July 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5375 He reestablished himself as a member of that network, but does not include the up- sistance for Law Enforcement Act (47 U.S.C. of the community because he attended grade of switching equipment or other modi- § 1001 et seq.)) which falls within the jurisdic- several meetings with fellow farmers fications made in the ordinary course of tion of our two committees pursuant to Rule X of the Rules of the House of Representa- just to make sure that the local ordi- business or made so as to comply with Fed- eral or State law or regulatory require- tives. nances and local safety measures and ments.’’; Because of the importance of this legisla- police and firefighting people were set (2) in section 107(a), by striking paragraph tion, I recognize your desire to bring it be- to do their duties. The kinds of things (3); fore the House in an expeditious manner and that we know are necessary in today’s (3) in section 108(c)(3), by striking ‘‘on or will not object to its consideration under the communities, that is what George before January 1, 1995’’ and inserting ‘‘before Suspension calendar. By agreeing to permit June 30, 2000’’; this bill to come to the floor under these pro- Washington, the father of our country, cedures, however, the Commerce committee did in his retirement. (4) in section 109— (A) in subsection (a)— does not waive its subject-matter jurisdic- Later on this year when we get closer tion over the aforementioned provisions. In (i) in the heading strike ‘‘JANUARY 1, 1995’’ addition, the Commerce Committee reserves to the anniversary of his death, I plan and inserting ‘‘JUNE 30, 2000’’; and its authority to seek conferees on any provi- to take a special order to again review (ii) by striking ‘‘January 1, 1995’’ and in- sions of the bill that are within its jurisdic- the life of George Washington, this serting ‘‘June 30, 2000’’; tion during any House-Senate conference being the 200th anniversary of his (B) in subsection (b)— that may be convened on this or similar leg- (i) in the heading strike ‘‘JANUARY 1, 1995’’ death in 1799, and to recall that what islation. I ask for your commitment to sup- we are here today is largely the prod- and inserting ‘‘JUNE 30, 2000’’; and port any request by the Commerce Com- uct of his steady hand in war and in (ii) in paragraph (1)— mittee for conferees on H.R. 916 or similar peace. (I) in the matter preceding subparagraph legislation. (A), by striking ‘‘January 1, 1995’’ and insert- I request that you include this letter and When we call him the father of our ing ‘‘June 30, 2000’’; and country, that is not a euphemism. That your response as part of the Record during (II) in subparagraph (J), by striking ‘‘Janu- consideration of the legislation on the House is a reality that we must all take into ary 1, 1995’’ and inserting ‘‘June 30, 2000’’; floor. consideration as we review the history and Thank you for your attention to these of our country. (iii) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘January matters. f 1, 1995’’ and inserting ‘‘June 30, 2000’’; Sincerely, (C) in subsection (d)— TOM BLILEY, TITLE 9 TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS (i) in the heading strike ‘‘JANUARY 1, 1995’’ Chairman. and inserting ‘‘JUNE 30, 2000’’; and Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, I move to (ii) by striking ‘‘January 1, 1995’’ and in- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, suspend the rules and pass the bill serting ‘‘June 30, 2000’’; COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, (H.R. 916) to make technical amend- (5) in section 110, by striking ‘‘and 1998’’ Washington, DC, July 13, 1999. ments to section 10 of title 9, United and inserting ‘‘1998, 1999, and 2000’’; and Hon. TOM BLILEY, States Code, as amended. (6) in section 111(b), by striking ‘‘on that Chairman, Committee on Commerce, The Clerk read as follows: date that is 4 years after the date of enact- House of Representatives, Rayburn Office ment of this Act’’ and inserting ‘‘no earlier Building, Washington, DC. H.R. 916 than June 30, 2000’’. DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Thank you for your Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- letter regarding your Committee’s jurisdic- resentatives of the United States of America in tional interest in H.R. 916. Congress assembled, ant to the rule, the gentleman from I agree that portions of the bill are within SECTION 1. VACATION OF AWARDS. Pennsylvania (Mr. GEKAS) and the gen- your committee’s Rule X jurisdiction and Section 10 of title 9, United States Code, is tleman from New York (Mr. NADLER) that you would be entitled to conferees on amended— each will control 20 minutes. those issues should this bill go to conference. (1) by indenting the margin of paragraphs The Chair recognizes the gentleman I also agree that these letters will be placed (1) through (4) of subsection (a) 2 ems; from Pennsylvania (Mr. GEKAS). in the record. Thank you again for your cooperation. (2) by striking ‘‘Where’’ in such paragraphs GENERAL LEAVE and inserting ‘‘where’’; Sincerely, Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- HENRY J. HYDE, (3) by striking the period at the end of imous consent that all Members may paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (a) Chairman. and inserting a semicolon and by adding have 5 legislative days within which to Mr. Speaker, the bill before us is ex- ‘‘or’’ at the end of paragraph (3); revise and extend their remarks and to emplary of something that we lawyers (4) by redesignating subsection (b) as sub- include extraneous material on the bill have, over the centuries, complained section (c); and under consideration. that a misplaced comma can some- (5) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘Where an The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there times so alter a provision in the law award’’ and inserting ‘‘If an award’’, by in- objection to the request of the gen- that it can wreak havoc in the courts serting a comma after ‘‘expired’’, and by re- tleman from Pennsylvania? designating the paragraph as subsection (b). of justice and in our communities. There was no objection. Such a mistake of a misplaced comma SEC. 2. COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE. Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- was made, and it was brought to our The Communications Assistance for Law self such time as I may consume. Enforcement Act (47 U.S.C. 1001–1021) is attention through a constituent of the Mr. Speaker, as part of the RECORD, I amended— gentleman from New York (Mr. NAD- (1) in section 102, by adding at the end the submit two specific letters that have to LER), who in the arbitration laws of our following: do with this legislation determining codes found that a misplaced comma ‘‘(9) The term ‘installed’ means equipment, the jurisdiction for our committee. could throw out of whack an interpre- facilities, or services that are operable and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, tation of a particular section. commercially available for use anywhere COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, So the bill before us is simply a tech- within a telecommunications carrier’s net- Washington, DC, July 12, 1999. nical correction to make sure that that work. Hon. HENRY J. HYDE, misplaced comma is placed correctly. ‘‘(10) The term ‘deployed’ means equip- Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, Ray- ment, facilities, or services that are com- burn House Office Building, Washington, This is not one of the most momentous mercially available anywhere within the DC. bills we have ever had in front of the telecommunications industry and capable of DEAR CHAIRMAN HYDE: It is my under- House of Representatives, but it does being installed or utilized in a telecommuni- standing that you intend to bring H.R. 916, a emphasize that a technical correction cations carrier’s network, whether or not bill to make technical corrections to section from time to time is absolutely nec- such equipment, facilities, or services were 10, of title 9, United States Code, before the essary if we are to do business properly actually installed or utilized within the car- House under the Suspension calendar in the in the Congress of the United States. rier’s network. near future. While H.R. 916 was not referred Similarly, in the telecommuni- ‘‘(11) The term ‘significantly upgraded or to the Committee on Commerce upon its in- cations field another technical correc- otherwise undergoes a major modification’ troduction, it is my further understanding means a material and substantial change in that you intend to bring up a manager’s tion is one that we require and which the configuration of a telecommunications amendment which contains provision sub- will be embodied in this bill. It is the carrier’s network, including the installation stantially similar to section 204 of H.R. 3303 enforcement act of 1994, which we call of hardware or software that fundamentally as it passed the House in the 105th Congress CALEA, the Communications Assist- alters the equipment, facilities, or services (amending title I of the Communications As- ance to Law Enforcement Act, also H5376 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 1999 very important. But the grand-father- change that extends several effective ment of CALEA, substantial changes have oc- ing certain provisions becomes very dates until the FCC and the FBI can curred in the telecommunication industry, such important as a technical correction, work out certain technical standards as the enactment of the Telecommunication and we offer that along with the mis- that they are working out; and the mi- Reform Act of 1996, which resulted in many placed commas as the reason for our nority has been consulted on this, and new entrants in the industry and other appearance here today. we certainly have no objection to it. It changes in the competitive marketplace. Fi- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 916, is a technical extension. We are in sup- nally, during the four year, ``transition period'' as amended. port of it. initially contemplated by Congress for the im- As reported by the Committee on the Judici- So I urge all of my colleagues to sup- plementation of CALEA, the telecommuni- ary, H.R. 916, makes purely technical revi- port this bill. cation industry has installed, and continues to sions to section 10 of title 9 of the United Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise deploy, technology and equipment which is States Code, that correct some typographical today in support of the H.R. 916. During the not compliant with assistance capacity require- flaws that has long evaded detection. Section 105th Congress I introduced as the original ments of CALEA, since ``CALEA technology'' 10 enumerates several grounds for vacating author the Communications Assistance to Law has not been fully developed or designed into an arbitrator's award, but the fifth clause is ob- Enforcement Act (CALEA) Implementation such equipment. viously not a ground for vacating an award, Amendment of 1998 (H.R. 3321). Section 2, of Mr. Speaker, House of Representatives Re- but rather the beginning of a new sentence. H.R. 916 embodies the principles of this legis- port No. 103±827 makes it clear the federal The bill simply corrects this error. H.R. 916 lation I introduced in 1998. government intended to bear the costs CALEA also revises some compliance dates and re- Last year, the House of Representatives implementation during the four-year transition lated provisions in the Communications Assist- passed the Department of Justice Appropria- period between enactment and effective dates. ance to Law Enforcement Act of 1994 tion Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999, Congress recognized it was much more eco- (``CALEA''), Public Law 103±414. 2000, and 2001, which included language to nomical to design new telecommunications CALEA was enacted to preserve the gov- deal with this important issue. However, the switching equipment, features, services the ernment's ability, pursuant to court order or United States Senate did not act on this legis- necessary assistance capability requirements, other lawful authorization, to intercept commu- lation. rather than to retrofit existing equipment, fea- nications involving advanced technologies I believe it is incumbent on us in Congress tures, and services. Congress recognized (such as digital or wireless transmissions) and to recognize the delays that have occurred in some retrofitting would nonetheless be nec- services (such as call forwarding, speed dial- the implementation of CALEA, passed by Con- essary, provided that carriers would be in ing, and conference calling). It is also intended gress and signed into law in 1994, by extend- compliance with CALEA, absent a commit- to protect the privacy of communications and ing the time for compliance, and to clarify the ment by law enforcement to reimburse the full without impeding the introduction of new tech- ``grandfathered'' status of existing tele- and reasonable costs of carriers for such nologies, features, and services. communication network equipment, facilities, modifications to their existing equipment. and services during the time period the In the constantly evolving environment of The Department of Justice Appropriation CALEA-compliant technology is developed. digital telecommunications, the need for law Authorization Act for 1999 recognizes during Fundamentally, the purpose of CALEA is to enforcement to retain it ability to use court au- the four year, CALEA transition, virtually no preserve the federal government's ability, pur- thorized electronic intercepts is even greater. federal government funds have been ex- suant to a court order or other lawful author- Nevertheless, it appears that the Department pended to reimburse the telecommunication ization, to intercept communications involving of Justice, the FBI, and the telecommuni- industry for its implementation costs of advanced telecommunication technologies, cations industry have been unable after sev- CALEA. During the first year transition period, while protecting the privacy of communica- eral years of discussions and negotiations to virtually all telecommunications carrier equip- tions; and without impeding the introduction of resolve certain differences regarding compli- ment which had been installed or deployed, is new technologies, features, and services. ance with CALEA. As a result, implementation based on pre-CALEA technology and does not CALEA further defined the telecommunication of the act has been delayed. include those features necessary to implement industry's duty to cooperate in the conduct of This delay accordingly necessitates these the assistance capacity requirements of electronic surveillance, and to establish proce- revisions. They chiefly consist of replacing CALEA. H.R. 916's effective date with one that takes dures based on public accountability and in- It is therefore necessary to extend the time into account this delay in CALEA's implemen- dustry standard setting. of compliance. This step is absolutely essen- tation. The act's grandfather provisions are CALEA necessarily involved a balancing of tial, to enable the industry to complete the likewise revised. Further, the bill defines cer- interests of the telecommunications industry, standard-setting and development processes tain terms that the Act failed to include and, law enforcement, and privacy groups. The law required to implement CALEA in an economi- hopefully, with their addition, will assist the allowed the telecommunication industry to de- cal, efficient and reasonable fashion. This ap- parties involved in the implementation of velop standards to implement the require- proval also recognizes existing telecommuni- CALEA. ments of CALEA, and establish a process for Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of the U.S. Attorney General to identify capacity cations equipment, features, and services my time. requirements of electronic surveillance. The should be grandfathered during the interim. Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield law required the federal government to reim- On the completion of the development of myself such time as I may consume. burse carriers their just and reasonable costs CALEA compliant-technology, the federal gov- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this incurred in modifying existing equipment, serv- ernment can then decide which carrier equip- legislation and concur with the de- ices or features deemed necessary to comply ment it chooses to retrofit at federal govern- scription of the distinguished gen- with the assistance capability requirements of ment expense, and the manufacturers can tleman from Pennsylvania (Chairman the law. The CALEA law also required the fed- then design CALEA capabilities and services GEKAS) of its purpose and effect. This eral government pay for delays in the imple- to be deployed in carrier networks in the fu- misplaced comma was actually brought mentation of the law that have prevented the ture. to our attention by a State Supreme telecommunication industry and law enforce- Thus, it is necessary to move both the ef- Court justice of the New York State ment from complying with its provisions. fective and the ``grandfather'' dates of CALEA Supreme Court in my district who The development and adoption of industry to recognize the delays in CALEA implementa- pointed out the obvious intent of Con- technical standards have been much delayed, tion and to ensure its implementation con- gress was very clear, but the comma and these standards are now being chal- tinues as intended by Congress five years and the paragraph were in the wrong lenged before the Federal Communications ago. place, and so this changes that. Commission by both law enforcement and pri- Mr. Speaker, it is also necessary to clarify Mr. Speaker, I do not think the vacy groups. The release of the federal gov- the meaning of several terms in the cost reim- courts have misinterpreted the law, ernment's capacity notice for electronic sur- bursement provisions of CALEA. The use of but why tempt them to do so by not veillance needs was over two and a half years the terms `installed' and `deployed' in CALEA, correcting this comma? late. It is clear from telecommunications equip- are intended to make clear Congress intended In addition, the technical change to ment manufacturers, that no CALEA-compliant separate and distinct meanings for these the CALEA bill that is in this bill, the technology will be available for purchase and terms as they are used in CALEA. The term, Communications Assistance for Law implementation by telecommunication carriers ``installed,'' refers to equipment actually in Enforcement Act, is also a technical by the effective date. Further, since the enact- place and operable to the network of carriers. July 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5377 The term ``deployed,'' relates to equipment, fa- EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE when the series ended at the Rose Bowl cilities or services that are commercially avail- HOUSE WITH REGARD TO THE in Pasadena, more than 660,000 fans had able within the telecommunication industry, to UNITED STATES WOMEN’S SOC- attended including 90,000 people for the be utilized by a carrier whether or not equip- CER TEAM AND ITS WINNING final. Another 40 million tuned in to ment, facilities or services were actually in- PERFORMANCE IN THE 1999 WOM- watch the match on television. stalled or utilized within the network of the car- EN’S WORLD CUP TOURNAMENT What we saw in that final matchup of rier. The term, `deployed,' is also intended to Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I move the series pitting China against Team refer to technology available to the industry. to suspend the rules and agree to the USA was a battle of titans. For a gruel- The use of these terms recognizes Con- resolution (H. Res. 244) expressing the ing 120 minutes of play neither side gress clearly intended to reimburse the tele- sense of the House of Representatives budged, neither side blinked, and nei- communications carriers with federal govern- with regard to the United States Wom- ther side gave up a goal. What we saw ment expenses, or grandfather the existing en’s Soccer Team and its winning per- was an American dream come true. For networks of carriers to the extent they were in- formance in the 1999 Women’s World generations little boys have grown up stalled or deployed prior to the development of Cup. wishing to become another Babe Ruth, CALEA-compliant technology. This decision The Clerk read as follows: Mickey Mantle, Gale Sayers or Michael Jordan. But it is only recently that lit- was based on industry standards developed to H. RES. 244 meet assistance capacity requirements of tle girls have anywhere near the same Whereas each of the athletes on the United dream, to one day be the next Billie CALEA terms, ``significantly upgraded'' or States Women’s Soccer Team has honored ``otherwise undergoes major modifications.'' the Nation through her dedication to excel- Jean King, Martina Navratilova, or These terms were intended to mean the car- lence; Jackie Joyner Kersee. riers' obligations to assume the costs of imple- Whereas the United States Women’s Soccer Now little girls have the dream. They menting CALEA technology in a particular net- Team has raised the level of awareness and have the women of Team USA. they work switch, is not triggered until a particular appreciation for women’s sports throughout have Briana Scurry, Carla Overbeck, network switch is fundamentally altered, such the United States; Kate Sobrero, and Brandi Chastain. Whereas the members of the United States as by upgrading or replacing it with a new fun- Women’s Soccer Team have become positive b 1130 damentally altered switch technology. For ex- role models for American youth aspiring to They have Joy Fawcett and Julie ample, changing from digital to asynchronous participate in national and international Foudy, Michelle Akers and Kristine transfer mode (ATM) switching technology. level sports; and Lilley. They have Mia Hamm. They Whereas the United States Women’s Soccer Thus, once CALEA-compliant technology is have Cindy Parlow, Tiffany Milbrett, developed and can be designed into, or de- Team has qualified for the 2000 summer Olympic games: Now, therefore, be it Sara Whalen, Shannon MacMillan, and ployed in, carrier networks, the costs of such Resolved, That the House of Tisha Venturini. They have Lorrie deployment shift to the industry. Prior to that Representatives— Fair, Christie Pearce, Tiffany Roberts, time, however, existing carrier networks are (1) congratulates the United States Wom- Danielle Fotopoulos, Saska Webber and ``grandfathered'' unless retrofitted at federal en’s Soccer Team on its winning champion- Tracy Ducar. government expense as intended by Con- ship performance in the World Cup tour- The women of team U.S. won the gress. In addition, switch upgrades or modi- nament; World Cup series, but they also won the (2) recognizes the important contribution fications performed by carriers to meet federal respect and admiration and the hearts or state regulatory mandates or other require- each individual team member has made to the United States and to the advancement of of all Americans. ments, such as number portability require- women’s sports; and Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the ments, are not to be considered a ``significant (3) invites the members of the United gentleman from California (Mr. upgrade'' or a ``major modification'' for pur- States Women’s Soccer Team to the United KUYKENDALL), sponsor of the resolu- poses of CALEA. States Capitol to be honored and recognized tion. Mr. Speaker, these provisions should make by the House of Representatives for their Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, I clear that existing carrier networks are grand- achievements. am proud today to rise in strong sup- fathered, unless retrofitted at federal govern- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- port of House Resolution 241, express- ment expense. The effective date for compli- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from ing the sense of the House regarding ance with CALEA has been extended for ap- Illinois (Mrs. BIGGERT) and the gen- the United States Women’s Soccer proximately two years to provide additional tleman from Maryland (Mr. CUMMINGS) Team in its World Cup victory last Sat- time for industry development of CALEA-com- each will control 20 minutes. urday afternoon and inviting that team pliant technology, in response to industry tech- The Chair recognizes the gentle- to come to the House and be recog- nical standards to meet the assistance capac- woman from Illinois (Mrs. BIGGERT). nized. ity requirements of CALEA. GENERAL LEAVE It is a victory not simply for the I support this important legislation and ask Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask United States but for the game of soc- my colleagues to support H.R. 916. unanimous consent that all Members cer, for women’s athletics, and for all Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield may have 5 legislative days within of us who have become jaded by the back the balance of my time. which to revise and extend their re- egotism and commercialism of profes- Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, I join the marks on H. Res. 244. sional sports. It is a huge win for team- gentleman from New York and I yield The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there work and the pure joy of competing. To back the balance of my time. objection to the request of the gentle- me, that makes the players of Team woman from Illinois? USA not just champions but heroes, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The There was no objection. heroes willing to accept the challenge question is on the motion offered by Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I yield and be role models for young people. the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. myself such time as I may consume. Few of us imagined when we passed GEKAS) that the House suspend the Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support Title IX back in 1972 that a women’s rules and pass the bill, H.R. 916, as of House Resolution 244 honoring the final sporting event this year would amended. U.S. Women’s Soccer Team and its win- have 90,000 attendees or over 40 million The question was taken; and (two- ning performance in the 1999 women’s people watching it on TV. Impressive. thirds having voted in favor thereof) world cup tournament. Very impressive. the rules were suspended and the bill, For the past 3 weeks, no household in One of the hallmarks of this success as amended, was passed. America has been immune to the fever has been a group that is headquartered The title of the bill was amended so that has swept our Nation during the 32 in my district called the American as to read: ‘‘A bill to make technical games of the women’s world cup soccer Youth Soccer Organization. This group amendments to section 10 of title 9, series. When the series began, total at- was founded before Title IX. It started United States Code, and for other pur- tendance was set on the high side. in 1964. It started in Torrance. There poses.’’. Crowds of up to 350,000 were expected were 125 children, ages 4 to 18, boys and A motion to reconsider was laid on to extend the games in seven cities girls, and their parents who thought the table. throughout the country. By Sunday there were four things important. One H5378 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 1999 was that they are going to play well- Maybe all of us in America can reflect most importantly, for women of all balanced teams. Everyone is going to on that for a moment and take the ages who aspire to be or already are play. They are going to have the par- word ‘‘I’’ out of our vocabulary and use athletes. ents involved. They are going to have the world ‘‘we,’’ because we the people It makes me proud when I think positive coaching. and we as a people can achieve great about the possibilities. I told my That is now one of the most success- things if we work as a team. daughter the other day as she grad- ful youth programs in America. There I watched the young ladies on the uated from high school, I said, ‘‘I am are hundreds of thousands of young Today Show being interviewed by excited about your possibilities.’’ And people. It has taken us a generation, 35 Katie Couric and Matt Lauer, and each as a father of two daughters, it makes years, to bring that to fruition and see one of them went on to praise the other me excited about the possibilities of all it exemplified in this World Cup win. in even more glowing terms about how women who want to be involved in Eight years ago, the United States they helped succeed and how they sports. women won the first World Cup in 1991. helped the team. The women of this World Cup team In 1991, we played in China. In 1991, So I hope as we reflect upon this have proven that they cannot be taken hardly anybody in America knew we wonderful victory that these ladies lightly. The ever-popular saying, ‘‘you played. Yet, the women were dominant have celebrated and we think about the throw a ball like a girl’’ is quickly be- then. A young lady from my district at uplifting it brings to America and coming outdated. that time was the most valuable player hopefully in the new century, as we ap- The over 90 million exuberant fans of the World Cup. Her name was Karen proach the millennium, that all of us that attended the championship game Gabara. She is now the coach of the share in the spirit of pride of this coun- made it the most highly attended wom- United States Navy team. try, of pride of individual abilities, of en’s sporting event in history. That This group of women have made a pride of collective victories, but, more certainly does not include the many, mark on the country, and I think it is importantly, as, working together, we many fans, like myself, who Saturday important that the country recognize can achieve the greatest things before were glued to the television set watch- their achievement, because their us. ing this exciting play. achievement is far more than athletic So, again, I commend the U.S. Wom- Over 400,000 fans attended the games prowess. en’s National Soccer Team and to peo- in which the United States competed, It is not often that a group of people ple everywhere as the role models they and approximately 650,000 fans at- gather our heart, they put their arms are and will be for future generations tended the tournament overall. That around us. We want to put our arms of America. They are a team that says something. The world was cer- around them. They are a wonderful America can truly be proud of. I again tainly watching. group of examples for young people in thank the gentlewoman from Illinois Since its conception in 1985, the this country, men or women, to look (Mrs. BIGGERT) for introducing this United States Women’s World Cup at. They play for the pride of being suc- bill. Team has proudly boasted a record of cessful. They play because they enjoy Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 144 wins, 12 ties, and only 31 losses. it. They play because they know there myself such time as I may consume. They defeated China in the very first is an example to be set. They obviously Mr. Speaker, it certainly is my pleas- Women’s World Cup in 1991; and, in play with national pride, the United ure to be a cosponsor of this legisla- 1995, they finished third behind Norway States national pride. tion. This past Saturday, the United and Germany. We are a great Nation. We are meas- States Women’s World Cup Soccer The history of this team has been ured by many things. But, in this case, Team put on a performance that will showered with success after success. we are measured by the success of a not soon be forgotten. The extraor- However, this success has not come young team of soccer players. I urge dinary game that was played in Pasa- without hard work and an incredible my colleagues all to support this. dena, California, was not only a testa- attitude. Without a professional pro- Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I yield ment to the United States team’s hard gram for women, the national team has 2 minutes to the gentleman from Flor- work but to what can happen when in- had to rely mostly on college teams to ida (Mr. FOLEY). dividuals are given an equal oppor- provide players with skills necessary Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I commend tunity. That is why I am so pleased to for their success. In turn, the success the gentlewoman from Illinois (Mrs. cosponsor this legislation. of college programs is in a large part BIGGERT) for introducing this resolu- The educator, the professor from due to Title IX of the Educational tion and share in the excitement I Yale, Dr. James Comer, said something Amendments of 1972. think all of America feels today as we that really applies to this situation. He With the passage of Title IX, schools congratulate the U.S. Woman’s Na- said that a person can have all the ge- were forced to fund women’s athletic tional Soccer Team on their 1999 World netic ability they want and they can programs at the same level men’s ath- Cup. have all the will they want, but if they letic programs were being funded. As we look back in the history of do not have the opportunity, it is al- Schools still have the flexibility to sports, certain moments transcend the most impossible for them to achieve choose sports based on student body in- arena and represent something larger their goals. Here we have a situation terests, geographic influence, budget than a single victory. The woman’s where these great, great young ladies constraints, and gender ratio. Yet, World Cup final, which became the big- were given an opportunity, and they there must be gender equity. That is so gest woman’s sporting event in history, certainly showed what they could ac- very important, gender equity. Women is a testament to the respect and devo- complish. must have an opportunity to play and tion that these champions have earned. Saturday’s game was a competition compete in the world of sports. Women This achievement will be remem- against the Chinese National Team have shown us just what they can do, bered with the awe of Jesse Owens that involved strength, skill, endur- given the opportunity. competing in Nazi Germany or the 1980 ance, and guts. The game remained I think that one of the things that we U.S. Olympic Hockey Team defeating tied through 90 exhausting minutes of do not realize is, when we see young the Soviet Union. regulation play and two 15-minute sud- women performing, other young women These athletes represent the Amer- den death overtime periods. It then watch them. Not only are they excited ican dream, the ability of any person went into a shoot-out in which the about soccer, but it also says that they to become a teacher, an astronaut, or a United States women outshot the Chi- can achieve other things, too, and that World Cup champion. nese women five to four in order to they are excited about the excellence The women’s national team played capture the well-deserved title of world that our team showed. It says to them with dedication, sportsmanship, and champions. that we will also compete in the legal heart. I think one of the things that I This victory is more than just one world, we will also compete in the field found most telling was the team them- team coming out ahead of the other. It of medicine and what have you. selves and the members who partici- is a victory for the United States, for So not only does it affect the soccer pated actually functioned as a team. the sport of soccer as a whole and, world, not only does it affect athletics, July 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5379 but it affects all of the young ladies, no b 1045 be prouder of them. They have made matter where they are and no matter Young women who participate in history, they have raised up the hopes what status of life they are in. sports are more likely to finish school and the aspirations of every girl and The Women’s National World Cup and less likely to have an unwanted young woman in our Nation and sent team are the pioneers for their sport pregnancy. The availability of athletic out the message around the world that and for women athletes all over the scholarships has enabled more women America is a can-do country and that world. They have gladly assumed the to pursue a college education and women indeed are part of the cham- status of role model and truly deserve opened opportunities for women at doz- pionship of this idea of America. it. Young girls all over the country ens of colleges. Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, may I adore them and look upon them as he- My praises to the Women’s World inquire as to how much time each side roes or, as some would say, sheroes. Cup President Marla Messing, and has? But not only are young girls looking at World Cup Chair Donna de Verona, who The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. EASE). The gentleman from Maryland them, men, young men, old men, all had the vision and the dedication to P (Mr. CUMMINGS) has 11 minutes remain- kinds of men are looking at them, too, focus the attention of a whole Nation ing, and the gentlewoman from Illinois because they see what they have been on the Women’s World Cup Champion- (Mrs. BIGGERT) has 10 minutes remain- able to accomplish when given that op- ship. No longer is it an insult to tell portunity. ing. someone, ‘‘You play like a girl.’’ Now, Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Although women have been playing indeed, it is a compliment. 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from the soccer for a long time, this World Cup Like the passage of Title IX in 1972, District of Columbia (Ms. ELEANOR team has opened the eyes of billions. I the 1999 Women’s World Cup Champion- HOLMES NORTON), another one of our ship will go down in history as the believe there is an exciting future world cup legislators. ahead, and I will look forward to milestone, the turning point in ele- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I thank watching it unfold. vating women’s sports to the gold the gentleman for yielding me this I am proud to support and be a co- medal platform where it belongs. time and I thank him for his leadership sponsor of this resolution honoring the I urge the House to vote unanimously and the leadership of the gentlewoman for this resolution. 1999 Women’s World Cup team. They from Illinois (Mrs. BIGGERT) as well for Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield have certainly given us a lot to be this timely and wonderful resolution. proud of. 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from I want to say up front, though, that Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of California (Ms. ESHOO), one of the now that we have our own women’s my time. many world cup women we have in the world cup team, which has found a Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I yield House who is truly a role model for the home in the hearts of their country- 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from world, just as these young ladies are men and countrywomen, that I hope, as with regard to the soccer world. Maryland (Mrs. MORELLA). the Member who represents the Na- Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I thank my Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I tion’s Capitol that women will find a distinguished colleague, the gentleman thank the gentlewoman from Illinois home right here for a team from the from Maryland (Mr. CUMMINGS), for (Mrs. BIGGERT) for yielding me this yet-to-come but sure-to-come women’s yielding me this time and for his work time. soccer league. We have in this town a on this resolution, as well as my col- men’s soccer league championship Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the gen- leagues who are cosponsors of this res- tleman from California (Mr. team, D.C. United, which has won olution. I cannot think of a time com- back-to-back championships. All we KUYKENDALL) for introducing this very ing to this floor since I was elected to important legislation upon which there need now is a women’s team to match the House that I skipped over with glee our male champions. is certainly bipartisan support. to come to the floor to salute the I want to add my cheers for the U.S. I am awfully proud of the Congress’ women of this championship team. well, because the Congress had a lot to Women’s National Soccer Team and I am not really someone that can 1999 Women’s World Cup champions. do with the victory that was achieved give my colleagues very many statis- last week. Congress helped bring this These dedicated, determined and ac- tics about sports, and I think that that complished young women make me so victory when more than 25 years ago, was shaped from my childhood because we passed Title IX. Thus Congress was proud to be associated with the cause we were really not encouraged to be of getting more girls and women in- on the field when Briana Scurry, the participants on the playing field of goalie, blocked the Chinese penalty volved with sports and fitness. sports. My father taught me how to kick to set up Brandi Chastain, who of When I was growing up, girls did not swim very well and also how to water course, did the winning kick. When play soccer. When we played basket- ski, but when it came to the other 90,000 people in the Rose Bowl cheered, ball, it was only on half of the court. sports, we were not encouraged; the they were also cheering for what Con- Women’s choices in sports were rel- teams were not there in the schools gress did when it enacted Title IX. egated to cheerleading and getting a that we went to. But this weekend that Title IX, each of these women has good seat as a spectator in the stands. all changed when billions of people said when interviewed, made them the That was before Title IX. around the world were glued to their best in the world, because Title IX gave Title IX and the U.S. National Wom- TV sets to watch the American team them the opportunity that bore fruit en’s Soccer Team have changed the do something that really raised up the on the soccer field this past week. Title playing field for girls and women in whole issue of women in sports and IX has done the same for women’s bas- athletics. Mia Hamm, Carla Overbeck, how we can compete and be world ketball, and Title IX is doing the same Julie Foudy, Tiffany Milbrett, Brianna champions. for women’s sports all across this land Scurry, Brandi Chastain, and the whole Our American flag that is behind where women and girls have discovered U.S. team are all long distance runners you, Mr. Speaker, was carried through- that sports is for them, too. in the challenge and the struggle to out the stands in the Rose Bowl in Let the victory on the soccer field raise the status of women’s sports to California, my home State, and I think settle the controversy over the division the same level as that of men’s ath- that the message that went around the of funds by colleges and universities letics. world is that America can compete; between men and women’s teams. They are heroes and healthy role that we all have a share in the oppor- Equality on the field. models for our sisters, daughters, tunity in this country, which is really Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield granddaughters that want to partici- what the idea of America is all about. 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from pate in sports. I have a number of So I salute each woman that brought California (Mrs. CAPPS), who, as the granddaughters who are participating this victory home, to each of them that gentlewoman from the District of Co- in soccer and other sports. They speak wove together this exceptional team, lumbia talked about opening the doors to the importance of the sports experi- and I say bravo, bravo, bravo, and espe- and what Title 9 has done, is one who ence in building self-confidence, perse- cially as a woman Member of the Con- is constantly doing everything in her verance and the competitive edge. gress of the United States I could not power to open doors for all people. H5380 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 1999 Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I thank says to everybody, ‘‘You too can be a Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance my colleague, the gentleman from winner.’’ of my time. Maryland (Mr. CUMMINGS), for yielding Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, may I Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I yield me this time, and I rise in whole- ask how much time I have remaining? 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from hearted enthusiastic support of this bi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- New York (Mrs. KELLY). partisan resolution, House Resolution tleman from Maryland (Mr. CUMMINGS) Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise 244, congratulating our U.S. Women’s has 63⁄4 minutes remaining. today to congratulate the United Soccer Team. Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield States Women’s Soccer Team for their I am doing so today on behalf of the myself such time as I may consume. spectacular efforts in the 1999 Women’s young women in my district in Santa Mr. Speaker, I just want to take a World Cup. For the last 3 weeks the en- Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, moment first of all to thank Leah Phil- tire country has been consumed by soc- girls for whom soccer is more than a lips, one of our interns who was very cer fever. Mr. Speaker, this is not only sport, it is a passion; soccer and all of helpful to us, who also happens to play an achievement for the women on the the other sports that are claiming in- soccer at Mary Washington College, team but an achievement for our Na- creasing amounts of their time and en- and I want to thank her for all her ef- tion. thusiasm. This is undeniably due to forts and our entire staff for what they In a time when the most exciting Title 9 and the fundamental principle have done with regard to this very, part of the Superbowl seems to be that all programs deserve equal fund- very important resolution. watching to see the million-dollar com- ing, and I thank those in this House I want to send a message out to our mercials, this tournament was one of that were instrumental in passing that U.S. Women’s Soccer Team. We want the most captivating athletic events of landmark initiative. you to understand, soccer team, that the year. Six hundred fifty thousand I also commend this U.S. Women’s you have made us very, very proud. tickets were sold for the 32 matches Soccer Team for their extraordinary The fact that you took advantage of an and for the 90,000 spectators at the hard work and determination and their opportunity and turned it into some- final game between the United States enthusiasm, which was so contagious. thing very, very, very significant is so and China. They definitely got their It was beautiful to watch them play. important to all of us. money’s worth. Not only did they give us the incred- So often in the past women have not After 90 minutes of regulation play ibly entertaining and most attended had the opportunities that you have and two 50-minute periods of sudden women’s sports event in history, they had. So often when we stand on the death overtime, the team moved to a are also now giving to young women all floor of this House and we speak, and penalty kick series where the U.S. over the country remarkable role mod- so often when we push the button, women scored five goals to defeat els to look up to. green or red, we do not know exactly China. Mr. Speaker, along with my col- what impact we are having. But when Mr. Speaker, this was the game of a leagues, the gentlewoman from New the House of Representatives of the lifetime. No one could imagine a more York (Mrs. KELLY) and the gentle- United States of America, as our Mem- exciting end to this sensational run for woman from New York (Mrs. bers watched you, we were reminded these athletes. Many of these athletes MALONEY), the chairs of the Women’s that the things we do here today do af- have been playing soccer since they Caucus, I recently invited the Women’s fect your lives. were 5 and 6 years old, and this Soccer Team to celebrate their success But understand that you have af- achievement is the pinnacle of their on Capitol Hill. We look forward to fected so many people. There were lit- athletic career. For the girls of this welcoming these American heroines to tle girls sitting around television sets country, this event gave them the role the Halls of Congress. watching you, watching your every models that they so often lack. But, Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield move, and they see you as role models. Mr. Speaker, more importantly, this 15 seconds to the gentlewoman from By not only were the little girls watch- team and this championship season has Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE). ing you, there were little boys, too, and given our Nation a great sense of pride. (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked they were watching and they were ex- I commend all the players on this and was given permission to revise and cited and they saw all of those fans in 1999 Women’s Soccer Team and all of extend her remarks.) the stands. And now when they go back those women and who inspired them to Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. to their fields this evening and tomor- be the players that they are today. Speaker, I thank the distinguished gen- row evening and they play the soccer Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I yield tleman and I congratulate all the la- games, they will be reminded of the myself such time as I may consume. dies and offer my great congratulations greatness that you have brought to (Mrs. BIGGERT asked and was given to the soccer team. When women play, their living rooms and to their lives. permission to revise and extend her re- women win; and thank God for Title So, to you, some may say that sports marks.) IX. does not mean a lot. Well, I happen to Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield differ in that opinion. Sports mean a my esteemed colleague across the 30 seconds to the gentlewoman from lot. It means a lot when one takes the aisle, the gentleman from Maryland New York (Ms. SLAUGHTER). opportunity and gives their blood, (Mr. CUMMINGS), for his remarks and (Ms. SLAUGHTER asked and was sweat and tears and gives it everything the remarks on that side of the aisle given permission to revise and extend they have to be the best that they can and all my esteemed colleagues on this her remarks.) be. All of us, as Americans, are very, side of the aisle. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, the very proud of you. Not only are we I would especially like to thank my looks on the faces of the little girls proud of you, we are proud of all that colleague from California (Mr. looking up with hero worship to the you stand for, all that is good in Amer- KUYKENDALL) for offering this resolu- women’s soccer players made an awful ica; for it was your efforts, it is what tion and giving me the opportunity to lot of struggles that we have gone you did, that said not only to America handle the resolution on the floor. through worthwhile. When Title IX was but to the world that we are, indeed, Looking back on my own childhood, first written and passed in the Con- the greatest. really, the sports that we had were bal- gress, there was a great furor about it. It was something called Title IX that let and music lessons. So soccer is a The idea of making athletics open to opened up so many, many doors. Going relatively new sport for Americans but women was almost anathema. We have back to what I said a little earlier, we especially for American girls. Of my seen now what a wonderful opportunity realize that you have the genetic abil- three daughters, only the youngest, we have given; that girls in school ity, we realize that you have the will, Adrienne, had the opportunity to play know that they too can achieve in but what you have been given is the op- soccer from kindergarten on through sports and that they too can be part of portunity to make a difference, and college. that wonderful experience. you have. And so we say, we are proud As the assistant soccer coach for her It helps us to reduce the inequality of you, we wish you Godspeed, and may team in the mid and late 1980s, I can and the differences in Americans and God bless. well remember the excitement of the July 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5381 girls and their parents when girls soc- life lessons that everyone around the globe China. They never gave up and they workedÐ cer first became a recognized team can take to heartÐespecially our children, the literally for Michelle AkersÐto the point of ex- sport in our high school. That meant next generation of leaders. haustion. They are heroes for millions of peo- that Adrienne, just like my son Rody As one who has worked for a long time to ple not only because of their raw talent, but before her, would have the opportunity improve the athletic opportunities for women also because of their dedication and inspira- to play a sport that she loved through- and men, I am particularly heartened to see tional attitudes. They played for themselves, out her years in school. the success of our World Cup Champions. We for the sport, and for everyone who supported Thanks to the passage of Title IX in must be ever vigilant in our quest to open them throughout the tournament. 1972, my daughter Adrienne, along with more doors so those who want to participate I don't need to prove to you how likable the women of Team USA and young in extracurricular activities can do so. I have these women are, how enjoyable they are to women and young girls throughout seen first-hand how sports and team play watch, or how successful they have been. America, has come to benefit from the have molded young kids into future leaders. Their numbers are the proof. opportunity enjoyed for so long by We need more of that in today's society. An overwhelming 90,000 fans attended their young men and boys throughout Amer- In closing, congratulations to Coach Tony final game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena this ica. Title IX has enabled young women DiCicco, his assistants, and the U.S. National past Saturday and that 90,000 does not even to participate in school sports, to learn Women who brought home the World Cup. I come close to including the millions of people the value of teamwork and competi- would hope that as they make their way who tuned in to watch from around the world. tion, and to gain the self-confidence around the country on their well-deserved vic- The women's national team, coached by and skills that are so valuable in busi- tory tour they'll make a stop in Washington so Tony Dicicco, worked together in a way that ness and in other future careers. all Americans can celebrate their accomplish- should be inspiring for us all. Not only did they Mr. Speaker, the women of Team ments through a National Pep Rally at the work together but they played together and USA have shown teamwork, dedication U.S. Capitol. celebrated together. They have displayed an and a complete commitment to excel- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in amazing dedication to their fellow teammates lence in their field. They also showed a support of House Resolution 244, congratu- and to their country that has made us all love for the sport and for those who lating the U.S. women's national soccer team proud. will follow them. They are mentors, for winning the 1999 Women's World Cup. I fully support the passage of this resolution role models and an inspiration for all Their achievement is something in which all that is meant to honor these women for their of us, regardless of age or gender. Americans can take pride. hard work and dedication. Following their victory and visit to On July 10, the U.S. women's national soc- Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, Brandi Disneyland on Sunday, the women of cer team played the Chinese national wom- Chastain of my hometown of San Jose, Cali- Team USA boarded a plane and flew en's soccer team to a scoreless draw after 90 fornia did the nation proud on Saturday when east overnight, landing at Newark Air- minutes of regulation and 30 minutes of over- she scored the final goal to win the World Cup port at 4:30 in the morning. Here is how time. The match pitted two extremely well-bal- for her team, country, and women everywhere. team member Brandy Chastain de- anced and talented teams against each other When the game came down to the high- scribed their arrival. ‘‘There were 10 and while both teams' defenses held the other pressure penalty goal finale, Brandi stood be- little girls waiting in the airport,’’ scoreless, all spectators were treated to a fore a crowd of 90,000, and without hesitation Chastain said. They were wearing fast-paced and exciting match. or even looking into the eyes of her only oppo- World Cup and Soccer USA stuff. They The success of the U.S. team is the clear nent, Chinese goalie Gao, pounded the soccer were all so excited. They had slept result of Title IX, the 1972 law banning sex ball into the net and victory. there. They were jumping around and discrimination in schools, including discrimina- Brandi did for young women what Michael asking for autographs. We all obliged. tion in athletics. All of the players on the U.S. Jordan, Willie Mays, and Steve Young did for They deserved it.’’ team are the children of Title IX and now all young men: She gave them a role model. Mr. Speaker, the women of Team Americans can enjoy their success and the Brandi, a native of San Jose, has played for USA deserve the recognition today. I success of that landmark legislation. the U.S. National team since 1988. She an- urge my colleagues to show their sup- I am proud to live in a country that has nounced her presence in 1991 with five goals port for this tremendous accomplish- given women the ability to play in an event in one game against Mexico. But this was no ment by supporting the resolution of that has become the most successful women's surprise to people at home who had seen her the gentleman from California. sporting event in history. Over 90,000 fans at- lead her high school, Archbishop Middy, to Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I ask tended the final, the largest attendance ever three straight state championships. She went unanimous consent to reclaim my for a women's sporting event and the game on to be named All-American while playing for time. received a 13.3 rating, a national record for a my alma mater Santa Clara University leading The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. soccer match. In addition, the nearly month- the Broncos to two final four appearances. PEASE). Is there objection to the re- long event sold over 650,000 tickets, far ex- Now she gives back to her sport as an assist- quest of the gentleman from Maryland? ceeding organizer's initial expectations. ant coach at Santa Clara University. There was no objection. As one of the host cities, San Francisco and Brandi is a heroine, not only to the soccer Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield its citizens participated in the excitement sur- players and fans in San Jose, but also to myself such time as I may consume. rounding the 1999 Women's World Cup. I join women throughout the world. She, along with Mr. Speaker, I just wanted to say the citizens of San Francisco in congratulating her teammates, tirelessly fought to attain their that the distinguished congresswoman the U.S. women's national soccer team on at- goal of winning the World Cup. They prove from California (Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD) taining their second World Cup and wish them that women can achieve the same high level had a similar resolution and she success in the Sydney Olympics in 2000. of athleticism as their male counterparts. Most worked very hard on that, and I just Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, last month few importantly, they showed that teamwork and wanted to express the fact that she, people knew that the United States had a dedication can make an entire country proud. too, is very concerned about this. It is Women's World Cup Soccer team but today It is a great honor to stand up and com- very important to her. I want to thank there is talk of starting a professional women's mend Brandi Chastain and her teammates my colleagues on the other side for the soccer league. The women's world cup tour- today for the hope and joy they have given resolution. nament, a one month long tournament that young girls everywhere. Mr. HASTERT. Mr. Speaker, as a parent features the sixteen strongest teams in the Mr. LUTHER. Mr. Speaker, the United and former coach, I rise in strong support of world, has created a sort of ``soccer frenzy.'' States Women's Soccer Team deserves our this Resolution to celebrate the many contribu- All of the credit for starting this new craze nation's highest congratulations on their suc- tions the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team should be given to the women of the United cess in the World Cup. In particular, I would has given to the American people. States World Cup team. Girls, boys, men and like to praise Briana Scurry, the goalkeeper for These young women have illustrated the women alike tuned in to watch the games of the team. Originally from Dayton, Minnesota, American spirit on a global stage. They have this tournament. People who had never before Ms. Scurry graduated from Anoka High School shown young and old alike that teamwork still this tournament watched a soccer game in its in my district in 1990. It was her speed and works. They have also demonstrated that it's entirety are now caught up in the craze. agility that allowed her to block the critical Chi- not always about winning, but how you per- This past Saturday these women played nese penalty kick and secure a victory for the form on and off the field. These are all positive their hearts out to beat the National team of U.S. team. Perhaps it is no surprise, then, that H5382 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 1999 her teammates refer to her as ``The Rock''. the 1993 World University Games in Buffalo, tion's girls and young women, and I know they Anoka High School, the State of Minnesota N.Y., where she made her debut with the U.S. will inspire many more to experience the joy, and the entire Nation are very proud of Ms. team *** benefits, and opportunities that sports bring. Scurry and all of the U.S. Women's Soccer Member of the U.S. Women's Under-20 Na- Participation in soccer by women and girls in- Team. They are wonderful role models for the tional Team from 1993±94, winning the Inter- creased by almost 24 percent between 1987 girls and women of America and the world. national Women's Tournament in Montricoux, and 1998ÐI predict that this percentage will They have contributed immensely to women's France in 1993. rise significantly over the next year. sports, and we owe them a debt of gratitude. College: Winner of the 1995 Missouri Ath- I send my aloha and heartfelt congratula- Mrs. FOWLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- letic Club Award and the 1995 Hermann tions to each and every one of the team mem- port of House Resolution 241 and offer my Award as college soccer's top player *** bers. Michele Akers, Brandi Chastain, Joy hearty congratulations to the United States The 1995 Soccer America Player of the Fawcett, Julie Foudy, Mia Hamm, Kristine Women's Soccer Team. Their perseverance Year *** Lilly, and Carla Overbeck deserve special and grace on the field was a testament to the Won the 1995 Bill Hayward Award as Or- mention as they are all veterans of the 1991 spirit of the American women. The crowd they egon's Top Female Amateur Athlete *** Women's World Cup victoryÐa victory that drew to the Rose BowlÐmore than 90,000 Finalist for the MAC Award and Hermann was largely overlooked by the media and pub- people, the largest ever to watch a women's Trophy in 1993±94 *** lic. This team also won a gold medal at the sporting eventÐshows how far women's pro- All four-time All-American, All-Far West Re- 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, where they were fessional sports have come. gion First Team and West Coast Conference again virtually ignored by the media. Among that crowd and in the vast inter- selection from 1992±95 at the University of But all of that has changed. Women's soc- national television audience were thousands of Portland *** cer is here to stay and the number of players young girls, who play in local soccer leagues Second on the team in goals scored with 22 and fans will continue to grow. We can all look and on school teams. The U.S. Women's in 1994 behind U.S. teammate Tiffeny forward to seeing this championship team Team could not have provided better role Milbrett *** again at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, where models and I commend them for the contribu- Missed four games in 1994 due to a broken the media will no longer dare to ignore wom- tion they have made to those young lives. bone in her left foot, had a pin inserted into en's soccer. I hope these ladies will accept our invitation, the foot and returned to the starting line-up 13 This is also a victory for Congress and a so that we may give them our thanks in-per- days later *** testament for the power of this institution to son. The 1993 and 1995 University of Portland change our nation for the better. Mia Hamm, Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise Female Athlete of the Year *** one of women's soccer's brightest stars, was today to congratulate the U.S. Women's Soc- Completed her sophomore season in 1993 born in 1972Ðthe same year Title IX became cer Team. Once again, they have proven to as the women's NCAA Division I scoring lead- law. Without Title IX, she and many of the be the world's best by winning the 1999 Wom- er with 23 goals and 12 assists while starting other team members who brought such pride en's World Cup tournament. all 21 games *** Last Saturday, 90,185 spectators in the to all Americans might never have had the op- She finished her freshman year in 1992 as Rose Bowl and millions of Americans via-tele- portunity to develop their talent for and love of the highest scoring freshman in the nation and vision watched the U.S. women's soccer team the sport. fourth leading scorer overall with 19 When Edith Green and I drafted the original defeat the People's Republic of China to earn goals *** language for Title IX some 28 years ago, pro- the Women's World Cup title. Their victory has The WCC Freshman of the Year, she was hibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in captured the hearts of our nation and helped Second-Team NSCAA All-American and was raise awareness of women's sports nation- educational programs receiving federal finan- wide. As role models to millions of young voted to Soccer America's All-Freshman cial assistance, we dreamed that someday women across America, the U.S. Women's Team. girls would enjoy equal access to academic Soccer Team members stress teamwork and Miscellaneous: Attended San Pasqual High and athletic opportunities in our schools. We commitment and are true American sports he- School in Escondido, Calif., where she was a are not there yet, but the achievements of and roes. three-year letterwinner *** excitement generated by the U.S. Women's I want to personally congratulate my 51st Named as the honorary captain of the San Soccer Team shows that we are on our way. District constituent, Shannon MacMillan of Es- Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic team * * * No longer can anyone say that girls don't de- condido, Calif. Shannon plays forward and has Played club soccer for La Jolla Nomads, serve equal opportunity in athletics because been an integral part of the winning U.S. which won the state club championship two they don't have the interest or aptitude. team. Her career highlights, which I have at- consecutive years, 1991 and 1992, winning Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tached below, reminds us of her many accom- the Western Regionals in 1991 before going strong support of H. Res. 244, to honor and plishments with the U.S. National team and on to finish second at the national congratulate our United States Women's Soc- her heroics in the 1996 Olympics. championships *** cer Team. The hard work, strength, determina- To Shannon and all of the women of the Played 1996 and '97 seasons in the Japa- tion and talent exhibited by these women cap- 1999 Women's World Cup championship nese women's professional league with Shiroki tures the American spirit. It is this type of spirit team, I say congratulations for a job well Serena alongside college and national team that inspires us all to never give up on our done. teammate Tiffeny Milbrett *** dreams. In a sport that is not traditionally an CAREER HIGHLIGHTS OF SHANNON ANN MAC MILLAN Majored in social work at Portland *** American strong suit, these women worked Currently an assistant women's soccer U.S. SOCCER FEDERATION tirelessly to attain a dream and awoke to U.S. Team: A member of the U.S. gold coach at Portland, helping the team to the 90,000 cheering fans helping make that dream medal winning team at both the 1998 Goodwill NCAA Final Four in 1998, her first year on the a reality. Games and 1996 Olympics *** bench. As a Southern Californian, I am particularly Led the Olympic Team with three goals in Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, today pleased that the Pasadena Rose Bowl played their five matches, including the match-win- we celebrate a great victory not only for the host to the World Cup finals. I was also hon- ners against Sweden and Norway *** U.S. Women's Soccer Team, which has just ored to have the U.S. women's team grace Her ``Golden Goal'' against Norway was one won its second World Cup, but for girls and the field of Pomona-Pitzer College in my con- of the most important in U.S. Soccer history, women throughout our Nation. gressional district to practice their talents. putting the USA into the Olympic final and The Women's World Cup finals, held this These women demonstrated ``grace under avenging the loss at the 1995 FIFA Women's past Saturday, July 10, 1999, in Los Angeles, fire'' and were ``class acts'' in their representa- World Cup *** drew more than 90,000 spectators in the tion of the United States. They set an example Appeared on the cover of Sport Illustrated's stands and some 40 million television view- that all U.S. teams and Americans should as- daily Olympic issue after her goal against ersÐthe largest audience ever for a women- pire to emulate. I look forward to cheering Norway *** only sporting event! these women on in Sydney next summer as Originally left off the roster for residential The 20 members of the U.S. Women's Soc- the United States defends its gold medal. I am training camp leading up to the Olympics, she cer Team have won passionate fans not just confident that these women will, once again, battled her way back onto the team and into among the 2.5 million girls playing soccer in make America proud. the starting lineup *** the United States but among all Americans. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The youngest member of the U.S. Women's These healthy, strong, disciplined, and exciting question is on the motion offered by National Team that won the silver medal at athletes are wonderful role models for our na- the gentlewoman from Illinois (Mrs. July 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5383

BIGGERT) that the House suspend the open rule for H.R. 2465, the Fiscal Year priations for military construction rules and agree to the resolution, H. 2000 Military Construction Appropria- worldwide. Res. 244. tions Act. The rule provides for 1 hour As my colleague from North Carolina The question was taken; and (two- of general debate equally divided be- has explained, this rule will provide for thirds having voted in favor thereof) tween the Chairman and Ranking Mi- debate to be controlled and directed the rules were suspended and the reso- nority Member of the Committee on and divided by the Chairman and lution was agreed to. Appropriations. Ranking Minority Member of the Com- A motion to reconsider was laid on The rule waives clause 2 of House mittee on Appropriations. Under this the table. rule XXI, prohibiting unauthorized or rule, germane amendments will be al- f legislative provisions in a general ap- lowed under the 5-minute rule, which is PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION propriations bill, against provisions in the normal amending process in the OF H.R. 2465, MILITARY CON- the bill. House. STRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS The rule authorizes the Chair to ac- All Members on both sides of the ACT, 2000 cord priority and recognition to Mem- aisle will have the opportunity to offer bers who have preprinted their amend- amendments. This bill funds a range of Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, by direc- ments in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. construction projects on military tion of the Committee on Rules, I call The rule allows the Chairman of the bases, including barracks, housing for up House Resolution 242 and ask for its Committee of the Whole to postpone military families, hospitals, training immediate consideration. votes during consideration of the bill facilities, and other buildings that sup- The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- and to reduce votes to 5 minutes on a port the missions of our armed serv- lows: postponed question if the vote follows a ices. The bill also funds activities nec- H. RES. 242 15-minute vote. essary to carry out the last two rounds Resolved, That at any time after the adop- Finally, the rule provides for one mo- tion of this resolution the Speaker may, pur- of base closings and realignments. suant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the tion to recommit, with or without in- Modern facilities are necessary to House resolved into the Committee of the structions. maintain our national defense. New Whole House on the state of the Union for Mr. Speaker, the United States’ mili- buildings can increase efficiency and consideration of the bill (H.R. 2465) making tary is clearly the best in the world. improve morale. The money spent in appropriations for military construction, The young men and women in our this bill is a long-term investment in family housing, and base realignment and Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines our defense capabilities. closure for the Department of Defense for are thoroughly dedicated and patriotic The bill contains $39 billion for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes. The first reading of the professionals, the best our Nation has Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, bill shall be dispensed with. General debate to offer. which is partially in my district and shall be confined to the bill, and shall not ex- So how do we reward them? We pay partially in the 7th District that is ceed one hour equally divided and controlled them with wages so low that many held by the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. by the chairman and ranking minority mem- military families are forced to eat with HOBSON), my colleague, the chairman ber of the Committee on Appropriations. food stamps, and we lodge them in sub- of the Subcommittee on Military Con- After general debate the bill shall be consid- standard World War II era housing. struction. ered for amendment under the five-minute These, among other reasons, are why Two of the Wright-Patterson projects rule. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of we are losing good men and women who funded in the bill are much-needed lab- rule XXI are waived. During consideration of stop serving their country because the oratories that will develop new tech- the bill for amendment, the Chairman of the hardships on their families are so nology for the weapons systems of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority great. This is inexcusable, and Con- 21st century. The work in these build- in recognition on the basis of whether the gress has been working hard to do ings will continue a long tradition of Member offering an amendment has caused something about it. This year we have military aviation research in the it to be printed in the portion of the Con- passed a 4.8 percent military pay raise, Miami Valley, Ohio, going back to the gressional Record designated for that pur- pose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments and with this bill we will improve mili- days of the Wright brothers. so printed shall be considered as read. The tary housing. I commend the gentleman from Ohio Chairman of the Committee of the Whole H.R. 2465 provides $747 million for (Mr. HOBSON), the chairman of the sub- may: (1) postpone until a time during further new housing construction and $2.8 bil- committee, and the gentleman from consideration in the Committee of the Whole lion for the operation and improvement Massachusetts (Mr. OLVER), the rank- a request for a recorded vote on any amend- of existing housing. The bill also pro- ing minority member, for their work in ment; and (2) reduce to five minutes the min- vides $964 million for barracks and crafting the bill and bringing it to the imum time for electronic voting on any post- poned question that follows another elec- medical facilities for troops and their floor. tronic vote without intervening business, families. The bill was approved by the Com- provided that the minimum time for elec- Finally, because of an increase in mittee on Appropriations on a voice tronic voting on the first in any series of two-income and single-parent families, vote. It has support on both sides of the questions shall be 15 minutes. At the conclu- the bill provides $21 million for child aisle. It is an open rule. It was adopted sion of consideration of the bill for amend- development centers. by a voice vote of the Committee on ment the Committee shall rise and report Mr. Speaker, H. Res. 242 is an open Rules. the bill to the House with such amendments rule for a good, noncontroversial bill. I support the rule and the bill and as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on In addition to taking care of our mili- urge its adoption. the bill and amendments thereto to final tary personnel, this bill is good for the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of passage without intervening motion except environment. It includes $69 million for my time. one motion to recommit with or without in- environmental compliance programs. Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, I yield structions. I urge my colleagues to support this 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- rule and to support the underlying leg- Florida (Mr. GOSS), the distinguished tlewoman from North Carolina (Mrs. islation. chairman of the Permanent Select MYRICK) is recognized for 1 hour. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Committee on Intelligence. Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, for the my time. (Mr. GOSS asked and was given per- purpose of debate only, I yield the cus- Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I mission to revise and extend his re- tomary 30 minutes to the gentleman yield myself such time as I may con- marks.) from Ohio (Mr. HALL) pending which I sume. Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, I thank the yield myself such time as I may con- Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the gentlewoman from North Carolina for sume. Mr. Speaker, during consider- gentlewoman from North Carolina yielding me the time. ation of this resolution, all time yield- (Mrs. MYRICK) for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, I want to rise in very ed is for the purpose of debate only. Mr. Speaker, this is an open rule. It strong support of this open rule, yet Mr. Speaker, yesterday the Com- will allow for consideration of H.R. another open rule, from the Committee mittee on Rules met and granted an 2465, which is a bill that makes appro- on Rules under the leadership of the