ‘‘We are going Alexander Fischer Murphy Harvard Business School. to fix our inner cities and rebuild our Baldwin Flake Murray Elaine Chao began her executive ca- highways, bridges, tunnels, airports, Barrasso Franken Nelson Bennet Gardner Paul reer at the U.S. Department of Trans- schools, hospitals. We’re going to re- Blumenthal Graham Perdue portation in 1986, as Deputy Adminis- build our infrastructure, which will be- Blunt Grassley Peters trator of the Maritime Administration, come, by the way, second to none. And Boozman Harris Portman then as Deputy Secretary from 1989 to Brown Hassan Reed we will put millions of our people to Burr Hatch Risch 1991. She served as the Director of the work as we rebuild it.’’ Cantwell Heinrich Roberts Peace Corps, in 1991, where she brought While we have received few details on Capito Heitkamp Rounds the Peace Corp programs to the liber- the plan, I hope that Ms. Chao will Cardin Heller Rubio Carper Hirono Sasse ated countries of Latvia, Estonia, and work closely with Congress to identify Casey Hoeven Schatz Lithuania; and as president and CEO of needs within our States and invest Cassidy Inhofe Scott the United Way of America where she broadly in roads, bridges, airports, rail, Cochran Isakson Sessions helped restore fiscal responsibility to and transit. While I believe that public- Collins Johnson Shaheen Coons Kaine Shelby an organization that had been damaged private partnerships can be one avenue Corker Kennedy Stabenow by mismanagement. to drive transportation projects, we Cornyn King Sullivan In 2001, she become the 24th U.S. Sec- cannot rely on them to be the back- Cortez Masto Klobuchar Tester Cotton Lankford Thune retary of Labor, the first Asian Pacific bone of a transportation plan, as many Crapo Leahy Tillis American woman to be appointed to communities would struggle to assem- Cruz Lee Toomey the President’s cabinet in American ble the financing necessary to make Daines Manchin Udall history, in President George W. Bush’s such projects viable. Donnelly Markey Van Hollen Duckworth McCain Warner cabinet. During her 8-year tenure at Our Nation’s public infrastructure Durbin McCaskill Whitehouse the Department of Labor Department, has historically been a bipartisan pri- Enzi Menendez Wicker she proved she has the skills to manage ority. It must remain so. Ernst Moran Wyden large multifaceted organizations as I appreciate Ms. Chao’s commitment Feinstein Murkowski Young well as to initiate needed reforms and during her hearing to enforce the NAYS—6 new programs that help create jobs and Davis-Bacon Act’s requirement to pay Booker Merkley Schumer competiveness in the workforce. Quite fair wages to ensure that our Nation’s Gillibrand Sanders Warren frankly, she was the best Secretary of construction jobs can sustain workers ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 Labor the United States has ever had. and their families. Commendably, Ms. McConnell During her tenure, the Department Chao also emphasized her dedication to The nomination was confirmed. updated the white collar overtime reg- safety. ulations under the Fair Labor Stand- Maryland has a number of critical The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ards Act, which has been on the agenda transportation priorities, including the HELLER). Under the previous order, the of every administration since 1977. The Port of Baltimore, the MARC com- motion to reconsider is considered most significant regulatory tort reform muter rail, and increasingly congested made and laid upon the table and the of President Bush’s first term, the new highways like I–270 and I–81. We have President will be immediately notified regulations provided millions of low- also worked closely with the Federal of the Senate’s action. wage vulnerable workers with Transit Administration on safety im- The Senator from West Virginia. strengthened overtime protection. provements to the Washington Metro, f In 2003, under her leadership, the De- our Nation’s subway, and have pushed partment achieved the first major up- for the creation of the Purple Line. I ORDER OF PROCEDURE date of union financial disclosure regu- look forward to working with Sec- Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. President, I ask lations in more than 40 years, giving retary Chao to build a 21st century, unanimous consent that following dis- rank and file members enhanced infor- multimodal transportation system position of the Chao nomination, the mation on how their hard-earned dues that works for all of my constituents Senate resume consideration of the are spent. The Department set new in Maryland. Tillerson nomination postcloture, and worker protection enforcement The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the Senate recess until 2 p.m., with the records, including recovering record ator from South Dakota. time during recess counting back wages for vulnerable low-wage Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, with re- postcloture on the Tillerson nomina- immigrant workers. The Department spect to the pending Chao nomination, tion. also launched comprehensive reform of we yield back the remainder of our The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the Nation’s publicly funded worker time so that we can proceed to the objection, it is so ordered. training programs, to better serve dis- vote. f located and unemployed workers. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Time is I have complete confidence in her yielded back. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR abilities and look forward to working Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, we yield The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under with her in her new capacity as the back our time as well. the previous order, the Senate will re- 18th U.S. Secretary of Transportation. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time sume consideration of the nomination Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I is yielded back. of Rex W. Tillerson to be Secretary of support the nomination of Elaine Chao The question is, Will the Senate ad- State, which the clerk will report. to be Secretary of Transportation. vise and consent to the Chao nomina- The senior assistant legislative clerk Ms. Chao has proven a capable man- tion? read the nomination of Rex W. ager. She has served in several admin- Mr. GRASSLEY. I ask for the yeas Tillerson, of Texas, to be Secretary of istrations, including as Secretary of and nays. State. Labor and Deputy Secretary of Trans- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a portation. Her experience will serve the sufficient second? f Transportation Department and the There appears to be a sufficient sec- Cabinet well. ond. RECESS At the Department of Transpor- The clerk will call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under tation, Ms. Chao will be responsible for The senior assistant legislative clerk the previous order, the Senate stands implementing one of President called the roll. in recess until 2 p.m. Trump’s most ambitious agenda Mr. MCCONNELL (when his name Thereupon, the Senate, at 1:11 p.m., items—a massive investment in infra- was called). Present. recessed until 2 p.m. and reassembled structure. During the campaign, Mr. The result was announced—yeas 93, when called to order by the Presiding Trump proposed to invest $1 trillion to nays 6, as follows: Officer (Mr. PORTMAN).

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Mr. President, I will speak up and candidly tell the have nine unanimous consent requests cause of his and his bank’s actions, truth to the President when he acts for committees to meet during today’s making him wealthier, to be sure, but contrary to who we are as a nation and session of the Senate. I ask unanimous upending people’s lives in the cruelest harms our relations with our partners consent that these requests be agreed kind of way when their homes are fore- and our standing in the world. Without to en bloc. closed on. We are saying to Senator HATCH, the an effective voice at the State Depart- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there chairman of the Finance Committee: ment for America’s best interests, both objection? Get some answers here. Find out why within the executive branch and out- Mr. SCHUMER. I object, Mr. Presi- these two nominees lied, and find out side our borders, we will continue to dent. what they are going to do to fix it. see this administration, I fear, take The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- Find out what they have in their back- steps that undermine cooperation with tion is heard. grounds that they haven’t disclosed to our closest allies and neighbors, violate Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I sug- this committee. our values, and ultimately make our gest the absence of a quorum. We have no business voting on nomi- troops and citizens less safe. I am con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The nees before we have that kind of infor- cerned that Mr. Tillerson will not be clerk will call the roll. mation. That is the reason that Demo- such a voice for the American people. The senior assistant legislative clerk cratic Senators of the Finance Com- Throughout the confirmation proc- proceeded to call the roll. mittee, led by Ranking Member ess, Mr. Tillerson has repeatedly dem- Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I ask WYDEN, decided not to come to the onstrated either his lack of preparation unanimous consent that the order for committee to vote today—because it is or his unwillingness, perhaps, to spe- the quorum call be rescinded. the only way we can get Senator HATCH cifically declare himself on key issues. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to bring those two forward to give us In particular, I am concerned about his objection, it is so ordered the information and to give the Amer- views on Russia, climate change, and Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I ask ican public the information they need. immigration, and how he will influence unanimous consent to speak as in I might add that we probably did a White House that already seems de- morning business for up to 5 minutes. President Trump a favor today, be- termined to pursue campaign promises The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without cause if these two nominees had been regardless of the impact on American objection, it is so ordered. brought forward—and I assume con- foreign policy. NOMINATIONS OF STEVEN MNUCHIN AND TOM firmed, because Republicans are voting On Russia, Mr. Tillerson has dem- PRICE for every nominee, it seems, no matter onstrated a familiarity with Putin and Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I rise to what; I haven’t seen a break from that the Russian Government that is deeply discuss what happened in the Finance yet—they may have come to the floor concerning. Mr. Tillerson has spent his Committee today—or what didn’t hap- and have been confirmed, and there professional life advancing the inter- pen in the Finance Committee today. likely would have been a scandal early ests of ExxonMobil—indeed, almost to Two newspapers—one, the Columbus in the Trump Administration and in the exclusivity of any other purpose. Dispatch, one of Ohio’s best and most the Treasury Department and Health That is of concern, and should be of conservative newspapers, and the Wall and Human Services Department—two concern to all of us. Street Journal, one of this country’s incredibly important agencies. Even as the United States was re- most conservative newspapers—re- I think that we, perhaps, in some evaluating its relationship with Russia ported that the two nominees in front sense, saved President Trump from in recent years, Mr. Tillerson has deep- of the Senate Finance Committee had himself and the damage that his nomi- ened his personal relationship with lied to the committee. Treasury Sec- nees could do. I don’t expect apprecia- Putin, to the point that the Russian retary-Designee Mnuchin had lied when tion or thanks from the White House President awarded Mr. Tillerson the asked if his bank, OneWest, had done on this, but I do think this is an issue Russian Order of Friendship in 2013, robo signings; he said no. that should be taken care of before supposedly a very high honor for a non- The Columbus Dispatch investigative they head two of the most important Russian. It appears that Mr. Tillerson reporters found, in fact, that they had and largest—if not largest, two of the opposed U.S. sanctions against Russia done robo signings, and they found most important—Federal agencies. after Russia’s illegal annexation of Cri- that dozens—probably hundreds, maybe I yield back my time. mea in 2014 because his multinational thousands—of Ohioans lost their The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- corporation stood to lose very lucra- homes. A woman named Miss Duncan, ator from Rhode Island. tive oil contracts if sanctions were put who had paid her mortgage month Mr. REED. Mr. President, I rise to in place. after month, was doing everything discuss why I intend to oppose the International sanctions against Rus- right. She was foreclosed on—not any- nomination of Rex Tillerson as the sia, imposed by the United States and thing of her doing—and her financial Secretary of State. This is not a deci- the European Union, have sent a clear life was turned upside down. sion that I make lightly. I have no and effective message to Russia that The Wall Street Journal reported doubt that Mr. Tillerson has been a their invasion of Ukraine is unaccept- that Congressman PRICE, the designee successful businessman, managing one able. These sanctions are absolutely for Health and Human Services, had of America’s largest corporations at critical to multilateral efforts to hold lied about insider information he had. ExxonMobil. Many have attested to his Russia to its commitments to end the He had advantages that other investors being a man of character who has given violence in Ukraine and restore its sov- didn’t have in buying health care back to his community and, particu- ereignty, consistent with the Minsk stocks as he sat on the health care larly, through his work with the Boy agreements. The Russians claimed that committee in the House, as he voted, Scouts of America. these are separatists, that these are as he wrote amendments and bills deal- I have no reason to doubt that he Ukrainians rising up, but the truth is ing with health care. does have the character and decency that this is Russian-inspired, Russian- These are nominees for agencies—the that we would applaud in any person. directed, and at the behest of Putin. two most important economic agencies However, when the United States faces Mr. Tillerson’s wavering on Russian in the Federal Government, probably, some of the most complex global chal- sanctions, however, could weaken the at least in the Cabinet—who have lied lenges in a generation, this is not the resolve of our European allies in main- about things that affect people’s lives. time to appoint as our Nation’s top taining these sanctions. It could en- It is hundreds of people—thousands, diplomat someone who has no dem- courage Putin in his efforts to cut a

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It may also nees broad deference out of respect for career up to this point has been compel these countries to reciprocate the President, and I don’t think this is marked by a disregard for the environ- by prohibiting Americans from enter- an issue of simply stopping a nominee ment. Strong environmental policies, ing their borders. for the sake of stopping a nominee. But including coordinating global efforts to Just this morning in the Armed Serv- we are not a rubberstamp either. We address climate change, are in the best ices Committee, we heard from an emi- have to come here and make the case. interest of the American people and nent expert. She indicated to us that When we see examples of behaviors help fulfill our moral responsibility as the Iraqi Parliament has already had a that demonstrably threaten the secu- stewards of the Earth for the next gen- meeting and has essentially resolved to rity of the United States, our ability to eration. That is why I have consist- reciprocate by banning Americans from cooperate with others, our image in the ently supported limits on oil and gas Iraq. world, and we are not confident that exploration, bans on drilling in pristine We have examples today of Iraqi pi- our Secretary of State will not only re- areas, eliminating oil and gas tax sub- lots training in the United States so ject those but effectively argue within sidies and giveaways, increases in re- that they can go back and work with and without that we have a higher pur- search into new sustainable energy our military personnel to attack ISIS. pose, a better goal, a better policy, technologies, and the negotiation of Had their training been scheduled— then it is our obligation to stand and international climate treaties. Mr. Mrs. MCCASKILL. Mr. President, to render a vote of no, and I intend to Tillerson’s time at ExxonMobil stands will the Senator yield for a question? do that. in stark contrast to these policy goals Mr. REED. Yes, I will. With that, I yield the floor. and makes me doubt whether, if ap- Mrs. MCCASKILL. It is my under- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- proved, he would effectively protect standing that not only are we fighting ator from Missouri. our environment and work with our shoulder to shoulder with Iraqis TRAVEL BAN partners around the world to uphold against ISIL, on the day these orders Mrs. MCCASKILL. Mr. President, I our commitments as Secretary of were signed, we had Iraqi pilots in the am going to make a couple of brief State. United States of America training to comments and then yield my hour of On immigration, I am concerned bomb ISIS. If they had come days after postcloture debate. about whether Mr. Tillerson can be an the signing of this order instead of Let me just say that nothing the effective advocate for policies that days before, they would not have been President did made us safer. And one of keep the American people safe while allowed to enter the country for this the most outrageous claims the Presi- preserving our ties with key partners important training; is that correct? dent made was that we don’t have ex- and upholding our values internation- Mr. REED. The Senator from Mis- treme vetting. ally. souri is absolutely correct. That is the The Presiding Officer and I both President Trump’s Executive order point I was going to make, and she serve on the Homeland Security and blocking immigrants from certain made it more distinctly and more deci- Governmental Affairs Committee, and Muslim-majority nations is, in my sively. after we realized that we needed to view, unconstitutional, un-American, Mrs. MCCASKILL. Sorry. I heard you take a closer look at refugees and mak- cruel to those fleeing danger and injus- talking about Iraqis, and I wanted to ing sure bad guys weren’t getting into tice, and ultimately makes us less se- make sure everyone in America under- this country, we instituted an amazing cure. It ignores the horrific cir- stood that they were here training with array of vetting processes. cumstances refugees are fleeing in nu- our military to fight ISIS, and the Let me first start with this impor- merous war-torn regions. It suggests President of the United States told tant principle. Nobody applies to the the insertion of arbitrary religious and them they were no longer welcome. United States for refugee status; they ethnic considerations and fails to ac- Mr. REED. This is something that apply to the United Nations. Less than count for the strict vetting procedures has been ongoing for many years. I can 1 percent of the people who apply for already in place for refugees, particu- recall visiting a training facility in refugee status with the United Nations larly from Syria and areas of conflict. Rhode Island—formerly Quonset Point are granted the opportunity to go for- It is also contrary to our history as a Naval Air Station; now it is a National ward. So we start out with 99-plus per- nation that, from its birth, has bene- Guard station—where they were train- cent of the people who apply to be a fited from the contributions of hard- ing Iraqi Air Force pilots to fly C–130J refugee turned down at the United Na- working and successful immigrants. aircraft. Again, had this order been in tions, so the less than 1 percent who In particular, this Executive order is effect, those pilots would not have been come to us, come to us for another ag- a betrayal of our commitment to those allowed in for the training that not gressive screening process. I went to who risk their lives to serve as trans- only helps them but helps the thou- Jordan and watched it. There are mul- lators for our troops fighting in Iraq. sands of American military personnel tiple interviews. It takes 18 months to Through the Special Immigrant Visa in Iraq, shoulder to shoulder, fighting 2 years. They are vetted through every Program, we promised these brave together, depending on not just the possible intelligence agency, every pos- Iraqis the opportunity to resettle in presence but the confidence of the Iraqi sible database. And by the way, we the United States in recognition of military in the United States and that check what they are saying even if their invaluable contributions to our reciprocal mutual relationship. This they don’t have papers. There are iris wartime missions. Yet this administra- measure sends a terrible signal to them scans. It is the most extreme vet you tion has effectively blocked these SIV saying: Go ahead and fight, but you can imagine. Of course, because it was Program recipients without a second won’t get to the United States. so extreme, we realized that the hole in thought. It is particularly the case I make our system was not the refugees; it In addition, the President’s actions with respect to these people who feel was, in fact, the Visa Waiver Program, on immigration are making America threatened because they helped us. We which is why we passed a law after less safe by undermining key relation- have a special visa program, but right Paris to make sure that anybody who ships with allies and partners. The now that is in limbo because we essen- was in certain countries had to get a President’s Executive order on immi- tially said they can’t come in, even visa. Obama didn’t do a travel ban. gration hands ISIS a self-inflicted though they risked their lives to pro- Obama never identified countries for a propaganda victory that reinforces tect our interests and the interests of travel ban. All President Obama did their claim that the United States is at their own country. was say: If you have been in these war with all of Islam. It damages our We are creating huge problems, and, countries, you have to have a visa so diplomatic relationships with Muslim- again, I haven’t heard the nominee we have information on you.

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President had more flushed-out ideas to really joining arms and trying to The Senator from New Hampshire. on foreign policy space. figure out what we can do for national Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, I yield What the American people witnessed security. One thing we need to do for my hour of postcloture debate time in the last 10 days goes beyond inexpe- national security is not give the back under rule XXII to Senator SCHUMER. rience. There is a willful, dangerous of our hand to the pilots and the other The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- campaign underway by forces in this soldiers who are fighting shoulder to ator has that right. administration to bend or potentially shoulder with us in Iraq against ISIS. Ms. HASSAN. I suggest the absence even break the law. More than ever, we I yield the remainder of my hour of of a quorum. need to reaffirm and adhere to the val- postclosure debate time under rule The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ues that make our country so strong XXII to Senator SCHUMER. clerk will call the roll. and so stable, the city on the hill that The senior assistant legislative clerk The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- others look to for leadership. ator has that right. proceeded to call the roll. The Senator from Iowa. Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I ask In order to do that, we need leaders who will not shy away from our values, REMEMBERING SARAH ROOT unanimous consent that the order for who will sound a certain trumpet for Mrs. ERNST. Mr. President, I rise the quorum call be rescinded. human rights, the rule of law, and bed- today on the 1-year anniversary of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without rock American values. tragic death of a fellow Iowan, Sarah objection, it is so ordered. Root. On January 31, 2016—the very Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I rise Mr. Tillerson’s timid equivocation on same day as her college graduation— today as the Senate begins consider- American values throughout his con- Sarah was killed by an illegal immi- ation of the nomination of Mr. Rex firmation process, his trumpet’s uncer- grant named Edwin Mejia, who was al- Tillerson to serve as the 69th Secretary tain sound was alarming because he legedly drag racing with a blood alco- of State of the United States of Amer- will be working for a President clearly hol level more than three times the ica. I thank Mr. Tillerson for his will- willing to compromise America’s val- legal limit. Sadly, despite requests by ingness to serve our Nation and for his ues at every turn. There are many indi- local law enforcement, ICE failed to de- participation in a lengthy, wide-rang- viduals who have served in both Repub- tain Mejia. He then posted bond, was ing hearing before the Senate Foreign lican and Democratic administrations released, and now a year later remains Relations Committee, where I have the who recognize this Executive order for a fugitive, denying Sarah’s loved ones honor of being the senior Democrat, what it is. any sense of closure or Justice. the ranking Democrat on the com- I have in my hand a letter from over As a mother and grandmother, I can- mittee. 100 former Cabinet Secretaries, senior not fathom the grief her family and Earlier today, I thanked Chairman government officials, diplomats, mili- friends continue to feel after such a CORKER for the courtesies he showed tary servicemembers, and intelligence devastating loss. Just 21 years old, during the hearing process. However, community professionals who have Sarah was bright, gifted, full of life, as I stated yesterday, I remain con- served in the Bush and Obama adminis- and ready to take on the world. Having cerned that Mr. Tillerson’s dem- trations. The letter, to the heads of the just graduated from Bellevue Univer- onstrated business orientation in his Departments of Homeland Security, sity with a 4.0 grade point average, she responses to questions during the con- Justice, and State, expresses deep con- was dedicated to her community and firmation hearing would prevent him cern that the Executive order issued wanted to pursue a career in criminal from being a Secretary of State who over the weekend jeopardizes tens of justice. Sarah had a remarkably bright forcefully promotes the values and thousands of lives, has caused a crisis future ahead of her, but her oppor- ideals that have defined our country here in America, and will do long-term tunity to make a mark on the world and our leading role in the world for damage to our national security. was tragically cut short 1 year ago more than 200 years. I, therefore, will It strongly recommends the Presi- today. Yet, even in death, she touched not be supporting his nomination. dent rescind this order. I ask unani- the lives of others, saving six different Given the events over the weekend, I mous consent that this letter be print- individuals through organ donation. believe it is important that I begin to- ed in the RECORD. There being no objec- Although nothing can bring Sarah day’s debate by painting a picture for tion, the material was ordered to be back to her family, we can ensure that the American people of the unstable, printed in the RECORD, as follows: reckless foreign policy that Mr. ICE never makes that same mistake January 30, 2017. again. Tillerson is going to be asked to carry Hon. JOHN F. KELLY, I was encouraged to see the Trump out under President Trump. It is pain- Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, administration take action toward ad- fully obvious that when the President Washington, DC. dressing this issue last week by imple- says ‘‘America first,’’ the cumulative Hon. SALLY YATES, menting parts of Sarah’s Law—legisla- result of his vision would actually lead Acting Attorney General, tion I introduced with my Iowa and Ne- to America alone and America at risk. Department of Justice, Washington, DC. braska colleagues in honor of Sarah. I From time to time, in our Nation’s history, we have heard the calls of iso- Hon. THOMAS A. SHANNON, remain committed to continuing to Acting Secretary, Department of State, work with my colleagues to fulfill the lationism, but isolationism did not Washington, DC. work then and it will not work now. It promise I made to Sarah’s loving par- SECRETARY KELLY, ACTING ATTORNEY GEN- ents: that I will do everything I can to is an approach that our history has ERAL YATES, ACTING SECRETARY SHANNON: As ensure that no other parents have to go taught us, time and time again, under- former cabinet Secretaries, senior govern- through what the Root family has mines our interests, makes us vulner- ment officials, diplomats, military service faced. able to those who wish us harm, be- members and intelligence community profes- I yield the floor. trays our values, and leaves us less se- sionals who have served in the Bush and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- cure and less prosperous. Obama administrations, we, the undersigned, ator from California. America’s leadership, rooted in our have worked for many years to make Amer- values, makes the world a better place ica strong and our homeland secure. There- Ms. HARRIS. I yield my hour of fore, we are writing to you to express our postcloture debate time under rule for all, but the first 10 days of the deep concern with President Trump’s recent XXII to Senator CARDIN. Trump administration shows that the Executive Order directed at the immigration The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- President is intent on compromising system, refugees and visitors to this coun- ator has that right. our values, abandoning our allies, and try. This Order not only jeopardizes tens of

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Vickers, damage to our national security. yers take steps to protect their clients who Former Undersecretary of Defense for Intel- In the middle of the night, just as.we were have been detained here or stranded at many ligence; Tara Sonenshine, Former Under beginning our nation’s commemoration of other airports, the U.S. government will con- Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and the Holocaust, dozens of refugees onboard tinue to face a flurry of legal challenges, Public Affairs. flights to the United States and thousands of which could have been avoided. Additionally, Clara Adams-Ender, Brigadier General, visitors were swept up in an Order of unprec- by banning travel by individuals cooperating USA, Retired; Ricardo Aponte, Brigadier edented scope, apparently with little to no against ISIL, we risk placing our military General, USAF, Retired; Alyssa Ayres, oversight or input from national security and diplomatic efforts at risk by sending a Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State professionals. clear message to those citizens and all Mus- for South Asia; Donna Barbisch, Major Gen- Individuals, who have passed through mul- lims that the United States does not have eral, USA, Retired; Jamie Barnett, Rear Ad- tiple rounds of robust security vetting, in- their backs. Already, the international push- miral, USN, Retired; Jeremy Bash, Former cluding just before their departure, were de- back has been immense, and threatens to Chief of Staff, Department of Defense; Daniel tained, some reportedly without access to jeopardize critical counterterrorism coopera- Benjamin, Former Coordinator for Counter- lawyers, right here in U.S. airports. They in- tion. terrorism, Department of State; Charles clude not only women and children whose Fortunately, there is a way out of this self- Blanchard, Former General Counsel, United lives have been upended by actual radical made crisis. We know that your agencies did States Air Force; Janet Blanc Former Dep- terrorists, but brave individuals who put not create this situation and we particularly uty Special Representative to Afghanistan their own lives on the line and worked side- respect that many of you are working to and Pakistan; Barbara Bodine, Former by-side with our men and women in uniform mitigate its damage. Effective immediately, United States Ambassador to Yemen; Rich- in Iraq now fighting against ISIL. Now, be- you can apply the discretion given to you ard Boucher, Former Assistant Secretary of cause of actions taken by this White House, under the President’s Order to admit into State for South and Central Asian Affairs, their lives have been disrupted and they may the country the men, women and children Mike Breen, Retired United States Army Of- even be in greater danger if they are sent who are currently still stranded in airports. ficer; John G. Castellaw, Lieutenant Gen- home. Many more thousands going through The process for doing this is well known to eral, USMC, Retired; Wendy Chamberlin, the process will now be left behind. More the security professionals within your de- Former United States Ambassador to Paki- broadly, tens of thousands of other travelers, partments. We urge you to execute it. While stan. including dual citizens and, at one point, it is good to see the withdrawal of the appli- legal U.S. residents face deep uncertainty cation of the Order to legal permanent resi- Derek Chollet, Former Assistant Secretary about whether they may even travel to the dents of the United States, your Depart- of Defense for International Security Affairs; United States or risk leaving and being ments can immediately work to allow other Christopher Cole, Rear Admiral, USN, Re- barred reentry. classes of people into the country, and retired; Bathsheba Crocker, Former Assistant Many of us have worked for years to keep move the discriminatory prioritization im- Secretary of State for International Organi- America safe from terrorists. Many of us plicit within the Order. Most critically, we zation Affairs; Abe Denmark, Deputy Assist- were on the job working for our country on urge you to draw on the insight of the profes- ant Secretary of Defense for East Asia; Paul 9/11 and need no reminder just how vital it is sionals in your departments to recommend Eaton, Major General, USA, Retired; Mari K. to destroy terrorist networks and bring part- that the President revisit and rescind this Eder, Major General, Retired, USA; Dwayne ners to our side in that global effort. Simply Order. Blanket bans of certain countries or Edwards, Brigadier General, USA, Retired; put, this Order will harm our national secu- classes of people is inhumane, unnecessary Robert Einhom, Former Assistant Secretary rity. Partner countries in Europe and the and counterproductive from a security of State for Nonproliferation; Evelyn Middle East, on whom we rely for vital standpoint, and beneath the dignity of our Farkas, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary counterterrorism cooperation, are already great nation. of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, Eurasia; Ger- objecting to this action and distancing them- Dr. Madeleine K. Albright, Former Sec- ald M. Feierstein, Former United States Am- selves from the United States, shredding retary of State; Janet Napolitano, Former bassador to Yemen; Daniel Feldman, Former years of effort to bring them closer to us. Secretary of the Department of Homeland Special Representative to Afghanistan and Moreover, because the Order discriminates Security; Susan Rice, Former National Secu- Pakistan. against Muslim travelers and immigrants, it rity Advisor to the President of the United Jose W. Fernandez, Former Assistant Sec- has already sent exactly the wrong message States; Dennis Blair, Former Director of Na- retary of State for Economic, Energy, and to the Muslim community here at home and tional Intelligence, Admiral, USN, Retired; Business Affairs; Jonathan Finer, Former all over the world: that the U.S. government Michael Hayden, Former Director, Central Director of Policy Planning, Department of is at war with them based on their religion. Intelligence Agency; Samantha Power, State; Robert Glace, Brigadier General, USA, We may even endanger Christian commu- Former United States Ambassador to the Retired; Philip Gordon, Former Special As- nities, by handing ISIL a recruiting tool and United Nations; Bill Richardson, Former sistant to the President and White House Co- propaganda victory that spreads their hor- Governor of New Mexico and United States ordinator for the Middle East, North Africa, rific message that the United States is en- Ambassador to the United Nations; Tony and the Persian Gulf Region; Kevin P. Green, gaged in a religious war. We need to take Blinken, Former Deputy Secretary of State; Vice Admiral, USN, Retired; Caitlin Hayden, every step we can to counter violent extre- William Burns, Former Deputy Secretary of Former National Security Council Spokes- mism, not to feed into it by fueling ISIL State; Bruce Andrews, Former Deputy Sec- person; Richard S. Haddad, Major General, propaganda. retary of Commerce; Richard Clarke, Former USAF, Retired; Gretchen Herbert, Rear Ad- Perhaps the most tragic irony of this epi- National Coordinator for Security, Infra- miral, USN, Retired; Mark Hertling, Lieu- sode is that it is unnecessary. We do not need structure Protection and Counterterrorism tenant General, USA, Retired; Christopher to turn America into a fortress to keep it se- for the United States; Rudy DeLeon, Former P. Hill, Former United States Ambassador to cure. Since the 9/11 attacks, the United Deputy Secretary of Defense. Iraq; David Irvine, Brigadier General, USA, States has developed a rigorous system of se- Heather Higginbottom, Former Deputy Retired; Arlee D. Jameson, Lieutenant Gen- curity vetting, leveraging the full capabili- Secretary of State for Management and Re- eral, USAF, Retired; Deborah Jones, Former ties of the law enforcement and intelligence sources; Thomas Nides, Former Deputy Sec- United States Ambassador to Libya; Colin communities. This vetting is applied to trav- retary of State for Management and Re- Kahl, Former National Security Advisor to elers not once, but multiple times. Refugees sources; James Steinberg, Former Deputy the Vice President of the United States; receive even further scrutiny. In fact, succes- Secretary of State; Michael Morrell, Former Claudia Kennedy, Lieutenant General, USA, sive administrations have worked to improve Acting Director, Central Intelligence Agen- Retired. this vetting on a near continuous basis, cy; Matthew Olsen, Former Director of the Gil Kerlikowske, Former Commissioner, through robust information sharing and data National Counterterrorism Center; Rand United States Customs and Border Protec- integration to identify potential terrorists. Beers, Former Acting Secretary of the De- tion; Charles Kupchan, Former Special As- Since 9/11 not a single major terrorist attack partment of Homeland Security; John B. sistant to the President for National Secu- has been perpetrated by travelers from the Bellinger III, Former Legal Advisor to the rity Affairs; Jonathan Lee, Former Deputy countries named in the Order. Department of State. Chief of Staff, Department of Homeland Se- The suddenness of this Order is also trou- Ambassador (ret.) Nicholas Burns, Former curity; George Little, Former Assistant Sec- bling. The fact that individuals cleared for Under Secretary of State for Political Af- retary of Defense for Public Affairs; Donald admission were literally in the air as the fairs; Eliott Cohen, Former Counselor, De- E. Loranger Jr., Major General, USAF, Re- Order went into effect speaks to the haste partment of State; Michele Flournoy, tired; Kelly Magsamen, Former Principal with which it was developed and imple- Former Undersecretary of Defense for Pol- Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for mented. We are concerned that this Order re- icy; Marcel Lettre, Former Undersecretary Asian and Pacific Security Affairs; Randy ceived little, if any scrutiny by the Depart- of Defense for Intelligence; James Miller, Manner, Major General, USA, Retired; ments of State, Justice, and Homeland Secu- Former Undersecretary of Defense for Pol- Thomas Malinowski, Former Assistant Sec- rity or the Intelligence Community. Now icy; Wendy Sherman, Former Under Sec- retary of State for Democracy, Human that some of these individuals are here in retary of State for Political Affairs; Suzanne Rights, and Labor; Brian McKeon, Former the United States, and thousands of others Spaulding, Former Undersecretary for Na- Acting Undersecretary of Defense for Policy.

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O’Brien, Former Muslim ban. otic whims of a demagogue President, Special Envoy for Hostage Recovery; Eric Just today, I have sent a letter, as who is leading us on a march of folly. Olson, Major General, USA, Retired; Rick the ranking Democrat on the Senate The American people deserve to Olson, Former Special Representative to Af- Foreign Relations Committee, to Mr. know because if the last 10 days are ghanistan and Pakistan; W. Robert Pearson, Tillerson asking his specific views on any indication, the Trump administra- Former United States Ambassador to Tur- the President’s Executive order, what tion is on a track to be the most dan- key; Glenn Phillips, Rear Admiral, USN, Re- tired; Gale Pollock, Major General, USA, Re- impacts that will have on America’s gerous and divisive in history. Nothing tired; Amy Pope, Former Deputy Assistant credibility, what impact that will have so painfully illustrates that point as to the President for National Security Af- on America’s ability to work with our Friday’s Executive order banning refu- fairs; Steve Pomper, Former Special Assist- strategic partners around the world. I gees and certain Muslim immigrants ant to the President for National Security hope he will respond to us so we know from entering the United States. As a Affairs. his views on the President’s Executive citizen of this great Nation, I am deep- Michael Posner, Former Assistant Sec- order before we are called upon to vote ly offended by and ashamed of the retary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor; Anne C. Richard, Former on his nomination. President’s Executive actions. Assistant Secretary of State, Population, I ask unanimous consent that a copy When the news of this developed over Refugees & Migration; Leon Rodriguez, of that letter be printed in the RECORD. the weekend, I happened to be attend- Former Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immi- There being no objection, the mate- ing a family wedding in the Miami gration Services; Laura Rosenberger, Former rial was ordered to be printed in the area, a city rich in its immigrant char- Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary of RECORD, as follows: acter and its welcoming nature to peo- State; Tommy Ross, Former Deputy Assist- UNITED STATES SENATE, ple of many faiths and backgrounds. ant Secretary of Defense for Security Co- COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS, Miami was also the city where one of operation; John M. Schuster, Brigadier Gen- Washington, DC, January 31, 2017. eral, USA, Retired; Eric Schwartz, Former the most shameful episodes in our his- Mr. REX TILLERSON, Assistant Secretary of State for Population, tory transpired, where in 1993, the St. CEO, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Refugees, and Migration; Stephen A. Seche, Louis, filled with Jewish refugees try- Former United States Ambassador to Irving, TX. ing to flee the horrors of Nazi Germany DEAR MR. TILLERSON: As the Senate For- Yemen; Robert Silvers, Former Assistant eign Relations Committee and the full Sen- waited for days, seeing the lights of the Secretary for Cyber Policy, Department of ate consider your nomination to serve as city ashore, seeking shelter and refuge. Homeland Security, Vikram Singh, Former Secretary of State, I write to seek your Shamefully, we turned the St. Louis Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for views about the Executive Order, ‘‘Pro- South and Southeast Asia; Elissa Slotkin, away and condemned many of its pas- Former Acting Assistant Secretary of De- tecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist sengers to death in the Holocaust. fense for International Security Affairs; Jef- Entry into the United States,’’ signed by We say never again. Yet fear and un- frey Smith, Former General Counsel, Central President Trump on January 27, 2017. I am certainty was palatable this weekend Intelligence Agency; Julianne ‘‘Julie’’ concerned that the text of the Executive in Miami and across the country. I Order and its haphazard implementation Smith, Former Deputy National Security have heard from constituents who were Advisor to the Vice President of the United over the weekend run counter to our Amer- ican values and the U.S. Constitution, as temporarily detained and arrested or States; Michael Smith, Rear Admiral, USN, whose loved ones had scheduled legal Retired. well as our national security and economic Matthew Spence, Former Deputy Assistant interests. travel to the United States but were Secretary of Defense for Middle East Policy; Do you support the Executive Order’s in- unsure if they should board their Andrew W. Steinfeld, Former Senior Foreign definite denial of entry to Syrian refugees planes for fear of being arrested or Policy Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint and the 120-day suspension of the entire U.S. turned around once they arrived. Chiefs of Staff; Seth M.M. Stodder, Former Refugee Resettlement Program, which im- I am aware of students studying le- Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security pacts 20,000 refugees and will, in practice, grind all refugee processing to a halt for gally here in the United States who for Border, Immigration & Trade Policy; suddenly found their entire future in Jake Sullivan, Former National Security many months? Do you agree with President Trump’s as- jeopardy because of their nationality. Advisor to the Vice President of the United sertion that our country should give pref- States; Loree Sutton, Brigadier General, Maryland is proud to host world-class erence to Christians seeking to obtain visas USA, Retired; Antonio Taguba, Major Gen- universities like Johns Hopkins and or admission to the U.S? If so, do you think eral, USA, Retired; Jim Townsend, Deputy the University of Maryland, colleges this action is consistent with our nation’s Assistant Secretary of Defense for European that are enriched by the contributions bedrock principles of liberty and religious and NATO Policy; David Wade, Former Chief and perspectives of foreign citizens. freedom? of Staff, Department of State; George H. What process would you support to iden- Permanent legal residents who en- Walls, Brigadier General, USMC, Retired; tify an individual’s religion prior to receiv- dured a lengthy process to acquire William Wechsler, Former Deputy Assistant ing a visa, admission, or other immigration their green card and make the United Secretary of Defense for Counterterrorism benefit? States their home were suddenly un- and Special Operations. In your view, what message does barring Catherine Wiesner, Former Deputy Assist- sure if they belonged. I was particu- individuals that have served our military in ant Secretary, Bureau of Population, Refu- larly troubled when two Iraqi citizens, Iraq send to our partners abroad? Does that gees, and Migration; Willie Williams, Lieu- who have played critical roles in sup- policy harm our national security and bilat- tenant General, USMC, Retired; Johnnie E. porting America’s forces in Iraq, and eral relationships? Wilson, General, USA, Retired; Tamara Given this order’s deliberate targeting of were traveling on valid visas, were de- Cofman Wittes, Former Deputy Assistant certain countries and disproportionate im- nied entry into New York. What do Secretary of State; Moira Whelan, Former pact on Muslims, what will be the implica- they get for helping our brave men and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Pub- tions for our relationships with foreign coun- lic Affairs; Jon Brook Wolfsthal, Former women with translation and security tries that are predominantly Muslim? Do Special Assistant to the President for Na- services? A big ugly ‘‘Not Welcome’’ you think this order give fodder to ISIL’s re- tional Security Affairs; Lee Wolosky, sign at JFK Airport. Adding insult to cruitment efforts in framing the U.S. war Former Special Envoy for Guantanamo Clo- injury, their immediate families were against terrorism as really a war on Islam? sure; Stephen N. Xenakis, M.D., Brigadier I urge you to be forthright and thorough in already here in the United States. General, USA, Retired. your answers. Many thanks for your coopera- The cumulative effect of this Execu- Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Tillerson needs to tion on this matter. tive order is enough to make your answer whether he supports Mr. Sincerely, stomach churn because what President Trump’s decision this weekend to ban BENJAMIN L. CARDIN, Trump tried to do was legalize dis- Muslims, to keep green card holders United States Senator. crimination based on religion and na- out of the country, and state his view Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, it re- tionality. As President Trump said, on the chaos that ensued from the ter- mains to be seen whether Mr. Tillerson giving preference to Christians is going rible implementation of this terrible has the moral compass necessary to to be OK. As Trump adviser Rudy

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Other judges around the United States, singling out refu- whelmingly confirmed. the Nation acted accordingly as well, gees from certain Muslim-majority There is no more fundamental inter- affirming certain rights of green card countries for extra screening, failing to est that we have as Americans than our holders and legal permanent residents, acknowledge or speak about the thor- democracy. Let’s be clear: Just as with but too many innocent people remain ough 18- to 24-month screening process Pearl Harbor or September 11, in this in limbo. My staff’s communications that refugees from dangerous coun- past election, the United States was at- with Cabinet agencies over the week- tries, such as Iraq and Syria, already tacked by a foreign power. President end were extremely troubling. The left endure before they come to our Nation. Trump does not even seem to care that hand did not know what the right hand We have the toughest screening now. I we were attacked or, worse, does not was doing in the Trump administra- am not sure what the President is talk- seem to believe that we need to stand tion. In the zeal to play politics and in- ing about when he says additional up and defend our democracy and our flame the fears of Americans who feel screening. We already have the tough- form of government. I find that threatened, the White House revealed est screening. They already go through unfathomable. how little they knew or cared about the United Nations. They are already The phone calls this weekend came governing. interviewed. Their background is against the backdrop of President It was reported that Secretary Kelly checked. Trump and his aides floating the idea did not have a proper opportunity to Moving forward, the number of refu- of lifting our current sanctions on Rus- view the Executive order before it was gees entering the United States will sia. So Russia has invaded Ukraine, has issued, a sobering lesson I hope Mr. fall by 50 percent. It is clear that the committed war crimes in Syria, has at- Tillerson has paid close attention to. President of the United States has a tacked our free democratic system, and The Department of Homeland Security fundamental misunderstanding of we are talking about easing sanctions has now belatedly begun to engage on America’s leading role on refugee re- on Russia? It is such a miscarriage of issuing guidance, but I fear the damage settlement. Today, I will meet with justice and accountability that they do has been done. King Abdallah of Jordan, a nation that not understand or won’t acknowledge Clearly, the Department of Justice has accepted 650,000 Syrian refugees. the gravity of what Russia seeks to do was not part of developing the Execu- And President Trump is holding our here in our country and around the tive order, as Acting Attorney General program to accept approximately 10,000 world. Sally Yates said, boldly, that she was Syrian refugees, placing it on hold. It is, therefore, incumbent on Con- not convinced that the Executive order Jordan is one of America’s global gress to act. I am pleased to have bi- was lawful. As a result, President partners in fighting extremism. It will partisan support for my effort to im- Trump fired her—the Monday night be interesting to see the reactions we pose additional sanctions on Russia as massacre. Our voice must be loud and get from our partners. well as require the President to seek clear. Mr. Trump, this is our country, a If we close our doors to refugees, we congressional approval before he rolls country that stands for the highest will not only close our doors to U.S. back current sanctions. Sanction relief principles, supported by the rule of humanitarian values but also severely can only come when Russia has law. If Ms. Yates’ firing is any indication damage America’s global credibility on changed its behavior, and I see no indi- as to how President Trump will handle universal values. cation that that will come any time The United States is a nation of im- different views, our Democratic insti- soon. tutions of checks and balances will in- migrants and refugees from all and no The unclassified reports released by deed be challenged. The White House faiths. We learned from our mistake the intelligence community earlier Press Secretary, Sean Spicer, said that with the St. Louis, and we are the Na- this month says that Russia’s intel- foreign service officers using the dis- tion that received refugees from the ligence tried to access multiple State sent channel to express their views on Holocaust after the Second World War. or local election boards. They also con- the immigration Executive order We are the Nation that opened our firmed that Russia has researched U.S. should ‘‘either get with the program or doors to hundreds of thousands of citi- electoral procedures and related tech- they can go.’’ zens fleeing conflicts and political op- nology and equipment, though they The dissent channel was set up dur- pression in El Salvador, Cuba, Viet- were clear in their assessment that ing the Vietnam war as a way for for- nam, and Cambodia. there was no evidence at this time that eign service officers and civil servants The United States must continue to Russia interfered in the actual vote to raise concerns with upper manage- lead by example, but President tabulation. ment about the direction of U.S. for- Trump’s cruel Executive order on im- An America that becomes passive or eign policy without fear of retribution. migrants and refugees undermines our willfully blind to a resurgent Russia is It is for ‘‘consideration of responsible, core values and traditions, threatens not the kind of America that the dissenting and alternative views on our national security, and dem- American people deserve, and it is im- substantive foreign policy issues that onstrates a complete lack of under- perative that the administration un- cannot be communicated in a full and standing of our strict vetting process— derstand this and act accordingly. timely manner through regular oper- the most thorough in the world. It is a What the American people don’t need ating channels or procedures.’’ dangerous and shortsighted policy that is the White House focusing on a trial This process for the use of dissent erodes our moral leadership and harms balloon last week that fell like a lead channels was codified in the Foreign our national security as well as our al- ball. Affairs Manual in 1971, which dictates liances and partnerships worldwide. Some in the administration thought that dissent cables are sent to the De- This is not the kind of America that it would be a good idea to bring back partments’ policy planning directors Americans deserve. the notorious black sites—secret pris- who distribute them to the Secretary Also over the weekend, President ons—from a decade ago, where our in- of State and other top officials who Trump spoke with Russian President telligence picked up foreign nationals must respond within 30 to 60 days. Vladimir Putin. There has been per- suspected of terrorism connections, hid There are typically about four or five haps no other issue that has so pitted them, and, in some cases, tortured each year. Freedom from reprisal from President Trump against the interests them or allowed the prison’s host coun- dissent user channels is strictly en- of the United States than Russia. Re- try to torture them. forced, but the President’s Press Sec- flexively, the President will not utter Perhaps nothing did more harm to retary said they can go. basic truths about Mr. Putin’s Russia, our credibility and boost terrorist re- What type of free discussion do we such as these: The annexation of Cri- cruitment during the early years of the want to have in this country? Where mea, Ukraine, is illegal; they com- Iraq war than the dangerous, amoral

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Will he be a voice and human rights for the world. ports which will, in turn, be paid for by of reason and stability when times call Make no mistake, this approach, like American consumers. All the while, he for reason and stability? Will he resist the immigration Executive order, en- continues to blow smoke and say that the forces of war that so easily call dangers American citizens and per- we will continue to find a way for Mex- out, rather than engage in the hard but sonnel abroad and is a boon to ISIS and ico to ultimately pay for this dream necessary work of diplomacy and nego- like-minded groups. It validates their wall. tiation? propaganda, aids their recruitment and It won’t happen. This is not the kind These are critical questions that we incitement of homegrown terrorism in of America that the American people must ask and seek answers to as we de- the United States and the West, and deserve. bate and vote on the most important encourages attacks against America Lastly, I want to point out that, in official in the President’s Cabinet. abroad. General Mattis gets it; why his third day of office, just one day It is clear to me that, unfortunately, can’t the President? after the 44th anniversary of the land- Mr. Tillerson will not be that voice of President Trump must never let this mark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court deci- stability, reason, and diplomatic expe- Executive order see the light of day. sion, President Trump reinstated the rience that the United States so des- This is not the kind of America that controversial global gag rule that perately needs at this time of uncer- the American people deserve. would cut off U.S. family planning tainty and instability. Let me turn now to our relationship funding to any nonprofit group over- I yield the floor. with our neighbors, our most impor- seas that provides any information The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tant international relationships. about abortion in their health care ator from Louisiana. Since entering the political arena 18 services for women and families in PATIENT FREEDOM ACT months ago, candidate Trump was con- need. Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, the big sistent in his treatment of Mexican im- In other words, this is not about U.S. debate right now, as we all know in our migrants and refugees, referring to money supporting abortion services. It country, is this: How do we repeal and them on day one of his Presidential is about working with organizations. replace ObamaCare? Now, Republican Presidents rou- campaign as drug users, criminals, and It is pretty clear that the American tinely reinstate this harmful rule, but rapists. people want something done. They President Trump’s global gag order is So Mr. Tillerson’s job was shaping up voted, ever since the bill was passed, even more extreme. It massively ex- to be difficult enough. It got even hard- for those who opposed ObamaCare and pands his already harmful policy to er last week. In the last 5 days, Presi- had a desire to both repeal and replace, threaten all U.S. foreign aid assistance dent Trump has insulted the Mexican culminating in the election of Presi- to nonprofit groups engaged in health President and people with his Execu- dent Trump. in the developing world. That will sig- tive orders on border wall construction Now, I and SUSAN COLLINS, as well as nificantly increase the jeopardy of cut- and the treatment of immigrants and others, have introduced something ting off U.S. funding to international refugees at our border, as well as called the Patient Freedom Act, which health efforts. stoked fear throughout sanctuary and We are talking about millions of is our attempt to replace ObamaCare. welcoming cities in the United States more women and families. Without But what I want to emphasize here is that resources could be cut and inno- funding these organizations, we will the bill’s emphasis upon federalism. cent people could be apprehended, not be able to provide HIV prevention, The key feature is that we take power breaking up and devastating families. care and treatment services to those in from Washington, DC, and give it back The President’s new Secretary of need, provide integrated maternal to patients and back to State capitols. Homeland Security said pointedly that health care with contraceptive serv- We think that we find plenty of ex- a wall will not work, and Mr. Trump ices, or counsel women on the potential amples where Washington has done missed a real opportunity at the outset risk of Zika infection, among many that, allowing States to be the labora- of his Presidency to advance both com- other activities. This is very counter- tories of democracy. It has worked out prehensive immigration reform and productive to U.S. goals and interests. well for all. border security, which go hand in hand. This is not the kind of America the First, let’s look at the parameters We did that a few years ago. That is American people deserve. The Amer- that President Trump has laid out. what the President should have come ican people deserve leadership that will President Trump says he wants to rein with and used his Presidency to pass make them safer and more secure, that peal the Affordable Care Act but re- comprehensive immigration reform, as will increase our prosperity, and that place it with something which covers we did. Instead, he wants to build a will advance our values and serve as an everyone, takes care of preexisting wall. example to the world. That America, conditions, does not have mandates, Turning away legitimate asylum Mr. President, is also an America that and lowers cost. Those are the march- seekers at the border or requiring man- can lead the world and that the world ing orders, as far as I am concerned. datory detention of families and chil- will want to work with. With the Patient Freedom Act, we at- dren will do nothing to make America The state of world affairs has been tempt to achieve President Trump’s safer. Such cruel actions will inevi- precarious for some time now. Almost goals. tably bring harm and potential death single-handedly, President Trump is in- Now, how do we do that? Under our to survivors of violence and torture, in- flaming previously simmering situa- bill, Congress would pass legislation cluding many women and children, tions, while creating new problems this year which next year would give while undermining America’s values where they previously did not exist. States one of three options. and damaging our relationships with World leaders are chastising us. Inno- The Patient Freedom Act has some- our allies. cent people are looking at us in fear. thing we call the better choice. That Why the President would deliberately Terrorists are gearing up to use would be one option that States could pick a fight with the President of Mex- Trump’s hate-mongering in their re- choose. But really, a State would have ico is truly puzzling. cruitment and anti-American propa- the choice to say nothing: We don’t Not to be outdone after being embar- ganda. We will be less safe, not safer. want anything from the Federal Gov- rassed by the President of Mexico’s He will be putting Americans at risk ernment. Good-bye. Get out of here. cancellation of his visit to Washington, here at home and those traveling That is one option the State has, and the President doubled down and had abroad. the last option the State has is to stay the audacity to suggest that the cost of As we do debate Mr. Tillerson’s nomi- with the status quo—or the Affordable constructing a border wall should be nation, we cannot lose sight of the fact Care Act.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:54 Feb 01, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G31JA6.014 S31JAPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE January 31, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S511 We have actually gotten a little bit It isn’t just that we give power back ing anyone who was happy with their of criticism for that from conserv- to the States; we also give power back health coverage. If you like your atives, and I am saying: Why? This is to the patients. We let them choose the health plan, you will be able to keep it, federalism. benefits they wish to have. We put in people were told. If you like your doc- We are going to repeal the measures such as price transparency so tor, you will be able to keep your doc- ObamaCare taxes and penalties. We are that someone knows how much some- tor, people were told. Well, as everyone repealing that. But if a State and a thing costs before she has the tests per- knows, every one of these promises was State capitol wants to reinstitute formed, as opposed to being surprised broken. taxes and penalties upon the people in by a huge bill 6 months later. With Premiums for families continue to its State and upon the businesses in that and other means, we give power to rise. Millions of Americans lost the that State, God bless them. I think it patients. coverage that they liked. Americans is a mistake, but they should have that We hope all those who wish to see regularly discovered they couldn’t choice. In fact, they have that choice President Trump’s mandates fulfilled keep their doctors, and their choice of now. All we are saying is that you can to cover everyone, take care of those replacement was often limited. These exercise the right that you currently with preexisting conditions, lower broken promises were just the tip of possess. costs without mandates, in the process the iceberg. The law hasn’t just failed The States would choose in 2018. of repealing and replacing ObamaCare, to live up to its promises; it is actively They would implement their choice in will endorse the federalism of the Pa- collapsing, and the status quo is 2019. By 2020, ObamaCare would be re- tient Freedom Act as well as those unsustainable. Premiums on the ex- pealed and replaced. That is our goal: other provisions. changes are soaring. Deductibles regu- to repeal and replace while achieving Mr. President, I yield back. larly run into the thousands of dollars. President Trump’s goals of insuring I suggest the absence of a quorum. In fact, for 2017, the average deductible all, taking care of those with pre- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The for a bronze level ObamaCare plan is existing conditions, without mandates clerk will call the roll. rising from $5,731 to $6,092. With and at a lower cost. The senior assistant legislative clerk deductibles like that, it is no wonder Now, by the way, let’s talk a little proceeded to call the roll. that some Americans can’t actually af- bit about federalism. Conservatives Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask ford to use their ObamaCare insurance. have always thought the 10th Amend- unanimous consent that the order for The problems on the exchanges are ment, which grants the States every the quorum call be rescinded. not limited to soaring costs. Insurers responsibility not delegated to the Fed- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without are pulling out of the exchanges right eral Government, is an important con- objection, it is so ordered. and left, and health care choices are rapidly dwindling. Narrow provider sideration. That is what we are em- PRIORITIES OF THE REPUBLICAN-LED CONGRESS networks are the order of the day. One- bracing here—to allow the State to Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, every third of American counties have just choose. year around this time, House and Sen- one choice of health insurer on the ex- There are some States in which the ate Republicans get together for a joint change. One-third of American coun- Affordable Care Act, I am told, is work- conference to share ideas and develop ties have one option—one option. Tell ing well. The folks in California and our action plan for the year. Last New York swear by it. It is not work- me that is not a monopoly. This is not week, we gathered in Philadelphia for ing in Louisiana. the health care reform that the Amer- this year’s conference, and we had a A friend of mine got his quote for the ican people were looking for. renewal of his and his wife’s policy. very productive session. All of us came Republicans are committed to replac- They are 60 and 61, or thereabouts. It back energized and ready to achieve ing ObamaCare with real health care was $39,000 a year—$39,000 a year for big things for the American people. reform that focuses on personalized pa- In November, the American people the renewal of a policy. tient-centered health care. One mas- Yes, Mr. President, it is $39,000 a year elected Republican majorities in the sive problem with ObamaCare is that it for the renewal of a policy. No one be- House and Senate and a Republican puts Washington in charge of health lieves me. I put it on my Facebook President. That was a tremendous care decisions that should be made at a page, holding up the quote sheet with show of trust, and Republicans know it. much lower level. Any ObamaCare re- their names darkened out, but you can We are committed to living up to that form that Republicans pass will focus see, it is $39,000 a year. That is the ‘‘un- trust by delivering on the promises we on fixing this. We are going to move Affordable Care Act.’’ have made. control from Washington and give it As you look around the country, you The last few years have been tough back to States and individuals. Health can see, for example, in Arizona, there for American workers. Job creation has care issues don’t have one-size-fits-all was one county that for a while had no been sluggish. Wages have been stag- solutions. It is time to stop acting as if insurance company there, and when nant. Economic growth has lagged far they do. States should have power to one came in, it raised the rates 116 per- behind the pace of other recoveries, innovate and embrace health care solu- cent in one year—more than doubled in and opportunities for workers have tions that work for the individual em- one year, on top of the increases in all been few and far between. It is no sur- ployers in their State, and individuals the previous years. prise that so many hard-working should be able to make health care de- If California and New York say that Americans feel as if they have been left cisions in consultation with their doc- the Affordable Care Act is working for behind. For millions of American tors, not Washington, DC. them, keep it. It is not working for Ar- workers discouraged over the past 8 Another thing we are going to focus izona. It is not working for Louisiana. years, I want to say this: We hear you. on is breaking down the ObamaCare It is not working for other States in Republicans hear you, and we are going barriers that have artificially re- the Union. Why not take power from to act. stricted choice. As I said earlier, our Nation’s capital and give it to the Republicans have outlined an agenda ObamaCare has defaulted to a one-size- State capital, and allow the State cap- focused on growing our economy, cre- fits-all solution when it comes to ital to come up with a solution that ating jobs, increasing wages, and lift- health care. That means many Ameri- works for that State? ing the burdens that the Obama admin- cans have found themselves paying for I read an editorial today, and it was istration has placed on the American health care that they don’t need and out of Rome, GA. It pointed to the Wel- people. don’t want. We need much more flexi- fare Reform Act, in which a Republican One big issue that we will tackle this bility in insurance plans. A thriving Congress and President Clinton de- year is repealing and replacing health care system would offer a wide volved to the States many of the re- ObamaCare. Seven years ago, variety of choices that would allow forms necessary for welfare. It has been ObamaCare was sold to the American Americans to pick a plan that is tai- considered a tremendous legislative people with a lot of promises. The law lored to their specific needs. We also success. They used that example as an was going to reduce premiums for fam- need to give Americans tools to better endorsement of the approach to fed- ilies. It was going to fix problems with manage their health care and to con- eralism we are taking now. our health care system without hurt- trol costs. Of course, any reform plan

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The reason, of course, is they regulations are necessary, every ad- will help businesses create new good- are our third largest trading partner, ministration has to remember that reg- paying jobs for American workers. It and in so many different areas, we ulations have consequences. The more will jump-start our economy and en- work together closely with Mexico. We resources individuals and businesses sure long-term economic growth. certainly work together with them on spend complying with regulations, the Finally, Mr. President, Republicans issues of security, issues of terrorism less they have available to focus on the in the Senate have another important and narcotics and trade issues that go growth and innovation that drive our trust to uphold this year, and that is on, on a daily basis. Unfortunately, economy and create new opportunities confirming a new Supreme Court Jus- this new President Trump is off to a for American workers. tice. We are committed to confirming a rocky start with the President of Mex- Unfortunately, the Obama adminis- well-qualified nominee with the right ico, to the point where the President of tration chose to spend the last 8 years temperament to sit on the Court and Mexico canceled his visit to the United loading employers with burdensome have the proper understanding of the States. regulations. According to the Amer- role of the Court in our country. Su- Strong statements were made during ican Action Forum, the Obama admin- preme Court Justices are umpires. the campaign by President Trump istration was responsible for imple- They call balls and strikes; they don’t about building a wall and the Mexicans menting more than 675 major regula- write the rules of the game. The job of will pay for it. How many times did we tions that cost the American economy a Supreme Court Justice is to interpret hear that? Over and over again, the more than $800 billion. Given those the law and the Constitution, not re- Mexican Government has said: We will numbers, it is no surprise that the write the law based on his or her per- never pay for it. So that standoff over Obama economy left businesses with sonal opinions. a campaign threat or promise is at this fewer resources to dedicate to growing Democrats have spent a lot of time moment inhibiting a relationship and creating jobs. Repealing burden- talking about the need for nine Jus- which traditionally has been strong for some regulations is one of the most im- tices on the Supreme Court. Repub- generations. portant things we can do to get our licans trust that they will follow Secondly, since being elected Presi- economy healthy again. That is going through on their statements by work- dent of the United States, President to be a Republican priority. ing with us to confirm the President’s Trump has said that NATO is obsolete. Mr. President, another big thing we nominee. NATO is the alliance created after can do to make America competitive To every American who voted for World War II to protect Europe against again is to reform our outdated Tax change in November, to every Amer- aggression from outside, particularly Code. That will also be a Republican ican frustrated with the sluggish econ- from the Soviet Union. Since the fall of priority this year. omy and a lack of opportunity, I want the Soviet Union, NATO has expanded Right now, the Congressional Budget to say again that we hear you. The Re- to include many other countries—the Office is projecting that our economy publicans hear you. We are not going Baltics, for example, and Poland. As a will grow by an average of just 2 per- to let you down. We will spend the result, these countries have become de- cent over the next 10 years. If we can 115th Congress fighting for your prior- pendent on NATO for their security. increase that growth by just 1 percent, ities, and we will not rest until every The theory behind NATO is very we would see average incomes rise by American has access to a future of se- basic. If one of our NATO allies is at- $4,200. Just get the growth rate from an curity, hope, and opportunity. tacked, we will all defend. So we can average of 2 percent, which is what the I yield the floor. understand why a small country like CBO is projecting for the next 10 years, The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, even Po- to 3 percent, and incomes go up by HOEVEN). The Senator from Illinois. land, realizing that they are vulnerable $4,200. We would see an additional 1.2 Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, what is to Russian attack, count on NATO. million jobs created in our economy, the issue before the Senate? When the President of the United and we would see much faster increases The PRESIDING OFFICER. The States says that NATO is obsolete, peo- in the standard of living. Tillerson nomination. ple living in those countries wonder: So many younger Americans today Mr. DURBIN. Thank you, Mr. Presi- What about tomorrow? What happens are finding that they are not able to dent. tomorrow if Vladimir Putin, who has enjoy the same standard of living that Mr. President, Rex Tillerson of been guilty of aggression in Georgia, as was enjoyed by their parents because of ExxonMobil has been nominated to be well as Ukraine, decides to pick a Bal- a sluggish economy that is growing in our Secretary of State. We are going tic country next? that 1-percent to 2-percent range. One through a procedural 30 hours of de- So the uncertainty created by Presi- of the ways to achieve that kind of bate, moving to that issue. As we can dent Trump’s statement on NATO is growth, to get back to a 3- to 4-percent tell, many speeches are being given on one that haunts us to this moment. growth in our economy, is to reform the floor on a lot of different topics, But the one that is really over- our broken Tax Code. but the underlying order of business is whelming over the last few days is The current Tax Code is costly, com- the next Secretary of State of the President Trump’s Executive order plex, and frequently unfair. Some cor- United States of America. His nomina- when it came to refugees and immigra- porations benefit from special rules, tion comes to us at a particularly chal- tion. The story of refugees in the deductions, and credits, while others lenging time. We live in a dangerous United States does not have a good are forced to pay the highest corporate world. We know that. We learned it on start. Going back to World War II, a tax rates in the developed world. More 9/11, and we learn it every day when man named Breckinridge Long was in and more American companies are fo- men and women in uniform are risking charge of immigration into the United cusing their business operations over- and sometimes sacrificing their lives States during that war. He worked in seas because the tax situation is so for this great Nation. the administration of Franklin Roo- much better abroad. That means Amer- We also live in a complicated mo- sevelt. Sadly, his view on refugees was ican jobs are going overseas with them. ment in time with the changeover in harsh, and as a result, the United Instead of pushing employees out of Presidents and clearly a changeover in States was caught up many times de- the country, we should bring our Na- foreign policy. We note that in the first nying access to the safety of the tion’s tax rates in line with those of 12 days—the first 12 days of the Trump United States to people who were vul- other countries to keep more jobs here Presidency—how many serious foreign nerable to persecution and genocide. in the United States. policy issues have arisen, some the cre- The most noteworthy example was the

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That was the pol- ning a government, and it was fun- have been speaking out of school, but icy of the day. damentally unfair. it is an indication of what was really When Robert Wagner, the Senator Let me say it wasn’t just a matter of going on in the Trump campaign and from New York, asked that we allow an uncomfortable situation. It wasn’t this administration. 10,000 German children to come into just a situation of people being incon- On this Christian broadcasting show, the United States to escape the Holo- venienced. One of our priorities when it the President was explicit that he caust, that measure was defeated in comes to refugees, even from those would give priority to Christians be- committee in the U.S. Senate—chil- seven countries that President Trump cause he believes they would be per- dren coming to the United States. noted, were those who were in des- secuted in those countries. That flies After World War II, when we saw 6 perate medical conditions. So when the in the face of some fundamentals in million Jews killed in the Holocaust President said: I just wanted a pause— this country—the fundamentals of our and so many others whose lives were a pause for these seven countries—let Constitution—because we have said compromised and lost, we decided to me ask what we think that pause that when it comes to religion, this change the U.S. approach when it came means to that 9-year-old Somali child government shall not favor any reli- to refugees. Instead of pushing back in an Ethiopian refugee camp with a gion. Here we have the President of the against them, we began to embrace congenital heart disease that can’t be United States on a television show say- them. And do you know what has hap- treated anymore in that camp and who ing the opposite. pened since? We developed a reputation was finally going to get to come for It is being challenged in court, at around the world as the safe place to medical care in the United States. least to some extent. It has been be, the country that cared. Ask over That pause by President Trump could slowed down by retraining orders 600,000 Cubans who came to the U.S. be deadly. A 1-year-old Sudanese boy issued by Federal courts and judges shores to escape Castro’s regime. Re- with cancer. A Somali boy with a se- around this country. member, at that time, Castro had al- vere intestinal disorder living in a Last night, the Acting Attorney Gen- lied with the Soviet Union, our mortal camp that doesn’t even have medical eral, Sally Yates, said that in good enemy of the Cold War. Yet, without facilities. A pause. We will get it to- conscience, she could not defend Presi- gether. We will get back to you later. vetting—without extreme vetting—we dent Trump’s decisions in these Execu- That is the kind of human condition said to these Cubans: You are welcome tive orders. For that act of courage, that is being affected by these orders to be safe in the United States, and she was fired. I am sure she expected it. issued by our new President. Is it any they came in the thousands. Are they But I want to say that for a woman wonder that so many people around the an important part of America? You bet who has given her life—20 years of it, world have reacted? at least—as a prosecutor and who had they are, and there are three Cuban- First, they should react when it an exemplary career at the Department American U.S. Senators to prove it. comes to our security. Do we know how Today, a question has been raised by of Justice, my hat goes off to her. I many terrorist refugees have come the Trump regime as to what our view think she did what she thought was from these seven countries on the list? right and faced the consequences. His- is going to be toward refugees in the None. Not one. Not one Syrian refugee tory will prove her right and this deci- future. Thank goodness we didn’t raise has engaged in terrorist activities in sion by the administration wrong. it with Cuba, nor did we raise it when the United States. If you watched ‘‘60 So now we have Rex Tillerson, who Jews in the Soviet Union were facing Minutes’’ over the weekend, you will wants to be Secretary of State of the persecution. They asked for a chance understand why. to come to the United States. Syna- This is not an easy ask. You don’t United States of America. How would gogues and communities across the just hold up your hand and say: I am you like to take over that job tomor- United States opened their arms and ready to go to the United States. You row in light of what I have just men- gave them a chance, and over 100,000 first submit your name to the U.N. tioned—the Executive orders issued by came to our shores. We are better for Commission on Refugees. Then we cull the President without consultation it. We really have demonstrated that the list to find the ones we might con- with the Department of State; judging our ideals and values as a nation apply sider in the United States, and that is NATO to be obsolete in his Twitter; to those who came to our shores. about 1 percent. Then we put them and then having a relationship with The list goes on and on, from Yugo- through a vetting process that can go Mexico where the President is cancel- slavia to Viet Nam, to Somalia, and on for 2 years—2 years of being interro- ling trips to the United States, not to many other places where the United gated, investigated, examined, mention other things said about China States has shown that we are a caring watched, and challenged. Then, finally, and other countries. It is an awesome nation. Now comes this new President after those years, they may have a challenge. It is a challenge that we who says: It is America first; we are chance to come to the United States. have to ask whether Mr. Tillerson is going to redefine this refugee policy. So now we are going to move to ex- prepared for. He has had 40 years of Well, this redefinition of America treme vetting? What is that going to success with ExxonMobil, starting as a around the world is something that be—trial by fire? What is left? We are production engineer and going to the many of us believe is just plain wrong. doing the very best. The fact that there top of the company. Now the question These Executive orders were issued by has not been one refugee from any of is, Is he ready to give up his loyalty to President Trump without consultation these countries engaged in terrorism is a company and to have a loyalty to a with even his own Cabinet members an indication that we have a good proc- country even if the decisions he has to who have been appointed. Those in the ess that is stronger than any nation on make as Secretary of State may be in- area of national security, for example, Earth. Yet the President has said we consistent with the best business pol- weren’t consulted before these Execu- are going to stop these refugees from icy for that company? tive orders went into effect. When I coming indefinitely from Syria and for I am going to yield the floor. I see talked to the Department of Homeland months from these other six countries. my colleague from the State of Wyo- Security and Customs and Border Pro- Then he made a statement on a ming is here. I believe this will be on- tection, it turns out they were given Christian broadcasting show that he going, so I yield the floor. instructions at the last minute as to was on that really went far over the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- how to treat passengers coming into line. During the course of the cam- ator from Wyoming. international terminals over the week- paign, he said repeatedly: This will be NOMINATIONS OF JEFF SESSIONS AND TOM PRICE end. a Muslim ban. Then he said: They told Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I I know what happened at O’Hare. me to stop saying ‘‘Muslim ban,’’ so he wish to congratulate the current Pre- Over 130 people were stopped and de- stopped for a while. siding Officer for his ascension to the

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I exactly what America needs in its At- American health care work once again. am looking forward to the distin- torney General. I have seen media reports that Demo- guished Senator from North Dakota The second person I want to talk crats want to obstruct the nomination about is Congressman TOM PRICE. TOM taking over the mantle of responsi- of TOM PRICE as well as that of JEFF has been nominated to be the Sec- bility, and I know he will continue to SESSIONS. I expect Democrats will plan retary of Health and Human Services. work hard, as he has since joining the to grandstand for political purposes be- Just as JEFF SESSIONS has devoted his Senate, in the efforts on behalf of so cause they have no real objections to many Americans. life to the law, TOM PRICE has devoted his life to caring for the health of pa- either person’s qualifications or cre- I also come to the floor about what is dentials. going on in the Senate with regard to tients and the American people. Democrats’ complaint is that they confirming nominations in a Cabinet Dr. PRICE practiced medicine for 20 lost the Presidential election. Well, the that I believe is truly an all-star Cabi- years. He was medical director of the orthopedic clinic at Grady Memorial President deserves to have his Cabinet net—truly an all-star Cabinet. I think Hospital in Atlanta. Grady Memorial in place. That is why Republicans it gets better as we keep confirming Hospital is a public safety-net hospital didn’t object to President Obama get- one nominee after another. Last week I in Atlanta, and many, many of its pating seven of his Cabinet members on spoke on the floor about what a great tients are low income. Dr. PRICE saw his very first day in office in 2009. By job I believe Scott Pruitt is going to do each and every day the challenges that this point in time, President Obama as head of the Environmental Protec- people faced in America’s broken had a significant number of his Cabi- tion Agency. Today I wish to talk health care system, both the patients net—over 20 members—confirmed in about two more examples. and the people who are trying to pro- 2009, and we look at where we are First, there is the nomination of our vide the care. That is why he has taken today, with President Trump’s Cabinet friend and colleague, Senator JEFF health care reform so seriously as a and the obstruction of the Democrats. SESSIONS from Alabama, to be Attor- Member of Congress. He did as well ney General. Those of us who have It is unfortunate that Democrats have when he was in the Georgia State legis- decided not to follow the example of served with Senator SESSIONS over the lature. He understands and he under- years know he is a man of uncommon Republicans when Barack Obama came stood immediately why so many parts to the White House. decency, of fairness, and of integrity. of ObamaCare simply would not work We know his dedication to the law is Political spite isn’t a good enough when they were passed and signed into reason for delay. Democrats need to absolute. law some 6 years ago. Like a lot of us, In 1999, Senator SESSIONS came to the get over it and get on with it. Attorney he warned the health care law would floor to speak in support of awarding General of the United States and Sec- actually make things worse for mil- the Congressional Gold Medal to Rosa retary of Health and Human Services lions of Americans—and TOM PRICE has Parks. In that speech, he said: ‘‘Equal are big jobs. They are important jobs, proven right. and they are necessary jobs. It is time treatment under the law is a funda- It is time for the Department of for the Senate to move as soon as pos- mental pillar upon which our republic Health and Human Services to have sible to confirm both JEFF SESSIONS rests.’’ We saw Senator SESSIONS’ devo- leadership that understands that pa- and TOM PRICE to the Cabinet. tion to this idea again and again and tients should not become a political again. He introduced legislation to re- tool. Congressman PRICE is actually Mr. President, I yield the floor. duce the differences in the kinds of sen- the first medical doctor to be nomi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The as- tences that could be handed out to peo- nated to head the Department of sistant minority leader. ple convicted of similar drug crimes. Health and Human Services since 1989. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, the Sen- He teamed up with Senator Ted Ken- That kind of knowledge and the back- ator from Wyoming from the other side nedy to pass legislation protecting ground he has is essential for dealing of the aisle is my friend. We spend time prisoners from sexual assault behind with the challenges the Department in the gym together; I go there regu- bars. faces today. larly—for no apparent reason. But we The job of Attorney General is to be The wheels are falling off of Amer- are friends, and we disagree on some America’s top law enforcement officer ica’s health care system. We need lead- political issues. I just wish to clarify and attorney. JEFF SESSIONS has shown ers—leaders who are more than just one or two things. himself to be an outstanding attorney. professional bureaucrats, which is what When it comes to Congressman He worked as a frontline prosecutor. we have had. We need someone who un- PRICE, I don’t know him personally. He He spent 12 years as the U.S. attorney derstands health care deeply, and who has been chosen by President Trump to for the Southern District of Alabama. cares about putting patients first, not head up the Department of Health and He was attorney general of the State of politics. Human Services, one of the biggest and Alabama, and he has spent 20 years TOM PRICE has shown he can reach here as a U.S. Senator. across the aisle to get things done. It is most important. He has stated, as a If confirmed as Attorney General, he what he did in the State legislature in Member of Congress from Georgia, that will be one of the most qualified people Georgia, and it is what he has done in he believes we should change the So- ever to hold this job. These qualifica- the House of Representatives here in cial Security system as well as the tions include an exceptional knowledge Washington. TOM worked with Demo- Medicare system and privatize Medi- of how the Justice Department works crats to make sure that Medicare pa- care. That is a worrisome suggestion and the priorities of the people who tients could continue to get access to for 50 million or more Americans who work there. medical equipment like blood sugar count on Medicare and do not exactly The Attorney General oversees the monitors and oxygen tanks. He did the look forward to being placed in the lov- work of more than 100,000 people. Most same thing when he introduced a bipar- ing arms of an insurance company at of them are law enforcement, working tisan measure to stop burdensome new some point late in their lives. So there for agencies like the FBI and the Drug regulations affecting patients who need are questions there. Enforcement Administration. I think a new hip or a new knee joint. As Sec- But the question at hand was brought these men and women are going to find retary of Health and Human Services, to the attention of the American public that JEFF SESSIONS is their greatest he is going to listen—listen to the best today, not in some liberal newspaper, champion, and I think they are going arguments of both sides, and then he is but in the Wall Street Journal. It turns to greet his arrival at the Justice De- going to do what is right for the health out that Congressman PRICE has been partment with a wonderful ovation. of the American people. engaged in the purchase of stock that

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We don’t want to see that hap- than others is that many, like Con- cover mental illness. They finally pre- pen. gressman PRICE, have extensive finan- vailed. It was included in the Afford- For 6 years, Republicans have said cial holdings. We found that when a able Care Act, so it means that, across repeatedly that they want to repeal billionaire from Chicago—Penny the board, all of us who buy health in- ObamaCare. Repeal ObamaCare. They Pritzker—was nominated for Secretary surance are buying care for mental ill- say it in their sleep. They have vote of Commerce under President Obama, ness. after vote—I think 60 different votes in it took literally 6 months for us to Is substance abuse treatment impor- the House—to repeal it, knowing it gather all the financial information tant? Think about the opioid and her- would never happen with President about her and to divest her of any po- oin epidemic across the United Obama in the White House. Now, the tential conflicts of interest. It turns States—across my State of Illinois. dog done caught the bus. Here they are, out that many of these nominees did Where would these families be, with a in the majority in the House and the not have their ethics filings on file in person in the family suffering from ad- Senate with a Republican President, time to be considered in a timely fash- diction, if the health insurance plan and their first order of business: Repeal ion, and, in some cases, information didn’t provide some coverage? The Af- ObamaCare. about them was found to be in conflict fordable Care Act requires that. Do you know what they are learning? with reality, and now there is a further When the Republicans say that they All across the United States, medical investigation necessary. It isn’t just a want to repeal it, the obvious question health care providers—hospitals, doc- matter of spite; it is a matter of doing is: And then what? What happens next, tors, clinics, and others—are telling our due diligence, as required by the when the insurance companies can stop them that will be a disaster. If you Constitution and required in the U.S. covering these critical areas? eliminate the Affordable Care Act Senate. There is another thing. My wife and I without a replacement as good or bet- have raised some kids who have gone ter, you are going to leave chaos in the AFFORDABLE CARE ACT through college, and when they fin- A word about ObamaCare: My friend system and a lot of people without the ished college they didn’t quite go into from Wyoming, a medical doctor him- protection of health insurance. their long, permanent career. They had So after 6 years, you would think the self, has felt strongly against the Af- a bunch of jobs, looking for the right Republicans would have a replacement fordable Care Act since its passage. I place. plan. Right? A substitute. They have view it a lot differently. I can recall calling my daughter, had all this time to think about it. No, There are currently 1.2 million Illi- fresh out of the University of Wis- not yet; they are still thinking about noisans—1 out of 10 in our State—who consin, and saying: Jen, do you have it, but they are determined to repeal. have health insurance because of the health insurance? I know you did as a I met with hospital administrators Affordable Care Act. Over half of them student. around my State last weekend and will are now brought into the Medicaid sys- She said: Dad, I’m fine. I’m strong continue to in the future. They are tem, the others are on insurance ex- and healthy. I don’t need it. worried. We estimate Illinois hospitals changes, and many of them have their That is the last thing a father wants will lose over 90,000 jobs with the re- premiums subsidized by our Federal to hear. peal of the Affordable Care Act. We Government. Do you know what the Affordable know that downstate hospitals and In addition, every person in America Care Act says? My daughter—anyone’s hospitals in rural areas—in many who has a health insurance plan has daughter—up to the age of 26 can stay States represented here—are going to benefited by the Affordable Care Act. on my family plan. How about that for be forced to close. What happens when Why? Because we took some of the common sense? There are 90,000 young you close that smalltown hospital in worst abuses in health insurance and people in Illinois protected by the fam- downstate Illinois? What used to be a said: You can no longer do that and sell ily plans because of that provision. 20-minute ride to the hospital becomes health insurance in this country. One Now we hear from the Senator from a 1-hour drive. How important is that? example is lifetime caps—caps on the Wyoming that this is a big failure and Well, when you are in labor, it is im- amount of money that a policy will we have to repeal it. portant or if you just had a farm acci- play. Now, $100,000 in coverage may The last thing we did is important to dent or you are responding to some- sound like a lot, until you are diag- every senior citizen on Medicare across thing that happened on the highway, it nosed with cancer—and then it dis- the United States. There used to be is critical, life-or-death important. So appears in a matter of days and weeks. something called the doughnut hole. It you would think Republicans would So we eliminated lifetime caps on cov- is even hard to describe, but it related have a plan to keep these hospitals erage. to paying seniors for their prescription open. They don’t. We haven’t seen a The second most important thing we drugs. Here is what it said; try to fol- substitute. did was to say: You can’t discriminate low this: We will cover you for the first They rail against ObamaCare; they against someone because they have a few months of the year, with Medicare rail against the Affordable Care Act. preexisting condition. Is there anyone paying the prescription drug cost. Then They don’t criticize the individual alive that doesn’t have some pre- you are on your own for 3 or 4 months. components I have described because existing condition? If it was bad Once you have delved into your own they are wildly popular with the Amer- enough in the bad old days before the personal savings up to a certain ican people. Affordable Care Act, that was enough amount, we will come back and cover The irony of this is that we have to either disqualify them from health you again. spent 6 years trying to convince people insurance or to run the premiums up to Go figure. It would take a Congress- that the Affordable Care Act, even with the high heavens. Now you can no man or a Senator to dream up some- its flaws and faults—and it has them, longer be discriminated against be- thing like that, and seniors across the but even with that, it is good for Amer- cause your husband has diabetes, your country felt completely vulnerable. ica. We got nowhere. We were beating wife survived breast cancer, or your When they went into that period of no our heads against the wall. child has survived a cancer scare them- coverage, many of them stopped taking Then, when the Republicans took selves. We have eliminated that in all their drugs. That is not a good thing. over and started talking about repeal, health insurance policies. So we closed that gap. We closed that people were stepping back and saying: The third thing we did was to say doughnut hole. What am I going to lose if they repeal that every health insurance policy sold What does it mean to seniors in Illi- it? The approval rating for the Afford- in the United States has to cover men- nois? On average, they save $1,000 a able Care Act since Donald Trump was

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When President Reagan nomi- refugee program and restricted travel carried down the side of a mountain by nated him, Secretary Shultz was presi- to the United States. Senator Moses on clay tablets. Every- dent and director of the Bechtel Group, The vetting that goes forward in Jor- thing else can be improved, and I am a large construction concern with busi- dan in regard to refugees is under the ready to sign up for that improvement. ness across the Arab world. People auspices of the United Nations, and of First, jettison this whole talk of re- asked whether Secretary Shultz would those who are seeking refugee status, a peal. It is totally irresponsible. If we therefore tilt U.S. policy toward those very small percentage—I understand it want to have a constructive conversa- countries. I think anyone looking back is less than one percent—will actually tion about how to make the Affordable today on his record would marvel at ever get a chance to be considered for Care Act more affordable, covering those fears. refugee status here in the United more people, finally doing something In 2015, the World Jewish Congress States. Let me remind you that we are about prescription drug costs, let’s sit awarded Secretary Shultz its pres- talking about, generally, women and down and do it together on a bipartisan tigious Theodor Herzl Award on behalf children who are fleeing persecution, basis. Starting with repeal is a non- of his work with America’s good friend who have established themselves as ref- starter. Israel. Yes, Secretary Shultz went on ugees. They go through several screen- Mr. President, I yield the floor. to lead a very successful tenure, working procedures. Their background is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ing with different countries all over thoroughly checked. They check all of ator from Arkansas. the world and always putting Amer- the different indices as far as different Mr. COTTON. Mr. President, I want ica’s interests front and center. agencies are concerned to make sure to express my support for Rex Tillerson If anything, Rex Tillerson’s business that they have no concern. Then a to be our next Secretary of State. Mr. experience will only enhance his abil- small percentage of that number actu- Tillerson is one of the most distin- ity to provide the President his sound, ally ever gets to the United States. It guished businessmen in the world. His unbiased judgment. If you need any takes 18 to 24 months. To date, there reputation precedes him. I don’t have more evidence, just look at the way hasn’t been a single episode of ter- to recount for all of you his remark- Mr. Tillerson has conducted himself rorism from a Syrian refugee. We have able career—rising from an entry-level throughout the confirmation process. a pretty strong vetting process—the production engineer to CEO of He has answered every question and ad- strongest in the world—that very much ExxonMobil, the largest oil company in dressed every concern. He has been puts American security first. the world. Mr. Tillerson’s story should calm and steady under pressure. These It was disheartening for me to listen be an inspiration to kids across this are precisely the qualities we need in to King Abdallah talk about the sac- country: Through hard work, dis- our next Secretary of State. rifices his country has made. Of the cipline, and striving, you can achieve Today, I offer my strong support for 650,000 refugees that Jordan has taken your dreams, even if you weren’t born an outstanding businessman and an in from Syria, the King indicated that into wealth, power, or privilege. Like American patriot, our next Secretary about 90 percent are integrated into the Boy Scouts he has mentored, like of State, Rex Tillerson. I encourage all the Jordanian society. They are not in the Eagle Scout he was, Mr. Tillerson of my colleagues to vote for the nomi- camps. They are in their schools, in inspires by his example. nation. their communities. They have been No one can doubt Mr. Tillerson has Mr. President, I yield the floor. able to make sure that the refugees are acquired a wide range of skills Mr. DURBIN. I suggest the absence of well cared for. It is a huge part of the throughout his notable life, as well as a quorum. budget. I think the King indicated that a gold-plated reputation. I think it The PRESIDING OFFICER. The maybe 20 percent of the Jordanian goes without saying that a man of such clerk will call the roll. budget deals with refugees. That is a varied experiences will bring a well-in- The legislative clerk proceeded to country that understands their re- formed and shrewd perspective to the call the roll. gional responsibilities and inter- post. In fact, I would suggest that it is Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I ask national responsibilities. the very perspective which rec- unanimous consent that the order for The United States has been the lead- ommends him most for the job. the quorum call be rescinded. er in the global community, recog- I met with him in December, and we The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without nizing that the flight of people—the had a wide-ranging conversation about objection, it is so ordered. refugees—represents not only a human- Russia, the Middle East, human rights, Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, as I indi- itarian requirement for the global com- and the many other geopolitical chal- cated earlier, this afternoon I had an munity but also security issues. We lenges and opportunities facing our opportunity to meet with King have to have an orderly process for country. I was impressed by the Abdallah of Jordan. During that con- those who are fleeing persecution, and breadth of his knowledge, his famili- versation with Members of the Senate, the United States has always been in arity with so many world leaders, and there was a good deal of discussion the leadership. We have been in the his understanding of their peoples. The about foreign policy challenges that leadership in opening our borders. We one thing that really stood out to me are very much a part of this debate on are proud of the refugees that came to was his clear-eyed, hard-nosed pru- Mr. Tillerson. this country after World War II, from dence. It is little wonder that Mr. It was interesting to listen to King Cambodia, Vietnam, and Cuba. There is Tillerson comes highly recommended Abdallah of Jordan talk about his a long list of those who have escaped by Dick Cheney and Bob Gates, sea- country’s commitment to refugees. persecution coming here to the United soned statesmen with no illusions They have taken in refugees from States and helping to build this great about the world and no doubts about many parts of that region—from Iraq, country. We recognize that diversity is America’s role in it. I am confident Yemen, and other countries. They have our strength. This made us the great that as Secretary of State, he will pro- taken in over 600,000 refugees from Nation that we are. tect the interests of the American peo- Syria. I think King Abdallah used a For all those reasons, it was very dis- ple just as he protected the interests of number. If you wanted to use a com- heartening to hear President Trump’s ExxonMobil’s shareholders as their parable number of refugees coming Executive order, where he really ques- CEO. into America, it would be equivalent to tions whether America is committed to I have heard some Senators wonder about 60 million refugees coming into its traditional values, whether we are whether a businessman can really walk our country. Let me remind you that going to maintain our international away from a company and its financial in Syria, President Obama committed leadership, whether we are going to be

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We al- retary of State is the key diplomat not only the attack on the system in ways set the international bar as to that we have for America and to use Montenegro in parliamentary elec- what we need to do, and then the rest America’s power of persuasion, of using tions, but the concern now in Western of the world follows us. But if we take diplomacy, of using the tools at our Europe, as they are entering into the the lowest bar, we will never have a disposal under the Department of election season. We see over and over tough enough stance against Russia. State, including development assist- what Russia has done in denying space We need, as the next Secretary of ance for how we can, in fact, promote for civil society, in compromising dis- State, a person who is going to be a those values. We need someone who is sent in their own country, in the way leader in saying: We are going to use going to be able to speak out about that corruption has been established as every one of our diplomatic tools to these policies that were announced part of government. All of that is just isolate Russia if they continue this ac- over the weekend because they weaken against the principles that we believe tivity of interfering with our elections, America. They make us less safe. I in, that we believe the global commu- threatening to interfere with European brought this out: In reality what you nity has accepted, and that leads to the elections, interfering with humani- are talking about is how do you engage stability in nations and advances tarian assistance in Syria, or if they other countries around the world to America’s national security interests. continue their illegal occupation of help us in our war against terror when I must tell you that there are Demo- Crimea. We need that type of leader- we tell them that Muslims aren’t real- crats and Republicans all talking about ship. That is one of the reasons we ly welcome here in America and it is a the fact that we have to stand up to have been so much engaged in this de- majority-Muslim country? How does Russia. We have to be stronger on Rus- bate. that work? How do we protect Ameri- sia. Yes, we have been able—thanks to There are many other issues about cans who are traveling abroad who may the leadership of the Obama Adminis- which we talked with King Abdallah be subjected to physical danger because tration—to take the sanctions that that dealt with foreign policy chal- of the statements that have been made were passed by Congress. We passed the lenges, including moving forward with by our President? How do you protect sanctions. The leadership and Members broader coalitions against ISIS in the this country from the concerns about of the Senate and the House have region. All of that requires the use of homegrown terrorism, which might, in brought about the stronger sanctions all the power we have. We know that fact, be encouraged by the recruitment regime here in the United States. I our military is very strong. We are of terrorists as a result of what the congratulate my colleague, Senator very proud of our Department of De- President has done in his Executive MENENDEZ, who was one of the prin- fense and very proud of the men and order? cipal leaders to get stronger sanctions women who serve in the military. They For all those reasons, it is even more here in regard to Russia, and other are the guardians of our freedom. We important for us to have as the next members of our committee who worked thank them every day for the sacrifices Secretary of State a person who is on that. We were able to get stronger they make on behalf of our Nation. We committed to the core values of this sanctions. At the same time, we were owe it to them to make sure our mili- country—that it is part of their gut, able to get Europe to join us in these tary is only used as a matter of last re- and that they will be a strong advocate sanctions, and that helped us. But now sort, that we use all of our diplomatic for those issues. I have already indi- there is a concern as to whether these skills in order to prevent the unneces- cated during the questioning in the sanctions will remain. sary use of our military, that we only Senate Foreign Relations Committee President Trump at least has raised use the military when it is absolutely that we did not see that moral clarity that question as to the continuation of essential and it is a matter of last rein regard to Mr. Tillerson and in regard sanctions. The question becomes this: sort. to those values. Should we be maintaining those sanc- We must have as our chief diplomat a The second issue that came up in tions until Russia complies with the person who will carry out that strong King Abdallah’s meeting was very in- Minsk agreement that are relevant to commitment to our diplomatic skills teresting. We had a long discussion its invasion into Ukraine? But we and agenda in order to make sure that about Russia and about Russia’s influ- should also be strengthening those we only use the military when nec- ence. We know about Russia’s influence sanctions because of Russia’s illegal essary. in Ukraine. We had a little discussion activities in attacking our country and We have heard this before. But it was about Russia’s desires in regard to the in what they are doing in Syria in per- General Mattis who said: If you don’t Baltics and whether the Baltics could petrating war crimes. We should be fund the Department of State, if you be the next Ukraine, as far as Russia’s looking at stronger sanctions against don’t give them the resources they aggression. We know that Russia is al- Russia. need for development assistance, you ready in Georgia. Russia is already in I mention all of that because the per- are going to have to give me a lot more Moldova. Russia is in Ukraine. Do they son who can lead us in that effort is soldiers. have their sights now set for Lithuania our next Secretary of State. We look at Our diplomats can very much keep us or Latvia or Estonia or Poland, where Mr. Tillerson and his record as the CEO safe, and they can do it with less risk there is a large Russian-speaking popu- of ExxonMobil, their relationships in to our men and women who serve in lation? Russia, and his answers to questions as the military and at less cost. Interesting observations were made to whether we should consider addi- I suggest the absence of a quorum. that if Russia sees that we don’t have tional sanctions. Over and over he The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. resolve, they will use that opportunity says: Well, there are multiple consider- ERNST). The clerk will call the roll. to expand their influence. We saw that ations. To me, that was a red flag that The bill clerk proceeded to call the in the Middle East. We saw how in the indicated that maybe there is some roll. Middle East Russia, which a few years business interest here. Maybe, if there Mr. KAINE. Madam President, I ask ago had very little influence in the is a business interest, we shouldn’t let unanimous consent that the order for Middle East, now has a growing influ- that be more important than the the quorum call be rescinded. ence in the Middle East—not only in human rights advancements and the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Syria but in other countries in that re- other areas that we are concerned objection, it is so ordered. gion where you see Russia’s active en- about. Mr. KAINE. Madam President, I rise gagement. So this is not theoretical. In reality, we saw that in the way to speak concerning the nomination by Russia’s interests are different than ExxonMobil lobbied against the origi- President Trump of Rex Tillerson to be our interests. Make no mistake about nal sanctions that were imposed Secretary of State. I believe I am going

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Climate is the world. tive things about Mr. Tillerson’s career an enormously important issue in Vir- During my examination of Mr. and the importance of the position, but ginia, as it is to all States, but to give Tillerson during his confirmation hear- then I want to talk about the reason you kind of the Virginia focus on cli- ing before the Senate Foreign Rela- for my opposition, which has to do mate issues, Virginia voters over- tions Committee, I was not happy with largely with my concern about whether whelmingly believe that humans are the answers with respect to climate he is capable of exercising truly inde- affecting climate and that something issues. The overwhelming majority of pendent judgment on behalf of the should be done about it. We have 134 scientists say that climate change is United States, particularly given his counties. The eastern part of Vir- real and that it is caused significantly 41-year career with ExxonMobil. ginia—Hamilton Roads, near the At- by the burning of fossil fuels and the To begin, Mr. Tillerson has an exem- lantic—is the second most threatened release of CO2. This is not a controver- plary record with ExxonMobil. I was area in the United States to sea level sial conclusion; it should not be par- impressed by it. I have been impressed rise. So if you go to Hampton Roads, tisan, either. by his business acumen. I think this VA—1.6 million people, the center of The first climate bill that was intro- one would, frankly, be relatively naval power in the United States and duced in this body was introduced by straightforward if he had been nomi- the world—what you find is sea level Senator MCCAIN in 2004. Then, in 2007, a nated for Secretary of Commerce. I rise accelerating to the extent that predecessor of mine, Senator Warner of think it would be relatively straight- neighborhoods where you could once Virginia, a Republican, and Senator forward had he been nominated for Sec- sell a house, you can’t sell it anymore. Lieberman of Connecticut, a Democrat, retary of Energy. Flooding that was once every few years introduced a bipartisan bill. Senator That is an interesting aspect of some is now regular. Warner, now retired—John Warner— of these nominations. I think there are Even our Nation’s military oper- still speaks regularly on the national some people who are up who—if they ations in Hampton Roads are jeopard- security implications of climate were in other positions, they might be ized. There is a main road leading into change. easier, but because of the ones they the Norfolk Naval Base, which is the During the hearing before the Senate have been nominated for, it has made largest naval base in the United Foreign Relations Committee, I exam- it a little more difficult. I put Mr. States—the largest naval base in the ined Rex Tillerson about the role of Tillerson in that category. world. That road is increasingly flood- ExxonMobil in climate research. Secretary of State is an enormously ed just during normal tidal conditions. ExxonMobil is a company that is important position. We all know that We are not talking about storms; we chock-full of engineers and scientists. it is important, but we, even for the are talking about normal tidal condi- It is one of the most accomplished public, separate the Secretary of State tions. The inability to get road access companies in the world if you just position from others. into America’s center of naval power is measure it by the extent of engineering There are four Cabinet Secretaries highly challenging, highly problem- and science talent that it has. who by law are not allowed to be in- atic. In the future, it is going to be There has been a series of investiga- volved in political campaigns. They very expensive for us. tive articles in the last few years in the can’t go out on the campaign trail dur- So the climate change issues in Los Angeles Times, the New York Re- ing election season. They are des- Hampton Roads—whether it is affect- view of Books, and Inside Climate News ignated as ‘‘special,’’ and I think they ing your ability to sell a house, the that get into the question of what are special for a reason—Secretary of ability to conduct naval operations— ExxonMobil knew about climate Defense, Secretary of State, Secretary and in many other areas is of deep conscience and what they told the public. of Treasury, and the Attorney General. cern to my State. I wanted to ask Mr. Tillerson about The reason these four positions are There are climate issues in other this. Some of the information that I made separate, in my view, is they are parts of my State, from weather pat- put on the table during that examina- positions that are supposed to have a terns to warming temperatures wiping tion: There was an internal letter in special gravity, positions that are sup- out species in the Shenandoah National September of 1982 from Exxon’s Theo- posed to be above politics. They are Park because as the temperature retical and Mathematical Science Lab- also positions that are supposed to warms, the species need to move higher oratory. This was during the time Mr. have a degree of independence. and higher, and at some point they Tillerson was working for the com- An Attorney General needs to have a can’t move any higher. So there are en- pany. degree of independence from a Presi- dangered species in the Shenandoah I want to read a quote from this let- dent because that individual must National Park because of climate ter which I put into the RECORD as I weigh in on the legality of actions even issues. was examining Mr. Tillerson: of the administration in making deci- The issue is not only important to However, over the past several years a sions. I think the Secretary of State my State, it is a critically important clear scientific consensus has emerged re- needs some independence and gravitas part of the job. The Secretary of State garding the expected climate effects of increased atmospheric CO2. . . . There is unan- as well. That is why the Secretary of in the previous administration was in- imous agreement in the scientific commu- State position is such a special one. volved in crafting the Paris climate ac- nity that a temperature increase of this I want to focus on this area of inde- cord. Nearly 200 nations agreed that magnitude would bring about significant pendence and the independence I want- climate change is a huge problem and changes in the earth’s climate. The time reed to see in a Secretary of State that we have to do something about it, quired for doubling of atmospheric CO2— Tillerson and that I did not feel com- and each nation came forward volun- Doubling of atmospheric CO2— fortable enough after the research I tarily to craft its own plan so that the depends upon the future world consumption have done and after the hearing itself. world could deal with this problem. of fossil fuels. There is potential for our re- It fits into three basic categories— The U.S. played a critical role—Sec- search to attract the attention of the pop- issues with respect to climate, issues retary Kerry and others—in forging ular news media because of the connection with respect to Russia, and issues with this global coalition around the over- between Exxon’s major business and the role respect to the development policy that whelming scientific consensus. The of fossil fuel combustion in contributing to the increase of atmospheric CO2. . . . [O]ur the United States uses in nations Secretary of State in this administra- ethical responsibility is to permit the publi- around the world, including very poor tion, along with others—the EPA Ad- cation of our research in the scientific lit- nations that are resource rich but ministrator—will play a key role in de- erature; indeed, to do otherwise would be a often find that their oil reserves or termining whether we continue to take breach of Exxon’s public position and ethical other natural resources put them into seriously climate, whether we continue credo on honesty and integrity. kind of a resource-cursed position to take seriously the promises we made In other words, by 1982 the key sci- where, resources notwithstanding, they under the climate accord, or whether entific research organizations within

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I am asking you, as some- he could separate his previous employ- al temperature, with catastrophic cli- body who is going to be in charge of ment from his independent obligation mate effects. carrying forward America’s obligations to this job, should he be confirmed. There is other information as well under the Paris climate accord, wheth- I am going to have more to say on a that ExxonMobil had within it during er the allegation that ExxonMobil couple of other issues related to this Mr. Tillerson’s tenure with the com- knew about climate science but chose independence point when I return later pany. But by 2000, ExxonMobil in its to say something different to the this evening. face to the public was saying some- American public—I am going to ask Mr. President, I yield the floor. thing very different. Despite the inter- you if you can answer that question. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. KEN- nal recognition of climate science and And he came back again and said: NEDY). The Senator from Oregon. the potential effects on the economy You are going to have to ask somebody Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ap- and on our atmosphere and despite sci- at ExxonMobil. preciate my colleague’s contributions entists with ExxonMobil saying we I then asked Mr. Tillerson a really and his insights, representing Virginia have an ethical duty to share these important question. I said this: Do you and representing the United States. facts with the scientific community, by lack the knowledge to answer my ques- I must say that all of us were quite 2000, ExxonMobil was publishing, in tions or are you refusing to answer my frustrated by the hearing we held with major publications in this country, op- questions? Rex Tillerson. We know that America eds—full-page op-eds in newspapers and And he said: A little bit of both. A needs a strong and capable Secretary of magazines. I am going to read a quote little bit of both. State. We have many great power from one, an ExxonMobil published op- And I said to him: You have been issues to wrestle with—certainly with ed in 2001: there 41 years. I have a hard time be- Russia, certainly with China. We know Knowing that weather forecasts are reli- lieving you don’t know the answer to we have many emerging powers around able for a few days at best, we should recog- this question. I think you are refusing the globe that will raise issues relevant nize the enormous challenge facing sci- to answer my question, and he didn’t to the security of the United States entists seeking to predict climate change comment on that. and the economy of the United States. and its impact over the next century. Geological evidence indicates climate I then followed up with one more We know the Secretary of State plays greenhouse gas levels experience significant question to Mr. Tillerson that I also a key role in shaping our policy toward natural variability for reasons having noth- think was important because I am a impoverished nations and how we ing to do with human activity. . . . Against lawyer, and I just wanted to make sure might facilitate their growth and en- this backdrop of large, poorly understood I understood this. I asked him: Are you hance our Nation’s relationship with natural invariability, it is impossible for sci- sitting here today subject to any kind them. Nuclear strategy is always an entists to attribute the recent small surface of a confidentiality agreement that extremely important role. temperature increase to human causes. would prohibit you from answering the This position is perhaps the most im- So, from 1982, there were scientists at question I just posed to you? And he portant position in the administration, ExxonMobil who were aware of it and said no, that he was not. second to the Presidency, and it is for were saying we have a duty to share I asked Mr. Tillerson these questions that reason that we are weighing with this with the public and with our fel- because I am deeply interested in cli- such intense attention. low scientists, but by 2000, in state- mate change. It affects my State in a Already we have challenges that have ments to the American public—all dur- significant way, and it is directly rel- been raised by the conduct of our ing Rex Tillerson’s tenure at evant to his job, but I asked him for President over the last 12 days. We ExxonMobil—the company was taking another reason as well. I am just going have, in 12 days, seen actions by Presi- a very different position. to talk for a minute about the reason, dent Trump that have diminished our I summarized this material during and I am going to yield to my col- Nation’s standing in the world, that my examination of Mr. Tillerson before league from Oregon and return later have offended many of our inter- the Foreign Relations Committee, and this evening on the other points. national neighbors and allies, that I asked him: What do you have to say The reason I was asking Mr. have weakened the security of our about this evidence and about the nu- Tillerson about this was not just his country. So we need a capable Sec- merous public reports that ExxonMobil awareness of science, I was asking him retary of State. We need that person knew about climate science but made a to see whether at this point, as a nomi- soon. decision to tell the American public nee for Secretary of State of the Certainly one piece of the pattern we something different? A pretty straight- United States, he could set aside a 41- have seen is a new low in the relation- forward question from a Senator whose year loyalty to his previous employer, ship with the leadership of Mexico on State is experiencing climate change, a our southern border, but we also have pretty important question for a nomi- ExxonMobil, and instead focus solely seen actions that have offended over a nee who will be in charge of, as Sec- on his obligations to this country if he retary of State, carrying out our obli- were to be confirmed as Secretary of billion people in the world through the gations under agreements, such as the State. Friday night Executive order banning Paris climate agreement. I believe he knew the answer to the immigration from seven Muslim-ma- Mr. Tillerson’s answer to me was a question I asked him, and he told me jority nations along with an order af- little surprising. He said: Oh, I can’t he was not under any legal agreement fecting refugees fleeing the ravages and answer this. You are going to have to that would bar him from answering my devastation of war in many places, but ask somebody at ExxonMobil. question, but he, nevertheless, refused Syria is specifically singled out for a He had stepped away from to answer my question. When I chal- longer period of time. ExxonMobil a few days before the hear- lenged him on it and said: You are re- The President said, well, this is not, ing. I was puzzled by it. So I went back fusing to answer my question, he basi- in fact, a Muslim ban and that it is to him and I said: Well, wait a minute. cally agreed that was the case. about the security of the United States I want to make sure I got this right. I think we are entitled to a Secretary of America, but he is certainly wrong You were at ExxonMobil for 41 years. of State who can set aside any other on both counts. All the nations singled That is right. loyalty, including an understandable out are Muslim-majority countries. You were an executive at ExxonMobil loyalty to an employer of 41 years, and Not a single immigrant from any of for more than half of your tenure exercise complete and independent those countries has killed an American there; isn’t that right? judgment on behalf of the interests of in a terrorist attack, and the President

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So the had slammed the door on. the eastern part of Ukraine? He said: intent is crystal clear that this is a ban German Chancellor Angela Merkel Oh, Exxon didn’t lobby on this. Yet the founded in religious discrimination, called the President to remind him of lobbying reports were right there. We and a policy based on religious dis- our Nation’s responsibilities, as sig- have transparency on this. Millions of crimination has no place in our Nation. natories to the Geneva Convention, to dollars were spent lobbying on this It is completely incompatible with our take in refugees. It is quite embar- issue, and they certainly weren’t lob- traditions and our principles of reli- rassing that a European leader has to bying for U.S. sanctions. This was a gious liberty. call an American President to educate second extraordinary statement by the We are a nation built by immigrants, him about the Geneva Convention. nominee. founded by men and women seeking France’s President Francois Hollande I then asked the nominee about safety from religious persecution, add- has called for a firm European response Exxon’s pattern of working with dic- ing to the sense that this position is to this ban; the United Kingdom, whose tators to take the royalties for oil and wrong and abhorrent. It goes against Prime Minister Theresa May just met funnel them to the dictator’s family the fundamental building blocks of our with President Trump last week, came rather than to the treasury. This is particularly true in Equatorial Guinea Nation and everything we stand for. out against the order; and more than a where President Obiang has declared If our history and our fundamental million Britons signed a petition to himself President for life. His response values aren’t enough, then we need to have the British Government rescind was simply: But Senator, we weren’t consider the danger this ban represents its invitation to President Trump to successfully prosecuted for violating for our national security. Much of our travel to London for a state visit. the law. That is not a statement re- efforts in the Middle East involve close Iraq, Iran, Brussels, Scotland, Nor- lated to moral compass and under- partnership, close teamwork with the way, nation after nation have come out standing. Certainly, when a company leaders of Muslim nations. to protest this terrible, dangerous pol- takes a nation’s treasure and diverts it Taking on ISIS involves close coordi- icy. into the pockets of a dictator, you are nation and close teamwork with the It is going to be up to our next Sec- affecting the lives of hundreds of thou- leadership of Muslim nations. In fact, retary of State to repair and rebuild sands of people. Certainly, the people we should be very aware that ISIS uses these relationships and the reputation of Equatorial Guinea are a poor people as its recruiting tool that the United of the United States of America. So who could use those resources for States is conducting a war on Islam, much damage has been done in just 12 health care, for transportation sys- and the President’s actions feed di- days. tems. The President of Equatorial rectly in and serve the ISIS recruiting My colleagues Senator MCCAIN and Guinea is famous for filling a plane strategy. Senator GRAHAM said in a statement with fancy sports cars from Europe and The world has reacted with furor. this weekend: ‘‘This Executive order flying them to Equatorial Guinea. And Over the weekend, more than 4,000 Or- sends a signal, intended or not, that how does he do that? Because Exxon egonians attended a pair of my town- America does not want Muslims com- steered the royalties for that nation’s hall meetings. The first meeting was in ing into our country,’’ and indeed it oil into the pockets of the dictator, but a room about this size, and I was as- does. we didn’t get any sense that there was So is Rex Tillerson the right indi- tounded to see 600 people just jammed any concern about the impact that it vidual to set our Nation back on a firm in, just crowding it. It was the largest had on the people of that nation. townhall I had ever had. I do 36 town- and steady course? Is he the right per- Members of the committee asked him halls a year, open forum. People can son to guide us through this volatile about the extrajudicial killings by po- come and ask anything they want. international landscape, where we need lice officers in the Philippines—the Then I went to my second townhall, to rebuild alliances and restore leader- extrajudicial killings ordered by Presi- and it wasn’t 600 folks. It was 3,700 peo- ship? dent Duterte. Young men were shot ple who turned out just because they In short, the answer is that Rex down in the street. I think at last heard that a Senator was holding a Tillerson is not the right man to do it. count an estimated 4,000 to 6,000 young townhall, and they wanted to make Forty years in the oil and gas mar- men were assassinated in the street, their voices heard about how wrong ket, 40 years in an oil company are and he simply said: I need to get more they thought it was, the direction that good preparations for leading an oil information. This is not something President Trump is headed. A key piece company but not good preparation for that has been hidden on the back pages of that was certainly his ban on Mus- leading the United States of America of the newspaper; this is something lims entering our Nation. in international relations, not good fundamentally contrary to the prin- Protests erupted at airports all preparation for serving as our top dip- ciples of due process and justice that across our country. I went out on Sun- lomat, putting out fires, calming fears, our Nation stands for. Couldn’t the day to the Portland Airport. It had communicating our policies to the nominee have expressed that this is been informally organized, the protest world in this volatile moment in his- completely in violation of our core at 2 o’clock, and I got out there about tory. principles? But he had no ability to do 2:15. People were pouring in. There may During the hearing, there were a se- so. have been somewhere around 1,000 peo- ries of questions really related to one’s We come then to global warming, an ple by the time I could get out onto the moral compass in leading the foreign impact that is occurring right now on upper level deck of the two levels of policy of the United States of America. the ground in my State. The burning of the airport—the level at which people One of the questions I asked about was coal, oil, and natural gas, causing an are arriving for their flights—to be Exxon’s effort to set up a subsidiary to accumulation of carbon dioxide and an able to speak to people. evade American sanctions on Iran and accumulation of methane, is resulting The condemnation and opposition what did he feel about that as a leader in the acidification of the ocean. That didn’t just come from the grassroots of Exxon. He responded by saying: I is causing oysters to have difficulty re- across America. It didn’t just come don’t have any memory of this. Really? producing because it affects the forma- from the spontaneous voices of Amer- The top management of Exxon decides tion of their shells at the beginning of ican citizens who value religious lib- to set up a subsidiary to circumvent their life. The higher acidity makes it erty, value our traditions, value their American sanctions on Iran with a harder to form shells. understanding of our Constitution and great deal of national security at We see global warming in Oregon in wanting to send a message to President stake, and he has no memory? Well, terms of a longer fire season with more

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We don’t slam the door in the faces about when we entered into inter- pen in the future; it is happening at of those who need help the most. national agreements to spread the four this moment. We have high tides that I call on all of us, especially my col- freedoms around the world. are now covering the sidewalks of cit- leagues across the aisle, to denounce An incoming Secretary of State ies on sunny days. We have moose this action and the people behind it. I should not be learning on the job. He or dying of ticks because it is not cold am relieved that Federal judges around she should already have substantial enough to kill the ticks in the winter. the nation are blocking the President’s relevant experience. He or she should We have lobsters off Maine traveling unconstitutional order, and I am also already have proven experience fight- further into Canada while they start to very proud of our strong constitutional ing for our Nation’s core values, for get fish from the Carolinas. It is every- system of checks and balances. human rights. Mr. Tillerson made it where we look. It impacts the economy I can’t express adequately how proud clear during his hearing before the Sen- of our country, particularly our rural I am of Sally Yates, the Acting Attor- ate Foreign Relations Committee that economy of fishing, forestry, and farm- ney General who was fired by President he lacks substantive foreign policy ex- ing. His response was simply: We need Trump. Now you have to know some- perience and knowledge. He told the to keep talking to people about it. He thing about her. This is a very coura- committee many times that he was not says it is an issue, not particularly ur- geous person who stood up and did the familiar with the issues at hand or gent, not necessitating American lead- right thing. Sally Yates is a career needed briefing. He must have said that ership, but just something we should be prosecutor. She has served as a U.S. at- a number of times. As just one exam- at the table for—not at the table to torney in the U.S. attorney’s office ple, Mr. Tillerson was unfamiliar with urge others, just be at the table. That under Democrats and Republicans—a Russia’s role in the indiscriminate certainly misses the size of this chal- career prosecutor. When she was put up slaughter of civilians in Syria. He had lenge to our planet. for a vote in the Senate, she got 84 no opinion of the legality of the Here we are, 12 days into the Presi- votes when she was approved for Dep- slaughter under international law. dency with major international prob- uty Attorney General of the United These are some of the most important, lems occurring, and we have a nominee States. This is someone who under- most urgent foreign policy matters we who, on issue after issue after issue, stands what is going on, understands face, but he was unprepared to answer lacked a moral compass or insight the Constitution, and understands her them. about the complexity of issues, about legal obligations. She stood up and said Like Senators on both sides of the the principles of our Nation. So for that she wasn’t going to represent in aisle, I am concerned about Mr. these reasons, I am voting against the court the President on this Muslim Tillerson’s close personal business ties nominee. ban, and he fired her. He fired her. to the Russian Government. I am con- I may well be back to extend my re- These kinds of actions are disturbing. cerned about those. They may color his marks at another moment, but I am They are un-American acts, and they view of Russia. He has been long delighted to yield to my colleague from are the most urgent reason I rise today friends with Vladimir Putin. He has a New Mexico who is standing by to to state that I cannot support con- highly profitable relationship with Igor make his remarks. firming Rex Tillerson as Secretary of Sechin, the head of the state-owned oil The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- State. company Rosneft. I worry that these ator from New Mexico. There is no doubt that Mr. Tillerson ties make it difficult or maybe even Mr. UDALL. Mr. President, thank was qualified to run ExxonMobil. impossible for him to objectively you for the recognition, and I thank Exxon was his first job out of college, evaluate Russia’s actions and to act in Senator MERKLEY very much for yield- and the only company he worked for America’s best interests. ing. during his 40-year career in the oil and Are his close ties to Russia why he I have been here on the floor, listen- gas industry. There is no doubt that does not condemn Russia’s actions in ing to Senators KAINE and MERKLEY, Mr. Tillerson, as CEO and chairman of Syria? We cannot be sure. Mr. Tillerson and I saw Senator CARDIN speaking ear- ExxonMobil, was 100 percent com- also will not confirm whether he will lier from my office. We can see that for mitted to making sure the best inter- advocate maintaining sanctions many of us who sat through these hear- ests of the company’s shareholders against Russia for invading Crimea. We ings and heard the answers, it didn’t were served. But with no diplomatic know that the sanctions also continue give us a lot of confidence that Rex experience or history of public service, to cost ExxonMobil because it is not Tillerson was going to be able to step I am not confident that Mr. Tillerson is able to drill for oil in Russia’s Arctic. in and be the top diplomat for the qualified to serve as the United States’ Will Mr. Tillerson not commit to United States of America. So I join in chief diplomat. maintaining sanctions because of his all the comments that have been made After studying his work and studying ties to Russia? We cannot be sure. earlier. the history and his responses at the In a third example, Mr. Tillerson I want to talk about one of the issues confirmation hearing and looking at would not commit to sanctions against that has developed over the last couple his answers in writing, I do not believe Russia for its interference in our Presi- of days and that really has bearing on that Mr. Tillerson is able to commit dential election. He said he didn’t have this. For the last century, the United 100 percent to serving the best inter- enough information. Well, every U.S. States has led the world stage. We are ests of the American people. Negoti- security agency—all 17 of them—has the inspiration for countless nations as ating the complexities of oil and gas concluded that the Russian Govern- they nurture hopeful democracies—de- deals is not the same as negotiating ment hacked the Democratic National mocracies that respect human rights the complexities of treaties and agree- Committee, disclosed email from the and individual liberties. We are a na- ments with foreign governments. hack from getting in there, and tried tion of freedom, where men and women ExxonMobil’s top priority is profit. to influence our election. They agreed can work hard, build a happy, healthy That is its reason for existence. Lead- that these actions were authorized at life, and live the American dream. That ers negotiate business deals over the highest levels of the Russian Gov- is what makes President Trump’s anti- money and access to resources. The ernment, with fingers pointing right at Muslim, anti-immigrant actions last United States and the American people Vladimir Putin. The intelligence com- week so repugnant. have different priorities—sometimes munity’s public reports stated it this I believe his actions violate the Con- conflicting priorities. way: stitution. They also violate everything Our Nation is economically success- We assess Russian President Vladimir we stand for as a country. Turning our ful, for sure, and we value business and Putin ordered an influence campaign in 2016

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He is threat- Trump— be alarmed at the lack of transparency ening to slash funding for the United Nations, including the World Health Now President Trump— in the new administration, especially the unwillingness of our President and Organization, which fights global We have high confidence in these judg- key Cabinet members to be open and pandemics. ments. honest with taxpayers about their fi- While addressing employees of the So 17 of our intelligence agencies nances and potential conflicts. Central Intelligence Agency, standing pooled together all of their informa- While Mr. Tillerson has divested from in front of a wall honoring profes- tion, and they had high confidence in ExxonMobil, we still don’t have copies sionals who have made the ultimate what they concluded there. of his tax returns. Mr. Tillerson’s ties sacrifice for our freedoms, President Mr. Tillerson had adequate informa- to ExxonMobil are decades old. Yet he Trump threatened to take Iraq’s oil— tion to make a strong statement has said he will recuse himself from that he wanted to take another look at against this attack, against this hack- matters related to ExxonMobil for only taking Iraq’s oil—and he said: ‘‘To the ing, and in favor of American democ- 1 year. For only 1 year will he recuse victor go the spoils.’’ This is a line at- racy. He did not make such a state- himself. He has worked for this com- tributed to Julius Caesar, who decreed ment. pany his entire life. He should refrain himself Emperor. He began rattling the We must have a Secretary of State from taking calls from his old company saber with China before he was sworn whose allegiance is 100 percent com- for as long as he serves as Secretary of in. mitted to U.S. interests. Mr. State. He is serving the country. He is The President has done all of this Tillerson’s equivocating testimony on serving in a taxpayer-funded job. I while repeatedly praising Vladimir Russia did not convince me that he can don’t understand why he cannot agree Putin as a strong leader and proposing to improve relations there, while mak- be counted on to serve America’s inter- to this simple standard to avoid the ap- ing them worse nearly everywhere else. ests and America’s interests only. Mr. pearance of any conflict. If he deals fa- Tillerson’s equivocations mirror the This weekend, he closed America’s vorably with ExxonMobil, how can the doors to Muslim refugees trying to es- Republicans’ record on Russian inter- American people know he is working ference in our democracy. cape the very evil our government is for us or for his former employer, fighting against. He not only closed the While the President has plans to dis- which made him an extremely wealthy mantle the post-World War II inter- doors to people who believe in our man? democratic institutions and the free- national order, Republicans have done But most concerning to me is wheth- doms we enjoy, he closed the doors to nothing to address Russia’s attempt to er Mr. Tillerson will be able to speak people who have risked their lives in dismantle our democracy. truth to power. We have just seen this I was also unsatisfied by Mr. service of our ideals. weekend how vital that will be in this These are not normal changes in for- Tillerson’s answers on climate change. administration, where it appears that eign policy between administrations. I While he acknowledges the existence of there is no unifying vision, and dif- would change many aspects of U.S. for- climate change, he testified that ‘‘our ferent factions of President Trump’s eign policy if I could. But President ability to predict that effect is very Cabinet are competing for his atten- Trump’s approach to foreign policy so limited’’ and that what action to take tion. We need a leader with a clear vi- far is one of reckless change that is ‘‘seems to be the largest area of debate sion for America’s role in the world, frankly scaring the American public existing in the public discourse.’’ That someone who will put American values and our allies around the world. In is not what the overwhelming majority ahead of everything else. such a foreign policy environment, we of scientists tell us. Our ability to pre- Too many times, when pressed during need experienced, skilled hands, people dict what is happening to the planet’s his confirmation hearing about U.S. in- who understand these allies and who climate is not ‘‘very limited,’’ and terests and values, Mr. Tillerson did understand our longstanding alliances there is international consensus writ- not give straight answers. On questions and why we have them. But the Presi- ten into the Paris Agreement as to such as human rights violations in the dent has fired all U.S. Ambassadors, what actions nations agree they must Philippines and Syria, he did not call and most high-level State Department take. Scientists from all over the world out these offenses for what they were. employees have resigned or been forced have joined together through the On questions about whether we should out. United Nations and said that climate maintain sanctions against Russia for Mr. Tillerson, there is no doubt, is a change is real and we have to take spe- illegally invading Crimea or for inter- talented businessman. He loves his cific actions. fering with our electoral process, he de- country. He has devoted himself to I appreciated that Rex Tillerson at ferred; he wavered; he said he would de- other worthy causes, like the Boy least said that he believes the United cide at a later date when he can be Scouts. It is no exaggeration to say States should remain at the table, but briefed or meet with the President. If that the post-World War II inter- he questioned a key part of the Paris Mr. Tillerson can’t give straight an- national order is under attack by the Agreement: the nationally determined swers, from the heart, about the most President, endangering U.S. leadership contribution, or what is called the pressing human rights issues, on viola- in the world. As a result, our national NDC. Without the NDC from the tions of international law, on a foreign security and place in the world are United States, the agreement is likely power’s interference with our Presi- threatened like never before. During to fall apart, and his claimed support dential election, how can we expect such tenuous times, we need a leader as for the Paris Agreement becomes him to speak up and temper the worst our chief diplomat who is prepared to meaningless. angels in the Trump administration? take the reins and calm the waters. I cannot be clearer: Ignoring the If Mr. Tillerson were the nominee for But I do not have confidence that Mr. threat of climate change is a direct a more conventional Republican Presi- Tillerson has the experience, knowl- threat to the United States. We have dent, these concerns would not be as edge, values, or temperament to stand heard other Senators talk about the serious. But I think every Senator can up to the President, to be a voice of threat to their States, and it is a direct agree that Donald Trump is not a con- reason, or to moderate the President’s threat to my home State of New Mex- ventional President. He is offending al- extreme views and actions. For these ico. lies and upending alliances on a nearly reasons, I oppose Mr. Tillerson’s con- While President Trump may be try- daily basis. He has made negative firmation as Secretary of State, and I ing to quiet our climate scientists, the statements about the German urge my fellow Members, including science is clear. Climate change is real. Chancellor’s domestic policies. He is those who claimed the mantle of Presi- We just finished the hottest year in re- threatening to extort the Mexican Gov- dent Reagan, to do the same.

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It is precisely I yield to the Senator from Delaware, lead the free world. because of these acts of aggression that Mr. COONS. Do we envision the United States the NATO alliance is more relevant The PRESIDING OFFICER. The dis- leading by example through actions and more important than ever. tinguished Senator from Delaware. that show we will stand by our values, These aren’t groundbreaking or con- Mr. COONS. Mr. President, after two especially when it is challenging or dif- troversial conclusions that I am reach- long one-on-one meetings with Mr. Rex ficult? Do we envision the United ing today. Yet President Trump’s rhet- Tillerson, after a thorough confirma- States leading a coalition of demo- oric as a candidate, his early actions as tion hearing in the Foreign Relations cratic allies and Muslim partners President, his compliments to Vladi- Committee that stretched over some 9 around the world in the global fight on mir Putin, his claims that NATO is ob- hours, and after extensive additional terrorism, defending each other and solete, and his intimation that he may research and reading and digging into promoting values of human rights, the not honor our article 5 mutual defense his record, his public statements, and rule of law, and democracy? Or do we commitment to our NATO allies all his views, I announced last week that I accept a dark and dystopian vision call into question the President’s un- would oppose the nomination of Rex that sees the world in strict zero-sum derstanding of the role that our alli- Tillerson to be Secretary of State of terms whereby any win for our allies or ances play. It also calls into question the United States. partners is automatically a loss for whether his administration under- I will say that over our meetings, our America; a vision in which we could stands the consequences of weakening conversations, and my review of his abandon our values for political gain; a or abandoning these alliance. record, I have come to respect Mr. vision that distances us from the world More than perhaps any nation on Tillerson as a thoughtful and seasoned both by a literal wall and a growing Earth, the United States has deeply and capable professional in his line of gulf in priorities? benefited from the stable world order work, with impressive international For decades, Republicans and Demo- that we helped shape following the Sec- business experience. And I will say that crats have agreed on foundational prin- ond World War. After Americans went his quick action to sever financial ties ciples of U.S. leadership in the world. throughout the world to fight the with ExxonMobil is a strong example We engage with the world. We consist- forces of fascism and imperialism in that I wish President Trump had fol- ently and reliably support our allies. the Pacific and the European theater lowed with regard to his own private We lead by example, especially on our in the Second World War, we sat business interests. core values. We fight for the rule of astride the world as the most powerful I found encouraging some of Mr. law, for human rights, and for demo- country on Earth, with weapons pos- Tillerson’s statements in the confirma- cratic institutions because doing so sessed by no other, with the greatest tion hearing and his public stances, in- makes us safer and more secure. manufacturing and military might on cluding his commitment to NATO, his Consider our alliances. The Heritage the planet, and we set about estab- respect for U.S. leadership in multilat- Foundation accurately pointed out lishing an inclusive, rules-based, demo- eral initiatives, from the Paris climate that supporting our allies overseas and cratically oriented world order, from change agreement to the Iran deal, and in particular our treasured and endur- which we have benefited more than any his support for development programs ing alliance with our NATO partners in other nation. NATO has become a key throughout the world but especially in Western Europe isn’t charity but, rath- part of the alliances that we have re- Africa, a continent where I have been er, a proven method for keeping the lied on for that peace and stability in engaged in my 6 years on the Senate United States safe and secure. As Her- the seven decades since. Foreign Relations Committee. itage puts it, alliances prevent wars by Let’s not forget that the only time His nomination has the support of driving up the cost of aggression. Alli- NATO invoked its mutual defense pro- highly respected former officials, from ances deter our rivals and adversaries. vision article 5 clause was when our al- Brent Scowcroft and Bob Gates to Alliances promote stability, help us lies came to our defense after 9/11. So James Baker and Condoleezza Rice, project power, and enhance our legit- to suggest that NATO is obsolete or former Secretaries and National Secu- imacy. outdated because it wasn’t developed in rity Advisors. Why does this matter? Why is this a a time where terrorism was a central But Mr. Tillerson and I disagree current matter of debate? Why is this a threat gives a lie to the reality that strongly on key issues. I believe, for pressing concern in the context of this our NATO allies have stood shoulder to example, that climate change is a nomination and in the work of this shoulder with us and have fought pressing national security threat that body? Take, for example, Russia under alongside American service men and must be addressed. Mr. Tillerson saw it Vladimir Putin. It is the unanimous women in Iraq and Afghanistan. Nearly somewhat differently. I believe in ad- view of all 17 U.S. intelligence agencies 1,000 have given their lives, and our vocating for human rights, for a free that Russia conducted and organized NATO allies have poured their blood press, and for democracy around the an intentional campaign of interfering and treasure into our defense and into world because these principles advance in our 2016 Presidential election and our joint conduct against our enemies our security and our economic inter- that Russia conducted a cyber attack, in Afghanistan and Iraq. ests here at home. I don’t believe that authorized at the highest level, with Interpreters from Iraq and Afghani- human rights, press freedom, and de- the intention to influence the outcome stan have kept our troops safe, and yet mocracy are add-ons, are things that of our election. today those espousing ‘‘America First’’ we can address and deal with after na- I cannot imagine a more direct fron- would break our promises to these tional security is addressed. These are tal assault on who we are as a nation vital partners. I have to ask: To what core to who we are as a nation and to than to seek to influence our demo- end? When we turn our backs on our al- the advocacy and engagement that I cratic election. But on top of that un- lies and friends, there are con- hope for and expect from our State De- precedented attack on who we are as a sequences. They may be prompted to partment and our next Secretary of nation, Vladimir Putin’s Russia ille- seek to help themselves in new or un- State. gally annexed the Crimean Peninsula expected or dangerous ways, such as These are just a few of the reasons and continues to support the mur- developing their own nuclear capa- why I ultimately decided to oppose Mr. derous Assad regime in Syria. Today, bility or seeking armaments from Rus- Tillerson’s confirmation, but that is Russia is preparing—even threat- sia rather than working in partnership not why I have come to the floor today. ening—to intervene in upcoming elec- with us for their own security. They I am here today principally because the tions across Central and Western Eu- may seek to find new allies who do not,

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So in seeking out a was also part of a period when a group around the world from their homeland. strategy that is purported to make us whose name was the America First Donald Trump’s Muslim ban directly safer and stronger, President Trump Committee mobilized to try to prevent undermines our historic commitment may, in fact, accomplish neither. our entry into the Second World War. to international cooperation and inter- A policy of ‘‘America First’’ doesn’t I will say that these are the con- national refugee aid. That is why world just mean turning our backs on our al- sequences of ‘‘America First.’’ The leaders have joined the chorus of mil- lies and partners. It may also mean United States ultimately is less safe. lions of Americans who do not support turning our backs on some of the Our allies may be made to feel uncer- the Muslim ban. world’s most vulnerable people, with tain or even betrayed. Americans will America has always been a beacon to real consequences here at home. The find themselves more fearful, and, our those fleeing persecution and violence. Executive order signed by President values, with which we have sought to We are a refuge for those seeking a bet- Trump just on Friday, banning all refu- lead the world, are cast aside. ter life. The poetic inscription at the gees from the United States for 120 That is why I believe this debate base of the Statue of Liberty does not days, banning refugees for 90 days from today is about far more than a single say: Send back ‘‘your tired, your poor, seven countries and indefinitely from nominee for an important post in our your huddled masses yearning to Syria, caused chaos and confusion at State Department. American leader- breathe free.’’ As our top diplomat, Mr. our airports and instilled concern— ship on the world stage is not as simple Tillerson will be in a position to work even fear—in American families across as ‘‘America First,’’ and the con- directly with the nations named in this our country. sequences of truly embracing the Executive order, and we need to hear I have a key question today, intro- dystopian vision of ‘‘America First,’’ I how he believes it will impact our duced earlier by Senator CARDIN, the think, will be tragic. standing around the world. ranking Democrat on the Foreign Rela- If Mr. Tillerson is confirmed, it is my With respect to Mr. Tillerson’s nomi- tions Committee, but not yet an- sincere and earnest hope that he will nation, I have very serious concerns. swered: Where does Rex Tillerson stand challenge President Trump to rethink Rex Tillerson could have enjoyed his on this Executive order? How does he the dark and dystopian view of the retirement after spending more than 40 see it in our place in the world? How years at ExxonMobil. Instead, he an- does he understand the centrality of world that he laid out in his inaugural swered the call to enter public service, the example that we show to the world address, and that he will instead bend and I commend him for that. His record in how we embrace human rights? his skills, character, and qualities to Sadly, I think this Executive order the hard work of realigning our role in at ExxonMobil is one that clearly has has validated the claims of jihadist the world to the course that Repub- received accolades. He did a good job groups like ISIS that recruit young licans and Democrats together have for ExxonMobil. He is highly respected men on the false claim that the West is steered from this floor and from this in the oil industry. But public service at war with Islam, which is why these body for seven decades. requires the public’s trust, and Mr. very terrorist groups are today cheer- As the world saw last weekend, the Tillerson will not have that trust un- ing this Executive order. I think it has new Trump administration desperately less he agrees to recuse himself from made us less safe by alienating Mus- needs someone in the room to speak participating in decisions that would lims in the United States and around truth to power and to temper its worst affect ExxonMobil for the entirety of the world. Why would we want to alien- impulses. his term. So far, he has refused to do ate the very Iraqis with whom we are I yield the floor. so. training, serving, and fighting in the Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, will the Our laws require Federal officials to war against ISIS when they are a crit- Senator from Delaware yield? recuse themselves when a reasonable ical part of the ground forces that we Mr. COONS. Mr. President, I yield person could question their impar- are counting on to liberate Mosul from the floor. tiality. Before President Trump nomi- the tyranny of ISIS? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The dis- nated him to be Secretary of State, Mr. Most significantly, this Executive tinguished Senator from Massachu- Tillerson worked for one company— order may violate our Constitution and setts. ExxonMobil—for virtually his entire values by banning people based not on Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, the adult life. As he rose to become a sen- security concerns but on the basis of Senate’s advise and consent role is one ior manager and then CEO, Mr. their religion, and by turning our of our most important duties as Sen- Tillerson was personally involved in backs on a decades-long commitment ators, and the Secretary of State is one getting lucrative oil deals in a number to welcome those fleeing credible fears of the most important nominations we of countries, including Russia. In fact, of persecution, fleeing violence and will consider. The Secretary of State is during Mr. Tillerson’s time as CEO of chaos in their home countries. These America’s chief diplomat, and he ExxonMobil, the company expanded its may be the consequences of ‘‘America should project America’s values to the drilling rights in Russia to 63 million First.’’ world. acres. That is an area the size of Wyo- It is well known but bears repeating Yesterday, I joined Senator SCHUMER ming and nearly five times the size of that in 1939, a ship called the St. Louis in calling for a delay on Mr. Tillerson’s Exxon’s holdings in the United States. approached American shores bearing vote on the Senate floor until we hear But Mr. Tillerson didn’t just deepen nearly 1,000 mostly Jewish refugees from him about President Trump’s the relationship between his company fleeing the horrors of the Nazi regime Muslim ban. and Russia. He also tried to protect and the impending Holocaust. In one of Turning away refugees based on their that relationship by speaking out our Nation’s most shameful chapters, nationality and religion is un-Amer- against sanctions on Russia. As a re- the United States turned away these ican, it is illegal, and it is immoral. ward for personally cementing Exxon’s refugees seeking our shores. One pas- This Muslim ban is propaganda for relationship with Russia, President senger on board the St. Louis received ISIS. It is a recruiting gift to terrorist Vladimir Putin awarded Mr. Tillerson a telegram from the U.S. Government groups around the world and in our the Russian Order of Friendship. instructing him that passengers must own country. It will increase the risk The stakes with U.S.-Russia rela- ‘‘await their turns on the waiting list of harm to Americans everywhere, in- tions could not be higher. Russia has and qualify for and obtain immigration cluding here at home. Donald Trump is invaded the Ukraine, annexed Crimea, visas before they may be admissible.’’ sending a message to Muslims around bombed innocent civilians in Aleppo, Most of these refugees were forced to the world that they are all suspects. and attacked our elections with cyber return to Europe, where they were This has profound implications for our weapons. Our next Secretary of State murdered by the Nazis. ability to work with governments in will be negotiating with Russia on

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Now it is his ple be sure Mr. Tillerson will be objec- about climate change—the global gen- turn to get China and Russia to agree tive when he participates in matters erational challenge of our time—are a to a Security Council resolution con- relating to sanctions on Russia or in cause for extreme concern. Although demning this test and taking punitive any matters that could affect Exxon in he recognized that climate change is action. the dozens of other countries in the real and human activities influenced On Sunday, extremist groups all world where Exxon operates? it, he would not commit to continuing around the world celebrated the Trump As the top ethics lawyers for Presi- action on it as a foreign policy pri- administration’s ban on travel from dents Bush and Obama have said, these ority. Throughout his hearing, Mr. seven Muslim-majority countries. conflicts could require Mr. Tillerson to Tillerson would only say that he want- Comments that were posted to pro-Is- recuse himself from any matters af- ed to keep a seat at the table of cli- lamic State’s social media accounts fecting ExxonMobil, irrespective of his mate negotiations. The United States predicted that the Executive order financial divestitures. When I asked needs to have more than a seat at the would serve as a recruiting tool for Mr. Tillerson during his confirmation table; we need to be at the head of the ISIS. One posting said that Trump’s ac- hearing whether he would commit to table. tions ‘‘clearly revealed the truth and recuse himself without waiver or ex- In December 2015, 150 heads of state harsh reality behind the American gov- ception from matters affecting Exxon gathered in support of finalizing the ernment’s hatred towards Muslims.’’ for the duration of his tenure as Sec- Paris climate accord. It represents a Another posting hailed Trump as ‘‘the retary of State, he refused. That is un- global solution to the problem of glob- best caller to Islam.’’ Another one acceptable. The American people and al warming in which all countries com- talked about the ban being a blessed the national security of the United mit to doing their fair share. Instead of ban, which is a reference to what mili- States demand a Secretary of State strengthening this historic accord, Mr. tant leaders called the invasion of Iraq, whose impartiality is unambiguous. Tillerson indicated that all treaties which was hailed then as the blessed Make no mistake, the stockholders of and agreements to which the United invasion, becoming the cause celebre, ExxonMobil would have serious ques- States is a party would be up for re- as the intelligence community called tions about hiring the leader of the Si- view by President Trump. it, for the global jihadist movement. erra Club to be the new CEO of Exxon. America needs a Secretary of State Immediately following the first We, too, should have questions about who will lead the world to fully realize phone conversation between Trump hiring ExxonMobil’s former CEO to be the clean energy revolution that will and Putin, the conflict in Ukraine America’s chief diplomat. help us avoid the catastrophic impacts flared up. Likely not coincidentally, 8 If he agreed to recuse himself, Mr. of climate change while creating mil- Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 26 Tillerson would be following a tradi- lions of jobs. To abandon the Paris cli- were wounded just since Saturday. tion that is longstanding and bipar- mate accord would be to abandon our In the Balkans, where Russia has tisan. Secretary of State James Baker clean energy future. We cannot roll been just recently again steadily in- recused himself from participating in back years of progress cutting dan- creasing in influence, as Europe is pull- any matter that could affect the price gerous carbon emissions or deploying ing up the doors on its new perspective of oil and gas. Treasury Secretary clean energy solutions. members, Serbia sent a train embla- Hank Paulson promised not to partici- For 41 years, Rex Tillerson’s world zoned with the motto ‘‘Kosovo is Ser- pate in any matter where Goldman view has been to advance the interests bia’’ up to the border of Kosovo. It Sachs was a party. And all of President of one place and one place only— turned around, but as a result, troops Obama’s appointees recused themselves ExxonMobil. Confirming Mr. Tillerson and security forces reportedly scram- from any matters related to their as Secretary of State would be turning bled to the border from both sides. former employers or clients. Mr. over the keys of U.S. foreign policy to I am not suggesting that all of these Tillerson’s refusal to follow their ex- Big Oil. Big Oil’s interests are not bad things happened because Donald ample will call into question his impar- America’s interest. If Mr. Tillerson Trump was inaugurated. I listened to tiality, and it could undermine his ef- were to negotiate with Russia and my colleagues explain all of the world’s fectiveness as Secretary. President Putin, whose interests will troubles for 8 years through the lens of During his confirmation hearing, Mr. he represent—those of Big Oil or those responsibility to the Obama adminis- Tillerson displayed an alarming lack of of the American people? I still do not tration. But this is all an advertise- understanding of oil’s role in geo- have satisfactory answers to that crit- ment for a very simple idea—that this politics—clearly a consequence of hav- ical question. For those reasons, I can- is probably the absolute worst time to ing worked solely at Exxon—that dis- not vote for his confirmation. qualifies him from being Secretary of I thank you for allowing me to speak have the first American President with State. at this time on the Senate floor. no government experience and no dip- When I questioned him, Mr. Tillerson I yield to the Senator from Con- lomatic experience pick the first Sec- told me that he never had supported necticut, Mr. MURPHY. retary of State with no government ex- U.S. energy independence. He told me The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. perience and no diplomatic experience. that he didn’t agree that reducing RUBIO). The Senator from Connecticut. This is not the moment for on-the-job America’s demand for oil and our reli- Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, since learning. Yet that is what we have so ance on foreign oil imported from the assuming office on January 20, which is far. Middle East would strengthen our ne- just 11 days ago—I don’t know, it kind Granted Mr. Tillerson is not in place, gotiating position with oil-producing of feels to me like it was 11 months but President Trump’s foreign policy nations. ago; this is going on in a horrible, up to this point has been tragically We as a nation still import 5 million nightmarish slow motion—the Trump amateurish. Witness the invitation for barrels of oil every single day into the administration has assumed responsi- the Mexican leader to come to the United States. Three million of those bility for our Nation’s national secu- White House, worked out in pains- barrels a day come from OPEC mem- rity. There are a lot of jobs the Presi- taking detail, an opportunity to show, bers, such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and dent has, this new administration has, despite the furor and rhetoric of the Nigeria. ExxonMobil has energy inter- but that is at the top of the list—guar- campaign, solidarity between the ests in each one of those countries. And anteeing this country’s security and, American and Mexican people, and we are still exporting our own young frankly, being the guarantor of global then Donald Trump sends out a tweet men and women in uniform overseas to security. daring the Mexican leader to cancel defend those energy interests every Leaving aside some of the broader the meeting, which he promptly does, single day. systemic challenges that we face in the erupting threats of a trade war.

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He you don’t know all the facts when you the world that you have no home in the wouldn’t commit to any of it, and so it are just coming through the process, United States if you practice one paris hard for me to understand how all of but you just have to pick up a news- ticular faith. the Republicans who have been evis- paper to figure out what is going on in It begs the question as to whether cerating President Obama for 8 years Manila or what is happening in Aleppo. Mr. Tillerson is going to be able to for being soft on Russia are now sup- It doesn’t take a lot of research to right this ship, having no experience porting the nomination of Rex know that Saudi Arabia is violating working on almost every single one of Tillerson, who has basically advertised people’s human rights. He knows that these issues that confront us around that they are going to withdraw the country very well. the world. It is not the same thing to line the Obama administration had It suggests that this lack of concern run a global business and run the State taken and enter into a new relation- for ethics and human rights is going to Department. ship with Russia, in which they likely carry over to the State Department, Frankly, I would argue that Mr. get everything they want. I hope that and of course he is working for a Presi- Tillerson’s experience—even if you be- is not true, but we have asked over and dent who is never going to tell him to lieve he did a good job for Exxon, it over again for this nominee to give us care about human rights. The Presi- doesn’t advertise him as a good can- some signal that they are going to at dent has openly talked about his affec- didate for Secretary of State. In fact, least maintain the policies we have tion for torture; how he thinks that we have reason to fear that Mr. today, and we have gotten no satisfac- strong leaders are the ones who kill Tillerson would run the State Depart- tory answer. journalists who oppose them. ment like he ran Exxon, where he re- Lastly, maybe most concerning So it looks as if we are seeing a pre- peatedly worked against U.S. national about this nominee, is the potential for view of an abdication of America’s his- interests. him to carry with him from Exxon a toric role in promoting and pushing Mr. Tillerson opposed sanctions lev- total lack of concern for ethics. I un- human rights around the world. We ied against Russia in the wake of their derstand business ethics. That sounds have a President who has openly invasion of Ukraine. He tried to pull really harsh, right? I understand there mocked human rights, who has sup- one over on the committee, telling the is a difference between business ethics ported vicious dictators, and a Sec- committee this ridiculous story of first and government ethics, and human retary of State who has made a career not lobbying Congress on sanctions, rights is not something you are going of doing business with some of the then not knowing if Exxon was lob- to care about in a business to the ex- worst human rights violators in the bying for or against sanctions. That tent that we care about it as those who world and who couldn’t name human just doesn’t pass the smell test. He run and advocate for American foreign rights violators when he appeared be- called the chairman of the Foreign Re- policy. But I asked Mr. Tillerson if fore the committee. lations Committee to express his mis- there was any country in the world he Senator MARKEY is right. Mr. givings about sanctions. He personally wasn’t willing to do business with as Tillerson is an accomplished business- lobbied Congress against the sanctions. the leader of Exxon. He danced around man. He is smart. He is savvy. I don’t His company spent millions of dollars the answer a little bit, but the simple say any of this to impugn his char- lobbying against the sanctions. response was no, and that is plain as acter. He had a job to do at Exxon, and When asked by President Obama and day. We can look at the countries they he did it well on behalf of those share- his administration to refrain from at- did business with, including Syria holders. Frankly, he didn’t have to tending a major economic development through subsidiaries, including Iran. take this job. He didn’t have to subject conference hosted by Vladimir Putin in There was no human rights record that himself to this spotlight, to the con- the middle of the Ukraine crisis, was bad enough for Exxon to say: Hey, stant second-guessing that awaits him Tillerson thumbed his nose at America. no. This isn’t something we want to as the next American Secretary of He intentionally embarrassed his own touch. State. So I give him credit for making country and our allies by sending his We have been told by those who are this decision to step up to the plate top deputy to that conference—and it supporting his nomination that we and do this job. I think his motives are gets worse—and standing next to Rus- really shouldn’t pay attention to ev- pure. I guess I can’t assume anything sian officials to announce major new erything he did at Exxon because he is else. I know there are people who ques- contracts with Russia. Think about going to be a new man when he comes tion those motives, but I am going to that. We begged Exxon to stay away to State. I guess you can understand assume that he is doing this because he from that conference. Not only did that. Plenty of people take on new pri- wants to help his country, and I look they go, but Tillerson had his No. 2 guy orities when they come into new jobs. forward to working with him. announce new contracts in the middle Plenty of people argue for something He needs to be an advocate for the of the sanctions, in the middle of the they argued against once they have a State Department. He needs to be an worst of the crisis with Ukraine. It is new boss, but he had a chance before advocate for the nonmilitary tools that not surprising that he was awarded the the Foreign Relations Committee to have not historically been available to Order of Friendship by Vladimir Putin tell us how serious he was about human the President. We have had a ‘‘military 3 years ago. rights. He got asked over and over first’’ mentality as a country. We Just an aside, I have listened to my again what he thought about human think every problem in the world can colleagues castigate President Obama rights violations by some of the worst be solved through military interven- for being weak on Russia for years. offenders around the world. His an- tion. Even under President Obama, Frankly, the only thing that has been swers to those questions were, boy, there was a bent toward military solu- consistent about Candidate Trump and they were disturbing and troubling. He tions. A Secretary of State can be the President Trump’s foreign policy has wouldn’t name Saudi Arabia as a chief spokesman here for the ways in been a marshmallow-like softness on human rights violator. Saudi Arabia is which you solve problems that don’t Russia. At every turn, Trump has locking up political dissidents left and involve attacking and invading, but I previewed for you that he is going to be right. They don’t allow women to don’t think somebody who has done easy on Vladimir Putin. Tillerson’s tes- drive. I understand they are an ally, one thing with one set of priorities and timony cemented that. He was asked but they are also a human rights viola- values for 40 years just suddenly does over and over whether he would com- tor. Everybody knows that. He an about-face, and adopts a totally dif- mit to holding the line on existing wouldn’t commit that President ferent set of priorities and values for sanctions, whether he would commit to Duterte in the Philippines, who has his career’s capstone job. If that were imposing new sanctions based on Rus- been openly bragging about murdering the case, he could have previewed that sian interference in the U.S. elections. thousands of civilians with no due for us in the committee hearing. Yet

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It is not a time istration-wide economic policy. fore they are allowed to enter the for our new Secretary of State to learn I remain as opposed to this practice country. on the job. under the Trump administration as I What we really need extreme vetting I will oppose his nomination and I was during the Obama administration. of is President Trump’s Executive or- hope others will join me. Wisconsin families cannot afford to ders before he signs them. With the I yield the floor. have corporate insiders running our stroke of a pen, President Trump’s or- Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I yield government to rig the rules on behalf ders will make ISIS stronger, weaken 15 minutes under my control to the of their former corporations. That is America’s counterterrorism efforts, Senator from Massachusetts, Ms. WAR- why I am reintroducing the Financial and likely cost lives. It is wrong to REN. Services Conflict of Interest Act, to en- turn our back on our American values The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- sure that our government is truly of and the rest of the world. We are better ator has that right. the people, by the people, and for the than this. The Senator from Wisconsin. people of the United States, to ensure President Trump and Republicans in Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, I rise that President Trump’s Cabinet offi- Congress should reverse these shameful to speak about the nomination of Rex cials are working in the national interactions immediately. I am proud to be Tillerson to serve as Secretary of ests instead of their own interests, to cosponsoring legislation that would do State. Shortly after President Trump’s ensure that they are working for their just that. We need to know where Rex election, I wrote to him about what I current employers, the American peo- Tillerson stands on those very same thought was a mutual interest, taking ple, instead of their former bosses. issues. Does he oppose welcoming refu- on a rigged system in Washington In the case of Mr. Tillerson, whose gees into the country, which strength- where powerful interests call the shots. nomination the Senate is voting on ens America’s connection with free- For too long, I have heard from Wis- this week, these questions of influence, dom, the foundation of who we are as a consinites who feel that Washington’s of favoritism and priorities are par- people? Was Mr. Tillerson consulted by economic and political system is bro- ticularly troubling, troubling because the President before these orders were ken. People are angry because they feel during his tenure leading Exxon, Mr. issued? Mr. Tillerson owes it to the that our government institutions seem Tillerson showed a disregard, if not American people to answer those ques- to work for Big Banks or Big Oil but outright contempt at times, for put- tions before the Senate votes on his not for them. ting U.S. policy first. Whether in the confirmation. President Trump clearly tapped into Middle East, Africa or Russia, Exxon’s What happened the day after Presi- this widely held dissatisfaction when bottom line was his overriding pri- dent Trump issued these Executive or- he announced his plan to reduce the in- ority. Now, with 180 million of Exxon’s ders? On Saturday, President Trump fluence of special interests in govern- money in his pocket—and after 40 called Vladimir Putin to discuss a ment by draining the swamp. Yet with years with the company—should we more cozy relationship with Russia. What does Mr. Tillerson think about appointment after appointment, it has take it on faith that his priorities will this call? According to reports, it was a been made clear that President Trump suddenly change? Should we blindly ac- warm conversation and resulted in is not interested in ridding the govern- cept that the 180 million will not ever preparations for a meeting between ment of powerful interests. In fact, he influence his decisionmaking or should President Trump and Vladimir Putin, continues to appoint and nominate we continue to ask questions, ques- the same Vladimir Putin who illegally foxes to guard the henhouse. tions that Rex Tillerson has yet to an- invaded Ukraine and actively seeks to We don’t need to look back very far swer? to know what can happen when we let For example, how will Exxon and Big divide and destroy NATO, our most important security alliance; the same industry insiders run our government. Business influence U.S. policy in stra- Vladimir Putin who is responsible for The 2008 financial crisis was a result of tegically important but democratically directing cyber attacks meant to influ- years of deregulation pushed by Wall fragile oil-producing African states? ence and undermine our elections and Street from both inside and outside the How about U.S. international commit- our Democratic process; the same government. Last Congress, I intro- ments to combatting climate change, Vladimir Putin who fights alongside duced legislation to slow the revolving one of our greatest national security the murderous Syrian dictator, Bashar door and ensure that our public serv- challenges but also a challenge that al-Assad, and is responsible for war ants are working for the public inter- Big Oil has dismissed as a hoax. Per- crimes, indiscriminately bombing inno- est, not their former—or future, for haps most concerning, what influence cent civilians in Aleppo; the same that matter—employers. I was inspired will Exxon have in matters relating to Vladimir Putin who gave Rex Tillerson to introduce this legislation when I Russia, where its long record of doing the Order of Friendship following his saw several Obama administration ap- business at the expense of U.S. na- business dealings in Russia. pointees receive multimillion-dollar tional security interests seems to be We need a Secretary of State who un- bonuses for leaving their private sector right at home in the Trump adminis- derstands the threats posed by nations jobs to join the government. These gov- tration? like Russia, not someone who is cozy ernment service golden parachutes, as We also need to hear what Rex with Vladimir Putin. We need a nomi- they are known, demonstrate how val- Tillerson thinks about President nee with experience in foreign affairs uable some companies believe it is to Trump’s actions this weekend. On Fri- and foreign policy, not a billionaire oil have friends in high places. day, President Trump issued anti-ref- tycoon who has spent his career fight- Rex Tillerson, the President’s nomi- ugee and anti-immigrant Executive or- ing to ensure that government policies nee to serve as Secretary of State, re- ders. I am outraged by the way these help the oil industry. Rex Tillerson is ceived a $180 million payout from orders were hastily thrown together not this nominee. ExxonMobil that he would have to for- late Friday. The President’s sloppy ac- For all these reasons, I oppose the feit had he taken a job elsewhere. What tions created chaos, disorder, and con- nomination of Rex Tillerson to serve as is more, reports indicate that the deal fusion at our airports, and it left fami- U.S. Secretary of State. I urge my col- he struck allows him to defer paying 71 lies, including permanent legal resi- leagues on both sides of the aisle to do million in taxes. It is hard to imagine dents, wondering what it meant for the same. that our Nation’s top diplomat will for- them. There have been media reports I yield back. get such an incredible favor, but Rex that relevant agencies, including the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Tillerson isn’t the only Trump ap- State Department, were not consulted ator from Washington.

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But first I Tillerson, I have serious concerns with Puzder has even talked about replac- do want to briefly address what un- the nominees that are going through ing workers with robots because ‘‘they folded this weekend at airports across our Senate HELP Committee, as well never take a vacation, they never show the country following President as the vetting process that has taken up late, there’s never a slip-and-fall, or Trump’s appalling and un-American place. an age, sex, or race discrimination ban on Muslims and refugees from en- My Republican colleagues rushed us case.’’ That is a quote from Puzder. tering the country. into a hearing on President Trump’s He has aggressively defended his With the stroke of a pen, the Trump nominee for Secretary of Education, company’s offensive ads, leaving administration caused chaos and heart- Betsy DeVos, for example. When we women across the country wondering break for hundreds of families, many of started the hearing, the Republican whether he can be trusted in a role whom are our friends, our neighbors, Chairman, the senior Senator from that is so critical to women’s rights and our coworkers. On Saturday night, Tennessee, preemptively declared he and safety in the workplace. Members of this Congress, including would be limiting questions to just 5 All of that makes a lot of sense com- myself, were denied answers to even minutes per Member, a shocking and ing from a millionaire CEO who profits the most basic questions from border disappointing breach of committee tra- off of squeezing his own workers. But it enforcement officers, questions that af- dition, clearly intended to limit public is very concerning coming from a po- fect the people whom we represent. scrutiny. tential Secretary of Labor, someone While I am glad that a Federal judge When the questions began, it quickly who should be standing up for our quickly issued a stay and that the De- became clear why Republicans felt the workers and making sure they get partment of Homeland Security has need to protect her. Ms. DeVos refused treated fairly, rather than mistreated. since provided further guidance on the to rule out slashing investments in or So, now more than ever, people Executive orders, many questions re- privatizing public schools. She was across the country want to know how the Trump administration will con- main and too many lives hang in the confused about the need for Federal tinue to impact their lives. We Demo- balance. protections for students with disabil- crats consider it our job to stand up I am going to keep fighting as hard ities. She argued that guns needed to when President Trump tries to hurt as I can, and I encourage everyone who be allowed in schools across the coun- the families whom we represent. We is listening and watching right now to try to ‘‘protect from grizzlies.’’ continue making their voices heard be- Even though she was willing to say are ready to stand with families we represent, to hold him and his adminis- cause President Trump is already gov- that President Trump’s behavior to- tration accountable, and we refuse to erning the way he campaigned, by di- ward women should be considered sex- back down and are prepared to fight viding our country and pushing ex- ual assault, she would not commit to back. treme policies that hurt families actually enforcing Federal law, pro- I yield the floor. across the country. Again, we saw this tecting women and girls in our schools. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- so clearly in the Executive orders he I would say I was shocked at this ator from Massachusetts. signed this past week. candidate’s lack of qualifications to Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, I rise But it is also something we have seen serve, but at this point, you know today to express my strong opposition in the Cabinet nominees he has put for- what, nothing surprises me when it to President Trump’s nomination of ward since his election. As we all re- comes to President Trump’s new ad- Rex Tillerson to be the next Secretary member, President Trump said that he ministration. of State. There are many, many rea- was going to drain the swamp, but he As was the case with Ms. DeVos, sons to oppose this nomination, and seems to think the way to do that is by Democrats were also unable to thor- my colleague from Washington has just filling it with even bigger swamp crea- oughly question President Trump’s listed several of them. But the main tures. He said he was going to stand nominee for Health and Human Serv- reason for me is as simple as it is dis- with the working class and fight Wall ices, Congressman TOM PRICE. I can un- turbing: Tillerson’s extensive and long- Street and Big Business. But he nomi- derstand why Republicans would not standing ties with Russia mean that nated a Cabinet full of Wall Street want Congressman TOM PRICE to de- the United States of America simply bankers and billionaires and million- fend his policies, which would take cannot trust him to be a strong advo- aires and friends and insiders and cam- health care coverage away from fami- cate for the interests of our country. paign contributors. lies, voucherize Medicare, and under- Here is what has been publicly re- As many of my colleagues have dis- mine women’s access to reproductive ported. Our intelligence agencies have cussed today, one clear example of health services, despite President concluded that the Russian Govern- President Trump’s broken promise to Trump’s comments to make health ment conducted a successful series of drain the swamp is the nomination of care better for patients and even pro- cyber attacks on the United States de- Rex Tillerson, CEO of ExxonMobil for vide insurance for everybody. These are signed to help Donald Trump get elect- Secretary of State. This is a nominee issues that families and communities ed President. Intelligence chiefs have who is not only a known friend and do deserve to hear about, and they also briefed the President on a dossier al- business partner to Russia, but some- deserve a thorough investigation into leging that the Russian Government one who publicly spoke against sanc- serious questions about whether Con- has collected compromising informa- tions on Russia after the invasion of gressman PRICE had access to non- tion on him. And in response, the Ukraine and Crimea. public information when he made cer- President has attacked the intelligence People in my home State of Wash- tain medical stock trades while he was community. ington have significant concerns about in the House. This week, he installed his political who he plans to work for, and so do I— Lastly, I have to say, I have grown crony, Steve Bannon, a man with ties concerns that Mr. Tillerson failed to increasingly concerned that President to White nationalists, on the National adequately address in his hearing. I Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Security Council while marginalizing have said before that reports of Russia Labor, Andrew Puzder, represents yet the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of meddling in our election should disturb another broken promise of his to put Staff and the Director of National In- and outrage every American, Demo- workers first. On issue after issue, An- telligence. crat, Republican, or Independent who drew Puzder has made clear that he Now, there is significant reason to believes that the integrity of our elec- will do what is best for big businesses, believe that the President has exten- tions is fundamental to the strength of like his own, at the expense of workers sive financial relationships with Rus- this democracy. That is why it is so and families. sia, but nobody actually knows any of

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Look, that may Trump Presidency, and this is what is might dent the bottom line of a power- be OK for a CEO, but that is not good going on right now—12 days. I wish this ful oil company. enough for someone who wants to be weren’t happening. I wish things were And has Tillerson really separated our Nation’s Secretary of State. normal, but this is not normal. We can- himself from Exxon? Tillerson is re- Climate change is a defining issue of not simply ignore all of this as we ceiving a massive $180 million golden our time, and the last thing we should evaluate the President’s nominees to parachute for becoming Secretary of do is hand our foreign policy over to critical foreign policy and national se- State—$180 million. It is a special pay- someone who cares more about lining curity jobs. out that he wouldn’t get if he were tak- his own pockets than the survival of I have heard some people say that ing some other job. He is getting it our planet. Rex Tillerson doesn’t know anything only because he is coming to work for I could go on at length about the glaring problems with Mr. Tillerson’s about diplomacy or have any experi- the government. ence with foreign policy. I actually I have opposed these parachutes for nomination. It is amazing how far we think that is wrong. many years now, and many of us have have fallen, to go from John Kerry, an accomplished statesman, combat vet- For the last decade, Tillerson has worked on legislation to make them eran, Presidential candidate, long-time served as the CEO of ExxonMobil, a criminally illegal—many of us. I have public servant, and son of Massachu- massive company that would have opposed nominees in my own party setts, to a billionaire with a golden roughly the 42nd largest economy in over them because if your employer of- parachute and no record of public serv- the entire world if it were its own fered you $180 million to go to work for country. As the leader of that giant oil ice or putting American foreign policy the government, that looks an awful interests ahead of his own corporate in- company, Tillerson was an expert at di- lot like a bribe for future services. This plomacy; specifically, how to advance terests. kind of payment raises questions about When we vote, Senators should un- the interests of his own fabulously whether you work for the government, wealthy oil company and himself, no derstand this: Handing American for- for a multinational oil company, or for eign policy over to the leader of a giant matter the consequences for American both at the same time. America de- foreign policy toward Russia. oil company is not something we do in serves a Secretary of State who works Russia has vast oil resources, and the United States; it is something for the American people, period. Exxon is one of the world’s largest oil Vladimir Putin would do in Russia. Will Tillerson help Exxon while he is companies. Getting at that oil is a crit- Donald Trump is building his Presi- in office? Well, the law requires him to ical priority for Exxon—such a high dency in the image of Vladimir Putin, recuse himself from any matters in- priority, in fact, that when it came and that is good for Russia, but it is a volving this company for how long? time to pick a new CEO, Exxon chose real problem for America. For just 1 year. Tillerson, who had spent years man- Mr. President, I yield the floor. Common sense requires Tillerson, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- aging the company’s Russia efforts. who, again, is receiving a $180 million ator from Florida. This isn’t just a passing coincidence. special payment from the company Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, I rise to Tillerson has worked closely with where he has worked his entire adult speak in opposition to the confirma- Putin’s senior lieutenants, and, in 2013, life—common sense requires him to tion of Rex Tillerson, the President’s Tillerson received the highest honor recuse himself from all matters involv- nominee to be Secretary of State, and that the Kremlin gives to foreigners. ing Exxon for the entirety of his time I will tell you why in two words: Vladi- Tillerson’s Russia projects ran into mir Putin. trouble the following year, however, in government. But when pressed by my Massachusetts colleague, Senator Rex Tillerson’s ties to Russia have because after Russia invaded Ukraine been widely reported. The Senator and started illegally annexing terri- MARKEY, Tillerson flatly refused to do it. from Massachusetts has outlined a tory, Europe and the United States number of them, specifically his ties to slapped sanctions on Russia. Those Mr. Tillerson’s views, experiences, relationships, and compromising ar- President Putin, who awarded him the sanctions made life more difficult for Order of Friendship after signing deals Exxon, so Tillerson ignored them. He rangements with Russia aren’t my only problem with this nomination, not by a with the state-owned oil company, forged ahead despite the sanctions, Rosneft. signing more agreements with Russia, long shot. Mr. Tillerson’s company has spent Now isn’t the time to cozy up to Rus- and then he used his army of well-fund- sia. Now is the time to stand up to Rus- years lying about climate change. In ed lobbyists to undermine our sanc- sian aggression in Crimea, in eastern Massachusetts, we have laws about tions with Russia. Ukraine, and Syria. When confronted with the facts about consumer fraud: telling people lies Just yesterday, we heard reports of this in his confirmation hearing, about your product, lies that could another outbreak of fighting between Tillerson first pretended that he didn’t make a difference about whether or not Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed know if the company had lobbied at all. customers want to buy it. The Massa- separatists in war-torn eastern And then later, he said: Well, the com- chusetts attorney general, Maura Ukraine. And all you have to do is pany simply participated in discussions Healy, has been investigating whether speak to a Ukrainian and let them tell with lawmakers without actually tak- Exxon deliberately misled people about you—as I met with the former Prime ing a position. the impact of climate change on our Minister yesterday, and I will be meet- He is saying that they paid their lob- economy, on our environment, on our ing with a former Member of their Par- byists to show up and just talk gen- health, and on our future. liament, let them tell you what it is erally, not to advance what the com- Exxon didn’t want to answer, so they like to have the Russian Army march pany wanted. You know, when you hear bullied and stonewalled all the way. on your country and take part of it something that lame, you wonder just But it hadn’t worked. In fact, our at- away, as they did with Crimea, and how dumb he thinks we are. torney general won a court ruling ear- then come in under the disguise of lit- Mr. Tillerson has argued that in his lier this month, and Exxon is being tle green men, as if they did not have job at Exxon he was advocating for the forced to hand over 40 years’ worth of ties to the Russian Army. That is going interests of his giant oil company. And internal documents that will show on in eastern Ukraine right now. he understands that being Secretary of what the company knew about climate Our own intelligence community has State is a different job. change, when they knew it, and wheth- told us that the Russian President per- Really? At his hearing, Tillerson la- er they lied to their customers, their sonally ordered a campaign to influ- mented that when sanctions are im- investors, and the American public. ence the 2016 Presidential election

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We racies around the world and what is adequately laid out a plan to address have heard numerous of our colleagues coming next for the elections in Europe that global climate crisis. express the same view—that his oil in- in the next few months. For all the reasons I have outlined, terests will harm the progress we have Russia is testing us, and I am con- including many more, I will vote no. made to protect the environment and cerned that Mr. Tillerson cannot stand I yield the floor. slow the impact of climate change. I up to the Russian President who, I am I suggest the absence of a quorum. say that reluctantly because I hope I afraid, thinks of himself as the next The PRESIDING OFFICER. The am wrong. He is likely to be confirmed, Russian czar. clerk will call the roll. but I hope my colleagues think hard In Mr. Tillerson’s past, as Exxon’s The bill clerk proceeded to call the and long and join me in opposing Rex CEO, he lobbied against sanctions on roll. Tillerson. Russia for invading and seizing Cri- Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I I am also hopeful that a number of mea—the very sanctions that we and ask unanimous consent that the order his other stances, such as enforcing our allies have put on Russia for tak- for the quorum call be rescinded. sanctions that hold our adversaries ac- ing over sovereign territory of another The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. countable—notably, Russia and Iran— independent country. And now it is not ROUNDS). Without objection, it is so or- will change as well. These stances have clear, as our Nation’s top diplomat, dered. been troubling. I have little confidence that Mr. Tillerson would fight to keep Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, that Mr. Tillerson will vigorously en- the sanctions in place, even as Presi- as the Presiding Officer well knows, force these sanctions and even less con- dent Trump is now considering lifting the Secretary of State is one of the fidence that he will guide President them, despite the clear evidence of most important positions in the Presi- Trump to provide the crucial advice Russia’s continued aggression. dent’s Cabinet. He is the Nation’s chief our demonstrably rash and ill-advised During his confirmation hearing, Mr. diplomat, and he champions American President needs. Tillerson refused to condemn the Rus- values. He is the symbol in a sense, the I want to point particularly to some sian and Syrian bombings in Aleppo as chief voice and advocate around the of the tactics ExxonMobil used in its war crimes, a question that was prof- world of America. The Secretary of litigation against legal challenges that fered to him by the Senator, my col- State is in a sense our representative were brought based on climate change league from Florida, who happens to to the world, embodying and pro- information that allegedly was con- sit in the Chair right now. moting, hopefully, the best in America cealed by ExxonMobil. These tactics I also have serious concerns that Mr. to billions of people around the globe, are deeply troubling, and I hope that Tillerson doesn’t understand the ur- maybe the toughness of ExxonMobil in gent need to combat climate change. proving to the world yet again that America is exceptional, that we are the those tactics will be replicated in the You don’t have to remind us about cli- toughness that is brought to bear in greatest country in the history of the mate change in Florida. South Florida enforcing the sanctions against Iran world, and that we have a respect for is ground zero for climate change. and Russia because he has shown a the rule of law, for human dignity and Miami Beach is awash at the seasonal troublesome trend of opposing sanc- rights for all, including the right to high tides as the water flows over the tions that have held Iran accountable— live in a safe and free environment. curbs and over the streets, causing sanctions that pushed Iran to the table Past Secretaries of State have Miami Beach to spend hundreds of mil- in negotiating the Iran nuclear agree- changed history, averted and navigated lions in taxpayer dollars to install ment, which has made our world a war, brokered peace, championed pump stations, raise the roads, and ad- safer place. dress all kinds of flooding and salt- human rights, and fought to make the Across decades and administrations, water intrusion. Other South Florida world a better place. In this time of im- the Senate reached an overwhelmingly communities have had to move their mense uncertainty, we must demand bipartisan consensus that the Iran re- water well locations farther west be- nothing less of our next Secretary of gime should be aggressively sanctioned cause of the intrusion of South Florida State than that he be a great reflection for its global missile program, state into the freshwater aquifer. and representative of the United States sponsorship of terrorism, and gross Climate change is not a problem that to the world. human rights violations. ExxonMobil we are going to face some day in the The likes of Hillary Clinton, Colin directly and together with other global future; it is a daily struggle for com- Powell, Madeleine Albright, George oil companies and through the financ- munities along our coasts all over Marshall, and Charles Evan Hughes ing of third-party advocacy organiza- America. The U.S. State Department is have all held this position. To join tions has persistently tried to stop responsible for engaging with other these titans or even to aspire to their Congress from passing sanctions legis- countries to confront both the cause of position is no small challenge. We need lation. climate change and the devastating a candidate who will continue to em- ExxonMobil has been a board member impact of drought, sea level rise, and body what is right even in the face of of USA Engage since its founding in severe weather. resistance from adversaries and foes 1997 and from 2003 to 2007 held the By the way, speaking of sea level who do not admire and, in fact, seek to chairmanship of that organization. For rise, this Senator convened a meeting do harm to our way of life. two decades it has actively lobbied of the Senate Commerce Committee in As ExxonMobil’s CEO, the Presi- Congress to oppose Iran-related sanc- Miami Beach a couple of years ago. We dent’s nominee, Rex Tillerson, has tions bills, including last year for at had testimony from a NASA scientist worked hard and successfully for his least four such pieces of legislation. that measurements—not forecasts, not corporation. In fact, he has put that ExxonMobil has worked to prevent projections, but measurements—in the corporation’s interests ahead of Amer- the authorization and extension of the last 40 years of sea level rise in South ica’s interests. That may have been his Iran sanctions act, which I am proud to Florida were 5 to 8 inches higher. That job, and I understand that was his job say was renewed for another 10 years is sea level rise. That is why even the description, but doing that job well by Congress, becoming law just a few Department of Defense is concerned. does not qualify him to be our Nation’s weeks ago, and I was proud to support Climate change has the potential to de- chief diplomat and to assume the man- it. Yet, during Mr. Tillerson’s hearing, stabilize nations. How about Ban- tle of defending our national interests. he denied that ExxonMobil ever lobbied gladesh? It has the potential to dras- Having worked for four decades for against Iran’s sanctions, in the face of tically reduce potable water supplies this oil giant, without any government facts to the contrary. As Ronald and result in crop loss and food short- experience, I am unconvinced that Mr. Reagan said, ‘‘Facts are stubborn age and to create climate refugees. Tillerson has shown he is able to re- things.’’

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My fear is that under Mr. ugee who settled in Milford, CT, 2 years Russia with the same gravity. Tillerson, if he is advising President ago, Fadi Kassar, anxiously awaited We need a Secretary of State who is Trump, those exemptions and excep- the arrival of his wife and two daugh- going to work with our NATO allies tions will swallow the rule. ters, ages 5 and 8. He has not seen them and stand up for us and not give Putin Talking about rules, if confirmed, since resettling in this country. His a pass. We are all aware of Mr. Mr. Tillerson will be responsible for family was turned away before they Tillerson’s inappropriate stance toward executing President Trump’s ex- could board a flight to the United relations with a country responsible tremely misguided policy expanding States. They were told they were not for assaults on world order through the global gag rule, which prevents forgoing to be allowed to enter this coun- cyber attacks, illegal land grabs, and eign aid from being provided to global try following the President’s refugee war crimes. We are the victims of a health programs that discuss or pro- ban. Despite having been granted ref- cyber attack by Russia, an act of cyber vide abortion services. The result will ugee status—asylum—three days before war. The Secretary of State must be be to obstruct programs that cover ev- the refugee ban, they would no longer somebody who regards that kind of at- erything from HIV prevention to ma- be united with Mr. Kassar in the ternal and child care and epidemic dis- tack as intolerable and unacceptable. United States. Mr. Tillerson’s affinity for Russia is ease responses, putting lives at risk. I am working—and I hope the Sec- alarming because he adds to the grow- This is just the opposite of what we retary of Homeland Security may be ing list of Putin admirers in this ad- ought to be doing. It makes the world listening, if not at this moment then at less safe, as does this weekend’s Execu- ministration, and that list unfortu- some point in the future, to my en- tive order that bans refugees and Mus- nately includes the President himself treaty that he do the right thing, that lims. We need someone willing and able and National Security Advisor Michael he make their entry possible. They to voice resistance and opposition to Flynn. have gone through all of the necessary policies that flagrantly fly in the face Mr. Tillerson’s opposition to sanc- screenings, submitted all of the nec- of everything we value—our American tions imposed on Russia for its illegal essary forms. Yet, under the Presi- values. We need a Secretary of State annexation of Crimea in 2014 was not dent’s Executive action, they are de- ready to stand up for the most vulner- the result of national security concerns nied refuge in the United States based able people and speak truth to power, but, rather, because ExxonMobil stood only on their nationality and their re- to make millions, even billions of dol- even when that power is the President of the United States. The fact is, sadly, ligion. lars from the business deal that cor- Mr. Kassar’s family is now back in that Mr. Tillerson has never taken poration had recently made with Rus- Jordan without luggage, without strong stances on these issues, leaving sia to develop its oil and gas interests. clothes, and without the new home us guessing as to what he will do when What is good for ExxonMobil is not and if he is in office. they were so close to having. My office necessarily good for the United States I cannot support anyone to be Sec- has offered assistance to Mr. Kassar’s of America. These sanctions were put retary of State who fails to condemn lawyers, and we are working to help in in place because Russia’s invasion of the suspension of our Refugee Resettle- any way we can. Ukraine was unacceptable and now has ment Program directly under his pur- The United States—Connecticut in led to at least 10,000 deaths, 20,000 view. When we target refugees, we tar- particular—has a proud moral tradi- wounded, and 2 million people dis- get people who are victims of the same tion and heritage of aiding refugees placed. oppressors and tyrants and murderers who need our help when their own These are hard numbers and hard that we call enemies. Refugees are not homelands are in turmoil. President facts—the result of Russian aggression our enemies. Many are fleeing the mur- Trump’s egregious acts contravene our that must be countered. derous Syrian regime and ISIL, which values, contradict our Constitution, As a member of the Armed Services are our enemies. We are at war with and should be rescinded immediately. Committee, I have fought to include ISIL, and we must win that war. We Mr. Tillerson, join me in urging and pass the NDAA’s robust funding for are disadvantaged by a policy that ex- President Trump to rip up this order. Ukrainian assistance. I am proud to cludes refugees on the basis of religion, It is the only solution. say that this initiative was successful. because we alienate our allies with the I am not confident, until I hear him I also successfully urged a provision sources of intelligence and troops on say so, that he is ready to be the leader that terminated U.S. contracts with the ground, and we lead to the we need in the Department of State to the Russian arms export agency. misimpression—and it is a ensure that America’s values of accept- Mr. Tillerson made it clear during his misimpression—that we are at war ance and assistance hold strong in an nomination hearing that his stance against Islam or our Muslim neighbors administration that directly chal- was unchanged. He could not admit when, in fact, our enemy is violent ex- lenges these most cherished traditions that Vladimir Putin is a war criminal, tremists. and values. despite these deaths and the torture in- These refugees and immigrants see Our Secretary of State must be clear- volved in this aggression and other America as a beacon of hope, but they eyed about threats facing our Nation, similar acts, or to say that the sanc- are now receiving the message that, both from adversaries abroad and oth- tions against Putin’s Russia are nec- whoever they are and however strong ers who would do us harm inside our essary and appropriate. His views are their claim to come here is, their reli- borders. I regretfully conclude that Mr. inconsistent with the interests of the gion will bar them, their religion de- Tillerson has failed to demonstrate United States of America. nies them the right to come to this that ability to do so, and I urge my col- Given his troubling trend of dodging country, their religion will ban them. leagues to join me in opposing his nom- questions during his testimony, I can- Mr. Tillerson has never denounced ination. not confidently say that he will follow this strategy when it does so much to Mr. President, I yield the floor. the clear direction of Congress con- damage our international credibility, I suggest the absence of a quorum. cerning sanctions policy. I will say our values at home, and our Constitu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bluntly and frankly to my colleagues tion. Four judges have stayed the clerk will call the roll. that my particular concern is that President’s Executive orders. My re- The senior assistant legislative clerk sanctions laws contain waivers. Those spectful opinion is that the President’s proceeded to call the roll. waivers are provided to the President orders are, in fact, illegal. Mr. SCHATZ. Mr. President, I ask for the rare requirement that such The question is this: Will he defend unanimous consent that the order for sanctions may be waived when it is in career diplomats who have spoken out the quorum call be rescinded.

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Secretary Mad- need to be the umpteenth person to list George Washington. eleine Albright proved that diplomacy the many, many concerns we have Even after we declared, fought for, does not depend on gender and that about a country that is not America’s and won our independence as a new protecting refugees and human rights ally. For decades, there has been bipar- country, our Founders knew that this are core American principles. Sec- tisan consensus about U.S. relations world is interconnected. They under- retary Henry Kissinger laid the with Russia, and I am uncomfortable stood that what we needed was to en- groundwork for peace between Egypt with confirming a Secretary of State gage with other countries and to man- and Israel. And forgive me for using who does not share that bipartisan age our affairs all across the world. such a recent example, but Secretary view. Our first Secretary of State, Thomas John Kerry helped to bring the inter- Secondly, I am not satisfied that Mr. Jefferson, had previously been our Min- national community together to tackle Tillerson has the knowledge base to ister to France, our closest ally at the climate change. lead U.S. diplomacy. His vision for the time of our Nation’s founding. As our Nation’s top diplomat, the State Department seemed to confuse Today, the role of Secretary of State Secretary of State is the highest rank- the roles of the Department of State is as important as ever. We need a Sec- ing cabinet member and the Presi- and the Department of Defense. During retary who will reassure our allies, dent’s top adviser on U.S. foreign pol- his confirmation hearing, Mr. Tillerson project strength and competence icy. responded to a question on the South around the world, and push back The Secretary balances relationships China Sea, but his answer focused on against the President’s worst impulses. with some 180 countries and is respon- military solutions instead of the long Having reviewed his qualifications sible for tens of thousands of Ameri- list of diplomatic options which we and testimony before the Senate For- cans working at more than 250 posts should first explore. eign Relations Committee, I am unfor- around the world. That is not to say a Secretary of tunately convinced that Mr. Tillerson In other words, it takes a remarkable State can’t recommend military solu- is not the right person to lead the knowledge base and skill set to be Sec- tions. There is certainly a long history State Department and to represent the retary of State, particularly as the of the State Department doing just United States abroad. United States takes on a complex and that, but it should always be as a last Mr. Tillerson has spent decades at complicated set of issues. At the top of resort. It always comes after a long ExxonMobil, where he rose through the the list is climate change. The global pursuit of peace through diplomacy. ranks from an engineer to chairman Finally, I am not satisfied that Mr. changes we have seen in the climate and CEO. We should value hard work Tillerson will be able to translate the are affecting almost every part of the and success in the private sector, but considerable skills he has from world, from droughts in Sub-Saharan we should also ask what the Presi- ExxonMobil to the State Department. Africa to rising sea levels in parts of dent’s nominees were working toward. His long career at Exxon is certainly Asia. Mr. Tillerson’s success at Exxon in impressive, but it is the only inter- We have also not seen this level of large part can be attributed to deals he national job on his resume, and let’s be refugees and migrants since after struck and connections he made with World War II. The Rohingya, Syrians, clear, the company’s record does not at all align with U.S. foreign policy, from Russian plutocrats and government of- Afghans, Guatemalans, and many oth- accusations related to human rights ficials, including Vladimir Putin. ers are fleeing war, violence, persecu- Over the years, Mr. Tillerson’s views abuses to Exxon’s business operations tion, and instability. Globalization and toward Vladimir Putin have been, in a in countries that are not friendly to technology have disrupted economies, the United States. I am not arguing word, flexible. Mr. Tillerson has always leaving governments, companies, and that this makes Mr. Tillerson a bad put Exxon first, cozying up to Putin’s workers trying to figure out how to person. As the CEO of a big company, authoritarian regime when it suited his keep up with the times without being he had his own imperatives and his own own business interests. left behind. Terrorism and violent ex- In 2008, he spoke out against the Rus- obligations, and I understand and re- tremism haunt parts of the globe, from sian Government’s disrespect for the spect that. But it is not enough to say the Middle East to Europe, and to our rule of law and its judicial system, but that I used to care only about own borders. in 2011, after reaching a $500 billion ExxonMobil’s interests, but now I only The Secretary of State has to take deal with the Russian state-owned oil on all of these challenges and do it in care about the U.S. interests. The next leader of the State Depart- company, he changed his views. a way that advances U.S. interests and ment will have to argue for our values Under Vladimir Putin, the Russian values. After reviewing his record and and our priorities with friends and ad- Government silences dissent. They his testimony before the Senate, I am versaries alike. He or she will need to murder political rivals and journalists. not satisfied that Rex Tillerson is the balance business interests with na- Many of Putin’s political opponents right person to lead the State Depart- tional security and with American val- have been poisoned or shot. Since 2000, ment. On each of these criteria—views, ues. I approach this nomination proc- at least 34 journalists have been mur- knowledge base, and skills—I have con- ess with an open mind, but Mr. dered in Russia, many by government cerns about his nomination at this Tillerson’s confirmation hearing left or military officials. point in the process. Mr. Tillerson was awarded Russia’s me with too many doubts about his First, I am not satisfied with Mr. Order of Friendship by Putin in 2012— views, his knowledge set, and his abili- Tillerson’s views. There has been a one of the highest honors Russia con- ties. I will be voting no on his nomina- clear consensus among both parties on veys to foreigners. tion. the foundation of U.S. foreign policy. Mr. President, I yield the floor. When Congress was working in a bi- Throughout the confirmation process, I suggest the absence of a quorum. partisan manner to enact sanctions on however, Mr. Tillerson indicated that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Russia for its illegal annexation of Cri- his views did not necessarily align with clerk will call the roll. mea in 2014, ExxonMobil was lobbying that consensus. During discussions on The senior assistant legislative clerk against the bill under the leadership of international human rights, the hear- proceeded to call the roll. Mr. Tillerson. ing record shows that Mr. Tillerson Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, I ask During his confirmation hearing, his was vague about oppressive govern- unanimous consent that the order for answers demonstrated either a lack of ments, extrajudicial killings, and the the quorum call be rescinded. understanding or a willful ignorance of bombing of hospitals. He demurred The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the destabilizing role Russia plays when given the opportunity to rule out objection, it is so ordered. around the world.

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It is not just States is to our allies in the Baltics. erratic tendencies of President Trump about one candidate. It is not just In recent years, Russia’s belligerence and his political advisers. about one political party, as Senator has only grown. Russia has conducted a America must stand by its allies and RUBIO so eloquently noted. It is not cyber attack against Estonia, seized serve as a shining example of democ- even just about one country. It is an territory in Georgia, kidnapped an Es- racy. I cannot support a Secretary of assault on democracies across the tonian border guard, and illegally an- State nominee if there is any doubt as world. nexed Crimea. Russian military patrols to whether they will be a strong, inde- I think we need to take this very se- have approached NATO member terri- pendent voice within the Trump ad- riously, not just from an intelligence tory and have come recklessly close to ministration. The events of the past standpoint but also from a foreign rela- U.S. military vessels. These irrespon- week have made the need for such lead- tions standpoint. That is why I intro- sible actions can have severe, dan- ership abundantly clear. That is why I duced the bill, with Senators FEIN- gerous consequences. will vote against the nomination of STEIN, CARDIN, LEAHY, and CARPER, to What should be most disturbing to Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State, create an independent and nonpartisan any American is that last year Russia and I urge my colleagues to do the commission to uncover all the facts. It interfered with our election to under- same. is also why we have an expanded sanc- mine public faith in our democratic Mr. President, I yield the floor. tions bill that is bipartisan, led by Sen- process. The intelligence community I suggest the absence of a quorum. ators MCCAIN and CARDIN. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The reported that Vladimir Putin himself What we do matters. I think you see clerk will call the roll. that, not only with regard to our rela- ordered the interference—a significant The senior assistant legislative clerk escalation of Russian attempts to sow tions with those countries in the Bal- proceeded to call the roll. tics but also with what we have seen in chaos in the West. Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I just the past few days because of this I recognize the President’s right to ask unanimous consent that the order Executive order. I hope that having a choose his appointments to the Cabi- for the quorum call be rescinded. net, but, as the Senate provides its ad- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Secretary of State in place would help, vice and consent, there are still too objection, it is so ordered. as well as more involvement from many unanswered questions for me to Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I other agencies so something like this support this nomination. We still have rise today to talk about the Secretary will never happen again. not seen President Trump’s tax re- of State nominee, as well as President TRAVEL BAN turns, breaking a 40-year tradition ad- Trump’s recent Executive order on ref- As a former prosecutor, I have long hered to by nominees of both parties. ugees. I believe we need a Secretary of advocated for thorough vetting. I have This lack of transparency means that State who will clearly stand up to Rus- supported strong national security we don’t know about the Trump fam- sian aggression. I am concerned about measures. I believe the No. 1 purpose of ily’s possible past and current business the nominee’s past statements and his government is to keep people safe, but ties to Russia. What message do we relationship with Russia, and I am not I don’t believe that is what this Execu- send to our allies if the Secretary of going to be voting for him. If he is con- tive order did. In fact, it created chaos. State and potentially even the Presi- firmed, I hope we can work with him. I am on the bill to reverse and rescind dent have a history of significant busi- Some of his newer statements have this order. I know they have taken ness dealings with a corrupt regime? been positive on taking that on, as well some steps to respond to all of the How will this impact our moral author- as some of the many issues confronting problems we have seen in every State ity as a country to take action against our world. in this Nation, but what really hap- corruption worldwide? The reason I am so focused on Russia pened was—with the stroke of a pen— The Secretary of State is the U.S. is, first of all, we have a significant the administration excluded entire Ambassador to the world. It is essen- Ukrainian population in Minnesota. We populations from seeking refuge. tial that the Secretary is someone who are very proud of them. I was recently I do think it is a bit forgotten that it can provide unquestioned leadership in Ukraine, Georgia, as well as Lith- is not just the seven or so countries and represent American values. There uania, Latvia, and Estonia with Sen- that were identified by the administra- must be no question that the Secretary ators MCCAIN and GRAHAM. I saw first- tion. The refugee program has been of State is acting in the best interest of hand the meaning of Russian aggres- stopped all over the world, and on Sun- the United States and is willing to sion on a daily basis. In these coun- day I met with, along with Senator take strong action to advance our in- tries, the cyber attack is not a new FRANKEN, a number of our refugee pop- terests. He must put the American peo- movie. They have seen it many times ulations. To give you some back- ple first and not his former share- before. It is a rerun. In Estonia, in 2007, ground, we have the biggest population holders and friends in the Exxon board- they had the audacity to move a bronze of Somalis in the Nation in Minnesota. room. statue of a Russian fighter from a town We are proud of our Somali population. I am concerned that Mr. Tillerson square where there had been protests We have the second biggest Hmong will prematurely lift the sanctions that to a cemetery. What did they get for population. We have the biggest Libe- have been put in place against Russia. that? They got their Internet service rian population. We have the biggest Sanctions are not meant to be perma- shut down. That is what they do. In Oromo population. We have a number nent, but they should never be removed Lithuania, they decided something you of people from Burma. These are all until they have achieved their purpose. could imagine happening in our own legal workers. They come over as refu- When our Secretary of State looks at country. On the 25th anniversary of the gees. They are legal when they come a map of the Baltic region, we need a celebration of the independence of over. Many of them get green cards. statesman who sees allies that con- their country, they invited, as an act Many of them go on to become citizens. tribute to NATO, not a new oppor- of solidarity, the members of the We have people who are on work visas, tunity for offshore drilling. Ukrainian Parliament—who are in people who are on student visas. The Senate must ensure that we are exile in Kiev from Crimea, which has The faces I saw and the people I met, a moderating voice and are approving been illegally annexed by Russia. They these were their stories: an engineer moderating voices in the Trump ad- invited them to meet with them and from 3M who doesn’t think he can go ministration. celebrate in Lithuania. What happened back to visit his father; a former ma- I supported the nominations of Sec- to them; again, cyber attacks on mem- rine from one of the affected countries retary Mattis to lead the Department bers of the Parliament. who doesn’t believe his brother can

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But as we are having for the arrival of their sister; the this on the backs of people who have those contentious debates, I hope that mother, a Somali woman within a ref- followed the rules, who have followed we never take for granted, sometimes ugee camp in Uganda was pregnant. the regulations and have done what is as I think we do, that we live in a place She finally had gotten her papers to be right and simply want to be part of our where losing an election, losing a vote, able to come to America, get out of the country or, in most cases, are already losing on an issue, does not mean you refugee camp with her two children, part of our country. end up in jail or disappear or are exe- but because she was pregnant when the I yield the floor. cuted because that is the kind of stuff papers came through, she wasn’t able The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that happens in other places all over to apply for what would be her third ator from Florida. the world, even now, in the 17th year of child. The baby was born and she had a Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, we are the 21st century. ‘‘Sophie’s Choice.’’ Was she going to here in the Senate debating what I be- As we have seen in recent weeks, this stay in the refugee camp with the two lieve is the most important Cabinet po- political dissent is part of our way of older girls or was she going to bring sition that the President has to nomi- life. It has come to define our country. them to safety in America, in Min- nate, the Secretary of State. It comes We protect it in our Constitution. It nesota, with so many friends and rel- at an important point in American for- has made us an example to the rest of atives whom she knew, and then have eign policy history. There is so much the world. I was reminded of this just a to leave the baby behind? uncertainty and debate about our role couple of months ago, right here in She decided to leave the baby with in the world these days. A lot of our al- Washington, DC. After our most recent friends at that refugee camp, and for 4 lies have questions. Our adversaries are election, I had to a chance to visit with years she worked to get that baby to obviously watching very closely. my opponent, Congressman Patrick Minnesota. She got it done, and that I hope that all of us—and I mean the Murphy of Florida. baby was supposed to get on a plane Executive Branch to the Congress—rec- When I was finished with that meet- and come to Minnesota this week, ognize that as people around the world ing, I walked into another meeting. courtesy of Lutheran Social Services in are watching what is happening on tel- That other meeting was with a Cuban Minnesota that had worked with the evision, they see an America that is dissident. He is an opponent of the Cas- family. Right now, the latest news our deeply divided and fractured right now. tro regime, an individual who risks his office has had, that is not happening. I think this needs to be a moment of life in the pursuit of freedom, an indi- Why? This 4-year-old is not a green restraint, both in action and in words. vidual who does not just get bad blog card holder. This 4-year-old is a ref- As we work through our differences, posts or a bad article or a bad editorial ugee, a refugee who is coming to fi- these vibrant debates are important to or a nasty campaign ad run against nally be with her mom and her sisters. our system of government. him. No, this is an individual who rou- To explain to what looked like about It is one of the reasons that led me to tinely gets thrown into jail, and he has an 8-year-old and a 10-year-old why ultimately support the nomination of the scars to prove the beatings he has this is happening is really—there are Mr. Tillerson. I believe that despite taken from the Cuban state police over no words to explain why it is hap- some of the concerns that I had and the last few years. pening. have about his answers to some of my I was a little bit late to this meeting. I truly appreciate it that some of our questions, it is vitally important for I apologized to him. I explained that I Republican colleagues joined the cho- this country to have a Secretary of had just been in a meeting with my op- rus to say the vetting rule had not been State in place at this moment. posing candidate, the man I had just vetted. Many of them pointed to the I have never had any doubts about ran against in the election. I could see implementation problems with this Mr. Tillerson’s qualifications, his intel- the look on his face. It kind of struck rule, and others, such as Senator lect, his background. I have had some him. He immediately, I believe, appre- MCCAIN and Senator GRAHAM, also concerns about his answers to some ciated what that represented. He said— talked about the fact that this was very important questions, at least im- simply a self-inflicted wound in our and I am paraphrasing: That is what we portant questions to me, and what I fight against terrorism. We heard much want for our country too. hope will be important questions for a This is the essence of what has been of that. I know, from my colleagues, what lot of Americans. That is what I want- America’s example to the world, the es- this means to moderates whom we are ed to come to the floor and speak about sence of how our principles and our val- attempting to work with in these Mus- in conjunction with this nomination, ues have inspired others to seek their lim nations as well as our allies all and that is the issue of human rights. own God-given rights and how we have across the world. To me, human rights is critical both a moral duty to support—in our words, I leave you with this. This is about to our national identity, but it is also in our foreign policy, and in our ac- our economy. I remind our friends, and important to our national Security. In tions—those aspirations of people all I know—I see Senator RUBIO here who America today, we have, as we have over the world. understands the economic value of im- done now for the past few centuries, In a way, dictators and tyrants have migration—that over 70 of the Fortune contentious debates all the time about never had it worse than they do today 500 companies in America are led by policies and about what kind of coun- because we live in this high-tech infor- immigrants, including in my State, 3M, try we want to be. If you have watched mation age. We often get to see the im- Best Buy, Mosaic; that 25 percent of the proceedings on the Senate floor or ages of repression within minutes of it our U.S. Nobel laureates were born in in committee over the last few days, happening, if not in real time. We can other countries; that at one point I had you have seen a lot of that. monitor it; we can catalog the status the figure that 200 of our Fortune 500 Even as we debate these things of human rights in every city, in every companies were started by immigrants among ourselves, and even as the country, on every continent. or kids of immigrants. That is our American political rhetoric has become But as Americans, we are called to do economy. so incredibly heated—and we will have much more than observe and record There is the moral argument, best re- more to say about that in the weeks to these atrocities for history. With this flected in the story I just told of those come—I don’t know of any other time knowledge, it is our duty to act and to two little girls in their bright pink where we have gotten to the point that do what we can to support the people jackets in the middle of a Minnesota when we disagree with people, we don’t demanding their rights. We must hold winter, but then there is also the secu- just disagree with them, we question those who are violating their rights ac- rity argument. So we plead with the their motives and their character. countable. I believe this is more impor- administration to reverse this rule, to In fact, it is almost automatic today tant than ever because of the totali- rescind it. in American political discourse. You tarian resurgence underway in many Certainly, we can work on more vet- don’t just disagree with someone; you parts of the world as democracy in ting measures. As we know, the refugee immediately jump to why they are a every continent is under attack.

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Those who seek de- tinues to institute Draconian laws tar- down on the press. mocracy in Syria are being massacred. geting the freedom of expression and The abuses and threats to human The United States has a unique respon- assembly. rights around the world are many. We sibility to highlight, to expose, and to Earlier this year, my office and I could be here all night trying to break combat these grave human rights highlighted the case of human rights Senator Strom Thurmond’s filibuster abuses around the world. activist Ildar Dadin, who was the first record, going country by country, case Historically, we have been a compas- person imprisoned under Russia’s new by case, and it still would not be sionate country that has welcomed criminal provision that bars any form enough time to do justice to all of the people seeking refuge from repression of public dissent. heroic figures around the world. But it and atrocities. That is why I under- In China, rights lawyers are tortured. is my hope that more of my colleagues stand. I understand the concerns about Labor activists are arrested. Tibetan will join me in doing so over time be- refugees from certain failed states or Buddhist nuns are expelled from their cause it is important. Our voices here governments who sponsor terror, homes, and churches are being demol- in the Senate give people all over the places where very often it is difficult if ished. Just earlier today, I met the world confidence and motivation to not impossible to verify the identities wives of two Chinese rights advocates, stay the course. of people seeking to come to the United who both pleaded for the United States As famed Soviet dissident Natan States. to champion their husbands’ cases in Sharansky has said of himself and fel- I say this to people all the time. the hope that they can see their hus- low prisoners of conscience in the So- When you talk about changes in poli- bands again. viet Union: ‘‘We never could survive cies, there is a legitimate argument In Iran, dissent, freedom of expres- even one day in the Soviet Union if our and a credible argument to be made sion, and freedom of press is non- struggle was not the struggle of the that there are people we cannot allow existent, heavily restricted. Many con- free world.’’ into the United States, not because we tinue to be jailed for simply exercising In essence, what he is saying is that don’t have compassion for their plight their fundamental human rights. The these tyrants and these dictators, when but because we have no way of knowing Government of Iran targets religious they jail these people, the first thing who they are. You can’t just call 1–800– minorities, often jailing Christian pas- they tell them is that no one even re- members you anymore. No one talks Syria and get background information tors and those who gather to worship about you anymore. You have been about the individuals who are trying to together in private homes. In Syria, one of the worst humanitarian catas- abandoned. enter the United States. We know for a Today, I want to highlight one par- trophes in modern history, the Assad fact that there are terrorist groups ticular human rights case as part of regime, with the assistance of Vladimir around the world that have com- the weekly social media campaign my mandeered passport-making machinery Putin and the Iranian Government and office has been doing for the last couple and are producing passports that are military, is committing war crimes of years called Expression NOT Oppres- real in every way, except for the iden- against innocent women, children, sion. tity of the person in the picture. men, and civilians in Aleppo and be- Here you see a picture of a gentleman So I do believe that we need to have yond. named Dr. Eduardo Cardet of Cuba. He very careful and rigorous screening, In Iraq, we have seen ancient Chris- is a medical doctor and the national more than ever before, of all people en- tian and Yezidi communities on the coordinator of the Christian Liberation tering the United States but especially verge of extinction, all because of ISIS. Movement, a group which advocates for those who are coming from areas that In Venezuela, the Maduro regime democracy and freedom. we know do not have reliable back- continues to imprison political oppo- Cardet assumed the role of national ground information available to us. nents while the country descends fur- coordinator after the suspicious death But at the same time, I cannot help, ther and further into economic chaos of Castro critic Oswaldo Paya and I think we should not help, but to and has now become on the verge of a Sardinas. After allegedly stating in an be worried about the impact of a 120- total humanitarian catastrophe in the interview that Fidel Castro was hated day moratorium on every single ref- Western Hemisphere. In one of the by the Cuban people—that is what he ugee from anywhere on the planet, ref- richest countries on the planet, we are said—he was savagely beaten in front ugees from places like the Democratic at the point of people literally starving of his two young children and wife by Republic of Congo, Ukraine, Colombia, to death. Cuban state security on November 30 of El Salvador, Vietnam, Burma, and, of Saudi Arabia is an ally of the United last year. He has been in jail ever course, Cuba, just to name a few States on many key geopolitical issues, since. places. These are among the most vul- and we will have to continue working He has been charged—get this. He has nerable people on the planet, living with them on those shared causes. But been charged with challenging author- often in the most difficult and dan- they also remain one of the most ity. He faces a 3- to 5-year prison sen- gerous circumstances imaginable. censored countries in the world. The tence. Let me repeat that. He is offi- I remind everyone: This is a morato- government has intensified its repres- cially charged with challenging au- rium; it is not a permanent policy. I sion of activists and journalists. In thority. That is a crime in Cuba. His understand that there are provisions Saudi Arabia, women remain under the father has written to Pope Francis beg- available for waivers, and I find that to male guardianship system. They are ging for his intervention. By the way, be promising. banned from even driving. this is a reminder that even though But I also want to everyone to under- Globally, assaults against press free- Fidel Castro is dead, his authoritarian stand that 120 days, for someone who is dom around the world are a major system still lives on. trying to get out of a place where they problem because, ultimately, the cause Dr. Cardet’s persecution and the might be killed, may be 1 day too many and champions of human rights need overall increase in repression in Cuba for some of them. I hope that that does information to expose abuses and call over the past 2 years is a reminder that not turn out to be the case. That is for reforms. Without independent jour- the policy of rewarding the Castro re- why I urge the administration, that is nalists, without information, tyrants gime, under the guise of engagement, why I urge soon-to-be Secretary and dictatorships can get away with so with cash and concessions has not Tillerson, to exercise great caution in much more. worked and must be strategically re- making sure that dissidents and others According to the Committee to Pro- versed here in the coming months. are not being turned away. tect Journalists, in 2016, 48 journalists So I come here today in the hope By the way, I am pleased to see that were killed and 259 journalists were that our President and our State De- the administration is heeding some of jailed worldwide. In 2016, Turkey, a partment and especially Mr. Tillerson,

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Does Mr. Tillerson voices in solidarity with Dr. Cardet, he disregarded the national interests of think that shrouding in secrecy corrup- with all the Cuban people yearning to the United States. tion involving hundreds of billions of be free, and with those around the Unlike some in this body, I believe dollars by governments who steal from world who look to our Nation—to we should have relations with govern- their own impoverished people is in our America—for leadership and often for ments we disagree with. But I also be- national interest? We don’t know be- nothing more than for us to lend our lieve that, in doing so, we must act in cause he doesn’t say. voice to their cause. accordance with our principles and val- My other abiding concern with this As we move forward here with our ues. And I don’t believe that being the nominee is that we are being asked to Nation’s work, we must continue to CEO of one of this country’s wealthiest confirm the head of the world’s largest highlight these cases and to raise companies entitles you to ignore those oil company to be the country’s top awareness of them. We must never for- values for the sake of making money. diplomat, at a time when I believe the get that there are people all over the Mr. Tillerson’s confirmation hearing most challenging issue we and the world who are challenging authority provided him the opportunity to rec- world face is climate change resulting because they want a better life for oncile his track record of a lifetime in from the combustion of fossil fuels. themselves and their families. They the oil business with the responsibil- Uniting the world to combat climate should be able to challenge authority ities he would have as Secretary of change will not be possible without un- peacefully and then go home to their State. precedented U.S. leadership. Leader- families, not be thrown in jail, tor- In his testimony, he stated that ship requires credibility, and on this tured, or killed. ‘‘American leadership requires moral issue, Mr. Tillerson has next to none. Today I ask all to pray for those who clarity.’’ I agree. But he was chal- He has devoted his professional ca- are victims of their own government. I lenged by Senators RUBIO, MURPHY, and reer—and become a billionaire in the pray for the release of prisoners of con- others who observed that despite this process—to extracting and selling as science and their families, and I pray statement, Mr. Tillerson was unwilling much oil as possible. If, at his con- that our own country at this moment to label the relentless bombardment firmation hearing, Mr. Tillerson had of extraordinary division on so many and destruction of Aleppo by Russian said that he recognizes the causal con- key issues can reaffirm its founding forces as a war crime or the nection between burning fossil fuels principles in calling for the sacred extrajudicial killings of thousands of and climate change, that he under- right of every man, woman, and child civilians in the Philippines as a blatant stands the grave threat it poses, and to be free. violation of human rights, to cite only that he is determined to use the posi- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, today the two examples of well-documented cases tion of Secretary of State to build on Senate is considering the nomination of atrocities he refused to recognize as the record of the Obama administra- of Rex Tillerson to be Secretary of such. tion to combat climate change, I might State. Mr. Tillerson is an intelligent, I worry that Mr. Tillerson will too feel differently. But he said nothing re- hard-working, and successful business- often be inclined to subjugate funda- motely like that. man. He is also, in my view, the wrong mental human rights to what he per- To the contrary, when asked at his choice to be our Nation’s top diplomat. ceives as overriding economic or secu- confirmation hearing if ExxonMobil To effectively confront the many rity concerns. There is nothing in the concealed what it knew about climate challenges our country faces in an in- record to suggest that he recognizes change while funding outside groups creasingly globalized and volatile that the protection of human rights is that raised doubts about the science, world, we need a Secretary of State itself a national security imperative or Mr. Tillerson said he was ‘‘in no posi- who, with credibility and conviction, that he would differ from the President tion to speak’’ for the company, even can clearly and effectively articulate on these issues that have become even though he had been the CEO until only our interests and values and who has more important since January 20. a few days before. When asked whether experience advocating for them abroad. We also have no idea what Mr. he lacked the knowledge to answer or We need someone who will work with Tillerson thinks about the President’s was refusing to do so, he replied ‘‘A lit- the international community to com- misguided, discriminatory, and prob- tle of both.’’ That should concern each bat climate change, bring to justice ably illegal decision to ban entry to of us. war criminals like Bashar al-Assad, the United States of all citizens of Based on his professional record and and stand up to corrupt, abusive re- Syria and half a dozen other Muslim his responses at the hearing, I do not gimes that violate international hu- countries because he has been con- believe Mr. Tillerson is the right per- manitarian law and territorial integ- spicuously silent, even though the son to be representing the United rity as Russia has done in Syria and State Department will have a key role States in negotiations to reduce carbon Ukraine. in enforcing it. Our diplomats posted emissions, one of the defining issues of We need someone who will advocate overseas will bear the brunt of the re- our time. for fundamental human rights and taliatory actions by outraged govern- I was also disappointed by Mr. democratic values when they are ments in countries targeted by this ar- Tillerson’s responses to a number of threatened by friend or foe. bitrary and self-defeating Executive other questions submitted for the I am unconvinced that Mr. Tillerson order. record, including regarding U.S. policy is that person. Nor do we know what he thinks of toward Cuba and the right of Ameri- As an accomplished businessman, Mr. the President’s draft Executive order cans to travel there. By simply repeat- Tillerson’s lone qualification for Sec- that signals a drastic reduction in our ing the Republican talking points that retary of State seems to be his success support for and influence in the United he would act consistent with the in tirelessly circumnavigating the Nations. Will the President consult Helms-Burton Act, he appeared to em- globe to negotiate oil deals. There is no with Mr. Tillerson before issuing that brace a law that has failed to achieve doubt he has helped ExxonMobil ex- order? Does Mr. Tillerson think it is a any of its objectives and has prevented pand its business and made a lot of smart way to protect our interests and Americans from traveling freely to money doing so. But contrary to the reassure our allies? We don’t know. Cuba or U.S. companies from doing view being promoted by the Trump ad- ExxonMobil, while Mr. Tillerson was business there. ministration, running a for-profit busi- CEO, lobbied to overturn section 1504 of Does Mr. Tillerson believe that Cuba, ness is fundamentally different from the Dodd-Frank legislation which is dean impoverished island of 11 million running a large Federal agency. signed to stop the illicit flow of reve- people who overwhelmingly have a As the CEO of ExxonMobil, Mr. nues from oil and gas extraction to cor- positive opinion of the United States, Tillerson worked closely with corrupt rupt governments. Senator Lugar, who should remain the country with the autocrats like Vladimir Putin who played a key role in that bipartisan most U.S. sanctions of any in the were actively undermining U.S. inter- legislation, said at the time that stop- world? He didn’t say.

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We are few but and Americans want—over isolation. costly than fighting them and that proud, an independent but tight-knit I understand that nominees are often wars rarely if ever turn out the way family, a little unpolished, but per- unwilling to take hard positions or un- one predicts, as the past 50 years pain- sistent and most often underestimated. able to discuss in detail at this early fully illustrate. Jamie fit right in. stage all of the issues they will be re- Regardless of whatever differences of With his sharp wit and dry sense of quired to manage in their new job. But opinion we may have, I hope Mr. humor, he quickly became a Montanan. we should expect a nominee for Sec- Tillerson will consult regularly with Hailing from his adoptive hometown of retary of State to be willing and able Republicans and Democrats, as has Great Falls, it was a natural fit for him to recognize and condemn horrific vio- been the custom with past successful to tackle my veterans, defense, and lations of human rights and to speak Secretaries of State of both parties. I homeland security portfolios. And out against actions by foreign govern- have been here a long time, and I would tackle it he did. ments and our own that are obviously be the first to say that we have had He wrote my first bill that was inconsistent with our interests and val- outstanding top diplomats from both signed into law to more fairly reim- ues. parties. I put James Baker in that cat- burse veterans who are traveling to President Obama did not achieve egory, and I sincerely hope that Mr. and from their doctors’ appointments. every foreign policy goal he set out to Tillerson proves me wrong and joins It may seem like a simple thing, but it achieve, nor did I always agree with their ranks. We all want what is best has been life changing for veterans all President Obama’s or Secretary of for the American people and the Na- across this Nation who cannot afford a State Kerry’s priorities. But we worked tion, and we are stronger when we tank of gas but are facing debilitating together, and with our international work together and with other nations medical conditions and need to see their doctor. This bill would set the partners, we made notable progress to find a common way forward. stage for Jamie’s long and incredible over the past 8 years on human rights, HONORING OFFICER DAVID FAHEY climate change, reducing poverty, and career in my office. Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, the city Jamie’s dedication to Montana has many other issues—progress we must of Cleveland lost a committed public taken him down into the silo of an continue to build on. With nationalism servant last week, Officer David Fahey. intercontinental ballistic missile, from and isolationism on the rise and de- Officer Fahey dedicated his career to the embassy in Yemen, to the Port of mocracy and fundamental freedoms protecting our community and was Wild Horse on the border of Canada. under threat, we need a Secretary of tragically killed in the line of duty in Needless to say, his legislative chops State who has demonstrated a track a senseless hit-and-run. are unmatched on the Hill. His ability record and commitment to more than A Navy veteran, Officer Fahey fol- to look 1 inch ahead while also calcu- economic enrichment. lowed in the footsteps of his mother lating the roadblocks 100 miles away is If Mr. Tillerson is confirmed, which I and his stepfather, both retired Cleve- a skill that can’t be taught. It is in- expect he will be, I will continue my land police officers, and his brother stinctual. longstanding support for the funding to Chris, an officer who joined the force in Jamie worked hard, long hours and enable the State Department to carry 2013. rose through the ranks from legislative out its vital mission to protect and At a memorial last week, his brother assistant to legislative director and ul- promote U.S. interests and values said that Officer Fahey ‘‘loved this timately chief of staff. It was common abroad. When he and I agree, I will sup- neighborhood; he loved working for to find Jamie sitting in his office into port him. When we disagree, I will be this neighborhood and he loved this the wee hours of the night plowing vocal in my opposition as I was during city, and he loved working for this through appropriations bills, making the Obama administration. city.’’ sure Montana got its fair shake. Those I hope Mr. Tillerson will also be a And our city has given his family an long hours produced real results for strong advocate for the State Depart- outpouring of support. families and small businesses across ment’s budget and personnel, including A crowd of some 200 people gathered the State. You can see Jamie’s finger- by protecting the integrity of the Dis- outside the First District police head- prints on hundreds of letters, thou- sent Channel to ensure that alternative quarters for a vigil. sands of press releases, and the careers views on important policy decisions Fellow officers from the Cleveland of dozens of young, aspiring staffers. can be expressed and considered with- Police Academy’s 133rd graduating James D. Wise has left his mark on out fear of retribution. Even the best class came out to honor their class- this world, and I can’t wait to see what policies in the world are worth little mate’s memory. They prayed together, he takes on next. more than the paper they are printed calling him their brother, their friend, So today, I wish to thank Jamie on on without the funds and the people to and their angel. behalf of this Nation, 1 million Mon- implement them. That spirit of community represents tanans, and one grateful Senator. We should always remember that the the best in our city that Officer Fahey STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST FINALISTS face of the United States is its people. loved and served. ∑ Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I ask Leadership is possible only through the Connie and I extend our deepest sym- to have printed in the RECORD some of hard work of the diplomats serving pathies to Officer Fahey’s family and the finalist essays written by Vermont around the world to promote our val- fellow officers. We pray that this out- high school students as part of the sev- ues, defend our interests, and engage pouring of support and comradery enth annual State of the Union essay constructively with friends and adver- brings them comfort during this dif- contest conducted by my office. saries. Their service, dedication, and ficult time. The material follows: expertise are the reason we are able to We join our fellow Clevelanders in ZOE HOULIHAN, NORTH COUNTRY UNION HIGH effectively confront an increasingly thanking David Fahey for his service SCHOOL FRESHMAN (FINALIST) dangerous world. Our success at home to our community. When you think of America, do you think is inextricably linked to their success TRIBUTE TO JAMES D. WISE of McDonald’s, big cities, high-tech phones abroad. That is why, just as we support Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, today I and computers, or do you think about vio- the men and women of our military, so wish to honor a great man, a colleague, lence, fear, and hatred amongst people? Al- should we recognize and support the and my friend: Jamie Wise. though America seems like a great place full diplomats at the Department of State. It was nearly 10 years ago that Jamie of opportunities and freedom, it is quite the The State Department’s indispen- joined Team Montana. The passionate opposite if you are not a white, straight, cisgendered male. There are many problems sable role, made possible by its out- Representative ROSA DELAURO had in America that need to be fixed. standing workforce, is recognized by toughened him up and groomed him for Racism has been ongoing for hundreds of the many widely respected senior U.S. success in the world’s most delibera- years. Blacks, Hispanics and many other

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NAACP says whomever. Another solution is to create pressing issues that face our nation today, that 5 times as many whites are using drugs policies that would help protect people in the such as global warming, economic develop- as Blacks, but they are being sent to prison LGBT+ community. Lastly, there should be ment, immigration, healthcare, and gender at 10 times the rate of whites. Moreover, stricter rules about when a teacher hears a equity, cannot be fairly addressed while our Blacks are getting shot at higher rate than homophobic comment. Many kids say nation continues to utilize this flawed sys- whites. Although more whites are getting ‘‘That’s so gay’’ when something that they tem that does not reflect democratic values. shot, there are about 160 million more white don’t like happens and i could make other IRA RICHARDSON, BELLOWS FALLS UNION HIGH people than there are black people. While kids feel unsafe. SCHOOL SENIOR (FINALIST) Whites make up 49% of those fatally shot by In conclusion, America has many issues When George Washington delivered his police officers, Blacks make up 24%, despite with equal rights that need to be fixed. One farewell address, he stated that ‘‘The alter- only being 13% of the US population. More of the main solutions to every problem is nate domination of one faction over another, than 250 blacks were killed in 2016. Further- education. When people are educated, they sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural more, 47% of hate crimes have to do with can use their knowledge to base their opin- to party dissension . . . is itself a frightful race. Racism is such a big problem in Amer- ions off instead of going with what the pop- despotism.’’ Our first and only president who ica it’s hard to say what an effective solu- ular opinion is or what they are hearing was not a member of a political party at- tion would be. One solution to this could be around them. to get media stars that are POC to talk tempted to warn us of the threats they can GRAHAM JANSON, MONTPELIER HIGH SCHOOL about racism. This could cause their fan base pose to democracy. Today, however, the JUNIOR (FINALIST) (which can be quite large) to change their Democratic and Republican parties have be- ideas about African Americans. Another so- Whenever you ask someone the question, come so powerful that one can hardly imag- lution is to educate people on racism. Teach- ‘‘What is the most pressing issue facing our ine the American democratic system without ing young children in school about how rac- nation today?’’ you will most likely get a them. In a sense, this is one of the sources of ism started could lessen the number of peo- different answer every time. An environ- their overbearing power: many Americans ple in each generation that feel negatively mentalist might say, ‘‘Carbon emissions and see them as an intrinsic part of our democ- about people of color. Lastly, the govern- global warming.’’ A conservative activist racy rather than two organizations that were ment should make the policies about racism might say, ‘‘The increasing national debt.’’ created long after the union to organize like- in schools and workplaces stricter. Telling There are many answers to this question. minded voters. Political parties are not in- kids ‘‘That is not appropriate’’ when they But there is only one answer that addresses herently bad, but a system which creates a make a racist comment isn’t doing anything. an issue that lies at the center of our na- forced dichotomy by only giving voters two People need to be punished for making these tion’s existence. That answer is that the fun- realistic choices for any given position has comments because if they aren’t it makes it damental democratic principles on which the unquestionable negative effects on our na- seem like it isn’t a big deal. United States is based are being eroded by tion. Firstly, it forces citizens who care Another problem in America is sexism and voter suppression and gerrymandering. deeply about specific issues to routinely vote sexual assault. Sexism makes it harder for Efforts to suppress voting rights for many for candidates whom they may not agree women to get jobs and be well-off in life. Ac- people have been around since the Constitu- with in any other capacity so as to not vio- cording to the Huffington Post, well-off tion was adopted as the supreme law of the late their personal moral code. This, in turn, white men are three times more likely than land, when only property-owning white men allows parties to cynically align themselves women to be offered a job interview. More- could vote. We have come a long way since with these single-issue voters to win their over, women that work 41–44 hours per week then, with African Americans, Native Ameri- votes without truly sharing their values. Ad- earn 84.6% of what a man working that same cans, and American women gaining the right ditionally, two diametrically opposed polit- time would earn. Women that work more to vote, but we still have a long way to go. ical parties give rise to an us-versus-them than 60 hours a week earn only 78.3% of what Similar to during Reconstruction, when lit- mentality among citizens, eroding the mu- a man would earn. Similarly, in the House of eracy tests were used to deny African Ameri- tual trust that is intrinsic in the formation Representatives only 19.3% are women, and cans the right to vote, a now-overturned of a nation. in the Senate only 20% are women. In addi- North Carolina voter ID law was in effect To reduce the near-hegemonic power that tion, when a woman claims to have been sex- that, according to the federal appeals court the parties currently hold, it is imperative ually assaulted, men usually blame the that dealt with the case, deliberately to make it more clear to the American pub- women. They ask what they were wearing, ‘‘target[ed] African-Americans’’ in an at- lic that both parties are private organiza- how ‘‘revealing’’ it was, and if they were tempt to suppress their voter turnout. Other tions, operating within their own processes under the influence of drugs or alcohol. One states, such as Ohio, Kansas, and North and promoting goals that are not necessarily in four women will be sexually assaulted in Carolina, have had voter ID laws that have those of their constituents. The intention is their lifetime. Also, 683,000 adult women are been overturned after being ruled discrimi- not to cause Americans to stop supporting forcibly raped each year. This is equal to natory by a federal appeals court. The over- the party they belong to, but rather not to 56,916 per month, 1,871 per day and 78 per turning of these laws is already a step in the follow any party blindly, and to understand hour. One solution to women not getting right direction. A way to address voter-sup- their complex histories and role in American payed as much as men could be to make a pression efforts is to require a federal court democracy. Another step towards a system policy that both women and men are to be review for every voter ID law to make sure in which people could more consistently vote paid equally. Furthermore, a solution to sex- that there is no discrimination or infringe- for politicians they truly support would be ual assault is to teach kids about consent ment of American rights. Another way is to the implementation of an instant run-off and to give longer sentences to people that restore the provisions of the Voting Rights (aka alternate or ranked) voting system. In have committed sexual assault. Another so- Act of 1965. such a system, a voter does not select a sin- lution to sexism is to have more women rep- Additionally, the repeal of some of the key gle candidate to receive a position, but rath- resentation in media and politics. This could aspects of the Voting Rights Act in 2013, er ranks the order in which they support help eliminate the thought that women are which allowed nine states to alter their elec- each candidate. If no candidate has over fifty only made to have children, clean and cook. tion laws without the approval of the federal percent of the vote, the candidate with the It would also give young girls more role government, demonstrates how gerry- least votes is eliminated and every citizen models to look up to. mandered elections can serve to undermine who selected them has their votes moved to Finally, the last issue that needs to be basic democratic principles. Gerrymandering their next choice, and the votes are tallied fixed is hate and discrimination against the involves altering the areas of electoral dis- again. This process is repeated until a can- LGBT+ community. According to an anal- tricts to favor one party or another, and didate has a majority. This alternative ysis of data collected by the FBI, lesbian, both Democratic and Republican politicians would allow people to vote their conscience gay, bisexual, and transgender people are the have engaged in gerrymandering in the past. without fear of handing the election to a most likely targets of hate crimes. An exam- There have been many cases in which a polit- candidate on the opposite side of the polit- ple of a hate crime against the LGBT+ com- ical candidate has won an election because of ical spectrum. It would not destroy the ex- munity is the Orlando nightclub shooting. 49 gerrymandering. This clearly undermines isting political parties (which would be de- were killed and at least 53 were injured. This our nation’s democratic principles because stabilizing) but rather allow third-party and shooting is considered the worst mass shoot- now a candidate can carry the minority of an independent candidates to speak for portions ing in the United States and the nation’s electorate and win an election, and it needs of the population who cannot identify with worst terrorist attack since 9/11. Addition- to change now. Furthermore, because these either existing party. By reducing the power ally, LGBT+ people experience discrimina- same elected officials appoint and confirm of the two major parties, the environment tion in the workforce. They actually have a federal judges, voter suppression and gerry- necessary to address the many problems fac- higher unemployment rate than African mandering can also undermine the judi- ing America could be created.

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JULIA STERGAS, BELLOWS FREE ACADEMY H.R. 46. An act to authorize the Secretary EC–655. A communication from the Acting FAIRFAX SENIOR (FINALIST) of the Interior to conduct a special resource Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, De- Nearly 260 years ago our country endured a study of Fort Ontario in the State of New partment of State, transmitting, pursuant to war over the rights of our states and the York. law, a report relative to construction of the rights of its peoples. From this war came the H.R. 339. An act to amend Public Law 94– Keystone XL Pipeline; to the Committee on first legislation to protect African Ameri- 241 with respect to the Northern Mariana Is- Foreign Relations. cans living in the United States. One-hun- lands. EC–656. A communication from the Presi- dred years later, our country faced another H.R. 374. An act to remove the sunset pro- dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- revolution, resulting in new legislation that vision of section 203 of Public Law 105–384, suant to law, a report relative to the Mental enhanced the ability for African Americans and for other purposes. Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity to participate in political and social life. H.R. 381. An act to designate a mountain in Task Force, received during adjournment of Since then, many Americans have believed the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra Na- the Senate in the Office of the President of that racial equality has been achieved. tional Forest as ‘‘Sky Point’’. the Senate on January 19, 2017; to the Com- But here we are, fifty years later, strug- H.R. 538. An act to redesignate Ocmulgee mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and gling through yet another conflict over the National Monument in the State of Georgia Pensions. divide between black and white. Tensions are and revise its boundary, and for other pur- EC–657. A communication from the General high between African Americans and white poses. Counsel, United States Access Board, trans- authority figures in the United States. Dis- H.R. 558. An act to adjust the boundary of mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule trust and anxiety separates black Americans the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield entitled ‘‘Information and Communication from their government and onlooking citi- Park to include the Wallis House and Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines’’ zens. In 2014, Michael Brown was shot and Harriston Hill, and for other purposes. (RIN3014–AA37) received in the Office of the H.R. 560. An act to amend the Delaware killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Mis- President of the Senate on January 17, 2017; Water Gap National Recreation Area Im- souri. That same year, a barrage of negative to the Committee on Health, Education, provement Act to provide access to certain media emerged from an originally peaceful Labor, and Pensions. vehicles serving residents of municipalities protest in Baltimore, Maryland, depicting EC–658. A communication from the General adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap Na- unlawful rioters who looted and set fire to Counsel, United States Access Board, trans- tional Recreation Area, and for other pur- business, injuring six police officers. Now, we mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule poses. continue to watch video clips on nightly entitled ‘‘Americans With Disabilities Act news highlighting the struggle between The message further announced that (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transpor- black and white. Through this our attention pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 1928a, and the tation Vehicles’’ (RIN3014–AA38) received in has been distracted from the true cause of order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Office of the President of the Senate on continued racial conflict: the lack of recent the Speaker appoints the following January 17, 2017; to the Committee on successful intervention. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. White authority figures are perpetually Members of the House of Representa- tives to the United States Group of the EC–659. A communication from the General distrusted by the black community, and Counsel, United States Access Board, trans- groups such as Black Lives Matter still be- NATO Parliamentary Assembly: Mr. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule lieve inherent biases against African Ameri- CONNOLLY of Virginia and Ms. FRANKEL entitled ‘‘Standards for Accessible Medical cans are abundant in society. We must re- of Florida. Diagnostic Equipment’’ (RIN3014–AA40) rebuild this connection. To achieve com- The message also announced that ceived in the Office of the President of the prehensive change we must redirect our na- pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2903, and the Senate on January 17, 2017; to the Com- tion’s path. The first step toward action is order of the House of January 3, 2017, mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and awareness. This issue must be introduced the Speaker appoints the following Pensions. into schools, universities, and community EC–660. A communication from the Sec- centers. If we can enlighten young adults Member of the House of Representa- tives to the Japan-United States retary of the Board of Governors, U.S. Postal they will share their knowledge and work to Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- obtain equality nationwide. Friendship Commission: Mr. TAKANO of port relative to the Postal Accountability Educators would lead discussions on cur- California. and Enhancement Act of 2006; to the Com- rent and historic racial tensions in a non- The message further announced that mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- partisan, open environment. Focusing on his- pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2761, and the mental Affairs. toric and current events and their social and order of the House of January 3, 2017, EC–661. A communication from the Assist- political ramifications, these open debates the Speaker appoints the following ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative would promote civic engagement and Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- thoughtful problem solving. Prompts regard- Member of the House of Representa- tives to the British-American Inter- ting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uni- ing the government’s involvement and the formed Services Employment and Reemploy- responsibilities it should assume, the action parliamentary Group: Mr. CICILLINE of ment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Quarterly we as the nation’s youth should assume, and Rhode Island. Report to Congress; First Quarter of Fiscal opportunities to develop individual solutions The message also announced that Year 2017’’; to the Committee on Veterans’ would be considered during discussion. Our pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 3003, and the Affairs. young population is critical to the future of order of the House of January 3, 2017, EC–662. A communication from the Acting our nation, so it is necessary that we provide the Speaker appoints the following Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- them with opportunities to immerse them- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- selves in their political and social world. Members of the House of Representa- tives to the Commission on Security ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Today’s generation and the ones to follow ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone and Cooperation in Europe: Mr. HAS- will be our leaders and our visionaries. Incor- Off Alaska; Exchange of Flatfish in the Ber- porating awareness into education programs TINGS of Florida and Mr. COHEN of Ten- ing Sea and Aleutian Islands Management would introduce these leaders to the nuances nessee. Area’’ (RIN0648–XF010) received in the Office of the world they will come to inspire, and EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS of the President of the Senate on January 12, allow them to develop an understanding of The following communications were 2017; to the Committee on Commerce, their political efficacy. Raising conscious- Science, and Transportation. ness of this racial strain would encourage laid before the Senate, together with young leaders to take charge of their fu- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES tures, and ours, and incite change. It is crit- uments, and were referred as indicated: The following executive reports of ical to the well being of our nation that we EC–653. A communication from the Direc- nominations were submitted: cultivate a generation of educated young tor, Office of Management and Budget, Exec- By Ms. MURKOWSKI for the Committee on adults who possess the skills to maneuver utive Office of the President, transmitting, Energy and Natural Resources. themselves in their political and social pursuant to law, a report relative to spend- *Ryan Zinke, of Montana, to be Secretary world. Addressing our nation’s imperfection ing limits; to the Committee on the Budget. of the Interior. and coaching our youth will only be the start EC–654. A communication from the Federal *James Richard Perry, of Texas, to be Sec- to a nationwide revolution of change and ac- Register Liaison Officer, Alcohol and To- retary of Energy. ceptance.∑ bacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Department of By Mr. ALEXANDER for the Committee MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. At 12:02 p.m., a message from the the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Changes to Cer- *Elisabeth Prince DeVos, of Michigan, to House of Representatives, delivered by tain Alcohol-Related Regulations Governing be Secretary of Education. Bond Requirements and Tax Return Filing By Mr. RISCH for the Committee on Small Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- Periods’’ (RIN1513–AC30) received during ad- Business and Entrepreneurship. nounced that the House has passed the journment of the Senate in the Office of the *Linda E. McMahon, of Connecticut, to be following bills, in which it requests the President of the Senate on January 18, 2017; Administrator of the Small Business Admin- concurrence of the Senate: to the Committee on Finance. istration.

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IN RECOGNITION OF CAROL rector of the House Committee on Agriculture. Matilde Martinez, Ivan de Jesus Martinez HUTCHINS RECEIVING THE You have heard a lot of fine things about Scott Desiderio, Hector Gabriel Martiniez, Janice ATHENA INTERNATIONAL LEAD- today, and all of them are deserved. Instead Uyen Nguyen, Adrian Nunez, Blagoja ERSHIP AWARD of talking about what Scott has done for the Petkovski, Lidia Esther Guevara Galindo, Yo- members of the Ag Committee, or the greater landa Ramirez, Simona Simental, Fellisia HON. DEBBIE DINGELL agricultural sector, which would keep me here Suboh, Jeidi Torres, Jonathan Treto, Luz Valdez, Froylan Vega, and Enrique Vilches. OF MICHIGAN into next week, I would like to recognize Scott for what he has meant to my staff and to me. Although each individual has sought to be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES When I arrived here some two years ago I come a citizen of the United States for his or Tuesday, January 31, 2017 knew a fair bit about farming. I’ve been grow- her own reasons, be it for education, occupa- Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ing rice, corn and soybeans in the fertile lands tion, or to offer their loved ones better lives, recognize University of Michigan Head Softball of Northeast Louisiana most of my life. Scott each is inspired by the fact that the United Coach Carol Hutchins for receiving the ATHE- has helped me take that experience and apply States of America is, as Abraham Lincoln de- NA International Leadership Award. Coach it to crafting our Nation’s agriculture policies. scribed it, a country ‘‘. . . of the people, by the people, and for the people.’’ They realize Hutchins has had a distinguished career and Policies that help farmers and producers grow that the United States is truly a free nation. By helped the University of Michigan softball team the finest commodities in the world and deliver seeking American citizenship, they have made achieve success on and off the field. them to dinner tables across the planet. Scott the decision that they want to live in a place Coach Hutchins joined the University of and his staff have been instrumental in helping where, as guaranteed by the First Amendment my staff and I understand the finer intricacies Michigan softball program in 1983 as an As- of the Constitution, they can practice religion of these policies and practices. They have sistant Coach and became Head Coach in as they choose, speak their minds without fear gone to great lengths to help me, and all the 1985. During her tenure, the Wolverines have of punishment, and assemble in peaceful pro- members of the Committee, work to make become one of the premier softball programs test should they choose to do so. in the country and have reached the Women’s sure the American farmer can not only endure, Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask you and my College World Series in 12 of the last 22 sea- but prosper. other distinguished colleagues to join me in sons. In addition, Coach Hutchins has won Scott has spent 12 years working on Ag pol- congratulating these individuals who will be- over 1,400 career victories with the team, icy on the Hill, and his absence over at 1301 come citizens of the United States of America more than any other coach in Michigan ath- Longworth will be profoundly felt by many, my- on February 3, 2017. They, too, will be Amer- letics history. In recognition for her teams’ stel- self included. ican citizens, and they, too, are guaranteed lar performance, Hutchins has earned 16 Big f the inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the Ten Conference Coach of the Year honors, 9 pursuit of happiness. We, as a free and demo- RECOGNIZING NORTHWEST INDI- National Fastpitch Softball Association Re- cratic nation, congratulate them and welcome ANA’S NEWLY NATURALIZED gional Coach of the Year awards, and was in- them. CITIZENS ducted into the NFCA Hall of Fame in 2006. f Hutchins’ teams have also excelled academically, with the team achieving 100% gradua- HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY 100TH BIRTHDAY OF MICHELENA tion rate and 135 student-athletes earns Aca- OF INDIANA ‘‘MINNIE’’ CUCCHIA demic All-Big Ten honors. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DANIEL M. DONOVAN, JR. Coach Hutchins has also distinguished her- Tuesday, January 31, 2017 self through her service to the Ann Arbor com- OF NEW YORK munity. In 2010, she founded the Michigan Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Softball Academy, a one-night on-field clinic great pleasure and sincerity that I take this Tuesday, January 31, 2017 time to congratulate thirty individuals who will for adults that raises funds for the American Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to take their oath of citizenship on Friday, Feb- Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against recognize the 100th Birthday of Staten Island’s ruary 3, 2017. This memorable occasion, pre- Breast Cancer initiative. To date, Coach Michelena Cucchia. Hutchins and the Michigan Softball Academy sided over by Magistrate Judge Paul R. Cher- Michelena, or Minnie, as she is known to have raised nearly $750,000 for the organiza- ry, will be held at the United States Court- her friends and family, was born on January tion. This level of support underscores her house and Federal Building in Hammond, Indi- 21, 1917, in Manhattan to Charles and Grace commitment to helping those in need. In addi- ana. Sciascia. After moving to Staten Island in tion, Coach Hutchins has been a fierce advo- America is a country founded by immi- 1932, Minnie met the love of her life, cate for Title IX and works to support LGBTQ grants. From its beginning, settlers have come Salvatore ‘‘Sam’’ Cucchia. On December 19, equality as well. from countries around the world to the United 1936, Minnie and Sam were married at St. Jo- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me States in search of better lives for their fami- seph’s Church. Afterward, they moved to a in honoring Carol Hutchins for receiving the lies. Oath ceremonies are a shining example home in New Dorp on Staten Island to raise ATHENA International Leadership Award. She of what is so great about the United States of their daughters, Angela and Grace, and their is more than deserving of such an honor, and America—that people from all over the world son, Steve. it is my hope that she continues to excel on can come together and unite as members of At the age of 100 years young, Minnie the field and in the community. a free, democratic nation. These individuals Cucchia is still active. With six grandchildren, f realize that nowhere else in the world offers a eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great- better opportunity for success than here in grandchildren, she certainly enjoys spending RECOGNIZING SCOTT GRAVES, America. time with the many members of her family. STAFF DIRECTOR OF THE HOUSE On February 3, 2017, the following people, Moreover, she continues to partake in her fa- COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE representing many nations throughout the vorite hobbies, such as crocheting blankets, world, will take their oaths of citizenship in hats, and scarves for babies that she then do- HON. RALPH LEE ABRAHAM Hammond, Indiana: Maria Alvarado, Maria An- nates to a local hospital. To this day, Minnie OF LOUISIANA geles Avalos, Martha Patricia Bello, Esteban still lives in the house in New Dorp where she IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Campos, Grace Carrillo, Erick Chay, Maribel and Sam raised their wonderful children. She Galicia, Jose Dolores Garcia, Jessica Eliza- truly is a lifelong Staten Islander. Tuesday, January 31, 2017 beth Hopkins, Maria Dolores Ibarra, Kristina Mr. Speaker, I wish Minnie Cucchia a very Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Kiselinova, Brenda Melina Larson, John Rich- happy 100th birthday. I applaud the tremen- recognize Scott Graves, the outgoing Staff Di- ard Latka, Judith Love, Ivica Jovan Markovic, dous life she has led. I am proud to call her

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- when she was the union’s first, and only, em- Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, on January 3 to ognize Harmony House of Springfield, Mis- ployee. She remained PASS’s only employee January 6, January 9 to January 10, and on souri, for all the work the organization does on January 13, 2017, circumstances beyond my and ran the union’s legislative and member- behalf of survivors of domestic violence and control necessitated my absence from the ship departments singlehandedly for many declare that Friday, February 10, 2017, be House and I, therefore, missed votes. I expect years thereafter. Throughout her career, Abby Harmony House Day. my absence to continue through February 3, has fought to ensure safety inspectors and Since 1976, Harmony House has been an 2017 and therefore am requesting a leave of technicians are able to do their important work active force for good in the Springfield-Greene absence from the House. on behalf of the American people in keeping County community. What started out as an all- our aviation system running safely and volunteer grassroots network sheltering sur- f vivors of abuse in their own homes, has over smoothly. CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. the past 41 years answered more than 76,000 BRADLEY AND KATHERINE MOR- For years, Abby has fought tirelessly for in- SAFEline calls, served over 450,000 meals ROW UPON THE BIRTH OF THEIR creased aviation safety inspector staffing and and provided over 408,000 safe bed nights to SON, FINNEGAN FOX MORROW improved FAA oversight of the aviation sys- more than 16,000 women and children from tem, and I hope she will retire knowing that around Greene County, Missouri. HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER the flying public is safer as a result of her February 10, 2017, will mark the beginning OF MISSOURI work. She was pivotal in joining my colleagues of a new era for Harmony House. Going for- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and me in key legislative efforts at various ward, Harmony House will continue to serve those in need and continue to change lives Tuesday, January 31, 2017 points in the 2000s to improve the FAA’s oversight of maintenance, repair, and overhaul but in a new location with both enhanced and Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise work performed on U.S. airlines’ fleets at for- expanded capabilities. Harmony House’s em- today to honor constituents of mine, Mr. and eign repair stations. She also worked relent- powering work, as the only domestic violence Mrs. Bradley and Katherine Morrow, on the lessly to preserve the inspector workforce from shelter in the area, will reach more people and birth of their son, Finnegan Fox Morrow. Brad- help more families operating from a newly ren- unnecessary delegations of authority to the ley and Katherine are residents of Jefferson ovated, top of the line, facility. City, Missouri and welcome their new son into private sector. I am honored to recognize Harmony House their family along with older brother Bennett. Not only has Abby worked to improve avia- and commend the organization for its service Bradley and Katherine were married on tion safety, but she has also vigorously pro- and hard work over the years. On behalf of September 15, 2012 and Finnegan was born tected the rights and interests of PASS’s Missouri’s Seventh Congressional District, I on September 15, 2016, which made for a members at every turn. When Congress ex- ask all of my colleagues to join me in honoring wonderful 4th wedding anniversary present. empted FAA employees from Federal per- Harmony House and observing Friday, Feb- Bradley works for Division of Professional sonnel and procurement rules in 1996, Abby ruary 10, 2017, as Harmony House Day. Registration with the State of Missouri and fought hard, and successfully, to preserve the f Katherine is a marketing designer for a Jeffer- rights of FAA employees to organize and to son City magazine. HONORING THE WALKER COMPANY Many family members have been excited to bargain collectively. From the 1990s to today, welcome Finnegan, including maternal grand- Abby has been a key ally in efforts to prevent HON. ANDY BARR the privatization of FAA air traffic control jobs. parents Milton and Cherie Barr, paternal OF KENTUCKY She has remained steadfast in her belief that grandparents Sally, Michael and Elizabeth IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Morrow, and paternal great-grandparent Jo- the employees who safeguard the safety and seph Morrow. efficiency of the aviation system must remain Tuesday, January 31, 2017 I ask you to join me in congratulating the Federal employees. I would be remiss if I did Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a Morrow family on this new addition to their not note, in particular, Abby’s invaluable as- very special group of Kentuckians. They are family. sistance in the last Congress to counteract, the Walker family; Arthur, Sr. (Deceased), Ar- f once again, ill-advised efforts to privatize the thur, Jr., Art III and Bryce Walker. They make air traffic control system. up the Walker Company, which was created in PERSONAL EXPLANATION 1933 and whose corporate office is located in In my own work with Abby on important ´ Montgomery County, Kentucky. HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ issues of aviation safety and policy, I have The Walker Company has been chosen by OF ILLINOIS come to know her as a thoughtful, inquisitive, Gateway Area Development District to receive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and intellectually curious advocate. In fact, she the Regional Outstanding Business for 2016 Tuesday, January 31, 2017 has such a strong desire to learn and expand Award. They have been a major employer her horizons that, having graduated from the over the years, employing hundreds of people Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- University of Maryland in 1981 with a bach- and enabling them to provide a good living for avoidably absent in the House Chamber for elor’s degree in management and consumer their families. roll call votes 66 and 67 on Monday, January The Walker family has made many philan- 30, 2017. Had I been present, I would have studies, she returned to her alma mater and thropic contributions, mostly anonymously, to voted ‘‘Yea’’ on roll call votes 66 and 67. obtained a second degree eight years later in computer and information sciences. needy projects over the years, including GED f programs, scholarships for students, and the Abby’s retirement will mark the end of an TRIBUTE TO ABBY BERNSTEIN recent BuildSmart Campaign of the MCTC era for PASS and, indeed, for all of us who new Rowan Campus. The Walkers were in- HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO have collaborated with her over the years in strumental in the location of the Maysville pursuit of a safer, better aviation system. Al- Community Technical College Satellite loca- OF OREGON though we will miss her, I hope my colleagues IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion in Mt. Sterling. will join me in helping send Abby into retire- The Walkers support recreation and sports Tuesday, January 31, 2017 ment with all of our very best wishes and most in many ways. They have been involved since Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of all, with tremendous thanks for a job well the beginning with Easy Walker Park in Mont- recognize Abby Bernstein, a passionate advo- done. gomery County, where thousands of children

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If a major event happens in a sur- Army, American Heart Association, Junior rounding county, they drop everything and will League, the performing arts, scholarships, the f even pull off of a job and bring their equip- American Cancer Society, Boy Scouts, Crime ment and operators to help open roads, clear Stoppers, Montgomery County Performing STOP, OBSERVE, ASK AND RE- debris, just to help their neighbors. Morgan Arts, National Dealer Council, Houston Auto- SPOND (SOAR) TO HEALTH and Menifee Counties can both attest to this motive Dealers Association, GMAC Dealer Ad- WELLNESS ACT when the tornadoes hit in 2012. visory Board, Texas Automobile Dealers Asso- The Walkers give of their time to serve on ciation, Pontiac-GMC Division Dealer Council, HON. STEVE COHEN boards on the local, state and federal level South Central Region Dealer Council, Nations OF TENNESSEE and share their business expertise and profes- Bank Conroe, Conroe Symphony Orchestra, sional engineering experience with others. The and more. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Walker Company members continue to be re- When I served as a local chamber execu- Tuesday, January 31, 2017 membered for their generosity and I am hon- tive, I had the privilege of working alongside Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, today during Na- ored to recognize them before the United John on key projects such as the creation of tional Slavery and Human Trafficking Preven- States House of Representatives. the North Harris Montgomery Community Col- lege (now Lone Star College System). This is tion Month, I introduced the Stop, Observe, f just one example of how John’s involvement Ask and Respond (SOAR) to Health and IN HONOR OF JOHN W. WIESNER helped make our community a better place. Wellness Act along with my colleagues Rep- John and Elizabeth, their sons Howell and resentatives ADAM KINZINGER, TONY CA´RDENAS John III, are together again in the loving arms and ANN WAGNER. It is a companion to S. HON. KEVIN BRADY of our Savior, Jesus Christ. 1446, which was introduced by Senators HEIDI OF TEXAS f HEITKAMP and SUSAN COLLINS. This bipartisan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bill supports efforts underway at the Depart- Tuesday, January 31, 2017 IN RECOGNITION OF EMILY TOR- ment of Health and Human Services to com- RANCE RECEIVING THE ATHENA bat human trafficking by directing the Sec- Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD today to honor the life of John W. Wiesner. On retary to establish a pilot program to be known January 26, 2017, the Wiesner family lost a as ‘Stop, Observe, Ask and Respond to father, a grandfather and a great-grandfather, HON. DEBBIE DINGELL Health and Wellness Training’ to provide train- and our district lost an icon. Those who knew OF MICHIGAN ing on human trafficking to health care pro- John W. Wiesner are better people today IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES viders at all levels. thanks to his wise counsel. His philanthropy, Tuesday, January 31, 2017 Human trafficking is a modern-day form of business, faith, and family are all admirable slavery that uses force, fraud or coercion to Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to examples of what to aspire to because John lure millions of men, women and children in recognize Emily Torrance for receiving the countries around the world annually, including made the most of his 88 years. ATHENA Youth Leadership Award in recogni- While known locally as the chairman and here in the United States. Human trafficking tion of her public service to better the Ann includes both sex and labor trafficking, and CEO of the Wiesner auto dealerships, John’s Arbor community. Emily’s advocacy on behalf story is admirable. Born in Richmond on No- generates billions of dollars in profits each of less fortunate in the Ann Arbor community year, making it the second most profitable vember 13, 1928, John was raised in Hemp- has helped improve the lives of the homeless. stead where he met and married his childhood form of transnational crime behind drug traf- Ms. Torrance has distinguished herself with ficking. sweetheart, Elizabeth. Shortly after, they start- her volunteer and philanthropic achievements Recognizing the key indicators of human ed a family and built an automotive empire. A that have achieved concrete results on behalf trafficking is the first step in identifying victims, graduate of Southern Methodist University and of Ann Arbor’s homeless population. As a providing life-saving help and bringing traf- member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, sixth grader, Ms. Torrance started S4 the fickers to justice. Human trafficking, however, John went from working in his father-in-law’s Homeless after an encounter with homeless is a hidden crime and victims rarely seek help Sorsby Motor Company to later purchasing it people on a cold day. In order to provide re- because of cultural barriers or out of fear of in 1954. John and Elizabeth moved to Conroe sources for those in need, Ms. Torrance hand their traffickers or law enforcement. in the 1970’s and purchased the Buick Pontiac knit and sold scarves. With the profits from Dealership. Throughout the last few decades, these sales, she began bulk purchasing sub- While victims are often difficult to identify, a the Wiesner dealerships continued to expand, zero sleeping bags at discounted rates. She reported 68 percent of trafficking victims end employing over 500 people in Conroe, Hunts- was able to contact social services and work up in a health care setting at some point while ville, Tomball and Rosenberg. with these organizations to distribute the being exploited, including in clinics, emer- A consummate gentleman, John leaves a sleeping bags to help those in need. These gency rooms and doctor’s offices. Despite this, legacy to be proud of with his son, Don, his provided shelter and warmth during the cold out of more than 5,680 hospitals in the coun- six grandchildren and great-grandchild. How- winter months in southeast Michigan. Ms. Tor- try, only 60 have been identified as having a ever, because John did not showcase his rance has since pivoted the organization’s di- plan for treating patients who are victims of good deeds, the full extent of his philanthropy rection to sell services and better provide for trafficking and 95 percent of emergency room may never be known. the needs of the homeless. personnel are not trained to treat trafficking As a Mason, a Shriner, a Paul Harris Fel- Ms. Torrance is now in 9th grade but con- victims. low, Sam Walton Business Leader, Time Mag- tinues her work to provide aid to those in need Our bill aims to ensure health care profes- azine Quality Dealer, Man of the Year, and through S4 the Homeless. She advocates for sionals are trained to identify and assist vic- Key Man—just to name a few of his many ac- the homeless through her school and in the tims of human trafficking, and help close the colades—family, faith, and doing business the community at large, and her efforts are instru- gap in health care settings without plans for right way mattered the most to my friend. mental to raising awareness and driving action treating trafficking victims. I want to urge my Since 1974, Don Wiesner has been working to better provide for these individuals. Emily colleagues to pass this important legislation so alongside his father who was proud to wel- has motivated others to be more active within that health care professionals can better iden- come the 4th generation to serve in the family their communities, and it is inspiring to see her tify trafficking victims, provide victim centered business. It is no surprise that the Houston begin the journey of public service at such a care and help bring perpetrators of human Business Journal acknowledged the Wiesners young age. It is my hope that Ms. Torrance trafficking to justice with the help of law en- as a top 10 Family Owned Business in Hous- continues to serve her community in new and forcement as well as social and victims serv- ton. innovative ways in the years ahead. ice agencies and organizations.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:57 Feb 01, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31JA8.005 E31JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E108 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 31, 2017 HONORING THE PRINCE HALL UNI- Graves and wishing him well as he, Haley, I ask you in joining me in recognizing Mr. VERSAL LODGE NUMBER 1 OF and Bronte begin the next chapter of their Steve Hoven on his retirement. The commit- ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA lives. ment he has shown to the SSM Health and f his community is a commendable accomplish- ment. HON. DONALD S. BEYER, JR. HONORING STEPHEN B. HOVEN f OF VIRGINIA UPON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 19 YEARS OF SERVICE TO SSM PERSONAL EXPLANATION Tuesday, January 31, 2017 HEALTH Mr. BEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. BILL HUIZENGA honor the 172 years of service of the Prince HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER OF MICHIGAN Hall Universal Lodge Number 1 of Alexandria, OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Virginia. The Prince Hall Free Masonry began Tuesday, January 31, 2017 in Alexandria in 1845. Over the past 172 Tuesday, January 31, 2017 years, Universal Lodge Number 1 has worked Mr. HUIZENGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on significant issues such as slavery, edu- Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise regarding missed votes on Monday, January cation and schools, church buildings, and the today to honor a constituent of mine, Mr. Ste- 30, 2017. Had I been present for roll call vote general welfare of African Americans. I greatly phen B. Hoven, on his retirement from SSM number 66, H.R. 374, To remove the sunset commend their many years of service to the Health as the Vice President of Public Affairs provision of section 203 of Public Law 105– Alexandria community. following 19 years of service. 384, and for other purposes, I would have In August 1997, Mr. Hoven joined SSM f voted ‘‘yea.’’ Had I been present for roll call Health, founded by the Franciscan Sisters of vote number 67, H.R. 538, the Ocmulgee PERSONAL EXPLANATION St. Mary, as the Vice President of Public Af- Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Re- fairs. In this position Mr. Hoven provided lead- vision Act of 2017, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER ership in multiple external markets. He has f also collaborated with public policy leaders in OF NEW YORK municipal affairs, and local, state and federal PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES governments which have positively benefitted Tuesday, January 31, 2017 SSM Health. Additionally, Mr. Hoven has co- HON. JAMES B. RENACCI Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I was un- ordinated civic and community events through- OF OHIO avoidably detained and missed Roll Call vote out Missouri. Mr. Hoven has helped further IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES numbers 66 and 67. Had I been present, I SSM Health’s vision and mission throughout Tuesday, January 31, 2017 would have voted Aye on both. the communities they serve during his 19 f years of service. The passion Mr. Hoven has Mr. RENACCI. Mr. Speaker, I missed votes shown for his job, the people who work at on Monday, January 30, 2017. Had I been IN HONOR OF SCOTT GRAVES SSM, those they serve and his country has present, I would have voted Yea on Roll Call been a true asset to SSM. No. 66 and Yea on Roll Call No. 67. HON. RICHARD HUDSON Mr. Hoven began his career in public affairs f OF NORTH CAROLINA in 1982 as the Manager of Public Affairs for TRIBUTE TO ALL-TIME SCORING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ozark Air Lines in St. Louis during which time he oversaw the coordination of state legisla- LEADER FOR MICHIGAN STATE Tuesday, January 31, 2017 tion in 25 states. Additionally, as Manager of UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S BASKET- Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Public Affairs, he managed civic affairs for 65 BALL TORI JANKOSKA honor the career of Mr. Scott Graves the pride cities and handled the corporate charitable of Bronte, Texas. For more than 12 years, program. In 1986 he moved to the St. Louis HON. JOHN R. MOOLENAAR Scott has been a leader in the field of agri- Regional Commerce and Growth Association. OF MICHIGAN culture policy and helped shape a better vision From 1986 to 1990 he was the Administrative IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and future for our nation. Assistant to the president of that association. Since coming to work as an intern on Cap- Then from 1990 to 1994 he was Vice Presi- Tuesday, January 31, 2017 itol Hill, Scott has demonstrated his ability to dent of Government Affairs and Transpor- Mr. MOOLENAAR. Mr. Speaker, today, I, master complex policy issues and work with tation. In 1994 Mr. Hoven stepped into the role along with Representative BISHOP pay tribute members and staff to craft unique solutions. of Senior Vice President and Chief Operating to Tori Jankoska, the all-time scoring leader He continually equips members of the House Officer of a 4,000 member chamber of com- for Michigan State University Women’s Bas- Committee on Agriculture, and the Republican merce. This chamber of commerce was com- ketball. Conference as a whole, with the knowledge mitted to increasing their regional cooperation Tori was born and raised in Freeland, where and resources we need to serve the American and also expanding their economic growth op- she grew up with a passion for competition. public. His leadership of the Agriculture Com- portunities in the St. Louis region. As a young girl, Tori was unable to compete mittee has positioned them for tremendous Mr. Hoven has volunteered many hours with her peers. She grew up with asthma and success as they begin to reauthorize the Farm throughout his professional career to numer- other illnesses that kept her from playing with Bill this Congress. ous civic and charitable organizations, includ- the other kids. Through her own persever- I have known Scott for many years and ing the boards of the Museum of Transpor- ance, she was able to play with her siblings have always known that he was someone I tation, the Japan-American Society, the Amer- and her passion for sports started to grow. As could count on to get the job done. Scott and ican Cancer Society, the Leadership Council a student at Freeland High School, Tori raised I worked together for two years and he suc- of Southwestern Illinois, the Boys and Girls the bar for her own team and her competitors. ceeded me as Chief of Staff to Mr. CONAWAY Town of Missouri, the Associated Industries of It wasn’t long before her talent was noticed by from Texas. I think fondly on the time we Missouri, the St. Louis Sports Commission the coaches at MSU. spent together and am proud of what we ac- and the St. Louis Regional Commerce and When starting her basketball career at MSU, complished. I am even more proud of the Growth Association’s Public Policy Council. Tori knew that was where she wanted to be. character of the husband, father, and col- Each one of these groups has been positively She also knew that she had a chance to do league I now simply call friend. impacted by Mr. Hoven’s service. something great. Regarded by her coaches as Personally and professionally Scott is fun to With this retirement Mr. Hoven will now be having the highest basketball IQ on the court, be around, and he makes everyone around able to spend more time with his wife Jill, and Tori has proven her acumen time and again. him better. There is no doubt that Scott will be they look forward to spending more time with Now, as the all-time point leader for MSU, she sincerely missed, but I am excited for what the their beloved dogs. Mr. and Mrs. Hoven are has written her own legacy into the record future holds for this extraordinary public serv- planning to live part of the year in Colorado book as one of the best college women’s bas- ant. and will be RV traveling as well, but will still ket players of all time. Mr. Speaker, please join me today in recog- be a regular presence in their Warren County Tori has overcome obstacles and excelled nizing the impressive career of Mr. Scott home in Missouri’s 3rd District. at the highest level of competition. On behalf

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In Scott’s case, SKIDMORE OF TWOFOOT CRE- he started out as an intern for the House Agri- ATIVE FOR RECEIVING THE HON. DAN NEWHOUSE OF WASHINGTON culture Committee in January 2005. It was at ATHENA ORGANIZATIONAL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that time when I first met Scott. I was a staffer LEADERSHIP AWARD Tuesday, January 31, 2017 myself back in 2005, working for U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole. HON. DEBBIE DINGELL Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Scott’s knowledge, sound judgment and OF MICHIGAN to introduce legislation disapproving of the strong work ethic eventually elevated him to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Compensatory Mitigation Policy (CMP) rule fi- staff director of the Committee where he has nalized in the final days of the Obama admin- Tuesday, January 31, 2017 led efforts to increase innovation in agriculture, istration. On December 23, 2016, the U.S. Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to improve markets, strengthen our farm econ- Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) released omy, reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assist- recognize Ana Skidmore, entrepreneur and its final Endangered Species Act (ESA) CMP, founder of TwoFoot Creative, for receiving the ance Program, repeal the Country of Origin of which violates existing environmental law and Labelling law and much more. Without ques- ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award. puts future economic development across the Ana has achieved business success through tion, Scott has been a vital contributor to the country at risk. This rule establishes policies many legislative successes of the House Agri- her hard work and vision in founding TwoFoot that are a significant departure from existing Creative, a wedding and event planning orga- culture Committee. practices regarding compensatory mitigation There’s no doubt Scott will continue to have nization that has successfully served the com- and limits private-sector, voluntary involvement munity for 10 years. great success in his new endeavors. On be- in developing compensatory mitigation plans. half of the fine farm families and consumers Founded in 2007 by Ms. Skidmore, TwoFoot My legislation utilizes the Congressional Re- Creative has established a reputation as a all across North Carolina, thank you, Scott, for view Act to block this dangerous rule and will your hard work and dedication to America’s premier wedding and planning organization prevent the potential catastrophic impacts it that effectively serves its clients. The organi- farm and ranch families and our rural commu- would have on our nation’s economy. nities. You will certainly be missed. zation offers full service wedding planning The CMP exceeds USFWS’ statutory au- services, including negotiating contracts, invi- thority by adopting the mitigation goals of ‘‘net f tation design and comprehensive scheduling conservation gain’’ and ‘‘no net loss,’’ which HONORING BRUCE DEPUYT of the wedding week for clients. TwoFoot Cre- are not grounded in federal statute. This direc- ative has received many accolades for its out- tive is a significant departure from existing HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON standing service, including being named a practice and runs counter to current law. The OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Knot ‘‘Best Of’’ wedding planning company for policy will lead to an extensive, time-con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES seven years in a row. In addition, colleagues suming valuation process in which develop- have named TwoFoot as having the ‘‘Best ment projects are required to initiate an as- Tuesday, January 31, 2017 Team’’ at the wedding industry’s Event Profes- sessment process, as well as undertake ad- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sionals in Class Awards that are held annually vance mitigation that could tie up many eco- ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing in Metro Detroit. These awards and distinc- nomic projects in burdensome, costly proce- Bruce DePuyt, who will be leaving tions speak to the high quality of work and ef- dures. NewsChannel 8 this week after over two dec- fective service that the organization provides This overbroad policy could jeopardize an ades of outstanding journalism and service to to its clients. extensive range of economic development ac- Washington, D.C. and the national capital re- The success and acclaim of TwoFoot Cre- tivities in every corner of the U.S., while also gion. ative speaks to the vision and tireless efforts impacting a wide-range of industries, includ- For 23 years, Washingtonians have turned of Ms. Skidmore and the other team members. ing: agriculture, forestry, mining, natural re- to Bruce for insight and in-depth reporting on Starting a successful company requires a source development, energy production, con- local and national news. Bruce had a talent for unique combination of entrepreneurial spirit, servation projects, and building and road con- bringing local and regional voices together— vision and leadership that few possess. Hav- struction. The final CMP will also have signifi- from elected officials and police chiefs to coming created an award-winning organization that cant strategic, legal, and financial implications munity leaders—to speak and inform D.C. and consistently wins praise from its clients and for development projects large and small, area residents on a host of topics important to other industry professionals, Ms. Skidmore while ensnaring future economic growth in a this region and the nation. Even before arriv- has proven to exemplify these values. I am maze of permitting setbacks and bureaucratic ing at NewsChannel 8, however, people could proud to recognize Ms. Skidmore and red-tape. turn to Bruce for trusted journalism wherever TwoFoot Creative for their success, and it is We must protect our country’s economic fu- he was reporting. my hope that they continue to grow and serve ture and ensure burdensome rules and regula- A graduate of the University of Maryland in the community in the coming years. tions promulgated by a bloated bureaucracy 1984, Bruce got an early start in journalism as Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me do not threaten desperately needed job cre- a college radio station student-host calling in honoring Ana Skidmore for her outstanding ation and economic growth. The integrity of women’s basketball. After graduating, he went entrepreneurial success. The acclaim and the law is threatened by misguided federal on to work as a reporter and anchor at WVIR business success of TwoFoot are inspiring policies like the USFWS’s CMP rule, and I in Charlottesville, Virginia, and produced an and deserving of the ATHENA Organizational urge all members to join me in supporting this award-winning weekly talk show, ‘‘21 This Leadership Award. legislation to block yet another oppressive and Week,’’ on Cable News 2 in Montgomery f overreaching regulation promulgated by the County, Maryland, where he won a Cable Ace PERSONAL EXPLANATION previous administration. award. In 1993, Bruce joined the team at f NewsChannel 8, where he has been ever HON. TERRI A. SEWELL RECOGNIZING SCOTT GRAVES since. Bruce’s career at NewsChannel 8 has been OF ALABAMA marked by smart commentary, excellent re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DAVID ROUZER porting, and penetrating questioning. In 2013, OF NORTH CAROLINA Tuesday, January 31, 2017 he was named the Best TV Personality by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I Washington Blade magazine, and Washington was unavoidably detained. Had I been Tuesday, January 31, 2017 City Paper readers named him the Best present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call Mr. ROUZER. Mr. Speaker, Scott Graves Newsmaker in 2010. For his brilliant reporting, No. 68. will soon be leaving his post as staff director Bruce was also awarded the Cronkite Award

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Bruce continues one-on-one mentoring and homework support Mrs. Zawadski moved to Pacific, Missouri to to be an active and beloved member of both groups to provide further academic assistance. live closer to their grandchildren. Chester and his community and his church, the All Souls Girls Group also offers College Prep tours to Beverly were married for 40 years until her Unitarian Church, where he was a former historically black colleges and universities as passing. trustee. For his work, Bruce was given the Pil- well as other colleges in the Midwest. This Throughout his life Mr. Zawadski has en- lar of Faith Award by the Howard University comprehensive offering has been integral to joyed staying up to date on current political School of Divinity. providing young women with access to oppor- events, spending time with his grandchildren, Mr. Speaker, Members of Congress are fa- tunities and establishing support networks to raising chickens and reading. He has also miliar with Bruce’s excellence here on tele- help them succeed academically and profes- been involved with Toastmasters and the vision. I ask my colleagues to join me in rec- sionally. Knights of Columbus. ognizing Bruce DePuyt for 23 years of extraor- The growth and success of Girls Group is a I ask you to join me in recognizing Mr. dinary work and service as news anchor and testament to Ms. Schooner’s hard work and Chester Zawadski on the celebration of his reporter with NewsChannel 8 and as a favorite dedication to the organization. Through the 80th birthday. of the national capital region. work of Girls Group staff and volunteers, hun- f dreds of young women have been empowered f to pursue their dreams. The group has also PERSONAL EXPLANATION played a pivotal role in helping the girls’ emo- PRESIDENT TRUMP’S tional and life skills development, and the DISGRACEFUL EXECUTIVE ORDER HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO record of success in improving these girls’ OF OREGON lives speaks to the impact that Girls Group HON. TERRI A. SEWELL has had. The organization and staff continue IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ALABAMA to inspire, and it is my hope that the organiza- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, January 31, 2017 tion continues to be a positive force in the Tuesday, January 31, 2017 Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, on Monday, community in the years ahead. January 30, 2017, I was not present for votes Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, due to illness. Had I been present, on Roll in honoring Sue Schooner for her work with today I rise in opposition to President Trump’s Call vote 66, I would have voted YES, and on Girls Group. The group has enabled young disgraceful Executive Order indefinitely sus- Roll Call vote 67, I would have voted YES. women in southeast Michigan to achieve their pending the settlement of Syrian refugees and academic and life goals through its multi- f banning anyone from six other Muslim-majority faceted academic and support programs. countries from coming to America. This ill-con- IN RECOGNITION OF SUE SCHOO- f ceived and unconstitutional action is immoral, NER OF GIRLS’ GROUP FOR RE- CELEBRATING THE 80TH BIRTH- un-American, and a threat to our national se- CEIVING THE ATHENA ORGANI- DAY OF MR. CHESTER ZAWADSKI curity. ZATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD OF PACIFIC, MISSOURI The refugees President Trump is turning away are in desperate circumstances. Like the HON. DEBBIE DINGELL millions of American Immigrants who came HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER before them, they are searching for a better OF MICHIGAN OF MISSOURI future for themselves and their families. By IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES banning their entry, the Trump Administration Tuesday, January 31, 2017 Tuesday, January 31, 2017 dishonors the commitment we made to count- Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise less women and children from Syria who have recognize Sue Schooner, founder of Girls’ today to honor a constituent of mine, Mr. successfully complied with our strict vetting Group, for receiving the ATHENA Organiza- Chester Zawadski, who celebrated his 80th process. This irresponsible executive order tional Leadership Award. Sue has leveraged birthday in November 2016. His family is look- does little to protect us from terrorism, but it her background in management to create a ing forward to celebrating this momentous oc- does institutionalize a prejudice against Mus- first-class organization that helps girls in need. casion with him in February of this year. lims. Moreover, it makes us more susceptible Ms. Schooner founded Girls Group in 2003 Mr. Zawadski bravely served our nation in to home-grown terrorism. In a nation founded to provide support for young women to the Army during the Korean War. His years of by immigrants, it is our duty as Americans to achieve self-sufficiency by becoming first-gen- service included time at Ft. Leonard Wood, call upon President Trump to rescind this ex- eration college graduates. The group supports Missouri and also in Germany. ecutive order.

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HIGHLIGHTS Senate confirmed the nomination of Elaine L. Chao, of Kentucky, to be Secretary of Transportation. Senate Chamber Action Committee Meetings Routine Proceedings, pages S499–S540 (Committees not listed did not meet) Tillerson Nomination—Agreement: Senate continued consideration of the nomination of Rex W. BUSINESS MEETING Tillerson, of Texas, to be Secretary of State, post-clo- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Com- ture. Pages S503–37 mittee ordered favorably reported an original resolu- A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- tion authorizing expenditures by the Committee, and viding that all time during recess or adjournment of adopted its rules of procedure for the 115th Con- the Senate count post-cloture on the nomination; and gress. that following the prayer and pledge, the remaining BUSINESS MEETING post-cloture time be equally divided between the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Committee two leaders, or their designees. Page S503 ordered favorably reported the following business Nomination Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- items: lowing nomination: An original resolution authorizing expenditures by By 93 yeas to 6 nays, 1 responding present (Vote the committee, adopted its rules of procedure for the No. EX. 35), Elaine L. Chao, of Kentucky, to be 115th Congress; and Secretary of Transportation. Pages S501–03 The nominations of Ryan Zinke, of Montana, to be Secretary of the Interior, and James Richard Messages from the House: Page S539 Perry, of Texas, to be Secretary of Energy. Executive Communications: Page S539 Also, Committee announced the following subcommittee assignments: Executive Reports of Committees: Pages S539–40 Subcommittee on Energy: Senators Gardner (Chair), Additional Statements: Page S537 Risch, Flake, Daines, Sessions, Alexander, Hoeven, Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S540 Cassidy, Portman, Manchin, Wyden, Sanders, Franken, Heinrich, King, Duckworth, and Cortez Privileges of the Floor: Page S540 Masto. Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining: (Total—35) Page S503 Senators Lee (Chair), Barrasso, Risch, Flake, Daines, Adjournment: Senate convened at 12 noon and ad- Gardner, Sessions, Alexander, Hoeven, Cassidy, journed at 8:01 p.m., until 12 noon on Wednesday, Wyden, Stabenow, Franken, Manchin, Heinrich, February 1, 2017. (For Senate’s program, see the re- Hirono, and Cortez Masto. marks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s Subcommittee on National Parks: Senators Daines (Chair), Barrasso, Lee, Gardner, Alexander, Hoeven, Record on page S540.) Portman, Hirono, Sanders, Stabenow, Heinrich, King, and Duckworth. Subcommittee on Water and Power: Senators Flake (Chair), Barrasso, Risch, Lee, Sessions, Cassidy, Portman, King, Wyden, Sanders, Franken, Manchin, and Duckworth. D88

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Senators Murkowski and Cantwell are ex officio mem- tion of Elisabeth Prince DeVos, of Michigan, to be bers of each subcommittee. Secretary of Education. BUSINESS MEETING Committee adopted its rules of procedure for the 115th Congress; and Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee ordered favorably reported an original resolution authorizing Committee announced the following sub- expenditures by the Committee, and adopted its committee assignments: rules of procedure for the 115th Congress. Subcommittee on Children and Families: Senators Paul Also, Committee announced the following sub- (Chair), Murkowski, Burr, Cassidy, Young, Hatch, committee assignments: Roberts, Casey, Sanders, Franken, Bennet, Kaine, Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Hassan. and Counterterrorism: Senators Risch (Chair), Rubio, Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety: Johnson, Young, Portman, Kaine, Menendez, Mur- Senators Isakson (Chair), Roberts, Scott, Burr, Paul, phy, and Booker. Cassidy, Young, Franken, Casey, Whitehouse, Bald- Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational win, Murphy, and Warren. Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Secu- Global Women’s Issues: Senators Rubio (Chair), John- rity: Senators Enzi (Chair), Burr, Collins, Cassidy, son, Flake, Gardner, Isakson, Menendez, Udall, Sha- Young, Hatch, Roberts, Scott, Murkowski, Sanders, heen, and Kaine. Bennet, Whitehouse, Baldwin, Murphy, Warren, Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Coopera- Kaine, and Hassan. tion: Senators Johnson (Chair), Risch, Barrasso, Senators Alexander and Murray are ex officio members Portman, Paul, Murphy, Markey, Menendez, and of each subcommittee. Shaheen. Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy: BUSINESS MEETING Senators Flake (Chair), Young, Barrasso, Isakson, Paul, Booker, Coons, Udall, and Merkley. Committee on Indian Affairs: Committee ordered favor- Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and Inter- ably reported an original resolution authorizing ex- national Cybersecurity Policy: Senators Gardner (Chair), penditures by the Committee, and adopted its rules Risch, Rubio, Barrasso, Isakson, Markey, Merkley, of procedure for the 115th Congress. Murphy, and Kaine. Subcommittee on Multilateral International Develop- BUSINESS MEETING ment, Multilateral Institutions, and International Eco- Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Com- nomic, Energy, and Environmental Policy: Senators mittee ordered favorably reported the following busi- Young (Chair), Flake, Gardner, Barrasso, Portman, ness items: Merkley, Udall, Coons, and Markey. An original resolution authorizing expenditures by Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Man- the committee, adopted its rules of procedure for the agement, International Operations, and Bilateral Inter- 115th Congress; and national Development: Senators Isakson (Chair), Risch, The nomination of Linda E. McMahon, of Con- Rubio, Portman, Paul, Shaheen, Coons, Booker, and necticut, to be Administrator of the Small Business Udall. Administration. Senators Corker and Cardin are ex officio members of each subcommittee. BUSINESS MEETING NORTH KOREA Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee ordered fa- Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded vorably reported an original resolution authorizing a hearing to examine confronting the North Korea expenditures by the committee during the 115th threat, focusing on reassessing policy options, after Congress. receiving testimony from Nicholas Eberstadt, Amer- ican Enterprise Institute, and Scott A. Snyder, Coun- INTELLIGENCE cil on Foreign Relations, both of Washington, D.C. Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee held closed BUSINESS MEETING hearings on intelligence matters, receiving testimony Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: from officials of the intelligence community. Committee ordered favorably reported the nomina- Committee recessed subject to the call.

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING DISAPPROVING THE FINAL RULE Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Full Committee held SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF an organizational meeting for the 115th Congress. DEFENSE, THE GENERAL SERVICES The committee adopted its rules and oversight agen- ADMINISTRATION, AND THE NATIONAL da and approved resolutions pertaining to sub- AERONAUTICS AND SPACE committee ratios, vice-chairman and subcommittee ADMINISTRATION RELATING TO THE chairman, subcommittee ranking members, sub- FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION; committee memberships, and committee staff. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED Joint Meetings STATES CODE, OF THE FINAL RULE OF THE No joint committee meetings were held. BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT f RELATING TO ‘‘WASTE PREVENTION, PRODUCTION SUBJECT TO ROYALTIES, COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY, AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION’’ FEBRUARY 1, 2017 Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) H.J. Res. 37, disapproving the final rule submitted Senate by the Department of Defense, the General Services Committee on the Budget: to hold hearings to examine the Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Congressional Budget Office’s budget and economic out- Space Administration relating to the Federal Acqui- look, focusing on fiscal years 2017–2027, 10:30 a.m., sition Regulation; and H.J. Res. 36, providing for SD–608. congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau hold hearings to examine a growth agenda, focusing on of Land Management relating to ‘‘Waste Prevention, reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens, 10 a.m., Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Con- SH–216. Committee on Environment and Public Works: organiza- servation’’. The committee granted, by voice vote, a tional business meeting to consider committee rules, an closed rule for H.J. Res. 36. The rule provides one original resolution authorizing expenditures by the com- hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the mittee during the 115th Congress, and the nomination of chair and ranking minority member of the Com- Scott Pruitt, of Oklahoma, to be Administrator of the mittee on Natural Resources. The rule waives all Environmental Protection Agency, 10:45 a.m., SD–406. points of order against consideration of the joint res- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: to olution. The rule provides that the joint resolution hold hearings to examine the Affordable Care Act, focus- shall be considered as read. The rule waives all ing on stabilizing the individual health insurance market, points of order against provisions in the joint resolu- 10 a.m., SD–430. tion. The rule provides one motion to recommit. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: organizational business meeting to consider committee Additionally, the rule grants a closed rule for H.J. rules, and an original resolution authorizing expenditures Res. 37. The rule provides one hour of debate equal- by the committee during the 115th Congress; to be im- ly divided and controlled by the chair and ranking mediately followed by a closed briefing from Department minority member of the Committee on Oversight of Homeland Security officials, 9:40 a.m., SD–342. and Government Reform. The rule waives all points Committee on the Judiciary: to continue an organizational of order against consideration of the joint resolution. business meeting to consider committee rules, S. 178, to The rule provides that the joint resolution shall be prevent elder abuse and exploitation and improve the jus- considered as read. The rule waives all points of tice system’s response to victims in elder abuse and ex- order against provisions in the joint resolution. The ploitation cases, and the nomination of Jeff Sessions, of rule provides one motion to recommit. Testimony Alabama, to be Attorney General, Department of Justice, 10:30 a.m., SD–226. was heard from Chairman Bishop of Utah, Chairman Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: to hold hearings to exam- Foxx, and Representatives Lowenthal, Scott of Vir- ine the nomination of David J. Shulkin, of Pennsylvania, ginia, and Mitchell. to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 2:30 p.m., SD–106. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Special Committee on Aging: organizational business meeting to consider committee rules, and an original res- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Full olution authorizing expenditures by the committee dur- Committee held an organizational meeting for the ing the 115th Congress; to be immediately followed by 115th Congress. The committee adopted its rules, a hearing to examine stopping senior scams, focusing on authorization and oversight plan, and subcommittee developments in financial fraud affecting seniors, 2:30 chairs and assignments. p.m., SD–562.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 12 noon, Wednesday, February 1 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 1

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Wednesday: Complete consideration of ation of the nomination of Rex W. Tillerson, of Texas, H.J. Res. 38—Disapproving the rule submitted by the to be Secretary of State, post-cloture, and vote on con- Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protec- firmation of the nomination at approximately 2:30 p.m. tion Rule. Consideration of H.J. Res. 41—Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to ‘‘Disclosure of Pay- ments by Resource Extraction Issuers’’ (Subject to a Rule).

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Donovan, Daniel M., Jr, N.Y., E105 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, The District of Columbia, Gutie´rrez, Luis V., Ill., E106 E109 Abraham, Ralph Lee, La., E105 Hudson, Richard, N.C., E108 Renacci, James B., Ohio, E108 Barr, Andy, Ky., E106 Huizenga, Bill, Mich., E108 Rouzer, David, N.C., E109 Beyer, Donald S., Jr., Va., E108 Long, Billy, Mo., E106 Rush, Bobby L., Ill., E106 Brady, Kevin, Tex., E107 Sewell, Terri A., Ala., E109, E110 Cohen, Steve, Tenn., E107 Luetkemeyer, Blaine, Mo., E106, E108, E110 DeFazio, Peter A., Ore., E110 Moolenaar, John R., Mich., E108 Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, N.Y., E108 Dingell, Debbie, Mich., E105, E107, E109, E110 Newhouse, Dan, Wash., E109 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E105

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