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

Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014 No. 67 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was Beulah Grove is 100 years old, and Dr. I have known Henry my entire life. called to order by the Speaker pro tem- Davis is only the ninth pastor in the He is a respected mentor and ally, and pore (Mr. CULBERSON). church’s history, but he has led that our families’ paths have crossed for f church for almost a third of that cen- more than a century. His late father, tury. He has followed in the church’s Paul Kuhl, and my late father, Wesley DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO greatest traditions and led it into the L. Lance, were lifelong friends. TEMPORE 21st century as one of the most vision- Henry’s devotion to public service The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- ary communities of faith in the region. has been matched by his devotion to fore the House the following commu- To Dr. Davis, his wife, Beverly, and his family, church, community, and nication from the Speaker: to the entire Beulah Grove Baptist business. He and his beloved late wife, WASHINGTON, DC, community, I extend the heartiest of Elsa, raised two fine sons, who today May 6, 2014. congratulations on this milestone, and are raising, with their spouses, their I hereby appoint the Honorable JOHN I wish you all many, many more. own families. ABNEY CULBERSON to act as Speaker pro tem- A dedicated member of the pore on this day. f Flemington Presbyterian Church, JOHN A. BOEHNER, HONORING HENRY Y. KUHL Speaker of the House of Representatives. Henry has been involved in many char- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The itable endeavors. He is a proud alum- f Chair recognizes the gentleman from nus of Flemington High School and MORNING-HOUR DEBATE New Jersey (Mr. LANCE) for 5 minutes. Rider University. His family’s business, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise Kuhl Corporation, is a world leader in ant to the order of the House of Janu- today to celebrate the dedicated public manufacturing egg washing and other ary 7, 2014, the Chair will now recog- service of the Honorable Henry Y. patented equipment, based on the agri- nize Members from lists submitted by Kuhl, a great patriot, family patriarch, cultural heritage of Hunterdon County the majority and minority leaders for public servant, businessman, and close and of the Kuhl family. morning-hour debate. friend, who for 35 years has served as When the Hunterdon County Repub- The Chair will alternate recognition chairman of the Hunterdon County Re- lican Committee reorganizes following between the parties, with each party publican Committee. Henry will retire the June primary election, Henry will limited to 1 hour and each Member from his position this June, leaving a assume the role of chairman emeritus other than the majority and minority legacy that will stand the test of time and continue to advance the causes to leaders and the minority whip limited in the history of New Jersey. which he has dedicated his life. to 5 minutes, but in no event shall de- Henry’s love of country, our State, My wife, Heidi Rohrbach, joins me in bate continue beyond 1:50 p.m. and Hunterdon County has served as thanking the Honorable Henry Y. Kuhl the foundation of his beliefs and his de- f for his service to Hunterdon County votion to our system of government in and the State of New Jersey. I know HONORING DR. SAM DAVIS the United States, based on faith in that he will be an esteemed leader for The SPEAKER pro tempore. The God, respect for the individual, self-re- many years to come, based on the Chair recognizes the gentleman from liance, free enterprise, and service to great tradition of the American people: Georgia (Mr. BARROW) for 5 minutes. the larger community. friend helping friend, neighbor helping Mr. BARROW of Georgia. Mr. Speak- Henry’s record as Republican county neighbor, citizen helping citizen. er, I rise to honor Dr. Sam Davis as he chairman is unparalleled. During his f celebrates his 30th anniversary as pas- distinguished tenure, he has led an or- tor of Beulah Grove Baptist Church in ganization that has been overwhelm- SAFE CLIMATE CAUCUS Augusta, Georgia. ingly successful in producing winning The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Dr. Davis was born in Barnwell, majorities for Federal, State, county, Chair recognizes the gentleman from South Carolina, and is a graduate of and municipal candidates. California (Mr. WAXMAN) for 5 minutes. Voorhees College, Morehouse School of Henry has also been a delegate to 10 Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, this Religion, and the Columbia Theo- Republican National Conventions, morning, our Nation’s leading climate logical Seminary. Under Dr. Davis’ helping shape the direction of our scientists released the country’s third leadership, Beulah Grove has greatly party under the leadership of Presi- National Climate Assessment. The re- expanded its reach and increased its dents Nixon, Ford, Reagan, George port confirms that climate change is rank. H.W. Bush, and George W. Bush. real, is being caused by humans, and is

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:36 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MY7.000 H06MYPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H3416 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 6, 2014 already harming communities across able, it is affordable, and it will protect ceedings and announces to the House America. The report tells us that the our atmosphere for our children and fu- his approval thereof. scientific evidence is ‘‘unequivocal.’’ ture generations. It accelerates a tran- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- The impacts are being felt in every re- sition to a clean energy economy that nal stands approved. gion, and they are growing more ur- will create millions of jobs. Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, pursu- gent. They are going to get worse if we The President has said he is willing ant to clause 1, rule I, I demand a vote don’t act. to listen to other ideas, but Repub- on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval A record drought is destroying crops licans have offered no alternatives. I of the Journal. in California, torrential rains have have repeatedly asked the House Re- The SPEAKER. The question is on flooded Florida, and wildfires are get- publicans, If you don’t like the Presi- the Speaker’s approval of the Journal. ting more intense. Coastal areas are dent’s plan, what is your proposal? But The question was taken; and the being inundated as sea levels rise. No I have never gotten an answer because Speaker announced that the ayes ap- sector of our economy—from oyster they don’t have one. peared to have it. hatcheries on the west coast to maple Saying ‘‘no’’ to every solution is not Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, on syrup producers in New England—are a plan. Doing nothing is not a plan. De- that I demand the yeas and nays. untouched. Even allergy sufferers are nying the science is not a plan. No one The yeas and nays were ordered. affected, as the pollen season starts can accept what the scientists are tell- The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause 8, earlier and lasts longer. ing us and fail to support a plan of ac- rule XX, further proceedings on this The National Climate Assessment tion. If Republicans aren’t going to question will be postponed. concludes that unless we act now to offer solutions, the President must cut carbon pollution, these impacts continue to act. He deserves our sup- f will intensify. No State, no commu- port. nity, and no congressional district will We still have time to avoid the worst PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE be spared from climate change. We will impacts of climate change presented by The SPEAKER. Will the gentle- all be affected. the National Climate Assessment. But woman from North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) And so we are at a crossroads. One the window is closing fast. We must act come forward and lead the House in the path is to listen to the scientists. We now to stop carbon pollution and in- Pledge of Allegiance. can protect our environment by curb- vest in the clean energy technologies of Ms. FOXX led the Pledge of Alle- ing carbon pollution from power plants the future. giance as follows: and oil refineries. We can lead the f I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the world in developing the clean energy RECESS United States of America, and to the Repub- technologies of the future, like solar lic for which it stands, one nation under God, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and wind energy. We can meet our indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair moral obligation to preserve our frag- declares the House in recess until 2 f ile atmosphere for our children and p.m. today. grandchildren. Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 12 IT’S ABOUT TIME TO GET THE The other path is to deny the science minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- FACTS ON BENGHAZI and ignore the growing threat of cli- cess. mate change. We can watch our coast- (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was lines flood, our forests burn, and our f given permission to address the House crops wither. We can let the Chinese b 1400 for 1 minute.) Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it and other countries dominate the tril- AFTER RECESS lion-dollar market for the clean, re- has been 19 months since terrorists newable energy of the future. The recess having expired, the House stormed the American consulate in It should be an easy choice, but the was called to order by the Speaker at 2 Benghazi. Four Americans were mur- special interests that profit from fossil p.m. dered. Today, their killers still roam fuels are spending hundreds of millions f free somewhere in Libya. Why have of dollars to obscure the issues. The PRAYER none of them been apprehended? Koch brothers, the coal companies, and Meanwhile, back in the United The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick the oil industry have joined forces to States, more questions than answers J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: stop any action to address climate remain for this administration. We give You thanks, O God, for giv- Who is responsible for failing to res- change in Congress. ing us another day. Please help us to Consider this: earlier this year, vir- cue those victims? Who is responsible use it well. for the massive secrecy campaign of tually every Republican Member of the We ask Your blessing upon this as- hiding what actually happened? Where House voted to block EPA regulation sembly and upon all to whom the au- was the administration during the time of dangerous carbon pollution. They thority of government is given. Help of the attack? Why did Ambassador even voted to deny that climate change them to meet their responsibilities Rice mislead the world on national tel- is occurring. during these days, to attend to the im- evision as to the facts? I am the ranking member of the En- mediate needs and concerns of the mo- A new email has surfaced from the ergy and Commerce Committee. This ment, all the while enlightened by the White House entitled, ‘‘PREP CALL committee has jurisdiction over our majesty of Your creation and Your with Susan,’’ where the administration Nation’s energy policy. Over the last 3 eternal spirit. years, Representative BOBBY RUSH, the The season of graduation for millions created a goal ‘‘to underscore that ranking member of the Energy Sub- of American youth is upon us. May our these protests are rooted in an Internet committee, and I have sent over 30 let- appreciation as a Nation of the value of video, and not a broader failure of pol- ters requesting that we hold hearings education among those who are our fu- icy.’’ on climate science so we can make in- ture be incentive enough to guarantee Why didn’t the administration just formed decisions. Not even one hearing its importance in our public policy tell America the truth about what hap- on the science has been held. considerations. pened? Thankfully, President Obama is not May all that is done within the peo- I applaud Speaker BOEHNER for estab- waiting for Congress to act. The Presi- ple’s House this day be for Your great- lishing a select committee on Benghazi dent is listening to the scientists. He er honor and glory. to find out the truth. People in govern- recognizes the danger of uncontrolled Amen. ment that concealed and botched the climate change and is using his author- f Benghazi murders and the terrorists ity under existing law to cut carbon who killed Americans should be held pollution. THE JOURNAL accountable. Justice requires it—and The President is absolutely right to The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- justice is what we do. act. His climate action plan is reason- ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- And that’s just the way it is.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:36 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MY7.003 H06MYPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3417 CONGRATULATING MYSTIC the investigation of the Benghazi mur- fire company, and each reflects the AQUARIUM ders. true spirit of first responders every- (Mr. COURTNEY asked and was I am very grateful House Speaker where. given permission to address the House JOHN BOEHNER picked a proven pros- Throughout its history, the North- for 1 minute and to revise and extend ecutor for the job. Congressman TREY ampton Township Volunteer Fire Com- his remarks.) GOWDY of South Carolina is most capa- pany and its members have set an ex- Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I ble of forcing the administration to re- ample of selfless volunteerism and am proud to announce that this Thurs- veal the truth. dedication for others to follow. I con- day Mystic Aquarium of Mystic, Con- In conclusion, God bless our troops, gratulate them on this landmark anni- necticut, will be awarded the 2014 Insti- and we will never forget September the versary. tute for Museum and Library Service’s 11th in the global war on terrorism. f 2014 National Medal. This prestigious f COMMUNICATION FROM THE award is only given to 10 institutions THE SUN, THE MOON, AND THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE each year, and it is the highest honor TRUTH The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- bestowed upon museums and libraries (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- fore the House the following commu- for exceptional service to their commu- mission to address the House for 1 nication from the Clerk of the House of nities. The award will be presented by minute.) Representatives: First Lady Michelle Obama at the Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, Buddha once OFFICE OF THE CLERK, White House in commemoration of the said there are three things that cannot HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 20th anniversary of the medals pro- be hidden long: the Sun, the Moon, and Washington, DC, May 5, 2014. gram. the truth. Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, Mystic Aquarium is a crown jewel of It has been 18 months since the at- The Speaker, House of Representatives, eastern Connecticut. Founded in 1973, Washington, DC. tack in Benghazi, and this piece of pro- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- it has more than 4,000 animals and over verbial wisdom has again proved pre- 300 species, including New England’s mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of scient. the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- only beluga whale. It has played an im- Evidence is mounting that the tives, the Clerk received the following mes- portant role for Connecticut residents Obama administration manipulated sage from the Secretary of the Senate on and visitors alike, with numerous edu- the truth of what happened on Sep- May 5, 2014 at 5:19 p.m.: cation, research, and cultural exchange That the Senate agreed to S. Res. 436. tember 11, 2012, when our Ambassador Election of the Honorable Andrew B. programs for students from around the and three other Americans were killed country. Willison as Sergeant at Arms and Door- in what early reports indicated was a keeper of the Senate. Dr. Stephen Coan, CEO and president planned attack on a U.S. diplomatic fa- With best wishes, I am of Sea Research Foundation, the par- cility in Benghazi. Sincerely, ent of Mystic Aquarium, will accept Sadly, repeated attempts by this KAREN L. HAAS. the award on behalf of the aquarium. It House to ascertain the truth of what f has pioneered ocean exploration, in- happened have been dismissed by the cluding extensive undersea research in COMMUNICATION FROM THE administration as ‘‘politicizing’’ the DEMOCRATIC LEADER the submersible, the Nautilus, tragedy. The deep irony is that it was The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- skippered by Dr. Robert Ballard, best the White House’s political maneu- fore the House the following commu- known for his discovery of the Titanic. vering which led to the truth being nication from the Honorable NANCY Madam Speaker, I want to congratu- buried in the first place. PELOSI, Democratic Leader: late Mystic Aquarium and Dr. Coan as The emails released last week shed they receive the 2014 IMLS National more light on the White House’s re- CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, Medal. I thank them for their monu- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, sponse to the attacks. More will be Washington, DC, May 5, 2014. mental dedication and contribution to learned as the investigation continues. the Mystic community. Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, Coverups, like clouds, are temporary. Speaker of the House, U.S. Capitol, f They can’t hold back the light forever. Washington, DC. Americans want answers, and they will DEAR SPEAKER BOEHNER: Pursuant to sec- HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON get them. tion 743(b)(3) of the Consolidated Appropria- BENGHAZI MURDERS tions Act, 2014 (P.L. 113–76), I am pleased to f (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina appoint the following individuals to the Na- asked and was given permission to ad- HONORING NORTHAMPTON TOWN- tional Commission on Hunger: SHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE COM- Dr. Deborah Alice Frank, MD, Brookline, dress the House for 1 minute.) MA. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. PANY William Howard Shore, Boston, MA. Speaker, the American people have (Mr. FITZPATRICK asked and was Thank you for your attention to these ap- lost faith in the administration. given permission to address the House pointments. When four of America’s heroes were for 1 minute.) Sincerely, brutally murdered at the consulate in Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, NANCY PELOSI, Democratic Leader. Benghazi, Libya, the President prom- back in my home community of Bucks ised the families of the fallen that he County, Pennsylvania, Northampton f would bring those responsible to jus- Township Volunteer Fire Company is COMMUNICATION FROM THE tice and prevent a future attack. celebrating 100 years—a century of CLERK OF THE HOUSE Congress has held countless hearings service—and the community that I rep- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- to conduct oversight responsibilities resent proudly recognizes the spirit fore the House the following commu- for the last 19 months. Last week, a se- and unflinching courage of its dedi- nication from the Clerk of the House of cret memo was discovered. Despite sub- cated and skilled volunteers who re- Representatives: poenas, unanswered questions remain main faithful and ready to protect OFFICE OF THE CLERK, as to how the administration handled their neighbors year after year. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, the attack. The fire company continues to serve Washington, DC, May 6, 2014. We must continue to pursue every the Northampton Township commu- Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, avenue to ensure all Americans remain nity with a staunch group of trained The Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representa- safe from terrorist attacks at home firefighters who consistently dem- tives, Washington, DC. and abroad. Because the administra- onstrate the highest order of public DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- mission granted in clause 2(h) of rule II of tion continues to provide a misleading service, risking their lives as they do the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- and duplicitous coverup, we owe it to to save others. Each of the firefighters tives, the Clerk received the following mes- those who have died for America to de- and company officers are an integral sage from the Secretary of the Senate on velop a select committee to continue part of the history of the century-old May 6, 2014 at 10:22 a.m.:

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Pursu- ‘‘(ii) CERTIFICATION DEEMED VALID.—If, in RECORD on H.R. 3584, as amended, cur- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair the case of any credit union to which clause rently under consideration. declares the House in recess subject to (i) applies, the appropriate supervisor of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there the call of the Chair. State in which such credit union is chartered objection to the request of the gentle- Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 11 min- fails to make a determination pursuant to woman from West Virginia? utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. such clause by the end of the 6-month period There was no objection. beginning on the date of the application, the Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I f credit union shall be deemed to have met the yield myself such time as I may con- b 1630 requirements of clause (i). ‘‘(C) SECURITY INTERESTS OF FEDERAL HOME sume. AFTER RECESS LOAN BANK NOT AVOIDABLE.—Notwithstanding I would like to thank the gentleman any provision of State law authorizing a con- from Ohio (Mr. STIVERS) and the gen- The recess having expired, the House servator or liquidating agent of a credit tlewoman from Ohio (Mrs. BEATTY) for was called to order by the Speaker pro union to repudiate contracts, no such provi- their efforts in drafting the legislation tempore (Mrs. BLACK) at 4 o’clock and sion shall apply with respect to— before us this afternoon. 30 minutes p.m. ‘‘(i) any extension of credit from any Fed- The Capital Access for Small Com- f eral home loan bank to any credit union munity Financial Institutions Act is which is a member of any such bank pursu- bipartisan legislation that passed the ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER ant to this paragraph; or House Financial Services Committee PRO TEMPORE ‘‘(ii) any security interest in the assets of such credit union securing any such exten- by a vote of 55–0 earlier this spring. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sion of credit. This bill will provide meaningful regu- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair ‘‘(D) PROTECTION FOR CERTAIN FEDERAL latory relief for privately insured cred- will postpone further proceedings HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES.—Notwith- it unions by allowing them to become today on motions to suspend the rules standing any State law to the contrary, if a members of the Federal Home Loan on which a recorded vote or the yeas Bank makes an advance under section 10 to Bank system. and nays are ordered, or on which the a State-chartered credit union that is not There are approximately 130 pri- vote incurs objection under clause 6 of federally insured— vately insured credit unions, with ‘‘(i) the Bank’s interest in any collateral nearly $13 billion in assets in nine rule XX. securing such advance has the same priority Record votes on postponed questions and is afforded the same standing and rights States across the country. These credit will be taken later. that the security interest would have had if unions currently cannot join the Fed- eral Home Loan Bank system, which f the advance had been made to a federally-in- sured credit union; and provides an additional source of mort- CAPITAL ACCESS FOR SMALL ‘‘(ii) the Bank has the same right to access gage funding for its members. Allowing COMMUNITY FINANCIAL INSTI- such collateral that the Bank would have privately insured credit unions to join TUTIONS ACT OF 2014 had if the advance had been made to a feder- the Federal Home Loan Bank system ally-insured credit union.’’. will allow these credit unions to in- Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I (b) COPIES OF AUDITS OF PRIVATE INSURERS move to suspend the rules and pass the OF CERTAIN DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS RE- crease the availability of mortgage bill (H.R. 3584) to amend the Federal QUIRED TO BE PROVIDED TO SUPERVISORY credit in the communities that they Home Loan Bank Act to authorize pri- AGENCIES.—Section 43(a)(2)(A) of the Federal serve. vately insured credit unions to become Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. I commend the office for identifying members of a Federal home loan bank, 1831t(a)(2)(A)) is amended— this inequity and putting forth this (1) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the and for other purposes, as amended. legislation. This issue is not new. Simi- end; lar provisions were included in the pre- The Clerk read the title of the bill. (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period at The text of the bill is as follows: the end and inserting a semicolon; and vious regulatory relief measures that passed the House with overwhelming H.R. 3584 (3) by inserting at the end the following new clause: support. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- I urge my colleagues to support this resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘(iii) in the case of depository institutions Congress assembled, described in subsection (e)(2)(A) the deposits legislation, and I reserve the balance of of which are insured by the private insurer my time. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. which are members of a Federal home loan Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Capital Ac- bank, to the Federal Housing Finance Agen- yield myself such time as I may con- cess for Small Community Financial Institu- cy, not later than 7 days after the audit is tions Act of 2014’’. sume. completed.’’. I rise to support H.R. 3584, a bill that SEC. 2. PRIVATELY INSURED CREDIT UNIONS AU- SEC. 3. GAO REPORT. permits credit unions insured by pri- THORIZED TO BECOME MEMBERS OF Not later than 18 months after the date of A FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK. enactment of this Act, the Comptroller Gen- vate companies access to the Federal (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 4(a) of the Fed- eral of the United States shall conduct a Home Loan Bank system. Today, there eral Home Loan Bank Act (12 U.S.C. 1424(a)) study and submit a report to Congress— are 132 credit unions with approxi- is amended by adding at the end the fol- (1) on the adequacy of insurance reserves mately $13 billion in assets that cannot lowing new paragraph: held by a private deposit insurer that insures access additional liquidity for mort- ‘‘(5) CERTAIN PRIVATELY INSURED CREDIT deposits in an entity described in section gage credit but for a statutory obstacle UNIONS.— 43(e)(2)(A) of the Federal Deposit Insurance ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the require- requiring credit unions to have Federal Act (12 U.S.C. 1831t(e)(2)(A)); and insurance. With membership, privately ments of subparagraph (B), a credit union (2) for an entity described in paragraph (1) shall be treated as an insured depository in- the deposits of which are insured by a pri- insured credit unions will be able to stitution for purposes of determining the eli- vate deposit insurer, information on the offer their members mortgages at more gibility of such credit union for membership level of compliance with Federal regulations affordable rates and other products, in a Federal home loan bank under para- relating to the disclosure of a lack of Fed- which, in turn, helps many commu- graphs (1), (2), and (3). eral deposit insurance. nities across the country. ‘‘(B) CERTIFICATION BY APPROPRIATE SUPER- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- In the past, some Members raised VISOR.— ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of this ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from concerns that the home loan banks paragraph and subject to clause (ii), a credit West Virginia (Mrs. CAPITO) and the should only serve federally insured in- union which lacks Federal deposit insurance gentlewoman from California (Ms. stitutions, but I believe that those con- and which has applied for membership in a WATERS) each will control 20 minutes. cerns have been largely addressed with

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:36 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MY7.002 H06MYPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3419 the adoption of several helpful amend- of this. So there is no real concentra- Home Loan Bank. Currently, out of ments both before and during the com- tion risk. roughly some 6,000 credit unions across mittee markup of this bill. I do want to thank Mr. MEEKS from the country, there are 132 privately in- Mrs. BEATTY, for example, worked New York for his amendments that sured credit unions operated in nine with Mr. STIVERS to address some of helped strengthen the bill. And while States. These States include Alabama, the concerns of the Federal credit these credit unions don’t have, I think, California, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, union regulator. In addition, the gen- much risk to the institution, I think Maryland, Nevada, my home State of tleman from New York (Mr. MEEKS) of- Mr. MEEKS’ amendments will ensure Ohio, and Texas. fered two amendments to better pro- that the Federal Home Loan Bank is In particular, this bill would improve tect the Federal Home Loan Bank sys- never put at risk by the authorizing access to home mortgage loans for tem against a bank run among pri- language in this legislation. members of the three privately insured vately insured credit unions. You know, credit unions didn’t have credit unions that are based in my All that being said, these credit Federal insurance until the 1970s, and Third Congressional District of Ohio. unions and their private insurer fared many small credit unions have contin- H.R. 3584 is an extremely important remarkably well during the last finan- ued to have private insurance and re- piece of legislation for these privately cial crisis even as many of their feder- main State-regulated. Those are the in- insured credit unions because it will ally insured counterparts failed. As a stitutions we are talking about today, help give members and businesses result, these credit unions helped bol- and there is precedent for institutions greater access to credit in a tight cred- ster many communities through the like them to join the Federal Home it market. economic downturn. Loan Bank. So I believe that it is ap- Additionally, this legislation would So I would like to thank the sponsors propriate to allow them to not be dis- also benefit the exclusive insurers of of this bill, Mr. STIVERS as well as his criminated against and allow them to privately insured credit unions across Democratic cosponsor Mrs. BEATTY, for use the Federal Home Loan Bank and the country, which are based in central all of their efforts to work across the ensure that they can serve their cus- Ohio, just north of my congressional aisle to assist community financial in- tomers the same way other Main district, which provide employment for stitutions and their members. Street banks and credit unions can. many Ohioans. I support the adoption of H.R. 3584, Again, this bill does not guarantee b 1645 and I reserve the balance of my time. that any institution will become a In addition, Madam Speaker, in order Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I member of the Federal Home Loan to ensure the best-drafted bill, Con- would now like to yield such time as he Bank; it simply gives them the ability gressman MEEKS and I offered amend- may consume to the gentleman from to apply. ments that were accepted during the Ohio (Mr. STIVERS), the author of this I want to thank Mrs. BEATTY from committee markup. bill. Columbus, Ohio, and Ranking Member My amendment does two things. Mr. STIVERS. Madam Speaker, I WATERS for their support in the Finan- First, it removes any language ref- would thank the gentlelady from West cial Services Committee. I want to erencing the National Credit Union Ad- Virginia for her support. thank Mrs. CAPITO and Mr. MEEKS for ministration from the text of the legis- I rise in support of H.R. 3584, the Cap- working with me on this bill. lation—clarifying that this legislation ital Access for Small Community Fi- As you heard, this bill passed the Fi- would not grant any supervisory juris- nancial Institutions Act. This bill sim- nancial Services Committee by a vote diction to the NCUA over privately in- ply makes a statutory change that of 55–0. I would ask my colleagues to sured credit unions. would allow nonfederally insured cred- support this legislation and correct an Secondly, it created a Government it unions the right to apply for mem- oversight that doesn’t allow these in- Accountability Office study and report bership with the Federal home loan stitutions to use the Federal Home to Congress on the adequacy of insur- banks. It does not guarantee that they Loan Bank and doesn’t allow many of ance reserves held by the private in- would receive membership. They would their customers to live the American surer of these credit unions and also on have to go through the membership ap- Dream. So hopefully we can correct the compliance of these credit unions plication like everyone else. Similar that today by supporting this. with Federal regulations requiring con- legislation passed the House in 2006, Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I sumers to receive disclosures explain- with a bipartisan vote of 415 for, none yield such time as she may consume to ing that such credit unions are pri- against. the gentlelady from Ohio (Mrs. vately—not federally—insured. Purchasing a home is part of the BEATTY), the coauthor of H.R. 3584. These changes were supported by the American Dream, and this bill will help Mrs. BEATTY. Madam Speaker, I NCUA and unanimously by the entire these small credit unions be able to would like to thank Ranking Member Financial Services Committee. make more mortgage loans as they use WATERS for all of her support and her Indeed, H.R. 3584, the Capital Access the Federal Home Loan Bank for li- leadership. for Small Community Financial Insti- quidity and help more people live the Madam Speaker, I rise today in tutions Act, as amended, comes to the American Dream. This bill would help strong support of H.R. 3584, the Capital floor today because of the efforts of those credit unions be able to have the Access for Small Community Financial many members of the Financial Serv- liquidity that they don’t have today. Institutions Act, as amended. ices Committee who worked to advance The Federal Home Loan Bank, which Today I stand here, joining my col- the legislation through regular order of was established in 1932, has been an im- league from Ohio, Congressman STEVE the committee. portant part of credit and liquidity for STIVERS, in support of final passage of I would urge support of H.R. 3584 be- mortgage lending for the past 80 years this bipartisan legislation. I thank the cause this bipartisan legislation is for most Main Street institutions. Un- gentleman for introducing this bill on good policy, it is good for small credit fortunately, 132 small credit unions which I partnered as the lead Demo- unions, and it is an easy and effective don’t have that support right now. crat. In a show of bipartisanship, we way to demonstrate bipartisan, nation- While most large and small institu- were able to work together to have the wide support for local communities and tions who are members of the Federal legislation unanimously reported out businesses. Home Loan Bank are able to use it of the Financial Services Committee, Madam Speaker, I believe this legis- every day for liquidity and to serve as it is certainly worth noting again, lation is a perfect example of the type their customers, these 132 small credit with a vote of 55–0. of regular order, committee-driven ac- unions in nine States with assets that Madam Speaker, H.R. 3584, if en- tion that we should use as a template total about $11 billion are left out be- acted, would permit privately insured for bipartisan cooperation in the cause of a glitch in the law. credit unions to apply for membership House, and which, if enacted, would There will not be any additional risk in the Federal Home Loan Bank sys- bring real benefits to the national to the Federal Home Loan Banks as a tem. It would not, however, mandate housing markets. I urge all of the result of this. No more than $4 billion that these privately insured credit Members to vote ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 3584, as would be pledged, probably, as a result unions become members of the Federal amended.

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These products, some- simply ask for support for this impor- rural development programs. times referred to as balloon loans, are tant legislation, and I commend both (4) The Department of Agriculture rural- a critical source of mortgage credit in Mr. STIVERS and Mrs. BEATTY for the urban commuting area codes. rural and agricultural communities. wonderful job that they did in pro- (5) A written opinion provided by the Although the Bureau has recognized viding the kind of leadership that State’s bank supervisor, as defined under the importance of this type of credit in brought both sides of the aisle to- section 3(r) of the Federal Deposit Insurance rural communities, the definition that gether. I would simply ask for support, Act (12 U.S.C. 1813(r)). they used for a rural community will (6) Population density. and I yield back the balance of my (c) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD.— result in fewer mortgage options for time. (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days consumers in rural communities. Mrs. CAPITO. I want to thank both after receiving an application submitted The Bureau relied on the U.S. De- the sponsors, as well, and the com- under subsection (a), the Bureau shall— partment of Agriculture’s Urban Influ- mittee chair and Ms. WATERS for her (A) publish such application in the Federal ence Codes to define a rural commu- work on this bill. I echo her senti- Register; and nity. Under this definition, half of the ments. I would like to urge support and (B) make such application available for counties in the State of West Virginia public comment for not fewer than 90 days. yield back the balance of my time. are considered urban. Well, I think (2) LIMITATION ON ADDITIONAL APPLICA- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The TIONS.—Nothing in this section shall be con- those of us who have driven through question is on the motion offered by strued to require the Bureau, during the pub- West Virginia would find that hard to the gentlewoman from West Virginia lic comment period with respect to an appli- believe. According to the Bureau, Clay (Mrs. CAPITO) that the House suspend cation submitted under subsection (a), to ac- County, West Virginia, which has a the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3584, as cept an additional application with respect population density of 30 people per amended. to the area that is the subject of the initial square mile, is urban. Similarly, neigh- The question was taken. application. boring Calhoun County, which has a (d) DECISION ON DESIGNATION.—Not later The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the than 90 days after the end of the public com- population density of 27 people per opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being ment period under subsection (c)(1) for an ap- square mile, is also deemed urban by in the affirmative, the ayes have it. plication, the Bureau shall— the Bureau. These examples dem- Mr. GOHMERT. Madam Speaker, on (1) grant or deny such application, in whole onstrate a complete lack of under- that I demand the yeas and nays. or in part; and standing of rural America. The yeas and nays were ordered. (2) publish such grant or denial in the Fed- Mr. BARR’s legislation sets up a proc- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- eral Register, along with an explanation of ess by which a community can petition ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- what factors the Bureau relied on in making the Bureau to be reclassified as rural. such determination. This commonsense approach strikes an ceedings on this motion will be post- (e) SUBSEQUENT APPLICATIONS.—A decision poned. by the Bureau under subsection (d) to deny appropriate balance that will allow f an application for an area to be designated consumers in rural areas to continue to as a rural area shall not preclude the Bureau have access to mortgage credit. I com- HELPING EXPAND LENDING PRAC- from accepting a subsequent application sub- mend Mr. BARR of Kentucky for au- TICES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES mitted under subsection (a) for such area to thoring this legislation and deftly ACT be so designated, so long as such subsequent navigating it through the House Finan- Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I application is made after the end of the 90- cial Services Committee, where it day period beginning on the date that the move to suspend the rules and pass the Bureau denies the application under sub- passed 55–1. bill (H.R. 2672) to provide for an appli- section (d). I urge my colleagues to support this cation process for interested parties to (f) SUNSET.—This section shall cease to critical piece of legislation. Obviously, apply for a county to be designated as have any force or effect after the end of the it will have a great impact on rural a rural area, and for other purposes, as 2-year period beginning on the date of the America, which is where I live and amended. enactment of this Act. where many of us do, too. I reserve the The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- balance of my time. The text of the bill is as follows: ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I H.R. 2672 West Virginia (Mrs. CAPITO) and the yield myself such time as I may con- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- gentlewoman from California (Ms. sume. resentatives of the United States of America in WATERS) each will control 20 minutes. Madam Speaker and Members, I rise Congress assembled, The Chair recognizes the gentle- in support of H.R. 2672, the CFPB Rural SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. woman from West Virginia. Designation Petition and Correction This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Helping Ex- GENERAL LEAVE Act. I want to thank the distinguished pand Lending Practices in Rural Commu- Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I ask gentleman from Texas (Mr. HINOJOSA) nities Act’’. unanimous consent that all Members and the gentleman from Massachusetts SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF RURAL AREA. have 5 legislative days within which to (Mr. LYNCH) for working with the gen- (a) APPLICATION.—Not later than 90 days revise and extend their remarks and tleman from Kentucky (Mr. BARR) to after the date of the enactment of this Act, submit extraneous materials for the introduce this bipartisan legislation. the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protec- RECORD on H.R. 2672, as amended, cur- The Consumer Financial Protection tion shall establish an application process rently under consideration. Bureau has recognized the challenges under which a person who lives or does busi- rural communities with limited access ness in a State may, with respect to an area The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there identified by the person in such State that objection to the request of the gentle- to banking services face and are appro- has not been designated by the Bureau as a woman from West Virginia? priately reconsidering how to designate rural area for purposes of a Federal con- There was no objection. rural counties. sumer financial law (as defined under section Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I However, some large counties can 1002 of the Consumer Financial Protection yield myself such time as I may con- have both large urban centers and roll- Act of 2010), apply for such area to be so des- sume. ing farmland within their borders, pre- ignated. Madam Speaker, the legislation be- venting them from being considered (b) EVALUATION CRITERIA.—When evalu- fore us this afternoon makes an impor- rural. This measure would direct the ating an application submitted under sub- tant improvement to the Consumer Fi- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau section (a), the Bureau shall take into con- sideration the following factors: nancial Protection Bureau’s qualified to establish an application process so (1) Criteria used by the Director of the Bu- mortgage rule that went into effect that a lender who lives or does business reau of the Census for classifying geo- this past January. Under the Bureau’s in a county that does not meet the graphical areas as rural or urban. proposed rule, a community bank or rural definition can still apply to serve

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And when I was sitting Richards testify because he said that some specific places and times when there talking to my constituents, a his small, little community bank in they may make sense, especially in horse-drawn buggy passed by. Now, this Bath County, Kentucky, had survived rural communities. is far from an uncommon occurrence. the great economic changes over the I am pleased that this legislation is This was just another reminder that centuries. It had survived the Great narrowly tailored to ensure the kinds Bath County, Kentucky, in my district, Depression, it survived the stagflation of institutions that would be allowed is very much a rural area. of the late 1970s and the early 1980s, to make these loans are truly commu- Amazingly, however, the Consumer and it even survived the financial crisis nity banks—small institutions that Financial Protection Bureau in Wash- in 2008. But he said that the greatest play an active role in their commu- ington does not recognize Bath County single threat facing his small, commu- nities, with personal knowledge of as rural. Instead, the bureaucrats at nity bank in rural Bath County, Ken- their customers and their needs. the CFPB improperly designated Bath tucky, was the avalanche of red tape As we have learned from flood insur- County as nonrural. Now, there are coming out of Washington in 2013 and ance reform, applying map-based plenty of similar examples throughout 2014. standards uniformly across the diverse the country of the CFPB oddly and in- b 1700 geography of the U.S. is incredibly correctly designating undeniably rural If left unfixed, these rules will block challenging. This legislation would en- areas as nonrural, which is why H.R. customers in rural communities from sure that in areas that may not fit the 2672, the HELP Rural Communities obtaining responsibly underwritten standard, but where common sense Act, enjoys broad, bipartisan support balloon loans. These are loans which shows them to be rural, the local com- and passed out of the Financial Serv- Kentucky bankers throughout my dis- munity would have input into the proc- ices Committee by a vote of 55–1. trict commonly use to provide credit to ess. You may be wondering why this rural local customers who may not fit per- I also want to acknowledge the CFPB versus nonrural distinction matters. fectly into Washington-dictated lend- for acting very quickly in the face of Well, here is why: the CFPB imposes ing straitjackets. the feedback it received on the rural more stringent lending rules and re- These loans are vital to all kinds of definition it initially proposed, making strictions on local financial institu- individuals in rural America, from certain that credit continued to flow to tions based in nonrural communities businessowners on Main Street, who borrowers by offering a 2-year waiver than it does on financial institutions in simply seek to preserve their business, for all small creditors during the proc- rural communities. So when the Bu- to farmers preparing for the next ess of re-proposing its rural definition. reau gets these rural designations planting season. Madam Speaker, I urge my col- wrong all throughout the country, the A balloon loan can be the lifeline leagues to support this measure, and I consequence is that it constrains the that finally helps a young family pur- reserve the balance of my time. availability of credit, including for bal- chase a home; or it can help an indi- Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I now loon loans, to rural customers of com- vidual repair their car, so they can get would like to yield as much time as he munity banks and community credit to work each day. At its core, balloon may consume to the gentleman from unions. loans are common throughout rural Kentucky, Congressman BARR, the au- But don’t just take it from me. America because they offer consumers thor and sponsor of this legislation. Charles Vice, who is the top banking flexibility and help community banks Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I want regulator in the Commonwealth of and community credit unions mitigate to thank the chairman of the Financial Kentucky, the commissioner of the interest rate risk. Institutions Subcommittee for her Kentucky Department of Financial In- As you can see, these loans are tai- leadership on this important legisla- stitutions and the chairman of the lored to the credit needs of the cus- tion. I want to thank also my col- Conference of State Bank Supervisors, tomer, which is why they are so pop- leagues on the other side of the aisle has emphasized the importance of pre- ular throughout Kentucky. The tradi- who have joined us in a bipartisan way serving balloon loans in rural commu- tion of community backing in Ken- to advance this sensible legislative cor- nities. tucky has always been about relation- rection. In his testimony before our com- ship banking. It is about truly knowing Madam Speaker, obviously, govern- mittee, the Financial Services Com- your customer and having that devel- ment bureaucrats don’t always know mittee, in the House in June, Commis- opment of trust, so that the banker best, and they certainly don’t know our sioner Vice stated: knows whether or not the customer local communities better than we do. When used responsibly, balloon loans are a can repay that loan. That is why I introduced H.R. 2672, the useful source of credit for borrowers in all H.R. 2672 is necessary because it pre- Helping Expand Lending Practices in areas. Properly underwritten balloon loans serves the best traditions of rural com- Rural Communities Act, or HELP are tailored to the needs and circumstances munity banking, which are now being Rural Communities Act, which would of the borrower, including situations where jeopardized by the Consumer Financial help remedy a bizarre situation created the borrower or property is otherwise ineli- Protection Bureau’s incorrect rural by a flawed, one-size-fits-all govern- gible for standard mortgage products. designations throughout the country. ment regulation that is making life So the need for this legislation has Really quickly, what does the bill ex- harder for millions of Americans, in- been made clear by the regulators actly do? This bill creates a petition cluding my constituents in central and themselves. But it has also been made process in which individuals within a eastern Kentucky. clear to me by a community banker in State could petition the Bureau to My legislation, the HELP Rural Com- Bath County, a community banker who have it reconsider an improper designa- munities Act, is about making the Fed- has been part of his local institution tion of nonrural status for an area that eral Government more responsive to for multiple generations. His father is plainly rural. the people who know their commu- was the president of the community Instead of limiting applicants to only nities better than regulators in Wash- bank, his grandfather was the presi- being able to challenge a designation ington, D.C. It is a simple, pragmatic, dent of the community bank and, be- based on county lines, H.R. 2672 would and bipartisan solution that says that fore that, his great-grandfather. This give the applicant the flexibility to de- if Federal bureaucrats are going to im- young man, Thomas Richards, testified fine the specified and bounded area pose different rules based on the local- before our committee in December. that they would like to see switched ized characteristics of an area, then He said: from nonrural to rural. they actually need to listen to the Unnecessary restrictions on balloon loans In other words, we don’t want to lock input of the people in the communities will lead to some qualified borrowers not re- people into using counties when they

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They are rural by defini- The question was taken; and (two- The legislation specifies a number of tion. We need to ensure that commu- thirds being in the affirmative) the commonsense factors that CFPB must nity banks and credit unions are not rules were suspended and the bill, as consider when evaluating an applica- prevented from investing in such rural amended, was passed. tion. In addition to the local input of communities. The title of the bill was amended so the applicant, these factors include The CFPB’s new mortgage rules dis- as to read: ‘‘A bill to amend the Dodd- population density; a written opinion courage risky mortgage lending prac- Frank Wall Street Reform and Con- provide by the State’s bank supervisor; tices that sparked the financial crisis. sumer Protection Act to provide for an and criteria used by the Census, OMB, However, community banks and credit application process for interested par- and the Department of Agriculture for unions did not cause the crisis and ties to apply for an area to be des- properly classifying geographic areas have legitimate reasons for flexibility ignated as a rural area, and for other as either rural or urban. when it comes to serving rural Amer- purposes.’’. Upon receiving an application, the ica. A motion to reconsider was laid on CFPB is to provide for a 90-day public Rural community bankers know the table. comment period and then grant or their customers by name; often, they f deny such applications within an addi- are the only option for credit within MONEY REMITTANCES tional 90 days. The Bureau shall then hundreds of miles. They understand the IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2014 publish in the Federal Register an ex- unique financial needs of their commu- planation of the factors it relied on in nity and how best to serve the farmers, Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I making its ultimate determination. to serve the ranchers and small busi- move to suspend the rules and pass the Once again, I am pleased that this is nesses that rely on them. bill (H.R. 4386) to allow the Secretary a bipartisan bill. I want to thank espe- I appreciate that the CFPB has heard of the Treasury to rely on State exami- cially Congressman HINOJOSA for his our concerns and has responded by of- nations for certain financial institu- input in helping to improve this legis- fering a short exemption. I believe the tions, and for other purposes. lation. I also want to thank all of the petition process enacted by this legis- The Clerk read the title of the bill. other cosponsors of the bill, which is lation will only strengthen the CFPB’s The text of the bill is as follows: endorsed by a broad coalition, includ- final rule. H.R. 4386 ing the Kentucky Bankers Association, This is an important opportunity Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- the Conference of State Bank Super- given that rural is not easily defined resentatives of the United States of America in visors, the Kentucky Credit Union and looks different by region. It makes Congress assembled, League, the Credit Union National As- good sense for the CFPB to follow the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. sociation, the National Association of USDA’s lead and for communities to be This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Money Re- mittances Improvement Act of 2014’’. Federal Credit Unions, the American able to petition their rural status. SEC. 2. COMPLIANCE AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN ARR Bankers Association, the Independent I thank Congressman B for his REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Community Bankers of America, the outstanding work on this bill and for (a) COMPLIANCE WITH REPORTING REQUIRE- National Association of Realtors, and including the changes that I proposed. MENTS ON MONETARY INSTRUMENT TRANS- the chairman of the Kentucky Depart- Defining rural on a county-level basis ACTIONS.—Section 5318(a) of title 31, United ment of Financial Institutions—again, is too arbitrary, given the large size of States Code, is amended— the top banking regulator in Kentucky, counties in Texas and other Western (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘and’’ at Commissioner Charles Vice. States. I do not believe the bill under- the end; This is a commonsense and simple mines the CFPB’s commitment to con- (2) by redesignating paragraph (6) as para- graph (7); and bill, and I appreciate the opportunity sumer protection, and I ask my col- (3) by inserting after paragraph (5) the fol- to present it here today. I urge my col- leagues to support H.R. 2672. lowing: leagues to support this simple reform Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I ‘‘(6) rely on examinations conducted by a piece of legislation, and I urge the sup- have no further speakers, and I reserve State supervisory agency of a category of fi- port and immediate passage of this leg- the balance of my time to close. nancial institution, if the Secretary deter- islation. Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I mines that— Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I would simply like to ask all of my col- ‘‘(A) the category of financial institution yield such time as he may consume to leagues to support this important leg- is required to comply with this subchapter and regulations prescribed under this sub- the gentleman from Texas (Mr. HINO- islation, and I would like to commend chapter; or JOSA), a cosponsor of H.R. 2672. Mr. HINOJOSA and Mr. BARR, and I ‘‘(B) the State supervisory agency exam- Mr. HINOJOSA. Madam Speaker, I would also like to commend Mrs. CAP- ines the category of financial institution for rise today to urge my colleagues on ITO and all who have worked so well to- compliance with this subchapter and regula- both sides of the aisle to support H.R. gether to ensure that we pay attention tions prescribed under this subchapter; and’’. 2672, the Helping Expand Lending Prac- to the problems of rural communities, (b) COMPLIANCE WITH REPORTING REQUIRE- tices in Rural Communities Act, as and this bill certainly does that. MENTS OF OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.— amended. I would like to thank my dis- I yield back the balance of my time. Section 128 of Public Law 91–508 (12 U.S.C. tinguished colleague, Congressman Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I 1958) is amended— (1) by striking ‘‘this title’’ and inserting BARR of Kentucky, for your leadership yield myself the balance of my time. ‘‘this chapter and section 21 of the Federal on this bill. I echo the comments of the ranking Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1829b)’’; and As the chairman of the Congressional member, and I thank her for her help (2) by inserting at the end the following: Rural Housing Caucus, I have dealt on this bill. I thank Mr. HINOJOSA and ‘‘The Secretary may rely on examinations with the varying definitions of rural Mr. BARR for their good, hard work. conducted by a State supervisory agency of a for many years. Given that the defini- As I said earlier in my opening state- category of financial institution, if the Sec- tions promulgated by the USDA are ment, rural America does have a dif- retary determines that the category of finan- problematic on many counts, I was ferent way of trying to access credit cial institution is required to comply with and to make sure that homeownership this chapter and section 21 of the Federal De- very concerned when I learned that the posit Insurance Act (and regulations pre- CFPB originally used them as a guide becomes the reality that many of us scribed under this chapter and section 21 of for their rule. hope for our families. I would like to the Federal Deposit Insurance Act), or the The original rule by the CFPB would congratulate the sponsors, and I urge State supervisory agency examines the cat- exclude Hidalgo County in my 15th passage of the bill. egory of financial institution for compliance

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I am also grateful to Fi- risk, distinguish between good and bad section 128 of Public Law 91–508 (12 U.S.C. nancial Services Committee Chairman actors. To strengthen our national se- 1958), the Secretary of the Treasury shall JEB HENSARLING for his leadership in curity, promote a more sound financial consult with State supervisory agencies. bringing this bill to the floor today. system, save taxpayers money, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- H.R. 4386 is a commonsense measure provide fairness and relief to immi- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from that will strengthen Bank Secrecy Act grant communities across this Nation West Virginia (Mrs. CAPITO) and the examinations of the nonbank financial and their families around the globe, I gentlewoman from California (Ms. institutions that lack a Federal regu- urge all Members of the House to vote WATERS) each will control 20 minutes. lator by permitting the Financial in favor of this bill. The Chair recognizes the gentle- Crimes Enforcement Network, known I reserve the balance of my time. woman from West Virginia. as FinCEN, to rely on examinations al- Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I GENERAL LEAVE ready conducted by State supervisory would like to reserve the balance of my Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I ask agencies where they meet Federal time. I have no further speakers. unanimous consent that all Members standards. Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I may have 5 legislative days within This straightforward change will yield as much time as he may consume which to revise and extend their re- make better use of limited State and to the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. marks and to submit extraneous mate- Federal resources and will ensure that ELLISON), the sponsor of this legisla- rial on H.R. 4386, the bill currently the wide range of nonbank financial in- tion. under consideration. stitutions, currently subject to exam- Mr. ELLISON. Madam Speaker, I The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ination by the Internal Revenue Serv- would like to start out by thanking objection to the request of the gentle- ice as delegated by FinCEN, will be Chairman HENSARLING and Ranking woman from West Virginia? subject to more consistent and effec- Member WATERS. I would also like to There was no objection. tive oversight. thank the people who I have worked Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I In addition to furthering our na- closely with on the bill, including my yield myself such time as I may con- tional security interests, the enhanced own staff, who did a fine job, but also sume. regulatory coordination and robust Congressman PAULSEN, who has been I would like to thank Mr. ELLISON oversight of nonbank antimoney-laun- my friend of many years; Congressman and Mr. PAULSEN from the Financial dering compliance provided for in this DUFFY, who is away tending to family Services Committee for drafting the bill will make it easier for lawful and affairs with a newborn baby; and also legislation before us today. I know that well-regulated nonbank institutions, Congressman HINOJOSA and many oth- many of their constituents rely on such as money service businesses, to ers. money transfer services—as many do provide remittances and other essen- The fact is that this is a common- across this country—to remit money to tial financial services. sense good piece of legislation. It is the family members living abroad. Access to remittances is particularly kind of thing that it would be great if One of the current challenges facing important in States like Minnesota, we worked on more of. Both Federal the money service business and the Ohio, Washington, and California, and State regulators have a responsi- regulatory agencies that enforce the which are home to diaspora commu- bility to provide oversight over law is a lack of information-sharing be- nities from the east African nations of nonbank financial institutions like tween the State and Federal entities. Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Sudan, So- money services businesses, jewelry The end result is these entities are ex- malia, and elsewhere. merchants, and mortgage brokers. amined for compliance both at the For family members living in fragile However, Federal regulators have not State and Federal level. states, remittances sent from the been able to rely on the information H.R. 4386 seeks to reduce the compli- United States often provide an essen- that comes from the State exams for ance burden for these businesses by al- tial lifeline during difficult periods of their oversight purposes. This bill lowing for greater information sharing drought famine, conflict, and economic changes that. In so doing, it reduces between State and Federal agencies. disruption. duplicative exams and increases effi- This legislation will make it easier for In an environment where banks and ciency. consumers seeking money transfers to credit unions are understandably eager Madam Speaker, I urge support of access these services. to reduce risks of all kinds, this is ex- this bill because it reduces duplication I commend the authors of this legis- actly the type of legislation we need. in exams between State agencies and lation for identifying the duplication By strengthening oversight of nonbank the IRS and makes the system more ef- between State and Federal compliance money transmitters and other nonbank ficient. One reason I introduced the bill and putting forth a proposal to stream- actors, this bill will help increase the is because I want to see more money line the regulatory framework for confidence banks and credit unions service businesses have access to bank these businesses. rely on in determining whether to pro- accounts. Financial institutions will Consumers will have greater access vide the account services that nonbank feel more assured in providing bank ac- to the financial services they need and institutions need to stay in business. counts because more nonbank financial want, while at the same time making institutions will now be formally ex- it easier for these businesses—and the b 1715 amined. financial institutions they partner It will also do so without diluting the Groups ranging from Oxfam America with—to make sure they are in compli- important risk-based due diligence re- to Dahabshiil agree. New Americans ance with the law. I urge adoption of quirement banks and credit unions are know that their ability to send money this bipartisan legislation. subject to under the Bank Secrecy Act. back to their families in Somalia and I reserve the balance of my time. Appropriately, current law requires elsewhere is literally a matter of life Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I that banks and credit unions take and death. For many Americans, re- yield myself such time as I may con- steps to ensure that their nonbank cus- mittances are a lifeline, providing food, sume. tomers meet core Bank Secrecy Act shelter, education, and economic devel- Madam Speaker, I rise in support of compliance obligations, including rec- opment. H.R. 4386, the Money Remittances Im- ordkeeping and reporting require- This bill is an example of how robust provement Act, offered by the distin- ments, ongoing monitoring for sus- oversight can reduce risk, resulting in guished gentleman from Minnesota picious activity, and training for em- greater beneficial activity. This bill re- (Mr. ELLISON), a member of the House ployees to ensure they are familiar ceived a great deal of support from a Financial Services Committee and a with their obligations under the law. wide range of supporters.

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Madam Speaker, I nally, again, Chairman HENSARLING the world. move to suspend the rules and pass the and Ranking Member WATERS for I urge all Members to support H.R. 4386. bill (H.R. 3329) to enhance the ability of prioritizing the need to improve regu- WAUSAU AREA HMONG community financial institutions to latory oversight, which also meet hu- MUTUAL ASSOCIATION, foster economic growth and serve their manitarian needs. Wausau, Wisconsin, May 6, 2014. communities, boost small businesses, I urge my colleagues to support the Hon. Rep. SEAN DUFFY, increase individual savings, and for Money Remittances Improvement Act, 7th Congressional District of Wisconsin, Wash- other purposes. H.R. 4386. ington, DC. The Clerk read the title of the bill. Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I DEAR REP. DUFFY: Thank you for your The text of the bill is as follows: hard work and for being a cosponsor of the have no further speakers. I am pre- proposed legislation ‘‘The Money Remit- H.R. 3329 pared to close if the gentlewoman from tances Improvement Act of 2013, H.R. 1694/S. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- California is also prepared. 1840.’’ This proposed bill is what many resentatives of the United States of America in Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I Hmong families in Central Wisconsin need to Congress assembled, have no further requests for time. I help their families and relatives in Laos. SECTION 1. CHANGES REQUIRED TO SMALL would like to thank all of those who As you are aware, Central Wisconsin is BANK HOLDING COMPANY POLICY home to nearly 7,000 Hmong American resi- STATEMENT ON ASSESSMENT OF FI- have worked on this legislation. NANCIAL AND MANAGERIAL FAC- This is a fine example of how you dents, making the area the second largest TORS. Hmong community in the state. Wisconsin (a) IN GENERAL.—Before the end of the 6- take a rather difficult and complicated has the third largest Hmong population in problem and work through ways by month period beginning on the date of the the nation following California and Min- enactment of this Act, the Board of Gov- which you can ensure security and that nesota. Most Hmong American families in ernors of the Federal Reserve System shall lawful actions are continued in order the U.S. still have close family members or publish in the Federal Register proposed re- to make sure that the banking laws are relatives whom they left behind in Laos. visions to the Small Bank Holding Company being recognized and being honored and These Hmong families are living in very poor Policy Statement on Assessment of Finan- still do something for those people who conditions with no support from their gov- cial and Managerial Factors (12 C.F.R. part are dependent on these remittances. ernment and are dependent on their families 225–appendix C) that provide that the policy in the U.S. for financial assistance. I yield back the balance of my time shall apply to bank holding companies and Each year, hundreds of Hmong individuals savings and loan holding companies which and ask all of my colleagues for their and families in Central Wisconsin would send have pro forma consolidated assets of less support on this bill. monies to help their poor relatives in Laos. than $1,000,000,000 and that— Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I The Money Remittances Improvement Act, (1) are not engaged in any nonbanking ac- would like to thank the sponsors of the no doubt, would make it easier for Hmong tivities involving significant leverage; and bill. We have done a great job of work- Americans to send financial support to help (2) do not have a significant amount of out- ing together as two State colleagues. I their poverty stricken family members and standing debt that is held by the general urge support of this bill as well. relatives. public. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section I yield back the balance of my time. We support The Money Remittances Im- provement Act and urge the House of Rep- 171(b)(5)(C) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Mr. DUFFY. Madam Speaker, I rise today in resentatives to pass this bill as soon as pos- Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 favor of H.R. 4386, the Money Remittance Im- sible. We thank you for your diligent work U.S.C. 5371(b)(5)(C)) is amended by inserting provement Act. on behalf of the citizens of Central and ‘‘or small savings and loan holding com- I want to thank my colleague Rep. ELLISON Northern Wisconsin. pany’’ after ‘‘any small bank holding com- for his hard work and leadership on this impor- Sincerely, pany’’. PETER YANG, (c) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in tant issue. this Act or the amendments made by this Madam Speaker, I proudly come from a Executive Director, Wausau Area Hmong Mutual Association, Inc. Act may be construed as limiting the au- family of 13—10 brothers and sisters—and my thority of the Board of Governors of the Fed- wife Rachel comes from a family of six. Both The SPEAKER pro tempore. The eral Reserve System to exclude a bank hold- of our families are spread across the United question is on the motion offered by ing company or a savings and loan holding States and at times are spread across the the gentlewoman from West Virginia company from the policy statement de- world. It has always been a comfort to know (Mrs. CAPITO) that the House suspend scribed under subsection (a), if such action is the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4386. warranted for supervisory purposes. that we can rely on each other in good and (d) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- hard financial times, and that’s a value Rachel The question was taken; and (two- tion: and I hope to pass on to our six—soon to be thirds being in the affirmative) the (1) BANK HOLDING COMPANY.—The term seven—children. rules were suspended and the bill was ‘‘bank holding company’’ has the meaning Sadly, duplicative requirements under cur- passed. given that term under section 2 of the Bank rent law for money service businesses make it A motion to reconsider was laid on Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841). difficult to wire money outside the United the table. (2) SAVINGS AND LOAN HOLDING COMPANY.— The term ‘‘savings and loan holding com- States to certain countries. Congress enacted f pany’’ has the meaning given that term laws to restrict money being sent internation- under section 10(a) of the Home Owners’ ally for illegal or fraudulent activity, but they SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ON RES- Loan Act (12 U.S.C. 1467a(a)). never required the Federal government to co- OLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ordinate many of those protections with State THE HOUSE FIND LOIS LERNER ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from financial regulators. In fact, current law actu- IN CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS West Virginia (Mrs. CAPITO) and the ally restricts these parties from sharing much gentleman from Florida (Mr. MURPHY) of that information. Mr. ISSA, from the Committee on each will control 20 minutes. Not only does this create inefficiencies, but Oversight and Government Reform, The Chair recognizes the gentle- it creates confusion as well. And this confu- submitted a privileged supplemental woman from West Virginia. sion often prevents the hardworking Hmong in report (Rept. No. 113–415, Part II) on GENERAL LEAVE my district from sending money to their loved the resolution recommending that the Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I ask ones, cutting off financial support. That is why House of Representatives find Lois G. unanimous consent that all Members they are supporting H.R. 4386, and I submit Lerner, Former Director, Exempt Orga- have 5 legislative days within which to their letter of support. nizations, Internal Revenue Service, in revise and extend their remarks and Madam Speaker, by requiring the Federal contempt of Congress for refusal to then submit extraneous materials for government to better communicate with State comply with a subpoena duly issued by the record on H.R. 3329, currently financial regulators of Wisconsin and the the Committee on Oversight and Gov- under consideration. United States, as H.R. 4386 does, families ernment Reform, which was referred to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there spread across the world will enjoy the same the House Calendar and ordered to be objection to the request of the gentle- peace of mind that Rachel and I do. printed. woman from West Virginia?

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It doesn’t the hard work of Chairman Congress- yield myself such time as I may con- take a CPA to see the difference be- woman CAPITO here for her help and sume. tween a $2 trillion interconnected, support today, as well as Congressman Madam Speaker, I would like to globalized Wall Street bank and the 550 MURPHY for his sponsorship as well. thank Mr. LUETKEMEYER and Mr. MUR- community banks on the town square At a time when regulators are requir- PHY of Florida for drafting the legisla- under $1 billion in assets that do not ing more and more from small and tion before us this afternoon and for yet get the regulatory relief provided community-based institutions, I appre- working together on the Financial by the Fed policy statement. We are ciate the opportunity to work across Services Committee. here today to change that. party lines to offer some commonsense H.R. 3329 provides targeted regu- This bill would provide much-needed relief. latory relief for small bank holding regulatory relief to community banks. Small bank and thrift holding com- companies. Under the current regu- Everyone says they are for community panies face unique challenges with re- latory framework, the Federal Re- banks. Today is the day to prove it. gards to capital formation, which is a serve’s rules sometimes make it dif- Madam Speaker, I include a letter of particular concern at a time when reg- ficult for small banks to make acquisi- support from the Independent Commu- ulators are demanding higher capital tions. This is because the acquiring in- nity Bankers of America into the levels in response to Basel III. Under- standing these challenges, the Federal stitution often uses debt financing to RECORD. Reserve has recognized that small bank make the acquisition. INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY BANKERS OF holding companies have limited access Recognizing that many small institu- AMERICA®, tions rely on debt financing for an in- Washington, DC., May 5, 2014. to financing and, as a result, face dif- ficulties in the acquisition of small stitution, the Federal Reserve requires House of Representatives, banks by small holding companies, policy statements to ensure the debt is Washington, DC. DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: On behalf of the which often requires the use of debt. managed properly and subsidiary banks more than 6,500 community banks rep- The Federal Reserve Bank holding are well capitalized. The legislation be- resented by the Independent Community company policy statement, first issued fore us today makes it easier to form Bankers of America, I write to express our in 1980, allows for relief from certain new holding companies, fund existing strong support for H.R. 3329, which is sched- requirements, making it necessary for holding companies and make acquisi- uled for floor consideration this week. Intro- a small bank holding company to raise tions by issuing debt at the holding duced by Reps. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R–MO), Patrick Murphy (D–FL), Tom Cotton (R– the necessary capital and issue debt. company level by raising the threshold The policy statement also simplifies from $500 million in consolidated assets AR), Mike Quigley (D–IL), and Ann Kuster (D–NH), H.R. 3329 is bipartisan legislation acquisitions and formation of new bank to $1 billion in consolidated assets. that would direct the Federal Reserve to in- and thrift holding companies. These I commend the authors of this bill for crease the qualifying asset threshold of the are important tools in ensuring that their hard work on this bipartisan leg- Small Bank Holding Company Policy State- our smallest institutions can continue islation which passed the committee by ment from $500 million to $1 billion and to lend in their communities, hire new voice vote last November. This is about allow small savings and loan holding compa- staff, and survive what remains of a creating jobs, getting credit across the nies to be covered by its provisions. This leg- very difficult time for community country for consumers and for small islation is a key priority for ICBA and a pro- banks. business owners. vision of our Plan for Prosperity: A Regu- H.R. 3329 simply increases the thresh- I urge adoption of the bill and reserve latory Relief Agenda to Empower Local Communities. ICBA urges all members of the old in the Fed’s policy statement from the balance of my time. House to vote YES on H.R. 3329. $500 million to $1 billion in assets. Mr. MURPHY of Florida. Madam Revising the Policy Statement will make b 1730 Speaker, I yield myself such time as I it easier for small bank and savings and loan may consume. holding companies to raise both debt and eq- The $500 million threshold has not First, I want to thank the gentle- uity and downstream the proceeds to their been touched since 2006. woman from California for her leader- subsidiary banks. The Policy Statement con- In the past 7 years, our Nation’s ship on this and countless issues that tains a number of safeguards to ensure that smallest bank and thrift holding com- come before our committee. the debt is managed responsibly and sub- panies have faced significant recession, sidiary banks remain well capitalized. In- consolidation, and an alarming number I also want to thank the gentle- creasing the eligibility threshold to $1 bil- woman from West Virginia, the chair of bank failures. While this bill does lion to account for inflation, industry con- offer regulatory relief to our Nation’s of Financial Institutions, for her con- solidation, and asset growth will help an ad- smallest institutions, it also includes stant willingness to come to the center ditional 515 bank and savings and loan hold- safeguards that allow the Fed to con- and work for the greater good of our ing companies raise capital for additional tinue to monitor for safety and sound- country. consumer and small business lending, lead- ness. The Fed retains the right to im- I also want to thank the gentleman ing to job creation and community develop- ment. pose capital standards on a holding from Missouri (Mr. LUETKEMEYER) for Thank you for your consideration. company if the Board of Governors de- his outstanding leadership working for Sincerely, cides it is needed to protect the safety true regulatory relief to create jobs CAMDEN R. FINE, and soundness of that institution and while protecting consumers. This is not President & CEO. its customers. the first bill that we have worked on Mr. MURPHY of Florida. Madam Additionally, the policy statement together, and I hope it is not the last. Speaker, with that, I urge my col- outlines requirements that limit a Across the Treasure Coast and Palm leagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on the Luetke- bank holding company’s ability to ben- Beaches, the constituents that I am meyer-Murphy bill, and with no further efit from this relief. H.R. 3329 keeps privileged to represent know that speakers, I yield back the balance of these safeguards in place. This non- small businesses are the backbone of my time. controversial bill will help more than our economy. They understand that Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I ask 500 of our Nation’s smallest banks and capital is the lifeblood that enables unanimous consent that Mr. LUETKE- thrift holding companies. those businesses to grow, spurring in- MEYER be permitted to control the re- H.R. 3329 has bipartisan support and novation and creating jobs. maining balance of my time. the support of the Independent Com- Community banks are on the front The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there munity Bankers of America and the lines providing that capital, but they objection to the request of the gentle- American Bankers Association. are being strangled by well-intentioned woman from West Virginia? H.R. 3329 will go a long way in ensur- but excessive regulation. Let me be There was no objection. ing that these institutions are able to clear: I am not against reining in the Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Madam Speak- grow stronger and continue to serve excesses of Wall Street banks. er, I yield myself such time as I may their communities. After the financial crisis nearly took consume. I urge my colleagues on both sides of down the economy and cost Americans I want to thank both Chairman HEN- the aisle to support this commonsense $17 trillion worth of wealth and equity, SARLING and Ranking Member WATERS legislation.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:08 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MY7.023 H06MYPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H3426 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 6, 2014 With that, I yield back the balance of funds are held in such accounts by the attor- Part of the mission of credit unions my time. ney administering the IOLTA or the escrow from their very beginning has been to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The agent administering a similar escrow ac- reach out to the community around question is on the motion offered by count, in accordance with regulations issued them, especially to reach out to the by the Administration. the gentlewoman from West Virginia ‘‘(D) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—No provision underserved. Maintaining a strong (Mrs. CAPITO) that the House suspend of this paragraph shall be construed as au- commitment to the IOLTA community the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3329. thorizing an insured credit union to accept and removing a barrier to greater par- The question was taken; and (two- the deposits of an IOLTA or similar escrow ticipation sustains that very mission. thirds being in the affirmative) the account in an amount greater than such I urge my colleagues to support this rules were suspended and the bill was credit union is authorized to accept under bill, a bill which corrects a technical passed. any other provision of Federal or State disparity between the way trust ac- law.’’. f counts are federally insured at credit The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- unions and at banks. CREDIT UNION SHARE INSURANCE ant to the rule, the gentleman from I look forward to the statement of FUND PARITY ACT California (Mr. ROYCE) and the gen- the other ED, the gentleman from Colo- Mr. ROYCE. Madam Speaker, I move tleman from Colorado (Mr. PERL- rado, my friend, who has been a cham- to suspend the rules and pass the bill MUTTER) each will control 20 minutes. pion of this important bill. (H.R. 3468) to amend the Federal Credit The Chair recognizes the gentleman I reserve the balance of my time. Union Act to extend insurance cov- from California. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, erage to amounts held in a member ac- GENERAL LEAVE I thank my friend, Mr. ROYCE of Cali- count on behalf of another person, and Mr. ROYCE. Madam Speaker, I ask fornia, for his remarks, and I yield my- for other purposes, as amended. unanimous consent that all Members self such time as I may consume. As I The Clerk read the title of the bill. have 5 legislative days in which to re- say: ‘‘Two Eds are better than one.’’ So The text of the bill is as follows: vise and extend their remarks and to we will start with that. H.R. 3468 include extraneous materials on the This bill is designed to create parity Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- bill, H.R. 3468. between certain accounts held at credit resentatives of the United States of America in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there unions and those held at FDIC insured Congress assembled, objection to the request of the gen- banks. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. tleman from California? As a preliminary matter, I introduce This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Credit Union There was no objection. into the RECORD six letters. Share Insurance Fund Parity Act’’. Mr. ROYCE. Madam Speaker, I yield The first is a letter dated September SEC. 2. INSURANCE OF AMOUNTS HELD ON BE- myself such time as I may consume. 17, 1996, signed by Richard Schulman, HALF OF OTHERS. I rise in strong support of the Credit the associate general counsel of the Section 207(k) of the Federal Credit Union Union Share Insurance Fund Parity National Credit Union Administration. Act (12 U.S.C. 1787(k)) is amended— Act. This is a bill which passed out of (1) in paragraph (1)(A)— Second is a letter dated October 8, (A) by inserting after ‘‘payable to any the Financial Services Committee on a 2008. That is from Sheila A. Albin, as- member’’ the following: ‘‘, or to any person voice vote. This is bipartisan, common- sociate general counsel. with funds lawfully held in a member ac- sense legislation. The bill is supported A letter dated May 6, 2014, from the count,’’; and by the Credit Union National Associa- American Bar Association, signed by (B) by striking ‘‘and paragraphs (5) and tion, the National Association of Fed- the president, James R. Silkenat. (6)’’; eral Credit Unions, the California and A letter dated May 5, 2014, signed by (2) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ‘‘(as de- Nevada Credit Union Leagues, as well Brad Thaler of the National Associa- termined under paragraph (5))’’; as the American Bar Association. tion of Federal Credit Unions. (3) by redesignating paragraph (5) as para- What this bill does is to ensure that graph (6); and A letter dated May 5, 2014, signed by (4) by inserting after paragraph (4) the fol- there is parity in the treatment of Bill Cheney, president of the Credit lowing: trust accounts covered by the National Union National Association. ‘‘(5) COVERAGE FOR INTEREST ON LAWYERS Credit Union Share Insurance Fund And finally, a letter signed by Scott TRUST ACCOUNTS (IOLTA) AND OTHER SIMILAR and the Federal Deposit Insurance Cor- Earl from Mountain West Credit Union ESCROW ACCOUNTS.— poration, the FDIC. Association. ‘‘(A) PASS-THROUGH INSURANCE.—The Ad- The Financial Services Committee SEPTEMBER 17, 1996. ministration shall provide pass-through has heard the testimony of credit Re Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts share insurance for the deposits or shares of unions from West Virginia to Texas (‘‘IOLTA’’), (Your August 22, 1996, Letter) any interest on lawyers trust account that: (IOLTA) or other similar escrow accounts. ELYSE E. ROGERS, Esq., ‘‘(B) TREATMENT OF IOLTAS.— There is no public policy reason for deposit Mette, Evans & Woodside, ‘‘(i) TREATMENT AS ESCROW ACCOUNTS.—For insurance purposes to distinguish credit Harrisburg, PA. share insurance purposes, IOLTAs are treat- union interest on lawyer trust accounts DEAR MS. ROGERS: In your letter, you re- ed as escrow accounts. (IOLTAs) from those insured by FDIC. It is quested our opinion as to whether Pennsyl- ‘‘(ii) TREATMENT AS MEMBER ACCOUNTS.— essential for the NCUA’s share insurance vania attorneys can maintain client trust IOLTAs and other similar escrow accounts fund to be treated identically in order to funds, in association with Pennsylvania’s are considered member accounts for purposes maintain parity between the two Federal in- IOLTA Program, in share draft accounts at of paragraph (1), if the attorney admin- surance programs. credit unions regulated by the National istering the IOLTA or the escrow agent ad- Specifically, the bill amends the Fed- Credit Union Administration. As discussed ministering the escrow account is a member eral Credit Union Act to require that below, the answer depends upon the credit union membership status of the clients of the insured credit union in which the pass-through share insurance coverage funds are held. whose funds are contained in the IOLTA ac- be provided when a credit union mem- count. ‘‘(C) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this ber holds funds on behalf of a non- paragraph: ANALYSIS member in an IOLTA or other similar ‘‘(i) INTEREST ON LAWYERS TRUST AC- Generally, an IOLTA account is set-up by COUNT.—The terms ‘interest on lawyers trust account. an attorney or a law firm as an escrow ac- account’ and ‘IOLTA’ mean a system in Unlike FDIC coverage, currently the count containing pooled client funds. In a which lawyers place certain client funds in National Credit Union Administration credit union, an IOLTA account would be interest-bearing or dividend-bearing ac- treats funds held by credit union mem- set-up as an ‘‘agent’’ account. Section counts, with the interest or dividends then bers on behalf of those who are not fed- 745.3(a)(2) of NCUA’s Regulations defines an used to fund programs such as legal service erally insured credit union members as agent account as ‘‘[f]unds owned by a prin- organizations who provide services to clients not covered by the National Credit cipal [member] and deposited in one or more in need. Union Share Insurance Fund. This has accounts in the names of agents or nomi- ‘‘(ii) PASS-THROUGH SHARE INSURANCE.—The nees. . . .’’ The client continues to own the term ‘pass-through share insurance’ means, created, of course, a disparity in cov- funds while the attorney or law firm serves with respect to IOLTAs and other similar es- erage, specifically when looking at only as a custodial agent. crow accounts, insurance coverage based on IOLTAs and prepaid debit master ac- A federal credit union (FCU) can only ac- the interest of each person on whose behalf counts. cept funds belonging to its member or those

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:08 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MY7.025 H06MYPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3427 that qualify for membership. There are lim- You have also asked about NCUSIF insur- tion, as favorably reported out of committee, ited exceptions which permit an FCU to ac- ance coverage for IOLTA accounts at federal will provide NCUSIF parity with the FDIC cept nonmember funds if it serves predomi- and state-chartered credit unions designated for certain accounts, including Interest on nately low-income members and thereby has as low-income. Both federal credit unions Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTAs). a ‘‘low-income’’ designation. 12 U.S.C. and state-chartered credit unions designated We applaud and thank the bill’s sponsors, § 1757(6). NCUA Regulations define a member as low-income can accept nonmember funds. as well as House leadership, for addressing as ‘‘those persons enumerated in the credit 12 U.S.C. § 1757(6); 12 C.F.R. § 701.34; see, e.g., this important issue as it will provide much union’s field of membership.’’ 12 C.F.R. OGC Op. 96–0841. A state-chartered credit needed relief to our nation’s credit unions. § 745.1(b). Membership in an FCU is limited union can also be designated as low-income. We appreciate your consideration of this ‘‘to groups having a common bond of occupa- 12 C.F.R. § 741.204(b). Nonmembers at low-in- measure and would welcome the opportunity tion or association, or to groups within a come credit unions are considered members to discuss this issue further should you need well-defined neighborhood, community, or for purposes of NCUSIF coverage. 12 C.F.R. additional information. If my colleagues or I rural district.’’ 12 U.S.C. § 1759. An FCU’s § 745.1(b). Therefore, a nonmember client’s can be of assistance to you, please feel free charter outlines its membership. 12 U.S.C. funds in an IOLTA account at a low-income to contact myself or NAFCU’s Director of §§ 1753, 1754. credit union are entitled to NCUSIF cov- Legislative Affairs, Jillian Pevo. With an agent account, the membership erage. 12 C.F.R. § 745.1(b). Sincerely, status of the client (owner of the funds) and Sincerely, BRAD THALER, not that of the agent (attorney, law firm or SHEILA A. ALBIN, Vice President of Legislative Affairs. IOLTA Board) is determinative as to wheth- Associate General Counsel. er an IOLTA account can be properly main- CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, tained. Consequently, in order for an attor- AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION, Washington, DC, May 5, 2014. ney or law firm to maintain an IOLTA ac- Chicago, IL, May 6, 2014. DEAR REPRESENTATIVE. On behalf of the count at an FCU, either all of the clients Hon. ED PERLMUTTER, Credit Union National Association (CUNA), I whose funds would be deposited must be House of Representatives, am writing in support of certain regulatory members of that FCU or the FCU must be Washington, DC. relief measures scheduled on the suspension designated as a low income which would DEAR REPRESENTATIVE PERLMUTTER: On be- calendar this week. CUNA is the largest allow it to accept nonmember funds. half of the American Bar Association and its credit union advocacy organization in the Sincerely, nearly 400,000 members, I am writing in sup- United States, representing America’s state RICHARD S. SCHULMAN, port of H.R. 3468, the ‘‘Credit Union Share In- and federally chartered credit unions and Associate General Counsel. surance Fund Parity Act.’’ their 99 million members. This legislation would benefit state chari- Credit unions face a crisis of creeping com- OCTOBER 8, 2008. table programs receiving revenue from Inter- plexity with respect to regulatory burden. It Re Insurance Coverage for Interest on Law- est on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) by is not any one regulatory change or require- yers Trust Accounts (IOLTA) Accounts providing attorneys the ability to hold client ment that is causing this crisis, but the ever- increasing, never decreasing accumulation of MARY HOEFT SMITH, funds in credit unions, which have histori- cally provided higher interest rates than regulations over time that cripples credit Trust Account Program Administrator, Supreme unions’ ability to efficiently serve their Court of Wisconsin, Office of Lawyer Regu- other financial institutions. More than 90 percent of IOLTA grants fund the delivery of members. The bills that the House will con- lation, Madison, WI. sider this week will take small steps toward DEAR MS. HOEFT SMITH: You have asked us legal services to Americans living in pov- erty. Legal aid and pro bono programs re- alleviating some of that burden, and better about the insurance coverage by the Na- enable credit unions to more fully serve tional Credit Union Share Insurance Fund ceiving IOLTA funds provide legal assistance to veterans, domestic violence victims, those their members. (NCUSIF) for IOLTA accounts in federal and Credit unions support H.R. 3584, the Cap- state-chartered credit unions and those des- coping with the after-effects of natural disas- ters, and those undergoing foreclosures and ital Access for Small Community Financial ignated as ‘‘low-income.’’ As discussed Institutions Act; H.R. 3468, the Credit Union below, client funds in an IOLTA account are other housing issues. Thank you for your leadership on this im- Share Insurance Fund Parity Act; and H.R. insured for those clients who are members of 2672, the CFPB Rural Designation Petition the credit union or, if a credit union is des- portant issue. The ABA stands ready to as- sist you in helping this legislation become and Correction Act. We urge the House to ignated as low-income, all funds are insured pass these measures. regardless of the client’s membership status. law. H.R. 3584—CAPITAL ACCESS FOR SMALL Under IOLTA programs, lawyers and law Sincerely, COMMUNITY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ACT firms establish accounts to hold their cli- JAMES R. SILKENAT, ents’ funds in trust to pay costs related to President. H.R. 3584, introduced by Representatives legal services. Participation in IOLTA pro- Steve Stivers (R–OH) and Joyce Beatty (D– grams by lawyers and law firms is required NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OH), seeks to correct a drafting error in the in some states and is optional in other FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS, Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Act that states. A lawyer or law firm opens an IOLTA Arlington, VA, May 3, 2014. prohibits state chartered, privately insured account and, as an agent, deposits its cli- Re Support and Pass H.R. 3468, the Credit credit unions from joining the FHLB system. ents’ funds in the account and holds them Union Share Insurance Fund Parity Act This legislation was reported out of the Fi- there in trust until they are needed. The in- Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, nancial Services Committee on March 14, terest earned from the money in the IOLTA Speaker, House of Representatives, 2014 by a vote of 55–0; similar legislation has accounts is aggregated and paid generally to Washington, DC. also been approved by the House of Rep- another state agency or private nonprofit or- Hon. NANCY PELOSI, resentatives as part of comprehensive regu- ganization, such as a state bar association, Minority Leader, House of Representatives, latory relief legislation in 2006 and 2008. By to subsidize legal aid services or for other Washington, DC. correcting the oversight in the original leg- charitable purposes. DEAR SPEAKER BOEHNER AND MINORITY islation, 132 privately insured credit unions The clients, not their lawyers or law firms, LEADER PELOSI: On behalf of the National across the country will be eligible for mem- own the funds in an IOLTA account. The Association of Federal Credit Unions bership in the FHLB system and have addi- lawyers or law firms are merely the agents (NAFCU), the only trade association exclu- tional opportunities to provide mortgage holding the funds in trust for their clients. sively representing the interests of our na- credit to their members. While NCUSIF insurance coverage might tion’s federal credit unions, I write in strong H.R. 3468—CREDIT UNION SHARE INSURANCE cover clients as the beneficial owners of the support of the Credit Union Share Insurance FUND PARITY ACT funds, 12 C.F.R. § 745.3(a)(2); see, e.g., OGC Op. Fund Parity Act (H.R. 3468), and to urge H.R. 3468, introduced by Representatives 96–0841 (Sept. 17, 1996), OGC Op. 94–0119 (Feb. swift passage of this important bipartisan Ed Royce (R–CA) and Ed Perlmutter (D–CO), 9, 1994) (available on NCUA’s website at legislation. provide National Credit Union Share Insur- www.ncua.gov), the NCUSIF insures only Maintaining parity between the coverage ance Fund (NCUSIF) coverage for trust ac- member accounts. Therefore, client funds in provided by the National Credit Union Share counts, such as Interest on Lawyer Trust Ac- an IOLTA account are insured by the Insurance Fund (NCUSIF) and the Federal counts (IOLTAS) and other similar accounts. NCUSIF only for those clients who are mem- Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) on all This legislation is necessary because the Na- bers of the credit union. 12 C.F.R. §§ 745.0, types of deposits and accounts is imperative tional Credit Union Administration (NCUA) 745.1(b). In the event of a credit union’s liq- and a longstanding goal of NAFCU member has interpreted that the Federal Credit uidation, the amount of each client’s insured credit unions. Consumers often do not distin- Union Act does not permit it to extend such funds in IOLTA accounts is added together guish between the government backing on coverage. The legislation would direct the with any other individual account of the cli- accounts at financial institutions. It is im- NCUA to extend share insurance to the fund ent. 12 C.F.R. § 745.3. Insurance coverage is portant that the law dictate that there is no held in trust accounts opened and managed the same whether the credit union is a fed- difference in coverage, so as not to favor one by credit union members, even if the funds in eral or state-chartered credit union. 12 type of institution over another in the mar- such accounts are owned by one or more non- C.F.R. Part § 745. ketplace. NAFCU is pleased that the legisla- members. This would provide parity in the

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The language as AND CORRECTION ACT President/CEO. introduced in the manager’s amend- H.R. 2672, introduced by Representative Andy Barr (R–KY) would direct the CFPB to Mr. PERLMUTTER. Specifically, the ment narrowly defines which accounts establish an application process determining bill extends insurance coverage to In- will be extended Credit Union Share In- whether a county should be designated as a terest on Lawyer Trust Accounts, as surance Fund coverage. This includes rural area if the CFPB has not designated it Mr. ROYCE said, and I will call those IOLTA/COLTAFs and other escrow ac- as one. Designation of ‘‘rural’’ by the CFPB ‘‘trust accounts or similar escrow ac- counts held in trust. has many implications for credit unions, par- counts,’’ those that are held at credit I thank my friend from California for ticularly with respect to the type of products unions that are otherwise fully insured bringing this legislation. It is time credit unions may offer their members in at FDIC-insured banks up to $250,000. that there be parity and that all of the these areas. For instance, the Escrow Re- As a practicing lawyer for 25 years, I clients be covered by the Share Insur- quirements under the Truth in Lending Act ance Fund. Rule require certain lenders to create an es- know Lawyer Trust Accounts in Colo- rado as COLTAs, or Colorado Lawyer I urge quick passage of H.R. 3468, the crow account for at least five years for high- Credit Union Share Insurance Fund er-priced mortgage loans. If those loans are Trust Accounts, which we established made by small lenders that operate predomi- for our clients so that interest can be Parity Act. nately in rural or underserved counties, they earned for various charities that might I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. ROYCE. Madam Speaker, I yield are exempt from this requirement. Another exist. For instance, legal aid which back the balance of my time. example includes the Ability to Repay and provides assistance to veterans or peo- Qualified Mortgage (QM) Standards Under The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ple involved in domestic violence situa- question is on the motion offered by the Truth in Lending Act rule by which tions. mortgage loans with balloon payments do the gentleman from California (Mr. Under our bill, if a credit union were not meet the QM standard. Like the Escrow ROYCE) that the House suspend the ever to fail and needed to be resolved, Rule, small lenders that operate predomi- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3468, as then the client funds held in an escrow nately in rural areas are eligible to originate amended. balloon-payment QMs. The CFPB has defined account would be insured and thus pro- The question was taken; and (two- ‘‘rural’’ by using the U.S. Department of Ag- tected, regardless if the beneficiary is a thirds being in the affirmative) the riculture Economic Research Services’’ member of the credit union or not. In urban influence codes. rules were suspended and the bill, as my instance, if I had a trust account amended, was passed. H.R. 2672 was reported out of the Financial which had a number of different cli- Services Committee on March 14, 2014 by a ents, some clients might be members of f vote of 54–1. the credit union, others are not. Only FOREIGN CULTURAL EXCHANGE CONCLUSION those under current law that are mem- JURISDICTIONAL IMMUNITY Each of these bills would reduce credit bers of the credit union are covered by CLARIFICATION ACT unions regulatory burden and help them bet- ter serve their members. They were all sub- share insurance. Those that are not Mr. CHABOT. Madam Speaker, I ject to thorough consideration by the Finan- members of the credit union are not move to suspend the rules and pass the cial Services Committee, and as the votes in- covered. So we are trying to stop this bill (H.R. 4292) to amend chapter 97 of dicate, they are noncontroversial. We urge differentiation between banks and title 28, United States Code, to clarify you to support the bills when they come to credit unions. the exception to foreign sovereign im- the floor. Currently, the NCUA’s regulations munity set forth in section 1605(a)(3) of On behalf of America’s credit unions and and legal opinions as established in their 99 million members, thank you very such title. 1996, which is one the letters we are in- The Clerk read the title of the bill. much for your consideration of our views. troducing today, do not allow Federal Best regards, The text of the bill is as follows: BILL CHENEY, deposit insurance equal to the coverage H.R. 4292 President & CEO. provided by the FDIC for accounts held Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- by credit union members that contain resentatives of the United States of America in MOUNTAIN WEST funds owned by one or more nonmem- Congress assembled, CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION, bers. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Denver, CO. IOLTA accounts often contain funds This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Foreign Cul- Hon. ED PERLMUTTER, from many clients, some of whom may tural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Longworth House Office Building, not be members of the particular credit Clarification Act’’. Washington, DC. union where the attorney or the escrow SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL IM- DEAR REPRESENTATIVE PERLMUTTER. On be- MUNITY OF FOREIGN STATES. half of the Mountain West Credit Union As- agent has opened the account. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1605 of title 28, sociation, the trade association that rep- With an IOLTA account or other es- United States Code, is amended by adding at resents Colorado credit unions, I am writing crow accounts held in trust, under cur- the end the following: to express our support for H.R. 3468—Credit rent law, the membership status of the ‘‘(h) JURISDICTIONAL IMMUNITY FOR CERTAIN Union Share Insurance Fund Parity Act, client/beneficiary, and not of the agent ART EXHIBITION ACTIVITIES.— which provides the National Credit Union or the attorney, is determinative as to ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—If— Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF) coverage for whether an IOLTA account can be ‘‘(A) a work is imported into the United trust accounts, such as interest on Lawyer properly maintained. In order for a law States from any foreign country pursuant to an agreement that provides for the tem- Trust Accounts (IOLTAS) and other similar firm or a real estate escrow company accounts. porary exhibition or display of such work en- As you know, attorneys routinely receive to maintain an IOLTA account at a tered into between a foreign state that is the client funds that are to be placed in IOTLA credit union, either all of the clients owner or custodian of such work and the accounts. These accounts generate interest whose funds would be deposited must United States or one or more cultural or for charitable causes, primarily civil legal be members of that credit union or the educational institutions within the United services for economically disadvantaged citi- credit union must be designated as a States, zens. Currently, credit unions are unable to low-income, which would allow it to ‘‘(B) the President, or the President’s des- offer IOTLA accounts to members because accept nonmember funds. ignee, has determined, in accordance with the Federal Credit Union Act does not per- Many States or bar associations re- subsection (a) of Public Law 89–259 (22 U.S.C. mit NCUA to extend insurance coverage to quire the funds in an IOLTA to be fully 2459(a)), that such work is of cultural signifi- these accounts. As a result, credit union cance and the temporary exhibition or dis- members that would like to open IOLTAS insured, meaning a lawyer may not be play of such work is in the national interest, are then forced to go to thrift or a bank. able to use a credit union for these ac- and If passed, this legislation would provide counts if they can’t be fully covered. ‘‘(C) the notice thereof has been published parity in the insurance treatment of these It is important to note that this leg- in accordance with subsection (a) of Public accounts for credit unions. islation should not be seen as an au- Law 89–259 (22 U.S.C. 2459(a)),

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However, foreign governments do Congress needs to clarify the relation- not apply in any case asserting jurisdiction not have immunity when commercial ship between these two acts that I pre- under subsection (a)(3) in which rights in activity is involved. This bill seeks to viously described. property taken in violation of international clarify that artwork imported into the This legislation does just that: ensur- law are in issue within the meaning of that U.S. for temporary display is not com- ing that museums, like the Cincinnati subsection and— mercial activity and should thus be im- Museum Center and the Cincinnati Art ‘‘(A) the property at issue is the work de- mune from seizure. Specifically, my Museum—both in my district—and scribed in paragraph (1); other similar museums all across the ‘‘(B) the action is based upon a claim that legislation would revise the United such work was taken in connection with the States Code and make clear that the country, may continue to present first- acts of a covered government during the cov- import of artwork is not legally consid- class exhibits and educate the public ered period; ered commercial activity if three ele- on cultural heritage and artwork from ‘‘(C) the court determines that the activity ments are met: all around the globe. associated with the exhibition or display is First, the United States, or an edu- Through the enactment of this legis- commercial activity, as that term is defined cational institute therein, and a for- lation, we can secure foreign lending to in section 1603(d); and eign government must agree to the ex- American museums and ensure that ‘‘(D) a determination under subparagraph foreign art lenders are not entangled in (C) is necessary for the court to exercise ju- change of artwork; risdiction over the foreign state under sub- Second, the President must deter- unnecessary litigation. section (a)(3). mine that such work is of cultural sig- I urge my colleagues to support this ‘‘(3) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sub- nificance and the temporary exhibition legislation, and I reserve the balance of section— of such work is in the national inter- my time. ‘‘(A) the term ‘work’ means a work of art est; Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, I yield or other object of cultural significance; And third, the President’s determina- myself such time as I may consume. ‘‘(B) the term ‘covered government’ tion must be published in the Federal It is nice to see a Tennessean in the means— Register. chair. James Knox Polk might have ‘‘(i) the Government of Germany during been the last one who was more perma- the covered period; In enacting the Immunity from Sei- ‘‘(ii) any government in any area in Europe zure Act, Congress recognized that cul- nent as Speaker of the House. Yes, it is that was occupied by the military forces of tural exchange would produce substan- good to see you. the Government of Germany during the cov- tial benefits to the United States, both To my friend, Mr. CHABOT, it is an ered period; artistically and diplomatically. For- honor to rise and to cosponsor this bill ‘‘(iii) any government in Europe that was eign lending should be allowed to con- with you and with Mr. GOODLATTE and established with the assistance or coopera- tinue to aid cultural understanding and Mr. CONYERS. tion of the Government of Germany during increase public exposure to archeo- Madam Speaker, I do rise in support the covered period; and of H.R. 4292, the Foreign Cultural Ex- ‘‘(iv) any government in Europe that was logical artifacts. This bill reaffirms our an ally of the Government of Germany dur- country’s commitment to the foreign change Jurisdictional Immunity Clari- ing the covered period; and lending of artwork to American muse- fication Act, also known as the FCEJIC ‘‘(C) the term ‘covered period’ means the ums. Act. period beginning on January 30, 1933, and However, for artwork and cultural This makes a modest, but important ending on May 8, 1945.’’. objects owned by foreign governments, amendment to the expropriation excep- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment the intent of the Immunity from Sei- tion of the Foreign Sovereign Immuni- made by this section shall apply to any civil zure Act is being frustrated currently ties Act of 1976. action commenced on or after the date of the Specifically, it ensures that foreign enactment of this Act. by the Foreign Sovereign Immunities states are immune from suits for dam- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Act. A provision of the Foreign Sov- ereign Immunities Act opens foreign ages concerning the ownership of cul- ant to the rule, the gentleman from tural property when that property is in Ohio (Mr. CHABOT) and the gentleman governments up to the jurisdiction of the United States pursuant to an from Tennessee (Mr. COHEN) each will U.S. courts for court actions if foreign agreement between the foreign state control 20 minutes. government-owned artwork is tempo- The Chair recognizes the gentleman rarily imported into the U.S. and the U.S. or a U.S.-based cultural or from Ohio. Similar to its Senate companion, this educational institution, when the President has granted the work at GENERAL LEAVE bill includes a Nazi-era exception issue immunity from seizure pursuant Mr. CHABOT. Madam Speaker, I ask which provides that immunity does not to the Immunity from Seizure Act, and unanimous consent that all Members apply to cases in which property was when the President’s grant of immu- may have 5 legislative days in which to taken in violation of international law, revise and extend their remarks and in- and those are things which are in ques- nity from seizure is published in the clude extraneous materials on H.R. tion, and the action is based upon a Federal Register. The expropriation exception remains 4292, currently under consideration. claim that such work was taken in con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there nection with acts of the German Gov- available to all claims concerning mis- objection to the request of the gen- ernment during the period of January appropriated cultural property to tleman from Ohio? 30, 1933, through May 8, 1945. which these factual circumstances do not apply. There was no objection. b 1745 Mr. CHABOT. Madam Speaker, I Additionally, H.R. 4292 ensures that yield myself such time as I may con- According to the American Associa- the expropriation exception remains sume. tion of Museum Directors, current law available for all Nazi-era claims. This I would like to thank Chairman has led to, on several occasions, foreign is appropriate in light of the particu- GOODLATTE, Ranking Member CONYERS, governments declining to exchange larly concerted effort of the Nazis to and my friend from Tennessee (Mr. artwork and cultural objects with the seize artwork and other cultural prop- COHEN) for cosponsoring this legisla- United States for temporary exhibi- erty from citizens at that time, victims tion. tions. of the Holocaust and others. This is simple, straightforward legis- In 2010, for example, the Russian Fed- There have been quite a few movies lation. It clarifies the relationship be- eration imposed a ban on state-owned recently about some of the people in tween the Immunity from Seizure Act art loans to American museums on the our armed services who helped rescue and the Foreign Sovereign Immunities grounds that such works could be sub- some of that artwork, which is to be Act to encourage the foreign lending of ject to legal action. As a result of this commended, and it really brought out art to the United States. ban, several U.S. museums, which had the horrific things in that area that

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Unfortunately, the future suc- starting to produce a lot of good, bipar- opportunities to see art from Europe cess of cultural exchanges is severely tisan legislation. I commend him for and from around the world. It is impor- threatened by a disconnect between the that work, and I hope we see more of tant to have exchanges of culture, so Immunity from Seizure Act and the it. that people around the world under- Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act. With that, I yield back the balance of stand the other cultures and so that it Loans of artwork and cultural ob- my time. maybe makes the planet a little more jects depend upon foreign lenders hav- Mr. CHABOT. Madam Speaker, I safe. I support the bill as I understand ing confidence that the items they loan yield myself such time as I may con- that it still makes available redress for will be returned and that the loan will sume. those who committed acts of expropria- not open them up to lawsuits in U.S. I will be very brief. I would like to, tion during the Nazi era. courts. first of all, thank the Cincinnati Mu- I thank Mr. CHABOT, who is my friend For 40 years, the Immunity from Sei- seum Center and the Cincinnati Art and who has done a great job, and we zure Act provided foreign government Museum for bringing this matter to my hope to keep the river flowing and the lenders with this confidence. However, attention. Delta Queen alive. I thank the Judici- rulings in several recent Federal cases I want to particularly thank the gen- ary Committee chairman, BOB GOOD- have undermined the protection pro- tleman from Tennessee (Mr. COHEN) for LATTE, and our ranking member, the vided by the Immunity from Seizure his leadership on this bill, as well as to esteemed JOHN CONYERS, for their lead- Act. thank the chairman of the Judiciary ership. In these decisions, the Federal courts Committee, Mr. GOODLATTE, and also I urge the House to pass the bill, and have held that the Immunity from Sei- the ranking member, Mr. CONYERS, for I would like to offer for the RECORD a zure Act does not preempt the Foreign their leadership. letter from the Conference on Jewish Sovereign Immunities Act. The effect Without having any additional Material Claims Against Germany, has been to open foreign governments speakers, I yield back the balance of which speaks for itself, and for the up to the jurisdiction of U.S. courts my time. American Jewish Congress in their simply because they loaned artwork or The SPEAKER pro tempore. The stating that they would not oppose the cultural objects to an American mu- question is on the motion offered by passage of this bill. seum or educational institution. the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. CHABOT) that the House suspend the rules and CONFERENCE ON JEWISH MATERIAL This has significantly impeded the CLAIMS AGAINST GERMANY, INC. ability of U.S. institutions to borrow pass the bill, H.R. 4292. New York, NY, December 19, 2013. foreign government-owned items. It The question was taken. Mr. TIMOTHY RUB, has also resulted in cultural exchanges The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the President, Association of Art Museum Directors, being curtailed as foreign government opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being The George D. Widener Director and CEO, lenders have become hesitant to permit in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, their cultural property to travel to the Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, on that PA. United States. I demand the yeas and nays. DEAR MR. RUB, Anita Difanis has now sent The yeas and nays were ordered. us the language of the most recent draft of This bill addresses this situation. It provides that, if the State Department The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the immunity bill (the ‘‘Foreign Cultural ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarifica- grants immunity to a loan of artwork tion Act’’) that the AAMD is asking be intro- or cultural objects from—under the Im- ceedings on this motion will be post- duced to the Congress. We have reviewed the munity from Seizure Act, then the loan poned. points that concerned us, namely those in re- cannot subject a foreign government to f gard to Nazi Era claims. the jurisdiction of U.S. courts under While we are not persuaded of the need for OPEN BOOK ON EQUAL ACCESS TO this special legislation, we have no objection the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act. JUSTICE ACT to it. The American Jewish Committee con- This is very narrow legislation. It Mr. CHABOT. Madam Speaker, I curs with this view. only applies to one of the many move to suspend the rules and pass the Sincerely yours, grounds for jurisdiction under the For- bill (H.R. 2919) to amend titles 5 and 28, GREG SCHNEIDER, eign Sovereign Immunities Act. More- Executive Vice-President. United States Code, to require annual over, it requires the State Department reports to Congress on, and the mainte- Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, I re- to grant the artwork immunity under nance of databases on, awards of fees serve the balance of my time. the Immunity from Seizure Act before and other expenses to prevailing par- Mr. CHABOT. Madam Speaker, I its provisions apply, and in order to ties in certain administrative pro- would like to yield such time as he preserve the claims of victims of the ceedings and court cases to which the may consume to the gentleman from Nazi government and its allies during United States is a party, and for other Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE), the distin- World War II, the bill has an exception purposes. guished chairman of the Judiciary for claims brought by these victims. The Clerk read the title of the bill. Committee. If we want to encourage foreign gov- The text of the bill is as follows: Mr. GOODLATTE. I would like to ernments to continue to lend artwork H.R. 2919 begin by thanking Mr. CHABOT for in- and other artifacts to American muse- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- troducing this legislation and by ums and educational institutions, we resentatives of the United States of America in thanking Mr. CONYERS and Mr. COHEN must enact this legislation. Congress assembled, for their support as well. Without the protections this bill pro- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Madam Speaker, the Foreign Cul- vides, foreign governments will avoid This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Open Book tural Exchange Jurisdictional Immu- the risk of lending their cultural items on Equal Access to Justice Act’’. nity Clarification Act strengthens the to American institutions, and the SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF EQUAL ACCESS TO ability of U.S. museums and edu- American public will lose the oppor- JUSTICE PROVISIONS. cational institutions to borrow foreign tunity to view and appreciate these (a) AGENCY PROCEEDINGS.—Section 504 of government-owned artwork and cul- cultural objects from abroad. title 5, United States Code, is amended— tural artifacts for temporary exhi- I urge my colleagues to support this (1) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ‘‘, United States Code’’; bition or display. bill. (2) by redesignating subsection (f) as sub- The United States has long recog- Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, in clos- section (i); and nized the importance of encouraging ing, I just want to comment that Mr. (3) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the cultural exchange of ideas through GOODLATTE’s committee has now pro- the following:

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Madam Speaker, I than March 31 of each year, on the amount of filed suit. fees and other expenses awarded during the ‘‘(6) The Chairman of the Administrative yield myself such time as I may con- preceding fiscal year pursuant to this sec- Conference shall create and maintain online sume. tion. The report shall describe the number, a searchable database containing the fol- I would like to begin by thanking nature, and amount of the awards, the lowing information with respect to each Representative CYNTHIA LUMMIS and claims involved in the controversy, and any award of fees and other expenses under this the Constitution Subcommittee rank- other relevant information that may aid the subsection: ing member again, Mr. COHEN from Congress in evaluating the scope and impact ‘‘(A) The case name and number, Tennessee, for introducing this impor- of such awards. The report shall be made hyperlinked to the case, if available. tant government transparency legisla- available to the public online. ‘‘(B) The name of the agency involved in ‘‘(2)(A) The report required by paragraph the case. tion. (1) shall account for all payments of fees and ‘‘(C) The name of each party to whom the Every year, pursuant to the Equal other expenses awarded under this section award was made. Access to Justice Act, the Federal Gov- that are made pursuant to a settlement ‘‘(D) A description of the claims in the ernment, through settlement or court agreement, regardless of whether the settle- case. order, pays millions of dollars in legal ment agreement is sealed or otherwise sub- ‘‘(E) The amount of the award. fees and costs to parties to lawsuits ject to nondisclosure provisions. ‘‘(F) The basis for the finding that the po- and administrative adjudications that ‘‘(B) The disclosure of fees and other ex- sition of the agency concerned was not sub- involve the Federal Government. penses required under subparagraph (A) does stantially justified. However, despite the large number of not affect any other information that is sub- ‘‘(7) The online searchable database de- ject to nondisclosure provisions in the settle- scribed in paragraph (6) may not reveal any taxpayer dollars paid out each year ment agreement. information the disclosure of which is pro- through the Act, the Federal Govern- ‘‘(f) The Chairman of the Administrative hibited by law or court order. ment no longer comprehensively keeps Conference shall create and maintain online ‘‘(8) The head of each agency shall provide track of the amount of fees and other a searchable database containing the fol- to the Chairman of the Administrative Con- expenses awarded, why these fees and lowing information with respect to each ference of the United States in a timely expenses were awarded, and to whom award of fees and other expenses under this manner all information requested by the Chairman to comply with the requirements these costs were awarded. section: This is because, in 1995, Congress re- ‘‘(1) The case name and number of the ad- of paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), including the versary adjudication, if available, Attorney General of the United States and pealed the Department of Justice’s re- hyperlinked to the case, if available. the Director of the Administrative Office of porting requirements and defunded the ‘‘(2) The name of the agency involved in the United States Courts.’’. Administrative Conference of the the adversary adjudication. (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.—Section 2412 of United States, which is the agency ‘‘(3) A description of the claims in the ad- title 28, United States Code, is amended— charged with reporting this basic infor- (1) in subsection (d)(3), by striking ‘‘United versary adjudication. mation to Congress—to us. ‘‘(4) The name of each party to whom the States Code,’’; and (2) in subsection (e)— The Administrative Conference was award was made. reestablished in 2010, but the require- ‘‘(5) The amount of the award. (A) by striking ‘‘of section 2412 of title 28, United States Code,’’ and inserting ‘‘of this ments to report the fee and cost pay- ‘‘(6) The basis for the finding that the posi- section’’; and tion of the agency concerned was not sub- ments have not been reenacted. Ac- (B) by striking ‘‘of such title’’ and insert- stantially justified. cordingly, there has been no official ‘‘(g) The online searchable database de- ing ‘‘of this title’’. governmentwide accounting of this in- (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.— scribed in subsection (f) may not reveal any formation since fiscal year 1994, almost (1) IN GENERAL.—The amendments made by information the disclosure of which is pro- subsections (a) and (b) shall first apply with 20 years ago. hibited by law or court order. respect to awards of fees and other expenses This lack of transparency is trou- ‘‘(h) The head of each agency shall provide bling, given that the Equal Access to to the Chairman of the Administrative Con- that are made on or after the date of the en- ference in a timely manner all information actment of this Act. Justice Act is considered by many to requested by the Chairman to comply with (2) INITIAL REPORTS.—The first reports re- be the most important Federal fee- the requirements of subsections (e), (f), and quired by section 504(e) of title 5, United shifting statute. Fundamentally, the (g).’’. States Code, and section 2412(d)(5) of title 28, Act recognizes that there is an enor- (b) COURT CASES.—Section 2412(d) of title United States Code, shall be submitted not later than March 31 of the calendar year fol- mous disparity of resources between 28, United States Code, is amended by adding the Federal Government and individ- at the end the following: lowing the first calendar year in which a fis- ‘‘(5)(A) The Chairman of the Administra- cal year begins after the date of the enact- uals and small businesses that seek to tive Conference of the United States shall ment of this Act. challenge the Federal actions. submit to the Congress, not later than (3) ONLINE DATABASES.—The online data- Congress enacted the Equal Access to March 31 of each year, a report on the bases required by section 504(f) of title 5, Justice Act to provide individuals, amount of fees and other expenses awarded United States Code, and section 2412(d)(6) of small businesses, and small nonprofit during the preceding fiscal year pursuant to title 28, United States Code, shall be estab- groups with financial assistance to lished as soon as practicable after the date of this subsection. The report shall describe the bring suit against the Federal Govern- number, nature, and amount of the awards, the enactment of this Act, but in no case the claims involved in each controversy, and later than the date on which the first reports ment or to defend themselves from law- any other relevant information that may aid under section 504(e) of title 5, United States suits brought by the Federal Govern- the Congress in evaluating the scope and im- Code, and section 2412(d)(5) of title 28, United ment. pact of such awards. The report shall be States Code, are required to be submitted As the Supreme Court has noted, the made available to the public online. under paragraph (2) of this subsection. Act was adopted with the ‘‘specific pur- ‘‘(B)(i) The report required by subpara- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- pose . . . of eliminating for the average graph (A) shall account for all payments of ant to the rule, the gentleman from person the financial disincentive to fees and other expenses awarded under this Ohio (Mr. CHABOT) and the gentleman challenge unreasonable governmental subsection that are made pursuant to a set- tlement agreement, regardless of whether from Tennessee (Mr. COHEN) each will actions.’’ the settlement agreement is sealed or other- control 20 minutes. But how can we know if the Act is wise subject to nondisclosure provisions. The Chair recognizes the gentleman working well toward this end if we ‘‘(ii) The disclosure of fees and other ex- from Ohio. have no data on awards? penses required under clause (i) does not af- GENERAL LEAVE Without the data, this bill requires fect any other information that is subject to Mr. CHABOT. Madam Speaker, I ask the Administrative Conference to com- nondisclosure provisions in the settlement unanimous consent that all Members pile and report that we have nothing agreement. ‘‘(C) The Chairman of the Administrative may have 5 legislative days within more than anecdotal evidence as to Conference shall include and clearly identify which to revise and extend their re- whether the Act is working. in the annual report under subparagraph (A), marks and include extraneous mate- The legislation we are considering for each case in which an award of fees and rials on H.R. 2919, currently under con- today will end this lack of trans- other expenses is included in the report— sideration. parency and will restore the reporting

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Madam Speaker, I yield troducing this legislation. The gen- Mrs. LUMMIS. I deeply appreciate it. myself such time as I may consume. tleman from Tennessee was the person Madam Speaker, I urge my col- I rise in strong support of H.R. 2919, from whom I inherited the hallowed leagues to support H.R. 2919. Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, I yield the Open Book on Equal Access to Jus- halls of Longworth 1004. Our staff such time as she may consume to the tice Act, also known as the Longworth shared duties, including each other’s gentlewoman from Wyoming (Mrs. 1004 Act. phone duties when meetings were being LUMMIS). This bipartisan legislation makes a held in our offices. It was a great part- modest, but important improvement to Mrs. LUMMIS. Madam Speaker, in nership and a wonderful bipartisan re- great appreciation and deference to the the Equal Access to Justice Act, also lationship that I have enjoyed ever known as EAJA. That Act, which was gentleman on the Judiciary Com- since coming to Congress. mittee, and especially to my cosponsor, enacted in 1980, allows parties, under I deeply thank the gentleman from certain circumstances, to be awarded Mr. COHEN, I gratefully acknowledge Tennessee for his friendship. He was in- his cosponsorship—he supported this attorneys’ fees and court costs when strumental in securing bipartisan sup- they prevail in litigation against the bill—and the hard work of the House port for passage of H.R. 2919 through Judiciary Committee. United States. the Judiciary Committee. EAJA enables ordinary citizens, such Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, I yield H.R. 2919 reinstates the tracking and back the balance of my time. as veterans, senior citizens, and advo- reporting of attorneys fees paid out by cates for clean air and clean water, to Mr. CHABOT. Madam Speaker, I the Federal Government under the yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from fight unfair or illegal government ac- Equal Access to Justice Act, also tions without fear of the court costs in- Montana (Mr. DAINES). known as EAJA. Mr. DAINES. Madam Speaker, I want volved. EAJA was first enacted in 1980, with Over the years, the Act has suc- to thank the gentlelady from Wyoming the goal of protecting small businesses ceeded, but since 1995, when certain re- (Mrs. LUMMIS), as well as the gen- and other citizens facing unreasonable porting requirements were eliminated, tleman from Tennessee (Mr. COHEN) for government action. It was meant to ad- we have had no reliable data on how their bipartisan support in this most dress the David and Goliath situation much money the government has important bill. that exists when a citizen has to go to I rise in strong support of H.R. 2919, awarded in these proceedings. The pub- court against the Federal Govern- the Open Book on Equal Access to Jus- lic has a right to know how taxpayer ment’s vast financial and legal re- tice Act, which increases transparency funds are used, and Congress ought to sources. and works to ensure that the Equal Ac- be able to assess the impact and effec- Consistent with this theme, EAJA cess to Justice Act, or EAJA, does tiveness of EAJA. was amended in 1985 to facilitate its what it was always intended to do: pro- b 1800 application to Social Security claims. tect citizens and small businesses To address this failing, H.R. 2919 It was again amended in 1992 to include against the limited resources of the would require the Administrative Con- claims before the Court of Appeals for Federal Government when they have to ference of the United States, or ACUS, Veterans Claims. go to court. a highly respected nonpartisan agency, EAJA has been subject to numerous This law was written to give individ- to prepare an annual report for Con- reviews and revisions over the years to uals like our veterans, seniors, and gress on the fees and costs awarded in keep it up to date. Its requirement for small businesses a way to dispute un- these cases. The reports would also in- agencies to track and report on attor- fair treatment by the government. clude the number and nature of the neys’ fees helped inform Congress in its However, the original intent of EAJA claims involved. past efforts to improve the law. This has been lost in a sea of habitual litiga- The Conference would also be re- transparency was also a safeguard for tion, especially when it involves the quired to establish a publicly acces- the Federal taxpayers who finance the management of our natural resources sible, searchable database with this in- law. and our public lands and projects that formation, as well as the case name, Prior to 1995, EAJA payments trick- bring much-needed jobs and tax reve- the agency involved, and the basis of led out at a rate of about $3 million an- nues to local communities. Much of the award. nually. But since tracking and report- this litigation is awarded with millions I am very pleased to sponsor this bill ing requirements were eliminated in of hard-earned taxpayer dollars. That along with the gentlewoman from Wyo- 1995, EAJA has operated in the dark. is unacceptable. ming (Mrs. LUMMIS), who has done a As a Government Accountability Of- In Montana, we have seen firsthand great job bringing this to this floor, fice report made clear, most agencies the consequences of some of this litiga- shepherding it through to, hopefully, do not track payments—and won’t—un- tion. Montanans rely on healthy for- passage and becoming law. We have less Congress gives them direction to ests and rangelands for their liveli- worked on a bipartisan basis to address do so. Madam Speaker, that is why we hoods. Loggers, ranchers, miners, out- this issue. are here today. fitters and guides, and others, rely on H.R. 2919 represents a compromise As the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. healthy land management to feed their with respect to a broader bill related to CHABOT), mentioned, we only have an- families. EAJA which Mrs. LUMMIS previously ecdotal evidence as to how much we In recent decades, inflexible Federal introduced. It is an excellent example are spending on attorney fees, which policies and unrelenting appeals and of what happens when there is bipar- agencies pay out the fees, and for what lawsuits have imposed a huge adminis- tisan cooperation. types of claims. We need transparency trative burden on our Federal agencies, This legislation will promote greater to better monitor this law moving for- limited our mills’ access to timber, and transparency with respect to our gov- ward. ultimately resulted in the mismanage- ernment and provide valuable informa- H.R. 2919 both reinstates trans- ment of our forests, leaving our homes tion for Congress and our citizens. It parency and improves it by requiring and businesses at risk for wildfire and exemplifies the bipartisan cooperation the information be posted online in a crippling job growth in the timber in- we are capable of in this Chamber. searchable database. We owe this to dustry. I urge my colleagues to support this the small businesses, veterans, Social In Montana, we used to have 30 saw- bill, and I reserve the balance of my Security claimants, and others who mills. Today, we have just nine. Col- time. rely on EAJA for their once-in-a-life- laborative projects that the Montana

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:08 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MY7.034 H06MYPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3433 timber industry and conservation lead- Mr. CHABOT. Madam Speaker, hav- [Roll No. 194] ers have spent countless hours negoti- ing no further speakers, I yield back YEAS—388 ating are sometimes stopped in court. the balance of my time. Amodei Ellison LaMalfa True conservation is on-the-ground The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bachus Engel Lamborn stewardship by hardworking individ- question is on the motion offered by Barber Enyart Lance uals directly reliant on the land. It is the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. CHABOT) Barletta Eshoo Langevin not done in the courtroom. that the House suspend the rules and Barr Esty Larsen (WA) Barrow (GA) Farenthold Larson (CT) At the very least, the American peo- pass the bill, H.R. 2919. Barton Farr Latham ple ought to know how much of their The question was taken; and (two- Bass Fattah Latta hard-earned tax dollars are going to- thirds being in the affirmative) the Beatty Fincher Lee (CA) wards these litigants and the informa- rules were suspended and the bill was Becerra Fitzpatrick Levin Benishek Fleischmann Lipinski tion that led to their claims against passed. Bentivolio Fleming LoBiondo the Federal agency. The Open Book on A motion to reconsider was laid on Bera (CA) Flores Loebsack Equal Access to Justice Act will pro- the table. Bilirakis Forbes Lofgren vide that much-needed transparency Bishop (GA) Fortenberry Long f Bishop (NY) Foster Lowenthal which, hopefully, can limit these law- Bishop (UT) Foxx Lowey suits and help save hundreds of Amer- Black Frankel (FL) Lucas ican jobs. RECESS Blackburn Franks (AZ) Luetkemeyer Bonamici Frelinghuysen Lujan Grisham I urge support for H.R. 2919. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Boustany Fudge (NM) Mr. CHABOT. Madam Speaker, I ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Brady (PA) Gabbard Luja´ n, Ben Ray yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from declares the House in recess until ap- Brady (TX) Gallego (NM) Georgia (Mr. COLLINS). proximately 6:30 p.m. today. Braley (IA) Garamendi Lummis Bridenstine Garcia Lynch Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. I thank the Accordingly (at 6 o’clock and 10 min- Brooks (AL) Gardner Maffei gentleman from Ohio. utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. Broun (GA) Garrett Maloney, Madam Speaker, I am proud to rise Brown (FL) Gerlach Carolyn in support of the Open Book on Equal f Brownley (CA) Gibbs Maloney, Sean Buchanan Gibson Marchant Access to Justice Act, and I thank the Bucshon Gohmert Marino gentlelady from Wyoming and the gen- b 1830 Burgess Goodlatte Massie tleman from Tennessee, my friend on Bustos Gosar Matheson AFTER RECESS Byrne Gowdy Matsui the Judiciary Committee, for their Calvert Graves (GA) McCarthy (CA) hard work on this. Also, Mr. CHABOT. The recess having expired, the House Camp Graves (MO) McCarthy (NY) There are a lot of times we get to dis- was called to order by the Speaker pro Cantor Grayson McCaul agree on things, but this is one we can tempore (Mr. WOMACK) at 6 o’clock and Capito Green, Al McClintock Capps Green, Gene McCollum come together and agree on. And that 30 minutes p.m. Capuano Griffith (VA) McDermott is a good thing for not only our com- Ca´ rdenas Grijalva McGovern mittee, it is good for the American peo- f Carney Grimm McHenry Carter Guthrie McIntyre ple. Cartwright Hahn McKeon The Equal Access to Justice Act sup- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Cassidy Hall McKinley ports one of our Nation’s founding Castor (FL) Hanabusa McMorris principles—equal justice under the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Castro (TX) Hanna Rodgers Chabot Harper McNerney law—by making our legal system more ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Chaffetz Harris Meadows accessible for all Americans. will resume on questions previously Chu Hartzler Meehan Today’s bipartisan legislation simply postponed. Cicilline Hastings (FL) Meeks ensures that Equal Access to Justice Votes will be taken in the following Clark (MA) Hastings (WA) Meng Clarke (NY) Heck (NV) Mica programs observe commonsense report- order: Clay Heck (WA) Michaud ing and transparency requirements. Motions to suspend the rules and Cleaver Hensarling Miller (FL) This good government bill will ensure pass H.R. 4292 and H.R. 3584, as amend- Clyburn Herrera Beutler Miller (MI) Coffman Higgins Miller, George proper oversight of this program by ed; and agreeing to the Speaker’s ap- Cohen Himes Moore providing both Congress and the public proval of the Journal, in each case by Cole Hinojosa Moran the data they need to make informed the yeas and nays. Collins (GA) Holding Mullin decisions. The first electronic vote will be con- Collins (NY) Holt Mulvaney Conaway Honda Murphy (PA) The original Equal Access to Justice ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining Connolly Horsford Nadler Act rightfully included tracking and electronic votes will be conducted as 5- Conyers Hoyer Napolitano reporting requirements concerning minute votes. Cook Hudson Negrete McLeod payments made under the authority of Cooper Huelskamp Neugebauer f Costa Huffman Noem this law. Taxpayers should not be on Cotton Huizenga (MI) Nolan the hook for untold amounts of attor- Courtney Hultgren Nugent neys’ fees for special interest groups FOREIGN CULTURAL EXCHANGE Cramer Hunter Nunes Crenshaw Hurt O’Rourke that sue the Federal Government to JURISDICTIONAL IMMUNITY CLARIFICATION ACT Crowley Israel Olson change policy without public input. Cuellar Issa Owens My constituents simply don’t believe The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Culberson Jackson Lee Palazzo their hard-earned money should go to finished business is the vote on the mo- Cummings Jeffries Pallone Daines Jenkins Pascrell groups that push their agenda through tion to suspend the rules and pass the Davis (CA) Johnson (GA) Pastor (AZ) litigation instead of the regular legis- bill (H.R. 4292) to amend chapter 97 of Davis, Danny Johnson (OH) Paulsen lative process. Congress has a responsi- title 28, United States Code, to clarify Davis, Rodney Johnson, E. B. Pearce DeFazio Johnson, Sam Pelosi bility to ensure that the Federal Gov- the exception to foreign sovereign im- DeGette Jolly Perlmutter ernment is truly working on behalf of munity set forth in section 1605(a)(3) of Delaney Jordan Perry the Americans who fund it. The Open such title, on which the yeas and nays DeLauro Kaptur Peters (CA) Book on Equal Access to Justice Act were ordered. DelBene Keating Peters (MI) Denham Kelly (IL) Peterson will help ensure that the original law is The Clerk read the title of the bill. Dent Kelly (PA) Petri working as Congress intended. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The DeSantis Kennedy Pingree (ME) With greater transparency through question is on the motion offered by DesJarlais Kildee Pitts Diaz-Balart Kilmer Pocan reporting, the American people will the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. CHABOT) Dingell Kind Poe (TX) have greater confidence that their tax that the House suspend the rules and Doggett King (IA) Polis dollars are being well spent. pass the bill. Doyle Kinzinger (IL) Pompeo I would like to thank again the spon- The vote was taken by electronic de- Duckworth Kirkpatrick Posey Duncan (SC) Kline Price (GA) sors for offering this. I am proud to be vice, and there were—yeas 388, nays 4, Duncan (TN) Kuster Price (NC) an original cosponsor on this. not voting 39, as follows: Edwards Labrador Quigley

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Titus Rogers (AL) Shimkus Pelosi Sanchez, Loretta Visclosky Tonko Rogers (KY) Shuster [Roll No. 195] Perlmutter Sanford Wagner Tsongas Rogers (MI) Simpson Perry Sarbanes Walberg YEAS—395 Rokita Sinema Peters (CA) Scalise Turner Rooney Sires Walden Amash DesJarlais Johnson, Sam Peters (MI) Schakowsky Upton Ros-Lehtinen Slaughter Walorski Amodei Diaz-Balart Jolly Peterson Schiff Valadao Roskam Smith (MO) Walz Bachus Dingell Jordan Petri Schneider Van Hollen Ross Smith (NE) Wasserman Barber Doggett Kaptur Pingree (ME) Schock Vargas Rothfus Smith (NJ) Schultz Barletta Doyle Keating Pitts Schrader Veasey Roybal-Allard Smith (TX) Waters Barr Duckworth Kelly (IL) Pocan Schweikert Vela Ruiz Smith (WA) Weber (TX) Barrow (GA) Duncan (SC) Kelly (PA) Poe (TX) Scott (VA) Vela´ zquez Runyan Southerland Webster (FL) Barton Duncan (TN) Kennedy Polis Scott, Austin Visclosky Ruppersberger Speier Welch Bass Edwards Kildee Pompeo Scott, David Wagner Beatty Ryan (OH) Stewart Wenstrup Ellison Kilmer Posey Sensenbrenner Walberg Becerra Engel Kind Ryan (WI) Stivers Westmoreland Price (GA) Serrano Walden Benishek Enyart Kinzinger (IL) Salmon Swalwell (CA) Whitfield Price (NC) Sessions Walorski Bentivolio Eshoo Kirkpatrick Sa´ nchez, Linda Takano Quigley Sewell (AL) Walz Williams Bera (CA) Esty Kline T. Terry Wilson (FL) Rahall Shea-Porter Wasserman Sanchez, Loretta Bilirakis Farenthold Kuster Thompson (CA) Wilson (SC) Rangel Sherman Schultz Sarbanes Thompson (MS) Bishop (GA) Farr LaMalfa Reed Shimkus Wittman Waters Scalise Thompson (PA) Bishop (NY) Fattah Lamborn Reichert Shuster Wolf Weber (TX) Schakowsky Thornberry Bishop (UT) Fincher Lance Renacci Simpson Womack Black Fitzpatrick Langevin Webster (FL) Schiff Tiberi Ribble Sinema Welch Schneider Tierney Woodall Blackburn Fleischmann Larsen (WA) Rice (SC) Sires Wenstrup Schock Tipton Yarmuth Bonamici Fleming Larson (CT) Rigell Slaughter Westmoreland Schrader Titus Yoder Boustany Flores Latham Roby Smith (MO) Whitfield Schweikert Tonko Yoho Brady (PA) Forbes Latta Roe (TN) Smith (NE) Scott (VA) Tsongas Young (AK) Brady (TX) Fortenberry Lee (CA) Rogers (AL) Smith (NJ) Williams Braley (IA) Foster Levin Rogers (KY) Smith (TX) Wilson (FL) NAYS—4 Bridenstine Foxx Lewis Rogers (MI) Smith (WA) Wilson (SC) Amash Sanford Brooks (AL) Frankel (FL) Lipinski Rokita Southerland Wittman Ribble Stutzman Broun (GA) Franks (AZ) LoBiondo Rooney Speier Wolf Brown (FL) Frelinghuysen Loebsack Ros-Lehtinen Stewart Womack NOT VOTING—39 Brownley (CA) Fudge Lofgren Roskam Stivers Woodall Buchanan Gabbard Long Aderholt Granger Neal Ross Stutzman Yarmuth Bucshon Gallego Lowenthal Bachmann Griffin (AR) Nunnelee Rothfus Swalwell (CA) Yoder Burgess Garamendi Lowey Blumenauer Gutie´rrez Payne Roybal-Allard Takano Yoho Bustos Garcia Lucas Brooks (IN) Jones Pittenger Royce Terry Young (AK) Byrne Gardner Luetkemeyer Butterfield Joyce Richmond Calvert Garrett Luja´ n, Ben Ray NOT VOTING—36 Campbell King (NY) Roby Camp Gerlach (NM) Carson (IN) Kingston Rohrabacher Aderholt Granger Miller, Gary Cantor Gibbs Lummis Coble Lankford Royce Bachmann Griffin (AR) Murphy (FL) Capito Gibson Lynch Crawford Lewis Rush Blumenauer Gutie´rrez Nunnelee Capps Gohmert Maffei Deutch McAllister Schwartz Brooks (IN) Jones Pittenger Capuano Goodlatte Maloney, Duffy Messer Stockman Butterfield Joyce Richmond Ca´ rdenas Gosar Carolyn Ellmers Miller, Gary Waxman Campbell King (IA) Carney Gowdy Maloney, Sean Rohrabacher Gingrey (GA) Murphy (FL) Young (IN) Carson (IN) King (NY) Carter Graves (GA) Marchant Rush Coble Kingston Schwartz Cartwright Graves (MO) Marino Crawford Labrador b 1856 Stockman Cassidy Grayson Massie Deutch Lankford Waxman Mrs. CAPPS and Ms. SPEIER Castor (FL) Green, Al Matheson Duffy Lujan Grisham Young (IN) changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to Castro (TX) Green, Gene Matsui Ellmers (NM) Chabot Griffith (VA) McAllister Gingrey (GA) Messer ‘‘yea.’’ Chaffetz Grijalva McCarthy (CA) So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Chu Grimm McCarthy (NY) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE tive) the rules were suspended and the Cicilline Guthrie McCaul The SPEAKER pro tempore (during bill was passed. Clark (MA) Hahn McClintock the vote). There is 1 minute remaining. Clarke (NY) Hall McCollum The result of the vote was announced Clay Hanabusa McDermott b 1904 as above recorded. Cleaver Hanna McGovern A motion to reconsider was laid on Clyburn Harper McHenry So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Coffman Harris McIntyre tive) the rules were suspended and the the table. Cohen Hartzler McKeon Stated for: bill, as amended, was passed. Cole Hastings (FL) McKinley The result of the vote was announced Mrs. ROBY. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 194 Collins (GA) Hastings (WA) McMorris as above recorded. I was stuck at the airport—flight delay. Had I Collins (NY) Heck (NV) Rodgers Conaway Heck (WA) McNerney A motion to reconsider was laid on been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Connolly Hensarling Meadows the table. f Conyers Herrera Beutler Meehan Cook Higgins Meeks Stated for: CAPITAL ACCESS FOR SMALL Cooper Himes Meng Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New COMMUNITY FINANCIAL INSTI- Costa Hinojosa Mica Mexico. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 195, had Cotton Holding Michaud I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ TUTIONS ACT OF 2014 Courtney Holt Miller (FL) The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Cramer Honda Miller (MI) f Crenshaw Horsford Miller, George PAULSEN). The unfinished business is Crowley Hoyer Moore THE JOURNAL the vote on the motion to suspend the Cuellar Hudson Moran The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3584) to Culberson Huelskamp Mullin finished business is the question on amend the Federal Home Loan Bank Cummings Huffman Mulvaney Daines Huizenga (MI) Murphy (PA) agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of Act to authorize privately insured Davis (CA) Hultgren Nadler the Journal, on which the yeas and credit unions to become members of a Davis, Danny Hunter Napolitano nays were ordered. Federal home loan bank, and for other Davis, Rodney Hurt Neal The question is on the Speaker’s ap- DeFazio Israel Negrete McLeod purposes, as amended, on which the DeGette Issa Neugebauer proval of the Journal. yeas and nays were ordered. Delaney Jackson Lee Noem This will be a 5-minute vote. The Clerk read the title of the bill. DeLauro Jeffries Nolan The vote was taken by electronic de- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The DelBene Jenkins Nugent vice, and there were—yeas 253, nays Denham Johnson (GA) Nunes question is on the motion offered by Dent Johnson (OH) O’Rourke 127, answered ‘‘present’’ 2, not voting the gentlewoman from West Virginia DeSantis Johnson, E. B. Olson 49, as follows:

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:08 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MY7.012 H06MYPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3435 [Roll No. 196] Duckworth Langevin Ribble in addition to riding his bike; and Jim Fattah Latta Rigell laughed and said: No, I only do 100 YEAS—253 Fitzpatrick Lee (CA) Rogers (AL) Amodei Gerlach Napolitano Fleming Levin Ros-Lehtinen pushups every day. Bachus Gibbs Neal Flores Lewis Roybal-Allard He was a remarkable person. Barletta Goodlatte Neugebauer Forbes LoBiondo Ryan (OH) I am joined here today by my col- Foxx Lowenthal Barr Gosar Noem Sa´ nchez, Linda leagues from Minnesota—Congressman Barrow (GA) Grayson Nunes Fudge Lynch T. Barton Green, Al O’Rourke Garamendi Maffei Sanchez, Loretta KLINE, Congresswoman MCCOLLUM, Beatty Griffith (VA) Olson Garcia McDermott Sarbanes Congressmen PETERSON, WALZ, PAUL- Becerra Grimm Pelosi Garrett McGovern Schakowsky Gibson Miller (FL) SEN, and ELLISON—joining me in this Bentivolio Guthrie Perlmutter Sewell (AL) brief tribute. Bera (CA) Hahn Petri Gowdy Miller, George Sires Graves (GA) Moore Bilirakis Hall Pingree (ME) Slaughter Graves (MO) Mulvaney Bishop (GA) Hanabusa Pocan Smith (MO) b 1915 Green, Gene Negrete McLeod Bishop (UT) Harris Polis Stivers Hanna Nolan Black Hartzler Pompeo Swalwell (CA) Mr. Speaker, Jim’s respect in this Heck (NV) Nugent Blackburn Hastings (FL) Posey Terry House was really quite unparalleled. I Herrera Beutler Palazzo Bonamici Hastings (WA) Price (NC) Thompson (CA) recall one day last year when Jim came Boustany Heck (WA) Quigley Holding Pallone Hoyer Pastor (AZ) Thompson (MS) into the well of the House here and he Brady (TX) Hensarling Rangel Thompson (PA) Braley (IA) Higgins Rice (SC) Hudson Paulsen was spotted by some of our colleagues. Huizenga (MI) Payne Tiberi Bridenstine Himes Roby Tipton And someone started to applaud him, Brooks (AL) Hunter Pearce Hinojosa Roe (TN) Turner Brown (FL) Honda Rogers (KY) Israel Perry and the entire House burst into sponta- Upton Buchanan Horsford Rogers (MI) Jackson Lee Peters (CA) neous applause—Democrats, Repub- Valadao Bustos Huelskamp Rokita Jeffries Peters (MI) Veasey licans, conservatives, liberals. The Byrne Huffman Rooney Jenkins Peterson Visclosky only time I had ever seen anything like Calvert Hultgren Roskam Johnson (OH) Pitts Walberg Camp Hurt Ross Jordan Poe (TX) that happen before was when Hubert Cantor Issa Rothfus Keating Price (GA) Walden Humphrey walked into the House of Waters Capito Johnson (GA) Royce Kilmer Rahall Representatives, when he was on his Capps Johnson, E. B. Ruiz Kinzinger (IL) Reed Weber (TX) Ca´ rdenas Johnson, Sam Runyan Kirkpatrick Reichert Wittman death bed. Carney Jolly Ruppersberger Lance Renacci Woodall Jim had just a giant intellect, spoke Carter Kaptur Ryan (WI) ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—2 numerous languages. He had a big Cartwright Kelly (PA) Salmon heart. He was a passionate public serv- Cassidy Kennedy Sanford Gohmert Owens Castor (FL) Kildee Scalise ant and a man of enormous accom- NOT VOTING—49 Castro (TX) Kind Schiff plishment. There is no question our Chabot King (IA) Schneider Aderholt Griffin (AR) Murphy (FL) Nation is a truly better, more decent, Chu Kline Schock Bachmann Grijalva Nunnelee more compassionate place for every Cicilline Kuster Schweikert Bishop (NY) Gutie´rrez Pascrell Clyburn Labrador Scott (VA) Blumenauer Harper Pittenger day that he served so selflessly, with Cohen LaMalfa Scott, Austin Brooks (IN) Holt Richmond such honor and dignity and good Cole Lamborn Scott, David Butterfield Jones Rohrabacher humor. We loved him dearly, and we Collins (NY) Larsen (WA) Sensenbrenner Campbell Joyce Rush will miss him terribly. Conaway Larson (CT) Serrano Carson (IN) Kelly (IL) Schrader Conyers Latham Sessions Chaffetz King (NY) Schwartz Mr. Speaker, I now ask that the Cook Lipinski Shea-Porter Coble Kingston Stockman House of Representatives observe a mo- Cooper Loebsack Sherman Crawford Lankford Van Hollen Courtney Lofgren Shimkus Deutch Luetkemeyer ment of silence to honor the incredible Cramer Long Shuster Duffy Maloney, Sean Waxman life of Chairman Jim Oberstar, our Crenshaw Lowey Simpson Ellmers Meng Welch friend, our colleague. Cuellar Lucas Sinema Gardner Messer Wenstrup Culberson Lujan Grisham Smith (NE) Gingrey (GA) Miller, Gary Young (IN) Cummings (NM) Smith (NJ) Granger Moran f Daines Luja´ n, Ben Ray Smith (TX) Davis (CA) (NM) Smith (WA) b 1911 NATIONAL NURSES WEEK DeFazio Lummis Southerland DeGette Maloney, Speier So the Journal was approved. (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania Delaney Carolyn Stewart The result of the vote was announced asked and was given permission to ad- DeLauro Marchant Stutzman as above recorded. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- DelBene Marino Takano Dent Massie Thornberry f vise and extend his remarks.) DesJarlais Matheson Tierney Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Diaz-Balart Matsui Titus MOMENT OF SILENCE IN TRIBUTE Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dingell McAllister Tonko TO FORMER CONGRESSMAN JIM National Nurses Week, which is cele- Doggett McCarthy (CA) Tsongas OBERSTAR Doyle McCarthy (NY) Vargas brated annually from May 6 through Duncan (SC) McCaul Vela (Mr. NOLAN asked and was given May 12. Duncan (TN) McClintock Vela´ zquez permission to address the House for 1 Nurses all over the country serve as Edwards McCollum Wagner Ellison McHenry Walorski minute and to revise and extend his re- the first line of defense in the preven- Engel McIntyre Walz marks.) tion of sickness and injury. From hos- Enyart McKeon Wasserman Mr. NOLAN. Mr. Speaker, Members pitals and care facilities to nurse’s of- Eshoo McKinley Schultz Esty McMorris Webster (FL) of the House, today, I rise to pay trib- fices at schools and local businesses, Farenthold Rodgers Westmoreland ute to a former colleague, son of a nurses play an essential role in keeping Farr McNerney Whitfield miner, who rose to become the es- our society healthy and safe. Fincher Meadows Williams teemed and respected chairman of the From better educating our children Fleischmann Meehan Wilson (FL) Fortenberry Meeks Wilson (SC) U.S. House Committee on Transpor- about the importance of health to help- Foster Mica Wolf tation and Infrastructure—the longest- ing fathers and mothers better care for Frankel (FL) Michaud Womack serving Member of Congress from the a newborn child, to helping seniors bet- Franks (AZ) Miller (MI) Yarmuth Frelinghuysen Mullin Yoder great State of Minnesota—my prede- ter manage disease or disability, our Gabbard Murphy (PA) Yoho cessor, our dear friend, Congressman Nation’s nurses are indispensable. Gallego Nadler Young (AK) Jim Oberstar. This year’s National Nurses Week Jim passed away quite unexpectedly theme is ‘‘Nurses: Leading the Way.’’ NAYS—127 over the weekend. My wife and I and During this National Nurses Week, we Amash Burgess Connolly Barber Capuano Costa several other Members of the House take time to give thanks to these pro- Bass Clark (MA) Cotton here were just with him on Wednesday fessionals for doing just that: leading Benishek Clarke (NY) Crowley night, and Jim was as fit as a fiddle, as the way through the promotion and the Brady (PA) Clay Davis, Danny fit as he has ever been. work of bringing better care and better Broun (GA) Cleaver Davis, Rodney Brownley (CA) Coffman Denham I commented to another couple there health to our friends and family and Bucshon Collins (GA) DeSantis that Jim does 1,000 pushups every day, neighbors and loved ones.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:08 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MY7.018 H06MYPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H3436 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 6, 2014 NATIONAL TEACHER DAY with millions of people watching on TV region’s foremost advocate for restora- (Mr. GARCIA asked and was given and in front of a crowd of more than tion of Indian fishing treaty rights, a permission to address the House for 1 160,000 people. I am talking of course dream he lived to realize. He was our minute and to revise and extend his re- about California Chrome, the winner of region’s foremost advocate for clean marks.) the 2014 Kentucky Derby. water for salmon. Mr. GARCIA. Mr. Speaker. I rise in California Chrome is a resident of So powerful was his advocacy, his support of National Teacher Day, a day Yuba City, where he lives with his charisma, his personality, his moral when we honor our teachers who con- human friends Perry and Denise Mar- authority, that no fewer than two tribute so much to our students, our tin. The Martins bought California books have been written about him, schools, and our country. Chrome’s mother for only $8,000, a bar- and he was the recipient of the Albert I am pleased to recognize Myrna Be- gain by horse racing standards. Cali- Schweitzer Humanitarian Award. tancourt, Miami-Dade’s Teacher of the fornia Chrome’s storybook rags-to- They say a person dies twice: the Year. She and other former Teachers of riches tale is sure to delight horse rac- first time, and the second time when the Year like recipient Fred Ingram, ing fans for years to come. they stop telling stories about him. who now leads the United Teachers of Congratulations, California Chrome, Billy Frank is going to live forever. Dade, are shining examples of the kind his jockey Victor Espinoza, and the There are no words I can share, how- of educators who find the best in their Martin family. I know my family will ever, more powerful than his own. So, students. be watching as you, California Chrome, thanks to my friend Martha My brother, Gaby, and his wife, aim to get one step closer to the Triple Kongsgaard who provided me with Cathy, are both teachers who inspire Crown at the Preakness on Saturday, Billy’s words recently, I share those every day with their dedication to May 17. now with you: their students. When I was a student, You have made California’s Third I don’t believe in magic, Billy once said. I one of my own teachers, Pat Collins, Congressional District proud. Thank believe in the Sun and the stars, the water, you, California Chrome. the tides, the floods, the owls, the hawks fly- helped fuel in me a passion for learning ing, the river running, and the wind talking. f and kindled my lifelong commitment Their measurements, they tell us how to public service. RECOGNITION OF LUPUS healthy things are, how healthy we are, be- All over the country teachers make a AWARENESS MONTH cause we and they are the same. That is difference in the lives of their students what I believe in. (Mr. ROONEY asked and was given every day. We owe them our deepest Those who learn to listen to the world that permission to address the House for 1 appreciation. sustains them can hear the message brought minute.) forth by the salmon. f Mr. ROONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise Thank you, dear friend, Billy. You DEBBIE’S DREAM FOUNDATION: today in recognition of Lupus Aware- shall forever be missed and forever re- CURING STOMACH CANCER ness Month. As cochair of the Congres- membered. sional Lupus Caucus, I am honored to f (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was help raise awareness of lupus through- given permission to address the House out the month of May. ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY for 1 minute and to revise and extend Lupus is a painful and devastating (Mr. PERRY asked and was given her remarks.) autoimmune disease. It is estimated permission to address the House for 1 Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I that 1.5 million Americans are cur- minute and to revise and extend his re- rise today to speak about Debbie’s rently living with lupus. This disease is marks.) Dream Foundation, a nonprofit dedi- unpredictable, difficult to diagnose, Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in cated to advancing stomach cancer re- challenging to treat, and especially support and recognition of Israel’s search, and it recently hosted its Fifth hard to live with. Unfortunately, I un- Independence Day. Annual Dream Makers Gala in my area derstand these challenges all too well Israel is one of our closest allies in in south Florida. as my cousin Kathleen Rooney was di- the Middle East, and for 66 years it has Each year, the event mobilizes ef- agnosed with lupus and died of the dis- been the stronghold of democracy and forts to fight stomach cancer, a disease ease in her early thirties. a model for those who seek freedom that will be diagnosed in more than Years later, the cause of lupus is still and prosperity. 22,000 Americans and kill almost 11,000 unknown and a cure has yet to be The success of the Jewish State Americans this year alone. Although found. With better understanding of makes it a target for oppressive re- stomach cancer is the second most the disease through recent research, we gimes that seek the destruction of prevalent cancer killer worldwide, it have developed new treatment methods Western ideals, such as the advance- receives the least amount of Federal that control symptoms and help to im- ment of women’s rights. funding for death of any type of cancer. prove the quality of life for individuals Iran is chief among these threats. It I was proud to lead a letter with my living with lupus—but we still have a has openly and repeatedly called for fellow Floridian colleague, LOIS ways to go. Israel’s eradication. This threat may FRANKEL, and 55 of our House col- On behalf of Kathleen and those with become a reality if Iran is allowed to leagues to include stomach cancer in a lupus and those who have yet to be di- obtain nuclear weapons. Mr. Speaker, list of cancers eligible for Department agnosed, I urge my colleagues to sup- we simply can’t allow that to happen. of Defense research funding. port investments in research towards a This administration must be clear- Thanks to Debbie Zelman, her in- cure for lupus. eyed in dealing with Iran, and it must credible team, and their determination I also ask my colleagues to join me do whatever is necessary to protect our and perseverance, we can help Debbie’s in helping to educate and advocate and vital interests in the region, including Dream of curing stomach cancer a re- raise awareness for lupus during Lupus Israel. ality soon. Awareness Month by wearing purple on With that, I offer my sincere con- f May 16, ‘‘Put on Purple Day.’’ gratulations to our Israeli friends on this 66th anniversary of their country’s CONGRATULATING CALIFORNIA f independence and wish them a very CHROME IN MEMORY OF BILLY FRANK, JR. happy and prosperous Independence (Mr. GARAMENDI asked and was (Mr. HECK of Washington asked and Day. given permission to address the House was given permission to address the f for 1 minute.) House for 1 minute.) Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. HECK of Washington. Mr. Speak- RECOGNIZING THE GREAT DEMO- stand on the House floor today to con- er, yesterday morning quite suddenly CRATIC JEWISH STATE OF gratulate a star athlete from my dis- Billy Frank, Jr., passed away. ISRAEL trict, an athlete who rose to the na- Billy was chair of the Northwest In- (Mr. VARGAS asked and was given tional spotlight with a remarkable win, dian Fisheries Commission. He was our permission to address the House for 1

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:08 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MY7.045 H06MYPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3437 minute and to revise and extend his re- saddened by the news of the passing of 66 years of lasting friendship between marks.) my very close friend and former col- our two nations. Mr. VARGAS. Mr. Speaker, I also league, Congressman James Oberstar. On May 14, 1948, under the leadership rise today to recognize the great demo- My thoughts and prayers go out to his of future Israeli Prime Minister David- cratic Jewish State of Israel, one of our family, Jean, his children, and grand- Ben Gurion, Jewish leaders established strongest partners for peace and sta- children. the State of Israel. At that time, Presi- bility, for its 66 years of independence. Mr. Oberstar was a true ‘‘transpor- dent Harry Truman recognized the new Since its founding on May 14, 1948, tation guru.’’ There was no one in state and sent a strong message to Israel has been a beacon of democracy Washington and most likely in the en- countries throughout the Middle East and prosperity and America’s stalwart tire world who knew more about trans- and the world that Israel would not ally in the often tumultuous Middle portation than Chairman Oberstar. face its future challenges alone. East. And he could tell you about it in sev- Since that time, Israel has thrived As the historic home of the Jewish eral different languages. and become a strong democracy. people, Israel has stood for hope in the For 36 years, Congressman Oberstar Today, our two nations remain closely face of persecution, freedom from op- served the people of Minnesota’s aligned as a result of our shared values pression, and opportunity for its di- Eighth. I traveled on many codels with and common interests. During these 66 verse population. Mr. Oberstar, including a trip to Haiti, years Israel has overcome many dif- We were the first nation to recognize where he taught English there at the ficult challenges and the continued ex- Israel’s independence, and I look for- U.S. Embassy early in his career. I re- istence of a Jewish state is a testament ward to working with my colleagues to member being so impressed not just by to the will and strength of the people continue building stronger bonds be- the amount of knowledge he had about of Israel. tween the United States and Israel. Haiti, its history, politics, and infra- As we reflect on the achievements of I am fully committed to our special structure, but that he spoke French as this great country, we must also re- relationship, which is based upon our well as in Haitian. member its modern beginnings. Israel shared values and common interests. In closing, I take from the Bible: Mr. was established as a safe haven for the Mr. Speaker, on this joyous day, I am Oberstar has fought a good fight, he Jewish people who survived centuries honored to congratulate Israel on its has run the race, he has finished his of persecution and oppression. 66th Independence Day. work, he has done a great job. God has Today, the people of Israel continue f blessed America by giving us Mr. to face many threats to their way of life and to their country. There are MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH James Oberstar. f those who believe violence is the solu- (Mr. TONKO asked and was given tion to resolving their differences with permission to address the House for 1 HONORING ISRAEL’S 66TH the State of Israel. minute and to revise and extend his re- INDEPENDENCE DAY But to promote security throughout marks.) The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. this region, what the Middle East real- Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, May is DESANTIS). Under the Speaker’s an- ly needs is stability and peace. I want Mental Health Month, a month where nounced policy of January 3, 2013, the to take a moment to commend our we step up our efforts to raise aware- gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. President, President Obama, and Sec- ness for mental health and work to re- FRANKEL) is recognized for 60 minutes retary of State John Kerry for their move the stigma of seeking help for as the designee of the minority leader. commitment to securing a lasting mental illness. GENERAL LEAVE peace and their work toward achieving This issue is very close to my heart, Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speak- that goal. as I worked in the New York State As- er, I ask unanimous consent that all On the 66th anniversary of the estab- sembly to pass Timothy’s Law, which Members may have 5 legislative days lishment of Israel, we strongly affirm provides parity in mental health cov- to revise and extend their remarks and our commitment to Israel as both a erage in my home State. include extraneous materials on the friend and ally, and double down on our We work in a very divided environ- subject of my Special Order. efforts to bring peace to this region of ment here, Mr. Speaker, in Wash- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there the world. As President Truman so elo- ington, but one of the few things I be- objection to the request of the gentle- quently noted: Israel has ‘‘a glorious lieve we can all agree on is the need to woman from Florida? future before it, not just as another focus more on individuals and families There was no objection. sovereign nation, but as an embodi- that struggle with mental illness. That Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speak- ment of the great ideals of our civiliza- means providing better resources, more er, tonight’s Special Order is meant to tion.’’ robust programs, enhanced coordina- honor Israel’s 66th Independence Day. I know we have all had the oppor- tion, and a more comprehensive mental Last year, I also had the honor of lead- tunity to visit Israel and to see first- health national program. ing a similar Special Order. hand the success of this democracy and Mental illness affects all ages, all Much is made about the contention the prosperity of this country sur- races, tax brackets, and political in the United States Congress. There- viving and thriving in a very difficult ideologies, and our response to mental fore, it pleases me to say that the secu- neighborhood. It has been a great illness must be as comprehensive as rity of Israel remains bipartisan in honor to be here in Congress and to the group of people it affects. We can every aspect. I have a number of Mem- continue to support the relationship only do this by joining together, re- bers with us tonight who I will yield between our two great countries, but to flecting in our budget our commitment my time to to celebrate this wonderful really honor the success of 66 years of to overcoming the challenges mental occasion. independence of a country that shares illnesses pose, and passing the First, I yield to the gentleman from our values, that continues to be an ex- Strengthening Mental Health in Our Rhode Island (Mr. CICILLINE), my col- ample to the world of a great democ- Communities Act, legislation that my league, a distinguished member of the racy. colleagues and I introduced just today. Foreign Affairs Committee. Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. I thank f Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Rhode Island for b 1930 the gentlelady for yielding, and I thank your articulate and passionate re- the gentlelady for her passionate sup- marks. IN MEMORY OF JAMES OBERSTAR port of the State of Israel. It has been Now it gives me great pleasure to (Ms. BROWN of Florida asked and an honor to serve with you on the For- yield to the very distinguished gen- was given permission to address the eign Affairs Committee and to be an tleman from North Carolina (Mr. House for 1 minute and to revise and active member of the Jewish Caucus MEADOWS), another colleague of mine extend her remarks.) here in the House. on the Foreign Affairs Committee. Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 66 years of Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I thank as I rise today, I am terribly, terribly independence by the State of Israel and the gentlewoman for her leadership and

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My b 1945 prior to its birth in unbelievable trag- family, my mother, was an immigrant; edy, grief, oppression, when almost 7 my father was the first of his family to Sixty-six years ago, Israel began as a million Jews—moms, dads, sons and be born in the United States from im- modest nation of 800,000 people, fight- daughters, husbands and wives—were migrant parents. Now I am so proud to ing for its very survival. Today, killed and terminated in a way that be here as a Member of the House of Israel’s population stands at well over many of us can only try to grasp why Representatives and to recognize also 8 million. It is a thriving, liberal de- that could have possibly happened in that my country was the first nation to mocracy, the homeland for the Jewish this world. recognize Israel. people, a global economic and high- Yet today, we see that the Since 1948, and as I can say, there tech powerhouse, and it maintains the antisemitic rhetoric throughout much was such great pride I took when Israel region’s most powerful military force; of Europe has grown to levels that we fought its war of independence, when yet, as my colleagues mentioned, Israel have not seen since those days of Hit- Israel became a state, and Israel has still faces threats. ler. So we must take this day and persevered against great threats both For anyone who has ever been to the every day to make sure that we voice large and small while at the same time small Middle Eastern country, you are not only our support for Israel, but our building a dynamic, thriving, and inno- immediately struck by the proximity support for a Jewish nation in which vative economy. of unfriendly or unstable neighbors; America enjoys a great partnership and Today, we are so proud of our un- the border with Syria, where war has friendship, but truly an unyielding re- breakable bonds with Israel, built upon ravaged the country for years, threat- solve of brotherly affection. our common foundation of freedom, de- ening to destabilize the surrounding re- So today, I thank the gentlewoman mocracy, human rights, and the rule of gion; the border with Egypt, where the for her time and allowing me to speak law. Israel is without question the largest Arab nation faces great uncer- on this particular issue. But it is im- United States’ closest ally in the Mid- tainty; then the border with Gaza from portant that we remember that even dle East and most likely our closest an Israeli kibbutz that suffered thou- though there was years ago a great ally throughout the world. The people sands of rocket attacks. We witnessed, tragedy, that today if we do not speak of Israel continue to be a symbol of ourselves, how the good people live in up that things can continue to happen democratic courage in the Middle East fear each day. and be a downward spiral, for right at and throughout the world. Of course, there is the perpetual this moment as we speak there are As I remember and we recall the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran. For some 100,000 missiles aimed at Israel. independence and the founding of the Israel, an Iran armed with nuclear We can live in relative peace and State of Israel 66 years ago, I am re- weapons represents an unimaginable comfort here in America, yet in cities minded of the words of President John threat. Without even firing a single and neighborhoods all across Israel F. Kennedy, who said: weapon, Iran would be able to extend its nuclear umbrella to its terrorist they have to live in fear of a siren Israel was not created in order to dis- going off and a missile perhaps coming appear. Israel will endure and flourish. It is proxies across the globe, including to in. Yet, it is this partnership and the child of hope and home of the brave. It Hamas and Hezbollah, sitting on friendship that we have with Israel can neither be broken by adversity nor de- Israel’s doorstep. that must remain solid and be strong. moralized by success. It carries the shield of Even more terrifying, we would see a We have a country that is some 10,000 democracy and it honors the sword of free- proliferation of nuclear arsenals square miles in Israel, surrounded by dom. throughout the region; yet, even in the 5.2 million square miles of oil-rich Happy Independence Day—Yom face of these threats, Israelis remain country. Yet Israel has no iron, no Ha’atzmaut Sameach. optimistic for their future and proud of gold, no silver, no lead, no oil to speak Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Thank their national identity. So, tonight, I of, and yet over and over again she is you, Mr. LOWENTHAL, for your very want to say that we are proud as attacked. And so you have to ask your- heartfelt comments. Israeli allies, and we join them in cele- self, why? Why is it that so many peo- Mr. Speaker, yesterday, Israel com- brating their 66th year of independ- ple call Israel the aggressor when the memorated Memorial Day to honor the ence. missiles are aimed towards her? memory of more than 24,000 Israeli Mr. Speaker, I do want to share the I stand today to not only thank the men, women, and children who have story of one of my constituents. His gentlewoman for her time, but also to been killed in terror attacks and wars name is Aron Bell. He is 85 years old, acknowledge the greatness of Israel, over the past 66 years. and he is a proud Jewish American our friendship that is unyielding, and Immediately following Memorial Day resident of Palm Beach County. Today, to say Happy 66th Independence Day. Israel transitioned to Independence he is celebrating Israeli Independence Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Thank Day, when Israelis and Jews across the Day, but this is more than just a cele- you, Mr. MEADOWS, for your very mov- globe celebrate the modern-day revival bration for him; it is a memory. ing comments. I appreciate you being of the State of Israel. This abrupt tran- Aron Bell was born Aron Bielski. For here with us tonight. sition from the solemn Memorial Day those of you who may have seen Daniel Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to to the celebration of Independence Day Craig’s blockbuster movie ‘‘Defiance,’’ yield to the gentleman from California, embodies the Israel and Jewish nar- you are familiar with the Bielski Mr. ALAN LOWENTHAL, another one of rative of resilience in the face of adver- brothers—the Jewish partisans who my distinguished colleagues on the sity. We recognize our suffering while saved over 1,000 Jews from death camps Foreign Affairs Committee and a fel- we appreciate our survival. by building a village of defiance in the low first-term Member whom I had the Mr. Speaker, as commented by my forest of Nazi-occupied Poland. Aron honor of traveling to Israel with our colleagues who preceded me, the im- was the youngest of these brothers de- freshman class. portance of Israel as our best ally in a picted in the film. Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, I very unstable region is so significant in After his traumatic survival during want to thank the gentlewoman from this United States Congress that each World War II, Aron emigrated to the Florida for inviting me. I too was year the first-term Members take a British Mandate for Palestine, having moved by the speech and the talking tour of Israel. We visit leaders and witnessed the horrors of the Holocaust from my dear friend and colleague members of civil society. I was honored and having understood the increased from North Carolina. to be on that trip this summer. urgency for Jewish self-determination.

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The story of the Jewish nizing this special order to recognize the sig- Today’s anniversary of Israel’s independ- people is riddled with triumph and nificance of Israel’s Independence at the kind ence is a good time to review and re-assess tragedy. Israel’s national anthem, invitation of Linda Kline. our partnership. Clearly, Israel has earned its called Hatikvah—meaning ‘‘the I was pleased to join Rabbi Jean Eglinton of seat at the table with the independent nations hope’’—sings of the 2,000-year-old B’Nai Sholom Congregation; Senior Pastor of the world. And she has done so as a strong dream to be free in a land of our own. Chuck Lawrence of Christ Temple Church; U.S. ally. It is incumbent upon our leaders to After centuries of pogroms, inquisi- Martin Greenberg, executive director for the return that respect and confidence. tions, and genocide, the dream has Network of Independent Communities for the As a world leader, we have a tremendous been realized in the establishment of Jewish Federations of North America; Rabbi responsibility to actively help bring long-term the State of Israel. Victor Urecki of B’Nai Jacob Congregation; peace to the Middle East. That must always I know I speak for my colleagues on and, City of Huntington, West Virginia, Mayor include a free and independent state of Israel. both sides of the aisle tonight when I Steve Williams for the 4th Annual West Vir- America’s interaction in the region must reflect say we celebrate the independence—the ginia Israel Independence Celebration at Pull- the maturity of our place among other Nation birth—of the great State of Israel; and man Square, Huntington, West Virginia on states as a seasoned and substantial diplo- we are here to protect and secure Israel Sunday, May 4, 2014. I was pleased to deliver matic leader. for eternity. the following remarks: My bottom line to any administration and to Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance In a State where the official motto is, my colleagues in the Congress is that the U.S. of my time. ‘‘Mountaineers are always free,’’ we cherish must be a positive presence in the Middle Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to com- independence as much as anyone. And while East. This is in our and Israel’s best interests. memorate the State of Israel’s Sixty-Sixth year we are the first to lend a hand to a neighbor That requires the utmost care in both the of independence. words we use and the deeds we employ to As the grandson of a Holocaust survivor, I in need, we admire independence in others. All that West Virginia independence, some maintain that positive presence. understand the importance of a Jewish state Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to would suggest, is rooted in the rugged living as both a democratic society and a refuge of pay tribute to the Jewish state of Israel on the our mountains impose upon us. But I think it culture and heritage. I am proud to celebrate 66th anniversary of its declaration of inde- might just run a little deeper than that. its continued success. pendence, Yom Ha’atzmaut. For 66 years, We all know the story of America’s Inde- The spirit of Israel is as strong today as it Israel has not only defied all odds to survive pendence Day, July 4th 1776. But on that was in 1948 when Great Britain’s mandate ex- in the face of existential threats, but it has same day, the Continental Congress passed a pired and a new nation was born. Its people transformed from a country of agricultural pio- lesser known resolution appointing to another continue to seek academic advancement, par- neers into the high-tech powerhouse that it is committee three of the men who had just ticipate in international commerce, and support today. the arts. All this, while managing threats to its helped to draft the Declaration of Independ- For 66 years, the United States has had a security. ence. Their task was to design a seal for the special friend and steadfast ally in Israel, dat- My respect for this nation and its people is newly formed United States of America. Two ing back to when President Harry Truman first great. Having traveled to Israel I observed the of those men, Dr. Benjamin Franklin and recognized the State of Israel just 11 minutes reality of bomb children’s recreation center. As Thomas Jefferson, spent considerable time after it had declared independence. Since that a father I cannot grasp the chilling fear of over the next five weeks working on designs time, Israel has become an indispensable for wondering if it’s okay for my kids to play today that included the story of the Israelites’ exodus security cooperation and scientific and techno- or if they need to go to the reinforced recre- from Egypt. logical research. ation center. The fear of becoming yet another Franklin’s design incorporated Moses stand- Israel is a beacon of democracy and free- victim to terrorism while riding a bus or eating ing on the shore, extending his hand over the dom in a region where both are far too scarce. in a cafe´ could be enough to bring stagnation sea, beckoning Pharaoh’s demise. Jefferson’s Israeli citizens of all stripes, including its many to a bustling economy. However, not in Israel. depicted the Israelis in the wilderness, led by minorities, enjoy extensive personal freedoms Its people rally in the name of freedom and a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. and thrive in every aspect of society, from the out of the hope for a lasting peace. Their From our earliest beginnings, our roots have military to the Knesset. economy—and their nation are strong. run deep with Israel and the Jewish people. In these uncertain times in the Middle East Sixty-six years following its declaration of And that includes our country’s Judeo-Chris- and North Africa, Israel seems surrounded by independence, Israel has grown into a stra- tian heritage that is so deeply engrained in us. chaos. On its southern border, Israel must rely tegic ally of the United States. Our nation’s It shines especially bright in America’s spirited on Egypt, a country grappling with a rocky commitment to its economy, defense, and independence. transition to democracy, to intercept the weap- people are critically important. So, we quite naturally welcome the oppor- ons smuggling into the Hamas-run extremist I look forward to continuing to support Israel tunity to join in celebrating Israel’s Independ- hub of the Gaza Strip. To the North, in Leb- and am again happy to join my colleagues in ence Day. anon, Hezbollah continues to amass its arse- celebrating its independence. But there is more to celebrate today than nal of long-range missiles capable of hitting all Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. Mr. history and heritage. In today’s world, practical major cities in Israel and promises future war. Speaker, I rise today in support and recogni- realities have to take first order. The simple In Syria, the ongoing civil war remains a tion of the sixty-sixth anniversary of Israel’s fact is that Israel is America’s strongest, most source of instability and uncertainty for the en- independence and to honor a country that has dependable ally in the Middle East. And as I tire region, empowering terrorist groups on made huge strides since its independence in have said, time and again, a stable Middle both sides of the conflict. The Palestinian 1948. As the only true democracy in the Mid- East is in the long-term best interests of the Authority’s decision to reconcile with Hamas, a dle East, America and Israel share so much. United States. faction that continues to call for Israel’s de- We both celebrate democracy and freedom. Israel’s security is paramount to that re- struction, has undermined any progress made We feel an obligation to make the world a bet- gional stability. Syria’s domestic chaos and during recent U.S.-led peace negotiations. And ter place for all people. tragic loss of innocent lives; the uncertainty of despite the interim agreement with world pow- The United States has considered the exist- a volatile nuclear threat from nearby Iran; the ers, Iran’s illicit nuclear program will remain an ence of Israel a profound moral and spiritual continual threat of terrorist organizations infil- existential threat to Israel until the day a final, imperative and was the first Nation to recog- trating and working their will in country after verifiable agreement is reached that removes nize the State of Israel. Israel’s security is of country; all these call for our constant vigi- the possibility of a nuclear Iran. paramount importance, and our support for lance as a strong partner in Israel’s security After years of terrorist attacks, war, and re- that security is unbreakable. We should take needs. gional instability knocking on its doorsteps, this occasion to reinforce our bond and renew That’s why I have cosponsored and strongly Israel continues to persevere with remarkable our commitment to end tyranny and protect supported heavy sanctions against Iran and its poise. Israel has become a leader in tech- democracy. nuclear weapons advancement. That’s why I nology and science, and its society prospers.

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You have Ben Sherwood, and show that we will be resolute in bringing sions about peace and security, it should he is the brother of Dr. Elizabeth Sher- people who harm Americans to justice and standing steadfast through these protests; to know that the United States’ commitment to wood-Randall, who is the former ad- reinforce the President and administration’s the Jewish state is unshakeable. viser to JOE BIDEN and also an adviser strength and steadiness in dealing with dif- I join my colleagues in wishing the people to the President. ficult challenges. and government of Israel a Chag Sameach, a At ABC News, you have Ian Cameron, On the toplines, he says: happy holiday on this 66th Independence Day. who is the former executive producer of Since we began to see protests in response f ‘‘This Week,’’ and he is married to to this Internet video, the President has di- someone named Susan Rice, who, obvi- KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY rected the administration to take a number ously, was the National Security Advi- of steps. His top priority has been the safety The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under sor to the President before she went to and security of all Americans serving the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- the U.N. abroad. uary 3, 2013, the gentleman from Texas You have Claire Shipman, who is Indeed, that was exactly what people (Mr. GOHMERT) is recognized for 60 min- married to someone named Jay Carney. in the administration were saying. utes as the designee of the majority Claire Shipman is a correspondent with That was what the people at CBS News leader. ABC News. Then you have Matthew were parroting. Since that came from Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, I want Jaffe, who is married to Katie Hogan. the brother of the CBS News president, to thank my dear friend and colleague, Katie Hogan was the Deputy Press Sec- that seems to have worked pretty ef- Ms. FRANKEL, for a wonderful presen- retary for President Obama’s 2012 re- fectively. tation. election campaign; and she is the There is another article here, I know, in having traveled with Con- spokesperson for Organizing for Action, ‘‘Worldly at 35, and Shaping Obama’s gresswoman FRANKEL, that we share a OFA, which is working hard, appar- Voice.’’ It was an article in The New great respect and admiration for the ently, to turn Texas blue, as they say. York Times in March of 2013 by Mark nation of Israel, and we should be the Anyway, Matthew Jaffe is a reporter Landler. best friend Israel has in the world be- with ABC News. It says: cause they believe in the things we do, Then not to leave out NBC News, you As President Obama prepares to visit in the same values. have Robert Gibbs, the former White Israel next week, he is turning, as he often Where else in the Middle East do peo- House Press Secretary for President does, to Benjamin J. Rhodes, a 35-year-old ple get to vote, whether you are Mus- Obama. You have him as a contributor Deputy National Security Advisor with a lim, Jewish, Christian, except in soft voice, strong opinions, and a reputation to NBC News. You have the former sen- around the White House as the man who Israel? If you are a woman, where are ior adviser to the President, David channels Mr. Obama on foreign policy. you respected and given the full rights Axelrod, who is known for the massive that men have, except for in Israel? and important advice he has given to b 2000 Where in the Middle East are homo- President Obama as a senior political Mr. Rhodes is drafting the address to sexuals not persecuted and even killed? analyst for MSNBC. the Israeli people the President plans We ought to be Israel’s best friend in Oh, we don’t want to forget, over to give in Jerusalem. But his influence the world; and I am very concerned here, CBS News. You have the presi- extends beyond what either his title or that, at times, it feels like we may not dent of CBS News, who is David speech-writing duties suggest. Drawing be. So I join my friend in wanting to do Rhodes. David Rhodes is akin to—is on personal ties and a philosophical everything we can to shore up that re- the brother of—Ben Rhodes, who is the kinship with Mr. Obama that go back lationship with Israel, and I thank her person who coined the phrase ‘‘kinetic to the 2008 campaign, Mr. Rhodes for her dedication. military action,’’ instead of using the helped prod his boss to take a more ac- I also believe firmly that it is true word ‘‘war.’’ tivist policy toward Egypt and Libya that those who bless Israel seem to end He coordinated the edits, apparently, when those countries erupted in 2011. up being blessed. Go figure. So I am of the Benghazi talking points, and of On further in the article it points grateful for that presentation. course, he had a great deal to do with out: Mr. Speaker, I did want to answer or what was done in Libya by this admin- Two years ago, when protesters thronged attempt to answer a question that I istration and the way that was dis- Tahrir Square in Cairo, Mr. Rhodes urged have been asked many times about cussed with the media. Mr. Obama to withdraw three decades of media reporting and presentations and So it is not necessarily surprising American support for President Hosni Muba- why some stories get covered by the rak of Egypt. A few months later, Mr. that Sharyl Attkisson ran into the Rhodes was among those agitating for the mainstream media, particularly by the buzz saw she did at CBS News when the President to back a NATO military interven- three main networks for broadcast tel- president of CBS News is the brother of tion in Libya to head off a slaughter by Colo- evision and CNN and MSNBC as well. someone who was helping pull the nel Muammar Qaddafi. I saw a chart that was put together strings at the White House. Further down in the article it says: by a group, called the Minority Report, In fact, some of the articles that At the White House, Mr. Rhodes first came but I wasn’t as interested in the group were pulled to point out some of these to prominence after he wrote Mr. Obama’s as I was in finding out if the relation- relationships—an article by Ed landmark address to the Muslim world in ships set forth in the chart were actu- Morrissey on April 29 of 2014 talked Cairo in June, 2009. The speech was notable ally accurate, so I had my staff help about the newly released White House for Mr. Obama’s assertion that governments me. Let’s find out. Is this chart really email, which shows that the Rice talk- should ‘‘reflect the will of the people,’’ accurate? I was really staggered by ing points on Benghazi were politically prefiguring his policy in dealing with Mr. Mubarak and Colonel Qaddafi. what was in the chart. motivated. This is not the entire chart, but it is It says, in part, in the article: Another article from March of 2011 by Rick Moran. It starts out with a ref- most of it. Their chart was entitled, The YouTube story was designed to dis- ‘‘Keeping It in the Family,’’ and it was tract from ‘‘policy failures,’’ according to erence to Alice in Wonderland, when very interesting. Barack Obama’s aide Ben Rhodes—or the Rick Moran says: As you see the chart here, at CNN, brother to the president of CBS News. A ‘‘war’’ is a war, is a ‘‘war,’’ right? Not if the vice president and deputy bureau Then it goes on to set out part of Mr. you live in the Rabbit Hole and have to an- swer to Alice— chief in Washington is Virginia Ben Rhode’s email, and he says in the Moseley, who is married to Tom Nides, email, Ben Rhodes does—the brother of talking about Alice in Wonderland— who is the former Deputy Secretary of David Rhodes, the president of CBS as Commander in Chief. State under Hillary Clinton, the former News: But Byron York is quoted—and I Secretary of State. To convey that the United States is doing take it this was an article by Byron You have Bianna Golodryga, married everything that we can to protect our people York inserted in Mr. Moran’s piece— to Peter Orszag, who was the former and facilities abroad; to underscore that and says:

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Well, it doesn’t look officers to White House spokesmen up to the President himself, the answer is ‘‘no.’’ But who is critical, we are fortunate he did like that is ever going to happen until that leaves the question: What is it? not understand just how far a Presi- we have a flat tax, where if you make In a briefing onboard Air Force One dent, how far an administration could more, you pay more; you make less, Wednesday, Deputy National Security Advi- push the IRS into going after political you pay less. That is what we ought to sor Ben Rhodes— enemies, as we have now seen that it be doing. Again, this is 2011— has. Anyway, as a result, we have an IRS —took a crack at an answer. ‘‘I think what Whether or not the IRS’s that became weaponized on behalf of we are doing is enforcing a resolution that weaponization was before the 2012 elec- one political party and one administra- has a very clear set of goals, which is pro- tion, the President had a call to arms tion. And we do need a special pros- tecting the Libyan people, averting a hu- right here in front of the House and the ecutor. I have been pointing that out manitarian crisis, and setting up a no-fly Senate and the Cabinet members, Joint zone,’’ Rhodes said. ‘‘Obviously, that in- for quite some time. There are crimi- volves kinetic military action, particularly Chiefs of Staff and Supreme Court, sit- nals laws that may have been violated. on the front end.’’ ting right here, when he mistakenly as- That is why we need a special pros- That came from Ben Rhodes. serted what he believed were facts ecutor, not the Justice Department. And then Mr. Moran’s article says: about the Citizens United ruling by the We have seen their kind of ‘‘just us’’ What we are doing in Libya is making war, Supreme Court, and it was so wrong, to rather than ‘‘justice.’’ whether the Obama administration admits it the point that Justice Alito sat right We need a special prosecutor that is or not. People aren’t getting killed by ‘‘ki- here just feet away from where I am not appointed by Eric Holder. We need netic’’ anything. They are dying the old- standing, shaking his head and saying, to get to the bottom of who violated fashioned way—they are getting blown up. Not true, not true, not true. the law. Because it appears laws were This gives a whole new meaning to ‘‘KIA.’’ Nonetheless, people at the IRS heard broken. Another article from Patrick Howley the call. They paid attention. And they But some wonder why the main- from May 11, 2013, entitled, ‘‘Top came to understand that maybe the stream media doesn’t get into the IRS Obama Official’s Brother is President Supreme Court says conservatives can weaponization more. We see the famil- of CBS News, May Drop Reporter Over run ads and get involved in political ial relationships between the main- Benghazi Coverage.’’ issues like union groups do, but maybe stream media—not that I am saying It says: we can stop them. And they effectively CNN and MSNBC on the extreme left The brother of a top Obama administration did that by putting their investigations are mainstream media, but they are official is also the president of CBS News, into their tax status on hold and refus- part of the media who avoids reporting and the network may be days away from ing to give them any kind of decision dropping one of its top investigative report- anything negative about this Presi- ers for covering the administration’s scan- until well after the 2012 election, there- dent. Well, you hate to report things dals too aggressively. by silencing those voices. negative on your own family. So that Down further it says: I have had reporters who obviously is understandable. don’t understand the Tax Code and the That reporting revealed that President So, Mr. Speaker, it explains a lot, Obama’s Deputy National Security Advisor, power of the IRS say, Well, what dif- once you begin to see all of the mar- Ben Rhodes—brother of CBS News president ference does it make? Those groups riages and all of the sibling relation- David Rhodes—was instrumental in changing probably shouldn’t have been applying ships between this administration and the talking points in September, 2012. for tax status like they were anyway. people in the media—siblings in the The article further down says more Obviously, showing the ignorance of media—people calling the shots and about Mr. Rhodes being a 35-year-old the reporters when they ask such ques- giving the advice in our major news New York native; David Rhodes, presi- tions. Because the way the Internal media. dent of CBS news since 2011. Revenue Code is set up, if someone in Mr. Speaker, we also sometimes are a So it is rather amazing, but it should the general population just decides I little surprised as the mainstream be more clear to people. People wonder want to get a bunch of friends together media tries to desperately change the why the mainstream gives such favor- who have political beliefs like I do and subject from the false reports and able coverage to the Obama adminis- we are going to pool our money to- statements that were made about tration. Well, blood is thicker than gether and then we are going to start Benghazi and the coverup that we are water, is one saying. spending it on issues to educate the now finding out about Benghazi. They In the case of our mainstream media, American public, and somebody has got are constantly trying to change the they totally dropped the ball on to account for all that money, you subject, in their desperation to protect Benghazi and continue to report on don’t want the IRS coming after you as their familial relationships in the ad- anything else they can besides you accumulate money to spend on po- ministration. Benghazi. litical education of America. I had a call today wanting me to I am very grateful that the main- So you have to go begging to the IRS come on the news tomorrow and talk stream media on the left and right for the proper designation so that you about climate change. It used to be back in the seventies did not drop the can go about gathering money without called global warming until people re- Watergate investigation. They stayed them coming against you as being a alized, wow, it is not really warming on it until the truth came out. Back in single individual raising money to anything very serious, so we better those days, the mainstream media was spend on political issues. start calling it climate change. And as so important to protecting our freedom That also, Mr. Speaker, is one of the any real scientists know, when you and protecting Americans from a Presi- reasons why we need to throw out the come up with a scientific theory, then dent who had an enemies’ list and pro- Internal Revenue Code. Just pass a bill there are certain facts that will prove tecting America from a President that that says as of a certain date the Inter- your theory or your assertion. But seemed a bit paranoid at times. nal Revenue Code will be totally void, when we talk about climate change, A man, a fellow Christian and an and that gives us a deadline to shoot people are not doing that. amazing man of faith after his conver- for. sion during the Watergate investiga- I like the idea of a flat tax. There are b 2015 tion, Chuck Colson, talked in his book, people that I love and respect that Whatever happens, if there are a lot ‘‘Born Again’’ about how after the Kent think a fair tax is a better way to go. of tornados, they say: see, it is climate State debacle and students were killed, But by scrapping the Internal Revenue change. If there are very few tornados, it turned basically into a bunker at the Code, throwing it out on a date certain, they say: see, it is climate change. If White House. It was ‘‘we’’ against then we would only have so long to get we have numerous hurricanes, they ‘‘they,’’ and if you were critical at all, a new Tax Code figured out. We would say: see, it is climate change. If there you didn’t deserve to be in the bunker. be serving notice to people that that is are not many hurricanes, they say: see, You were an enemy. when it would change. it is climate change.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:08 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MY7.053 H06MYPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H3442 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 6, 2014 No matter what happens in the EPA’s own data show, despite allegedly ‘‘un- And it really is important to real re- weather, we are told it is climate precedented’’ warming, the U.S. air quality alize what is at stake here. It is some- change. The truth is I believe in cli- has improved decade by decade since 1970 as thing that shocked me back when we emissions declined. mate change. I not only believe in cli- The report blames climate change for the were trying, in my freshman term, to mate change, I know it is happening, Midwest drought of 2012, but the govern- amend and reform the Endangered Spe- usually, most places, four times a year. ment’s own analysis concluded otherwise: cies Act that has wreaked such havoc They are called seasons. ‘‘Neither ocean states nor human-induced with our economy and continues to Then we have climate changing—I climate change, factors that can provide cause people to lose jobs. will never forget, back in the long-lead predictability, appeared to play There was reported decline in the un- midseventies, there was a cover of one significant roles in causing severe rainfall employment rate from 6.7 to 6.3, and of the main American magazines about deficits over the major corn-producing re- gions of central Great Plains.’’ you heard all of the mainstream media, how we were approaching—heading This assessment ignores substantial data in helping their family members in this into a new ice age. I thought, well, that and research, finding no long-term increase administration, just all abuzz and doesn’t make sense. I do believe the in the strength and frequency of tropical cy- aglow with how wonderful that four- Bible, and I don’t believe the world is clones and no trend in extreme weather-re- tenths of a percent drop was, failing going to end in ice. lated damages once losses are ‘‘normalized’’ completely to mention that that was That just doesn’t seem right, yet we or adjusted for changes in population, only a fraction of the 800,000 who got so heard scientists telling us: oh, no, we wealth, and consumer price index. For example, the report says trends in the tired of not finding work—800,000 peo- are at the beginning of a new ice age in ple gave up and quit looking for work the mid-1970s. We are at the beginning frequency and intensity of tornadoes are ‘‘uncertain,’’ whereas, in fact, there is no and are now considered, under statis- of a new ice age. trend, and a new study by University of Colo- tics, to no longer be unemployed, even They were wanting to change every- rado Professor Roger Pielke, Jr., finds ‘‘with though they are unemployed. thing we were doing. Oh, we have got some certainty’’ that ‘‘the number of years It doesn’t account for all the people to change everything we are doing with very large tornado losses has actually that are underemployed, that are out about power, about fossil fuels, every- decreased’’ during 1993–2013 compared to of college and can’t find jobs; the his- thing because we are at the beginning 1950–1970. Similarly, the U.S. is currently in the toric high unemployment rate of our of a new ice age. About 10 years later, veterans coming back and looking for people saw: well, we may be slightly longest period on record with no major cat- egory 3–5 hurricane landfalls. jobs, even as this administration not warming, so we had better quit talking This good news is not included in the re- only wants to cut the military back to about global cooling, and now, we are port. a fraction of its former self, back to talking about global warming. The assessment gives short shrift to the pre-World War II levels, when we were There is an interesting article that warming ‘‘pause,’’ which it calls ‘‘short- not a superpower, and hatred and geno- came out today from Mario Lewis enti- term.’’ In the assessment, the ‘‘pause’’ is de- cide began to reign supreme. tled, ‘‘National Climate Assessment re- picted as running from 1998 through 2012. port: Alarmists offer untrue, unrelent- That is 15 years. In fact, the pause is now 17 That doesn’t explain why the admin- years and 8 months long. istration and some people here in the ing doom and gloom.’’ More tellingly, the assessment does not This article today says: House, friends of mine here in the discuss the growing divergence between cli- House, that are saying: You know Tuesday, the U.S. Government’s Global mate model predictions and observations. Change Research Program released its latest The divergence, now in its 34th year and what? Let’s give the few jobs left in our ‘‘National Assessment’’ report on climate accelerating due to the pause, raises ques- military to people that are not law- change impacts in the United States. tions about the climate sensitivity assump- fully in this country. As with previous editions, the new report tions on which dire climate change scenarios If they will do that, even though it is an alarmist document designed to scare depend. Climate sensitivity is an estimate of will displace one of the few military people and build political support for un- how much warming will eventually result popular policies such as carbon taxes, cap- jobs left after we cut the military back from a doubling of atmospheric carbon diox- so far and even though it will push and-trade, and EPA regulatory mandates. ide concentrations relative to preindustrial Also in keeping with past practice, the lat- levels. them into an even-growing high unem- est report confuses climate risk with climate In its discussion of sensitivity, the assess- ployment rate for veterans, let’s go change risk. ment basically endorses the U.N. Intergov- ahead and give those few jobs left to Droughts, storms, floods, and heat waves ernmental Panel on Climate Change’s 2007 people who are not lawfully in the are all part of the natural climate. Our risk ‘‘likely’’ sensitivity range of 3.6 to 8.1 de- country. It is not a good idea. of exposure to such extremes has much more grees Fahrenheit and ‘‘best estimate’’ of 5.4 to do with where we happen to live than with After pushing for over a year and a degrees Fahrenheit. It neglects to mention half for a select committee to get to any gradual climate changes associated with that, partly due to the pause and model over- the 1.3 degree Fahrenheit to 1.9 degree Fahr- shoot of observed temperatures, the IPCC’s the bottom of what happened at enheit increase in average U.S. temperature 2013 report lowered the bottom end of the Benghazi and after we still haven’t got- since the 1880s. likely range and declined to offer a ‘‘best’’ ten to the bottom of the Department of Since even immediate and total shutdown estimate. Justice’s role in forcing guns, which we of all carbon dioxide-emitting vehicles, More importantly, the assessment presents know they did, forced guns to be sold power plants, and factories in the U.S. would the debate over climate sensitivity as a ‘‘he decrease global warming by only a hypo- to criminals and people that should not said, she said,’’ as if a single paper by John have had guns, that ended up with drug thetical and undetectable two-tenths of a de- Fasullo and Kevin Trenberth balances out gree Celsius by 2100— some 16 recent papers indicating that the cartels in Mexico, with reports of hun- Eighty-five years, even if they got IPCC climate sensitivity estimates are too dreds of Mexicans killed by the weap- everything they wanted for 85 years, hot. ons we forced into improper and illegal the article says: In other words, they are just wrong. criminal hands, we—being the Justice It is misleading to imply, as the report The article says: Department of this administration—we does, that the Obama administration’s cli- So despite an occasional fig leaf to hide haven’t gotten answers to that. mate policies can provide any measurable the nakedness of its alarm message, the re- That is why, even today, as I stand protection from extreme weather events. port does acknowledge that climate change here, the highest-ranking law enforce- The assessment is flatout wrong that cli- has lengthened growing seasons, helping to ment officer in the land stands in con- mate change is increasing our vulnerability make food more abundant and affordable, tempt of Congress; although I was to heat stress. As hot weather has become the assessment is unrelenting gloom and more frequent, people and communities have gratified to hear him say, in answer to doom. a question of mine, that I am not sup- adapted to it, and heat-related mortality in Its only hopeful message is that it’s not the U.S. has declined. too late to implement Kyoto-style climate posed to ever presume that it wasn’t a Cities with the most frequent hot weather, policies. big deal to him. such as Tampa; Florida; and Phoenix, Ari- Sorry, that’s not good enough even for gov- Unfortunately, he said, a year ago to zona, have practically zero heat-related mor- ernment work. ABC News that it wasn’t any kind of tality. That is the most probable future for most U.S. cities if global warming continues. Mario Lewis is a Ph.D., a senior fel- big deal at all because, to be a big deal, The report also foolishly predicts that cli- low at Competitive Enterprise insti- he would have had to have respect for mate change ‘‘intensify air pollution.’’ As tute. the people that voted for the contempt;

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:08 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MY7.055 H06MYPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3443 and since he had no respect for the peo- The May 2012 email chain between U.S. Im- letter, this email was from a U.S. Im- ple that voted for the contempt, it migration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, migration and Customs Enforcement wasn’t a big deal to him. and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, officer to the U.S. Customs and Border So a year ago, it wasn’t a big deal; CBP, surrounds the question of whether to Patrol protection. The body says: and this year, apparently, it is still a admit someone who had scheduled an upcom- ing flight into the U.S. Allegedly, the indi- The NTC watch commander advised that big deal, but I am not supposed to vidual was a member of the Muslim Brother- the subject has sued CBP twice in the past think that it is not a big deal to him, hood and a close associate of a supporter of and that he’s one of several hands-off pas- even though that is what he said, and ‘‘Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestinian Islamic sengers nationwide. He said he checked if the familial relationships in the main- jihad.’’ According to the same email, the in- there was a copy of the lawsuits filed against stream media continue to give cover. dividual had been in secondary inspection CBP in the historical logs. Can you pass the As I have continued to complain ‘‘several dozen times of the past several lawsuits if they are at NTC? I assume the about the inadequate investigation years,’’ but had not had a secondary inspec- lawsuits were against the heads of DHS and tion since 2010. presume it was a civil proceeding, but who into the Tsarnaevs—the failure of this knows where it was filed, since the subject administration to properly investigate One of the responses to the initial email states: ‘‘The CBP National Targeting Center, lives outside the U.S. I didn’t know that a the Tsarnaevs, even after the Russians, NTC, watch commander advised that the Canadian citizen who lives in (blank) could who are not our friends, gave us, twice, subject has sued CBP twice in the past and sue DHS. Also not sure if the lawsuits were a heads up. Look out. The older that he’s one of the several hands-off pas- regarding him being stopped frequently or Tsarnaev has been radicalized. sengers nationwide. Apparently, his records his admissibility/inadmissibility or both. If Now, you have got people in the were removed in December 2010, and the DHS the lawsuits weren’t about his admissibility/ mainstream media parroting what the Secretary was involved in the matter.’’ The inadmissibility, we should proceed forward email continues: regarding that once the lawsuits are re- Obama administration is saying. Well, viewed. those darned old Russians, they should I’m puzzled how someone could be a mem- ber of the Muslim Brotherhood and If the lawsuits aren’t readily accessible at have given us more information. unindicted coconspirator in the Holy Land CBP/NTC, I can check with someone at CBP They did us a favor giving us a heads Foundation trial— headquarters to get them. Apparently his up. We are not their friends. They gave records were removed in December 2010, and us a heads up anyway. Which, parenthetically, was a trial in the DHS Secretary was involved in the mat- They don’t even—they purged the which people were convicted of sup- ter. FBI training material, so our agents porting terrorism, providing financial I’m puzzled how someone could be a mem- don’t know the proper questions to ask support for terrorism, convicted, and ber of the Muslim Brotherhood and to find out if someone has been this individual mentioned was a named unindicted coconspirator in the Holy Land Foundation trial, be an associate of (blank), radicalized. coconspirator in the pleadings. The message and the email goes on: say that the U.S. is staging car bombings in b 2030 Iraq and that is okay for men to beat their —be an associate of (redacted), say that the wives, question who was behind the 9/11 at- They won’t allow people that have U.S. is staging car bombings in Iraq and that tacks and be afforded the luxury of a visitor spent their adult lives studying radical it is okay for men to beat their wives, ques- visa and de-watchlisted. It doesn’t appear Islam—people like that, like Steve tion who was behind the 9/11 attacks, and be that we’ll be successful with denying him Coughlin—they are not allowed to even afforded the luxury of a visitor visa and de- entry tomorrow, but maybe we could re- go give a briefing to people to explain watchlisted. It doesn’t appear that we’ll be evaluate the matter in the future since the successful with denying him entry tomor- what radical Islam is. decision to de-watchlist him was made 17 row, but maybe we could reevaluate the mat- months ago. Thanks. And then we hear people like the De- ter in the future since the decision to de- partment of Homeland Security Sec- watchlist him was made 17 months ago. And then the name is blotted out. retary at the time, Janet Napolitano, Anyway, other messages. One in re- Senator GRASSLEY’s message to Sec- who seemed to take the position that, sponse down the email chain: retary Johnson of DHS said: gee, you know, we are just not able to I spoke with CBP (blank) who is obviously In order to understand the events described connect the dots. But yet it appears very familiar with this traveler. I am of the in these emails, please provide the com- opinion that (blank) meets the parameters that, under her watch, not only did she mittee with answers to the following ques- for refusal based on the three INA 212(a)(3) promote what Egyptian Muslim Broth- tions: terrorism charges and that when he enters er publications said were top Muslim One, why was this individual removed from the U.S. on a B1/B2 for lectures/speeches for Brother people into top Homeland Se- the watchlist in December 2010? organizations or for events where a registra- Two, please describe the nature, extent, curity and Obama administration posi- tion fee is required or admission needs to be and reasons for the involvement of the DHS tions, but she gave a secret clearance— paid, he should probably be seeking an R–1 or Secretary or her staff in the removal of the and there is no way it could have been an O–1 visa instead. individual from the watchlist. given after proper vetting because Perhaps one of the reasons he has not ap- Three, what is the current watchlist status plied for an O–1 visa or R–1 visa is because of proper vetting would have showed that of this individual? the terrorist-related questions these forms he was a main speaker giving tribute Four, how many people are on the hands- ask that he would then be forced to answer. to the man of vision, the Ayatollah off list mentioned in the email? Does NTC have any background informa- Khomeini, who has a foundation called Five, what qualifies someone to receive the tion or guidance it can share on the logs or ‘‘hands-off’’ designation? the Freedom and Justice Foundation, former records this subject has had? Or if he Six, does filing a lawsuit result in being which is the same name as the Muslim has applied for any waivers of inadmis- designated ‘‘hands-off’’ and, thus, avoiding Brother political party in Egypt who sibility? Does NTC have any objections if secondary security screenings? defended the convicted terrorist sup- CBP denies admission to (blank) under either Seven, who makes the determination that terrorism grounds or improper non- porter of the head of the Holy Land an individual should be considered ‘‘hands- immigrant visa? Foundation, said there was nothing off’’? wrong with what he was doing. Based on a review of the statements of the I am very proud of the Senator from Senator GRASSLEY says: I would ap- subject, I think it is clear that he meets the Iowa. I want to do a shout-out, Mr. preciate receiving answers to these definition of endorsing and inciting. If he’d like to enter the U.S. in the future, he can Speaker, down the hall and read a let- questions by March 3, 2014. Should you have any questions regarding the let- seek a waiver to overcome those inadmis- ter from Senator GRASSLEY. I was just ter—and he goes on, and he signs it, sibility grounds, but none has been sought to there in Iowa a few days ago, Senator my knowledge. CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, Ranking Mem- GRASSLEY’s territory. The senior Sen- ber. And the email prior to that said: ator from Iowa, CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, Yesterday afternoon, we, HSI (blank) of- wrote a letter to the new Secretary of Then there is an attachment to his letter. And there is so much that is re- fice, received a lead regarding (blank) AKA Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson, and (blank), an Egyptian-born Canadian citizen he said: dacted here, Mr. Speaker, that there are a lot of gaps. But even so, it is easy who is a member of the Muslim Brotherhood My office recently received copies of dis- and close associate of (blank), an individual turbing internal Department of Homeland to see how serious this is. residing in (blank) who supports Hamas, Security, DHS, emails regarding the admit- This was from Thursday, May 10, Hezbollah, and Palestinian Islamic jihad. tance of individuals into the United States 2012, not quite a year before the Boston (Blank) has been looked at in secondary in- with potential ties to terrorism. bombing. But as was pointed out in the spections several dozen times over the past

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(Blank) has a gave him access to and pointed out to Res. 569) providing for consideration of reservation to depart (blank) Canada at her about a reporter saying he had the bill (H.R. 4438) to amend the Inter- (blank) on this Friday morning for a flight tried to shop the two documents, she nal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify to (blank) that stops in (blank) first. said she investigated, but I know they and make permanent the research cred- He is scheduled to speak at some con- didn’t because they never even talked it, which was referred to the House Cal- ference, in some city, on some night— to that one reporter that knew about endar and ordered to be printed. it is all blacked out. the documents being shopped. They f I am passing this right up to (blank) at HSI never checked. LEAVE OF ABSENCE to forward to CBP regarding possible inad- As far as I know, he is still giving ad- missibility grounds related to INA 2012(a)(3) vice at the top level of Homeland Secu- By unanimous consent, leave of ab- terrorism charges because (blank)’s poten- sence was granted to: tial inciting, endorsing, and association with rity as a Muslim Brother, according to terrorists. (Blank) has been looked at in the the Egyptians. He is given access to Mr. ADERHOLT (at the request of Mr. past, but hopefully this collection of 20 sup- our classified documents, and then we CANTOR) for today on account of the re- porting open source articles will assist with see that same Homeland Security Sec- cent tornadoes in Alabama. making an informed inadmissibility deter- retary that gave him access to classi- Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas (at the re- mination. fied documents that he reportedly—and quest of Mr. CANTOR) for today on ac- But anyway, apparently, despite all according to somebody I trust—he had count of the recent tornadoes in Ar- of those open inadmissibility issues, shopped them and tried to get a na- kansas. according to the later email, the Sec- tional news media to publish them. Mr. NUNNELEE (at the request of Mr. retary of the Department of Homeland They didn’t even look into it. They CANTOR) for today on account of the re- Security herself at the time, Janet didn’t even investigate that properly. cent tornadoes in Mississippi. Napolitano, had a hands-off list appar- How safe can America be when Home- Mr. RUSH (at the request of Ms. ently including people like this mem- land Security is creating hands-off lists PELOSI) for today on account of attend- ber of the Muslim Brotherhood. that put us at risk? With that, I yield ing to a family matter. When it comes to the Boston bomb- back my time. f ing, I have met some of the Boston Po- f ENROLLED BILL SIGNED lice. I was impressed. And I would bet if the City of Boston Police Depart- RECESS Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, ment had been given a heads-up by ei- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. reported and found truly enrolled a bill ther the FBI or CIA that the Russians MULLIN). Pursuant to clause 12(a) of of the House of the following title, say this Tsarnaev guy has been rule I, the Chair declares the House in which was thereupon signed by the radicalized, is capable of murder, then recess subject to the call of the Chair. Speaker: it would have entirely changed the in- Accordingly (at 8 o’clock and 47 min- H.R. 4120. An act to amend the National vestigation by the Boston Police De- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date. partment into people that were killed f that were known to Tsarnaev. f And I would bet you, since I am not b 2148 ADJOURNMENT aware of the Boston Police Department AFTER RECESS having had their training materials Mr. NUGENT. Mr. Speaker, I move purged to exclude anything that might The recess having expired, the House that the House do now adjourn. offend a radical Islamist, they may was called to order by the Speaker pro The motion was agreed to; accord- have been able to go out to the mosque tempore (Mr. COLE) at 9 o’clock and 48 ingly (at 9 o’clock and 49 minutes and ask about Tsarnaev if they had minutes p.m. p.m.), under its previous order, the known the allegation that he had been f House adjourned until tomorrow, radicalized, and they may have been Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at 10 a.m. for REPORT ON RESOLUTION RELAT- morning-hour debate. able to answer better questions about ING TO THE CONSIDERATION OF f the type of Islamic leaders that the HOUSE REPORT 113–415 AND AN older Tsarnaev liked, that he read, that ACCOMPANYING RESOLUTION, EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, he endorsed, and they could have made AND PROVIDING FOR CONSIDER- ETC. a better decision than our own Justice ATION OF H. Res. 565, APPOINT- Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive Department did on whether or not he MENT OF SPECIAL COUNSEL TO communications were taken from the had been radicalized. INVESTIGATE INTERNAL REV- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: b 2045 ENUE SERVICE 5544. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- That should have been shared with Mr. NUGENT, from the Committee ment of Health and Human Services, trans- the Boston police. If they had had that on Rules, submitted a privileged report mitting a report of multiple violations of the information without having had their (Rept. No. 113–439) on the resolution (H. Antideficiency Act by the National Insti- tutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control training materials purged, they may Res. 568) relating to the consideration and Prevention, Agency of Healthcare Re- have done a better job of protecting of House Report 113–415 and an accom- search and Quality, Substance Abuse and those people at the Boston Marathon. panying resolution, and providing for Mental Health Services Administration, and Then you read emails going back and consideration of the resolution (H. Res. Health Resources and Services Administra- forth among our ICE agents, Customs 565) calling on Attorney General Eric tion, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1517(b); to the and Border Patrol people who were H. Holder, Jr., to appoint a special Committee on Appropriations. shocked that a guy who is a Muslim counsel to investigate the targeting of 5545. A letter from the Acting Under Sec- Brother, who has incited people to ha- conservative nonprofit groups by the retary, Department of Defense, transmitting authorization of 6 officers to wear the au- tred against the United States, who Internal Revenue Service, which was thorized insignia of the grade of major gen- was a named coconspirator with people referred to the House Calendar and or- eral or brigadier general; to the Committee who were convicted of supporting ter- dered to be printed. on Armed Services. rorism, how it is the Secretary of f 5546. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Homeland Security could give him a ment of Health and Human Services, trans- pass, just as she did to a reported mem- REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- mitting a report on Preventive Services and ber of the Muslim Brotherhood—re- VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF Obesity-related Services Available to Med- ported by an Egyptian magazine sup- H.R. 4438, AMERICAN RESEARCH icaid Enrollees; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. portive of the Muslim Brotherhood— AND COMPETITIVENESS ACT OF 2014 5547. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- how she could just give him a secret se- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- curity clearance. And even after I tell Mr. NUGENT, from the Committee mitting the FY 2013 MDUFA Financial Re- her about his downloading two docu- on Rules, submitted a privileged report port required by the Medical Device User Fee

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:08 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MY7.058 H06MYPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3445 Amendments of 2012; to the Committee on Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of tempt of Congress for Refusal to Comply Energy and Commerce. 2002 (No FEAR Act), Public Law 107-174; to with a Subpoena Duly Issued by the Com- 5548. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- the Committee on Oversight and Govern- mittee on Oversight and Government Reform ment of Health and Human Services, trans- ment Reform. (Rept. 113–415, Pt. 2) Referred to the House mitting annual financial report as required 5558. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Calendar. by the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act for cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on the Judi- FY 2013; to the Committee on Energy and mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- ciary. H.R. 2919. A bill to amend titles 5 and Commerce. worthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Divi- 28, United States Code, to require annual re- 5549. A letter from the Inspector General, sion Turbofan Engines [Docket No.: FAA- ports to Congress on, and the maintenance of Department of Health and Human Services, 2013-0740; Directorate Identifier 2013-NE-24- databases on, awards of fees and other ex- transmitting the Fiscal Year 2013 Medicaid AD; Amendment 39-17804; AD 2014-05-32] (RIN: penses to prevailing parties in certain ad- Integrity Program Report; to the Committee 2120-AA64) received April 16, 2014, pursuant ministrative proceedings and court cases to on Energy and Commerce. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on which the United States is a party, and for 5550. A letter from the Director, Regu- Transportation and Infrastructure. other purposes (Rept. 113–434). Referred to latory Management Division, Environmental 5559. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- the Committee of the Whole House on the Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- state of the Union. cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on the Judi- of Implementation Plans; State of Missouri worthiness Directives; The Boeing Company ciary. H.R. 4292. A bill to amend chapter 97 of [EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0672; FRL-9909-43-Region Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0174; Direc- title 28, United States Code, to clarify the 7] received April 10, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. torate Identifier 2013-NM-212-AD) (RIN: 2120- exception to foreign sovereign immunity set 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and AA64) received April 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 forth in section 1605(a)(3) of such title (Rept. Commerce. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 113–435). Referred to the Committee of the 5551. A letter from the Director, Regu- Transportation and Infrastructure. Whole House on the state of the Union. latory Management Division, Environmental 5560. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Mr. MCCAUL: Committee on Homeland Se- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- curity. H.R. 4228. A bill to require the De- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- partment of Homeland Security to improve of Implementation Plans; Texas; Reasonably worthiness Directives; The Boeing Company discipline, accountability, and transparency Available Control Technology for the 1997 8- Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0976; Direc- in acquisition program management; with an Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality torate Identifier 2013-NM-198-AD; Amend- amendment (Rept. 113–436). Referred to the Standard [EPA-R06-OAR-2012-0100; FRL-9909- ment 39-17686; AD 2013-24-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) Committee of the Whole House on the state 51-Region 6] received April 10, 2014, pursuant received April 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of the Union. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee Energy and Commerce. tation and Infrastructure. on Natural Resources. H.R. 503. A bill to au- 5552. A letter from the Director, Regu- 5561. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- thorize the National Desert Storm Memorial latory Management Division, Environmental cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Association to establish the National Desert Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Storm and Desert Shield Memorial as a com- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation worthiness Directives; The Boeing Company memorative work in the District of Colum- of State Plans for Designated Facilities and Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0545; Direc- bia, and for other purposes; with an amend- Pollutants; Air Emissions from Existing Mu- torate Identifier 2013-NM-048-AD; Amend- ment (Rept. 113–437). Referred to the Com- nicipal Solid Waste Landfills; State of Mis- ment 39-17787; AD 2014-05-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) mittee of the Whole House on the state of souri [EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0692; FRL-9909-45- received April 16, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Union. Region 7] received April 10, 2014, pursuant to 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tation and Infrastructure. on Natural Resources. H.R. 2430. A bill to ad- Energy and Commerce. 5562. A letter from the Deputy Director, just the boundaries of Paterson Great Falls 5553. A letter from the Director, Regu- Department of Health and Human Services, National Historical Park to include latory Management Division, Environmental transmitting the Department’s ‘‘Major’’ Hinchliffe Stadium, and for other purposes, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- final rule — Medicare Program; Prospective with an amendment (Rept. 113–438). Referred cy’s final rule — Significant New Use Rules Payment System for Federally Qualified to the Committee of the Whole House on the on Certain Chemical Substances; Withdrawal Health Centers; Changes to Contracting Poli- state of the Union. [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2013-0739; FRL-9909-25] (RIN: Mr. NUGENT: Committee on Rules. House cies for Rural Health Clinics; and Changes to 2070-AB27) received April 10, 2014, pursuant to Resolution 568. Resolution relating to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amend- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on consideration of House Report 113–415 and an ments of 1988 Enforcement Actions for Pro- Energy and Commerce. accompanying resolution, and providing for ficiency Testing Referral [CMS-1443-FC] 5554. A letter from the Director, Regu- consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 565) (RIN: 0938-AR62) received May 1, 2014, pursu- latory Management Division, Environmental calling on Attorney General Eric H. Holder, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Jr., to appoint a special counsel to inves- Committees on Energy and Commerce and cy’s final rule — Underground Storage Tank tigate the targeting of conservative non- Ways and Means. Program: Codification of Approved State profit groups by the Internal Revenue Serv- 5563. A letter from the Principal Deputy Program for South Carolina (EPA-R04-UST- ice (Rept. 1l3–439). Referred to the House Cal- Assistant Attorney General, Department of 2013-0679; FRL-9909-12-Region 4) received endar. Justice, transmitting a report required by April 10, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Mr. COLE: Committee on Rules. House. the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Resolution 569. Resolution providing for con- 1978, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1807; jointly to the Commerce. sideration of the bill (H.R. 4438) to amend the Committees on the Judiciary and Intel- 5555. A letter from the Auditor, Office of Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify ligence (Permanent Select). the District of Columbia Auditor, transmit- and make permanent the research credit ting a copy of the report entitled, ‘‘Certifi- f (Rept. 113–440). Referred to the House Cal- cation of the Fiscal Year 2014 Total Local REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON endar. Source General Fund Revenues (Net of Dedi- f cated Taxes) in Support of the District’s PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Issuance of $495,425,000 in General Obligation Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Bonds (Series 2013A)’’, pursuant to D.C. Code committees were delivered to the Clerk Under clause 2 of rule XII, public section 47-117(d); to the Committee on Over- for printing and reference to the proper bills and resolutions of the following sight and Government Reform. 5556. A letter from the Director, Office of calendar, as follows: titles were introduced and severally re- Diversity Management and Equal Oppor- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee ferred, as follows: tunity, Department of Defense, transmitting on Natural Resources. H.R. 863. A bill to es- By Mr. MCHENRY (for himself and Mr. the Department’s annual report for FY 2013 tablish the Commission to Study the Poten- GARRETT): prepared in accordance with Section 203 of tial Creation of a National Women’s History H.R. 4564. A bill to amend the Jumpstart the Notification and Federal Employee Anti- Museum, and for other purposes; with an Our Business Startups Act to improve the discrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 amendment (Rept. 113–411, Pt. 2). Referred to crowdfunding provisions, and for other pur- (No FEAR Act), Public Law 107-174; to the the Committee of the Whole House on the poses; to the Committee on Financial Serv- Committee on Oversight and Government state of the Union. ices. Reform. Mr. ISSA: Committee on Oversight and By Mr. MCHENRY (for himself and Mr. 5557. A letter from the Administrator, Government Reform. Supplemental Report GARRETT): Small Business Administration, transmit- to Accompany Resolution Recommending H.R. 4565. A bill to amend the securities ting the Administration’s annual report for that the House of Representatives find Lois laws to improve the small company capital FY 2013 prepared in accordance with Section G. Lerner, Former Director, Exempt Organi- formation provisions, and for other purposes; 203 of the Notification and Federal Employee zations, Internal Revenue Service, in Con- to the Committee on Financial Services.

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By Mr. COLLINS of Georgia (for him- H.R. 4574. A bill to maximize the access of Ms. LEE of California, Mr. BLU- self, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. CHABOT, individuals with mental illness to commu- MENAUER, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. CASTRO of Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. MESSER, and Mr. nity-based services, to strengthen the impact Texas, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Ms. NOR- YOHO): of such services, and for other purposes; to TON, Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. POCAN, and H.R. 4566. A bill to establish a commission the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Ms. KUSTER): to conduct a comprehensive review over 6 and in addition to the Committees on Ways H.R. 4582. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- years of Federal agencies and programs and and Means, the Judiciary, Armed Services, cation Act of 1965 to provide for the refi- to recommend the elimination or realign- Veterans’ Affairs, Education and the Work- nancing of certain Federal student loans, ment of duplicative, wasteful, or outdated force, and Natural Resources, for a period to and for other purposes; to the Committee on functions, and for other purposes; to the be subsequently determined by the Speaker, Education and the Workforce, and in addi- Committee on Oversight and Government in each case for consideration of such provi- tion to the Committee on Ways and Means, Reform, and in addition to the Committee on sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the for a period to be subsequently determined Rules, for a period to be subsequently deter- committee concerned. by the Speaker, in each case for consider- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- By Mr. COOK: ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- sideration of such provisions as fall within H.R. 4575. A bill to authorize the Secretary risdiction of the committee concerned. the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. of the Interior to acquire land to operate a By Ms. TSONGAS (for herself, Mr. By Mr. REICHERT (for himself and Mr. visitor center for Joshua Tree National PETRI, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. LANGEVIN, BLUMENAUER): Park, and for other purposes; to the Com- Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. H.R. 4567. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- mittee on Natural Resources. ENYART, Mr. O’ROURKE, and Ms. enue Code of 1986 to broaden the special rules By Ms. DELAURO (for herself, Ms. SHEA-PORTER): for certain governmental plans under section H.R. 4583. A bill to modify certain require- ESTY, Mr. HIMES, and Mr. SEAN PAT- 105(j) to include plans established by polit- ments for countable resources and income RICK MALONEY of New York): ical subdivisions; to the Committee on Ways H.R. 4576. A bill to require the Secretary of under the Supplemental Security Income and Means. Transportation to establish and implement a program, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mrs. WAGNER: fatigue management plan, and for other pur- mittee on Ways and Means. H.R. 4568. A bill to enhance the ability of poses; to the Committee on Transportation By Mr. WELCH (for himself, Mr. smaller reporting companies to access the and Infrastructure. OWENS, and Mr. HUFFMAN): public securities markets by allowing for- H.R. 4584. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia (for him- ward incorporation by reference on Form S- enue Code of 1986 to increase and extend the ELCH): self and Mr. W new qualified plug-in electric drive motor ve- 1, to add listing and registration of a class of H.R. 4577. A bill to amend title XVIII of the hicles credit and to enable such credit to be common equity securities on a national se- Social Security Act to ensure equal access of converted to a rebate at the point of sale; to curities exchange as an additional basis for Medicare beneficiaries to community phar- the Committee on Ways and Means. satisfying the requirements of General In- macies in underserved areas as network struction I.B.1. of Form S-3, and to remove By Mr. SESSIONS: pharmacies under Medicare prescription H. Res. 567. A resolution providing for the such listing and registration as a require- drug coverage, and for other purposes; to the ment of General Instruction I.B.6. of such Establishment of the Select Committee on Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in form; to the Committee on Financial Serv- the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist addition to the Committee on Ways and ices. Attack in Benghazi; to the Committee on Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- By Mr. GARRETT (for himself and Mr. Rules. mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- HURT): By Mr. CRENSHAW (for himself and H.R. 4569. A bill to require the Securities sideration of such provisions as fall within Mr. MEEKS): and Exchange Commission to make certain the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. H. Res. 570. A resolution supporting the improvements to form 10-K and regulation S- By Mrs. LOWEY (for herself, Mr. FARR, goals and ideals of World Malaria Day; to the K, and for other purposes; to the Committee Mr. HONDA, Mr. KENNEDY, and Mr. Committee on Foreign Affairs. on Financial Services. GARAMENDI): By Mr. GRAVES of Missouri (for him- H.R. 4578. A bill to require that Peace By Mr. GARRETT (for himself and Mr. self, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Corps volunteers be subject to the same limi- MCHENRY): Mr. VARGAS, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. H.R. 4570. A bill to direct the Securities tations regarding coverage of abortion serv- THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. and Exchange Commission to revise Regula- ices as employees of the Peace Corps with re- JOLLY, Mr. HANNA, Mr. CHABOT, Ms. tion D relating to exemptions from registra- spect to coverage of such services, and for TITUS, Ms. MOORE, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. tion requirements for certain sales of securi- other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign WHITFIELD, Mr. WOLF, Mrs. BLACK, ties; to the Committee on Financial Serv- Affairs. Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. TONKO, Mr. ices. By Mr. SALMON (for himself, Mr. HAS- MCGOVERN, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. PRICE of By Mr. HULTGREN: TINGS of Florida, Mr. ROE of Ten- North Carolina, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. H.R. 4571. A bill to direct the Securities nessee, Mr. GARCIA, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. BENTIVOLIO, Mr. BENISHEK, Mr. and Exchange Commission to revise its rules HUNTER, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. MURPHY TERRY, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. so as to increase the threshold amount for of Florida, and Mr. ENGEL): SABLAN, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. requiring issuers to provide certain disclo- H.R. 4579. A bill to require the Secretary of HOLT, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. sures relating to compensatory benefit plans; Education to verify that individuals have GRIMM, Mr. REED, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. to the Committee on Financial Services. made a commitment to serve in the Armed SMITH of Texas, Mr. GIBSON, Mr. By Mr. WALDEN (for himself, Mr. Forces or in public service, or otherwise are MARINO, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, and Ms. UPTON, Mr. WAXMAN, and Ms. ESHOO): a borrower on an eligible loan which has JENKINS): H.R. 4572. A bill to amend the Communica- been submitted to a guaranty agency for de- H. Res. 571. A resolution recognizing the tions Act of 1934 to extend expiring provi- fault aversion or is already in default, before roles and contributions of America’s teach- sions relating to the retransmission of sig- such individuals obtain a consolidation loan ers to building and enhancing the Nation’s nals of television broadcast stations, and for for purposes specified under section 455(o) of civic, cultural, and economic well-being; to other purposes; to the Committee on Energy the Higher Education Act of 1965; to the the Committee on Education and the Work- and Commerce. Committee on Education and the Workforce. force. By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for him- By Mr. SCHIFF (for himself, Mr. By Mr. PETERS OF CALIFORNIA (for self, Mrs. ELLMERS, and Mr. WOLF): HONDA, Mr. WALZ, and Mr. VAN HOL- himself, Mr. GARY G. MILLER of Cali- H.R. 4573. A bill to protect children from LEN): fornia, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. exploitation, especially sex trafficking in H.R. 4580. A bill to amend title 38, United HASTINGS of Florida, Ms. SCHA- tourism, by providing advance notice of in- States Code, to modify authorities relating KOWSKY, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. tended travel by registered child-sex offend- to the collective bargaining of employees in MCGOVERN, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. ers outside the United States to the govern- the Veterans Health Administration; to the BENISHEK, Mr. HONDA, Ms. CHU, Mr. ment of the country of destination, request- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. ELLISON, Ms. ESTY, ing foreign governments to notify the United By Mr. STOCKMAN: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, States when a known child-sex offender is H.R. 4581. A bill to prohibit the United Mr. FARR, Mr. RUSH, Mr. LEWIS, Ms. seeking to enter the United States, and for States from funding projects that discrimi- BORDALLO, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign nate against Israeli organizations that oper- PERLMUTTER, Mr. RANGEL, Mrs. Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on ate beyond the 1949 armistice lines; to the DAVIS of California, Mr. FITZPATRICK, the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- Committee on Foreign Affairs. Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. quently determined by the Speaker, in each By Mr. TIERNEY (for himself, Mr. SABLAN, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. YAR- case for consideration of such provisions as GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. MUTH, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, fall within the jurisdiction of the committee COURTNEY, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. HOLT, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. concerned. Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. BISHOP of New LOEBSACK, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. BARBER, By Mr. BARBER (for himself, Ms. York, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mrs. DEGETTE, Mr. TONKO, Ms. MATSUI, FUDGE, Mr. SABLAN, Ms. WILSON of CHRISTENSEN, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Ms. LO- and Mrs. NAPOLITANO): Florida, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. TAKANO, RETTA SANCHEZ of California, Ms.

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SPEIER, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. BERA of Amendment XVI of the United States Con- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 California, Mr. CONNOLLY, Ms. LINDA stitution By Mr. COOK: T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, Mr. By Mrs. WAGNER: H.R. 4575. DELANEY, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. H.R. 4568. Congress has the power to enact this legis- FATTAH, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. HOLT, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United SWALWELL of California, Mr. POLIS, This bill is enacted pursuant to the power States Constitution and Mr. DEUTCH): granted to the Congress in Aricle I, Section By Ms. DELAURO: H. Res. 572. A resolution expressing support 8, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution: H.R. 4576. Congress has the power to enact this legis- for designation of the first full week of May ‘‘To regulate Commerce with foreign Na- lation pursuant to the following: as ‘‘National Mental Health No Stigma tions, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes.’’ Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 Week’’; to the Committee on Oversight and The Congress shall have Power * * * To Government Reform. Additional authotity derives from Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United States make all Laws which shall be necessary and By Ms. WILSON OF FLORIDA (for her- proper for carrying into Execution the fore- self, Mr. ENGEL, Ms. BASS, Ms. LEE of Constitution: ‘‘To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into going Powers, and all other Powers vested by California, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. MEEKS, the Constitution in the Government of the Mr. SIRES, Ms. FRANKEL of Florida, Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in United States, or in any Department or Offi- Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. BERA of California, cer thereof. Mr. HONDA, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. ROS- the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.’’) By Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia: LEHTINEN, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, H.R. 4577. By Mr. GARRETT: Mr. ROYCE, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4569. and Ms. HANABUSA): Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H. Res. 573. A resolution condemning the This bill is enacted pursuant to the power lation pursuant to the following: abduction of female students by armed mili- Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1 (‘‘The Con- granted to Congress under Article I, Section tants from the terrorist group known as gress shall have Power To lay and collect 8 of the United States Constitution. Boko Haram in northeastern provinces of the Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay By Mrs. LOWEY: H.R. 4578. Federal Republic of Nigeria; to the Com- the Debts and provide for the common De- mittee on Foreign Affairs. Congress has the power to enact this legis- fense and general Welfare of the United lation pursuant to the following: f States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises Article I. shall be uniform throughout the United PRIVATE BILLS AND By Mr. SALMON: States’’), 3 (‘‘To regulate Commerce with for- H.R. 4579. RESOLUTIONS eign Nations, and among the several States, Congress has the power to enact this legis- Under clause 3 of rule XII, and with the Indian Tribes’’), and 18 (‘‘To lation pursuant to the following: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California in- make all Laws which shall be necessary and Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United troduced A bill (H.R. 4585) for the re- proper for carrying into Execution the fore- States Constitution: The Congress shall have lief of Antonia Esmeralda Aguilar going Powers, and all other Powers vested by Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Im- Belmontes; which was referred to the this Constitution in the Government of the posts and Excises, to pay the Debts and pro- Committee on the Judiciary. United States, or in any Department or Offi- vide for the common Defence and general cer thereof’’). Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, f By Mr. GARRETT: Imposts and Excises shall be uniform CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY H.R. 4570. throughout the United States; STATEMENT Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. SCHIFF: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4580. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1 (‘‘The Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- the Rules of the House of Representa- gress shall have Power To lay and collect lation pursuant to the following: tives, the following statements are sub- Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United mitted regarding the specific powers the Debts and provide for the common De- States Constitution. fense and general Welfare of the United By Mr. STOCKMAN: granted to Congress in the Constitu- States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises H.R. 4581. tion to enact the accompanying bill or shall be uniform throughout the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- joint resolution. States’’), 3 (‘‘To regulate Commerce with for- lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 By Mr. MCHENRY: eign Nations, and among the several States, [The Congress shall have Power] To regu- H.R. 4564. and with the Indian Tribes’’), and 18 (‘‘To late Commerce with foreign Nations’’ Congress has the power to enact this legis- make all Laws which shall be necessary and By Mr. TIERNEY: lation pursuant to the following: proper for carrying into Execution the fore- H.R. 4582. going Powers, and all other Powers vested by Article One, Section Eight Congress has the power to enact this legis- this Constitution in the Government of the By Mr. MCHENRY: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4565. United States, or in any Department or Offi- Article I, Section 8. Congress has the power to enact this legis- cer thereof’’). By Ms. TSONGAS: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. HULTGREN: H.R. 4583. Article One, Section Eight H.R. 4571. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. COLLINS of Georgia: Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4566. lation pursuant to the following: Article I Section 8 Clause 1 Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3, as this legis- Mr. WELCH: lation pursuant to the following: lation regulates commerce between the H.R. 4584. Article One, section 8, clause 1: states. Congress has the power to enact this legis- The Congress shall have power To lay and Article I, Section 8, Clause 18, providing lation pursuant to the following: collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, Congress with the authority to enact legisla- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18: The Con- to pay the Debts and provide for the common tion necessary to execute one of its enumer- gress shall have Power To . . . make all defence and general Welfare of the United ated powers, such as Article I, Section 8, Laws which shall be necessary and proper for States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises Clause 3. carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- shall be uniform throughout the United By Mr. WALDEN: ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- H.R. 4572. States; stitution in the Government of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article One, section 8, clause 18: States, or in any Department or Officer lation pursuant to the following: The Congress shall have Power—To make thereof.. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California: all Laws which shall be necessary and proper States Constitution. for carrying into Execution the foregoing H.R. 4585. By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Powers, and all other Powers vested by this H.R. 4573. Constitution in the Government of the lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 and Amend- United States, or in any Department or Offi- lation pursuant to the following: ment I, Clause 3 of the Constitution. cer thereof. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United By Mr. REICHERT: States Constitution, as sex offenders are f H.R. 4567. traveling in foreign commerce. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. BARBER: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4574. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Pursuant to Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article Congress has the power to enact this legis- were added to public bills and resolu- I of the United States Constitution and lation pursuant to the following: tions, as follows:

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H.R. 20: Ms. CHU and Mr. CARSON of Indi- H.R. 2807: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- H.R. 4217: Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mr. DELANEY, ana. fornia. Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. ENYART, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, H.R. 24: Mr. CHABOT, Mr. PERRY, Mr. GIBBS, H.R. 2825: Mr. SCHIFF. and Mr. LAMBORN. and Mrs. WAGNER. H.R. 2835: Mr. MURPHY of Florida. H.R. 4225: Mr. GOSAR and Mr. LOBIONDO. H.R. 148: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 2870: Mr. HUNTER, Mr. JOLLY, and Mr. H.R. 4227: Mr. COHEN and Mr. CICILLINE. H.R. 184: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. MEEKS. H.R. 4237: Mr. MCKINLEY. H.R. 352: Ms. GRANGER. H.R. 2955: Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. KILDEE, H.R. 4250: Mr. ROSS and Mr. BISHOP of New H.R. 401: Mr. KENNEDY. and Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. York. H.R. 410: Mr. KINGSTON. H.R. 2959: Mr. FORBES. H.R. 4252: Mr. TIBERI. H.R. 437: Ms. HANABUSA. H.R. 2981: Mr. SMITH of Washington and Mr. H.R. 4286: Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. H.R. 508: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. BARBER. H.R. 4303: Ms. DELBENE. LOWENTHAL, and Mr. JOLLY. H.R. 2996: Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois, Mr. H.R. 4310: Mr. OLSON. H.R. 521: Mr. THOMPSON of California. SWALWELL of California, Mr. WOLF, and Ms. H.R. 4317: Mr. POMPEO. H.R. 543: Mr. JOLLY. CLARK of Massachusetts. H.R. 4318: Mr. POMPEO. H.R. 556: Mr. ROSS. H.R. 2997: Mr. HUDSON. H.R. 4325: Mr. ELLISON and Mr. RUSH. H.R. 644: Mr. BARLETTA. H.R. 3137: Mr. MCDERMOTT. H.R. 4342: Mr. BUCSHON. H.R. 713: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of H.R. 3168: Mr. AMODEI. H.R. 4351: Mr. GIBSON, Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. Texas. H.R. 3199: Mr. COTTON and Mr. GIBBS. COLE and Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 798: Ms. MATSUI. H.R. 3279: Mr. SENSENBRENNER. H.R. 4363: Ms. CHU, Mr. RANGEL, and Mr. H.R. 808: Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois H.R. 3318: Mr. MURPHY of Florida. COSTA. and Mr. GRAYSON. H.R. 3344: Mr. SHERMAN, Mrs. BUSTOS, and H.R. 4365: Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, H.R. 842: Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. DOYLE. Mr. VARGAS, Mr. POLIS, Ms. KUSTER, and Ms. H.R. 855: Ms. TITUS, Ms. BROWNLEY of Cali- H.R. 3361: Mr. COHEN. PINGREE of Maine. fornia, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. H.R. 3374: Mr. POLLIS. H.R. 4368: Ms. SPEIER. MICHAUD, Mr. WILLIAMS, and Mr. TAKANO. H.R. 3407: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. H.R. 4382: Mr. RIBBLE. H.R. 863: Ms. LOFGREN and Mr. CART- H.R. 3413: Mr. PITTENGER. H.R. 4386: Ms. BASS. WRIGHT. H.R. 3485: Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. H.R. 4391: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 875: Mr. CRAWFORD. H.R. 3530: Mr. SHERMAN, Mrs. BUSTOS, Ms. H.R. 4396: Mr. OLSON. H.R. 897: Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. CLEAVER, FUDGE, Mr. HONDA, and Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 4398: Mr. ROONEY. Mr. WAXMAN, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. MCINTYRE, H.R. 3610: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana and Mr. H.R. 4411: Mr. COTTON, Mr. HUDSON, Mr. and Mr. CARSON of Indiana. OLSON. KENNEDY, Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. VEASEY, Mrs. H.R. 920: Mr. TAKANO, Mr. BISHOP of Geor- H.R. 3658: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey and Mr. WAGNER, Mr. DUFFY, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. BISHOP gia, Ms. MOORE, Mr. GRAVES of Missouri and LIPINSKI. of New York, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. GRAVES Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia. H.R. 3698: Ms. MATSUI, Ms. GRANGER, Ms. of Georgia, Mr. GRAYSON, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. H.R. 946: Mr. CASSIDY. LEE of California, and Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. FORTENBERRY, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. DIAZ- H.R. 963: Mr. POCAN and Mr. RAHALL. H.R. 3707: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. BALART, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. H.R. 997: Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. OWENS, Mr. FARENTHOLD, and Mr. BRADY of FRANKEL of Florida, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. H.R. 1020: Mr. HINOJOSA, Ms. MATSUI, and Pennsylvania. LOWENTHAL, Mr. BROUN of Georgia, Ms. Ms. CLARKE of New York. H.R. 3708: Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan and WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. H.R. 1024: Mr. WALZ. Mr. JORDAN. GIBBS, Ms. TITUS, Mr. BARLETTA, Mr. RUSH, H.R. 1106: Mr. COLLINS of New York. H.R. 3717: Mr. GIBSON. Ms. JENKINS, Mr. LANCE, Mr. WILLIAMS, and H.R. 1175: Ms. Clark of Massachusetts. H.R. 3722: Mr. MULVANEY, Mr. GIBSON, Mr. Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. H.R. 1179: Ms. BROWN of Florida. WALBERG, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mrs. H.R. 4415: Mr. COHEN, Mr. GENE GREEN of H.R. 1199: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. BLACKBURN, Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. Texas, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Ms. H.R. 1213: Mr. CONYERS. BUTTERFIELD, and Mr. MATHESON. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. H.R. 1226: Mr. MEADOWS. H.R. 3747: Mr. CICILLINE and Ms. JACKSON DEUTCH, and Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 1240: Mr. VARGAS. LEE. H.R. 4419: Mr. COOK. H.R. 1249: Mr. SIMPSON and Mr. ROTHFUS. H.R. 3774: Mr. SMITH of Washington. H.R. 4423: Mr. MCKINLEY and Mr. YOUNG of H.R. 1250: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. H.R. 3836: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Alaska. H.R. 1257: Mr. HOLT. H.R. 3863: Mr. ROKITA. H.R. 4426: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. H.R. 1354: Mr. GIBSON and Mr. HUNTER. H.R. 3877: Mr. LOEBSACK. JOHNSON of Georgia, and Ms. LEE of Cali- H.R. 1428: Mr. COFFMAN. H.R. 3905: Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, fornia. H.R. 1429: Mr. MAFFEI, Mr. JEFFRIES, and and Ms. FUDGE. H.R. 4450: Mr. COHEN and Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. SERRANO. H.R. 3929: Ms. SHEA-PORTER and Mr. VIS- H.R. 4498: Mr. MORAN. H.R. 1449: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. TERRY, Mr. CLOSKY. H.R. 4511: Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. CLEAVER, H.R. 3930: Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of and Mr. SHUSTER. LUCAS, and Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. New York, Mr. HIGGINS, and Ms. SLAUGHTER. H.R. 1507: Mr. GARCIA, Mrs. CAPPS, and Mr. H.R. 3982: Mr. MICHAUD. H.R. 4521: Mr. COTTON, Mr. ROSS, Mr. WALDEN. H.R. 4017: Mr. NUGENT and Mr. GRIFFITH of PITTENGER, Mr. HULTGREN, and Mr. BARR. H.R. 1563: Mr. SOUTHERLAND. Virginia. H.R. 4524: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 1599: Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. H.R. 4028: Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 4531: Mr. BURGESS and Mr. MCCAUL. H.R. 1663: Mr. COHEN and Mr. JOHNSON of H.R. 4031: Mr. SMITH of Missouri, Mr. H.R. 4542: Mr. HIMES. Georgia. HUIZENGA of Michigan, Mr. JOLLY, Mrs. H.J. Res. 2: Mr. JOLLY. H.R. 1750: Mr. RIGELL. BLACK, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, H.J. Res. 20: Mr. WAXMAN. H.R. 1771: Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. THORNBERRY, and Mr. BROOKS of Ala- H.J. Res. 21: Mr. WAXMAN. H.R. 1796: Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. bama. H.J. Res. 25: Mrs. LOWEY. H.R. 1812: Mr. MEEHAN. H.R. 4035: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York and H.J. Res. 104: Mr. DUNCAN of South Caro- H.R. 1827: Mr. GIBSON. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. lina. H.R. 1852: Mr. FARR. H.R. 4036: Mr. AMASH. H. Con. Res. 95: Ms. DELBENE. H.R. 1875: Mr. RANGEL. H.R. 4040: Mr. MCGOVERN. H. Res. 36: Mr. ROGERS of Alabama and Mr. H.R. 1953: Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD. H.R. 4042: Mr. LATTA. HANNA. H.R. 2003: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 4077: Mr. GRAYSON and Mr. PRICE of H. Res. 72: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia and H.R. 2078: Mr. CONYERS. Georgia. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. H.R. 2154: Mr. VALADAO. H.R. 4079: Mr. CICILLINE and Mr. DEUTCH. H. Res. 106: Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina H.R. 2384: Mr. RANGEL and Ms. JACKSON H.R. 4103: Mr. LEWIS. and Mr. GOWDY. LEE. H.R. 4111: Mr. POMPEO. H. Res. 109: Mr. FARR, Ms. LEE of Cali- H.R. 2510: Mrs. LOWEY. H.R. 4122: Mr. DELANEY and Ms. NORTON. fornia, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Ms. NOR- H.R. 2553: Ms. BASS. H.R. 4129: Mr. LATHAM and Ms. LEE of Cali- TON, Mr. MULVANEY, Mr. MARINO, Mr. SCHIFF, H.R. 2591: Ms. SPEIER and Mr. RYAN of fornia. Mr. DOGGETT and Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Ohio. H.R. 4143: Mr. POSEY, Mr. HARPER, and Mr. H. Res. 221: Mr. MCDERMOTT. H.R. 2632: Mr. THOMPSON of California. PITTENGER. H. Res. 235: Ms. PINGREE of Maine. H.R. 2647: Mr. YOHO. H.R. 4155: Mr. TERRY. H. Res. 418: Mr. POCAN. H.R. 2663: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. H.R. 4169: Mr. RUIZ, Ms. KUSTER, Mrs. H. Res. 456: Mr. WELCH, Mr. LARSEN of H.R. 2673: Mr. LUETKEMEYER. BEATTY, and Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Washington, and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 2676: Mr. BUTTERFIELD. H.R. 4188: Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. CLEAVER, H. Res. 494: Mr. MURPHY of Florida. H.R. 2692: Ms. TSONGAS and Mr. RUSH. and Mr. MEEKS. H. Res. 525: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Ms. H.R. 2734: Mr. GIBSON. H.R. 4190: Mr. LOEBSACK. FUDGE, and Ms. KAPTUR. H.R. 2746: Mr. SMITH of Texas. H.R. 4200: Mr. HIMES and Ms. MOORE. H. Res. 526: Mr. COHEN.

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H. Res. 532: Mr. CHABOT, Mr. MORAN, and MOORE, Ms. NORTON, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. H. Res. 563: Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. BILIRAKIS. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Ms. JACKSON LEE, H. Res. 565: Mr. GOSAR, Mr. FORBES, Mr. H. Res. 540: Mr. LEVIN, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. Mr. LEWIS, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. DANNY DESJARLAIS, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. COLLINS of VARGAS, and Mr. SABLAN. K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Georgia, Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. BENTIVOLIO, Mr. H. Res. 561: Mr. POMPEO, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. and Mr. LONG. MCDERMOTT, Mr. RUSH, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. H. Res. 562: Mr. MARINO. LANKFORD, and Mr. DESANTIS.

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Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014 No. 67 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was The legislative clerk read as follows: fall. They have a great time. The chil- called to order by the President pro Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 368, S. dren run as fast as they can. Some of tempore (Mr. LEAHY). 2262, a bill to promote energy savings in resi- them get smart and do not run so fast. dential buildings and industry, and for other They wait until the pig turns around— PRAYER purposes. and they do a lot of times. But they try The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- SCHEDULE to scoop up this scurrying pig. It is Mr. REID. Mr. President, following fered the following prayer: really quite a spectacle, and it is a lot my remarks and those of the Repub- Let us pray. of fun to watch. There is no pain to the lican leader, the time until 11 a.m. will Eternal God, we will remember Your pig. It is kind of a painless ordeal for be equally divided and controlled be- works and Your wonders of old, medi- the pig. But it is a lot of fun, as I said. tween the two leaders or their des- tating on Your mighty acts that bless It is obvious what happens every ignees. us each day. time they grab the pig. They slip. The At 11 o’clock this morning there will pig goes on about its business, running. Lord, You have ordained that in the be a cloture vote on the motion to pro- leadership of nations the care of the They fall into the dirt. They come out ceed to the energy efficiency bill. covered with grease and dirt. But even- many will rest upon the shoulders of The Senate will recess, as we do on tually—eventually—one of these kids the few. Give our Senators this day the virtually every Tuesday, from 12:30 will wind up with the pig. Sometimes understanding, humility, and faith to p.m. to 2:15 p.m. for our weekly caucus be ambassadors of reconciliation. Lord, meetings. I would advise all Senators two kids grab the pig. They understand help them to have no anxiety about that at 2:15 p.m. today we will do our what happens, and they put the pig in anything, as they trust You to em- congressional photo that we do every 2 one of their arms, and someone comes power them to do their best. Cleanse years. So I hope everyone will make and takes the pig. But they have a the inner fountains of their hearts sure they are here on time so we have good time. from all that may defile them, sus- everyone in the photo. The vast majority of the kids never taining them always with Your mercy Additionally, there will be a Mem- touch the pig. They go away empty- and grace. bers-only briefing, a closed briefing, to- handed, for sure. And that is regardless We pray in Your great Name. Amen. night at 5:30 regarding Ukraine. I hope of how hard they try. The reason I mention this, ofttimes f everyone would come to that. There are some things going on in Ukraine we working with my Senate Republican PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE should all know about. colleagues, it reminds me of chasing The President pro tempore led the SLIPPERY PROGRESS one of these little pigs in a greased-pig Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: Mr. President, being from Nevada contest. Regardless of all of our efforts, I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United and having traveled the State, as I anytime we get close to making States of America, and to the Republic for have, in rural Nevada, we have rodeos. progress, it seems as though we watch which it stands, one nation under God, indi- I have been to a few rural rodeos in my it slip out of our hands and the Repub- visible, with liberty and justice for all. life. They are always a lot of fun, and licans scamper away. f it is a unique form of entertainment. It Take, for example, the legislation that is currently before the Senate— RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY is good for everybody, for families. One of the things a number of these the Shaheen-Portman energy effi- LEADER rodeos have around the country are ciency bill. This bill has bipartisan The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The greased-pig contests. For all those who support. We tried to do the bill a year majority leader is recognized. do not know what a greased-pig contest ago. Frankly, at that time the bill was f is, here is what it is: The organizers get good, but not nearly as good as it is a little pig—a piglet—and they cover now. It is a very substantive piece of ENERGY SAVINGS AND INDUS- this little animal with tons of grease. legislation. TRIAL COMPETITIVENESS ACT It is a greasy little pig. Then they turn From the time last year to today, the OF 2014—MOTION TO PROCEED the kids loose. They invite these chil- committee—under the direction, then, Mr. REID. Mr. President, I move to dren to chase one of these pigs. Pigs of Senator WYDEN, who was chair of proceed to Calendar No. 368, S. 2262, are a little slippery to begin with, but the committee, working with all the which is the Shaheen-Portman energy if you cover them with grease, they are members on that committee—put other efficiency legislation. really slippery. things in the bill, and the bill that is The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The These kids run around the arena try- now before the Senate is much stronger clerk will report the motion. ing to grab this pig. They grab it and than it was a year ago.

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Their employer We have not had a fulsome energy de- This legislation will make our coun- should help them with their insurance. bate in the Senate since 2007—7 years try more energy independent and pro- But it appears as if it is a virtual reen- ago. What we are asking for here is tect our environment. It will also save actment of last September. It seems as four or five amendments related to the consumers and taxpayers money, and though this is nothing but a game of subject of energy—one of the biggest lots of it. It will do it by lowering their diversion and obstruction to many Sen- issues in our country. That is hardly energy bills, saving about $16 billion a ate Republicans. obstructionism. It is laughable to sug- year—that is what they tell us—and it But it is not a game. Every time a gest that it is obstructionism for the will create up to 200,000 jobs that can- group of Republicans feigns interest in minority to be given four or five not be exported. bipartisanship, only to scramble away amendments on issues related to the I have commended a number of at the last moment, it is part of a cal- underlying bill, particularly since we times—and I will do it again—Senators culated political scheme. have only had eight amendment votes SHAHEEN and PORTMAN for their per- We know on the very night of Presi- on amendments that we wanted to vote sistence in bringing this bill to the dent Obama’s first inauguration, a on since last July, and we have not had floor. This is a fine piece of legislation. group of Republican political consult- a fulsome, broad-ranging energy debate But it seems, for the second time with- ants—there is some dispute as to who since 2007. in a year, passage of this bipartisan called the meeting, whether it was So I would say to my friend, the ma- legislation is in question because Sen- Frank Lutz or Karl Rove, but a meet- jority leader, I do not think there is ate Republicans keep changing their ing was held—gathered, the Repub- anything at all unreasonable about requests. This time around the minor- licans gathered, to discuss their plans what we are requesting. Far from ob- ity party seems intent on a repeat per- for regaining power after President structionism, it is about time we had a formance of last year. Obama won the election. debate on energy. We are having an en- Remember last year. The same thing. They devised a plan to oppose all leg- ergy boom in this country. It is impor- islation and all nominees in order to We want this; we want this. But the tant to our constituents all across the make President Obama and Democrats clincher we were told was that—last land. Forty-five Republicans represent look ineffective—to make our country, year—they would not vote on the bill millions of Americans. We wish to have I assume, look more ineffective. But unless we brought a bill sponsored by a chance to have our voices heard occa- their No. 1 goal was to make sure the Senator from Louisiana—the name sionally. Eight amendments for the mi- President Obama was not reelected. nority since July? This is not the way was not LANDRIEU; it would be the jun- They failed with that, but they have ior Senator from Louisiana—saying: I the Senate ought to be run. not failed at obstructing, filibustering, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- demand a vote, before we do this legis- and stopping the legislative process. jority leader. lation, on doing away with the health Instead of working with us to pass Mr. REID. Responding to my friend, insurance Senate staff have. Can you meaningful legislation that helps the reason we haven’t had debates in imagine that. But that was his de- American families, Republican leader- the Senate on legislation is because mand, and it is his demand again. He ship has shown more interest in agree- Republicans won’t let us get on bills. called to tell me that. ing to nothing. So as Senate Repub- Let’s take the bill that we are talk- In order to allow us to vote on this licans continue to play hard to get ing about today. Could we step back bill, I was told before the break that with Democrats who are working in just a minute and try to do something the Republicans wanted a vote on Key- good faith, the American people’s frus- that is good for the country? Shaheen- stone—a sense-of-the-Senate resolu- tration grows. Portman is a good bill for America tion. I thought about it, and I came This bill presents a unique oppor- from last year to this year. back to them before the recess and tunity for all my Republican col- My friend can say all he wants about said: OK, we will do that. We come leagues—a chance to work with us in the junior Senator from Louisiana. Ev- back after the break, and they come to crafting and passing bipartisan legisla- eryone knows what he has done on leg- me and say: Well, we have changed our tion that will help the country. islation in the past. He called me and mind. What we want now is a straight I and my 54 Democratic colleagues told me that we weren’t going to move up-or-down vote on the legislation. have been flexible throughout this forward on this bill unless he got a That is not the agreement we had. But, process, and we hope to reach an agree- vote—what I just talked about. But anyway, I said: OK, we will do that. ment that gives both sides most of from the last time we did this bill, Well, now we are told that there are what they want. But time is running these are the amendments that are in- up to five amendments they want. And out on this good piece of legislation— corporated in this bill: Collins-Mark yesterday—last evening—I was told running out again. Udall on energy efficient schools; Ben- there is another one I never heard of. So I invite all of my Republican col- net-Ayotte, Better Buildings; Franken This is something about geothermal, leagues to work with us in good faith. amendment to require Federally leased but the extent of it I do not under- Help us pass a bill which creates jobs, buildings to benchmark energy use stand. But it is always something else. saves money, and puts our country on data; Mark Udall-Risch, amendment to We have these new provisions that the track to energy independence. promote energy efficiency in data cen- have been added to the bill to make RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER ters; Whitehouse-Collins—every one of this legislation even stronger than last The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. these bipartisan—on low-income hous- year. BOOKER). The Republican leader is rec- ing retrofits; Landrieu-Wicker amend- To add further to the absurdity of ognized. ment on Energy STAR third-party what we are doing here, again the jun- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I have the testing; Landrieu-Wicker-Pryor ior Senator from Louisiana wants a floor. amendment on Federal green buildings; vote on taking away health care for Please go ahead. Hoeven-Pryor amendment on water our staffs. I said to him: But why would ENERGY AMENDMENTS heaters; Hoeven-Manchin and Isakson- you do that? He said: Well, the higher Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, let Bennet amendments on energy effi- paid employees, they can probably af- me briefly make a few observations ciency in Federal and residential build- ford to get it themselves. I am para- about some of the majority leader’s ings; and the Sessions-Pryor amend- phrasing because I remember the tele- opening comments this morning. ment on third-party testing. phone conversation. He said—no, I am As he knows full well, Senator VIT- Last month SHAHEEN and PORTMAN sorry; here it is—the lower waged sala- TER dropped his request for an introduced a new version of their bill

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:03 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MY6.001 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2683 incorporating all of these changes. The this. What I am pushing is the fact that with the traditions of the Senate, par- bill has 14 cosponsors, seven on each we have these career Foreign Service ticularly since we have only had 8 side. It is sponsored on the Republican officers who have waited an entire life- votes on amendments of our choosing side by Senators PORTMAN, AYOTTE, time. They have worked in these coun- in the last 7 or 8 months. I mean, good- COLLINS, HOEVEN, ISAKSON, MURKOWSKI, tries in very difficult situations. They ness gracious. There is a way to finish and WICKER; and on the Democratic have been political officers, they have this bill. It does enjoy broad bipartisan side by Senators SHAHEEN, BENNET, been economic officers, and now they support. COONS, FRANKEN, LANDRIEU, MANCHIN, get a chance to be an ambassador. It is The majority leader mentioned the and WARNER. like going to the Super Bowl in the di- President. I don’t know that his name It will be hard to find a more bipar- plomacy world, and they are not going has come up in connection with this. tisan, consensus piece of legislation. to get that. We are simply asking for the oppor- All of all of this is a bipartisan piece of I think that the American people un- tunity to debate and vote on important legislation, but always it is a shell derstand what is going on. That is why, energy amendments on an energy bill game. OK, we have got it here. I am as a result of polls we have seen, people during the pendency of the week. That trying to figure out where I put that understand the game the Republicans is all we are asking. shell. Is it here? Where is that dollar? have played for 5 years. The people are I wish to go on. I understand later Is it here? going to have to decide this November the majority leader is going to do some Mr. MCCONNELL. Would the major- as to whether they want another 2 procedural matters, so let me go on ity leader yield for a question? years of obstruction as we have seen it. and make my opening statement. Mr. REID. I will yield in just 1 sec- This is good legislative policy. The ENERGY ond. Shaheen-Portman bill would be good Later today we expect the President This is what I talked about earlier. for the country, but as usual we have a to talk about the weather at the White We have been going 5 years with this— lot that is good for the country—and House. Presumably, he will use the 5 years—trying to stop anything we have had it. We don’t get much done platform to renew his call for a na- Obama wants to do. Obama would like in the Senate. tional energy tax, and I am sure he will to see this passed and so would a bipar- Give us some amendments. This is get loud cheers from liberal elites, tisan group of Senators. But for 5 years what they say every time because no from the kinds of people who leave a we have put up with this. It doesn’t matter what we do, it is not good giant carbon footprint and then lecture matter what it is. If Obama wants it, enough. everybody else about low-flow toilets. they are against it. Shaheen-Portman is a good bill. We But the vast majority of middle-class We can have all this sweet talk about have 10 new provisions in it. That is Kentuckians I represent actually have how the Senate shall operate. The Sen- not good enough. to worry about paying utility bills, ate shall operate by allowing legisla- We can give them a vote on Key- putting food on table, and finding a job tion to go forward. This is a perfect ex- stone—that is not good enough, and in this terrible economy. They are less ample but, no, no—I have told them, if that is the way it always is. So there interested in just doing something on they want a vote on Keystone, they are no surprises to me in what they energy. They want to do the smart have a vote on Keystone. That is not have done today and what they will thing. good enough for them. They add four or probably do on Wednesday or Thurs- What they want are practical solu- five other amendments. day. tions to the problems and stresses they It is never quite enough. So we can The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Re- are dealing with every single day. That see what is going to happen. They are publican leader. is what we should be focusing on this going to let us on the bill today, and Mr. MCCONNELL. My friend the ma- week because this debate shouldn’t be they are going to say: Because we don’t jority leader wandered rather far about alleviating the guilt complexes get our amendments, we are not going afield. The subject for today is whether of the liberal elite. It should be about to vote to get off the bill. it would be inappropriate at 10:20 a.m. actually achieving the best outcome It has happened time and time again. on a Tuesday for the minority to have for the environment, for energy secu- We waste hours on this. four or five amendments of its choos- rity and, most importantly, for the With all this happy talk about how ing, sometime during the course of the people we were sent here to represent. the Senate should operate—remember, week. One thing that seems clear is this. we changed the rules. Why did we do It is great that some amendments Even if we were to enact the kinds of that? Because we had scores of judges have been accepted by Members on my national energy regulations the Presi- that we had to wait for them to give us side. I am happy about that. The ma- dent seems to want so badly, it would permission to move to. jority picked the ones they were will- be unlikely to meaningfully impact We changed the rules. We don’t in ing to accept and accepted them. I global emissions anyway unless other any way apologize to anybody for hav- think that is great. major industrial nations do the same. ing changed the rules. But what about the rest of the Mem- That means getting countries such as This is where we are. Legislation is bers of the minority, who are not sug- China and India on board. at a standstill, and we have on the gesting that we would drop unusual The President knows that. The Presi- books now 140 nominations that are amendments or amendments on an en- dent also knows that much of the pain held up. They have held everybody up. tirely different subject—four or five of imposing such regulations would be We get a few here and a few there. amendments during the course of the borne by our own middle class. But the one thing I can’t hold up any week, with relatively short time agree- That is why this discussion has be- more are judges. We are moving on the ments, related to the subject of energy. come so cynical, and it is part of the judges. We are going to get the judges It strikes me that is simply not unac- reason the President’s own party done. ceptable. We have had eight votes on couldn’t even pass a national energy If they want to continue blocking amendments of our choosing since last tax when it had complete control of ambassadors—we have the Secretary of July—eight. This is not the way to run Washington’s Congress back in 2009 and State, the former chairman of the Sen- the Senate. 2010. If the American people weren’t ate Foreign Relations Committee, who The minority represents a lot of willing to go along with considerable is going to Angola. We don’t have an Americans, millions and millions of domestic pain for negligible global gain ambassador there. We don’t have an Americans. We are entitled to have our then, it is foolish to think they would ambassador to Peru. In scores of coun- ideas debated and voted on in the Sen- assent to a bad idea now. tries we don’t have an American rep- ate as well, ones that we want to vote Remember, even the President’s own resentative there. on, not ones that the majority leader party in the Senate wouldn’t bring up There are some political appoint- picks for us. the President’s proposal for a national ments. We can talk about those sepa- That is the point. We don’t think energy tax despite their overnight rately. Every President has political what we are asking is in any way un- speeches and complaints about every- appointments, but I am not pushing reasonable. It is certainly consistent one else.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:03 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MY6.003 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2684 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 6, 2014 Of course, none of this has stopped These are the people who deserve our The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the President from trying to get his attention. They are the ones who are clerk will report the nomination. way anyway. That is why we have seen struggling, not the far left, not the ac- The legislative clerk read the nomi- this administration’s attempt to do an tivists who yell the loudest and appear nation of Indira Talwani, of Massachu- end run around the legislative process to care the least about who their ideas setts, to be United States District to try to impose a similar agenda actually hurt, and not the President’s Judge for the District of Massachu- through executive fiat. political fixtures in the White House. setts. It needs to be stopped. The Presi- These are not the people on whom we CLOTURE MOTION dent’s regulations are hurting people, should be focusing. Mr. REID. I ask the cloture motion often people who are already struggling It is time—way past time—to start be reported. and vulnerable—the very people the paying attention to the people who ac- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- President claims he wants to help. tually sent us to the Senate. They de- ture motion having been presented Our constituents are being hurt be- serve a robust debate about how to de- under rule XXII, the Chair directs the cause of a cynical political agenda, be- velop policies that can actually lead to clerk to report the cloture motion. cause of a war on coal and other lower utility bills that can put coal The legislative clerk read as follows: sources off American energy that the families back to work, that can help CLOTURE MOTION far left like and the Democratic Party create well-paying jobs, that can help We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- is simply demanding. increase energy security, and that can The middle class doesn’t even have a ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the help prevent energy from being used as Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move meaningful say in this discussion be- a tool of war and oppression by global cause the President has decided the to bring to a close debate on the nomination adversaries. of Indira Talwani, of Massachusetts, to be Congress the people elect doesn’t really That is why we were sent to the Sen- United States District Judge for the District matter anymore. Republicans are try- ate to debate these kinds of things. of Massachusetts. ing to change that this week. If Democrats have good ideas on en- Harry Reid, Patrick J. Leahy, Mazie K. We have asked the majority leader to ergy too, this is the time to share Hirono, Dianne Feinstein, Al Franken, allow votes on energy amendments Jack Reed, Amy Klobuchar, Robert P. theirs. that would let our constituents have a Casey, Jr., Sheldon Whitehouse, Ben- say for once. My constituents in Ken- What is wrong with having amend- jamin L. Cardin, Tom Harkin, Barbara tucky should be able to weigh in on an ments from both sides on this bill. We Boxer, Richard Blumenthal, Edward J. EPA rule that would negatively impact want to hear everybody’s serious ideas. Markey, Richard J. Durbin, Charles E. existing and future coal plants. Ken- The American people have waited 7 Schumer, Elizabeth Warren. tuckians deserve a real say on ongoing long years, as I said earlier, for a seri- Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent regulatory efforts to tie up mining per- ous energy debate in the Democratic- that the mandatory quorum under rule mits and the red tape that is stifling run Senate—7 years. It is about time XXII be waived. the creation of good jobs in coal coun- they got it, and this is the perfect week The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without try. to do it. objection, it is so ordered. I yield the floor. Our constituents should finally be f truly heard on the Keystone Pipeline The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- they overwhelmingly support. The jority leader. LEGISLATIVE SESSION American people deserve a real debate Mr. REID. To belittle the President Mr. REID. I move to proceed to legis- on how we can best tap our own ex- of the United States for wanting to lative session. traordinary natural resources to talk about climate change is pretty ob- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The achieve energy independence at home viously wrong. One can mischaracter- question is on agreeing to the motion. and how we can help our allies overseas ize all they want the fact that Presi- The motion was agreed to. dent Obama recognizes climate is through increased exports of American f energy. changing worldwide, but it is truly a These are the proposals we should be mischaracterization if anyone thinks EXECUTIVE SESSION voting on this very week, proposals this is not something that is serious. that can help our economy, boost the It always appears when we get into a middle class and jobs while strength- serious debate about a subject, whether NOMINATION OF JAMES D. PETER- ening our national security and less- it is energy efficiency or climate SON TO BE UNITED STATES DIS- ening our dependence on foreign change, the Republicans want to TRICT JUDGE FOR THE WEST- sources of energy. change the subject, to divert or to ob- ERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN But we can’t move forward if the struct. So what is the Republican an- Mr. REID. I move to proceed to exec- Democrats who run the Senate keep swer to this climate change, which is utive session to consider Calendar No. trying to protect the President at the real: more oil production—that is one 656. expense of serving their constituents. of their solutions—block regulations to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The We know they are getting pressure protect health and the environment, question is on agreeing to the motion. from the White House to shut down a deny climate change is happening at The motion was agreed to. real debate on energy. One of the Presi- all. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The dent’s aides yesterday made it clear The senior Senator from Oklahoma clerk will report the nomination. that it will be leaning on Democratic says it is a hoax. It is not a hoax. It is The legislative clerk read the nomi- Senators to ‘‘get the right outcome.’’ real, and I am very happy the Presi- nation of James D. Peterson, of Wis- In other words, this is to do the dent is saying something about this. consin, to be United States District White House’s political bidding and to f once again ensure that struggling mid- Judge for the Western District of Wis- dle-class Americans get the short end EXECUTIVE SESSION consin. of the stick from the Democrats here CLOTURE MOTION in Washington. Mr. REID. Mr. President, there is a The American middle class is hurt- NOMINATION OF INDIRA TALWANI cloture motion at the desk and I ask ing, absolutely hurting. By a 2 to 1 TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT that it be reported. margin Americans say the country’s JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- economic conditions are poor. Only MASSACHUSETTS ture motion having been presented about one-quarter say there are enough Mr. REID. Mr. President, I move to under rule XXII, the Chair directs the jobs available where they live, and proceed to executive session to con- clerk to report the cloture motion. they have been suffering from years of sider Calendar No. 655. The legislative clerk read as follows: spiking electricity prices that would The PRESIDING OFFICER. The CLOTURE MOTION only get worse if the President’s agen- question is on agreeing to the motion. We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- da were fully realized. The motion was agreed to. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:47 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MY6.004 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2685 Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Without objection, it is so ordered. to bring to a close debate on the nomination question is on agreeing to the motion. RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME of James D. Peterson, of Wisconsin, to be The motion was agreed to. United States District Judge for the Western The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under District of Wisconsin. f the previous order, the leadership time Harry Reid, Patrick J. Leahy, Mazie K. is reserved. Hirono, Dianne Feinstein, Al Franken, EXECUTIVE SESSION Under the previous order, the time Jack Reed, Amy Klobuchar, Robert P. until 11:15 a.m. will be equally divided Casey, Jr., Sheldon Whitehouse, Ben- between the two leaders or their des- jamin L. Cardin, Tom Harkin, Barbara NOMINATION OF ROBIN S. ROSEN- ignees. Boxer, Richard Blumenthal, Edward J. BAUM TO BE UNITED STATES The assistant majority leader. Markey, Richard J. Durbin, Charles E. CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE ELEV- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I note Schumer, Elizabeth Warren. ENTH CIRCUIT on the floor the presence of Senators Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- MORAN, CORNYN, and WARREN. May I imous consent that the mandatory Mr. REID. I now move to proceed to enter into a consent agreement as to quorum under rule XXII be waived. executive session to consider Calendar The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without No. 690. the sequence of speaking? I ask unani- objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mous consent that after I have spoken, question is on agreeing to the motion. Senator WARREN be recognized next on f The motion was agreed to. the Democratic side, and I ask which LEGISLATIVE SESSION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Republican Senator would like to be Mr. REID. I now move to proceed to clerk will report the nomination. included and in what order? legislative session. The legislative clerk read the nomi- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The nation of Robin S. Rosenbaum, of Flor- sponding to the question of the distin- question is on agreeing to the motion. ida, to be United States Circuit Judge guished majority whip, through the The motion was agreed to. for the Eleventh Circuit. Chair, it would help if we could alter- f CLOTURE MOTION nate between sides, if that is accept- Mr. REID. If the cloture motion is at able. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. DURBIN. It is agreed. Who would the desk, I ask that it be reported. be first on the Republican side? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- Mr. CORNYN. My understanding is NOMINATION OF NANCY J. ture motion having been presented Senator MORAN would be first. Then we ROSENSTENGEL TO BE UNITED under rule XXII, the Chair directs the would go to the Democratic side and STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR clerk to report the cloture motion. then back to me. THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IL- The legislative clerk read as follows: LINOIS The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without CLOTURE MOTION objection, it is so ordered. Mr. REID. I now move to proceed to We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I was executive session to consider Calendar ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the going to ask for a specific time for No. 657. Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move each, but I am going to try to be brief The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to bring to a close debate on the nomination and yield more time for comments question is on agreeing to the motion. of Robin S. Rosenbaum, of Florida, to be The motion was agreed to. United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh from others because I am sure time The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Circuit. will be expiring. clerk will report the nomination. Harry Reid, Patrick J. Leahy, Mazie K. The issue we are trying to move to is The legislative clerk read the nomi- Hirono, Dianne Feinstein, Al Franken, called the Energy Savings and Indus- nation of Nancy J. Rosenstengel, of Il- Jack Reed, Amy Klobuchar, Robert P. trial Competitiveness Act. Whenever linois, to be United States District Casey, Jr., Sheldon Whitehouse, Ben- we talk about energy and the environ- jamin L. Cardin, Tom Harkin, Barbara Judge for the Southern District of Illi- ment, the Senate is up for grabs. There Boxer, Richard Blumenthal, Edward J. is a divided opinion as to what to do nois. Markey, Richard J. Durbin, Charles E. CLOTURE MOTION Schumer, Elizabeth Warren. with the energy policy of America. Mr. REID. I send a cloture motion to There are sincere and profound dif- Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent ferences between the two political par- the desk, Mr. President. that the mandatory quorum under rule The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- ties. We recently had an all-night ses- XXII be waived. ture motion having been presented sion talking about the issue of global The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without under rule XXII, the Chair directs the warming and climate change and there clerk to report the cloture motion. objection, it is so ordered. was a real division between Democrats The legislative clerk read as follows: f and Republicans about this issue. CLOTURE MOTION I had a statement early in the ses- LEGISLATIVE SESSION We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- sion, and I come to the floor and renew ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Mr. REID. I now move to proceed to it today in the hopes one of my two Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move legislative session. friends on the other side of the aisle to bring to a close debate on the nomination The PRESIDING OFFICER. The can respond to this. My statement is of Nancy J. Rosenstengel, of Illinois, to be question is on agreeing to the motion. this: The only major political party in United States District Judge for the South- The motion was agreed to. ern District of Illinois. the world that denies the existence of Harry Reid, Patrick J. Leahy, Mazie K. f global warming and climate change is Hirono, Dianne Feinstein, Al Franken, the Republican Party of the United Jack Reed, Amy Klobuchar, Robert P. ENERGY SAVINGS AND INDUS- States of America. I am waiting for Casey, Jr., Sheldon Whitehouse, Ben- TRIAL COMPETITIVENESS ACT some Republican to come forward and jamin L. Cardin, Tom Harkin, Barbara OF 2014—MOTION TO PROCEED— refute me. Someone said there is a Boxer, Richard Blumenthal, Edward J. Continued Markey, Richard J. Durbin, Charles E. small party in Australia that doesn’t Schumer, Elizabeth Warren. Mr. REID. Mr. President, because of accept global warming and climate Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent the conversation with Senator MCCON- change. That may be true, but I am that the mandatory quorum under rule NELL and me, the time ran much longer looking for evidence of another major XXII be waived. than it normally does, so I ask unani- political party, other than the Repub- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mous consent that the vote occur at lican Party of the United States of objection, it is so ordered. 11:15 rather than 11. Senator DURBIN is America, which denies the fact that here, as well as Senator WARREN, with f our human activity on Earth and the Senators CORNYN and MORAN, so we pollution we are creating is changing LEGISLATIVE SESSION will divide the time equally until then. the world in which we are living. Mr. REID. I now move to proceed to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there I think there is ample evidence. Inci- legislative session. objection? dentally, 98 percent of the scientists

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It hap- Yet they continue to come back to it. from Kansas—the American Legion, pens every few centuries. That is the So this Senator said we can’t take up Disabled Veterans of America, Con- way it goes. energy efficiency because he wants to cerned Veterans of America, and Vet- I don’t think so. I think what we are debate one aspect of ObamaCare again. erans of Foreign Wars—and they bring doing on Earth has something to do Please, save it for another day. Let their stories of other veterans to me, with it. us do something in a bipartisan fashion outlining the problems the veterans This debate could go on all day and that can guarantee 190,000 people in back home are facing. The reality is there would be severe differences of America a good-paying job. that our veterans are losing hope that opinion on each side of the aisle as to Wouldn’t that be something we can the VA will care for them. whether what I have said is true, but talk about when we come home at the here is something we should not dis- end of the week instead of the fact that Americans recently heard the story agree on—the pending legislation. This the Senate once again broke down into about a whistleblower in Phoenix, AZ, bipartisan piece of legislation steps a partisan squabble. at the VA in which there was a secret aside from that hot issue—no pun in- I urge my colleagues on the other waiting list of veterans who had waited tended—and asks if we can’t all agree side, save some of these really great more than 7 months to see a doctor in that energy efficiency is good. Well, and not-so-great ideas for another day. order to avoid VA policies on reporting sure. Whether one thinks there is an Let’s pass this bill. It is strong, it is bi- extended delays. The VA hospital fig- environmental impact of using energy partisan, and it really tries to get ured out how to hide those claims for 7 or not, it costs less if you have energy something done in the Senate, which, months so that they weren’t reported. efficiency to heat a home or run a busi- sadly, is a rare occurrence. Incidents of mismanagement and I yield the floor. ness. even death caused by the failures of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- What we are trying to do, thanks to VA are far more numerous than we see ator from Kansas. the leadership of Senator SHAHEEN of in the news. Reports continue to pop up VA BACKLOG New Hampshire and Senator PORTMAN across the country, from Atlanta to of Ohio, Democrat and Republican, is Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, there is Memphis, from St. Louis to Florida. no group of Americans whom I hold in to have a bipartisan approach to it. The claims backlog, medical mal- higher regard than our Nation’s vet- What they have done is amazing. They practice, mismanagement of cases, erans. Their service and sacrifice have took a bill, which frankly was supposed lack of oversight, and unethical envi- allowed us to live in the strongest, to come up last year and failed because ronment all contribute to the VA’s freest, greatest country in the world. of some problems on the floor, and American veterans have fought ty- failure. made it even better and stronger and rants and terrorists to keep our coun- It has become abundantly clear that more bipartisan, with a long series of try safe and secure. Yet even after they the dysfunction within the VA extends bipartisan amendments added to the return from war, veterans today con- from the top to the bottom—at the bill to make it better in terms of try- tinue to fight tough battles here at highest headquarters and at each VISN ing to encourage energy efficiency in home. Many veterans find themselves and down to the local level in some the buildings across America, manufac- struggling to find a job, they face dif- medical facilities. Community-based turing new techniques for energy effi- ficulties accessing quality health care outpatient clinics and regional benefit ciency, and requiring the Federal Gov- services—especially in rural areas such offices are part of the problem. The VA ernment, when it builds a building, to as mine at home in Kansas—and all too suffers from a culture that accepts me- think about energy efficiency. many veterans must wait long periods diocrity, leaving too many veterans All of these are bipartisan in nature. of time for benefit claims to be proc- without the care they need. Our vet- Yet we are tied up in knots on the floor essed by the VA. erans deserve better, and they deserve of the Senate as to whether we can As of April 2014 the backlog stood at the best our Nation knows how to offer. even consider this bipartisan bill. That 596,061 outstanding claims, and 53 per- I highlight today the broken VA sys- is a shame because, quite honestly, cent of those have been waiting longer tem and challenge the Department of when we have a good bipartisan meas- than 125 days for an answer from the ure on an issue such as energy effi- VA. It takes approximately 266 days for Veterans Affairs to change. We need ciency, which steps aside from under- most new claims to receive an answer. accountability and transformation lying controversial issues, we should If a veteran is unhappy with the out- within the VA system and its culture, move on it. I worry about that. There come of their claim, they can file an top to bottom, all across the country. are some on the other side who say: We appeal. The backlog for appeals is more We must break the cycle of dysfunction don’t have enough amendments. There than 272,000—in backlogs alone. Some today and take the steps necessary to are more we want to add. There is more have waited more than 1,500 days— make certain our veterans are no we want to debate. There is nothing more than 4 years—to get a response on longer victims of their own govern- wrong with that, but let us not sac- their appeal. ment’s bureaucracy. rifice this bill this time. These numbers represent real people. Here are some examples from across What is at stake with this bill? It is They are not just statistics. They are our State: not just the good ideas of energy effi- not just average, everyday Americans. Jack Cobos, a Kansan who sought ciency but 190,000 jobs in America. They are our veterans whom we claim medical attention at the Topeka VA When we start putting in better win- we hold in the highest regard and es- hospital emergency room, is told his dows in buildings, when we start put- teem. ting in better HVAC systems, and all Americans who served our country chest pains are related to muscles the other things that are going to cre- are waiting to receive the benefits they around his heart. He is sent home. A ate energy efficiency, it puts Ameri- earned. At a time when more and more week later he returns and is trans- cans to work. If the Republicans stop troops are transitioning out of the ported to another emergency room. Ul- us from moving to this bill today, if military—and the needs are clear for timately, Jack dies of a heart attack— they stop us from considering this bill our aging veterans—I am especially he never recovers—and we now pay this week, it will be at the expense of concerned that we are not keeping our tribute to that veteran who failed to American jobs. That is wrong. promise to those who served our coun- receive the care he needed in a timely Now that we have a bipartisan bill, try. fashion. and a strong bill, for goodness’ sake, As I travel across Kansas and meet One year later the same Topeka let us put the procedural fights aside. veterans in their communities across emergency room closed its doors to

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:03 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MY6.009 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2687 veterans seeking emergency treat- ways thought we were making resents more than 3 years of meetings, ment. And I am still waiting on a re- progress. Today it is so disappointing negotiations, compromise, and broad sponse from the VA to explain the clo- to report to my colleagues in the Sen- stakeholder outreach in an effort to sure of an emergency room at the VA ate that this Department is dysfunc- craft the most effective piece of energy hospital in Topeka, KS. tional, and the services get worse, not legislation with the greatest chance of An outpatient clinic in Liberal has better. passing both Chambers of Congress and been without a primary care provider We need accountability at the VA. of being signed into law. My partner in for more than 3 years. While others try The 44-year-old claims process of Dave this effort, Senator PORTMAN, was here to fill in the gap, there is nothing to Thomas and the untimely passing of on the floor last night talking about date that the VA has done to solve the Jack Cobos should not be forgotten, why this is a bipartisan bill that can underlying problems. There is still no and the Department needs to make pass not only this Chamber but the primary care provider. meaningful changes so that these cases House and be signed into law. I recently spoke about claims back- and cases like these will never happen It is a bipartisan effort that reflects logs with a Kansas veteran involved in again. an affordable approach to boost the use the American Legion named Dave While we continue to push legislative of energy efficiency technologies in our Thomas from Leavenworth. He has action, it is time to hold people ac- economy. Efficiency is the cheapest, waited since he filed his claim in 1970 countable in order to enforce meaning- fastest way to reduce our energy use. and only this past year received an an- ful change. GAO reports, inspector gen- Energy-saving techniques and tech- swer. He received a 90-percent dis- eral reports, and VA whistleblowers all nologies lower costs; they free up cap- ability rating from the VA, but it took call for action. A list I find now of ital that allows businesses to expand 44 years for him to receive that answer. eight press and IG reports—from CNN, and our economy to grow. A veteran with Parkinson’s disease to FOX News, to military.com, to our In addition to being an energy bill, it was told recently—he filed his claim in IG, to the Washington Examiner—all is a jobs bill. We can start improving March of last year. He was told this report what we would not believe could our efficiency now by installing ready, past week that it will now be processed ever happen within the VA in the proven technologies such as modern only because his claim is now over a United States of America. heating systems, computer-controlled year old. You have to wait a year be- Veterans are waiting for action. Yet thermostats, low-energy lighting. Effi- fore you are in line in order for you to the VA continues to operate in the ciency is no longer about putting on a receive the process of your claim that same old bureaucratic fashion, settling sweater and turning down the thermo- you deserved more than 1 year ago. for mediocrity and continued dis- stat. It is about making use of these How can the VA establish a wait time service to our Nation’s heroes. technologies that are available today. benchmark of 1 year for veterans’ It is clear that accountability at VA There are substantial opportunities claims to get the attention they de- is absent. Oversight doesn’t mean which exist across all sectors of our serve? much. And I sincerely and seriously economy that would allow us to con- It is so disappointing to hear these question whether the leadership of the serve energy, to create good-paying stories. I know it is unacceptable. VA is capable and willing to enforce private sector jobs, and to reduce pol- Whether a veteran served in 1941, 1951, change. There is a difference between lution. 1971, 1991, 2001, 2011, or is currently wanting change and leading it to hap- Our bill reduces the barriers to effi- serving, we owe the Nation’s veterans pen. ciency in the major energy-consuming our absolute best after their military Today I am demanding account- sectors of our economy. It does that service is complete. Unfortunately, the ability and true transformation within through buildings, which constitute VA system continues on a glidepath of the VA system and its culture, from about 40 percent of our use; through in- dysfunction and is only, at best, play- top to bottom, and all across the coun- dustrial efficiency, where we assist the ing defense. try. Secretary Shinseki seemingly is manufacturing sector which consumes The VA’s failure is not a matter of unwilling or unable to do so, and more energy than any other sector of resources. That is always the easy an- change must be made at the top. I ask the U.S. economy—we help them im- swer: more money. But just last week the Secretary to submit his resigna- plement energy-efficient production President Obama himself said: tion, and I ask President Obama to ac- technologies; and through the Federal We’ve resourced the Veterans Affairs office cept that resignation. Government, which as I think all of us more in terms of increases than any other We must never forget that our Na- know, is the single largest user of en- department or agency in my government. tion has responsibility to its veterans. ergy in the country. VA funding levels have increased well That means receiving the care and sup- The legislation encourages the Fed- more than 60 percent since 2009. Each port they earned. eral Government to adopt more effi- year there have been incremental in- God bless our veterans and all those cient building standards, smart-meter- creases of 3, 4, or 5 percent, and this serving at home and abroad and all ing technology, to look at our data year the request from the President’s their families. We need a Department centers and see how we can reduce the budget is for a 6.5-percent increase over of Veterans Affairs that is worthy of costs there. last year’s spending. Yet our veterans your sacrifice. Again, this bill will help create pri- continue to struggle and are not get- Mr. President, I yield the floor. vate sector jobs. It will save businesses ting the treatment they earned and de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and consumers money. It will reduce serve, and they are not getting their ator from Massachusetts. pollution and it will make our country benefits. (The remarks of Ms. WARREN per- more energy efficient. Republicans and Democrats have taining to the Introduction of S. 2292 A recent study by experts of the agreed on fully funding the VA to serve are printed in today’s RECORD under American Council for an Energy-Effi- year after year, but this increase in ‘‘Introduction of Senate Bills and Joint cient Economy found that by 2030 Sha- spending results in no better service Resolutions.’’) heen-Portman, if it passes, has the po- from the Department. To date, these Ms. WARREN. I yield the floor. tential to create 192,000 domestic jobs, increases have not in any way in- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. to save consumers and businesses over creased the service or support our vet- COONS). The Senator from New Hamp- $16 billion a year, and to reduce carbon erans deserve and need. This is a prob- shire. pollution by the equivalent of taking 22 lem with leadership and a lack of will Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I am million cars off the road. The bill does to change. on the floor today to discuss the En- this without any mandates, without I have been a member of the Vet- ergy Savings and Industrial Competi- raising the deficit. All authorizations erans’ Affairs Committee for 18 years, tiveness Act—which is why we call it are offset and it even produces a $12 both in the House and Senate. I chaired Shaheen-Portman; it is a faster way to million deficit reduction, according to the Health Subcommittee in the House. refer to it. the Congressional Budget Office. I have worked with nine VA Secre- It is a bill I coauthored with Senator I have had the opportunity over the taries. This is an issue on which I al- ROB PORTMAN from Ohio, and it rep- last 31⁄2 years as we have been working

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:11 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MY6.010 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2688 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 6, 2014 on this bill to visit businesses across tions are fully offset. Provisions in this leg- of energy efficiency and environmental orga- New Hampshire that are making use of islation will promote energy savings in com- nizations, small and large businesses, trade energy-efficient technology, and what I mercial buildings and industrial facilities, associations, and public interest groups, we which together consume nearly 50 percent of have heard from those businesses is urge you to bring the Energy Savings and In- the nation’s primary energy. The bill will dustrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2074) to the they have adopted these energy effi- also reduce energy costs within the federal floor for a vote as soon as possible. ciencies because it allows them to save government, our nation’s largest energy con- S. 2074, introduced on February 27, 2014 by money, it allows them to be competi- sumer, saving taxpayers money. Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Senator Rob tive, it allows them to add jobs in their S. 2262 will also boosts the competitiveness Portman, would help meet America’s goals sectors. I think that is why this legis- of U.S. manufacturers and real estate by cre- of increasing energy productivity, enhancing ating jobs in the manufacturing, con- energy security, reducing harmful emissions, lation enjoys such strong support from tracting, construction, installation, distribu- industry, from trade associations, and and promoting economic growth in a finan- tion, design, and service sectors. cially responsible manner. The new version from labor groups as well as efficiency For these reasons, the Senate Committee of this bipartisan bill addresses energy sav- and environmental advocates. on Energy and Natural Resources roundly ings in the federal government—the nation’s As the Presiding Officer knows, it is endorsed the legislation with a strong bipar- largest energy consumer—and includes new not often that we have groups such as tisan vote of 19–3. The legislation continues provisions that expand energy efficiency sav- the National Association of Manufac- to gain additional cosponsors with Sens. ings and benefits to all sectors of the U.S. Landrieu, Coons, Warner, Franken, Manchin, turers and the National Wildlife Fed- economy, from schools and homes, to com- Collins, Ayotte, Wicker, Hoeven, Isakson, mercial buildings, industry, and manufac- eration supporting the same piece of Murkowski and Bennett. The House recently legislation. I have a number of letters turing. passed several provisions contained in S. 2262 Energy efficiency is the quickest, cheap- that have been sent by many of these by a vote of 375–36, another strong showing of est, and cleanest way to tackle domestic en- organizations that illustrate the ever- support for energy efficiency. ergy demand. Wasted energy not only weak- Now is the time to act on this important growing support for the bill. The signa- ens our national competitiveness on a global legislation and we ask that S. 2262 be tures on these letters go on and on, and scale, but also compounds the financial bur- brought to the Senate floor as soon as pos- dens of businesses and consumers. An anal- they are signed by everyone from the sible. Edison Electric Institute, the Amer- ysis of the new bill by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) ican Gas Association, the U.S. Cham- AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL, estimates that by 2030, the Energy Savings ber of Commerce, the Earth Day Net- Washington, DC, May 5, 2014. and Industrial Competitiveness Act would Hon. HARRY REID, work, and the National Association of create more than 190,000 jobs, save con- Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, State Energy Offices. sumers $16 billion a year, and cut carbon di- Washington, DC. At this time, Mr. President, I ask oxide by the equivalent of taking 22 million Hon. MITCH MCCONNELL, unanimous consent to have these let- cars off the road. Republican Leader, U.S. Senate, Energy efficiency has always been a bipar- ters printed in the RECORD. Washington, DC. tisan issue. By fully deploying the power of There being no objection, the mate- MAJORITY LEADER REID AND REPUBLICAN energy efficiency, we can help create new rial was ordered to be printed in the LEADER MCCONNELL: As an industry that cre- jobs, save energy and money, and reduce car- RECORD, as follows: ates many of the advanced solutions that help society save energy, we support the En- bon emissions. This legislation affords Con- APRIL 30, 2014. gress the opportunity to assist the economy Hon. HARRY REID, ergy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2262) and urge the Senate’s consider- without undue cost or regulatory burden. Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, For these reasons, we urge you to schedule Washington, DC. ation and adoption as quickly as possible. Enactment of this bipartisan legislation can the Energy Savings and Industrial Competi- Hon. MITCH MCCONNELL, elevate the role of energy efficiency in a tiveness Act for a vote in the near future so Republican Leader, U.S. Senate, that Americans can begin reaping the many Washington, DC. comprehensive, ‘‘all of the above’’ national energy policy. benefits of energy efficiency. MAJORITY LEADER REID AND REPUBLICAN American chemistry is a leader in energy LEADER MCCONNELL: We the undersigned, efficiency. Our companies invent and make ALLIANCE TO SAVE ENERGY, representing hundreds of thousands of U.S. materials and technologies that empower Washington, DC, May 5, 2014. jobs, write to request that The Energy Sav- people around the world to save energy and DEAR SENATOR: The Alliance To Save En- ings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of reduce greenhouse gas emissions. High-per- ergy strongly supports S. 2262, the Energy 2014 (S. 2262) be considered by the full Senate formance building insulation and windows, Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, as soon as possible. solar panels, wind turbines, even lightweight also known as Shaheen-Portman. When the This sensible, bipartisan legislation enjoys packaging and auto parts that reduce energy bill comes to the floor this week, the Alli- broad support in the business community. needs in shipping and transportation all ance urges you to vote for cloture and to The bill’s sponsors have worked with indus- start with chemistry. vote for the underlying bill. try every step of the way in crafting and vet- In addition to supplying energy-saving Energy efficiency is the quickest, cheap- ting this legislation. The reintroduced bill products, we know that being energy-effi- est, and cleanest way to reduce domestic en- has generated even greater consensus among cient in our own operations helps reduce ergy consumption. Well-designed programs a growing stakeholder coalition that covers costs and expand U.S. production and jobs. such as those contained in the Energy Sav- diverse economic sectors and environmental This commitment has led to a 49 percent im- ings and Industrial Competitiveness Act will organizations. The enhancements have only provement in the U.S. chemical industry’s help American families and businesses lower strengthened—and broadened—the support of energy efficiency since 1974. ACC member their energy costs. Moreover, energy effi- the U.S. business community, while multi- companies report on energy efficiency and ciency policies offer Americans protection plying the energy security and environ- other measures through Responsible Care® from rising energy costs caused by political mental benefits that will accrue from this an environmental, health, and safety per- instability abroad, and move us towards landmark energy efficiency legislation. formance program. greater energy security. Energy efficiency enjoys broad, bipartisan S. 2262 will achieve energy savings across This bipartisan bill addresses energy sav- support as a recent study commissioned by the economy, including homes, buildings, in- ings in the federal government—the nation’s the National Electrical Manufacturers Asso- dustry, and the federal government. We en- largest energy consumer—and includes pro- ciation and the National Association of Man- courage the Senate to approve this impor- visions that expand energy efficiency savings ufacturers demonstrated. Nine in ten of tant legislation as a key step toward a and benefits to all sectors of the U.S. econ- those polled support using energy efficient strong, secure, and sustainable energy fu- omy, from schools and homes, to commercial products and believe it is important to in- ture. buildings, industry, and manufacturing. clude energy efficiency as part of our coun- Sincerely, More specifically, Shaheen-Portman con- try’s energy solutions. 74 percent of those CAL DOOLEY, tains provisions that will create a national polled support investing taxpayers’ dollars President and CEO. strategy to increase the use of energy effi- on energy efficient technologies, innovations ciency through a model building energy and programs if it would save consumers APRIL 28, 2014. code; promote the development of energy ef- more money. Finally, 69 percent of those Hon. HARRY REID, ficient supply-chains for companies; encour- polled are more likely to support investing Majority Leader, The Capitol, age the federal government to adopt and im- taxpayers’ dollars on energy efficiency if Washington, DC. plement energy saving policies and pro- those investments will not raise taxes or add Hon. MITCH MCCONNELL, grams; improve federal data center effi- to the federal deficit and do not involve gov- Minority Leader, The Capitol, ciency; support the deployment of energy ef- ernment mandates on consumers. Washington, DC. ficient technologies in schools; improve com- S. 2262 places no new mandates on U.S. DEAR MAJORITY LEADER REID AND MINOR- mercial building efficiency; and promote the businesses or consumers. All new authoriza- ITY LEADER MCCONNELL: As a broad coalition benchmarking and disclosure of buildings’

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:11 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MY6.012 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2689 energy use, among a number of other initia- comes to the floor this week, NRECA urges tion, block federal agencies from considering tives. you to vote for cloture and the underlying the social cost of carbon when assessing the Rather than squandering taxpayers’ dol- bill. costs and benefits of major projects, or un- lars on needless energy costs, S. 2262 imple- Approximately 250 co-ops in 34 states oper- dermine the National Environmental Policy ments practical, cost effective measures to ate voluntary demand response programs Act. tackle federal energy consumption, while using electric resistance water heaters that The Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency creating jobs and reducing emissions. It is allow co-ops to reduce demand for electricity bill would be a big step in the right direc- estimated that by 2030, Shaheen-Portman during peak hours. In parts of the country, tion. Reducing energy consumption through will create more than 190,000 jobs, save con- these water heaters also allow co-ops to inte- efficiency measures is not only an important sumers $16 billion a year, and cut carbon di- grate renewable energy sources like wind part of carbon reduction strategies, but also oxide emissions by the equivalent of taking and effectively store that energy. provides wildlife and habitat benefits by re- 22 million cars off the road. In several major energy bills, Congress has ducing energy-production related pressure on The American public wants bipartisan poli- declared the promotion of demand response America’s wildlife and pristine lands. These cies that will spur economic growth and cre- an important federal policy. A 2012 report by benefits must not be undermined by includ- ate jobs. There is consensus that efficiency is the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ing controversial amendments or tying the the cheapest and fastest way to start reduc- (FERC) recognized co-ops’ leadership in de- passage of S. 2262 to the approval of the Key- ing demand for the energy we currently use. mand response. It is through the use of large stone XL tar sands pipeline. We believe the Energy Savings and Indus- capacity electric resistance water heaters The Keystone XL tar sands pipeline would trial Competitiveness Act represents our that co-ops are able to meet such federal force America’s wildlife and communities to best chance to improve our demand-side en- goals. accept all the risk of oil spills, contaminated ergy policy. Electric co-ops have a straightforward mis- water supplies, and climate-fueled extreme Again, we urge you to vote for cloture and sion: to provide reliable electric service to weather like superstorm Sandy, and for what to vote for the underlying bill so that Ameri- their consumer-owners at the lowest cost reward? Higher Midwest gas prices and a cans can begin reaping the many benefits of possible. However, on March 22, 2010, the De- handful of jobs. energy efficiency. If you have any questions partment of Energy (DoE) issued a new effi- The Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency or need more background information, ciency standard for water heaters that will bill, on the other hand, is estimated to cre- please have your staff contact Elizabeth effectively end our very successful demand ate 136,000 new jobs by 2025. By 2030, the bill Tate at the Alliance To Save Energy. response programs beginning next April. will also net annual savings of $13.7 billion Sincerely, S. 2262 will allow us to continue to use and lower CO2 emissions and other air pollut- KATERI CALLAHAN, water heaters in money- and energy-saving ants by the equivalent of taking 22 million President, Alliance To Save Energy. demand response programs by establishing a cars off the road. These clear benefits must new category of efficiency standard for water not be eroded by harmful amendments or a ADVANCED ENERGY ECONOMY, heaters used in demand response programs. mandated approval of the polluting Keystone MAY 5, 2014. We have worked closely with Congressional XL tar sands pipeline. Hon. HARRY REID, leaders, DoE, other utilities, energy effi- Now is the time to implement common Senate Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, Hart Sen- ciency and environmental advocacy groups, sense measures, like efficiency standards, to ate Office Building, Washington, DC. and water heater manufacturers over the create jobs, save money and reduce carbon Hon. MITCH MCCONNELL, past several years to develop this common- pollution. The National Wildlife Federation Senate Minority Leader, U.S. Senate, Russell sense approach to help continue the bene- urges you to support S. 2262, oppose any Senate Office Building, Washington, DC. ficial use of electric resistance water heat- amendments or linked legislation that will DEAR SENATOR REID AND SENATOR MCCON- ers. undermine the consensus and bipartisan co- NELL: On behalf of Advanced Energy Econ- Importantly, S. 2262 also includes con- operation that the bill represents. omy, a national association of businesses sensus language to resolve Section 433 of the Sincerely, and business leaders who are making the Energy Independence and Security Act of JIM LYON, global energy system more secure, clean, and 2007, that if not addressed would prohibit fed- Vice President for Conservation Policy, affordable, I am writing to encourage you to eral facilities from using electricity gen- National Wildlife Federation. bring bipartisan energy efficiency legislation erated from the use of fossil fuels. (S. 2074) cosponsored by Senator Jeanne Sha- Again, when the bill comes to the floor BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE, heen and Senator Rob Portman to the Sen- this week, we urge your support. If you have Washington, DC, May 5, 2014. ate floor. any questions or need more background in- Hon. HARRY REID, This bipartisan national strategy to in- formation, please have your staff contact Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. crease energy efficiency in the residential, Julie Barkemeyer at NRECA at 703–907–5809 Hon. MITCH MCCONNELL, commercial, and industrial sectors of our or [email protected]. Minority Leader, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. economy reflects and accelerates the trend Sincerely, DEAR LEADERS REID AND MCCONNELL: On toward greater energy efficiency many busi- JO ANN EMERSON. behalf of the more than 200 CEO members of nesses are embracing. Reducing costs for Business Roundtable, who lead major Amer- businesses and consumers and increasing NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION, ican companies operating in every sector of U.S. competitiveness by making our use of MAY 5, 2014. the U.S. economy, I write to convey Business energy more efficient is at the core of com- DEAR SENATOR, On behalf of the National Roundtable’s strong support for the Energy prehensive energy policy. Wildlife Federation (NWF), and our over four Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act The Senate has an opportunity to join the million members and supporters nationwide, of 2014, S. 2262, and respectfully request that House in passing bipartisan legislation that I urge you to support passage of the bipar- this vital legislation be brought to the Sen- moves us toward a more energy-efficient tisan Energy Savings and Industrial Com- ate floor for a vote as expeditiously as pos- economy. S. 2074 highlights the many ways petitiveness Act (S. 2262) and oppose any sible. we can increase energy efficiency. The bill controversial amendments or associated leg- America’s CEOs have consistently called addresses building codes, financing, tech- islation that does not meet the broadly upon Congress and the Administration to nical assistance, and rebate programs, all agreed upon goal of this bill to save money, adopt a more strategic approach to energy positive steps toward saving money through save energy, and cut carbon pollution. This policy that would capitalize on U.S. improved energy efficiency. All of these includes a vote to approve the Keystone XL strengths to promote economic growth, job steps are important to our business mem- tar sands pipeline. creation, and enhanced energy security. In bers, who stand ready to provide the tech- A product of cooperation and consensus our report, Taking Action on Energy: A CEO nologies and services that improve energy ef- under the leadership of the bill’s sponsors Vision for America’s Energy Future, Busi- ficiency throughout the economy. We strong- and Energy Committee leadership, S. 2262 ap- ness Roundtable laid out a comprehensive ly support the bill and look forward to work- plies a common-sense approach to adopting plan to boost U.S. energy security and en- ing with you as it continues through the leg- efficiency measures for buildings, industry, sure a steady supply of reliable, affordable islative process. and the federal government that will pro- energy to power increased growth. As noted Sincerely, mote significant cost-savings while helping in that report, energy efficiency improve- GRAHAM RICHARD, to protect the health of our communities and ments over the last quarter century are an CEO, Advanced Energy Economy. wildlife threatened by climate change. American success story and a win-win for Should amendments be adopted that do not the U.S. economy. NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC reflect the same consensus principle that A Business Roundtable report released last COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, went into producing the current bill, or un- month, Grow, Sustain: Celebrating Success, MAY 5, 2014. dermine current efforts by the federal gov- highlights the sustainability achievements DEAR SENATOR: The National Rural Elec- ernment to reduce carbon pollution, NWF of Roundtable member companies, including tric Cooperative Association strongly sup- will be forced to oppose the legislation. We remarkable progress in more efficient energy ports S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Indus- encourage you to oppose amendments that use. Private-sector innovation and CEO lead- trial Competitiveness Act sponsored by Sen- would erode the Environmental Protection ership have helped yield a 1.9 percent annual ators Shaheen and Portman. When the bill Agency’s ability to regulate carbon pollu- reduction in U.S. energy use per dollar of

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This would help the pending cloture motion, which the ciency gains and facilitating America’s schools across the country that finance clerk will report. emergence as a global energy superpower. energy efficiency projects to make The assistant legislative clerk read Senate passage of this vital legislation their buildings operate in a more sus- as follows: would be a victory for all Americans. We tainable fashion. CLOTURE MOTION urge you to support S. 2262. The legislation also includes Senator Thank you for your attention to this im- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- BENNET’s and Senator ISAKSON’s ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the portant issue. amendment, called the SAVE Act, Sincerely, Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move which would improve the accuracy of to bring to a close debate on the motion to DAVID M. COTE, Chairman and Chief mortgage underwriting by including proceed to Calendar No. 368, S. 2262, a bill to Executive Officer, energy efficiency as a factor in deter- promote energy savings in residential build- Honeywell, Chair, mining the value and affordability of ings and industry, and for other purposes. Energy and Envi- homes. It includes a proposal by Sen- Harry Reid, Jeanne Shaheen, Michael F. Bennet, Richard J. Durbin, Christopher ronment Committee, ators HOEVEN and PRYOR to create a A. Coons, Bill Nelson, Tom Harkin, Business Round- regulatory exemption for thermal stor- table. Martin Heinrich, Patrick J. Leahy, age water heaters so rural cooperatives Richard Blumenthal, Tim Kaine, Patty Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I and others could continue to use cer- Murray, Tom Udall, Joe Manchin III, think this nontraditional alliance tain large water heaters for their suc- Robert P. Casey, Jr., Angus S. King, clearly illustrates the sizable and di- cessful demand-response programs. Jr., Mark R. Warner. verse demand for this energy efficiency In addition to what is in this legisla- The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- jobs bill and, simply put, the time is tion, we have seen in the last several imous consent, the mandatory quorum now for the Senate to take up and pass months the House pass energy effi- call has been waived. this bipartisan, commonsense proposal ciency legislation, including a number The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to grow our economy and create good- of the provisions that are in the bill we question is, Is it the sense of the Sen- paying jobs for decades. We cannot let will be taking up today. In fact, the ate that debate on the motion to pro- our extraneous debates about amend- House recently passed an energy effi- ceed to Calendar No. 368, S. 2262, a bill ments or nonamendments, what ciency package by an overwhelming to promote energy savings in residen- amendments to include, which amend- 375–36 margin. Those provisions passed tial buildings and industry, and for ments not to include, to get in the way by the House are in the version we are other purposes, shall be brought to a of getting this legislation done, be- introducing of Shaheen-Portman, and close? cause this creates jobs, it saves con- it shows how much support for energy The yeas and nays are mandatory sumers money, and it saves on pollu- efficiency there is throughout the Con- under the rule. gress. tion. The clerk will call the roll. We have a real opportunity to pass One of the great things about the The assistant legislative clerk called this legislation. This is a bipartisan, bill, which I hope we are going to take the roll. affordable, widely supported bill and, up in a few minutes, is it includes 10 Mr. CORNYN. The following Senator most importantly, an effective first additional bipartisan amendments. is necessarily absent: the Senator from step to address our Nation’s very real Since our bill was taken up and pulled Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN). energy needs. back from the floor in September, Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there I thank Senator PORTMAN for his ator PORTMAN and I have worked close- partnership in bringing the bill to the any other Senators in the Chamber de- ly with Senators from both sides of the siring to vote? aisle to add 10 new bipartisan provi- floor. I thank the majority and minor- ity leaders as well as the new energy The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 79, sions that expand current sections of nays 20, as follows: Chair, Senator LANDRIEU, and Ranking our bill. [Rollcall Vote No. 131 Leg.] The new bill has a section that puts Member MURKOWSKI for their support, YEAS—79 in place commonsense and consensus- and thank former Energy and Natural reached regulatory relief provisions Resources chairman, Senator RON Alexander Gillibrand Murkowski Ayotte Graham Murphy that maintain the underlying principle WYDEN, for his support. I also thank the legislation’s addi- Baldwin Grassley Murray of advancing energy efficiency in the Barrasso Hagan Nelson tional cosponsors: Senators AYOTTE, private sector. As a result of these pro- Begich Harkin Portman BENNET, COLLINS, the Presiding Officer, Bennet Heinrich visions, the legislation has more en- Pryor Senator COONS, as well as Senators Blumenthal Heitkamp Reed ergy savings, more job creation, and Blunt Heller Reid FRANKEN, HOEVEN, ISAKSON, WARNER, Booker Hirono more carbon dioxide reductions than Rockefeller and WICKER. I think the list of bipar- Boxer Hoeven the previous version of the bill. Sanders Brown Isakson I want to briefly talk a little bit tisan cosponsors indicates the breadth Schatz of support for this legislation, that it Burr Johanns about some of the bipartisan amend- Cantwell Johnson (SD) Schumer shows the ideological breadth of sup- Cardin Kaine Shaheen ments, because I think they point out Stabenow the improvements in the legislation. port for it. Carper King I look forward to working with Sen- Casey Kirk Tester Tenant Star builds on the success of Thune ate leadership and with all of my col- Chambliss Klobuchar EPA’s long-running voluntary EN- Coats Landrieu Toomey leagues in the Senate, because we can ERGY STAR Program for commercial Cochran Leahy Udall (CO) pass this legislation, we can create Collins Levin Udall (NM) buildings and it creates a similar ten- these jobs, we can save consumers Coons Manchin Walsh ant-oriented certification for leased Corker Markey money, and we can reduce pollution. Warner spaces. Again, it is voluntary. Commer- Donnelly McCaskill Warren Thank you very much, Mr. President. Durbin McConnell Whitehouse cial building tenants who design, con- I note the absence of a quorum. Enzi Menendez struct, and operate their leased spaces Wicker The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Feinstein Merkley Wyden in ways that maximize energy effi- clerk will call the roll. Franken Mikulski ciency would receive the same kind of The assistant legislative clerk pro- NAYS—20 public recognition through Tenant ceeded to call the roll. Coburn Inhofe Roberts Star that ENERGY STAR has produced Mrs. SHAHEEN. I ask unanimous Cornyn Johnson (WI) Rubio for so many buildings and businesses. consent that the order for the quorum Crapo Lee Scott This bill also includes a provision for Cruz McCain Sessions call be rescinded. Fischer Moran energy-efficient schools. Senator The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Shelby Flake Paul Vitter SUSAN COLLINS and Senator MARK objection, it is so ordered. Hatch Risch

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:11 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MY6.007 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2691 NOT VOTING—1 That story is repeated all the time. ficers. I have never forgotten that— Boozman No one disputes that this program even though it was decades ago—the The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this saves lives. That is why Congress has long line of police cars, with blue lights vote, the yeas are 79, the nays are 20. historically acted quickly and deci- flashing. Snow was coming down, and Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- sively to support the bulletproof vests the blue lights reflected off the snow- sen and sworn having voted in the af- program. Between 2000 and 2010, the flakes. The names, unfortunately, do firmative, the motion is agreed to. program enjoyed widespread bipartisan not just stop with those over 20,000 fall- The Senator from Vermont. support. It was reauthorized three en officers. The names of 286 fallen offi- times by unanimous consent. This time cers will be added to its walls, serving UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST—S. 933 around, every single Democratic Sen- as another somber reminder of the Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, next ator supports passage of the bill. It is brave men and women of law enforce- week we are going to commemorate also cosponsored by Senators HAGAN, ment who risk their lives each and National Police Week, a time when the CARDIN, LANDRIEU, SHAHEEN, PRYOR, every day. They work tirelessly to Nation pays tribute to the sacrifices and FRANKEN, to name just a few co- keep our communities safe. They de- made by all those who serve in law en- sponsors. It has many other strong sup- serve our best efforts to do the same forcement, particularly those officers porters of law enforcement, including for them. who have lost their lives in the line of the Fraternal Order of Police, the I am, in a moment, going to ask con- duty. These law enforcement officers International Association of Chiefs of sent that the Senate pass S. 933, the risk their lives every day to protect Police, the National Sheriffs’ Associa- Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant our communities. tion, the Major County Sheriffs’ Asso- Program Reauthorization Act of 2013. We often speak eloquently on both ciation, and the National Association It has always been bipartisan. We sides of the aisle here about supporting of Police Organizations. should not let ideology put officers’ law enforcement and their families. For reasons I still do not understand, lives at risk now. I commend the fact These tributes are important. They are the bill is being blocked on the Repub- that every single Democratic Senator well deserved. But the police officers in lican side. Not a single Republican co- supports it and we can honor the serv- our communities deserve more than sponsor has stepped forward. I cannot ice of those who keep us safe by pro- speeches; they deserve action and real understand this. This has never been a tecting their lives with bulletproof support. We owe it to all who serve to partisan issue. It should not be a par- vests. help protect those who protect us. One tisan issue. We are doing this to pro- Frankly, if somebody stands with law important, tangible way to do so is to tect the lives of police officers. enforcement, now is the time to stand help provide them with lifesaving bul- Senator GRASSLEY and I developed a with them. I can assure you—and they letproof vests. bipartisan reauthorization that in- will assure you—it matters here, and it For more than 15 years the Bullet- cluded improvements to the program. matters to them. proof Vest Partnership Grant Program One important change is that agencies So, Mr. President, I ask unanimous has helped to provide bulletproof vests are now given a grant preference for consent that the Senate proceed to the to law enforcement officers around the purchasing vests that are uniquely consideration of Calendar No. 162, S. 933, the Bulletproof Vest Partnership country. Republican Senator Ben fitted to women officers. There are far Grant Program Reauthorization Act; Nighthorse-Campbell of Colorado and I more women as police officers today that the bill be read a third time and worked across the aisle to design a pro- than there were even when Senator passed and the motion to reconsider be gram that helps local law enforcement Ben Nighthorse-Campbell and I first in- laid upon the table, with no inter- agencies purchase bulletproof vests. We troduced this bill. both had a background in law enforce- The program is now stronger than vening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there ment, and we drew on that. Mr. Presi- ever. I think the vast majority of Sen- objection? dent, let me show you what has hap- ators want to see this program reau- pened. Since 1987, this program has en- Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, reserv- thorized. I do not know why Repub- ing the right to object. abled over 13,000 State and local en- lican Senators have blocked it, espe- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- forcement agencies to purchase over 1 cially when we are now protecting, as ator from Oklahoma. million vests. we had not before, women police offi- Mr. COBURN. Thank you. No one can dispute that this program cers too. I do not know how we can The most senior Member of our body saves lives. I will never forget a law en- turn our backs on our police officers. understands the differences he and I forcement officer who testified before I would also urge support for the Na- have on a lot of issues. Most of what he our committee. He had his mother and tional Blue Alert Act, which was re- said is true in his statement about the father and his wife and children sitting ported by the Judiciary Committee sacrifices and the effectiveness. Where behind him in the Judiciary Com- with a strong bipartisan vote. It is we have a difference of agreement and mittee. The distinguished Presiding Of- sponsored by Senators CARDIN and a difference of understanding is in the ficer knows how often we have wit- GRAHAM. I am a proud cosponsor. The enumerated powers of the Constitution nesses speaking and their families are bipartisan Justice for All Reauthoriza- of the United States. there. tion Act, which I coauthored with Re- The fact is that every individual in He said: I love law enforcement. I publican Senator JOHN CORNYN and this country today owes $50,000 just on love law enforcement. The only thing I which reauthorizes important pro- the debt, and every family is respon- love more than law enforcement is my grams such as the Paul Coverdell Fo- sible for $1,100,000 in unfunded liabil- family. But there came a day as an of- rensic Science Improvement Grant ities that your children and you will ficer when I thought I would never see Program—named after a former Repub- ultimately pay for. my family again. lican Senator—is another important This is not about vests. This is about It was when he stopped somebody in bill to law enforcement that we should continuing to do the same thing that a routine traffic stop. The man came approve without further delay. It actu- got our country in trouble. This is a out of the car and shot him twice in ally defies common sense that any Sen- $120 million authorization with no off- the chest. He reached down underneath ator would object to these pieces of leg- set, no cutting of spending anywhere the witness table and pulled up the islation. else. If it is a priority, we ought to cut vest. You could see the two bullets still Next week I will attend, as I almost spending somewhere else. But, more stuck in the vest. always do, the National Peace Officers importantly, the Constitution lists the He said: I got a cracked rib out of it, Memorial Service, and there will be a enumerated powers, and there is no but I saw my mother and father and wreath-laying at the National Law En- role for the Federal Government in my wife and children. I saw them when forcement Officers Memorial, which terms of funding local police depart- I was at the hospital, where they were now contains the names of over 20,000 ments. It would be nice to do if we were treating me for the cracked rib. I saw fallen officers. I remember shortly in surplus. We could ignore the enu- them there. They did not have to go to after I became State’s attorney going merated powers. But we are not in sur- the morgue to see me. to the funeral of one of those fallen of- plus. We are borrowing tons of money

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:11 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MY6.008 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2692 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 6, 2014 every year. We are going to borrow $580 you stand with law enforcement, then added to it, but to move it forward—I billion this year—$580 billion against you need to stand with them when it voted for it to move this bill forward to the future. And the small thing—this is matters most. I can assure you—and the floor. small. It is only $120 million. I do not they can assure you—it matters here, When I became the chair of the com- object to our police officers having and it matters now. mittee, I had committed to RON vests. I want them all to have vests. I I yield the floor. I think I have ex- WYDEN, the former chair, and LISA want all the women to have vests. But pressed my dismay that the other side MURKOWSKI, the ranking member— it is not a role for the Federal Govern- of the aisle would not stand up to pro- which it is really their work, along ment. It is a role for my hometown po- tect these police officers. with Senators SHAHEEN and PORTMAN, lice department in Muskogee, OK. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- two outstanding members of the com- taxpayers there should protect our po- ator from Louisiana. mittee—to see what I could do to move lice officers. Ms. LANDRIEU. Madam President, I this bill forward. Our Founders were very clear, and come to the floor to speak about the I wanted to talk a minute about why the reason this country is in trouble is issue that is before us now on the floor, this is important and frame this in a we continue to practice outside the pa- the energy efficiency act, led by Sen- way that our Members can understand rameters of a limited government and ator SHAHEEN and Senator PORTMAN. it. First—I am going to talk about the take away the responsibility and obli- The issue the Senators from Okla- bill itself in a minute, but let me just gations of State and local commu- homa and Vermont just spoke about is step back and say this: There have nities. extremely important, and there will be, been 302 bills filed in this Congress that On that basis, I raise an objection I am sure, appropriate time to debate relate to energy that have been sent to and do not agree. that issue. I thank Senator LEAHY for our committee for review. I am sad to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- his extraordinary leadership for the say, and I think my constituents and tion is heard. safety and support of our police offi- Mr. LEAHY. Well, Mr. President, I cers, for the many, literally dozens of others will be disappointed to hear, am sorry to hear this. I hear people years—decades—he has served, and he that only 13 of those bills have become law. I want to repeat that: 302 bills who supported a useless war in Iraq, continues to do a magnificent job, and have been referred to the Senate Com- and they will talk about how much I will be supporting him in those ef- mittee on Energy and Natural Re- money we spend. It was the first time forts. sources since the beginning of this Con- in America’s history—— But I came to the floor to speak gress and only 13 have become law. One Mr. COBURN. Will the Senator yield today about the bill that is now before of the reasons I wanted to bring the en- for a moment, just for a question? us, with a vote of 79 votes—a very ergy efficiency bill to the floor is be- Is the Senator aware that I never strong bipartisan signal that Repub- cause I think we need to make that 14. voted for any of the money for that licans and Democrats would like to de- I think this record is pretty dismal, bate an energy efficiency bill that spending? and this is not a negative statement to (Ms. HEITKAMP assumed the Chair.) came out of the Energy Committee on the leadership of the committee prior Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, if the a vote of 19 to 3. to my being there. It is rather a reflec- Senator will go back to what I said, it I just became the chair of this com- tion on the lack of cooperation that we did not refer to him. mittee, but I have served on it now for are getting either at the committee I worry about those, however, who almost 18 years and just a few weeks level or in the Senate. It most cer- voted for that war and did not vote to ago became the chair. I have had the tainly is not a reflection on the talents stop that war and voted for the very privilege to work with Republican and of the former chairman, RON WYDEN, first time that this country has ever Democratic chairs of this committee. I and LISA MURKOWSKI, who couldn’t gone to war in its history without a tax am excited about the opportunity to have worked—and this is sort of the to pay for it. We voted for it on a credit try to find a path forward with the Pre- sad underpinning. You couldn’t find card—an unnecessary war, a war that siding Officer, who has been, although two leaders who tried to work together hurt the interests of the United States, not a member of the committee, an ab- more than these two. I know because I and it will eventually cost us $2 tril- solutely outstanding leader on energy have sat next to them on that com- lion. Nobody—nobody—talks about issues since arriving in the Senate, and mittee for 18 years and I have watched paying for that. But to protect the po- really look forward to working with them. I am an eyewitness to their cor- lice officers, who are on the street her and Members from both sides of the dial, respectful conversations, both on every day protecting us, oh, we cannot aisle to actually deliver what I think and off the committee, when the cam- do that. We cannot do that, even the American people want: a sensible eras were on and when the cameras though we have done so before. mainstream energy policy for America were off. Nobody can question this or I could name the six police officers that increases domestic energy produc- deny it because everyone knows it is who were killed in Oklahoma. I am not tion, efficiency, and conservation; cre- true, and there are many eyewitnesses going to. I am not trying to make this ates millions of jobs right here at besides myself. personal. But the Presiding Officer un- home; makes us more energy secure The question becomes, if a com- derstands law enforcement. She sup- and energy independent; and works mittee has two people who are working ported this. Everybody on this side of with our friends, not our enemies. well together, a committee that is as the aisle supports it. It is to protect I think we can get it done. I have important in jurisdiction as Energy our police officers. been in the Senate long enough to and Natural Resources is in this coun- We will spend $2 trillion on a useless know that things aren’t easy, but I try, how is it possible that we can only war, but we will not spend a tiny frac- refuse to be cynical. I refuse to be, woe get 13 out of 302 bills passed? That is a tion of 1 percent—one one-thousandth is me, the world is coming to an end, very interesting question. Why of 1 percent—to support our men and which I hear a lot around here. I think couldn’t we get 14 done this week? women, especially when we now have a there are a lot of positive things going That is why I brought this bill to the provision in here to protect women po- on in the country. floor or asked for it to come to the lice officers as well as men police offi- In the Presiding Officer’s home floor, particularly because it is impor- cers. What could be more—what could State, North Dakota, I think there is tant to both Democrats and Repub- be more—nonpartisan than this? That zero unemployment. I think we come licans. is why Senator Ben Nighthorse-Camp- in second at about 4.5 percent unem- Let’s talk for a minute about how bell and I joined together, why Repub- ployment in Louisiana because we are important this bill is. I have 10 pages of licans and Democrats have joined to- busy working—not fighting but work- a single-spaced list of businesses, orga- gether. ing—together to produce energy jobs nizations that support this Shaheen- I am proud that every Democratic for the country. Portman bill, which I will submit for Senator is in favor of this legislation. I I was very proud to support this effi- the RECORD. Remember, it came out of wish the Republicans would lift their ciency bill in committee. I would like, committee, one of the few of the 300 objection. We should pass this bill. If of course, to see some additional things filed, on a 19-to-3 vote.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:22 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MY6.030 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2693 There are roughly 200 organizations Systems, Inc.; Saint-Gobain; Schneider Elec- sociation of Energy Service Companies and businesses. I am going to submit tric; Schweizer Dipple, Inc. (NAESCO), National Association of Manufac- Sibley, Inc.; Siemens Corporation; Sika all of their names for the RECORD, but turers, National Association of State Energy I just wanted to read a few, to under- Corporation; SimplexGrinnell; Solar Tur- Officials (NASEO), National Community Ac- bines Incorporated; SPRI, Inc.; Stonyfield tion Foundation, National Electrical Manu- stand the breadth of support for this Farm; Symantec; T. H. Martin Inc.; TE facturers Association, National Restaurant bill before I talk about what this bill Connectivity; TECO Westinghouse Motor Association, National Roofing Contracting does. They are: Alcoa, American Air, Company; Tendril; TerraLUX; The Dow Association (NRCA), National Small Busi- Inc., Aspen Skiing Company, BAE Sys- Chemical Company; The Stella Group, Ltd.; ness Association (NSBA), National U.S. tems, Caterpillar Inc., Dow Corning, Thomas & Betts; Trane; TRI-C Sheet Metal, Clean Heat & Power Association. Eastern Mountain Sports, Intel, Inter- Inc.; United Technologies Corporation; Uni- New England Council, New England Fuel national Paper, Owens Corning, versal Lighting; Ushio America; Vantage; Institute, North Carolina Chamber, North- Raytheon Company—one of the largest Veka Inc.; Vinyl Siding Institute; Watkins east Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP), Manufacturing; WattStopper; Westinghouse Northwest Energy Coalition, Northwest En- in the world, Solar Turbines Incor- Lighting Corporation; Willham Roofing Co., ergy Efficiency Alliance, Northwest Energy porated, Universal Lighting, American Inc.; Whirlpool Corporation. Efficiency Council, Ohio Business Council for Jewish Committee, Christian Coali- FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS a Clean Economy, Ohio Chemistry Tech- tion, ConservAmerica, Earth Day Net- American Jewish Committee, Christian nology Council, Ohio Manufacturers Associa- work, the National Wildlife Federa- Coalition, Interfaith Power and Light, Union tion, Ohio Petroleum Marketers & Conven- tion, the American Chemistry Council, for Reform Judaism. ience Store Association, Oil Heat Council of New Hampshire, Oil & Energy Service Pro- American Lighting Association, Con- ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES sumer Federation of America, League fessionals, Oregon Environmental Council, Clean Air-Cool Planet, Clean Water Ac- Outdoor Industry Association, Petroleum of Women Voters, the U.S. Chamber of tion, Climate Solutions, Conservation Law Marketers Association of America, PEW Commerce, and the U.S. Conference of Foundation, Conservation Services Group, Charitable Trusts, Plumbing Manufacturers Mayors. ConservAmerica, Earth Day Network, Envi- International, Polyisocyanurate Insulation I ask unanimous consent to have ronment America, Environment Northeast, Manufacturers Association (PIMA), Rebuild- printed in the RECORD the list of en- Environmental Defense Fund, Environ- ing Together, Sheet Metal and Air Condi- dorsements. mental and Energy Study Institute, Environ- tioning Contractor’s National Association There being no objection, the mate- mental Law and Policy Center, League of (SMACNA), Solar Energy Industries Associa- Conservation Voters, Massachusetts Climate rial was ordered to be printed in the tion, Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance Action Network, National Wildlife Federa- (SEEA), Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, RECORD, as follows: tion, Natural Resources Defense Council, Si- SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Associa- THE ENERGY SAVINGS AND INDUSTRIAL COM- erra Club, World Wildlife Fund, The Wilder- tion, The Aluminum Association, The Vinyl PETITIVENESS ACT (SHAHEEN-PORTMAN) EN- ness Society, Oregon Environmental Coun- Institute, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S. DORSEMENTS cil, Earthjustice. Conference of Mayors, U.S. Green Buildings BUSINESSES: TRADE ASSOCIATIONS/THINK TANKS Council, Utah Clean Energy, Union of Con- A.O. Smith; Aberdeen Mechanical; ABM Adhesive and Sealant Council, Air-Condi- cerned Scientists, Vinyl Building Council, Energy; Acuity Brands Lighting; Alcoa; tioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute, Window and Door Manufacturers Associa- American Air, Inc.; American Power Conver- Alliance for Industrial Efficiency, Alliance tion. sion; Anvil Knitwear; Aspen Skiing Com- to Save Energy, American Architectural Ms. LANDRIEU. I could go on and on, pany; AT&T; Autodesk; Avon Lake Sheet Manufacturers Association, American Chem- but the point I think is clear. There are Metal Co.; BAE Systems; Baldor; BASF; ical Society, American Chemistry Council, organizations from the left, the right, Bayer; Best Buy; BJB Electric L.P.; The American Council for an Energy-Efficient the center, large and small, business Brewer-Garrett Co.; Bosch; Capital E; Cap- Economy, American Institute of Architects, coalitions, consumer coalitions, saying stone Turbine Corporation; Caterpillar Inc.; American Lighting Association, American Castle Heating & Air, Inc. Public Power Association, Appliance Stand- act now on energy efficiency. Clif Bar; CLC Associates; Cooper; Coulomb ards Awareness Project, ASHRAE, Associa- We may not be able to, and I doubt Technologies; Creston Electronics; D. L. tion of Pool & Spa Professionals, Association sincerely that in the next 4 days on Page, Inc.; Danfoss; Deco Lighting; Direct of State Energy Research and Technology floor of the Senate we can draft an en- Energy; Dow Corning; Duct Fabricators, In- Transfer Institutions (ASERTTI), Bipartisan ergy policy for America. That would be corporated; DwellTek Home Energy Solu- Policy Center, Business Council for Sustain- a bar set a little too high for what we tions; Eastern Mountain Sports; Eaton Cor- able Energy, Business for Innovative Climate will be able to do between Tuesday and poration; eBay Inc.; ECOtality; EDA Archi- and Energy Policy, Business Roundtable, Friday. tecture; Eileen Fisher; eMeter; Energy Plat- Boulder Green Building Guild, Cellulose In- forms; EnerNOC; EnLink GeoEnergy; sulation Manufacturers Association, Center But we could do two important FlexEnergy; Frank & Fric. Inc.; Fresh En- for the Celebration of Creation, Center for things for the country: pass this energy ergy; Fulton & Associates Balance Company; Environmental Innovation in Roofing, Citi- efficiency bill and pass the Keystone G&W Electric; Geauga Mechanical Co., Inc.; zens for Pennsylvania’s Future Pipeline, something I am proud to vote General Electric; Gilbert Industries, INC. (PennFuture), Combined Heat and Power As- for. You will vote for it. It is a piece of Guardian Industries; Graftech; Green sociation, Consumer Federation of America, the energy infrastructure this country Strategies, Inc.; HAVE, Inc.; Honeywell; Consumers Union, Copper Development Asso- needs, this country deserves, and we HUBBELL INCORPORATED; Imperial Heat- ciation, Council of North American Insula- need to move forward on it. ing & Cooling, Inc.; Industrial First, Inc.; tion Manufactures Association, Digital En- So in the spirit of balance, com- Infineon Technologies; Ingersoll Rand; Intel; ergy & Sustainability Solutions Campaign International Paper; Itron; JELD-WEN; (DESSC), Efficiency First. promise, fairness, and common sense— Johns Manville; Johnson Controls; Energy Future Coalition, Federal Perform- which we are not finding around here Kaiserman Company; Knauf Insulation; ance Contracting Coalition, Friends Com- very often—I thought: Let’s see. We LEDnovation; Legrand; Lennox Inter- mittee on National Legislation, Geothermal have an energy efficiency bill that is national; Leviton; Levi Strauss and Co.; Exchange Organization, Green Building Ini- supported by an extraordinarily broad Linde; Litetronics International Inc.; tiative, Habitat for Humanity International, and deep coalition of businesspeople LumenOptix; Luminus Devices, Inc.; Lutron; Illuminating Engineering Society, Industrial and supported by two of the most re- Luxury Heating Co.; Magnaray. Energy Efficiency Coalition, Industrial Min- Masco Corporation; Middle Atlantic; Miles erals Association, Information Technology spected Members of this body. Mechanical, Inc.; Nalco, an Ecolab Company; Industry Council (ITIC), Institute for Market May I remind everyone, JEANNE SHA- National Grid USA; Nexans USA Inc.; North- Transformation, Institute for Sustainable HEEN was a Governor before she was a ern Ohio Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc.; Orion Communities, International Association of Senator. She has been serving for dec- Energy Systems; OSRAM SYLVANIA; Owens Lighting Designers, International Associa- ades in public office and is well known Corning; Owens Illinois; Panasonic Corpora- tion of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and well respected. tion of North America; Philips Electronics; International Copper Association, Ltd., BOB PORTMAN is not only a Senator PPG; Professional Balance Company (dba International District Energy Association, from Ohio but was formerly the Direc- PBC, Inc.); Quanex; RAB Lighting; Raytheon Large Public Power Council, League of tor of the Office of Management and Company; Recycled Energy Development; Women Voters, Midwest Energy Efficiency Regal-Beloit; RESNET; Rinnai America Cor- Alliance (MEEA), NAIOP, the Commercial Budget, OMB, so he understands about poration; Robert Bosch LLC; Robertshaw Real Estate Development Association, Na- finance, cost, and savings. I don’t think Controls Company dba. Invensys Controls; tional Association for State Community either he or JEANNE SHAHEEN would Rockwell Automation; RPM; Safety-Kleen Services Programs (NASCSP), National As- have put their names on this bill,

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That is a good question. is time to do both; to do this energy ef- I will talk more about that later in ROB PORTMAN, who was also the U.S. ficiency bill, to build the Keystone the week. I have a lot more to say Trade Representative under the Bush Pipeline. Why? Not because I don’t re- about the importance of the Keystone administration and saw firsthand when spect the process but because the proc- Pipeline. But for right now, I want to Congress passed very poorly thought- ess is over—5 years, 5 studies as re- ask colleagues on both sides of the out bills or made mistakes in bills we quired by law. Five studies were com- aisle to really think about the benefits passed, and seeing so many jobs leaving pleted, the last of which was a State to their districts, to their people, and to go to China and India, probably Department study that concluded it is to our country, to support the energy jumped on a chance to create jobs in actually environmentally safer to efficiency bill and to agree on a vote on America. Thank goodness for ROB transport oil from Canada, from the oil the Keystone Pipeline in hopes of get- PORTMAN. That is what our energy effi- sands in Canada to the refineries along ting a balanced effort moving forward. ciency bill does. It creates jobs for the gulf coast to provide energy for There will be time to talk about America. this Nation and create anywhere from other issues that are much more con- When I go home and I am out in my 30- to 50,000 jobs, depending on conserv- troversial. Although I support many of parishes, whether it is Tangipahoa Par- ative or liberal facts, talking points, to them, they are much more controver- ish or Richland Parish or De Soto Par- create jobs and to put America and sial, if you can believe it, than these ish or Caddo Parish or East Baton Canada closer together. We already are two. Even though Keystone is con- Rouge or Orleans Parish, people look together but even closer together to be troversial, we still have almost 60 at me and say: Senator, I don’t know a North American energy powerhouse. votes, so it is worth trying for. So that why everybody is yelling and scream- Canada has very high—as the Pre- is my pitch—to try to be as cooperative ing in Washington. I don’t know why siding Officer knows because she vis- as we can. everybody is yelling and screaming ited the oil sands. I am looking forward I think Leader REID has been ex- about the President or this or that. to going as soon as I can, but I do tremely reasonable in allowing the effi- Would you please tell them we want know, because she shared her experi- ciency bill to come to the floor, know- high-paying jobs. ences with me, that it is very spectac- ing there are lots—hundreds—of Yes, raising the minimum wage is ular to see the environmental safe- amendments that could be talked important. I am voting for the min- guards Canada has used to produce this about and that are extraneous to this imum wage. People don’t want to make resource that is so important to them issue. Technically, he is agreeing to a the minimum wage. They want to in the Alberta Province and to us. stand-alone vote on Keystone, which is make $40-, $50-, $60-, $70,000 a year. Why not have an energy efficiency a big concession for the leader of a They want an income for their families bill that is very popular with Demo- party where the majority of our Mem- so their kids can go to school, go to crats and supported by Republicans bers, unfortunately, aren’t supporting college, so they can live in their homes and then an energy piece, just a piece, it. I support it, Senator BEGICH sup- and retire securely. Do you think you not the whole energy policy of the ports it, Senator TESTER supports it, can do that at a minimum wage, world, not the whole energy policy of and Senator HEITKAMP supports it. But whether it is $7 an hour or $10 an hour? the United States but two important my friends on the Republican side No. pillars, efficiency and production, put should understand that when BOEHNER We have a bill on the floor that is them together, try to find compromise says he can’t take up an issue unless a going to create American jobs with and move it forward on these two majority of his caucus is for it, they all American manufacturers—maybe not pieces of legislation. Then we can get it jump up and down and say: Go Speaker all U.S. technology because frankly we over to the House, let the House decide BOEHNER, yes. That is the way to go. get good energy efficiency technology if they will do it, and move it to the Yet when HARRY REID stands up and from around the world, but Americans President’s desk separately because the says, listen, I am going as far as I can are very good at this—very good at it. President has powers in the Constitu- go here—the majority of my caucus In fact, it is so good that in an old tion, and we have our own powers. doesn’t even support Keystone, but I graph—which I am going to have up- One would think that would make a am going to allow a vote on it—my Re- dated and blown up because no one can lot of sense, and this is what I was hop- publican colleagues want to just push see this but me, unfortunately, because ing to do by asking the leadership to that aside as if he is not cooperating. It it is so small. If the cameras can pick allow the Shaheen-Portman bill to is disingenuous, it is hypocritical, and it up—and I am going to have it up- come to the floor. But evidently, as it is unfair. dated by this afternoon—we can see balanced, as fair as that sounds, I Now, Harry can fight his own battles. that it says, ‘‘Energy Efficiency: Amer- think it is unfortunately probably not He doesn’t need me to fight them for ica’s Greatest Energy Resource.’’ going to be sufficient to move this him. But let me just say to the other Energy efficiency supplies 52 percent issue forward. We shall see. We are side that I don’t want to hear anything of our overall resources, petroleum is going to open this for debate. from you all: Well, we can’t get that 35, natural gas is 23, coal is 19, and nu- I wish the debate could be about en- done because even though we have the clear is 8. ergy efficiency and the importance of votes in the House, we don’t have a ma- Think about energy efficiency as our this bill, things that might improve jority of Republicans. This is about Re- Nation’s greatest resource. Energy sav- this bill relative to energy efficiency publicans and Democrats sometimes ings from efficiency are real and save and not on other matters that both crossing the aisle to do what is right Americans money. Since 1970, energy sides know do not have this kind of for our country and not being held hos- efficiency improvements have reduced broad-based support. tage by the side wings of our parties. I U.S. energy costs by about $700 billion Some of the matters colleagues want wish I had a little more help around from what it would have been other- to file as amendments that are pend- here doing that. wise. ing, or those I know of that might Anyway, we will give it the old col- When we think about energy saved, it come to the floor, have not even come lege try and try to get this energy effi- is the cleanest energy. It is completely through our committee. This bill did ciency bill through and get an up-or- or almost completely American be- come through the committee on a 19- down vote on the Keystone Pipeline. If cause we are the ones saving it. We to-3 vote. While the Keystone Pipeline people cooperate, we will get it done. If may import a little of that technology has not yet come through committee, not, we will have had only 13 bills from other places, but it is all Amer- it can come to this floor and there may passed out of this Congress from the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:22 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MY6.017 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2695 energy committee, and we will have to times, seemingly nonexistent—that million jobs that will be eliminated are roll up our sleeves and go back to work many are wondering if the last 5 years not doctors’ jobs and they are not law- and figure out a better approach. This of sluggish growth and recession-level yers’ jobs. They are positions held by is the best one I could come up with. It unemployment could be the new nor- low-income workers who will be the may work; it may not. mal. And they are right; it could be, if first to suffer when employers have to I yield the floor. we continue the policies of the last 5 cut back on hiring or on hours as a re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- years. sult of the minimum wage hike. ator from South Dakota. The widespread dissatisfaction with Then, of course, there is the Key- Mr. THUNE. Madam President, I ask the economy reflected in the Pew poll stone Pipeline, which we are talking a unanimous consent that at the conclu- may not be what Democrats want to little about today, and which the Presi- sion of my remarks, the Senator from see, but it is the natural outcome of dent has resolutely refused to approve, Wyoming Mr. BARRASSO be recognized, their policies. They have spent 5 years despite the fact that it would support, followed by the Senator from Arkansas pursuing policies that have not only according to his own State Department Mr. PRYOR. been unsuccessful in creating jobs but estimates, 42,000 jobs without spending Madam President, I modify the unan- have all too frequently actually hurt a dime of taxpayer money. imous consent request and ask that job creation. The people who will be hurt the Senator PRYOR be recognized at the Take ObamaCare. It is hard to even worst by the President’s decision to conclusion of my remarks, followed by know where to start when talking cow to the relentless pressure of far- Senator BARRASSO. about the damage ObamaCare is wreak- left environmentalists are the workers The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ing on the jobs and the economy. There who would actually build the pipeline objection, it is so ordered. is the ObamaCare tax on lifesaving and the restaurants and small busi- Mr. THUNE. Madam President, yes- medical devices, such as pacemakers nesses who would benefit from pipeline terday USA Today and the Pew Re- and insulin pumps, which has cost workers’ business during construction. search Center released a new poll that thousands of jobs in this industry al- It is not just Keystone. Almost all of found Americans, by more than a 2-to- ready and is going to cost thousands the President’s energy policies would 1 margin, were dissatisfied with the di- more. There is the 30-hour workweek do serious damage to our economy and rection the country is going. Sixty-two rule, which has forced businesses, State to working Americans. Take the re- percent of Americans rate their per- and local governments, and nonprofits strictions on ground-level ozone levels sonal financial situation as poor or to cut the hours of workers in this the President’s EPA is scheduled to re- fair. A whopping 65 percent want the country. There is the employer man- lease by December of this year. next President to pursue policies dif- date, which has caused many busi- In 2010, the EPA proposed lowering ferent from those of the current Presi- nesses to rethink their plans to expand the permitted ozone levels from 75 dent. and hire new workers. Then, of course, parts per billion to 60 to 70 parts per What I would suggest is that the there is the burden the law places on billion. Energy industry estimates sug- American people are tired—they are small businesses. gest that lowering the ground-level tired of seeing their bills go up while The title of an article that appeared ozone concentration to 60 parts per bil- their paychecks don’t. They are tired in the Las Vegas Review Journal over lion would cost businesses—get this— of having to work harder just to stay in the weekend summed it up nicely, and more than $1 trillion per year—$1 tril- place—to say nothing of getting ahead. the headline went like this: ‘‘Own a lion per year—between 2020 and 2030. They are tired of economic promises small business? Brace for ObamaCare Job losses as a result of this measure that are often repeated but never ful- pain.’’ This article pointed out some- would total a staggering 7.3 million by filled. thing that is often overlooked in dis- 2020, devastating entire industries— Our economy has supposedly been in cussions of the law—that the people most especially U.S. manufacturing. recovery for years, but it is a recovery who will suffer the most from the small My own State of South Dakota would that feels a lot like a recession to ordi- business health plan cancellations that lose tens of thousands of jobs in manu- nary hardworking Americans. More ObamaCare will cause in Nevada and facturing, natural resources and min- than 10 million Americans are unem- around the country are those who can ing, and construction. ployed, and more than one-third of least afford it—the kind of people the Take a look at what this would actu- them have been out of work for more law was supposed to help. ally do. These are the areas under than 6 months. To quote from the article: these proposals that have been put for- While unemployment finally declined Some workers are at higher risk than oth- ward. Today there are probably a cou- last month, the decline was driven ers of losing company-sponsored coverage. ple hundred counties in the country more by the fact that 806,000 Ameri- Professional, white-collar companies such as that are not in compliance, in what we cans dropped out of the workforce en- law or engineering firms will bite the bullet call nonattainment areas—mostly tirely than by any meaningful surge in and renew at higher prices. . . . But mod- erately skilled or low-skilled people making urban, heavily populated areas. But if the number of those who are employed. $8 to $14 an hour working for landscaping we take a look at what their proposal Had the number of Americans partici- businesses, fire prevention firms or fencing would do on this map, this map rep- pating in the labor force stayed flat companies could lose work-based coverage resents those who would be affected if last month, the unemployment rate because the plans cost so much relative to we went to 60 parts per billion as op- would have actually gone up, not down. salaries. posed to the 75 parts per billion today. In fact, if the labor force participation That is right, Madam President. It is So instead of focusing on those coun- rate today were the same as it was low-income workers in places like Ne- ties in this country that are not cur- when President Obama took office, our vada who stand in the greatest danger rently in attainment and getting them Nation would have an unemployment of losing their employer-sponsored cov- to full attainment first, we are talking rate of 10.4 percent. erage. That is frequently the story about expanding dramatically the im- So what is happening is more and when it comes to the Democrats’ so- pact this would have all across the more people are leaving the labor called job-creating policies. Democrats country. force. They are completely discour- like to suggest that Republicans are in- Look at my State of South Dakota, aged. But the labor force participation different to workers’ plight, and that for example. We have areas that rate has fallen, and one of the main only Democrats really have a plan to wouldn’t be in attainment. We don’t reasons it has fallen is because so offer help. But in fact the Democrats’ think of South Dakota as being a place many Americans have grown so dis- plans to help often pose the most dan- where we have problems with clean air couraged that they have given up look- ger to low-income workers. and ozone issues, but this is clearly a ing for work entirely. There is ObamaCare, of course, as I regulation which, if put into effect, Our country has experienced reces- mentioned, but there is also the min- would cost the economy literally bil- sions before, but we have always imum wage proposal, which the Con- lions and billions of dollars—in one es- bounced back. But our recovery from gressional Budget Office says will timate $1 trillion per year between 2020 this recession has been so slow—at eliminate up to 1 million jobs. Those 1 and 2030.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:22 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MY6.018 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2696 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 6, 2014 If we look at where this hurts people Under my amendment, 85 percent of I rise today to focus on something the most, again, it is the people who these counties would have to achieve the Arkansas electric cooperatives are in the lower and middle-income full compliance with the existing have been involved in, and I thank 25 range—people whose budgets are more standard before the EPA can move for- power linemen in the 12 electric coops heavily affected by hikes in their en- ward with a lower level which dramati- in Arkansas who recently completed a ergy bills. cally expands the reach of ozone regu- mission to electrify two remote Guate- Today the President will hold press lations. I hope the Senate will get the malan villages. Combined with a 2013 events to raise the alarm about climate chance to vote on these proposals. project, Arkansas electric cooperative change and push for more job-killing, I also hope the Senate will get a linemen have assisted in providing industry crippling energy policies, but chance to vote on the Keystone amend- electric service to more than 770 rural it will be interesting to see if he spares ment so we can get those 42,000 jobs Guatemalan residents who otherwise a line or two for the millions of Ameri- opened to American workers. would not have electricity. This is the cans whose jobs will be lost and whose It has been a long time since we have first time these people have ever had household budgets will be shattered as had a real energy debate in the Senate. electricity in their lives. a result of his proposals. But given our sluggish economy and This rural electrification initiative is This week the Senate is going to be the danger the President’s energy pro- part of Arkansas’s Operation Razor- considering the Shaheen-Portman en- posals pose to any future growth, I am back-Guatemala that started in 2012 in ergy legislation. I plan to introduce hoping the majority leader will decide cooperation with the National Rural three amendments to check EPA over- it is time for a debate. Electric Cooperative Association Inter- reach and to protect American workers The election-year agenda offered by national. After a year of planning, the from the devastating effects of the Democrats and the President is just linemen arrived in Guatemala on EPA’s ground-level ozone and green- more of the same job-killing, growth- March 26 and then traveled approxi- house gas proposal. stifling legislation that Democrats mately 9 hours to the remote villages The first amendment will require have been offering for the past 5 years. of Las Flores and La Hacienda to Congress to vote up or down on any Like the legislation the Democrats and ‘‘light up’’ the land. I commend them EPA regulation that has an annual the President have offered for the last for giving their time, energy, and cost of more than $1 billion. Pretty 5 years, it will do the worst injury to know-how to improve the lives of hun- straightforward. Let the people’s rep- those Americans who can least afford dreds of Guatemalans who before this resentatives vote. If they are going to it. did not even know—because electricity put regulations out there that are Pundits may warn that our current is a critical element to improving the going to cost more than $1 billion, let economic malaise is the new normal, quality of life—the quality of health us have Congress vote on those. but it doesn’t have to be that way. We care, the quality of education, and The second amendment would pro- can get the economy going again. We some of the basics that, again, we often hibit the EPA from finalizing green- can lift the heavy burden of govern- take for granted in this country—such house gas regulations for new and ex- ment regulation and free businesses to as clean water and many other vital isting power plants if the Department grow and create jobs. We can make it services. of Energy and the GAO determine easier, not harder, for middle-class This area in Guatemala processes and those regulations will raise energy workers to find stability and for lower exports coffee beans that end up at prices or cost jobs. So if the Depart- income workers to make it into the companies such as NESCAFE, McDon- ment of Energy and the GAO determine middle class. ald’s, Starbucks, and other coffee out- the regulations will not impact jobs or According to the Pew/USA Today lets. This new reliable access to elec- energy prices, the EPA can go forward poll, 65 percent of Americans want the tricity will help these villagers in- and finalize those regulations. next President to pursue different poli- crease the quantity and quality of It is time to be honest with the their locally grown coffee, resulting in American people about the cost of cies. It is still a couple more years until the next Presidential election, economic prosperity and a better qual- these regulations. Taken together, ity of life for present and future gen- but there is no reason Congress can’t these two amendments are a strong erations. So they will be even more start pursuing different policies today. step toward placing a check on EPA’s connected with the global economy be- The American people have been strug- regulatory train wreck. cause of what these people from the Ar- gling for long enough. The final amendment I will offer is kansas electric coops did to help these specific to the administration’s upcom- I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- folks. ing proposal on ground-level ozone, Senator BOOZMAN could not be here ator from Arkansas. which as I just mentioned is the most today; otherwise, he would be here sit- expensive regulation in EPA’s history. OPERATION RAZORBACK-GUATEMALA ting at his desk saying a few words. The cost of this regulation is so great Mr. PRYOR. Madam President, I But he did pass on for me a brief state- that when the EPA first proposed lower thank my colleague who allowed me to ment he wanted me to read: levels in 2010, the White House delayed jump in front of him in the line. I ap- We are proud of Electric Cooperatives of those regulations until after the Presi- preciate that. Arkansas’s willingness to support people dent’s reelection. I am sorry for my voice today. I around the world who need safe, affordable My amendment is straightforward. sound a little bit like Daffy Duck, but and reliable electricity. Operation Razor- First, it would require the EPA to I have a cold, and I am working back has been a real success that will result consider the costs and feasibility of through that right now. in improved economic prosperity, a higher new ozone regulations. Many Ameri- I rise today to speak for a few min- quality of life and more opportunities for cans would be surprised to know the utes about something in this country Guatemalans today and for future genera- tions. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and EPA isn’t even allowed to consider we take for granted—and that is elec- technology will make a lasting impact. costs when setting these new regula- tricity. These Guatemalan villages will never be the tions. My amendment would fix that. Ever since the Rural Electrification same thanks to the progress made by the Additionally, my amendment would Act back in the 1930s passed, for the volunteers of Electric Cooperatives of Ar- force the EPA to focus on the worst most part every person in this country kansas. areas for smog before dramatically ex- has had access to electricity. I know We have a few of those people with us panding this regulation to the rest of there are a few exceptions, but basi- today, and I wish to recognize them: the country. As I mentioned on the cally that program has worked ex- Duane Highley, who is the CEO; map here, 221 counties across 27 States tremely well and continues to work. As Kirkley Thomas, who is the vice presi- don’t even meet the current standard the Presiding Officer, who comes from dent of the Arkansas Electric Coopera- of 75 parts per billion. It makes sense a rural State, knows, sometimes we tive Corporation in Arkansas; Mel to focus on these urban areas before ex- have investor-owned facilities, some- Coleman, CEO of the North Arkansas panding ozone regulations to places times we have these cooperative type Electric Cooperative; Paul Garrison, such as western South Dakota, where utilities, and sometimes we have even one of the linemen who actually went we clearly don’t have a smog problem. municipalities. on the trip.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:22 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MY6.019 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2697 I asked him earlier: What is the first dermine the work being done at the Madam President, I yield the floor. thing these people will get? He said: State level, whether it is to manage f Lights. Naturally that is what they are lands and natural resources, protect air RECESS SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF going to try to get. and water, or conserve species. Again, we appreciate them. And also, When we look at the work of these THE CHAIR Jo Ann Emerson, a long-time friend State agencies—as the Western Cau- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under and colleague on the House side, presi- cuses have done in this report—it is the previous order, the Senate stands dent and CEO of NRECA. clear that when it comes to conserva- in recess subject to the call of the In addition to donating their time tion and environmental efforts, the Chair. and raising more than $100,000 to sup- States do get it right. More often than Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:43 p.m., port this electrification effort, the not, Washington gets it wrong. recessed subject to the call of the Chair group also trained local linemen, do- It is time for Washington to stop its until 2:43 p.m. and reassembled when nated power infrastructure materials, overreaching regulations and the con- called to order by the Presiding Officer and distributed humanitarian aid items tinual drip, drip, drip of mandates. It is (Ms. BALDWIN). to these local villages. time for Washington to stop getting it f I again thank the coops and acknowl- wrong and start recognizing how THE ENERGY SAVINGS AND IN- edge them for how they are making not States get it right. DUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS only Arkansas better but also making The report has details about specific ACT OF 2014—MOTION TO PRO- the world better. things different States are doing, but I CEED—Continued Madam President, I yield the floor. want to mention four categories where The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- States are leading the way when it ator from Wyoming. publican whip. comes to environmental stewardship. Mr. CORNYN. Madam President, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP The first is protecting species on the Americans understand the relationship Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, ground. This includes conservation between affordable energy and a today President Obama is doing tele- policies that States are developing, stronger economy. They understand it. vised events talking about climate where they work with industry and They may not know all the numbers, change. According to press reports, the landowners to protect species without but intuitively they know in their gut President is ready to pivot to the envi- hampering multiple-use policies; that that affordable energy is critical to a ronment as an issue. is, multiple use of the land. sound and strong economy. Well, I also want to talk about envi- Second, States are showing the right Between 2008 and 2013, America suf- ronmental stewardship today. I want way to protect our water, land, and air. fered through a financial crisis—a deep to talk about what is going on in some They are putting in place ideas that recession, sometimes called the great of our States, where they are actually are tailored to the needs of their own recession. There was nothing great doing something, not just talking communities. They are actually look- about it because it turned our country about it. ing at what is unique about their State and our economy on its head, and it re- Today the Senate and Congressional and the best way for people to solve sulted in the highest level of unem- Western Caucuses are issuing a new re- problems locally. ployment since the Great Depression. port called ‘‘Washington Gets it Third, States are promoting access to Yet over the same period of time, U.S. Wrong—States Get it Right.’’ fish and wildlife. States understand production of oil increased by 50 per- The report shows how regulations they need to manage and protect lands cent. imposed by Washington are under- and waters in a way that allows for Meanwhile, from 2007 to 2012, Amer- mining the work being done at the public spaces to be enjoyed. That ica’s production of shale oil increased State level to manage our lands, our means ensuring those spaces remain in- by an astounding 18-fold while our pro- natural resources, and to protect our tact for future generations. These are duction of gas grew by more than 50 air and water. called natural resources for a reason— percent. In fact, it is now projected More often than not, Washington reg- they are meant to be enjoyed by all of that the United States could well be a ulations and one-size-fits-all mandates us, not sealed off under Washington’s net exporter of natural gas. The termi- do get it wrong. In the West we take lock and key. nals that were built along the gulf very seriously our commitment to en- Fourth, the report looks at what coast and elsewhere to try to facilitate suring the health and viability of land, States are doing right when it comes to the importation of natural gas are now wildlife, and the environment. That is in-state scientific and support staff. being retrofitted and turned around so at both the local and the State levels. State agencies are employing thou- that the excess natural gas produced Federal agencies such as the Envi- sands of people who live in the commu- right here in the U.S.A. is available to ronmental Protection Agency and the nities they are trying to protect. export. Department of the Interior like to Who has more incentive to protect As we have learned, among other think of themselves as the ultimate the local environment? The people who things, this could change the geo- protectors of our Nation’s skies and are living there, the people who are politics of the globe. If America and open spaces. But we have seen time and working there, and the people who are the rest of the world no longer depend time again that the work being done at raising their children in these commu- on the Middle East—and if Europe and the State level is more reasonable, nities, or some bureaucrats locked in a Ukraine are no longer dependent on more effective, and certainly less Washington, DC office? Who knows Russia—for their sole supply of energy heavyhanded. more about the specific unique features and oil, it could change the world as we Thousands of people are working of a State or local area and what will know it. across the West to protect their com- work best there? Well, as I started out by saying peo- munities. These are people who live in The Senate and Congressional West- ple understand the relationship be- the West, not bureaucrats in Wash- ern Caucuses have put out this report tween affordable energy and a stronger ington offices. Nobody is better quali- to highlight just a few of the State ini- economy, nowhere else do they under- fied than the folks who actually live in tiatives we believe are working. I hope stand it any better than in Bismarck, the West, because they actually walk the President will take some time ND, or in the Permian Basin in Texas. the land and breathe the air—the land today to not just talk but to actually Those are the two places, the last time and the air they are trying to protect. listen and to read our report and see I checked, that had the lowest level of So our report looks at the work being some of the ways States are getting it unemployment in the country, and it is done by State agencies to protect not right and Washington is getting it not a coincidence. These are places just the land they live and work on but wrong. that are producing huge volumes of also the people who rely on the health If others are interested and wish to American oil and natural gas, and it is and safety of that land. read the report, they can certainly find creating a lot of jobs in the process. As this report demonstrates, extreme it at my Web site, www.barrasso In short, even amid a difficult period regulations imposed by Washington un- .senate.gov. of economic stagnation, America has

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:12 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MY6.021 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2698 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 6, 2014 been experiencing a true revolution in economic policy. Thanks to this inno- the benefits of cap and trade. It does domestic energy output. This is a little vation I alluded to a moment ago, you not pass the cost-benefit test. bit inside baseball, but a few years ago are seeing other parts of the country The same is true of President people were talking about peak oil, as experience this, some for the first time. Obama’s backdoor energy tax. Over the if all of the oil that could be discovered But we are all learning that maxi- coming decades, America’s contribu- had been discovered in the world; we mizing domestic energy production tion to worldwide carbon dioxide emis- were running out. Well, obviously, that will create American jobs, and it will sions growth will be minuscule. More- has proven not to be true. But, as I make America safer. They are also be- over, as I mentioned, the EPA itself— said, all you need to do is to visit the ginning to understand better that mis- the Obama administration Environ- Permian Basin in West Texas, the guided government policies can destroy mental Protection Agency—does not Eagle Ford Shale region in South those same jobs and perpetuate our de- believe the greenhouse gas rule would Texas or the Barnett Shale region in pendence on foreign energy sources. have a significant impact on U.S. emis- North Texas and see what happens For example, many people in my State sions by 2022—8 years from now. So the when America is a good steward of the are very concerned about the regu- benefits of this backdoor energy tax natural resources we have been pro- latory process at the Federal level and would be virtually nonexistent, while vided. particularly a proposal that will, in es- the costs would be all too real, includ- The numbers in my State are really sence, enact a backdoor energy tax in ing higher energy prices and lost jobs. amazing—in the great State of Texas. the form of new greenhouse gas rules. The shale gas revolution, as it is During the month of February, our The proposed rule would have a major called—shale because that is the rock State’s average daily oil production hit economic cost in return for meager or it is produced from through this phe- a 28-year high—a 28-year high—as we nonexistent benefits. The Obama Envi- nomenon known as fracking. And for produced more than 2 million barrels of ronmental Protection Agency itself ad- those who are scared about the concept oil a day. What does that mean, if you mitted that its greenhouse gas rule of fracking, who do not really under- do not come from an oil-producing would not have a notable impact on stand it, this is a process that has been State, an energy-producing State? U.S. carbon dioxide emissions by 2022. used for about 70 years around the That means, at minimum, that is 2 Speaking of which, I hope my friends country. It is very safely regulated at million barrels a day less we have to across the aisle—who frequently argue the State and local level, and, if proper import from OPEC—the Organization that we must have government-im- drilling practices are observed, casing of Petroleum Exporting Countries—in posed CO2 reductions, even if it kills is submitted in a hole in a way that the Middle East. That is 2 million bar- jobs and raises the price of energy for protects drinking water and other pos- rels less a day that we are held hostage consumers—appreciate that this same sible contamination. So it can and has to that volatile region of the world. natural gas and energy revolution that been done on a daily basis for lo these In Karnes County, TX, alone, which we have talked about has itself—all by seven decades. is part of the Eagle Ford Shale region, itself—resulted in a significant decline But the shale gas revolution has been total monthly oil production was near- in CO2 emissions. That is by virtue of critical to America’s economic growth ly 4.9 million barrels. How did this hap- this same innovation that has created during a time the rest of the economy pen? Well, it happened because of the all this natural gas—cheaper, more af- has struggled, and it is going to be innovation of this sector of our econ- fordable energy—to help drive our even more vital in the decades ahead. omy—the energy sector—and it has economy and help create more jobs. At According to one study, by 2035 un- made it cleaner, safer, much more pro- the same time it has reduced CO2 emis- conventional oil and gas resources ductive than it has been at any other sions. Between 2005 and 2012, U.S. emis- alone—that is what comes from shale; time in the past. sions dropped by more than 10 percent. shale oil, shale gas—will support close In Midland, TX, which I mentioned a Indeed, emissions dropped more in the to 3.5 million jobs in America and moment ago—part of the incredibly United States than in Europe, which make $475 billion in value-added con- productive Permian Basin, which has already has in place some draconian tributions to America’s economy. been producing oil and gas for many measures, such as a cap-and-trade rule, Where would we be this last quarter, decades now—monthly oil production a carbon tax, and those sorts of poli- when the gross domestic product of our grew from about 842,000 barrels in Feb- cies. It has dropped more in America economy grew at 0.1 percent, if it were ruary 2008 to 1.9 million barrels in Feb- without those because of this innova- not for what I am talking about here, ruary 2014, for a total increase from tion and this natural gas renaissance. this energy renaissance in America? 2008 to 2014 of 128 percent—128 percent. I admit this natural gas boom was We would be in a recession, in my judg- Incredible. not the only reason our emissions went ment, because it has contributed so As I said, it is not surprising that down, but many experts believe it was much that it has essentially negated a this area of our State and our country the most important. lot of the other bad policies that have has one of the lowest unemployment Despite this progress, the majority kept American job growth nearly rates in the entire Nation. There is a leader insists that we are still not flatlined otherwise. relationship between affordable energy doing enough to curb CO2 emissions. Given all of that, it would be my and a strong economy and strong job But do you know what. He refuses to hope based on this evidence—not based growth. It is a place, for example, bring a bill to the floor that would ac- on my comments or my arguments but where a person with a high school di- tually, according to his scenario, do based on the evidence—we should be ploma or a general equivalency degree, something about it—the so-called cap- doing everything in Washington to sup- a GED, can make $75,000 a year driving and-trade bill. I do not support that be- port this revolution, or some have trucks. So if you can get a commercial cause I think it would raise energy called it a renaissance. Call it what driver’s license in Midland, TX, and costs, it would have negligible benefits, you will, but it has supported Amer- you have a GED or a high school de- and it is really just throwing a bone to ican job creation and lowered energy gree, you could make $75,000 a year. I some of the most radical people in costs and helped our economy. was told yesterday that at the McDon- America when it comes to our environ- So why not embrace an energy policy ald’s restaurants in the area, people ment and exploring and producing that is progrowth, projobs, and are being paid $15 an hour. That is not American energy. But cap and trade proconsumer, an energy policy that is because the Federal Government has failed to command sufficient Senate consistent with our environmental in- raised the minimum wage to $15 an approval even when our Democratic terests but serves our economic inter- hour; that is because the market de- friends controlled 60 votes, which in ests as well and our strategic interests. mands it because the economy is boom- the Senate is unassailable in the sense That means, in part, doing what I said ing. that you can do that purely on a party- earlier; that is, blocking regulations As I said, people in my State have line vote. But the reason it did not pass that do not pass a simple cost-benefit long understood—because we have been was pretty simple, and our Democratic analysis. It means streamlining the an energy-producing State—that U.S. friends understand this as well. The regulatory process here in Washington energy policy is a critical part of U.S. costs of cap and trade vastly outweigh so these projects can go forward on a

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The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. quate pipeline capacity, that is the Forget me, forget the prerogatives of MANCHIN). The clerk will call the roll. way the oil moves. It moves along the an individual Senator, but think about The legislative clerk proceeded to railroad lines in tankers, and some- the fact that I represent 26 million peo- call the roll. times accidents happen, unfortunately. ple. What a tremendous honor and Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask But we need the Keystone XL Pipe- privilege it is but how unfair it is to unanimous consent that the order for line, which will create tens of thou- my constituents; how unfair it is to the quorum call be rescinded. sands of new jobs. It will mean we have constituents—American citizens all— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without a safe source for additional oil, in addi- that everyone on this side of the aisle objection, it is so ordered. tion to what we produce here in Amer- represents to shut them out of the f ica, from our friends in Canada. For process. the opponents of the Keystone XL Someone called this the HARRY REID CONDEMNING ABDUCTION OF Pipeline who think that somehow by gag rule. That pretty well describes it FEMALE STUDENTS IN NIGERIA denying approval of the Keystone XL when the minority is deprived of any Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask Pipeline this oil will not be produced right to offer constructive proposals unanimous consent that the Foreign and sold, well, it is going to be sold and to have votes and debate on these Relations Committee be discharged somewhere. Canada is going to sell policies in the Senate. We used to from further consideration of S. Res. that oil abroad if it cannot sell it to call—well, I see the pages here, and I 433 and the Senate proceed to its imme- the United States. That oil, when it know they go to school while they are diate consideration. comes down the pipeline, will end up in pages. I bet if they go back and look in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without southeast Texas, in a lot of the large some of their history or civics books, it objection, it is so ordered. refineries there, and be turned into af- will tell them that the Senate is called The clerk will report the resolution fordable gasoline, fuel oil, and jet fuel, the world’s greatest deliberative body. by title. among other things. We have offered No more. That is history. The assistant legislative clerk read amendments that will do that and If the minority can’t offer construc- as follows: more. tive proposals that would actually im- A resolution (S. Res. 433) condemning the We will accelerate natural gas ex- prove the availability of American-pro- abduction of female students by armed mili- ports to our allies and trading part- duced energy, would help grow the tants from the Government Girls Secondary ners. Think what Vladimir Putin economy, and would create jobs, no School in the northeastern province of Borno might do if he knew he did not have a more is the Senate the world’s greatest in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. stranglehold on Ukraine and Europe deliberative body. Unfortunately, it is There being no objection, the Senate when it came to energy. Think what the result of the decisions made by the proceeded to consider the resolution. would happen if they had an alter- majority leader. Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask native—from American exports or pipe- When it comes to energy policy, I unanimous consent that the Senate lines from other places—that could cir- hope my friends across the aisle will now proceed to a voice vote on the res- cumvent Russia and could heat homes, remember what I said about these olution. keep the lights on, and avoid this back-door energy taxes hurting lower- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The stranglehold Vladimir Putin and Rus- income Americans, as well as our sen- question is on agreeing to the resolu- sia have on so much of Europe. I think iors who are on fixed income, because tion. it would make him think twice about they are the people who can least af- The resolution (S. Res. 433) was his invasion of the Crimea and the ford paying higher energy bills or they agreed to. threatening actions and the disruption are the ones who are least able to af- Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I further which are taking place in Ukraine ford losing their jobs. ask the preamble be agreed to, and the today and which could extend even fur- We want to adopt on a bipartisan motions to reconsider be considered ther. basis energy policies that are made and laid upon the table, with no My point is that we have amend- progrowth, projobs, pro-environment, intervening action or debate. ments to this underlying Shaheen- and proconsumer, but we will never get The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Portman energy conservation bill there as long as Majority Leader REID objection, it is so ordered. which are relevant to the topic of en- decides to deny us an opportunity for a The preamble was agreed to. ergy production, albeit broader, which vote on relevant legislation. (The resolution, with its preamble, is would do all these things. We are try- This isn’t just about inside Senate printed in the RECORD of May 1, 2014, ing to offer some of these ideas, which baseball, this is about one of the Na- under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) I hope any fairminded observer would tion’s most important governing insti- Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, am I say are constructive ideas. You may tutions being able to function. This is correct in assuming that we have now not agree with all of it—we may not about consent of the governed. That is agreed to this resolution? even win a majority of the vote in the the very premise upon which the legit- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Senate today on these amendments— imacy of the Federal Government ex- ator is correct. but why in the world would the major- ists; that is, that the people—‘‘We the Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I want ity leader insist on denying us an op- People’’—all 300 and some-odd million to thank my friends. It looks as though portunity to have a fulsome debate on of us, have an opportunity to partici- the Chamber is empty here, but every- American energy policy, not just con- pate in the governing process by vot- one had to sign off on this measure, servation but on producing more en- ing, by petitioning our elected rep- and I want to explain what we just did. ergy as well? resentatives, and by advocating that We passed a very important resolution Unfortunately, though, he has given certain policies be embraced in Wash- expressing our support for the young every indication that he will allow no ington. You are not promised you will girls who were kidnapped in Nigeria. votes on bipartisan amendments—and win every time, but you are guaranteed As I think the world is learning, this each of these amendments that I have a right as an American citizen to par- is a horrific situation. Kidnapping cer- mentioned has bipartisan support. As a ticipate in the process. Yet that is tainly has no place in any village, in matter of fact, he has indicated he being denied at its most fundamental any region, or in any country—not in won’t allow votes on any amendments level when the majority leader decides our country. We know how we feel. We on this bill. to run this as an autocracy or a dicta- have seen kidnappings recently of

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So clearly the napped, abused, sold into sexual slav- ment should do to make clear that such an voices of the civilized world must rise ery, and so on? attack will not be tolerated. We urge you to and be louder than the terrorists who We encourage the efforts by the U.S. press for the addition of Boko Haram and are taking away basic human rights. Government to support the capacity of Ansaru to the United Nations Security Coun- Senator LANDRIEU’s resolution we the Government of Nigeria to provide cil’s al-Qa’ida Sanctions List, the mecha- just passed has many supporters on it, security for these schools and to hold nism by which international sanctions are including myself. I am also pleased to these organizations accountable. We imposed on al-Qa’ida and al-Qa’ida-linked or- ganizations. Their addition to the List would hear today the administration has urge timely civilian assistance from compel a greater number of countries to committed to acting with the Nigerian the United States and allied nations in sanction Boko Haram, joining several coun- Government. rescuing these girls. tries, such as the United States, which have As a mother and grandmother, my Many of us believe there should be a already done so. General David Rodriguez, heart is with all those mothers and regional African coalition to go in Commander of U.S. Africa Command, identi- grandmothers and dads and grand- which knows the terrain to find these fied Boko Haram as an al-Qa’ida affiliate, fathers who want their daughters and girls. But our President is sending and the Department of State reported that granddaughters to come home safely. military and law enforcement people to the group has links to al-Qa’ida in the Is- We cannot stay silent in the face of advise the Government of Nigeria, lamic Maghreb when it designated Boko Haram as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. these unspeakable crimes. We are not which has been slow to respond. It is Thank you for your attention to this mat- silent today as a U.S. Senate. not my place to criticize another Presi- ter. We look forward to working together I am so proud we have agreed to this dent, but I wish they would have been until girls and women worldwide can pursue resolution. I want to commend my more aggressive in a more timely way. an education without fear of violence or in- friend Senator MIKULSKI. She and Sen- Now we are where we are, so I hope we timidation. ator COLLINS have worked on a letter pass the Boxer resolution calling for Sincerely, we are sending to the administration. I international help. BARBARA A. MIKULSKI, am about to go outside to be part of a I believe we in the Senate, on a bipar- U.S. Senator. SUSAN M. COLLINS, vigil, an event that has been organized tisan basis, should join the inter- U.S. Senator. by the Congressional African Staff As- national voice calling for the rescue of sociation as well as the Congressional these girls, the return of them home Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I Hispanic Staff Association and the safely to their mothers and fathers, to yield the floor. Congressional Black Associates, and I capture and punish the bad guys, and f am so proud of the Senate for standing that there be an international effort to ENERGY SAVINGS AND INDUS- for these girls. We will do everything let children of the world be able to go TRIAL COMPETITIVENESS ACT we possibly can to get them home to to the school their parents choose for OF 2014—MOTION TO PROCEED— their families. them to go. Continued I yield the floor. I thank Senator BOXER. We are going The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- to be working together. The women of ator from Vermont. ator from Maryland. the Senate are going to be meeting Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I rise with Secretary Kerry, and I believe COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY in support of the Boxer resolution call- this is an issue worthy of our atten- Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I rise ing for international action and aggres- tion, worthy of our time, and worthy of today to speak about one of the great sive action from our own government our vote. crises facing our country; that is, the in terms of the rescue of 276 Nigerian Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- high cost of college, and the fact that girls who were kidnapped from a board- sent that the letter of support be print- hundreds and thousands of young peo- ing school their parents paid for them ed in the RECORD. ple who are bright and wish to get a to be able to go to so they could learn. There being no objection, the mate- higher education have now decided It is an outrage that these 276 girls rial was ordered to be printed in the that, because they do not want to leave have been captured by the terrorist RECORD, as follows: school deeply in debt, they are not group Boko Haram. It is an outrage U.S. SENATE, going to go to college. What a loss that against these girls and an outrage in Washington, DC, May 6, 2014. is, not only to the individuals and the the international community, and we President BARACK OBAMA, enhancement of their own lives, but it need to speak as a nation—women and The White House, Pennsylvania Avenue NW, is a loss to our Nation because in a men together—saying, what is this Washington, DC. highly competitive global economy we where a girl can’t go to school simply DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: As the women of the need the best educated workforce pos- United States Senate, we are writing to you sible. The fact that college is becoming because she is a girl? today deeply disturbed by the abduction and There is strong evidence that, as we mistreatment of more than 200 girls by the a distant dream—an unreachable speak, these girls are being sold into terrorist group Boko Haram from the Gov- dream—for millions of families is a forced marriages and sexual slavery. ernment Secondary School in Chibok, Nige- horrendous situation which this Con- We, the women of the Senate, have ria. Boko Haram has threatened to sell the gress must address. written a letter on a bipartisan basis girls as slaves, and some may have already Over the last 10 years, the cost of at- calling for the President to have the been sold into child marriages. We condemn tending a public 4-year college has in- Boko Haram group placed on the inter- these appalling actions in the strongest pos- creased by nearly 35 percent at a time national Al-Qaeda terrorist list and sible terms, and we agree with you that the when middle-class incomes have re- abduction of these girls is an outrage. The calling for sanctions to be imposed girls were targeted by Boko Haram simply mained flat and, in fact, many families against them. We are heartened by the because they wanted to go to school and pur- have seen a decline in their incomes. Of fact that the President is sending a sue knowledge, and we believe the U.S. must the students who do go to college, hun- team to help the Government of Nige- respond quickly and definitively. dreds of thousands graduate with sig- ria find these girls, bring them home In the face of the brazen nature of this hor- nificant debt—on average, over $27,000. safely to their mothers and fathers, get rific attack, the international community This morning I was talking to a staff- the bad guys, and send an international must impose further sanctions on this ter- er of mine who is $119,000 in debt. And rorist organization. Boko Haram is a threat what was her crime? How did she ac- message: Leave girls and boys alone. to innocent civilians in Nigeria, to regional There are additional rumors coming security, and to U.S. national interests. The crue that debt? Did she go on a spend- out that schools where boys had been National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) ing spree? Did she lose her money in a attending, simply because they are in has found that Boko Haram has engaged in gambling casino? Her crime was that Western-based education, are being multiple attacks on Westerners and repeat- she wanted to go to law school, and she

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If this country is to remain The important point to make is there education is terribly important for the internationally competitive in the was once a time in the United States individual students and their families. global economy, we need some bold when that kind of college and graduate But, in addition, it is enormously im- ideas in terms of how we address these school indebtedness did not exist. Only portant for the competitive capabili- crises. a few decades ago this country made a ties of those countries. I can tell you that in Vermont, as I commitment to our students that if So countries such as Austria, Bel- speak to young people around my you worked hard, if you studied hard, gium, Denmark, each put in more than State, this is the issue foremost on and if you wanted to pursue a higher 88 percent of public funding into their their minds. The young people in high education, you could do so at little or universities. In the United States, the school are wondering about how they no cost. That was what we used to do. number is 36 percent. Countries all can afford to go to college. The stu- Unfortunately, in that very important over the world that don’t provide free dents in college are worried about how area we have regressed, and regressed higher education pump significantly they are going to pay off their college significantly. more into their university systems debt. Our job must be to say to every Until the 1970s, at the City Univer- than we do. young person in this country that if sity of New York, one of the important The result is several very significant you are a serious student, if you study and best educational systems in the points. First, we have many working- hard, you are going to be able to get a country, the cost was completely free. class and middle-class young people higher education regardless of the in- The University of California system, who are looking at the economic pic- come of your family, and you are going one of the largest and best university ture we face as a nation and looking at to be able to get the best education our systems in the world, did not begin their own lives, and they are saying: Nation can provide you based on your charging tuition until the 1980s. In Do I want to go to college and leave ability and not on the income of your fact, in 1965, average tuition at a 4-year school $50,000 or $60,000 in debt? How family. public university was $243. am I going to pay off that debt once I This is an issue of enormous impor- We know we are living in a highly leave school? tance to individuals around the coun- Many of these young people, trag- competitive global economy, and if our try, but it is an issue of huge con- ically, are saying: I don’t want to take Nation is to succeed, we need to have sequence for the economic future of that risk. I don’t want to leave school the best educated workforce in the en- this country. So in the coming weeks I tire world. But the sad truth is we are deeply in debt. I will not go to college. What a tragic situation that is for will be introducing legislation—I know now competing against other nations our entire country, because we are los- there is a lot of other good legislation around the world that make it much ing the intellectual potential of all of that is going to be coming to the easier for their young people to go to those young men and women. floor—because this is an issue of huge college and graduate school than is the Second, those who do go to college consequence, and it is an issue that case in the United States of America. are coming out of school with an in- must be addressed. According to a report released last credible chain of indebtedness around Mr. President, I yield the floor and year by the OECD—the Organization their neck, which impacts every aspect note the absence of a quorum. for Economic Cooperation and Develop- of their lives. It determines what kind The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ment—the United States was one of the of jobs they will get. Will they do the clerk will call the roll. few advanced countries in the world job they had hoped to do their whole The assistant legislative clerk pro- that did not increase its public invest- lives—their life’s dream, the work they ceeded to call the roll. ment in education over the last decade. were looking forward to doing or are Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I From 2008 to 2010, most advanced they going to gravitate to those jobs ask unanimous consent that the order countries experienced significant eco- which simply pay them a lot of money for the quorum call be rescinded. nomic decline as a result of the Wall and enable them to pay off their debt? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Street collapse. Despite that, the vast For the first time in our country’s objection, it is so ordered. majority of countries increased edu- history, American families have more Ms. MURKOWSKI. Thank you, Mr. cational spending by 5 percent or more. student debt than credit card debt, and President. The United States was one of the few that is an extraordinary reality. All We are on the measure again, the nations to decrease overall educational over this country families are strug- Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency spending. gling with debt in a way they never bill, also known as the Energy Savings I live about 1 hour away from Canada have before. The average loan balance and Industrial Competitiveness Act— in northern Vermont. In Canada, aver- for American graduates has increased an efficiency bill. This should not be age annual tuition fees were $4,200 in by 70 percent since 2004. Average stu- this difficult for us. When we talk 2010—roughly half of what they were in dent debt is now near $27,000. In about the benefits of an all-of-the- the United States—and yet the OECD Vermont, it is even higher at $28,000. above energy policy—the benefits that says Canada is one of the most expen- One in eight borrowers is carrying can come to us as a nation when we are sive countries for a student to go to more than $50,000 in student debt. The more resilient with our energy sources, school. percentage of families in the United when we are able to access our domes- Germany, an international compet- States with outstanding student debt tic energy sources, whether they be our itor of ours, is in the process of phasing increased from 33 percent in 2005 to 45 fossil fuels, our renewables, or nu- out all tuition fees. Even when German percent in 2010. clear—we all talk about it in good, universities did charge tuition, it was The bottom line here is we have a strong terms because, quite honestly, roughly $1,300 per student. huge crisis which is impacting millions energy makes us a stronger nation, According to the European Commis- of individual families and individual having access to our energy resources. sion in 2012, the following countries do young people. But from a national per- I have defined a good, strong energy not charge their students any tuition— spective, it is a crisis which is impact- policy as one that allows energy to be and these are countries we are com- ing our competitiveness in the global more abundant, affordable, clean, di- peting against. These are countries economy. verse, and secure. An energy policy is where young people go to college with- There was once a time, not so many also about the energy we do not con- out any out-of-pocket expenses. Those years ago, when we had the best edu- sume. It is about the energy we save countries are Austria, Denmark, Fin- cated workforce in the world and we because we are more efficient. land, Norway, Scotland, and Sweden. had a higher percentage of college It seems we have gotten to a point, In Europe, university systems enjoy graduates than any other country on at least with some aspects of this dis- a very high level of public funding. The Earth. cussion, where somehow or other the

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We are it is something, in terms of legislation about $12 million over the 10-year win- producing like we have not produced in that is sound, that is good to move for- dow. Again, this is good from a policy ages. We are doing so because we have ward, something that I support. perspective. It is good from a fiscal the benefit of good, strong technologies This bipartisan efficiency bill has perspective. that are allowing us to access a re- been refined. It has been strengthened. Then the last point is one I want to source safely and making sure we are It has been improved over the past 3 make in support of process. We have being good stewards of the land while years. There have been plenty of eyes followed regular order, as well as ‘‘reg- we are doing it, and creating jobs and upon this legislation. There has been ular order’’ can be defined around here, opportunities. plenty of debate about it. We have a but we have done that from the begin- So when you think about what has total of 13 Senators who are now on ning with this legislation. Those of us happened in 6 years, and the fact that board with it, an equal number of Re- who serve on the Energy and Natural we have not had a real debate and con- publicans and Democrats. So I am Resources Committee reported it on an versation about energy, it is no wonder pleased we have this legislation back overwhelming bipartisan basis back in people want to present amendments. on the floor again. 2011, and then again in 2013. So it has But we are in a situation now where The last time this legislation came gone through a fulsome committee there is real debate about whether we before us was in September. I spoke process. Improvements were suggested are going to have any amendments at then about the importance, the rel- and have been thoughtfully considered all. We have been sitting here in the Sen- evance to today, the many good rea- and incorporated. Many, many of the ate since last July—almost a year—and sons the Senate should support it. I am ideas are now incorporated in the text there have been nine amendments al- not going to necessarily repeat all of we have in front of us. those points this afternoon, but I do Then, finally, a few words about the lowed of the Republicans’ choosing to want to highlight quickly a couple of amendments that are being filed to be heard, to be entertained, to be taken up on the floor of the Senate. the main points. this bill. We are not asking for an unreason- The first is going directly to the pol- When we last had this bill before the able number. Given everything that is icy side of it. Energy efficiency should Senate, we were unable to reach agree- going on in the world, everything that be a broader part of our Nation’s en- ment on amendments. We got bogged is happening in the energy sector, it is ergy policy. It is good for our economy. down and the bill was pulled from the understood why we would want an op- It is good for the environment. It en- floor. The Senate moved on to other portunity to present amendments. But ables us to waste less, to use our re- matters. We are back again now, and I we are not asking for the Moon here. sources more wisely. Who can object to really do not want to see a repeat of Out of all the amendments filed to the this? Who could possibly say this is not that experience. Quite honestly, we do a good thing we should encourage? bill, we are seeking votes on four of not need to. And there is more. Think about what them. If we were to take just 15 min- It is certainly true a lot of amend- it does to help create jobs and deliver utes per vote, with a little extra time ments have been filed to the bill. We financial benefits. Study after study for statements in support or opposi- had more than 100 last September. shows we can save billions of dollars tion, we could work those out in an That should not be evidence that some- every year through reasonable effi- afternoon. how this bill is flawed. But what it rec- ciency improvements. Whether we are There is no reason we need to stretch ognizes is there is this pent-up demand talking about small appliances or large this out. Our other option is to spend for a discussion on the issue of energy. buildings, there are opportunities for the next several days arguing about gains in efficiencies throughout the There is a pent-up demand to bring for- whether we are going to vote at all. We system. ward ideas and concepts and innova- are sent to the Senate to do good work, The second reason for support of the tion and policy when it comes to en- and this is a venue where the work is bill is it envisions a more limited role ergy debate. demanding attention, so let’s get to it. for the Federal Government. When I It has been more than 6 years since Let’s advance these measures. Let’s think about efficiency, I think the Fed- we have had anything more than a get to the debate about whether it is eral Government should seek to fulfill brief debate. When you think about LNG export opportunities, whether it three key roles. It can act as a what has happened in the energy sector is the advantage from many different facilitator of information that con- in the past 6 years, I say to the Pre- perspectives about the Keystone XL sumers and businesses need. It can siding Officer, you are sitting in the Pipeline, and about what more we can serve as a breaker of barriers that dis- chair coming from a State that has be doing as a nation to be a world lead- courage or prevent rational efficiency seen an amazing—an amazing—boom er with our energy resources, accessing improvements. As the largest con- when it comes to natural gas produc- our resources for the good of Ameri- sumer of energy in our country, it can tion in your State. You have seen tech- cans, the creation of jobs to strengthen lead by example by taking steps to re- nologies come in that are able to ac- our economy, to help our trade deficit, duce its own energy usage. cess areas where you did not even know to help our friends, and to help our al- This legislation helps us make you had the resource. lies. We can be in a position to do so progress in all of these areas, but it is Think about the changes we have much more, but we have to be able to appropriately tailored as well. It has a seen in the energy sector in 6 years. get beyond the discussion, the debate number of voluntary provisions. It does Six years ago we were talking about about whether we are just going to not contain any new mandates for the building LNG import terminals—termi- talk about whether we are going to private sector. I think that is worthy nals so we could bring LNG in from talk about it or whether we are going of repeating. There are no new man- other countries. Now we are pressing to get to it. dates in this bill. the case for greater LNG exports. We I am hopeful that throughout the When the legislation was first intro- are trying to build out more facilities afternoon, throughout tomorrow, and duced some time ago, there was some so we can move this abundant resource throughout the balance of the week we concern about impact on building from our shores to help our friends and will have an opportunity to discuss and codes. But the provision related to allies around the world. to vote on amendments that are en- model building codes is voluntary. It is Six years ago, if I had stood on this ergy-related amendments that will not mandatory. No one has to benefit floor and suggested to you we were help move this country in a more posi- from it if they do not want to. going to have a debate about the ex- tive direction when it comes to our en- The third reason to support the bill port of our crude oil from this country, ergy policy and attach that to a funda- is the cost—or, really, the lack of cost. you would have laughed me off the mental anchor of a good, strong energy

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:22 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MY6.046 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2703 policy, which is energy efficiency, and The village public safety officer tem. He went to school in the Tok com- that is what the Shaheen-Portman bill asked for trooper assistance to respond munity, and he was a wrestler. He allows us to do. to an individual who had been waving a joined the Alaska State Troopers in NATIONAL POLICE WEEK gun in the village. With no backup, 1993 after serving as a North Slope Bor- I want to pivot for a moment and other than the unarmed village public ough police officer. move off the issue of energy efficiency. safety officer, Sergeant Johnson and Sergeant Johnson spent his entire 20- I wish to speak for a few more minutes Trooper Rich attempted to serve a war- year trooper career in Fairbanks, this afternoon about National Police rant on the offender. Both officers were where he rose through the ranks to su- Week. shot and killed. The 19-year-old son of pervise the Areawide Narcotics Team National Police Week is a week to the individual who was the subject of and ultimately the Interior Rural Unit. honor our fallen law enforcement offi- the warrant is now charged with the Sergeant Johnson also was an accom- cers. It occurs next week. Next week in shooting. plished canine handler and a leader of Washington, DC, we will see police ve- This is a horrible tragedy for Tanana, the regional SWAT team. We call it hicles from all over the Nation. We will a tragedy for Alaska, and a tragedy for SERT in Alaska, the Special Emer- see officers in uniform, perhaps some the entire law enforcement commu- gency Reaction Team. with young kids in tow, flooding the nity. His final assignment was leader of Metro system. The survivors of law en- Tanana is, as I mentioned, a small the Interior Rural Unit, a team of four forcement tragedies will gather in Al- village. It is an isolated village. It has who respond to incidents in 23 Native exandria, VA, for the annual meeting been a very resilient village. It is a villages. Sergeant Johnson assumed of Concerns of Police Survivors. very proud and a very kind-hearted that role this year. His territory cov- On Tuesday night, tens of thousands community. The Athabascan word for ered hundreds of miles end-to-end. will gather at the National Law En- Tanana, known as ‘‘Nuchalawoya,’’ Again, these are hundreds of miles forcement Officers Memorial, and they means ‘‘wedding of the rivers,’’ and the without road access. will read by candlelight the names in- village has played a very central role Sergeant Johnson was 45 years old. scribed on the memorial walls this in Athabascan culture for thousands of He is survived by his wife, daughters year. On Thursday, the National Peace years. aged 16, 14, and 12, and also survived by Officers Memorial Day Service will But like many Alaska Native vil- his parents and siblings. convene on the west front of the Cap- lages, it suffers from drug and alcohol Trooper Gabe Rich was born in Penn- itol. These are all very moving tributes problems. Last October there was a sylvania. He moved to Fairbanks short- to our fallen, those who have served in group of young people from the village ly after he was born. He graduated the line of duty and who honor us all. of Tanana, and they traveled to the from Lathrop High School in 2006. He For the past 11 years, I have made it Alaska Federation of Natives conven- was 26 years old at the time of his a habit of honoring the fallen during tion. death. National Police Week, regardless of It is the largest gathering of Alaska Trooper Rich spent 4 years working whether any Alaska law enforcement Natives in the State, and they did a as a patrolman with the North Pole Po- agency suffered a line-of-duty death very brave and heroic thing. They as- lice Department before deciding to be- during that preceding year. sembled on stage in front of 4,000 to come an Alaska State Trooper in 2011. At times I have made note of a sad 5,000 people to tell Alaskans that they He is survived by his fiance´, their 1- coincidence, a sad coincidence that law had had enough of the pain and the vio- year-old son, and his parents. He was in enforcement tragedies in the twos and lence, and they were determined to the process of adopting his fiance´’s 8- threes often seem to occur in close make their community a healthier year-old boy. proximity to the annual National Po- place. It was an amazing moment. It Sergeant Johnson and Trooper Rich lice Week observance. was inspiring. There was not a sound to were known to those who watched the About this time 8 years ago, the Na- be heard in the huge Carlson Center in popular National Geographic series tional Capital Region was grieving the Fairbanks as these young people spoke. ‘‘Alaska State Troopers.’’ Undoubt- loss of Michael Garbarino and Vicky So inspiring were the words of these edly, those who have watched the two Armel, the first Fairfax County police young kids that I wrote Attorney Gen- in action are also grieving the loss, officers to die from gunfire in the line eral Holder and I asked that his depart- along with the people of Tanana and all of duty. In April 2009, Pittsburgh lost ment invest prevention resources in of Alaska. three of its finest. the village and others like it that were I think I speak for all in this body This year, as we anticipate the ar- trying to turn things around, trying to when I say we are shocked and we are rival of National Police Week, Alaska face the ugly side of what happens in a saddened by the events in Tanana last carries that tragic burden. Last week small community when we have domes- week. On behalf of a grateful Senate my home State lost two members of tic violence and child sexual assault and a grateful nation, I take this op- the Alaska State Troopers in a single brought on by drugs and alcohol. portunity to extend my condolences to incident. Tanana is absolutely devastated by all who held Sergeant Johnson and On May 1, Alaska State troopers Ser- what happened last week. In the words Trooper Rich deep in their hearts. geant Scott Johnson and Trooper Gabe of Cynthia Erickson, who is the youth With that, I yield the floor. Rich flew from Fairbanks to the vil- leader of the young people I mentioned, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- lage of Tanana. Tanana is an last week’s incident amounts to two jority leader. Athabascan Indian community and steps back in Tanana’s effort to heal Mr. REID. We are going to have, as there are about 238 people. Tanana sits itself, but the healing process must indicated, a briefing on Ukraine at 5:30 at the confluence of the Yukon and begin and now is the time for it to this evening. I alert all Senators we Tanana Rivers. It is a strong commu- begin. will do our utmost to start at 5:30, and nity, it is a resilient community, but it We remember fallen law enforcement we must end at 6:30. We need everybody is a community that is truly suffering officers for the way they lived their on time. If I am there on time, I am right now. lives. Vivian Eney Cross, who is the going to start it on time, and I will do Similar to most of the Alaska Native widow of a fallen U.S. Capitol police of- my utmost to be there on time. People villages, the only full-time law enforce- ficer, said: can be called upon for questions in the ment presence in Tanana is a single, It is not how these officers died that made order they show up at the meeting. unarmed village public safety officer. them heroes, it is how they lived. ORDER OF PROCEDURE Law enforcement backup, when they In that spirit I wish to share with the Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent are needed and called in, will fly to Senate a little about the lives of our that at 5:30 p.m., the Senate recess Tanana. Tanana is not accessible by two fallen Alaskan heroes. until 6:30 p.m. tonight for the purpose roads, so basically the only way in and Sergeant Johnson was born in Fair- of an all-Senators briefing. out is to fly in and out, coming in from banks, and he grew up in the small The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Fairbanks, so it is about a 1-hour flight community of Tok, which is 150-plus objection? away. miles out of Fairbanks on the road sys- Without objection.

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My oldest child is a daughter, Lana, We continue to hope and pray for the These are not people of faith; these are but I also have 12 granddaughters. As a safe return of these girls to their moms heinous criminals. I believe our coun- father and grandfather, I can’t imagine and dads. try should look at them as arch- the horror of having one of these girls Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- enemies of who we are as a nation and abducted, kidnapped, and stolen—even sent that the time in recess count what we stand for as a government. though Nigeria is thousands of miles postcloture on the legislation that is The name of this organization means away from where we sit today. now being considered. ‘‘Western education is a sin.’’ Respect My nightmare, our nightmare—we The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without for young women is not a sin. Wanting are always worrying about our girls—is objection, it is so ordered. an education is not a sin. The oppor- a reality in Nigeria. Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a tunity to better oneself is not a sin. On the night of April 14, more than quorum. These incredible crimes that have 250 girls—I don’t know the exact num- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The been committed should not go unan- ber—were stolen from a school by a clerk will call the roll. swered, and I think it is incumbent on terrorist group called Boko Haram. The legislative clerk proceeded to our Nation, with the great resources we These kidnappers, a cowardly group of call the roll. have, to make sure we send the appro- men—thugs and terrorists—have an- Mrs. MCCASKILL. Mr. President, I priate message to the world that this is nounced their attention to sell the ask unanimous consent that the order Al Qaeda and this is our enemy—not girls in the marketplace. for the quorum call be rescinded. just to our values and our way of life It was only yesterday the leader of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without but, importantly, an enemy to inno- this organization was on television objection, it is so ordered. cent young women. saying we have them and we are going Mrs. MCCASKILL. Mr. President, I I wanted to come to the floor to to sell them. How would that make a very rarely am motivated to come to make this statement because I cannot mother or dad, family member feel? It the floor simultaneously with current imagine how the parents of these is sickening to think these girls are at events, thinking that it is important to young girls must be feeling and how the mercy of these slavers. These are reflect and learn as much as possible helpless the feeling must be. I can only terrible reports. Some say—some of the about a subject before one begins to hope and pray that the Government of reports we get—some of the girls have orate about it on the Senate floor. I am Nigeria realizes this is a moment of already been sold into Chad and Cam- making an exception, however, because truth for them. Will they stand up to eroon. I hope that is wrong. of the extraordinarily heinous acts this kind of extremism that is not So I, with my colleagues, join with that have occurred in the country of faith? They do a disservice to their pro- the rest of the world in renouncing Nigeria. fessed faith by these actions. Can this these heinous acts. I think it takes everyone’s breath country stand up to them, can we help We must remember that this crime is away in the United States of America them stand up to them and, most im- only one of the many acts of terrorism that a terrorist organization—Boko portantly, can we do anything to save of this awful group Boko Haram. They Haram—would attack a secondary these young women? have done it before against children, school in northeastern Nigeria and kid- When I go to bed tonight I will, in my against civilians. nap 200 girls. Most of these girls are faith, thank God for my family and my Today the United States offered its not that much younger than my daugh- children, and I will also ask for prayers assistance to rescue these girls. Great ters. These were young women who for these young women in hopes they Britain has done the same, and other wanted nothing more than to get an can be rescued, that they can be re- countries have as well. Nigeria, in my education. We are now told these ter- united with their desire to get edu- opinion, has been reticent to receive rorists have proudly proclaimed they cated, and that their families will not help. That is not my opinion, but that will enslave these young women, they have to spend days wondering if they is what the public reports say. We want will sell them as slaves. They are will ever see their children again or if to help rescue these girls. We have proudly taking credit for this des- their children will even survive. some assets the Nigerians don’t have, picable and inhumane act. I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- as do the Brits and others who want to I thank Senator MIKULSKI and Sen- sence of a quorum. help. ator COLLINS for organizing a letter to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The I am concerned the Nigerian Govern- the President to urge him to include clerk will call the roll. ment’s response to this crime and to Boko Haram in the United Nations Al The legislative clerk proceeded to dealing with Boko Haram is very tepid. Qaeda sanctions list. I thank the other call the roll. Nigeria has missed opportunities to Senators who introduced the resolution Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask collaborate with international partners we passed this afternoon condemning unanimous consent that the order for to fight terrorism in this instance and this attack. But we have to do more. the quorum call be rescinded. other instances. Instead of carrying It concerns me, honestly, that this is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without out its own operation—which has been occurring in a country where the lead- objection, it is so ordered. very clumsy, and there has been a dis- er not too long ago signed into law a Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I rise regard for human rights—they should measure that anyone entering into a today to urge my colleagues to support let us help. Let the world community homosexual relationship can be impris- S. 2262, the Shaheen-Portman Energy help. oned for up to 14 years. In this same Savings and Industrial Competitive- The Nigerian Government has been country we have a terrorist organiza- ness Act of 2014. The reason I do so is disastrously slow in responding to tion capturing young women and en- because I have long felt we can’t be for these incidents—not on this one but on slaving them for dollars to be child an all-of-the-above energy policy if we others. I urge the Nigerian Government brides, proudly proclaiming that it is a aren’t promoting state-of-the-art ap- to use all of its resources and accept sin for these young women to want to proaches in terms of energy efficiency. international assistance to bring the get an education, that this action was I think the Presiding Officer and I abductors to justice. The world is necessary to purge them of their sins both know it isn’t even a speech here watching. Return these daughters to and marry them off. in the Senate on energy policy unless their families. I understand it takes all kinds of peo- the Senator says they are for an all-of- Today we adopted S. Res. 433, which ple to make up this great world. I un- the-above at least three times every 15, condemned this abduction, to add our derstand there are all kinds of beliefs. 20 minutes. So I think what Senator

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Whether it be environmental start that an all-of-the-above energy bers and stakeholders together here in groups or electric and gas groups, we policy is their approach and their ef- the Senate to form a consensus and would have had significant friction fort to pull as many as possible col- make this bill even better, improve the over an important public policy issue, leagues into innovative approaches in array of commonsense approaches which is how to promote renewable en- terms of promoting energy efficiency. taken to promote energy efficiency, ergy to the greatest extent possible in Senators SHAHEEN and PORTMAN have and increase the chance of the best pos- new Federal Government buildings. been tirelessly pursuing this legisla- sible energy efficiency bill becoming I will say to colleagues who may be tion for 3 years now. I had a chance as law. following this, a number of times in the former Chair of the Energy Com- I wish to highlight at this point how these discussions I thought things were mittee to watch what they have been challenging this work was and how going to blow up. I thought one or doing. I will walk back a bit to make pleased I was the Senate was able to more of these groups would walk out sure colleagues understand how con- get together. and say: We will take our chances on structive their efforts have been, both At that point one of the most chal- the floor; we believe we are going to substantively and in terms of pro- lenging issues dealt with the question win, and if it takes this bill down, so be moting collaboration here in the Sen- of the then-existing requirements that it. But they stayed at the table and ate, in hopes that these commonsense new Federal buildings be designed to they worked out an agreement. energy proposals for creating good jobs phase out their use of fossil-fuel-gen- As a result of their agreement—envi- ronmental organizations, those in the and a cleaner and healthier environ- erated energy by 2030. This is impor- advocacy of energy efficiency and a va- ment will prevail on a bipartisan basis tant for a variety of reasons. Of course, riety of industry groups—the effort here in the Senate. the Federal Government is a major produced a significantly better bill, With our colleague from Alaska, Sen- property owner in our country, No. 1. and a bill that now includes some very ator MURKOWSKI, I have had a front- And No. 2, I think we all look to the important and powerful additions. row seat over the last couple years to Federal Government at a minimum to For example, as a result of rewriting watch Senator SHAHEEN and Senator try to set some examples in terms of the provision that new Federal Govern- PORTMAN in action and support their trying to deal with these issues. ment buildings be designed to phase efforts. I think we should all be very In other words, it is fine for Wash- out the use of fossil-fuel-generated en- appreciative of the job our new Chair, ington, DC, to say: Everybody else ergy, very substantial financial savings Senator LANDRIEU, is doing—again, in would do X, Y, and Z. But if they come were generated so as to be able to in- concert with Senator MURKOWSKI—be- back and say the Federal Government clude some very sensible and poten- cause the two of them continue the is not willing to set an example, it is tially far-reaching changes in the en- committee’s tradition, No. 1, of work- pretty hard to have any credibility in ergy efficiency field. For example, as a ing in a bipartisan way but, No. 2, try- terms of that particular field of public result of that agreement it is possible ing again to promote collaboration policy. The reality was that while well to take some of the financial savings here within the Senate to promote an meaning, the existing requirement that generated in that redo of the require- energy approach, which I think is not new Federal Government buildings be ments for renewable fuels in Federal only common sense but it is absolutely designed to phase out their use of fos- energy building and include in the leg- essential in order to be able to go on to sil-fuel-generated energy by 2030 was islation that is now before the Senate, the other energy policy issues that not working particularly well by any- the SAVE Act, a bipartisan proposal surely are likely to be more conten- one’s calculus. championed by our colleagues Senator We had folks in the natural gas in- tious than energy efficiency. ISAKSON and Senator BENNET. This pro- To walk back a bit through what has dustry raising questions about whether vision would for the first time facili- happened, I think our colleagues know they would be able to participate. They tate the accounting of energy effi- an earlier version of this legislation made the point—one that I think cer- ciency in residential mortgages. A re- passed our Energy and Natural Re- tainly has validity—that natural gas is port by the American Council for an sources Committee last year by an 50 percent cleaner than the other fossil Energy-Efficient Economy and the In- overwhelming bipartisan majority. It fuels. They were saying: Well, how are stitute for Market Transformation es- was then considered on the floor this we going to be able to play a role with timates that this proposal alone would past September, but it was blocked by heating in Federal buildings, which, of create 83,000 new jobs in home con- demands for a vote on a health care course, as I indicated, is very signifi- struction, renovation, and manufac- amendment which had nothing to do cant both because the Federal Govern- turing by 2020. These are jobs for Amer- with the premise of the underlying bill. ment owns so much property and be- ican workers that cannot be I happen to oppose that amendment, cause of the example the Federal Gov- outsourced. The agreement on Federal but however a Senator feels, it has ernment sets. building efficiency would also extend nothing to do with energy efficiency So reaching an agreement on how to the 3 percent-per-year Federal building and productivity. balance repeal of this provision in ex- efficiency target through 2017 and ex- When the bill stalled on the Senate isting law—well meaning, but not pand the coverage of this efficiency floor last fall, it looked pretty grim for working very well—with the addition target from new buildings to include the cause of energy efficiency, and es- of provisions to enhance efficiency in major renovations as well. sentially people were questioning the Federal buildings involved innumer- So what we have is a good bill that Senate’s ability to consider an act on a able meetings—meetings that I partici- got out of committee. It was a good bill range of energy issues which confront pated in personally and others were in- last September that I would have liked our country. I think a lot of people volved in that went on literally for to have seen pass this body at that would have thrown in the towel at that months with all of the stakeholders— time. After it was not possible to move point. They would have said: We put in the electric and gas utility industries, it forward, we had the chief sponsors, all of this work and effort to win such the environmental advocacy organiza- Senator SHAHEEN and Senator a strong bipartisan vote in the Senate; tions, the energy efficiency groups—all PORTMAN, work continually to try to then we were ready to go to the floor of them in discussions that took place advance this legislation and broaden and faced unrelated issues. And I could over conference calls and in-person its appeal. When they bumped up see why the sponsors would give up. meeting after meeting. against a really serious problem, which But Senator SHAHEEN and Senator I would submit that had those groups was to fix this policy with respect to PORTMAN are not throw-in-the-towel not been able to come together—and I the requirements for renewable energy type of Senators, and in effect they believe they deserve great credit be- in Federal buildings, they worked with doubled down and went back to work cause they did—I think it may have a variety of groups and organizations on some of the most challenging issues. been right at that point very difficult and were able to make the bill better. So at that point, after the unfortu- to advance this bill because we would I wish to thank a number of Senators nate setback of last September, they in have generated, for the first time, sig- who were behind this effort to redo the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:22 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MY6.055 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2706 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 6, 2014 requirements for new Federal build- If Congress can pass this bill, it of the legal profession of solo and small ings—in particular, our colleagues on would immediately become one of the firm practitioners. this side of the aisle, Senator MANCHIN largest job-creating efforts the Senate Larry began his law career, as I say, and Senator WHITEHOUSE, and on the will enact this year, creating an esti- in 1965 when he came back to Perry to other side of the aisle I wish to thank mated 192,000 new jobs by 2030. It can practice law. He became a judge of the Senator HOEVEN. They were very in- also make a tremendous difference in Perry Municipal Court at the age of 23. volved in the nuts and bolts of redoing our country’s economic competitive- In 1972 Larry ran for the General As- this legislation. Suffice it to say that ness, bringing savings to businesses sembly of Georgia and won the seat the three of them would be the first to and families, reducing demands on our that was formerly held by soon-to-be- say they don’t agree on every possible electric grid, and reducing greenhouse Senator Sam Nunn. He served in the energy policy subject matter. Yet the gas emissions. General Assembly until 2005. In 1986 he three of them came together, worked Having watched the development of was elected majority leader of the with this coalition of groups I have de- this legislation as the former chair of Georgia House of Representatives and scribed, and made significant improve- the Energy Committee and now chair served in that capacity for 16 years. He ments in the already good bill after of the Finance Committee, I think was the founding member of Walker, September. As a result of their work, every Member of the Senate under- Hulbert, Gray & Moore and served as we have generated financial savings stands how important it is to secure a chair of the State Legislative Leaders that made it possible to include the cleaner, more efficient, job-creating Foundation. Larry also represented Isakson-Bennet legislation on residen- energy future. This legislation provides Georgia’s Eighth Congressional Dis- tial mortgages, which is a very signifi- that opportunity. It was a good bill trict on the Georgia Department of cant and positive development in the when the Senate considered it last Sep- Transportation from 2007 to 2009, and in energy efficiency field. tember, it is an even better bill to- This is not a small matter, taking August of 2009 he was appointed by night, and to a great extent it is made bold steps to improve energy efficiency then-Governor Sonny Perdue to the better because colleagues such as Sen- in residential mortgages the way our University System of Georgia Board of ator JOE MANCHIN and Senator SHEL- Regents, where he continues to serve colleagues Senator ISAKSON and Sen- DON WHITEHOUSE and Senator HOEVEN ator BENNET have done in a bipartisan today. fashion. The reason this efficiency leg- have worked together on a very con- Larry writes a weekly column for the islation is back is because it is sensible tentious matter involving renewable Houston, GA, Home Journal and is the and has bipartisan appeal. It is about energy in Federal buildings. It is the author of a book entitled ‘‘Life on the cutting waste and creating jobs. Pass- latest demonstration of good will and Gnat Line,’’ a composition of Larry’s ing this legislation would be the big- comity that has dominated this debate, widely read columns on family, every- gest step in years toward tapping the at least as it relates to the substance thing southern, reading, politics, and, enormous potential of energy effi- of discussing energy efficiency legisla- of course, just folks. Larry is a fre- ciency, which is the most sensible and tion. quent speaker at various community cheapest energy source America has. I thank our chair Senator LANDRIEU and State events, including continuing Here are the most relevant figures for the first-rate job she has done not legal education seminars. with respect to the benefits of this bill. only on this but on the matters before Larry has been my dear friend for The bill will save about 2.8 billion the Energy Committee. I also thank over 30 years. He is not just a great megawatt hours of electricity by 2030, my good friend and colleague Senator lawyer, he is a great guy. He and I have according to the American Council for MURKOWSKI for the same sorts of ef- had the opportunity to knock down a an Energy-Efficient Economy. To forts she made to work with me as the quail bird or two in the woods of South translate this into something people chair and Senator LANDRIEU. I think Georgia. We have had discussions late can put their arms around, if we are those efforts are going to pay off. Let’s into the night over politics and life in going to generate 2.8 billion megawatt make sure they pay off immediately general. Larry is one of those individ- hours—and that is the projection for with the Senate this week moving for- uals who make life fun and who are a this bill—our country would have to ward and passing the bipartisan Sha- pleasure to be around, and that is why build 10 new nuclear powerplants, at a heen-Portman legislation. I am so excited the American Bar Asso- cost of billions of dollars each, and run I yield the floor. ciation has seen fit to recognize them for more than 20 years. An addi- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Larry’s talents, his hard work, his tional provision of the bill updates and BLUMENTHAL). The Senator from Geor- dedication, and his integrity to the law promotes voluntary model building gia. profession. He has been successful not codes, making residential and commer- TRIBUTE TO LARRY WALKER, JR. because he moved to his hometown cial buildings more efficient through Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, I where he was well known; he has been the installation of new equipment, in- rise today to talk about a dear friend successful because he is looked at as sulation, and other efficiency tech- of mine who last Friday, at the joint someone who possesses all the finest nologies. There is money to be saved spring meeting in Las Vegas, received characteristics a lawyer can hope to and there is energy to be saved. That is the American Bar Association’s Solo, have. the kind of work this legislation ac- Small Firm and General Practice Divi- I am indeed privileged to call him a complishes. sion’s 2014 Lifetime Achievement dear friend. I am indeed privileged to What I have described is possibly not Award. have an opportunity to say to Larry the most flashy of stories we might be Larry Walker is a lawyer in Perry, and to his wife Janice, congratulations. contemplating here in Washington. It GA. He is a lifetime resident of Perry This kind of award shows that people might not be at the top of every single and went back to his hometown of all across this great country recognize account on the nightly news, but busi- Perry to practice in 1965. I am so proud you, Larry, for the great work you nesses understand how valuable this is. that Larry has been recognized by his have done in our profession for all of Businesses understand that there is peers—of which I am one, as a prac- these years since you first hung out money to be made here. That is why ticing lawyer in Georgia before I came your shingle in June of 1965. more than 250 companies and associa- into government. Larry epitomizes tions endorse the bill, including the what lawyers look to when you think f chamber of commerce, which I think of someone who is a good lawyer. would be the first to state that they The award he received recognizes don’t see themselves as a bleeding solo and small firm attorneys who are RECESS heart environmental organization. I widely accepted by their peers as hav- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- was struck by a headline in forbes.com ing significant lifetime distinction, ex- ate stands in recess until 6:30 p.m. not long ago that read ‘‘The Shaheen- ceptional achievement, and distinction Thereupon, the Senate, at 5:30 p.m., Portman Energy Savings Act: It’s the in an exemplary way. Winners are recessed until 6:30 p.m. and reassem- economy, stupid.’’ Forbes, a prominent viewed by other solo and small firm bled when called to order by the Pre- business publication, got it right. practitioners as epitomizing the ideals siding Officer (Mr. BLUMENTHAL).

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:22 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MY6.056 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2707 ENERGY SAVINGS AND INDUS- agree that recognizing the power of long recognized the injustice that is TRIAL COMPETITIVENESS ACT State legislators to make these deci- being done to Main Street businesses OF 2014—MOTION TO PROCEED— sions for themselves is consistent with and the problems we have in terms of Continued the 10th amendment and our constitu- States rights and making sure we The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tional framework. maintain a system that recognizes the ator from Tennessee. In our State of Tennessee, the Mar- value of States rights and the value of Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, on ketplace Fairness Act is an insurance a State prerogative so they can make behalf of the distinguished Senator policy against a State income tax. We their own taxing decisions without in- from Illinois, Mr. DURBIN, I ask unani- don’t have a State income tax and we terference from the U.S. Senate or any- mous consent that he and I and the don’t want a State income tax. one in the Federal Government. The House of Representatives has not As Senator ALEXANDER has ex- Senator from Wyoming, Mr. ENZI, and the Senator from North Dakota, Ms. yet acted on this bill. The bill that was plained, when I first came to this body, passed a year ago today by the Senate Senator DURBIN suggested to his staff HEITKAMP, be permitted to engage in a colloquy. was an overwhelming bipartisan vote. that they try to find out where I would The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without We are hopeful that the House will be on this issue because my prede- objection, it is so ordered. soon either enact our bill, which we cessor, Senator Dorgan, had been very have sent to them, or send us their active with this coalition of leaders on MARKETPLACE FAIRNESS ACT version of the bill so we can confer and addressing this problem, and his staff Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, send a result to the President of the suggested that he might want to read this colloquy is for the purpose of United States. the caption on the Quill case since marking an important day in the Sen- State and local governments have there was the name ‘‘HEIDI HEITKAMP’’ ate because it was on this day 1 year been waiting on Congress to solve this in that caption. ago that the Senate overwhelmingly problem for more than 20 years—since The reality is that back in the late passed the Marketplace Fairness Act. 1992 when the Supreme Court said Con- 1980s and early 1990s, we saw this phe- We did this by an overwhelmingly bi- gress has the ultimate power to resolve nomenon of increased catalog sales. I partisan vote. Sixty-nine Senators, in- the issue. Now is the time to act on am not talking about companies such cluding about half of our Republican this legislation. We are ready to work as Sears that had a physical presence caucus, 21 Republicans, supported an with the House to enact that legisla- in the community and could thereby 11-page bill—a rarity in this body—that tion this year. collect sales taxes but more and more is about just two words, and the words In conclusion, I will read the com- boutique types of catalogs. There was are ‘‘States rights.’’ ments of Al Cardenas, chairman of the more and more competition coming The Marketplace Fairness Act, sim- American Conservative Union and from catalogs. ply described, gives States the right to former chairman of the Florida Repub- I had more and more Main Street decide for themselves whether to col- lican Party. When talking about the businesses coming to me as the tax lect or not collect State sales taxes Marketplace Fairness Act, Mr. commissioner asking: How is this fair? that are already owed. This ability to Cardenas said, How is it fair that I started my little collect taxes that are already owed When it comes to state sales tax, it is time business—whether it was a wallpaper would give States the option to reduce to address the area where federally man- business or a fabric business, whatever existing taxes or to avoid a new tax or dated prejudice is most egregious—the policy it was—and people come to my store to pay for services without raising towards Internet sales, the decades-old in- and look at my sample books that I ac- taxes. equity between online and in-person sales as tually have to pay for, test out the The Marketplace Fairness Act closes outdated and unfair. quality of the fabric, take a lot num- a tax loophole that prefers some busi- Again, that was Al Cardenas, chair- ber, and leave and order it from the nesses over other businesses and some man of the American Conservative catalog? taxpayers over other taxpayers. Out-of- Union, speaking in support of the Mar- That was a pretty horrible thing to State businesses are being subsidized ketplace Fairness Act. happen to Main Street businesses back because they don’t have to collect sales I am pleased that of the four Sen- in the late 1980s. taxes—taxes that are owed—and local ators who will be on the floor during Can you imagine walking into a Main businesses do. As a result, some tax- this colloquy, two are already here. I Street business now and not only get- payers are being subsidized because see the Senator from North Dakota, ting advice and information on how the some pay sales taxes and others do not and I see the Senator from Wyoming. If product operates and what the even though they may owe the taxes. it is all right with the Senator from warrantees are—not to mention all the That is not right, and it is not fair. Wyoming, I will defer to the Senator training these Main Street businesses This legislation, which passed the Sen- from North Dakota. While the Senator have given their employees—but then ate 1 year ago, gives States the option may be a little modest about this—I taking a snapshot of a barcode so you to decide whether to change that. hope she is not—she actually started it can order it on the Internet right there One of the best ways to lower State all. She has a better view of the Mar- in the store? I can only imagine how taxes is for the Federal Government to ketplace Fairness Act than just about discouraging this is for Main Street allow States to collect State sales anyone because of her service in the businesses. It is unfair to Main Street taxes from everyone who owes the tax State government of North Dakota. businesses when they are asked to sup- and not just from some of the people She has an ability to explain in plain port their communities, such as put- who owe the tax. and simple language why the fair and ting the ad in the little high school We have an honor roll of conserv- right thing to do is to recognize the newspaper or contributing to a football atives who do not think States ought rights of States to make these deci- billboard or the local fire department to have to play ‘‘Mother May I?’’ with sions for themselves. Her ability to do so they can serve their communities. the Federal Government on this ques- that has been a crucial part of our de- If you think of all the things Main tion. For example, Al Cardenas, chair- bate and is one of the reasons why we Street businesses do, they are not just man of the American Conservative had such overwhelming bipartisan sup- involved in retail, they are involved in Union; Art Laffer, President Reagan’s port in the Senate. communities. Yet those Main Street favorite economist; Charles The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- businesses are not asking for an unfair Krauthammer; Representative PAUL ator from North Dakota. advantage; they are asking for fairness RYAN; Governor Mike Pence, a former Ms. HEITKAMP. Mr. President, first and equity. They are asking that when Member of the House of Representa- I want to say what an honor it has been sales tax rates have gone up from 8 per- tives; Governor Chris Christie; former for me to participate in any amount of cent to 9 percent because the base Governor Jeb Bush; former Governor leadership on this issue here on the dwindles—you have to raise the rate in Mitch Daniels; and the late William F. floor of the Senate with such incredible order to collect the same amount of Buckley, not to mention Governor Bill leaders as Senator ALEXANDER, Senator money—they are being basically taxed Haslam of the State of Tennessee, ENZI, and Senator DURBIN, who have out of the marketplace through this

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He the arguments we hear consistently of discussion about this. I had a re- knows what he is talking about. He is about marketplace fairness is that it is porter from the Omaha World Herald a shoestore owner from Wyoming. He a Federal imposition of a tax. Nothing call me. He said he had just called a knows what it is like for someone to could be further from the truth. This is major retailer to order some new come in and try on a pair of shoes and a tax that is already owed. This is a tax shirts, and the retailer he was talking then go home and order them on the that is owed to the States. It is owed to had been very active in opposing the Internet and disadvantage a smalltown by the people who make these pur- Quill case and very active in opposing owner of a shoestore as compared with chases—a sales and use tax. We are what we were trying to do. One of their an out-of-State business. He has dili- doing nothing more than telling every arguments was that they could not pos- gently and systematically lead this State: If you want to pursue Main sibly know the tax rate on that shirt in fight the whole time, and it was due to Street fairness, you have a path for- his jurisdiction. When he ordered his that diligence that the Senate had this ward. shirt, he told the person on the other overwhelming bipartisan achievement If a State doesn’t want to tax or put end of the phone his size, and that per- one year ago today. I thank him for his a collection responsibility on remote son said: You know, maybe you want to leadership. Now I recognize the assistant Demo- sellers, there is nothing in this bill check because last time you ordered, it cratic leader. The truth of the matter that requires them to do that. was a size 15. This is a States rights bill, but it is This reporter said to me: If they can is, the way the Senate works, we would also a fairness to Main Street busi- know my shirt size, they could prob- never have been able to pass this in the nesses bill. It is a bill that would make ably figure out the tax rate of the ju- Senate with such fine fashion if it hadn’t been for the leadership of the sure that the promise of an equitable risdiction I live in. tax system in this country is fulfilled. Think about it. It has only gotten assistant Democratic leader, Senator This bill is a promise that if you play easier. DURBIN of Illinois. I thank him very by the rules and do everything the way One of our major retailers, which is much for his leadership and congratu- you should as a business, no one is adamant about how this would be the late him for it, and I am glad to turn going to get an advantage over you, most horrible and onerous thing, offers the leadership of the colloquy over to and we are going to level the playing a package for $15 if anyone wants to him. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- field. There is no level playing field collect the tax. ator from Wyoming. The other fallacy here and one of the when somebody has a 10-percent advan- Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I thank tage over you simply because you actu- myths I want to break is that if I went Senator ALEXANDER for the leadership ally invested in a community, put up to sell my old used lawnmower on the he has shown on this bill. We had a bricks and mortar, trained a sales Internet, I would be subjected to sales much more extensive bill designed, and force, and yet you are going to be the tax. I think it is only natural that this I worked on it for all of the years he disadvantaged one. body doesn’t have a lot of experience in mentioned, which is all the years I When we started this a year ago, we sales taxation. It is not what we do. It have been here, 17 years. We made were joined by all manner of retailers, is what State and local governments some progress every single time it but I will never forget the story of a do. It is what people who had my came up, but there were misconcep- young woman who had a dream. She former job do. However, there is such a tions with it. Senator ALEXANDER sug- loves animals and pets. She trained thing as casual sales. If are you not in gested the solution that is the true so- herself in pet nutrition and opened a the business of being a retailer in every lution for this bill. He changed it to a pet nutrition store in Missouri—it State, you have no collection responsi- very brief States rights bill, not a Fed- might have been Kansas or Missouri bility. It is only retailers, only people eral bill. This doesn’t have any require- because it was in the Kansas City area. who are in the business of retailing and ments for any State, but it has an abil- When you combine State and local only people who have retail sales over ity for States to make up their own taxes where her business is located, the $1 million who would be affected. And mind. tax rate was 9 percent. People would we have streamlined the process. We So I rise today with my colleagues come to her store and explain the ail- have made this possible. It is a small from Illinois, Tennessee, and North Da- ment or condition of their pets, and her thing to ask for us to take an action in kota to recognize the anniversary of very excellent sales staff would tell this body and in the House of Rep- this significant event. One year ago them what product was best for their resentatives to tell Main Street busi- today, with a show of strong bipartisan cat or dog. She knew when they walked nesses that they still matter in the support, the Senate took an important out, they simply ordered it on the marketplace and that we are going to step forward to level the playing field Internet because she could not give listen to them and we are going to do for all retailers that collect sales taxes. them a 10-percent discount. That is everything we can to get them fairness But it is not really about the retailers; what happened in her business. and justice in our tax system. it is about the people who work in We told her that if she had a small So, again, I congratulate the excel- those stores. We are talking about mid- Internet business with $1 million in lent leadership that has come before dle America. They can’t afford to have sales, she would have to collect taxes me on this floor on this issue. I pledge the employees unless they make the too. She said: I would be so happy to once again to do everything we can to sales, and if they just do the sales pitch collect a sales tax if I had $1 million in get this marketplace fairness done in and then it is ordered online, there is Internet sales; that would mean I was this Congress so that our Main Street no revenue the employee brought in, winning. businesses don’t have to wait a day and if there is a prolonged period when If you think about that and the longer for tax justice in this country. there is no revenue, the business mom-and-pop businesses—just a couple I yield the floor. doesn’t need the employee. This bill is of kind of myth-breaking things about The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- about supporting the jobs we have in how this is truly going to affect small ator from Tennessee. our towns. It is about the people who business. This is not going to have any Mr. ALEXANDER. I thank the Sen- are our neighbors who work in the effect at all on any business if we pass ator from North Dakota for her elo- stores and the people who have the the bill we passed that has gross sales quent statement and for her leadership. stores that participate in all of the below $1 million. We have a threshold. I am delighted that she has gone from community events. The other myth is that they are being a caption on a lawsuit to a Sen- As the Senator from North Dakota going to be subjected to millions of au- ator who can help us pass this bill. In said—and she is probably the only one

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Without some of the In a nutshell, the Marketplace Fair- ing a State how to manage its finances. explanations she was able to give on ness Act is a straightforward, 11-page This bill specifically says that it is up the history of this bill, we wouldn’t bill that brings clarity to a vexing area to the States to enforce the law, and it have been able to get it done. of sales tax collection inequity. Online is 100 percent optional. If the States do Of course, Senator DURBIN and I have sales often go without collection of the act, they are collecting taxes that are been speaking for what seems like sales tax from the point of purchase, already due by the consumers. years now trying to explain how this while the Main Street stores and the I have been working on this sales tax bill works, taking into consideration other brick-and-mortar stores in town fairness or marketplace fairness issue— any concerns people had and trying to typically face established collection or any of the number of names we have overcome those concerns. I couldn’t procedures—no choice, regular reports. had on it through the years as we guess how many hundreds of meetings Wyoming shouldn’t subsidize online gained more and more support and as there have been over trying to get this retailers that operate and sell to people people came to understand more and bill right and to get it fair, all so the in our State. Neither should Illinois or more of what was involved—since 1997. States still have the revenue they need North Dakota or Tennessee or any As a former small business owner, it is to operate without imposing perhaps a other State that has sales tax laws. important to ensure parity for all re- personal income tax. In the case of Vir- But right now, online retailers can tailers by modernizing rules for sales ginia, I think they are not going to offer lower prices than the local busi- tax collection in a way that respects raise the gas tax if this bill passes. So nesses that hire the local people who technology advances and the existing this is a States rights bill. It takes pay the property taxes and that par- practices of large and small and more money to the States, and it is money ticipate in the community events; the traditional businesses, and this bill ac- that is really owed right now. most important thing being those local complishes that. It uniquely balances I did a little checking. Wyoming jobs, simply because they do not have the interests of all businesses and re- started collecting their sales tax in to charge the same sales tax out of spects the existing laws and rights of 1935, and it has been virtually un- State that all our local merchants do. states. changed since that time. There is a Sales taxes are important. They pay The Senator from North Dakota provision in the sales tax law that re- for the roads we drive on. They pay for mentioned there is a $1 million exclu- quires a form, so that if someone buys the schools our kids go to. In Wyo- sion. This is to help out small busi- something from out of State and didn’t ming, with the particularly small nesses, new start-up businesses. If you pay sales and use tax on it, they are towns, they rely on sales tax for the have a start-up business or a small supposed to fill out this form before fire protection and the police protec- business, until you have sold $1 million the end of the month and send the sales tion. When people ask me about the online or through a catalog in a given and use tax with the form to the State sales tax bill, I ask them what county year, you don’t have to comply with government to pay it. they are from and, if it is a small town, this. But once you hit that $1 million One of the surprises I discovered is I say: Check with your fire department mark, you can consider yourself a suc- there is about $11⁄2 million a year col- and see if, without sales tax, they cess. We know that is a very small per- lected in Wyoming that way—people would be able to function. When people centage of the Nation, but an impor- obeying the law. But that is pretty understand it is part of their fire pro- tant part of the total sales of the Na- tough to keep track of and especially if tection and part of their law enforce- tion. I think that is why one year ago, one doesn’t make out-of-State pur- ment protection, they are much more 68 of our Senators joined me in sup- chases every day. So the State, of interested in it and understand why the porting that Marketplace Fairness Act. course, imposed on local retailers the sales tax needs to be collected. I don’t This evening, my lead cosponsors and requirement that they collect sales want to see a situation where other I are again taking a stand in favor of tax, and then people don’t have to fill taxes will have to be raised to cover good public policy for our Nation’s re- out that form. They don’t have to send basic local services because the online tailers while highlighting the need to it in before the end of the month. retailers are not collecting the sales fix some long-standing sales tax sys- So they made it a lot easier by mak- taxes that are owed on the products tem complexities. By balancing this ing the retailers collect the money. Un- they sell. collection inequity, the Marketplace fortunately, they weren’t able to make I remember going into a camera Fairness Act would help States ensure all of the retailers collect the money. store—I try to get into some stores on the viability of the sales tax as a major Because of a court case, they aren’t the weekend and find out what kinds of revenue source for State budgets. We able to do it out of State, and that is decisions they have to make, particu- found in Wyoming that it often con- very important because it is a huge larly decisions that have to do with the stitutes 40 percent of a municipality’s loss of revenue. I think Wyoming actu- Federal Government. I was in the cam- revenue. It also would close opportuni- ally loses about $23 million a year be- era store and the fellow was explaining ties that encourage tax avoidance. cause of purchases over the Internet he had just lost a sale. The sales tax Beyond the walls of Congress, the where no sales tax is paid. rate in that town is 6 percent. A man Marketplace Fairness Act has received On May 6, 2013, this Chamber passed came in to buy a camera, and the cam- broad support. Trade associations, Gov- the Marketplace Fairness Act, and we era was $2,000. But this owner of the ernors, mayors, legislators, and numer- passed it with 69 votes. Some of the store—the only employee of the store— ous businesses have expressed support votes we had were as high as 76 votes. took the time to help him with all of for the legislation. That is very significant around here. the different gadgets and how to oper- But there is work still to be done. Sixty-nine is an incredible number for ate it, and showed him what he needed Our colleagues in the House need to the Senate to produce on any bill. It and how to do it. Then the customer pass the Marketplace Fairness Act. I came from a majority of both sides of took a picture of the bar code and or- know some Members in the other the aisle, which is important. I wish to dered it online because he saved $120. Chamber are working on this issue. A remind my colleagues that this bill is Technically, he still owed $120 to his companion Marketplace Fairness Act about fairness. It is about leveling the State. Whether he filled out one of has been introduced. A hearing has playing field between brick-and-mortar those forms and got it in by the end of been held, and new Members are en- and online companies, and it is about the month, I doubt it, but that is the gaged in the issue. I appreciate those collecting that tax that is already due. law. If a State meets the simplification efforts, and I hope our colleagues in the It is not about raising taxes. It isn’t requirements outlined in the bill, it House will pick up the baton and com- about taxing the Internet, and it isn’t may choose to require collection of plete the effort to guarantee sales tax about taxing Internet access. I think sales taxes that are already due at the fairness. This is the year to finish the we are all opposed to that. But we are point of purchase, including sales con- work. Our States and businesses and

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They it is Grandma Donnelly’s applesauce or this point: our countless supporters turn around and buy the product on the whatever it happens to be—you are not across the country, the 68 Senators Internet. So Chris is running a show- covered by this, but if you have more who joined me to vote for a bill a year room as much as a business. There is than $1 million, yes, you have to col- ago, the 29 cosponsors of the bill for no fairness there. lect the sales tax. their support, and especially my col- When those sales are made on the How can you collect it? First, the leagues who joined me tonight for their Internet, instead of in Chris Koos’s States have to provide you with the unwavering support of this bill. I can’t shop, there is no revenue coming back software so your business does not run thank Senator ALEXANDER, Senator to the city of Normal, IL, or McLean into the expense of how to collect it. HEITKAMP, and Senator DURBIN enough County. That is Chris’s story, but it is You say: I bet that is an elaborate un- for their efforts. I am going to yield the story of thousands, maybe mil- dertaking. You can buy the basic soft- the floor and turn it over to Senator lions, of businesses across America ware to identify the sales tax based on DURBIN who has been a real champion that are losing out now to Internet the consumer’s address for about $15 and one of the best explainers of the competition that is not collecting the for the basic package or maybe a cou- parts of this bill that I have ever run sales tax that is supposed to be paid. ple hundred dollars at the most. into. I really appreciate his efforts and Then I met another man. I will not But in this situation the States are his help. We wouldn’t be this far were disclose the name of his company, but going to help the Internet retailers in it not for his efforts. he is a major retailer in the United developing the software so that when The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. DON- States. He came to visit me in my of- someone makes a purchase from Chi- NELLY). The Senator from Illinois. fice in February or March, and he said: cago, IL, or Springfield, IL, whoever is Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I wish to I want to tell you, in this last Christ- selling to me on the Internet will then thank my colleague from Wyoming. mas season, which is the biggest time forward that sales tax to the Illinois The most frequently asked question, no of the year for my big-box business, we Department of Revenue. End of story. matter where I appear in Illinois or at had a downturn of 8 percent in sales. It is just that simple. fundraising events, is, Why can’t you Based on our projections, we thought What it does, of course, is level the folks get along in Washington. What is for sure we would have more sales. We playing field for bricks-and-mortar it like to be in a place where everybody had a downturn of 8 percent. He said: I businesses, providing a new source of is at one another’s throats and you lost them to the Internet. Senator, I revenue that should be collected and is can’t accomplish anything? Why can’t can’t stay in business this way. I can’t owed legally in these States to the you do things on a bipartisan basis? run a showroom for people who want to local units of government. What is it like today, and how do you sell things on the Internet. We passed this with enormous sup- compare it to what it was like a few What we are talking about is the port from the retail community. It is years ago? basic collection of sales tax for pur- not surprising. And it just was not the I say to them there are times when chases on the Internet. In my State—in shop owners. It is people who under- we do come together and do something virtually all the States with a sales stand the importance of this. This has important. This is one of those times— tax—there is a legal obligation to pay been said over and over: These bricks- the Marketplace Fairness Act. it. I did not realize that until a few and-mortar shops around America do It was 1 year ago that Senator ENZI years ago. My bookkeeper was doing so much more than just sell a product. led the fight on this. I do not know ex- my family tax return for my wife and They are citizens in the community, actly when he started it, but I was myself. She called and said: Senator, corporate business citizens in the com- happy to join in, in his effort, when do you want to pay the taxes you owe munity. They participate. When the Senator Byron Dorgan retired. I called on Internet purchases? I said: Yes, I local high school is having their grad- Senator ENZI and said: I would like to think I want to pay the taxes I owe. uation program and they want some- step in and help you with this bill. He She said: Well, how much did you buy body to help sponsor it, they will go said: Let’s do it. We brought in LAMAR on the Internet? I said: I will try to put down to the local sporting goods store ALEXANDER, who made some valuable it together. I called her back, gave her for a helping hand on the program. contributions to it. Then along comes a number. She said: Here is the calcula- That happens over and over. Whether it HEIDI HEITKAMP, the new Senator from tion. On your State income tax return is Khoury League or Pop Warner, they North Dakota. Was she ever ready for we will declare that you are going to are in there helping in the commu- this fight—a former sales tax commis- pay X dollars that you owe for Illinois nities. sioner in that State and a former at- sales tax for purchases you made on Isn’t it important and fair that they torney general. She knew this issue in- the Internet. When I said: Is that what be treated fairly here? Sixty-nine side and out. She has been a terrific I am supposed to do? She said: Yes. We Members of the Senate thought so. ally. did it. We have done it every year Democrats and Republicans voted for So there were the four of us. What an since. it—Senator ENZI and I, Senator ALEX- odd grouping: two Republicans, two It turns out only 5 percent of Illinois ANDER and Senator HEITKAMP. We had Democrats from literally all over the taxpayers fill in that line on a State 29 cosponsors of this bill who sat down United States. We worked together, income tax return. I am guessing more and said: Let’s pass it. and 1 year ago today we passed this than 5 percent of taxpayers make We passed it. We sent it to the House basic bill, the marketplace fairness Internet purchases. But folks do not of Representatives, and nothing has bill. The reason for passing it was just know their obligation, they do not fol- happened—nothing. There have been look at the name of it: fairness. low through on their obligation, and some statements made over there, and I think about two people when I the losers are, of course, our State and I hope those statements lead to action, think about this bill. One of them is local units of government. but it is time for them to pick up this the mayor of Normal, IL. His name is This bill says, if Illinois, if Indiana, if bill and this responsibility. If they Chris Koos, a great friend of mine and Wyoming wishes, on a voluntary basis, have a better approach, let’s see it. a terrific mayor. Chris, in addition to they may use this bill to start col- Let’s work on it. Let’s do it on a bipar- being the mayor, runs a shop where he lecting sales tax when it comes to tisan basis. Let’s come up with an ap- sells running shoes and bicycles and Internet sales into their State. It is proach that works. lots of running equipment and stuff. voluntary. The States have to decide to I cannot tell you how many different So I visited his shop, a great little do it. It is not a new tax. This has been businesses have come through my shop. He is a terrific businessperson. said over and over: It is the existing door—from Sears, Roebuck down to He told me a story, which I have heard sales tax wherever it may be—in your just basic mom-and-pop businesses—

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Many of election year, it will be almost impos- But there are others that haven’t these businesses were from the chair- sible to do it. been so lucky. man’s home State of Virginia. So I hope we can get this done. It is Soccer Plus in Palatine is an example How long can we expect our small going to mean that local businesses of what happens when it becomes too businesses that are partners in our that are important and the backbone of difficult to compete with online retail- communities to stay in business when our community are going to have the ers that have a 5- to 10-percent price we are tying one hand behind their resources they need because the sales advantage. back? will take place that otherwise are not A year ago when Soccer Plus went I urge them to hold on as long as pos- taking place today, and the local units out of business we lost good-paying sible, but the only real solution is for of government will receive the pro- jobs. And Palatine lost a business that Congress to act. ceeds from the sales tax that is col- was a part of our community. lected. There is nothing we can do now for I strongly urge my colleagues in the One of the major marketplace retail- Soccer Plus. But we can still help thou- House, Chairman GOODLATTE, and oth- ers on the Internet is Amazon. Amazon sands of retailers avoid the same fate ers, to give Main Street retailers a may be the biggest. They support this as Soccer Plus by leveling the playing fighting chance by passing sales tax bill. If you ask them why, they say: We field for Main Street retailers. fairness legislation as soon as possible. don’t want to fight this battle in 50 Since the Senate passed the Market- We welcome the opportunity to work States and all the different cities and place Fairness Act 1 year ago, the in- with our House colleagues so that one counties as to how much sales tax. equity between Main Street retailers day soon we can offer businesses and Let’s just make it uniform across the and online retailers has only increased States a solution to level the playing country. as e-commerce has grown. field for retailers that is simple and That is what the bill does. So Ama- Online retail spending grew 14 per- fair. zon supports this. They are prepared to cent last year alone, to $263.3 billion, In closing, I want to recognize the collect that sales tax and remit it to and is estimated to reach over $300 bil- work Senators ENZI, ALEXANDER, and the States. They do not believe it is an lion in 2014. HEITKAMP have done on this issue. onerous burden that they are going to Unlike 20 years ago, or even 10 years Senator ENZI introduced the first bill face. I hope others will join them. ago, we are no longer talking about a As I have said, 1 year ago today more than a decade ago to level the few online retailers without access to Members of the Senate did something playing field because he understands we don’t do enough. We put aside the the technology necessary to collect firsthand, being a former retailer, how partisan differences that cause so much sales and use taxes. We are talking unfair this is for Main Street retailers. gridlock around here and came to- about hundreds of retailers, many of Last year when we passed the Mar- gether to pass bipartisan legislation— which are large billion-dollar busi- ketplace Fairness Act we came one the Marketplace Fairness Act. On this nesses that have a price advantage over step closer to leveling this playing day last year 69 Members of the Senate small Main Street businesses because field by allowing States to require both agreed that we need to help create jobs, they don’t collect sales and use taxes. brick and mortar retailers and online invest in our communities, and keep It is time we update our laws so they retailers to play by the same set of Main Street alive and able to compete. match our 21st century marketplace. rules. The Marketplace Fairness Act levels Retailers in Illinois can now reach It will ensure that Main Street busi- the playing field for retailers by allow- customers all over the country through nesses, like Abt, have a fighting chance ing States to treat brick-and-mortar this new marketplace and software has and no more stores will have to close retailers the same as remote retailers been developed to calculate sales and because of the current inequity they in the collection of State and local use tax for every jurisdiction in the face. country—yes, all 6,000 of them. sales and use taxes. Again, I urge the House to pass sales It is time to end this idea that tech- Those that benefit under our current tax fairness legislation. I hope that the nology can’t handle calculating sales system—retailers that have a 5- to 10- House Judiciary Committee will move and use taxes. Many retailers are al- percent price advantage over their forward in the coming weeks and offer ready using this technology to collect competitors on Main Street—want to any help I can give. continue the status quo. But it is not and remit these taxes and similar tech- I am not going to take much longer. fair to the thousands of Main Street nology to calculate shipping costs. I think we have covered the subject businesses that have worked hard to This is especially true when talking well, and I thank Senator ENZI from grow their businesses only to become about online retailers who by their Wyoming, as well as Senator HEITKAMP showrooms because of this price advan- very definition use technology to sell from North Dakota, and especially tage. People come in, look around, their products. Senator ALEXANDER from Tennessee for even try on merchandise, and then The internet and e-commerce is no leave and buy the product online. longer a baby in its crib. The baby is kicking this off. This happens many times because all grown up, running at full speed, and I ask unanimous consent to have sales and use taxes are not collected using outdated laws to threaten Main printed in the RECORD this article by when a product is purchased online, so Street businesses. Donnie Eatherly. Donnie is the presi- it seems cheaper. But we all know the The Senate passed a bill to update dent of P&E Distributors in Tennessee. tax is still owed by the customer. In Il- our laws and correct this inequity 1 He is also a member of the Alliance for linois about 5 percent of customers end year ago. The bill was supported by Main Street Fairness Small Business up paying that tax. over 280 business, State, local, and Advisory Board. He wrote this article Abt Electronics, a retailer in Glen- labor organizations, both progressives on May 6 that is entitled: ‘‘It’s Time view, IL, knows about this challenge and conservatives alike. To Level The Playing Field For Main all too well. It is president, Michael Yet the House has done little more Street Businesses,’’ and it is a good ar- Abt, said that ‘‘often times with con- than hold a hearing which was added to ticle. It says, in the simplest terms, sumer electronics, the profit margin is the long list of hearings already held what he, as a businessman, sees this 10 percent or less . . . when an online on this issue over the last 20 years. issue to mean. competitor doesn’t collect taxes and Each week that the House doesn’t act There being no objection, the mate- then offers free shipping, it’s a huge ad- is another week that Congress is pick- rial was ordered to be printed in the vantage for the competition.’’ ing winners and losers—the losers RECORD, as follows:

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One year ago At this time, I yield the floor to my ed, then they come to you and say: this week, the Senate overwhelmingly passed friend from Wyoming. Well, this is the brand you are selling. legislation that would accomplish this goal, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Won’t you take it back? and we’re counting on the Republican-led ator from Wyoming. House of Representatives to do the same. Let’s see, they did not make any- Thanks to an antiquated tax loophole, Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I want to thing on it, they used a whole bunch of large out-of-state online retailers can avoid thank the Senator from Illinois for his time, and now they want you to put it collecting state sales tax on purchases made excellent explanation. I have been join- in your inventory. That is very dis- by residents in my state, which gives them a ing him and watching him do that for couraging. significant 9.75 percent competitive advan- several years. It would be nice to get So think about those local clerks. tage over traditional brick-and-mortar shops this finished. They are your friends and neighbors that follow the law and collect those taxes. There are a few things we may not who are being hired locally who really To fix this unfair system, a bipartisan have mentioned that are sometimes depend on a job. If everything gets or- group of 69 senators last year passed the raised when people ask me about mar- Marketplace Fairness Act, a common-sense dered online, they will not have a job. reform that would ensure all businesses play ketplace fairness. One of them is from Your friends will have to move, and by the same rules. Unfortunately, the legis- small towns. They say: We have to go you will not have as much selection as lation has stalled in the House. on the Internet because there is not you have right now in your local store. As each week passes with no action, brick- enough selection in our town and we Again, I wish to thank all those who and-mortar businesses continue losing sales can get things we cannot buy in town voted for it, all those who have worked to a common practice known as and some of the things we can get at a on it, and all those who are considering ‘‘showrooming,’’ in which customers browse lower price by going out of town. voting for it the next time they get it and test items at local stores and then head I always ask them, when they are fig- home to buy them online knowing they will because I know we have picked up some not have to pay state sales tax. uring that lower price, are they fig- momentum since we did it last time. For many small businesses such as mine, uring it without sales tax or with sales There are people who have heard from every sale counts and losing this revenue tax, because it is not truly a lower their communities now who say: Well, hurts our ability to grow our businesses and price if what you are doing is just I did not vote right last time, but I will hire new employees. We cannot wait any cheating your local merchant out of get it right next time. I am looking longer for a federal solution to this problem. the right to collect the sales tax— forward to that, and I am looking for Main Street business owners are not ask- which he does not get paid for any- the House to finish it and send it to the ing for a handout, and we’re certainly not way—and submitting it, when the out- afraid of competition from the big guys. But President. it simply does not make sense for out-of- of-State retailer does not have to do Thanks again, I say to Senator DUR- state online retailers to enjoy such a big that. BIN, for his tremendous effort. competitive edge over local businesses that As to the revenue that companies are I yield the floor. give back to their communities. voluntarily collecting now—and there The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Despite what some have said about the are a number of them that recognize it ator from Illinois. Marketplace Fairness Act, this is not a new is difficult for everybody to keep track f tax, nor does it create any taxes. These taxes of their purchases, so they voluntarily are already on the books, and the legislation collect it—the question I have had is, MORNING BUSINESS would simply give states the necessary tools Does that money they voluntarily col- to collect them. As conservative Republican Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask Rep. Steve Womack of Arkansas has said, lect go back to the States? Yes, it ab- unanimous consent that the Senate ‘‘It’s not new, it’s due!’’ solutely does, and it will work that proceed to a period of morning busi- Not only does this level the playing field way under the bill as well. It is not ness, with Senators permitted to speak for all businesses, but it would also put addi- money that you are just sending to therein for up to 10 minutes each. tional revenues in state coffers to fund vital wherever you ordered it from. You are The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without services such as education and public safety. sending it to where it was ordered objection, it is so ordered. Importantly, the legislation also includes a from, and then they are sending it back f $1 million exemption on remote sales so to to States. put that into perspective, over 99 percent of CONGRATULATING KEN DUGAN all online sellers will not be affected by this That is what these programs the Sen- legislation in any way. In other words, all ator from Illinois mentioned do. They Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today the mom and pop stores who do business on keep track of what State all the pur- to honor and recognize the career of the Internet don’t have to worry about it. chases were from. Here is how difficult Ken Dugan, center director of the Si- Additionally, for the less than 1 percent of that is. When you call in your order or erra Nevada Job Corps. Ken is retiring online sellers who will be subject to col- you do it online, at some point you this month after spending 39 years in lecting sales and use taxes under this bill, have to put in an address with a ZIP the Job Corps program, 36 of which as the legislation requires each participating Code. That ZIP Code is all the program a center director. Throughout this state to provide free tax software that will time, Ken has worked tirelessly to help allow them to quickly and efficiently cal- needs in order to be able to assess your culate, collect and remit sales tax. The pro- tax. That is how those programs are improve the lives of at-risk teenagers posal also includes liability protections for designed. So if you have to give an ad- and young adults through vocational sellers and limits against audits. dress, you have to give the ZIP Code. If and academic training. This reform is long overdue, and Main you have to give the ZIP Code, they al- When Ken started his first assign- Street businesses cannot wait any longer for ready know what the tax is going to be. ment with the San Jose Job Corps in help. For those who believe in state’s rights So there is no difficulty for any size re- 1975, he never envisioned that almost 4 and the basic principle of limited govern- tailer to be able to figure out what the decades later he would be retiring with ment, we should all agree that Washington, the organization. However, Job Corps D.C., should no longer be in the business of tax is they are supposed to be doing. picking winners and losers in the market- Another argument I hear is the on- and its mission soon became a way of place. line place provides free shipping. I life for him. After stints as center di- It’s time for the House of Representatives want you to know your local retailer rector at the San Jose and Hawaii Job to stand up for the small businesses in their provides free shipping and immediate Corps centers, we in Nevada were ex- districts, follow the Senate’s lead and finally pickup. Somebody had to pay the ship- tremely fortunate to have Ken take pass marketplace fairness. ping on it. It got to the store, and you over as center director for the Sierra Mr. DURBIN. So let’s get together. can pick it up right there, instantly. Nevada Job Corps, the only Job Corps We did it in the Senate on a bipartisan You do not have to wait 2 or 3 days or center in the State. During his 19 years

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Mr. President, I wish to nian Genocide ‘‘the greatest crime of years. associate myself with the comments of the war.’’ During his unprecedented 36-year the senior Senator from Maine. I, too, It is this terrible chapter, more than tenure as a center director, the Job am proud to commend the Aroostook any other single event, that led to the Corps centers Ken has run have been Aspirations Initiative, AAI, and the Armenian diaspora, including in the honored with numerous performance Gauvin County Scholarship Fund for United States and my home State of awards from the U.S. Department of their efforts to increase educational Rhode Island. For generations, the Ar- Labor, not to mention Recognition of and economic opportunity in Aroos- menian community has been a strong Performance and Community Value took County. AAI’s partnerships with and hardworking part of our Rhode Is- awards by the legislatures and Con- all 16 of the county’s high schools and land family, producing great leaders in gressional delegations of California, all 4 of the county’s institutions of both government and business. Wheth- Hawaii, and Nevada. On behalf of the higher education serve as a model of er at flag raising ceremonies, church U.S. Senate, I commend Ken Dugan on what forward-thinking private citizens, festivals, the wonderful St. Vartanantz a lifetime of public service, and wish schools, colleges, universities, and Annual Bazaar at Rhodes on the him the best in all his future endeav- businesses can accomplish when they Pawtuxet, or at commemorations of ors. set out to better their communities. the Armenian Genocide at the monu- ment in the North Burial Ground in f The initiative takes on the goal of in- creasing access to education for first- Providence, Armenians are part of the AROOSTOOK ASPIRATIONS generation college students and those fabric of Rhode Island. INITIATIVE from lower income families, clearly Since achieving independence after Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I would critical in its own right as a matter of the fall of the Soviet Union, Armenia like to engage my fellow Senator from fairness and pairs it with measures de- has at last established a foothold for Maine in a colloquy regarding a new signed to harness the benefits these democracy in the Caucasus after cen- citizen-led education enterprise in our students will bring to the local econ- turies of outside domination and to- great State, the Aroostook Aspirations omy. Scholarship recipients are di- talitarian rule. I have long supported Initiative, AAI. rected to local colleges and univer- foreign assistance to Armenia to help grow its economy and strengthen its Aroostook County, where I was born sities, allowing them to forge connec- Democratic institutions, and I will and raised, is defined by an extraor- tions with local business leaders dinary work ethic and the enduring continue to do so. through AAI-coordinated internships. But perhaps the most meaningful spirit of its people. It is Maine’s north- As a capstone, AAI matches scholar- ernmost and largest county, and its thing we can do for Armenia and for ship recipients with mentors who help Armenians in Rhode Island is to help economy depends on an able and edu- them craft business plans in their sen- cated workforce. Too often, the goals cast a light on that brutal genocide 99 ior year of college, ensuring that each years ago. To this day, too many peo- of hard-working students in Aroostook graduate has a roadmap as they enter County are impeded by the costs of ple are unaware of this tragedy, due in the workforce. The first group of schol- part to the unwillingness of some to higher education and the complexities arship recipients will graduate in 2015, call it what it was. But make no mis- of choosing a career. Thanks to the ex- and I look forward to observing their take; the slaughter of innocent Arme- traordinary commitment of Ray and accomplishments and the added energy nians was genocide, plain and simple. Sandy Gauvin, those obstacles are they will bring to their communities. Indeed, our modern term ‘‘genocide’’ being addressed in dramatic and dy- None of this would be possible with- was first coined to describe both the namic ways. out the vision and generosity of Ray Jewish Holocaust and the plight of the Cognizant of the needs of students and Sandy Gauvin, along with that of Armenians under Ottoman persecution. and indebted to a community that en- the businesses, schools, colleges, and Along with my Rhode Island col- abled their own success, the Gauvins community organizations that have league Senator JACK REED, I have have designed a multifaceted program heeded their call in supporting AAI. proudly cosponsored resolutions in the aimed not only at educating but also The Gauvins’ personal experience, as a Senate condemning the genocide and empowering students in Aroostook first-generation college student and a calling on the President of the United County. Through AAI, they have estab- career teacher, respectively, clearly in- States to ensure that U.S. foreign pol- lished a scholarship fund, launched by spired the effort they have spear- icy appropriately and without equivo- their own generous donation, for high headed. As they noted in an interview cation reflects the realities of the Ar- school students seeking postsecondary with the Bangor Daily News, they be- menian Genocide. This solemn recogni- education. These scholarships target lieve ‘‘education is the great equal- tion is important not only to so many economically disadvantaged and first- izer,’’ and I could not agree more. I Armenians in Rhode Island and generation college students throughout thank the Gauvins and the initiative’s throughout the world, but to our the county. AAI collaborates with the business and education partners for human obligation to the truth. University of Maine at Presque Isle and stepping up to support the county’s f at Fort Kent, the Northern Maine Com- next generation of leaders. I cannot munity College, Husson University, wait to see, with their communities be- IMMIGRATION RULE CHANGE area businesses and entrepreneurs to hind them, what these students will Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, offer seminars to guide students achieve. today, the Departments of Homeland throughout their postsecondary edu- f Security and Commerce announced a cation. Students can also team up with proposed rule change that would ex- Aroostook County employers through a REMEMBERING THE ARMENIAN tend employment authorizations to cooperative internship program that GENOCIDE spouses of certain H–1B workers. The gives them practical experience in ca- Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, rule says that spouses who have al- reers they would like to pursue. These last week, Armenians and friends of ready begun the process of seeking internships help lay the foundation for Armenians around the world solemnly legal permanent resident status invaluable relationships with profes- remembered the horrific dislocation through employment, or those who sional mentors. and slaughter that began in 1915 and re- have been granted an extension beyond I am extremely proud of the Gauvins, sulted in more than 1.5 million deaths their 6-year limit of stay in the coun- the business leaders with whom they and another half million Armenians try, are eligible for employment au- have joined forces, and the accom- driven from their ancient homeland. thorizations.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:22 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MY6.031 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2714 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 6, 2014 On a call with media today, Home- to those who are accompanying or fol- Johnathan Goodie of Breaux Bridge; land Security Deputy Secretary lowing to join a principal H–1B worker. two step brothers, Raymond Green of Mayorkas said that the intent of this Inclusion of this provision signals that New Iberia and Colby Green of Dallas, regulation is to make it more attrac- the Secretary does not currently have TX; his uncle, Yancy Thibodeaux of tive for foreign workers to come to and authority. Reno, NV; his brother-in-law, Nolan stay in the United States. Under cur- Originally, the bill written by the Hamilton Sr. of New Iberia; his nephew rent law, Congress authorized 85,000 H– Gang of Eight, only gave that author- and godchild, Nolan Hamilton Jr., of 1B visas to be available each year for ity to the Secretary if the home coun- New Iberia; six grandchildren, Dayton high-skilled workers. Yet, with this try of the foreign national did the same LeBlanc, Braylen Goodie, Derrick sweeping rule, more workers will be al- for U.S. workers. The Gang of Eight’s LeBlanc Jr., Carmyn Goodie, Kennedy lowed to come, work, and compete with bill said, ‘‘The Secretary of Homeland LeBlanc, and Jalen Goodie; two nieces, U.S. workers in high-skilled fields de- Security shall authorize the alien Patience Thibodeaux and Setonya spite the well-documented fraud in the spouse to engage in employment in the Mouton; nephew, Gregory Martin H–1B program. The Department be- United States only if such spouse is a Thibodeaux Jr; great niece, Zaylen lieves that the rule change will allow national of a foreign country that per- Mouton; great nephew, Zyren more than 97,000 people to obtain em- mits reciprocal employment.’’ Lastrapes; and his aunt, Janzina ployment authorization in the first The intent of the authors of the Sen- Thibodeaux. year alone. ate bill was to ensure that American It is with my heartfelt and greatest While we’re all interested in attract- spouses were treated equally. The rule sincerity that I ask my colleagues to ing the best and the brightest foreign does not take this into consideration. join me, along with David ‘‘Big Daddy’’ workers to the United States, the The Obama administration claims it Thibodeaux’s family, in recognizing the Obama administration clearly doesn’t wants immigration reform, but they life and many accomplishments of this seem concerned with the millions of can not wait for Congress. They act on incredible coach, mentor, and friend, as unemployed Americans, and those who their own. And, they do it to the det- well as his lasting impact throughout have been forced out of their jobs be- riment of American workers. We need the State of Louisiana. cause companies prefer to hire lower- to get immigration reform right, and f paid workers from abroad. doing ad-hoc rules that fly in the face In addition to their lack of compas- of the statute are not helpful to the SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AT BATON sion and understanding for American process. What is next? Will the Presi- ROUGE CENTENNIAL workers, it is disturbing that the ad- dent unilaterally legalize the undocu- Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, today ministration is once again circum- mented population because he can not I wish to honor Southern University lo- venting Congress and implementing have his way with Congress? President cated in Baton Rouge, LA, as it cele- their own rules. As with other unilat- Obama has to prove that he can be brates its 100th anniversary. Southern eral actions this administration has trusted. Otherwise, American workers University at Baton Rouge was estab- taken, I question their legal authority and the American people will continue lished on March 9, 1914, when Southern to issue this rule. to lose out because of his policies. University moved from New Orleans to In 2001, Congress explicitly laid out f Scott’s Bluff, overlooking the Mis- in statute that the Secretary could sissippi River in the northern section provide work authorizations to certain TRIBUTE TO DAVID THIBODEAUX of Baton Rouge. The University opened spouses of foreign workers. Congress Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I its doors just outside of Baton Rouge said that work authorizations could be wish to ask my colleagues to join me in with nine professors and just one cen- given to spouses of L1, intercompany recognizing the distinguished coach tral building to 47 students. The origi- transfers, and E, treaty traders/inves- and sports enthusiast, Mr. David ‘‘Big nal building, now called the Archives tors, visa holders. Congress did not, at Daddy’’ Clyde Thibodeaux. Coach and Information Center, housed the ad- that time, give spouses of H–1B visa Thibodeaux is best known throughout ministration, all classrooms, and even holders the permission to work. It his hometown of Acadiana as ‘‘Big served as an all-girls dorm. The origi- could have, but it did not. Daddy’’ for his warm and fatherly spir- nal campus is now a part of the Lou- The administration may claim that it to his family and former players isiana African American Heritage it has broad authority to issue work alike. Mr. Thibodeaux served with dis- Trail. authorizations to anyone in the United tinction as head coach of both the Southern University remains the States. If the executive branch has Stone Junkies Softball Team and AAU only land-grant school in the State of such broad authority, then why would Team Louisiana. In 2005, Coach Louisiana and now has more than 200 Congress explicitly lay out the cat- Thibodeaux was awarded for his re- buildings worth more than $200 million. egory of visa holders and foreign na- markable coaching career when he was This year’s Southern University and tionals who could work in the U.S.? inducted into the AAU Louisiana Hall A&M College at Baton Rouge, SUBR, And, what will come next? Where will of Fame. Centennial Celebration will honor this administration stop? What other Coach Thibodeaux disseminated his Southern’s historical contributions as categories of individuals will be grant- sage knowledge of the game to more well as acknowledge exceptional alum- ed work authorizations? The rule al- than just his players. Through his work ni in a variety of fields, including its lows spouses of ‘‘certain’’ H–1B visa as a sports announcer, Coach first president, Dr. Joseph Samuel holders to work. What about the oth- Thibodeaux also imparted his wisdom Clark. The Jaguar Nation of ers? Why didn’t the administration do of basketball and football with sports SouthernUniversity is well-known for a more comprehensive rule for all H–1B fans from around the country. Over the its role in the civil rights movement in spouses? Maybe the Department real- course of his announcing career Coach the State of Louisiana and for its na- ized they were already pushing the en- Thibodeaux broadcast live on KPEL’s tionally recognized marching band velope with its authority. Will the ad- ESPN 1420 Radio, Friday Night Foot- nicknamed, ‘‘the Human Jukebox.’’ ministration push back against advo- ball, Big Time Sports Show on Sun- Undergirding all of the centennial cates of other nonimmigrant cat- days, and Kevin Foote’s Wednesday events will be an ambitious fundraising egories, or refuse to expand the rule to Football Show in the morning, as well effort that will solicit financial sup- all spouses of H–1B visa holders? as the online show of PrepBallers.net. port from corporations, foundations, What is frustrating about this rule is His love of people and sports was evi- businesses, religious organizations, that it flies in the face of the immigra- dent to everyone who met Coach alumni, university retirees, former and tion bill that the Senate passed last Thibodeaux, and his life embodied a ca- current board members, former system summer. The bill, if passed, would reer of service to others and God. presidents and chancellors, former stu- allow spouses of H–1B holders to work. David Thibodeaux is survived by his dent campus leaders and athletes, cur- Section 4102 of S. 744 would give the wife, Rose A. Thibodeaux; his son Der- rent faculty, staff and students, elected Secretary of Homeland Security the rick and Niema LeBlanc Sr., of Petal, and appointed officials, community authority to issue work authorization MS; his daughter, Adrienne and leaders, and the public in general. The

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:27 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MY6.052 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2715 funds generated will be credited to a across America—is preserving the char- who was deaf. But I was deeply dis- scholarship fund to assist qualified acter and vitality of our small towns turbed by the discrimination and ob- SUBR students. and rural communities. This isn’t just stacles he faced every day. That is why Today, Southern University at Baton about economics; It is also about main- I have always been a passionate advo- Rouge enrolls more than 7,000 across 44 taining our identity as Iowans. Main cate for full equality for people with undergraduate degree programs. South- Street Iowa helps preserve Iowa’s heart disabilities. As the primary author of ern also offers 30 post-graduate degree and soul by providing funds to revi- the Americans with Disabilities Act programs including six doctoral pro- talize downtown business districts. (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act, grams and an ABA-accredited law This program has allowed towns like I have had four guiding goals for our school program. It is with my heartfelt Spencer to use that money to leverage fellow citizens with disabilities: equal and greatest sincerity that I ask my other investments to jump-start opportunity, full participation, inde- colleagues to join me in congratulating change and renewal. I am so pleased pendent living and economic self-suffi- Southern University at Baton Rouge as that Clay County has earned $50,000 ciency. Nearly a quarter century since it celebrates its 100th Anniversary. through this program. These grants passage of the ADA, I see remarkable f build much more than buildings. They changes in communities everywhere I build up the spirit and morale of people ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS go in Iowa—not just in curb cuts or in our small towns and local commu- closed captioned television but in the nities. full participation of people with dis- School grants: Every child in Iowa CLAY COUNTY, IOWA abilities in our society and economy, deserves to be educated in a classroom folks who at long last have the oppor- ∑ Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, the that is safe, accessible, and modern. tunity to contribute their talents and strength of my State of Iowa lies in its That is why, for the past decade and a vibrant local communities, where citi- half, I have secured funding for the in- to be fully included. These changes zens come together to foster economic novative Iowa Demonstration Con- have increased economic opportunities development, make smart investments struction Grant Program—better for all citizens of Clay County, both to expand opportunity, and take the known among educators in Iowa as those with and without disabilities. initiative to improve the health and Harkin grants for public schools con- And they make us proud to be a part of well-being of residents. Over the dec- struction and renovation. Across 15 a community and country that re- ades, I have witnessed the growth and years, Harkin grants worth more than spects the worth and civil rights of all revitalization of so many communities $132 million have helped school dis- of our citizens. across my State. And it has been deep- tricts to fund a range of renovation and This is at least a partial accounting ly gratifying to see how my work in repair efforts—everything from updat- of my work on behalf of Iowa, and spe- Congress has supported these local ef- ing fire safety systems to building new cifically Clay County, during my time forts. schools. In many cases, these Federal in Congress. In every case, this work I have always believed in account- dollars have served as the needed in- has been about partnerships, coopera- ability for public officials, and this, my centive to leverage local public and tion, and empowering folks at the final year in the Senate, is an appro- private dollars, so it often has a tre- State and local level, including in Clay priate time to give an accounting of mendous multiplier effect within a County, to fulfill their own dreams and my work across four decades rep- school district. Over the years, Clay initiatives. And, of course, this work is resenting Iowa in Congress. I take County has received $797,135 in Harkin never complete. Even after I retire pride in accomplishments that have Grants. Similarly, schools in Clay from the Senate, I have no intention of been national in scope—for instance, County have received funds that I des- retiring from the fight for a better, passing the Americans with Disabil- ignated for Iowa Star Schools for tech- fairer, richer Iowa. I will always be ities Act and spearheading successful nology totaling $110,000. profoundly grateful for the opportunity farm bills. But I take a very special Agricultural and rural development: to serve the people of Iowa as their pride in projects that have made a big Because I grew up in a small town in Senator.∑ difference in local communities across rural Iowa, I have always been a loyal f my State. friend and fierce advocate for family SAC COUNTY, IOWA Today, I would like to give an ac- farmers and rural communities. I have ∑ counting of my work with leaders and been a member of the House or Senate Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, the residents of Clay County to build a leg- Agriculture Committee for 40 years— strength of my State of Iowa lies in its acy of a stronger local economy, better including more than 10 years as chair- vibrant local communities, where citi- schools and educational opportunities, man of the Senate Agriculture Com- zens come together to foster economic and a healthier, safer community. mittee. Across the decades, I have development, make smart investments Between 2001 and 2013, the creative championed farm policies for Iowans to expand opportunity and take the leadership in your community has that include effective farm income pro- initiative to improve the health and worked with me to secure funding in tection and commodity programs; well-being of residents. Over the dec- Clay County worth over $20 million and strong, progressive conservation assist- ades, I have witnessed the growth and successfully acquired financial assist- ance for agricultural producers; renew- revitalization of so many communities ance from programs I have fought hard able energy opportunities; and robust across my State. And it has been deep- to support, which have provided more economic development in our rural ly gratifying to see how my work in than $997,000 to the local economy. communities. Since 1991, through var- Congress has supported these local ef- Of course my favorite memory of ious programs authorized through the forts. working together has to be their work farm bill, Clay County has received I have always believed in account- through Main Street Iowa to renovate more than $14 million from a variety of ability for public officials, and this, my the Spencer Community Theater. In farm bill programs. final year in the Senate, is an appro- 1982, this building was transformed Keeping Iowa communities safe: I priate time to give an accounting of from the vacant Spencer Grocer Build- also firmly believe that our first re- my work across four decades rep- ing into the Spencer City Theatre, a sponders need to be appropriately resenting Iowa in Congress. I take center for arts, culture, and commu- trained and equipped, able to respond pride in accomplishments that have nity gathering. This funding has al- to both local emergencies and to state- been national in scope—for instance, lowed for the space to again be trans- wide challenges such as for instance, passing the Americans with Disabil- formed. With these renovations, the the methamphetamine epidemic. Since ities Act and spearheading successful Spencer City Theatre is now a facility 2001, Clay County’s fire departments farm bills. But I take a very special that can better serve the Clay County have received over $705,345 for fire- pride in projects that have made a big community. fighter safety and operations equip- difference in local communities across Among the highlights: ment. my State. Main Street Iowa: One of the greatest Disability Rights: Growing up, I Today, I would like to give an ac- challenges we face—in Iowa and all loved and admired my brother Frank, counting of my work with leaders and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:27 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MY6.053 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2716 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 6, 2014 residents of Sac County to build a leg- including more than 10 years as chair- vada statesman and dedicated public acy of a stronger local economy, better man of the Senate Agriculture Com- servant. schools and educational opportunities, mittee. Across the decades, I have Joe found his calling leading Ne- and a healthier, safer community. championed farm policies for Iowans vada’s citizens in the legislature Between 2001 and 2013, the creative that include effective farm income pro- through more than 20 years of public leadership in your community has tection and commodity programs; service. Elected for an unprecedented worked with me to successfully acquire strong, progressive conservation assist- eight sessions, he is remembered as a financial assistance from programs I ance for agricultural producers; renew- friend and a gentleman by both his col- have fought hard to support, which able energy opportunities; and robust leagues and me. His leadership and ex- have provided more than $5.6 million to economic development in our rural emplary contributions to the State of the local economy. communities. Since 1991, through var- Nevada are, and continue to remain, Of course my favorite memory of ious programs authorized through the unmatched. working together has to be Sac Coun- farm bill, Sac County has received A quiet and humble man with an ap- ty’s excellent work to secure funding more than $3.1 million from a variety titude for compromise, Joe unquestion- for firefighting equipment through of farm bill programs. ably sustained our State throughout Federal Emergency Management Agen- Keeping Iowa communities safe: I his long tenure. Supporting Nevada’s cy, FEMA, fire grants. I look forward also firmly believe that our first re- economic backbone through his in- to seeing how Fremont County has im- sponders need to be appropriately volvement in the gaming industry, Joe plemented this important funding in trained and equipped, able to respond expanded Nevada’s economy and pres- their community. to both local emergencies and to state- ence among the Nation. As a legislator, Among the highlights: wide challenges such as, for instance, his focus was not only on issues of im- Investing in Iowa’s economic devel- the methamphetamine epidemic. Since portance in his rural district, such as opment through targeted community 2001, Sac County’s fire departments agriculture and water policy, but also projects: In Northwest Iowa, we have have received over $585,000 for fire- on issues of necessity in the entire worked together to grow the economy fighter safety and operations equip- State regarding education, health care, by making targeted investments in im- ment. and, of course, his legacy, the bistate portant economic development projects Disability Rights: Growing up, I Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. including improved roads and bridges, loved and admired my brother Frank, Moreover, his loyalty and dedication modernized sewer and water systems, who was deaf. But I was deeply dis- to his community civics was excep- and better housing options for resi- turbed by the discrimination and ob- tional. Knowing and fighting for his dents of Sac County. In many cases, I stacles he faced every day. That is why constituency’s concerns, all while have secured Federal funding that has I have always been a passionate advo- searching for what was best for Ne- leveraged local investments and served cate for full equality for people with vada, despite rifts in political as a catalyst for a whole ripple effect of disabilities. As the primary author of ideologies, are two things Nevadans positive, creative changes. For exam- the Americans with Disabilities Act, will never forget about Joe. ple, working with mayors, city council ADA, and the ADA Amendments Act, I Born in 1929, rising from modest be- members, and local economic develop- have had four guiding goals for our fel- ginnings, Joe, the son of an Italian im- ment officials in Sac County, I have low citizens with disabilities: equal op- migrant saloonkeeper, was raised in fought for funding for small airport portunity, full participation, inde- Yerington, a very small, rural commu- funding at the Federal Aviation Ad- pendent living, and economic self-suffi- nity in Nevada. Yet through achieve- ministration, which allowed commu- ciency. Nearly a quarter century since ment of self and service, he became one nity leaders to successfully acquire passage of the ADA, I see remarkable of the most influential Nevadans in our over $1.5 million in airport improve- changes in communities everywhere I State’s rich history. His motivation ments, helping to create jobs and ex- go in Iowa—not just in curb cuts or and selflessness embodies the ‘‘Battle pand economic opportunities. closed captioned television but in the Born’’ State. With his passing, Nevada School grants: Every child in Iowa full participation of people with dis- lost a great man who is immortalized deserves to be educated in a classroom abilities in our society and economy, for encouraging respect among his that is safe, accessible, and modern. folks who at long last have the oppor- community and fellow assemblymen. That is why, for the past decade and a tunity to contribute their talents and My entire family extends our half, I have secured funding for the in- to be fully included. These changes thoughts and condolences to Joe’s novative Iowa Demonstration Con- have increased economic opportunities loved ones, and we thank them for struction Grant Program—better for all citizens of Sac County, both their service as well. known among educators in Iowa as those with and without disabilities. I ask my colleagues to join me in re- Harkin grants for public schools con- And they make us proud to be a part of membering Assemblyman Dini for his struction and renovation. Across 15 a community and country that re- unwavering loyalty and dedication to years, Harkin grants worth more than spects the worth and civil rights of all Nevada.∑ $132 million have helped school dis- of our citizens. f tricts to fund a range of renovation and This is at least a partial accounting COMMENDING NEW JERSEY HIGH repair efforts—everything from updat- of my work on behalf of Iowa, and spe- SCHOOL SENIORS ing fire safety systems to building new cifically Sac County, during my time schools. In many cases, these Federal in Congress. In every case, this work ∑ Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I dollars have served as the needed in- has been about partnerships, coopera- wish to honor 59 high school seniors in centive to leverage local public and tion, and empowering folks at the Camden County, NJ for their com- private dollars, so it often has a tre- State and local level, including in Sac mendable decision to enlist in the mendous multiplier effect within a County, to fulfill their own dreams and United States Armed Forces. Of these school district. Over the years, Sac initiatives. And, of course, this work is 59, 18 have elected to join the United County has received $158,167 in Harkin never complete. Even after I retire States Army: Troy Anderson, Cody grants. Similarly, schools in Sac Coun- from the Senate, I have no intention of Andreczski, Jacob Bauscher, Ennajee ty have received funds that I des- retiring from the fight for a better, Brisbane, Juliana Davis, Nicholas ignated for Iowa Star Schools for tech- fairer, richer Iowa. I will always be Dzindzio, Kristopher Espinal, Tyler nology totaling $99,430. profoundly grateful for the opportunity Fisher, Glenn Gray, Rajven Herrera, Agricultural and rural development: to serve the people of Iowa as their Austin Hughes, Velez Lopez Velez, An- Because I grew up in a small town in Senator.∑ thony Nigro, Chandler Pons, Tyron rural Iowa, I have always been a loyal f Robinson, Orlando Santos, Joshua friend and fierce advocate for family White, and Gordon Zenzola. Five have farmers and rural communities. I have REMEMBERING JOE DINI joined the United States Navy: Raul been a member of the House or Senate ∑ Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, I rise in Paneto, Spencer Wiggin, Taquayla Wil- Agriculture Committee for 40 years— remembrance of Joe Dini, a true Ne- son, Angel Gonzalez, and Kenneth

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Nineteen have tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tion to authorize the Neuse River Basin Eco- elected to join the United States Ma- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- system Restoration Project, North Carolina; rine Corps: Michael Porch, Thomas ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- to the Committee on Environment and Pub- Hutchison, Johnny Nunez, Jerome titled ‘‘Tebuconazole; Pesticide Tolerances’’ lic Works. Williamston, Jordan Freeman, David (FRL No. 9909–31) received in the Office of EC–5593. A communication from the Direc- Zane, Anthony Reed, Emily Krowicki, the President of the Senate on May 1, 2014; to tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Randy Nguyen, Nicholas Celenza, Ian the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- and Forestry. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- MacKenzie, William Hemphill, Steven EC–5583. A communication from the Acting titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- Charyszyn, James Pitcher, Ryan Gus- Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal mentation Plans; Region 4 States; Visibility tafson, Douglas Bardalesarevalo, Eze- and Plant Health Inspection Service, Depart- Protection Infrastructure Requirements for kiel Williams, Kyle Azzari, and Mi- ment of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant the 1997 and 2006 Fine Particulate Matter Na- chael Hurley. And 12 have elected to to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Impor- tional Ambient Air Quality Standards’’ (FRL join the New Jersey National Guard: tation of Cape Gooseberry From Colombia No. 9910–42–Region 4) received in the Office of Caitlyn Mount, Clarimar Rodriguez- Into the United States’’ (RIN0579–AD79) re- the President of the Senate on May 1, 2014; to ceived in the Office of the President of the the Committee on Environment and Public Vargas, Zachary Blome, Christopher Senate on May 5, 2014; to the Committee on Works. Foschini, Michael Lombardo, Kevin Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC–5594. A communication from the Direc- Martina, Patrick Martina, Patrick EC–5584. A communication from the Asso- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, O’Hanlon, Kristie Siegman, Chris- ciate General Counsel, Department of Agri- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- topher Robinson, Kylah Thomas, and culture, transmitting, pursuant to law, three ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Charles Reiss. (3) reports relative to vacancies in the De- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- partment of Agriculture; to the Committee mentation Plans; Virginia; Regional Haze These 59 will also be honored on May on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Five-Year Progress Report State Implemen- 20, 2014 at an ‘‘Our Community Salutes EC–5585. A communication from the Asso- tation Plan’’ (FRL No. 9910–34–Region 3) re- South Jersey’’ recognition ceremony in ciate Administrator of the Fruit and Vege- ceived in the Office of the President of the Voorhees Township, NJ. table Programs, Agricultural Marketing Senate on May 1, 2014; to the Committee on The future of our Nation remains Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- Environment and Public Works. strong because of young men and mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–5595. A communication from the Direc- women like these 59 individuals who entitled ‘‘Irish Potatoes Grown in Certain tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Designated Counties in Idaho, and Malheur Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- have decided to step forward and com- County, Oregon; Decreased Assessment ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- mit themselves to the defense of our Rate’’ (Docket No. AMS–FV–13–0093) received titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- Nation and to upholding the ideals in the Office of the President of the Senate mentation Plans; Delaware; Regional Haze upon which it was founded. Indeed, on May 1, 2014; to the Committee on Agri- Five-Year Progress Report State Implemen- these New Jerseyans represent the very culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. tation Plan’’ (FRL No. 9910–33–Region 3) re- best of America, and they should rest EC–5586. A communication from the Acting ceived in the Office of the President of the General Counsel, Department of Housing and assured that the full support of the Senate on May 1, 2014; to the Committee on Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant Environment and Public Works. Senate as well as the American people, to law, a report relative to a vacancy in the EC–5596. A communication from the Direc- are with them in whatever challenges position of Assistant Secretary for Congres- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, may lie ahead. sional and Intergovernmental Relations, De- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- It is thanks to the dedication of un- partment of Housing and Urban Develop- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- told numbers of patriots like these 59 ment, received in the Office of the President titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air that we are able to meet here today, in of the Senate on April 30, 2014; to the Com- Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsyl- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- the Senate, and openly debate the best vania; Determination of Attainment of the fairs. 2006 24-Hour Fine Particulate Matter Stand- solutions to the many and diverse EC–5587. A communication from the Acting ard for the Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley Non- problems that confront our country. It General Counsel, Department of Housing and attainment Area’’ (FRL No. 9910–32–Region 3) is thanks to their sacrifices that the Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant received in the Office of the President of the United States of America remains a to law, a report relative to a vacancy in the Senate on May 1, 2014; to the Committee on beacon of hope and freedom throughout position of Deputy Secretary, Department of Environment and Public Works. the world. We owe them, along with all Housing and Urban Development, received in EC–5597. A communication from the Direc- the Office of the President of the Senate on tor of the Regulatory Management Division, those who serve our country, a deep April 30, 2014; to the Committee on Banking, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- debt of gratitude.∑ Housing, and Urban Affairs. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- f EC–5588. A communication from the Chair- titled ‘‘Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Addi- man and President of the Export-Import tives: 2013 Cellulosic Biofuel Standard’’ (FRL EXECUTIVE AND OTHER Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- No. 9910–18–OAR) received in the Office of the COMMUNICATIONS port relative to transactions involving U.S. President of the Senate on May 1, 2014; to the exports to China; to the Committee on Bank- Committee on Environment and Public The following communications were ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Works. laid before the Senate, together with EC–5589. A communication from the Assist- EC–5598. A communication from the Direc- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, uments, and were referred as indicated: ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- law, a report relative to a section of the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–5580. A communication from the Direc- Arms Export Control Act (RSAT 13–3700); to titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of State tor of the Regulatory Management Division, the Committee on Foreign Relations. Implementation Plans; Washington: Puget Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–5590. A communication from the Assist- Sound Ozone Maintenance Plan’’ (FRL No. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- 9910–02–Region 10) received in the Office of titled ‘‘alpha-Alkyl-omega-Hydroxypoly ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the the President of the Senate on May 1, 2014; to (Oxypropylene) and/or Poly (Oxyethylene) Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, the Committee on Environment and Public Polymers Where the Alkyl Chain Contains a the report of the texts and background state- Works. Minimum of Six Carbons etc.; Exemption ments of international agreements, other EC–5599. A communication from the Direc- from the Requirement of a Tolerance; Tech- than treaties (List 2014–0049—2014–0053); to tor of the Regulatory Management Division, nical Correction’’ (FRL No. 9907–59) received the Committee on Foreign Relations. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- in the Office of the President of the Senate EC–5591. A communication from the Assist- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- on May 1, 2014; to the Committee on Agri- ant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of mentation Plans; California San Francisco EC–5581. A communication from the Direc- the Secretary of the Army’s recommenda- Bay Area and Chico Nonattainment Areas; tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tion to authorize the Willamette River Fine Particulate Matter Emissions Inven- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Floodplain Restoration Project, Lower Coast tories; Correction’’ (FRL No. 9909–16–Region ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Fork and the Middle Fork, Oregon; to the 9) received in the Office of the President of titled ‘‘Fenoxaprop-ethyl; Pesticide Toler- Committee on Environment and Public the Senate on May 1, 2014; to the Committee ances’’ (FRL No. 9909–72) received in the Of- Works. on Environment and Public Works.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:27 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MY6.034 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2718 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 6, 2014 EC–5600. A communication from the Direc- ERS, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. UDALL of Colo- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS tor of the Regulatory Management Division, rado, Mr. BEGICH, Mr. FRANKEN, Ms. S. 370 Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- STABENOW, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. MERKLEY, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- and Mr. MARKEY): At the request of Mr. COCHRAN, the titled ‘‘Identification of Nonattainment S. 2291. A bill to require that Peace Corps name of the Senator from Minnesota Classification and Deadlines for Submission volunteers be subject to the same limita- (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- of State Implementation Plan (SIP) Provi- tions regarding coverage of abortion services sponsor of S. 370, a bill to improve and sions for the 1997 Fine Particle (PM2.5) Na- as employees of the Peace Corps with respect expand geographic literacy among kin- tional Ambient Air Quality Standard to coverage of such services, and for other dergarten through grade 12 students in (NAAQS) and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS’’ (FRL No. purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- the United States by improving profes- 9909–93–OAR) received in the Office of the tions. sional development programs for kin- President of the Senate on May 1, 2014; to the By Ms. WARREN (for herself, Mrs. Committee on Environment and Public BOXER, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. DURBIN, dergarten through grade 12 teachers of- Works. Mr. REED, Ms. LANDRIEU, Ms. STABE- fered through institutions of higher EC–5601. A communication from the Ad- NOW, Mr. BROWN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, education. ministrator of the Environmental Protection Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. UDALL of S. 375 Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- New Mexico, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. At the request of Mr. TESTER, the port relative to the Agency’s Strategic Plan MERKLEY, Mr. BEGICH, Mrs. GILLI- name of the Senator from West Vir- for fiscal years 2014 through 2018; to the Com- BRAND, Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. ginia (Mr. MANCHIN) was added as a co- mittee on Environment and Public Works. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. SCHATZ, Ms. BALD- sponsor of S. 375, a bill to require Sen- EC–5602. A joint communication from the WIN, Mr. MURPHY, Ms. HIRONO, Ms. Director of National Intelligence and the HEITKAMP, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. BOOKER, ate candidates to file designations, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. LEAHY, and Mr. statements, and reports in electronic transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- HEINRICH): form. ative to foreign counterspace programs; to S. 2292. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- S. 462 the Select Committee on Intelligence. cation Act of 1965 to provide for the refi- At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the EC–5603. A communication from the Prin- nancing of certain Federal student loans, name of the Senator from New Jersey cipal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Of- and for other purposes; to the Committee on (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- fice of Legislative Affairs, Department of Finance. Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- By Ms. BALDWIN (for herself, Mr. sor of S. 462, a bill to enhance the stra- port entitled ‘‘Uniformed Services Employ- LEVIN, Mr. MARKEY, and Mr. tegic partnership between the United ment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 BLUMENTHAL): States and Israel. (USERRA) Quarterly Report to Congress; S. 2293. A bill to clarify the status of the S. 654 Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2014’’; to the North Country, Ice Age, and New England At the request of Ms. LANDRIEU, the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. National Scenic Trails as units of the Na- name of the Senator from Louisiana EC–5604. A communication from the Dep- tional Park System, and for other purposes; (Mr. VITTER) was added as a cosponsor uty Director, Centers for Medicare and Med- to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- of S. 654, a bill to amend the Internal icaid Services, Department of Health and sources. Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to By Mr. KAINE (for himself and Mr. Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for col- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare CORNYN): legiate housing and infrastructure Program; Prospective Payment System for S. 2294. A bill to require a survey of the grants. Federally Qualified Health Centers; Changes preferences of members of the Armed Forces S. 933 to Contracting Policies for Rural Health regarding military pay and benefits; to the At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the Clinics; and Changes to Clinical Laboratory Committee on Armed Services. names of the Senator from Virginia Improvement Amendments of 1988 Enforce- By Mr. LEAHY (for himself, Mr. GRA- (Mr. KAINE), the Senator from Montana ment Actions for Proficiency Testing Refer- HAM, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. (Mr. WALSH), the Senator from Mon- ral’’ ((RIN0938–AR62) (CMS–1443-FC)) re- TESTER, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. WYDEN, ceived in the Office of the President of the Mr. RISCH, Mr. COONS, Mr. JOHANNS, tana (Mr. TESTER), the Senator from Senate on May 1, 2014; to the Committee on Mr. WALSH, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. DON- New Jersey (Mr. MENENDEZ), the Sen- Finance. NELLY, Mr. LEE, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. ator from Ohio (Mr. BROWN) and the EC–5605. A communication from the Public ROBERTS, Mr. MANCHIN, Mr. GRASS- Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Printer, Government Printing Office, trans- LEY, and Mr. CARDIN): CASEY) were added as cosponsors of S. mitting, pursuant to law, the Office’s Annual S. 2295. A bill to establish the National 933, a bill to amend title I of the Omni- Report for fiscal year 2013; to the Committee Commission on the Future of the Army, and on Rules and Administration. bus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act for other purposes; to the Committee on of 1968 to extend the authorization of Armed Services. f the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Program through fiscal year 2018. f At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, his The following reports of committees name was added as a cosponsor of S. were submitted: SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND 933, supra. By Mr. CARPER, from the Committee on SENATE RESOLUTIONS S. 942 Homeland Security and Governmental Af- fairs, with an amendment in the nature of a The following concurrent resolutions At the request of Mr. CASEY, the substitute: and Senate resolutions were read, and name of the Senator from New Jersey S. 1611. A bill to require certain agencies to referred (or acted upon), as indicated: (Mr. BOOKER) was added as a cosponsor conduct assessments of data centers and de- By Ms. LANDRIEU (for herself, Mr. of S. 942, a bill to eliminate discrimina- velop data center consolidation and optimi- ALEXANDER, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. CAR- tion and promote women’s health and zation plans (Rept. No. 113–157). PER, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. economic security by ensuring reason- f KIRK, Mr. BENNET, Mr. VITTER, Mr. able workplace accommodations for RUBIO, Mr. COONS, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. workers whose ability to perform the INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND BURR, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. GRAHAM, and functions of a job are limited by preg- JOINT RESOLUTIONS Mr. SCOTT): nancy, childbirth, or a related medical S. Res. 438. A resolution congratulating the The following bills and joint resolu- condition. tions were introduced, read the first students, parents, teachers, and administra- tors of charter schools across the United S. 1012 and second times by unanimous con- States for their ongoing contributions to At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the sent, and referred as indicated: education, and supporting the ideals and name of the Senator from North Da- By Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself, Ms. goals of the 15th annual National Charter kota (Ms. HEITKAMP) was added as a co- COLLINS, Mrs. BOXER, Mrs. GILLI- Schools Week, to be held May 4 through May sponsor of S. 1012, a bill to amend title BRAND, Mr. MURPHY, Mrs. MURRAY, 10, 2014; considered and agreed to. XVIII of the Social Security Act to im- Ms. WARREN, Mr. TESTER, Mr. By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself, prove operations of recovery auditors BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BROWN, Mr. COONS, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Mr. THUNE, and Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. DURBIN, Ms. Mr. BLUNT): under the Medicare integrity program, CANTWELL, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. HEIN- S. Res. 439. A resolution supporting the to increase transparency and accuracy RICH, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. JOHNSON of goals and ideals of National Safe Digging in audits conducted by contractors, South Dakota, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. SAND- Month; considered and agreed to. and for other purposes.

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At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the annual budget estimate (including an S. 1174 names of the Senator from New York estimate of the number and type of At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, (Mrs. GILLIBRAND), the Senator from personnel needs for the Institutes) for the names of the Senator from Maine Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR), the Sen- the initiatives of the National Insti- (Mr. KING), the Senator from Delaware ator from North Carolina (Mrs. HAGAN) tutes of Health pursuant to such an (Mr. CARPER) and the Senator from and the Senator from New Hampshire Act. Iowa (Mr. GRASSLEY) were added as co- (Mrs. SHAHEEN) were added as cospon- S. 2208 sponsors of S. 1174, a bill to award a sors of S. 1862, a bill to grant the Con- At the request of Mr. KIRK, the name Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th gressional Gold Medal, collectively, to of the Senator from North Dakota (Ms. Infantry Regiment, known as the the Monuments Men, in recognition of HEITKAMP) was added as a cosponsor of Borinqueneers. their heroic role in the preservation, S. 2208, a bill to allow the Secretary of S. 1188 protection, and restitution of monu- the Treasury to rely on State examina- At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the ments, works of art, and artifacts of tions for certain financial institutions, name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. cultural importance during and fol- and for other purposes. CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. lowing World War II. S. 2231 1188, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- S. 2004 At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, enue Code of 1986 to modify the defini- At the request of Mr. BEGICH, the the name of the Senator from Virginia tion of full-time employee for purposes names of the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. WARNER) was added as a cosponsor of the individual mandate in the Pa- (Mr. BOOKER), the Senator from Min- of S. 2231, a bill to amend title 10, tient Protection and Affordable Care nesota (Mr. FRANKEN) and the Senator United States Code, to provide an indi- Act. from Iowa (Mr. HARKIN) were added as vidual with a mental health assess- S. 1239 cosponsors of S. 2004, a bill to ensure ment before the individual enlists in the Armed Forces or is commissioned At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, the safety of all users of the transpor- the name of the Senator from New tation system, including pedestrians, as an officer in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. York (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a co- bicyclists, transit users, children, older sponsor of S. 1239, a bill to expand the individuals, and individuals with dis- S. 2270 research and awareness activities of abilities, as they travel on and across At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the the National Institute of Arthritis and federally funded streets and highways. names of the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER) and the Senator from Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and S. 2013 Ohio (Mr. PORTMAN) were added as co- the Centers for Disease Control and At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the sponsors of S. 2270, a bill to clarify the Prevention with respect to name of the Senator from Oklahoma application of certain leverage and scleroderma, and for other purposes. (Mr. INHOFE) was added as a cosponsor risk-based requirements under the S. 1406 of S. 2013, a bill to amend title 38, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the United States Code, to provide for the Consumer Protection Act. name of the Senator from New York removal of Senior Executive Service S. 2277 (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- employees of the Department of Vet- At the request of Mr. CORKER, the sor of S. 1406, a bill to amend the Horse erans Affairs for performance, and for names of the Senator from Georgia Protection Act to designate additional other purposes. (Mr. CHAMBLISS), the Senator from unlawful acts under the Act, strength- S. 2037 Pennsylvania (Mr. TOOMEY), the Sen- en penalties for violations of the Act, At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the ator from Wyoming (Mr. ENZI) and the improve Department of Agriculture en- name of the Senator from Montana Senator from Louisiana (Mr. VITTER) forcement of the Act, and for other (Mr. WALSH) was added as a cosponsor were added as cosponsors of S. 2277, a purposes. of S. 2037, a bill to amend title XVIII of bill to prevent further Russian aggres- S. 1622 the Social Security Act to remove the sion toward Ukraine and other sov- At the request of Ms. HEITKAMP, the 96-hour physician certification require- ereign states in Europe and Eurasia, name of the Senator from Rhode Island ment for inpatient critical access hos- and for other purposes. (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- pital services. S.J. RES. 19 sponsor of S. 1622, a bill to establish S. 2154 At the request of Mr. UDALL of New the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter At the request of Mr. CASEY, the Mexico, the name of the Senator from Soboleff Commission on Native Chil- name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Vermont (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a dren, and for other purposes. BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. cosponsor of S.J. Res. 19, a joint resolu- S. 1645 2154, a bill to amend the Public Health tion proposing an amendment to the At the request of Mr. BROWN, the Service Act to reauthorize the Emer- Constitution of the United States re- names of the Senator from Michigan gency Medical Services for Children lating to contributions and expendi- (Ms. STABENOW) and the Senator from Program. tures intended to affect elections. Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) were added S. 2177 S. RES. 225 as cosponsors of S. 1645, a bill to limit At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the At the request of Mr. CRUZ, the name the authority of States to tax certain name of the Senator from Connecticut of the Senator from Florida (Mr. income of employees for employment (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. duties performed in other States. sponsor of S. 2177, a bill to establish an Res. 225, a resolution to express the S. 1697 Office of Forensic Science and a Foren- sense of the Senate that Congress At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the sic Science Board, to strengthen and should establish a joint select com- name of the Senator from Massachu- promote confidence in the criminal jus- mittee to investigate and report on the setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- tice system by ensuring scientific va- attack on the United States diplomatic sponsor of S. 1697, a bill to support lidity, reliability, and accuracy in fo- facility and American personnel in early learning. rensic testing, and for other purposes. Benghazi, Libya, on September 11, 2012. S. 1728 S. 2192 S. RES. 353 At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the name of the Senator from Montana name of the Senator from Minnesota name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr.

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Res. 364, a resolution ex- S. 2292. A bill to amend the Higher all of the profits from the student loan pressing support for the internal re- Education Act of 1965 to provide for the program, but this legislation is an im- building, resettlement, and reconcili- refinancing of certain Federal student portant step in that direction. loans, and for other purposes; to the Forty million borrowers in this coun- ation within Sri Lanka that are nec- try have student loan debt, and many essary to ensure a lasting peace. Committee on Finance. Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, I come of those individuals could save hun- S. RES. 421 to the floor today to announce the in- dreds or even thousands of dollars a At the request of Mr. CHAMBLISS, his troduction of emergency legislation to year with this bill. They need this help name was added as a cosponsor of S. provide relief to students and young now. Res. 421, a resolution expressing the graduates who are drowning in debt. Last year nearly every Republican in gratitude and appreciation of the Sen- Make no mistake. This is an emer- Congress—in the House and in the Sen- ate for the acts of heroism and mili- gency. Student loan debt is exploding, ate—voted for the exact same loan tary achievement by the members of and it threatens the stability of our rates that are in this legislation. Re- the United States Armed Forces who young people and the future of our publican leaders, such as Speaker of participated in the June 6, 1944, am- economy. the House JOHN BOEHNER, embraced phibious landing at Normandy, France, Outstanding student loan debt now 3.86 percent for new undergraduate bor- and commending them for leadership totals $1.2 trillion, and each year stu- rowers as ‘‘consistent’’ with Repub- and valor in an operation that helped dents are taking on more and more lican policy proposals. OK, it may not bring an end to World War II. debt. In 2012 an astonishing 71 percent be my preferred rate, but if Repub- At the request of Mr. MORAN, his of college seniors owed student loans. licans believe that 3.86 percent is good name was added as a cosponsor of S. From 2004 to 2012 the average student enough for new undergraduate bor- Res. 421, supra. loan balance increased by 70 percent. rowers, then it should be good enough S. RES. 433 Millions of young people are struggling for existing undergraduate borrowers At the request of Ms. LANDRIEU, the to keep up with student loan pay- who also worked hard to get an edu- cation and need to refinance their names of the Senator from Florida (Mr. ments. RUBIO), the Senator from Georgia (Mr. The economic impact is real. Federal loans. Let’s bring down this rate for all ISAKSON), the Senator from Ohio (Mr. watchdog agencies such as the Federal our kids because there is no reason on Earth to say that some kids can get a BROWN), the Senator from Connecticut Reserve, the Treasury, and the Con- better deal when they all worked hard (Mr. BLUMENTHAL), the Senator from sumer Protection Bureau are all sound- to do exactly what we wanted them to Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR), the Sen- ing the alarm. Every day this explod- do—get an education. ator from Massachusetts (Mr. MAR- ing debt stops more and more young This legislation won’t add a single KEY), the Senator from New Hampshire people from moving out of their par- dime to our deficit. The Bank on Stu- (Mrs. SHAHEEN), the Senator from ents’ homes, from saving for a down- dents legislation adopts the Buffett Maryland (Mr. CARDIN), the Senator payment, from buying a home, from rule, which limits tax loopholes for from Ohio (Mr. PORTMAN), the Senator buying cars, from starting small busi- millionaires and billionaires, and it re- from Washington (Mrs. MURRAY), the nesses, from saving for retirement, quires that every dollar we bring in as Senator from Michigan (Ms. STABE- from making the purchases that keep a result of that change go directly to NOW), the Senator from Illinois (Mr. this economy moving forward. supporting lower interest rates on ex- KIRK), the Senator from Texas (Mr. It doesn’t have to be this way. Con- isting student loans. It is simple: In- CORNYN), the Senator from Maryland gress set interest rates on student vest in billionaires or invest in stu- (Ms. MIKULSKI), the Senator from loans at artificially high rates that dents. Maine (Ms. COLLINS), the Senator from generate extra money for the govern- Refinancing won’t fix everything Pennsylvania (Mr. CASEY), the Senator ment. The GAO recently projected that that is broken in our higher education from Hawaii (Ms. HIRONO), the Senator the government will bring in $66 billion system. We need to bring down the cost from Connecticut (Mr. MURPHY) and just on the slice of student loans from of college and we need more account- the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. BAR- 2007 to 2012. Those are the kinds of ability for how schools spend Federal RASSO) were added as cosponsors of S. profits that would make a Fortune 500 dollars. Many of my Democratic col- Res. 433, a resolution condemning the CEO proud. leagues have introduced or are intro- abduction of female students by armed We should cut those interest rates ducing legislation aimed at lowering militants from the Government Girls and we should cut those government the overall cost of college, and I sup- Secondary School in the northeastern profits. We should give our young peo- port those efforts. province of Borno in the Federal Re- ple a break and boost our economy. The need for comprehensive reform public of Nigeria. This morning two dozens Senators must not blind us to the urgency of ad- At the request of Mr. UDALL of Colo- joined to introduce the Bank on Stu- dressing the massive debt that is al- rado, his name was added as a cospon- dents Emergency Loan Refinancing ready crushing young people. This is a sor of S. Res. 433, supra. Act which will do just that. The idea is question of economics, but it is also a At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, simple. With interest rates near his- question of values. These young people her name was added as a cosponsor of toric lows, homeowners, businesses, are saddled with student loan debt not S. Res. 433, supra. and even local governments have refi- because they went to the mall and ran f nanced their debts, but many people up charges on a credit card. They who took out student loans before July worked hard and learned new skills STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED 1 of last year are locked into a rate of that would benefit the country and BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS nearly 7 percent. Older loans run 8 per- help us build a stronger America. They By Ms. WARREN (for herself, cent, 9 percent, and even higher. We deserve a fair shot at an affordable edu- Mrs. BOXER, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. need to bring those rates down, and we cation. DURBIN, Mr. REED, Ms. LAN- need to do it now. This is personal for me. I was the DRIEU, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. Bank on Students would give student first person in my family to graduate BROWN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. loan borrowers the opportunity to from college. I went to a commuter UDALL of Colorado, Mr. UDALL lower their interest rates on old loans college where the tuition was $50 a se- of New Mexico, Mrs. SHAHEEN, to match the rates the government of- mester, and it opened a million doors

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Congress have the best possible under- et seq.), to ensure that such charter schools I believe in an America that puts stu- are of high quality and truly accountable to standing of how cost-saving proposals the public; dents ahead of billionaires, an America would impact our servicemembers and Whereas 42 States and the District of Co- that puts education within reach of their families, allowing them to make lumbia have enacted laws authorizing char- every kid who works hard, an America decisions with evidence-based analysis. ter schools; that will give every kid a fair shot at This bill gives servicemembers a Whereas more than 6,400 charter schools building a future. voice in the process, and will assure serve more than 2,500,000 children; that reforms will take a scientific Whereas in the United States— By Mr. KAINE (for himself and (1) in 135 school districts, more than 10 per- study into account. We must balance cent of public school students are enrolled in Mr. CORNYN): the competing needs to control rising charter schools; S. 2294. A bill to require a survey of costs with ensuring we meet the needs (2) in 32 school districts, at least 20 percent the preferences of members of the of military personnel and their fami- of public school students are enrolled in Armed Forces regarding military pay lies. charter schools; and and benefits; to the Committee on (3) in 7 districts, at least 30 percent of pub- f Armed Services. lic school students are enrolled in charter Mr. KAINE. Mr. President, today I SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS schools; Whereas charter schools improve the am introducing, with Senator CORNYN, achievement of students enrolled in such the Servicemembers’ Compensation SENATE RESOLUTION 438—CON- charter schools and collaborate with tradi- Empowerment Act of 2014. This bipar- tional public schools to improve public edu- tisan legislation will direct the Depart- GRATULATING THE STUDENTS, cation for all students; ment of Defense’s (DoD) Military Re- PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND AD- Whereas charter schools— tirement and Modernization Commis- MINISTRATORS OF CHARTER (1) give parents the freedom to choose pub- sion to formally survey military per- SCHOOLS ACROSS THE UNITED lic schools; STATES FOR THEIR ONGOING (2) routinely measure parental satisfaction sonnel on pay and benefits, and to take levels; and relative preferences into account as CONTRIBUTIONS TO EDUCATION, (3) must prove their ongoing success to the Commission prepares its rec- AND SUPPORTING THE IDEALS parents, policymakers, and the communities ommendations. AND GOALS OF THE 15TH AN- served by such charter schools; Virginia is more connected to the NUAL NATIONAL CHARTER Whereas approximately 920,000 students military than any other State. As I SCHOOLS WEEK, TO BE HELD were on waiting lists to attend charter MAY 4 THROUGH MAY 10, 2014 schools before the beginning of the 2012–2013 have traveled throughout the Common- academic year; and wealth, I have had the opportunity to Ms. LANDRIEU (for herself, Mr. Whereas the 15th annual National Charter meet and discuss military benefits with ALEXANDER, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. CAR- Schools Week is scheduled to be celebrated servicemembers, veterans, and their PER, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. the week of May 4 through May 10, 2014: Now, families. The overriding concern on the KIRK, Mr. BENNET, Mr. VITTER, Mr. therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— part of our military and their families RUBIO, Mr. COONS, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. is sequestration. It has forced the mili- (1) congratulates the students, families, BURR, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. GRAHAM, and teachers, and administrators of charter tary to allow the budget to drive strat- Mr. SCOTT) submitted the following schools across the United States for— egy, rather than strategy to drive our resolution; which was considered and (A) their ongoing contributions to edu- budget. As a member of both the Sen- agreed to.: cation; ate Armed Services and Budget Com- S. RES. 438 (B) their impressive strides in closing the mittees, I firmly believe that all budg- Whereas charter schools are public schools academic achievement gap in schools in the et proposals should be considered care- that do not charge tuition and enroll any United States, particularly schools with fully in light of the need for deficit re- student who wants to attend a charter some of the most disadvantaged students in daction, the need to maintain a strong school, often through a random lottery when both rural and urban communities; and (C) improving and strengthening the public military, and the responsibility we too many students want to attend a single charter school; school system in the United States; have to support our servicemembers (2) supports the ideals and goals of the 15th with resources to complete their mis- Whereas high-performing charter schools deliver a high-quality public education and annual National Charter Schools Week, a sion. challenge all students to reach their poten- week-long celebration to be held the week of The Military Compensation and Re- tial for academic success; May 4 through May 10, 2014, in communities tirement Modernization Commission Whereas charter schools promote innova- throughout the United States; and was established by the fiscal year 2013 tion and excellence in public education; (3) encourages the people of the United National Defense Authorization Act, to Whereas charter schools throughout the States to hold appropriate programs, cere- monies, and activities during National Char- conduct a review of military compensa- United States provide millions of families with diverse and innovative educational op- ter Schools Week to demonstrate support for tion and retirement systems and to charter schools. make recommendations to enable the tions for their children; f quality of life of our military and their Whereas high-performing charter schools are dramatically increasing student achieve- SENATE RESOLUTION 439—SUP- families and achieve fiscal sustain- ment and college-going rates; ability for the future. As of now, no of- Whereas charter schools are authorized by PORTING THE GOALS AND ficial study has been conducted by the a designated public entity and— IDEALS OF NATIONAL SAFE Commission to determine the relative (1) respond to the needs of communities, DIGGING MONTH value of compensation and benefit pro- families, and students in the United States; Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself, Mr. grams to the military personnel who and ROCKEFELLER, Mr. THUNE, and Mr. (2) promote the principles of quality, ac- depend on them. Under my legislation, BLUNT) submitted the following resolu- the Commission would be required to countability, choice, and innovation; tion; which was considered and agreed Whereas in exchange for flexibility and au- survey randomly selected members of tonomy, charter schools are held account- to: the military concerning basic pay, able by the public authorizers of such char- S. RES. 439 housing allowances, bonuses and spe- ter schools for improving student achieve- Whereas each year, the underground util- cial pay, dependent healthcare and re- ment and for sound financial and operational ity infrastructure of the United States, in- tirement pay and report its results to management; cluding pipelines, electric, gas, tele- Congress. Whereas charter schools are required to communications, water, sewer, and cable tel- Servicemembers deserve to have meet the student achievement account- evision lines, is jeopardized by unintentional their voices heard as changes to the ability requirements under the Elementary damage caused by those who fail to have un- and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 derground lines located prior to digging; pay and benefits packages they depend U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) in the same manner as Whereas some utility lines are buried only on most are considered. By formally traditional public schools; a few inches underground, making the lines surveying military personnel on the Whereas charter schools often set higher easy to strike, even during shallow digging benefits they value most, we can en- expectations for students, beyond the re- projects;

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Whereas digging prior to locating under- Mr. BEGICH, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. PRYOR, Mr. SA 3008. Mr. BARRASSO (for himself, Mr. ground utility lines often results in unin- JOHNSON of Wisconsin, Ms. HEITKAMP, Mr. VITTER, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. tended consequences, such as service inter- WICKER, Mr. WARNER, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. DON- INHOFE, Mrs. FISCHER, Mr. WICKER, Mr. ruption, environmental damage, personal in- NELLY, Mr. THUNE, Mr. WALSH, Mr. JOHANNS, JOHANNS, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. ENZI, Mr. RISCH, jury, and even death; Mr. MANCHIN, Mr. BLUNT, Mrs. MCCASKILL, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. MORAN, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. Whereas the month of April marks the be- Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. TESTER, Mr. INHOFE, FLAKE, Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. COCHRAN, and Mr. ginning of the peak period during which ex- Mrs. HAGAN, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. CORNYN) submitted an amendment intended cavation projects are carried out around the CHAMBLISS, Mr. ENZI, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. LEE, to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2262, United States; Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. COATS, Mr. supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. Whereas in 2002, Congress required the De- CORNYN, Mr. KIRK, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. GRASS- SA 3009. Mr. UDALL, of New Mexico (for partment of Transportation and the Federal LEY, Mr. RUBIO, Mrs. FISCHER, Mr. COBURN, himself and Mr. UDALL of Colorado) sub- Communications Commission to establish a Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. CORKER, Mr. HATCH, Mr. mitted an amendment intended to be pro- 3-digit, nationwide, toll-free number to be COCHRAN, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. VITTER, Mr. posed by him to the bill S. 2262, supra; which used by State ‘‘One Call’’ systems to provide RISCH, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. BURR, Mr. GRAHAM, was ordered to lie on the table. information on underground utility lines; Mr. HELLER, Mr. PAUL, Mr. MORAN, Mr. f Whereas in 2005, the Federal Communica- CRUZ, Mr. SHELBY, Ms. AYOTTE, and Ms. COL- tions Commission designated ‘‘811’’ as the LINS) submitted an amendment intended to TEXT OF AMENDMENTS nationwide ‘‘One Call’’ number for home- be proposed by him to the bill S. 2262, supra; SA 2985. Mr. LEE submitted an owners and excavators to use to obtain infor- which was ordered to lie on the table. amendment intended to be proposed by mation on underground utility lines before SA 2992. Mr. TESTER (for himself and Mr. him to the bill S. 2262, to promote en- conducting excavation activities; HELLER) submitted an amendment intended Whereas ‘‘One Call’’ has helped reduce the to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2262, ergy savings in residential buildings number of digging damages caused by failure supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. and industry, and for other purposes; to call before digging from 48 percent in 2004 SA 2993. Mrs. GILLIBRAND submitted an which was ordered to lie on the table; to 25 percent in 2012; amendment intended to be proposed by her as follows: Whereas the 1,600 members of the Common to the bill S. 2262, supra; which was ordered At the appropriate place, insert the fol- Ground Alliance, who are dedicated to ensur- to lie on the table. lowing: ing public safety, environmental protection, SA 2994. Mr. KING submitted an amend- TITLE VI—ENERGY FREEDOM AND and the integrity of services, promote the ment intended to be proposed by him to the ECONOMIC PROSPERITY ACT OF 2014 national ‘‘Call Before You Dig’’ campaign to bill S. 2262, supra; which was ordered to lie increase public awareness about the impor- on the table. Subtitle A—Short Title; etc. tance of homeowners and excavators calling SA 2995. Mr. COONS (for himself, Ms. COL- SEC. 601. SHORT TITLE; REFERENCE TO 1986 811 to find out the exact location of under- LINS, and Mr. REED) submitted an amend- CODE. ground lines; ment intended to be proposed by him to the (a) SHORT TITLE.—This title may be cited Whereas the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory bill S. 2262, supra; which was ordered to lie as the ‘‘Energy Freedom and Economic Pros- Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 af- on the table. perity Act of 2014’’. firmed and expanded the ‘‘One Call’’ program SA 2996. Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- (b) REFERENCE TO 1986 CODE.—Except as by eliminating exemptions given to local and ment intended to be proposed by him to the otherwise expressly provided, whenever in State government agencies and their con- bill S. 2262, supra; which was ordered to lie this title an amendment or repeal is ex- tractors on notifying ‘‘One Call’’ centers be- on the table. pressed in terms of an amendment to, or re- fore digging; and SA 2997. Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- peal of, a section or other provision, the ref- Whereas the Common Ground Alliance has ment intended to be proposed by him to the erence shall be considered to be made to a designated April as ‘‘National Safe Digging bill S. 2262, supra; which was ordered to lie section or other provision of the Internal Month’’ to increase awareness of safe digging on the table. Revenue Code of 1986. SA 2998. Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- practices across the United States and to Subtitle B—Repeal of Energy Tax Subsidies celebrate the anniversary of 811, the national ment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2262, supra; which was ordered to lie SEC. 611. EARLY TERMINATION OF CREDIT FOR ‘‘Call Before You Dig’’ number: Now, there- QUALIFIED FUEL CELL MOTOR VE- fore, be it on the table. SA 2999. Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- HICLES. Resolved, That the Senate— (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 30B is repealed. (1) supports the goals and ideals of Na- ment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2262, supra; which was ordered to lie (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— tional Safe Digging Month; and (1) Subparagraph (A) of section 24(b)(3) is (2) encourages all homeowners and exca- on the table. SA 3000. Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- amended by striking ‘‘, 30B’’. vators throughout the United States to call (2) Paragraph (2) of section 25B(g) is 811 before digging. ment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2262, supra; which was ordered to lie amended by striking ‘‘, 30B,’’. f on the table. (3) Subsection (b) of section 38 is amended SA 3001. Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- by striking paragraph (25). AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND (4) Subsection (a) of section 1016 is amend- PROPOSED ment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2262, supra; which was ordered to lie ed by striking paragraph (35) and by redesig- SA 2985. Mr. LEE submitted an amendment on the table. nating paragraphs (36) and (37) as paragraphs intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. SA 3002. Mr. THUNE (for himself, Mr. VIT- (35) and (36), respectively. 2262, to promote energy savings in residen- TER, and Mr. SESSIONS) submitted an amend- (5) Subsection (m) of section 6501 is amend- tial buildings and industry, and for other ment intended to be proposed by him to the ed by striking ‘‘, 30B(h)(9)’’. purposes; which was ordered to lie on the bill S. 2262, supra; which was ordered to lie (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of table. on the table. sections for subpart B of part IV of sub- SA 2986. Mr. BLUNT (for himself and Mr. SA 3003. Mr. COBURN (for himself and Mr. chapter A of chapter 1 is amended by strik- TOOMEY) submitted an amendment intended JOHNSON of Wisconsin) submitted an amend- ing the item relating to section 30B. to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2262, ment intended to be proposed by him to the (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. bill S. 2262, supra; which was ordered to lie made by this section shall apply to property SA 2987. Mr. HELLER submitted an on the table. placed in service after December 31, 2014. amendment intended to be proposed by him SA 3004. Mr. COBURN submitted an SEC. 612. EARLY TERMINATION OF NEW QUALI- to the bill S. 2262, supra; which was ordered amendment intended to be proposed by him FIED PLUG-IN ELECTRIC DRIVE to lie on the table. to the bill S. 2262, supra; which was ordered MOTOR VEHICLES. SA 2988. Mr. BEGICH submitted an amend- to lie on the table. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 30D is repealed. ment intended to be proposed by him to the SA 3005. Mr. COBURN (for himself and Mr. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment bill S. 2262, supra; which was ordered to lie JOHNSON of Wisconsin) submitted an amend- made by this section shall apply to vehicles on the table. ment intended to be proposed by him to the placed in service after the date of the enact- SA 2989. Mr. UDALL of New Mexico (for bill S. 2262, supra; which was ordered to lie ment of this Act. himself and Mr. CHAMBLISS) submitted an on the table. SEC. 613. REPEAL OF CREDIT FOR ALCOHOL amendment intended to be proposed by him SA 3006. Mr. COBURN (for himself and Mr. USED AS FUEL. to the bill S. 2262, supra; which was ordered JOHNSON of Wisconsin) submitted an amend- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 40 is repealed. to lie on the table. ment intended to be proposed by him to the (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— SA 2990. Mr. BARRASSO submitted an bill S. 2262, supra; which was ordered to lie (1) Subsection (b) of section 38 is amended amendment intended to be proposed by him on the table. by striking paragraph (3). to the bill S. 2262, supra; which was ordered SA 3007. Mr. COBURN submitted an (2) Subsection (c) of section 196 is amended to lie on the table. amendment intended to be proposed by him by striking paragraph (3) and by redesig- SA 2991. Mr. HOEVEN (for himself, Ms. to the bill S. 2262, supra; which was ordered nating paragraphs (4) through (14) as para- LANDRIEU, Mr. MCCONNELL, Ms. MURKOWSKI, to lie on the table. graphs (3) through (13), respectively.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:12 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MY6.025 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2723 (3) Paragraph (1) of section 4101(a) is SEC. 620. REPEAL OF QUALIFYING GASIFICATION chosen and sworn, shall be required to sus- amended by striking ‘‘, and every person pro- PROJECT CREDIT. tain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on ducing cellulosic biofuel (as defined in sec- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 48B is repealed. a point of order raised under subsection (a). tion 40(b)(6)(E))’’. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 46, (4) Paragraph (1) of section 4104(a) is as amended by this Act, is amended by strik- SA 2987. Mr. HELLER submitted an amended by striking ‘‘, 40’’. ing paragraph (3) and by redesignating para- amendment intended to be proposed by (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments graphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively. him to the bill S. 2262, to promote en- made by this section shall apply to fuel sold ergy savings in residential buildings or used after the date of the enactment of (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of this Act. sections for subpart E of part IV of sub- and industry, and for other purposes; SEC. 614. REPEAL OF ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY chapter A of chapter 1 is amended by strik- which was ordered to lie on the table; CREDIT. ing the item relating to section 48B. as follows: (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 43 is repealed. (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments At the end of title IV, add the following: (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— made by this section shall apply to property Subtitle F—Energy Consumers Relief (1) Subsection (b) of section 38 is amended placed in service after December 31, 2014. by striking paragraph (6). SEC. 621. REPEAL OF QUALIFYING ADVANCED EN- SEC. 451. SHORT TITLE. (2) Paragraph (4) of section 45Q(d) is ERGY PROJECT CREDIT. This subtitle may be cited as the ‘‘Energy amended by inserting ‘‘(as in effect on the (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 48C is repealed. Consumers Relief Act of 2014’’ day before the date of the enactment of the (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 46, SEC. 452. DEFINITIONS. Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity as amended by this Act, is amended by strik- In this subtitle: Act of 2014)’’ after ‘‘section 43(c)(2)’’. ing paragraph (3) and by redesignating para- (1) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis- (3) Subsection (c) of section 196, as amend- graph (4) as paragraph (3). trator’’ means the Administrator of the En- ed by sections 105 and 106 of this Act, is (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of vironmental Protection Agency. sections for subpart E of part IV of sub- amended by striking paragraph (5) and by re- (2) COVERED ENERGY-RELATED RULE.—The designating paragraphs (6) through (12) as chapter A of chapter 1 is amended by strik- term ‘‘covered energy-related rule’’ means a paragraphs (5) through (11), respectively. ing the item relating to section 48C. rule of the Environmental Protection Agen- (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments cy that— sections for subpart D of part IV of sub- made by this section shall apply to property (A) regulates any aspect of the production, chapter A of chapter 1 is amended by strik- placed in service after December 31, 2014. supply, distribution, or use of energy or pro- ing the item relating to section 43. Subtitle C—Reduction of Corporate Income vides for that regulation by States or other (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments Tax Rate governmental entities; and made by this section shall apply to costs SEC. 631. CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATE RE- (B) is estimated by the Administrator or paid or incurred after December 31, 2014. DUCED. the Director of the Office of Management SEC. 615. REPEAL OF CREDIT FOR PRODUCING (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year and Budget to impose direct costs and indi- OIL AND GAS FROM MARGINAL after the date of the enactment of this Act, rect costs, in the aggregate, of more than WELLS. the Secretary of the Treasury shall pre- $1,000,000,000. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 45I is repealed. scribe, in lieu of the rates of tax under para- (3) DIRECT COSTS.—The term ‘‘direct costs’’ (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Subsection graphs (1) and (2) of section 11(b), section has the meaning given the term in chapter 8 (b) of section 38 is amended by striking para- 1201(a), and paragraphs (1), (2), and (6) of sec- of the document of the Environmental Pro- graph (19). tion 1445(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of tection Agency entitled ‘‘Guidelines for Pre- (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of 1986, such rates of tax as the Secretary esti- paring Economic Analyses’’ and dated De- sections for subpart D of part IV of sub- mates would result in— cember 17, 2010. chapter A of chapter 1 is amended by strik- (1) a decrease in revenue to the Treasury (4) INDIRECT COSTS.—The term ‘‘indirect ing the item relating to section 45I. for taxable years beginning during the 10- costs’’ has the meaning given the term in (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments year period beginning on the date of the en- chapter 8 of the document of the Environ- made by this section shall apply to produc- actment of this Act, equal to mental Protection Agency entitled ‘‘Guide- tion in taxable years beginning after Decem- (2) the increase in revenue for such taxable lines for Preparing Economic Analyses’’ and ber 31, 2014. years by reason of the amendments made by dated December 17, 2010. SEC. 616. TERMINATION OF CREDIT FOR PRO- title I of this Act. (5) RULE.—The term ‘‘rule’’ has the mean- DUCTION FROM ADVANCED NU- (b) MAINTENANCE OF GRADUATED RATES.—In ing given the term in section 551 of title 5, CLEAR POWER FACILITIES. prescribing the tax rates under subsection United States Code. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (B) of sec- (a), the Secretary shall ensure that each rate SEC. 453. PROHIBITION AGAINST FINALIZING tion 45J(d)(1) is amended by striking ‘‘Janu- modified under such subsection is reduced by CERTAIN ENERGY-RELATED RULES ary 1, 2021’’ and inserting ‘‘January 1, 2015’’. a uniform percentage. THAT WILL CAUSE SIGNIFICANT AD- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The rates prescribed VERSE EFFECTS TO THE ECONOMY. made by this section shall apply to property by the Secretary under subsection (a) shall Notwithstanding any other provision of placed in service after December 31, 2014. apply to taxable years beginning more than law, the Administrator shall not promulgate SEC. 617. REPEAL OF CREDIT FOR CARBON DIOX- 1 year after the date of the enactment of this as final any covered energy-related rule if IDE SEQUESTRATION. Act. the Secretary determines under section (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 45Q is repealed. 454(d) that the rule will result in significant (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment SA 2986. Mr. BLUNT (for himself and adverse effects to the economy. made by this section shall apply to carbon Mr. TOOMEY) submitted an amendment SEC. 454. REPORTS AND DETERMINATIONS PRIOR dioxide captured after December 31, 2014. intended to be proposed by him to the TO PROMULGATING AS FINAL CER- SEC. 618. TERMINATION OF ENERGY CREDIT. bill S. 2262, to promote energy savings TAIN ENERGY-RELATED RULES. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 48 is amended by (a) IN GENERAL.—Before promulgating as adding at the end the following new sub- in residential buildings and industry, final any covered energy-related rule, the section: and for other purposes; which was or- Administrator shall carry out the activities ‘‘(e) TERMINATION.—No credit shall be al- dered to lie on the table; as follows: described in subsections (c) through (d). lowed under subsection (a) for any period At the appropriate place, insert the fol- (b) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—For each cov- after December 31, 2014.’’. lowing: ered energy-related rule, the Administrator (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments SEC. lll. POINT OF ORDER AGAINST LEGISLA- shall submit to Congress a report (and trans- made by this section shall apply to property TION THAT WOULD CREATE A TAX mit a copy to the Secretary) containing— placed in service after December 31, 2014. OR FEE ON CARBON EMISSIONS. (1) a copy of the rule; SEC. 619. REPEAL OF QUALIFYING ADVANCED (a) POINT OF ORDER.—It shall not be in (2) a concise general statement relating to COAL PROJECT. order in the Senate to consider any bill, the rule; (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 48A is repealed. joint resolution, motion, amendment, or con- (3) an estimate of the total costs of the (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 46 is ference report that includes a Federal tax or rule, including the direct costs and indirect amended by striking paragraph (3) and by re- fee imposed on carbon emissions from any costs of the rule; designating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) as product or entity that is a direct or indirect (4) an estimate of— paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively. source of the emissions. (A) the total benefits of the rule; and (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of (b) WAIVER AND APPEAL.— (B) when those benefits are expected to be sections for subpart E of part IV of sub- (1) WAIVER.—Subsection (a) may be waived realized; chapter A of chapter 1 is amended by strik- or suspended in the Senate only by an af- (5) a description of the modeling, the as- ing the item relating to section 48A. firmative vote of three-fifths of the Mem- sumptions, and the limitations due to uncer- (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments bers, duly chosen and sworn. tainty, speculation, or lack of information made by this section shall apply to property (2) APPEAL.—An affirmative vote of three- associated with the estimates under para- placed in service after December 31, 2014. fifths of the Members of the Senate, duly graph (4);

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:27 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MY6.027 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2724 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 6, 2014 (6) an estimate of the increases in energy the credit allowed under this section by rea- promote energy savings in residential prices, including potential increases in gaso- son of paragraph (3) of subsection (a) for any buildings and industry, and for other line or electricity prices for consumers, that taxable year with respect to any taxpayer purposes; which was ordered to lie on may result from implementation or enforce- shall not exceed $5,000.’’. the table; as follows: ment of the rule; and (B) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Paragraph (7) a detailed description of the employ- (1) of section 25C(b) of such Code is amended At the end of title II, insert the following: ment effects, including potential job losses by inserting ‘‘by reason of paragraphs (1) and Subtitle E—Smart Water Resource and shifts in employment, that may result (2) of subsection (a)’’ after ‘‘The credit al- Management Pilot Program from implementation or enforcement of the lowed under this section’’. SEC. 241. SMART WATER RESOURCE MANAGE- rule. (2) NO DOUBLE COUNTING.—Section 25C(e) of MENT PILOT PROGRAM. (c) INITIAL DETERMINATION ON INCREASES such Code (relating to special rules) is (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: AND IMPACTS.—The Secretary, in consulta- amended by adding at the end the following (1) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘‘eligible tion with the Federal Energy Regulatory new paragraph: entity’’ means— Commission and the Administrator of the ‘‘(4) NO DOUBLE COUNTING.—No amount (A) a utility; Energy Information Administration, shall taken into account for purposes of deter- (B) a municipality; prepare an independent analysis to deter- mining a credit under this section by reason (C) a water district; and mine whether the covered energy-related of paragraph (3) of subsection (a) shall be (D) any other authority that provides rule will cause— taken into account for purposes of deter- water, wastewater, or water reuse services. (1) any increase in energy prices for con- mining a credit under this section by reason (2) SMART WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT sumers, including low-income households, of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a).’’. PILOT PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘smart water re- small businesses, and manufacturers; (c) QUALIFYING HEATING CONVERSION EX- source management pilot program’’ or ‘‘pilot (2) any impact on fuel diversity of the elec- PENDITURES.—Section 25C of the Internal program’’ means the pilot program estab- tricity generation portfolio of the United Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to residential lished under subsection (b). (b) SMART WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT States or on national, regional, or local elec- energy property expenditures) is amended by PILOT PROGRAM.— tric reliability; adding at the end the following new sub- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall estab- (3) any adverse effect on energy supply, section: distribution, or use due to the economic or lish and carry out a smart water resource ‘‘(h) QUALIFYING HEATING CONVERSION EX- technical infeasibility of implementing the management pilot program in accordance PENDITURES.— rule; or with this section. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualifying (2) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the smart (4) any other adverse effect on energy sup- heating conversion expenditures’ means ex- water resource management pilot program is ply, distribution, or use (including a short- penditures made by the taxpayer for quali- to award grants to eligible entities to dem- fall in supply and increased use of foreign fied heating conversion property which— onstrate novel and innovative technology- supplies). ‘‘(A) meets the requirements of subpara- (d) SUBSEQUENT DETERMINATION ON AD- based solutions that will— graphs (A) and (B) of subsection (d)(1), and VERSE EFFECTS TO THE ECONOMY.—If the Sec- (A) increase the energy and water effi- ‘‘(B) is used as a heating or cooling system retary determines, under subsection (c), that ciency of water, wastewater, and water reuse on a building or structure located in a com- the rule will result in an increase, impact, or systems; effect described in that subsection, then the munity (as determined under section 19(a)(1) (B) improve water, wastewater, and water Secretary, in consultation with the Adminis- of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936) in reuse systems to help communities across trator, the Secretary of Commerce, the Sec- which the average residential expenditure the United States make significant progress retary of Labor, and the Administrator of for home energy is more than 200 percent of in conserving water, saving energy, and re- the Small Business Administration, shall— the national average residential expenditure ducing costs; and (1) determine whether the rule will result for home energy (as determined by the En- (C) support the implementation of innova- in significant adverse effects to the econ- ergy Information Agency using the most re- tive processes and the installation of ad- omy, taking into consideration— cent data available). vanced automated systems that provide real- (A) the costs and benefits of the rule and ‘‘(2) AMOUNTS INCLUDED.—The term ‘quali- time data on energy and water. limitations in calculating those costs and fying heating conversion expenditures’ in- (3) PROJECT SELECTION.— benefits due to uncertainty, speculation, or cludes expenditures— (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall make lack of information; and ‘‘(A) for labor costs properly allocable to competitive, merit-reviewed grants under (B) the positive and negative impacts of the onsite preparation, assembly, or original the pilot program to not less than 3, but not the rule on economic indicators, including installation of property described in para- more than 5, eligible entities. those related to gross domestic product, un- graph (1), including fuel service connection (B) SELECTION CRITERIA.—In selecting an employment, wages, consumer prices, and installation costs specifically related to fuel eligible entity to receive a grant under the business and manufacturing activity; and service to the qualified energy property used pilot program, the Secretary shall consider— (2) publish the results of that determina- in such conversion, and (i) energy and cost savings; tion in the Federal Register. ‘‘(B) the removal of the fuel oil equipment (ii) the novelty of the technology to be (including any storage tank) for such a used; SA 2988. Mr. BEGICH submitted an building or structure. (iii) the degree to which the project inte- amendment intended to be proposed by ‘‘(3) EXCLUSIONS.—Such term does not in- grates next-generation sensors, software, him to the bill S. 2262, to promote en- clude expenditures for soil cleanup. analytics, and management tools; ergy savings in residential buildings ‘‘(4) QUALIFIED HEATING CONVERSION PROP- (iv) the anticipated cost-effectiveness of ERTY.—For purposes of paragraph (1), the and industry, and for other purposes; the pilot project in terms of energy effi- term ‘qualified heating conversion property’ ciency savings, water savings or reuse, and which was ordered to lie on the table; means property which— as follows: infrastructure costs averted; ‘‘(A) is placed in service before January 1, (v) whether the technology can be deployed At the end, add the following: 2019, in a variety of geographic regions and the de- SEC. lll. CREDIT FOR CONVERSION OF HOME ‘‘(B) meets the performance and quality gree to which the technology can be imple- HEATING USING OIL FUEL TO USING standards described in subsection (d)(2)(B), mented on a smaller or larger scale; and NATURAL GAS OR BIOMASS FEED- and (vi) whether the project will be completed STOCKS. ‘‘(C) is a product which qualifies under the (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (a) of section in 5 years or less. Energy Star program and meets the require- (C) APPLICATIONS.— 25C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (re- ments for such property under such pro- lating to nonbusiness energy property) is (i) IN GENERAL.—Subject to clause (ii), an gram.’’. amended by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of eligible entity seeking a grant under the (d) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Subsection paragraph (1), by striking the period at the pilot program shall submit to the Secretary (g) of section 25C of the Internal Revenue end of paragraph (2) and inserting ‘‘, and’’, an application at such time, in such manner, Code of 1986 (relating to termination) is and by adding at the end the following new and containing such information as the Sec- amended by striking ‘‘This section’’ and in- paragraph: retary determines to be necessary. serting ‘‘Paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection ‘‘(3) the amount of the qualifying heating (ii) CONTENTS.—An application under (a)’’. conversion expenditures paid or incurred by clause (i) shall, at a minimum, include— (e) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments the taxpayer during such taxable year.’’. (I) a description of the project; made by this section shall apply to property (b) DOLLAR LIMITATION.— (II) a description of the technology to be placed in service after the date of the enact- (1) IN GENERAL.— used in the project; ment of this Act. (A) LIMITATION.—Subsection (b) of section (III) the anticipated results, including en- 25C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is ergy and water savings, of the project; amended by adding at the end the following SA 2989. Mr. UDALL of New Mexico (IV) a comprehensive budget for the new paragraph: (for himself and Mr. CHAMBLISS) sub- project; ‘‘(4) LIMITATION ON QUALIFYING HEATING mitted an amendment intended to be (V) the names of the project lead organiza- CONVERSION EXPENDITURES.—The amount of proposed by him to the bill S. 2262, to tion and any partners;

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:27 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MY6.028 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2725 (VI) the number of users to be served by retary shall provide technical assistance to cluding a facility that produces electricity the project; and interested Indian tribes to develop energy from renewable energy resources) located on (VII) any other information that the Sec- plans, including— tribal land; or’’; and retary determines to be necessary to com- ‘‘(i) plans for electrification; (II) in clause (ii)— plete the review and selection of a grant re- ‘‘(ii) plans for oil and gas permitting, re- (aa) by inserting ‘‘, at least a portion of cipient. newable energy permitting, energy effi- which have been’’ after ‘‘energy resources’’; (4) ADMINISTRATION.— ciency, electricity generation, transmission (bb) by inserting ‘‘or produced from’’ after (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 300 days planning, water planning, and other planning ‘‘developed on’’; and after the date of enactment of this Act, the relating to energy issues; (cc) by striking ‘‘and’’ after the semicolon Secretary shall select grant recipients under ‘‘(iii) plans for the development of energy at the end and inserting ‘‘or’’; and this section. resources and to ensure the protection of (iii) by adding at the end the following: (B) EVALUATIONS.—The Secretary shall an- natural, historic, and cultural resources; and ‘‘(C) pooling, unitization, or nually carry out an evaluation of each ‘‘(iv) any other plans that would assist an communitization of the energy mineral re- project for which a grant is provided under Indian tribe in the development or use of en- sources of the Indian tribe located on tribal this section that— ergy resources. land with any other energy mineral resource (i) evaluates the progress and impact of the ‘‘(B) COOPERATION.—In establishing the (including energy mineral resources owned project; and program under paragraph (1), the Secretary by the Indian tribe or an individual Indian in (ii) assesses the degree to which the project shall work in cooperation with the Office of fee, trust, or restricted status or by any is meeting the goals of the pilot program. Indian Energy Policy and Programs of the other persons or entities) if the owner of the (C) TECHNICAL AND POLICY ASSISTANCE.—On Department of Energy.’’. resources has consented or consents to the the request of a grant recipient, the Sec- (b) DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY INDIAN ENERGY pooling, unitization, or communitization of retary shall provide technical and policy as- EDUCATION PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT AS- the other resources under any lease or agree- sistance. SISTANCE PROGRAM.—Section 2602(b)(2) of the ment; and’’; and (D) BEST PRACTICES.—The Secretary shall Energy Policy Act of 1992 (25 U.S.C. (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting make available to the public— 3502(b)(2)) is amended— the following: (i) a copy of each evaluation carried out (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph ‘‘(2) a lease or business agreement de- under subparagraph (B); and (A), by inserting ‘‘, intertribal organiza- scribed in paragraph (1) shall not require re- (ii) a description of any best practices tion,’’ after ‘‘Indian tribe’’; view by, or the approval of, the Secretary identified by the Secretary as a result of (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) and under section 2103 of the Revised Statutes (25 those evaluations. (D) as subparagraphs (D) and (E), respec- U.S.C. 81), or any other provision of law, if the lease or business agreement— (E) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—The Secretary tively; and shall submit to Congress a report containing (3) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the ‘‘(A) was executed— the results of each evaluation carried out following: ‘‘(i) in accordance with the requirements of under subparagraph (B). ‘‘(C) activities to increase the capacity of a tribal energy resource agreement in effect under subsection (e) (including the periodic (c) FUNDING.— Indian tribes to manage energy development review and evaluation of the activities of the (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall use and energy efficiency programs;’’. Indian tribe under the agreement, to be con- not less than $7,500,000 of amounts made (c) DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY LOAN GUAR- ducted pursuant to subparagraphs (D) and available to the Secretary to carry out this ANTEE PROGRAM.—Section 2602(c) of the En- (E) of subsection (e)(2)); or section. ergy Policy Act of 1992 (25 U.S.C. 3502(c)) is ‘‘(ii) by the Indian tribe and a tribal energy (2) PRIORITIZATION.—In funding activities amended— development organization— under this section, the Secretary shall (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘or a trib- ‘‘(I) for which the Indian tribe has obtained prioritize funding in the following manner: al energy development organization’’ after certification pursuant to subsection (h); and (A) Any unobligated amounts made avail- ‘‘Indian tribe’’; ‘‘(II) the majority of the interest in which able to the Secretary to carry out energy ef- (2) in paragraph (3)— is, and continues to be throughout the full ficiency and renewable energy activities. (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph term or renewal term (if any) of the lease or (B) Any unobligated amounts (other than (A), by striking ‘‘guarantee’’ and inserting business agreement, owned and controlled by those described in subparagraph (A)) made ‘‘guaranteed’’; the Indian tribe (or the Indian tribe and 1 or available to the Secretary. (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘or’’; more other Indian tribes); and (C) in subparagraph (B), by striking the pe- ‘‘(B) has a term that does not exceed— SA 2990. Mr. BARRASSO submitted riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and an amendment intended to be proposed ‘‘(i) 30 years; or (D) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(ii) in the case of a lease for the produc- by him to the bill S. 2262, to promote ‘‘(C) a tribal energy development organiza- tion of oil resources, gas resources, or both, energy savings in residential buildings tion, from funds of the tribal energy develop- 10 years and as long thereafter as oil or gas and industry, and for other purposes; ment organization.’’; and is produced in paying quantities.’’; which was ordered to lie on the table; (3) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘The Sec- (2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting as follows: retary of Energy may’’ and inserting ‘‘Not the following: later than 1 year after the date of enactment At the end of the bill, add the following: ‘‘(b) RIGHTS-OF-WAY.—An Indian tribe may of the Indian Tribal Energy Development grant a right-of-way over tribal land without DIVISION B—INDIAN TRIBAL ENERGY and Self-Determination Act Amendments of review or approval by the Secretary if the DEVELOPMENT 2014, the Secretary of Energy shall’’. right-of-way— SEC. 2001. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2102. INDIAN TRIBAL ENERGY RESOURCE ‘‘(1) serves— This division may be cited as the ‘‘Indian REGULATION. ‘‘(A) an electric production, generation, Tribal Energy Development and Self-Deter- Section 2603(c) of the Energy Policy Act of transmission, or distribution facility (in- mination Act Amendments of 2014’’. 1992 (25 U.S.C. 3503(c)) is amended— cluding a facility that produces electricity TITLE XXI—INDIAN TRIBAL ENERGY DE- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘on the re- from renewable energy resources) located on VELOPMENT AND SELF-DETERMINA- quest of an Indian tribe, the Indian tribe’’ tribal land; TION ACT AMENDMENTS and inserting ‘‘on the request of an Indian ‘‘(B) a facility located on tribal land that SEC. 2101. INDIAN TRIBAL ENERGY RESOURCE tribe or a tribal energy development organi- extracts, produces, processes, or refines en- DEVELOPMENT. zation, the Indian tribe or tribal energy de- ergy resources; or (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2602(a) of the En- velopment organization’’; and ‘‘(C) the purposes, or facilitates in carrying ergy Policy Act of 1992 (25 U.S.C. 3502(a)) is (2) in paragraph (2)(B), by inserting ‘‘or out the purposes, of any lease or agreement amended— tribal energy development organization’’ entered into for energy resource develop- (1) in paragraph (2)— after ‘‘Indian tribe’’. ment on tribal land; and (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘and’’ SEC. 2103. TRIBAL ENERGY RESOURCE AGREE- ‘‘(2) was executed— after the semicolon; MENTS. ‘‘(A) in accordance with the requirements (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the pe- (a) AMENDMENT.—Section 2604 of the En- of a tribal energy resource agreement in ef- riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and ergy Policy Act of 1992 (25 U.S.C. 3504) is fect under subsection (e) (including the peri- (C) by adding at the end the following: amended— odic review and evaluation of the activities ‘‘(E) consult with each applicable Indian (1) in subsection (a)— of the Indian tribe under the agreement, to tribe before adopting or approving a well (A) in paragraph (1)— be conducted pursuant to subparagraphs (D) spacing program or plan applicable to the en- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘or’’ and (E) of subsection (e)(2)); or ergy resources of that Indian tribe or the after the semicolon at the end; ‘‘(B) by the Indian tribe and a tribal energy members of that Indian tribe.’’; and (ii) in subparagraph (B)— development organization— (2) by adding at the end the following: (I) by striking clause (i) and inserting the ‘‘(i) for which the Indian tribe has obtained ‘‘(4) PLANNING.— following: certification pursuant to subsection (h); and ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the pro- ‘‘(i) an electric production, generation, ‘‘(ii) the majority of the interest in which gram established by paragraph (1), the Sec- transmission, or distribution facility (in- is, and continues to be throughout the full

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:27 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MY6.028 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2726 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 6, 2014 term or renewal term (if any) of the right-of- (III) in clause (iii)(I), by striking ‘‘proposed ‘‘(ii) the revisions or changes to the tribal way, owned and controlled by the Indian action’’ and inserting ‘‘approval of the lease, energy resource agreement necessary to ad- tribe (or the Indian tribe and 1 or more other business agreement, or right-of-way’’; dress each reason; and Indian tribes); and (IV) in clause (iv), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the ‘‘(B) an opportunity to revise and resubmit ‘‘(3) has a term that does not exceed 30 end; the tribal energy resource agreement.’’; years.’’; (V) in clause (v), by striking the period at (C) in paragraph (6)— (3) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and (i) in subparagraph (B)— the following: (VI) by adding at the end the following: (I) by striking ‘‘(B) Subject to’’ and insert- ‘‘(d) VALIDITY.—No lease or business agree- ‘‘(vi) the identification of specific classes ing the following: ment entered into, or right-of-way granted, or categories of actions, if any, determined ‘‘(B) Subject only to’’; and pursuant to this section shall be valid unless by the Indian tribe not to have significant (II) by striking ‘‘subparagraph (D)’’ and in- the lease, business agreement, or right-of- environmental effects.’’; serting ‘‘subparagraphs (C) and (D)’’; way is authorized by subsection (a) or (b).’’; (iv) in subparagraph (D)(ii), by striking (ii) in subparagraph (C), in the matter pre- (4) in subsection (e)— ‘‘subparagraph (B)(iii)(XVI)’’ and inserting ceding clause (i), by inserting ‘‘to perform (A) in paragraph (2)— ‘‘subparagraph (B)(iv)(XV)’’; and the obligations of the Secretary under this (i) by striking ‘‘(2)(A)’’ and all that follows (v) by adding at the end the following: section and’’ before ‘‘to ensure’’; and through the end of subparagraph (A) and in- ‘‘(F) A tribal energy resource agreement (iii) in subparagraph (D), by adding at the serting the following: that takes effect pursuant to this subsection end the following: ‘‘(2) PROCEDURE.— shall remain in effect to the extent any pro- ‘‘(iii) Nothing in this section absolves, lim- ‘‘(A) EFFECTIVE DATE.— vision of the tribal energy resource agree- its, or otherwise affects the liability, if any, ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—On the date that is 271 ment is consistent with applicable Federal of the United States for any— days after the date on which the Secretary law (including regulations), unless the tribal ‘‘(I) term of any lease, business agreement, receives a tribal energy resource agreement energy resource agreement is— or right-of-way under this section that is not from an Indian tribe under paragraph (1), the ‘‘(i) rescinded by the Secretary pursuant to a negotiated term; or tribal energy resource agreement shall take paragraph (7)(D)(iii)(II); or ‘‘(II) losses that are not the result of a ne- effect, unless the Secretary disapproves the ‘‘(ii) voluntarily rescinded by the Indian gotiated term, including losses resulting tribal energy resource agreement under sub- tribe pursuant to the regulations promul- from the failure of the Secretary to perform paragraph (B). gated under paragraph (8)(B) (or successor an obligation of the Secretary under this ‘‘(ii) REVISED TRIBAL ENERGY RESOURCE regulations). section.’’; and AGREEMENT.—On the date that is 91 days ‘‘(G)(i) The Secretary shall make a capac- (D) in paragraph (7)— after the date on which the Secretary re- ity determination under subparagraph (B)(i) (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘has ceives a revised tribal energy resource agree- not later than 120 days after the date on demonstrated’’ and inserting ‘‘the Secretary ment from an Indian tribe under paragraph which the Indian tribe submits to the Sec- determines has demonstrated with substan- (4)(B), the revised tribal energy resource retary the tribal energy resource agreement tial evidence’’; agreement shall take effect, unless the Sec- of the Indian tribe pursuant to paragraph (1), (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘any retary disapproves the revised tribal energy unless the Secretary and the Indian tribe tribal remedy’’ and inserting ‘‘all remedies resource agreement under subparagraph mutually agree to an extension of the time (if any) provided under the laws of the Indian (B).’’; period for making the determination. tribe’’; (ii) in subparagraph (B)— ‘‘(ii) Any determination that the Indian (iii) in subparagraph (D)— (I) by striking ‘‘(B)’’ and all that follows tribe lacks the requisite capacity shall be (I) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘determine’’ through ‘‘if—’’ and inserting the following: treated as a disapproval under paragraph (4) and all that follows through the end of the ‘‘(B) DISAPPROVAL.—The Secretary shall and, not later than 10 days after the date of clause and inserting the following: ‘‘deter- disapprove a tribal energy resource agree- the determination, the Secretary shall pro- mine— ment submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) or vide to the Indian tribe— ‘‘(I) whether the petitioner is an interested (4)(B) only if—’’; ‘‘(I) a detailed, written explanation of each party; and (II) by striking clause (i) and inserting the reason for the determination; and ‘‘(II) if the petitioner is an interested following: ‘‘(II) a description of the steps that the In- party, whether the Indian tribe is not in ‘‘(i) the Secretary determines that the In- dian tribe should take to demonstrate suffi- compliance with the tribal energy resource dian tribe has not demonstrated that the In- cient capacity. agreement as alleged in the petition.’’; dian tribe has sufficient capacity to regulate ‘‘(H) Notwithstanding any other provision (II) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘determina- the development of the specific 1 or more en- of this section, an Indian tribe shall be con- tion’’ and inserting ‘‘determinations’’; and ergy resources identified for development sidered to have demonstrated sufficient ca- (III) in clause (iii), in the matter preceding under the tribal energy resource agreement pacity under subparagraph (B)(i) to regulate subclause (I) by striking ‘‘agreement’’ the submitted by the Indian tribe;’’; the development of the specific 1 or more en- first place it appears and all that follows (III) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause ergy resources of the Indian tribe identified through ‘‘, including’’ and inserting ‘‘agree- (iv) and indenting appropriately; for development under the tribal energy re- ment pursuant to clause (i), the Secretary (IV) by striking clause (ii) and inserting source agreement submitted by the Indian shall only take such action as the Secretary the following: tribe pursuant to paragraph (1) if— determines necessary to address the claims ‘‘(ii) a provision of the tribal energy re- ‘‘(i) the Secretary determines that— of noncompliance made in the petition, in- source agreement would violate applicable ‘‘(I) the Indian tribe has carried out a con- cluding’’; Federal law (including regulations) or a trea- tract or compact under title I or IV of the (iv) in subparagraph (E)(i), by striking ty applicable to the Indian tribe; Indian Self-Determination and Education ‘‘the manner in which’’ and inserting ‘‘, with ‘‘(iii) the tribal energy resource agreement Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.); and respect to each claim made in the petition, does not include 1 or more provisions re- ‘‘(II) for a period of not less than 3 consecu- how’’; and quired under subparagraph (D); or’’; and tive years ending on the date on which the (v) by adding at the end the following: (V) in clause (iv) (as redesignated by sub- Indian tribe submits the tribal energy re- ‘‘(G) Notwithstanding any other provision clause (III))— source agreement of the Indian tribe pursu- of this paragraph, the Secretary shall dis- (aa) in the matter preceding subclause (I), ant to paragraph (1) or (4)(B), the contract or miss any petition from an interested party by striking ‘‘includes’’ and all that follows compact— that has agreed with the Indian tribe to a through ‘‘section—’’ and inserting ‘‘does not ‘‘(aa) has been carried out by the Indian resolution of the claims presented in the pe- include provisions that, with respect to any tribe without material audit exceptions (or tition of that party.’’; lease, business agreement, or right-of-way to without any material audit exceptions that (5) by redesignating subsection (g) as sub- which the tribal energy resource agreement were not corrected within the 3-year period); section (j); and applies—’’; and and (6) by inserting after subsection (f) the fol- (bb) in subclause (XVI)(bb), by striking ‘‘or ‘‘(bb) has included programs or activities lowing: tribal’’; relating to the management of tribal land; or (iii) in subparagraph (C)— ‘‘(ii) the Secretary fails to make the deter- ‘‘(g) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN LIEU OF AC- (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by in- mination within the time allowed under sub- TIVITIES BY THE SECRETARY.— serting ‘‘the approval of’’ after ‘‘with respect paragraph (G)(i) (including any extension of ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Any amounts that the to’’; time agreed to under that subparagraph).’’; Secretary would otherwise expend to operate (II) by striking clause (ii) and inserting the (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘date of or carry out any program, function, service, following: disapproval’’ and all that follows through or activity (or any portion of a program, ‘‘(ii) the identification of mitigation meas- the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting the function, service, or activity) of the Depart- ures, if any, that, in the discretion of the In- following: ‘‘date of disapproval, provide the ment that, as a result of an Indian tribe car- dian tribe, the Indian tribe might propose for Indian tribe with— rying out activities under a tribal energy re- incorporation into the lease, business agree- ‘‘(A) a detailed, written explanation of— source agreement, the Secretary does not ex- ment, or right-of-way;’’; ‘‘(i) each reason for the disapproval; and pend, the Secretary shall, at the request of

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of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (25 ‘‘(A) the provision of amounts to an Indian ‘‘(iii) the organizing document of the tribal U.S.C. 477) or section 3 of the Act of June 26, tribe under this subsection is subject to the energy development organization requires 1936 (25 U.S.C. 503) (commonly known as the availability of appropriations; and that the Indian tribe (or the Indian tribe and ‘Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act’)); or ‘‘(B) the Secretary shall not be required to 1 or more other Indian tribes) own and con- ‘‘(B) any organization of 2 or more entities, reduce amounts for programs, functions, trol at all times a majority of the interest in at least 1 of which is an Indian tribe, that services, or activities that serve any other the tribal energy development organization; has the written consent of the governing Indian tribe to make amounts available to and bodies of all Indian tribes participating in an Indian tribe under this subsection. ‘‘(iv) the certification is issued pursuant the organization to apply for a grant, loan, ‘‘(4) DETERMINATION.— this subsection; or other assistance under section 2602 or to ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall cal- ‘‘(B) deliver a copy of the certification to enter into a lease or business agreement culate the amounts under paragraph (1) in the Indian tribe; and with, or acquire a right-of-way from, an In- accordance with the regulations adopted ‘‘(C) publish the certification in the Fed- dian tribe pursuant to subsection (a)(2)(A)(ii) under section 2103(b) of the Indian Tribal En- eral Register. or (b)(2)(B) of section 2604.’’. ergy Development and Self-Determination ‘‘(i) SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY.—Nothing in this (b) INDIAN TRIBAL ENERGY RESOURCE DE- Act Amendments of 2014. section waives the sovereign immunity of an VELOPMENT.—Section 2602 of the Energy Pol- ‘‘(B) APPLICABILITY.—The effective date or Indian tribe.’’. icy Act of 1992 (25 U.S.C. 3502) is amended— implementation of a tribal energy resource (b) REGULATIONS.—Not later than 1 year (1) in subsection (a)— agreement under this section shall not be de- after the date of enactment of the Indian (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘tribal en- layed or otherwise affected by— Tribal Energy Development and Self-Deter- ergy resource development organizations’’ ‘‘(i) a delay in the promulgation of regula- mination Act Amendments of 2014, the Sec- and inserting ‘‘tribal energy development or- tions under section 2103(b) of the Indian retary shall promulgate or update any regu- ganizations’’; and Tribal Energy Development and Self-Deter- lations that are necessary to implement this (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘tribal en- mination Act Amendments of 2014; section, including provisions to implement— ergy resource development organizations’’ ‘‘(ii) the period of time needed by the Sec- (1) section 2604(g) of the Energy Policy Act each place it appears and inserting ‘‘tribal retary to make the calculation required of 1992 (25 U.S.C. 3504(g)) including the man- energy development organizations’’; and under paragraph (1); or ner in which the Secretary, at the request of (2) in subsection (b)(2), by striking ‘‘tribal ‘‘(iii) the adoption of a funding agreement an Indian tribe, shall— under paragraph (2). energy resource development organization’’ (A) identify the programs, functions, serv- ‘‘(h) CERTIFICATION OF TRIBAL ENERGY DE- and inserting ‘‘tribal energy development or- ices, and activities (or any portions of pro- VELOPMENT ORGANIZATION.— ganization’’. grams, functions, services, or activities) that ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days (c) WIND AND HYDROPOWER FEASIBILITY after the date on which an Indian tribe sub- the Secretary will not have to operate or STUDY.—Section 2606(c)(3) of the Energy Pol- mits an application for certification of a carry out as a result of the Indian tribe car- icy Act of 1992 (25 U.S.C. 3506(c)(3)) is amend- tribal energy development organization in rying out activities under a tribal energy re- ed by striking ‘‘energy resource develop- accordance with regulations promulgated source agreement; ment’’ and inserting ‘‘energy development’’. under section 2103(b) of the Indian Tribal En- (B) identify the amounts that the Sec- (d) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section ergy Development and Self-Determination retary would have otherwise expended to op- 2604(e) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (25 Act Amendments of 2014, the Secretary shall erate or carry out each program, function, U.S.C. 3504(e)) is amended— approve or disapprove the application. service, and activity (or any portion of a pro- (1) in paragraph (1)— ‘‘(2) REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary shall gram, function, service, or activity) identi- (A) by striking ‘‘(1) On the date’’ and in- approve an application for certification if— fied pursuant to subparagraph (A); and serting the following: ‘‘(A)(i) the Indian tribe has carried out a (C) provide to the Indian tribe a list of the ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—On the date’’; and contract or compact under title I or IV of programs, functions, services, and activities (B) by striking ‘‘for approval’’; the Indian Self-Determination and Edu- (or any portions of programs, functions, (2) in paragraph (2)(B)(iv) (as redesignated cation Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.); services, or activities) identified pursuant by section 2103(a)(4)(A)(ii)(III))— and subparagraph (A) and the amounts associ- (A) in subclause (XIV), by inserting ‘‘and’’ ‘‘(ii) for a period of not less than 3 consecu- ated with each program, function, service, after the semicolon at the end; tive years ending on the date on which the and activity (or any portion of a program, (B) by striking subclause (XV); and Indian tribe submits the application, the function, service, or activity) identified pur- (C) by redesignating subclause (XVI) as contract or compact— suant to subparagraph (B); and subclause (XV); ‘‘(I) has been carried out by the Indian (2) section 2604(h) of the Energy Policy Act (3) in paragraph (3)— tribe without material audit exceptions (or of 1992 (25 U.S.C. 3504(h)), including the proc- (A) by striking ‘‘(3) The Secretary’’ and in- without any material audit exceptions that ess to be followed by, and any applicable cri- serting the following: were not corrected within the 3-year period); teria and documentation required for, an In- ‘‘(3) NOTICE AND COMMENT; SECRETARIAL RE- and dian tribe to request and obtain the certifi- VIEW.—The Secretary’’; and ‘‘(II) has included programs or activities cation described in that section. (B) by striking ‘‘for approval’’; relating to the management of tribal land; SEC. 2104. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIAN (4) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘(4) If the and TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS. Secretary’’ and inserting the following: ‘‘(B)(i) the tribal energy development orga- Section 2602(b) of the Energy Policy Act of ‘‘(4) ACTION IN CASE OF DISAPPROVAL.—If nization is organized under the laws of the 1992 (25 U.S.C. 3502(b)) is amended— the Secretary’’; Indian tribe and subject to the jurisdiction (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (5) in paragraph (5)— and authority of the Indian tribe; (6) as paragraphs (4) through (7), respec- (A) by striking ‘‘(5) If an Indian tribe’’ and ‘‘(ii) the majority of the interest in the tively; and inserting the following: tribal energy development organization is (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- ‘‘(5) PROVISION OF DOCUMENTS TO SEC- owned and controlled by the Indian tribe (or lowing: RETARY.—If an Indian tribe’’; and the Indian tribe and 1 or more other Indian ‘‘(3) TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC RE- (B) in the matter preceding subparagraph tribes); and SOURCES.—In addition to providing grants to (A), by striking ‘‘approved’’ and inserting ‘‘(iii) the organizing document of the tribal Indian tribes under this subsection, the Sec- ‘‘in effect’’; energy development organization requires retary shall collaborate with the Directors of (6) in paragraph (6)— that the Indian tribe (or the Indian tribe and the National Laboratories in making the full (A) by striking ‘‘(6)(A) In carrying out’’ 1 or more other Indian tribes) own and con- array of technical and scientific resources of and inserting the following: trol at all times a majority of the interest in the Department of Energy available for trib- ‘‘(6) SECRETARIAL OBLIGATIONS AND EFFECT the tribal energy development organization. al energy activities and projects.’’. OF SECTION.— ‘‘(3) ACTION BY SECRETARY.—If the Sec- SEC. 2105. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. ‘‘(A) In carrying out’’; retary approves an application for certifi- (a) DEFINITION OF TRIBAL ENERGY DEVELOP- (B) in subparagraph (A), by indenting cation pursuant to paragraph (2), the Sec- MENT ORGANIZATION.—Section 2601 of the En- clauses (i) and (ii) appropriately;

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(C) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘ap- ‘‘(b) DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.—In each (B) FEDERAL LAND.—The term ‘‘Federal proved’’ and inserting ‘‘in effect’’; and fiscal year for which projects are authorized, land’’ means— (D) in subparagraph (D)— at least 4 new demonstration projects that (i) land of the National Forest System (as (i) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘an approved meet the eligibility criteria described in sub- defined in section 11(a) of the Forest and tribal energy resource agreement’’ and in- section (c) shall be carried out under con- Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning serting ‘‘a tribal energy resource agreement tracts or agreements described in subsection Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1609(a))) administered in effect under this section’’; and (a). by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting (ii) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘approved by ‘‘(c) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.—To be eligible through the Chief of the Forest Service; and the Secretary’’ and inserting ‘‘in effect’’; and to enter into a contract or agreement under (ii) public lands (as defined in section 103 of (7) in paragraph (7)— this section, an Indian tribe shall submit to the Federal Land Policy Management Act of (A) by striking ‘‘(7)(A) In this paragraph’’ the Secretary an application— 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702)), the surface of which is and inserting the following: ‘‘(1) containing such information as the administered by the Secretary of the Inte- ‘‘(7) PETITIONS BY INTERESTED PARTIES.— Secretary may require; and rior, acting through the Director of the Bu- ‘‘(A) In this paragraph’’; ‘‘(2) that includes a description of— reau of Land Management. (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘ap- ‘‘(A) the Indian forest land or rangeland (C) FOREST LAND.—The term ‘‘forest land’’ proved by the Secretary’’ and inserting ‘‘in under the jurisdiction of the Indian tribe; means land that— effect’’; and (i) is conveyed to an Alaska Native cor- (C) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘ap- ‘‘(B) the demonstration project proposed to poration pursuant to the Alaska Native proved by the Secretary’’ and inserting ‘‘in be carried out by the Indian tribe. Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et ‘‘(d) SELECTION.—In evaluating the applica- effect’’; and seq.); and tions submitted under subsection (c), the (D) in subparagraph (D)(iii)— (ii)(I) is considered chiefly valuable for the Secretary shall— (i) in subclause (I), by striking ‘‘approved’’; production of forest products or to maintain ‘‘(1) take into consideration— and watershed or other land values enhanced by ‘‘(A) the factors set forth in paragraphs (1) (ii) in subclause (II)— a forest cover (including commercial and and (2) of section 2(e); and (I) by striking ‘‘approval of’’ in the first noncommercial timberland and woodland), ‘‘(B) whether a proposed project would— place it appears; and regardless of whether a formal inspection ‘‘(i) increase the availability or reliability (II) by striking ‘‘subsection (a) or (b)’’ and and land classification action has been of local or regional energy; inserting ‘‘subsection (a)(2)(A)(i) or taken; or ‘‘(ii) enhance the economic development of (b)(2)(A)’’. (II) formerly had a forest or vegetative the Indian tribe; TITLE XXII—MISCELLANEOUS cover that is capable of restoration. ‘‘(iii) result in or improve the connection AMENDMENTS (D) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ of electric power transmission facilities serv- means— SEC. 2201. ISSUANCE OF PRELIMINARY PERMITS ing the Indian tribe with other electric (i) the Secretary of Agriculture, with re- OR LICENSES. transmission facilities; spect to land under the jurisdiction of the (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 7(a) of the Fed- ‘‘(iv) improve the forest health or water- Forest Service; and eral Power Act (16 U.S.C. 800(a)) is amended sheds of Federal land or Indian forest land or (ii) the Secretary of the Interior, with re- by striking ‘‘States and municipalities’’ and rangeland; spect to land under the jurisdiction of the inserting ‘‘States, Indian tribes, and munici- ‘‘(v) demonstrate new investments in infra- Bureau of Land Management. palities’’. structure; or (b) APPLICABILITY.—The amendment made (2) AGREEMENTS.—For each of fiscal years ‘‘(vi) otherwise promote the use of woody by subsection (a) shall not affect— 2015 through 2019, the Secretary shall enter biomass; and (1) any preliminary permit or original li- into a stewardship contract or similar agree- ‘‘(2) exclude from consideration any mer- cense issued before the date of enactment of ment (excluding a direct service contract) chantable logs that have been identified by the Indian Tribal Energy Development and with 1 or more Alaska Native corporations the Secretary for commercial sale. to carry out a demonstration project to pro- Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2014; ‘‘(e) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Secretary or shall— mote biomass energy production (including (2) an application for an original license, if ‘‘(1) ensure that the criteria described in biofuel, heat, and electricity generation) on the Commission has issued a notice accept- subsection (c) are publicly available by not forest land of the Alaska Native corporations ing that application for filing pursuant to later than 120 days after the date of enact- and in nearby communities by providing reli- section 4.32(d) of title 18, Code of Federal ment of this section; and able supplies of woody biomass from Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), be- ‘‘(2) to the maximum extent practicable, land. fore the date of enactment of the Indian consult with Indian tribes and appropriate (3) DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.—In each fis- Tribal Energy Development and Self-Deter- intertribal organizations likely to be af- cal year for which projects are authorized, at mination Act Amendments of 2014. fected in developing the application and oth- least 1 new demonstration project that (c) DEFINITION OF INDIAN TRIBE.—For pur- erwise carrying out this section. meets the eligibility criteria described in poses of section 7(a) of the Federal Power ‘‘(f) REPORT.—Not later than September 20, paragraph (4) shall be carried out under con- Act (16 U.S.C. 800(a)) (as amended by sub- 2017, the Secretary shall submit to Congress tracts or agreements described in paragraph section (a)), the term ‘‘Indian tribe’’ has the a report that describes, with respect to the (2). meaning given the term in section 4 of the reporting period— (4) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.—To be eligible to Indian Self-Determination and Education ‘‘(1) each individual tribal application re- enter into a contract or agreement under Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b). ceived under this section; and this subsection, an Alaska Native corpora- SEC. 2202. TRIBAL BIOMASS DEMONSTRATION ‘‘(2) each contract and agreement entered tion shall submit to the Secretary an appli- PROJECT. into pursuant to this section. cation— (a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section ‘‘(g) INCORPORATION OF MANAGEMENT (A) containing such information as the is to establish a biomass demonstration PLANS.—In carrying out a contract or agree- Secretary may require; and project for federally recognized Indian tribes ment under this section, on receipt of a re- (B) that includes a description of— and Alaska Native corporations to promote quest from an Indian tribe, the Secretary (i) the forest land or rangeland under the biomass energy production. shall incorporate into the contract or agree- jurisdiction of the Alaska Native corpora- (b) TRIBAL BIOMASS DEMONSTRATION ment, to the maximum extent practicable, tion; and PROJECT.—The Tribal Forest Protection Act management plans (including forest manage- (ii) the demonstration project proposed to of 2004 (Public Law 108–278; 118 Stat. 868) is ment and integrated resource management be carried out by the Alaska Native corpora- amended— plans) in effect on the Indian forest land or tion. (1) in section 2(a), by striking ‘‘In this sec- rangeland of the respective Indian tribe. (5) SELECTION.—In evaluating the applica- tion’’ and inserting ‘‘In this Act’’; and ‘‘(h) TERM.—A contract or agreement en- tions submitted under paragraph (4), the Sec- (2) by adding at the end the following: tered into under this section— retary shall— ‘‘SEC. 3. TRIBAL BIOMASS DEMONSTRATION ‘‘(1) shall be for a term of not more than 20 (A) take into consideration whether a pro- PROJECT. years; and posed project would— ‘‘(a) STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTS OR SIMILAR ‘‘(2) may be renewed in accordance with (i) increase the availability or reliability AGREEMENTS.—For each of fiscal years 2015 this section for not more than an additional of local or regional energy; through 2019, the Secretary shall enter into 10 years.’’. (ii) enhance the economic development of stewardship contracts or similar agreements (c) ALASKA NATIVE CORPORATION BIOMASS the Alaska Native corporation; (excluding direct service contracts) with In- DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.— (iii) result in or improve the connection of dian tribes to carry out demonstration (1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: electric power transmission facilities serving projects to promote biomass energy produc- (A) ALASKA NATIVE CORPORATION.—The the Alaska Native corporation with other tion (including biofuel, heat, and electricity term ‘‘Alaska Native corporation’’ has the electric transmission facilities; generation) on Indian forest land and in meaning given the term ‘‘Native Corpora- (iv) improve the forest health or water- nearby communities by providing reliable tion’’ in section 3 of the Alaska Native sheds of Federal land or Alaska Native cor- supplies of woody biomass from Federal land. Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602). poration forest land or rangeland;

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AYOTTE, and Ms. COLLINS) submitted an (A) ensure that the criteria described in ‘‘(b) SECRETARIAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL.— amendment intended to be proposed by paragraph (4) are publicly available by not Not later than 45 days after the date on him to the bill S. 2262, to promote en- later than 120 days after the date of enact- which the Secretary receives an appraisal ergy savings in residential buildings ment of this subsection; and prepared by or for an Indian tribe under and industry, and for other purposes; (B) to the maximum extent practicable, paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (a), the Sec- which was ordered to lie on the table; consult with Alaska Native corporations and retary shall— appropriate Alaska Native organizations ‘‘(1) review the appraisal; and as follows: likely to be affected in developing the appli- ‘‘(2) approve the appraisal unless the Sec- At the beginning of title V, insert the fol- cation and otherwise carrying out this sub- retary determines that the appraisal fails to lowing: section. meet the standards set forth in regulations SEC. 5ll. KEYSTONE XL APPROVAL. (7) REPORT.—Not later than September 20, promulgated under subsection (d). (a) IN GENERAL.—TransCanada Keystone 2017, the Secretary shall submit to Congress ‘‘(c) NOTICE OF DISAPPROVAL.—If the Sec- Pipeline, L.P. may construct, connect, oper- a report that describes, with respect to the retary determines that an appraisal sub- ate, and maintain the pipeline and cross-bor- reporting period— mitted for approval under subsection (b) der facilities described in the application (A) each individual application received should be disapproved, the Secretary shall filed on May 4, 2012, by TransCanada Cor- under this subsection; and give written notice of the disapproval to the poration to the Department of State (includ- (B) each contract and agreement entered Indian tribe and a description of— ing any subsequent revision to the pipeline into pursuant to this subsection. ‘‘(1) each reason for the disapproval; and route within the State of Nebraska required (8) TERM.—A contract or agreement en- ‘‘(2) how the appraisal should be corrected or authorized by the State of Nebraska). tered into under this subsection— or otherwise cured to meet the applicable (b) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT.— The Final Supplemental Environmental Im- (A) shall be for a term of not more than 20 standards set forth in the regulations pro- pact Statement issued by the Secretary of years; and mulgated under subsection (d). State in January 2014, regarding the pipeline (B) may be renewed in accordance with ‘‘(d) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall referred to in subsection (a), and the envi- this subsection for not more than an addi- promulgate regulations to carry out this sec- ronmental analysis, consultation, and review tional 10 years. tion, including standards the Secretary shall described in that document (including appen- SEC. 2203. WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM. use for approving or disapproving the ap- praisal described in subsection (a).’’. dices) shall be considered to fully satisfy— Section 413(d) of the Energy Conservation (1) all requirements of the National Envi- and Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6863(d)) is SEC. 2205. LEASES OF RESTRICTED LANDS FOR NAVAJO NATION. ronmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 amended— et seq.); and (1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (e)(1) of the first section of the Act of August 9, 1955 (2) any other provision of law that requires the following: Federal agency consultation or review (in- ‘‘(1) RESERVATION OF AMOUNTS.— (commonly known as the ‘‘Long-Term Leas- ing Act’’) (25 U.S.C. 415(e)(1)), is amended— cluding the consultation or review required ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraph under section 7(a) of the Endangered Species (B) and notwithstanding any other provision (1) by striking ‘‘, except a lease for’’ and inserting ‘‘, including a lease for’’; Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1536(a))) with respect to of this part, the Secretary shall reserve from the pipeline and facilities referred to in sub- amounts that would otherwise be allocated (2) by striking subparagraph (A) and in- serting the following: section (a). to a State under this part not less than 100 (c) PERMITS.—Any Federal permit or au- ‘‘(A) in the case of a business or agricul- percent, but not more than 150 percent, of an thorization issued before the date of enact- tural lease, 99 years;’’; amount which bears the same proportion to ment of this Act for the pipeline and cross- (3) in subparagraph (B), by striking the pe- the allocation of that State for the applica- border facilities referred to in subsection (a) riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and ble fiscal year as the population of all low- shall remain in effect. (4) by adding at the end the following: income members of an Indian tribe in that (d) FEDERAL JUDICIAL REVIEW.—Any legal State bears to the population of all low-in- ‘‘(C) in the case of a lease for the explo- challenge to a Federal agency action regard- come individuals in that State. ration, development, or extraction of any ing the pipeline and cross-border facilities ‘‘(B) RESTRICTIONS.—Subparagraph (A) mineral resource (including geothermal re- described in subsection (a), and the related shall apply only if— sources), 25 years, except that— facilities in the United States, that are ap- ‘‘(i) the tribal organization serving the ‘‘(i) any such lease may include an option proved by this Act, and any permit, right-of- low-income members of the applicable Indian to renew for 1 additional term of not to ex- way, or other action taken to construct or tribe requests that the Secretary make a ceed 25 years; and complete the project pursuant to Federal grant directly; and ‘‘(ii) any such lease for the exploration, de- law, shall only be subject to judicial review ‘‘(ii) the Secretary determines that the velopment, or extraction of an oil or gas re- on direct appeal to the United States Court low-income members of the applicable Indian source shall be for a term of not to exceed 10 of Appeals for the District of Columbia Cir- tribe would be equally or better served by years, plus such additional period as the cuit. making a grant directly than a grant made Navajo Nation determines to be appropriate (e) PRIVATE PROPERTY SAVINGS CLAUSE.— to the State in which the low-income mem- in any case in which an oil or gas resource is Nothing in this Act alters any Federal, bers reside.’’; produced in a paying quantity.’’. State, or local process or condition in effect (2) in paragraph (2)— (b) GAO REPORT.—Not later than 5 years on the date of enactment of this Act that is (A) by striking ‘‘The sums’’ and inserting after the date of enactment of this Act, the necessary to secure access from an owner of ‘‘ADMINISTRATION.—The amounts’’; Comptroller General of the United States private property to construct the pipeline (B) by striking ‘‘on the basis of his deter- shall prepare and submit to Congress a re- and cross-border facilities described in sub- mination’’; port describing the progress made in car- section (a). (C) by striking ‘‘individuals for whom such rying out the amendment made by sub- a determination has been made’’ and insert- section (a)(4). SA 2992. Mr. TESTER (for himself ing ‘‘low-income members of the Indian and Mr. HELLER) submitted an amend- tribe’’; and SA 2991. Mr. HOEVEN (for himself, ment intended to be proposed by him (D) by striking ‘‘he’’ and inserting ‘‘the Ms. LANDRIEU, Mr. MCCONNELL, Ms. to the bill S. 2262, to promote energy Secretary’’; and MURKOWSKI, Mr. BEGICH, Mr. PORTMAN, savings in residential buildings and in- (3) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘In order’’ Mr. PRYOR, Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin, dustry, and for other purposes; which and inserting ‘‘APPLICATION.—In order’’. Ms. HEITKAMP, Mr. WICKER, Mr. WAR- was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- SEC. 2204. APPRAISALS. NER, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. DONNELLY, Mr. lows: (a) IN GENERAL.—Title XXVI of the Energy THUNE, Mr. WALSH, Mr. JOHANNS, Mr. Policy Act of 1992 (25 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) is At the end of title IV, add the following: MANCHIN, Mr. BLUNT, Mrs. MCCASKILL, amended by adding at the end the following: Subtitle F—Public Land Renewable Energy Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. TESTER, Mr. ‘‘SEC. 2607. APPRAISALS. Development NHOFE AGAN LAKE ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—For any transaction I , Mrs. H , Mr. F , Mr. SEC. 451. SHORT TITLE. that requires approval of the Secretary and ROBERTS, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. ENZI, Mr. This subtitle may be cited as the ‘‘Public involves mineral or energy resources held in TOOMEY, Mr. LEE, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. Land Renewable Energy Development Act of trust by the United States for the benefit of SCOTT, Mr. COATS, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. 2014’’.

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PART I—GEOTHERMAL ENERGY (b) EFFECT ON PROCESSING APPLICATIONS.— site for which a notice of intent has been SEC. 461. EXTENSION OF FUNDING FOR IMPLE- The requirement for completion of pro- issued. MENTATION OF GEOTHERMAL grammatic environmental impact state- (3) QUALIFICATIONS.—Prior to any lease STEAM ACT OF 1970. ments under this section shall not result in sale, the Secretary shall establish qualifica- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 234(a) of the En- any delay in processing or approving applica- tions for bidders that ensure bidders— ergy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15873(a)) is tions for wind or solar development on Na- (A) are able to expeditiously develop a amended by striking ‘‘in the first 5 fiscal tional Forest System land. wind or solar energy project on the site for years beginning after the date of enactment (c) MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.— lease; of this Act’’ and inserting ‘‘through fiscal (1) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after (B) possess— year 2020’’. the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- (i) financial resources necessary to com- (b) AUTHORIZATION.—Section 234(b) of the retary of Defense, in consultation with the plete a project; Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15873(b)) Secretary of the Interior, shall conduct a (ii) knowledge of the applicable tech- is amended— study, and prepare a report, for States that nology; and (1) by striking ‘‘Amounts’’ and inserting have not completed the analysis that— (iii) such other qualifications as are deter- the following: (A) identifies locations on land withdrawn mined appropriate by the Secretary; and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Amounts’’; and from the public domain and reserved for (C) meet the eligibility requirements for (2) by adding at the end the following: military purposes that— leasing under the first section of the Mineral ‘‘(2) AUTHORIZATION.—Effective for fiscal (i) exhibit a high potential for solar, wind, Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181). year 2015 and each fiscal year thereafter, geothermal, or other renewable energy pro- (4) LEASE SALES.— amounts deposited under subsection (a) shall duction; (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in be available to the Secretary of the Interior (ii) are disturbed or otherwise have com- subparagraph (D)(ii), not later than 180 days for expenditure, subject to appropriation and paratively low value for other resources; and after the date sites are selected under para- without fiscal year limitation, to implement (iii) could be developed for renewable en- graph (2), the Secretary shall offer each site the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. ergy production in a manner consistent with for competitive leasing to qualified bidders 1001 et seq.) and this Act.’’. all present and reasonably foreseeable mili- under such terms and conditions as are re- tary training and operational missions and quired by the Secretary. PART II—DEVELOPMENT OF SOLAR AND research, development, testing, and evalua- (B) BIDDING SYSTEMS.— WIND ENERGY ON PUBLIC LAND tion requirements; and (i) IN GENERAL.—In offering the sites for SEC. 471. DEFINITIONS. (B) describes the administration of public lease, the Secretary may vary the bidding In this part: land withdrawn for military purposes for the systems to be used at each lease sale, to en- (1) COVERED LAND.—The term ‘‘covered development of commercial-scale renewable sure a fair return to the public, including— land’’ means land that is— energy projects, including the legal authori- (I) cash bonus bids with a requirement for (A)(i) public land administered by the Sec- ties governing authorization for that use. payment of the royalty established under retary; or (2) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS.—Not this subtitle; (ii) National Forest System land adminis- later than 1 year after the completion of the (II) variable royalty bids based on a per- tered by the Secretary of Agriculture; and study required by paragraph (1), the Sec- centage of the gross proceeds from the sale (B) not excluded from the development of retary of Defense, in consultation with the of electricity produced from the lease, except solar or wind energy under— Secretary of the Interior, shall prepare and that the royalty shall not be less than the (i) a land use plan established under the publish in the Federal Register a notice of royalty required under this subtitle, to- Federal Land Policy and Management Act of intent to prepare an environmental impact gether with a fixed cash bonus; and 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); analysis document to support a program to (III) such other bidding system as ensures (ii) a land use plan established under the develop renewable energy on withdrawn a fair return to the public consistent with National Forest Management Act of 1976 (16 military land identified in the study as suit- the royalty established under this subtitle. U.S.C. 1600 et seq.); or able for the production. (ii) ROUND.—The Secretary shall limit bid- (iii) other law. (3) REPORTS.—On completion of the report, ding to 1 round in any lease sale. (2) PILOT PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘pilot pro- the Secretary and the Secretary of Defense (iii) EXPENDITURES.—In any case in which gram’’ means the wind and solar leasing shall jointly submit the report required by the land that is subject to lease has 1 or pilot program established under section paragraph (1) to— more pending applications for the develop- 473(a). (A) the Committee on Armed Services of ment of wind or solar energy at the time of (3) PUBLIC LAND.—The term ‘‘public land’’ the Senate; the lease sale, the Secretary shall give credit has the meaning given the term ‘‘public (B) the Committee on Energy and Natural toward any bid submitted by the applicant lands’’ in section 103 of the Federal Land Resources of the Senate; for expenditures of the applicant considered Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 (C) the Committee on Armed Services of by the Secretary to be qualified and nec- U.S.C. 1702). the House of Representatives; and essary for the preparation of the application. (4) SECRETARIES.—The term ‘‘Secretaries’’ (D) the Committee on Natural Resources of (C) REVENUES.—Bonus bids, royalties, rent- means— the House of Representatives. als, fees, or other payments collected by the (A) in the case of public land administered SEC. 473. DEVELOPMENT OF SOLAR AND WIND Secretary under this section shall be subject by the Secretary, the Secretary; and ENERGY ON PUBLIC LAND. to section 474. (B) in the case of National Forest System (a) PILOT PROGRAM.— (D) LEASE TERMS.— land administered by the Secretary of Agri- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days (i) IN GENERAL.—As part of the pilot pro- culture, the Secretary of Agriculture. after the date of enactment of this Act, the gram, the Secretary may vary the length of (5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ Secretary shall establish a wind and solar the lease terms and establish such other means the Secretary of the Interior. leasing pilot program on covered land ad- lease terms and conditions as the Secretary SEC. 472. PROGRAMMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL IM- ministered by the Secretary. considers appropriate. PACT STATEMENTS AND LAND USE (2) SELECTION OF SITES.— (ii) DATA COLLECTION.—As part of the pilot PLANNING. (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days program, the Secretary shall— (a) NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LAND.—As after the date the pilot program is estab- (I) offer on a noncompetitive basis on at soon as practicable but not later than 2 years lished under this subsection, the Secretary least 1 site a short-term lease for data collec- after the date of enactment of this Act, the shall (taking into consideration the multiple tion; and Secretary of Agriculture shall— resource values of the land) select 2 sites (II) on the expiration of the short-term (1) prepare and publish in the Federal Reg- that are appropriate for the development of lease, offer on a competitive basis a long- ister a notice of intent to prepare a pro- a solar energy project, and 2 sites that are term lease, giving credit toward the bonus grammatic environmental impact statement appropriate for the development of a wind bid to the holder of the short-term lease for in accordance with the National Environ- energy project, on covered land administered any qualified expenditures to collect data to mental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et by the Secretary as part of the pilot pro- develop the site during the short-term lease. seq.) to analyze the potential impacts of— gram. (5) COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.—In offering for (A) a program to develop solar and wind (B) SITE SELECTION.—In carrying out sub- lease the selected sites under paragraph (4), energy on National Forest System land ad- paragraph (A), the Secretary shall seek to the Secretary shall comply with all applica- ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture; select sites— ble environmental and other laws. and (i) for which there is likely to be a high (6) REPORT.—The Secretary shall— (B) any necessary amendments to land use level of industry interest; (A) compile a report of the results of each plans for the land; and (ii) that have a comparatively low value lease sale under the pilot program, includ- (2) amend any land use plans as appro- for other resources; and ing— priate to provide for the development of re- (iii) that are representative of sites on (i) the level of competitive interest; newable energy in areas considered appro- which solar or wind energy is likely to be de- (ii) a summary of bids and revenues re- priate by the Secretary of Agriculture imme- veloped on covered land. ceived; and diately on completion of the programmatic (C) INELIGIBLE SITES.—The Secretary shall (iii) any other factors that may have im- environmental impact statement. not select as part of the pilot program any pacted the lease sale process; and

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(B) not later than 90 days after the final (A) IN GENERAL.—Effective beginning on (D) the covered land is eligible to be grant- lease sale, submit to the Committee on En- the date on which the wind or solar leasing ed a noncompetitive lease under subsection ergy and Natural Resources of the Senate programs are established and final regula- (c). and the Committee on Natural Resources of tions are issued, the Secretaries shall not (f) PAYMENTS.— the House of Representatives the report de- renew an existing right-of-way or other au- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretaries shall scribed in subparagraph (A). thorization for wind or solar energy develop- jointly establish— (7) RIGHTS-OF-WAY.—During the pendency ment at the end of the term of the right-of- (A) fees, rentals, bonuses, or other pay- of the pilot program, the Secretary shall way or authorization. ments to ensure a fair return to the United continue to issue rights-of-way, in compli- (B) LEASE.— States for any lease issued under this sec- ance with authority in effect on the date of (i) IN GENERAL.—Subject to clause (ii), at tion; and enactment of this Act, for available sites not the end of the term of the right-of-way or (B) royalties pursuant to section 475 that selected for the pilot program. other authorization for the wind or solar en- apply to all leases issued under this section. (b) SECRETARIAL DETERMINATION.— ergy project, the Secretary or, in the case of (2) BONUS BIDS.—The Secretaries may (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years National Forest System land, the Secretary grant credit toward any bonus bid for a after the date of enactment of this Act, the of Agriculture, shall grant, without a com- qualified expenditure by the holder of a lease Secretaries shall make a joint determination petitive process, a lease to the holder of the described in subsection (e)(2)(C) in any com- on whether to establish a leasing program right-of-way or other authorization for the petitive lease sale held for a long-term lease under this section for wind or solar energy, same covered land as was authorized under covering the same land covered by the lease or both, on all covered land. the right-of-way or other authorization if (as described in subsection (e)(2)(C). (2) SYSTEM.—If the Secretaries determine determined by the Secretary concerned)— (g) QUALIFICATIONS.—Prior to any lease that a leasing program should be established, (I) the holder of the right-of-way or other sale, the Secretary shall establish qualifica- the program shall apply to all covered land authorization has met the requirements of tions for bidders that ensure bidders meet in accordance with this subtitle and other diligent development; and the requirements described in subsection provisions of law applicable to public land or (II) issuance of the lease is in the public in- (a)(3). National Forest System land. terest and consistent with applicable law. (h) REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretaries shall (3) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretaries shall (ii) TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—Any lease de- ensure that any activity under a leasing pro- establish a leasing program unless the Secre- scribed in clause (i) shall be subject to— gram is carried out in a manner that— taries determine that the program— (I) terms and conditions that are con- (1) is consistent with all applicable land (A) is not in the public interest; and sistent with this subtitle and the regulations use planning, environmental, and other laws; (B) does not provide an effective means of issued under this subtitle; and and developing wind or solar energy. (II) the regulations in effect on the date of (2) provides for— (4) CONSULTATION.—In making the deter- renewal and any other terms and conditions (A) safety; minations required under this subsection, that the Secretary considers necessary to the Secretaries shall consult with— protect the public interest. (B) protection of the environment and fish and wildlife habitat; (A) the heads of other relevant Federal (3) PENDING RIGHTS-OF-WAY.—Effective be- agencies; ginning on the date on which the wind or (C) mitigation of impacts; (B) interested States, Indian tribes, and solar leasing programs are established and (D) prevention of waste; local governments; final regulations for the programs are issued, (E) diligent development of the resource, (C) representatives of the solar and wind the Secretary or, with respect to National with specific milestones to be met by the les- industries; Forest System land, the Secretary of Agri- see as determined by the Secretaries; (D) representatives of the environment, culture shall provide any applicant that has (F) coordination with applicable Federal conservation, and outdoor sporting commu- filed a plan of development for a right-of- agencies; nities; way or, in the case of National Forest Sys- (G) a fair return to the United States for (E) other users of the covered land; and tem land, for an applicable authorization, for any lease; (F) the public. a wind or solar energy project with an option (H) use of best management practices, in- (5) CONSIDERATIONS.—In making the deter- to acquire a lease on a noncompetitive basis, cluding planning and practices for mitiga- minations required under this subsection, under such terms and conditions as are re- tion of impacts; the Secretaries shall consider the results of quired by this subtitle, applicable regula- (I) public notice and comment on any pro- the pilot program. tions, and the Secretary concerned, for the posal submitted for a lease under this sec- (6) REGULATIONS.—Not later than 1 year same covered land included in the plan of de- tion; after the date on which any determination is velopment if— (J) oversight, inspection, research, moni- made to establish a leasing program, the (A) the plan of development has been deter- toring, and enforcement relating to a lease Secretaries shall jointly promulgate final mined by the Secretary concerned to be ade- under this section; regulations to implement the program. quate for the initiation of environmental re- (K) the quantity of acreage to be commen- (7) REPORT.—If the Secretaries determine view; surate with the size of the project covered by that a leasing program should not be estab- (B) granting the lease is consistent with all a lease; and lished, not later than 60 days after the date applicable land use planning, environmental, (L) efficient use of water resources. of the determination, the Secretaries shall and other laws; (i) LEASE DURATION, SUSPENSION, AND CAN- jointly submit to the Committee on Energy (C) the applicant has made a good faith ef- CELLATION.— and Natural Resources of the Senate and the fort to obtain a right-of-way or, in the case (1) DURATION.—A lease under this section Committee on Natural Resources of the of National Forest System land, other au- shall be for— House of Representatives a report describing thorization, for the project; and (A) an initial term of 25 years; and the basis and findings for the determination. (D) issuance of the lease is in the public in- (B) any additional period after the initial (c) TRANSITION.— terest. term during which electricity is being pro- (1) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretaries deter- (d) LEASING PROGRAM.—If the Secretaries duced annually in commercial quantities mine under subsection (b) that a leasing pro- determine under subsection (b) that a leasing from the lease. gram should be established for covered land, program should be established, the program (2) ADMINISTRATION.—The Secretary shall until the program is established and final shall be established in accordance with sub- establish terms and conditions for the regulations for the program are issued— sections (e) through (k). issuance, transfer, renewal, suspension, and (A) the Secretary shall continue to accept (e) COMPETITIVE LEASES.— cancellation of a lease under this section. applications for rights-of-way on covered (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in (3) READJUSTMENT.— land, and provide for the issuance of rights- paragraph (2), leases for wind or solar energy (A) IN GENERAL.—Royalties, rentals, and of-way on covered land within the jurisdic- development under this section shall be other terms and conditions of a lease under tion of the Secretary for the development of issued on a competitive basis with a single this section shall be subject to readjust- wind or solar energy pursuant to each re- round of bidding in any lease sale. ment— quirement described in title V of the Federal (2) EXCEPTIONS.—Paragraph (1) shall not (i) on the date that is 15 years after the Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 apply if the Secretary or, with respect to Na- date on which the lease is issued; and U.S.C. 1761 et seq.) and other applicable law; tional Forest System land, the Secretary of (ii) every 10 years thereafter. and Agriculture determines that— (B) LEASE.—Each lease issued under this (B) the Secretary of Agriculture shall con- (A) no competitive interest exists for the subtitle shall provide for readjustment in ac- tinue to accept applications for authoriza- covered land; cordance with subparagraph (A). tions, and provide for the issuance of the au- (B) the public interest would not be served (j) SURFACE-DISTURBING ACTIVITIES.—The thorizations, for the development of wind or by the competitive issuance of a lease; Secretaries shall— solar energy on covered land within the ju- (C) the lease is for the placement and oper- (1) regulate all surface-disturbing activi- risdiction of the Secretary pursuant to appli- ation of a meteorological or data collection ties conducted pursuant to any lease issued cable law. facility or for the development or dem- under this section; and (2) EXISTING RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZA- onstration of a new wind or solar technology (2) require any necessary reclamation and TIONS.— and has a term of not more than 5 years; or other actions under the lease as are required

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(k) SECURITY.—The Secretaries shall re- fee title acquisition from willing sellers for (f) PERIODIC REVIEW AND REPORT.— quire the holder of a lease issued under this the purpose of providing enhanced public ac- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 5 years section— cess to existing Federal land that is inacces- after the date of enactment of this Act and (1) to furnish a surety bond or other form sible or significantly restricted; and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary, in of security, as prescribed by the Secretaries; (iii) carrying out activities authorized consultation with the Secretary of Agri- (2) to provide for the reclamation and res- under the Land and Water Conservation culture, shall— toration of the area covered by the lease; and Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460l–4 et seq.) in (A) complete a review of collections and (3) to comply with such other requirements the State. impacts of the royalty and fees provided as the Secretaries consider necessary to pro- (B) ADVISORY BOARD.—The Secretary shall under this subtitle; and tect the interests of the public and the establish an independent advisory board (B) submit to the Committee on Energy United States. composed of key stakeholders and technical and Natural Resources of the Senate and the (l) PERIODIC REVIEW.—Not less frequently experts to provide recommendations and Committee on Natural Resources of the than once every 5 years, the Secretary shall guidance on the disposition of any amounts House of Representatives a report describing conduct a review of the adequacy of the sur- expended from the Fund. the results of the review. ety bond or other form of security provided (3) MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS.—The ex- (2) TOPICS.—The report shall address— by the holder of a lease issued under this sec- penditure of funds under this subsection (A) the total revenues received (by cat- tion. shall be in addition to any mitigation re- egory) on an annual basis as royalties from SEC. 474. DISPOSITION OF REVENUES. quirements imposed pursuant to any law, wind, solar, and geothermal development and (a) DISPOSITION OF REVENUES.—Of the regulation, or term or condition of any lease, production (specified by energy source) on amounts collected as bonus bids, royalties, right-of-way, or other authorization. covered land; rentals, fees, or other payments under a (4) INVESTMENT OF FUND.— (B) whether the revenues received for the right-of-way, permit, lease, or other author- (A) IN GENERAL.—Any amounts deposited development of wind, solar, and geothermal ization for the development of wind or solar in the Fund shall earn interest in an amount development are comparable to the revenues energy on covered land— determined by the Secretary of the Treasury received for similar development on State (1) 25 percent shall be paid by the Sec- on the basis of the current average market and private land; retary of the Treasury to the State within yield on outstanding marketable obligations (C) any impact on the development of the boundaries of which the income is de- of the United States of comparable matu- wind, solar, and geothermal development and rived; rities. production on covered land as a result of the (2) 25 percent shall be paid by the Sec- (B) USE.—Any interest earned under sub- royalties; and retary of the Treasury to the 1 or more coun- paragraph (A) may be expended in accord- (D) any recommendations with respect to ties within the boundaries of which the in- ance with this subsection. changes in Federal law (including regula- come is derived; tions) relating to the amount or method of (3) 15 percent shall— SEC. 475. ROYALTIES. collection (including auditing, compliance, (A) for the period beginning on the date of (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretaries shall re- quire as a term and condition of any lease, and enforcement) of the royalties. enactment of this Act and ending on date the right-of-way, permit, or other authorization (g) REGULATIONS.—Not later than 1 year date that is 15 years after the date of enact- for the development of wind or solar energy after the date of enactment of this Act, the ment of this Act, be deposited in the Treas- on covered land the payment of a royalty es- Secretaries shall jointly issue final regula- ury of the United States to help facilitate tablished by the Secretaries pursuant to a tions to carry out this section. the processing of renewable energy permits joint rulemaking that shall be a percentage by the Bureau of Land Management, includ- SEC. 476. ENFORCEMENT OF ROYALTY AND PAY- of the gross proceeds from the sale of elec- MENT PROVISIONS. ing the transfer of the funds by the Bureau of tricity at a rate that— (a) DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.—The Sec- Land Management to other Federal agencies (1) encourages production of solar or wind and State agencies to facilitate the proc- retary shall establish a comprehensive in- energy; spection, collection, fiscal, and production essing of renewable energy permits on Fed- (2) ensures a fair return to the public com- eral land; and accounting and auditing system— parable to the return that would be obtained (1) to accurately determine royalties, rent- (B) beginning on the date that is 15 years on State and private land; and after the date of enactment of this Act, be als, interest, fines, penalties, fees, deposits, (3) encourages the maximum energy gen- and other payments owed under this sub- deposited in the Fund; and eration while disturbing the least quantity (4) 35 percent shall be deposited in the Re- title; and of covered land and other natural resources, (2) to collect and account for the payments newable Energy Resource Conservation Fund including water. established by subsection (c). in a timely manner. (b) AMOUNT.—The royalty on electricity (b) APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.—The (b) PAYMENTS TO STATES AND COUNTIES.— produced using wind or solar resources shall (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management be— Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (including paragraph (2), amounts paid to States and (1) not less than 1 percent, and not more counties under subsection (a) shall be used the civil and criminal enforcement provi- than 2.5 percent, of the gross proceeds from sions of that Act) shall apply to leases, per- consistent with section 35 of the Mineral the sale of electricity produced from the re- Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 191). mits, rights-of-way, or other authorizations sources during the first 10 years of produc- issued for the development of solar or wind (2) IMPACTS ON FEDERAL LAND.—Not less tion; and than 33 percent of the amount paid to a energy on covered land and the holders and (2) not less than 2 percent, and not more operators of the leases, permits, rights-of- State shall be used on an annual basis for than 5 percent, of the gross proceeds from the purposes described in subsection way, or other authorizations (and designees) the sale of electricity produced from the re- under this title, except that in applying that (c)(2)(A). sources during each year after that initial (c) RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCE CON- Act— 10-year period. SERVATION FUND.— (1) ‘‘wind or solar leases, permits, rights- (c) DIFFERENT ROYALTY RATES.—The Sec- of-way, or other authorizations’’ shall be (1) IN GENERAL.—There is established in the retaries may establish— substituted for ‘‘oil and gas leases’’; Treasury a fund, to be known as the ‘‘Renew- (1) a different royalty rate for wind or (2) ‘‘electricity generated from wind or able Energy Resource Conservation Fund’’, solar energy generation; and solar resources’’ shall be substituted for ‘‘oil to be administered by the Secretary for use (2) a reduced royalty rate for projects lo- and gas’’ (when used as nouns); in regions impacted by the development of cated within a zone identified for develop- (3) ‘‘lease, permit, right-of-way, or other wind or solar energy. ment of solar or wind energy. authorization for the development of wind or (2) USE.— (d) ROYALTY IN LIEU OF RENT.—During the solar energy’’ shall be substituted for (A) IN GENERAL.—Amounts in the Fund period of production, a royalty shall be col- shall be available to the Secretary, who may lected in lieu of any rent for the land from ‘‘lease’’ and ‘‘lease for oil and gas’’ (when make amounts available to the Secretary of which the electricity is produced. used as nouns); and Agriculture and to other Federal or State (e) ROYALTY RELIEF.—To promote the gen- (4) ‘‘lessee, permittee, right-of-way holder, agencies, as appropriate, for the purposes eration of renewable energy, the Secretaries or holder of an authorization for the develop- of— may reduce any royalty otherwise required ment of wind or solar energy’’ shall be sub- (i) addressing and offsetting the impacts of on a showing by clear and convincing evi- stituted for ‘‘lessee’’. wind or solar development on Federal land, dence by the person holding a lease, right-of- SEC. 477. ENFORCEMENT. including restoring and protecting— way, permit, or other authorization for the (a) IN GENERAL.—Sections 302(c) and 303 of (I) fish and wildlife habitat for affected development of wind or solar energy on cov- the Federal Land Policy and Management species; ered land under which the generation of en- Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1732(c), 1733) shall apply (II) fish and wildlife corridors for affected ergy is or will be produced in commercial to activities conducted on covered land species; and quantities that— under this title. (III) water resources in areas impacted by (1) collection of the full royalty would un- (b) APPLICABILITY OF OTHER ENFORCEMENT wind or solar energy development; reasonably burden energy generation; and PROVISIONS.—Nothing in this title reduces or

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:27 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MY6.030 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2733 limits the enforcement authority vested in icy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. amendment intended to be proposed by the Secretary or the Attorney General by 1764(g)). him to the bill S. 2262, to promote en- any other law. (b) FEES, CHARGES, AND COMMISSIONS.—Sec- ergy savings in residential buildings tion 304 of the Federal Land Policy and Man- SEC. 478. SEGREGATION FROM APPROPRIATION and industry, and for other purposes; UNDER MINING AND FEDERAL LAND agement Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1734) shall LAWS. apply to an application made under section which was ordered to lie on the table; (a) IN GENERAL.—On covered land identi- 473. as follows: fied by the Secretary or the Secretary of Ag- At the end of the bill, add the following: riculture for the development of solar or SA 2993. Mrs. GILLIBRAND sub- DIVISION B—WEATHERIZATION AND wind power under this title or other applica- mitted an amendment intended to be STATE ENERGY PROGRAMS ble law, the Secretary or the Secretary of proposed by her to the bill S. 2262, to SEC. 2001. SHORT TITLE. Agriculture may temporarily segregate the promote energy savings in residential This division may be cited as the ‘‘Weath- identified land from appropriation under the buildings and industry, and for other erization Enhancement and Local Energy Ef- mining and public land laws. purposes; which was ordered to lie on ficiency Investment and Accountability (b) ADMINISTRATION.—Segregation of cov- the table; as follows: Act’’. ered land under this section— At the end of title V, add the following: SEC. 2002. FINDINGS. (1) may only be made for a period not to Congress finds that— exceed 10 years; and SECTION 504. USE OF FEDERAL DISASTER RE- (1) the State energy program established (2) shall be subject to valid existing rights LIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT PRODUCTS under part D of title III of the Energy Policy as of the date of the segregation. AND STRUCTURES. and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq.) SEC. 479. REPORT. (a) IN GENERAL.—Title III of the Robert T. (referred to in this section as ‘‘SEP’’) and (a) STUDY.— Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency As- the Weatherization Assistance Program for (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days sistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5141 et seq.) is amend- Low-Income Persons established under part after the date of enactment of this Act, the ed by adding at the end the following: A of title IV of the Energy Conservation and Secretaries shall carry out a study on the ‘‘SEC. 327. USE OF ASSISTANCE FOR ENERGY-EF- Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6861 et seq.) (re- siting, development, and management of FICIENT PRODUCTS AND STRUC- ferred to in this section as ‘‘WAP’’) have projects to determine the feasibility of car- TURES. proven to be beneficial, long-term partner- rying out a conservation banking program ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— ships among Federal, State, and local part- on land administered by the Secretaries. ‘‘(1) the term ‘energy-efficient product’ ners; (2) CONTENTS.—The study under paragraph means a product that— (2) the SEP and the WAP have been reau- (1) shall— ‘‘(A) meets or exceeds the requirements for thorized on a bipartisan basis over many (A) identify areas in which— designation under an Energy Star program years to address changing national, regional, (i) privately owned land is not available to established under section 324A of the of the and State circumstances and needs, espe- offset the impacts of solar or wind energy de- Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 cially through— velopment on federally administered land; or (42 U.S.C. 6294a); or (A) the Energy Policy and Conservation (ii) mitigation investments on federally ‘‘(B) meets or exceeds the requirements for Act (42 U.S.C. 6201 et seq.); administered land are likely to provide designation as being among the highest 25 (B) the Energy Conservation and Produc- greater conservation value for impacts of percent of equivalent products for energy ef- tion Act (42 U.S.C. 6801 et seq.); solar or wind energy development on feder- ficiency under the Federal Energy Manage- (C) the State Energy Efficiency Programs ally administered land; and ment Program; and Improvement Act of 1990 (Public Law 101–440; (B) examine— ‘‘(2) the term ‘energy-efficient structure’ 104 Stat. 1006); (i) the effectiveness of laws (including reg- means a residential structure, a public facil- (D) the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. ulations) and policies in effect on the date of ity, or a private nonprofit facility that 13201 et seq.); enactment of this Act in facilitating the de- meets or exceeds the requirements of Amer- (E) the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. velopment of conservation banks; ican Society of Heating, Refrigerating and 15801 et seq.); and (ii) the advantages and disadvantages of Air-Conditioning Engineers Standard 90.1– (F) the Energy Independence and Security using conservation banks on Federal land to 2010 or the 2013 International Energy Con- Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17001 et seq.); mitigate impacts to natural resources on pri- servation Code, or any successor thereto. (3) the SEP, also known as the ‘‘State en- vate land; and ‘‘(b) USE OF ASSISTANCE.—A recipient of as- ergy conservation program’’— (A) was first created in 1975 to implement (iii) any changes in Federal law (including sistance relating to a major disaster or a State-based, national program in support regulations) or policy necessary to further emergency may use the assistance to replace of energy efficiency, renewable energy, eco- develop a Federal conservation banking pro- or repair a damaged product or structure nomic development, energy emergency pre- gram. with an energy-efficient product or energy- paredness, and energy policy; and (b) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than efficient structure.’’. (B) has come to operate in every sector of 18 months after the date of enactment of this (b) APPLICABILITY.—The amendment made the economy in support of the private sector Act, the Secretaries shall jointly submit to by this section shall apply to assistance to improve productivity and has dramati- Congress a report that includes— made available under the Robert T. Stafford cally reduced the cost of government (1) the recommendations of the Secretaries Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) before, on, or after through energy savings at the State and relating to— the date of enactment of this Act that is ex- local levels; (A) the most effective system for Federal pended on or after the date of enactment of (4) Federal laboratory studies have con- land described in subsection (a)(2)(A) to meet this Act. cluded that, for every Federal dollar invested the goals of facilitating the development of a through the SEP, more than $7 is saved in conservation banking program on Federal SA 2994. Mr. KING submitted an energy costs and almost $11 in non-Federal land; and amendment intended to be proposed by funds is leveraged; (B) any change to Federal law (including him to the bill S. 2262, to promote en- (5) the WAP— regulations) or policy necessary to address (A) was first created in 1976 to assist low- more effectively the siting, development, ergy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes; income families in response to the first oil and management of conservation banking embargo; programs on Federal land to mitigate im- which was ordered to lie on the table; (B) has become the largest residential en- pacts to natural resources on private land; as follows: ergy conservation program in the United and At the beginning of title V, insert the fol- States, with more than 7,100,000 homes (2) any administrative action to be taken lowing: weatherized since the WAP was created; by the Secretaries in response to the rec- SEC. 5ll. FUEL SWITCHING UNDER WEATHER- (C) saves an estimated 35 percent of con- ommendations. IZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. sumption in the typical weatherized home, (c) AVAILABILITY TO THE PUBLIC.—Not later Section 415(c)(1) of the Energy Conserva- yielding average annual savings of $437 per than 30 days after the date on which the re- tion and Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6865(c)(1)) year in home energy costs; port described in subsection (b) is submitted is amended by striking subparagraph (E) and (D) has created thousands of jobs in both to Congress, the Secretaries shall make the inserting the following: the construction sector and in the supply results of the study available to the public. ‘‘(E) the cost of making heating and cool- chain of materials suppliers, vendors, and SEC. 480. APPLICABILITY OF LAW. ing modifications, including replacement (in- manufacturers who supply the WAP; (a) RENTAL FEE EXEMPTION.—Wind or solar cluding, at the option of the State, non- (E) returns $2.51 in energy savings for generation projects with a capacity of 20 renewable fuel switching when replacing fur- every Federal dollar spent in energy and megawatts or more that are issued a lease, naces or appliances if the new unit is more nonenergy benefits over the life of weather- right-of-way, permit, or other authorization efficient than the replaced unit).’’. ized homes; under applicable law shall not be subject to (F) serves as a foundation for residential the rental fee exemption for rights-of-way SA 2995. Mr. COONS (for himself, Ms. energy efficiency retrofit standards, tech- under section 504(g) of the Federal Land Pol- COLLINS, and Mr. REED) submitted an nical skills, and workforce training for the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:27 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MY6.030 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2734 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 6, 2014 emerging broader market and reduces resi- replicating widely the model low-income en- taining such information as the Secretary dential and power plant emissions of carbon ergy retrofit programs of the covered organi- may require. dioxide by 2.65 metric tons each year per zations; and ‘‘(3) AWARDS.—Not later than 90 days after home; and ‘‘(4) to ensure that the covered organiza- the date of issuance of a request for pro- (G) has decreased national energy con- tions make the energy retrofit programs of posals, the Secretary shall award grants sumption by the equivalent of 24,100,000 bar- the covered organizations self-sustaining by under this section. rels of oil annually; the time grant funds have been expended. ‘‘(f) ELIGIBLE USES OF GRANT FUNDS.—A (6) the WAP can be enhanced with the addi- ‘‘(b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: grant under this section may be used for— ‘‘(1) COVERED ORGANIZATION.—The term tion of a targeted portion of the Federal ‘‘(1) energy efficiency audits, cost-effective ‘covered organization’ means an organiza- funds through an innovative program that retrofit, and related activities in different tion that— supports projects performed by qualified climatic regions of the United States; ‘‘(A) is described in section 501(c)(3) of the nonprofit organizations that have a dem- ‘‘(2) energy efficiency materials and sup- Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt onstrated capacity to build, renovate, repair, plies; from taxation under 501(a) of that Code; and or improve the energy efficiency of a signifi- ‘‘(3) organizational capacity— ‘‘(B) has an established record of con- cant number of low-income homes, building ‘‘(A) to significantly increase the number structing, renovating, repairing, or making on the success of the existing program with- of energy retrofits; energy efficient a total of not less than 250 out replacing the existing WAP network or ‘‘(B) to replicate an energy retrofit pro- owner-occupied, single-family or multi- creating a separate delivery mechanism for gram in other States; and family homes per year for low-income house- basic WAP services; ‘‘(C) to ensure that the program is self-sus- holds, either directly or through affiliates, (7) the WAP has increased energy effi- taining after the Federal grant funds are ex- chapters, or other direct partners (using the ciency opportunities by promoting new, com- pended; most recent year for which data are avail- petitive public-private sector models of ret- ‘‘(4) energy efficiency, audit and retrofit able). rofitting low-income homes through new training, and ongoing technical assistance; ‘‘(2) LOW-INCOME.—The term ‘low-income’ Federal partnerships; ‘‘(5) information to homeowners on proper means an income level that is not more than (8) improved monitoring and reporting of maintenance and energy savings behaviors; 200 percent of the poverty level (as deter- the work product of the WAP has yielded ‘‘(6) quality control and improvement; mined in accordance with criteria estab- benefits, and expanding independent ‘‘(7) data collection, measurement, and lished by the Director of the Office of Man- verification of efficiency work will support verification; agement and Budget) applicable to a family the long-term goals of the WAP; ‘‘(8) program monitoring, oversight, eval- of the size involved, except that the Sec- (9) reports of the Government Account- uation, and reporting; retary may establish a higher or lower level ability Office in 2011, Inspector General’s of ‘‘(9) management and administration (up if the Secretary determines that a higher or the Department of Energy, and State audi- to a maximum of 10 percent of the total lower level is necessary to carry out this sec- tors have identified State-level deficiencies grant); tion. in monitoring efforts that can be addressed ‘‘(10) labor and training activities; and ‘‘(3) WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM in a manner that will ensure that WAP funds ‘‘(11) such other activities as the Secretary FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS.—The term ‘Weath- are used more effectively; determines to be appropriate. (10) through the history of the WAP, the erization Assistance Program for Low-In- ‘‘(g) MAXIMUM AMOUNT.—The amount of a WAP has evolved with improvements in effi- come Persons’ means the program estab- grant provided under this section shall not ciency technology, including, in the 1990s, lished under this part (including part 440 of exceed— many States adopting advanced home energy title 10, Code of Federal Regulations). ‘‘(1) if the amount made available to carry audits, which has led to great returns on in- ‘‘(c) COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM.—The out this section for a fiscal year is vestment; and Secretary shall make grants to covered orga- nizations through a national competitive $225,000,000 or more, $5,000,000; and (11) as the home energy efficiency industry process for use in accordance with this sec- ‘‘(2) if the amount made available to carry has become more performance-based, the tion. out this section for a fiscal year is less than WAP should continue to use those advances ‘‘(d) AWARD FACTORS.—In making grants $225,000,000, $1,500,000. in technology and the professional work- under this section, the Secretary shall con- ‘‘(h) GUIDELINES.— force. sider— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days TITLE XXI—WEATHERIZATION ‘‘(1) the number of low-income homes the after the date of enactment of this section, ASSISTANCE PROGRAM applicant— the Secretary shall issue guidelines to imple- SEC. 2101. REAUTHORIZATION OF WEATHERIZA- ‘‘(A) has built, renovated, repaired, or ment the grant program established under TION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. made more energy efficient as of the date of this section. the application; and Section 422 of the Energy Conservation and ‘‘(2) ADMINISTRATION.—The guidelines— Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6872) is amended ‘‘(B) can reasonably be projected to build, ‘‘(A) shall not apply to the Weatherization by striking ‘‘appropriated—’’ and all that renovate, repair, or make energy efficient Assistance Program for Low-Income Per- follows through the period at the end and in- during the 10-year period beginning on the sons, in whole or major part; but serting ‘‘appropriated $450,000,000 for each of date of the application; ‘‘(B) may rely on applicable provisions of fiscal years 2015 through 2019.’’. ‘‘(2) the qualifications, experience, and law governing the Weatherization Assistance SEC. 2102. GRANTS FOR NEW, SELF-SUSTAINING past performance of the applicant, including Program for Low-Income Persons to estab- LOW-INCOME, SINGLE-FAMILY AND experience successfully managing and ad- lish— MULTIFAMILY HOUSING ENERGY ministering Federal funds; ‘‘(i) standards for allowable expenditures; RETROFIT MODEL PROGRAMS TO ‘‘(3) the number and diversity of States and ELIGIBLE MULTISTATE HOUSING ‘‘(ii) a minimum savings-to-investment climates in which the applicant works as of ratio; AND ENERGY NONPROFIT ORGANI- the date of the application; ZATIONS. ‘‘(iii) standards— ‘‘(4) the amount of non-Federal funds, do- The Energy Conservation and Production ‘‘(I) to carry out training programs; nated or discounted materials, discounted or Act is amended by inserting after section ‘‘(II) to conduct energy audits and program volunteer skilled labor, volunteer unskilled 414B (42 U.S.C. 6864b) the following: activities; labor, homeowner labor equity, and other re- ‘‘(III) to provide technical assistance; ‘‘SEC. 414C. GRANTS FOR NEW, SELF-SUSTAINING sources the applicant will provide; LOW-INCOME, SINGLE-FAMILY AND ‘‘(IV) to monitor program activities; and MULTIFAMILY HOUSING ENERGY ‘‘(5) the extent to which the applicant ‘‘(V) to verify energy and cost savings; RETROFIT MODEL PROGRAMS TO could successfully replicate the energy ret- ‘‘(iv) liability insurance requirements; and ELIGIBLE MULTISTATE HOUSING rofit program of the applicant and sustain ‘‘(v) recordkeeping requirements, which AND ENERGY NONPROFIT ORGANI- the program after the grant funds have been shall include reporting to the Office of ZATIONS. expended; Weatherization and Intergovernmental Pro- ‘‘(a) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this sec- ‘‘(6) regional diversity; grams of the Department of Energy applica- tion are— ‘‘(7) urban, suburban, and rural localities; ble data on each home retrofitted. ‘‘(1) to expand the number of low-income, and single-family and multifamily homes that ‘‘(8) such other factors as the Secretary de- ‘‘(i) REVIEW AND EVALUATION.—The Sec- receive energy efficiency retrofits; termines to be appropriate. retary shall review and evaluate the per- ‘‘(2) to promote innovation and new models ‘‘(e) APPLICATIONS.— formance of any covered organization that of retrofitting low-income homes through ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days receives a grant under this section (which new Federal partnerships with covered orga- after the date of enactment of this section, may include an audit), as determined by the nizations that leverage substantial dona- the Secretary shall request proposals from Secretary. tions, donated materials, volunteer labor, covered organizations. ‘‘(j) COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL homeowner labor equity, and other private ‘‘(2) ADMINISTRATION.—To be eligible to re- LAW.—Nothing in this section or any pro- sector resources; ceive a grant under this section, an applicant gram carried out using a grant provided ‘‘(3) to assist the covered organizations in shall submit to the Secretary an application under this section supersedes or otherwise demonstrating, evaluating, improving, and at such time, in such manner, and con- affects any State or local law, to the extent

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:27 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MY6.033 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2735 that the State or local law contains a re- standards for home performance work that ural gas from the outer Continental Shelf quirement that is more stringent than the are in effect on the date of enactment of this and Federal onshore areas; and applicable requirement of this section. subsection, as determined by the Sec- (2) focused on— ‘‘(k) ANNUAL REPORTS.—The Secretary retary.’’. (A) meeting domestic demand for oil and shall submit to Congress annual reports that TITLE XXII—STATE ENERGY PROGRAM natural gas; provide— (B) reducing the dependence of the United ‘‘(1) findings; SEC. 2201. REAUTHORIZATION OF STATE ENERGY PROGRAM. States on foreign energy; and ‘‘(2) a description of energy and cost sav- (C) the production increases achieved by ings achieved and actions taken under this Section 365(f) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6325(f)) is amend- the leasing program at the end of each of the section; and 15- and 30-year periods beginning on the ef- ‘‘(3) any recommendations for further ac- ed by striking ‘‘$125,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2012’’ and inserting fective date of the program. tion. (b) PROGRAM GOAL.—For purposes of the ‘‘$75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2015 ‘‘(l) FUNDING.—Of the amount of funds that onshore and offshore oil and gas leasing pro- through 2019’’. are made available to carry out the Weather- gram of the Department of the Interior, the ization Assistance Program for each of fiscal SA 2996. Mr. THUNE submitted an production goal determined under subsection years 2015 through 2019 under section 422, the (a) shall be an increase by January 1, 2032, of Secretary shall use to carry out this section amendment intended to be proposed by the greater of— for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2019— him to the bill S. 2262, to promote en- (1)(A) not less than 3,000,000 barrels in the ‘‘(1) 2 percent of the amount if the amount ergy savings in residential buildings quantity of oil produced per day; and is less than $225,000,000; and industry, and for other purposes; (B) not less than 10,000,000,000 cubic feet in ‘‘(2) 5 percent of the amount if the amount the quantity of natural gas produced per is $225,000,000 or more but less than which was ordered to lie on the table; day; or $260,000,000; as follows: (2) not less than the projected 30-year per- ‘‘(3) 10 percent of the amount if the amount At beginning of title V, insert the fol- centage increase in the production of oil and is $260,000,000 or more but less than lowing: natural gas from non-Federal areas, as deter- $400,000,000; and SEC. 5ll. STUDY OF REGULATIONS THAT LIMIT mined by the Energy Information Adminis- ‘‘(4) 20 percent of the amount if the amount GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FROM tration. is $400,000,000 or more.’’. EXISTING POWER PLANTS. (c) REPORT.—Beginning on the date that is (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days SEC. 2103. STANDARDS PROGRAM. 1 year after the effective date of the onshore Section 415 of the Energy Conservation and after the date of enactment of this Act, the and offshore oil and gas leasing program and Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6865) is amended Comptroller General of the United States annually thereafter, the Secretary shall sub- by adding at the end the following: shall conduct a study on the effect that regu- mit to the Committee on Natural Resources ‘‘(f) STANDARDS PROGRAM.— lations limiting greenhouse gas emissions of the House of Representatives and the ‘‘(1) CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION.—Effective from existing power plants would have on beginning January 1, 2015, to be eligible to jobs and energy prices. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report on the progress of the carry out weatherization using funds made (b) DETERMINATION.—If, based on the study available under this part, a contractor shall conducted under subsection (a), the Sec- program in meeting the production goal be selected through a competitive bidding retary of Energy determines that the regula- under subsection (a) that includes an identi- process and be— tions described in that subsection would di- fication of projections for production and ‘‘(A) accredited by the Building Perform- rectly or indirectly destroy jobs or raise en- any problems with leasing, permitting, or ance Institute; ergy prices, the Administrator of the Envi- production that will prevent meeting the ‘‘(B) an Energy Smart Home Performance ronmental Protection Agency shall not final- goal. Team accredited under the Residential En- ize the regulations. ergy Services Network; or SA 2999. Mr. THUNE submitted an ‘‘(C) accredited by an equivalent accredita- SA 2997. Mr. THUNE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by tion or program accreditation-based State amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2262, to promote en- certification program approved by the Sec- him to the bill S. 2262, to promote en- ergy savings in residential buildings retary. ergy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes; ‘‘(2) GRANTS FOR ENERGY RETROFIT MODEL and industry, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; PROGRAMS.— as follows: ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible to receive which was ordered to lie on the table; At beginning of title V, insert the fol- a grant under section 414C, a covered organi- as follows: lowing: zation (as defined in section 414C(b)) shall At beginning of title V, insert the fol- use a crew chief who— lowing: SEC. 4ll. STUDY OF EFFECT OF TIER 3 MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSION AND FUEL ‘‘(i) is certified or accredited in accordance SEC. 5lll. CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL OF EPA STANDARD. with paragraph (1); and REGULATIONS WITH HIGH COMPLI- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days ANCE COSTS. ‘‘(ii) supervises the work performed with after the date of enactment of this Act, the grant funds. Notwithstanding any other provision of Comptroller General of the United States ‘‘(B) VOLUNTEER LABOR.—A volunteer who law, if the cost of compliance with a regula- shall conduct a study on the effect that the performs work for a covered organization tion of the Administrator of the Environ- Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel stand- that receives a grant under section 414C shall mental Protection Agency exceeds ard would have on the price of gasoline. $1,000,000,000, the regulation shall not take not be required to be certified under this (b) DETERMINATION.—If, based on the study subsection if the volunteer is not directly in- effect unless Congress enacts a law that ap- conducted under subsection (a), the Sec- stalling or repairing mechanical equipment proves the regulation. retary of Energy determines that the Tier 3 or other items that require skilled labor. motor vehicle emission and fuel standard ‘‘(C) TRAINING.—The Secretary shall use SA 2998. Mr. THUNE submitted an would result in an increase in the price of training and technical assistance funds amendment intended to be proposed by gasoline, the Administrator of the Environ- available to the Secretary to assist covered him to the bill S. 2262, to promote en- mental Protection Agency shall not finalize organizations under section 414C in providing ergy savings in residential buildings the standard. training to obtain certification required and industry, and for other purposes; under this subsection, including provisional SA 3000. Mr. THUNE submitted an or temporary certification. which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: amendment intended to be proposed by ‘‘(3) MINIMUM EFFICIENCY STANDARDS.—Ef- him to the bill S. 2262, to promote en- fective beginning October 1, 2015, the Sec- At beginning of title V, insert the fol- retary shall ensure that— lowing: ergy savings in residential buildings ‘‘(A) each retrofit for which weatherization SEC. 5lll. DOMESTIC OIL AND NATURAL GAS and industry, and for other purposes; assistance is provided under this part meets PRODUCTION GOAL. which was ordered to lie on the table; minimum efficiency and quality of work (a) IN GENERAL.—In developing an onshore as follows: standards established by the Secretary after and offshore oil and gas leasing program for At beginning of title V, insert the fol- weatherization of a dwelling unit; the Department of the Interior, subject to lowing: ‘‘(B) at least 10 percent of the dwelling paragraph (2), the Secretary of the Interior SEC. 5lll. PROHIBITION ON COLLECTION AND units are randomly inspected by a third (referred to in this section as the ‘‘Sec- DISBURSEMENT OF AGRICULTURAL party accredited under this subsection to en- retary’’) shall determine a domestic stra- PRODUCER PERSONAL INFORMA- sure compliance with the minimum effi- tegic production goal for the development of TION. ciency and quality of work standards estab- oil and natural gas from Federal onshore and (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any lished under subparagraph (A); and offshore areas, which goal shall be— other provision of law, the Administrator of ‘‘(C) the standards established under this (1) the best estimate of the practicable in- the Environmental Protection Agency shall subsection meet or exceed the industry crease in domestic production of oil and nat- not establish any searchable online database

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:27 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MY6.033 S06MYPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2736 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 6, 2014 of the personal information of any owner, op- SA 3003. Mr. COBURN (for himself (1) there was a reduction in actual energy erator, or employee of a livestock or farming and Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin) sub- use; and operation. mitted an amendment intended to be (2) the energy cost savings exceeded the (b) INCLUSIONS.—For purposes of subsection costs of the project or activity. (a), personal information includes— proposed by him to the bill S. 2262, to (1) names of the owners, operators, or em- promote energy savings in residential SA 3006. Mr. COBURN (for himself ployees or of family members of the owners, buildings and industry, and for other and Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin) sub- operators, or employees; purposes; which was ordered to lie on mitted an amendment intended to be (2) telephone numbers; the table; as follows: proposed by him to the bill S. 2262, to (3) email addresses; At the appropriate place, insert the fol- promote energy savings in residential (4) physical or mailing addresses; lowing: buildings and industry, and for other (5) number of livestock; SEC. ll. GUIDELINES TO ENCOURAGE FEDERAL purposes; which was ordered to lie on (6) Global Positioning System coordinates; EMPLOYEES TO HELP REDUCE EN- the table; as follows: or ERGY USE AND COSTS. On page 82, between lines 5 and 6, insert (7) other personal information regarding Not later than 60 days after the date of en- the following: the owners, operators, or employees. actment of this Act, the Secretary shall (c) FOIA.— issue to the head of each Federal agency SEC. 4ll. EVALUATION AND CONSOLIDATION OF DUPLICATIVE GREEN BUILDING (1) IN GENERAL.—Personal information de- guidelines to reduce energy costs at that scribed in subsection (b) shall be exempt PROGRAMS. Federal agency by requiring employees of (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: from disclosure under section 552 of title 5, the Federal agency— United States Code. (1) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.—The term (1) to turn off the lights in the work areas ‘‘administrative expenses’’ has the meaning (2) APPLICABILITY.—For purposes of para- of the employees at the end of the work day; graph (1), this section shall be considered a given the term by the Director of the Office and of Management and Budget under section statute described in section 552(b)(3)(B) of (2) to turn off or unplug other devices that 504(b)(2) of the Energy and Water Develop- title 5, United States Code. consume energy during periods in which the ment and Related Agencies Appropriations employees are not in the office. SA 3001. Mr. THUNE submitted an Act, 2010 (31 U.S.C. 1105 note; Public Law 111– amendment intended to be proposed by 85), except that the term shall include, for SA 3004. Mr. COBURN submitted an purposes of that section and this section, him to the bill S. 2262, to promote en- amendment intended to be proposed by with respect to an agency— ergy savings in residential buildings him to the bill S. 2262, to promote en- (A) costs incurred by the agency and costs and industry, and for other purposes; ergy savings in residential buildings incurred by grantees, subgrantees, and other which was ordered to lie on the table; and industry, and for other purposes; recipients of funds from a grant program or as follows: which was ordered to lie on the table; other program administered by the agency; At the beginning of title V, insert the fol- as follows: and lowing: (B) expenses related to personnel salaries At the appropriate place, insert the fol- and benefits, property management, travel, SEC. 5llll. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY VEHI- lowing: CLES MANUFACTURING INCENTIVE program management, promotion, reviews PROGRAM. SEC. ll. INSTALLATION RENEWABLE ENERGY and audits, case management, and commu- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 136 of the Energy PROJECT DATABASE. nication about, promotion of, and outreach Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 (a) LIMITATION.—Not later than 90 days for programs and program activities admin- U.S.C. 17013) is repealed. after the date of the enactment of this Act, istered by the agency. (b) EFFECT OF REPEAL.—The repeal under the Secretary of Defense shall establish a (2) APPLICABLE PROGRAMS.—The term ‘‘ap- subsection (a) shall not affect any incentive, searchable database to uniformly report in- plicable programs’’ means the programs list- loan, or other assistance provided under sec- formation regarding installation renewable ed in Table 9 (pages 348-350) of the report of tion 136 of the Energy Independence and Se- energy projects undertaken since 2010. the Government Accountability Office enti- curity Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17013) on or be- (b) ELEMENTS.—The database established tled ‘‘2012 Annual Report: Opportunities to fore January 1, 2014. under subsection (a) shall include, for each Reduce Duplication, Overlap and Fragmenta- installation energy project— tion, Achieve Savings, and Enhance Rev- SA 3002. Mr. THUNE (for himself, Mr. (1) the estimated project costs; enue’’. VITTER, and Mr. SESSIONS) submitted (2) estimated power generation; (3) APPROPRIATE SECRETARIES.—The term an amendment intended to be proposed (3) estimated total cost savings; ‘‘appropriate Secretaries’’ means— by him to the bill S. 2262, to promote (4) estimated payback period; (A) the Secretary; (5) total project costs; energy savings in residential buildings (B) the Secretary of Agriculture; (6) actual power generation; (C) the Secretary of Defense; and industry, and for other purposes; (7) actual cost savings to date; which was ordered to lie on the table; (D) the Secretary of Education; (8) current operational status; and (E) the Secretary of Health and Human as follows: (9) access to relevant business case docu- Services; At the beginning of title V, insert the fol- ments, including the economic viability as- (F) the Secretary of Housing and Urban lowing: sessment. Development; SEC. 5ll. GROUND-LEVEL OZONE STANDARDS. (c) UPDATES.—The database established (G) the Secretary of Transportation; Notwithstanding any other provision of under subsection (a) shall be updated not less (H) the Secretary of the Treasury; law (including regulations), in promulgating than quarterly. (I) the Administrator of the Environmental a national primary or secondary ambient air Protection Agency; quality standard for ozone, the Adminis- SA 3005. Mr. COBURN (for himself (J) the Director of the National Institute trator of the Environmental Protection and Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin) sub- of Standards and Technology; and Agency— mitted an amendment intended to be (K) the Administrator of the Small Busi- (1) shall not propose a national primary or proposed by him to the bill S. 2262, to ness Administration. secondary ambient air quality standard for promote energy savings in residential (4) SERVICES.— ozone that is lower than the standard estab- buildings and industry, and for other (A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraph lished under section 50.15 of title 40, Code of purposes; which was ordered to lie on (B), the term ‘‘services’’ has the meaning Federal Regulations (as in effect on January given the term by the Director of the Office 1, 2014), until at least 85 percent of the coun- the table; as follows: of Management and Budget. ties that were nonattainment areas under At the appropriate place, insert the fol- (B) REQUIREMENTS.—The term ‘‘services’’ that standard as of January 1, 2014, achieve lowing: shall be limited to activities, assistance, and full compliance with that standard; SEC. lll. CERTIFICATION REQUIRED. aid that provide a direct benefit to a recipi- (2) shall only consider all or part of a coun- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall cer- ent, such as— ty to be a nonattainment area under the tify that the amount of energy cost savings (i) the provision of medical care; standard on the basis of direct air quality over a 10-year period as a result of each (ii) assistance for housing or tuition; or monitoring; project or activity funded under this Act or (iii) financial support (including grants (3) shall take into consideration feasibility an amendment made by this Act would equal and loans). and cost; and or exceed the cost of the project or activity. (b) REPORT.— (4) shall include in the regulatory impact (b) ACTUAL ENERGY USE.—On completion of (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than October 1, analysis for the proposed and final rule at a project or activity provided funds under 2014, the appropriate Secretaries shall sub- least 1 analysis that does not include any this Act or an amendment made by this Act, mit to Congress and post on the public Inter- calculation of benefits resulting from reduc- the Secretary shall certify that, over a 10- net websites of the agencies of the appro- ing emissions of any pollutant other than year period, as a result of the project or ac- priate Secretaries a report on the outcomes ozone. tivity— of the applicable programs.

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(2) REQUIREMENTS.—In reporting on the (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘biomass’ outcomes of each applicable program, the ap- made by paragraph (1) takes effect on the means— propriate Secretaries shall— date that is 90 days after the date of enact- ‘‘(i) cellulosic (plant fiber) organic mate- (A) determine the total administrative ex- ment of this Act. rials from a plant that is planted for the pur- penses of the applicable program; (b) DEFICIT REDUCTION.—Any amounts pose of being used to produce energy; (B) determine the expenditures for services made available to carry out section 136 of ‘‘(ii) nonhazardous plant or algal matter for the applicable program; the Energy Independence and Security Act of that is derived from— (C) estimate the number of clients served 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17013) (as in effect before the ‘‘(I) an agricultural crop, crop byproduct, by the applicable program and beneficiaries amendment made by subsection (a)) that are or residue resource; or who received assistance under the applicable not obligated as of the date of enactment of ‘‘(II) waste, such as landscape or right-of- program (if applicable); this Act are rescinded. way trimmings (but not including municipal (D) estimate— solid waste, recyclable postconsumer waste (i) the number of full-time employees who SA 3008. Mr. BARRASSO (for him- paper, painted, treated, or pressurized wood, administer the applicable program; and self, Mr. VITTER, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. wood contaminated with plastic, or metals); (ii) the number of full-time equivalents CRAPO, Mr. INHOFE, Mrs. FISCHER, Mr. ‘‘(iii) animal waste or animal byproducts; (whose salary is paid in part or full by the WICKER, Mr. JOHANNS, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. and Federal Government through a grant or con- ‘‘(iv) landfill methane. tract, a subaward of a grant or contract, a ENZI, Mr. RISCH, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. MORAN, ‘‘(B) NATIONAL FOREST LAND AND CERTAIN cooperative agreement, or another form of Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. MCCAIN, OTHER PUBLIC LAND.—In the case of organic financial award or assistance) who assist in Mr. COCHRAN, and Mr. CORNYN) sub- material removed from National Forest Sys- administering the applicable program; mitted an amendment intended to be tem land or from public land administered (E) describe the type of assistance the ap- proposed by him to the bill S. 2262, to by the Secretary of the Interior, the term plicable program provides, such as grants, promote energy savings in residential ‘biomass’ means only organic material technical assistance, loans, tax credits, or buildings and industry, and for other from— tax deductions; ‘‘(i) ecological forest restoration; (F) describe the type of recipient who bene- purposes; which was ordered to lie on fits from the assistance provided, such as in- the table; as follows: ‘‘(ii) precommercial thinnings; ‘‘(iii) brush; dividual property owners or renters, local At the end of the bill, add the following: governments, businesses, nonprofit organiza- ‘‘(iv) mill residues; or SEC. 5ll. IDENTIFICATION OF WATERS PRO- ‘‘(v) slash. tions, or State governments; and TECTED BY THE CLEAN WATER ACT. ‘‘(C) EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN FEDERAL (G) identify and report on whether written (a) IN GENERAL.—Neither the Secretary of LAND.—Notwithstanding subparagraph (B), program goals are available for the applica- the Army nor the Administrator of the Envi- the term ‘biomass’ does not include material ble program. ronmental Protection Agency shall— or matter that would otherwise qualify as (c) PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS.—Not later (1) finalize the proposed rule entitled ‘‘Def- biomass if the material or matter is located than January 1, 2015, the appropriate Secre- inition of ‘Waters of the United States’ on the following Federal land: taries shall jointly submit to Congress a re- Under the Clean Water Act’’ (79 Fed. Reg. ‘‘(i) Federal land containing old growth port that includes— 22188 (April 21, 2014)); or forest or late successional forest unless the (1) an analysis of whether any of the appli- (2) use the proposed rule described in para- Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of cable programs should be eliminated or con- graph (1), or any substantially similar pro- Agriculture determines that the removal of solidated, including any legislative changes posed rule or guidance, as the basis for any organic material from the land— that would be necessary to eliminate or con- rulemaking or any decision regarding the ‘‘(I) is appropriate for the applicable forest solidate the applicable programs; and scope or enforcement of the Federal Water type; and (2) ways to improve the applicable pro- Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.). grams by establishing program goals or in- ‘‘(II) maximizes the retention of— (b) RULES.—The use of the proposed rule ‘‘(aa) late-successional and large and old creasing collaboration so as to reduce the described in subsection (a)(1), or any sub- growth trees; overlap and duplication identified in— stantially similar proposed rule or guidance, (A) the 2011 report of the Government Ac- ‘‘(bb) late-successional and old growth for- as the basis for any rulemaking or any deci- countability Office entitled ‘‘Federal Initia- est structure; and sion regarding the scope or enforcement of tives for the NonFederal Sector Could Ben- ‘‘(cc) late-successional and old growth for- the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 efit from More Interagency Collaboration’’; est composition. U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) shall be grounds for vaca- and ‘‘(ii) Federal land on which the removal of tion of the final rule, decision, or enforce- (B) the report of the Government Account- vegetation is prohibited, including compo- ment action. ability Office entitled ‘‘2012 Annual Report: nents of the National Wilderness Preserva- Opportunities to Reduce Duplication, Over- Mr. UDALL of New Mexico tion System. lap and Fragmentation, Achieve Savings, SA 3009. ‘‘(iii) Wilderness study areas. and Enhance Revenue’’. (for himself and Mr. UDALL of Colo- ‘‘(iv) Inventoried roadless areas. (d) PROGRAM ELIMINATIONS.—Not later rado) submitted an amendment in- ‘‘(v) Components of the National Land- than January 1, 2015, the appropriate Secre- tended to be proposed by him to the scape Conservation System. taries shall— bill S. 2262, to promote energy savings ‘‘(vi) National Monuments. (1) identify— in residential buildings and industry, ‘‘(3) EXISTING FACILITY.—The term ‘existing (A) which applicable programs are specifi- and for other purposes; which was or- facility’ means a facility for the generation cally required by law; and dered to lie on the table; as follows: of electric energy from a renewable energy (B) which applicable programs are carried resource that is not an eligible facility. At the beginning of title V, insert the fol- out under the discretionary authority of the ‘‘(4) INCREMENTAL HYDROPOWER.—The term appropriate Secretaries; lowing: ‘incremental hydropower’ means additional (2) eliminate those applicable programs SEC. 5ll. RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY STANDARD. generation that is achieved from increased that are not required by law; and (a) IN GENERAL.—Title VI of the Public efficiency or additions of capacity made on (3) transfer any remaining applicable Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 or after— projects and nonduplicative functions into U.S.C. 2601 et seq.) is amended by adding at ‘‘(A) the date of enactment of this section; another green building program within the the end the following: or same agency. ‘‘SEC. 610. RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY STANDARD. ‘‘(B) the effective date of an existing appli- SA 3007. Mr. COBURN submitted an ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: cable State renewable portfolio standard ‘‘(1) BASE QUANTITY OF ELECTRICITY.— program at a hydroelectric facility that was amendment intended to be proposed by ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘base quantity placed in service before that date. him to the bill S. 2262, to promote en- of electricity’ means the total quantity of ‘‘(5) INDIAN LAND.—The term ‘Indian land’ ergy savings in residential buildings electric energy sold by a retail electric sup- means— and industry, and for other purposes; plier, expressed in terms of kilowatt hours, ‘‘(A) any land within the limits of any In- which was ordered to lie on the table; to electric customers for purposes other than dian reservation, pueblo, or rancheria; as follows: resale during the most recent calendar year ‘‘(B) any land not within the limits of any At the appropriate place, insert the fol- for which information is available. Indian reservation, pueblo, or rancheria title lowing: ‘‘(B) EXCLUSIONS.—The term ‘base quantity to which was on the date of enactment of SEC. ll. REPEAL OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY of electricity’ does not include— this section held by— VEHICLES MANUFACTURING INCEN- ‘‘(i) electric energy that is not incremental ‘‘(i) the United States for the benefit of TIVE PROGRAM. hydropower generated by a hydroelectric fa- any Indian tribe or individual; or (a) IN GENERAL.— cility; and ‘‘(ii) any Indian tribe or individual subject (1) REPEAL.—Section 136 of the Energy ‘‘(ii) electricity generated through the in- to restriction by the United States against Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 cineration of municipal solid waste. alienation; U.S.C. 17013) is repealed. ‘‘(2) BIOMASS.— ‘‘(C) any dependent Indian community; or

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ing any Alaskan Native village or regional or Secretary, not later than April 1 of the fol- ‘‘(ii) the location at which the electric en- village corporation as defined in or estab- lowing calendar year, 1 or more of the fol- ergy will be produced; and lished pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims lowing: ‘‘(iii) any other information the Secretary Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), that ‘‘(1) Federal renewable energy credits determines appropriate. is recognized as eligible for the special pro- issued under subsection (e). ‘‘(4) QUANTITY OF FEDERAL RENEWABLE EN- grams and services provided by the United ‘‘(2) Certification of the renewable energy ERGY CREDITS.— States to Indians because of their status as generated and electricity savings pursuant ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as otherwise pro- Indians. to the funds associated with State compli- vided in this paragraph, the Secretary shall ‘‘(7) RENEWABLE ENERGY.—The term ‘re- ance payments as specified in subsection issue to a generator of electric energy 1 Fed- newable energy’ means electric energy gen- (e)(4)(G). eral renewable energy credit for each kilo- erated by a renewable energy resource. ‘‘(3) Alternative compliance payments pur- watt hour of electric energy generated by ‘‘(8) RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCE.—The suant to subsection (h). the use of a renewable energy resource at an term ‘renewable energy resource’ means ‘‘(c) REQUIRED ANNUAL PERCENTAGE.—For eligible facility. solar, wind, ocean, tidal, geothermal energy, each of calendar years 2014 through 2039, the ‘‘(B) INCREMENTAL HYDROPOWER.— biomass, landfill gas, incremental hydro- required annual percentage of the base quan- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—For purpose of compli- power, or hydrokinetic energy. tity of electricity of a retail electric supplier ance with this section, Federal renewable en- ‘‘(9) REPOWERING OR COFIRING INCREMENT.— that shall be generated from renewable en- ergy credits for incremental hydropower The term ‘repowering or cofiring increment’ ergy resources, or otherwise credited to- shall be based on the increase in average an- means— wards the percentage requirement pursuant ‘‘(A) the additional generation from a nual generation resulting from the efficiency to subsection (d), shall be the applicable per- improvements or capacity additions. modification that is placed in service on or centage specified in the following table: after the date of enactment of this section, ‘‘(ii) WATER FLOW INFORMATION.—The incre- to expand electricity production at a facility Required Amount mental generation shall be calculated using used to generate electric energy from a re- ‘‘Calendar Years percentage the same water flow information that is— newable energy resource; 2014 ...... 6.0 ‘‘(I) used to determine a historic average ‘‘(B) the additional generation above the 2015 ...... 8.5 annual generation baseline for the hydro- average generation during the 3-year period 2016 ...... 8.5 electric facility; and ending on the date of enactment of this sec- 2017 ...... 11.0 ‘‘(II) certified by the Secretary or the Fed- tion at a facility used to generate electric 2018 ...... 11.0 eral Energy Regulatory Commission. energy from a renewable energy resource or 2019 ...... 14.0 ‘‘(iii) OPERATIONAL CHANGES.—The calcula- to cofire biomass that was placed in service 2020 ...... 14.0 tion of the Federal renewable energy credits before the date of enactment of this section; 2021 ...... 17.5 for incremental hydropower shall not be or 2022 ...... 17.5 based on any operational changes at the hy- ‘‘(C) the portion of the electric generation 2023 ...... 21.0 droelectric facility that is not directly asso- from a facility placed in service on or after 2024 ...... 21.0 ciated with the efficiency improvements or the date of enactment of this section, or a 2025 ...... 23.0 capacity additions. modification to a facility placed in service 2026 and thereafter through 2039 25.0. ‘‘(C) INDIAN LAND.— before the date of enactment of this section ‘‘(d) RENEWABLE ENERGY CREDITS.— ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall issue made on or after January 1, 2001, associated ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A retail electric supplier 2 renewable energy credits for each kilowatt with cofiring biomass. may satisfy the requirements of subsection hour of electric energy generated and sup- ‘‘(10) RETAIL ELECTRIC SUPPLIER.— (b)(1) through the submission of Federal re- plied to the grid in a calendar year through ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘retail electric newable energy credits— the use of a renewable energy resource at an supplier’ means a person that sells electric ‘‘(A) issued to the retail electric supplier eligible facility located on Indian land. energy to electric consumers (other than under subsection (e); ‘‘(ii) BIOMASS.—For purposes of this para- consumers in Hawaii) that sold not less than ‘‘(B) obtained by purchase or exchange graph, renewable energy generated by bio- 1,000,000 megawatt hours of electric energy under subsection (f); or mass cofired with other fuels is eligible for 2 to electric consumers for purposes other ‘‘(C) borrowed under subsection (g). credits only if the biomass was grown on the than resale during the preceding calendar ‘‘(2) FEDERAL RENEWABLE ENERGY CRED- land. year. ITS.—A Federal renewable energy credit may ‘‘(D) ON-SITE ELIGIBLE FACILITIES.— ‘‘(B) INCLUSION.—The term ‘retail electric be counted toward compliance with sub- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—In the case of electric en- supplier’ includes a person that sells electric section (b)(1) only once. ergy generated by a renewable energy re- energy to electric consumers that, in com- ‘‘(e) ISSUANCE OF FEDERAL RENEWABLE EN- source at an on-site eligible facility that is bination with the sales of any affiliate orga- ERGY CREDITS.— not larger than 1 megawatt in capacity and nized after the date of enactment of this sec- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year is used to offset all or part of the require- tion, sells not less than 1,000,000 megawatt after the date of enactment of this section, ments of a customer for electric energy, the hours of electric energy to consumers for the Secretary shall establish by rule a pro- Secretary shall issue 3 renewable energy purposes other than resale. gram— credits to the customer for each kilowatt ‘‘(C) SALES TO PARENT COMPANIES OR AFFILI- ‘‘(A) to verify and issue Federal renewable hour generated. ATES.—For purposes of this paragraph, sales energy credits to generators of renewable en- ‘‘(ii) INDIAN LAND.—In the case of an on-site by any person to a parent company or to ergy; eligible facility on Indian land, the Sec- other affiliates of the person shall not be ‘‘(B) to track the sale, exchange, and re- retary shall issue not more than 3 credits per treated as sales to electric consumers. tirement of the credits; and kilowatt hour. ‘‘(D) GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES.— ‘‘(C) to enforce the requirements of this ‘‘(E) COMBINATION OF RENEWABLE AND NON- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in section. RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES.—If both a re- clause (ii), the term ‘retail electric supplier’ ‘‘(2) EXISTING NON-FEDERAL TRACKING SYS- newable energy resource and a nonrenewable does not include— TEMS.—To the maximum extent practicable, energy resource are used to generate the ‘‘(I) the United States, a State, any polit- in establishing the program, the Secretary electric energy, the Secretary shall issue the ical subdivision of a State, or any agency, shall rely on existing and emerging State or Federal renewable energy credits based on authority, or instrumentality of the United regional tracking systems that issue and the proportion of the renewable energy re- States, State, or political subdivision; or track non-Federal renewable energy credits. sources used. ‘‘(II) a rural electric cooperative. ‘‘(3) APPLICATION.— ‘‘(F) RETAIL ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS.—If a gen- ‘‘(ii) INCLUSION.—The term ‘retail electric ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—An entity that gen- erator has sold electric energy generated supplier’ includes an entity that is a polit- erates electric energy through the use of a through the use of a renewable energy re- ical subdivision of a State, or an agency, renewable energy resource may apply to the source to a retail electric supplier under a authority, or instrumentality of the United Secretary for the issuance of renewable en- contract for power from an existing facility States, a State, a political subdivision of a ergy credits. and the contract has not determined owner- State, a rural electric cooperative that sells ‘‘(B) ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible for the ship of the Federal renewable energy credits electric energy to electric consumers, or any issuance of the credits, the applicant shall associated with the generation, the Sec- other entity that sells electric energy to demonstrate to the Secretary that— retary shall issue the Federal renewable en- electric consumers that would not otherwise ‘‘(i) the electric energy will be transmitted ergy credits to the retail electric supplier for qualify as a retail electric supplier if the en- onto the grid; or the duration of the contract.

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‘‘(G) COMPLIANCE WITH STATE RENEWABLE ‘‘(j) ENVIRONMENTAL SAVINGS CLAUSE.—In- ‘‘(iv) the impact on natural gas demand PORTFOLIO STANDARD PROGRAMS.—Payments cremental hydropower shall be subject to all and price; and made by a retail electricity supplier, di- applicable environmental laws and licensing ‘‘(v) the effectiveness of green marketing rectly or indirectly, to a State for compli- and regulatory requirements. programs at reducing the cost of renewable ance with a State renewable portfolio stand- ‘‘(k) STATE PROGRAMS.— resources. ard program, or for an alternative compli- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this section ‘‘(3) REPORT.—Not later than January 1, ance mechanism, shall be valued at 1 credit diminishes any authority of a State or polit- 2018, the Secretary shall transmit to Con- per kilowatt hour for the purpose of sub- ical subdivision of a State— gress a report describing the results of the section (b)(2) based on the quantity of elec- ‘‘(A) to adopt or enforce any law (including evaluation and any recommendations for tric energy generation from renewable re- regulations) respecting renewable energy, in- modifications and improvements to the pro- sources that results from the payments. cluding programs that exceed the required gram. ‘‘(f) RENEWABLE ENERGY CREDIT TRADING.— quantity of renewable energy under this sec- ‘‘(n) STATE RENEWABLE ENERGY ACCOUNT.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A Federal renewable en- tion; or ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There is established in ergy credit may be sold, transferred, or ex- ‘‘(B) to regulate the acquisition and dis- the Treasury a State renewable energy ac- changed by the entity to whom the credit is position of Federal renewable energy credits count. issued or by any other entity that acquires by retail electric suppliers. ‘‘(2) DEPOSITS.—All money collected by the the Federal renewable energy credit, other ‘‘(2) COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION.—No law or Secretary from the alternative compliance than renewable energy credits from existing regulation referred to in paragraph (1)(A) payments under subsection (h) shall be de- facilities. shall relieve any person of any requirement posited into the State renewable energy ac- ‘‘(2) CARRYOVER.—A Federal renewable en- otherwise applicable under this section. count established under paragraph (1). ergy credit for any year that is not sub- ‘‘(3) COORDINATION WITH STATE PROGRAM.— ‘‘(3) GRANTS.— mitted to satisfy the minimum renewable The Secretary, in consultation with States ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Proceeds deposited in generation requirement of subsection (c) for that have in effect renewable energy pro- the State renewable energy account shall be that year may be carried forward for use pur- grams, shall— used by the Secretary, subject to annual ap- suant to subsection (b)(1) within the next 3 ‘‘(A) preserve the integrity of the State propriations, for a program to provide years. programs, including programs that exceed grants— ‘‘(3) DELEGATION.—The Secretary may dele- the required quantity of renewable energy ‘‘(i) to the State agency responsible for ad- gate to an appropriate market-making enti- under this section; and ministering a fund to promote renewable en- ty the administration of a national tradeable ‘‘(B) facilitate coordination between the ergy generation for customers of the State renewable energy credit market for purposes Federal program and State programs. or an alternative agency designated by the of creating a transparent national market ‘‘(4) EXISTING RENEWABLE ENERGY PRO- State; or for the sale or trade of renewable energy GRAMS.—In the regulations establishing the ‘‘(ii) if no agency described in clause (i), to credits. program under this section, the Secretary the State agency developing State energy ‘‘(g) RENEWABLE ENERGY CREDIT BOR- shall incorporate common elements of exist- conservation plans under section 362 of the ROWING.— ing renewable energy programs, including Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than December State programs, to ensure administrative U.S.C. 6322). 31, 2014, a retail electric supplier that has ease, market transparency and effective en- ‘‘(B) USE.—The grants shall be used for the reason to believe the retail electric supplier forcement. purpose of— will not be able to fully comply with sub- ‘‘(5) MINIMIZATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE BUR- ‘‘(i) promoting renewable energy produc- section (b) may— DENS AND COSTS.—In carrying out this sec- tion; and ‘‘(A) submit a plan to the Secretary dem- tion, the Secretary shall work with the ‘‘(ii) providing energy assistance and onstrating that the retail electric supplier States to minimize administrative burdens weatherization services to low-income con- will earn sufficient Federal renewable energy and costs to retail electric suppliers. sumers. credits within the next 3 calendar years that, ‘‘(l) RECOVERY OF COSTS.—An electric util- ‘‘(C) CRITERIA.—The Secretary may issue ity that has sales of electric energy that are when taken into account, will enable the re- guidelines and criteria for grants awarded subject to rate regulation (including any tail electric supplier to meet the require- under this paragraph. ments of subsection (b) for calendar year 2014 utility with rates that are regulated by the ‘‘(D) STATE-APPROVED FUNDING MECHA- and the subsequent calendar years involved; Commission and any State regulated electric NISMS.—At least 75 percent of the funds pro- utility) shall not be denied the opportunity and vided to each State for each fiscal year shall ‘‘(B) on the approval of the plan by the to recover the full amount of the prudently incurred incremental cost of renewable en- be used to promote renewable energy produc- Secretary, apply Federal renewable energy tion through grants, production incentives, credits that the plan demonstrates will be ergy obtained to comply with the require- ments of subsection (b). or other State-approved funding mecha- earned within the next 3 calendar years to nisms. meet the requirements of subsection (b) for ‘‘(m) PROGRAM REVIEW.— ‘‘(E) ALLOCATION.—The funds shall be allo- each calendar year involved. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall enter into an arrangement with the National cated to the States on the basis of retail ‘‘(2) REPAYMENT.—The retail electric sup- electric sales subject to the renewable elec- plier shall repay all of the borrowed Federal Academy of Sciences under which the Acad- emy shall conduct a comprehensive evalua- tricity standard under this section or renewable energy credits by submitting an through voluntary participation. equivalent number of Federal renewable en- tion of all aspects of the program established under this section. ‘‘(F) RECORDS.—State agencies receiving ergy credits, in addition to the credits other- grants under this paragraph shall maintain wise required under subsection (b), by cal- ‘‘(2) EVALUATION.—The study shall include an evaluation of— such records and evidence of compliance as endar year 2022 or any earlier deadlines spec- the Secretary may require.’’. ified in the approved plan. ‘‘(A) the effectiveness of the program in in- (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS AMENDMENT.—The ‘‘(h) ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE PAY- creasing the market penetration and low- table of contents of the Public Utility Regu- MENTS.—As a means of compliance under ering the cost of the eligible renewable en- subsection (b)(4), the Secretary shall accept ergy technologies; latory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. prec. payment equal to the lesser of— ‘‘(B) the opportunities for any additional 2601) is amended by adding at the end of the ‘‘(1) 200 percent of the average market technologies and sources of renewable energy items relating to title VI the following: value of Federal renewable energy credits emerging since the date of enactment of this ‘‘Sec. 609. Rural and remote communities and Federal energy efficiency credits for the section; electrification grants. applicable compliance period; or ‘‘(C) the impact on the regional diversity ‘‘Sec. 610. Renewable electricity standard.’’. and reliability of supply sources, including ‘‘(2) 3 cents per kilowatt hour (as adjusted f on January 1 of each year following calendar the power quality benefits of distributed gen- year 2006 based on the implicit price deflator eration; NOTICES OF HEARINGS for the gross national product). ‘‘(D) the regional resource development COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, ‘‘(i) INFORMATION COLLECTION.—The Sec- relative to renewable potential and reasons retary may collect the information nec- for any investment in renewable resources; AND PENSIONS essary to verify and audit— and Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I wish to ‘‘(1)(A) the annual renewable energy gen- ‘‘(E) the net cost/benefit of the renewable announce that the Committee on eration of any retail electric supplier; and electricity standard to the national and Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- ‘‘(B) Federal renewable energy credits sub- State economies, including— sions will to meet on May 8, 2014, at 10 mitted by a retail electric supplier pursuant ‘‘(i) retail power costs; a.m. in room SD–106 of the Dirksen to subsection (b)(1); ‘‘(ii) the economic development benefits of Senate Office Building, to conduct a ‘‘(2) the validity of Federal renewable en- investment; ergy credits submitted for compliance by a ‘‘(iii) avoided costs related to environ- hearing entitled ‘‘Hearing on the nomi- retail electric supplier to the Secretary; and mental and congestion mitigation invest- nation of the Secretary of Health and ‘‘(3) the quantity of electricity sales of all ments that would otherwise have been re- Human Services-Designate, Sylvia retail electric suppliers. quired; Mathews Burwell.’’

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I ask unanimous con- in Senator LANDRIEU’s office, be grant- Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- sent the Senate proceed to the consid- ed floor privileges for the remainder of sions will to meet on May 13, 2014, at 10 eration of S. Res. 439, which was sub- the 113th Congress. a.m. in room SD–430 of the Dirksen mitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Senate Office Building, to conduct a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection, it is so ordered. hearing entitled ‘‘Strengthening Mi- clerk will report the resolution by nority Serving Institutions: Best Prac- f title. tices and Innovations for Student Suc- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BUILDING The assistant legislative clerk read cess.’’ HEIGHT RULES CLARIFICATION as follows: For further information regarding this meeting, please contact Aissa Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask A resolution (S. Res. 439) supporting the unanimous consent that the Senate goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Canchola of the committee staff on Month. (202) 224–2009. proceed to the consideration of H.R. There being no objection, the Senate f 4192, which was received from the House and is at the desk. proceeded to consider the resolution. AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. DURBIN. I ask unanimous con- MEET clerk will report the bill by title. sent that the resolution be agreed to, COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES The assistant legislative clerk read the preamble be agreed to, and the mo- Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I ask as follows: tions to reconsider be considered made unanimous consent that the Com- A bill (H.R. 4192) to amend the Act entitled and laid upon the table, with no inter- mittee on Armed Services be author- ‘‘An Act to regulate the height of buildings vening action or debate. ized to meet during the session of the in the District of Columbia’’ to clarify the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Senate on May 6, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. rules of the District of Columbia regarding objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without human occupancy of penthouses above the The resolution (S. Res. 439) was objection, it is so ordered. top story of the building upon which the agreed to. penthouse is placed. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE The preamble was agreed to. There being no objection, the Senate Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I ask (The resolution, with its preamble, is proceeded to consider the bill. unanimous consent that the Com- printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- Mr. DURBIN. I ask unanimous con- mittee on Finance be authorized to mitted Resolutions.’’) sent the bill be read three times and meet during the session of the Senate passed and the motion to reconsider be f on May 6, 2014, at 10 a.m., in room SD– laid upon the table with no intervening 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Build- ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, action or debate. ing, to conduct a hearing entitled 2014 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ‘‘New Routes for Funding and Financ- objection, it is so ordered. Mr. DURBIN. I ask unanimous con- ing Highways and Transit.’’ The bill (H.R. 4192) was ordered to a sent that when the Senate completes The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 objection, it is so ordered. third reading, was read the third time, and passed. a.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2014; that COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS following the prayer and pledge, the Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I ask f morning hour be deemed expired, the unanimous consent that the Com- NATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLS Journal of proceedings be approved to mittee on Foreign Relations be author- WEEK date, and the time for the two leaders ized to meet during the session of the Mr. DURBIN. I ask unanimous con- be reserved for their use later in the Senate on May 6, 2014, at 3 p.m., to hold sent the Senate proceed to the imme- day; that following any leader re- a hearing entitled ‘‘Ukraine—Coun- diate consideration of S. Res. 438 sub- marks, the Senate resume consider- tering Russian Intervention and Sup- mitted earlier today by Senators LAN- ation of the motion to proceed to S. porting a Democratic State.’’ DRIEU and ALEXANDER. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Competitiveness Act, postcloture, and objection, it is so ordered. clerk will report the resolution by that the time during the adjournment SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE title. count postcloture. Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I ask The assistant legislative clerk read The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without unanimous consent that the Select as follows: objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Intelligence be author- A resolution (S. Res. 438) congratulating f ized to meet during the session of the the students, parents, teachers, and adminis- Senate on May 6, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. trators of charter schools across the United PROGRAM The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without States for their ongoing contributions to Mr. DURBIN. The 30 hours of objection, it is so ordered. education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 15th annual National Charter postcloture debate on the motion to SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFEC- proceed to S. 2262 would expire at 5:45 TIVENESS OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND THE Schools Week, to be held May 4 through May FEDERAL WORKFORCE 10, 2014. p.m. tomorrow. Senators will be noti- Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I ask There being no objection, the Senate fied when the next vote is scheduled. unanimous consent that the Sub- proceeded to consider the resolution. f committee on the Efficiency and Effec- Mr. DURBIN. I further ask that the tiveness of Federal Programs and the resolution be agreed to, the preamble ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. Federal Workforce of the Committee be agreed to, and the motions to recon- TOMORROW on Homeland Security and Govern- sider be considered made and laid upon Mr. DURBIN. If there is no further mental Affairs be authorized to meet the table, with no intervening action business to come before the Senate, I during the session of the Senate on or debate. ask unanimous consent that it adjourn May 6, 2014, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without under the previous order. hearing entitled ‘‘A More Efficient and objection, it is so ordered. There being no objection, the Senate, Effective Government: Cultivating the The resolution (S. Res. 438) was at 7:16 p.m., adjourned until Wednes- Federal Workforce.’’ agreed to. day, May 7, 2014, at 9:30 a.m.

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HONORING TICHIUNA LASHA’ ported to Fort Lewis, Washington, for basic international gateway by mass transit. The FUNCHESS training and upon completion he was sent Dulles Corridor is the second most important across the country to Fort Dix, New Jersey, for employment and investment center in the Na- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON advanced infantry training. tional Capital Region, generating 25 percent of OF MISSISSIPPI After completing infantry training, Rodney all economic activity, and that’s before the ar- was selected to join an exclusive group of ten rival of Metro. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES soldiers for specialized shoulder-fired, surface- Phase 1 of the Dulles Rail project will open Tuesday, May 6, 2014 to-air ‘‘Red Eye’’ missile training at Fort Bliss, later this year with stops in Tysons and Res- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Texas. Rodney then reported to Fort Camp- ton, and Phase 2 is already under construc- er, I rise today to honor a goal oriented stu- bell, Kentucky, where he received further spe- tion. I was pleased to attend the opening for dent, Tichiuna Lasha’ Funchess, from Crystal cialized training in the operation of convoys in Harris Corporation’s new office campus, which Springs High School. combat. Following all of his specialized train- will consolidate operations from several re- Tichiuna Lasha’ Funchess is the daughter of ing, the Army assigned Rodney to a military gional locations into a site near the future Mr. Rico and Mrs. Kimberly Funchess. She police unit. Herndon Metro Station. As my colleagues has one sibling, Danielle Floyd. In April 1969, Rodney was stationed in Viet- know, Harris is an international communica- Tichiuna is an honor student at Crystal nam. During his time in Vietnam, Rodney was tions and information technology provider that Springs High School (CSHS) with 3.88 Grade promoted to Specialist 4 and performed a partners with Federal, State, and local govern- Point Average. As a natural born leader, number of duties including patrolling and se- ments to support our nation’s military, commu- Tichiuna demonstrates her leadership abilities curing the perimeter of the Cam Ranh Bay. nity first responders, and many other essential in her school, community, and church. At After his twelve month tour in Vietnam, Rod- public services. CSHS, she is a member of Student Council, ney returned to the United States. For his Harris employs more than 1,600 people in SADD Club, Mu Alpha Theta (National Society service as a Specialist 4, Rodney was award- the Commonwealth of Virginia, and this new Math Organization), FBLA (Future Business ed the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Na- facility will house nearly 500 high-tech workers Leaders of America), NSHSS (National Soci- tional Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam supporting the company’s satellite, defense, ety of High School Scholars), Ambassador of Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal intelligence, public safety, and health care op- NSHSS, and Ronald Reagan Scholars Pro- with Device, the Vietnamese Cross of Gal- erations. I was pleased to join Harris CEO Bill gram. lantry Unit Citation with Frame, the Sharp- Brown, Virginia Senator MARK WARNER, and Tichiuna serves in her community as a rep- shooter Badge (M16), the Expert Badge other regional leaders in welcoming the Harris resentative of the Crystal Springs Mayor’s (M14), and two Overseas Bars. team to its new location in the heart of the Youth Council. She is also a faithful choir Upon returning to civilian life, Rodney Dulles Corridor in Virginia’s 11th Congres- member and praise dancer at Terry Mis- worked as a laborer and carpenter, building sional District. sionary Baptist Church. bridges throughout the western United States. Fairfax County alone is home to 10 Fortune Tichiuna is inspired by her physics teacher He was later promoted to foreman and super- 500 companies. Harris and its corporate Dr. Cecilia Newsome-McGowan. She says intendent of bridge projects and highways neighbors recognize Northern Virginia as one that she truly admires Dr. McGowan because where he served for more than thirty years of the best places in the Nation in which to do with her credentials. She could work anywhere until his retirement. business and raise a family. We benefit not making much more money but, instead, she Rodney lives in Chowchilla, California. He is only from the jobs they create, but also from devotes her time to the students at Crystal a member of the National Rifle Association, the tremendous support they and their em- Springs High School. the Carpenters Union, and the Bridge Builder’s ployees give back to our local schools and Tichiuna has recently received acceptance Association. He is also a Life Member of Vet- community organizations. letters from University of Mississippi and Mis- erans of Foreign Wars Chowchilla BFW Post Once again, Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to sissippi State University to pursue a degree in 9896. He and his wife, Joy, have two daugh- welcome Harris Corporation to its new loca- Political Science. She plans to become a di- ters and three grandchildren. tion, and I look forward to its continued col- vorce or corporate attorney. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the laboration with the federal government and our Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me U.S. House of Representatives to join me in local community.. in recognizing Tichiuna Lasha’ Funchess as a recognizing Mr. Rodney A. Lindsay for his f student who is making a difference in her honorable service to our nation. He truly is a HONORING THE 2014 FREDERICKS- community. shining example of a proud American. He is a BURG, VIRGINIA, AREA HIGH f source of pride for our Central Valley and en- SCHOOL SENIOR MILITARY EN- tire nation. HONORING THE SERVICE OF LISTEES f RODNEY A. LINDSAY CONGRATULATING HARRIS COR- HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN HON. JIM COSTA PORATION ON THE GRAND OPEN- OF VIRGINIA ING OF ITS NEW HERNDON OF- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA FICES Tuesday, May 6, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Tuesday, May 6, 2014 HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY recognize the 177 Fredericksburg, Virginia Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF VIRGINIA area high school seniors who plan to enlist in recognize the service of Mr. Rodney A. Lind- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the United States Armed Forces after gradua- say, who served the United States of America tion. These students have excelled in their Tuesday, May 6, 2014 honorably during the Vietnam War. Rodney’s academic and extracurricular activities, and I commitment and service to our country de- Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, this is a par- offer my sincere congratulations upon their serves to be commended. ticularly exciting time in Northern Virginia’s high school graduation. Rodney was born in Merced, California, in Dulles Corridor as major employers, such as I commend these student leaders for their July 1948. He attended local schools and Harris Corporation, look to capitalize on Met- selfless and courageous decision to serve graduated from Chowchilla High School in ro’s Silver Line extension to Dulles Inter- their country as members of the Armed 1966. national Airport. As some of my colleagues Forces: Rodney entered the U.S. Army in April are painfully aware, Washington, DC, is the Adjare, Lester; Agnew, Chase; Ahmed- 1968, at the height of the Vietnam War. He re- only OECD capital not linked to its premier Alameldin, Mahmoud; Allen, Thomas; Allen,

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:49 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06MY8.001 E06MYPT1 dlhill on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E676 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 6, 2014 Tierra; Alley, William; Ampy, Jasmine; Ander- listee Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, MetroBase, the agency’s centralized oper- son, James; Antinori, Liam; Arndt, Clarissa; May 14, 2014 at the University of Mary Wash- ations and maintenance facility. The 1989 Ashton, Brandon; Bagnerise, Joseph; Ball, ington in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Loma Prieta earthquake destroyed much of Jacob; Banks, Nicholas; Barger, Zachary; Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me METRO’s infrastructure and left the system Barnes, SaQuan; Barr, Kevin; Bell, Cody; Ber- in thanking these young men and women and without any adequate facilities. After dealing nard, John; Berry, Nicolas. their families for their dedication to serving this with the delicate task of finding a suitable site Best, Tyshawn; Blankenship, Stephen; great Nation. We owe them and the many for the new facilities in Santa Cruz, Les Boardman, Catherine; Bolden, Jacob; Bonzie, Americans who have served and will serve a worked tirelessly to corral federal, state, and Amos; Borden, Ashley; Bosford, Bryan; debt of gratitude. local resources for the MetroBase project that Brinson, Devlin; Brownlee, Cody; Buck, Jona- f has resulted in long-term savings for the agen- than; Burch, Christopher; Byrd, Valentino; cy. Calloway, George; Campbell, Brandon; Camp- IN HONOR OF PENNSYLVANIA In addition, I was pleased to have worked bell, Joshua; Cantrell, Justin; Carr, Brenden; VETERANS OF THE SECOND closely with Les on the creation of the Small Carter, Aaron; Cempron, Crystal; Choquette, WORLD WAR WHO FOUGHT IN Transit Intensive Cities (STIC) program in the Mark. THE BATTLE OF IWO JIMA 2005 surface transportation reauthorization Clark, Regan; Cole, Christopher; Coleman, law known as SAFETEA–LU. Years earlier, Danielle; Conner, Keyon; Cooper, Hassiem; HON. PATRICK MEEHAN Les came to me with an idea to rectify an im- Croce, Remy; Cyrier, Thomas; Dabney, OF PENNSYLVANIA balance in the way that federal transit funding Lynshae; Dantonio, Mark; Deluca, Erik; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was allocated to smaller urbanized areas such Demetriades, Peter; Dieckhoff, Garrett; Tuesday, May 6, 2014 as Santa Cruz. Now, the STIC program pro- Dodson, Bethany; Dorsey, Thomas; Driskell, vides additional formula funding to commu- Daniel; Driskill, Joseph; Dubberly, Thurman; Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nities with a strong local commitment to public Ehrbar, Matthew; Escobar, Jadavian; Flint, honor eight Pennsylvania veterans of the Sec- transit, and over 160 communities in 45 states Tyler. ond World War who fought in the Battle of Iwo have benefitted from the program since its in- Fortune, D’Marcus; Fourhman, Joel; Ganoe, Jima. ception. Jacob; Garnett-Anderson, Nathaniel; These brave and heroic gentlemen are Les has dedicated his life to public transpor- Geukgeuzian, Michael; Gholson, Khavari; members of the Delaware County #288 and tation, and had a long history of achievement Gibbs, Trevor; Gomez, Ernesto; Goode, General Smedley D. Butler #741 Marine Corps prior to his arrival in Santa Cruz. He started Aaron; Graves, Crystal; Grenke, Konnor; Grier League Detachments. Although many of their his career as a bus driver in his home state Maurice; Grizzard, Georganna; Ha, Nina; brothers in arms died in the midst of battle or of Michigan and rose to lead transit agencies Hamilton, Corey; Hardin, Tiera; Harold, in the years since, these Marines and Sailors in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Chasitie; Harper, Ashley; Harper, Jasmine; continue to carry the legacy of their brothers’ and Vancouver, Washington. Joining him Harper. sacrifices for the security of our nation and de- every step of the way was his wife and best Kristoffer-Rommell; Helm, Cronje; Hender- fense of freedom for all of us in this world. friend Phyllis, who passed away in December son, Kameron; Hoffman, Christopher; Hoo, Let us forever remember and be grateful for 2012. Christian; Horbacz, Stanley; Hughes, Chelsea; the sacrifice of these heroes of the Second In 1996, he reached a pinnacle of his pro- Humphries, Anthony; Huston, Sierra; Hyde, World War. Please join me in recognizing the fession when he was elected by his peers as Seth; Ingerman, Kedrie; Jackson, Quincee; following gentlemen for their service to our Chairman of the American Public Transpor- Jameson, Aeneaus; Jenkins, David; Johnson, country: Louis Camilli, Jack Depew, Cliff tation Association, where he also helped de- Samed Farrad; Jones, Angela; Jumper Doud, George Edelmann, Joseph Hinderhofer, velop the popular Leadership APTA program, Martrano, Christopher; Karistromer, Stephen; Alan McCauley, Walter Tallamage and Donald which helps groom transit professionals for Kasper, Marla; King, Simone; Kissane, Sean. Walz. leadership positions in the industry. Knicely, Jacob; Kohler, Michael; f Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Les for his Kondratenko, Joshua; Kosmoski, Justis; Lam- service to Santa Cruz and congratulate him on IN HONOR OF LESLIE R. WHITE bert, James; Larkin, Olivia; Lescano Mourao, his well-deserved retirement. Tamara; Lockard, Aaron; Lopez, Eric; Maltais, f Gavin; Manthey, Hunter; Marbaker, Candice; HON. SAM FARR Marsh, Michael; Marshall, David; Matlack, OF CALIFORNIA HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE Erik; Matters, Jason; Maxwell, Jasjnn; Mccoy, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ROBERT DANIELI Ryan; McDaniel, Ian; Mcmahan, Justin. Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Miyamasu, Daniel; Molina, Kenny; Money, HON. JIM COSTA Richard; Morris, Mason; Naylor, Ryan; Nunez, Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- OF CALIFORNIA ognize and thank Leslie R. White for his life- Danny; Parada, Kevin; Parker, Dwandre; Par- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rish, Nelson; Patterson, Riley; Payne, Jona- time of service to the public transportation in- than; Phillips, Christopher; Phillips, Timothy; dustry, including the last 17 years as General Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Purce, Kiera; Quetsch, Brien; Ramirez, Sean; Manager of the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Tran- Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Rappa, Matthew; Reece, Kevin; Rheinstein, sit District, called ‘‘METRO.’’ honor the life and service of Mr. Robert Nathaniel; Riggins, Christopher. Les took the helm at METRO, which pro- Danieli, who passed away in 1996 at the age Roach, Austin; Robinson, Sashauna; vides bus service to the very transit-dependent of 76. Bob served the United States of Amer- Roeding, Nicholas; Rowe, William; Sanchez, communities of Santa Cruz County, CA, at a ica honorably in northern Africa and Italy dur- Nancy; Sayer, Michael; Schmiegel, Karl; time of turmoil and molded the agency into a ing World War II and was a leader in the Cen- Schulte, Lance; Seabron, D’Angelo; national model. He transformed virtually every tral Valley. Shafovaloff, John; Shelton, Samuel; Sims, aspect of METRO’s operations, from replacing Bob was born in Hollister, California. His Adam; Sisemore, Shane; Smail, Tyler; Smoot, an aging diesel fleet with clean fuels buses to family later moved to a farm near Chowchilla, Kiane; Snyder, Logan; Stanley, Zachary; adding routes and making existing routes where Bob attended local schools and worked Stewart, Joshua; Terrado, Jayson; Tuccitto, more efficient to improving paratransit service alongside his father and brothers on the family Anthony. delivery. farm and dairy. When his father was hospital- Tuggle, Dominique; Turner, Kevin; Under- Under his leadership, METRO has grown to ized, Bob ran the farm alongside his mother wood, Devonte; Walker, Christian; Walton, provide a level of service that makes public and two younger brothers. Benjamin; Walton, Thomas; Weimer, Desirae; transportation in Santa Cruz County a viable In July 1942, Bob set aside his farming du- Welter, Morgan; White, Terence; Whitt, Augus- alternative to automobile travel. Students from ties and reported for service with the United tus; Williams, Thomas; Williamson, Travis; the University of California at Santa Cruz and States Army. He completed basic training at Wooldridge, Stephen; Wygant, Raymond; Cabrillo College are loyal METRO riders, as Camp Roberts and joined the Western Task Wynn, Christian; Yeboah-Afari, Boahene; are the scores of Santa Cruz residents com- Force for Operation Torch, the allied invasion Young, Derek. muting to and from jobs in Silicon Valley on of northern Africa in November 1942 com- These students will be honored by the the popular Highway 17 Express. manded by General George Patton. Greater Fredericksburg Chapter of Our Com- My first interactions with Les involved work- Bob was assigned as rifleman to the scout munity Salutes at their 3rd Annual Military En- ing together on the development of platoon of the headquarters unit where he

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These activities helped make a Tuesday, May 6, 2014 ton, the U.S. II Corps took on Rommel’s difference in her maturation. Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, today we gather famed Afrika Korps and defeated the Germans Desiring a greater academic challenge in to honor Congressman Jim Oberstar, a true in two key battles. her sophomore year she enrolled in all Ad- gentleman of the House who ably represented In November 1943, Bob was injured in the vanced Placement classes which the Clarks- Minnesota’s 8th District for 36 years. He was line of duty. He was sent for recuperation to dale Municipal School District offered. She a fixture of the Transportation and Infrastruc- an Army hospital in Palm Springs, California. was promoted to section leader in the school ture Committee starting as staff in the 1960s Following his recuperation, Bob returned to band and will graduate with the title of Honors and 1970s, and then as a member and finally serve on limited duty and was transferred to with Distinction during commencement exer- Chairman from 2007 to 2011. I was blessed to the 9025th Technical Service Unit at Fort Mac- cises on May 22, 2014. work, and sometimes ride, alongside Jim for Arthur, where he served until his discharge in The unfortunate situation is that her beloved many years. October 1945. grandmother and namesake will not be there As a tireless advocate on transportation During his time in the Army, Bob rose to the to witness the fruits of her labor due to re- issues, Jim earned well-deserved admiration rank of staff sergeant and served in cam- cently passing. It will be difficult for Katherine in many circles, including in my home state of paigns in Tunisia, Sicily, and Italy. He was to bask in the glow of her well-deserved ac- Oregon. He accompanied me on tours as an awarded the Combat Infantry’s Badge, the complishments without the major cornerstone advocate for increased infrastructure invest- Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, the of her support system not being there; but in ment. Jim truly understood the importance of European-Africa-Middle Eastern Campaign her honor, she will continue to strive to be the the investment as a way to create American Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. awesome young lady that Mrs. Johnson loved, jobs, improve safety, and build roads and Bob spent the rest of his life serving his nurtured, and encouraged her to become. bridges to accommodate a 21st Century econ- community with the same tenacity and devo- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me omy. His passion and leadership are evident tion with which he served in the Army. He was in recognizing Katherine S. Johnson, an in projects across the country. elected to the Chowchilla Union High School amazing student for her dedication to suc- Jim was also an avid cyclist, and I am (CUHS) Board of Education and the ceed. grateful I had the opportunity to show him my Chowchilla Water District. He also served as a f state in 2007 during the Cycle Oregon event. Director for the Federal Land Bank and was a CONGRATULATING CARLOS HAR- He was one tough athlete, easily outpacing member of the Chowchilla Spring Festival and RISON ON HIS BOOK CHRON- cyclists half his age. the CUHS Ag Advisory. He was a Past Com- ICLING THE STORY OF HERO Like many people in Washington, DC, Min- mander and Life Member of the Veterans of STREET IN SILVIS, ILLINOIS nesota and beyond, I feel fortunate to consider Foreign Wars Post 9896 and American Legion Jim not only a colleague, but a friend and a Post 148 in Chowchilla. He and his wife Lillian HON. CHERI BUSTOS mentor. I only wish he had lived long enough had four children, six grandchildren, and one OF ILLINOIS to share all of his knowledge with the rest of great-grandchild. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES us. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me My sympathy goes out to his loved ones, in- in paying tribute to the life and service of Mr. Tuesday, May 6, 2014 cluding his wife, Jean. Robert Danieli, who was a shining example of Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f the tenacity, courage, and dedication em- congratulate Carlos Harrison on his excellent bodied by a serviceman. work telling the story of Hero Street in Silvis, HONORING THE SERVICE OF STEWART ROLLER f Illinois. Carlos is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, HONORING MS. KATHERINE S. editor and author whose most recent book HON. JIM COSTA JOHNSON brought him to a small street in my district. OF CALIFORNIA The twenty-two Mexican-American families liv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing on Second Street in Silvis, Illinois sent HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Tuesday, May 6, 2014 OF MISSISSIPPI fifty-seven of their children to fight in World IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES War II and Korea. In total, over 100 men and Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to women from those one and a half blocks have recognize Mr. Stewart Roller for serving the Tuesday, May 6, 2014 served in the US Armed Forces. No other United States of America honorably during the Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- area of comparable size in the country has Vietnam War. Stewart’s commitment to the er, I rise today to honor a remarkable student had so many men and women in uniform, and American people and 30 years of service to in Clarksdale, Mississippi. in honor of them, the street was renamed the U.S. Navy deserves to be commended. Katherine S. Johnson is the daughter of Ms. Hero Street USA in 1967. Stewart was born in 1939 in Parsons, Kan- Veda Johnson and granddaughter of Mrs. Carlos’s book, The Ghosts of Hero Street: sas. He received a bachelor’s degree from Katherine Johnson. She is a native of Clarks- How One Small Mexican-American Commu- Baker University in 1961 and enrolled in the dale, Mississippi and is currently a student at nity Gave So Much in World War II and Korea, School of Dentistry at the University of Mis- Clarksdale High School. will be released on May 6th with an event in souri, where he received his Doctor of Den- Katherine comes from a community called Silvis at Hero Street Park, which is dedicated tistry Science degree in 1965. the ‘‘brick yard’’ which has a strong gang pres- to the eight sons of Hero Street who lost their Instead of joining a lucrative dentistry firm, ence. Her phenomenal relationship with her lives in those two conflicts. It is fitting that he Stewart entered active duty just as the war in grandmother who loved and nurtured her as- will celebrate with the community, because the Vietnam was beginning to escalate. He com- sisted in her upbringing. story of Hero Street is not just about those pleted Field Medical Training at Camp Pen- As she entered her teenage years, she put who fought and gave their lives, but also dleton and was commissioned as a lieutenant aside the valuable lessons taught by her about the perseverance and values of the in the U.S. Navy Reserve. grandmother, and it was very easy for her to families and community they left behind in As part of the U.S. Navy, Stewart was as- assimilate herself to what was going on in her Silvis. signed to provide medical support for the Third neighborhood. Mr. Speaker, I’d like to thank Carlos Har- Marine Division in Vietnam. Stewart served as As Katherine matriculated to Clarksdale rison for telling the important and inspirational an assistant division dental officer and pro- High School as a freshman, she found herself story of the families of Hero Street and the vided emergency medical aid to wounded Ma- becoming better acquainted with the principal fifty-seven brave young men who put their rines, while also performing regular services. than her teachers due to fighting, truancy, and lives on the line to serve their country and Stewart provided support for the 3rd and 4th a lack of respect for authority. fight to protect the American Dream. Marine Regiments during Operation Hastings,

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While in holes that could weaken coverage for many ice was vital during this operation where more college at Virginia Tech, Ms. Hersman in- families and immigrant workers who live in the than 1,400 Marines were killed and more than terned in the office of Congressman Bob Wise United States. While I do believe the text of 9,000 were wounded. of West Virginia. After graduation, she re- the bill has been improved since its initial con- After serving in Vietnam for thirteen months, turned to Congressman Wise’s office, ulti- sideration, there is still more work to be done. Stewart returned to the States and served as mately serving as a senior legislative aide. According to the Statement of Administration an Assistant Dental Officer. In July 1968, he After several years working on the House Policy, the Administration echoes our con- transferred to the Naval Reserve, where he side, she joined the staff of the Senate Com- cerns and it remains willing to work with Con- continued to serve as an Assistant Dental Offi- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- gress to find a reasonable solution. I hope my cer and was promoted to Training Officer, Ex- tation, where she rose to the position of Staff colleagues in the Senate will make the nec- ecutive Officer, and Staff Dental Officer. Director. essary changes in order to resolve this matter In 1981, Stewart assumed duties as the De- In 2004, President George W. Bush ap- as quickly as possible. partment Head for the Naval Reserve at Naval pointed Ms. Hersman to a 5-year term on the f Air Station Lemoore. In the following years, NTSB. President Obama reappointed her in Stewart was promoted to Commanding Officer 2009 and also nominated her as Chairman, CONGRATULATING THE BURLESON for the Naval Reserve Hospital at Naval Air making her the youngest person to serve in FAMILY Station Lemoore and served as Staff Dental that role at age 39. Ms. Hersman has presided Officer for the Reserve Readiness Command over the NTSB during a very active period for HON. MARK MEADOWS of Region Twenty. the organization. She has presided over a OF NORTH CAROLINA From July 1988 to September 1991, Stewart number of high-profile accident investigations, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served as Commanding Officer for the Naval including the collision of two Metro Red Line Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Reserve Dental Clinic in San Francisco. Dur- trains, the airplane crash involving Senator ing his tenure, productivity per provider rose Ted Stevens in 2010, and the collision be- Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dramatically. tween two freight trains in Oklahoma in 2012. recognize Brooke, Adam, and Holland After 30 years of service in the U.S. Navy, In the face of all those tragedies, and dozens Burleson of Spruce Pine, North Carolina. The Stewart retired with the rank of Captain. For more, Ms. Hersman displayed remarkable Burleson family has inspired a community and his service, he was awarded the Presidential poise and provided a reassuring presence with proven that we all can make a difference. Unit Citation, the Navy Unit Citation, the Na- her calm, confident leadership. On April 26, 2014, the Burleson family orga- tional Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam In addition to her investigatory duties, Ms. nized the first-annual Run for Holland 5k and Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal Hersman helped to broaden the mission of the 1 Mile Fun Run. They organized the race to with Device, the Vietnamese Cross of Gal- NTSB. She focused not just on what hap- raise funds and awareness for families with lantry Unit Citation with Frame, 30–Year Naval pened after a tragedy, but also what the gov- children who have been diagnosed with Down Reserve Award, and Expert Rifle and Expert ernment could do to prevent such tragedies Syndrome and other special needs. There was Pistol Awards. from occurring in the first place. By focusing overwhelming support in the small community In 2003, the Governor appointed Stewart to on behaviors that cause transportation acci- of Spruce Pine, with over 290 participants and the rank of Colonel in the California State Mili- dents, like fatigue and intoxication, Ms. more than 8,000 dollars raised. tary Reserve. Stewart received additional Hersman helped shape the NTSB into a more Inspired by the birth of their daughter, Hol- awards, including the California State Military proactive organization. She recently an- land, on August 2, 2013, Brooke and Adam Reserve Meritorious Achievement Medal and nounced she is leaving public service to be- Burleson have gone above and beyond in Military Reserve Service Ribbon. come president and chief executive officer of shining light on this issue. Just months before Stewart is a Life Member of the Chowchilla the National Safety Council. Holland was born, Adam and Brooke found Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9896 and a Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join out their daughter had a very high chance of Life Member of the San Francisco Dental So- me in recognizing Deborah Hersman for her having Down Syndrome. In the months after, ciety, Dental Association, and American Den- tremendous service to our nation. I commend they found strength from other parents in their tal Association. her for all the work she has done to keep our community. The Burleson family is now recip- While serving in the reserve, Stewart also roadways, railways, and airspace safe for all rocating those efforts. engaged in a private dental practice in San Americans. I offer my heartfelt congratulations This family is a true inspiration for us all. Francisco. He subsequently served for more to Ms. Hersman on her accomplishments, and They have not only faced adversity, but con- than seven years as a staff dentist at the Val- I wish her and her family all the best in her fu- quered it by helping other families going ley State Prison for Women. ture endeavors. through similar situations. They have taught us Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me f that no matter what situation God gives you, in recognizing the service of Mr. Stewart Roll- He can give us the strength to overcome it. er for his dedication to our country. He is a EXPATRIATE HEALTH COVERAGE Mr. Speaker, I am proud to congratulate the source of pride for our Central Valley and the CLARIFICATION ACT OF 2014 Burleson family and the Spruce Pine commu- entire nation. nity for their commitment to helping others. It SPEECH OF f is truly an honor to represent them in Con- RECOGNIZING DEBORAH HERSMAN HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN gress. FOR HER SERVICE AS CHAIRMAN OF MARYLAND f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NATIONAL TRANSPOR- HONORING HIGH SCHOOL STU- TATION SAFETY BOARD Tuesday, April 29, 2014 DENTS IN FLORIDA’S PALM Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today BEACHES AND TREASURE COAST HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY in opposition to the latest version of H.R. FOR THEIR COURAGEOUS DECI- 4414, the Expatriate Health Coverage Clari- SION TO JOIN THE U.S. ARMED OF VIRGINIA fication Act of 2014. I want to commend my FORCES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES colleague JOHN CARNEY on his efforts to ad- Tuesday, May 6, 2014 dress the needs of expatriate health care HON. PATRICK MURPHY Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- plans and to ensure that the jobs created by OF FLORIDA ognize the distinguished tenure of Deborah managing these plans remain in the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hersman, who is leaving as Chairman of the States. However, the bill, in its current form, National Transportation Safety Board after would create more problems than it resolves. Tuesday, May 6, 2014 serving 10 years on the Board and five years As you know, the Affordable Care Act estab- Mr. MURPHY of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise as chairman. lished new coverage standards and protec- today to honor 23 high school seniors from the Ms. Hersman, 43, is a resident of Lorton, tions for millions of Americans, including that Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches of Florida Virginia, in my district. She is the daughter of they cannot be denied coverage for pre- for their commendable decision to enlist in the

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These young was honorably discharged as an Airman Sec- Obama and Congressman THOMPSON on scor- men and women have displayed an un- ond Class in 1952. For his service, Bob was ing advance on the subject area tests of Alge- matched sense of bravery and courage in their awarded the World War II Victory Medal and bra I and Biology I. Brittany has maintained an commitment to defend and protect our nation. the Army of Occupation Medal. ‘‘A’’ average and the highest GPA average Thus, it is important they know that they have After his separation from the service, Bob during her tenure at John F. Kennedy Memo- the full support of the United States House of returned to Chowchilla and to farming along- rial High School. Representatives, their communities, and the side his father. In 1949, Bob bought his own Desiring a greater academic challenge, Brit- American people. It is the dedication of these farm in the Dairyland area and farmed until tany in her sophomore year at John F. Ken- individuals which reminds us who we are as a 1961. Bob worked for the City of Chowchilla nedy Memorial High School applied and was people, and that though diverse problems may before beginning a long career with the accepted to the Mississippi School for Mathe- lie ahead, the United States remains a shining Chowchilla Union High School District where matics and Science in Columbus, Mississippi example of freedom, strength, and persever- he served with distinction as Director of Trans- where she is schedule to graduate in the ance on the world stage. portation from 1969 until his retirement in spring of 2015. The service of these young men and 1987. At the Mississippi School for Mathematics women must not go unrecognized, and so I Bob and Betty had two children, seven and Science she is a member of the National want to personally thank these twenty-three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Bob Honors Society for High School Students, Na- local graduating seniors for their selflessness passed along his dedication to service to his tional Beta Club, Future Physicians of Amer- and commitment to our nation by naming them son who retired from the Air Force as a mas- ica, and Blu Diamonds Step Group. here today: Oneil Daley, Antonio Allen Jr., ter sergeant and to two of his grandchildren She continues to maintain an ‘‘A’’ average Juan Machuca, Mario Esquilin, Henry Thomas, who are currently on active duty in the United in her courses of study. Dion Yu, David Colton, Corbett Pervenecki, States Air Force. Brittany is a dedicated citizen in her commu- Matthew Connelly, Laquann Pitts, Corey In addition to being a dedicated husband, nity. She volunteers in annual citywide clean- Boyce, Jose Ruiz, Kristi McMillion, Selena father, grandfather, and servicemember, Bob ups and is a former member of the Mayor’s Harrison, Ty Torres, David Tarrant- was also an active member of his community Youth Council and participated in it by working Schneiderman, Angela Fernandez, Tristan in Chowchilla. He was a member of the on numerous political campaigns. Sperling, Andrew Williams, Tyler Stewart, Chowchilla Mason Lodge, Chowchilla Odd Fel- She is an active member of Mount Olive Brandon Hall, Dylan Reinhardt and Alicia Wil- low Lodge, Mariposa Odd Fellow Lodge, and Missionary Baptist Church, which is located in liams. Order of the Eastern Star. He was also a long- the city of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, where All will be recognized on May 8th at the Our time member of the First Baptist Church and she is a member of the Junior Usher Board, Community Salutes event in Boca Raton. Life Member of Chowchilla VFW Post 9896 the Youth Choir, the Youth Praise Dance Mr Speaker, we owe a debt of gratitude to and American Legion Post 148. Team and serves as Secretary of the Sunday each and every one of them and to all who Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me School. defend our freedom by serving in the United in paying tribute to the life of Robert Buford After completing high school she plans on States Armed Forces. That spirit of service Acree for his service and devotion to his fam- attending college where she will major in Biol- and sacrifice is something we all can be proud ily, community, and nation. ogy, to pursue her dreams of becoming a Car- of. For this very reason, it is my honor to rec- f diovascular Surgeon. She lives by the quote: ognize these young leaders here today. ‘‘Do not go where the path may lead, go in- HONORING MS. BRITTANY f stead where there is no path and leave a JOHNSON trail.’’—Ralph Waldo Emerson HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me OF ROBERT BUFORD ACREE HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON in recognizing an amazing student for her OF MISSISSIPPI dedication to education. HON. JIM COSTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f OF CALIFORNIA Tuesday, May 6, 2014 HONORING NORA RUPERT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Tuesday, May 6, 2014 er, I rise today to honor a remarkable student HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. OF FLORIDA honor the life and service of Robert Buford Brittany Johnson is the daughter of Kennedy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Acree, who passed away in 2010 at the age V. & Jean S. Johnson. She is a native of of 85. Bob was a World War II veteran who Mound Bayou, Mississippi. She is currently a Tuesday, May 6, 2014 served the United States of America honorably student at the Mississippi School for Mathe- Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in in Korea and began a family legacy within the matics & Science where she maintains an ‘‘A’’ honor of Broward County District 7 School United States Air Force. average. Prior to attending Mississippi School Board Member Nora Rupert, a devoted teach- Bob was born in Arkansas in 1924. He for Math and Science, she attended John F. er and mother and a dedicated community ad- moved to Chowchilla with his family in 1937 Kennedy Memorial High School and Isaiah T. vocate. Her hard work improving our county’s and began to work in farming with his father Montgomery Elementary School in Mound schools and bettering the futures of our chil- when he was only 12 years old. He attended Bayou, Mississippi. dren is an inspiration to education leaders in local schools and graduated from Chowchilla At Isaiah T. Montgomery Elementary South Florida and across the country. High School in 1943. School, Brittany was honored for having the After Nora graduated from Florida Southern In 1945, thinking he was safe from the draft, highest grade point average from the first College and the Star Program at FAU for al- Bob married Betty and continued working in through sixth grades. While in elementary ternative education certification, she served as farming. A year later, he was inducted into the school she served as a Junior Beta Club a substitute teacher with the School Board of Army. After completing basic training, Bob was Member and a Girl Scout. Broward County and taught Language Arts assigned to the Army Air Corps and was sent In Junior High School, Brittany was recog- and Reading at Piper High School for four to Aviation Engineering School in Spokane, nized for holding the highest state testing years. She was elected in 2010 to serve as Washington, for advanced training. scores for Language Arts, Reading, and Math- School Board Member for District 7 and has Upon completion of his training, Bob and ematics. She continued to maintain a 4.0 been a champion of education reform ever roughly one hundred Army Air Corps replace- GPA. When she became a high school stu- since. After adopting three children, she has ment troops flew to Pusan, Korea. Bob then dent, she was active in Future Business Lead- gained invaluable experience advocating on joined the 40th Aviation Engineer Squadron at ers of America where she competed and their behalf through Exceptional Student Edu- Kempo Air Field, north of Seoul. Bob subse- placed first in district and second in state com- cation and gifted issues in public schools. Fi- quently served in the squadron motor pool. petitions. nally, among many other organizations, Nora

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:49 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06MY8.010 E06MYPT1 dlhill on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E680 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 6, 2014 is a Broward School Board representative on Ms. Hodgin’s three-decades of service to responsibility to act to prevent a nuclear Iran. the Council of Great City Schools, National the arts have helped to enrich the Wolf Trap I have supported numerous sanctions efforts School Board Association, and Council of Foundation, the Northern Virginia community, in Congress to cripple Iran’s ability to develop Urban Boards of Education and serves on the and our Nation. Mr. Speaker, I urge my col- nuclear weapons, and will continue to do so boards of the Coconut Creek Elementary leagues to join me in honoring Jo Hodgin for as long as Iran insists on pursuing its nuclear School Advisory Form and Big Brothers/Big her service to our National Park for the Per- program. Sisters. forming Arts, and in wishing her and her family Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have visited Education is fundamental to the long-term all the best in their future endeavors. Israel 15 times as a Member of Congress, and success of Florida and our nation. As a parent f to have called every Israeli Prime Minister and a congressman, I understand the need to from Yitzhak Rabin to Benjamin Netanyahu make an unwavering commitment to the edu- PERSONAL EXPLANATION my friend. The United States must continue to cation of our children. Nora Rupert has dem- support Israel’s right to self-defense, increase onstrated this commitment through decades of HON. ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ its engagement in the region, and work to- compassion for the children of South Florida, OF PENNSYLVANIA wards finding a fair solution that enables both and she inspires all of us to live by her exam- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace, se- ple. Tuesday, May 6, 2014 curity, and prosperity. As Co-Chair of the f Democratic Israel Working Group, I remain Ms. SCHWARTZ. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall RECOGNIZING JO HODGIN FOR 21 committed to working with my colleagues in No. 187 I was unable to attend. YEARS OF SERVICE TO WOLF Congress to further strengthen our special re- Had I been present, I would have voted TRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE lationship with Israel. ‘‘yes.’’ PERFORMING ARTS f f HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY COMMEMORATING THE 66TH ANNI- OF VIRGINIA VERSARY OF ISRAEL’S INDE- HONORING SHANTASIA DENAYE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PENDENCE THOMAS Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON ognize my constituent, Jo Hodgin, on the oc- OF FLORIDA OF MISSISSIPPI casion of her retirement after 21 years of serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ice to the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Per- Tuesday, May 6, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forming Arts. Through her leadership of Wolf Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Trap’s government relations program, and her Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I coordination of a wide range of special initia- rise today to commemorate the 66th Anniver- sary of Israel’s Independence. On this day, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- tives for the Foundation, Ms. Hodgin, a resi- er, I rise today to honor a goal oriented stu- dent of Annandale, has expanded upon Wolf called Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel celebrates its founding by Prime Minister David Ben Gurion dent, Shantasia Denaye Thomas, from Crystal Trap’s success as America’s National Park for Springs High School. the Performing Arts. in 1948. Since then, Israel has stood as a dy- Ms. Hodgin began her career by serving as namic democracy in the Middle East region Shantasia Denaye Thomas is the daughter deputy director for the Cultural Alliance of with its rich culture, vibrant economy, and of Mr. Richard and Mrs. Felicia Thomas. She Greater Washington, now known as Culture commitment to peace. has two siblings: Sha’Reika Johnson and Capital. In that role, she fostered cooperation Yet, independence has come at a great Shamaya Thomas. among hundreds of regional arts organiza- price. This is why, the day before celebrating Shantasia is an honor student at Crystal tions. She also launched the Business Volun- its independence, Israel observes Yom Springs High School with 4.0 Grade Point Av- teers for the Arts program, which forged con- Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day. On Yom erage. As a standout student at Crystal nections between the arts and business com- Hazikaron, Israel remembers all those who Springs High School, Shantasia is a member munities in the Washington, D.C., region. The gave their lives defending their families, their of the SADD Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Student BVA program, featured in Washingtonian mag- communities, and their country. This year, Council and serves as President of Jobs for azine, facilitated the completion of hundreds of Israel honored the more than 23,000 soldiers Mississippi Graduates Program. killed in the line of duty and another 1,800 ci- arts projects, and it expanded the role of pri- Shantasia’s leadership is well-known in her vilian victims of terrorism. I have always been vate business in the arts. community as she serves as President of the deeply moved by the duality of Israel’s inde- When Ms. Hodgin became director of Foun- Crystal Springs Mayor’s Youth Council, a pendence celebration, at once both sorrowful dation Grants at Wolf Trap, she increased an- member of H.Y.M (Holiness Youth Ministries), and triumphant, and know of no other country nual grants income from $600,000 to $1.2 mil- Daughters of Esther, and Sunday school at that combines such profound sorrow with such lion. Based on her tremendous success, she her church, Greater Damascus Church of a festive event. was promoted into her current role as Director Christ Holiness USA. of Planning and Initiatives. A central achieve- I am proud of the close relationship that has ment of Ms. Hodgin’s tenure was the success- developed between the United States and Shantasia is also a member of the National ful management of the organization’s govern- Israel over the past 66 years. These ties, Honor’s Society for High School Scholars. ment relations program. She has engaged pol- based on the common bond of democracy, Shantasia is blessed with the gift of musi- icy leaders and decision-makers at all levels of economic vitality, and cultural affinity, remain cianship and she plays the piano for two government, educating them about the broad as strong now under President Barack Obama churches. In her spare time she loves making benefits of Wolf Trap’s initiatives across the as when President Harry Truman first recog- music and writing poetry. country. Her outreach efforts not only have se- nized the Jewish State. From religious kin- Shantasia accredits her determination and cured greater support for Wolf Trap, but also ships to shared interests, and from military spirit of excellence to her great-grand mother, helped mobilize the larger arts community to strengths to commercial relations, the friend- Mrs. Marie Johnson. She says Mrs. Johnson advance their interests. ship between the United States is unbreak- is a strong woman of God who has encour- In addition, Ms. Hodgin spearheaded a able. aged her to follow her heart and excel above range of special initiatives for the Foundation. However, Israel continues to face serious and beyond, because with God all things are For example, she collaborated with former regional threats, and these concerns are also possible. Wolf Trap Foundation President and CEO shared by the United States. One of the larg- Terre Jones on the acclaimed Face of Amer- est threats to regional stability and Israel’s se- Shantasia plans on attending Tougaloo Col- ica series, which celebrated America’s national curity today is Iran. Iran’s pursuit of nuclear lege, where she will major in Biology to be- parks through a variety of artistic mediums, in- weapons and support for terrorism pose a come a Pediatric Oncologist. cluding music, spoken word, and dance. The grave threat to both Israel and the global com- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me series reached a national audience on PBS, munity at large. The statements of aggression in recognizing Shantasia Denaye Thomas as a and one of its films, On the Wings of a Dream, made by Iran’s leaders must be taken seri- student who is making a difference in her won an Emmy in 2004. ously, and the international community has a community.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:49 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06MY8.013 E06MYPT1 dlhill on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E681 RECOGNIZING THE 23ND ANNUAL in 2001 to help the homeless gain stability by sion and its infantry regiments, including Jim BEST OF RESTON AWARDS FOR putting a roof over their head. It currently con- and the rest of the 163rd began to prepare for COMMUNITY SERVICE tributes resources to build and renovate home- the invasion. The men were issued cold less shelters as well as transitional and afford- weather gear for their planned landing in HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY able housing. HomeAid has completed more northern Japan, code-named HIRO, for Hiro- OF VIRGINIA than 70 projects and served more than 10,000 shima. Jim, along with the men of the 163rd IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES individuals, work valued at more than $10.5 were waiting to board troopships for the inva- million. sion, when the atomic bombs hit Hiroshima Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Small Business Leader: Brennan & Waite, and Nagasaki, ending the war. Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today P.L.C. Founding members (and husband and Jim was promoted to staff sergeant and was to recognize the recipients of the 23rd Annual wife) Matthew Brennan and Carol Waite have shipped to Japan as part of the occupation Best of Reston Awards for Community Serv- led their firm to support many local causes, in- forces. Jim and the 163rd went ashore near ice. The Best of Reston Awards are the result cluding the Greater Reston Chamber of Com- Hiroshima a few weeks after the end of the of collaboration between Cornerstones (for- merce, Habitat For Humanity, Let’s Help Kids, war and saw the overwhelming effects of the merly Reston Interfaith) and the Greater Res- the Mosaic Harmony Choir, FACETS, Corner- bombing first-hand. ton Chamber of Commerce and are presented stones, and Leadership Fairfax. Mr. Brennan Jim returned to the United States in 1946 to individuals, organizations, and businesses also developed a training program to help and was discharged at Fort Lewis, Wash- whose extraordinary efforts make our commu- those interested in serving on county and non- ington. For his service, Jim was awarded the nity a better place. I am pleased to enter the profit boards. Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Asiatic-Pa- names of the following recipients of the 2014 Corporate Business Leader: Cooley, LLP. cific Campaign Medal, the Philippine Cam- Best of Reston Awards into the CONGRES- This law firm encourages employees to give paign and Liberation Medals, the Army of Oc- SIONAL RECORD: back to the community by offering paid leave cupation Medal and the World War II Victory Individual Community Leader: Carol Ann time to volunteer and providing matching Medal. Bradley. Ms. Bradley has dedicated herself to funds for money raised by employees to sup- Upon leaving the service, Jim returned to service both locally and globally. She has port local causes. Last year the firm contrib- Chowchilla where he became well known for worked with Global Camps Africa, the Friends uted more than $1 million to nonprofits around his involvement in ranching. He was a found- of the Reston Regional Library, the Embry the United States. The company’s pro bono ing member of the Chowchilla Stampede Rucker Community Shelter, the Southgate efforts have led to contributions of more than Committee and also served with distinction as Community Center, the Reston Community 33,000 hours by 466 attorneys on more than a member of the Chowchilla-Madera County Center, the American Association of University 687 different pro bono projects per year. Fair Board for more than thirty years. Women, The Links, Inc., and Educators, Then, Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join Jim was a Life Member of the Chowchilla Now and Forever. me in congratulating the 2014 Best of Reston Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9896. He and Individual Community Leader: Jerry Fer- honorees for their continued commitment to his wife, Annie, had four daughters, eight guson. Mr. Feguson uses his broadcasting our community. I express my sincere gratitude grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. skills to highlight local nonprofits. He is the di- to these individuals, businesses, and organiza- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me rector of Development and Outreach for Fair- tions for contributing their time and energy to in paying tribute to the life and service of Mr. fax Public Access, which provides television the betterment of our community. Jim Looney for his love and dedication to his and radio cablecasting services to the region. f family, community, and nation. As a volunteer he has filmed and produced f videos for numerous nonprofits and civic HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE groups. OF JIM LOONEY IN MEMORY OF TIM CARPENTER Individual Community Leader: Cate Fulkerson. Ms. Fulkerson began serving Res- HON. JIM COSTA HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. ton as an entry-level clerk at the Reston Asso- OF CALIFORNIA OF MICHIGAN ciation and climbed the ladder to her present IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES role there, Chief Executive Officer. She also Tuesday, May 6, 2014 serves as the chair for the Reston Character Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Counts! Coalition, chairs the annual Greater Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Reston Chamber of Commerce’s Ethics Day honor the life and service of Mr. Jim Looney, honor Mr. Tim Carpenter, the National Director for South Lakes High School, and remains ac- who passed away in 2012. Jim was a World of the Progressive Democrats of America, who tive in Leadership Fairfax. War II veteran who served the United States passed away this week. Mr. Carpenter will be Individual Community Leader: Bonnie of America honorably in the Philippines and remembered as a passionate and highly effec- Haukness. Mrs. Haukness has given 40 years Japan. He was truly a leader in the Chowchilla tive advocate for jobs, justice, and peace. of service in many aspects of the Reston com- community. Driven by compassion and a limitless commit- munity. She is a board member of the Reston Jim grew up in Puyallup, Washington, a ment to strengthening our democracy, Mr. Historic Trust and Reston Museum, and she small community near Tacoma. In 1943, after Carpenter built and sustained a national chairs its annual fundraiser, the Reston he graduated from Puyallup High School, Jim grassroots network that has been at the fore- Homes Tour. She also co-chairs fundraisers moved to Chowchilla, California, where he front of efforts to end the wars in Iraq and Af- for Cornerstones, helps organize the Northern worked on his uncle’s dairy farm. ghanistan, enact single-payer healthcare, end Virginia Fine Arts Festival, and also has led In 1944, Jim joined the U.S. Army and un- mass criminalization, strengthen voting rights, the Friends of Reston’s fundraising event to derwent basic training at Camp Roberts in pass meaningful campaign finance reform, send children to summer day camp. California. During the winter of 1945, Jim stop global warming, and realize the vision of Individual Community Leader: Davida boarded a ship headed to the Pacific. He was a full employment society. Mr. Carpenter was Luehrs. Ms. Luehrs is a champion for the vis- assigned as a rifleman to the 163rd Regiment a deep believer in participatory democracy, ually impaired. She works with the Foundation of the 41st Division in the Philippines. By the and—in building an organization that empow- Fighting Blindness, the American Council for time Jim joined, the 163rd was a battle-hard- ers citizens to both locally and global to affect the Blind, and Visually Impaired People of ened regiment that had fought several battles positive change—he embodied the principles Reston. She has assisted 14 Lions Clubs with since their landing in October 1944. he cherished. hearing and vision screening programs for Jim and his fellow soldiers conducted pa- An inquisitive mind and an extraordinary ad- pre-school children, founded VisionWalk, and trols and mopping up actions in the southern vocate, Mr. Carpenter travelled from coast to chaired Dining in the Dark fundraisers. She is Philippines. He and the 163rd landed at Arara coast, meeting with Americans to learn about also active in the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, in May 1945 and consolidated the areas of their struggles with unemployment, lost school band boards, Reston Swim Team As- Arara and Toem. They then moved onto healthcare, polluted air and water, denied ac- sociation, parent teacher associations, blood Wakde Island and invaded Biak Island two cess to the polls, and injuries suffered on the drives, and meals on wheels. weeks later. battlefield. The coalition he assembled to ad- Civic/Community Leader: HomeAid Northern After securing the islands, the Army began dress these injustices is diverse and extraor- Virginia. Members of the Northern Virginia preparations for Operation Olympic, the inva- dinarily engaged. Their work—facilitated by Building Industry Association started HomeAid sion of the Japanese mainland. The 41st Divi- Mr. Carpenter—has been indispensable to

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:49 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06MY8.018 E06MYPT1 dlhill on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E682 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 6, 2014 generating progress for struggling people and MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND TRIBUTE TO THE PHILADELPHIA, our planet. I am extraordinarily grateful for his VETERANS AFFAIRS AND RE- PENNSYLVANIA LASALLE ACAD- contributions to our nation and world. LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- EMY CLASS OF 2015 TIONS ACT, 2015 f HON. ROBERT A. BRADY SPEECH OF OF PENNSYLVANIA RECOGNIZING MS. AISHA KARIMAH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Tuesday, May 6, 2014 HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON OF MARYLAND Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the future leaders of OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LaSalle Academy, Class of 2015, on their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, April 30, 2014 Leadership visit to the Nation’s Capital on May 6th 2014. This trip, through the sites they will Tuesday, May 6, 2014 The House in Committee of the Whole see, the leaders they will meet, and about House on the state of the Union had under Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to whom they will learn, will expose them to the consideration the bill (H.R. 4486) making ap- attributes effective leaders must possess in ask my colleagues in the House to join me in propriations for military construction, the recognizing Ms. Aisha Karimah, who today is Department of Veterans Affairs, and related guiding individuals toward a value-based, common goal. I trust this trip will afford these observing 45 years in the District of Columbia agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- young men and women not only an oppor- at NBC4 Washington, where she has provided tember 30, 2015, and for other purposes: tunity to learn effective leadership skills, but exemplary service to Washington, D.C. and Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Chair, I rise today to also the worth of selfless leadership to them- the national capital region. express my support for H.R. 4486, the FY15 selves, their school, community, and nation. For more than four decades, Aisha has bril- Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and LaSalle Academy of Philadelphia, Pennsyl- liantly used her talents to help NBC4 grow and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. I com- vania has inculcated a robust value set in its has championed our city and region and its mend Chairmen ROGERS and CULBERSON and curriculum and has readied these young men many community campaigns—Beautiful Ba- Ranking Members LOWEY and BISHOP for and women for this leadership role. Knowing bies Right from the Start, Drug Free Zones, It crafting a bipartisan bill that not only provides they are our leaders of tomorrow, I and the Takes a Whole Village, Make the Right Call, for current and former service members and teachers and staff at LaSalle Academy are Camp 4 Kids, Get Healthy 4 Life, Backpacks their families but also substantially addresses happy to have provided them the opportunity 4 Kids, Food 4 Families, and The NBC4 the veterans’ claims backlog. to see leadership in action in our nation’s cap- Health & Fitness Expo—we can hardly name The MilCon-VA bill makes critical invest- itol. even a representative group of community ments in our military infrastructure, housing, Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate causes that Aisha has not touched. Ms. and services to our nation’s veterans, active these students on their interest in our govern- Karimah is a particularly positive and dedi- military members and their families. It provides ment and in becoming inspirational leaders. cated role model for African Americans and for $71.5 billion in discretionary funding for these Please join me in wishing them every success women entering journalism and serves as a programs and activities, including $64.7 billion in their future endeavors. mentor and confidant to hundreds of young for the Department of Veteran Affairs. It also f people. She has been a wonderful friend and provides $58.7 billion in advance funding for HONORING NEKIAYA JACKSON guidepost to me since I was elected to Con- the VA in FY16. gress in 1990. This legislation also builds on efforts made HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON As a veteran television producer, Aisha cur- in last year’s MilCon-VA bill to end the claims OF MISSISSIPPI rently produces two weekly news programs: backlog that continues to plague our VA re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gional offices, including the VA’s Baltimore Reporters Notebook and Viewpoint. She has Tuesday, May 6, 2014 shared her talents by also producing programs Regional Office. It fully funds the budget re- for Howard University Television, including quest of $173.3 million for the Veterans Bene- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- The Urban Health Report, Washington’s Lead- fits Management System (VBMS) and pro- er, I rise today to honor Ms. Nekiaya Jackson, ers and The Randall Robinson Program. vides an additional $20 million to the Veterans who is an extraordinary student, athlete, and Benefits Administration (VBA) for digitizing member of society. Aisha is a graduate of Howard University records and staffing needs. The legislation Nekiaya Jackson was born in Greenwood, and Wesley Theological Seminary. She is a also requires each VA regional office to submit MS on August 19, 1996. She is the proud proud and devoted mother of two sons: a monthly report on its claims processing per- daughter of Amy Perkins and Michael Jack- Donnell, a graduate of American and George formance and imposes even stricter require- son. Starting from a young age, she was al- Washington Universities, and Jay, a Howard ments on the poorest performing offices ways excited about learning. She read, wrote, University graduate who is married to Whitney, around the country. I am hopeful that these and often inquired about subjects that were far also a Howard graduate, and a cancer sur- measures will be an important step in ensuring beyond her level. She was named ‘‘gifted’’ and vivor. that backlogged claims are expedited as was placed in an accelerated learning pro- Aisha says her life’s work has been a labor quickly as possible. gram in the second grade. Her thirst for knowl- of love and a blessing, ‘‘because only God edge and adventurous spirit led to excellence I do have reservations about a number of in all subjects throughout elementary school, could have taken a girl from the Lincoln provisions contained in the bill, however. I Heights projects, having grown up on welfare middle school, and high school. strongly oppose section 411, which prohibits Nekiaya is currently a senior honor student and working at the age of 10 years old to a the construction, renovation, or expansion of position where she has been able through her at Greenwood High School where she is in- any facility in the U.S. to house individuals volved in numerous clubs and organizations. work to help make a positive difference in the that are currently being detained at same community in which she grew up.’’ Not- Some of these include: Beta Club, National Guanta´namo Bay. And as the White House Honor Society, and the math society—Mu withstanding serious illness, Aisha Karimah outlined in its Statement of Administration Pol- kept going at NBC4. Today, we bring Aisha Alpha Theta. icy, it is disappointing that this bill does not Nekiaya is the President of the Skills USA Karimah from behind the scenes to let her provide full funding for VA Medical Care, po- organization and a member of its Opening and take a bow for 45 years of beneficial contribu- tentially delaying the delivery of important Closing Team, which has placed 1st place two tions to the District of Columbia and the na- health care services to our veterans. years and will go on to the National Skills USA tional capital region. Despite my concerns, the MilCon-VA bill re- Competition in Kansas City and represent Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me flects our commitment and the promises we Skills USA as a 1st place winner for the state in recognizing Ms. Aisha Karimah for an ex- have made to our veterans, our service mem- of Mississippi. As a member of the Youth Ad- traordinary job well beyond the call of duty for bers, and their families. I hope my colleagues visory Council, she volunteers monthly at NBC4 Washington and the national capital re- will join me in supporting this important piece Golden Age Nursing Home to engage its resi- gion for 45 extraordinary years. of legislation. dents in various activities. She is also a four

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She serves in the Prin- In January 1971, David was honorably dis- the faculty and staff of Louise Archer Elemen- cipal’s office under Mr. Percy Powell. charged after more than seven years of serv- tary School create an educationally stimu- Nekiaya is an active member in her commu- ice. Mr. David was awarded the National De- lating, and supportive learning environment so nity through various volunteer organizations. fense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service students can grow academically, socially, and She is a member of Greenwood Leflore Public Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Dol- emotionally in preparation for becoming moti- Library’s Teen Advisory Group, where they or- phins Badge of the Submarine Service. vated, confident, and respectful members of ganize many holiday events for children. She David is a Life Member of Chowchilla Vet- the community. As part of the 75th anniver- has participated in the Walk for Alzheimer’s erans of Foreign Wars Post 9896. He is also sary events, the school will become home to and 300 Oaks Race and served at the Green- active in the community of Chowchilla as a a temporary historical museum containing arti- wood Community Kitchen and the Food Pan- deacon in El Nido Missionary Church. He and facts from the school’s founding as well as try. his wife, Dorothy, have three children and one contemporary displays made by current stu- After graduating from Greenwood High grandchild. dents. School, Nekiaya plans to attend Mississippi Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me State University and major in Aerospace Engi- in recognizing the honorable service of Mr. in recognizing the commemoration of this sig- neering. Her ‘‘Super Plan’’ as she calls it, is to David Schoolen. We must thank him for his nificant anniversary and the contributions of work for NASA. unwavering commitment to protecting the citi- Mrs. Louise Archer to the educational develop- Her favorite quote comes from one of her zens of the United States of America. ment of African American children in Fairfax heroes: ‘‘What we find is that if you have a f County. goal that is very, very far out, and you ap- f proach it in little steps, you get there faster. RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVER- Your mind opens up to the possibilities.’’— SARY OF LOUISE ARCHER ELE- RECOGNIZING THE FINALISTS SE- Mae C. Jemison. She says that this is one of MENTARY SCHOOL LECTED IN THE 24TH CONGRES- the things that keeps her motivated and on the SIONAL DISTRICT OF TEXAS ART track traveling toward her dreams and aspira- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY COMPETITION tions. OF VIRGINIA Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. KENNY MARCHANT in recognizing a student extraordinaire, Ms. Tuesday, May 6, 2014 OF TEXAS Nekiaya Jackson for her dedication to excel- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lence in and out of the classroom. Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- f ognize the 75th anniversary of the Louise Ar- Tuesday, May 6, 2014 cher Elementary School in Vienna, Virginia. Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I am privi- HONORING THE SERVICE OF The history of this school from its first days as leged to recognize the following high school DAVID SCHOOLEN a one-room schoolhouse for African American students from the 24th Congressional District children to the present time with a diverse stu- of Texas who were selected as finalists in the HON. JIM COSTA dent body and advanced academic programs Congressional Art Competition. Of the 179 OF CALIFORNIA in many ways mirrors the history of the entire pieces entered in 24th District, only 32 stu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Northern Virginia region. dents were selected as finalists. The school is named after Louise A. Reeves Student, Title of the Artwork: Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Archer who was born on October 23, 1883. Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to She grew up in North Carolina, attended Liv- Emily Buckland, The Birds Are Singing. Purujit Chatterjee, Portrait of Mother Te- recognize Mr. David Schoolen for his honor- ingstone College, taught school in South- resa. able service to the United States of America. ampton County, and moved to Washington, Eunice Choe, Blue Bird. In 1940, David was born in Des Moines, D.C. in 1922. Her life’s work was the edu- Lovell Cox, Jungle. Iowa. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1963 cation of African American children. Erin Crumpler, Poison Dart Frogs. and graduated from Navy boot camp at the In 1922, Mrs. Archer became teacher and Nicole Crumpler, The Power of Perception. U.S. Navy Training Center in Great Lakes, Illi- principal for a one-room, segregated school in Amie Deng, Magnolia Warbler in Orchids. nois. Vienna known as the Vienna Colored School. Laura Gao, Little Italy. Because of his high score on the aptitude Devoted to her students, she often transported Greg Garza, Viper. Sophia Glasser-Kerr, Winter Landscape. test, David was selected to undergo highly children to school herself. She organized a Kelsie Harshaw, On the Edge. specialized training at the Submarine School Parent-Teacher Association to raise funds for Rebecca Hopkins, Intaglio Monoprint in New London, Connecticut. He successfully supplies and a new building, which opened on Beach Scene. completed the basic course and continued on its current site in 1939 with three rooms. In Madeline Huang, Purple Twilight. to receive specialized training in electronics 1941 students, parents, and faculty raised Diane Huynh, Afterlife. followed by additional training at the Naval Nu- $300 to pay for a music teacher, bus ex- Heather Jang, Abstract Study. clear Power School. penses, kitchen supplies, and electric lights. Esther Jeon, Self Portrait with a Fan. After his training, David reported aboard the In addition to the academic curriculum, Mrs. Rebecca Kim, Happy Beginnings. Yvonne Kim, Intrusion. USS Tecumseh, a ballistic missile submarine. Archer taught sewing, cooking, music, gar- Min Sun Lee, First Step Towards Inde- The submarine had two crews, a Blue Crew dening and poetry to her students in fifth pendence. and a Gold Crew, that alternated onboard the through seventh grade, which was then the Sooin Lim, Garlic. ship’s deterrent patrols during the Cold War. highest level of public education available to Ahona Mukherjee, Main Cabin Under an David was part of the Gold Crew, which was African Americans in the county at that time. Aurora Streak. made up of 133 enlisted men and 14 officers. She was a highly respected educator who Olivia Najera, Tiger at Water. The Tecumseh completed 21 patrols in the taught the value of discipline, respect, and Lauren Oney, Red. Pacific including patrols in the Gulf of Tonkin, other important life skills that would serve her Jeongho Park, The Hug. JC Patino, Arabian Allure. the North China Sea, and the South China students throughout their lives. Fabiana Perez, Self Portrait. Sea during the Vietnam War. Mrs. Archer was also active in the commu- Yu Jin Rim, The Lamp. David re-enlisted in the Navy and completed nity at large. She served on the board of the Nicole Schifferdecker, Beginning To End. further training in gas, wielding, burning, and Washington Conservancy of Music, partici- Caitlyn Shannon, Gradient. brazing. He also completed training in elec- pated in the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Duc Tran Nguyen, Ice. tronic test equipment operation, hydrogen de- and established one of Fairfax County’s ear- Kailey Visoski, ’Merica. tection, damage control, and noise and vibra- liest 4–H Clubs for African Americans, among Katy Yut, Prayer. tion measurement. David became an Elec- other activities. The art competition was represented by trician’s Mate 1 and served in the capacity of After Mrs. Archer’s death on April 1, 1948, many different high schools in the 24th Dis- a Nuclear Power Propulsion Plant Operator. the community felt the importance of having a trict. I am honored at this time to acknowledge

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In 1997, he grad- At the age of four, his mother and he moved Carrollton Christian Academy, Holly uated and soon after enlisted in the U.S. Ma- to Michigan where he attended public and Hendrix. rine Corps. charter schools. Even at a young age, his Coppell High School, Tamera Westervelt. After completing boot camp at Marine Corps peers noticed that he had leadership potential Creekview High School, Bob Thomas. Recruit Depot, Eric completed the School of Grapevine High School, Jeff Nisbet. and the academic motivation to excel. He was The Hockaday School Jack E., Janet Infantry Training course and was designated voted ‘‘Most Likely to Succeed’’. Yoshii-Buenger. as an infantryman. He qualified as Expert on After living in Michigan for five years, his Newman Smith High School, Keith the M–16 rifle and reported to Company F, mother moved his family back to Greenwood. Mueller. 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment at Camp His brother, two sisters and he were excited to Parish Episcopal School, Beka Johnson. Pendleton. be back home with their family and friends. Bill Prestonwood Christian Academy, Brenda Eric quickly advanced in rank and military continued to love learning and enjoyed seeing Robson. proficiency. He completed the Machine Gun- old friends and meeting new ones. Ranchview High School, Erin West. ners Course and became involved in the Jack E. Singley Academy, Amy Moore. In school his academic success was recog- USMC Mixed Martial Arts. Eric decided to re- St. Mark’s School of Texas, Max Wood. nized by being named to the Greenwood High enlist and remained in the 1st Marines. Mr. Speaker, I ask all my distinguished col- In January 2003, the 1st Marines were de- School Honor Roll, being honor Mr. William D. leagues to join me in congratulating these ex- ployed to Iraq as part of Regimental Combat Robinson, who is a elected treasurer of the ceptional high school artists on becoming fi- Team 1, a combined task force of 5,000 men. GHS Beta Club, and motivated Greenwood nalists in the 24th Congressional District of Eric and his fellow Marines fought their way High School student, being chosen Student of Texas Art Competition. from Kuwait to Baghdad, with actions at An the Month by his teachers. f Nasariyah, Al Kut, and Baghdad. Sports have been a passion for him throughout his middle school and high school TO RECOGNIZE NONIE DARWISH After the fall of Baghdad, Eric and the regi- ment conducted security and stability oper- years. Through the Greenwood High School ations in Baghdad and Al Hillah. He returned football team, he has been named 2nd Team HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK to Camp Pendleton in the summer of 2003, All-Commonwealth Defensive End and has OF PENNSYLVANIA where he completed Martial Arts Grey Train- twice been a member of the 4A District Cham- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing. Later in 2003, Eric returned to Iraq for a pionship team. He also participates in the Tuesday, May 6, 2014 second tour and was in combat in Fallujah GHS Track and Field Team. As an employee of Greenwood Market Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise in and Ramadi. Place, he has been promoted as Student recognition of and appreciation for Nonie In addition to his service in Iraq, Eric also Produce Manager. In his job, Bill manages de- Darwish. spent several months in Afghanistan fighting In 1949, Nonie Darwish was born in Egypt— the Taliban and insurgent forces. He eventu- partment inventory and maintains product the Muslim daughter of a lieutenant general in ally returned to Camp Pendleton where he quality. the Egyptian Army. Today, she is a champion joined Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Ma- Bill participates in many school and commu- for equality and respect of women within the rine Regiment. He continued with the USMC nity organizations. He is a member of the Islamic culture in which she grew up. Mixed Martial Arts and earned a brown belt. GHS Youth Advisory Council, the SkillsUSA After coming to America in the late 1970’s Eric became a CST instructor and was se- organization, and the Distinguished Gentlemen she became an outspoken advocate for lected for the Sergeant’s Course. After com- of Maroon and White. He serves on the Teen human rights around the world—including in pleting the course, he was promoted to ser- Advisory Group of the Greenwood Leflore Li- the Middle East-region—and has voiced her geant. During his off-duty hours, Eric took brary, was recognized as the Rotary Club Stu- support for a strong and sovereign Israeli- courses in criminal justice at Saddleback Col- dent of the Month for January. He often volun- lege, Mission Viejo. state. Her unique life story has led her to be- teers at the Golden Age Nursing Home. In February 2006, Sergeant Eric L. come one of the most fascinating and pas- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Crownover received an honorable discharge sionate women in our society, and has helped in recognizing an exemplary young man, Mr. from the United States Marines Corps. For his William D. (Bill) Robinson, someone who bal- her pen three nationally recognized books. service, he was awarded the Combat Action It is a great honor that Ms. Darwish is ances academic success, life skills, and good Ribbon with one star, Presidential Unit Cita- speaking in my district—bringing her excep- citizenship. tion, the Good Conduct Medal with one star, tional message of equal rights and a world f the Iraq Campaign Medal, Sea Service De- free of hate to an audience in Bucks County. ployment Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary RECOGNIZING THE CAMELOT It is of note that her address comes in Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, and Navy COMMUNITY PATROL (NWP) Washington’s Crossing—just miles from the lo- Meritorious Unit Commendation, Letter of cation of one of the most crucial points in Commendation, and Letter of Appreciation. He American history. When General Washington HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY was also awarded the Expert Rifleman’s crossed the frozen Delaware more than two OF VIRGINIA Badge and a Brown Belt in Mixed Martial Arts. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES centuries ago, he was battling for a govern- Eric has three children and lives in Merced, ment that respected the inalienable rights of California. He is a Life Member of Veterans of Tuesday, May 6, 2014 the individual—regardless of race, creed, gen- Foreign Wars Chowchilla Post 9896. Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to der or religion. Ms. Darwish’s message rings Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me honor the Camelot Community Patrol Neigh- true with the values fought for on that ground. in recognizing Mr. Eric Crownover for his hon- borhood Watch Program, CNWP, of Fairfax I wish to thank Nonie Darwish for her life of orable service to our great nation and wishing County, Virginia, and join the community in leadership and for her coming visit to my dis- him the best of luck and health in his future celebrating the Watch’s 35th anniversary. trict. endeavors. Neighborhood Watch is one of the oldest f f and best-known crime prevention efforts in HONORING THE SERVICE OF ERIC HONORING WILLIAM (BILL) North America. In the late 1960s, an increase CROWNOVER DESHUN ROBINSON in crime heightened the need for a prevention initiative focused on residential areas and in- HON. JIM COSTA volving local citizens. The National Sheriffs’ HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Association, NSA, responded, creating the Na- OF CALIFORNIA OF MISSISSIPPI tional Neighborhood Watch Program in 1972 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to assist citizens and law enforcement. Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Tuesday, May 6, 2014 In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, ter- Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- rorist attacks, strengthening and securing recognize Mr. Eric Crownover, who served er, I rise today to honor Mr. William D. Robin- communities became more critical than ever.

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While every Neighborhood Watch program Calvary Baptist Church of San Diego has Jacky was born and raised in Oakdale, Cali- in the country deserves our recognition and prospered, reaching new heights physically, fi- fornia. Upon graduating from Oakdale High appreciation, the Camelot Neighborhood nancially, and spiritually. I would like to com- School in 1983, Jacky went on to attend Watch Program stands out as one of the best mend Calvary Baptist Church of San Diego on Merced Community College where he majored in the Nation. The CNWP is the oldest, con- their 125th anniversary and thank them for in criminal justice. tinuously active Neighborhood Watch in the their enormous contributions to our commu- In 1985, Jacky was hired by the State of United States. In the 35 years since its incep- nity. California and began his career as a peace of- tion, the CNWP has achieved great success, f ficer. Throughout his law enforcement career helping lower the general crime rate in its of nearly three decades, Jacky has served as community. Boasting the largest number of ISRAELI INDEPENDENCE DAY a patrol officer, field training officer, narcotic volunteers in Northern Virginia, the CNWP is detective, and street violence detective. For the ‘‘eyes and ears’’ of local law enforcement, HON. NITA M. LOWEY the past 19 years, Jacky has been with the informing the authorities of suspicious activi- OF NEW YORK City of Fresno Police Department. ties and giving their neighbors peace of mind. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In October 2004, Jacky’s peers elected him Those who take the time to cast a watchful to be president of the Fresno Police Officer’s Tuesday, May 6, 2014 eye on their surroundings ensure a safer, Association (FPOA), a position he has held for friendlier place to live. Through committed Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, this year, we a record five consecutive terms. As president, neighborhood watch, CNWP participants have celebrate 66 years of Israeli independence as Jacky serves as the lead negotiator for the proven that community involvement can and well as over six decades of steadfast friend- FPOA Basic and Management Units. He co- does make a difference. In 2013, the CNWP ship between Israel and the United States. ordinated and participated in a successful volunteers conducted 599 patrols totaling 763 When President Truman recognized the campaign to defeat California Propositions 74, hours. There are 50 active patrollers, each of State of Israel on May 14, 1948, only eleven 75, 76, and 77, and joined forces with local whom volunteered an average of 64 hours per minutes after David Ben-Gurion declared inde- labor leaders to successfully defeat the City of month. pendence, the United States became an un- Fresno’s Measure ‘‘G.’’ One of the greatest assets of the CNWP is wavering supporter of the Jewish state. In addition to serving as President of FPOA, its ability to bring neighbors together. In that Israel is now our strongest ally in the Middle Jacky serves in other leadership positions. spirit I am proud to recognize Mr. Paul Cevey, East as well as the longest-standing democ- Jacky is a member of the City of Fresno CNWP founder and coordinator for the first 12 racy in the region. It’s a partnership based on Health and Welfare Trust, and he sits on the years; Mr. Dave Shonerd, who for the next 11 shared values and common goals. executive committee and board of directors of years continued to mold the program into the That is why the United States will continue the Peace Officer Research Association of great success it is today; and Mr. Frank Vajda to be the greatest force against efforts to California (PORAC). Jacky is a terrific rep- who continues the great CNWP tradition. delegitimize Israel in the international commu- resentative for the Fresno Police Department Years of CNWP success have merited sev- nity as well as the greatest advocate for a and regularly participates in community events eral notable accolades. The Fairfax County lasting peace between Israel and the Palestin- and town hall meetings. In addition, he is ac- Mason District Police Department has recog- ians and recognition of Israel by all of her tive in educating law enforcement labor groups nized the CNWP as one of the most effective neighbors. around the state and nation. crime reduction units in the county. In fact, Together, we will continue our efforts to turn Throughout his career, Jacky has dem- Camelot is one of the most crime-free commu- these goals into a reality. onstrated an unwavering commitment to serv- nities in Fairfax County and the CNWP de- I join all Israelis in celebrating this year’s ice. In 1989, Jacky left the World Series base- serves much of the credit. The Virginia Crime Yom Ha’atzmaut. ball game to work with the California State Po- Prevention Association has also recognized f lice in assisting citizens affected by the 1989 the CNWP as the Best Neighborhood Watch San Francisco earthquake. He also served as in Virginia. OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL a street violence detective investigating the Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to thank DEBT Marcus Wesson homicide case which resulted the Camelot Neighborhood Watch Program for in a successful prosecution and conviction. 35 years of dedicated service to its commu- HON. MIKE COFFMAN Because of Jacky’s efforts, he has been the nity. Programs like the CNWP are vital in our OF COLORADO recipient of several awards presented by the efforts to combat crime. I call upon my col- Fresno Police Department including: a Life leagues to join me in applauding the CNWP’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Saving Medal, the Fresno Police Department past accomplishments and in wishing the pro- Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Nominee Rookie of the Year award, and the gram continued success in the many years to Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January Southeast District Police Officer of the Year come. 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- award. Jacky also received a special recogni- f fice, the national debt was tion award at the 2008 PORAC Conference for CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF $10,626,877,048,913.08. his dedication and efforts to promoting the SAN DIEGO’S 125TH ANNIVERSARY Today, it is $17,468,093,940,076.33. We’ve goals of the organization. added $6,841,216,891,163.25 to our debt in 5 Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I HON. JUAN VARGAS years. This is over $6.8 trillion in debt our na- ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing tion, our economy, and our children could OF CALIFORNIA Mr. Jacky Parks for his service and commit- have avoided with a balanced budget amend- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment to our community. His hard work and ment. dedication to ensuring public safety is greatly Tuesday, May 6, 2014 f appreciated. Mr. VARGAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f honor Calvary Baptist Church of San Diego on RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF its 125th anniversary and to recognize its long JACKY PARKS HONORING CALEB ROBINSON service to the African American community. Calvary Baptist Church of San Diego was one HON. JIM COSTA HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON of the first African American Baptist churches OF CALIFORNIA OF MISSISSIPPI in San Diego to address the emotional, phys- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ical, and spiritual needs of the African Amer- Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Tuesday, May 6, 2014 ican community. Throughout the years, Calvary Baptist Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Church has honored its history through faith, recognize Mr. Jacky Parks for being honored er, I rise today to honor, Caleb Robinson, a

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He partici- rorist attacks of 9/11 to re-open National Air- purchase of their 3rd manufacturing plant in pated in the Breast Cancer Awareness and port. It also worked with the Smithsonian Insti- Rochester, MN, Royal Tire is ready to provide the Say No To Drugs walks, volunteers at tution, the aviation industry, and regional lead- quality service to another community far into helping the Mid-South Food Bank hand out ers to lure the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, the future. food to the needy in Quitman County and is a the National Air and Space Museum’s spec- The Business Central Mark of Excellence- trainer for the athletic director. tacular second facility, to Dulles International Emerging Entrepreneurs’s inaugural recipients Caleb has scored a 20 on his ACT, com- Airport. are the six second-generation co-owners of pleted the admission process and has been In addition, the Task Force and Mr. Schefer Midwest Machinery, Co.: Ben and Andrew accepted to MS Valley State University and to have been key partners in the efforts to build Swenson; Brian, Corey and Adam Weber; and University of Mississippi. He is continually ap- public support for and advance the Dulles Rail Paul Seipel. Originally a merger of eight sepa- plying for scholarships to assist him financially. project. Washington, D.C., is the only OECD rate John Deere locations into one company, Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me capital to not have a mass transit connection Midwest Machinery’s focus on strong and skill- in recognizing Caleb Robinson, as a student to its premier international gateway. We are ful management has paid off. With four new who is goal oriented and is making a dif- pleased to report the first phase that project stores last year, the business now boasts an ference in his community. will open later this year, nearly 50 years after impressive 13 locations. Not bad for a team of f it was first envisioned, and we look forward to owners all under the age of 40! joining Mr. Schefer for its inaugural voyage. The St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce RECOGNIZING LEO SCHEFER ON Mr. Schefer’s many contributions to our re- made a great decision in highlighting the own- THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIRE- gion and the aviation industry have been rec- ers and managers of J. F. Kruze Jewelers, MENT FROM THE WASHINGTON ognized by the National Aeronautical Associa- Royal Tire and Midwest Machinery, Co. as this AIRPORTS TASK FORCE tion, the Smithsonian Institution, the Top-Side year’s winners. They not only provide a quality Aviation Club, Aviation Week, and leading or- service to their customers and boost the local HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY ganizations from across the National Capital economy, they also serve as a notable exam- OF VIRGINIA Region. ple to their communities of the importance of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, we ask our colleagues to join family-owned and small businesses—they are Tuesday, May 6, 2014 us in thanking Mr. Schefer for his invaluable lifeblood to our beloved state. contributions to the aviation industry and the Mr. Speaker, I ask this body join with me in Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise with my National Capital Region and in wishing him honoring J. F. Kruze Jewelers, Royal Tire and colleagues, Representatives WOLF and well in his retirement. We have every con- Midwest Machinery, Co. for their accomplish- MORAN, to recognize Leo J. Schefer on the fidence that through his leadership, the Task ments and their invaluable contributions to the occasion of his retirement after serving more Force is well positioned to continue as a state of Minnesota. than 25 years as President of the Washington strong partner for the region’s airports and our f Airports Task Force. Mr. Schefer was a found- economy for many years to come. ing member of the Task Force, and during his HONORING KIRSTEN FENTZ f distinguished career, both he and the Task Force have been instrumental in collaborating RECOGNIZING 2014 ST. CLOUD HON. LUKE MESSER with the residents, employers, and elected CHAMBER AWARD WINNERS OF INDIANA leaders throughout the National Capital Re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gion to promote growth at the two major air- HON. MICHELE BACHMANN Tuesday, May 6, 2014 ports and to foster economic development OF MINNESOTA Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to benefitting the entire region. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A native of the United Kingdom, Mr. Schefer recognize Kirsten Fentz, who was one of four was trained as an aeronautical engineer with Tuesday, May 6, 2014 National Finalists for the John Cauble Award the well-known airplane manufacturer Vicker’s Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today for Outstanding Short Play. This award recog- Armstrong Aircraft. He also worked for the to recognize the recipients of the St. Cloud nizes one or more outstanding scripts each aviation company BAE, formerly British aero- Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business year for presentation at the Kennedy Center space, and played a role in its growth here in of the Year, the Family Owned Business of American College Festival in Washington, the U.S. during the 1980s. Mr. Schefer also the Year, and the Business Central Mark of D.C. Kirsten’s play, The Last Sunrise, was se- helped introduce the first jet service to some Excellence-Emerging Entrepreneurs. These in- lected out of plays submitted from across the of our nation’s smaller airports, to secure U.S. dividuals stand out to the Chamber as ‘‘those country. Being a finalist for this competitive landing rights for the Concorde supersonic who have the courage to aspire to a higher award demonstrates Kirsten’s extraordinary transport, and to facilitate Europe’s participa- level’’ as business owners and community talent and hard work and commitment to ex- tion in the NASA Space Shuttle program. members. cellence. As the youngest finalist and only un- Through his work with the Task Force, Mr. Jim Kruze and Melissa Kelley of J. F. Kruze dergraduate to receive this honor, her accom- Schefer has worked tirelessly to promote the Jewelers were awarded the 2014 St. Cloud plishment is all the more impressive. In Wash- interests of Washington National Airport and Area Chamber Small Business of the Year. ington, D.C., Kirsten served as an excellent Dulles International Airport. Those efforts have Though he never intended to own a jewelry representative of Ball State University and the supported increased competition among the store, Jim learned early on that he had a state of Indiana. airlines and a 50 percent increase in pas- knack for sales and found himself eager to I ask the entire 6th Congressional District to senger trips at National Airport. The growth at learn more about the jewelry industry. Four- join me in recognizing Kirsten’s achievement Dulles, which had been underutilized, has teen years after returning to the business, Jim and I look forward to seeing what this talented been more dramatic during that time. When and his daughter, gemologist and co-owner young woman accomplishes in the future. the Task Force began, total passenger trips Melissa Kelley, have doubled the size of their totaled 2.6 million with just 362,000 inter- original store and specialize in custom jewelry. f national passengers annually. Thirty years The St. Cloud Area Chamber Family Owned RECOGNIZING PHIL LARSON later, international trips totaled nearly 7 million Business of the Year is awarded to Pat and with total passengers topping 22 million. With- Paul Duininck of Royal Tire. Founded in 1948, HON. JIM COSTA out question the Task Force, and Mr. Roger Duininck acquired the store in 1987 and OF CALIFORNIA raised his sons, Pat and Paul, with the family Schefer’s dogged yet gentlemanly efforts, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have played a key role in that success. business, which provides retail and commer- During Mr. Schefer’s tenure, the Task Force cial tire sales, service, and repair and oper- Tuesday, May 6, 2014 was actively engaged in fostering the bilateral ates two retreading plants in Minnesota. Since Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Open Skies agreements with Canada and the Pat and Paul joined the family business, (1979 recognize Phil Larson as he is honored with

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:49 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06MY8.036 E06MYPT1 dlhill on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E687 the Ag One Community Salute. Phil is truly a best recognized for his pseudonym, Adam ledo Public Schools Superintendent Romules ‘‘champion for agriculture’’ as he has dem- Smith of Adam Smith’s Money World, an alias Durant, Toledo’s ‘‘Mr. Music’’ Samuel Szor, onstrated an unwavering commitment to his he used for his thirteen year public television Toledo Public School teacher Lucy Weaver, community and devoted his time, energy, and program. He understood the complexity of in- former Mayor Michael J. Damas who was the service to California’s agriculture industry. vesting and economics, and became an edu- first Arab-American mayor elected in the U.S., Phil is a longtime resident of the San Joa- cator to the everyday American investor Judge Joseph Flores, and Judge Robert C. quin Valley. Upon graduating from Kerman through his books such as ‘‘The Money Pollex to name but a few. In 1982, Waite High High School in 1951, Phil attended California Game,’’ ‘‘Supermoney,’’ and ‘‘The Roaring School began recognizing its Distinguished State University, Fresno and Pasadena Col- ’80s.’’ Alumni and has since honored 122 individuals lege. He joined the United States Marine Like many Americans, I have learned from for their accomplishments. Of these, forty have Corps, and proudly served his country in the and valued Jerry’s timeless work. He was end- been educators. From its beginning, Waite Korean War from 1953–1956 and the Reserve lessly curious and interested in many ideas High School taught its students to achieve and until 1961. Phil earned the rank of Sergeant and issues. He has also been acknowledged to lead. Indeed, our community has been the E–4. for his particular style for presenting economic richer for their efforts. In 1962, Phil began a long and distin- data, and his witty sense of humor brought joy The high school got its nickname, the Indi- guished career as a pest control adviser to many. His talent for including humor, even ans, from Toledo fire department members on (PCA) for Wilbur-Ellis Company, an inter- jocularity, remains an Adam Smith’s trade- the East Side of Toledo. The fire department national marketer and distributor of agricultural mark. It is Adam Smith that we have to thank used to break up into two teams, East and products. He won multiple awards from the in- for the well-recognized story known to many West, for an annual running and fire truck pull- dustry, including being named to the Ag economists. The story presents a physicist, a ing competition. The East Side fire department Chemical Professionals Hall of Fame. In addi- chemist, and an economist stranded on a members used the nickname ‘‘Indians’’ in the tion, Phil was a founding member of the Fres- desert island with no implements and a can of annual competition. As the only Toledo Public no County Chapter of California Association of food as their only source of sustenance. The School on the East Side, Waite High School Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA), where he physicist and the chemist each devised inge- decided to adopt the name. The school experi- was honored as PCA of the Year in 1990. nious mechanisms for opening the can; the enced success early on in athletics earning In 2002, Phil was elected to the Fresno economist merely said, ‘‘It’s easy. First, as- national titles for football in 1924 and 1932. County Board of Supervisors to represent Dis- sume there is a can opener!’’ His humor only The football team played games from Maine to trict One, and was re-elected in 2006 and enhanced his explanatory prose. Prior to his California. Waite has won more than thirty City 2010. As County Supervisor, Phil serves on Adam Smith days, Mr. Goodman helped start League sport titles, with dozens of athletes various Boards and Commissions, including: Institutional Investor magazine, served as ex- named to All-City teams. The rich athletic tra- the Biological Diversity Task Force, Historic ecutive editor of Esquire, and published a pop- dition continues today. Parks Committee, Mid Valley Water Authority, ular children’s book, ‘‘Bascombe, the Fastest Waite High School’s dedication goes be- and San Joaquin Water Coalition. Phil is an Hound Alive,’’ which he claimed was his most yond academic achievements and athletic authority on agriculture and water supply widely read work. Jerry used his experience prowess. The school boasts over thirty clubs issues. He was instrumental in developing the as an intelligence analyst in the Army to write and organizations. It is host to three of the west side of Fresno County after the installa- about countless topics for Barron’s Time, For- largest blood drives in Northwest Ohio. The tion of the California Aqueduct. tune, and various other magazines. importance of giving back to the community Jerry, his charming, remarkable late wife, In addition to his service as County Super- has always been a tradition at Waite. Its stu- Sally, and I had many fascinating discussions visor, Phil has been a leader in the community dents are in the 80th year of providing holiday on a huge variety of matters, always enjoyable in many other capacities. He has served on baskets for East and South Toledo families. At and illuminating. I also have been pleased to several boards including: Kerman Unified the end of May, the school will hold its 97th work with his daughter Susannah, who leads School Board, Kerman Covenant Church, and annual Memorial Day program honoring our Common Cause’s national campaign for elec- the Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Com- community’s veterans. merce. Phil has also served as president of tion reform, on a number of issues to improve For a century, Waite High School has sat the Fresno County Farm Bureau and as a the function of our democracy. We continue to nobly on the banks of the East Side of Tole- State Director for the California Farm Bureau. benefit from Mr. Goodman’s ability to explain do’s Maumee River. Its proud heritage and The Central Valley has benefitted in so complex economic data in a way that we can sterling traditions have held true since its many ways from the efforts made by Phil. His all understand. opening day one hundred years ago. As it support for Ag One and Fresno State will f looks forward to the next century contributing reach new heights through the Ag One—John CELEBRATING MORRISON R. toward our successful future through the edu- P. ‘‘Phil’’ Larson Endowment, which will sup- WAITE HIGH SCHOOL’S 100TH AN- cation of new generations, we take a moment port deserving students and programs in the NIVERSARY to reflect on its past glories. I am pleased to Department of Plant and Science in the Jor- join our entire community in celebrating the dan College at California State University, HON. MARCY KAPTUR 100th anniversary of Morrison R. Waite High Fresno. OF OHIO School, a beacon of learning on Toledo’s East Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Side. Onward! ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing f Phil Larson for his commitment to ensuring Tuesday, May 6, 2014 that the San Joaquin Valley continues to pros- Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HONORING THE LATE BENJAMIN per and thrive as one of the nation’s leaders recognize Morrison R. Waite High School in ‘‘BUD’’ SPIRES in agriculture. my District. The school will be celebrating its f 100th Anniversary on May 10th, 2014. High HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON upon the east banks of the Maumee River, on OF MISSISSIPPI TRIBUTE TO GEORGE ‘‘JERRY’’ a bluff overlooking the very heart of Toledo’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GOODMAN downtown, stands historic Waite High School. Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Established in 1914, Waite High School is an HON. RUSH HOLT important anchor in the community and has Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- OF NEW JERSEY been a proud tradition on Toledo’s East Side er, I rise today to honor a music pioneer, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES since its doors first opened a century ago. late Benjamin ‘‘Bud’’ Spires. Named after Supreme Court Justice Morri- Benjamin ‘‘Bud’’ Spires is a lifelong resident Tuesday, May 6, 2014 son R. Waite who had practiced law in Toledo, of Yazoo County, Mississippi. He was born on Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute Waite High School has lived up to the reputa- May 20, 1931 to Maggie Burnside Jones and to George ‘‘Jerry’’ Goodman who died on Jan- tion and success of its namesake. Students Arthur Spires in Yazoo County, Mississippi. uary 3, and who will be remembered and achieve academic success, with many going In 1978, Benjamin ‘‘Bud’’ Spires (Blues Leg- whose loss will be mourned in New York on to post-secondary education or vocational end) began his musical career with Mr. Jack today. I regret I cannot be there in person to options. Owens, who preceded him in death. Bud was praise my friend. As a leader in the economics Waite High School has nurtured many of famous for his harmonica and his well known and business community, Mr. Goodman was our community leaders including current To- song, ‘‘Easy Riding Buggy’’. Bud’s legacy,

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In recognition of her expertise and where he began a lifelong journey of farming. Grove M.B. Church where he was a faithful contributions, Mrs. Petraeus has been award- Ray’s many accomplishments can be attrib- member until his health failed. ed the Department of Defense Medal for Dis- uted to his determination and willingness to Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me tinguished Public Service, the Department of never give up. The first time he grew cotton, in recognizing the late Mr. Benjamin ‘‘Bud’’ the Army Decoration for Distinguished Civilian corn, and alfalfa, he nearly lost all of his Spires for his dedication and desire to share Service, and the Oklahoma Medal of Free- money. However, instead of giving up, he his harmonic talent with so many. dom. worked for Cal-Air Dusters to earn extra cash. f Linda Singh is commercial director of He saved enough to start his own crop dusting Accenture Federal Service’s public safety company, Ray Pool Dusting. As a crop duster, RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVER- business. Her project management and imple- Ray met several farmers, and he formed part- SARY OF THE WOMEN’S CENTER mentation experience spans civilian, public nerships that ultimately resulted in the expan- AND THE 28TH ANNUAL LEADER- safety, and Department of Defense organiza- sion of his farm. By 1971, in addition to crop SHIP CONFERENCE HONOREES tions. Ms. Singh manages a second career as dusting, Ray was also farming 225 acres of al- a brigadier general in the Maryland Army Na- monds and 150 acres of grapevines. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY tional Guard in which she has served for more Flying and farming will always have a spe- OF VIRGINIA than 32 years. Ms. Singh recently returned cial place in Ray’s heart, but his achievements would never have been possible if not for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from a military deployment in Afghanistan, support of his devoted wife, Audrey. Ray and Tuesday, May 6, 2014 where she served as Afghan Security Forces operations chief with the 29th Infantry Division Audrey haven given back to their community Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and now serves as the Director of the Mary- in so many ways, and they must be com- to recognize the 40th Anniversary of The land National Guard joint staff. mended for all of their great efforts. Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I Women’s Center of Vienna, Virginia, and to Anne-Marie Slaughter is the president and ask my colleagues in the House of Represent- congratulate the recipients of the 28th Annual CEO of the New America Foundation and the atives to recognize Ray Pool as the Senior Leadership Conference Awards. Bert G. Kerstetter ’66 University Professor Farmer of the Year presented by the Madera Founded in 1974, The Women Center ini- Emerita of Politics and International Affairs at Chamber of Commerce. Ray’s success is ex- tially focused on career counseling and semi- Princeton University. From 2009–2011, she emplary of the American Dream, and he nars. Since then, the Center has expanded its served as the director of Policy Planning for serves an inspiration for all of us. services and become a counseling and re- the United States Department of State, the source center for financial, career, legal and first woman to hold that position. Prior to her f psychological needs of women, men, and fam- government service, Dr. Slaughter was Dean IN TRIBUTE: JOAQUIN CAMACHO ilies, regardless of their ability to pay. The of Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School of Pub- ARRIOLA Center’s staff includes more than 65 therapists lic and International Affairs from 2002–2009 and career counselors who provide a full and Professor of International, Foreign, and HON. GREGORIO KILILI CAMACHO range of services. In the past year, the Center Comparative Law at Harvard Law School from served more than 4,200 clients and provided 1994–2002. SABLAN over 31,000 hours of counseling and services. Susannah Wellford is the founder of two or- OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For 28 years, The Women’s Center has ganizations designed to raise the political hosted an annual conference. This year’s voice of young women in America. Ms. Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Leadership Conference celebrates ‘‘The Wellford founded Running Start to inspire Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to cele- Power to Influence’’ and will focus on women’s young women and girls to political leadership brate the contributions of Joaquin Camacho ability to make a positive difference in their and the Women Under Forty Political Action Arriola, who, with more than 60 years of prac- communities and their own lives. Six women Committee (WUFPAC), which is the only polit- tice as a highly respected lawyer in the courts who have made extraordinary contributions ical action committee in the United States de- of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, will also be honored, and I am pleased to voted to helping young women of all parties and as one of Guam’s first Chamorro lawyers, enter their names into the Congressional run for elected office. has received the Hustisia Award. The award is Record. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me given to recognize a person or organization Maureen Bunyan is an award-winning, vet- in commending The Women’s Center for im- that has contributed significantly to the admin- eran television news broadcaster and anchor proving the psychological, career, financial, istration of justice and the improvement of for ABC7/WJLATV. She is a founder and and legal well-being of women and their fami- government in Guam. The Hustisia Award was board member of the International Women’s lies, and in congratulating this year’s honorees presented to Mr. Arriola on May 2, 2014 in Media Foundation, a founder of the National for their tremendous contributions to our com- Guam by the Guam Judiciary. Association of Black Journalists, a member of munity and the nation. Joaquin Arriola was born on December 29, the National Advisory Board of the Casey f 1925 to the late Vicente Fernandez Arriola Journalism Center on Children & Families, the and the late Maria Soledad Camacho Arriola. Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital RECOGNIZING RAY POOL Mr. Arriola lived an idyllic, rural life up until Women’s Advisory Board, the Advisory Com- World War II, when, along with the rest of mittee of Women in Film & Video and Women HON. JIM COSTA Guam, he had to endure years of harsh Japa- of Washington. OF CALIFORNIA nese occupation. But when the U.S. returned Susan B. Chodakewitz is a highly recog- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to Guam, the teenaged Joaquin Arriola took nized and accomplished Senior Executive with action and was wounded by a Japanese hand Tuesday, May 6, 2014 a track record of turning around, building and grenade while leading a squad of the 77th In- growing businesses. Ms. Chodakewitz cur- Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to fantry Division of the U.S. Army. rently serves as President of Tetra Tech AMT recognize Mr. Ray Pool for the outstanding Following the war, Mr. Arriola graduated (AMT), which specializes in aviation manage- contributions he has made to the farming com- from Guam’s George Washington High School ment and information technology. Under her munity in Madera and the entire San Joaquin and then in 1950 cum laude from the College leadership AMT was named the 2010 Large Valley. Ray is more than deserving to be hon- of St. Thomas in Minnesota. Three years later Business of the Year by the FAA. She re- ored as Senior Farmer of the Year by the Mr. Arriola earned a Juris Doctor degree from ceived the SmartCEO’s Brava Award in 2012 Madera Chamber of Commerce. the University of Minnesota. He helped finance and was named one of the ‘‘2011 Women Ray has strong roots in Madera County. his college education by working part-time dur- Who Mean Business’’ by the Washington Upon graduating from Madera High School, ing the school year and in the summer labor- Business Journal. Ray joined the United States Air Force where ing fourteen-hour days for a construction and Holly Petraeus is the Assistant Director, Of- he developed a love for flying planes. When painting company at the minimum wage of fice of Servicemember Affairs for the Con- World War II ended, he moved to Nevada seventy-five cents an hour.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2014 rior Courts of Guam and the Northern Mari- A readers’ poll in the Pacifica Tribune this anas. Ms. SPEIR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the year voted Mazzetti’s Bakery ‘‘Best of He was also elected to the Third, Fourth, Mazzetti family of Pacifica, California who for Pacifica.’’ The Pacifica Sports Club honored Ninth, and Tenth Guam Legislatures, where four decades and three generations has given Julie and Rudy for their community contribu- he was speaker during his last two terms of endless compassion, countless cakes and tions in 2013. office. One of the many milestones in his leg- plenty of sweetness to the community. You Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- islative career took place in 1968. The U.S. will not find a charitable event in town where atives to rise with me to honor a family in Congress was debating the Elective Governor Mazzetti’s Bakery isn’t providing lunch or des- Pacifica that stands for what we value in this Act of Guam, which contained a provision es- sert. Julie and Rudy Mazzetti personify gen- country. The Mazzettis are giving, loving and tablishing a U.S. Government Comptroller with erosity and community service. don’t ask for any credit for their contributions, audit authority over all funds coming into Rudy and his mother opened the bakery 40 but their contributions touch the lives of resi- Guam. Speaker Arriola spearheaded a move- years ago. When Julie and Rudy married 30 dents of Pacifica and beyond every day. I ment against the Federal Comptroller position, year ago, the bakery expanded and then An- hope for many more generations of Mazzettis arguing that the people of Guam were entitled gela, their daughter, joined the family busi- to continue this beautiful legacy. to greater self-government and that the estab- ness. The family has delighted locals and cus- f lishment of a Federal Comptroller outside the tomers for far and wide with their delicious framework of the government of Guam rep- family recipes. From their pastries to their REMEMBERING M.J. ‘‘MAC’’ DUBE resented a step back from this goal and im- breads and rolls to their cookies and pies to plied that the people of Guam could not be their world-class Focaccia bread—just the HON. PAUL COOK trusted with the expenditure of public funds. thought of those tastes is mouthwatering. And OF CALIFORNIA The Federal Comptroller provision was ulti- then, of course, there are the famous wedding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mately removed from the federal legislation. cakes. Last year, Mazzetti’s Bakery made In addition to his years in elected office Mr. more than 700 of them. Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Arriola was also Legislative Counsel and Par- When you walk through the doors of the Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to liamentarian for the Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Pacifica bakery at the corner of Manor Drive honor the life of M.J. ‘‘Mac’’ Dube, who Guam Legislatures and legal counsel to many and Oceana Boulevard, you will commonly passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Mac, a Government of Guam entities, including the see Julie sitting with brides and grooms se- family man, United States Marine, and public Guam Power Authority and Guam Economic lecting their wedding cakes. She is wedding servant will always be remembered in Development Authority. He served as Selec- planner, designer and mom all in one. She is Twentynine Palms for his hard work, dedica- tive Service Government Appeal Agent in a baker with heart and modestly admits that tion, and enthusiasm. 1959, Small Business Administration Disaster the brides and grooms always come back to As a combat Marine, Colonel, and Chief of Fee Counsel in 1962, Chairman for the Guam visit her. Staff at the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Housing and Urban Renewal Authority from Mazzetti’s is not simply a bakery where peo- Air Ground Combat Center, Mac served his 1963 to 1964, Chairman of the Territorial Plan- ple pick up their baked goods, it’s a place country honorably and left a legacy for all ning Commission from 1963 to 1966, and where people stay, visit and discuss the latest those who will come after him. Mac and I were Chairman of the Board of Regents of the Col- news in town. It’s a second home for many. both promoted to Colonel at the same time, an lege of Guam from 1963 to 1966. And Mr. It’s also a second office for many elected offi- honor I will always remember and cherish. Arriola was a part-time Associate Justice of cials who will meet with constituents and other You know, the Marine Corps has an old say- the Guam Supreme Court from 1996 to 1999. members from the city council, board of super- In private practice Mr. Arriola is founding ing, ‘‘No greater friend, no worse enemy.’’ This visors and the legislature. The welcoming at- partner of Arriola, Cowan & Arriola—Guam’s could not have been truer for Mac, he was a mosphere sparks conversation and community oldest established law office. His focus has great Marine and his thirty years, four Purple spirit. been litigation; and Mr. Arriola still engages in Hearts, and Silver Star are all compliments of That community spirit reaches beyond the civil trials to this day. He served as general his extraordinary service. doors of the bakery. Julie and Rudy spread it counsel to the Bank of Guam, which he Mac began his involvement with the city of wherever they go. After one of the most dev- helped to incorporate, and as a member of the Twentynine Palms in 1994 following his retire- astating events in our area, the Mazzettis Bank’s Board of Directors. He has also been ment from the Marine Corps. He held various stepped up to help their neighbors. On Sep- secretary for BankPacific. roles including a seat on the city council and In recognition of all these accomplishments tember 9, 2010 a natural gas pipeline in San as a field representative to County Supervisor upon his 50th anniversary in practice in 2003, Bruno exploded killing eight people and de- Bill Postmus. Mr. Arriola received a legislative resolution stroying a neighborhood. San Bruno is located It is with a heavy heart that I come to the from the 27th Guam Legislature (Resolution in my Congressional District and the devasta- House floor today to remember Mac. I join No. 66). He was also honored for his service tion of families will forever be seared into my with the Marine Corps and city of Twentynine to the community with the degree of Doctor of memory. Just one week after the horrendous Palms in remembering and praying for Mac’s Laws (Honoris Causa) from the University of explosion while the Crestmoor neighborhood family, especially his wife Patty. Guam in 2007. laid in ruins and family members were still Semper FI. Mr. Arriola was married to former Senator searching for their loved ones, Julie and Rudy f Elizabeth P. Arriola, deceased. Although fre- put on a spaghetti dinner and auction to sup- quently occupied with legal matters, Mr. port their neighbors. Julie went from business HONORING TONECA PICKENS Arriola finds time to spend with his children, to business not asking ‘will you contribute’ but Jacqueline A. Marati, Vincent P. Arriola, Attor- asking ‘what will you contribute?’ Everybody HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON ney Anita P. Arriola, Lisa P. Arriola, Franklin did contribute and the Mazzettis raised OF MISSISSIPPI P. Arriola, Michael P. Arriola, Attorney Joaquin $28,000 in one afternoon. I attended that din- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES C. Arriola, Jr., and Anthony P. Arriola, his fif- ner and can’t remember another occasion Tuesday, May 6, 2014 teen grandchildren and five great grand- where I was so touched by the generosity of children, often while tending to his farm in one family offering love and support to others. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Merizo. The gratitude for this dinner from the San er, I rise today to honor a goal oriented stu- We recognize, commend, and congratulate Bruno community is best expressed by one of dent at Madison S. Palmer High School. Mr. Arriola for his extensive professional ac- the families who lost their houses in the explo- Toneca Pickens is the daughter of Fekisha complishments and his deep personal commit- sion, the Pellegrinis. Tina Pellegrini, to whom Pickens of Darling, MS. She serves as 2014 ment to serving the people of Guam and the Julie is like a sister, says she was still shell Senior Class President. She has been an Northern Mariana Islands. shocked and overwhelmed by the generosity. honor student throughout High School. She

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Many of its features were inspired by participates in campus beautification, the MS professionals, and two No. 1 professional draft great European cities and the Garden City Drop Out Prevention Campaign walk, sings in picks while averaging 48 wins a season. In movement of early 20th century America and her church choir, and serves as a mentor for addition, in 1996, Margie served as the assist- serve as models for mixed-use development the youth of her church. ant coach to the United States Olympic Soft- today. Indeed, the key innovation and lasting Toneca has scored a very high on her ACT ball National Team which won the gold medal success of Reston lies in the way its buildings, and she plans to attend MS Valley State Uni- in the inaugural year of the Olympic sport. infrastructure, and the natural environment versity and major in math. Her college admis- Margie is undoubtedly a legend as she has have been arranged in ways that encourage a sion is complete and she has been applying been inducted into 14 halls of fame. sense of community. for scholarships to aid in her furthering her Most important are the lives Margie has Reston also became a pioneer for civil education. positively affected through her dedication and rights. Although racial deed restrictions were Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me work. Margie is a pioneer who fought for the very common in Virginia in 1964, to Bob they in recognizing Toneca Pickens as a student rights of women. It is because of Margie’s ad- were ‘‘inconceivable.’’ Many lenders refused to who is goal oriented and making a difference vocacy for equality that college campuses finance the first integrated community in the in her community. have grand stadiums, better salaries, and south, but he persevered despite tremendous f workable budgets for women’s sports. The re- personal financial risk. As a result, numerous naming of Bulldog Diamond to Margie Wright African Americans and others seeking diverse HONORING MARGIE WRIGHT Diamond is a deserved tribute to her excep- neighborhoods chose to live in Reston in its tional service at Fresno State. early years. HON. JIM COSTA Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I Today, Reston is home to nearly 60,000 OF CALIFORNIA ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- people in approximately 27,000 households as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resentatives to recognize Margie Wright. well as 3,000 businesses, several non-profits, Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Margie impacted the lives of many through her and numerous federal, state, and local govern- love of softball and has worked tirelessly for ment agencies employing approximately Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the advancement of women’s athletics in Cali- 60,000 people. People visit from around the recognize Margie Wright as California State fornia and the entire nation. world to tour Reston’s public art, world-class University, Fresno (Fresno State) changes the f architecture, festivals, and innovations in envi- name of Bulldog Diamond to Margie Wright ronmental stewardship. Diamond. For nearly three decades, Margie RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVER- The socioeconomic diversity, vibrant aes- dedicated her life as the head coach to the SARY OF RESTON, VIRGINIA AND thetics, economic success, and natural beauty softball program at Fresno State. Her passion THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF we see in Reston today are direct results of for the sport is truly exemplary, and she is RESTON’S FOUNDER, ROBERT E. the wisdom and courage Bob Simon brought more than deserving of this special recogni- SIMON, JR. to Northern Virginia 50 years ago. I ask my tion. colleagues to join me in celebrating this mile- Margie was raised in Warrensburg, Illinois, HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY stone for Reston and in wishing Robert E. and her extraordinary athleticism was evident OF VIRGINIA Simon, Jr. a very happy 100th birthday. at a young age. In 1974, she graduated from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Illinois State University where she played on both the softball and basketball teams for four Tuesday, May 6, 2014 HONORING THE COOPERATIVE years as well as the field hockey team for Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today EXTENSION SERVICE three years. Upon graduation, Margie played to recognize the 50th Anniversary of America’s three years in the Women’s Professional Soft- first planned community, Reston, Virginia, and HON. MARK MEADOWS ball League. the 100th Birthday of Reston’s Founder, Rob- OF NORTH CAROLINA Margie’s career as a softball coach quickly ert E. Simon, Jr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES took off. She began coaching at Metamora Illi- In 1961, Mr. Simon, a New York-based de- nois high school, and then continued on to be- veloper, sold his family’s interest in Carnegie Tuesday, May 6, 2014 come the assistant softball coach and the Hall to finance the purchase of 6,750 acres of Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to head volleyball coach at Eastern Illinois Uni- farmland 20 miles west of Washington, D.C., celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Smith- versity. Prior to her arrival at Fresno State, and five miles east of Dulles International Air- Lever Act, which established the Cooperative Margie coached six years at Illinois State Uni- port, which was under construction at the time. Extension Service. The Cooperative Extension versity. Mr. Simon envisioned building a ‘‘New Town’’ Service is a state-by-state network of edu- The expertise and knowledge that Margie based on the following seven principles: cators who research and provide educational brings to the game of softball goes un- 1. That the New Town should provide a outreach to farmers and local communities. matched. Margie changed the dynamic of the wide range of cultural and recreational facili- Today, it continues to address a wide range of game during her career at Fresno State. Her ties as well as an environment for privacy. agricultural issues in both urban and rural leadership and dedication to ensuring the suc- 2. That by providing the fullest range of areas. cess of her teams has led to increased attend- housing styles and prices, housing needs can North Carolina’s agricultural industry is very ance and revenue for the university. Margie be met at a variety of income levels and at dif- diverse and poses a unique set of challenges has the most wins of any softball coach on the ferent stages of family life. to our farmers. The Cooperative Extension Division I level, and she has the second most 3. That the importance and dignity of each Service’s educational programs have been es- wins among National Collegiate Athletic Asso- individual be the focal point for all planning, sential to addressing these challenges by pro- ciation (NCAA) Division I coaches, regardless and take precedence for large-scale concepts. viding the necessary research to assist farm- of sport. 4. That the people be able to live and work ers across the state. Their research has in- In 1998, the Fresno State Bulldogs won the in the same community. creased the productivity of farmers, and has NCAA Women’s College World Series under 5. That commercial, cultural and recreational allowed rural and family-owned farms to keep Margie’s leadership, which was the first na- facilities be made available to the residents up with changing technologies across the in- tional team title won by the university. Margie from the outset of the development—not years dustry. also directed the program to three NCAA run- later. The Cooperative Extension Service has also ner-up finishes while leading the program to 6. That beauty—structural and natural—is a been active in land-grant colleges and univer- 10 NCAA Women’s College World Series ap- necessity of the good life and should be fos- sities throughout the nation. Its work pro- pearances and 26 straight NCAA postseason tered. moting agricultural knowledge in young adults appearances. Earning National Coach of the 7. That Reston be a financial success. will help the entire industry continue to thrive. Year honors, she also led the program to 27 Mr. Simon and his team produced a plan Mr. Speaker, as the centennial date is cele- straight years ranked in the national polls and considered quite radical at the time because it brated on May 8, 2014, we should all be

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As Board Chair, Tom strives to increase the number of job opportu- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY nities available to unemployed and under- HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON OF VIRGINIA OF IDAHO employed residents in the region. He plays an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES integral role in advancing vocational education IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES opportunities directly related to job placement. Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Businesses and individuals throughout the Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to community have benefited immensely from Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- congratulate my friend, Judy Sherman, a dili- Tom’s business insight and civic interests. ognize Richard Alec Merski, a resident of Vir- gent and steadfast defender of oral health, on Tom’s leadership expands beyond FRWIB. ginia’s 11th District and the senior division the occasion of her retirement from the Amer- He is a leader for our entire community, and winner of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society’s ican Dental Association, ADA, after more than he strives every day to ensure the success of 2013 Making Democracy Work student essay 29 years. our city, state, and nation. He is the past chair Judy’s singlehanded contributions to improv- of the Planning Council that developed the 10 contest. ing oral health in this country are far-reaching. Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in The Historical Society is a congressionally Those who don’t know her would be as- the City of Fresno. Tom was also instrumental chartered educational organization founded in tounded after hearing her accomplishments, in the planning and funding of Terry’s House, 1962. Its mission is to inform the public about but those of us who do know her, and have a hospitality home for families who have loved the rich heritage of the Capitol and the Con- seen her effectiveness first hand, understand ones who are in the hospital. Tom has over- gress. This nationwide contest is open to all how she has made such an impact. seen dozens of successful projects, and he students in two categories: a junior division She has made a career of fighting for dental has proven to be an effective leader. He is an contest for students in grades 6–8 and a sen- priorities, like boosting dental residencies, and individual of outstanding character, and I am ior division contest for students in grades 9– was instrumental in the ‘‘Collins-Feingold’’ law proud to have him as a friend for more than 12. which funded special state dental projects and 30 years. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me The 2013 contest asked students to con- dental residencies. She played a central role sider the rights guaranteed by the Constitution in efforts to boost dental divisions and re- in recognizing Tom Richards for his service as Board Chair of the Fresno Regional Workforce and the corresponding duties that citizens owe search across the spectrum, including at the to implement and protect those rights. Essays Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Investment Board. Tom’s vision, passion, and persistence have led to improvements in the addressed questions such as how these rights the National Institutes of Health, the Depart- and responsibilities affect students, their fami- ment of Defense, and the Indian Health Serv- region’s economy. As Tom steps down as lies, and the importance of being aware of ice. She has been involved in nearly every Board Chair, we can still expect him to be an one’s own rights and responsibilities. Students issue impacting the oral health of our children advocate for businesses and residents were required to cite sources such as the U.S. at the federal level for the last several dec- throughout the San Joaquin Valley. Constitution, books, and articles from maga- ades. f zines and newspapers. Entries were judged After graduating from the University of HONORING KHADIJAH GRIFFIN on the depth of their content, the mastery of Michigan, Judy taught junior high school in the topic, and the skill with which they are Michigan for 12 years before coming to Wash- written. ington, DC to work as a Legislative Aide to HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON OF MISSISSIPPI Senator Carl D. Pursell. She made her way to Mr. Merski is a senior at James Madison IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the ADA in 1985, and eventually rose to be- High School in Vienna, Virginia, where he will come ADA’s Director of Congressional Affairs Tuesday, May 6, 2014 graduate in June. An Honor Roll student, Alec in 2007. She was also President of the Coali- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- previously attended the Nysmith School in tion for Health Funding, which works to er, I rise today to honor a goal oriented stu- Herndon and Landon School in Bethesda. An strengthen public health investments. dent at Madison S. Palmer High School. avid language student, Alec was one of two Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand here Khadijah Griffin is the daughter of Derrick students at Landon taking two languages in today and recognize the achievements and and Cynthia Griffin of Lambert, MS. She was addition to his courses. Alec spent two sum- career of my good friend, Judy Sherman. I will chosen Miss Madison S. Palmer High 2013– mers living with host families in Spain and miss her constant presence, and her unwaver- 14 Queen and Student Council President by China in an intensive language program to ing and loyal support. The entire oral health her peers. She is active in school in that she hone his language skills. He was also the re- community will miss her dedication and com- plays softball and was the Drum Major for the cipient of the Excellence in Foreign Language mitment. We all have a lot of work to do to fill band. She communicates well with everyone. Award. He served as the President of the her shoes. Though she is now going to be She plans to attend MS State University and China Roundtable of Washington, an annual spending more time with her husband Brad, has completed the paperwork for admission, forum held at the Chinese Embassy allowing and her two Golden Retrievers, I hope and ex- been accepted, has taken the ACT and re- experts on China to address current eco- pect that we will still see her from time to time, ceived a scholarship to aid her financially. She nomic, cultural, and educational changes in walking the halls of Congress, and continuing plans to major in Mass Communication and is China. to advocate for dentists and oral health. a member of the High School Journalism Alec was an active member and officer of f Class and Newspaper Staff. In the community, Khadijah has participated Model UN and served as the President of the RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF in campus and community cleanup-beautifi- Environmental Club. Last summer, Alec in- TOM RICHARDS cation campaigns, breast cancer awareness terned with the United States-Asia Foundation walks, worked as a volunteer helping the Mid- and the International Trade Commission. He South Food Bank hand out food to the needy plans to major in International Relations and HON. JIM COSTA Economics when he enters college this fall. OF CALIFORNIA in Quitman County, has participated in the MS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Drop Out Prevention Campaign Walk, and is Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Vice-President of her church youth department in congratulating Alec Merski on this out- Tuesday, May 6, 2014 as well as a choir member. standing achievement and in wishing him all Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me the best in his future endeavors. I am con- recognize Tom Richards for his years of serv- in recognizing Khadijah Griffin as a student fident that this accomplished young man will ice as Board Chair of the Fresno Regional who is goal oriented and making a difference be successful in whatever path he chooses to Workforce Investment Board, FRWIB. Tom’s in her community. follow.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:49 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06MY8.052 E06MYPT1 dlhill on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E692 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 6, 2014 HONORING ADMIRAL ROBERT J. His decision to protect the civilian workforce tometry degree in hand, George returned to PAPP, JR. FOR HIS SERVICE AS and not implement furloughs despite the dev- Fresno and began a private practice. THE 24TH COMMANDANT OF THE astating impacts of sequestration reflects his Following the attacks on Pearl Harbor, UNITED STATES COAST GUARD commitment to the concept that every member George was sent to a concentration camp in of the Coast Guard—active duty, reserve, civil- Jerome, Arkansas. Despite being driven from HON. JOE COURTNEY ian or auxiliary—is an indispensable partner in his home to a concentration camp, George OF CONNECTICUT the success of the Service. volunteered for duty in the U.S. Army. Fol- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As the Co-Chairs of the Coast Guard Cau- lowing basic training, George was selected for cus, we are honored to join with our distin- medical training. After being designated as an Tuesday, May 6, 2014 guished colleagues in recognizing the incred- optometrist, George was assigned to a med- Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ible service, dedication and leadership of Ad- ical company and boarded a ship for the cam- along with Representatives HOWARD COBLE, miral Papp as the 24th Commandant of the paign in the European Theater. FRANK LOBIONDO, and RICK LARSEN on behalf United States Coast Guard. As we honor Ad- The U.S. Army recognized George’s exper- of the Congressional Coast Guard Caucus to miral Papp, we also honor the service of the tise and leadership abilities and promoted him recognize the dedication and unwavering lead- thousands of shipmates he has led as they to Technical Sergeant. George would go on to ership of Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr, who will rescue those in distress, protect our environ- serve in Europe as the allied forces fought complete his tour as the 24th Commandant of ment, secure our borders and keep dangerous their way into Germany. His unit received a the United States Coast Guard on May 30, drugs off our streets. To paraphrase Admiral meritorious unit citation and was designated a 2014. Serving our nation faithfully and self- Papp himself. ‘‘They are Coastguardsmen. Distinguished U.S. Army Medical Regiment. lessly for over 40 years, Admiral Papp has led This is their chosen profession. This is their For his service, George received the World the nearly 90,000 active duty, reserve, civilian way.’’ We thank Admiral Papp, his wife Linda War II Medal, African-Middle Eastern Medal, and auxiliary members of the Coast Guard and his entire family for their service and sac- European Campaign, Meritorious Unit Award, through an extraordinary period in the Coast rifice, and wish them all fair winds and fol- Army of Occupation Medal, and the Good Guard’s history. Both as Commandant and lowing seas. Conduct Medal. Commander of the Coast Guard’s Atlantic f George married Michiko Saiki and returned Area, Admiral Papp remained focused and to Fresno where he resumed his optometry resolute in directing the massive response and PERSONAL EXPLANATION practice. He and Michiko had six children in recovery operations for the Deepwater Horizon whom they instilled a strong sense of appre- oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. He served as HON. SEAN P. DUFFY ciation for nature and education. Eventually, the Operational Commander responsible for OF WISCONSIN George and his family moved to Chowchilla the Coast Guard response in the wake of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES where he established a practice that still Haiti earthquake disaster, where Coast Guard serves the community. Tuesday, May 6, 2014 cutters were the first U.S. assets on scene to Believing that everyone should serve and be provide humanitarian assistance to the dev- Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, May an active member in their community, George astated country. 6, 2014, I was at home in Wisconsin taking served as a member of the City Planning Admiral Papp was instrumental in raising care of my wife and our new baby daughter. Commission, Chowchilla School Board, and the national awareness of the continuously Had I been present, I would have voted in the was President of the Madera County Board of evolving challenges in the Arctic, including de- following ways: Education. He was also a longtime member veloping the Coast Guard’s first Arctic Strat- 1) H.R. 3584—The Capital Access for Small and past president of the Chowchilla Rotary egy and expanding Coast Guard operations Community Financial Institutions Act of 2013— Club, and a Paul Harris Fellow. and capabilities in the Region. He has also Yea In addition, George was a member of the been integral to U.S. efforts to engage with 2) H.R. 2672—CFPB Rural Designation Pe- American Optometric Association, serving as other Arctic Nations to establish international tition and Correction—Yea president of the Central California Chapter. He governance protocols essential to protecting 3) H.R. 4386—Money Remittance Improve- was named Optometrist of the Year by the U.S. sovereignty, security and economic inter- ment Act of 2013—Yea Central California Optometry Association. He ests as access and activity in the Arctic con- 4) H.R. 3329—To enhance the ability of was a Life Member of Chowchilla Veterans of tinues to expand. community financial institutions to foster eco- Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 0896 and Nisei Through his leadership and staunch support nomic growth and serve their communities, VFW Post 8985 in Sacramento. of the Coast Guard men and women who boost small businesses, increase individual Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me place their lives on the line every day to serve savings, and for other purposes—Yea in paying tribute to the life of Dr. George the American people, he has remained stead- 5) H.R. 3468—The Credit Union Share Nishio who dedicated his life to serving his na- fast in his commitment to recapitalize the Fund Insurance Parity Act—Yea tion and community. His presence will be Coast Guard’s rapidly aging fleet of cutters, 6) H.R. 2919—The Open Book on Equal greatly missed, but his legacy will surely live aircraft and small boats. Often overcoming Access to Justice Act—Yea on throughout the San Joaquin Valley. seemingly insurmountable obstacles in an in- 7) H.R. 4292—The Foreign Cultural Ex- f credibly challenging fiscal environment, he has change Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification achieved extraordinary success in building out Act—Yea CELEBRATING THE GRAND the fleet of National Security Cutters, Fast Re- f OPENING OF CYPRESS WATERS sponse Cutters, Response Boats and Maritime Patrol Aircraft. Furthermore, he has laid the HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE HON. KENNY MARCHANT OF GEORGE NISHIO foundation for the acquisition of the Offshore OF TEXAS Patrol Cutter, which will ensure the Coast IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Guard continues to remain ‘‘Semper Paratus’’ HON. JIM COSTA Tuesday, May 6, 2014 or Always Ready, to complete its maritime OF CALIFORNIA safety, security and stewardship missions in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today our ports and waterways as well as the over to celebrate the grand opening of the Cypress Tuesday, May 6, 2014 4 millions square miles of U.S. Exclusive Eco- Waters commercial and residential planned nomic Zone around the world. Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to community. Developed by Henry and Lucy Finally, for those of us who have had the honor the life and service of Dr. George Billingsley, Cypress Waters is a 1,000 acre privilege to know Admiral Papp personally, it Nishio, who passed away in November 2013 development on the 362 acre North Lake. It is does not take long to see and understand how at the age of 97. George served the United anchored by the City of Dallas, Texas, with passionate he is about the health and welfare States of America honorably during World War parts also in the cities of Coppell and Irving. of every member of the Coast Guard family— II and was a pillar in the community. Cypress Waters is in close proximity to the his ‘‘shipmates.’’ His focus on professionalism George was born in Fresno, California, to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and sits and proficiency and his efforts to improve ac- Japanese immigrant parents. He graduated in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth cess to critical family support services such as from Fresno State College and went on to Metroplex. childcare and family housing have been instru- complete a Doctor of Optometry degree at the Once completed, the Neighborhoods of Cy- mental in improving the lives of all ‘‘Coasties.’’ University of California, Berkeley. With his op- press Waters will feature over 10,000 multi-

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BARBARA LEE and a new elementary school, junior high OF CALIFORNIA HONORING THE LIFE OF JOHN W. school, and high school will all be built to edu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WELLS cate the young residents. Tuesday, May 6, 2014 The Shops of Cypress Waters sits at the entrance of the development and will serve as HON. JIM COSTA Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise a retail hub in Dallas-Fort Worth by adding OF CALIFORNIA today to honor Dr. Carol Winograd for her ex- 400,000 square feet of retail space, most of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES traordinary career and to join J Street in rec- ognizing her for the 2014 Tzedek v’Shalom which has now been built. In addition, the de- Tuesday, May 6, 2014 velopment will host 4.5 million square feet of Award for her lifelong dedication to tikkun Class A office space which will be home to Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to olam, which means, ‘‘repairing the world.’’ Dr. some of Texas’ largest corporations. As a re- honor the life of John W. Wells, who passed Winograd is an emerita professor of Medicine sult, thousands of new jobs will come to the away on March 24, 2014, at the age of 86. and Human Biology at Stanford University and 24th District, furthering the area’s resilient eco- John was a community leader in the City of currently serves as a member on the J Street nomic growth. Madera, and his unwavering service will be Executive Board. Cypress Waters also features a great out- greatly missed. Born in New Jersey, Dr. Winograd received doors environment consisting of hiking and John spent much of his life in Madera Coun- her Bachelor of Arts with honors in French at biking trails, including a five mile loop around ty. He was born to John and Mary Wells, and Wellesley College, and she attended Harvard North Lake and connections to adjacent cities’ grew up in a large family with eight siblings. In University for graduate school, studying bio- trail systems. There are also watercourse en- 1947, he graduated from Chowchilla Union medical studies. She later received her Med- vironments and preservation areas for native High School and joined the United States ical Degree cum laude from Boston University species of plants and animals. Army. Medical School and attended the University of Mr. Speaker, I ask all of my distinguished John served as a member of the infamous California, San Francisco, for her Internal colleagues to join me in celebrating the grand Wolfhound Division. He was wounded in ac- Medicine and Family Medicine residencies. opening of Cypress Waters and welcoming its tion and after receiving treatment in Japan Throughout Dr. Winograd’s esteemed ca- new residents to the 24th Congressional Dis- was sent back to Korea, where he remained reer, she has focused her research on identi- trict of Texas. until the end of the war. He served as an air- fying predictors of decline in frail, hospitalized borne forward artillery observer. John was patients, and improving their function, espe- f awarded the Purple Heart medal for his brave cially mobility. Her professional interests in- PERSONAL EXPLANATION and honorable service. clude geriatric assessment, Alzheimer’s dis- John continued his military service in El ease, mobility, health policy, women’s issues, HON. ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ Paso, Texas, where he met his wife Bette Col- and a comprehensive health and social ap- OF PENNSYLVANIA lins. In 1952, John and Bette married. After proach to aging. completing his final tour in Germany, John re- Dr. Carol Winograd’s steadfast commitment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mained in the Army Reserves for many years to geriatrics research is evident in her many Tuesday, May 6, 2014 and retired with the rank of Captain. John at- professional roles on the subject. She advises Ms. SCHWARTZ. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall tended Fresno State College and earned his students and teaches courses on women and No. 193, I was unable to attend. Had I been teaching credential. As a student, John also aging, mobility, and geriatrics. She was also present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ served as an officer for Madera’s Police De- an Assistant Professor at the University of f partment. He later worked as a teacher and California San Francisco, and then served as eventually retired from teaching at Sugar Pine Clinical Director of the Geriatric Research and HONORING 17 PALM BEACH COUN- High School, a Madera Unified School District Education Center at Stanford. Dr. Winograd TY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO continuation high school. served on the editorial board of numerous sci- PLAN TO ENLIST INTO THE MILI- John had a long and distinguished career in entific journals and other boards. She is also TARY AFTER GRADUATION city politics. In 1964, he was elected to a member of the steering committee of the Madera City Council, and he served for 10 Women Donors Network’s Middle East Peace HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH years. For part of that time, he served as Circle. OF FLORIDA mayor. John went on a hiatus from elected of- Throughout her career, Dr. Carol Winograd IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fice, but returned and was re-elected to the has received numerous accolades for her out- city council in 1990. He served consecutive standing achievements, including the 1973 Tuesday, May 6, 2014 terms as city councilman until 2006. John was Roche Award for Scholarship and Character, Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in truly committed to serving the people of the Malamud Prize for Excellence in Psychi- honor of 17 high school seniors from Palm Madera and doing what was best for the city. atry and General Medicine, and was a finalist Beach County who plan to enlist into the mili- He faithfully attended council meetings and for Alwin C. Rambar Award for Excellence in tary after graduation this spring. Their maturity members of the community felt they could al- Patient Care. and courage are a testament to their dedica- ways count on him. In addition to Dr. Winograd’s many contribu- tion to our country, and they rightfully deserve Because of John’s dedication and commit- tions to her field, she co-authored the book, our recognition and admiration. ment to ensuring the success of young peo- Treatments for the Alzheimer Patient: The I am proud to represent a district that is ple, the City of Madera inaugurated the John Long Haul, as well as peer-reviewed more home to such a large number of men and W. Wells Youth Center to commemorate than 40 articles on functional impairment in women in the military, veterans, and their fam- John’s service and accomplishments. The hospitalized elders, mobility and geriatric as- ilies. I feel tremendous gratitude to those who center now stands as a fitting tribute and me- sessment. She is also active in using art for fought in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, morial to John’s life. Apart from the youth cen- healing, and has exhibited her paintings in nu- and to a new generation of heroes from the ter, John also promoted and worked tirelessly merous art shows. Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan. My father, to build a skate park within Rotary Park. He In 2012, Dr. Winograd co-led J Street’s first Bernard Deutch, volunteered to fight in World was driven to serve the youth in Madera and Women’s Congressional Delegation to Israel. I War II as a teenager where he earned a Pur- worked tirelessly to create places where the also co-led this educational trip with Dr. ple Heart at the Battle of the Bulge. It was his youth could remain busy and out of trouble. Winograd, and this was truly an amazing trip example of service to our nation that moti- Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I due to Carol’s brilliance and experience. One vated me to serve in Congress. ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- year later, Dr. Winograd co-founded J Street’s Congratulations to Christopher Barnikel, resentative’s to join me in honoring the life of Women’s Leadership Forum to increase Arturo Ipina Jr., Jose Pascual Tomas, Justin John W. Wells. John will undoubtedly be women participation and greater inclusion of

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Mr. Ramsey was committed to help- ored and humbled by Carol’s friendship and $7 billion and provide important wireless com- ing others, especially youth and seniors, and proud to call her my friend. munication, national reconnaissance, infrared to giving back to his community. On behalf of the residents of California’s missile warning, and precision timing and navi- Mr. Ramsey was keenly committed to edu- 13th Congressional District, Dr. Carol gation capabilities, have been launched under cation, ethics reform and the rule of law, serv- Winograd, I salute you for your lifetime of Jonathan’s supervision. ing as chairperson of the Law School Admis- service to the community, the nation and to Jonathan’s position requires not only a high sion Council’s bar passage student committee the world. I commend Dr. Carol Winograd’s degree of skill and knowledge in the technical and the American Bar Association (ABA) sec- dedication to promoting social justice causes aspects of launches, including making sure tion of legal education and admissions to the and wellness efforts. I congratulate and thank rockets are correctly built and assembled, but bar. He also served as a member on the ABA you, for you have touched many lives in pro- also the ability to lead public and private-sec- Commission on Evaluation of the Rules of found ways throughout your career. We wish tor engineers and foster team cohesion that Professional Conduct as well as on Ethics and you and your family continued prosperity and eliminates any chance of error. Jonathan is Professional Responsibility. happiness. well-respected for his leadership. He has set Throughout his prolific career, Henry f standards for his team by establishing a train- Ramsey, Jr. received various accolades for his ing and certification program that Air Force en- outstanding achievements. Mr. Ramsey was CONGRATULATING JUDGE P. MI- gineers must take before performing duties on honored with Boalt Hall School of Law’s Cita- CHAEL MAHONEY ON HIS RE- launch day. In this line of work, there is no tion Award, the highest honor recognizing a CENT RETIREMENT room for error and Jonathan has an out- distinguished graduate. In 2000, he was the standing record. recipient of the Robert J. Kutak Award for pro- HON. CHERI BUSTOS One particularly notable accomplishment is moting understanding between legal education OF ILLINOIS Jonathan’s success in reducing the cost of a and the active practice of law. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES contract for 40 new rockets from $14 billion to I met Henry in the early 1970’s. I knew im- under $10 billion. His technical expertise and mediately that he was a force to be reckoned Tuesday, May 6, 2014 incredible attention to detail has saved tax- with and recognized that he understood that Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to payers over $4 billion. ‘‘power concedes nothing without demand.’’ recognize Judge P. Michael Mahoney, who re- I would like to congratulate Jonathan Baker Yet even with his brilliance and bold work for cently retired as Magistrate Judge of the on his selection as a finalist for the 2014 racial and economic justice, he had a gentle Western Branch of the Northern District of Illi- Sammies. It is an honor to represent him in and kind spirit, counseling my dear beloved nois. Judge Mahoney received his law degree Congress. I ask that my colleagues join me in friend, the late Beth Meador, and me on Black from the University of Illinois, and has prac- celebrating his inspiring career and in wishing political empowerment and why we must get ticed law in our region for over forty years. In him all the best for the future. and stay involved in politics. Judge Ramsey’s 1976, Judge Mahoney became a part-time f spirit and legacy will continue to soar and in- Federal Magistrate for the Northern District. spire young people as he inspired me and He became a full-time Magistrate Judge in HONORING HENRY RAMSEY JR. Beth to fight the good fight. 1992. Today, California’s 13th Congressional Dis- Judge Mahoney has left an indelible mark HON. BARBARA LEE trict salutes and honors an outstanding indi- on our region. While he is often remembered OF CALIFORNIA vidual, Henry Ramsey, Jr. As a distinguished by the public for his work on high-profile deci- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Alameda County resident, Mr. Ramsey’s ef- sions like People Who Care v. Rockford Board Tuesday, May 6, 2014 forts and devotion to social equality have truly of Education, and USA v. Rita Crundwell, he paved the way for minorities and impacted so is best remembered by his associates as a Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise many lives throughout the nation. I join all of mediator and an inspiring practitioner of jus- today to honor the extraordinary life of Henry Henry’s loved ones in celebrating his incred- tice, who presided with fairness and profes- Ramsey, Jr., former Alameda County judge, ible life. He will be deeply missed. sionalism for over 38 years. At the time of his member of the Berkeley City Council and f retirement, Judge Mahoney was the longest- dean of Howard University’s law school. serving Judge in the Seventh Circuit. Known throughout the Bay Area and the na- IN RECOGNITION OF SISTER We will surely miss his wisdom and his tion for his dedication to civil rights and justice, MARGARET GANNON, I.H.M., PH.D. steady hand, but we also thank Justice Mr. Ramsey has left an indelible mark on our Mahoney for his service to our community, national discourse. With his passing on March HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT and wish him the best of luck, and a happy re- 14, 2014, we look to the outstanding quality of OF PENNSYLVANIA tirement. his life’s work and the inspiring role he played IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f in the fight for social justice. Henry Ramsey, Jr., moved to California to Tuesday, May 6, 2014 HONORING JONATHAN BAKER pursue an undergraduate degree, becoming Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, today I one of the first African-Americans to graduate rise to honor Sister Margaret Gannon, I.H.M., HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN from the University of California, Riverside in Ph.D., who will retire from Marywood Univer- OF CALIFORNIA 1960. After receiving his law degree a few sity on May 31, 2014. In her 47 years with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years later from the University of California, Marywood, Sr. Margaret has taught thousands Berkeley, Mr. Ramsey started his career at the of students, raised the level of discourse in the Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Contra Costa County District Attorney’s office. community, and passionately advocated for Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Once again, he broke racial barriers being peace, education, and social justice. recognize Jonathan Baker, my constituent among the first African American prosecutors During her tenure at Marywood, Sr. Mar- from Redondo Beach, who has been selected hired in the office. garet contributed to multiple departments and as a finalist for the 2014 Samuel J. Heyman Throughout the 1970s, Henry Ramsey, Jr. served in a number of leadership positions. Service to America Medals (Sammies). The was a member of the faculty at Boalt Hall. She began her distinguished career at Sammies are presented annually by the non- During this time, he also served on the Berke- Marywood in 1968 as an Assistant Professor profit, nonpartisan Partnership for Public Serv- ley City Council, working to ensure the growth of History, and later served as Chair of Social ice to honor outstanding federal employees and innovation for the City of Berkeley. Later, Sciences, both graduate and undergraduate who have made significant contributions to our Mr. Ramsey was appointed to the Alameda divisions. In 1978, Sr. Margaret founded the nation. County Superior Court bench before serving Theresa Maxis Center for Justice and Peace Jonathan is the Delta IV Launch Systems as dean of Howard University’s School of Law and assumed the role of director for several Deputy Chief Engineer at the United States Air from 1990 to 1996. years. From 1988 to 1993, she served as

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:49 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06MY8.064 E06MYPT1 dlhill on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E695 Dean of the Undergraduate School for Women The theme of this year’s Foster Month is Oakland Youth Orchestra (OYO). Since its and established the Women’s Studies minor. ‘‘Building Blocks Toward Permanent Fami- debut in the 1963–64 season, OYO has a his- Later, as Coordinator of Diversity Efforts, she lies’’—an issue that is near to my heart. My tory of commissioning, premiering and record- traveled to Japan as a visiting professor at the parents took in several foster children when I ing the works of great American composers. Takasaki Art Centre College in 1995. was growing up. I was able to see firsthand The youth orchestra performs a wide range of In nearly five decades as a scholar, Sr. Mar- the difference that this made, and some of challenging pieces, showcasing their work and garet has contributed dozens of publications to them are still in touch with my family today. the canon of academic literature and pre- Foster children belong to all of us, and we talent during several concerts each season. sented on a variety of important topics. To have a moral obligation to treat them with the Since the establishment of the Oakland name but a few, she authored entries in The same love and care that we would our own Youth Orchestra in 1963, its Artistic Directors New Catholic Encyclopedia on Theresa Maxis children. and leaders have inspired and motivated gen- Duchemin and the Immaculate Heart of Mary I encourage all my colleagues to join me in erations of students with the highest degree of Congregation, and she made a presentation recognizing May as Foster Youth Month. commitment and professionalism. In the past for the American Catholic Historical Associa- f 50 years, 0Y0 has strived to promote the im- tion entitled ‘‘The Struggles of Theresa Maxis portance of arts education and to allow access Duchemin: Confronting Racism and Sexism in ACKNOWLEDGING HEATHER the Nineteenth Century Church.’’ Through her PARTON to the arts for all youth. advancements in scholarly discourse and pub- Today, the Oakland Youth Orchestra con- lic presentations in the community, Sr. Mar- HON. ALAN GRAYSON sists of 88 talented young musicians, rep- garet has consistently pushed her students to OF FLORIDA resenting 46 different schools from more than excel and enriched the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 30 cities in the Bay Area. Ranging from ages area. Tuesday, May 6, 2014 12 to 22 years old, these artists have the op- In addition to her academic achievements, portunity to learn from, and be coached by, Sr. Margaret has dedicated her life to serving Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, it is my great her community. She donated her time, pas- honor to rise tonight to acknowledge Heather professional orchestral musicians. The youth sion, and leadership to many local organiza- Parton of Santa Monica, California, on the oc- orchestra students have the opportunity to tions, such as Lackawanna Heritage Valley casion of being awarded a Hillman Prize for travel to different regions of the world, per- Authority, Women’s Community Learning Coa- ‘‘Opinion & Analysis Journalism’’. Many in this forming in Europe, the Middle East, Central lition, Housing Coalition for Scranton Families, Chamber, and untold others across the inter- and South America, Asia, the Caribbean Is- and St. Joseph’s Center. In recognition of her net, better know her by her pseudonym: lands and Australia. service to her community, Sr. Margaret has re- ‘‘Digby’’. Digby, a political blogger, is the founder of Moreover, the Oakland Youth Orchestra has ceived numerous awards and honors, includ- the blog Hullabaloo, and has been called one received numerous accolades for its talented ing Marywood University’s first Faculty Service of the ‘‘leading and most admired commenta- performances. For its service to contemporary Award. It is my great honor to congratulate and cel- tors’’ of the progressive blogosphere—by music, the orchestra has received the Adven- ebrate Sr. Margaret Gannon on her lifetime of Glenn Greenwald no less, the recent recipient turous Programming of Contemporary Music service to her students and community. Her of a Pulitzer Prize himself. award from the American Society of Com- efforts set a shining example for her students, The Sidney Hillman Foundation’s announce- posers and Publishers (ASCAP) five times in ment this evening sums up my, and many oth- her neighbors, and all of Northeast Pennsyl- the course of the last four decades. vania. ers’, sentiments: Tonight, the Sidney Hillman Foundation As the educational arm of the Oakland Sym- f will honor Heather ‘‘Digby’’ Parton with the phony, OYO is committed to serving the com- PERSONAL EXPLANATION 2014 Hillman Prize for Opinion & Analysis munity and supporting arts throughout the Bay Journalism. Digby’s blog Hullabaloo has Area. OYO is a member of Arts First Oakland, been a fixture in the progressive blogosphere HON. BARBARA LEE for over a decade. Digby has eloquently op- ASCAP, Association of California Symphony OF CALIFORNIA posed injustice and incompetence on issues Orchestras, Bay Area Black United Fund and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ranging from the invasion of Iraq to the wid- the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Com- Tuesday, May 6, 2014 ening chasm between rich and poor in Amer- merce. In addition, OYO has participated in ica. Whatever the topic, Digby approaches Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I was her work with a level head and a big heart. the Bay Area Youth Orchestra Festival of unavoidably detained and not present for roll- I will give the last word to Kathleen Geier Hope Concert, raising over $100,000 to ben- call votes 178 and 179. Had I been present, of the Washington Monthly, ‘‘Since she’s the efit homeless and underserved youth. best daily political writer in America, an I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on both. I commend the Oakland Youth Orchestra for f honor of this sort is the least we can do for her. Congrats to Digby and to the Hillman providing our youth with a pathway towards FOSTER YOUTH MONTH people for making such an awesome choice. growth and achievement. Music is essential to Now and forever: What. Digby. Said!’’ student development and to our sense of iden- HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN ‘‘What. Digby. Said!’’, tity, community and pride. OF RHODE ISLAND f On behalf of residents of California’s 13th IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE OAKLAND YOUTH Congressional District, I extend my congratula- Tuesday, May 6, 2014 ORCHESTRA tions on this important milestone and thank all Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in of the many people who have contributed to honor of Foster Youth Month. HON. BARBARA LEE the success of the Oakland Youth Orchestra. Every child deserves a healthy, safe, and OF CALIFORNIA I wish OYO continued success in the years to stable home. Yet too many continue to go IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come. without these basic needs that so many of us take for granted. This May, we recognize more Tuesday, May 6, 2014 than 400,000 American children in foster care Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise who are waiting for their forever family. today to honor the 50th Anniversary of the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:49 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06MY8.067 E06MYPT1 dlhill on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Daily Digest Senate to promote energy savings in residential buildings Chamber Action and industry. Routine Proceedings, pages S2681–2740 Pages S2681–84, S2685–97, S2697–99, S2700–06, S2707–12 Measures Introduced: Five bills and two resolu- During consideration of this measure today, Senate tions were introduced, as follows: S. 2291–2295, and also took the following action: S. Res. 438–439. Page S2718 By 79 yeas to 20 nays (Vote No. 131), three-fifths of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, having Measures Reported: voted in the affirmative, Senate agreed to the motion S. 1611, to require certain agencies to conduct as- to close further debate on the motion to proceed to sessments of data centers and develop data center consideration of the bill. Pages S2690–91 consolidation and optimization plans, with an A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. viding for further consideration of the motion to No. 113–157) Page S2718 proceed to consideration of the bill, post-cloture, at Measures Passed: approximately 9:30 a.m., on Wednesday, May 7, Condemning the Abduction of Female Students 2014; and that the time during adjournment count in Nigeria: Committee on Foreign Relations was post-cloture. Page S2740 discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 433, Talwani Nomination—Cloture: Senate began condemning the abduction of female students by consideration of the nomination of Indira Talwani, of armed militants from the Government Girls Sec- Massachusetts, to be United States District Judge for ondary School in the northeastern province of Borno the District of Massachusetts. Page S2684 in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the resolu- A motion was entered to close further debate on tion was then agreed to. Pages S2699–S2700 the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- The Regulation of the Height of Buildings in sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the the District of Columbia: Senate passed H.R. 4192, Senate, a vote on cloture will occur on Thursday, to amend the Act entitled ‘‘An Act to regulate the May 8, 2014. Page S2684 height of buildings in the District of Columbia’’ to Peterson Nomination—Cloture: Senate began con- clarify the rules of the District of Columbia regard- sideration of the nomination of James D. Peterson, ing human occupancy of penthouses above the top of Wisconsin, to be United States District Judge for story of the building upon which the penthouse is the Western District of Wisconsin. Page S2684 placed. Page S2740 A motion was entered to close further debate on National Charter Schools Week: Senate agreed to the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- S. Res. 438, congratulating the students, parents, sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the teachers, and administrators of charter schools across Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition the United States for their ongoing contributions to of the nomination of Indira Talwani, of Massachu- education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the setts, to be United States District Judge for the Dis- 15th annual National Charter Schools Week, to be trict of Massachusetts. Pages S2684–85 held May 4 through May 10, 2014. Page S2740 Rosenstengel Nomination—Cloture: Senate began National Safe Digging Month: Senate agreed to consideration of the nomination of Nancy J. S. Res. 439, supporting the goals and ideals of Na- Rosenstengel, of Illinois, to be United States District tional Safe Digging Month. Page S2740 Judge for the Southern District of Illinois. Page S2685 Measures Considered: A motion was entered to close further debate on Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- Act—Agreement: Senate continued consideration of sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 2262, Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition D464

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:15 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D06MY4.REC D06MYPT1 dlhill on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with DIGEST May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D465 of the nomination of James D. Peterson, of Wis- Force Association, both of Arlington, Virginia; and consin, to be United States District Judge for the General John H. Tilelli, Jr., USA (Ret.), Military Western District of Wisconsin. Page S2685 Officers Association of America, and Vice Admiral Rosenbaum Nomination—Cloture: Senate began John B. Totushek, USN (Ret.), Association of the consideration of the nomination of Robin S. Rosen- United States Navy, both of Alexandria, Virginia. baum, of Florida, to be United States Circuit Judge EDUCATION BUDGET for the Eleventh Circuit. Page S2685 Committee on the Budget: Committee concluded a hear- A motion was entered to close further debate on ing to examine the President’s proposed budget re- the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- quest for fiscal year 2015 for education, after receiv- sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the ing testimony from Arne Duncan, Secretary, and Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition Thomas Skelly, Acting Chief Financial Officer, both of the nomination of Nancy J. Rosenstengel, of Illi- of the Department of Education. nois, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Illinois. Page S2685 HIGHWAY AND TRANSIT FUNDING AND FINANCING Executive Communications: Page S2717 Committee on Finance: Committee concluded a hearing Additional Cosponsors: Pages S2718–20 to examine new routes for funding and financing Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: highways and transit, after receiving testimony from Pages S2720–22 Senator Boxer; Joseph Kile, Assistant Director for Additional Statements: Pages S2715–17 Microeconomic Studies, Congressional Budget Office; Aubrey L. Layne, Jr., Virginia Secretary of Transpor- Amendments Submitted: Pages S2722–39 tation, Richmond; Jayan Dhru, Standard and Poor’s Notices of Hearings/Meetings: Pages S2739–40 Rating Services, and Samara Barend, AECOM Cap- Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S2740 ital, both of New York, New York; and Chris Edwards, Cato Institute, Washington, DC. Privileges of the Floor: Page S2740 Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. UKRAINE (Total—131) Pages S2690–91 Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and ad- a hearing to examine Ukraine, focusing on coun- journed at 7:16 p.m., until 9:30 a.m. on Wednes- tering Russian intervention and supporting a demo- day, May 7, 2014. (For Senate’s program, see the re- cratic state, after receiving testimony from Victoria marks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s Nuland, Assistant Secretary of State for European Record on page S2740.) and Eurasian Affairs; Daniel L. Glaser, Assistant Sec- retary of the Treasury for Terrorist Financing; Evelyn Farkas, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Committee Meetings Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia; and Angela E. Stent, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, (Committees not listed did not meet) and David J. Kramer, Freedom House, both of MILITARY COMPENSATION PROPOSALS Washington, DC. Committee on Armed Services: Committee concluded a EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT hearing to examine Department of Defense proposals Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- relating to military compensation, after receiving fairs: Subcommittee on the Efficiency and Effective- testimony from General Martin E. Dempsey, USA, ness of Federal Programs and the Federal Workforce Chairman, and Admiral James A. Winnefeld, Jr., concluded a hearing to examine a more efficient and USN, Vice Chairman, both of the Joint Chiefs of effective government, focusing on cultivating the Staff, General Raymond T. Odierno, USA, Chief of Federal workforce, after receiving testimony from Staff of the Army, Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert, Katherine Archuleta, Director, Office of Personnel USN, Chief of Naval Operations, General Mark A. Management; Carol Waller Pope, Chairman, Federal Welsh, III, USAF, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Labor Relations Authority; Jeri L. Buchholz, Assist- General James F. Amos, USMC, Commandant of the ant Administrator for Human Capital Management, Marine Corps, and General Frank J. Grass, ARNG, National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Chief of the National Guard Bureau, all of the De- Paige Hinkle-Bowles, Deputy Assistant Secretary of partment of Defense; General Gordon R. Sullivan, Defense for Civilian Personnel Policy; and J. David USA (Ret.), Association of the United States Army, Cox, Sr., American Federation of Government Em- and General Craig R. McKinley, USAF (Ret.), Air ployees, AFL–CIO, Colleen M. Kelley, National

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:15 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D06MY4.REC D06MYPT1 dlhill on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with DIGEST D466 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST May 6, 2014 Treasury Employees Union, Carol Bonosaro, Senior INTELLIGENCE Executives Association, and Max Stier, Partnership Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee held closed for Public Service, all of Washington, DC. hearings on intelligence matters, receiving testimony from officials of the intelligence community. Committee recessed subject to the call. h House of Representatives tory Museum, and for other purposes, with an Chamber Action amendment (H. Rept. 113–411, Pt. 2); Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 21 pub- H. Res. 568, relating to the consideration of lic bills, H.R. 4564–4584; 1 private bill, H.R. House Report 113–415 and an accompanying resolu- 4585; and 5 resolutions, H. Res. 567, and 570–573 tion, and providing for consideration of the resolu- were introduced. Pages H3445–47 tion (H. Res. 565) calling on Attorney General Eric Additional Cosponsors: Pages H3447–49 H. Holder, Jr., to appoint a special counsel to inves- tigate the targeting of conservative nonprofit groups Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: by the Internal Revenue Service (H. Rept. 113–439); H.R. 2919, to amend titles 5 and 28, United and States Code, to require annual reports to Congress H. Res. 569, providing for consideration of the on, and the maintenance of databases on, awards of bill (H.R. 4438) to amend the Internal Revenue fees and other expenses to prevailing parties in cer- Code of 1986 to simplify and make permanent the tain administrative proceedings and court cases to research credit (H. Rept. 113–440). Page H3445 which the United States is a party, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 113–434); Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he H.R. 4292, to amend chapter 97 of title 28, appointed Representative Culberson to act as Speaker United States Code, to clarify the exception to for- pro tempore for today. Page H3415 eign sovereign immunity set forth in section Recess: The House recessed at 12:12 p.m. and re- 1605(a)(3) of such title (H. Rept. 113–435); convened at 2 p.m. Page H3416 H.R. 4228, to require the Department of Home- Journal: The House agreed to the Speaker’s approval land Security to improve discipline, accountability, of the Journal by a yea-and-nay vote of 253 yeas to and transparency in acquisition program manage- 127 nays with 2 answering ‘‘present’’, Roll No. 196. ment, with an amendment (H. Rept. 113–436); Pages H3434–35 H.R. 503, to authorize the National Desert Storm National Commission on Hunger—Appointment: Memorial Association to establish the National Read a letter from Representative Pelosi, Minority Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial as a com- Leader, in which she appointed the following indi- memorative work in the District of Columbia, and viduals to the National Commission on Hunger: Dr. for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. Deborah Alice Frank, MD of Brookline, MA and 113–437); William Howard Shore of Boston, MA. Page H3417 H.R. 2430, to adjust the boundaries of Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park to include Recess: The House recessed at 2:11 p.m. and recon- Hinchliffe Stadium, and for other purposes, with an vened at 4:30 p.m. Page H3418 amendment (H. Rept. 113–438); Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules Supplemental Report to Accompany Resolution and pass the following measures: Recommending that the House of Representatives Amending the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to find Lois G. Lerner, Former Director, Exempt Orga- authorize privately insured credit unions to become nizations, Internal Revenue Service, in Contempt of members of a Federal home loan bank: H.R. 3584, Congress for Refusal to Comply with a Subpoena amended, to amend the Federal Home Loan Bank Duly Issued by the Committee on Oversight and Act to authorize privately insured credit unions to Government Reform (H. Rept. 113–415, Pt. 2); become members of a Federal home loan bank, by H.R. 863, to establish the Commission to Study a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 395 yeas with none voting the Potential Creation of a National Women’s His- ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 195; Pages H3418–20, H3434

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:15 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D06MY4.REC D06MYPT1 dlhill on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with DIGEST May 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D467 CFPB Rural Designation Petition and Correc- Quorum Calls—Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes de- tion Act: H.R. 2672, amended, to amend the Dodd- veloped during the proceedings of today and appear Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection on pages H3433–34, H3434, and H3435. There Act to provide for an application process for inter- were no quorum calls. ested parties to apply for a county to be designated Adjournment: The House met at 12 noon and ad- as a rural area; Pages H3420–22 journed at 9:49 p.m. Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ‘‘To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to provide for an applica- Committee Meetings tion process for interested parties to apply for an area AMERICAN RESEARCH AND to be designated as a rural area, and for other pur- COMPETITIVENESS ACT OF 2014; CALLING poses.’’. Page H3422 ON ATTORNEY GENERAL ERIC H. HOLDER, Money Remittances Improvement Act of 2014: JR., TO APPOINT A SPECIAL COUNSEL TO INVESTIGATE THE TARGETING OF H.R. 4386, to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to CONSERVATIVE NON-PROFIT GROUPS BY rely on State examinations for certain financial insti- THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; AND tutions; Pages H3422–24 RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE Enhancing the ability of community financial HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FIND LOIS institutions to foster economic growth and serve G. LERNER, FORMER DIRECTOR, EXEMPT their communities, boost small businesses, and in- ORGANIZATIONS, INTERNAL REVENUE crease individual savings: H.R. 3329, to enhance SERVICE, IN CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS FOR the ability of community financial institutions to REFUSAL TO COMPLY WITH A SUBPOENA foster economic growth and serve their communities, DULY ISSUED BY THE COMMITTEE ON boost small businesses, increase individual savings; OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM Pages H3424–26 Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on Credit Union Share Insurance Fund Parity Act: H.R. 4438, the ‘‘American Research and Competi- H.R. 3468, amended, to amend the Federal Credit tiveness Act of 2014’’; resolution recommending that Union Act to extend insurance coverage to amounts the House of Representatives find Lois G. Lerner, held in a member account on behalf of another per- Former Director, Exempt Organizations, Internal son; Pages H3426–28 Revenue Service, in contempt of Congress for refusal Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Im- to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Com- munity Clarification Act: H.R. 4292, to amend mittee on Oversight and Government Reform; and chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, to clarify H. Res. 565, calling on Attorney General Eric H. the exception to foreign sovereign immunity set Holder, Jr., to appoint a special counsel to inves- forth in section 1605(a)(3) of such title, by a 2⁄3 yea- tigate the targeting of conservative non-profit groups and-nay vote of 388 yeas to 4 nays, Roll No. 194; by the Internal Revenue Service. The Committee and Pages H3428–30, H3433–34 granted, by voice vote, a closed rule for H.R. 4438. The rule provides 90 minutes of debate equally di- Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act: H.R. vided and controlled by the chair and ranking mi- 2919, to amend titles 5 and 28, United States Code, nority member of the Committee on Ways and to require annual reports to Congress on, and the Means. The rule waives all points of order against maintenance of databases on, awards of fees and consideration of the bill. The rule provides that the other expenses to prevailing parties in certain admin- amendment in the nature of a substitute rec- istrative proceedings and court cases to which the ommended by the Committee on Ways and Means United States is a party. Pages H3430–33 now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopt- Recess: The House recessed at 6:10 p.m. and recon- ed and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as vened at 6:30 p.m. Page H3433 read. The rule waives all points of order against pro- Moment of Silence: The House observed a moment visions in the bill, as amended. The rule provides of silence in memory of James Oberstar, former one motion to recommit with or without instruc- Member of Congress. Page H3435 tions. The Committee granted, by record vote of 8–3, a rule that provides that if H. Rept. 113–415 Recess: The House recessed at 8:47 p.m. and recon- is called up by direction of the Committee on Over- vened at 9:48 p.m. Page H3444 sight and Government Reform, all points of order Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate against the report shall be waived and it shall be by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the considered as read. The rule grants a closed rule for House today appear on pages H3417–18. the resolution accompanying H. Rept. 113–415. The

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:15 May 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D06MY4.REC D06MYPT1 dlhill on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with DIGEST D468 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST May 6, 2014 rule provides 50 minutes of debate equally divided Subcommittee on Department of Homeland Security, and controlled by the chair and ranking minority to hold hearings to examine investing in cybersecurity, member of the Committee on Oversight and Gov- focusing on understanding risks and building capabilities ernment Reform or their respective designees. The for the future, 2 p.m., SD–192. rule waives all points of order against consideration Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Gov- of the resolution accompanying the report. The rule ernment, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and oversight for fiscal year 2015 for Federal provides that the resolution accompanying the report information technology investments, 2 p.m., SD–138. shall be considered as read and shall not be subject Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to to a demand for division of the question. The rule hold hearings to examine Surface Transportation Reau- provides one motion to refer at the conclusion of de- thorization, focusing on progress, challenges, and next bate if offered by Rep. Cummings of Maryland or steps, 2:30 p.m., SR–253. his designee, which shall be debatable for 10 min- Committee on Indian Affairs: to hold hearings to examine utes equally divided and controlled by the proponent S. 1603, to reaffirm that certain land has been taken into and an opponent. The rule provides one motion to trust for the benefit of the Match-E–Be-Nash-She-Wish recommit the resolution accompanying the report Band of Pottawatami Indians, S. 1818, to ratify a water with or without instructions. The rule additionally settlement agreement affecting the Pyramid Lake Paiute grants a closed rule for H. Res. 565. The rule pro- Tribe, S. 2040, to exchange trust and fee land to resolve vides 40 minutes of debate equally divided and con- land disputes created by the realignment of the Blackfoot trolled by the chair and ranking minority member River along the boundary of the Fort Hall Indian Res- of the Committee on the Judiciary. The rule waives ervation, S. 2041, to repeal the Act of May 31, 1918, and S. 2188, to amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm all points of order against consideration of the reso- the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land lution. The rule provides that the resolution shall be into trust for Indian tribes, 2:30 p.m., SD–628. considered as read and shall not be subject to a de- Special Committee on Aging: to hold hearings to examine mand for division of the question. Testimony was the fight against cancer, focusing on challenges, progress, heard from Chairmen Issa and Goodlatte, and Rep- and promise, 2:15 p.m., SD–562. resentatives Brady (TX), Levin, Ca´rdenas, Jackson Lee, Cummings, and Connolly. House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Transpor- Joint Meetings tation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies, markup on Transportation, Housing and Urban GEORGIA 2008, UKRAINE 2014, AND Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill MOLDOVA FY 2015, 10 a.m., 2358–A Rayburn. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Com- Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Re- mission received a briefing on Georgia 2008, and lated Programs, hearing on United States Assistance to Ukraine 2014, focusing on if Moldova is next, and Combat Transnational Crime Budget, 11:30 a.m., to examine Russia’s intentions with regard to 2362–A Rayburn. Transnistria and Moldova from Eugen Carpov, Dep- Committee on Armed Services, Full Committee, markup on uty Prime Minister of Moldova for Reintegration, H.R. 4435, the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Chisinau; Stephen Blank, American Foreign Policy Fiscal Year 2015’’, 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn. Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on En- Council, Washington, DC; and Paul Goble, Win- ergy and Power, hearing entitled ‘‘The NRC FY 2015 chester, Virginia. Budget and Policy Issues’’, 10 a.m., 2322 Rayburn. f Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ‘‘PPACA Enrollment and the Insurance Indus- COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY, try’’, 10:15 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. MAY 7, 2014 Full Committee, markup on the following legislation: (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) H.R. 3301, the ‘‘North American Energy Infrastructure Act’’; H.R. 4342, the ‘‘Domain Openness Through Con- Senate tinued Oversight Matters Act of 2014’’; and a bill to Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: to hold amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend expir- hearings to examine the 2014 Farm Bill, focusing on im- ing provisions relating to the retransmission of signals of plementation and next steps, 9 a.m., SR–328A. television broadcast stations, and for other purposes, 4 Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Depart- p.m., 2123 Rayburn. ments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- Committee on Financial Services, Full Committee, markup cation, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to examine on the following legislation: H.R. 4200, the ‘‘SBIC Ad- proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2015 for the visers Relief Act’’; H.R. 4554, the ‘‘Restricted Securities Department of Health and Human Services, 10 a.m., Relief Act’’; H.R. 2629, the ‘‘Fostering Innovation Act’’; SD–138. H.R. 1779, the ‘‘Preserving Access to Manufactured

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Housing Act of 2013’’; H.R. 2673, the ‘‘Portfolio Lend- strophic Forest Fire Risk: Proper Management of Elec- ing and Mortgage Access Act’’; H.R. 3211, the ‘‘Mort- tricity Rights of Way on Federal Lands’’, 10 a.m., 1324 gage Choice Act of 2013’’; H.R. 4466, the ‘‘Financial Longworth. Regulatory Clarity Act of 2014’’; H.R. 4521, the ‘‘Com- Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs, munity Institution Mortgage Relief Act of 2014’’; H.R. hearing on H.R. 409, the ‘‘Indian Trust Asset Reform 4568, the ‘‘Small Business Freedom and Growth Act’’; a Act’’; and H.R. 4350, the ‘‘Northern Cheyenne Lands resolution to authorize the issuance of subpoenas to the Act’’, 2 p.m., 1324 Longworth. Department of Justice and the Department of the Treas- Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Full Com- ury for certain documents; legislation regarding the Secu- mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Is EPA Leadership Obstructing rities and Exchange Commission to revise its rules so as Its Own Inspector General?’’, 9:30 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. to increase the threshold amount for requiring issuers to Full Committee, markup on the Administration’s Post- provide certain disclosures relating to compensatory ben- efit plans; legislation regarding the Disclosure Moderniza- al Reform Act of 2014, 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. tion and Simplification Act; legislation regarding the Pri- Committee on Rules, Full Committee, hearing on H.R. vate Placement Improvement Act; and legislation regard- 10, the ‘‘Success and Opportunity through Quality Char- ing the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise the ter Schools Act’’; and H. Res. 567, Providing for the Es- definition of a well-known seasoned issuer to reduce the tablishment of the Select Committee on the Events Sur- worldwide market value threshold under the definition, rounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi, 2 p.m., 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. H–313 Capitol. Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Europe, Committee on Small Business, Full Committee, hearing Eurasia and Emerging Threats, hearing entitled ‘‘Assess- entitled ‘‘Military to Entrepreneurship: Private Sector Ini- ing the Biological Weapons Threat: Russia and Beyond’’, tiatives to Help Veterans Pursue Business Opportunities’’, 2 p.m., 2200 Rayburn. 1 p.m., 2360 Rayburn. Committee on Homeland Security, Full Committee, hearing Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Over- entitled ‘‘Preventing Waste, Fraud, Abuse and Mis- sight, hearing on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and management in Homeland Security—A GAO High-Risk the 2014 tax return filing season, 10:30 a.m., 1100 List Review’’, 10 a.m., 311 Cannon. Longworth. Committee on the Judiciary, Full Committee, markup on H.R. 3361, the ‘‘USA FREEDOM Act’’, 1 p.m., 2141 Joint Meetings Rayburn. Committee on Natural Resources, Full Committee, hearing Joint Economic Committee: to hold hearings to examine entitled ‘‘Keeping the Lights On and Reducing Cata- the economic outlook, 10 a.m., SH–216.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE nizations, Internal Revenue Service, in contempt of Con- 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 7 gress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (Subject to a Rule). Begin consideration of H.R. 4438— Senate Chamber American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014 (Subject to a Rule) and H. Res. 565—Calling on Attor- Program for Wednesday: Senate will continue consider- ney General Eric H. Holder, Jr., to appoint a special ation of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. counsel to investigate the targeting of conservative non- 2262, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness profit groups by the Internal Revenue Service (Subject to Act, post-cloture. a Rule). Consideration of the following measures under suspension of the rules: 1) H.R. 863—To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Women’s History Museum Act of 2013, as amended; 2) 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 7 H. Con. Res. 83—Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to cele- brate the birthday of King Kamehameha I; 3) H.R. House Chamber 2548—The Electrify Africa Act of 2014, as amended; and 4) H. Res. 418—Urging the Government of Burma to Program for Wednesday: Consideration of H. Res.l— end the persecution of the Rohingya people and respect Resolution Recommending that the House of Representa- internationally recognized human rights for all ethnic and tives find Lois G. Lerner, Former Director, Exempt Orga- religious minority groups within Burma, as amended.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Deutch, Theodore E., Fla., E679, E693 Murphy, Patrick, Fla., E678 Duffy, Sean P., Wisc., E692 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, D.C., E682 Bachmann, Michele, Minn., E686 Farr, Sam, Calif., E676 Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho, Northern Mariana Brady, Robert A., Pa., E682 Fitzpatrick, Michael G., Pa., E684 Islands, E688 Bustos, Cheri, Ill., E677, E694 Grayson, Alan, Fla., E695 Schwartz, Allyson Y., Pa., E680, E693 Cartwright, Matt, Pa., E694 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E680 Simpson, Michael K., Idaho, E691 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E685 Holt, Rush, N.J., E687 Speier, Jackie, Calif.,E689 Connolly, Gerald E., Va., E675, E678, E680, E681, E683, Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E687 Thompson, Bennie G., Miss., E675, E677, E679, E680, E684, E686, E688, E690, E691 Langevin, James R., R.I., E695 E682, E684, E685, E687, E689, E691 Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E681 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E693, E694, E695, E695 Van Hollen, Chris, Md., E678, E682 Cook, Paul, Calif., E689 Lowey, Nita M., N.Y., E685 Vargas, Juan, Calif., E685 Costa, Jim, Calif., E675, E676, E677, E679, E681, E683, Marchant, Kenny, Tex., E683, E692 Waxman, Henry A., Calif., E694 E684, E685, E686, E688, E690, E691, E692, E693 Meadows, Markk, N.C., E678, E690 Wittman, Robert J., Va., E675 Courtney, Joe, Conn., E692 Meehan, Patrick, Pa., E676 DeFazio, Peter A., Ore., E677 Messer, Luke, Ind., E686

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