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Vol. 163 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017 No. 102 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was tinues to be among our essential legacy However, mineral rights owners and called to order by the Speaker pro tem- industries in the Fifth Congressional the local industry have had significant pore (Mr. HARPER). District of Pennsylvania. challenges in recent years due to ef- While some of this energy production f forts by some to force more Federal originally started with mining in the regulations on oil and gas production DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO 18th century, the Pennsylvania oil rush in the Allegheny. TEMPORE in the mid-1800s changed America and In 2009, the Forest Service settled out The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- has since had profound impacts on the of court with environmental activists fore the House the following commu- world abroad. to apply, for the first time, the Na- nication from the Speaker: In the late 1850s, Edwin Drake, who tional Energy Policy Act to the leasing later adopted the title of ‘‘colonel,’’ and permitting process in the forest. WASHINGTON, DC, came to Titusville in search of oil de- June 15, 2017. After nearly a decade in the courts, I hereby appoint the Honorable GREGG posits. Unsuccessful at first, he eventu- the settlement was correctly over- HARPER to act as Speaker pro tempore on ally made a breakthrough by drilling turned when the court opined that the this day. vertically through iron piping. Forest Service lacked the legal author- PAUL D. RYAN, In 1859, Drake drilled 70 feet down ity to require new regulations because Speaker of the House of Representatives. and finally struck oil in Titusville, the Federal Government does not own f Pennsylvania. The result was the the mineral rights. world’s first commercial oil well and MORNING-HOUR DEBATE Throughout this process, some tried the birth of the modern petroleum in- to justify settlement by pointing to a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- dustry. provision contained in the Energy Pol- Immediately after this innovation, ant to the order of the House of Janu- icy Act of 1992, which directed the For- the great oil rush began in Pennsyl- ary 3, 2017, the Chair will now recog- est Service to write new oil and gas vania, attracting John D. Rockefeller nize Members from lists submitted by regulations, specifically on the Alle- and Standard Oil, among others. the majority and minority leaders for gheny because of its split estates. morning-hour debate. Due to this important history, 700 square miles of the region were des- In the years between 1992 and the set- The Chair will alternate recognition tlement, this provision was never im- between the parties. All time shall be ignated in 2004 as the Oil Region Na- tional Heritage Area, as recognized by plemented because of the well-estab- equally allocated between the parties, lished working relationship between and in no event shall debate continue the U.S. National Park Service. In the following decades, after the Forest Service and local mineral beyond 11:50 a.m. Each Member, other Drake’s well, the oil industry grew owners. than the majority and minority leaders throughout northwestern Pennsyl- In short, there was no reason to move and the minority whip, shall be limited vania, along with the production of forward with new rules because produc- to 5 minutes. high-value hardwood timber and forest tion was already more than adequately f products. regulated. Finally, in 1923, the Allegheny Na- Since the courts have repeatedly spo- MINERAL RIGHTS IN ken in favor of the mineral rights own- PENNSYLVANIA tional Forest was established in four nearby counties: Warren, Elk, Forest, ers and ruled that the Federal Govern- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The and McKean. When the Allegheny was ment has no authority to write such Chair recognizes the gentleman from created, the Federal Government only rules, I have introduced H.R. 2316, the Pennsylvania (Mr. THOMPSON) for 5 purchased the surface rights, inten- Cooperative Management of Mineral minutes. tionally leaving the mineral rights in Rights Act, to correct the existing law. Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. private hands due to the then well-es- This legislation, if implemented, will Mr. Speaker, since coming to Congress, tablished oil industry and its impor- repeal the requirements contained in I have had the distinct honor to rep- tance to the local economy. the 1992 Energy Policy Act. By remov- resent the Pennsylvania’s oil region Since then, the Allegheny has largely ing this language, the bill will help en- and the Allegheny National Forest. operated harmoniously as a multiple- sure that mineral rights owners and Among our many economic drivers in use forest, providing energy, forest the Allegheny National Forest will be Pennsylvania, energy development products, good local jobs, recreation, able to continue to access their prop- played a critical historical role in conservation, wildlife habitat, and en- erty and the Forest Service does not Pennsylvania and the country and con- vironmental benefits. write new rules in the forest.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:49 Jun 15, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.000 H15JNPT1 H4920 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2017 This legislation will also help to pre- them about the importance of citizen- So I wanted to take a moment to vent further litigation, additional eco- ship. thank them all for their service. To- nomic hardship in the region, and fur- 8.8 million people are eligible to be- night is the game at Nationals baseball ther waste of taxpayer dollars. The bill come citizens but have not yet begun field. I encourage everybody to come does not affect existing environmental the process, and 3.7 million of those are out. There couldn’t be a better reason. regulations in any way. eligible for citizenship fee waivers. Be- It is for charity, to really play tonight In the last Congress, the House coming a citizen can cost over $700, and for our heroes, to play for a good cause. passed the previous version with a bi- there are significant language and ac- It would be a great thing to see a big partisan overwhelming vote. cess barriers for those who apply. I showing. I look forward to continuing to work know my aunt had to take it five times Last night, we had a bipartisan din- with my colleagues during the 115th because her English wasn’t good ner where we had the two coaches from Congress passing this legislation into enough, and it took her some time. both sides of the aisle come out. Again, law. But I encourage those who can, to do I want to stress this is not a partisan REFLECTING ON YESTERDAY’S HORRIFIC it, to make sure that they can because issue at all. This is a time where we INCIDENT legal permanent residents face an up- come together, and we should remain Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. hill battle to citizenship. united. Mr. Speaker, I want to reflect just My father was one who actually It was a tough day yesterday for me briefly on the horrific incident that oc- never became a citizen. My father was and for many of us here on the Hill. curred yesterday. It impacted so many older, so I never really had an oppor- Come out and show your support. We friends and colleagues, and I certainly tunity to ask him why he didn’t do it, would love to see you there. offer prayers for STEVE SCALISE and all but I see today the importance of it, es- f those who were injured in that terrible pecially in a day where immigrants are incident. under attack, where more and more REFLECTING ON YESTERDAY’S I offer my appreciation for the brav- people who think they have a right to HORRIFIC INCIDENT ery of the Capitol Police that pre- be here and have status here may do The SPEAKER pro tempore. The vented many deaths from occurring something that causes them to become Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from with their heroic efforts of running to deportable. Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE) for 5 minutes. the sounds of the gun, even after the It is so very important for people, Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, one officer being wounded, pulling her- who can become citizens, to take that yesterday, I indicated to all those who self up to prevent further injury and opportunity to do it. It is really a gate- would ask that it was a day of reflec- certainly fatalities. way to voting, to employment, receiv- tion and prayer, to give comfort to I also want to offer a call to replace, ing benefits, and investing in our fam- those who needed to have comfort, and starting within this institution, on this ily’s future. Citizens receive higher to reassert over and over again that floor, the attacks of hateful personal wages, greater economic opportunity, when tragedy strikes, we are family. politics and resistance, and to replace and full access to the equal rights that When tragedy strikes Americans that with respect, to return respect to are fundamental to becoming an Amer- from the East to the West Coast, to the this Capitol, to this floor, to our Na- ican. North to the South, whether it be man- tion, to our communities, and cer- We should be promoting programs to made or natural disasters, hurricanes tainly to our families. ensure that these immigrants have the or tornadoes, terrible floods that we And I just pray to God that God—the skills and the resources they need to have experienced in different regions of Scripture talks about how God will learn, succeed, and give back to the the country, mass shootings, the hor- take acts of evil and use them for good, communities they call home. Organiza- rific loss of life of children in Con- and I just pray that the evil, the hor- tions like the Coalition for Humane necticut, the tragic Sandy Hook story rific evil that was conducted yesterday, Immigrant Rights in Los Angeles are that will live forever, the Pulse Night- that this be an example that God will working hard to make citizenship more club, Virginia Tech, Columbine, and use that for good and that we replace attainable for everyone by providing places beyond, San Bernardino, that, in the hateful rhetoric and resistance free citizenship services. actuality, we recognize that we are, in with respect. Again, I urge my colleagues to sup- fact, family. port these efforts on Saturday, June 17. f So I think it is important to raise up Becoming a citizen is just the begin- those who are still in the hospital, and RECOGNIZING NATIONAL ning of the American Dream. the staff member who was released, in CITIZENSHIP DAY OF ACTION RECOGNIZING YESTERDAY’S HORRIFIC INCIDENT prayer, and to be able to explain to the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Ms. BARRAGA´ N. Mr. Speaker, I also American people how precious our de- Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from want to take a moment to recognize mocracy is. California (Ms. BARRAGA´ N) for 5 min- what occurred yesterday. I actually Before I do that, I do want to praise utes. play for the men’s baseball team on the our Capitol Police, Officers Griner and Ms. BARRAGA´ N. Mr. Speaker, I rise Democratic side. I was practicing when Bailey, and I want to express my deep- today to recognize the National Citi- we were called in and got word of the est prayers for Majority Whip SCALISE, zenship Day of Action on June 17. horrific news. And immediately, about who is a neighbor. Those of us in the I am a member of the Congressional 5 minutes after hearing the initial southern region, Texas, Louisiana, Ar- Hispanic Caucus, but I am also the news of just a shooting, we heard that kansas, and beyond, we are neighbors. proud daughter of immigrants from a Member, one of ours, was shot, and We have that southern thing going on. Mexico. I understand how important we immediately went into prayer. Texas might argue a little bit that citizenship is to families. And I have to take a moment to send they have got a little western thing When I was young, I remember my prayers to those who were im- going on, but we are neighbors. watching my mother study for the pacted because it is a big group, but exam. I would help ask her questions also those who were shot, those who b 1015 and make sure that she knew the his- were on the field. Our hearts and pray- So many of our constituents travel tory of this country so that she could ers go out to Representative STEVE back and forth between Louisiana and pass, and I remember the day that she SCALISE, Matt Mika, Zack Barth, and Texas—particularly, my city of Hous- went in to take her exam and passed. It the courageous actions of the Capitol ton—and we welcome them. We wish was a proud moment for our family. Police, Crystal Griner and David Bai- our deepest prayers and a hardy and June 17 is a day to encourage not just ley. speedy recovery for Majority Whip our colleagues to support initiatives to Every day that I come to the Capitol, SCALISE, and we thank him for his serv- make the citizenship process more ac- I see the men and women who serve, ice to the Nation. cessible to millions of people who are who are there to protect us, who are We also recognize two that are pursuing the American Dream but also there to make sure to keep us safe, and wounded—a staff member and volun- to go into communities and educate sometimes we take it for granted. teer—who just came to be helpful. That

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:49 Jun 15, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.002 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4921 is the way we perform here. People who I was alarmed by the U.S. Immigra- humanity that we, as the United say: Send me. I will help you do this. tion and Customs Enforcement raids States, have expressed over the years. You have got an event; I will come over that have resulted in the detention and Mr. Speaker, I will also say that now and help. possible removal of Iraqi nationals, as is the time, more than ever, that we in That is the preciousness of this coun- well as other members of the Detroit this Congress should have the political try and what is admired by people community. courage to establish an immigration around the world. But I think it is also Why am I alarmed? plan for America. This jumping up and important to explain democracy. Mr. Speaker, what we saw happen on saying we are going to go over here and Democracy generates great passions Sunday, June 11, was an all out push to we are going to do this is not reflective by Members of Congress, House, and just remove Iraqi nationals who have of a legislative process. Senate. If we went back over the ages been in this country, some for up to 40 We must have an immigration plan and we were able to read the papers of years, who have lived in this country, in America so that we can address the those who were on this floor when we raised families, have worked, and were correct and humanitarian deportation were a much smaller country, it was subject to raids. Over 100 Iraqi nation- of those who should not be in our coun- high and shrill because of their passion als, including Chaldeans and Muslims, try, but also have a demonstrated and about democracy, because they wanted were removed from their families and supported pathway to citizenship in to put together a country that would transported to a correctional facility these United States of America. It is respect people because they fled perse- in Youngstown, Ohio. amazing to me that in these United cution, and they didn’t want us to be a I have been in touch with community States of America, which was built nation that would persecute. leaders, who are not only distressed by So I think as we go forward, it is im- from immigrants, we now have this un- the ongoing situation, but also ex- portant to engage our constituents in official immigration process in Amer- pressed concern regarding the dangers the beauty of democracy and in the ica. that await these individuals if they re- beauty of disagreement without being I close, Mr. Speaker, by saying that, disagreeable and let them know that turn to an active war zone in Iraq. as a Member of Congress and rep- Many of the communities charac- we welcome acting on their behalf. But resenting Michigan with a significant violent acts or taking things into your terize these raids as having a delib- Middle Eastern population, I stand own hands, let us calm our commu- erate and calculated motive. Under- here ready to do the job that I was sent nities all over the Nation. Let us give stand that these deportations are part here to do and to get an immigration them a sense of the beauty of our dis- of an agreement made between Prime plan for these United States of Amer- agreement, because we have managed Minister Abadi and President Trump as ica. to keep this democracy sacred for so part of a deal to remove Iraq from the f many years. travel ban, an agreement that is not in writing, Mr. Speaker, an agreement NO ROOM FOR HATE AND Let us not allow our good friends in VIOLENCE IN AMERICA the media, whom I respect with the that Congress nor the public has access highest esteem because they are a to. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The product of the First Amendment, let us When ISIS reared its ugly head in Chair recognizes the gentleman from not jump immediately into blaming 2014 in northern Iraq, its main targets Georgia (Mr. LEWIS) for 5 minutes. this one or that one. for genocide, sexual slavery, and other Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, So many of us have seen the trage- gross human rights violations included I rise today with the heaviest of hearts. dies of the assassination of John F. these same people: Iraqi Christians, Mr. Speaker, I want to be crystal Kennedy, the assassination of Martin Muslims, and other ethnic and reli- clear that there is not any room in our Luther King, and the terrible tragedy gious minorities. society for hate. There is no room for of Gabrielle Giffords, who maintained In 2014, Congress passed a resolution, violence. Whatever we do and wherever her dignity and love of the institution unanimously, recognizing Iraq’s ethnic we may stand, we must act in a peace- and has taken on a cause that she be- and religious minorities as victims of ful, orderly, and nonviolent fashion. lieves in and is still fighting as an genocide in Iraq and Syria. Since then, We must understand that we are one American. both the Obama administration and people—the American people; we are So now we have the opportunity not Trump administration have referred to one family—the American family; and to raise up who this person was who is these acts of violence against Iraqi we live in the same house—the Amer- now deceased—we don’t know his men- Chaldeans and others as genocide; yet ican house. tal state, what his condition was, or still we are going to deport these same Mr. Speaker, we must teach all of our why he was out. That it one issue. Let people back to a country where there people to respect the dignity and the the investigation go forward. And will be, surely, a confrontation of worth of every human being. We must whatever it is, let us still come to- death or slavery. Removing these indi- be the headlights, not the taillights, in gether and say that we will disagree viduals represents what many have de- loving and cherishing our brothers and and not be disagreeable, and we will scribed as a ‘‘death sentence’’ should sisters. We are brothers and sisters. not encourage or rise up or try to not they be deported into an active war We must understand that our explain what democracy and love is all zone. foremothers and our forefathers came about. The final orders, we are told, of peo- to this great Nation in different ships, Mr. Speaker, I leave this podium by ple who were convicted of offenses are but we are all in the same boat now. saying: Love prevails over hate; and I based on criminal activities; but we As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once know that the love that is being gen- know for a fact, some were for driving said: erated toward those who are wounded without a license and some were for We must all learn to live together as and being cared for is going to cause having possession of marijuana 25 brothers and sisters; if not, we will perish as them to have, I pray to God, a speedy fools. recovery. years ago. And I say today: God bless all of you, Furthermore, the removal orders are Yesterday, was a difficult and dark and God bless the United States of considered legal, and I support the day. There was so much pain and suf- America. legal process. They could be decades fering for so many people—for our fel- old. The problem is, Mr. Speaker, they low Members, for our families, and for f don’t reflect the current challenging our staffs. It shook the Congress and RECENT ICE RAIDS IN MICHIGAN conditions in the country of origin. our Nation to its core. I, too, was in The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Some of those being deported can’t shock. My heart and my soul ached for Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from even speak Arabic because their entire those who were attacked and for those Michigan (Mrs. LAWRENCE) for 5 min- life has been spent here in the United who witnessed the violence. utes. States. Again, Mr. Speaker, I would like to Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise These raids have really started con- express my love and my feelings for all today to address the ICE raids that fusion and fear in the community. It is of our colleagues, our friends, our have happened in Michigan. not in line with the compassion and staffs, the officers, and their families.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:49 Jun 15, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.005 H15JNPT1 H4922 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2017 In each and every moment, my Mr. Speaker, I come here today to We deserve better. We are better. thoughts and prayers have been with honor and ask the Members of this f all of the victims and their families as Chamber to honor the life and the RECESS they begin the long road to healing and memory of Xavier Joy. recovery. They must understand that Xavier, our Nation, our community, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- we are with them. and the people in the First Congres- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair We are with you. You are not alone. sional District of Illinois will not let declares the House in recess until noon We love you, and we are praying for your death be in vain. We want to ex- today. your safety and recovery. tend the promise, the potential, and Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 35 minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- f the purpose of your life into the lives of all the young people in our Nation. cess. REMEMBERING XAVIER OMARI Mr. Speaker, ‘‘Living in Woodlawn and f JOY working at the Southside YMCA, I know the b 1200 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The pitfalls and challenges my community faces. I Chair recognizes the gentleman from strive to help the youth in my community by AFTER RECESS Illinois (Mr. RUSH) for 5 minutes. being a positive role model. I want to tangibly The recess having expired, the House Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, last Thurs- connect and aid youth to positively progress was called to order by the Speaker at day, on a June summer evening in Chi- as students.’’ noon. cago, Illinois, in my district on the These were the words of Xavier Omari Joy f south side, a young man, 23 years old, who was murdered on the streets of Chicago PRAYER was shot down, killed, and robbed of on June 8th. his cell phone, which was a nonsensical After graduating from one of Chicago’s top The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick killing. high schools, Whitney Young, and playing col- J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: Almighty God, thank You for giving Xavier Omari Joy was a teacher of lege football for a year at Morehouse, Xavier us another day. In Your presence, dark our city, State, and Nation. He was returned home to the South Side. nights of challenges are dispelled by given so much potential. He carried In 2014, Xavier joined City Year Chicago, the dawn of Your love, and You know with him so much promise, and in his an AmeriCorps program that sends mentors our needs before we express them. heart breathed so much purpose and into Chicago’s most under-served schools to Thank You for daily providing our dedication. provide guidance and examples for youth. lawmakers with guidance and strength. b 1030 Just 23 years old, Xavier envisioned a ca- We pause to thank You for the cour- reer as an elected official. He saw this as an- age and sacrificial service of our Cap- Mr. Speaker, he spoke these words: other way to directly impact his community ‘‘Living in Woodlawn and working at itol Police. Forgive us when we take and his city. their daily courageous service for the South Side YMCA, I know the pit- He was born into a family of community falls and challenges my community granted. conscious parents. His father, Ra Joy is the Forgive us also when we seem to for- faces. I strive to help the youth in my executive director of CHANGE Illinois, a coali- get that words matter and can become community by being a positive role tion leading systemic political and government seeds that will bring a bitter harvest. model. I want to tangibly connect and reform. His mother, Nykea Pippion-Griff is the Bring speedy healing to our brother aid youth to positively progress as stu- first elected African American woman presi- STEVE SCALISE, and all those injured in dents.’’ dent of the Women’s Council of Realtors Chi- yesterday’s shooting. Bring peace and These were the words spoken by Xa- cago. solace to all those affected by yester- vier Omari Joy, a young man whose He further served his community as a tutor day’s tragedy. life was ended last Thursday. and mentor at the YMCA, as well as several Today, use the Members of this peo- Xavier graduated from one of Chi- schools in the Chicago metropolitan area. ple’s House as instruments of Your cago’s premier high schools, the Whit- Xavier made his life about giving back and peace, bringing unity from division, ney M. Young High School. He played ensuring that children had a positive male role light from darkness, joy from sadness, football for a year at the Harvard of model. and hope from despair. the African American in the south, We will always remember Xavier’s dedica- Dear God, continue to bless America, Morehouse College. tion to others, warmth, confidence, and benev- and may all that is done this day be for Mr. Speaker, in the year 2014, Xavier olent spirit. Your greater honor and glory. joined City Year Chicago as a volun- It is his loss of life that brought me to the Amen. teer. City Year is a program of House floor today. There are too many f AmeriCorps, whose purpose is to send names, too many lives taken far too soon in THE JOURNAL young mentors into underserved com- my city, Chicago. munities to be of help, to provide guid- There is a perverse spirit rampant in our na- The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- ance, and most importantly of all, to tion where life no longer carries its value. ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- provide meaningful, substantive exam- That was demonstrated yesterday with the ceedings and announces to the House ples. Alexandria shooting that wounded Majority his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Xavier had so much promise, poten- Whip STEVE SCALISE, Capitol Police Special nal stands approved. tial, and so much personality. He could Agents Crystal Griner and David Bailey, Con- walk into a room and the room would gressional Staffer Zachary Barth, and lobbyist f just light up. Friends always knew that Matt Mika. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE they could come to Xavier to get a Life is valuable and we need to cherish its The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman compassionate hearing of their issues meaning. from Arkansas (Mr. CRAWFORD) come and their problems. If you were down As a father whose son was also killed by forward and lead the House in the for a moment, hey, Xavier could lift gun violence, I can empathize with Nykea’s Pledge of Allegiance. you up for the rest of the day. family and all the families across my district Mr. CRAWFORD led the Pledge of Al- He didn’t get to be this kind of excel- and the Nation who have experienced this legiance as follows: lent individual by accident. He was tragedy. No parent should have to experience I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the born into a family of community-con- a loss such as this. United States of America, and to the Repub- scious people. His father, Ra Joy, is the Xavier was the type of young man that we lic for which it stands, one nation under God, executive director of CHANGE Illinois, all want our children to grow up to be and his indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. a coalition leading systemic political life was taken while doing something so many f and development action. His mother, Americans take for granted every day: return- Nykea Pippion-McGriff, is the first Af- ing home from work. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER rican-American woman president of the My thoughts and prayers are with Nykea’s The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- Women’s Council of Realtors in Chi- family and the families across America who tain up to 15 requests for 1-minute cago. mourn those lost to senseless violence. speeches on each side of the aisle.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:49 Jun 15, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.006 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4923 RAISING AWARENESS FOR millions of cancer patients, from open anger and hatred there is on political ALOPECIA AREATA relationships between the United issues today. Yesterday, on the ‘‘Chris Plante (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was States and Cuba. Show,’’ he mentioned a professor, John given permission to address the House f Griffin, from the Art Institute of Wash- for 1 minute and to revise and extend HONORING LIEUTENANT PATRICK ington. Last month, Professor Griffin her remarks.) WEATHERFORD posted a link to a Washington Post col- Ms ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I (Mr. CRAWFORD asked and was umn, with the professor commenting would like to bring attention to alope- given permission to address the House that all Republican Members of the cia areata, a common autoimmune dis- for 1 minute.) House ‘‘should be lined up and shot.’’ ease affecting almost 7 million Ameri- Mr. CRAWFORD. Madam Speaker, I He added, ‘‘That is not hyperbole. cans today. This disease is character- rise today to honor the life of a police Blood is on their hands.’’ ized by hair loss in round patches officer from my district who lost his That was in support of a Washington throughout the body and can affect ev- life in the line of duty just this week. Post column by Paul Waldman saying eryone regardless of race, gender, or Lieutenant Patrick Weatherford was the Republican healthcare bill was an ethnicity. a 15-year veteran of the Newport police ‘‘act of monstrous cruelty’’ that should Alopecia areata can have a dev- force in the criminal investigations di- ‘‘stain those who supported it to the astating psychological consequence on vision. He graduated from Arkansas end of their days.’’ patients, especially children whose State University-Newport, and Univer- Those who have so much hatred and confidence and emotional well-being sity of Arkansas at Little Rock. anger in their hearts and minds seri- can be severely impacted by the phys- Lieutenant Weatherford, 41, was the ously need to seek religious or psy- ical manifestation of the disease. chiatric help. husband to Kristen Weatherford and a Although there is currently no cure loving father to his daughter and f for this disease, we are blessed to have young son. BRING MORE CIVILITY INTO OUR organizations like the National Alope- At 6 p.m. on Monday, June 12, 2017, POLITICAL DISCOURSE cia Areata Foundation working tire- Weatherford responded to reports of a lessly to bring hope to those whose (Mr. BILIRAKIS asked and was given vehicle break-in. In pursuit of the sus- permission to address the House for 1 lives have been touched by this condi- pect on foot, Lieutenant Weatherford tion. minute and to revise and extend his re- was shot and taken to a local hospital marks.) Through its wonderful staff and vol- where, shortly after, he succumbed to unteers, the NAAF is lending essential Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, I his wounds. join my colleagues on both sides of the support to research for a cure, which While I did not know Weatherford will happen, and serving as a helping aisle in Congress to express my deep personally, what I do know is that he sorrow after yesterday’s shooting. hand to the families as they deal with was deeply loved by his community of At the end of the day, we are not Re- this overwhelming disease. Newport. The police chief, Michael publicans or Democrats; we are Ameri- Mr. Speaker, there is much that we Scudder, described Weatherford as a cans. We may disagree with one an- can do to help patients, and especially very good friend and an excellent offi- other, but we cannot allow those dis- caregivers, so I encourage everyone in cer who wanted to make things better agreements to change how we treat my community in south Florida and for Newport. Others remember him as a each other as fellow human beings. around the Nation to visit naaf.org to mentor and a fair, calming presence on I believe we need to change our tone learn more about alopecia areata and the force at times when things can get and bring more civility to our political to find out how you can get involved tense. discourse. Young people across the and help find a cure for this disease. Weatherford had graduated from country look to us to set an example, f Newport High School and dedicated his and we all must rise to the occasion. life to learning how to serve the com- This horrible violence will not divide U.S. EMBARGO ON CUBA munity he loved better and better. us and it will not stop us from getting (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and Last year, Patrick had graduated from back to business on behalf of the Amer- was given permission to address the the FBI Academy in Quantico, Vir- ican people. Let us come together as Americans House for 1 minute.) ginia. That same year, Weatherford above all else, and, of course, keep our Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. was named the Jackson County Officer good friend, STEVE SCALISE, and all of Speaker, soon President Trump will of the Year by Arkansas Attorney Gen- those affected by the shootings in our announce plans to reinstitute an al- eral Leslie Rutledge. prayers. most 60-year U.S. embargo on Cuba. Weatherford’s passing should be a re- This embargo was lifted by President minder of what we ask of our police of- f Obama in 2014, and today, over 75 per- ficers and first responders every day, SPEAK TRUTH TO THE POWERFUL cent of Americans support continued year in and year out. The work they do LIBERAL MEDIA normalized relationships with Cuba. is so often underappreciated, and yet (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was The new, open relationship with Cuba their dedication and discipline allows given permission to address the House has helped grow the U.S. economy, and all of us to live in peace and safety. for 1 minute and to revise and extend the President’s plan to close Cuba will My thoughts continue to be with his remarks.) cost the U.S. economy over $6.5 billion. Lieutenant Weatherford’s family, their Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, we Roswell Park Cancer Institute in my police department, and the community must speak truth to the powerful lib- home community of Buffalo, New of Newport. What our fellow men and eral media. The invective, spite, and York, is today partnered with the Cen- women risk to protect us every day venom they hurl daily at the President ter for Immunotherapy in Cuba to should humble us all. contributes to an environment of ha- clinically test, in the United States, f tred and violence. The media’s con- CIMAvax, a lung cancer vaccine giving stant barrage of personal attacks can advanced lung cancer patients new ANGER AND HATRED IN POLITICAL ISSUES TODAY incite someone to take irrational ac- hope. tions. The Roswell Park-led clinical trial, (Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee asked The shooter at the Virginia ballpark approved by the United States Food and was given permission to address yesterday wounded five people. His and Drug Administration, was only the House for 1 minute and to revise Facebook page once read: ‘‘It is time to possible because of normalized rela- and extend his remarks.) destroy Trump and company.’’ That is tionships with Cuba. President Trump Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Madam not much different from the tone of wants to destroy that relationship, and Speaker, this is my 29th year in Con- many media articles. this Congress needs to stand up to this gress. I have followed the issues since A study last month found that the President and on behalf of the millions my early teens more than 50 years ago. President had received a higher per- of Americans who benefit, including I have never seen anywhere close to the centage of negative coverage than any

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:49 Jun 15, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.010 H15JNPT1 H4924 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2017 recent President, and a public opinion shall be considered as read. All points of through the VA and individuals who poll showed the media’s credibility at a order against provisions in the bill, as need to get continuation of coverage record low. amended, are waived. The previous question through an employer’s COBRA-spon- The American people deserve better shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as sored plan. The two bills covered under amended, and on any further amendment than a biased media. For the sake of thereto, to final passage without intervening this rule will remedy that same prob- our country, let’s hope they will drop motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally lem. their abusive language. divided and controlled by the chair and rank- In recent years, the Internal Revenue f ing minority member of the Committee on Service has adopted a practice of pro- Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to re- viding eligible veterans the choice to COMMUNICATION FROM THE commit with or without instructions. get financial support for a private plan CLERK OF THE HOUSE in lieu of enrolling in healthcare pro- b 1215 The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. vided by the Department of Veterans DUNCAN of Tennessee) laid before the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Affairs. House the following communication tleman from Texas is recognized for 1 H.R. 2372, the VETERAN Act, will from the Clerk of the House of Rep- hour. codify this and continue that practice resentatives: Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, for the retroactively for both the Affordable OFFICE OF THE CLERK, purpose of debate only, I yield the cus- Care Act’s Premium Tax Credit and the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, tomary 30 minutes to the honorable new tax credit created in the American Washington, DC, June 15, 2017. gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Health Care Act. Veterans will con- Hon. PAUL D. RYAN, MCGOVERN), pending which I yield my- tinue to be able to get premium sup- The Speaker, House of Representatives, self such time as I may consume. Dur- port when they opt out to purchase a Washington, DC. ing consideration of this resolution, all private health plan instead of enrolling DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- time yielded is for the purpose of de- in the healthcare provided by the VA. mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of bate only. the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- Similarly, H.R. 2579 will expand ac- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- GENERAL LEAVE cess to the new American Health Care sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I ask Act tax credit to COBRA, in the con- June 15, 2017, at 9:13 a.m.: unanimous consent that all Members tinuation of that coverage. Under That the Senate concurs in House amend- may have 5 legislative days to revise COBRA, group plans allow beneficiaries ment to the bill S. 1083. and extend their remarks. to keep their existing employer-spon- With best wishes, I am, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there sored coverage if they are laid off, Sincerely, objection to the request of the gen- KAREN L. HAAS. work fewer hours, or lose insurance due tleman from Texas? to a change in family circumstances. f There was no objection. Often, those who need to use the PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, the day COBRA coverage are those most in OF H.R. 2372, VETERANS EQUAL before yesterday, the Rules Committee need, such as individuals who are in TREATMENT ENSURES RELIEF met and reported a rule for consider- the middle of a treatment course and AND ACCESS NOW ACT, AND ation for two very important measures. want to preserve their network of pro- PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION First, the resolution provides for the viders. COBRA coverage is frequently OF H.R. 2579, BROADER OPTIONS consideration of H.R. 2372, the VET- very expensive, since the individual FOR AMERICANS ACT ERAN Act. This rule provides for 1 policyholder must now pay all the pre- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, by di- hour of debate, equally divided and mium for their policy. rection of the Committee on Rules, I controlled by the chair and ranking H.R. 2579 will extend the new tax call up House Resolution 379 and ask member of the Ways and Means Com- credits to include people receiving for its immediate consideration. mittee. COBRA coverage and enable people The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- In addition, the resolution provides who need it to continue taking advan- lows: for consideration of H.R. 2579, the tage of their employer-sponsored Broader Options for Americans Act. healthcare coverage, even after a trig- H. RES. 379 This rule provides for 1 hour of debate, gering event. Resolved, That upon adoption of this reso- equally divided and controlled by the Mr. Speaker, the bills the House will lution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2372) to amend the Inter- chair and ranking member of the Ways consider under this rule will help fulfill nal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the rules and Means Committee. the promise Republicans made to the relating to veteran health insurance and eli- Mr. Speaker, both of these bills are a American people. We made repealing gibility for the premium tax credit. All part of the House of Representatives’ and replacing the Affordable Care Act points of order against consideration of the commitment to repair damage done by with something that works the highest bill are waived. The amendment in the na- the Affordable Care Act. These bills priority. Six weeks ago, we took the ture of a substitute recommended by the seek to amend key parts of the Amer- first step in fulfilling that promise Committee on Ways and Means now printed ican Health Care Act, which the House with the passage of the American in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as passed on May 4 of 2017. Health Care Act, and today we will read. All points of order against provisions The American Health Care Act ex- take another step forward creating a in the bill, as amended, are waived. The pre- pands health coverage options for healthcare system that works for all vious question shall be considered as ordered Americans by allowing them to use Americans. on the bill, as amended, and on any further advanceable, refundable tax credits to Mr. Speaker, I urge support for the amendment thereto, to final passage without purchase State-approved plans in the rule, I urge support for the underlying intervening motion except: (1) one hour of individual market. The two bills will legislation, and I reserve the balance of debate equally divided and controlled by the ensure the tax credits that Americans my time. chair and ranking minority member of the will use to purchase health insurance C Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one Mr. M GOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield motion to recommit with or without instruc- policies will be available to all who myself such time as I may consume. tions. qualify. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the SEC. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it When the House passed the American gentleman from Texas for yielding me shall be in order to consider in the House the Health Care Act, the bill included indi- the customary 30 minutes; and I want bill (H.R. 2579) to amend the Internal Rev- vidual, advanceable, flexible, refund- to begin by expressing my appreciation enue Code of 1986 to allow the premium tax able tax credits that individuals can to both the Speaker of the House and credit with respect to unsubsidized COBRA use to purchase health insurance poli- the minority leader for their presen- continuation coverage. All points of order cies on the individual market. When tations before the full House yesterday against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute the bill passed, however, procedural in the aftermath of this terrible trag- recommended by the Committee on Ways reasons prevented the House from in- edy, which has wounded our colleague, and Means now printed in the bill shall be cluding two key groups of Americans: STEVE SCALISE, and two Capitol Police considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, veterans who are eligible for coverage officers, and two staffers.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:42 Jun 16, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.011 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4925 We were all horrified by what hap- So, David, thank you very much for SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. pened, but I thought both the Speaker your incredible service to this House. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Veterans Equal and the minority leader came to the Again, I thank the gentleman from Treatment Ensures Relief and Access Now Act’’ floor and set the right tone, not only Texas for yielding me the customary 30 or the ‘‘VETERAN Act’’. for this Congress, but for the Nation. minutes. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION RELATING TO VETERAN HEALTH INSURANCE AND ELIGI- And Speaker RYAN, yesterday, I Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance BILITY FOR PREMIUM TAX CREDIT. thought, truly was the Speaker of the of my time. (a) AMENDMENT OF PRE-2020 CREDIT.— entire House of Representatives be- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I yield (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 36B(c)(2)(B)(i) of the cause when he said that an attack myself such time as I may consume. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, prior to any against one of us is an attack against Let me just say that I do agree with amendment by section 214 of the American all of us, I think everyone feels that the honorable gentleman from Massa- Health Care Act of 2017, is amended by adding way. chusetts. Yesterday, I think Speaker at the end the following: ‘‘For purposes of the preceding sentence, an individual shall not be I thought it was also important that RYAN gave one of the finest speeches both Speaker RYAN and Minority Lead- treated as eligible for coverage described in sec- that I have heard on the floor of this tion 5000A(f)(1)(A)(v) unless such individual is er PELOSI reminded us that we are all House. enrolled in such coverage.’’. part of one family. Sometimes we I also agree that there will be ample (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made might be a little bit dysfunctional, but time for debate on all of the issues that by this subsection shall apply to taxable years the bottom line is we are all part of are encompassed in today’s rule, and I ending after December 31, 2013. one family. And like all families, we look forward to that spirited debate, as (b) AMENDMENT OF POST-2019 CREDIT.— have our disagreements, we have our I always have in the past. But I also (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 36B(d) of such Code, as amended by section 214 of the American points of view, and we fight for what agree with the gentleman, that some of we believe in, and there is nothing Health Care Act of 2017 and in effect for months that debate may be best left for an- wrong with that. In fact, that is what beginning after December 31, 2019, is amended other day. is right about this country. by adding at the end the following: But, clearly, our politics in this I also want to acknowledge the gen- ‘‘For purposes of paragraph (2)(B), an indi- country have gotten coarse and, in tleman from Massachusetts and his vidual shall not be treated as eligible for cov- many cases, ugly, and what happened comments about David Vince. Any erage described in section 5000A(f)(1)(A)(v) un- less such individual is enrolled in such cov- yesterday is something that I think time one of our staffers departs from either the minority or the majority erage.’’. that all of us are deeply shocked by. (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made And so we pray for our colleague, side, it is obviously a time of gratitude for their service, and we look forward by this subsection is contingent upon the enact- STEVE SCALISE, we pray for Matt Mika, ment of the American Health Care Act of 2017 Zachary Barth, and the two Capitol Po- to what is next in their lives. and shall apply (if at all) to months beginning lice officers, David Bailey and Crystal But I want to join with the gen- after December 31, 2019, in taxable years ending Griner. We pray for their speedy recov- tleman from Massachusetts that we ap- after such date. ery. preciate the service of David Vince to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- I, too, want to echo the sentiments the minority and to the members of tleman from Texas (Mr. MARCHANT) that were stated yesterday by our lead- the Rules Committee in general. and the gentleman from Massachusetts ership, both in the Republican and the So thank you for your service to the (Mr. NEAL) each will control 30 min- Democratic Parties, that we honor our House, David. utes. Capitol Hill police officers. I mean, Mr. Speaker, I applaud my colleagues The Chair recognizes the gentleman they protect us each and every day. for all of their work on the rules and from Texas. the underlying bills. They put their lives on the line for us. GENERAL LEAVE Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance And if they weren’t there, the situation Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I ask of my time, and I move the previous could have been much, much worse, unanimous consent that all Members question on the resolution. and so I thank God that they were may have 5 legislative days within The previous question was ordered. there. which to revise and extend their re- As far as the rule goes, the gen- The resolution was agreed to. marks and to include in the RECORD A motion to reconsider was laid on tleman from Texas knows how I feel any extraneous material on the bill the table. about closed rules. I voice my opinion currently under consideration. on that often, and I will continue to f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there voice my opinion on that. But I don’t objection to the request of the gen- think today is the time for me to pro- b 1230 tleman from Texas? long this debate, and I think we should VETERANS EQUAL TREATMENT There was no objection. move on, and that is what I intend to ENSURES RELIEF AND ACCESS Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I do. NOW ACT Just one final thing, Mr. Speaker, on yield myself such time as I may con- a personal note. This is the last rule Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, pur- sume. that David Vince will work on here in suant to House Resolution 379, I call up I would first like to thank Chairman the Rules Committee. He has been a the bill (H.R. 2372) to amend the Inter- BRADY for his strong support of this fixture over the past several years, nal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the bill, the Veterans Equal Treatment En- both in committee meetings and here rules relating to veteran health insur- sures Relief and Access Now Act, the on the House floor. He has worked on ance and eligibility for the premium VETERAN Act. This important legisla- everything from healthcare to national tax credit, and ask for its immediate tion, which was reported out of the security and on complex legislation consideration. Ways and Means Committee on a bipar- impacting the financial industry. The Clerk read the title of the bill. tisan basis, will ensure all eligible vet- When David started working here in The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. erans have access to quality, affordable 2011, he went by his full name, David MURPHY of Pennsylvania). Pursuant to private health insurance. M. Cooper-Vince. But since he married House Resolution 379, the amendment Mr. Speaker, this Chamber cannot his wife, Jessica, he now insists we in the nature of a substitute rec- underscore enough the sacrifices of our simply call him David Vince, so we are ommended by the Committee on Ways veterans and the sacrifices they have all still adjusting to the change. and Means, printed in the bill, is adopt- made to protect the freedom and indi- But there is good news. While David ed and the bill, as amended, is consid- vidual liberty of each American. In re- Vince is leaving the House, he is not ered read. turn for their faithful service, these going far. He will attend graduate The text of the bill, as amended, is as brave men and women are promised school at Georgetown University here follows: that, when they return home, they will in Washington to study business. We H.R. 2372 have access to affordable healthcare all wish David and his wife, Jessica, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- through the Veterans Administration. well, and we hope to welcome him back resentatives of the United States of America in However, some veterans decide to to government service again someday. Congress assembled, forego their VA benefits and, instead,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:42 Jun 16, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.013 H15JNPT1 H4926 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2017 choose an alternative healthcare. Vet- thoughtful debate that remain impor- ago, that has not passed the Senate. erans should have the opportunity to tant pillars of our democracy. And our Senate colleagues have stated choose the best healthcare option Mr. Speaker, this discussion and de- they are rewriting a House bill that the available to fit their needs. It is only bate that we are about to have here is President called ‘‘mean.’’ right that our veterans are given the an honest disagreement. There is no Now I would like to turn to my sub- same opportunity as our other citizens suggestion here that there is anybody stantive concerns with this bill. have and the citizens that they defend. on this side of the aisle that is any less H.R. 2372 would amend the AHCA to There have been conflicting reports enthusiastic or less sincere in their allow veterans not enrolled in mili- about the eligibility of certain vet- support of what it is that our veterans tary-related coverage to receive tax erans to receive tax credits for all need and desire. This is an honest pol- credits. It does nothing to fix the health insurance under the American icy dispute. issues in the TrumpCare bill. Health Care Act. Make no mistake And I must tell you, based on long Whether or not you initially sup- about it, no veteran would see a change service in this institution, this is an ported the wars in Iraq and Afghani- in their eligibility status as a result of unusual manner in which to proceed. stan—and I was one of the few in this the AHCA. We are actually being asked today to institution that voted and spoke In fact, despite the Democrat’s amend a piece of legislation that a against the war in Iraq those years claims about veterans’ eligibility for month ago left this institution. I have ago—these wars have created 1 million tax credits under the AHCA, when they not been witness to this, I believe, in more veterans, and we need to do what voted for and signed ObamaCare into the past; and I hope that, as we go on we can to provide them with the sup- law, they failed to include this very for the next hour, we will have a port that we promised them. same clarification in statute. Rather, chance to connect the dots for our col- Let me remind my colleagues that they left it to the Department of the leagues about why this underlying bill the TrumpCare bill would shift costs Treasury to issue a regulation clari- is less than desirable. onto veterans through per capita caps, fying that veterans are still eligible for Last month, the Republicans brought roll back Medicaid expansion for vet- a credit unless they are enrolled in a TrumpCare to the House floor and erans, and erode essential health bene- VA healthcare benefit plan. every Democrat in this institution op- fits and preexisting conditions protec- So today this legislation, authorized posed it. This was the Republican lead- tions. by my friend and a veteran, Mr. SAM ership’s second attempt to pass the re- The Republican health plan would JOHNSON, should put into law current peal, and it seems that their first at- dramatically cut Medicaid, a program practice confirming that veterans can, tempt was not harmful enough to the that provides healthcare for nearly 2 without question, get a tax credit to American people. million veterans. And the President’s purchase health insurance in the indi- The measure, as passed, takes health recently released budget takes it a step vidual market if they choose not to en- insurance from millions of Americans, further by cutting veterans’ programs, roll in VA coverage. raises premiums for working families, including disability benefits. It is important to note that AHCA and places an age tax on older Ameri- Even if this bill is incorporated into initially proposed to put into law this cans. Middle class Americans would TrumpCare legislation, it would not current practice, but that provision end up on the losing end, while million- undo the terrible cuts in the bill: enor- had to be removed due to Senate guid- aires would receive a handsome, nearly mous coverage losses, more than $800 ance about their Chamber’s unique rec- $1 trillion tax cut. billion worth of cuts to Medicaid, un- onciliation rules. While I am dis- Perhaps most concerning is that ravel important consumer protections appointed that this happened, I am Members voted in favor of this legisla- or cuts to programs designed to help glad that this body is acting on this tion without understanding its impact address the opioid addiction crisis in item today. on the American people. There were no my State of Massachusetts and I would note that this legislation has hearings on TrumpCare. Amendments throughout the Nation. received the support of several vet- were rushed to the floor without com- I am quite sure everyone in this in- erans’ organizations, including the mittee consideration, and the CBO stitution at this moment and those Paralyzed Veterans of America, the As- score was not available at the time the who are viewing know somebody close sociation of the United States Navy, House considered it. to them who is addicted to opioids. and The Retired Enlisted Association. CBO, based on nonpartisan career In addition, Medicaid is now a pro- I think that something we can all professionals, provides important con- gram that many middle class Ameri- agree on is that our veterans should text and independent advice for Mem- cans rely on for long-term care. have the choice in where they receive bers of Congress. It provides an oppor- Thanks to Medicare and Medicaid, your their healthcare, just like the Amer- tunity for us to look at the long-term parents are not living in your attic. ican citizens they defended. In that results and ramifications of policies we This bill does nothing to fix the Re- spirit, this bill is something we can all are considering. publican healthcare plan and could cre- get behind. Clearly, our Republican friends don’t ate new problems. If Republicans are To our veterans and their families, I care about the jarring consequences serious about addressing middle class thank them for their service. To my CBO foretold. The House has ignored American healthcare needs, they friend SAM JOHNSON, I thank him for certain procedures when considering should go back to the drawing board his leadership and the authoring of this these important measures. and start over and work with us. important bill. First, since the Republican repeal This exercise is a distraction from I ask my colleagues for their support bill passed, the CBO confirmed that the the real issue, which is the harm of the VETERAN Act. measure would leave 23 million Ameri- caused by the underlying TrumpCare Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of cans without health insurance. It bill. Instead, we should be considering my time. would cut Medicaid by $800 billion, dis- issues that help hardworking Ameri- Mr. NEAL. I yield myself such time criminate against individuals with pre- cans and their families. as I may consume. existing conditions, and drastically Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. Speaker, before I begin, I want to raise premiums for older Americans. my time. send my deepest thoughts and prayers Earlier this week, the CMS actuary Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I to our colleague Whip SCALISE, the confirmed that out-of-pocket costs will agree with Ranking Member NEAL that Capitol Police officers, and the staff rise by 61 percent, and premiums will this is just a difference of opinion. It is members that were injured in yester- be 5 percent higher than under current a difference of policy opinion. There is day’s shooting. law. Simply put, TrumpCare would no animosity on either side of this de- Although my Republican colleagues force Americans to pay more for lower bate. and I have robust policy discussions, quality healthcare coverage. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he ultimately, we desire the same goals. Second, this bill is not appropriate to may consume to the gentleman from Today is no different, and our institu- consider now because it amends the Tennessee (Mr. ROE), chairman of the tion is based on the respect and TrumpCare bill, as I noted a moment Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:42 Jun 16, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.017 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4927 Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I I say it is a so-called healthcare bill We are a family—from Members to rise today in support of H.R. 2372, the because what it really is is a $900 bil- staff, to the Capitol Police officers who Veterans Equal Treatment Ensures Re- lion tax break to the most wealthy in- keep us safe. Families have disagree- lief and Access Now, or VETERAN, dividuals in our country, including in- ments and arguments, but, in the end, Act, which I am proud to sponsor along surance companies and drug compa- we support each other. Speaker RYAN with Congressman SAM JOHNSON from nies, under the guise of healthcare re- got it absolutely right yesterday: an Texas and a number of our colleagues. form and asking 23 million Americans, attack on one of us is an attack on all The VETERAN Act would codify an including 2 million veterans, as my of us. existing Internal Revenue Service reg- friend from Massachusetts just pointed We owe it to the American people to ulation, allowing a veteran who is eli- out, in Medicaid to give up their hold a vigorous and public debate of gible for but not enrolled in the De- healthcare coverage to pay for that our ideas, but we also owe it to them partment of Veterans Affairs massive tax cut. and to each other to do so without los- healthcare system to use a tax credit It also will discriminate against ing touch with our humanity. to purchase health insurance. Lan- older Americans in a rural congres- With that in mind, Mr. Speaker, I guage that would have codified that sional district, such as mine in western rise in support of H.R. 2372, which regulation in law was removed from a and north central Wisconsin, by allow- would protect access to tax credits for draft version of the American Health ing insurance companies to charge up to 7 million veterans on the Amer- Care Act in 2017 earlier this year to them higher premiums. It will also ican Health Care Act. However, I am comply with Senate rules. allow insurance companies to once concerned by the process that led to While the removal of that language again discriminate against individuals this legislation. from the version of the bill that ulti- that have preexisting conditions. In testimony to the Rules Committee mately passed the House in no way It does absolutely nothing to control and on the House floor, I described this changed existing regulation or a vet- the costs of healthcare—which have loophole in the bill that jeopardizes ac- eran’s eligibility to receive a tax credit been rising—especially prescription cess to tax credits for veterans who are pursuant to it, it did form a basis for drug costs that are affecting all Ameri- eligible but not enrolled in the VA. politically charged assertions that the cans, and it was done in a way to jam Repeatedly, supporters of the AHCA American Health Care Act would harm this Congress and jam the American told me that veterans’ tax credits veterans. people about the consequences of this would be protected by existing regula- First, congressional intent is clear. so-called healthcare bill. tion. This bill is evidence that the Second, I am confident that the IRS So, yes, let’s fix and make sure that loophole is an issue and that the exist- would interpret the relevant language we are protecting veterans who are get- ing regulation would no longer apply if of the American Health Care Act in the ting their healthcare outside the VA the Affordable Care Act was repealed. same manner as it did similar language medical center so that they, too, qual- While I am glad we are making this in the Affordable Care Act under the ify for premium tax credits, which this fix, I am concerned that the rushed President Obama administration. legislation allows. process for considering the AHCA led But let’s do healthcare the right way Nevertheless, I am glad that the pas- to the House passing disruptive by studying the implications of what sage of the VETERAN Act today will, healthcare legislation without fully will affect one-fifth of the entire U.S. once and for all, put an end to pos- understanding its impact on millions of economy and almost one-half of all turing over this issue and codify Con- Americans, especially our Nation’s vet- Federal spending. Let’s regroup and do gress’ expectation that veterans who erans. it the right way, through normal legis- are eligible for but not enrolled in the The tax credit issue is relatively easy lative process. That is having bipar- VA healthcare system may continue to to solve, but there are more com- tisan discussions, committee hearings, receive applicable tax credits to pur- plicated issues for veterans under the and talking to the experts—consumers chase health insurance. AHCA that require more comprehen- Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my col- and patients alike—so we know what we are getting into when we are trying sive solutions. leagues to support the passage of the The $834 billion cut to Medicaid could to take a run at the importance of VETERAN Act today. impact nearly 2 million veterans. The Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 healthcare in our country. potential for States to waive protec- minutes to the gentleman from Wis- One area that I think we can reach tions like essential health benefits consin (Mr. KIND). bipartisan agreement on or should be Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I thank my focused on are further steps to reduce could lead many veterans without friend from Massachusetts for yielding the cost of healthcare to make it more health coverage for the invisible me this time. affordable for all Americans. Again, we wounds of war. Indeed, military service Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the are missing that opportunity because could be construed as a preexisting VETERAN Act, the legislation before of the lack of hearings and because of condition. us today, and I do so for a very simple how this legislation was rushed As someone who repeatedly called reason: This merely codifies what is al- through this Chamber just a month out this veterans loophole, I feel com- ready existing law under the Affordable ago. pelled to support this fix, but my sup- Care Act, or so-called ObamaCare, We on this side didn’t even get to see port is not an endorsement of the something that was done through rule- the language of it until late the night AHCA or its impact on veterans and making that I presume has bipartisan before it was on the House floor. That their families. support. is no way to legislate healthcare pol- Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I icy. yield such time as he may consume to b 1245 Mr. Speaker, let’s fix it today with the gentleman from Florida (Mr. BILI- Yes, it is important to protect the this one small piece of legislation. RAKIS), a member of the Veterans’ Af- veterans, but the reason we are on the Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I re- fairs Committee. floor today is another example of one serve the balance of my time. Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise of the greatest legislative malpractice Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 21⁄2 today in support of the VETERAN Act, acts ever committed in Congress: try- minutes to the gentleman from Cali- H.R. 2372. ing to pass a Republican healthcare bill fornia (Mr. TAKANO), who is a well- Our Nation’s veterans must have ac- with no oversight, with no hearing, no known advocate for veterans. cess to affordable, quality healthcare public input, and no experts testifying Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I want to options. I know that is one thing, of to run the traps for us as far as the in- begin my remarks by offering my course, everybody can agree on, par- tended and the unintended con- thoughts and prayers to Majority Whip ticularly when it comes to our vet- sequences. STEVE SCALISE and his family, as well erans. The reason we are on the floor now 1 as Special Agents David Bailey and The VETERAN Act codifies an im- month after passage of that bill is to Crystal Griner, and the two other portant protection for those who try to correct just one of the defi- members of our community who were served. Veterans who are not already ciencies that exist in it. injured in yesterday’s attack. enrolled in health insurance through

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:42 Jun 16, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.018 H15JNPT1 H4928 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2017 the VA will continue to have the op- Medicaid provides vital mental health Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, tion to purchase coverage on the indi- and substance abuse treatment for I’d first like to thank Chairman BRADY for his vidual insurance market. many of these veterans and their fami- strong support of my bill, the veterans Equal Under the American Health Care Act, lies that they will not receive other- Treatment Ensures Relief and Access Now those veterans seeking coverage on the wise. For our veterans seeking treat- (VETERAN) Act. This important legislation, individual market will be eligible for ment for combat wounds, PTSD, MST, which passed the Ways and Means Com- tax credits to purchase the plan that is and other conditions, under the AHCA, mittee with bipartisan support, seeks to ensure right for them. It is only right. This military service to our country could all eligible veterans have access to quality, af- bill ensures our veterans have more op- be considered a preexisting condition fordable private health insurance. tions and more control over their resulting in a denial of care. Mr. Speaker, I spent 29 years in the U.S. healthcare. Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I have Air Force, so I understand the sacrifices our Mr. Speaker, again, this is something no further speakers at this time, and I veterans have made to protect the freedom we can all agree on. I am proud to be reserve the balance of my time. and individual liberties of each American. In an original cosponsor of this legisla- Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- return for their faithful service, these brave tion, and I urge passage. self the balance of my time. men and women are promised that when they Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 21⁄2 Mr. Speaker, in closing, I want to return home, they will have access to afford- minutes to the gentlewoman from New make sure that the American people able healthcare through the VA. Hampshire (Ms. KUSTER). understand the impact of the under- However, some some veterans decide to Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Mr. lying bill that H.R. 2372 intends to forgo VA coverage and instead choose to en- Speaker, I rise to speak on H.R. 2372, amend. roll in other health coverage—as is their right. the VETERAN Act. However, before I The bill purports to make a fix to the But regardless of their eligibility for VA health speak about this bill, I would like to Republicans’ harmful healthcare bill, coverage, veterans should have the oppor- take a moment to thank my col- but the fix is inadequate for the harm tunity to choose the best health care option to the underlying legislation would cause. leagues, General BERGMAN and Dr. meet their needs. It is only fair that our vet- We have independent verification WENSTRUP, both colleagues of ours on erans are given the same opportunities as the from both the CMS actuary and the the very bipartisan Veterans’ Affairs citizens they defend. Congressional Budget Office to rein- Committee, for their bravery on the With respect to the American Health Care force our position. The Republican ball field yesterday. Act, some folks have raised concerns about healthcare bill would cause millions to Yesterday was a harrowing day for the eligibility of certain veterans to receive tax lose health insurance, face higher pre- my colleagues, and their courage under credits for health insurance. Specifically in miums and out-of-pocket costs, and fire made this Congress and America question are veterans who are eligible for, but jeopardize the health security that proud. While Majority Whip SCALISE is not enrolled in, VA Health Coverage. Make no Americans with preexisting conditions still in critical condition, our col- mistake about it, we must ensure that these have today. veterans have the same access to the tax leagues, who both served our country We should be working to improve our in uniform, gave Mr. SCALISE a fighting credits provided by The American Health Care healthcare system, not making it more Act as any other American would. chance. Please keep Mr. SCALISE, Matt difficult and unaffordable for Amer- Mika, Zack Barth, and U.S. Capitol Po- That’s where my bill, The Veteran Act, ica’s families. If this is such a great comes into play. My bill would simply put into lice Officers Crystal Griner and David policy, let’s not tie it to a bill that is Bailey in your thoughts and prayers. law a guarantee that veterans can indeed get doomed in the Senate. In fact, if any- these tax credits to purchase health insurance I rise before you today on the VET- body can find out where it is even ERAN Act to voice my concerns on the in the individual market. Without The Veteran being discussed or authored in the Sen- Act, the eligibility of America’s veterans for underlying bill it seeks to fix: the ate, they should inform us. It clearly is American Health Care Act. AHCA tax credits would be left in the hands of not being done in the open. Let’s not IRS bureaucrats. That would be a mistake. My colleagues and I criticized the tie it to that simple provision, and pass This is too important of an issue to leave in AHCA a few weeks ago because it did it as it stands alone today. the hands of the IRS. Bottom-line: this is a not give veterans access to, and choice Middle class Americans can’t afford for, affordable healthcare. I am very this recipe. I urge my colleagues to belt-and-suspenders approach to ensure vet- glad to be here today now that my Re- work over the next few months to edu- erans have access to these tax credits. It’s important to note that the American publican colleagues have realized this cate the American people about the Re- Health Care Act initially proposed to provide error and are seeking to help veterans publican health plan and how harmful tax credits to veterans, but this language had gain access to tax credits. it is to our Nation’s health. Hospitals to be removed due to reconciliation rules. I renew my commitment to work in a oppose it, doctors oppose it, and pa- While I was disappointed that this section was bipartisan way to improve the tient groups oppose it. The bill needs removed, I am glad we are doing the right healthcare system in America. Our to be scrapped. We should instead be thing today. goal should be a system that provides helping the middle class, not giving access to affordable healthcare to all I would note that this legislation has re- giant tax cuts to the wealthy. ceived the support of several veterans’ organi- Americans, including those who have Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance zations, including: served in uniform. of my time. But no one should be under the illu- (1) The Paralyzed Veterans of America; Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, again, (2) The Association of the United States sion that the AHCA, with or without I would like to express my gratitude to Navy; and the VETERAN Act, will achieve these Ranking Member NEAL and his hard (3) The Retired Enlisted Association. goals. The AHCA includes significant work on the Ways and Means Com- As I stated earlier, our veterans should have negative changes to Medicaid. This mittee and his keeping the issue before choice in where they receive their healthcare, Congress and the American people us. just like the American citizens they defend. I should know that more than 2 million But the AHCA makes no changes to think that’s something we can all agree upon. veterans rely upon Medicaid for their veterans’ healthcare. Under this bill, And in that spirit, I think this bill is something healthcare, and millions more spouses unless vets decide to enroll in VA cov- we can all get behind. I ask my colleagues for and children of veterans also rely on erage, they are eligible for financial their support of The Veteran Act. Medicaid. The AHCA would slash $834 support. Veterans should have the op- To our veterans and their families, I thank billion in Medicaid coverage. portunity to choose the best healthcare you for your service. God bless you, and God When 40 percent of working-age vet- option to meet their needs. It is only bless America. I salute you. erans have no other coverage, passing right that our veterans are given the The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time the AHCA will mean that these vet- same opportunities as the citizens that for debate has expired. erans and their families have no access they defended. Pursuant to House Resolution 379, to lifesaving healthcare. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to the previous question is ordered on the As co-chair of the bipartisan task support the VETERAN Act. I ask for bill, as amended. force combating the opioid epidemic, I its passage, and I yield back the bal- The question is on engrossment and urge my colleagues to consider that ance of my time. third reading of the bill.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:42 Jun 16, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.020 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4929 The bill was ordered to be engrossed Act of 1974 (other than under sections 602(5) coverage to qualify for the tax credit and read a third time, was read the and 609), title XXII of the Public Health Service established under the American Health third time, and passed. Act, section 4980B (other than subsection (f)(1) Care Act. thereof insofar as it relates to pediatric vac- This allows those consumers, includ- f cines), or section 8905a of title 5, United States ing clergy, church lay workers, and b 1300 Code, ‘‘(B) under a State law or program that pro- their dependents who are experiencing BROADER OPTIONS FOR vides coverage comparable to coverage described similar circumstances and who get AMERICANS ACT in subparagraph (A), or their coverage through church plans, Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, pursuant ‘‘(C) under a group health plan that is a who have been affected by sudden life to House Resolution 379, I call up the church plan (as defined in section 414(e)) and is changes to receive assistance to pay for comparable to coverage provided pursuant to their unsubsidized health premiums. bill (H.R. 2579) to amend the Internal section 4980B. Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the pre- This bill represents another step for- Such term shall not include coverage under a ward in our continuing work to help mium tax credit with respect to unsub- health flexible spending arrangement.’’. sidized COBRA continuation coverage, Americans access more options for true (d) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.— patient-centered healthcare. and ask for its immediate consider- (1) Section 36B(d)(2)(A) is amended by insert- ation. ing ‘‘COBRA continuation coverage or’’ after Mr. Speaker, this hits close to home The Clerk read the title of the bill. ‘‘other than’’. for me. As a high school student, my The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (2) Section 36B(g)(6) of such Code is amended dad lost his job of 25 years. I think the ant to House Resolution 379, the by striking ‘‘subsection (f)(5)’’ and inserting gentleman from Massachusetts has amendment in the nature of a sub- ‘‘subsection (f)(4)’’. heard that story before. We, as a fam- (e) AMENDMENT OF SECTION 36B AS AMENDED ily, lost our healthcare and went into stitute recommended by the Com- BY AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ACT OF 2017.— mittee on Ways and Means, printed in COBRA coverage. Whenever in this section an amendment is ex- This is a solution that impacts peo- the bill, is adopted and the bill, as pressed in terms of an amendment to section 36B ple across America, and I urge my col- amended, is considered read. of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the ref- The text of the bill, as amended, is as erence shall be considered to be made to such leagues on both sides of the aisle to follows: section as amended by the American Health pass this legislation today. Care Act of 2017 and in effect for months begin- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of H.R. 2579 ning after December 31, 2019. my time. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (f) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- resentatives of the United States of America in by this section are contingent upon the enact- self such time as I may consume. Congress assembled, ment of the American Health Care Act of 2017 Mr. Speaker, I want to express again, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. and shall apply (if at all) to months beginning as I did earlier, the support we have for This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Broader Op- after December 31, 2019, in taxable years ending tions for Americans Act’’. after such date. the Capitol Police and others for the good work they do every single day and SEC. 2. PREMIUM TAX CREDIT ALLOWED WITH RE- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- SPECT TO UNSUBSIDIZED COBRA extend our best wishes to Majority tleman from Ohio (Mr. TIBERI) and the CONTINUATION COVERAGE. Whip SCALISE. gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 36B(f) of the Inter- My friend, Mr. TIBERI, who is man- nal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— NEAL) each will control 30 minutes. aging time on the Republican side, said (1) by inserting after ‘‘in section 9832(b))’’ the The Chair recognizes the gentleman he was, I think, 17 years old. If he were following: ‘‘offered in the individual health in- from Ohio. here and had supported the Clinton surance market within a State (within the GENERAL LEAVE healthcare bill, that never would have meaning of section 5000A(f)(1)(C)), or any un- Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I ask subsidized COBRA continuation coverage,’’, happened. That would be another way and unanimous consent that all Members that we might want to look at. (2) by striking paragraph (1) and by redesig- may have 5 legislative days within Mr. Speaker, as I said a bit ago, this nating paragraphs (2), (3), (4), and (5) as para- which to revise and extend their re- is an unusual procedure. We are being graphs (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively. marks and include extraneous material asked to amend legislation that left (b) CERTIFICATION OF UNSUBSIDIZED COBRA on the bill currently under consider- the institution. Heaven knows where CONTINUATION COVERAGE.—Section 36B(g) of ation. the Republican healthcare bill rests such Code is amended by redesignating para- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there today. The President calls it mean; the graph (9) as paragraph (10) and by inserting objection to the request of the gen- after paragraph (8) the following new para- Senate won’t tell us where they are, as graph: tleman from Ohio? they write the bill, and when it might ‘‘(9) SPECIAL RULE FOR UNSUBSIDIZED COBRA There was no objection. emerge; and we find ourselves offering CONTINUATION COVERAGE.—In the case of unsub- Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- amendments to something that is not sidized COBRA continuation coverage— self such time as I may consume. going to happen. ‘‘(A) subsection (d)(1) shall be applied by sub- Mr. Speaker, I, too, want to add my H.R. 2579, the Broader Options for stituting ‘COBRA continuation coverage which thoughts and prayers for our colleague Americans Act, would allow premium is certified by the plan administrator (as defined and friend, Congressman STEVE SCA- tax credits to be used for unsubsidized in section 414(g)) of the group health plan’ for LISE, and the victims of yesterday’s ‘health insurance coverage which is certified by COBRA coverage under TrumpCare. the State in which such insurance is offered’, shooting. May God be with them dur- Unfortunately, this does nothing to fix and ing this time. the AHCA, the underlying measure this ‘‘(B) the requirements of paragraph (8) shall Mr. Speaker, my bill, Broader Op- bill intends to amend. be treated as satisfied if the certification meets tions for Americans Act, is before us Older Americans are likely to rely on such requirements as the Secretary may pro- today. COBRA, and the AHCA would allow in- vide.’’. We have all heard about COBRA con- surers to charge older Americans up to (c) UNSUBSIDIZED COBRA CONTINUATION COV- tinuation coverage, which allows some- five times more than they charge ERAGE.—Section 36B of such Code is amended by one with group health insurance who younger Americans. The tax credits in adding at the end the following new subsection: ‘‘(h) UNSUBSIDIZED COBRA CONTINUATION experiences a qualifying life event to H.R. 2579 would not make COBRA cov- COVERAGE.—For purposes of this section— keep their job-based coverage when erage any more affordable for the ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘unsubsidized they no longer have a job and, most American people. In addition, it could COBRA continuation coverage’ means COBRA importantly, their plan’s networks of potentially weaken the risk pool cov- continuation coverage the payment of applica- providers—doctors, hospitals, et erage because it would encourage older ble premiums (as defined in section 4980B(f)(4)) cetera—for a certain amount of time. and sicker workers to remain on for which is solely the obligation of the tax- Currently, consumers with COBRA COBRA that could hurt small busi- payer. coverage, who could face a cost of up to nesses. This is simply a backdoor way ‘‘(2) COBRA CONTINUATION COVERAGE.—The term ‘COBRA continuation coverage’ means 102 percent of plan costs, are not eligi- for States to discriminate against ex- continuation coverage provided— ble for ObamaCare’s Federal subsidies. isting conditions. ‘‘(A) pursuant to part 6 of subtitle B of title My bill allows individuals who pay for Because of weakening essential I of the Employee Retirement Income Security the full cost of such continuation of healthcare in the underlying

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:18 Jun 16, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.021 H15JNPT1 H4930 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2017 TrumpCare bill, COBRA is going to be Mr. Speaker, on a personal basis, I The question was taken; and the needed again to help people who leave have a tremendous amount of love and Speaker pro tempore announced that employment for health reasons or have respect for Mr. NEAL. the ayes appeared to have it. preexisting conditions. We, obviously, have a disagreement. I Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, on that I Let me remind the American people tell my daughters about how a bill be- demand the yeas and nays. how we got here in the first place. Last comes law, and I don’t need to tell the The yeas and nays were ordered. month, Republicans brought gentleman from Massachusetts how a The vote was taken by electronic de- TrumpCare to the House floor and bill becomes law, but we certainly, I vice, and there were—yeas 267, nays passed it without a single Democrat think, believe that there are opportuni- 144, not voting 19, as follows: supporting it. The measure, as passed, ties to not only improve what you say would take away health insurance for is the Affordable Care Act but the bill [Roll No. 308] millions of Americans, raise premiums that we passed. That is what we are YEAS—267 for working families, and place an age doing today. Abraham Fortenberry McMorris tax on older Americans. I hope to work with him to continue Aderholt Foster Rodgers The bill is just one of the many to do that, as the Senate passes its own Allen Foxx McSally promises the Republican leadership Amash Franks (AZ) Meadows bill, and, hopefully, go to a conference Amodei Frelinghuysen Meehan continues to make in an effort to twist committee. Hopefully, the gentleman Arrington Gaetz Messer arms for votes from their caucus to will be on that conference committee. Babin Gallagher Mitchell pass TrumpCare. Mr. NEAL. Will the gentleman yield? Bacon Garrett Moolenaar I am also concerned that the House Banks (IN) Gibbs Mooney (WV) Mr. TIBERI. I yield to the gentleman Barletta Gonzalez (TX) Mullin ignored important procedures when from Massachusetts. Barr Goodlatte Murphy (FL) considering bills that are on the floor Mr. NEAL. What is a conference com- Barton Gosar Murphy (PA) today. mittee? When is the last time one of Bera Gottheimer Newhouse Bergman Gowdy Noem First, since the Republican bill those occurred in this institution? Biggs Granger Nunes passed, the CBO numbers confirmed the Mr. TIBERI. Reclaiming my time, Bilirakis Graves (GA) O’Halleran measure would force Americans to pay not lately. Two years ago. Bishop (GA) Graves (LA) O’Rourke more for lower quality healthcare cov- One of the frustrations about the Bishop (MI) Graves (MO) Olson CBO report that never gets reported is Bishop (UT) Griffith Palazzo erage. That is not in dispute. Black Grothman Palmer Second, this bill is not appropriate to the fact that millions of people will Blackburn Guthrie Paulsen consider now because it amends choose not to have healthcare. That is Blum Harper Pearce TrumpCare, and it hasn’t even passed what the CBO says. Bost Hartzler Perry Brady (TX) Hensarling Peters the Senate. It is not often repeated in the na- Brat Herrera Beutler Peterson Even if this bill was incorporated tional media or on the floor here, but I Bridenstine Hice, Jody B. Pittenger into TrumpCare, it would not undo the would just kind of remind everybody Brooks (AL) Higgins (LA) Poe (TX) terrible cuts included in the measure. that, often, the other side of the aisle Brooks (IN) Hill Poliquin Brownley (CA) Himes Posey It would leave 23 million Americans speaks a lot about choice and the free- Buchanan Holding Ratcliffe without health insurance, cut Medicaid dom to choose. And with respect to Buck Hollingsworth Reichert by $800 billion, discriminate against in- healthcare, that is what millions of Bucshon Hudson Renacci Budd Huizenga Rice (NY) dividuals with preexisting conditions; people will do, according to CBO. Burgess Hultgren Rice (SC) and will drastically raise premiums for I would also like to remind my Bustos Hunter Roby older Americans. friend—and I do mean that—that there Byrne Hurd Roe (TN) It would unravel important consumer are millions of Americans in my State Calvert Issa Rogers (AL) Carbajal Jenkins (KS) Rogers (KY) protections or cut programs designed alone who have insurance but don’t Carter (GA) Jenkins (WV) Rohrabacher to address the opioid addiction crisis in have the choice of provider they once Carter (TX) Johnson (OH) Rokita my State of Massachusetts, and had or the choice of a hospital they Chabot Jones Rooney, Francis throughout the Nation. I am quite cer- once had. That is pretty traumatic. Chaffetz Jordan Rooney, Thomas Cheney Joyce (OH) J. tain everyone here and watching this There are people who have insurance, Coffman Katko Ros-Lehtinen debate has someone close to them deal- but premiums have doubled and tripled Cohen Kelly (MS) Rosen ing with a drug or alcohol addiction. in the last several years and out-of- Collins (GA) Kelly (PA) Roskam In addition, many middle class Amer- pocket expenses for those who are not Collins (NY) Kihuen Ross Comer Kind Rothfus icans rely on Medicaid for long-term subsidized have gone to levels that are Comstock King (IA) Royce (CA) care. That is beginning to resonate unprecedented. Conaway King (NY) Ruiz with the American people. I surely appreciate and would remind Cook Kinzinger Russell Correa Knight Rutherford This bill does nothing to fix the Re- the gentleman from Massachusetts Costa Kustoff (TN) Sanford publican repeal measure, as I have that this bill before us today simply Costello (PA) LaHood Schneider noted, and it is likely to create more says that we expand choices, we expand Courtney LaMalfa Schweikert and new problems. options for Americans by allowing Cramer Lamborn Scott (VA) Crawford Lance Scott, Austin I encourage my Republican friends them for the very first time to receive Crist Latta Sensenbrenner and colleagues to go back to the draw- financial assistance if they lose their Cuellar Lawson (FL) Sessions ing board, craft a bill with us, and fix healthcare insurance. Culberson Lewis (MN) Shea-Porter the problems in the Affordable Care I know it is not perfect, but it is Curbelo (FL) Lieu, Ted Shimkus Davidson Lipinski Shuster Act. There is a chance to do that. good. I hope that we can improve on all Davis, Rodney LoBiondo Sinema Twenty-three million more Ameri- these aspects that the gentleman and I DeFazio Loebsack Smith (MO) cans have health insurance because of have talked about today. Delaney Long Smith (NE) the passage of the Affordable Care Act. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Denham Loudermilk Smith (NJ) Dent Love Smith (TX) Now is not the time to retreat. In of my time. DeSantis Lucas Smucker times like this, we should be advancing The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. DesJarlais Luetkemeyer Stefanik these arguments in this institution for THOMPSON of Pennsylvania). All time Diaz-Balart Lujan Grisham, Stewart Donovan M. Stivers hardworking Americans and their fam- for debate has expired. Duffy Lynch Suozzi ilies. Pursuant to House Resolution 379, Duncan (SC) MacArthur Taylor Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of the previous question is ordered on the Duncan (TN) Maloney, Sean Tenney my time. bill, as amended. Dunn Marchant Thompson (PA) Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I am pre- The question is on the engrossment Emmer Marino Thornberry Estes (KS) Marshall Tiberi pared to close, and I reserve the bal- and third reading of the bill. Esty (CT) Massie Tipton ance of my time. The bill was ordered to be engrossed Farenthold Mast Trott Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, I yield back and read a third time, and was read the Faso McCarthy Turner third time. Ferguson McCaul Upton the balance of my time. Fitzpatrick McClintock Valadao Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Fleischmann McHenry Wagner self the balance of my time. question is on the passage of the bill. Flores McKinley Walberg

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:18 Jun 16, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.023 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4931 Walden Westerman Yarmuth ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER (6) reaffirms that an attack on any Mem- Walker Williams Yoder PRO TEMPORE ber of Congress is an attack on every Mem- Walorski Wilson (SC) Yoho ber, on the institution, and on the very prin- Walters, Mimi Wittman Young (AK) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without ciple of representative democracy; and Webster (FL) Womack Young (IA) objection, a motion to reconsider the Wenstrup Woodall Zeldin (7) stands firm in its belief that violence vote on passage of H.R. 2372 is laid on has no place in a pluralistic society where NAYS—144 the table. differences are settled through debate, bal- Adams Gabbard Nadler There was no objection. lots, and a legislative process, which rests at Aguilar Gallego Neal f the bedrock of our representative Barraga´ n Garamendi Nolan democracy. Bass Green, Al Pallone EXPRESSING GRATITUDE FOR THE The resolution was agreed to. Beatty Green, Gene Panetta HEROIC ACTIONS OF THE UNITED Beyer Grijalva Pascrell A motion to reconsider was laid on STATES CAPITOL POLICE AND Blumenauer Gutie´rrez Pelosi the table. Bonamici Hanabusa Perlmutter OTHER FIRST RESPONDERS IN Boyle, Brendan Hastings Pingree THE ATTACK ON MEMBERS OF f F. Heck Pocan Brady (PA) Higgins (NY) Polis CONGRESS ON JUNE 14, 2017, AND b 1345 Brown (MD) Hoyer Price (NC) EXPRESSING HOPE FOR A FULL Butterfield Huffman Quigley RECOVERY FOR THE INJURED LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Capuano Jackson Lee Raskin (Mr. HOYER asked and was given Ca´ rdenas Jayapal Richmond Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I send Carson (IN) Jeffries Roybal-Allard to the desk a resolution and ask unani- permission to address the House for 1 Cartwright Johnson (GA) Ruppersberger mous consent for its immediate consid- minute.) Castor (FL) Johnson, E. B. Rush Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, before I Castro (TX) Kaptur Ryan (OH) eration in the House and, further, ask Chu, Judy Keating Sa´ nchez unanimous consent that it be read in yield to the gentleman from California Cicilline Kelly (IL) Sarbanes full. (Mr. MCCARTHY) for the purpose of ask- Clark (MA) Kennedy Schakowsky The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without ing the majority leader the schedule Clarke (NY) Khanna Schiff for the week to come, I want to just Clay Kildee Schrader objection, the Clerk will report the res- Cleaver Kilmer Scott, David olution. make a comment. Clyburn Krishnamoorthi Serrano There was no objection. Yesterday, Mr. Speaker, this House Connolly Kuster (NH) Sewell (AL) The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- and, indeed, the Nation was shaken by Conyers Langevin Sherman lows: Cooper Larsen (WA) Sires the horrific shooting in Alexandria. We Crowley Larson (CT) Slaughter H. RES. 385 just, unanimously, passed the majority Davis (CA) Lawrence Smith (WA) Whereas on June 14, 2017, an armed gun- leader’s resolution. All of us are pray- Davis, Danny Lee Soto man opened fire at a practice for the annual ing for the safe recovery of our friend DeGette Levin Speier Congressional Baseball Game for Charity, DeLauro Lewis (GA) Swalwell (CA) and colleague Majority Whip STEVE wounding five individuals; DelBene Lofgren Takano SCALISE and others who were injured Demings Lowenthal Thompson (CA) Whereas United States Capitol Police Spe- yesterday. DeSaulnier Lowey Thompson (MS) cial Agents Crystal Griner, David Bailey, TEVE Deutch Luja´ n, Ben Ray Titus and Henry Cabrera responded decisively to S is the majority whip and I am Dingell Maloney, Tonko the attack, risking their own lives to save the minority whip, and we are, there- Doggett Carolyn B. Torres the lives of others; fore, in some respects, adversaries, but Doyle, Michael Matsui Tsongas Whereas Special Agent Griner, who has we are also friends. I am keeping him, F. McCollum Vargas Ellison McEachin Veasey been a member of the Capitol Police since his wife, Jennifer, and their children in Engel McGovern Vela´ zquez July 2008, was wounded in the course of con- my thoughts today. Eshoo McNerney Visclosky fronting and subduing the attacker; Mr. Speaker, as you probably know, Espaillat Meeks Waters, Maxine Whereas Special Agent Bailey, who has STEVE loves baseball. All of us have Evans Meng Watson Coleman been a member of the Capitol Police since Frankel (FL) Moore Welch April 2008, was wounded in the course of con- seen the broad smile on his face as he Fudge Moulton Wilson (FL) fronting and subduing the attacker; has taken to the field as a pinch runner NOT VOTING—19 Whereas Matthew (Matt) Mika, who was in games past, wearing his University Blunt Rochester Labrador Simpson formerly a legislative aide for Representa- of Louisiana Ragin’ Cajun jersey and Cole Napolitano Vela tive Nick Smith, Representative Dave Camp, scoring runs for his Republican team. Cummings Norcross Walz and Representative Tim Walberg, was I am saddened—and I know all of us Gohmert Payne Wasserman wounded in the attack; are—that we won’t be able to see him Harris Reed Schultz Whereas Zachary (Zack) Barth, a legisla- on the field today running, hitting, and Johnson (LA) Rouzer Weber (TX) tive aide to Representative Roger Williams, Johnson, Sam Scalise was injured in the attack; and scoring; but, Mr. Speaker, we know that STEVE is a fighter, and I am sure b 1340 Whereas Representative Steve Scalise, who has served the first congressional district of we will be seeing him running the bases Messrs. CICILLINE, CONYERS, Louisiana since 2008, husband of Jennifer again in next year’s Congressional HECK, and BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New Scalise and father to Madison and Harrison, Baseball Game. Mexico changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ was wounded in the attack: Now, therefore, Mr. Speaker, tonight, I am going to to ‘‘nay.’’ be it wear a T-shirt that says ‘‘Team Sca- Resolved, That the House of Representa- Mr. CORREA, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, tives— lise.’’ His staff gave it to me yesterday. Messrs. LYNCH, COHEN, and BISHOP (1) expresses its deep gratitude to United We took some pizza by their office and of Georgia changed their vote from States Capitol Police Special Agents Griner, talked to each one of them. We have ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Bailey, and Cabrera who bravely placed had good relations between our two of- So the bill was passed. themselves in harm’s way to protect and fices. We have worked together on a lot The result of the vote was announced save the lives of scores of individuals; of things and, yes, we have opposed as above recorded. (2) expresses its appreciation for the daily from time to time, but we are friends. A motion to reconsider was laid on courage and dedication of the United States I am also keeping in my thoughts the Capitol Police who protect the Capitol the table. grounds, Members of Congress, and the pub- members of the Capitol Police, who Stated for: lic, to whom the Capitol belongs; keep us all safe. I am one of those who Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, June (3) expresses its thanks to the Alexandria is blessed to have a detail because I am 15, 2017, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. Police Department, Alexandria Sheriff’s Of- one of the leaders. Members of the Cap- 308: Passage of H.R. 2579, ‘‘Broader Options fice, and Alexandria Fire Department for re- itol Police are assigned specifically to for Americans Act.’’ Had I been present, I sponding swiftly and effectively to aid the try to make sure that I am safe—and, would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ United States Capitol Police officers on the yes, those around me—as STEVE’s de- scene; tail did yesterday, courageously and Mr. ROUZER. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, (4) expresses its thanks to the first re- June 15, I was absent from votes on account sponders and health care professionals who heroically. of attending funeral, and had I been present, tended to the victims; I know the majority leader shares my I would have voted as follows: Rollcall No. (5) expresses its hope for a speedy and full view that every day that a member of 308—‘‘yea.’’ recovery for the injured; the Capitol Police gets out of bed, puts

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:04 Jun 16, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.006 H15JNPT1 H4932 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2017 a badge in their wallet or on their either of us were ever elected to any of- LAMALFA. This bipartisan legislation chest, a gun on their hip, and leaves fice, we got involved in politics in would streamline the process for re- their home, they do so with a commit- Young Republicans. I was the national moving hazardous trees, helping to ment to protect this institution, its chairman, and he was the State chair lower the risk of forest fires, while en- Members, and, yes, the public who visit of Louisiana. We developed a friend- suring a reliable electrical infrastruc- their House, their Senate, their Con- ship, a camaraderie, and a passion for ture. gress. We cannot say enough about our making the country better. And second, H.R. 1654, the Water Sup- Capitol Police. They are extraor- I know what Jennifer and the kids ply Permitting Coordination Act, spon- dinarily well trained, but, also, they are going through, but our prayers are sored by Representative TOM MCCLIN- are extraordinarily courageous and with them, and he will definitely come TOCK. This bill provides the framework committed to serving this institution, back and play in that baseball game. for creating a one-stop-shop permitting its Members, and our country. So, Mr. Speaker, before I move on agency, ensuring the vital water stor- We are, of course, thankful for the with the schedule for next week, be- age projects that are so badly needed courage and quick response of those of- cause of everything that happened yes- are not delayed by red tape. ficers who were at the ball field yester- terday, I missed doing something im- Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank day, and we pray for their full and portant as well. I want to wish my the gentleman for his information. speedy recovery. And we do the same friend, Mr. HOYER, a belated happy Mr. Speaker, it is a time for us to be for the staffer and the former staffer birthday. I hope my friend enjoyed a together, to be united as Americans, who were also injured in that attack. nice slice of his favorite desert: pine- not as Republicans or Democrats, Lib- Now, Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gen- apple upside-down cake. I do want it erals or Conservatives, and I thank the tleman from California (Mr. MCCAR- noted that, even on his birthday, he majority leader for his leadership in THY), my friend, with whom I also have took the time to make sure the staff of that effort and in remembering Officers worked in a constructive way on so STEVE SCALISE had something to eat, Griner and Bailey and Cabrera, and all many occasions for the country. and they appreciated that greatly. of their colleagues in the Capitol Po- (Mr. MCCARTHY asked and was They appreciated his visit. lice, and with our prayers for STEVE given permission to revise and extend Mr. Speaker, on Monday, no votes SCALISE and the others who have been his remarks.) are expected in the House. On Tuesday, injured. I thank the majority leader, Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I the House will meet at noon for morn- and I yield back the balance of my thank the gentleman for yielding, and ing hour and 2 p.m. for legislative busi- time. I thank him for his comments. ness. Votes will be postponed until 6:30. f Yesterday was a long and emotional 1400 day for the people in this House. A b PERMISSION TO OFFER RESOLU- cowardly act of violence was directed On Wednesday and Thursday, the TION RAISING A QUESTION OF at our friends, our colleagues, and our House will meet at 10 a.m. for morning THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE democracy. hour and noon for legislative business. Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I ask We are currently praying for all On Friday, the House will meet at 9 unanimous consent that the gentleman those injured and their families—Matt a.m. for legislative business. Last votes from Texas (Mr. DOGGETT) may be rec- Mika, Zack Barth, Special Agent Crys- of the week are expected no later than ognized on the legislative day of tal Griner, Special Agent David Bailey, 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2017, to offer the and Majority Whip STEVE SCALISE. Mr. Speaker, the House will consider resolution that he noticed on Tuesday, These individuals are strong and, as a number of suspensions next week, a June 13, 2017, without further notice you said, they are fighters, and they complete list of which will be an- under clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. should know that they have the full nounced by close of business tomorrow. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there love and support of this House. One suspension worth highlighting is objection to the request of the gen- But, Mr. Speaker, even in the face of H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career tleman from California? this great evil, we saw amazing bravery and Technical Education for the 21st There was no objection. yesterday. Special Agents Griner and Century Act, sponsored by our own f Bailey put their lives on the line. They Representative GLENN THOMPSON. You saved countless others. There is no may know him, Mr. Speaker. HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW other way to put it, but they are he- This bill would expand experience- AND ADJOURNMENT FROM FRI- roes. Yesterday could have ended with based learning opportunities and sup- DAY, JUNE 16, 2017, TO TUESDAY, many deaths. They ran out in order to port greater collaboration between JUNE 20, 2017 draw the fire away from the Members. schools and employers. Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I ask This attacker moved down the third Mr. Speaker, 65 percent of today’s unanimous consent that when the baseline to home base, where the ma- grade school kids will work in a job House adjourns today, it adjourn to jority of the players had been sitting in that is yet to be invented. It is vital we meet at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow; and fur- the dugout of first base, lying on the provide our students with the skills ther, when the House adjourns on that ground, and even a 10-year-old son, necessary to succeed in an ever-evolv- day, it adjourn to meet on Tuesday, whom they would hover over on top of. ing workplace, and that is exactly June 20, 2017, when it shall convene at He tried to make his movement there. what this bill aims to do. noon for morning-hour debate and 2 Crystal had already been wounded. Along those same lines, the House p.m. for legislative business. But as I talked to the agents yester- will consider H.R. 2842, the Accel- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there day in the hospital, they said that they erating Individuals into the Workforce objection to the request of the gen- wished they could have even done Act, sponsored by Representative CAR- tleman from California? more, having drawn the fire away and LOS CURBELO. Under this bill, employ- There was no objection. saving so many lives. We will be for- ers would partner with State and local f ever grateful for their courageous ac- agencies in an effort to hire TANF re- tions and those of all of our Capitol Po- cipients and provide them with on-the- HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO STEVE lice, who are truly the best in the busi- job training. SCALISE ness. As we end this week, I do want to There is no substitute for a good job, (Mr. RUSH asked and was given per- take the time to thank our men and and, by passing this bill, the House will mission to address the House for 1 women in uniform and keep them all in take a positive step toward getting minute and to revise and extend his re- our prayers for their recovery. more Americans back to work. marks.) Yesterday I spent a large portion of Lastly, Mr. Speaker, the House will Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, it is with a the day at the hospital, yes, seeing the consider two bills from the Natural Re- determined spirit that I come to the agents and seeing and praying for our sources Committee. First, H.R. 1873, floor today to wish our friend, my majority whip. I have known STEVE the Electricity Reliability and Forest friend, our colleague, STEVE SCALISE, a SCALISE for more than 20 years. Before Protection Act, sponsored by DOUG Happy Father’s Day.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:18 Jun 16, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.029 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4933 Mr. Speaker, we pray for STEVE’s full Subcommittee advanced a bill that GOD BLESS STEVE SCALISE AND recovery as he fights for his life at a would ram Yucca Mountain down the ALL THOSE INJURED IN THE hospital near here in our Nation’s Cap- throats of Nevadans. Among its many SHOOTING OF JUNE 14, 2017 ital. We pray for STEVE’s family, for faults, the bill usurps the State’s water (Mr. ENGEL asked and was given their strength, and for their comfort rights. Now, this is unethical, it is cer- permission to address the House for 1 during this most difficult time. tainly intellectually dishonest, and it minute and to revise and extend his re- Today, Mr. Speaker, we all join to- is probably unconstitutional. marks.) gether in a spirit of family and love, to Republican lawmakers have long Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I want to send our love to STEVE. Jennifer, Har- touted states’ rights as a basic tenet of say that my thoughts and prayers are rison, Madison, you are in our prayers. our democracy. What they must really with our colleague, STEVE SCALISE, and STEVE, get well soon. Happy Father’s mean is states’ rights apply to their the others who were injured as a result Day. In spite of it all, Happy Father’s States but not to Nevada. of the horrific shooting yesterday Day. They also took great pride in oppos- morning. This makes us realize how f ing the waters of the U.S. regulations, vulnerable we all are and, in serving saying it was Federal overreach and THANKING THE KELLETT FAMILY our country, we risk a lot of things outrageous power grab. Well, so much FOR THEIR SERVICE TO OUR from time to time. for principle. Now it is a different COUNTRY The people who were injured, besides story. Congressman SCALISE, the brave first (Mr. BACON asked and was given per- Taking a state’s water rights sets a responders who probably saved many mission to address the House for 1 dangerous precedent. If they can do it more lives as a result, what can we say, minute.) to Nevada, they can do it to you. If other than thank you to the first re- Mr. BACON. Mr. Speaker, in light of they can take our water, they can take sponders all over this country who save yesterday’s tragedy, I think it is im- your water. us day in and day out. portant to remember those who keep In the West, we say that water is The other young people, the staffer our communities safe, including our worth fighting for. Whiskey is for and lobbyist, everyone who was injured military, law enforcement, and first re- drinking. Well, we are not giving up yesterday, my thoughts and prayers sponders. In addition to those groups, I this fight. are with them as well. believe educators are also heroes. STEVE is a tough guy, and I know he Today, I want to highlight a family f from my hometown of Papillion, Ne- is going to heal quickly, and I know he braska, the Kelletts, whose story rep- is going to get better and have a full WELCOMING PENNSYLVANIA FARM resents what it means to be heroes and recovery, so I just wanted to wish him BUREAU INTERNS servants of our Nation. a good Father’s Day. Let the small Bill Kellett recently retired as the di- (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania pleasures of life come back to him be- rector of the Papillion-La Vista South asked and was given permission to ad- cause he deserves it. High School band, and was a music ed- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- I want him and his family to know ucator for 33 years. His students were vise and extend his remarks.) that our thoughts are with them dur- featured in two Presidential inaugural Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. ing this difficult time. We are all in the parades and marched in the 2000 mil- Mr. Speaker, this week, I had the op- same family together, the congres- lennium celebration in London. portunity to meet with students in- sional family. And it matters not what His wife, Andrea, is also a longtime terning with the Pennsylvania Farm party you belong to, but the fact is we educator who taught history and di- Bureau. are all there to serve our constituents rected the Titan guard and legion The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau is and help America. units. the Commonwealth’s largest farm or- So God bless America, God bless Three of their sons currently serve as ganization, with a volunteer member- STEVE SCALISE and all the people who airmen, and a fourth one is also a ship of more than 60,000 members. were injured. We are not going to stop teacher in our community. Since 1950, it has provided legislative until they are brought back home and Last December, Captain Kyle Kellett, support, information, and services to mending and recovered 100 percent. one of their sons, was recognized with Pennsylvania’s farmers and rural fami- f the Lieutenant General William H. lies. Tunner Award as the commander of the The Farm Bureau provides its mem- WELCOMING THE DEVIL BRIGADE most outstanding airlift crew in the bers with representation, both in Wash- BACK HOME United States Air Force. As civil war ington and their State Capitol of Har- was raging in Yemen, then-Secretary risburg concerning legislation and (Mr. MARSHALL asked and was of Defense Ash Carter ordered all U.S. rulemaking. Its grassroots structure given permission to address the House personnel out of the country, and that allows county farm bureaus and their for 1 minute.) is when Captain Kellett and his crew leaders to develop and implement poli- Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, more put their lives on the line to protect cies which are then determined at an than 3,000 soldiers with the Army’s 1st their fellow Americans. annual meeting. Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st In- Their no-fail mission was flown at I am always pleased to meet with our fantry Division, are headed home to night, over the war-torn country, in farm leaders of tomorrow. Through Fort Riley in my district this month bad weather, and with little time for this internship, students interested in after a 9-month deployment in South planning. Captain Kellett and his crew pursuing a career in the agriculture Korea. quickly evacuated 70 Americans only sector are afforded a firsthand experi- Also known as the ‘‘Devil Brigade,’’ hours before militants overran their lo- ence to further understand farmland these soldiers have been stationed in cation. His leadership and crew were preservation, commodity pricing, prop- South Korea since October of last year. nothing short of heroic. erty rights, land management, and During their deployment, these Amer- This is a proud all-American family. much more. ican soldiers have trained closely with I want to thank the Kellett family for Mr. Speaker, agriculture is Penn- their South Korean partners, deterring their service to our country. sylvania’s number one industry. As North Korean hostility and providing f vice chairman of the House Agriculture security in the Korean Peninsula. This Committee and chairman of the Nutri- service is invaluable. NEVADA WON’T BACK DOWN tion Subcommittee, it gives me great These soldiers and families sacrificed (Ms. TITUS asked and was given per- hope for the future to see our youth en- greatly during their deployment. As mission to address the House for 1 gaging in policy issues that impact our the Devil Brigade begins to journey minute.) farmers. I look forward to them pur- back home to Fort Riley, may I be the Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, today, En- suing their own careers in the agri- first to thank them for their service ergy and Commerce’s Environment culture sector. and say ‘‘Welcome Home.’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:18 Jun 16, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.031 H15JNPT1 H4934 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2017 CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH deur, as every one of us have—and have LISE, his wife, and his family. We pray (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was a chance of making sure we can vote for their strength, their courage, and given permission to address the House for everyone to be part of this. their faith as they deal with the un- for 1 minute.) I think it is time that America thinkable. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, as should stop colonizing. If I am not mis- I pray for STEVE’s speedy recovery. we reflect on our colleagues and pray taken, this is the last Nation that has We know he is a fighter, and we pray for their speedy recovery, let me stop a colony. The great America of the he will be back soon fighting for the for a moment to pay tribute to a very United States has a colony, and I think people of Louisiana’s First District. We offer prayers for Matt and his special time in certain parts of the it is time that we change that. Vote in family, who was also injured during the United States now being celebrated, Congress to make sure that we have shooting. really, across the land. the 51st State. I rise today to remember the coura- As I go home this weekend, we will Mr. HOYER. Will the gentleman geous Capitol Police officers who were be celebrating, commemorating yield? injured; our heroes. If not for their Juneteenth. As President Lincoln gave Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. I yield to the bravery, more people could have been the Emancipation Proclamation in gentleman from Maryland. wounded and possibly killed. They risk 1863, my constituency’s ancestors did Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I want to their lives to protect us. The U.S. Cap- not hear of the freeing of the slaves join my friend who has been such a great leader in dealing with those who itol Police do this every day for us, for until more than 21⁄2 years later when have associations with our country but our staff, and for the public. Major Granger landed in Galveston to We stand together during this chal- announce that the slaves were free and are not States. I join with his remarks. The Puerto Rican election that was lenging time. When it happens to one emancipated. of us, it happens to all of us. It is a serious time to honor those held overwhelmingly voted for state- and the legacies of all of those who hood as the option of governance they f gave to this country, and we celebrate wanted to pursue. It is now, it seems to COMMENDING CAPITOL POLICE it with excitement and honor and dig- me, the responsibility of the United FOR OUTSTANDING BRAVERY nity. States Congress and the administra- AND COURAGE tion to recognize the overwhelming Today, or this weekend, I am excited (Mr. RUTHERFORD asked and was sentiment of the Puerto Rican people, that we will rededicate the Emanci- given permission to address the House expressed in a free and open election. pation Park. We will name the street for 1 minute.) Emancipation Street. We are delighted f Mr. RUTHERFORD. Mr. Speaker, that the OST/Almeda TIRZ donated $33 SUPPORTING STATEHOOD OF ‘‘As a law enforcement officer, my fun- million, along with foundations, to the PUERTO RICO damental duty is to serve mankind; to city of Houston and community dol- safeguard lives and property; to protect lars. (Mr. HOYER asked and was given the innocent against deception, the We will acknowledge those who permission to address the House for 1 weak against oppression or intimida- bought the land, some many, many minute and to revise and extend his re- tion, and the peaceful against violence years ago, and this restoration will marks.) or disorder. . . .’’ give the opportunity, not only for Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Speaker, that is the first para- those in the Third Ward, where I am my friend from Alaska (Mr. YOUNG) for graph of the Law Enforcement Code of privileged to represent, and all of those his leadership on this effort, a Rep- Ethics that every law enforcement offi- heroes and sheroes, but it will be a resentative on the most recent State. cer across this country swears to upon park that will welcome everyone, from I didn’t want to take all of his time. their becoming a law enforcement offi- not only around the community and Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Will the gen- cer and accepting that badge. the city, but it will welcome those tleman yield? I can tell you, yesterday, during the from across the Nation. Mr. HOYER. I yield to the gentleman horrible event that took place, Officers Today, I introduce a Juneteenth res- from Alaska. Bailey and Griner with the Capitol Hill olution honoring Juneteenth with 51- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I Police performed their duties above plus sponsors. I am proud to acknowl- thank my good friend from Maryland, and beyond the expected. edge that, yes, we got the news late, STENY HOYER, for the support. It is Mr. Speaker, I just want to take this but we celebrate freedom and we recog- going to take a lot of effort. There is a opportunity on behalf of law enforce- nize that America is at her greatest be- lot of naysayers out there. But, again, ment officers across America to thank cause we are free, and freedom is cher- I believe so strongly that we treat them for doing their job with such out- ished. every American equally. standing bravery and courage. To all the fathers across the land, to This is a civil rights issue, and they I also want to let the Scalise family my husband and relatives, and in mem- have voted 97 percent in favor of state- and the Mika family know that they ory of my late father, Ezra C. Jackson, hood. As you know, I led this battle are in our prayers. We pray for their I honor those who celebrate Father’s with your help in 1997. We had a vote, speedy recovery. Day as well on Sunday. Happy Father’s and, with your side, I won by one vote. God bless. Day. Puerto Rico and Alaska didn’t go any- f f where, but I ask every American to LOVE NOTE TO MADISON AND think about it. b 1415 HARRISON SCALISE AND SPEEDY Let’s make this the last colony. Let’s RECOVERY TO ALL SUPPORTING STATEHOOD OF make this the 51st State. PUERTO RICO (Ms. SPEIER asked and was given f permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. YOUNG of Alaska asked and was PRAYING FOR VICTIMS OF CON- minute.) given permission to address the House GRESSIONAL BASEBALL TRAG- Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I, too, for 1 minute and to revise and extend EDY want to join with all of my colleagues his remarks.) in recognizing the heroism of David Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I (Mrs. DEMINGS asked and was given Bailey and Crystal Griner, wishing had the privilege last Sunday to be an permission to address the House for 1 them a speedy recovery, and that they observer in Puerto Rico for the plebi- minute.) take time to recover emotionally as scite and watch the people of Puerto Mrs. DEMINGS. Mr. Speaker, 1 Co- well. Rico make the decision that they rinthians 12:26 reads: I also want to extend a love note to would like to be the 51st State. If one member suffers, all the members suf- the children of STEVE SCALISE. This is I think it is time for this Congress to fer together. a love note to Madison and Harrison: make the 3,400,000 American citizens I stand today to show my support for Father’s Day is on Sunday, and I part of the United States—in full gran- my colleague, Congressman STEVE SCA- know for both of you it is going to be

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:04 Jun 16, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.033 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4935 really difficult because dad is in the Mr. ROUZER (at the request of Mr. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- hospital, and you are concerned about MCCARTHY) for today on account of at- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation his well-being. He loves you very much, tending a funeral. of Air Quality Implementation Plans; West and he is beloved here in this Chamber. Virginia; Update to Materials Incorporated f by Reference [WV105-6043; FRL-9961-19-Re- Know that he will recover. He will be SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED gion 3] received June 9, 2017, pursuant to 5 able to read with you and play ball U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. with you. And what he needs most from The Speaker announced his signature 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- you on this Father’s Day is just to to an enrolled bill of the Senate of the ergy and Commerce. have you there, to hug him, and to love following title: 1687. A letter from the Director, Regu- him, and to kiss him, and to know that S. 1083. An act to amend section 1214 of latory Management Division, Environmental he is the best dad in the world. title 5, United States Code, to provide for Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- God bless you both. stays during a period that the Merit Systems cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approvals; TN; Protection Board lacks a quorum. Prong 4-2010 NO2, SO2, and 2012 PM2.5 f NAAQS [EPA-R04-OAR-2016-0748; FRL-9963- f PRAYERS AND SPEEDY RECOVERY 48-Region 4] received June 9, 2017, pursuant TO ALL INJURED IN BASEBALL ADJOURNMENT to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on SHOOTING Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I move Energy and Commerce. (Mr. LOWENTHAL asked and was that the House do now adjourn. 1688. A letter from the Director, Regu- given permission to address the House The motion was agreed to; accord- latory Management Division, Environmental for 1 minute.) ingly (at 2 o’clock and 26 minutes Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, I p.m.), under its previous order, the cy’s final rule — Approval of Nevada Air come to the floor consumed by great House adjourned until tomorrow, Fri- Plan Revisions, Clark County Department of day, June 16, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. Air Quality and Washoe County Health Dis- sadness. Yesterday’s attack, as we have trict [EPA-R09-OAR-2016-0653; FRL-9963-43- all heard, was an attack on the entire f Region 9] received June 13, 2017, pursuant to United States Congress. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. It is even more tragic that this at- ETC. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- tack occurred during a practice for one ergy and Commerce. of the most bipartisan traditions in the Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive 1689. A letter from the Director, Regu- Congress. communications were taken from the latory Management Division, Environmental I stand here with my colleagues hop- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- cy’s direct final rule — Approval of Cali- 1681. A letter from the Director, Regu- ing for a speedy recovery for my dear fornia Air Plan Revisions, Mojave Desert Air latory Management Division, Environmental colleague, Representative STEVE SCA- Quality Management District, Northern Si- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- LISE. My thoughts and prayers are with erra Air Quality Management District, and cy’s final rule — Spirotetramat; Pesticide him, but also for all of the others that San Diego County Air Pollution Control Dis- Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0255; FRL- were injured, for all of their families, trict [EPA-R09-OAR-2016-0647; FRL-9960-40- 9961-95] received June 9, 2017, pursuant to 5 Region 9] received June 13, 2017, pursuant to and for all of their loved ones. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. It is clear we all know that, without 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- Capitol Police on duty with Represent- ergy and Commerce. ergy and Commerce. ative SCALISE, there would have been 1682. A letter from the Director, Regu- 1690. A letter from the Director, Regu- many more victims. latory Management Division, Environmental latory Management Division, Environmental I want to express my deepest grati- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- tude to those officers who put their cy’s final rule — Revisions to the California cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation lives on the line, but I also want to State Implementation Plan; Imperial County of Implementation Plans; New Mexico; Re- pray for them and all those who were Air Pollution Control District; Stationary gional Haze Progress Report State Imple- Sources Permits [EPA-R09-OAR-2015-0621; mentation Plan [EPA-R06-OAR-2014-0237; injured. I ask and I hope for their FRL-9962-57-Region 9] received June 9, 2017, speedy recovery. FRL-9962-75-Region 6] received June 13, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law f 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- mittee on Energy and Commerce. PRAYING FOR A FULL RECOVERY mittee on Energy and Commerce. 1683. A letter from the Director, Regu- 1691. A letter from the Director, Regu- TO THOSE INJURED IN BASE- latory Management Division, Environmental BALL TRAGEDY latory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given cy’s final rule — Isofetamid; Pesticide Toler- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation permission to address the House for 1 ances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0263; FRL-9961-80) of Implementation Plans; Oklahoma; Infra- minute and to revise and extend his re- received June 9, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. structure and Interstate Transport for the 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 marks.) 2012 Fine Particulate Matter Standard [EPA- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and R06-OAR-2015-0142; FRL-9958-61-Region 6] re- Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, my heart Commerce. is with the families and the loved ones ceived June 13, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1684. A letter from the Director, Regu- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 of our colleagues, House Majority Whip latory Management Division, Environmental Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and STEVE SCALISE, and all those injured Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Commerce. yesterday: Crystal Griner, David Bai- cy’s final rule — Cumene Sulfonic Acid and 1692. A letter from the Director, Regu- ley, Matt Mika, and Zack Barth. its Ammonium, Calcium, Magnesium, Potas- latory Management Division, Environmental STEVE, we are all praying for you and sium, Sodium and Zinc salts; Exemption Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- your wife, Jennifer, and your children. from the Requirement of a Tolerance [EPA- cy’s final rule — Accidental Release Preven- We wish you a happy Father’s Day and HQ-OPP-2013-0467; FRL-9961-68] received June tion Requirements: Risk Management Pro- 9, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Pub- grams Under the Clean Air Act; Further a full recovery. lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the To the U.S. Capitol Police, you Delay of Effective Date [EPA-HQ-OEM-2015- Committee on Energy and Commerce. 0725; FRL-9963-55-OLEM] (RIN: 2050-AG91) re- showed yesterday why you are the best 1685. A letter from the Director, Regu- ceived June 13, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. at what you do. latory Management Division, Environmental 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 David Bailey and Crystal Griner, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and without hesitation, leaped into action. cy’s direct final rule — Approval and Pro- Commerce. Had they not done that, the story could mulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; 1693. A letter from the Chairman, Council be very different today. We are grateful Clean Air Act Requirements for Vehicle In- of the District of Columbia, transmitting for your service yesterday and every spection and Maintenance and Nonattain- D.C. Act 22-68, ‘‘Child Neglect and Sex Traf- ment New Source Review [EPA-R06-OAR- day. ficking Temporary Amendment Act of 2017’’, 2015-0833; FRL-9962-48-Region 6] received pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); f June 9, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight LEAVE OF ABSENCE Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to and Government Reform. the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 1694. A letter from the Chairman, Council By unanimous consent, leave of ab- 1686. A letter from the Director, Regu- of the District of Columbia, transmitting sence was granted to: latory Management Division, Environmental D.C. Act 22-69, ‘‘Grocery Store Restrictive

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:34 Jun 16, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.035 H15JNPT1 H4936 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2017 Covenant Prohibition Temporary Act of H.R. 2903. A bill to direct the Federal Com- and for other purposes; to the Committee on 2017’’, pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. munications Commission to promulgate reg- Energy and Commerce. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on ulations that establish a national standard By Mr. TIPTON: Oversight and Government Reform. for determining whether mobile and H.R. 2907. A bill to amend the Mineral 1695. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- broadband services available in rural areas Leasing Act to require the Secretary of the ment of Education, transmitting the semi- are reasonably comparable to those services Interior to develop and publish an all-of-the- annual report prepared by the Inspector Gen- provided in urban areas; to the Committee above quadrennial Federal onshore energy eral for the six-month period ending March on Energy and Commerce. production strategy to meet domestic energy 31, 2017, pursuant to Sec. 5 (b) of the Inspec- By Mr. POCAN (for himself, Mr. needs, and for other purposes; to the Com- tor General Act of 1978, as amended; to the GALLEGO, Mr. CORREA, Ms. mittee on Natural Resources. Committee on Oversight and Government BARRAGA´ N, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. BEYER, By Mr. LYNCH (for himself, Mr. LAN- ´ Reform. Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. BLUNT ROCH- GEVIN, Mr. BEN RAY LUJAN of New 1696. A letter from the Acting Chairman, ESTER, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. BRENDAN F. Mexico, Mr. SARBANES, Ms. NORTON, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting the BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. BROWN of Mr. WELCH, Mr. CAPUANO, Ms. Commission’s Semiannual Report from the Maryland, Ms. BROWNLEY of Cali- SLAUGHTER, Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. Office of Inspector General for the period Oc- fornia, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. CARSON of RASKIN, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. TONKO, tober 1, 2016, through March 31, 2017, pursu- Indiana, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Ms. CAS- Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. CLARK of Massa- ant to Sec. 5(b) of the Inspector General Act TOR of Florida, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. chusetts, Mr. MCEACHIN, Mr. of 1978, as amended; to the Committee on CLARK of Massachusetts, Ms. CLARKE DESAULNIER, Mr. PAYNE, Ms. JACKSON of New York, Mr. COHEN, Mr. CRIST, LEE, Mr. TED LIEU of California, Ms. Oversight and Government Reform. ´ 1697. A letter from the Director, Regu- Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. CURBELO of Flor- VELAZQUEZ, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. KEATING, Mr. EVANS, Mr. COHEN, Mr. latory Management Division, Environmental ida, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- DELANEY, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. ENGEL, LOWENTHAL, and Mr. PETERS): cy’s final rule — Effluent Limitations Guide- H.R. 2908. A bill to direct Federal depart- Ms. ESHOO, Ms. ESTY of Connecticut, lines and Standards of the Dental Category ments and agencies to perform certain func- Mr. FOSTER, Ms. FRANKEL of Florida, [EPA-HQ-OW-2014-0693; FRL-9957-10-OW] tions to ensure that climate change-related Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. GRI- (RIN: 2040-AF26) received June 9, 2017, pursu- impacts are fully considered in the develop- JALVA, Ms. HANABUSA, Mr. HECK, Mr. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- ment of national security doctrine, policies, HIGGINS of New York, Mr. HIMES, Ms. 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee and plans, and for other purposes; to the NORTON, Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. JAYAPAL, on Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in Mr. KEATING, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, f addition to the Committees on Armed Serv- Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. ices, Foreign Affairs, Science, Space, and REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON KIHUEN, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. KIND, Mr. Technology, and Intelligence (Permanent Se- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS LANGEVIN, Mr. LAWSON of Florida, lect), for a period to be subsequently deter- Ms. LEE, Mr. TED LIEU of California, Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mrs. sideration of such provisions as fall within committees were delivered to the Clerk LOWEY, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. for printing and reference to the proper of New Mexico, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. SEAN By Mr. MASSIE (for himself, Mr. calendar, as follows: PATRICK MALONEY of New York, Mrs. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. PERRY, Mr. Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on the Judi- CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York, CHABOT, Mr. DUNCAN of South Caro- ciary. H.R. 1393. A bill to limit the authority Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. lina, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. of States to tax certain income of employees MENG, Ms. MOORE, Mr. MOULTON, AMASH, Mr. ROTHFUS, Mr. MEADOWS, for employment duties performed in other Mrs. MURPHY of Florida, Mr. NADLER, Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia, Mr. States (Rept. 115–180). Referred to the Com- Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. NOLAN, Mr. BROOKS of Alabama, Mr. JODY B. HICE mittee of the Whole House on the state of NORCROSS, Mr. O’ROURKE, Mr. PAL- of Georgia, Mr. BUDD, Mr. BUCK, Mr. the Union. LONE, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. PERLMUTTER, BIGGS, Mr. LOUDERMILK, Mr. BLUM, Mr. MCCAUL: Committee on Homeland Se- Mr. PETERS, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. POLIS, Mr. ROKITA, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, Mr. curity. H.R. 2188. A bill to amend the Home- Mr. RASKIN, Miss RICE of New York, WEBER of Texas, and Mr. ALLEN): land Security Act of 2002 to establish the Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. H.R. 2909. A bill to require reciprocity be- major metropolitan area counterterrorism RUSH, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. SAR- tween the District of Columbia and other training and exercise grant program, and for BANES, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SCHIFF, States and jurisdictions with respect to the other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mr. SCHRADER, Mr. ability of individuals to carry certain con- 115–181). Referred to the Committee of the SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. DAVID SCOTT cealed firearms, and for other purposes; to Whole House on the state of the Union. of Georgia, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. SHEA- the Committee on Oversight and Govern- ment Reform. Mr. MCCAUL: Committee on Homeland Se- PORTER, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. SOTO, Mr. curity. H.R. 625. A bill to provide for joint re- SWALWELL of California, Mr. TAKANO, By Mr. FLORES (for himself, Mr. ports by relevant Federal agencies to Con- Ms. TITUS, Mr. TONKO, Ms. TSONGAS, MCKINLEY, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. gress regarding incidents of terrorism, and Mr. VEASEY, Mr. WALZ, Ms. OLSON, and Mr. COLLINS of New for other purposes; with an amendment WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mrs. WATSON York): H.R. 2910. A bill to provide for Federal and (Rept. 115–182). Referred to the Committee of COLEMAN, Mr. WELCH, Mr. YARMUTH, State agency coordination in the approval of the Whole House on the state of the Union. and Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania): H.R. 2904. A bill to direct the Secretary of certain authorizations under the Natural f Defense to review the discharge character- Gas Act, and for other purposes; to the Com- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ization of former members of the Armed mittee on Energy and Commerce. Forces who were discharged by reason of the By Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN (for herself, Under clause 2 of rule XII, public sexual orientation of the member, and for Mr. SERRANO, Mr. CURBELO of Flor- bills and resolutions of the following other purposes; to the Committee on Armed ida, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of titles were introduced and severally re- Services. New Mexico, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mrs. ferred, as follows: By Mr. YOUNG of Iowa (for himself and TORRES, Mr. HURD, Mr. KING of New Ms. SINEMA): York, and Mr. NEWHOUSE): By Mr. CURBELO of Florida (for him- H.R. 2905. A bill to require the Attorney H.R. 2911. A bill to establish within the self and Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illi- General to establish procedures for expedited Smithsonian Institution the National Mu- nois): review of the case of any person who unlaw- seum of the American Latino, and for other H.R. 2901. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- fully solicits personal information for pur- purposes; to the Committee on House Admin- enue Code of 1986 to make permanent the poses of committing identity theft, while istration, and in addition to the Committees Volunteer Income Tax Assistance matching purporting to be acting on behalf of the IRS, on Natural Resources, and Transportation grant program; to the Committee on Ways and for other purposes; to the Committee on and Infrastructure, for a period to be subse- and Means. the Judiciary, and in addition to the Com- quently determined by the Speaker, in each By Mr. HUFFMAN (for himself, Mr. mittee on Ways and Means, for a period to be case for consideration of such provisions as MCKINLEY, Mr. WALZ, Mr. REICHERT, subsequently determined by the Speaker, in fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Mr. SCHRADER, and Mr. KATKO): each case for consideration of such provi- concerned. H.R. 2902. A bill to amend part B of the In- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska (for himself, dividuals with Disabilities Education Act to committee concerned. Mr. LAMBORN, Ms. HANABUSA, Mr. provide full Federal funding of such part; to By Mr. BUCSHON (for himself and Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. the Committee on Education and the Work- BERA): BRIDENSTINE, Ms. GABBARD, Mr. force. H.R. 2906. A bill to amend the Public FLEISCHMANN, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, By Mr. MCKINLEY (for himself and Mr. Health Service Act with respect to the des- Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. GALLAGHER, Mr. WELCH): ignation of general surgery shortage areas, RUPPERSBERGER, and Mr. MAST):

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:34 Jun 16, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L15JN7.000 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4937 H.R. 2912. A bill to expand the capacity and Armed Forces who is relocated during the and in addition to the Committee on Ways capability of the ballistic missile defense school year pursuant to military orders for a and Means, for a period to be subsequently system of the United States, and for other permanent change of duty station, and for determined by the Speaker, in each case for purposes; to the Committee on Armed Serv- other purposes; to the Committee on Edu- consideration of such provisions as fall with- ices. cation and the Workforce. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- By Mrs. NAPOLITANO (for herself and By Mr. COHEN (for himself and Mr. cerned. Mr. KATKO): YOUNG of Alaska): By Mr. MEEHAN (for himself and Ms. H.R. 2913. A bill to amend the Public H.R. 2920. A bill to extend the principle of FUDGE): Health Service Act to revise and extend federalism to State drug policy, provide ac- H.R. 2926. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- projects relating to children and violence to cess to medical marijuana, and enable re- cation Act of 1965 to require institutions of provide access to school-based comprehen- search into the medicinal properties of mari- higher education to disclose hazing inci- sive mental health programs; to the Com- juana; to the Committee on Energy and dents, and for other purposes; to the Com- mittee on Energy and Commerce. Commerce, and in addition to the Commit- mittee on Education and the Workforce. By Mr. SCHNEIDER (for himself and tees on the Judiciary, and Veterans’ Affairs, By Mr. MESSER: Mr. DONOVAN): for a period to be subsequently determined H.R. 2927. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 2914. A bill to authorize assistance for by the Speaker, in each case for consider- enue Code of 1986 to include apprentices as anti-tunnel defense capabilities for Israel; to ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- members of targeted groups for purposes of the Committee on Armed Services, and in risdiction of the committee concerned. the work opportunity credit; to the Com- addition to the Committee on Foreign Af- By Mr. CRAMER (for himself, Mr. mittee on Ways and Means. fairs, for a period to be subsequently deter- POLIS, Mr. COFFMAN, Mr. PETERSON, By Mr. PAYNE (for himself and Mr. mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- Mr. BUCK, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. TIP- SIRES): sideration of such provisions as fall within TON, Ms. DEGETTE, and Mr. KIND): H.R. 2928. A bill to direct the Secretary of the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. H.R. 2921. A bill to establish a vegetation Transportation to issue regulations to re- By Mr. GRIJALVA (for himself, Mr. management pilot program on National For- quire air carriers to disclose to consumers COLE, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. JONES, Mrs. est System land to better protect utility in- the actual wheels-off and wheels-on times for NAPOLITANO, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. frastructure from passing wildfire, and for certain domestic passenger flight segments, POCAN, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. BEYER, other purposes; to the Committee on Agri- and for other purposes; to the Committee on Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. culture, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. HUFFMAN, Mr. GALLEGO, Mrs. TORRES, Natural Resources, for a period to be subse- By Mr. WITTMAN (for himself and Mr. Ms. NORTON, Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. TED quently determined by the Speaker, in each CONNOLLY): LIEU of California, Ms. DELBENE, case for consideration of such provisions as H.R. 2929. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Mrs. DINGELL, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee enue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross in- KILMER, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. BLU- concerned. come certain combat zone compensation of MENAUER, Mr. POLIS, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. By Mr. DONOVAN (for himself, Mr. civilian employees of the United States; to CUMMINGS, Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of MCCAUL, Mr. KING of New York, and the Committee on Ways and Means. New Mexico, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. Mr. FITZPATRICK): By Mr. MCCARTHY: MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New H.R. 2922. A bill to reform and improve the H. Res. 385. A resolution expressing grati- Mexico, Mr. SABLAN, and Ms. Federal Emergency Management Agency, tude for the heroic actions of the United HANABUSA): the Office of Emergency Communications, States Capitol Police and other first re- H.R. 2915. A bill to repeal section 3003 of and the Office of Health Affairs of the De- sponders in the attack on Members of Con- the Carl Levin and Howard P. ‘‘Buck’’ partment of Homeland Security, and for gress on June 14, 2017, and expressing hope McKeon National Defense Authorization Act other purposes; to the Committee on Home- for a full recovery for the injured; considered for Fiscal Year 2015; to the Committee on land Security, and in addition to the Com- and agreed to. Natural Resources. mittees on Transportation and Infrastruc- By Ms. JACKSON LEE (for herself, Mr. By Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania (for ture, and Energy and Commerce, for a period JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. HASTINGS, himself and Mr. BLUMENAUER): to be subsequently determined by the Speak- Mr. VEASEY, Ms. NORTON, Mr. BISHOP H.R. 2916. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- er, in each case for consideration of such pro- of Georgia, Ms. MOORE, Mr. CON- enue Code to extend and modify certain visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the NOLLY, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. charitable tax provisions; to the Committee committee concerned. DEUTCH, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. COHEN, on Ways and Means. By Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana (for him- Mr. KILDEE, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. POCAN, By Mr. GIBBS (for himself, Mr. self, Mr. PALAZZO, and Mr. RICH- Mr. PALLONE, Ms. SEWELL of Ala- CHABOT, Mr. DUNN, Mr. MCKINLEY, MOND): bama, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. MASSIE, Mr. JONES, Mr. PERRY, H.R. 2923. A bill to designate the Gulf of Mr. VELA, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. Mr. BARLETTA, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. Mexico Alliance as a regional coordination JEFFRIES, Mr. PRICE of North Caro- GOSAR, Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Mr. partnership of Federal and State actions re- lina, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. RUSH, Ms. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. JENKINS of West lated to the management of the Gulf of Mex- MCCOLLUM, Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. CON- Virginia, Mr. TIPTON, and Mr. COL- ico ecosystem, and for other purposes; to the YERS, Mr. WALZ, Mrs. DEMINGS, Ms. LINS of New York): Committee on Transportation and Infra- LEE, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. H.R. 2917. A bill to amend the Federal structure, and in addition to the Committees CLAY, Ms. ADAMS, Mr. EVANS, Mrs. Water Pollution Control Act to clarify when on Natural Resources, and Science, Space, TORRES, Mr. HIGGINS of New York, the Administrator of the Environmental and Technology, for a period to be subse- Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. MCEACHIN, Mr. Protection Agency has the authority to pro- quently determined by the Speaker, in each LAWSON of Florida, Mr. CUMMINGS, hibit the specification of a defined area, or case for consideration of such provisions as Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. DANNY deny or restrict the use of a defined area for fall within the jurisdiction of the committee K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. DAVID SCOTT specification, as a disposal site under section concerned. of Georgia, Mr. LEVIN, Mrs. LAW- 404 of such Act, and for other purposes; to By Mr. KENNEDY (for himself, Mr. RENCE, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. WILSON of the Committee on Transportation and Infra- MCGOVERN, Mr. NEAL, Ms. MAXINE Florida, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. AL structure. WATERS of California, Mr. DEUTCH, GREEN of Texas, and Mr. VARGAS): By Mr. BANKS of Indiana (for himself Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, Ms. H. Res. 386. A resolution recognizing June and Mr. LIPINSKI): KAPTUR, and Mr. KEATING): 19, 2017, as this year’s observance of the his- H.R. 2918. A bill to intensify stem cell re- H.R. 2924. A bill to amend the National Se- torical significance of Juneteenth Independ- search showing evidence of substantial clin- curity Act of 1947 to establish the National ence Day; to the Committee on Oversight ical benefit to patients, and for other pur- Russian Threat Response Center within the and Government Reform. poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- Office of the Director of National Intel- By Ms. LEE (for herself, Ms. PELOSI, merce. ligence, and for other purposes; to the Com- and Mr. SWALWELL of California): By Mr. CHABOT (for himself, Ms. mittee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), H. Res. 387. A resolution congratulating STEFANIK, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, and in addition to the Committee on Appro- the Golden State Warriors for their historic Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. priations, for a period to be subsequently de- championship victory in the 2017 National TAKANO, and Mr. SWALWELL of Cali- termined by the Speaker, in each case for Basketball Association Finals; to the Com- fornia): consideration of such provisions as fall with- mittee on Oversight and Government Re- H.R. 2919. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- form. cation Act of 1965 to provide that an indi- cerned. By Mr. HULTGREN (for himself and vidual may remain eligible to participate in By Mr. MCGOVERN: Mr. FOSTER): the teacher loan forgiveness program under H.R. 2925. A bill to amend title XVIII of the H. Res. 388. A resolution congratulating title IV of such Act if the individual’s period Social Security Act to provide coverage for and honoring Fermi National Accelerator of consecutive years of employment as a full- wigs as durable medical equipment under the Laboratory on 50 years of groundbreaking time teacher is interrupted because the indi- Medicare program, and for other purposes; to discoveries; to the Committee on Science, vidual is the spouse of a member of the the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Space, and Technology.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:34 Jun 16, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L15JN7.100 H15JNPT1 H4938 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2017 By Mr. NOLAN: By Mr. HUFFMAN: By Mrs. NAPOLITANO: H. Res. 389. A resolution expressing the H.R. 2902. H.R. 2913. sense of the House of Representatives regard- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- ing the need to reduce the influence of lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: money in politics; to the Committee on Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: The Congress Article 1, Section 8 House Administration, and in addition to the shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, The Congress shall have power to lay and Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, Debts and provide for the common Defense pay the debts and provide for the common in each case for consideration of such provi- and general Welfare of the United States; but defense and general welfare of the United sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uni- States; but all duties, imposts and excises committee concerned. form throughout the United States; shall be uniform throughout the United f Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: To make all States; Laws which shall be necessary and proper for By Mr. SCHNEIDER: MEMORIALS carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- H.R. 2914. Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- were presented and referred as follows: stitution in the Government of the United lation pursuant to the following: States, or in any Department of Officer Article I, Section 8. 62. The SPEAKER presented a memorial of thereof. By Mr. GRIJALVA: the Legislature of the State of Nevada, rel- By Mr. MCKINLEY: H.R. 2915. ative to Senate Joint Resolution No. 8, urg- H.R. 2903. Congress has the power to enact this legis- ing Congress not to repeal the Patient Pro- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: tection and Affordable Care Act or its most lation pursuant to the following: U.S. Const. art. I, § 8, cl. 3. important provisions; to the Committee on Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 By Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania: Energy and Commerce. By Mr. POCAN: H.R. 2916. 63. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of H.R. 2904. Congress has the power to enact this legis- the State of Nevada, relative to Senate Joint Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Resolution No. 12, rescinding Senate Joint lation pursuant to the following: The Congress enacts this bill pursuant to Resolution No. 1 of the 78th Session of the Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 Article I Section 8 of the United States Con- Nevada Legislature and expressing support The Congress shall have Power . . . To reg- stitution. for the retention of federal management and ulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and By Mr. GIBBS: control of federal public lands in this State; among the several States, and with the In- H.R. 2917. to the Committee on Natural Resources. dian Tribes. Congress has the power to enact this legis- 64. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of By Mr. YOUNG of Iowa: lation pursuant to the following: the State of Nevada, relative to Senate Joint H.R. 2905. Article I, Section 8 of the United States Resolution No. 13, expressing the support of Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution, specifically Clause 3 (relating the Nevada Legislature for certain rec- lation pursuant to the following: to regulation of Commerce among the sev- ommendations relating to the conservation Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 eral states.) of wildlife in this State; to the Committee on By Mr. BUCSHON: By Mr. BANKS of Indiana: Natural Resources. H.R. 2906. H.R. 2918. 65. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- the State of Nevada, relative to Senate Joint lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Resolution No. 5, urging Congress to enact Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1 and 18 the Marketplace Fairness Act; to the Com- States Constitution By Mr. CHABOT: mittee on the Judiciary. By Mr. TIPTON: H.R. 2919. 66. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of H.R. 2907. Congress has the power to enact this legis- the State of Nevada, relative to Senate Joint Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Resolution No. 4, urging Congress to propose lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18: ‘‘. . . To Article IV Section 3 clause 2 an amendment to the United States Con- make all Laws which shall be necessary and By Mr. LYNCH: stitution to allow the governments of the proper for carrying into Execution the fore- H.R. 2908. United States to regulate and limit political going Powers, and all other Powers vested by Congress has the power to enact this legis- contributions and expenditures to protect this Constitution in the Government of the lation pursuant to the following: the integrity of elections and the equal right United States, or in any Department or Offi- of all Americans to effective representation; Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 By Mr. MASSIE: cer thereof.’’ to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. COHEN: 67. Also, a memorial of the General Assem- H.R. 2909. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2920. bly of the State of New Jersey, relative to Congress has the power to enact this legis- Assembly Resolution No. 219, urging relevant lation pursuant to the following: The Second Amendment to the United lation pursuant to the following: federal and State authorities to investigate Article I, Section 8 actions taken by Argentina’s state-owned oil States Constitution, and Article 1, Section 8, which gives Congress the authority to legis- By Mr. CRAMER: company, YPF S.A., to discharge its Super- H.R. 2921. fund obligations in New Jersey through fed- late for the District of Columbia. By Mr. FLORES: Congress has the power to enact this legis- eral bankruptcy proceedings; jointly to the lation pursuant to the following: Committees on the Judiciary, Financial H.R. 2910. Congress has the power to enact this legis- The constitutional authority on which this Services, and Energy and Commerce. lation pursuant to the following: bill rests is in article IV section 3 clause 2 of f Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Con- the Constitution. By Mr. DONOVAN: CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY stitution of the United States. By Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN: H.R. 2922. STATEMENT H.R. 2911. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: the Rules of the House of Representa- lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18—To make all tives, the following statements are sub- Article I, Section 8 Laws which shall be necessary and proper for mitted regarding the specific powers By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- H.R. 2912. ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- granted to Congress in the Constitu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- stitution in the Government of the United tion to enact the accompanying bill or lation pursuant to the following: States, or in any Department or Officer joint resolution. Article I, Section 8 thereof. By Mr. CURBELO of Florida: The constitutional authority of Congress By Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana: H.R. 2901. to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- H.R. 2923. Congress has the power to enact this legis- cle I, section 8 of the United States Constitu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: tion (clauses 12, 13, 14, 16, and 18), which lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18, which states grants Congress the power to raise and sup- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Con- that ‘‘The Congress shall have power to port an Army; to provide and maintain a stitution of the United States of America make all laws which shall be necessary and Navy; to make rules for the government and By Mr. KENNEDY: proper for carrying into execution the fore- regulation of the land and naval forces; to H.R. 2924. going powers, and all other powers vested by provide for organizing, arming, and dis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- the Constitution in the government of the ciplining the militia; and to make all laws lation pursuant to the following: United States, or in any Department or Offi- necessary and proper for carrying out the Article I, Section 8—To provide for calling cer thereof.’’ foregoing powers. forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the

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Union, suppress Insurrections, and repel In- H.R. 638: Mr. CARBAJAL. H.R. 2059: Mr. TED LIEU of California. vasions; H.R. 719: Mr. ARRINGTON. H.R. 2069: Mr. KNIGHT. By Mr. MCGOVERN: H.R. 721: Mr. COSTA. H.R. 2087: Mr. GALLAGHER. H.R. 2925. H.R. 741: Ms. ROSEN. H.R. 2091: Mr. FOSTER, Mr. ROKITA, and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 778: Mr. MOOLENAAR. POSEY. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 820: Mr. COSTA, Mrs. MURPHY of Flor- H.R. 2106: Mr. TAKANO, Mr. PEARCE, Ms. Article I, section 8 of the United States ida, Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky, Mrs. LAW- SPEIER, and Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- Constitution RENCE, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mrs. CAROLYN B. sylvania. By Mr. MEEHAN: MALONEY of New York, Mr. NORCROSS, Ms. H.R. 2130: Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. BARTON, Mr. H.R. 2926. KUSTER of New Hampshire, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. CARTER of Texas, Mr. WEBSTER of Florida, Congress has the power to enact this legis- VARGAS, and Mr. KIHUEN. Mr. HUDSON, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. BABIN, and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 830: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. WILLIAMS. This bill is enacted pursuant to: Article I, H.R. 846: Mr. BROOKS of Alabama, Mr. H.R. 2135: Ms. LEE. Section 8, Clause 18 VEASEY, and Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. H.R. 2142: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. By Mr. MESSER: H.R. 848: Mr. ESTES of Kansas, Mrs. LOVE, H.R. 2150: Mr. BERGMAN, Mr. SIRES, Mr. H.R. 2927. and Mr. DESJARLAIS. CULBERSON, and Mr. CARBAJAL. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 849: Mrs. LOVE, Mr. GENE GREEN of H.R. 2152: Mr. BIGGS. lation pursuant to the following: Texas, and Mr. BRAT. H.R. 2200: Mr. EVANS, Mr. HECK, and Mr. Article 1, Section 8 H.R. 911: Mr. CARBAJAL and Mr. POE of MCGOVERN. By Mr. PAYNE: Texas. H.R. 2203: Ms. LOFGREN and Mr. H.R. 2928. H.R. 964: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. GARAMENDI. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 976: Mr. KILMER. H.R. 2228: Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1006: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. KNIGHT. Article I Section 8 Clause 3—Congress has H.R. 1017: Mr. COURTNEY and Mr. FOSTER. H.R. 2240: Mr. SCHRADER. the ability to regulate Commerce with for- H.R. 1057: Mr. ISSA, Mr. DUNN, Mr. KNIGHT, H.R. 2245: Mr. PASCRELL. eign Nations, and among the several States, and Mr. REED. H.R. 2248: Mr. KENNEDY. and with the Indian Tribes. H.R. 1083: Mr. CA´ RDENAS. H.R. 2262: Mr. SERRANO. By Mr. WITTMAN: H.R. 1090: Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of H.R. 2276: Mr. ALLEN. H.R. 2929. New Mexico. H.R. 2315: Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1143: Ms. JAYAPAL. CAPUANO, Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1158: Mr. POE of Texas. SESSIONS, Mr. WESTERMAN, and Mr. CON- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 H.R. 1164: Mr. RENACCI. NOLLY. The Congress shall have Power to lay and H.R. 1247: Mr. KING of New York. H.R. 2321: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts, and Excises, H.R. 1253: Mr. COLLINS of New York, Mr. Mr. KING of Iowa. to pay the Debts and provide for the common LANCE, and Ms. JAYAPAL. H.R. 2327: Mr. NOLAN, Ms. GRANGER, Mr. Defense and general Welfare of the United H.R. 1291: Mr. EVANS. POLIQUIN, and Mr. TURNER. States; but all Duties, Imposts, and Excises H.R. 1344: Mr. KNIGHT and Mr. AGUILAR. H.R. 2366: Mr. PASCRELL. shall be uniform throughout the United H.R. 1361: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 2397: Mr. CONNOLLY. States. H.R. 1377: Mr. MOULTON. H.R. 2401: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of H.R. 1379: Mr. RENACCI. New York, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. KHANNA, f H.R. 1406: Mr. MCEACHIN and Mr. SMITH of Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mrs. BEATTY, New Jersey. Ms. SPEIER, Mr. GARAMENDI, Ms. SHEA-POR- ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 1413: Mr. EVANS. TER, and Mr. LAWSON of Florida. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 1419: Mr. BABIN. H.R. 2417: Ms. MATSUI, Mr. LEVIN, Mrs. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 1441: Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. BEATTY, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. MCGOV- tions, as follows: H.R. 1445: Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. ERN, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. KILMER, Mr. H.R. 1467: Mr. SERRANO. PERLMUTTER, and Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 19: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 1480: Mr. ROHRABACHER. H.R. 2421: Mr. O’HALLERAN and Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 1501: Mr. GRIJALVA. SERRANO. COURTNEY, Mr. HOYER, Mr. KEATING, Mr. H.R. 1539: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mrs. H.R. 2434: Mr. LEWIS of Minnesota. LAWSON of Florida, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. NOR- BLACKBURN, and Mr. BILIRAKIS. H.R. 2437: Mr. OLSON. CROSS, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. POCAN, Mr. H.R. 1551: Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. H.R. 2484: Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. SIRES, H.R. 1552: Mr. CULBERSON. H.R. 2491: Mr. KIND. Mr. VEASEY, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. H.R. 1617: Mr. VALADAO. H.R. 2495: Ms. NORTON, Mr. COLE, Mr. RUTH- AGUILAR, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. CARBAJAL, Ms. H.R. 1626: Mr. LUETKEMEYER and Mr. LIPIN- ERFORD, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, and DELAURO, Ms. DELBENE, Mrs. MURPHY of SKI. Mr. BYRNE. Florida, Mr. LANGEVIN, Ms. ESTY of Con- H.R. 1652: Mr. HIGGINS of New York. H.R. 2505: Mr. COLLINS of New York, Ms. necticut, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. GENE GREEN of H.R. 1661: Mr. TURNER. ROSEN, and Mr. DEFAZIO. Texas, Mr. GOTTHEIMER, Mr. KILMER, Mr. H.R. 1676: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 2519: Mr. LOEBSACK. KIND, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. SCHRADER, Mr. PRICE H.R. 1681: Mr. MOULTON. H.R. 2589: Mr. PALAZZO and Ms. KUSTER of of North Carolina, and Mr. DEUTCH. H.R. 1697: Mr. SARBANES, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. New Hampshire. H.R. 38: Mr. BACON, Mr. COLLINS of Georgia, DUNN, Mr. MACARTHUR, and Mr. LARSEN of H.R. 2601: Mr. KING of New York. and Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Washington. H.R. 2621: Mr. WITTMAN and Mr. KELLY of H.R. 44: Mr. LUCAS and Mr. COLE. H.R. 1698: Mr. WALZ, Mr. DUNN, and Mr. Mississippi. H.R. 113: Mr. CLEAVER, Ms. MATSUI, and MACARTHUR. H.R. 2651: Ms. STEFANIK, Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. H.R. 1730: Mr. VEASEY. and Mr. CUMMINGS. H.R. 299: Ms. GRANGER. H.R. 1733: Mr. TONKO. H.R. 2659: Ms. WILSON of Florida. H.R. 303: Mr. WELCH, Mr. KING of New H.R. 1759: Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 2703: Mr. BERA. York, and Mr. PETERSON. H.R. 1771: Mr. DUNN. H.R. 2712: Mr. KINZINGER, Mr. COOK, and H.R. 358: Mr. VALADAO, Mr. ROKITA, and H.R. 1781: Ms. TENNEY. Mr. GAETZ. Mr. SMITH of Texas. H.R. 1818: Mr. PAYNE, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of H.R. 2746: Mr. POCAN. H.R. 360: Mr. SERRANO, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, and Georgia, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Ms. ROSEN, Mrs. H.R. 2747: Mr. SOTO and Mr. MAST. Mr. LOWENTHAL. COMSTOCK, Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Ms. H.R. 2756: Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 379: Mr. LIPINSKI. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. TROTT, Mr. GOTTHEIMER, H.R. 2788: Mr. POCAN, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. H.R. 380: Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. SUOZZI, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. KIND, COHEN, Mr. SCHIFF, and Ms. GABBARD. H.R. 389: Ms. ROSEN. and Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 2801: Mrs. DINGELL. H.R. 398: Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. COLLINS of H.R. 1838: Mr. DESJARLAIS. H.R. 2820: Mr. SHIMKUS. New York, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. KIHUEN, Ms. H.R. 1861: Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania H.R. 2823: Mr. BISHOP of Michigan and Mr. LEE, Mr. YOHO, and Mr. POCAN. and Mr. SESSIONS. ROKITA. H.R. 422: Mr. WALBERG, Mr. GARRETT, Mr. H.R. 1881: Mr. CALVERT. H.R. 2834: Mrs. LAWRENCE. POE of Texas, and Mr. JORDAN. H.R. 1928: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER and Mr. H.R. 2840: Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. PERL- H.R. 490: Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. MCGOVERN. MUTTER, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. LEVIN, and Mr. H.R. 502: Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER and Mr. H.R. 1969: Mr. TED LIEU of California. EVANS. CORREA. H.R. 1970: Mr. WALZ. H.R. 2847: Mrs. LAWRENCE and Mr. CART- H.R. 564: Mr. KELLY of Mississippi and Mr. H.R. 1997: Mr. LEVIN, Mr. TROTT, and Mr. WRIGHT. HULTGREN. PASCRELL. H.R. 2851: Mr. FASO, Mr. MEEHAN, and Ms. H.R. 620: Mr. SUOZZI and Mrs. ROBY. H.R. 2023: Mr. BABIN. STEFANIK. H.R. 635: Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. H.R. 2056: Mr. TAKANO. H.R. 2854: Ms. ESTY of Connecticut.

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H.R. 2856: Mr. POE of Texas, Mrs. WAGNER, H.R. 2884: Mr. COSTA, Mr. RUSH, Mr. NAD- H. Res. 85: Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. SMITH of Nebraska, Mr. YOUNG of Iowa, LER, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of H. Res. 188: Mr. SCHIFF and Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. HUIZENGA, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. Illinois, and Mr. JEFFRIES. H. Res. 219: Mr. PETERSON. BISHOP of Michigan, Mr. SMITH of New Jer- H.R. 2895: Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. H. Res. 276: Mr. SCHIFF. sey, Mrs. LOVE, Mr. BRIDENSTINE, Mr. BOST, LOWENTHAL, Ms. HANABUSA, Mr. KILMER, and H. Res. 279: Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. GARRETT, Mr. RUSSELL, Mr. WESTERMAN, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER. H. Res. 311: Mr. SHERMAN and Mr. HECK. Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania, Mr. GONZALEZ H.J. Res. 31: Ms. LEE, Ms. MATSUI, and Mr. H. Res. 317: Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ and Mr. DONO- of Texas, Mr. GAETZ, Ms. JENKINS of Kansas, CARBAJAL. VAN. Mr. KNIGHT, and Mrs. NOEM. H.J. Res. 48: Ms. BASS. H. Res. 318: Mr. LUETKEMEYER. H.R. 2858: Mr. LANGEVIN. H.J. Res. 51: Mrs. LOVE and Mr. BRAT. H. Res. 353: Mr. EVANS and Ms. CLARK of H.J. Res. 102: Mr. LABRADOR. Massachusetts. H.R. 2866: Mr. CARSON of Indiana and Mrs. H. Con. Res. 61: Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. HUD- H. Res. 359: Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. LAWRENCE. SON, and Mr. POSEY. LATTA, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. BRADY of H.R. 2868: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of H. Con. Res. 63: Mr. CUMMINGS and Mr. Pennsylvania, Mr. PASCRELL, and Mrs. WAT- New York. LARSEN of Washington. SON COLEMAN. H.R. 2871: Mr. COLLINS of New York and Mr. H. Res. 15: Mr. PERRY and Mr. SMUCKER. H. Res. 372: Mr. EVANS. POE of Texas. H. Res. 28: Mr. SMUCKER. H. Res. 376: Mrs. HARTZLER. H.R. 2875: Mr. MEEKS and Mrs. CAROLYN B. H. Res. 31: Mr. SMITH of Washington. H. Res. 380: Mr. RUTHERFORD, Mr. KHANNA, MALONEY of New York. H. Res. 58: Mr. MEADOWS and Mr. CHABOT. Mr. MAST, and Mr. ENGEL.

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