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

Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 No. 61 House of Representatives The House met at 2 p.m. and was THE JOURNAL We should be working together for called to order by the Speaker pro tem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The environmental cleanup, for non- pore (Mr. PETRI). Chair has examined the Journal of the proliferation compliance, and for na- tional security to support the Savan- f last day’s proceedings and announces to the House his approval thereof. nah River Site in its vital mission with DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- dedicated employees. PRO TEMPORE nal stands approved. In conclusion, God bless our troops, f and we will never forget September the The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- 11th in the global war on terrorism. fore the House the following commu- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE f nication from the Speaker: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the WASHINGTON, DC, gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY April 28, 2014. WILSON) come forward and lead the (Ms. FRANKEL of Florida asked and I hereby appoint the Honorable THOMAS E. House in the Pledge of Allegiance. was given permission to address the PETRI to act as Speaker pro tempore on this Mr. WILSON of South Carolina led House for 1 minute and to revise and day. the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: JOHN A. BOEHNER, extend her remarks.) Speaker of the House of Representatives. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speak- United States of America, and to the Repub- er, today, on Holocaust Remembrance f lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Day, we solemnly reflect on the 6 mil- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. lion Jews who were systematically PRAYER f murdered by a madman known as Hit- The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT ler and his Nazi followers. J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: REQUEST FOR MOX REPORT We remember the children torn from Dear God, we give You thanks for (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina the arms of their parents as they giving us another day. asked and was given permission to ad- marched to the gas chambers. We re- Bless abundantly the Members of this dress the House for 1 minute and to re- member the teenagers who were forced people’s House as they return from a vise and extend his remarks.) to dig their own graves. We remember long recess, when millions of Ameri- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. the men and women who perished in cans remembered who they were as Speaker, in February, the President, labor camps from disease and starva- men and women of faith. Their prayers sadly, announced his plan to terminate tion. must certainly include hope that our the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Fa- This day is a tribute to the enduring Nation’s ongoing challenges might be cility, also known as MOX, at the Sa- memory of the destruction of human- met with wisdom in solutions forged by vannah River Site. ity during the Jewish Holocaust. It is a all those who represent them. The administration blamed the cost forceful reminder for generations to During this season of new growth, estimate as the reason to halt con- come: never forget, and never again. may Your redemptive power help those struction. Shutting down this project f who have been elected by their fellow halts environmental cleanup, which is ARMY RESERVE 106TH BIRTHDAY citizens to see new ways to productive converting weapons-grade plutonium service, fresh approaches to under- into green fuel. (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania standing each other, especially those South Carolina and Georgia are at asked and was given permission to ad- across the aisle, and renewed commit- risk of being a nuclear waste dump dress the House for 1 minute and to re- ment to solving the problems facing site, breaking a nonproliferation agree- vise and extend his remarks.) our Nation. ment with Russia. This highly exagger- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. May they, and may we all, be trans- ated cost was assessed in a report that Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the formed by Your grace, and better re- is closed to the public. United States Army Reserve, which flect the sense of wonder, even joy, at Constituents living in Aiken and this week celebrates 106 years of serv- the opportunities to serve that are ever Barnwell Counties, adjacent to Geor- ice defending our country. before us. gia, deserve to know the truth. I am For generations, the Army Reserve May all that is done this day be for grateful that the Aiken Standard has has played an essential role in the de- Your greater honor and glory. filed a Freedom of Information Act re- fense of this Nation. These citizen-sol- Amen. quest in pursuit of the cost analysis. diers are also actively engaged citizens

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This upcoming weekend I will for these payments that are not going have the honor of meeting with several to be received, I wonder if they feel the COMMUNICATION FROM THE Army Reserve units throughout Penn- same way. CLERK OF THE HOUSE sylvania to highlight the important f The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- role that these men and women play in WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY fore the House the following commu- our national defense and also our local nication from the Clerk of the House of communities. (Mr. MAFFEI asked and was given Representatives: Mr. Speaker, I commend the Army permission to address the House for 1 OFFICE OF THE CLERK, minute and to revise and extend his re- Reserve for continuing to play an im- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, portant role in the defense of our great marks.) Washington, DC, April 11, 2014. Nation. Mr. MAFFEI. Mr. Speaker, today I Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, I rise and reiterate how very proud rise to commemorate Workers’ Memo- The Speaker, U.S. Capitol, we are of these men and women and all rial Day, which is today, and honor House of Representatives, Washington, DC. that they do for our country and to those Americans who have lost their DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- wish a special 106th birthday to our lives. mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of Army Reserve. From steel mills to nursing homes, the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- f offices to construction sites, we must sage from the Secretary of the Senate on work to strengthen safety measures for April 11, 2014 at 11:33 a.m.: GROUNDBREAKING OF THE CON- all those who still face hazards in the NECTICUT TREES OF HONOR ME- Appointments: National Commission on workplace. We must ensure that work- Hunger. MORIAL ers in all areas are able to do their jobs With best wishes, I am (Ms. ESTY asked and was given per- in a safe environment. That includes Sincerely, mission to address the House for 1 agriculture. KAREN L. HAAS. minute and to revise and extend her re- Whether in a factory or on a farm, f marks.) even one death on the job is too many. COMMUNICATION FROM THE HON- Ms. ESTY. Mr. Speaker, last week But in central New York, we are seeing ORABLE GREGORIO KILILI Connecticut broke ground on a new far too many farmworkers being hurt CAMACHO SABLAN, MEMBER OF memorial to honor the 65 men and and killed. In fact, two died in farm ac- CONGRESS women who died serving our country in cidents in a single week recently. That the war on terror. is why I support the Occupational Safe- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Like all memorials, this beautiful ty and Health Administration’s local fore the House the following commu- place will serve both as a source of emphasis program. My office and I nication from the Honorable GREGORIO comfort for loved ones, as well as a have worked hard to ensure that KILILI CAMACHO SABLAN, Member of lasting reminder of the cost of free- dairies know the standards and have a Congress: dom. That cost is measured in lives, reasonable time to comply. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, but also in promises kept. But on this Workers’ Memorial Day, Washington, DC, April 17, 2014. We have a duty to honor our veterans let’s dedicate ourselves to making our Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, and support their families. That is why farms safe workplaces and support Speaker, House of Representatives, I am a proud author of the Caregivers OSHA’s efforts to do so. Washington, DC. Expansion and Improvement Act. My DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you f formally pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules bill would assist home caregivers of all ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER of the House of Representatives that I have veterans injured during their service, been served with a subpoena, issued by the allowing them to recover in the com- PRO TEMPORE Superior Court for the Commonwealth of the fort of their own homes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Northern Mariana Islands, for both docu- I stand with the VFW and the DAV to ant to clause 4 of rule I, the following ments and testimony in a criminal case. do my part to ensure that we care and enrolled bill was signed by Speaker pro After consultation with the Office of Gen- eral Counsel, I will determine whether com- honor all those who so bravely serve tempore THORNBERRY on Thursday, pliance with the subpoena is consistent with our country. April 10, 2014: I urge my colleagues to cosponsor the privileges and rights of the House. S. 2195, to deny admission to the United Sincerely, H.R. 3383. States to any representative to the United GREGORIO KILILI CAMACHO SABLAN, f Nations who has been found to have been en- Member of Congress. gaged in espionage activities or a terrorist IF YOU LIKE YOUR DOCTORS, YOU activity against the United States and poses f CAN KEEP YOUR DOCTORS, BUT a threat to United States national security COMMUNICATION FROM DIRECTOR WE WON’T PAY THEM interests. OF APPROPRIATIONS, THE HON- (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given f ORABLE CHAKA FATTAH, MEM- permission to address the House for 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BER OF CONGRESS minute and to revise and extend his re- CLERK OF THE HOUSE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- marks.) fore the House the following commu- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, just late The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- nication from Michelle Anderson-Lee, last week there was a news story that fore the House the following commu- Director of Appropriations, the Honor- healthcare.gov was still not finished. nication from the Clerk of the House of able CHAKA FATTAH, Member of Con- The back-end portion, the part that Representatives: gress: deals with payments to doctors and OFFICE OF THE CLERK, hospitals, still has not been con- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, structed. Washington, DC, April 10, 2014. Washington, DC, April 21, 2014. Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, Now, that was odd because just the The Speaker, U.S. Capitol, Speaker, House of Representatives, week before the President held a big House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Washington, DC. press conference down at the White DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you House and said, Mission accomplished; mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of formally pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules

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After consultation with the Office of Gen- to USASpending.gov by holding Federal ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years eral Counsel, I will determine whether com- agencies accountable for the completeness after the date of enactment of the Digital pliance with the subpoena is consistent with and accuracy of the data submitted; and Accountability and Transparency Act of the privileges and rights of the House. (5) apply approaches developed by the Re- 2014, and monthly when practicable but not Sincerely, covery Accountability and Transparency less than quarterly thereafter, the Sec- MICHELLE ANDERSON-LEE, Board to spending across the Federal Gov- retary, in consultation with the Director, Director of Appropriations. ernment. shall ensure that the information in sub- f SEC. 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL FUND- section (b) is posted on the website estab- ING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANS- lished under section 2. PARENCY ACT OF 2006. RECESS ‘‘(b) INFORMATION TO BE POSTED.—For any The Federal Funding Accountability and funds made available to or expended by a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Transparency Act of 2006 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note) Federal agency or component of a Federal ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair is amended— declares the House in recess until ap- (1) in section 2— agency, the information to be posted shall include— proximately 4 p.m. today. (A) in subsection (a)— (i) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), ‘‘(1) for each appropriations account, in- Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 13 min- cluding an expired or unexpired appropria- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. by striking ‘‘this section’’ and inserting ‘‘this Act’’; tions account, the amount— f (ii) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), ‘‘(A) of budget authority appropriated; ‘‘(B) that is obligated; b 1610 and (3) as paragraphs (2), (4), and (7), respec- tively; ‘‘(C) of unobligated balances; and AFTER RECESS (iii) by inserting before paragraph (2), as so ‘‘(D) of any other budgetary resources; redesignated, the following: ‘‘(2) from which accounts and in what The recess having expired, the House amount— was called to order by the Speaker pro ‘‘(1) DIRECTOR.—The term ‘Director’ means the Director of the Office of Management ‘‘(A) appropriations are obligated for each tempore (Ms. FOXX) at 4 o’clock and 10 and Budget.’’; program activity; and minutes p.m. (iv) by inserting after paragraph (2), as so ‘‘(B) outlays are made for each program ac- f redesignated, the following: tivity; ‘‘(3) FEDERAL AGENCY.—The term ‘Federal ‘‘(3) from which accounts and in what ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER agency’ has the meaning given the term ‘Ex- amount— PRO TEMPORE ecutive agency’ under section 105 of title 5, ‘‘(A) appropriations are obligated for each The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- United States Code.’’; object class; and ‘‘(B) outlays are made for each object ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair (v) by inserting after paragraph (4), as so redesignated, the following: class; and will postpone further proceedings ‘‘(5) OBJECT CLASS.—The term ‘object class’ ‘‘(4) for each program activity, the today on motions to suspend the rules means the category assigned for purposes of amount— on which a recorded vote or the yeas the annual budget of the President sub- ‘‘(A) obligated for each object class; and and nays are ordered, or on which the mitted under section 1105(a) of title 31, ‘‘(B) of outlays made for each object class. vote incurs objection under clause 6 of United States Code, to the type of property ‘‘SEC. 4. DATA STANDARDS. rule XX. or services purchased by the Federal Govern- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.— Record votes on postponed questions ment. ‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARDS.—The will be taken later. ‘‘(6) PROGRAM ACTIVITY.—The term ‘pro- Secretary and the Director, in consultation gram activity’ has the meaning given that with the heads of Federal agencies, shall es- f term under section 1115(h) of title 31, United tablish Government-wide financial data DIGITAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND States Code.’’; and standards for any Federal funds made avail- TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2014 (vi) by adding at the end the following: able to or expended by Federal agencies and ‘‘(8) SECRETARY.—The term ‘Secretary’ entities receiving Federal funds. Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I move to means the Secretary of the Treasury.’’; ‘‘(2) DATA ELEMENTS.—The financial data suspend the rules and pass the bill (S. (B) in subsection (b)— standards established under paragraph (1) 994) to expand the Federal Funding Ac- (i) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘of the Of- shall include common data elements for fi- countability and Transparency Act of fice of Management and Budget’’; and nancial and payment information required to 2006 to increase accountability and (ii) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘of the Of- be reported by Federal agencies and entities fice of Management and Budget’’; receiving Federal funds. transparency in Federal spending, and (C) in subsection (c)— ‘‘(b) REQUIREMENTS.—The data standards for other purposes. (i) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘and’’ at established under subsection (a) shall, to the The Clerk read the title of the bill. the end; extent reasonable and practicable— The text of the bill is as follows: (ii) in paragraph (5), by striking the period ‘‘(1) incorporate widely accepted common S. 994 at the end and inserting a semicolon; and data elements, such as those developed and (iii) by adding at the end the following: maintained by— Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ‘‘(6) shall have the ability to aggregate ‘‘(A) an international voluntary consensus resentatives of the United States of America in data for the categories described in para- standards body; Congress assembled, graphs (1) through (5) without double-count- ‘‘(B) Federal agencies with authority over SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ing data; and contracting and financial assistance; and This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Digital Ac- ‘‘(7) shall ensure that all information pub- ‘‘(C) accounting standards organizations; countability and Transparency Act of 2014’’ lished under this section is available— ‘‘(2) incorporate a widely accepted, non- or the ‘‘DATA Act’’. ‘‘(A) in machine-readable and open for- proprietary, searchable, platform-inde- SEC. 2. PURPOSES. mats; pendent computer-readable format; The purposes of this Act are to— ‘‘(B) to be downloaded in bulk; and ‘‘(3) include unique identifiers for Federal (1) expand the Federal Funding Account- ‘‘(C) to the extent practicable, for auto- awards and entities receiving Federal awards ability and Transparency Act of 2006 (31 mated processing.’’; that can be consistently applied Govern- U.S.C. 6101 note) by disclosing direct Federal (D) in subsection (d)— ment-wide; agency expenditures and linking Federal (i) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ‘‘of the ‘‘(4) be consistent with and implement ap- contract, loan, and grant spending informa- Office of Management and Budget’’; plicable accounting principles; tion to programs of Federal agencies to en- (ii) in paragraph (2)— ‘‘(5) be capable of being continually up- able taxpayers and policy makers to track (I) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘of the graded as necessary; Federal spending more effectively; Office of Management and Budget’’; and ‘‘(6) produce consistent and comparable (2) establish Government-wide data stand- (II) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘of data, including across program activities; ards for financial data and provide con- the Office of Management and Budget’’; and sistent, reliable, and searchable Govern- (E) in subsection (e), by striking ‘‘of the ‘‘(7) establish a standard method of con- ment-wide spending data that is displayed Office of Management and Budget’’; and veying the reporting period, reporting enti- accurately for taxpayers and policy makers (F) in subsection (g)— ty, unit of measure, and other associated at- on USASpending.gov (or a successor system (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘of the Of- tributes. that displays the data); fice of Management and Budget’’; and ‘‘(c) DEADLINES.—

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‘‘(1) GUIDANCE.—Not later than 1 year after ‘‘(A) include a combination of Federal con- ‘‘(B) SUBSEQUENT REPORTS.—On the same the date of enactment of the Digital Ac- tracts, grants, and subawards, the aggregate date as the Inspector General of each Federal countability and Transparency Act of 2014, value of which is not less than $1,000,000,000 agency submits the second and fourth re- the Director and the Secretary shall issue and not more than $2,000,000,000; ports under sections 3521(f) and 9105(a)(3) of guidance to Federal agencies on the data ‘‘(B) include a diverse group of recipients title 31, United States Code, that are sub- standards established under subsection (a). of Federal awards; and mitted after the report under subparagraph ‘‘(2) AGENCIES.— ‘‘(C) to the extent practicable, include re- (A), the Inspector General shall submit and ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in cipients who receive Federal awards from make publically available a report as de- subparagraph (B), not later than 2 years multiple programs across multiple agencies. scribed in paragraph (1). The report sub- after the date on which the guidance under ‘‘(3) DATA COLLECTION.—The pilot program mitted under this subparagraph may be sub- paragraph (1) is issued, each Federal agency shall include data collected during a 12- mitted as a part of the report submitted shall report financial and payment informa- month reporting cycle. under section 3521(f) or 9105(a)(3) of title 31, tion data in accordance with the data stand- ‘‘(4) REPORTING AND EVALUATION REQUIRE- United States Code. ards established under subsection (a). MENTS.—Each recipient of a Federal award ‘‘(b) COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORTS.— ‘‘(B) NONINTERFERENCE WITH AUDITABILITY participating in the pilot program shall sub- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with para- OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FINANCIAL STATE- mit to the Office of Management and Budget graph (2) and after a review of the reports MENTS.— or the Federal agency designated under para- submitted under subsection (a), the Comp- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Upon request by the Sec- graph (1), as appropriate, any requested re- troller General of the United States shall retary of Defense, the Director may grant an ports of the selected Federal awards. submit to Congress and make publically extension of the deadline under subpara- ‘‘(5) TERMINATION.—The pilot program available a report assessing and comparing graph (A) to the Department of Defense for a shall terminate on the date that is 2 years the data completeness, timeliness, quality, period of not more than 6 months to report after the date on which the pilot program is and accuracy of the data submitted under financial and payment information data in established. this Act by Federal agencies and the imple- accordance with the data standards estab- ‘‘(6) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than mentation and use of data standards by Fed- lished under subsection (a). 90 days after the date on which the pilot pro- eral agencies. ‘‘(2) DEADLINES.—Not later than 30 months ‘‘(ii) LIMITATION.—The Director may not gram terminates under paragraph (5), the Di- grant more than 3 extensions to the Sec- rector shall submit to the Committee on after the date on which the Director and the retary of Defense under clause (i). Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Secretary issue guidance to Federal agencies under section 4(c)(1), and every 2 years there- ‘‘(iii) NOTIFICATION.—The Director of the fairs and the Committee on the Budget of after until the date that is 4 years after the Office of Management and Budget shall no- the Senate and the Committee on Oversight date on which the first report is submitted tify the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Reform and the Committee under this subsection, the Comptroller Gen- and Governmental Affairs and the Com- on the Budget of the House of Representa- eral of the United States shall submit and mittee on Armed Services of the Senate and tives a report on the pilot program, which make publically available a report as de- the Committee on Oversight and Govern- shall include— scribed in paragraph (1). ment Reform and the Committee on Armed ‘‘(A) a description of the data collected ‘‘(c) RECOVERY ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANS- Services of the House of Representatives of— under the pilot program, the usefulness of the data provided, and the cost to collect the PARENCY BOARD DATA ANALYSIS CENTER.— ‘‘(I) each grant of an extension under data from recipients; and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may es- clause (i); and ‘‘(B) a discussion of any legislative action tablish a data analysis center or expand an ‘‘(II) the reasons for granting such an ex- required and recommendations for— existing service to provide data, analytic tension. ‘‘(i) consolidating aspects of Federal finan- tools, and data management techniques to ‘‘(3) WEBSITE.—Not later than 3 years after cial reporting to reduce the costs to recipi- support— the date on which the guidance under para- ents of Federal awards; ‘‘(A) the prevention and reduction of im- graph (1) is issued, the Director and the Sec- ‘‘(ii) automating aspects of Federal finan- proper payments by Federal agencies; and retary shall ensure that the data standards cial reporting to increase efficiency and re- ‘‘(B) improving efficiency and trans- established under subsection (a) are applied duce the costs to recipients of Federal parency in Federal spending. to the data made available on the website es- awards; ‘‘(2) DATA AVAILABILITY.—The Secretary tablished under section 2. ‘‘(iii) simplifying the reporting require- shall enter into memoranda of understanding ‘‘(d) CONSULTATION.—The Director and the ments for recipients of Federal awards; and with Federal agencies, including Inspectors Secretary shall consult with public and pri- ‘‘(iv) improving financial transparency. General and Federal law enforcement agen- vate stakeholders in establishing data stand- ‘‘(7) GOVERNMENT-WIDE IMPLEMENTATION.— cies— ards under this section. Not later than 1 year after the date on which ‘‘(A) under which the Secretary may pro- ‘‘SEC. 5. SIMPLIFYING FEDERAL AWARD REPORT- the Director submits the report under para- vide data from the data analysis center for— ING. graph (6), the Director shall issue guidance ‘‘(i) the purposes set forth under paragraph ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Director, in con- to the heads of Federal agencies as to how (1); sultation with relevant Federal agencies, re- the Government-wide financial data stand- ‘‘(ii) the identification, prevention, and re- cipients of Federal awards, including State ards established under section 4(a) shall be duction of waste, fraud, and abuse relating and local governments, and institutions of applied to the information required to be re- to Federal spending; and higher education (as defined in section 102 of ported by entities receiving Federal awards ‘‘(iii) use in the conduct of criminal and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. to— other investigations; and 1002)), shall review the information required ‘‘(A) reduce the burden of complying with ‘‘(B) which may require the Federal agen- to be reported by recipients of Federal reporting requirements; and cy, Inspector General, or Federal law en- awards to identify— ‘‘(B) simplify the reporting process, includ- forcement agency to provide reimbursement ‘‘(1) common reporting elements across the ing by reducing duplicative reports. to the Secretary for the reasonable cost of Federal Government; ‘‘SEC. 6. ACCOUNTABILITY FOR FEDERAL FUND- carrying out the agreement. ‘‘(2) unnecessary duplication in financial ING. ‘‘(3) TRANSFER.—Upon the establishment of reporting; and ‘‘(a) INSPECTOR GENERAL REPORTS.— a data analysis center or the expansion of a ‘‘(3) unnecessarily burdensome reporting ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with para- service under paragraph (1), and on or before requirements for recipients of Federal graph (2), the Inspector General of each Fed- the date on which the Recovery Account- awards. eral agency, in consultation with the Comp- ability and Transparency Board terminates, ‘‘(b) PILOT PROGRAM.— troller General of the United States, shall— and in addition to any other transfer that ‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 1 year ‘‘(A) review a statistically valid sampling the Director determines is necessary under after the date of enactment of the Digital of the spending data submitted under this section 1531 of title 31, United States Code, Accountability and Transparency Act of Act by the Federal agency; and there are transferred to the Department of 2014, the Director, or a Federal agency des- ‘‘(B) submit to Congress and make pub- the Treasury all assets identified by the Sec- ignated by the Director, shall establish a lically available a report assessing the com- retary that support the operations and ac- pilot program (in this section referred to as pleteness, timeliness, quality, and accuracy tivities of the Recovery Operations Center of the ‘pilot program’) with the participation of of the data sampled and the implementation the Recovery Accountability and Trans- appropriate Federal agencies to facilitate and use of data standards by the Federal parency Board relating to the detection of the development of recommendations for— agency. waste, fraud, and abuse in the use of Federal ‘‘(A) standardized reporting elements ‘‘(2) DEADLINES.— funds that are in existence on the day before across the Federal Government; ‘‘(A) FIRST REPORT.—Not later than 18 the transfer. ‘‘(B) the elimination of unnecessary dupli- months after the date on which the Director ‘‘SEC. 7. CLASSIFIED AND PROTECTED INFORMA- cation in financial reporting; and and the Secretary issue guidance to Federal TION. ‘‘(C) the reduction of compliance costs for agencies under section 4(c)(1), the Inspector ‘‘Nothing in this Act shall require the dis- recipients of Federal awards. General of each Federal agency shall submit closure to the public of— ‘‘(2) REQUIREMENTS.—The pilot program and make publically available a report as de- ‘‘(1) information that would be exempt shall— scribed in paragraph (1). from disclosure under section 552 of title 5,

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NO PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION. most importantly, agencies do not and ded in this legislation today, and par- ‘‘Nothing in this Act shall be construed to usually cannot tell us how much tax- ticularly for continuing to be a cham- create a private right of action for enforce- payer money has been spent on any pion of the Recovery Board’s work and ment of any provision of this Act.’’. given program. the transparency it brought. SEC. 4. EXECUTIVE AGENCY ACCOUNTING AND The spending information that is pro- In order to do what we agreed to OTHER FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT vided is often incomplete, out-of-date, REPORTS AND PLANS. back in 2010, the Federal Government Section 3512(a)(1) of title 31, United States and very often inaccurate. The Amer- would need standardized data and re- Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘and make ican people deserve to know if their porting by all Federal agencies and im- available on the website described under sec- taxpayer dollars are being wasted or proved recipient reporting. That is the tion 1122’’ after ‘‘appropriate committees of whether they are being spent wisely. only way that you could accomplish Congress’’. Even the meager amount of perform- this, and legislative action was needed. SEC. 5. DEBT COLLECTION IMPROVEMENT. ance information collected today is After months of working with lead- Section 3716(c)(6) of title 31, United States useless if it cannot determine how ing experts in the field of standardized Code, is amended— much resources any given program reporting, I introduced in July of 2011 (1) by inserting ‘‘(A)’’ before ‘‘Any Federal truly consumes. agency’’; This information disadvantages not the first version of the DATA Act, H.R. (2) in subparagraph (A), as so designated, only Congress, but in fact the Presi- 2146. Later that year, I joined with by striking ‘‘180 days’’ and inserting ‘‘120 Ranking Member ELIJAH CUMMINGS to days’’; and dent’s administration. Presidential ad- ministrations one after another consist refine the legislation and mark it up (3) by adding at the end the following: through our committee. ‘‘(B) The Secretary of the Treasury shall of but a few thousand officials to over- notify Congress of any instance in which an see a workforce of nearly 2 million peo- I want to thank Representatives on agency fails to notify the Secretary as re- ple and trillions of dollars. both sides of the aisle here today for quired under subparagraph (A).’’. Regardless of political party affili- the bipartisan nature in which we The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ation, each Congress and every Presi- worked on this kind of transparency ant to the rule, the gentleman from dent is frustrated by this large, perma- work. It is technical. It is sometimes California (Mr. ISSA) and the gentle- nent, unaccountable class of bureau- hard. Of course, it is a pushback from woman from the District of Columbia crats. bureaucrats, but it is what Congress is (Ms. NORTON) each will control 20 min- supposed to do: make the institutional utes. b 1615 changes that make government more The Chair recognizes the gentleman Some scholars have even deemed the accountable. from California. permanent bureaucracy as the ‘‘fourth In April 2012 we brought it to the GENERAL LEAVE branch’’ of the Federal Government. floor on a bipartisan basis and passed Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I ask In order to better oversee the Federal the first version of the DATA Act unanimous consent that all Members Government, Congress, and even the unanimously. While a companion may have 5 legislative days within President and his appointees, must bet- version, S. 3600, was introduced by Sen- which to revise and extend their re- ter leverage the technology available ator MARK WARNER of Virginia and marks and include extraneous mate- today. The DATA Act will allow us to Senator ROB PORTMAN of Ohio that rials on the bill under consideration. do just that. year, the Senate did not act on either The CHAIR. Is there objection to the I introduced the first version of the it or the House-passed bill. DATA Act in 2011. Its inspiration came request of the gentleman from Cali- Last year we reintroduced the DATA from a relatively small expense in the fornia? Act as H.R. 2061 and approved it unani- Obama administration’s 2009 stimulus There was no objection. mously out of our committee. We made spending bill, a bill that I overall did Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I yield significant changes to streamline the not approve of but which did have this myself such time as I may consume. bill, but we maintained the focus on its important accountability standard. I rise in support of S. 994, the Digital core elements. Simultaneously, Sen- The stimulus temporarily established Accountability and Transparency Act, ator WARNER and Senator PORTMAN in- an entity called the Recovery Account- or DATA Act. troduced a new Senate companion, S. ability and Transparency Board. The As chairman of the House Oversight 994, the bill before us today. The House Board was chaired by a respected in- and Government Reform Committee, I acted quickly again and approved H.R. spector general, Earl Devaney. Under have looked to tackle major problems 2061 by a vote of 388–1. pervasive in the Federal Government. Chairman Devaney’s leadership, the Over the past 4 years, our committee, Board established direct reporting re- Knowing that the legislative cal- the majority and the minority, has quirements for stimulus projects and endar was short, House and Senate taken up and moved several bills de- standardized Federal agency reporting. sponsors worked with Senator CARPER signed to reform the Federal Govern- This allowed inspector generals and and Senator COBURN in a preconference ment. other law enforcement agencies to process that ensured the bill would be taken up by the full Senate and which Majority Leader CANTOR has worked more effectively prosecute fraud and with leaders on both sides of the aisle prevent improper payments. anticipates our passage here today. to take most of those reforms and ad- Furthermore, this information was We also were able to bring to the vance them through the full House, made available to the public online in table those reformers in the adminis- often on a unanimous basis. an easy-to-download, easy-to-manipu- tration—both political appointees and All Members of the House can be late format so that journalists, aca- career civil servants—to offer technical proud of the work we have done to im- demics, and government watchdogs improvements to the bill, and they are prove the Federal Government. With- could more easily analyze stimulus incorporated in this legislation. out a doubt, the most important trans- spending. While the bill does not contain all re- parency reform we have pushed over I met with Vice President JOE BIDEN forms the House advanced in its two the last 4 years has been the DATA in November of 2010, prior to even be- previous votes on the DATA Act, the Act. The DATA Act is but a first shot coming the chairman of the House bill before us today does contain the of a technological revolution that will Oversight and Government Reform core elements of the two prior versions transform the way we govern. Committee. Despite possible disagree- of the bill and maintains the most im- Just 3 weeks ago, the GAO’s Comp- ments on some aspects of the stimulus, portant step: common data standards troller General Gene Dodaro came be- we found ourselves very much in sup- and recipient reporting.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:19 Feb 06, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\APR 2014\H28AP4.REC H28AP4 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3206 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 28, 2014 The DATA Act is more than just bet- spending—and many different for- passion and hard work into this legisla- ter tools to fight waste and fraud. It re- mats—you now will in fact have all tion; as did the principal sponsor here, quires agencies to report their finan- Federal spending information available whom you have just heard from, House cial information in standard formats for bulk download in a single, machine- Oversight Committee Chairman DAR- program by program. The DATA Act readable format. RELL ISSA, who put considerable energy also gives policymakers in Congress That is a big mouthful, Madam into this bill over more than one ses- and in the executive branch better in- Speaker, but what it really means is sion; as well as Senate Chairman TOM formation to make better decisions. that both individuals and entities, CARPER of the Senate Homeland Secu- More importantly, we give the Amer- large and small, will be able to create rity and Governmental Affairs Com- ican people better information to tools where, on your iPhone or An- mittee; and House Oversight Com- evaluate our performance. droid, you will be able to ask a ques- mittee Ranking Member ELIJAH CUM- In addition to the strong data stand- tion and get back an answer as success- MINGS, who worked very diligently to ards and requirements for agencies to fully as the programs that have pre- get us to the House floor today. produce program-by-program informa- viously been made available. The DATA Act will provide the pub- tion, the House-Senate agreement con- The DATA Act will give lawmakers lic with information about how the tains two key provisions from previous and public watchdogs powerful tools to government is spending money, pure versions of the DATA Act. identify and root out fraud, waste, and and simple. This will hold agencies ac- First, the bill authorizes the Treas- excess spending in the government. It countable for their spending, and it ury Department to establish a cutting- will put at the American people’s fin- will result in a more effective govern- edge data analysis center modeled spe- gertips today the kind of information ment. cifically after the successful Recovery that only long and arduous research On April 8, 2014, the Comptroller Gen- Operations Center, also known as the could unveil. eral of the United States, Gene Dodaro, ROC. This is the center I spoke earlier More importantly, by simply opening testified in support of this legislation. about that was established by now-re- up this information, we will enable Here is what he said: ‘‘I think the tired but still-distinguished friend of journalists, academics, and even pri- DATA Act is one of the biggest single government Earl Devaney as part of vate sector businesses to use the data things that could be done in order to the Recovery Board’s stimulus trans- to create products that will deliver real provide more transparency on the costs parency efforts. value to the American people. of these program activities.’’ This new center will build on the in- This is just one example: The Comptroller General went on to novative technology and ideas of the The National Weather Service some say that the DATA Act would ‘‘stand- ROC and expand their use throughout years ago did just what we are pro- ardize the data’’—and that is the oper- the Federal Government. The DATA posing by opening up their data, mak- ative word, ‘‘standardize the data’’— Act specifically provides for the trans- ing it freely available to the public ‘‘so that you would be able to compare fer of that technology still in place at some years ago. Today it supports a data across agencies, which you can’t the ROC. multibillion-dollar weather analysis do right now. It would also provide This new Treasury Department data industry, and every American with a more consistent information and at a analysis center will be a vital tool for smartphone or a computer can find out lower program spending level that we law enforcement agencies and the IGs what the weather is and what it is fore- found to be a big obstacle in us identi- in their criminal and other investiga- casted to be at any location in Amer- fying additional savings opportuni- tions. The new center will also serve ica. That wouldn’t be possible without ties.’’ The DATA Act will require the Sec- agencies who strive to prevent im- that open data standard. proper payments. I am very proud that it was a start, retary of the Treasury and the Director Second, the DATA Act agreement be- but there is more to do. of the Office of Management and Budg- fore you today establishes a pilot pro- The DATA Act will have the same et to establish government-wide data gram to develop consolidated reporting ability to create jobs, which is why standards. This will improve the qual- for recipients of Federal funds. And I this bill is so important. It is endorsed ity of the data that agencies make want to emphasize that, Madam Speak- by dozens of private sector technology available about their spending. Under this bill, spending data will be er. Federal recipients, people who get companies. taxpayer money, will now have a trans- New York University Business available through a single Web site. parent and consolidated way to send School Professor Joel Gurin wrote in a The bill will require that spending data the information as to how they are recent book that ‘‘the value of govern- be available for each agency and each spending it so you and the public will ment open data is that it’s a long-term, program activity in a searchable, know. permanent resource that innovators downloadable format. The DATA Act is a bipartisan bill Hundreds of billions of Federal tax- can use for decades, developing new across both Chambers that will im- payer dollars are spent every year by ideas and new companies as technology prove transparency and, in turn, make State, local, tribal governments, uni- makes them possible.’’ government work better. I urge every versities, and private institutions. That is a mouthful, but it says what Member to support this legislation. These institutions end up inevitably we need to say, which is that this is wasting millions of taxpayer dollars going to create new industries that are b 1630 complying with duplicative and com- able to leverage the information that I would like, again, to express my plicated reporting requirements. today is not available to the American strong support for this bill and to At the end of a 2-year pilot program people and not available to the thank Chairman ISSA for his many ef- where some recipients will report to a innovators in Silicon Valley and forts to get it passed and through com- single entity in a standardized manner, around America. mittee more than once. the Director of the Office of Manage- I ask that my colleagues join with Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- ment and Budget will issue guidance to me today in sending this bill to the ance of my time. all Federal agencies on how to stream- President for his signature, and I re- Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, in clos- line and consolidate reporting require- serve the balance of my time. ing, this last weekend, the Associated ments. Just like with stimulus funds, Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I Press talked about the waning days of the same data standards that apply to yield myself such time as I may con- this Congress and expected to have a Federal agency reporting will apply to sume. do-nothing Congress. recipient reporting. I am pleased to rise in support of S. That is easy to say, but in this case, The DATA Act will give the Amer- 994, the DATA Act. This is a landmark today, we are showing, on a bipartisan, ican people the ability to track how we piece of bipartisan and bicameral legis- bicameral basis, with our friends in the spend their tax dollars. Instead of sift- lation that will change the way the Senate, that there are major pieces of ing through PDFs—a form of visual, government operates. legislation that will save countless bil- nondata-based standard—posted online I applaud the sponsor of S. 994, Sen- lions of dollars and provide better in- that only let’s you see a picture of the ator MARK WARNER, who put a lot of formation to the American people and

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Under the legislation, they have to I want to close by thanking Senator (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment have a setback. The setback is roughly CARPER, Senator COBURN, Senator made by subsection (a) shall take effect on 1 foot per foot of height, or 20 feet of PORTMAN, and Senator WARNER, the au- the date of the enactment of this Act. setback if they go to the full 20 feet. So thor of the bill today, in addition to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- these are not a monolithic increase Delegate ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, and ant to the rule, the gentleman from and, in fact, a setback consistent with of course, my ranking member, Con- California (Mr. ISSA) and the gentle- that 100-year-old law. gressman CUMMINGS. woman from the District of Columbia Last Congress, the committee held This has been bipartisan. It is one of (Ms. NORTON) each will control 20 min- numerous hearings on the Height Act the many pieces of bipartisan legisla- utes. and listened to countless witnesses. I tion that take a long time, they hold a The Chair recognizes the gentleman subsequently wrote to the National lot of hearings, but at the end of the from California. Capital Planning Commission, often day, the American people can trust GENERAL LEAVE called the NCPC, and the mayor’s of- that the American people’s work does Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I ask fice, asking them to jointly study get done, in spite of some of the things unanimous consent that all Members modifications to the Height Act and we are unable to do. This is a major may have 5 legislative days in which to recommend any changes they saw ap- piece of legislation. revise and extend their remarks and in- propriate. For those who are unaware, I want to thank, lastly, leadership clude extraneous materials on the bill NCPC is the regional planning commis- for bringing this to the floor today in a hereto under consideration. sion that includes representatives of timely fashion so that we can get it to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there both the Federal interests and local in- the President’s desk for signing next objection to the request of the gen- terests. week. tleman from California? The Height Act study is impressive. Madam Speaker, I urge support and There was no objection. Aside from the research work, a series yield back the balance of my time. Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I yield of meetings were held featuring consid- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. myself such time as I may consume. erable input from experts and the gen- BLACK). The question is on the motion Madam Speaker, in 1910, the Height eral public alike. Afterward, the may- offered by the gentleman from Cali- of Buildings Act was signed into Fed- or’s office and NCPC provided separate fornia (Mr. ISSA) that the House sus- eral law. That bill, in fact, envisioned a recommendations. pend the rules and pass the bill, S. 994. prevention of New York-style sky- The mayor’s specific recommenda- The question was taken; and (two- scrapers from being erected here in the tion: increase the height limits in thirds being in the affirmative) the Nation’s Capital. That bill is every bit downtown. The mayor also rec- rules were suspended and the bill was as important today as it was in 1910. ommended that the city and NCPC passed. The District of Columbia has a work together to be able to use the A motion to reconsider was laid on unique visual requirement. We should city comprehensive plan as a tool to the table. not, cannot, and will not obstruct the adjust height limits outside the f Mall and the major parts of this his- L’Enfant city region. toric city. This is not in today’s proposal. Ulti- CLARIFICATION OF RULES APPLY- It is important that we maintain the mately, only after considering these ING TO HUMAN OCCUPANCY OF skyline and the access, and we do so in broader changes, NCPC’s only rec- PENTHOUSES IN DISTRICT OF every single consideration in this city. ommendation from the overall plan COLUMBIA BUILDINGS The memorials and monuments and submitted by the mayor is, in fact, the Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I move to public safety must be considered. modest proposal before you today. suspend the rules and pass the bill However, over the last two Con- Let’s understand: the height of build- (H.R. 4192) to amend the Act entitled gresses, the committee has been work- ings in this city will not change by 1 ‘‘An Act to regulate the height of ing on several small modifications foot under this act, but the beauty of buildings in the District of Columbia’’ that, really, time has said its time has the tops of buildings and the usability to clarify the rules of the District of come. After 100 years, the current leg- will. Columbia regarding human occupancy islation makes a small but meaningful The revenue to the city can increase of penthouses above the top story of change. Let me put it in words the because of the value of these top floors, the building upon which the penthouse American people can easily under- and, yet, we will cover up mechanical is placed, as amended. stand. penthouses that, today, are simply ele- The Clerk read the title of the bill. One hundred years ago, they put a vator shafts, rooftop air conditioners, The text of the bill is as follows: limit on the height of these buildings, water towers and the like. H.R. 4192 and then they put 20 feet beyond that So long as that ratio of setback and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- limit of occupancy for water towers, the other provisions of the 100-year-old resentatives of the United States of America in coal stacks for the chimneys, and, of act are maintained, the city will have Congress assembled, course, the tops of elevators. Those the ability to approve structures. SECTION 1. CLARIFICATION OF RULES APPLYING water towers, elevator shafts, chim- But let’s understand: those struc- TO HUMAN OCCUPANCY OF PENT- neys, they were certainly pretty hid- tures will still go through a rigorous HOUSES IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BUILDINGS. eous, but they were necessary. program before they can be approved, (a) PERMITTING HUMAN OCCUPANCY OF It is now 100 years later, and, in fact, and they will continue to be consistent PENTHOUSES WITHIN CERTAIN HEIGHT LIMIT.— the absence of other uses for these with the 1910 Height Act. The eighth paragraph of section 5 of the Act buildings often means that these tops NCPC itself recommended that entitled ‘‘An Act to regulate the height of of these buildings are not considered to human occupancy be allowed in such buildings in the District of Columbia’’, ap- be an aesthetically important part, and rooftop penthouses, so long as the set- proved June 1, 1910 (sec. 6–601.05(h), D.C. Offi- there is no funding and no source of back ratio was maintained and that cial Code) is amended— revenue to make them better. the penthouse does not exceed one (1) by striking ‘‘penthouses over elevator Under this modification to the story and that no more than 20 feet of shafts,’’ and inserting ‘‘penthouses,’’; and (2) by striking ‘‘and no floor or compart- Height Act, we allow for what have height be maintained. ment thereof shall be constructed or used for been called penthouses but, in fact, are Our bill does everything in the NCPC human occupancy above the top story of the simply industrial rooftop air condi- recommendation. So this bill simply building upon which such structures are tioners and the like to be covered, gives the city a little more latitude in

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Northeast, where there are railroad I thank Chairman ISSA for examining I am so grateful that the height is tracks and industrial buildings, and the Height Act when he saw that it had not being changed, as the chairman down in Southeast, an area that ELEA- received little congressional oversight said, by one inch; but I am very con- NOR HOLMES NORTON has worked tire- in the century of its existence. cerned about beginning to make these lessly to improve, that could have been I supported Chairman ISSA’s request exceptions for residence levels, even given additional options for higher that the District of Columbia and the though ‘‘residence’’ is the change, basi- buildings because they are outside of National Capital Planning Commission cally, in essence, and I have looked at the area of concern for the Mall and conduct a joint study of the Height Act the change. I have reviewed the prior monuments. because more than 100 years had passed law. The city is not prepared to take that since the heights of D.C. buildings were But, Madam Speaker, I am concerned authority yet, and Congress is not pre- systematically discussed in the Halls of that this is the camel’s nose going pared to give authority that, in fact, Congress. under the tent. You are beginning to its city council is not prepared to han- The District and the NCPC came to put residences above the height that dle. That is the consensus that came different conclusions as to whether or was previously allowed. It may dress from the city council in their own reso- how the Height Act should be amended, some up, it may change some in ways lution, and we respect that if the city but agreed with respect to removing that we are not crazy about, but I am does not want an authority, we are not the prohibition on human occupancy of just concerned about changing the going to thrust an authority on them. penthouses, and setting a maximum height restrictions, even with these ex- So, with respect to the Height Act, height of 20 feet, or one story, for pent- ceptions, after 114 years of being in ex- let me close by saying there will al- houses. istence. ways be somebody who doesn’t want a The mayor and D.C. Council ex- So as a result, I thank the chairman law changed, who, in fact, wants the pressed divergent views, but I encour- and my friend from the District of Co- buildings shorter. There are people who aged them to work together to find lumbia, like I say, for their sensitivity, want their private home to be able to common ground. I am pleased that the but I like the height restriction be- see all the way to the Mall. I would mayor and council chairman reached cause of the emphasis that continues love to own one of those homes, quite an agreement with regard to pent- to be pushed. frankly. houses, and that agreement, in essence, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The A few feet away from here I would is before the Congress today. time of the gentleman has expired. like to be able to walk out onto the Under today’s bill, the city, through Mr. ISSA. I yield an additional 30 Speaker’s deck, his balcony. I would its local zoning process, will have the seconds to the gentleman from Texas. like to be able to see the White House, home rule ability to permit human oc- Mr. GOHMERT. I thank the gen- but I can’t because the Treasury build- cupancy of penthouses if it would de- tleman from California. ing was built in front of it and others. sire. However, this bill is not a man- Madam Speaker, I am concerned This legislation will not cause any of date directing the city to make any about beginning the exceptions that those shortcomings that have occurred changes to penthouses or to its exist- may move in a direction that we don’t in the past; just the opposite. It will ing comprehensive plan, or local zoning wish to have. The chairman mentioned beautify the tops of buildings if the laws, more generally. that no one is granting that kind of au- city approves those specific projects, Again, I would like to thank Chair- thority, and nobody is seeking it, yet; while maintaining the absolute limit man ISSA for working to give the Dis- and I want us to stop it before we have that has been on these buildings since trict of Columbia more authority. I to get to that ‘‘yet.’’ 1910. also deeply appreciate the chairman’s Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I just Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- work in so many other ways, for budget want to thank the gentleman for ance of my time. autonomy, and his strong support on speaking in favor of the bill. Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I many occasions for home rule, which I understand his concern. I do want yield myself such time as I may con- he has raised as a factor in connection to indicate that no exception is really sume. with the Height Act as well. being made in this bill. The height can I rise in support of H.R. 4192, and I I support the passage of this bill. go no higher than it can go right now, appreciate the initiative of the chair- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- and somebody in the District of Colum- man, Chairman ISSA, who has just spo- ance of my time. bia can’t make an exception because ken, who has always observed the self- the Congress of the United States con- government rights of the District of b 1645 trols heights still under this bill. Columbia, and puts forward this bill in Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, it is now Of course, we have our local zoning the same spirit of home rule. my pleasure to yield 2 minutes to the laws in the District, so there are many, This legislation will amend the distinguished gentleman from Texas many parts of the District where you Height Act of 1910, which limits the (Mr. GOHMERT). can’t begin to go as high as the Height height of all building in the District of Mr. GOHMERT. Madam Speaker, I Act. Columbia. The District is prohibited, thank both of my colleagues. I am ex- I am a third-generation Washing- under the Home Rule Act, from permit- tremely pleased with the sensitivity tonian, and I must say that I adore the ting any structure anywhere in the that is expressed for the people of residential quality of this city, which city in excess of the height limitations Washington, D.C., because that is what is essentially built on the notion of pri- contained in the Height Act. we should have here. vate homes and not large-scale apart- The current law permits structures This is an amendment to the bill re- ments. The city really did not want to above the top story of buildings, in- garding the height of Washington, D.C., dislodge that, and that has not oc- cluding so-called penthouses, to exceed buildings that passed in 1910, as chang- curred here. the height limitations, but no human ing the height restrictions that were There may still be some disagree- occupancy is permitted in mechanical put in place in 1899; and as my col- ment among residents, but I do know penthouses, and it gives the District league from the District of Columbia that when the council, which expressed the authority to set the maximum had pointed out, this really hasn’t been some real disquiet at any change, has height for such structures. discussed in detail in over 100 years. finally been able to come to an agree- Currently, the structures have a I recently had someone here in Wash- ment, that there is not enough of a height limit of 18.6 feet. The legislation ington tell me that: Gee, as property change here to warrant dissent within

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Reports eliminated. nally reached a compromise of the kind The yeas and nays were ordered. Sec. 1602. Reports modified. that we would like to see more often The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- TITLE XVII—DEPARTMENT OF THE occur right here in the House of Rep- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- TREASURY resentatives. ceedings on this motion will be post- Sec. 1701. Reports eliminated. And with that, I yield back the bal- poned. TITLE XVIII—DEPARTMENT OF ance of my time. f VETERANS AFFAIRS Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I yield GOVERNMENT REPORTS Sec. 1801. Reports eliminated. myself such time as I may consume. TITLE I—DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE In closing, I want to urge all Mem- ELIMINATION ACT OF 2014 SEC. 101. REPORTS ELIMINATED. bers to support the passage of H.R. Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I move to (a) INFORMATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EX- 4192, and I want to close by reminding suspend the rules and pass the bill PENSES ON COMMODITY PROMOTION PRO- people that this is, in fact, the best (H.R. 4194) to provide for the elimi- GRAMS.—Section 501 of the Federal Agri- vetted piece of legislation for Congress nation or modification of Federal re- culture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to pass in cooperation with the city in porting requirements, as amended. (7 U.S.C. 7401) is amended— my tenure. The Clerk read the title of the bill. (1) by striking subsection (d); and Thirteen D.C. city councilmen signed The text of the bill is as follows: (2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively. on to a sense of council-introduced res- H.R. 4194 (b) UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES REPORT AND olution in November that stated: The Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- RELATED MEETING.—Section 108 of the Act of Height Act should not be amended at resentatives of the United States of America in August 28, 1954 (commonly known as the Ag- this time. Congress assembled, ricultural Act of 1954; 7 U.S.C. 1748) is re- All 13 now support this modest rec- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. pealed. ommendation, and I understand the ad- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Government (c) FARMLAND PROTECTION POLICY ACT AN- ditional member also would. I am glad Reports Elimination Act of 2014’’. NUAL REPORT.—Section 1546 of the Agri- that the city council is seeing this SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. culture and Food Act of 1981 (7 U.S.C. 4207) is modest reform as in their favor—their The table of contents for this Act is as fol- repealed. (d) PEANUT BASE ACRES DATA COLLECTION benefit to enhancing the beauty of lows: AND PUBLICATION.—Section 1302(d) of the Sec. 1. Short title. those buildings, those few buildings Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 Sec. 2. Table of contents. that reach the maximum of the Height (7 U.S.C. 8752(d)) is amended by striking Act. TITLE I—DEPARTMENT OF paragraph (3). In closing, I think it is important AGRICULTURE (e) OTHER BASE ACRES DATA COLLECTION that we echo what Delegate NORTON Sec. 101. Reports eliminated. AND PUBLICATION.—Section 1101(d) of the just said. The vast majority of homes TITLE II—DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 8711(d)) is amended by striking and buildings in the District of Colum- Sec. 201. Reports eliminated. paragraph (3). bia are far lower than the Height Act. TITLE III—CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL (f) BEGINNING FARMER AND RANCHER INDI- In fact, it is a relatively small part of AND COMMUNITY SERVICE VIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS PILOT PRO- what some people sometimes call K Sec. 301. Reports eliminated. GRAM REPORT.—Section 333B of the Consoli- Street and some other corridors, where TITLE IV—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE dated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 the infrastructure of the city has Sec. 401. Reports eliminated. U.S.C. 1983b) is amended by striking sub- pressed to occupy more densely. section (e) and redesignating subsections (f) TITLE V—DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION My hope is, by maintaining the through (h) as subsections (e) through (g), re- height, the total occupancy, these Sec. 501. Report on Impact Aid construction spectively. justifying discretionary grant (g) RURAL BROADBAND ACCESS PROGRAM penthouses will enhance that property, awards eliminated. REPORT.—Section 601 of the Rural Elec- in many cases, with cafeteria or public TITLE VI—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY trification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 950bb) is access areas while still continuing to Sec. 601. Reports eliminated. amended— induce people to make reasonable (1) in subsection (d)(1)(B), by striking ‘‘(k)’’ changes in outlying areas if, in fact, TITLE VII—ENVIRONMENTAL and inserting ‘‘(j)’’; and additional capacity is needed either for PROTECTION AGENCY (2) by striking subsection (j) and redesig- residents of this city or, in fact, the Sec. 701. Great Lakes management com- nating subsections (k) and (l) as subsections thriving businesses of this city. prehensive report eliminated. (j) and (k), respectively. Madam Speaker, we seldom come to TITLE VIII—EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE (h) REPORT ON EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEES TO EMERGING MARKETS.—Section 1542(e) of you with a 100-year-old bill that hasn’t PRESIDENT Sec. 801. Report relating to waiver of certain the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and been dusted off. We come to you today Trade Act of 1990 (Public Law 101–624; 7 with a 104-year-old bill, which has not sanctions against North Korea eliminated. U.S.C. 5622 note) is amended— been dusted off and not for a lack of a (1) by striking ‘‘(1) EFFECT OF CREDITS.—’’; reason. TITLE IX—GOVERNMENT and ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE The water towers of 1910 are gone. It (2) by striking paragraph (2). is time for us to use this space to main- Sec. 901. Reports eliminated. (i) COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION QUAR- Sec. 902. Reports modified. tain a view that is unmarred by TERLY REPORT.—Section 13 of the Com- modity Credit Corporation Charter Act (15 highrises, but is, in fact, enhanced by TITLE X—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S.C. 714k) is amended by striking the sec- the architectural creation, invention, ond sentence. Sec. 1001. Reports eliminated. and ingenuity of the architects who (j) EVALUATION OF THE RURAL DEVELOP- work and strive to make the buildings TITLE XI—DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING MENT, BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY GUARANTEED of Washington, D.C., pleasant and func- AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT LOAN PROGRAM FINANCING OF LOCALLY OR RE- tional. Sec. 1101. Reports eliminated. GIONALLY PRODUCED FOOD PRODUCTS.—Sec- With that, I urge passage and yield TITLE XII—DEPARTMENT OF THE tion 310B(g)(9)(B) of the Consolidated Farm back the balance of my time. INTERIOR and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(g)(9)(B)) is amended by striking clause Sec. 1201. Royalties In-Kind Report elimi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (iv) and redesignating clause (v) as clause nated. question is on the motion offered by (iv). the gentleman from California (Mr. TITLE XIII—DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (k) UNITED STATES GRAIN STANDARDS ACT ISSA) that the House suspend the rules Sec. 1301. Reports eliminated. REPORTS.—Section 17B of the United States

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(1) by striking ‘‘(a) RURAL AREA.—’’; and Section 28(k)(5) of the National Institute of TITLE VII—ENVIRONMENTAL (2) by striking subsection (b). Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. PROTECTION AGENCY (m) NOTIFICATIONS TO CONGRESS ON RE- 278n(k)(5)) is repealed. SEC. 701. GREAT LAKES MANAGEMENT COM- LEASE OF AMES AND DDRESSES OF RO (f) NORTHWEST ATLANTIC FISHERIES ACTIVI- N A P - PREHENSIVE REPORT ELIMINATED. DUCERS OPERATING UNDER MARKETING AGREE- TIES.—Section 212 of the Northwest Atlantic Section 118(c)(10) of the Federal Water Pol- MENTS AND ORDERS.—Section 8d(2) of the Ag- Fisheries Convention Act of 1995 (16 U.S.C. lution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1268(c)(10)) is ricultural Adjustment Act (7 U.S.C. 608d(2)) 5611) is repealed. repealed. is amended by striking ‘‘The Secretary shall TITLE III—CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL notify the Committee on Agriculture, Nutri- AND COMMUNITY SERVICE TITLE VIII—EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT tion, and Forestry of the Senate and the SEC. 301. REPORTS ELIMINATED. SEC. 801. REPORT RELATING TO WAIVER OF CER- Committee on Agriculture of the House of (a) REPORTS BY OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES TAIN SANCTIONS AGAINST NORTH Representatives not later than 10 legislative TO THE CORPORATION.—Section 182 of the Na- days before the contemplated release under KOREA ELIMINATED. tional and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 Section 1405 of the Supplemental Appro- law, of the names and addresses of producers U.S.C. 12642) is amended by striking sub- participating in such marketing agreements priations Act, 2008 (22 U.S.C. 2799aa–1 note) is section (b). amended by striking subsection (c). and orders, and shall include in such notice (b) SERVICE-LEARNING IMPACT STUDY.—The a statement of reasons relied upon by the National and Community Service Act of 1990 TITLE IX—GOVERNMENT Secretary in making the determination to (42 U.S.C. 12565) is amended by repealing part ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE release such names and addresses.’’. IV of subtitle B of title I. SEC. 901. REPORTS ELIMINATED. (n) PLANT PEST AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT TITLE IV—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (a) EXPENDITURES OF LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AND DISASTER PREVENTION ACTION PLANS RE- AGENCIES.—Section 1904 of the Elementary SEC. 401. REPORTS ELIMINATED. PORTS.—Section 420(c) of the Plant Protect and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 (a) AMENDMENTS TO NATIONAL DEFENSE AU- Act (7 U.S.C. 7721(c)) is amended by striking U.S.C. 6574) is repealed. THORIZATION ACTS.— paragraph (3). (b) USE OF RECOVERY ACT FUNDS BY STATES (1) DISPLAY OF ANNUAL BUDGET REQUIRE- (o) QUARTERLY EXPORT ASSISTANCE RE- AND LOCALITIES REPORT.—Section 901 of the MENTS FOR AIR SOVEREIGNTY ALERT MISSION.— PORTS.—Section 603 of the Agricultural American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of Section 354 of the Duncan Hunter National Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5713) is repealed. 2009 (Public Law 111–5; 123 Stat. 191) is re- Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (p) RURAL COLLABORATIVE INVESTMENT pealed. 2009 (Public Law 110–417; 10 U.S.C. 221 note) is PROGRAM.— (c) HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT FUNDS hereby repealed. (1) SECRETARIAL REPORT ON REGIONAL AUDIT.— (2) ANNUAL REPORT ON RELIABILITY OF DE- RURAL INVESTMENT BOARDS.—Section (1) ELIMINATION OF AUDIT.—Section 902(b) of PARTMENT OF DEFENSE FINANCIAL STATE- 385C(b)(7) of the Consolidated Farm and the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (42 U.S.C. MENTS.—Section 1008 of the National Defense Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009dd– 15542(b)) is amended— Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Pub- 2(b)(7)) is amended— (A) by striking paragraph (3); and lic Law 107–107; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amend- (A) by adding ‘‘and’’ at the end of subpara- (B) by redesignating paragraphs (4) ed— graph (B); through (6) as paragraphs (3) through (5). (A) by striking subsections (a) and (b); and (B) by striking ‘‘; and’’ at the end of sub- (2) PRESERVATION OF AUTHORITY TO RECOUP (B) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ‘‘(b) paragraph (C) and inserting a period; and FUNDS RESULTING FROM PRIOR AUDITS.—Sec- or’’. (C) by striking subparagraph (D). tion 902(c) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 15542(c)) is (b) AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 10.— (2) REPORT BY REGIONAL RURAL INVESTMENT amended by inserting after ‘‘subsection (b)’’ (1) ANNUAL REPORT ON EMERGENCY AND EX- BOARD TO NATIONAL RURAL INVESTMENT BOARD the following: ‘‘prior to the date of the en- TRAORDINARY EXPENSES.—Section 127 of title AND THE SECRETARY.—Section 385D(a)(7) of actment of the Government Reports Elimi- 10, United States Code, is amended by strik- such Act (7 U.S.C. 2009dd–3(a)(7)) is amend- nation Act of 2014’’. ing subsection (d). ed— (d) STATE SMALL BUSINESS CREDIT INITIA- (2) REPORT ON ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO FOR- (A) by adding ‘‘and’’ at the end of subpara- TIVE AUDIT AND REPORT.—Section 3011 of the EIGN NATIONS TO ACCOUNT FOR MISSING U.S. graph (C); and Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. PERSONNEL.—Section 408 of title 10, United (B) by striking subparagraph (D) and redes- 5710) is amended by striking subsection (b). States Code, is amended by striking sub- ignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (e) SMALL BUSINESS LENDING FUND PRO- section (f). (D). GRAM AUDIT AND REPORT.—Section 4107 of (3) INCLUSION OF NET FLOOR AREA IN RE- (q) STATUS REPORT FOR FOOD FOR PROGRESS the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (12 QUESTS TO BUILD MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING.— PROGRAM.—Subsection (j) of the Food for U.S.C. 4741 note) is amended by striking sub- Section 2826 of title 10, United States Code, Progress Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1736o) is section (c). is amended— amended by striking paragraph (3). (f) HOUSING ASSISTANCE COUNCIL FINANCIAL (A) by striking ‘‘(a) LOCAL COM- (r) STATUS REPORT FOR FOREIGN MARKET STATEMENT AUDIT REPORT.—Section 6303(a) PARABILITY.—’’; and DEVELOPMENT.—Section 702 of the Agricul- of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of (B) by striking subsection (b). tural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5722) is 2008 (42 U.S.C. 1490e note) is amended by (c) AMENDMENT TO SMALL BUSINESS ACT amended by striking subsection (c). striking paragraph (3). (s) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SPECIALTY COMMERCIALIZATION READINESS PROGRAM.— SEC. 902. REPORTS MODIFIED. CROPS STATUS REPORTS.—Section 3205 of the Section 9(y)(5) of the Small Business Act (15 (a) NATIONAL PREVENTION, HEALTH PRO- Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of U.S.C. 638(y)(5)) is amended— MOTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH COUNCIL.—Sub- 2002 (7 U.S.C. 5680) is amended— (1) by striking subparagraph (B); section (i) of section 4001 of the Patient Pro- (1) by striking subsection (d); and (2) by striking ‘‘authorized to—’’ through tection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. (2) by redesignating subsection (e) as sub- ‘‘establish goals’’ and inserting ‘‘authorized 300u–1) is amended by striking ‘‘The Sec- section (d). to establish goals’’; and retary and the Comptroller General of the (t) SOUTHEASTERN ALASKA TIMBER RE- (3) by striking ‘‘; and’’ at the end and in- United States shall jointly conduct periodic PORTS.—Section 706 of the Alaska National serting a period. reviews’’ and inserting ‘‘The Secretary shall Interest Lands Conservation Act is repealed. TITLE V—DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION conduct periodic reviews’’. TITLE II—DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE SEC. 501. REPORT ON IMPACT AID CONSTRUC- (b) POSTCARD MANDATE.—Section 719(g)(2) SEC. 201. REPORTS ELIMINATED. TION JUSTIFYING DISCRETIONARY of title 31, United States Code is amended— GRANT AWARDS ELIMINATED. (a) EFFORTS AND PROGRESS IN BECOMING (1) by striking the first sentence and in- Section 8007(b) of the Elementary and Sec- DESIGNATED AS SEA GRANT COLLEGE OR INSTI- serting the following: ‘‘The Comptroller Gen- ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7707) TUTE.—Section 207 of the National Sea Grant eral shall make each list available through is amended by striking paragraph (7). Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1126) is amended by the public website of the Government Ac- striking subsection (e). TITLE VI—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY countability Office.’’; and (b) ENTERPRISE INTEGRATION STANDARDIZA- SEC. 601. REPORTS ELIMINATED. (2) in the second sentence, by inserting ‘‘of TION AND IMPLEMENTATION.—Section 3(c) of (a) SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION Congress’’ after ‘‘committee or member’’. the Enterprise Integration Act of 2001 (15 PILOT PROGRAM.—Section 983(d) of the En- (c) ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE CONGRESSIONAL U.S.C. 278g–5 note) is repealed. ergy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16323(d)) is AWARD FOUNDATION.— (c) ENSURING EQUAL ACCESS TO SEA GRANT repealed. (1) USE OF PRIVATE AUDITOR.—Section 107 of FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.—Section 208(a) of the (b) STRATEGIC UNCONVENTIONAL FUELS DE- the Congressional Award Act (2 U.S.C. 807) is National Sea Grant Program Act (33 U.S.C. VELOPMENT PROGRAM.—Section 369(i)(3) of amended to read as follows:

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‘‘AUDITS TITLE XI—DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING (b) REPORT ON TIBET NEGOTIATIONS.—Sec- ‘‘SEC. 107. (a) CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT tion 613 of the Foreign Relations Authoriza- AUDITOR.—The Board shall enter into a con- SEC. 1101. REPORTS ELIMINATED. tion Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (22 U.S.C. 6901 tract with an accredited private auditor to (a) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPENDING note) is amended to read as follows: conduct an annual audit of the financial PLAN FOR TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVE.—The ‘‘SEC. 613. TIBET NEGOTIATIONS. records of the Board and of any corporation first sentence of the second paragraph under ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The President and the established under section 106(i), and shall en- the heading ‘‘Department of Housing and Secretary should encourage the Government sure that the auditor has access for the pur- Urban Development—Management and Ad- of the People’s Republic of China to enter pose of the audit to any books, documents, ministration—Transformation Initiative’’ in into a dialogue with the Dalai Lama or his papers, and records of the Board or such cor- title II of division A of Public Law 111–117 representatives leading to a negotiated poration (or any agent of the Board or such (123 Stat. 3093), as amended by section 2259 of agreement on Tibet. corporation) which the auditor reasonably title XII of division B of Public Law 112–10 ‘‘(b) COMPLIANCE.—After such an agree- determines to be pertinent to the Congres- (125 Stat. 197), is amended by striking ‘‘: Pro- ment is reached, the President and the Sec- sional Award Program. vided, That’’ and all that follows through retary should work to ensure compliance ‘‘(b) ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS ON AUDIT ‘‘Government Accountability Office’’. with the agreement.’’. RESULTS.—Not later than May 15 of each cal- (b) SOLE SOURCE CONTRACTS REPORT.—Sec- TITLE XVI—DEPARTMENT OF endar year, the Board shall submit to appro- tion 218 of the Transportation, Housing and TRANSPORTATION priate officers, committees, and subcommit- Urban Development, and Related Agencies SEC. 1601. REPORTS ELIMINATED. tees of Congress a report on the results of Appropriations Act, 2012 (division C of Public (a) REPORTS OF AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COM- the most recent audit conducted pursuant to Law 112–55; 125 Stat. 699) is repealed. MITTEE.—Section 106(p)(7) of title 49, United this section, and shall include in the report TITLE XII—DEPARTMENT OF THE States Code, is amended— information on any such additional areas as INTERIOR (1) by striking subparagraph (H); and the auditor who conducted the audit deter- (2) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as mines deserve or require evaluation.’’. SEC. 1201. ROYALTIES IN-KIND REPORT ELIMI- NATED. subparagraph (H). (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT RELATING TO Section 342(e) of the Energy Policy Act of (b) ANNUAL SUMMARIES OF AIRPORT FINAN- COMPLIANCE WITH FISCAL CONTROL AND FUND 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15902(e)) is amended by strik- CIAL REPORTS.—Section 47107(k) of title 49, ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.—Section ing subsection (e). United States Code, is repealed. 104(c)(2)(A) of such Act (2 U.S.C. 804(c)(2)(A)) (c) ANNUAL REPORT ON PIPELINE SAFETY IN- is amended— TITLE XIII—DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FORMATION GRANTS TO COMMUNITIES.—Sec- (A) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘The SEC. 1301. REPORTS ELIMINATED. tion 60130 of title 49, United States Code, is Comptroller General of the United States’’ (a) OLDER AMERICANS ACT.—Section 515 of amended— and inserting ‘‘The accredited private audi- the Older Americans Act (42 U.S.C. 3056m) is (1) by striking subsection (c); and tor conducting the annual audit of the finan- repealed. (2) by redesignating subsection (d) as sub- cial records of the Board pursuant to section (b) ANDEAN TRADE PREFERENCE ACT.—Sec- section (c). 107(a)’’; and tion 207 of the Andean Trade Preference Act (d) ANNUAL REPORT ON PILOT PROGRAM FOR (B) in the second sentence, by striking (19 U.S.C. 3205) is repealed. INNOVATIVE FINANCING OF AIR TRAFFIC CON- ‘‘the Comptroller General’’ and inserting TITLE XIV—OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF TROL EQUIPMENT.—Section 182 of the Vision ‘‘the auditor’’. NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE 100—Century of Aviation Reauthorization (d) ANNUAL GAO REVIEW OF PROPOSED HHS Act (117 Stat. 2515; 49 U.S.C. 44502 note) is RECOVERY THRESHOLD.—The third sentence SEC. 1401. REPORTS ELIMINATED. amended— of section 1862(b)(9)(B)(i) of the Social Secu- (a) TREATY ON CONVENTIONAL ARMED (1) by striking subsection (e); and rity Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)(9)(B)(i)) is amend- FORCES IN EUROPE.—Section 2(5)(E) of the (2) by redesignating subsection (f) as sub- ed by striking ‘‘for a year’’ and inserting Senate resolution advising and consenting to section (e). ‘‘for 2014’’. ratification of the Document Agreed Among (e) REPORTS ON JUSTIFICATIONS FOR AIR DE- the States Parties to the Treaty on Conven- TITLE X—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND FENSE IDENTIFICATION ZONES.—Section 602 of tional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) of No- SECURITY the Vision 100—Century of Aviation Reau- vember 19, 1990, adopted at Vienna May 31, SEC. 1001. REPORTS ELIMINATED. thorization Act (117 Stat. 2563), and the item 1996 (Treaty Doc. 105–5) (commonly referred relating to that section in the table of con- (a) PROHIBITION ON IMPORTATION OF PROD- to as the ‘‘CFE Flank Document’’), 105th tents contained in section 1(b) of that Act, UCTS MADE WITH DOG OR CAT FUR.—Section Congress, agreed to May 14, 1997, is repealed. 308 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1308) is are repealed. (b) REPORTS ON COMMERCE WITH, AND AS- (f) ANNUAL REPORT ON STANDARDS FOR AIR- amended by striking subsection (e). SISTANCE TO, CUBA FROM OTHER FOREIGN CRAFT AND AIRCRAFT ENGINES TO REDUCE (b) PORT OF ENTRY INFRASTRUCTURE AS- COUNTRIES.— NOISE LEVELS.—Section 726 of the Wendell H. SESSMENT STUDY AND NATIONAL LAND BORDER (1) REPEAL.—Section 108 of the Cuban Lib- Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act SECURITY PLAN.—The Border Infrastructure erty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) for the 21st Century (114 Stat. 167; 49 U.S.C. and Technology Modernization Act of 2007 Act of 1996 (22 U.S.C. 6038) is repealed. (title VI of division E of Public Law 110–161; 47508 note) is amended by striking subsection (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of (c). 6 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.) is amended by striking contents in section 1(b) of such Act is sections 603 and 604. SEC. 1602. REPORTS MODIFIED. amended by striking the item relating to Section 1138(a) of title 49, United States (c) FEES FOR CERTAIN CUSTOMS SERVICES.— section 108. (1) REPEAL.—Section 13031 of the Consoli- Code, is amended by striking ‘‘at least annu- (c) IDENTIFICATION OF COUNTRIES OF CON- dated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of ally, but may be conducted’’. CERN WITH RESPECT TO THE DIVERSION OF 1985 (Public Law 99–272; 19 U.S.C. 58c) is TITLE XVII—DEPARTMENT OF THE CERTAIN GOODS, SERVICES, AND TECHNOLOGIES amended— TREASURY TO OR THROUGH IRAN.— (A) in subsection (a)(9), by striking sub- (1) REPEAL.—Section 302 of the Comprehen- SEC. 1701. REPORTS ELIMINATED. paragraph (C) and redesignating subpara- sive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Di- (a) ANNUAL REPORT ON THE NORTH AMER- graph (D) as subparagraph (C); and vestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8542) is re- ICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK.—Section 2 of Pub- (B) in subsection (f)— pealed. lic Law 108–215 is repealed. (i) in paragraph (3)— (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section (b) REPORT ON VOTING ON INTERNATIONAL (I) by striking subparagraph (D); and 303(b) of such Act (22 U.S.C. 8543(b)) is FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS LOAN PROPOSALS.— (II) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as amended— Section 701 of the International Financial In- subparagraph (D); (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), stitutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262d) is amended by (ii) by striking paragraph (4); and by striking ‘‘a report—’’ and inserting ‘‘a re- striking subsection (c) and redesignating (iii) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) port notifying those committees of the des- subsection (d) through subsection (g) (as as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively. ignation of the country.’’; and added by section 501(g) of Public Law 96–259) (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Subsection (B) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2). as subsections (c) through (f), respectively. (f) of such section is further amended— (c) REPORT ON NEW IMF ARRANGEMENTS (3) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of (A) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ‘‘para- contents in section 1(b) of such Act is REGARDING RATES AND MATURITIES.—Section graph (5)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraph (4)’’; and amended by striking the item relating to 605 of the Foreign Operations, Export Fi- (B) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking ‘‘para- section 302. nancing, and Related Programs Appropria- graph (5)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraph (4)’’. tions Act, 1999 (112 Stat. 2681–223), as enacted (d) MODERNIZATION OF NATIONAL DISTRESS TITLE XV—DEPARTMENT OF STATE into law by section 101(d) of division A of the AND RESPONSE SYSTEM.—Section 346 of the SEC. 1501. REPORTS ELIMINATED. Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Sup- (Public Law 107–295) Maritime Transpor- (a) REPORT ON PROGRESS TOWARD REGIONAL plemental Appropriations Act, 1999 (Public tation Security Act of 2002 (14 U.S.C. 88 NON-PROLIFERATION IN SOUTH ASIA.—Section Law 105–277), is amended by striking sub- note), and the item relating to such section 620F of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 section (d). in the table of contents in section 1(b) of U.S.C. 2376) is amended by striking sub- (d) REPORT ON SIGNIFICANT MODIFICA- such Act, are repealed. section (c). TIONS.—The Government Securities Act

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:19 Feb 06, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\APR 2014\H28AP4.REC H28AP4 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3212 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 28, 2014 Amendments of 1993 (Public Law 103–202) is These reports were vetted by sending ally-mandated plans and reports as po- amended— out a questionnaire to every chairman tentially outdated or duplicative. Ma- (1) by striking section 203; and and every ranking member in the jority and minority staffs of our com- (2) in the table of contents for such Act, by House, asking them do they still need mittee worked together to identify spe- striking the item relating to section 203. these reports. After going through mul- cific reports that are currently pro- TITLE XVIII—DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS tiple rounds, we determined that these duced, but should be eliminated. AFFAIRS were the reports that no Member of H.R. 4194 would eliminate the statu- SEC. 1801. REPORTS ELIMINATED. Congress or no committee any longer tory requirements to prepare reports (a) ANNUAL REPORT ON ACTIVITIES AND PRO- POSALS INVOLVING CONTRACTING FOR PER- needed. that are produced by 18 Federal agen- FORMANCE BY CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL OF This is a modest reform. I would have cies. Implementing H.R. 4194 would re- WORK PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED BY DEPART- liked to have done a few more. In fact, duce the administrative costs to these MENT EMPLOYEES.—Section 8110 of such title I would like to make sure that, in agencies by reducing the number of re- is amended— every Congress, every 2 years, a similar ports that must be prepared and print- (1) by striking subsection (c); and bill be brought, asking are those re- ed. (2) by redesignating subsections (d), (e), ports still needed and eliminating the The Congressional Budget Office esti- and (f) as subsections (c), (d), and (e), respec- ones that are not. mates that implementing the bill re- tively. (b) ANNUAL REPORT ON PROCUREMENT OF I am assured that if we do so, as we duces the costs that are subject to ap- HEALTH-CARE ITEMS.—Section 8125 of such create 69 new reports every year, we propriation by about $1 million over title is amended— can eliminate 69 old reports, saving the next 5 years. The bill contains no (1) by striking subsection (d); and millions of dollars, but more impor- intergovernmental or private sector (2) by redesignating subsection (e) as sub- tantly, freeing up the most valuable mandates and would impose no costs section (d). people often in the executive branch on State, local, and tribal govern- (c) ANNUAL REPORT ON STAFFING FOR that must participate in the prepara- ments. NURSES AND NURSE ANAESTHETISTS AT DE- tion of these. PARTMENT FACILITIES.—Section 7451(e) of H.R. 4194 provides for greater effi- such title is amended— The GPRA Modernization Act of 2010 ciency for a more effective Federal (1) by striking paragraph (5); and directs agencies and the OMB to work Government with the elimination of (2) by redesignating paragraph (6) as para- together to identify duplicative and duplicative or unnecessary reports. graph (5). outdated reports to Congress. In Janu- Madam Speaker, I strongly urge my (d) ANNUAL REPORT ON USE OF AUTHORITIES ary of 2013, the Office of Management colleagues to join me in supporting TO ENHANCE RETENTION OF EXPERIENCED and Budget posted that list on their this bill, and I am pleased to yield back NURSES.— Web site, www.performance.gov, and the balance of my time. (1) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter these reports come from that list. 73 of such title is amended by striking sec- b 1700 tion 7324. Madam Speaker, I think enough has (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of been said. The American people want Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I urge all sections at the beginning of such chapter is us not to waste their money. Congress Members to support the passage of H.R. amended by striking the item relating to is determined that we should eliminate 4194, and I yield back the balance of my section 7324. unnecessary reports. The Office of time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Management and Budget has produced The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ant to the rule, the gentleman from a list. We have culled through that list, question is on the motion offered by California (Mr. ISSA) and the gentle- worked with all the chairmen, and the gentleman from California (Mr. woman from the District of Columbia today give you this list of savings. ISSA) that the House suspend the rules (Ms. NORTON) each will control 20 min- With that, I reserve the balance of and pass the bill, H.R. 4194, as amend- utes. my time. ed. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I The question was taken; and (two- from California. yield myself such time as I may con- thirds being in the affirmative) the GENERAL LEAVE sume. rules were suspended and the bill, as Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I ask As a member of the House Oversight amended, was passed. unanimous consent that all Members and Government Reform Committee, I A motion to reconsider was laid on may have 5 legislative days within rise in support of this important legis- the table. which to revise and extend their re- lation. I am pleased to join my col- f leagues and Chairman ISSA today in marks and include extraneous mate- BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS STUDY rials on the bill under consideration. support of H.R. 4194, the Government The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Reports Elimination Act, as amended. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Madam objection to the request of the gen- Congress often requires reports from Speaker, I move to suspend the rules tleman from California? executive branch agencies, and these and pass the bill (H.R. 298) to direct the There was no objection. reports can be a valuable tool to scruti- Secretary of the Interior to conduct a Mr. ISSA. I yield myself such time as nize performance and assess agency special resource study to evaluate the I may consume. goals. However, with the passage of significance of the Mill Springs Battle- I urge my colleagues to support H.R. time, reporting requirements can be- field located in Pulaski and Wayne 4194, the Government Reports Elimi- come outdated and unnecessary. Counties, Kentucky, and the feasibility nation Act of 2014. The Government Congress and the executive branch of its inclusion in the National Park Reports Elimination Act is part of the recognized in the Government Perform- System, and for other purposes. committee’s efforts to reduce waste ance and Results Modernization Act of The Clerk read the title of the bill. and duplication in the Federal Govern- 2010 that improved coordination across The text of the bill is as follows: ment. the Federal Government benefits the H.R. 298 It eliminates 69 unnecessary agency taxpayer and government alike. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- reports to Congress and eliminates or Pursuant to that act, the Office of resentatives of the United States of America in streamlines 10 required GAO, Govern- Management and Budget publishes a Congress assembled, ment Accountability Office, mandates. list of plans or reports that are pro- SECTION 1. BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS STUDY. The Congressional Budget Office esti- duced by the executive branch pursu- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds as follows: mates that H.R. 4194 will save several ant to congressional mandate. The act (1) In 1994, the Mills Springs Battlefield in million dollars. That doesn’t sound like requires the administration to identify Pulaski and Wayne Counties in Kentucky was a lot in the Federal budget, but think potentially outdated or duplicative designated as a National Historic Landmark by of the key people who have to prepare plans and reports and provide views for the Department of the Interior. (2) The Battle of Mill Springs was the first those reports. The people that are most their elimination. significant Union victory in the western theater knowledgeable of what is going on are In January 2013, the Office of Man- of the Civil War. often the people taken away for these agement and Budget produced a list (3) The outcome of the Battle of Mill Springs, reports. that identified over 300 congression- along with Union victories at Fort Henry and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:19 Feb 06, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 6333 E:\RECORD14\APR 2014\H28AP4.REC H28AP4 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 28, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3213 Fort Donelson paved the way for a major battle from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) each will the early 1990s, the U.S. Department of at Shiloh, Tennessee. control 20 minutes. the Interior classified the site of the (4) In 1991, the National Park Service placed GENERAL LEAVE Battle of Mill Springs as one of the the Mill Springs Battlefield on a list of endan- most endangered battlefields in Ken- gered battlefields, noting the impact of this bat- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Madam tle to the course of the Civil War. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that tucky. It might have slipped into the (5) In 1992, the Mill Springs Battlefield Asso- all Members have 5 legislative days to pages of history with no living monu- ciation formed, and utilizing Federal, State, and revise and extend their remarks and in- ment to it had it not been for a group local support has managed to preserve impor- clude extraneous materials on the bill of concerned citizens in the community tant tracts of the battlefield, construct an inter- under consideration. who came together in 1992 out of con- active visitor center, and educate the public The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there cern that the site would be lost forever. about this historic event. objection to the request of the gen- Today, thanks to the Mill Springs (6) There is strong community interest in in- Battlefield Association, along with de- corporating the Mill Springs Battlefield into the tleman from Alaska? National Park Service. There was no objection. termination from State and local offi- (7) The Mill Springs Battlefield Association Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. At this time, cials and the Civil War Trust and the has expressed its desire to give the preserved I yield whatever time he may consume National Parks Conservation Associa- battlefield as a gift to the United States. to the gentleman from Kentucky, Mr. tion, hundreds of acres of battlefield (b) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this Act: HAL ROGERS. land have been diligently preserved. (1) MILL SPRINGS BATTLEFIELD.—The term Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. I thank Through a partnership of public and ‘‘Mill Springs Battlefield’’ means the area en- the chairman for yielding me this private funds, the association has con- compassed by the National Historic Landmark time. structed a fantastic 10,000-square-foot designations relating to the 1862 Battle of Mill Madam Speaker, in the Common- Springs located in the counties of Pulaski and Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center Wayne in Kentucky. wealth of Kentucky, we have dozens of and Museum, established interpretive (2) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means historic sites and landmarks that dem- signage, and led driving and walking the Secretary of the Interior. onstrate our Nation’s proud history to tours of the battle. Above all, they (c) STUDY.—Not later than 3 years from the thousands of visitors every year. I am have created a vibrant tourist attrac- date funds are made available, the Secretary pleased that one of these sites is the tion which hosts thousands of visitors shall conduct a special resource study to evalu- Mill Springs Battlefield, which sits in and students each year, preserving the ate the significance of the Mill Springs Battle- my home county of Pulaski and my field in Kentucky, and the feasibility of its in- memory of this historic battle for gen- clusion in the National Park System. birth home county of Wayne, Ken- erations to come. Periodically, Madam (d) CRITERIA FOR STUDY.—The Secretary shall tucky. The bill we have before us would Speaker, there is a reenactment of the conduct the study authorized by this Act in ac- give the National Park Service 3 years Battle of Mill Springs with thousands cordance with 8(b) of Public Law 91–383 (16 to complete a study on including this of participants from all across the U.S.C. 1a–5(b)). historic battlefield into the National country. (e) CONTENT OF STUDY.—The study shall in- Park System. After years of work preserving this clude an analysis of the following: The Battle of Mill Springs is a source precious historic site, the Mill Springs (1) The significance of the Battle of Mill of great pride and interest to my con- Battlefield Association has expressed Springs to the outcome of the Civil War. stituents especially. In late 1861, Con- (2) Opportunities for public education about its desire to turn the site over to the the Civil War in Kentucky. federate forces had advanced into Ken- National Park Service and the people (3) Operational issues that should be consid- tucky on its southern border, and on of the United States so that the joy of ered if the National Park System were to incor- January 19, 1862, they launched an at- learning and history will be enjoyed by porate the Mill Springs Battlefield. tack on the Union Army camp that was many more people through the years. (4) The feasibility of administering the Mill stationed at Logan’s Crossroads, later This bill, H.R. 298, will start this proc- Springs Battlefield considering its size, configu- to be called Mill Springs. After a heavy ess by evaluating the feasibility of ration, and other factors, to include an annual night of marching, the Confederate cost estimate. adopting this important site into the (5) The economic, educational, and other im- troops attacked but were driven back, Park Service. I am proud to associate pacts the inclusion of Mill Springs Battlefield with their commander, Brigadier Gen- myself with this effort and to have this into the National Park System would have on eral Felix Zollicoffer, being killed in battlefield and generous group of citi- the surrounding communities in Pulaski and the fighting. In the confusion, the zens in my district. Wayne Counties. Union troops received reinforcements Madam Speaker, our Nation has been (6) The effect of the designation of the Mill and were able to repel another Confed- truly blessed. We have a remarkable Springs Battlefield as a unit of the National erate attack, this time driving them array of natural beauty which people Park System on— back into Tennessee. from all over this country and the (A) existing commercial and recreational ac- Although this battle did not generate tivities, including by not limited to hunting, world flock to see. Additionally, we fishing, and recreational shooting, and on the the number of casualties seen at such have a great number of historical sites authorization, construction, operation, mainte- battles as Antietam or Gettysburg, it which have been dutifully and faith- nance, or improvement of energy production was a critically important battle and fully preserved so that new generations and transmission infrastructure; and one of the first major Union victories can appreciate what this country has (B) the authority of State and local govern- in the Civil War. As a border State in been through and what their fore- ments to manage those activities. the conflict between the North and fathers cared for. The Mill Springs Bat- (7) The identification of any authorities, in- South, Kentucky sat at a dangerous tlefield is a jewel of this group and will cluding condemnation, that will compel or per- and strategically critical crossroads, mit the Secretary to influence or participate in be an excellent addition to the Na- local land use decisions (such as zoning) or with both sides vying for control of its tional Park Service. place restrictions on non-Federal lands if the territory. In fact, President Lincoln I am proud of the work that they Mill Springs Battlefield is designated a unit of has been quoted as saying, ‘‘I hope to have done, and I look forward to many the National Park System. have God on my side, but I must have years of this site being an inspiring and (f) NOTIFICATION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY OWN- Kentucky.’’ Victory in the Battle of educational attraction for our Nation. ERS.—Upon commencement of the study, owners Mill Springs held off the Confederate So I urge all of my colleagues to sup- of private property adjacent to the battlefield advance into Kentucky and laid the port this bill, and I thank the gen- will be notified of the study’s commencement and scope. groundwork for later Union successes tleman for yielding the time. (g) SUBMISSION OF REPORT.—Upon completion at Fort Donelson, in now Nashville, Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Speaker, I of the study, the Secretary shall submit a report Tennessee, in February 1862, and at yield myself such time as I may con- on the findings of the study to the Committee on Shiloh, in April, under General Ulysses sume. Natural Resources of the House of Representa- S. Grant. I would congratulate the gentleman tives and to the Committee on Energy and Nat- Despite the importance of this battle, from Kentucky on his eloquent descrip- ural Resources of the Senate. like many battlefields throughout the tion of Mill Springs and its signifi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- country, the site of the Battle of Mill cance in our history in the Civil War. ant to the rule, the gentleman from Springs became threatened over the It was declared a National Historic Alaska (Mr. YOUNG) and the gentleman years by disrepair and development. In Landmark in 1993, but the gentleman

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:19 Feb 06, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\APR 2014\H28AP4.REC H28AP4 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3214 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 28, 2014 makes an eloquent case that it should The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. COL- cial resource study of the archeological be upgraded from a National Historic LINS of New York). The time of the gen- site and surrounding land of the New Landmark to look at as a part of the tleman has expired. Philadelphia town site in the State of National Park System. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. I yield the Illinois, and for other purposes, as This bill would allow the Secretary gentleman an additional 2 minutes. amended. of the Interior to conduct a special re- Mr. BARR. I thank the gentleman. The Clerk read the title of the bill. source study in anticipation of making As the Confederate lines fell back, The text of the bill is as follows: this a part of the National Park Sys- Brigadier General Zollicoffer was sepa- H.R. 930 tem. And I want to congratulate the rated and mistakenly approached the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- gentleman on his advocacy and thank 4th Kentucky Infantry and, believing resentatives of the United States of America in him for his dedication to protecting them to be his own troops, was cut Congress assembled, and promoting this resource. down. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. With that, I yield back the balance of The result of the battle of Mill This Act may be cited as the ‘‘New Philadel- my time. Springs was a hasty retreat by Confed- phia, Illinois, Study Act’’. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. At this time, erate forces across the Cumberland SEC. 2. FINDINGS. I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman Congress finds that— River back into Tennessee. In hind- (1) Frank McWorter, an enslaved man, bought from Kentucky (Mr. BARR). sight, it was the last opportunity for his freedom and the freedom of 15 family mem- Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I thank the the Confederacy to gain a foothold in bers by mining for crude niter in Kentucky chairman, and I would like to thank eastern Kentucky. For the Union caves and processing the mined material into the gentleman from my home State, Army, which had been humiliated at saltpeter; Mr. ROGERS, for his advocacy of this the Battle of First Manassas in the (2) New Philadelphia, founded in 1836 by important issue, and I appreciate Mr. summer of 1861, the battle was its first Frank McWorter, was the first town planned YOUNG yielding me some time to talk and legally registered by a free African-Amer- major victory of the war and a needed ican before the Civil War; about this legislation that I am proud boost to morale. (3) the first railroad constructed in the area of to cosponsor, which would study the In 1991, the National Park System New Philadelphia bypassed New Philadelphia, feasibility of including the historic placed Mill Springs Battlefield on its which led to the decline of New Philadelphia; Mill Springs Battlefield within the Na- list of the Most Endangered Battle- and tional Park System. fields. Today, thanks to the coordi- (4) the New Philadelphia site— (A) is a registered National Historic Land- Perhaps nowhere more than the Com- nated efforts of the Mill Springs Bat- monwealth of Kentucky does the mark; tlefield Association and several other (B) is covered by farmland; and maxim that the Civil War ‘‘pit brother public and private organizations, the (C) does not contain any original buildings of against brother’’ ring truer. While it battlefield has been largely restored the town or the McWorter farm and home that never seceded, a slaveholding Ken- and now offers walking and driving are visible above ground. tucky had rival Union and Confederate tours, as well as a 10,000-square-foot SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. governments and was represented by visitor center and museum. In this Act: the central star of the Stars and Bars. H.R. 298 is an important step to rec- (1) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary of the Interior. It is no exaggeration to say that Ken- ognize and build upon the good work of tucky families and communities were (2) STUDY AREA.—The term ‘‘Study Area’’ these organizations and passionate means the New Philadelphia archeological site often split along blue and gray lines. Civil War history enthusiasts from and the surrounding land in the State of Illi- A border State at the nexus of the eastern Kentucky and throughout the nois. Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, Kentucky country. While the feasibility study SEC. 4. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY. was of vital strategic importance to would only be a first step in the proc- (a) STUDY.—The Secretary shall conduct a both the Union and Confederate causes. ess, inclusion in the National Park special resource study of the Study Area. As Chairman ROGERS pointed out, System would help ensure that the (b) CONTENTS.—In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— President Abraham Lincoln noted, ‘‘I story of Mill Springs and the battle- hope to have God on my side, but I (1) evaluate the national significance of the field itself are preserved and main- Study Area; must have Kentucky.’’ The loss of the tained for future generations and that (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of Commonwealth would have been a sig- the memories and sacrifices of the fall- designating the Study Area as a unit of the Na- nificant blow to the cause of keeping en are never forgotten. tional Park System; (3) consider other alternatives for preserva- the Union intact. Again, I commend Chairman ROGERS Both sides recognized this, and so in tion, protection, and interpretation of the Study on his efforts to preserve this piece of Area by— the first 2 years of the war, some of the American and Kentucky history, and I bloodiest fighting occurred in the Com- (A) Federal, State, or local governmental enti- am a proud cosponsor of H.R. 298. ties; or monwealth. Major hostilities in the Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. I have no re- (B) private and nonprofit organizations; Bluegrass State were bookended by the quests for further speakers, so I yield (4) consult with— Union victories at Mill Springs in Jan- back the balance of my time. (A) interested Federal, State, or local govern- uary 1862, which largely ended the mental entities; The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (B) private and nonprofit organizations; or Confederacy’s eastern Kentucky offen- question is on the motion offered by sive, and the Battle of Perryville in Oc- (C) any other interested individuals; the gentleman from Alaska (Mr. (5) identify cost estimates for any Federal ac- tober of that year, which ended the YOUNG) that the House suspend the quisition, development, interpretation, oper- Confederacy’s hope of victory in the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 298, as ation, and maintenance associated with the al- Kentucky Campaign. amended. ternatives considered under paragraph (3); and The Battle of Mill Springs is notable The question was taken; and (two- (6) determine the effect of the designation of not only as the first major battle and the Study Area as a unit of the National Park thirds being in the affirmative) the System on— Union victory in Kentucky, but also rules were suspended and the bill, as the first battle of the Western Theater (A) existing commercial and recreational ac- amended, was passed. tivities, including but not limited to hunting, in which a Confederate general—Briga- A motion to reconsider was laid on fishing, recreational shooting, and on the au- dier General Felix Kirk Zollicoffer— the table. thorization, construction, operation, mainte- would be killed in action. nance or improvement of energy production and Inclement weather the night before f transmission infrastructure; and the battle had slowed the Confederate b 1715 (B) the effect of the authority of State and infiltration of the area costing them local governments to manage those activities; the benefit of a surprise attack. De- NEW PHILADELPHIA, ILLINOIS, and spite early success by Confederate STUDY ACT (7) identify any authorities, including con- demnation, that will compel or permit the Sec- troops, a Union rally in the fog and gun Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I retary to influence or participate in local land smoke that clouded the dense woods move to suspend the rules and pass the use decisions (such as zoning) or place restric- sowed confusion and disarray among bill (H.R. 930) to authorize the Sec- tions on nonfederal land if the Study Area is the rebels. retary of the Interior to conduct a spe- designated a unit of the National Park System.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:19 Feb 06, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 6333 E:\RECORD14\APR 2014\H28AP4.REC H28AP4 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 28, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3215 (c) APPLICABLE LAW.—The study required Today, we are honored to have a di- H.R. 3110 under subsection (a) shall be conducted in ac- rect descendant of Frank McWorter Be it enacted by the Senate and House of cordance with section 8 of Public Law 91–383 (16 here in the gallery, Sheena Franklin. Representatives of the United States of America U.S.C. 1a–5). This family, this town, are examples of in Congress assembled, (d) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after the the best of America, and they accom- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. date on which funds are first made available for This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Huna Tlingit the study under subsection (a), the Secretary plished it during the worst of our Traditional Gull Egg Use Act’’. shall submit to the Committee on Natural Re- times. SEC. 2. LIMITED AUTHORIZATION FOR COLLEC- sources of the House of Representatives and the I also want to especially thank mem- TION OF GULL EGGS. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of bers of the New Philadelphia Associa- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Inte- the Senate a report containing— tion, especially Charlotte King, who rior (referred to in this Act as the ‘‘Secretary’’) (1) the results of the study; and have worked for more than a decade to may allow the collection by members of the (2) any conclusions and recommendations of Hoonah Indian Association of the eggs of glau- the Secretary. document, preserve, and restore the ex- traordinary history of the town. It is cous-winged gulls (Laurus glaucescens) within Glacier Bay National Park (referred to in this The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- through their efforts that this unique ant to the rule, the gentleman from Act as the ‘‘Park’’) not more frequently than chapter in our history can be preserved twice each calendar year at up to 5 locations Alaska (Mr. YOUNG) and the gentleman for generations as a national park, and within the Park, subject to any terms and con- from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) each will I look forward to continuing to work ditions that the Secretary determines to be nec- control 20 minutes. with them toward that goal. essary. The Chair recognizes the gentleman This legislation is another step in the (b) APPLICABLE LAW.—For the purposes of from Alaska. direction of racial justice. It is another sections 203 and 816 of the Alaska National In- terest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 410hh– GENERAL LEAVE sure stitch in the healing process for a Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I 2, 3126), the collection of eggs of glaucous- Nation once divided so bitterly and winged gulls within the Park in accordance ask unanimous consent that all Mem- tragically over the issue of slavery. I with subsection (a) shall be considered to be a bers may have 5 legislative days in urge passage of H.R. 930. use specifically permitted by that Act. which to revise and extend their re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- (c) HARVEST PLAN.—The Secretary shall es- marks and include extraneous material bers are reminded to refrain from refer- tablish schedules, locations, and any additional on the bill under consideration. ring to occupants in the gallery. terms and conditions that the Secretary deter- mines to be necessary for the harvesting of eggs The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield of glaucous-winged gulls in the Park, based on objection to the request of the gen- myself such time as I may consume. tleman from Alaska? an annual harvest plan to be prepared by the This bill by the gentleman from Illi- Secretary and the Hoonah Indian Association. There was no objection. nois, he has already eloquently de- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- scribed the history and the purpose. It ant to the rule, the gentleman from at this time I yield such time as he is an extraordinary history in New may consume to the gentleman from Alaska (Mr. YOUNG) and the gentleman Philadelphia, and it certainly deserves from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) each will Illinois (Mr. SCHOCK) who authored this more national recognition. In this case, control 20 minutes. bill. the gentleman’s legislation, H.R. 930, The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. SCHOCK. I want to thank the would direct the Secretary of the Inte- from Alaska. gentleman from Alaska for yielding me rior to conduct a special resource study GENERAL LEAVE this time, and for his leadership on the of the New Philadelphia archaeological Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I committee to make these bills law. site and the surrounding land. It would ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Mr. Speaker, New Philadelphia, Illi- require the Secretary to evaluate the bers may have 5 legislative days in nois, was the first town founded and national significance of the study area which to revise and extend their re- built by a freed slave, and it happened and determine the feasibility of desig- marks and include extraneous material before the Civil War. nating the study area as a unit of the Today, this historic town in my dis- on the bill under consideration. national park system. Therefore, we The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there trict deserves designation as a national support this legislation. objection to the request of the gen- park, and H.R. 930 will pave the way for I thank the majority and the gen- tleman from Alaska? official recognition. tleman from Illinois for bringing this There was no objection. The man who founded New Philadel- up, and urge all of my colleagues to Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I phia was Frank McWorter, a Kentucky support this important legislation. yield myself such time as I may con- slave who worked to buy his own free- I yield back the balance of my time. sume. dom and that of his wife and 15 family Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I H.R. 3110 authorizes the Secretary of members. At a time of immense cul- have no further speakers, and I yield the Interior to permit members of tural and political hostilities over the back the balance of my time. Hoonah Indian Association to harvest issue of slavery, the McWorter family The SPEAKER pro tempore. The sea gull eggs in portions of Glacier Bay and other citizens of New Philadelphia question is on the motion offered by National Park, subject to terms and built a town where free African Ameri- the gentleman from Alaska (Mr. conditions the Secretary deems nec- cans and European settlers lived and YOUNG) that the House suspend the essary. worked side by side. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 930, as This traditional Native subsistence Due to their hard work and strong amended. harvest had been conducted long before faith, the scourge of racial violence The question was taken; and (two- the establishment by Congress of the never gained a foothold in the town, thirds being in the affirmative) the national park, where the practice was despite the upheaval around them. rules were suspended and the bill, as subsequently forbidden by law. Think of the significance of that. The amended, was passed. In 1980, Congress passed the Alaska people of New Philadelphia built the A motion to reconsider was laid on Lands Act, which, among other things, dream of Martin Luther King a full 127 the table. provided for the subsistence use of nat- years before his immortal words were f ural resources on public lands in Alas- spoken on the steps of the Lincoln Me- ka by rural residents. The traditional morial. Long before the Supreme Court HUNA TLINGIT TRADITIONAL harvest of sea gull eggs in Glacier Bay ordered the desegregation of American GULL EGG USE ACT National Park, however, remained off schools, these Illinoisans were teaching Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I limits. their children in the same classrooms, move to suspend the rules and pass the A study conducted by the National letting them play in the same parks, bill (H.R. 3110) to allow for the harvest Park Service determined the local Na- and drawing water from the same of gull eggs by the Huna Tlingit people tive people should be able to resume wells. The story of New Philadelphia is within Glacier Bay National Park in their harvest of sea gull eggs at spe- a proud heritage for central Illinois, the State of Alaska, as amended. cific locations in the park. Accord- and it deserves to be shared with all The Clerk read the title of the bill. ingly, I introduced H.R. 3110 to author- Americans. The text of the bill is as follows: ize the Hoonah Indian Association and

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It does not encourage subject to any terms and conditions Invasive Species Barrier Act of 2014’’. extra pumping that would harm Lake SEC. 2. COMPLIANCE WITH LACEY ACT AMEND- Texoma’s current low water levels. that the Secretary determines to be MENTS OF 1981. necessary. Section 5 of Public Law 112–237 (126 Stat. Such action will better serve more On February 5, 2014, the Sub- 1629) is amended by inserting after ‘‘zebra than 1.5 million north Texans in a committee on Indian and Alaska Na- mussels’’ the following: ‘‘and other fish, manner that provides safe water and tive Affairs of the Committee on Nat- wildlife, and plants present in Lake Texoma much-needed jobs. ural Resources held a hearing on H.R. that are prohibited under section 3 of such I urge my colleagues to support this 3110 where the National Park Service Act (16 U.S.C. 3372) or under section 42 of commonsense legislation that provides title 18, United States Code’’. testified in support of this bill. On Feb- safe and clean water to north Texans. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- EFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield ruary 27, the Natural Resources Com- Mr. D ant to the rule, the gentleman from myself such time as I may consume. mittee ordered the bill reported by Alaska (Mr. YOUNG) and the gentleman H.R. 4032, the North Texas Invasive unanimous consent. from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) each will Species Barrier Act, provides a very This bill allows a group of Natives in control 20 minutes. specific and necessary exemption to Alaska to resume an important cul- The Chair recognizes the gentleman the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981. tural tradition and to pass it on to fu- from Alaska. The bill would allow the North Texas ture generations. I urge the House to GENERAL LEAVE Municipal Water District and the pass the bill. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I Greater Texoma Utility Authority to I reserve the balance of my time. ask unanimous consent that all Mem- transport water that contains poten- Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield bers may have 5 legislative days in tially invasive species from the Okla- myself such time as I may consume. which to revise and extend their re- homa side of Lake Texoma into Texas. The collection and the consumption marks and include extraneous material However, all water would be kept in of gull eggs is an integral part of the on the bill under consideration. closed conveyance systems and would culture of the Tlingit people of south- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there be fully treated, with all zebra mussels, east Alaska. Eggs were gathered at objection to the request of the gen- quagga mussels, and other potentially rookeries long before Glacier Bay Na- tleman from Alaska? harmful aquatic life being fully re- tional Park and Preserve were ever es- There was no objection. moved before being released into any tablished. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I water body. The provisions of this bill are in ac- yield such time as he may consume to b 1730 cord with the recommendations of a the gentleman from Texas (Mr. HALL), study mandated by Congress on the the author of the bill. Two years ago, we passed legislation issue, and the bill is widely supported Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- that allowed the water district to throughout the environmental and con- port of H.R. 4032, the North Texas pump water containing zebra mussel servation communities, as well as the Invasive Species Barrier Act of 2014. larvae from Lake Texoma, but now, Alaska Native community. The har- This bill is a prime example of how quagga mussels have emerged as a vesting of gull eggs would only have a both sides of the aisle can work to- threat there as well. These species are the bane of many a minor impact on the gulls, but the cul- gether for the good of our citizens. tural benefits that would be realized by As we know, water is our most vital power plant and municipal water plant operator. Hundreds of millions will be the Native community would be great. resource and one of our primary needs, spent in the near future to deal with I applaud the gentleman from Alaska and I am grateful for Congressmen SAM these problems in intake and outflow (Mr. YOUNG) for his leadership on this JOHNSON and PETE SESSIONS for their pipes and other infrastructure. issue, and I ask my colleagues to stand sponsorship of this bill to enhance They also harm our fisheries by water resources for the people of north with him in support of this bill. crowding out native species and taking I yield back the balance of my time. Texas. I also would like to thank their food. They are driving out our na- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I Chairman HASTINGS of the Natural Re- tive mussels toward extinction. The have no other requests for time, and so sources Committee and committee Lacey Act is vital to our Nation’s in- I yield back the balance of my time. staff for their work on this measure terests because it prevents—or hope- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The and for bringing this bill to the floor fully prevents the spread of undesir- question is on the motion offered by today, and I thank the gentleman from able, injurious species like zebra and the gentleman from Alaska (Mr. Alaska. quagga mussels. A strong Lacey Act is OUNG Many lakes across America have Y ) that the House suspend the vital to our economy and our environ- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3110, as been infested with various invasive spe- ment. amended. cies. In the State of Texas, our lakes That said, Texas needs access to this The question was taken; and (two- have been infested with zebra mussels. water. The aforementioned entities thirds being in the affirmative) the I am sure many of you have seen these have a comprehensive plan for ensuring rules were suspended and the bill, as in your States. They started in New that these water transfers do not cause amended, was passed. York and have worked their way down invasive species to spread. A motion to reconsider was laid on to Texas lakes. For those reasons, we will support the table. In December 2012, the House and Sen- H.R. 4032; but we need to remember f ate were successful in passing the that this bill, which was put forward as North Texas Zebra Mussel Barrier Act, a remedy to a very difficult and a very NORTH TEXAS INVASIVE SPECIES which became public law. This law per- BARRIER ACT OF 2014 unique situation, is not a precedent for mits the North Texas Municipal Water broad-spread exemptions to the Lacey Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I District and the Greater Texoma Util- Act. move to suspend the rules and pass the ity Authority to pump water from With that, I yield back the balance of bill (H.R. 4032) to exempt from Lacey Lake Texoma into the Wylie, Texas, my time. Act Amendments of 1981 certain water water treatment plant, where the Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, transfers by the North Texas Municipal water will be cleaned of zebra mussels at this time, I yield 5 minutes to the Water District and the Greater Texoma without being in violation of the Lacey gentleman from Texas (Mr. SESSIONS). Utility Authority, and for other pur- Act. Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I thank poses, as amended. It is safe to say that wherever zebra the gentleman from Alaska, the former The Clerk read the title of the bill. mussels are found, their partner in chairman of the committee.

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Mr. Speaker, I Democratic side, in particular Mr. This way, people can plan forward and yield myself such time as I may con- DEFAZIO, for his not only effort and un- do the right thing. sume. derstanding, but an effort in making I want to thank Mr. YOUNG for not Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4120 provides a 3- sure that water resources all across only allowing me to be on the floor year extension to allow the National this country, the needs of the people, today, but for him scheduling time to Law Enforcement Officers Memorial are understood. have a bunch of Texans come and plead Fund to begin construction of the Na- Mr. Speaker, we are under increased their case. It is my hope this Congress, tional Law Enforcement Museum. This fund has expended almost $30 problems all across this country, dis- this House of Representatives, will in million in private funds to complete tressed because of the lack of water. fact support and agree to this. the design, obtain approvals, and move We have lots of areas of the country Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. If the gen- all of the utilities on the site in prepa- that are undergoing tremendous tleman will listen for a moment, big ration for construction. changes, and that means that local brothers have to think of little broth- people have to make accommodations; However, the authority to begin con- ers. Alaska is the big brother, and struction has expired, and this exten- but that also means that, many times, Texas is the little brother. they have to work with the Federal sion will provide the time necessary to This is a good bill. I want to com- secure adequate private funds to com- Government, in this case, through the pliment the Texas delegation sup- U.S. Corps of Engineers. plete construction of the National Law porting Mr. HALL especially, Mr. SES- Enforcement Museum. I would like to also thank the U.S. SIONS and Mr. JOHNSON. Corps of Engineers and the North I reserve the balance of my time. I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield Texas Municipal Water District for on this legislation, and I yield back the myself such time as I may consume. their hard work on this important balance of my time. I want to thank the gentleman from issue. The opportunity for us to resolve The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Maryland (Mr. HOYER) for his advocacy this issue means that 1.5 million north question is on the motion offered by on this issue. It is critical that we rec- Texans who need to make sure that the gentleman from Alaska (Mr. ognize the sacrifice of law enforcement they have adequate, safe, and good YOUNG) that the House suspend the officers on an ongoing day-to-day basis water resources, that we can continue rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4032, as here in the United States of America, a plan in north Texas that we agreed amended. those who have sacrificed and given to. We agree this is the right thing to The question was taken; and (two- their lives in the past and those who do. thirds being in the affirmative) the will continue to serve selflessly into We also agree that we are after the rules were suspended and the bill, as the future. good Lord to help us out with some amended, was passed. In 1984, Congress authorized the Me- rain; but in the meantime, the Lord A motion to reconsider was laid on morial Fund for the National Law En- also says those that help themselves, the table. forcement Officers Memorial. Nine that that is the right way to do it. f years later, Congress passed the Na- We are trying to work together. tional Law Enforcement Museum Act Today, as Mr. HALL has said, it is an EXTENSION OF NATIONAL LAW to establish a National Law Enforce- opportunity to see Republicans and ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM ACT ment Museum adjacent to the existing Democrats, those people in Washington TERMINATION DATE memorial in Judiciary Square. who have come to represent the Amer- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I Raising money, even for the most ican people, many of us just for our move to suspend the rules and pass the meritorious of causes, in developing a own district, but all of us working to- bill (H.R. 4120) to amend the National design acceptable to all of the affected gether can work to resolve differences Law Enforcement Museum Act to ex- parties, is laborious and time con- and problems that sometimes occur tend the termination date. suming. Tremendous effort has been back home for the benefit of so many The Clerk read the title of the bill. expended on this. They are making other people. The text of the bill is as follows: great progress, but they need a little Today, I want to thank the chairman H.R. 4120 bit more time. of the committee, DOC HASTINGS, for Be it enacted by the Senate and House of This legislation brought to us by the carefully reviewing, understanding, gentleman from Maryland would ex- looking at what we are trying to do, Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, tend the deadline by 3 years, which and making sure that, if we showed up SECTION 1. NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MU- most parties feel will be adequate to with a bill that had been well vetted SEUM ACT TERMINATION DATE EX- see the museum to completion. back home where we had agreement, TENDED. With that, I yield such time as he where we knew what we were talking Section 4(f) of the National Law Enforce- may consume to the gentleman from about and tried to make it as narrow ment Museum Act (Public Law 106–492) is Maryland (Mr. HOYER). as was necessary, but large enough to amended by striking ‘‘13 years’’ and insert- Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I want to handle the issue, that we could move ing ‘‘16 years’’. thank my friend, the gentleman from SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. forward with this. Alaska (Mr. YOUNG), and my friend, the The provisions of this Act shall take effect This is the kind of leadership in gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO), Washington, D.C., quite honestly, that as if this Act were enacted on November 8, 2013. for bringing this legislation to the we need, where we are challenged back floor. home appropriately, where we have to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. Speaker, I have cosponsored this ant to the rule, the gentleman from bring our ideas to Washington, where legislation with my dear friend FRANK Alaska (Mr. YOUNG) and the gentleman we have to, in essence, think with each WOLF, with whom I have served for 33 other, and then come up with a good from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) each will years. He will be leaving. His father plan. This is true of not just Repub- control 20 minutes. was a policeman in Philadelphia, so he licans and Democrats in this instance, The Chair recognizes the gentleman has a strong attachment to this bill as but also true of the Corps of Engineers. from Alaska. well. I want to thank the administration GENERAL LEAVE Our bipartisan bill would enable the for their help in this effort. Many Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I construction, as has been said, of the times, people can jump in the way of a ask unanimous consent that all Mem- National Law Enforcement Museum to great idea to help people. In this case, bers may have 5 legislative days to re- move forward. it didn’t happen. vise and extend their remarks and to In 2000, Congress passed the National I am in full support of H.R. 4032 as it include extraneous materials on the Law Enforcement Museum Act to au- stands tonight. Many people in north bill under consideration. thorize the development of plans for

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Is there on Ship Martyrs’ Monument in Fort objection to the request of the gen- with an enduring example of service Greene Park, in the New York City and sacrifice. They are a part of our do- tleman from Alaska? borough of Brooklyn, as a unit of the There was no objection. mestic defense corps. National Park System, as amended. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I While we honor their memory each The Clerk read the title of the bill. yield myself such time as I may con- year at the National Law Enforcement The text of the bill is as follows: sume. Memorial in May and on the west front H.R. 1501 Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1501 authorizes the as well, Congress agreed that a mu- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- National Park Service to conduct a seum would be a fitting way to tell resentatives of the United States of America in study of the Prison Ship Martyrs’ their stories year-round, especially to Congress assembled, Monument in Brooklyn, New York, to the many school children who are ex- SECTION 1. PRISON SHIP MARTYRS’ MONUMENT determine its eligibility to become a pected to visit us every year and who STUDY; REPORT. unit in the National Park Service. (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited will visit this museum as well. as the ‘‘Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument Preser- The Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument We extended the original authoriza- vation Act’’. in Fort Greene Park is a memorial to tion, as has been said, in 2010, and now, (b) STUDY.— the more than 11,500 American pris- after years of work to obtain permits, (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Interior oners of war who died in captivity receive design approvals, and secure shall complete a study to determine the suit- aboard 16 British prison ships during ability and feasibility of designating the Prison outside funding, the National Law En- the American Revolutionary War. Ship Martyrs’ Monument in Fort Greene Park, The study authorized by this legisla- forcement Officers Museum Fund is in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, as ready to break ground. The funds, of tion will determine if the site meets a unit of the National Park System. the test of national significance and course, are private, but this is a public (2) APPLICABLE LAW.—The study required good and a public end. under this subsection shall be conducted in ac- provide different Federal, local, and nongovernmental management pro- But first it is up to Congress, there- cordance with section 8(c) of the National Park posals. The study is informational. fore, to reauthorize this project System General Authorities Act (16 U.S.C. 1a- 5(c)). Congress would still have to act on sep- through 2016, so we can see this mag- (3) CONTENT OF STUDY.—The study shall in- arate legislation to designate the nificent museum completed. clude— monument as a park. In closing, let me congratulate Craig (A) an analysis of operational issues that I reserve the balance of my time. Floyd, who worked in the Congress, should be considered if the Prison Ship Martyrs’ Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield who has spearheaded this effort for a Monument were to be designated as a unit of myself such time as I may consume. the National Park System; very long time. His leadership, his vi- (B) an analysis of the feasibility of admin- Mr. Speaker, the legislation before us sion has made it possible for us to be istering the Prison Ships Martyrs’ Monument, brought by the gentleman from New on the cusp of realizing this museum’s considering its size, configuration, and other York has tremendous merit. This is a establishment. factors, including an annual cost estimate; chapter of history that many of us Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I urge my (C) an analysis of the economic, educational, have forgotten or didn’t learn in colleagues to approve this legislation; and other impacts of the designation of the Pris- school, but the 11,500 lives that were on Ship Martyrs’ Monument as a unit of the and, again, I thank Mr. YOUNG and Mr. lost aboard British prison ships while National Park System; our country fought for its independ- DEFAZIO for bringing it to the floor. (D) an analysis of the effect of the designa- Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield tion of the Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument as ence during the Revolutionary War is back the balance of my time. a unit of the National Park System on— certainly a very, very important na- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I (i) existing commercial and recreational activi- tional and nationally significant site. ties, and on the authorization, construction, op- would like to compliment Mr. HOYER b 1745 eration, maintenance, or improvement of energy for his work and Mr. WOLF. They testi- production and transmission infrastructure; and The site has been managed by the fied before the committee. I asked the (ii) the authority of State and local govern- New York Department of Parks and question about the extension as far as ments to manage those activities; and Recreation, but the gentleman from the length of time. They have assured (E) an identification of any authorities, in- New York has rightly pointed out in me that it will be completed. I hope it cluding condemnation, that will compel or per- his advocacy that this should actually mit the Secretary of the Interior to influence or will be completed. This is a memorial be a site that has national significance. that should be open for the general participate in local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-Federal He therefore has authored—and hope- public. Our police officers are some- lands if the Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument is fully today we will successfully see times overlooked. designated as a unit of the National Park Sys- passed—H.R. 1501, which would direct I urge the passage of this legislation tem. the Secretary of the Interior to com- as quickly as possible, and I yield back (c) NOTIFICATION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY OWN- plete a study within 1 year on the fea- the balance of my time. ERS.—Upon commencement of the study, owners sibility of designating the Prison Ship The SPEAKER pro tempore. The of private property in or adjacent to the Prison Martyrs’ Monument in Fort Greene Ship Martyrs’ Monument shall be notified of the Park in Brooklyn, New York, as a unit question is on the motion offered by study’s commencement and scope. the gentleman from Alaska (Mr. (d) REPORT.—Not later than one year after of the National Park System. I would YOUNG) that the House suspend the the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- hope that this legislation would be rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4120. retary of the Interior shall transmit to the Com- broadly supported. The question was taken. mittee on Natural Resources of the House of With that, I yield such time as he The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Representatives and the Committee on Energy may consume to the gentleman from and Natural Resources of the Senate a report New York (Mr. JEFFRIES). opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being containing the conclusions of the study required Mr. JEFFRIES. I thank the distin- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. by subsection (b). guished gentleman from Oregon for Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- yielding, for his support, and for his on that I demand the yeas and nays. ant to the rule, the gentleman from leadership, as well as to Mr. YOUNG. The yeas and nays were ordered. Alaska (Mr. YOUNG) and the gentleman Mr. Speaker, the Prison Ship Mar- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) each will tyrs’ Monument pays homage to Amer- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- control 20 minutes. ican Revolutionary War heroes and pa- ceedings on this motion will be post- The Chair recognizes the gentleman triots who lost their lives while fight- poned. from Alaska. ing for our Nation’s independence.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:19 Feb 06, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\APR 2014\H28AP4.REC H28AP4 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 28, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3219 This structure was first erected in suffered—has been described as one of The first electronic vote will be con- 1908 to memorialize and contain the re- the least known accounts of the Amer- ducted as a 15-minute vote. The re- mains of 11,500 patriots from the Revo- ican Revolution. I respectfully urge my maining electronic vote will be con- lutionary War who died while in Brit- colleagues in the House to support H.R. ducted as a 5-minute vote. ish custody on ships anchored in the 1501. Preserve the Prison Ship Martyrs’ f East River, immediately adjacent to Monument, and help illuminate the Brooklyn, New York. The British sacrifices made by these forgotten pa- CLARIFICATION OF RULES APPLY- maintained approximately 16 prison triots and American Revolutionary ING TO HUMAN OCCUPANCY OF ships during the war, which became War heroes. PENTHOUSES IN DISTRICT OF necessary after the limited land-based Again, let me thank the distin- COLUMBIA BUILDINGS prison space reached capacity shortly guished gentleman, the ranking mem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- after New York City fell to the British ber, for his support and for his leader- finished business is the vote on the mo- in August of 1776. These prisoners of ship as well as that of Mr. YOUNG’s. tion to suspend the rules and pass the war were housed in inhumane condi- Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield bill (H.R. 4192) to amend the Act enti- tions; disease was rampant; and food back the balance of my time. tled ‘‘An Act to regulate the height of and water were scarce. Each ship typi- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I buildings in the District of Columbia’’ cally contained more than 1,000 men have no further requests for time, and to clarify the rules of the District of and boys. I yield back the balance of my time. Columbia regarding human occupancy More Americans died in British cap- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The of penthouses above the top story of tivity than in all of the battles of the question is on the motion offered by the building upon which the penthouse Revolutionary War combined. Many the gentleman from Alaska (Mr. is placed, as amended, on which the perished on these prison ships. The de- YOUNG) that the House suspend the yeas and nays were ordered. ceased represent patriots from all Thir- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1501, as The Clerk read the title of the bill. teen Colonies and of more than a dozen amended. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The nationalities. Accordingly, this is one The question was taken; and (two- question is on the motion offered by of the only international war monu- thirds being in the affirmative) the the gentleman from California (Mr. ments in the world. The individuals rules were suspended and the bill, as ISSA) that the House suspend the rules housed on the prison ships could have amended, was passed. and pass the bill, as amended. obtained their freedom had they ac- A motion to reconsider was laid on The vote was taken by electronic de- ceded to requests to join the British the table. vice, and there were—yeas 367, nays 16, forces. However, very few opted to save f not voting 48, as follows: their own lives, instead believing in the [Roll No. 178] promise of America. RECESS YEAS—367 According to a written newspaper ac- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- count of the situation: Aderholt Coble Forbes ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Amodei Coffman Fortenberry American prisoners suffered so egre- declares the House in recess until ap- Bachmann Cohen Foster giously, in part, because the British refused proximately 6:30 p.m. today. Bachus Cole Foxx to recognize them as enemy soldiers, which Accordingly (at 5 o’clock and 51 min- Barber Collins (GA) Frankel (FL) Barletta Collins (NY) Fudge would have, of course, amounted to legiti- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. mizing the colonial government, and there- Barr Conaway Gabbard f Barrow (GA) Connolly Gallego fore denied them the basic rights ordinarily Barton Conyers Garamendi accorded to prisoners of war. b 1830 Bass Cook Garcia It was not until 1908 that their re- Beatty Cooper Gardner AFTER RECESS Becerra Costa Garrett mains were properly memorialized in a Benishek Cotton Gerlach 149-foot-tall Doric column atop a 95- The recess having expired, the House Bentivolio Courtney Gibbs foot hill in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, be- was called to order by the Speaker pro Bera (CA) Cramer Gibson neath which is the crypt. tempore (Mr. WEBSTER of Florida) at 6 Bilirakis Crawford Goodlatte Bishop (NY) Crenshaw Gosar During the Great Depression, the o’clock and 30 minutes p.m. Black Crowley Gowdy monument as a whole fell into dis- f Blackburn Cuellar Granger repair due to a shortage of funds, ne- Blumenauer Culberson Graves (GA) glect, and a lack of public interest. The REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- Bonamici Cummings Graves (MO) VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF Boustany Daines Green, Al monument originally had four bronze Brady (PA) Davis (CA) Green, Gene eagles mounted to the corner granite H.R. 4414, EXPATRIATE HEALTH Brady (TX) Davis, Danny Guthrie posts. After repeatedly being vandal- COVERAGE CLARIFICATION ACT Braley (IA) Davis, Rodney Hahn OF 2014 Bridenstine DeFazio Hall ized, these eagles were removed, never Brooks (IN) DeGette Hanabusa to be returned to the park again. This Mr. BURGESS, from the Committee Broun (GA) Delaney Hanna is emblematic of the overall treatment on Rules, submitted a privileged report Brownley (CA) DeLauro Harper (Rept. No. 113–422) on the resolution (H. Buchanan DelBene Harris of the monument, treatment that con- Bucshon Denham Hartzler tinued for much of the previous cen- Res. 555) providing for consideration of Burgess Dent Hastings (FL) tury. the bill (H.R. 4414) to clarify the treat- Bustos DeSantis Heck (NV) In 2005, as part of a $3 million recon- ment under the Patient Protection and Byrne DesJarlais Heck (WA) Calvert Diaz-Balart Hensarling struction project, which took 18 Affordable Care Act of health plans in Camp Dingell Herrera Beutler months, the condition of the monu- which expatriates are the primary en- Cantor Doggett Higgins ment improved somewhat. However, it rollees, and for other purposes, which Capito Doyle Himes was referred to the House Calendar and Capps Duckworth Holt is still under great threat as vandals Capuano Duffy Honda continue to deface the property. This ordered to be printed. Ca´ rdenas Duncan (SC) Horsford monument should be a place to memo- f Carney Duncan (TN) Hoyer rialize forgotten martyrs and Revolu- Carson (IN) Edwards Huelskamp ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Carter Ellmers Huffman tionary War heroes. Instead, it is now Cartwright Engel Huizenga (MI) more frequently used as a skate park PRO TEMPORE Cassidy Enyart Hultgren and as a casual recreation space. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Castor (FL) Eshoo Hunter Castro (TX) Esty Hurt To that end, the potential designa- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Chabot Farenthold Israel tion of the crypt and the monument as will resume on motions to suspend the Chaffetz Farr Issa a unit of the NPS should be studied rules previously postponed. Chu Fattah Jackson Lee given its national significance and the Votes will be taken in the following Cicilline Fincher Jeffries Clark (MA) Fitzpatrick Johnson (GA) ability of the NPS to protect our na- order: Clarke (NY) Fleischmann Johnson (OH) tional treasures. The story of these H.R. 4192, by the yeas and nays; Cleaver Fleming Johnson, E. B. brave heroes—with the atrocities they H.R. 4120, by the yeas and nays. Clyburn Flores Johnson, Sam

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WHITFIELD, HUDSON, and Harper McMorris Schakowsky Kaptur Nadler Serrano FRELINGHUYSEN changed their vote Harris Rodgers Schiff Keating Napolitano Sessions from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Hartzler McNerney Schneider Hastings (FL) Meadows Schock Kelly (IL) Neal Sewell (AL) Mr. FLEMING and Mrs. LUMMIS Kelly (PA) Negrete McLeod Shea-Porter Heck (NV) Meehan Schrader Kennedy Neugebauer Sherman changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to Heck (WA) Meeks Schweikert Hensarling Meng Kildee Noem Shimkus ‘‘yea.’’ Scott (VA) Herrera Beutler Messer Kilmer Nolan Shuster Scott, Austin So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Higgins Mica King (NY) Nugent Simpson Scott, David tive) the rules were suspended and the Himes Michaud Kinzinger (IL) Nunes Sinema Sensenbrenner bill, as amended, was passed. Holding Miller (FL) Serrano Kirkpatrick Nunnelee Slaughter Holt Miller (MI) Kline O’Rourke Smith (MO) The result of the vote was announced Sessions Honda Miller, George Sewell (AL) Kuster Olson Smith (NE) as above recorded. Horsford Moore Shea-Porter LaMalfa Palazzo Smith (NJ) Hoyer Moran A motion to reconsider was laid on Sherman Lamborn Pallone Smith (WA) Hudson Mullin the table. Shimkus Lance Pascrell Southerland Huelskamp Mulvaney Shuster Langevin Paulsen Speier Huffman Murphy (FL) f Simpson Larsen (WA) Payne Stewart Huizenga (MI) Murphy (PA) Sinema Larson (CT) Pearce Stivers Hultgren Nadler EXTENSION OF NATIONAL LAW Slaughter Latham Pelosi Stockman Hunter Napolitano ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM ACT Hurt Neal Smith (MO) Latta Perlmutter Swalwell (CA) Smith (NE) Levin Perry Takano TERMINATION DATE Israel Negrete McLeod Issa Neugebauer Smith (NJ) Lewis Peters (CA) Terry The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Smith (WA) Lipinski Peterson Thompson (CA) Jackson Lee Noem BYRNE). The unfinished business is the Jeffries Nolan Southerland LoBiondo Petri Thompson (MS) Johnson (GA) Nugent Speier Loebsack Pingree (ME) Thompson (PA) vote on the motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4120) to Johnson (OH) Nunes Stewart Lofgren Pittenger Thornberry Johnson, E. B. Nunnelee Stivers Long Pitts Tiberi amend the National Law Enforcement Johnson, Sam O’Rourke Stockman Lowenthal Polis Tierney Museum Act to extend the termination Jolly Olson Stutzman Lowey Pompeo Tipton date, on which the yeas and nays were Jones Palazzo Swalwell (CA) Lucas Price (GA) Titus Joyce Pallone Takano Luetkemeyer Price (NC) Tonko ordered. Kaptur Pascrell Terry Lujan Grisham Quigley Tsongas The Clerk read the title of the bill. Keating Paulsen Thompson (CA) (NM) Rangel Turner The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Kelly (IL) Payne Thompson (MS) Lummis Reed Valadao question is on the motion offered by Kelly (PA) Pearce Thompson (PA) Maffei Reichert Van Hollen Kennedy Pelosi Thornberry Maloney, Sean Renacci Vargas the gentleman from Alaska (Mr. Kildee Perlmutter Tiberi Marchant Ribble Veasey YOUNG) that the House suspend the Kilmer Perry Tierney Massie Rice (SC) Vela rules and pass the bill. King (NY) Peters (CA) Tipton Matheson Rigell Vela´ zquez This is a 5-minute vote. Kinzinger (IL) Peterson Titus Matsui Roby Visclosky Kirkpatrick Petri Tonko The vote was taken by electronic de- Kline Pingree (ME) McAllister Roe (TN) Wagner Tsongas Kuster Pittenger McCarthy (CA) Rogers (AL) Walberg vice, and there were—yeas 384, nays 0, Turner LaMalfa Pitts McCaul Rogers (KY) Walden not voting 47, as follows: Upton Lamborn Poe (TX) McCollum Rohrabacher Valadao Walorski [Roll No. 179] Lance Polis McDermott Rokita Walz Van Hollen YEAS—384 Langevin Pompeo Vargas McGovern Ros-Lehtinen Wasserman Larsen (WA) Posey Veasey McIntyre Roskam Schultz Aderholt Castor (FL) Duckworth Larson (CT) Price (GA) Vela McKeon Ross Waxman Amash Castro (TX) Duffy Latham Price (NC) Vela´ zquez McKinley Rothfus Webster (FL) Amodei Chabot Duncan (SC) Latta Quigley Visclosky McMorris Roybal-Allard Welch Bachmann Chaffetz Duncan (TN) Levin Rangel Wagner Rodgers Royce Wenstrup Bachus Chu Edwards Lewis Reed Walberg McNerney Ryan (OH) Westmoreland Barber Cicilline Ellison Lipinski Reichert Walden Meadows Ryan (WI) Williams Barletta Clark (MA) Ellmers LoBiondo Renacci Barr Clarke (NY) Engel Walorski Meehan Salmon Wilson (FL) Loebsack Ribble Barrow (GA) Cleaver Enyart Walz Meeks Sa´ nchez, Linda Wilson (SC) Lofgren Rice (SC) Barton Clyburn Eshoo Wasserman Meng T. Wittman Long Rigell Messer Sanchez, Loretta Bass Coble Esty Lowenthal Roby Schultz Wolf Beatty Coffman Farenthold Waxman Mica Sarbanes Womack Lowey Roe (TN) Michaud Scalise Becerra Cohen Farr Lucas Rogers (AL) Weber (TX) Woodall Benishek Cole Fattah Miller (FL) Schakowsky Luetkemeyer Rogers (KY) Webster (FL) Yarmuth Bentivolio Collins (GA) Fincher Welch Miller (MI) Schiff Lujan Grisham Rohrabacher Yoder Bera (CA) Collins (NY) Fitzpatrick Wenstrup Miller, George Schneider (NM) Rokita Yoho Bilirakis Conaway Fleischmann Westmoreland Moore Schock Lummis Rooney Young (AK) Bishop (GA) Connolly Fleming Whitfield Moran Schweikert Maffei Ros-Lehtinen Young (IN) Bishop (NY) Conyers Flores Williams Mullin Scott (VA) Maloney, Sean Roskam Black Cook Forbes Marchant Ross Wilson (FL) Blackburn Cooper Fortenberry Massie Rothfus Wilson (SC) NAYS—16 Blumenauer Costa Foster Matheson Roybal-Allard Wittman Amash Hudson Stutzman Bonamici Cotton Foxx Matsui Royce Wolf Brooks (AL) Poe (TX) Upton Boustany Courtney Frankel (FL) McAllister Ryan (OH) Womack Brady (PA) Cramer Frelinghuysen Frelinghuysen Posey Weber (TX) McCarthy (CA) Ryan (WI) Woodall Brady (TX) Crawford Fudge Gohmert Rooney Whitfield McCaul Salmon Yarmuth Griffith (VA) Sanford Braley (IA) Crenshaw Gabbard McCollum Sa´ nchez, Linda Yoder Holding Schrader Brooks (AL) Crowley Gallego McDermott T. Yoho Brooks (IN) Cuellar Garamendi McGovern Sanchez, Loretta Young (AK) NOT VOTING—48 Broun (GA) Culberson Garcia McIntyre Sanford Young (IN) Brownley (CA) Cummings Gardner Bishop (GA) Jenkins Miller, Gary Buchanan Daines Garrett NOT VOTING—47 Bishop (UT) Jordan Owens Bucshon Davis (CA) Gerlach Bishop (UT) Hinojosa McCarthy (NY) Brown (FL) Kind Burgess Davis, Danny Gibbs Pastor (AZ) Bridenstine Jenkins McClintock Butterfield King (IA) Bustos Davis, Rodney Gibson Peters (MI) Brown (FL) Jordan McHenry Campbell Kingston Pocan Byrne DeFazio Gohmert Butterfield Kind Clay Labrador Miller, Gary Rahall Calvert DeGette Goodlatte Campbell King (IA) Deutch Lankford Owens Richmond Camp Delaney Gosar Clay Kingston Ellison Lee (CA) Pastor (AZ) Rogers (MI) Cantor DeLauro Gowdy Deutch Labrador Franks (AZ) Luja´ n, Ben Ray Capito DelBene Granger Peters (MI) Ruiz Franks (AZ) Lankford Gingrey (GA) (NM) Capps Denham Graves (GA) Pocan Runyan Gingrey (GA) Lee (CA) Grayson Lynch Capuano Dent Graves (MO) Rahall Ruppersberger Grayson Luja´ n, Ben Ray Griffin (AR) Maloney, ´ Richmond Cardenas DeSantis Green, Al Griffin (AR) (NM) Grijalva Carolyn Rush Rogers (MI) Carney DesJarlais Green, Gene Grijalva Lynch Grimm Marino Schwartz Carson (IN) Diaz-Balart Griffith (VA) Grimm Maloney, Ruiz Gutie´rrez McCarthy (NY) Sires Carter Dingell Guthrie Gutie´rrez Carolyn Runyan Hastings (WA) McClintock Smith (TX) Cartwright Doggett Hahn Hastings (WA) Marino Hinojosa McHenry Waters Cassidy Doyle Hall

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She led the expansion of Napoleon of Siberia has driven his A motion to reconsider was laid on the institution in Philadelphia while tanks over the administration’s the table. maintaining the integrity of its edu- ‘‘reset’’ button. He launched a blitz- f cational philosophy. Sister Francesca krieg-style aggression, stole Crimea, RESIGNATION FROM THE COM- guided Holy Family to its university and he doesn’t appear to be through. MITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERV- status. She expanded enrollment and The West’s timid response to Putin’s ICES grew the endowment fund substan- aggression has failed to stop his cru- tially. sade to restore the former Soviet em- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Sister Francesca also attained lead- pire. He does not fear the United fore the House the following resigna- ership positions in educational associa- States. With our response so far, why tion as a member of the Committee on tions, including charter president of Financial Services: the Southeastern Pennsylvania Consor- should he? CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, tium for Higher Education, the pres- Instead of retreating, Putin has HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, tigious International Association of brought back his imperialistic tactics Washington, DC, April 28, 2014. University Presidents, and the United from the old Soviet playbook. The con- Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, Nations Commission on Disarmament sensus on the ground is that the worst Speaker of the House, Education, Conflict Resolution and is yet to come. It is time for the ad- Washington, DC. DEAR SPEAKER BOEHNER: In light of recent Peace. ministration to stand up against Putin. She addressed the Commission’s goal events, I am writing this letter to respect- We must implement sanctions that to nurture peace concepts through edu- fully request to be removed from my position actually work where it will hurt Rus- on the House Financial Services Committee. cation by establishing outreach pro- Upon a successful resolution of pending legal grams in Africa. Sister Francesca is sia’s economy the most—and start with matters my intention is to resume said posi- being honored in Philadelphia for a life the financial and energy sectors. We tion as an active member of the committee. of faith, grace, and achievement. Her must expedite the approval of U.S. nat- Respectfully submitted, family, friends, and associates look for- ural gas export permits so Ukraine and MICHAEL G. GRIMM, ward to the future accomplishments of other European countries can buy Member of Congress, Eleventh District American instead. And we can end Rus- of New York. this most remarkable woman. f sia’s monopoly and stranglehold over The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Europe when it comes to energy. We objection, the resignation is accepted. SAFE CLIMATE CAUCUS need to put the Russian bear back in There was no objection. (Mr. PETERS of California asked and the cage. f was given permission to address the PERSONAL EXPLANATION House for 1 minute.) And that’s just the way it is. Mr. PETERS of California. Mr. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, Speaker, I rise today as a member of f there were a number of votes that I the Safe Climate Caucus to highlight missed because I was unavoidably de- an important program for resiliency RECOGNIZING YOM HASHOAH, tained for the memorial services at and preparedness. HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY Fort Hood, Texas, on April 9, 2014, and America’s PrepareAthon! is taking for honoring President Lyndon Baines place this Wednesday as a reminder to (Mr. GARCIA asked and was given Johnson on April 10, 2014. communities across the country that permission to address the House for 1 Had I been present, I would have while we hope for the best, we must minute and to revise and extend his re- voted as follows: marks.) On rollcall vote No. 171, the sub- prepare for the worst. In California, 1,108 wildfires have Mr. GARCIA. I rise today to recog- stitute amendment of Mulvaney, I been reported this year—well above the would have voted ‘‘no.’’ nize Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remem- On rollcall vote No. 172, which in- year-to-date average. In 2003 and 2007, brance Day. wildfires devastated communities in volved the budget resolution on the All over the world, people like south Congressional Black Caucus budget, I the San Diego region, especially affect- ing the 52nd District communities of Floridian David Mermelstein, who is would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ currently in Poland on the March of On rollcall vote No. 173 on the Pro- Scripps Ranch, Tierrasanta, Rancho the Living, are honoring the memories gressive Caucus budget, I would have Bernardo, and Poway and claiming 29 of all those who suffered and died. voted ‘‘yes.’’ lives. On rollcall vote No. 174 on the Expa- The PrepareAthon! is a national day We must also redouble our commit- triate Health Coverage Clarification to refocus our attention on emergency ment to the survivors who are still Act, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ planning and resiliency, as well as ex- with us. This past Sunday, I had the On rollcall vote No. 175 on the ercises and drills that can save lives in privilege of attending a Yom Hashoah Woodall of Georgia substitute budget a disaster. Last year, I introduced the ceremony at the Miami Beach Holo- amendment, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ bipartisan STRONG Act to equip com- caust Memorial and hearing from the On rollcall vote No. 176, the Demo- munities, State and local governments survivors. cratic alternative for Mr. VAN HOLLEN, with better information and data on I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ preparedness so we don’t reinvent the It is unacceptable that billions are On rollcall vote No. 177, the Repub- wheel with every disaster. still owed to deserving survivors and lican fiscal year 2015 budget resolution While there is debate in this Chamber that many insurers have made it near- of Mr. RYAN, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ about climate change, there isn’t ly impossible for beneficiaries to col- This concludes the votes that I among scientists. We must prepare our lect their payments. These are men and missed due to the memorial at Fort communities, families, and businesses women who suffered from unimagi- Hood and the honoring of President for the hurricanes, more powerful nable physical and emotional pain and Lyndon Baines Johnson. storms, and wildfires becoming more who carry their injuries and scars with f common and powerful every day. them to this day. We must do right by HONORING THE LIFE OF FAITH, f them. GRACE, AND ACHIEVEMENT OF MR. PUTIN: THE AGGRESSOR IN I urge my colleagues to honor the SISTER FRANCESCA ONLEY EASTERN EUROPE dead as well as the living and take ac- (Mr. FITZPATRICK asked and was (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was tion to return what is due to the Holo- given permission to address the House given permission to address the House caust survivors.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:19 Feb 06, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\APR 2014\H28AP4.REC H28AP4 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3222 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 28, 2014 b 1915 Since its inception, the Coon Rapids For 23 years, Sister Jeanne served as CONGRATULATING CLEMENTS Lions Club has played an integral role the fifth president at Barry University, RANGERS in the community. Over the course of and made it the fourth-largest private its history, more than 500 members university in my home State of Flor- (Mr. OLSON asked and was given per- have donated their time, money, and ida. It is because of Sister Jeanne’s vi- mission to address the House for 1 energy in supporting endeavors that sion and enthusiasm in taking on such minute and to revise and extend his re- benefit the local area and its residents. a challenging responsibility that Barry marks.) For instance, the Lions Club has helped University has now expanded from 16 Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, 1 week ago, youth in Coon Rapids by financially to 55 buildings on its campus, and in- the Clements men’s soccer team left supporting school, scouting, athletic creased its enrollment to more than our home Sugar Land, Texas, with a organizations, and by founding literacy 9,000 while maintaining its goal of aca- dream. A few days later, they came programs that have provided over demic excellence. home living their dream. They were 110,000 books to students. They have Sister Jeanne has also been an active the Texas 5A State champions. also donated tens of thousands of dol- member of our community in civic and The Rangers were underdogs in the lars in scholarships to local high school professional associations, and has been finals. But, behind a raucous crowd, and college students. the recipient of several accolades re- and led by Coach Todd Ericson, the In addition, the Coon Rapids Lioness lated to her work. She became the first Rangers crushed defending champion Club will also be marking their 45th woman to be a member of both the Or- Coppell by a score of 3–0. anniversary of service this year as ange Bowl Committee and the Non- The Rangers started a new tradition. well. Group of Miami-Dade County. The They did something no Ranger team Mr. Speaker, the Coon Rapids Lions south Florida community is truly had done before: they won State. And and Lioness clubs are proof of how blessed to have the benefit of Sister they gave me a new tradition, because civic groups can absolutely make a dif- Jeanne’s experience. Her tenacity is a every time they win a championship in ference in their community and make beacon of hope to us all. the future, I get to rearrange the our community a better place. Their Happy birthday, Sister Jeanne, and Styrofoam cups in the chain link fence service deserves our thanks and praise. many more. that surrounds Clements High School f f off Elkins Drive. Ranger pride is alive and well in SAD WEEK IN AMERICA CONGRATULATING UNION COL- Sugar Land, Texas. They are the 2014 (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was LEGE DUTCHMEN HOCKEY TEAM Texas 5A State soccer champions. given permission to address the House (Mr. TONKO asked and was given f for 1 minute and to revise and extend permission to address the House for 1 her remarks.) minute and to revise and extend his re- WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, marks.) DAY over the last week there was an un- Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise (Mr. CA´ RDENAS asked and was seemly, sad connection between a Su- today to acknowledge the Union Col- given permission to address the House preme Court decision, the comments of lege Dutchmen hockey team and con- for 1 minute and to revise and extend Mr. Bundy, and the comments of the gratulate its players on winning their his remarks.) Los Angeles owner in the NBA. Justice first NCAA Division I national cham- Mr. CA´ RDENAS. Mr. Speaker, April Sonia Sotomayer had it right with re- pionship. 26 marked World Intellectual Property spect to the affirmative action deci- The Dutchmen wrapped up a dream Day, and this year’s theme, ‘‘Movies: A sion: the Court’s decision perpetrated season on April 12, defeating Minnesota Global Passion,’’ truly represents the harm to African American, Hispanic, by a score of 7–4 in the finals of the importance of innovation and cre- and Native American students, but it Frozen Four. Union College, a school of ativity to my district and to our entire also provided a harm to Michigan’s just 2,200 students from Schenectady country. public schools when they were trying with a stress on academic excellence, a Today, this industry extends beyond to ensure the next generation of di- college that doesn’t even give out ath- Hollywood studios to the millions who verse persons who could in fact be part letic scholarships, overcame the Big 10 are involved in the filmmaking proc- of a new America. giant to become national champions. ess. Whether it is working in the indus- Mr. Bundy’s comments about govern- The Union Dutchmen are a reminder try, or watching films on the big ment subsidies and wouldn’t we be bet- that it does not matter how big you are screen, people of all ages are cap- ter off as slaves and picking cotton or whether the average person can pro- tivated by movie magic. were outrageous, disgraceful, and dis- nounce the city you represent; persist- Not only does the industry bring en- gusting. ence, selflessness, and willpower can joyment across the globe, it is a huge Sadly, sports groups, the National achieve great things. economic engine for California and the Basketball Association that brings peo- From Schenectady, that lights and entire United States. Intellectual prop- ple together, the owner decided to talk hauls the world, to the Union hockey erty protections will ensure the film about not putting Black people and team that lit up the scoreboard and industry continues to fuel the economy others together in a public setting. hauled the campus into national atten- and keep jobs right here in the United America must move beyond that, and tion, I thank the Union hockey pro- States of America. we as Members of Congress and others gram, its players, their parents, head Today, let’s celebrate the ingenuity must stand against it and denounce it. coach Rick Bennett, President Ainlay, of the film industry and continue to de- This was a sad week. I hope we will his administration, faculty, and staff fend the intellectual property rights move beyond it. I hope we will get bet- for inspiring us all with an unforget- that let us all experience a little ter, and I hope we will denounce those table season. magic. ugly, racist, outrageous comments. Go, Dutchmen. f f f COON RAPIDS LIONS CLUB CELEBRATING SISTER JEANNE SECRETARY KERRY SHOULD NOT CELEBRATES 60TH ANNIVERSARY O’LAUGHLIN’S 85TH BIRTHDAY BE SPEAKING FOR NATION (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was (Mr. GOHMERT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 given permission to address the House permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his re- for 1 minute and to revise and extend minute.) marks.) her remarks.) Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, today Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I Secretary of State Kerry accused the congratulate the Coon Rapids Lions am delighted to wish a happy and Jewish people of Israel of risking guilt Club for celebrating their 60th anniver- healthy 85th birthday to Sister Jeanne for the crime of apartheid. He said that sary this year. O’Laughlin. about Israeli Jews whom the U.N.

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Mr. Speaker, cursed Israel. ing elements around the world, that I thank my good friend, the chairman It is not Israel who sent suicide each of these issues will be thought- from Texas, for his leadership on this bombers against Palestinians, nor de- fully discussed and appropriately given and so many other issues. nied the right of Palestinians to work an item of what I believe is encourage- I am a passionate proponent of free in Israel, nor advocated for completely ment as this United States Congress trade because we have the most pro- wiping them off the map, nor taught moves forward into its last few months ductive workers in the world, the most their children in their textbooks to of this second session. productive businesses in the world. hate others like vermin or rats, nor We believe that trade is important. Frankly, we need to open up new mar- named landmarks and holidays for We believe that as the United States kets for our commodities, for our man- murderers with suicide bombs, nor continues to grow in its respect for ufactured items, for our services. That launched rockets every day, hoping to others, that we share intellectual prop- is what this initiative is all about. terrorize and kill innocent people. It is erty, but expect the same back from Trade promotion authority, or TPA Israel that has fought against such rac- others. We trade with our partners as it is popularly known, reflects dec- ism and hatred. around the globe with an expectation ades of debate, cooperation, and com- Secretary Kerry stands for those who of not only a good product but also an promise between Congress and the ex- support the destruction of Israel. He even playing field as we deal with oth- ecutive branch in finding a pragmatic should not be speaking for this Nation. ers around the world. accommodation to the exercise of each He needs to stand down before he GENERAL LEAVE branch’s respective constitutional au- brings judgment upon us all. Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I ask thorities over trade policy. f unanimous consent that all Members I applaud our Ways and Means Com- mittee Chairman CAMP, as well as CLIMATE CHANGE have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- tend their remarks and include extra- Chairman SESSIONS and Chairman (Mr. HONDA asked and was given neous material on this important topic NUNES, for all of their hard work push- permission to address the House for 1 of this Special Order. ing renewal of trade promotion author- minute and to revise and extend his re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ity. In January, they together intro- marks.) objection to the request of the gen- duced the bipartisan Congressional Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise tleman from Texas? Trade Priorities Act, which updates today to address the state of knowl- There was no objection. and expands negotiation and consulta- edge about climate change and the im- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise tion requirements. pact it will have on our Nation. tonight because we want and need to For me, supporting trade is a no- Secretary of State John Kerry called understand more about the implica- brainer. It is important back home in climate change ‘‘the greatest challenge tions of trade, a pro-trade growth agen- Indiana, where over 8,000 companies ex- of our generation.’’ Al Gore was the da, and the opportunities that lie be- ported from locations within the State first to call us to action more than 30 fore not just the American people but in 2011. Eighty-five percent of these years ago. Even with his courageous the United States House of Representa- companies were small and medium- leadership, we still have not taken the tives to further understand this key sized enterprises with fewer than 500 necessary actions. and critical issue that is a part of job employees. The number of Americans who do not creation for the American people. Indiana’s export shipments of mer- believe in climate change has increased Expanding trade throughout the chandise in 2013 totaled a whopping $34 since last year, and this is unaccept- globe creates economic growth and billion. Fifty-four percent of Indiana’s able. Our citizens need to be informed good-paying jobs here at home. Trade exports go to countries with whom the about climate change and the very real works because it allows America to be U.S. currently has a free-trade agree- consequences it holds for all of us. This globally efficient and to compete all ment. is why I introduced the Climate Change around the globe trading our products Trade is important for the strength Education Act of 2014. for others. And when America com- of our entire country’s economy. Trade The Climate Change Education Act petes, I believe America wins, and the supports in total more than 38 million will create formal and informal edu- world is a better place. History shows jobs across America. U.S. exports ac- cation opportunities for all age groups. that allowing greater access to a global counted for 14 percent of America’s It will ensure people understand the marketplace for American exports has gross domestic product in 2012 alone. complexity and seriousness of the prob- always been a powerful engine for eco- TPA is the only way we can success- lems we are facing. It will also give nomic growth and job creation. fully bring international trade negotia- them ways to start fighting climate tions to a close and unlock job creating change. Climate change impacts every b 1930 opportunities for these U.S. exports. ecosystem on Earth—our oceans, for- Trade provides new opportunities for The administration has laid out a ests, rivers, lakes, and everything that businesses and spurs innovation and bold 2014 trade agenda and is currently lives in them. entrepreneurs. negotiating a regional free-trade agree- f Opening our market to world imports ment, TPP, with 11 Asia-Pacific coun- also helps increase the purchasing tries; another regional trade agree- IMPORTANCE OF TRADE power of American consumers. I be- ment, TTIP, with 28 member counties The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. lieve there is a balance here, and it is of the European Union; and TISA, a WENSTRUP). Under the Speaker’s an- part of this balance and the miracle of trade and services agreement with 22 nounced policy of January 3, 2013, the having a pro-growth trade agreement other countries. gentleman from Texas (Mr. SESSIONS) which we Republicans wish to speak Combined, U.S. negotiations related is recognized for 60 minutes as the des- about tonight. to the Asia-Pacific and EU agreements ignee of the majority leader. Mr. Speaker, I would first like to would open markets with nearly 1 bil- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, tonight welcome a young man who sits on the lion consumers, covering nearly two- Republicans from the Ways and Means Ways and Means Committee, a rel- thirds of the global economy and 65 Committee, from the Agriculture Com- atively new Member, a second term percent of global trade. TISA covers mittee, and from the Rules Committee Member, from Indiana. about 50 percent of the global economy intend to speak with the American peo- TODD YOUNG represents not only an and over 70 percent of global services ple and to you, Mr. Speaker, about the opportunity for him to bring forth trade. importance of trade and trade policies, ideas from the heartland of America, As a cochair of the House TTIP Cau- the implications of growing jobs in not but also his expertise as a member of cus, the ongoing U.S.-EU negotiations

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It is esti- The EU and U.S. account for 30 per- partners all around the world; but also, mated that more than one in five jobs cent of world trade, and $2.7 billion of we continue to have people who come, in South Dakota depend on inter- goods and services are traded bilat- once again, from the heartland of this national trade. erally each day. There are a lot of country who see firsthand how impor- Those plants that do export goods numbers, but all these things speak to tant trade is. pay higher wages, they hire more peo- the power of trade and its importance, They come from agricultural areas, ple, and they do it a lot faster than not just to my home State of Indiana, they come from areas that have strong those who don’t. Soybeans, corn, but the United States of America. natural resources and reserves that wheat, feed grains, and livestock grown I want to further emphasize that Eu- are, I am sure, God-given, but an op- in South Dakota are already shipped to rope is, by far, the largest market for portunity for us as Americans to ben- countries around the world. We can in- U.S.-outbound investment, so I con- efit by virtue of living in the greatest crease that by growing our access to tinue to work hard there in conjunc- Nation in the world. markets through free-trade agree- tion with my colleagues. One of those people that sits on our ments. By one estimate, approximately 15 trade team and is perhaps one of the As we are working towards trade pro- million workers are employed as a re- most active and thoughtful members is motion authority and negotiating the sult of transatlantic trade. As for my a young woman from South Dakota. trade agreements, I think of the enor- home State of Indiana, in 2012, the EU Congresswoman KRISTI NOEM has just mous benefits that it can have for our purchased goods worth $9.1 billion or 25 returned from a trip that she took rep- country. Especially as our economy percent of our overall Indiana exports. resenting the United States Congress. I struggles to recover, increasing exports In 2011, Hoosier services worth $2.4 would defer to the gentlewoman now in trade and markets across the Asia- billion went to the EU. That is 32 per- for her discussion on not only TPP Pacific and Europe is essential. cent of Hoosier services exports. So Japan, but also agriculture and the Japan is one of those countries that successful implementation of TTIP is things which she represents so well. is included in the Trans-Pacific Part- estimated to increase Indiana exports Mrs. NOEM. Mr. Speaker, I thank the nership talks and is already one of the to the EU by roughly 33 percent and chairman for yielding, and I want to largest purchasers of U.S. corn and could boost net employment by up to thank him for the honor of being a part soybeans. With a good TPP agreement, 13,780 Hoosier jobs. of this group today that is talking we could see an increase in grain and Currently, major Indiana exports to about TPP and the importance of trade livestock exports to Japan and the en- the EU include pharmaceuticals, aero- in the region. tire region. That would spark economic space products and parts, and medical I did have a chance to get back this activity throughout our country as equipment and supplies. morning from a weeklong trip in Asia well. Again, I am a strong advocate of free discussing trade and the importance of Of course, we need to ensure that we trade, free markets. I think that trade the TPP—Trans-Pacific Partnership— get it right. I have asked for assur- agreements have the opportunity to the European Union trade negotia- ances from our U.S. trade representa- strengthen our economy by creating tions, and the ways that we can expand tive that we won’t close the TPP nego- new global markets and supporting ex- trade that would benefit our economy. tiations with Japan unless they agree isting ones. The first step to seeing these benefits to eliminate trade barriers to agri- I encourage all of my colleagues to in these agreements is renewing trade culture. support the bipartisan Congressional promotion authority, and then we set I appreciate that the bipartisan Con- Trade Priorities Act, so we can further our goals and our priorities in these gressional Trade Priorities Act out- and hopefully finalize many of these agreements. This was a big topic of lines trade negotiation objectives. It ongoing negotiations and bring final conversation throughout the week as includes prioritizing agriculture. We trade agreements before Congress for we met with leaders from Japan—in- need to ensure that food safety and approval. cluding Prime Minister Abe—South animal and plant health measures are I once again thank the chairman. Korea, and then also with the leaders restrictions justified based on sound Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I thank in China and the People’s Congress. science. Ultimately, we need to ensure the gentleman for discussing not only Time and time again, America has that we have an agreement that is fair the impact in Indiana, but with the reaped the benefits of completed trade to our agriculture producers. knowledge that Indiana, in fact, is agreements in our country. For me, the When I had the opportunity to travel really a microcosm of what this coun- profound impacts that we have seen in to Asia last week and discuss some of try really looks like, where you come agriculture are particularly inter- the ways that our country and Japan from a strong manufacturing base, you esting. and China and others in the region can come from a strong base of agriculture, We have seen an 18 percent increase mutually benefit from trade agree- you come from a strong base of the in ag exports since we have signed the ments, I made it very clear how impor- heartland of this country that wants agreement with Panama. There has tant the ag industry is in finalizing and needs to be economically viable; been a 68 percent increase in agri- any final trade deal and some of my and by growing jobs, which means that culture exports to Colombia since pass- concerns that we already had with ex- you can continue to pay for your ing trade agreements with those coun- isting barriers. schools, you can continue to pay for tries. We are making progress. We need to your roads and bridges, but more im- We have also generated new business give those who are negotiating some of portantly, I believe, an innovative op- in other sectors of the economy, like the agreements in the region the tools portunity where you are allowed to manufacturing and the service indus- that they need to get this job done. compete around the globe with your try. We have created jobs here at home, This is one of the main topics I heard ideas, your products, and your services. while benefiting those people across from leaders involved in these discus- I applaud the gentleman not only for our country and economies abroad and sions. It is something these leaders see his service to the United States mili- built relationships with them that we as key to coming to an agreement on tary, but I applaud you for your service certainly reap the benefits for when it these free-trade agreements, and it is to the people of Indiana, as you have comes to foreign policy and security key to agreeing on how a final deal will served us so ably during your tenure issues as well. impact the agriculture sector. here in Congress, and a hearty con- In my home State of South Dakota, I think a lot of folks don’t realize gratulations. I thank the gentleman we have seen export support and create that Japan has the number three econ- very much. jobs and higher wages for our economy, omy in the world, behind the United

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There is no way that China can world and then, as you travel to see tisan free-trade caucus and leading continue to feed its own people and will people, thirst for those products. that effort in knowing and under- rely on outside sources for their pro- standing the value of trade and the 1945 teins, for their grains, to make sure b value of exports. their people are well fed into the fu- Mrs. NOEM. Mr. Chairman, if I may, Mr. Speaker, this is a very important ture. I would just like to expand on that a issue to Members. It is good to take In fact, some of the discussions I had little bit because a lot of our discus- time on the floor to talk about this be- with businesses and government offi- sions that we had with the Prime Min- cause international trade, I will tell cials was the difference between USDA ister of Japan and also with the leader- you, is a vital part of my economy, to beef and United States beef and South ship in China was the fact that, not Minnesota’s Third Congressional Dis- Dakota beef than what they are cur- only as we negotiate these trade agree- trict. The chairman just alluded to rently enjoying today. ments our economies are linked in cre- that. Statewide in Minnesota, global As incomes have risen in China and ating jobs and prosperity for both of trade supports almost 750,000 jobs. That people are making more money, they us, but then it helps our foreign policy is a pretty big number. It is all about have a desire for more proteins in their as well. We recognize how much we exports. It is about selling where 95 diet. Today, their main source from need our allies in the region to come percent of the world’s consumers are that protein is from Australian beef; alongside us. We recognize that it sets living outside of the United States. De- but yet, every day, they ask: When can the table for agreements that we have spite our successful economic relation- we get USDA beef? with China and for keeping peace ships with a lot of countries around the That is what these agreements would throughout a region that, right now, world—we have good agreements with bring, not only open markets for us the United States is very focused on, Korea and Colombia and Panama— and increase our exports, but bring the where we have had to be a leader of there is no doubt that a lot more can Chinese people the kind of goods, food, strength in order to keep peace and to be done now. It really begins with pass- and services that they want to enjoy as keep presence. By having trade and ing this bipartisan Congressional Trade well. Fifty percent of the people in this interactions with their leadership and Priorities Act, which will renew and world live in that region. It is a market their people dependent upon us for update Trade Promotion Authority. that we can’t ignore and that we need their food and their protein sources, it Why is that important? to prioritize into the future. certainly is going to be beneficial for It is important so we can make head- We need to take this first step, so us today, tomorrow, and long into the way and get forward momentum on the that we can continue reaping the bene- future if we can continue to do that TPP and the TTIP negotiations. This fits of trade in South Dakota, in the and to make these trade agreements fi- ensures that we will accomplish several United States, and across the world. It nalized. very, very important goals as a part of is imperative for job growth here at Mr. SESSIONS. I thank the gentle- increasing transparency in trade nego- home and for prosperity for all of the woman. tiations and of empowering Congress, countries involved. of empowering ourselves. This is why Historically, when you have looked Perhaps more important than that is at free-trade agreements with other that you build a friendship between there is bipartisan support. It will spe- countries, the prosperity of all the groups of people who really not only cifically direct the administration to countries involved have risen after share cities, where we have sister cities pursue congressional prerogatives those agreements have come forward that grow up and are born of each through congressionally mandated ne- and been done and completed. other, but it is a merging together of gotiating objectives. It will establish I believe that as we focus on this America to make us closer with the very robust consultation and access to issue, as we approve TPP, as we nego- rest of the world and then our values of information requirements before, dur- tiate agreements that work for all of not only the rule of law, of intellectual ing, and after the negotiations so that our countries involved and we finalize property, but also, I think, of the thing we have a very open and transparent with TPA authority, we will certainly of which we know most—trade policies. process with all Members of Congress get an agreement that is good for all of A tariff is a tax, and we are reducing and the public. More importantly, it our countries and beneficial to create taxes, or tariffs, and taxes—costs—on also preserves the congressional pre- jobs here in the United States. people for products, goods and services rogatives that are there, giving Con- I thank you, Mr. Chairman, for hold- and food. That is where I believe agri- gress the ability to vote and giving ing this discussion tonight. cultural products from America will be Congress the final approval to any Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I thank king around the world. trade agreements through procedures Congresswoman NOEM very much for Mrs. NOEM. Very true. Thank you, and providing an up-or-down vote, not only taking time to come here and Mr. Chairman. which is really critical. Our trading speak with us, but in particular the Mr. SESSIONS. I want to thank the partners are certainly looking for that references that you make to your home gentlewoman for taking the time to authority to move forward. State, a State which you represent so join us tonight. I want to commend the chairman, proudly and which you not only carry We are also joined by a young man who has had a role in that legislation, the flag of South Dakota with you, but who, from the very beginning of his the chairman of the Ways and Means really on behalf of all Americans that time here, was described by his Gov- Committee, as well as in the Senate, live not just in rural areas, but who, ernor as one of the brightest young with bipartisan support in making sure every single day, get up and go to work men in Minnesota. ERIK PAULSEN is a the administration will be negotiating to make this country stronger, to take young man who came to the United a deal that covers the issues that are our products and services and goods States Congress as a seasoned and ex- most important in today’s economy. overseas to make sure that the agri- perienced thoughtmaker but also as a The reason it is important, Mr. Speak- culture products are clean and the very person who understood the global im- er and others, is that this is not simply best products available. plications of Minnesota, whether it be about focusing on tariffs. We always I think one of the most interesting with medical products and devices that know that trade negotiations and things that you said was really the are made or whether it be with other agreements focus on tariffs. This is point which we do understand, and that agricultural products. about import quotas and other non- is the world thirsts for American-made I yield at this time to the gentleman traditional barriers to trade because products. from Minnesota (Mr. PAULSEN), the the regular, traditional barriers are no

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In continuing our nership, which, of course, my colleague are doing, and then we can make sure dialogue here—and I appreciate the from South Dakota spoke so elo- that the bad actors are following our gentleman’s taking time to do this— quently on, in which we have got 11 lead by setting those high standards. American-made products, whether they countries participating with emerging So, Mr. Speaker and Mr. Chairman, I be manufacturing, whether they be markets. Yet the area of negotiation just want to commend you for hosting medical instruments, whether they be that I am most interested in right now the time today, and I want to thank pharmaceuticals, all have to go is TTIP, the Transatlantic Trade and the chairman again for the opportunity through a really pretty stringent view- Investment Partnership, with our At- to discuss trade and the Bipartisan point from a perspective of regulators, lantic friends. This is one of those op- Congressional Trade Priorities Act as who look at things that we have in our portunities, I think, as cochair of the well as the importance of trade to both marketplace and, certainly, that travel TTIP Caucus, along with Congressmen of our States and to the entire country. across State lines; but once these prod- NEAL and KEATING and YOUNG, in which I know it is important to Minnesota ucts and services are made available I want to make sure that the ongoing and to my economy back home. and become generally available in the negotiations are going to move for- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. PAULSEN, I want United States and once people learn ward, because the transatlantic econ- you to stick around for just another how to use them, we create a thirst for omy is our largest in the world. It is minute because I really want to engage the rest of the world to be able to buy the most integrated in the world. It is you in speaking about exactly what our products. There is a figure that we deal with— 50 percent of the world’s GDP. It is you just said. generating about $5 trillion in total We know TPA is that process—Trade and I know the gentleman is a strong, commercial sales each year—30 percent Promotion Authority—whereby Con- strong supporter of our trade working group. Essentially, 38 percent of what of global trade. Mr. Speaker, those are gress gives authority to the President we manufacture and build—our output big numbers as well, and we have of the United States. Then, once that is here in the United States—is some- known for years that a trade agree- done, the President and the trade am- thing that gets into a trading partner- ment between the United States and bassador go to the world, and there are ship one way or another. Almost 40 per- the European Union is the right thing two different processes which have cent of the output of the United States to do. been started now: one in Asia and one, is based one way or another off trade, I remember, back in the summer of essentially, that is in Europe. These of our making sure the rest of the 2012, I authored a bipartisan letter with really offer America a chance to be- world gets a chance to get those prod- 50 different Members of Congress come a better and a bigger player in bipartisanly supporting such an agree- ucts also, which lowers prices in our the world and to even get a better deal country on a per-unit basis. Perhaps ment. Then, last year, we had the in working so that the consumers of launch of the Business Coalition for more importantly, it keeps our jobs the world get a better opportunity. here in the United States. That has got Transatlantic Trade. We had a chance Is that really the way you see this to be good for somebody from Min- to meet with our Ways and Means working? counterparts and introduce the resolu- nesota. Mr. PAULSEN. Absolutely. I think Mr. PAULSEN. Yes. tion calling for swift action on TTIP. you just pretty much laid it out. That I should just mention here that the Then as I mentioned, earlier this is the way we do see this working. This first trade agreement that really dealt month, we launched that TTIP Caucus, is a win-win for the opportunities for with the opportunity to negotiate on which is the chance to move forward, I our companies to engage in a healthier medical devices specifically was the think, significantly. I will tell you economy and to employ more people, Korea free trade agreement, which re- what it means to Minnesota: $4.5 bil- but also for consumers to benefit on cently passed. Medical devices is kind lion in Minnesota goods are purchased the other side. of near and dear to my heart because it by European countries right now; 42,200 I mean, I know that, without a doubt, is so prevalent in Minnesota. We have Minnesota jobs are supported by Euro- South Korea, Panama, and Colombia one of the strongest ecosystems in the pean investment annually; if we pass were significant trade agreements and medical device community in the coun- TTIP, it is estimated that another 3,000 that they had been languishing on the try—in fact, in the world. These are jobs are going to come on hand. This is sidelines for a long period of time, but high-valued manufactured products about higher wages and a healthier with bipartisan support, we were able that are improving lives, that are sav- economy, and that direct investment is to pass them all. Now we have got a ing lives, and there is a regulatory absolutely going to be helping us right chance to show and prove that America scheme that is often surrounding it, of here at home. is back on the playing field. We know course, making sure these devices are These TTIP negotiations present a the benefits of trade. I know, when I approved before they move forward. huge opportunity to tackle these non- had a chance to visit South Korea, We have the opportunity, I think, tariff barriers, as I mentioned earlier, they spoke about the Costco in South now, Mr. Chairman, with some of these such as regulations that will needlessly Korea and about their interest in sell- trade agreements that are moving for- impact and increase the cost of trade ing American goods and how that was ward to not only negotiate the tariffs— between the U.S. and Europe right now. the number one Costco in the world, es- making sure that these manufactured Yet everyone knows getting to this sentially, after the free trade agree- products are going to be available to agreement is not going to be easy. ment because they want to buy Amer- others around the world and also low- There are some real differences be- ican. This is about exporting. It creates ering costs for our consumers—but also tween our economies and our con- more jobs at home; it keeps the innova- to know that the regulatory environ- tinents, such as the way we approach tion here at home; and it sells where ment can be set up in a way that, if we regulation, but all indications are, it the customers are. have oversight committees—for in- seems—and I think the chairman would We can’t get to these agreements, stance, in the EU and in the United agree—that the negotiators are moving though, unless we get this Trade Pro- States and if we have got a device that full speed ahead. They want to con- motion Authority, which makes sure is on track to be approved, say, by the tinue to make progress towards a final every Member of Congress is going to FDA in the United States—we can agreement. The next round of negotia- have a hand in seeing the negotiations make sure that, if our oversight com- tions is actually set to take place this process forward to the tune where we mittees agree on the other side of the next month, but we can’t get there un- have not had that type of involvement continent, on the other side of the At- less we pass the TPA. among individual Members of Congress lantic, that they can sign off on it. So

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:19 Feb 06, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\APR 2014\H28AP4.REC H28AP4 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 28, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3227 you save a tremendous amount of time Mr. SESSIONS. I guess, lastly, what only buy your products, but the next in moving forward and in having those I would like to do is engage the gen- generation of those products come out goods be available pretty quickly to a tleman on really a broader perspective, also. lot of consumers around the world, and that really is the idea of American I want to thank the gentleman for which is going to help, again, the econ- exceptionalism; how we have the great- his thoughtful leadership, where you omy; it is going to grow jobs; and it is est military in the world, our United come to the meetings and you have a going to help patient care around the States military; men and women, real thoughtful handle on stability, world. That is one area in particular working together all around the globe making sure business knows what the that Minnesota will and has benefited. to make sure that really there is fair- rules are, making sure we build great Mr. SESSIONS. In continuing our ness; and that our friends and neigh- neighbors and have good contracts and dialogue, the gentleman sits on this bors and allies have an opportunity to have great relationships, and then the awesome and the most powerful com- live in a free world, as part of this generation and the next generation of mittee here, the Ways and Means Com- process, American exceptionalism, goods and services where we can make mittee. The committee on a regular where we are able to go and compete things even better for the next genera- basis hears from people in the United anywhere with our goods and products tion. States who do a lot of business over- and services and to let the world have I want to thank you very much for seas, and one of the things which they that advantage. being here tonight. I know that you talk about is intellectual property—the Would you mind taking just a second want to get back to the office and call rule of law and following contracts to and speaking specifically about Amer- your family and tell them the exciting make sure that what you agreed to is ican exceptionalism? Special Order that you were a part of equally agreed to by the others. Mr. PAULSEN. Well, Mr. Chairman, I tonight. I am sure your wife will be Would you mind taking just a minute think what you are alluding to is that very, very excited about that, Con- to talk with us tonight about the im- fact that America can compete and win gressman PAULSEN. portance of intellectual property, how at any level if we are on a level playing Mr. Speaker, we have had an oppor- the world can capture this idea and field. If the rules are even, if the rules tunity tonight to speak, Members of how it can, in fact, increase not only of the game are set the same, Ameri- Congress who come really from the the value of products but make sure cans can compete and win. That is, heartland, we have had people come that the product which is actually again, going to help improve our econ- from Indiana, South Dakota, and Min- bought and sold is the real product as omy, help grow jobs here at home. nesota. Well, I am a Texan, so I guess is the company that stands behind it. In terms of American I would call myself from the heartland Mr. PAULSEN. This is an area, I exceptionalism, there is no doubt that, of this great Nation also, at least from think, in which the United States real- when you have got a free flow of goods the center of the country. ly stands out and shines. If anything, going across borders, it is going to help As we talk about what we are at- we are known for our innovation. It is our foreign policy, it is going to help us tempting to do, I think that it is im- really part of our DNA in terms of hav- lead from a position of strength. There portant for you to know, Mr. Speaker, ing a patent system that protects in- is someone who famously said at one that the things which you have led our tellectual property, the rule of law. time: Congress in trying to perform, the There are many other countries around If goods are not crossing borders, guns will. strong leadership of JOHN BOEHNER the world that don’t have those same Having that trade connection is very, from the very top, in trying to say that standards, and that is where the ben- we need to grow our economy, that efit of trade agreements can help bring very important. It helps us have diplo- matic conversations. It helps us, as part of that job creation comes as a re- in high-standard agreements. It is so sult of trade agreement. that other countries can be forced to America, lead the rest of the world, showing that we are strong, we are So that is why we are here tonight, follow these agreements. to talk openly with Members of Con- Intellectual property protects the leading out front. gress and you, Mr. Speaker, about the ideas. That protects the innovation. Again, if you have two pretty signifi- need for America to understand why we That protects the invention and the cant trade agreement opportunities must pass Trade Promotion Authority, dreamers who are coming up with all of being negotiated right now, coming TPA. TPA is a mechanism. That is all these ideas, and that is critical. There close to conclusion, I think we can it is. It is a mechanism to begin the are some countries that are lagging be- wrap those up within the year, if we starting point whereby we give the ad- hind. We have had frustrations, I know pass Trade Promotion Authority, both ministration, whether they be Repub- recently, with China by which they in the Trans-Pacific Partnership and have targeted U.S. information tech- with the TTIP negotiations going on in lican or Democrat, but we give the nology. They have targeted renewable Europe; and that will cover, by and President its marching orders in devel- energy, and they have targeted bio- large, two-thirds of the economy in the oping trade agreements. We say to the President of the United pharmaceuticals and other products for world, and all the other countries will States that we believe that growing the express purpose of creating local follow our lead. production opportunities for Indian This is a huge opportunity, as the our economy, we believe that having companies, for instance, and that is a chairman knows, for our companies trade agreements, we believe that hav- violation of intellectual property in and our economy back home. ing agreements that make things so many respects. Mr. SESSIONS. Well, I am just most much easier and better for us not only Having these trade negotiations is impressed with not only your thought- to make sure that agricultural prod- going to ensure that we can keep that ful consideration and your hard work, ucts, that other markets become avail- conversation moving forward and hav- but really the things which I see that able to us, but that we also understand ing those high standards. It is going to you bring to the table are words and that, as we engage in this, not only do protect our jobs here at home for the ideas on a regular basis; that is you we want to grow our own marketplace, dreamers, the thinkers, and the folks talk about we need to make sure that but the world has an opportunity to re- who create and innovate these new we have a stable environment where duce the taxes, the trade barriers that ideas and these new products. good decisions can be made, instead of are on, many times, their products and in a vacuum, they can be made on the services because American products b 2000 fly and, secondly, growth. weren’t available. And so, when you have unfair and One of the things which I read on a Perhaps we could talk about receiv- you have harmful practices that are regular basis, a young man named ing products that they have back into happening in other countries—maybe it Peter Roff, who is with U.S. News and our country and the consumer being a is India, maybe it is China—that is ul- World Report, and he talks about how winner. We have to worry about envi- timately going to damage the long- growth is important. You have to grow ronmental protection. Here in the term health of the economic health of your economy. You have to go and con- United States, we believe that we are both of our economies when we are tinue in the hunt, so to speak, to make trying to be responsible in what we do, having that type of a situation. sure that more and more people not not only in production manufacturing,

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And that, Mr. Speaker, is also why which is about 30 percent of world Intellectual property is not hard to un- this administration, when they do con- trade. We think creating this historic derstand. It is the opportunity to make sult with us—and Ambassador Froman opportunity would mean that we can sure that, if you have an agreement— does come up on the Hill on a regular grow that amount of trade, grow our and it might be because you have basis, and we should remember that he ability here in the United States to not something that you have gotten as a is an active, intelligent, thoughtful only have more output and employ patent, it could be a scientific citation man who is not just learning his job, more people, but to pay for the next that the world, when they are going to but learning the nuances about how he generation of products and services to use that product, service, or that idea, protects America and goes across the where they continue to meet the needs that they give respect to not only mak- world and negotiates what is in our of others, not just here in the United ing a payment, if that is required, or best interest; what was a good deal for States. supporting the standard as required by others, our trading partners, to make So combined, these two agreements rule of law. sure that they will want to take up the would give American businesses and Market access, market access is so goods and services, the exchange, the consumers, we believe, unprecedented important. It is important that we ideas, the tough things that come from access to global markets. That is why have an opportunity to make sure that these trade negotiations. the Republican Party and its members the goods and services, which we So this topic is timely because these are on the floor tonight, members of present to another country as we enter two major trade agreements are on the the Ways and Means Committee, mem- their ports of entry or to their cus- horizon. The world is speaking about bers of the Agriculture Committee, and toms, that our products and services TTIP, and it is speaking about TPP. at least one member of the great Rules are to the highest standard that they The United States is currently negoti- Committee. would be, based upon a contract or an ating TPP, the Trans-Pacific Partner- I, as chairman, have an opportunity, agreement as we enter those countries. ship. as a result of the chance to have juris- We would want to make sure that our The discussions that take place in dictional elements in this, to be first- products and services were not held at Asia are all about how we can form hand at these discussions where we can bay by that foreign nation because of better, longer-lasting partnerships, push and talk about how important some perception about our product or whereby the people of their countries trade is and these basic agreements to because they were trying to protect and the people of the United States of empower and work with all parts of the their home product, their home base. It America better themselves, lowering United States government. opens up markets and gives us market taxes, getting new products and serv- Obviously, our great young chairman access. ices, and having a chance to make sure of the Ways and Means Committee is Physical goods, to make sure that we that we become friends in the process. very much up to this task, and DAVE would be able to reduce tariffs on all TPP is comprehensive, and it is am- CAMP has been leading not only Amer- sorts of products, whether it be cloth- bitious, and it covers really an active ica with an understanding about what ing, whether it be manufacturing, and growing Asia-Pacific region. As is in our best interest, but how we have whether it be pharmaceuticals, we need you think about it, Mr. Speaker, you growth, how we move forward, and that to make sure that the products which will recall from your days in the is exactly what TPA is all about. are passed are timely and fairly han- United States Army and your service b 2015 dled, not only in these two different as a member of the military, where you types of trade agreements, but that it went and were a part of other countries So, Mr. Speaker, I will tell you that is a good deal for the American person that desperately wanted and needed we have a plan. We have ideas which we who wishes to go sell, whether it be an not only goods and services, but really not only well understand, but what we agricultural good or a physical good the tranquility of America and what are trying to make sure is that we un- that may be manufactured in this we would bring to them, the derstand that 38 million jobs are sup- country. exceptionalism that we can pass on to ported by trade—38 million American Lastly, services, services which I these other people to make their life workers—and that in 2012 our goods think America has not only excelled better. and services supported an extra 9.8 mil- at, but been able to make sure that we It will bring together 12 countries on lion jobs as a result of the growth. are able to promulgate effective ways both sides of the Pacific Ocean in hopes These are all important ideas, Mr. of doing business, to where people can of tracking and putting traditional Speaker. They are ideas that move our continue to have a great product and trade barriers away and overcoming country, they move countries forward, make that product even better—the those and giving a chance to where we but at the same time giving us new second, third, and fourth generation of can make sure that the consumer be- goods and services that on a per unit products that would be sold and avail- comes king. basis can drop because we are sharing able with the protections under intel- The TPP would cover 40 percent of them with the rest of the world. lectual property and rule of law. all global output. It would ensure that Mr. Speaker, I would like for you to Mr. Speaker, that is what we are participating countries conduct busi- know that Members of this United talking about, the marketplace of the ness, really just as we do, in an open, States Congress, both Republicans and world becoming open to American thoughtful, transparent way; and we Democrats, support members of the goods and services and America and its would make sure that we reduce tar- United States military, as you served consumers gaining that benefit also. iffs, regulations, while respecting intel- your country so ably. We give thanks So TPA ensures that Congress pro- lectual property. and pause every single day to not only mulgates itself more fully by incor- Meanwhile—and we have heard more the freedoms that we have, but to porating ahead of time discussions about this, the European Union, know that young men like you who with the administration. You heard the through TTIP, it would create a trade have served our military and come gentlewoman from South Dakota say agreement that literally encompasses back home and married and have beau- that she had a discussion with the about half of the global wealth in the tiful young babies and represent a fu- trade negotiators, and she negotiated world. ture in this country to where we be- with them and said: Here is my under- In other words, we would be doing lieve that there is no problem bigger standing about what I think is in business with a region that is larger than a solution, but that by working America’s best interest. than the United States of America. We together, having stability under rule of

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How can a single ufactured somewhere here in the topics that we are going to explore dur- mother who works 40 or more hours a United States or, if lucky enough, ing this Special Order. week still find herself in poverty? How something from the great State of Ohio I am pleased that we have been does she begin to dream about saving that said, ‘‘Made in America.’’ joined by a very distinguished member for her children’s college education or Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of the freshman class, my good friend, to save for a home or to plan for her re- of my time. the gentleman from New Jersey, one of tirement? The simple answer is they f the best-dressed Members of the House can’t. And the racial wealth gap will of Representatives. I am surprised CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS: continue to grow even wider. today that I do not see him with his Mr. Speaker, there is so much Con- WEALTH CREATION AND THE OP- classic bow tie. He is the ranking mem- PORTUNITY GAP gress can do to change the course of ber of the CBC freshman class, but I be- this country and to help those who are The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under lieve he arrived here a little bit earlier. working hard and playing by the rules. the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- I am pleased to yield to my good The priorities we place within our uary 3, 2013, the gentleman from New friend, Representative PAYNE. national budget determine whether we York (Mr. JEFFRIES) is recognized for Mr. PAYNE. I would like to thank strengthen our economy and grow our 60 minutes as the designee of the mi- the gentleman from New York for that middle class or whether we create a nority leader. kind introduction. greater wealth gap between the haves GENERAL LEAVE I want to also say that we are here and the have-nots. Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. Speaker, I ask tonight on a very serious issue in to- This Nation has a clear choice, Mr. unanimous consent that all Members night’s Special Order. As so aptly put Speaker. The Ryan Republican budget may have 5 legislative days to revise by the gentleman from New York, it cuts hundreds of millions of dollars in and extend their remarks. feels like pneumonia in a lot of com- vital education investments, ends the munities that we represent. I would The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Medicare guarantee for seniors, and it dare to say that we might even need to objection to the request of the gen- will cost this country more than 1 mil- call it an epidemic, because it has risen tleman from New York? lion jobs next year alone. And if that is There was no objection. to epidemic proportions. Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. Speaker, it is an Mr. Speaker, this Nation is supposed not bad enough, the Ryan Republican honor and a privilege to once again to be the land of opportunity, the land budget asks working and middle-class have this opportunity to stand on the of equality. We are a Nation that says Americans to pay for the thousands of House floor as part of the Congres- that if you work hard and you do the dollars in tax breaks given to the sional Black Caucus’ Special Order things you are supposed to do and you wealthiest among us. That is why, in hour. do everything that we ask you to do, good conscience, I cannot support such For the next 60 minutes we will have you too can be successful and provide a a budget. an opportunity to speak directly to the better life for you and yours. That is At a time when too many people are American people about an issue of the promise of America. still desperately struggling to make great significance: the growing wealth Unfortunately, for too many in this ends meet, I know that the people in gap in America that is stratified along country, this promise has been broken. my home State of New Jersey deserve racial lines. It is a wealth gap that Generation after generation, millions better. I believe that all Americans should concern all of us here in the continue to experience generational should demand better as well. House of Representatives, and cer- poverty in this country—and this is es- In contrast, the budgets that the tainly people who are concerned about pecially true for people of color. Democrats and the Congressional the well-being of this country in its en- Too many of the people in the dis- Black Caucus have proposed recognize tirety should be alarmed by any seg- trict I represent in New Jersey have the dangerous course this country is on ment of this country being left behind worked their entire lives. They have and work to move us forward rather across any measure of economic status. endured hard labor. They have worked than divide us deeper. We will get into that throughout the two or three jobs. They have made The Democratic budget builds lad- duration of this CBC Special Order. minimum wage their entire lives. Yet ders of opportunities to grow our mid- Certainly, I am glad to be joined by the they are still in poverty. The same is dle class by investing in education, distinguished gentleman from Nevada, true for their parents before them and strengthening Social Security and my good friend, the coanchor of this their grandparents and their great- Medicare, and protecting the 8 million CBC Special Order, Representative grandparents. people who, for the first time, now HORSFORD. Unfortunately, for too many people have access to affordable, lifesaving I will just begin by making the obser- of color, the opportunities to succeed health care. vation that it has often been stated and move beyond circumstances of pov- The proposals within the Democratic that when Wall Street catches a cold, erty are too little and far between. budget would restore the American communities of color get the flu. This leads to the wealth gap we see promise that if you work hard, you can We know that in 2008, when the econ- today. That wealth gap, Mr. Speaker, succeed. And not only can you succeed omy collapsed and plunged us into the is unconscionable. for yourself, but you can generate worst economic crisis since the Great In the 21st century, African Ameri- wealth and create a better life for your Depression, Wall Street had a high cans own just 5 cents for every dollar children and your grandchildren. fever; and as a result, as one might ex- of wealth Whites own. More than 62 That is the choice that each Member pect, communities of color all across percent of African American house- in this Congress has to make, and it is the country have been suffering from holds do not have assets in a retire- a choice every American has to make. economic pneumonia. In fact, a study ment account. The median income of This choice will determine the direc- that was prepared by the Center for an African American is just over tion of this country, not only for this Global Policy Solutions illustrates the $33,000, barely above the poverty line. generation, but for generations to point that communities of color were And African Americans are less likely come. hurt the worst by the Great Recession to own homes, with just 44 percent of Mr. Speaker, it is not a zero-sum and have benefited the least as a result African Americans owning homes com- game. We all can be winners with the of our recovery. pared to 74 percent of Whites. right kind of focus and investment; and And so the wealth gap, broadly de- In New Jersey alone, the poverty rate in doing so, we will strengthen this fined across measures such as home has grown to a staggering 28 percent. country for future generations.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:19 Feb 06, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\APR 2014\H28AP4.REC H28AP4 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3230 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 28, 2014 As I stated and made clear, we are Mr. CUMMINGS. Thank you very So not only were they losing their talking about people that have played much. I want to thank the gentleman houses, but then whatever savings they by the rules and have worked hard, for yielding. And I want to thank you may have had, or the little extra in- working 40 hours-plus, and yet still and Mr. HORSFORD and the Congres- come that they may have had that find themselves on the margins. We are sional Black Caucus and certainly Mr. they could have put aside for a rainy not even talking about the hundreds of PAYNE for being here tonight. day, or in an effort to create some thousands of citizens that I represent We are, indeed, at a critical moment wealth, it simply was disappearing. that we don’t even want to help with in our country’s history. As I listened Then we have had some major settle- programs such as SNAP anymore. to my colleagues talk about the wealth ments with regard to these mortgage I am not even talking about the gap, you know, a lot of times when we lenders, and the mortgage lenders have needy in this country, Mr. Speaker. I address these issues, people say the come in and basically, pretty much ad- am talking about the people that play words, ‘‘Here they go again,’’ almost as mitted, through these settlements, by the rules and that are doing every- if to say, let’s dismiss this issue; this is that they wronged a lot of people. thing that they have been asked to do an issue that is limited to a limited As a matter of fact, in my city, in in this great Nation and still find number of people. Baltimore, there were certain mort- themselves on the margin. But the problem is, as we listen to gage companies that admitted that the things that have been said here to- they were pushing people into b 2030 night, this is not a Black problem, this subprime situations, that they could So we will continue to raise these is not a Hispanic problem; this is an have done even better, and these were issues. We will continue to talk to the American problem. African Americans, by the way, and American people and get them to un- We have to keep in mind that when giving them all these loans, ‘‘no doc’’ derstand that we cannot continue down you have this kind of gap, these kind of loans and things of that nature, and the path that we are headed. It is gaps, what happens is the driving force the next thing you know, the people bleak. It is grim. It is a total U-turn in that makes our economy run is placed had lost all they had. where this country has gone. in a position where they cannot make So the question now becomes, with I can only think of the statements the purchases that are necessary. When two major settlements, what did they that have been made by several indi- I say purchases, I am not talking about get? viduals in this country that are dis- purchases of washing machines and As we are doing our research on the tasteful and disgusting over the past dryers and curtains and things of that Oversight and Government Reform several weeks. We need to keep the nature. I am talking about being able Committee and looking at some of this, American Dream alive for everyone. to properly educate their children. what we have noticed is that a lot of Mr. JEFFRIES. I thank my good A lot of what has been talked about the people who suffered the most got friend and the distinguished gentleman here tonight is whether you can place the least out of the settlements. from New Jersey for his very thought- your children in a position to do better There are still settlements that are ful and eloquent remarks and observa- than what you did. So what we are going to take place, so what we are tions, and for pointing out that, while talking about is trying to figure out trying to do is study the settlements we can have disagreements, of course, ways to close that gap so that every- that have been resolved to learn from here in this Chamber on matters of pol- body rises, as opposed to—it has been those so that future settlement monies icy, we should all share the same objec- said, when you have got a wealth gap will go to the people who actually were tive as it relates to making sure that of 5 or 6 cents for Hispanics and Afri- harmed. That is just one area. every American has got a robust, full, can Americans, as compared to Whites, But again, we have got to do every- complete access to the opportunity to what that means is that, slowly but thing in our power to close this gap. robustly pursue the American Dream. surely, you have one part of your soci- This is our watch. We are here today. As this report and the Color of ety that simply is not participating at We are the ones who must guard the Wealth Summit will illustrate later on any reasonable level. progress that has been made. this week, that is not necessarily the So the question is, how do we address Quiet as it is kept, slowly, but sure- case right now in America, where you those issues? ly, we have seen some of that progress have such a disparate reality between I know that the Black Caucus budget go in the opposite direction in a down- the wealth in certain communities goes in that direction. But one of the ward spiral. So what we are here to do where the dividing line is race. things that I have concentrated on is to make sure that not only do we It is a wonderful thing that this great quite a bit is the whole situation with stop that slide for African Americans country is becoming increasingly di- the loss of wealth with regard to prop- and Hispanics, because, like I said, if verse. I think our diversity is one of erty. we stop that slide there, then the en- our great strengths. African Americans and Hispanics, tire economy does well, then all of us But the reality of the situation is quite often, their wealth is tied up in do well, and that is what it is all about. that if certain communities, the Afri- property. Over the past few years, we So I want to thank the Congressional can American community, the Latino have seen a tremendous loss of that Black Caucus for doing this. This is so community, other communities of wealth. important. We must be the voice, and color, find themselves left behind, You talked about it a little bit ear- we must constantly pound the drums locked out, unable to advance economi- lier, about how when America has a because so often I think what hap- cally in the numbers that they should cold—is that what you said—then we pens—and I will close on this—is a lot because of barriers, institutional and have pneumonia. of times people see things going in the historical, that have existed or been So what has happened is that, dis- opposite direction and they say, we erected that we have yet to tear down, proportionately, African Americans will get to it tomorrow, or we will wait that is something that should alarm all and Hispanics have lost a lot of that another day, or somebody else will deal of us because it relates to the ability of wealth in property because they lost with it, or maybe somebody else will America to fulfill its promise as we their property. And when they lost speak up about it. move forward. that property, they no longer had col- So what happens is nobody does any- Mr. Speaker, I am pleased that we lateral to make business loans, to even thing. Nobody says anything. And the have been joined by a very distin- get loans for their kids, or to do the next thing you know, 10 years have guished Member of the Congress, some- things that they really wanted to do to passed, 20 years, and you look back and one who has been a champion on issues make their lives better. you say, Wow, there was a lot of slip- of fairness and equality and justice for But just as significantly, they were page there. all Americans, and certainly for the losing jobs at the same time. So as But you know what? district that he represents in Balti- quiet as it is kept, you have a situation That slippage also represents people. more and in Maryland. where a lot of Hispanics and African I heard Congressman PAYNE talk about Let me now yield to the gentleman Americans were trying to help their people in his district. I have heard you from Maryland (Mr. CUMMINGS). relatives. talk about yours and Congressman

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I thank the distin- lent in our country. omy that works for everyone, in that it guished gentleman from Maryland for They talk about the original sin grows wealth from the middle out. his very thoughtful remarks and obser- being slavery in this country, and the That has produced our country’s most vations, and for pointing out that if we fact is so much of the disparate treat- prosperous times, and that is what we can find a way to make sure that, col- ment of color is based on some institu- are here to defend tonight in this con- lectively, the African American com- tional issues that are so pervasive in a versation. munity is uplifted, the Latino commu- number of different areas. But in the past two decades, in par- nity is uplifted, that we can close the For me, it is necessary because I rep- ticular, and particularly during our racial wealth gap that exists in Amer- resent a district that is very diverse, Nation’s recovery from the great reces- ica across these different measure- like many Members in this body. My sion, as my colleague from New York ments, whether that is home ownership district is home to Cliven Bundy, the (Mr. JEFFRIES) illuminated, the prom- or access to good-paying jobs or retire- ise of opportunity is not materializing ment security, savings accounts, what- rancher that has received so much na- tional attention, not just because of for millions of Americans. ever the case may be, that if we can It is not because these individuals close this gap that exists, that Amer- the issues around his use of public lands, even though he had failed to pay don’t want that opportunity. It is not ica, overall, benefits, particularly as because there is a lack of willingness we become a more diverse country. the grazing fees and was prohibited from being on that land, but because of or hard work on behalf of individuals. Now, 50 years ago our President, Lyn- The question is: What is keeping so don Baines Johnson, came to this very the racist, hate-filled words that he talked about pertaining to African many people from that same oppor- floor and, before a joint session of Con- tunity? Americans. gress, declared a war on poverty. As a More and more Americans are falling The fact that he said that people result of this legislative effort, there out of the middle class and into pov- didn’t take the time to understand his were several things that were put into erty while those in poverty are unable way of life in a town in Nevada’s place that have benefited Americans to climb beyond the first rung of the Fourth Congressional District, but yet over time. Medicare, Medicaid, Head economic ladder. Start, the school breakfast program, he would profile another community Just last week, we learned from The the Food Stamp Act, Job Corps, min- based on the fact that he just drove by New York Times that America no imum wage enhancement, college work and looked and observed their situa- longer has the wealthiest middle class study—all of these programs were part tion and then judged and made the in the world, falling behind our neigh- of the effort to create a great society. judgment that maybe they were better bors to the north, Canada; and this Over the last 50 years, as a result of off under slavery. should not come as a shock to anyone, the war on poverty, significant Maybe it is the recent remarks by given the troubling economic trends of progress has been made. Tens of mil- the owner of the L.A. Clippers, the fact the past decade or so. lions of Americans have been lifted out that, in a private conversation, he We have to recognize that these in- of an impoverished condition and set would talk about what his true feelings come inequalities and a shrinking mid- on a pathway toward the middle class. are about the people who have made dle class is a crisis for our Nation and But we know that there is still a long him such a wealthy individual; and yet one that will not go away if we do not way to go. it is that hate-filled racist view that act. In fact, it is a crisis that will only In fact, the middle class, broadly de- we are here to expose today. grow worse and will ultimately catch fined, has taken a huge hit in the after- So when we talk about opportunity, up to our ability to sustain our posi- math of the collapse of the economy, it is fundamental. It is a fundamental tion as the world’s wealthiest country. and that hit has disproportionately and tenet of our great Nation, and we still Now, as my colleague from Maryland adversely impacted communities of are trying to live up to that ideal of an (Mr. CUMMINGS), the ranking member, color, and the African community in equal opportunity for every individual. just said, it is not an easy crisis to particular. So just like I advocate for constitu- solve, and no single policy will address We are here to illuminate the fact ents who live out in Bunkerville and all of the factors that are contributing that, in our humble opinion, that is Mesquite, in Moapa Valley, in Virgin to the growing opportunity gap, but bad for America as a whole. Valley as part of my congressional dis- one issue that I want to speak about I am pleased that my good friend, trict, in rural areas that may not have and the coanchor of this CBC Special specifically is the fact that experts a lot of diversity, just as they are con- have consistently and nearly univer- Order, has joined us today, the distin- cerned with the armed militia that are guished gentleman from the Silver sally identified the area that will go still in their communities tonight—and the furthest in providing expanded op- State, who has worked incredibly hard I have spoken up and asked law en- on behalf of the district that he rep- portunities for all, and that is edu- forcement agencies to help remove resents. cation and particularly early edu- Let me now yield to the gentleman those armed militias from that local cation. community that just wants to return from Nevada (Mr. HORSFORD). Positive social and cognitive develop- Mr. HORSFORD. Mr. Speaker, I to normal—I am also here to speak up ment starts very early, and children would like to thank my good friend, for communities throughout my dis- who are encouraged to actively learn, my colleague, the gentleman from the trict that are very diverse, that have starting from when they are as young great State of New York (Mr. JEFFRIES) Latino communities and African Amer- as 3 or 4 years old, experience tremen- for his leadership and for coanchoring ican and Asian American communities dous long-term benefits. this hour, and for focusing the efforts that are faced with this opportunity Research also shows that high-qual- of the Congressional Black Caucus and gap issue that we are here to talk ity early childhood education can pro- the attention on such an important and about. vide children from poor working class pressing matter as the issue of the de- This is not a one-way conversation backgrounds with the similar early cline of opportunities for millions of that we are having. We want to invite learning experiences as children from Americans. those of you who are watching on C– wealthier backgrounds. So often people ask the question, SPAN or those of you who are fol- Now, why is this important? The en- why do you have to talk about race? lowing us on Twitter at #CBCtalks to rollment and graduation rates by race Why do you have to raise issues in get involved in the conversation. Tweet matter. For those individuals who be- the context of the disproportionality of us your comments about what this op- long to the Asian American commu- issues as it applies to race? portunity gap means to you. nity, they have the highest graduation

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So if we are going to the great many good-hearted people change these statistics, we have to That is why the CBC and the Demo- cratic alternative budgets both propose across this country? Of course we start at the beginning, and that is an shouldn’t. And so we are here today to investment in education, in early investing billions of dollars—in fact, reinvesting because, under the budgets illuminate a problem that we think childhood education. America should deal with for the good Now, we can’t do that by supporting that were passed when we were in the of the country—not just the African the budget by Congressman PAUL majority in this House, the funding American community, because there is RYAN, which would cut investments in was there for school and the training of a significant gap in terms of wealth Head Start, which we know greatly our teachers to properly address the generation, creation, and maintenance helps all children develop social and growing opportunity gap between high- that threatens the economic security cognitive skills that they otherwise income and low-income students; but of this country. might not receive at home. under the GOP here in the House, they In addition to early education invest- have slashed those budgets. It is time Let me just briefly highlight a few ments, it is critical that we invest in for us to reinvest. points along this spectrum, one, in our middle schools and high schools, so The Republican budget ignores the terms of the unemployment rate is a that every student has an opportunity long-term opportunity gaps that arise significant difference. The White un- to succeed and to be prepared to go to in our Nation’s low-income schools. It employment rate is 5.8 percent in this college and ultimately graduate with a would pull the rug out from under as country, as this chart illustrates. The college degree. many as 3.4 million disadvantaged stu- Latino unemployment rate is 7.9 per- Still, to this day, schools are not dents and 8,000 schools across the coun- cent, and the African American unem- even close to receiving equal amounts try. It cuts 29,000 teachers and teacher ployment rate is 12.4 percent. of funding; and that is why groups, aides, educating disadvantaged stu- In terms of annual median income, such as the Children’s Defense Fund, dents by 2016. The GOP budget cuts you see the same type of disparity. The talk about be careful what you cut and 170,000 vulnerable children out of Head average median income for White that our budgets reflect our values, Start, as I said. Americans is $57,009. The average me- So it is pretty clear to me that the that if we don’t invest properly in edu- dian income for African Americans is differences between the House Repub- cation, in early childhood education, $33,321. And in terms of overall wealth, lican budget and the Democratic prior- then we are not going to get the type for White families, $113,149, but for Af- ities stand when it comes to investing of return on investments and improved rican American families in this great and providing opportunities to the next outcomes through high school gradua- country, the average collective wealth generation of middle class workers, but tion and college. Low-income African is $5,677. That means for every $100 in a it starts with education. That is why White household, a similarly situated American students, in particular, suf- we need to fulfill that promise of op- fer the consequence from these cir- African American household only has portunity for all and allow those who $5. That is a problem for America that cumstances. work hard and who play by the rules to If I could talk about this chart for we should all feel compelled to con- climb that economic ladder and to front, and that is why the Congres- just a moment, dealing with the access achieve economic stability in their to a full range of courses in math and sional Black Caucus wants to invest in lives, no longer living paycheck to pay- education and job training, invest in science among the White, Asian, check. Latino, and African American popu- transportation and infrastructure, in- Mr. JEFFRIES. I thank my good vest in research and development, in- lation—again, this is an issue of access. friend for that very comprehensive If students aren’t being exposed to a vest in technology and innovation, and presentation and, in particular, for fo- invest in preserving the social safety curriculum in science, technology, en- cusing in on the importance and the gineering, and math, then they are not net so that you can lift up commu- significance of investing in education nities left behind by the recession, but going to be able to learn or perform or in order to create a bright future for graduate in these areas. also collectively lift up America for everybody. the good of everyone. In this chart, we see an incredibly re- Certainly, we cannot continue to duced rate for African Americans when allow so many people across this coun- It is now my honor and my privilege it comes to math and science courses. try to find themselves trapped in a dys- to yield to the very distinguished gen- Only 57 percent of African American functional public school system that tleman from New York, a prominent students have access to a full range of essentially dooms them to life sen- member of the Ways and Means Com- math and science courses. These are tences of disadvantage and despair and mittee, someone who has given so subjects that have major impacts when fails to adequately prepare them for much of his life to public service and it comes to college readiness and the challenges of a 21st century econ- made such a difference for so many achievement scores on standardized omy. people in Harlem, in New York City, in testing. Now, we are here today talking about the country, and, in fact, across the Now, in my home State of Nevada, the racial wealth gap in America; and globe, the Lion of Lenox Avenue. I am the graduation rate discrepancy be- invariably, there will be some commen- proud to now yield to Congressman tween White students and students of tator who is going to make the obser- CHARLIE RANGEL. color is striking: 72 percent for Whites, vation: There they go again, members (Mr. RANGEL asked and was given 55 percent for Latinos, and a stagger- of the Congressional Black Caucus tak- permission to revise and extend his re- ingly low rate of 48 percent for African ing to the House floor, speaking about marks.) Americans. race. Mr. RANGEL. I want to thank you so Nevada’s high school graduation rate Actually, it is not that frequent an much for pulling together this special is the lowest in the Nation. In fact, occurrence, but we are compelled to do hour. I got from New York a little late, today, they just released the most re- so today; and then, as my good friend and in working, I turned on the TV and cent high school graduation statistics made the observation: Who should we saw these eloquent spokespeople, and I for every State in the country, and Ne- allow to talk about race in America? am just so glad I got here in time be- vada was at the bottom. Should we just leave it to Paula Deen fore our time has expired. So all of It contributes greatly to our State to talk about race in America? Does those that made this possible, it starts receiving the lowest opportunity score that reflect positively on this great my new week down here with a breath in the country by Opportunity Nation, country? of fresh air.

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Thank you for the opportunity for all up in Union uniforms, which I had not And why they refuse to allow the of us to express ourselves. seen before. But at the conclusion of President to try to remove this cancer Mr. JEFFRIES. I thank the distin- listening, just a few generations ago, from America, why they don’t under- guished gentleman from New York for this guy talking about General Grant stand that we just can’t afford to de- his incredibly eloquent, thoughtful, and President Grant, it convinced me stroy everything this country stands and insightful presentation and anal- that in some parts of the United States for? We are talking about immigration ysis. of America, they don’t believe that the laws so that we can bring more talent. We have now been joined by a senior Union won. The reason I come to that But, most of all, most of my col- member of the Judiciary Committee conclusion is that, as I never saw that leagues, we are talking about edu- and the Homeland Security Com- many Union uniforms, I have never cation. How the heck can we allow mittee, a voice for the voiceless, some- seen so many Confederate flags that party differences with the President to one who has fought to promote justice represent groups that are proud of the agree that we have got 2 million and equality across a wide spectrum of fact that they call themselves the Tea human beings locked up in jail? Most issues but certainly in the economic Party. And then I was thinking, be- of them have—the only people they arena in such a compelling way during cause it was a long ceremony, where do ever hurt was themselves. The cost of her career in the House and throughout these Tea Party people, what areas of keeping them incarcerated—cops, her entire career in public service. Let the country are they most com- courts, food, and health care—is mind me now yield to the distinguished gen- fortable? And I reached the conclusion blowing compared to the infinitesimal tlelady from Texas, Congresswoman they are from that part of the country fraction of America’s education as paid SHEILA JACKSON LEE. that the States owned slaves. And then to by this Congress. So much of the Ms. JACKSON LEE. Let me thank I thought, well, are they Democrats or setbacks has to do with the stigma of the gentleman from New York for con- Republicans? They used to be not only having come from slaves rather than vening this dialogue with our col- Democrats, but they fought against slave owners. leagues and, through our colleagues, every civil rights bill we had here. But the thing is, if a nation like ours the American people and Mr. HORSFORD I never thought in the 54 miles I is going to maintain any degree of sim- as well as the Congressional Black Cau- marched with Dr. King from Selma to ilarities, we have to all pull together cus and the passionate words of our Montgomery that we ever would get and not be divided by color, sex or colleague, the gentleman from New the civil rights and the voting rights, where a person has been born or the York (Mr. RANGEL), and others who but when we got it, somehow the Dixie- language that they speak. have come on this floor to challenge crats disappeared. And all of a sudden, So I came over wondering what can our colleagues. they came up in the South as Repub- 43 people of African background, com- I think the backdrop of this whole lican, Republicans that really hate this bined with scores of people that have discussion is the Ryan budget, which President as much as their prede- Latin American backgrounds, com- we debated before we left for the work cessors probably hated Abe Lincoln. bined with so many other people that recess. And I think it is important that And it was all about slavery—all about families can remember poverty and the we not allow that budget to just pass slavery. And if you go to the parts of pain of not being a part of the middle with a vote and let it not represent the South America and the Caribbean is- class, and to see this shrinking and moral document that now the Repub- lands, Mexico, all you see are remnants missing a paycheck, a check on unem- licans have tied themselves to. of slavery—even Puerto Rico. ployment compensation, a month in Interestingly enough, while we were But here in this country where we rent, homelessness, being in shelters, away, it seems that America caught on thought we had broken out of the Civil not being able to get a job, losing your fire. For some reason, the season gen- War, what the heck does it take for kids—man, that is pain. That is not erated a number of unfortunate and sad people to understand that you America. incidents that really reinforce this shouldn’t hate the President so much So what can I do? Well, I am 84, and wealth gap that is so very important. that you are ready to destroy the Re- I guess I don’t want to say anything I have 10 points that I would like to publican Party, the entire Congress, that would jeopardize my getting to succinctly mention in the backdrop of but most of all the people of this great Heaven without any hassles with St. the Ryan budget, which cuts dras- country? We have been able to take Peter and the rest of them up there. So tically the social network of America people of all colors, all blood, all lan- I will make an appeal to the priests, which really makes America great. guages, and they didn’t come here and the ministers, the rabbis, and the Some of us had the opportunity to be just fall in love with each other. They imams in saying that you deal with a in countries outside, countries as we hardly knew each other. But somehow higher authority. You deal with all were, during the recess, South and Cen- they set aside these differences and in people. God can’t possibly have ex- tral America, Europe and other places. 300 or 400 years became the power of pected, when He would have us to be- b 2115 the world. lieve we are made in His image, that That power just wasn’t in dollars and He could be so many different colors. You come back to this country and cents and the ability to have more He is one in our mind as He used these you thank God for its greatness, and I than any other country in wealth, but colors to make the world. still do that. But I also know that it is it was hope. It was the ability to be- I want to hear their voices when we great, or it was great, because people lieve that no matter what level of the talk about education, hunger, naked- pull together and realize there is no economy you were in, you could ness, thirst, and being locked up and shame in a social safety network be- achieve. This could not be said for having some comfort, because that is cause it was people of all back- many of the countries in Europe. That what we are talking about today. grounds—Caucasians, Hispanics, Afri- is why they loved their countries, but So let me just thank you. We can’t can Americans and others—who were they cared more for their families here. give up. We can’t give in. We can’t give in this country who celebrated the cre- And now we have millions of people out. We may not have an answer in this ation of Social Security under Frank- whose complexions look more like the Chamber, but the will of America can lin Delano Roosevelt and Medicare and people who were here when Columbus change this Chamber, and we just have Medicaid back in the 1960s. so-called discovered them. And then to have good people, whether they are This is the 50th year of the 1964 Civil you find a hatred which defies econom- in synagogues, mosques, or cathedrals, Rights Act, and so it is tragic that we ics and sound politics against people to call their Congressperson and say still have to look at numbers that show who want to come to this country, who that this is not the time for our great the wealth inequality. It is more tragic

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that we compound this discrimination KEY MESSAGES that a people were so brutally targeted with ugly words that really suggest The median wealth of White households is that 6 million were killed virtually in that there is a lack of understanding 20 times that of African American households. silence; silence because of the devious for why these numbers exist. Put differently, African Americans own just five ways in which the German regime car- I might say to Mr. Bundy, who sug- cents for every dollar of wealth whites own. ried out this horrific action. That is gested that government subsidies is all Buying a home is the single largest invest- what happened about 70 years ago. that African Americans receive, and ment most families can make. We will commemorate D-day, the that we would be better off as slaves Asset accumulation is the foundation to eco- 70th anniversary this June 6, as we with a garden and picking cotton: nomic mobility for low- and middle-income should, probably one of the greatest maybe if there had been a fair distribu- families. sacrifices ever made by one people for tion of wealth at the end of slavery, as Public—such as Social Security, Medicare, another, led in large part by the Amer- it was supposed to be, there would have and Unemployment Insurance—and private icans to liberate Europe as they were been the investment in that now-free assets are important for the economic security under this cloud of Adolf Hitler. It is a population where you could look at of communities of color. horrific past, but it is something that them and say, Why didn’t you succeed? Investing in assets and limiting debt can we have to remember because we can Well, if you read your history books, help families build wealth and improve their fi- never forget. We can never, ever, ever you know that we lived under a dis- nancial security. forget. criminatory society for much of the Families of color lack the necessary savings We join with our great ally Israel 20th century. And in actuality, there and assets to climb up the economic ladder. today as we remember this horrific act. was not an equalizing or trying to This wide gap in wealth between families of It was a racist act on the part of Adolf equalize rights until the 1960s. color and White families is a reflection of sys- Hitler. It was a bigoted act on the part Even today, the decision that was temic and social barriers that have limited eco- of Adolf Hitler, and I think that is why just rendered on affirmative action, nomic mobility. today we are all rather shocked when some people would shout for joy, but in Along with a history of discrimination, com- the story was disclosed that our Amer- actuality it undermines America’s munities of color face obstacles getting a good ican Secretary of State had made com- great quality, and that is diversity. It job or using banks to save for future invest- ments last Friday behind closed doors takes away from Hispanic and White ments. in a meeting with members of the Tri- students and African Americans stu- Public policy—rooted in historical discrimina- lateral Commission, and he had said dents and Asian students an oppor- tion—created the racial wealth gap and it will that if Israel does not go along with tunity to go to school together, a very take public policy to overcome economic in- the proposed two-state solution, that unfortunate decision in affirmative ac- equities. Israel would risk becoming an apart- tion, compounded, of course, by the at- The national budget is a primary vehicle heid state. mosphere and the attitudes of the likes through which public assets are protected and Now that is a shocking comment to of the owner of the Clippers, who strengthened. come from an American Secretary of today, in 2014, suggests I don’t want to Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. Speaker, I yield State, particularly to have this com- be sitting next to, taking a picture back the balance of my time. ment revealed on Holocaust Remem- with, don’t promote it, whatever his f brance Day, to accuse the Jewish peo- heartbroken situation might have been ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT ple who have undergone what no other with an ex-girlfriend, it still sets a people have undergone, a horrific act tone that speaks, if you will, to the dis- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. to be targeted by Adolf Hitler some 70 crimination that exists in wealth. COOK). Under the Speaker’s announced years ago, within the lifetime of some Some would say, how do you tie that policy of January 3, 2013, the Chair rec- people who remain alive today. And yet together? We have to change our atti- ognizes the gentlewoman from Min- our Secretary of State, accusing this tudes about all of us. And frankly, un- nesota (Mrs. BACHMANN) for 30 minutes. nation of engaging in an act, an insti- employment rates emphasize the dis- Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I am tutional act against another people crimination in employment: African grateful to be here tonight. Today is a based upon race with no evidence what- Americans, 12.4 percent and higher significant day. It is Holocaust Re- soever because there is none. among young African American men; membrance Day. And the greatest ally I want to read the definition of the Hispanics 7.9 percent. that the United States has, Israel, had 1998 Rome statute. It says: a remarkable experience that they hold I don’t want unemployment in any The crime of apartheid is defined as inhu- group. I fight for full employment for every day because of the unique situa- man acts committed in the context of an in- everyone because I know that is what tion that the Jewish people have en- stitutionalized regime of systematic oppres- America is about, giving opportunity dured, and that is, the entire nation sion and domination by one racial group over and creating the working middle class. and all of the people in Israel come to any other racial group or groups and com- That is what we should fight for, and I a complete stop. Cars literally stop in mitted with the intention of maintaining hope our discussion focuses on the fact the middle of highways. Buses literally that regime. that we want that to occur. stop in the middle of highways. Metros Now, that would apply to an Adolf Decline in wealth. We can clearly see stop. If a pedestrian is walking on a Hitler. That did apply in the case of that the decline in wealth has gone to street, kids playing in a park, they South Africa. It does not in any pos- some 53 percent in the African Amer- stop. A siren goes off for 2 minutes’ sible imagination or universe apply in ican community. And then of course time, and during that time every per- any possible sense to the Jewish State bankruptcy filings; likewise, you can son in the nation comes to a standstill. of Israel, and yet that is what our Sec- show that the highest amount is in Af- Why? Why this extraordinary action? retary of State said last Friday in ref- rican Americans. Because, quite simply, nothing like erence to our greatest ally. Our Sec- Let me conclude by simply saying the history of Israel has ever happened retary of State needs to apologize hum- the budget that Mr. RYAN has will anywhere in the annals of recorded bly to the people of Israel, and then he never answer the question of solving human history. It is this: 6 million peo- needs to tender his resignation imme- the problem of lifting the boats of all ple lost their lives. They lost their diately to the President of the United Americans. I thank the gentleman for lives simply because they were Jewish. States. having yielded to me. The challenge to- They were children, they were grand- But our Secretary of State did not night is clearly to find a solution that parents, they were moms and dads. stop there. He went on to reiterate a ends the evilness of racism, but more They were disfigured. They were dis- statement that he had made prior that importantly lifts the boats of all of our abled. They were high functioning. merely was an echo of what the Pal- fellow Americans because they deserve They weren’t even necessarily in estinians had intimated, and it was the kind of equality and wealth oppor- Israel. They were in countries all this: That Israel could be looking at a tunity that goes for poor Whites, His- across primarily European areas. But 6 third fatwa—that is a war—that Israel panics, African Americans, and Asians. million died. And it is important that could look at a war by the Palestin- A solution must be found. we never forget. That we never forget ians, by people who would engage in

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They number one, don’t recognize that Israel the modern Jewish state’s sovereignty are worried because they understand has the right to exist; number two, in May of 1948. that you can trust a communist to be that they have the right to exist as the Eleven minutes after Israel declared a communist, and their actions today Jewish state; and number three, that her independence, the greatest mili- are a mere image of what their actions they have the right to defend them- tary economic super powerhouse of the were formerly. selves. world, the United States of America, Russia recognizes that, if no one Since when do we force our greatest recognized Israel’s right to exist. That pushes back, they will continue to sali- ally to sit down with people and nego- meant something because our strength vate over more lands and more influ- tiate with people who want to see them and our wealth was behind Israel. We ence and seek to dominate more peo- killed and annihilated? That is the had Israel’s back. ple. Russia is responsible for enslaving stated position of Hamas. Just read ar- No one, no nation, thinks that Amer- millions of people. In fact, they even ticle 7 of the Hamas charter. ica unequivocally has Israel’s back murdered tens of millions of their own The head of the Palestinian Author- today. All you have to do is look at people under Stalin. This is a regime ity, Abbas, recently said: Israel’s neighborhood. It has become a that needs to be watched. I am 79 years old, and I have no intention very dangerous place, a very dangerous Unfortunately, under our previous of changing my ways. place, indeed. The epicenter of jihad Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, she In other words, he has no intention of today is on Israel’s border in Syria. gave, in my opinion, unwisely, the recognizing the legitimacy of the Jew- There are more weapons floating reset button to the former Russian ish State of Israel and their right to around in the Middle East today in the government and apparently didn’t exist. And the United States is expect- hands of terrorists than ever before; think that they would push the button. ing, our Secretary of State is expecting and yet our Secretary of State, rather They did. They pushed the reset but- after that statement, not only that than being focused on Iran obtaining a ton, and they pushed it in a way that Israel would sit down and negotiate in nuclear weapon, which it has stated has the Soviet Union looking at the good faith with people who have said unequivocally it will use to annihilate United States and making the calcula- unequivocally they will never recog- the Jewish state and to murder mil- tion that the United States is now a nize the right to exist. And Israel is the lions of Jewish people in Israel, rather weak power, that we have weakened bad guy here, Mr. Speaker? than the Secretary of State calling out ourself, and therefore, now is Russia’s Mr. Speaker, I think we have our pri- Iran for its ongoing action tonight, as opportune time to seek to influence orities wrong. Not only did Abbas say I am speaking before C–SPAN and be- and pull back into the fold former So- he would not recognize Israel’s right to fore the Speaker of this House, tonight, viet bloc nations. exist, we also heard last week that the Iran has thousands and thousands and As we have learned from history, Palestinian Authority and Hamas, thousands of centrifuges spinning, when a madman speaks, listen. Mad- which is a foreign terrorist organiza- fissile material that can be used and men spoke in the form of Lenin and tion, part of the violent Muslim Broth- converted into nuclear weapons. Stalin, and millions—tens of millions erhood, have said that they are looking Tonight, as we speak, research and of people were enslaved in misery for to merge—the Palestinian Authority development continues to go on for nu- decades. The same happened under and Hamas. And again, we are going to clear warheads. Tonight, as I speak, Adolf Hitler, with a madman who force our great ally, Israel, to sit down Iran continues to work on a delivery spoke, and he murdered 6 million Jew- at a negotiating table and negotiate system—a missile delivery system to ish people. That is why we have, today, with terrorists over Israel’s right to deliver a nuclear bomb, a nuclear war- the Holocaust Remembrance Day. exist and give the terrorists 40 percent head with the fissile material to take We need to pay attention today to of their land? out Israel. The fact is Iran already has the thugs and rulers that are making This is madness. This is once again the capability to deliver a missile into their mad statements. They are doing an alternative universe that doesn’t Israel. it again. That is why again—why did make any sense. What they don’t have is that capa- Our Secretary of State went on to the Obama administration demand bility yet to deliver a nuclear warhead say that Israel has built 14,000 living that Israel release from prison over 100 units, apartments, extra rooms, what against us, the United States. You see, murdering terrorists, murderers who have you, for Jewish people. Well, of that is Iran’s ultimate goal. They call murdered innocent people—children, course, a population that increases has us, the U.S., the Great Satan. Israel is women, men—in order for the Pales- to build apartments. the Little Satan. So, of course, the tinian authority just to go to the table How many times has our Secretary of goal of Iran will be let’s wipe out, with and have negotiations and talks? State talked about the Palestinian a nuclear weapon, some strategic main Now, these same leaders are saying: building of apartments on their land? cities in America, so that we can Don’t worry, we will never recognize Because, after all, this is Israelis build- achieve our real goal, which is the an- the Jewish state; and, oh, by the way, ing apartments on their own land. nihilation of the Jewish State of Israel. we want to form up a new league with Since when is this a detriment to That is the goal. a terrorist organization. peace? And since when will our Amer- Where is our Secretary of State call- That is why I say tonight, Mr. Speak- ican Secretary of State ever call out ing out Iran? What about the epicenter er, our Secretary of State has to first the Palestinians and say those Pal- of jihad, Syria, where weapons are apologize to the Jewish state and then estinians, they shouldn’t be building awash? Where is our Secretary of State tender his resignation. I call on Presi- apartments, they shouldn’t be building there, talking about the numerous, nu- dent Obama, Mr. Speaker, to com- houses on their own land. Are you kid- merous terrorist organizations that are pletely change course on his foreign ding? In the multiple times that I have already running completely inde- policy. been to Israel and the multiple times pendent in Syria? Where is our Sec- We are looking at one foreign policy that I have been to Ramallah, to the retary of State talking about the prob- disaster after another. After the thugs Palestinian Authority, it is a building lem with the communist nation of Rus- of the world have calculated that the bonanza going on in the Palestinian sia, which has illegally seized Crimea United States has put itself into a posi- Authority. And if it is their land, more and is now making incursions into the tion of weakness, while we are in the power to them. Let them go ahead and eastern area of Ukraine? process of gutting the greatest mili- build. I just returned from a trip, Mr. tary force in the world, the bad actors Speaker, on Sunday, visiting some of the world are recalculating and re- b 2130 former Soviet bloc nations to talk setting the table. Since when is it wrong for Israel to about their response to the aggressive We are seeing China making aggres- build on their own land? You see, there illegal actions of Russia and what is sive moves that we haven’t seen before

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The day after I graduated thority—Abbas—has said: last weekend, there were those who from high school, I was privileged to be I am 79 years old. I am certainly not about were killed also in Ukraine and those able to go and live and work on a kib- to recognize Israel now. who were taken hostage. This is mov- butz down in Be’er Sheva. He is the one Israel is supposed to ne- ing forward. This isn’t stopping. This is Kibbutz Be’eri is the area now that is gotiate with? moving forward. oftentimes dealing with the violence Even with the leader of the Pales- In Syria, with the epicenter of jihad, from Gaza where Qasam and various tinian Authority—and going back for and as we saw three Americans killed— rockets are fired from Gaza into the decades—the stated position has been innocent Americans killed in Afghani- Jewish area with no other intention from the Palestinians: Israel does not stan by a member of the Taliban. You other than killing innocent civilians. have the right to exist. We will push see, they are making calculations, This is what Israel deals with on nearly the Jews into the sea, and we will take these murderers. They are looking at a daily basis. it over. the United States. They are seeing this Mr. Speaker, just in the month of It isn’t that they just don’t want failed foreign policy. February alone this year in 2014, there Israel. It is that they don’t want any They are seeing that America won’t were more rockets that were shot into Jews in Israel. They want Jews gone. stand up for her allies, like the Jewish Israel in this one month this year in They don’t want Jews anywhere on the State of Israel, and at every turn, we February than there were all of the planet. There is nowhere they believe lift up the agenda, for some inex- previous 12 months in 2013 put to- that the Jewish people have the right plicable reason, of the radical Islamist gether. to exist. who seeks to destroy the Jewish state The Jewish state is under attack, and And this is after 6 million Jews were yet what is Israel’s response? In Israel, and destroy the United States of Amer- murdered by Hitler? especially in the area known as the dis- ica. It is a policy that will lead to a You see, there is an ongoing geno- puted territory, what is called occupied day that I believe we will all regret. cide, if you will, because there is a That is why America and the world territory by people in our United group of people who still believes today needs to wake up and listen to these States State Department, the greatest that the Jews have no right to exist. bad actors. So when our Secretary of human rights that women—Arab Mus- This isn’t just a modern phenomenon. State calls the Jewish State of Israel lim women in the Middle East are af- You can go back to the days of Haman, an apartheid state, it is more than forded is in no other country but when Haman didn’t want to have the unhelpful. Those words are dangerous Israel, in the so-called occupied terri- Jewish people exist, and he persuaded because a state that was born after see- tory. the king at that time to issue an edict That is the area where women—Arab ing 6 million of its compatriots, one- to eliminate and exterminate all of the Muslim women enjoy the greatest pro- third of the entire Jewish population in Jewish people. tection of human rights, and Israel is the world at that time, one-third of its One woman—her name was Esther— being called the apartheid state—Mus- people annihilated by the maniacal evil was called upon by her uncle, Mor- lim women enjoying the greatest rights ruler named Hitler, to see them called decai, and Mordecai said to her: that they can find anywhere in the an apartheid state, institutional op- Esther, could it be that you have been Middle East in Israel. called to a position for such a time as this? pression, really? There is no such What about jobs? Jobs are available thing. You will find it nowhere. for Palestinians in Israel at higher Mordecai, her uncle, called upon Mr. Speaker, as we look again to the wages, at better conditions, and they Queen Esther, and said to the queen: Jewish state and as we remember with are grateful to have those jobs. I was in You need to go to the king, and you need great sadness what this day signifies, to ask the king to pardon the Jewish people the area where there is a threat by now the incredible loss of life that this sig- from this death sentence. potentially European nations and other nifies, I am reminded of the violence Esther said to her uncle: nations. that I witnessed myself on a recent trip Even 5,000 academics from America But if I go in to the king, I could be killed. that I took to Israel. were calling for boycotts, divestment, I am not allowed to just go in to the king. I have to wait until he calls upon me. I was in the area that President and sanctions on any products that are Obama and Secretary of State Kerry made in the so-called occupied terri- That is when Mordecai infamously have demanded that the Jewish state tories of Judea and Samaria. Those are said to his niece, to Queen Esther: give up and yield, which is 40 percent of Israel’s biblical homeland. There are Could it be but that you were appointed for its land. It is the biblical homeland of 3,500 years of history. Just pick up the such a time as this? the Jewish people. Hebron is the city, Bible, read the Bible. She rose up at that moment. She had essentially, where the Jewish people This is the land that God gave to courage, and she went before the king. were born. Abraham was in Hebron. Abraham. He said: I give you this land, The king, rather than banishing her or It was in Hebron where I was invited Abraham, to you and your descendants rather than having her see the end of into the home of a Jewish woman who through Isaac. Through the descend- her life, called her in, and he asked is in a so-called settlement and has ants of Abraham, I give you this land, what it was that she wanted. She made been there for decades. She invited me not just for a year or 5 years or 10 the request and interceded on behalf of into her kitchen. years. the Jewish people, and, ultimately, the In her kitchen, she showed me some But in the Bible, God said: I give you Jewish people were spared. of the doors on her cabinets. Those this land for eternity. You see, Mr. Speaker, this isn’t a doors on her cabinets had bullet holes one-off. This is throughout history— 2145 in them, Mr. Speaker, bullet holes, bul- b from the time of the creation of the let holes fired across her land, over her If you don’t want to believe the Bible Jewish people through Abraham and deck, in through the glass windows of or if you think that it is a book of fic- through Abraham’s line. This was a her kitchen and into the cabinet doors tion, that is up to you. I believe it is God thing. He created this people. He of her kitchen. true. You can look at historic docu- created this race. Every day, her family is reminded of ments. You can look at documents In the Book of Genesis, it is ex- the very real existence that they have, from this last century. International tremely clear: that they literally can be in their home agreements gave this particular piece Those who bless Israel, I will bless, says and bullets can fly in to a place where of land not to any other country but to God. Those who curse Israel, I will curse, children should be able to be free, Israel. This is Israel’s rightful land. says God.

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REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO UNITED KINGDOM, EXPENDED BETWEEN MAR. 18 AND MAR. 24, 2014

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

Hon. Ander Crenshaw ...... 3/19 3/23 United Kingdom ...... 1,968.00 ...... n/a ...... 1,968.00 Hon. David Cicilline ...... 3/20 3/23 United Kingdom ...... 2,440.00 ...... 1,600.00 ...... 4,040.00 Hon. Robert Latta ...... 3/20 3/23 United Kingdom ...... 2,440.00 ...... 1,470.00 ...... 3,910.00 Hon. Robert Aderholt ...... 3/19 3/23 United Kingdom ...... 1,968.00 ...... 1,515.00 ...... 3,483.00 Hon. Ed Whitfield ...... 3/18 3/23 United Kingdom ...... 1,968.00 ...... 1,030.00 ...... 2,998.00 Hon. John Delaney ...... 3/20 3/24 United Kingdom ...... 1,968.00 ...... 820.00 ...... 2,788.00 Hon. Phil Roe ...... 3/20 3/23 United Kingdom ...... 2,440.00 ...... 7,490.00 ...... 9,930.00 Hon. George Holding ...... 3 /19 3 /23 United Kingdom ...... 1,968.00 ...... 1,716.00 ...... 3,684.00 Hon. Jim Moran ...... 3/18 3/23 United Kingdom ...... 1,968.00 ...... 1,062.00 ...... 3,030.00 Hon. Eleanor Holmes Norton ...... 3/20 3/23 United Kingdom ...... 2,440.00 ...... 1,062.00 ...... 3,502.00 Janice Robinson ...... 3/20 3/23 United Kingdom ...... 2,440.00 ...... 1,062.00 ...... 3,502.00 Ed Rice ...... 3/20 3/23 United Kingdom ...... 2,440.00 ...... 1,062.00 ...... 3,502.00 Committee total ...... 26,448.00 ...... 19,889.00 ...... 46,337.00 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. ANDER CRENSHAW, Apr. 14, 2014.

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

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

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. FRANK D. LUCAS, Chairman, Apr. 4, 2014.

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

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

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY, Chairman, Apr. 2, 2014.

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

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total

Name of Member or employee Country U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. CANDICE S. MILLER, Chairman, Apr. 2, 2014.

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

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. PETE SESSIONS, Chairman, Apr. 1, 2014.

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

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

Hon. Eddie Bernice Johnson ...... 3/9 3/11 Belgium ...... 535.48 ...... 117.25 ...... 652.73 Richard Obermann ...... 3 /9 3/11 Belgium ...... 946.44 ...... 2,050.50 ...... 51.00 ...... 3,047.94

Committee total ...... 1,481.92 ...... 2,050.50 ...... 168.25 ...... 3,700.67

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. LAMAR SMITH, Chairman, Apr. 15, 2014.

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

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

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. SAM GRAVES, Chairman, Apr. 2, 2014.

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

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

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. BILL SHUSTER, Chairman, Apr. 8, 2014.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2014

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total

U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. DAVE CAMP, Vice Chairman, Apr. 3, 2014.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2014

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

Mark Milosch ...... 2/12 2/16 Austria ...... Euro 1,487.00 ...... 1,751.00 ...... 3,238.00

Committee total ...... 1,487.00 ...... 1,751.00 ...... 3,238.00

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH, Co-Chairman, Apr. 15, 2014.

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A letter from the Acting Principal view Coordinator, Department of Agri- nation and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and culture, transmitting the Department’s final Act), Public Law 107-174; to the Committee Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Inte- rule — Consolidation of Permit Procedures; on Oversight and Government Reform. rior, transmitting the Department’s final Denial and Revocation of Permits [Docket 5448. A letter from the Director, Office of rule — 2013-2014 Refuge-Specific Hunting and No.: APHIS-2011-0085] (RIN: 0579-DA76) re- Equal Employment Opportunity Programs, Sport Fishing Regulations [Docket No.: ceived April 11, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. National Archives, transmitting a copy of FWS-HQ-NWRS-2013-0074] (RIN: 1018-AZ87) 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2013 Notifi- received April 11, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. culture. cation and Federal Employee Antidiscrimi- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural 5439. A letter from the Acting Under Sec- nation and Retaliation (No FEAR) Act An- Resources. 5457. A letter from the Chairman, Federal retary, Department of Defense, transmitting nual Report; to the Committee on Oversight Maritime Commission, transmitting the a letter on the approved retirement of Lieu- and Government Reform. Commission’s 52nd annual report of activi- tenant General Stephen P. Mueller, United 5449. A letter from the Acting Director, Na- ties for fiscal year 2013; to the Committee on States Air Force, and his advancement on tional Science Foundation, transmitting the Transportation and Infrastructure. the retired list in the grade of lieutenant Foundation’s annual report for FY 2013 pre- pared in accordance with Title II of the Noti- 5458. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, general; to the Committee on Armed Serv- Legislative Affairs, Department of the ices. fication and Federal Employee Antidiscrimi- nation and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Treasury, transmitting a report concerning 5440. A letter from the Deputy Chief, Pol- the operations and status of the Government icy and Licensing Division Public Safety and Act), Public Law 107-174; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Securities Investment Fund (G-Fund) of the Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Commu- Federal Employees Retirement System dur- nications Commission, transmitting the 5450. A letter from the Director, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting ing the debt issuance suspension period, pur- Commission’s final rule — Service Rules suant to 5 U.S.C. 8438(h); jointly to the Com- Governing Public Safety Narrowband Oper- the Corporation’s annual report for FY 2013 prepared in accordance with Section 203 of mittees on Ways and Means and Oversight ations in the 769-775/799-805 MHz Bands [WT and Government Reform. Docket No.: 96-86] received April 14, 2014, pur- the Notification and Federal Employee Anti- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- discrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 f mittee on Energy and Commerce. (No FEAR Act), Public Law 107-174; to the Committee on Oversight and Government REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON 5441. A letter from the Director, Office of PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Reform. Commission, transmitting the Commission’s 5451. A letter from the Chief, Branch of Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of final rule — Response Strategies for Poten- Permits, Division of Management Authority, committees were delivered to the Clerk tial Aircraft Threats, Regulatory Guide USFWS, Department of the Interior, trans- for printing and reference to the proper 1.214, Revision 1 received April 11, 2014, pur- mitting the Department’s final rule — En- calendar, as follows: suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- dangered and Threatened Wildlife and [The following action occurred on April 11, 2014] mittee on Energy and Commerce. Plants; Reinstatement of the Regulation 5442. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, that Excludes U.S. Captive-Bred Scimitar- Mr. CAMP: Committee on Ways and Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Horned Oryx, Addax, and Dama Gazelle from Means. Referral to the Honorable Eric H. transmitting the Department’s final rule — Certain Prohibitions [Docket No.: FWS-HQ- Holder, Jr. Attorney General, of former In- Amendment to the International Traffic in IA-2014-0010; 92220-1113-0000; ABC Code: C6] ternal Revenue Service Exempt Organiza- Arms Regulations: Changes to Authorized (RIN: 1018-BA47) received April 11, 2014, pur- tions Division Director Lois G. Lerner for Officials and the UK Defense Trade Treaty suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- possible criminal prosecution for violations Exemption; Correction of Terrorism Lebanon mittee on Natural Resources. of one or more criminal statutes based on 5452. A letter from the Chief, Branch of Policy and Violations; and Adoption of Re- evidence the Committee has uncovered in Listing, Endangered Species, Department of cent Amendments as Final: Correction (RIN: the course of the investigation of IRS abuses the Interior, transmitting the Department’s (Rept. 113–414). Referred to the Committee of 1400-AD49) received April 11, 2014, pursuant final rule — Endangered and Threatened the Whole House on the state of the Union. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Sta- Foreign Affairs. [The following action occurred on April 14, 2014] 5443. A letter from the Diversity and Inclu- tus for the Olympia Pocket Gopher, Roy Mr. ISSA: Committee on Oversight and sion Programs Director, Board of Governors Prairie Pocket Gopher, Tenino Pocket Go- Government Reform. Resolution Recom- of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting pher, and Yelm Pocket Gopher, with Special mending that the House of Representatives the Board’s FY 2013 report, pursuant to the Rule [FWS-R1-ES-2012-0088] (RIN: 1018-AZ17) find Lois G. Lerner, Former Director, Ex- requirements of section 203(b) of the Notifi- received April 11, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. empt Organizations, Internal Revenue Serv- cation and Federal Employee Antidiscrimi- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural ice, in Contempt of Congress for Refusal to nation and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No Fear Resources. Comply with a Subpoena Duly Issued by the 5453. A letter from the Wildlife Biologist, Act); to the Committee on Oversight and Committee on Oversight and Government U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department Government Reform. Reform (Rept. 113–415). Referred to the House of the Interior, transmitting the Depart- 5444. A letter from the Chairman, Council Calendar. ment’s final rule — Migratory Bird Subsist- of the District of Columbia, transmitting [Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 544, the ence Harvest in Alaska; Harvest Regulations Transmittal of D.C. Act 20-307, ‘‘Small and following reports were filed on April 17, 2014] for Migratory Birds in Alaska During the Certified Business Enterprise Development 2014 Season [Docket No.: FWS-R7-MB-2013- Mr. CULBERSON: Committee on Appro- and Assistance Amendment Act of 2014’’; to 0109] [FF09M21200-123-FXMB1231099BPP0L2] priations. H.R. 4486. A bill making appropria- the Committee on Oversight and Govern- (RIN: 1018-BA02) received April 11, 2014, pur- tions for military construction, the Depart- ment Reform. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ment of Veterans Affairs, and related agen- 5445. A letter from the Director, Court cies for the fiscal year ending September 30, Services and Offender Supervision Agency mittee on Natural Resources. 5454. A letter from the Department of the 2015, and for other purposes (Rept. 113–416). for the District of Columbia, transmitting Interior Chief, Branch of Listing, Depart- Referred to the Committee of the Whole the Agency’s annual report for FY 2013 pre- ment of the Interior, transmitting the De- House on the state of the Union. pared in accordance with Section 203 of the partment’s final rule — Endangered and Mr. COLE: Committee on Appropriations. Notification and Federal Employee Anti- Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determina- H.R. 4487. A bill making appropriations for discrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 tion of Threatened Species Status for the the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year (No FEAR Act), Public Law 107-174; to the Georgetown Salamander and Salado Sala- ending September 30, 2015, and for other pur- Committee on Oversight and Government mander Throughout Their Ranges [Docket poses (Rept. 113–417). Referred to the Com- Reform. No.: FWS-R2-ES-2012-0035; 4500030113] (RIN: mittee of the Whole House on the state of 5446. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 1018-AY22) received April 11, 2014, pursuant the Union. ment of Transportation, transmitting the to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on [Submitted on April 28, 2014] Department’s annual report for Fiscal Year Natural Resources. Mr. ISSA: Committee on Oversight and 2013 prepared in accordance with Section 203 5455. A letter from the Chief, Branch of Re- Government Reform. H.R. 4192. A bill to of the Notification and Federal Employee covery and State Grants, Department of the amend the Act entitled ‘‘An Act to regulate Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of Interior, transmitting the Department’s the height of buildings in the District of Co- 2002 (No FEAR Act), Public Law 107-174; to final rule — Endangered and Threatened lumbia’’ to clarify the rules of the District of Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Island Columbia regarding human occupancy of

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penthouses above the top story of the build- By Mr. CASSIDY: By Mr. MCDERMOTT: ing upon which the penthouse is placed H.R. 4493. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 4503. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- (Rept. 113–418). Referred to the Committee of enue Code of 1986 to expand the definition of enue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Whole House on the state of the Union. minister for purposes of excluding the rental the Treasury to issue prospective guidance Mr. ISSA: Committee on Oversight and value of a parsonage from gross income to clarifying the employment status of individ- Government Reform. H.R. 4194. A bill to pro- include duly recognized officials of nonthe- uals for purposes of employment taxes and to vide for the elimination or modification of istic spiritual, moral, or ethical organiza- prevent retroactive assessments with respect Federal reporting requirements (Rept. 113– tions; to the Committee on Ways and Means. to such clarifications; to the Committee on 419). Referred to the Committee of the Whole By Ms. DEGETTE (for herself and Mr. Ways and Means. House on the state of the Union. PAULSEN): By Ms. TSONGAS (for herself, Mr. Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee H.R. 4494. A bill to launch a national strat- PETERS of California, and Mr. CARSON on Natural Resources. H.R. 4002. A bill to re- egy to support regenerative medicine of Indiana): voke the charter of incorporation of the through funding for research and commercial H.R. 4504. A bill to improve military readi- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma at the request of development of regenerative medicine prod- ness by establishing programs to consist- that tribe, and for other purposes (Rept. 113– ucts and development of a regulatory envi- ently track, retain, and analyze information 420). Referred to the Committee of the Whole ronment that enables rapid approval of safe regarding suicides involving members of the House on the state of the Union. and effective products, and for other pur- reserve components of the Armed Forces and Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- suicides involving dependents of members of on Natural Resources. H.R. 4120. A bill to merce. the regular and reserve components; to the amend the National Law Enforcement Mu- By Mr. FORBES (for himself and Ms. Committee on Armed Services. seum Act to extend the termination date HANABUSA): By Ms. TSONGAS (for herself, Mr. KIL- (Rept. 113–421). Referred to the Committee of H.R. 4495. A bill to strengthen the United MER, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, and the Whole House on the state of the Union. States commitment to the security and sta- Mr. CONNOLLY): Mr. BURGESS: Committee on Rules. House bility of the Asia-Pacific region, and for H.R. 4505. A bill to direct the Comptroller Resolution 555. A resolution providing for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed General of the United States and the Chief consideration of the bill (H.R. 4414) to clarify Services, and in addition to the Committee Information Officer of the Department of De- the treatment under the Patient Protection on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subse- fense to assess the cloud security require- and Affordable Care Act of health plans in quently determined by the Speaker, in each ments of the Department of Defense; to the which expatriates are the primary enrollees, case for consideration of such provisions as Committee on Armed Services, and in addi- and for other purposes (Rept. 113–422). Re- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee tion to the Committee on Oversight and Gov- ferred to the House Calendar. concerned. ernment Reform, for a period to be subse- f By Mr. GARDNER: quently determined by the Speaker, in each H.R. 4496. A bill to establish universal ac- case for consideration of such provisions as PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS cess programs to improve high risk pools and fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Under clause 2 of rule XII, public reinsurance markets to ensure coverage for concerned. bills and resolutions of the following individuals with pre-existing conditions, and f titles were introduced and severally re- for other purposes; to the Committee on En- ergy and Commerce. PRIVATE BILLS AND ferred, as follows: By Mr. GARDNER: RESOLUTIONS By Mr. LEWIS (for himself and Ms. H.R. 4497. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Under clause 3 of rule XII, BROWN of Florida): enue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for H.R. 4488. A bill to make technical correc- damages relating to federally declared disas- Ms. LOFGREN introduced a bill (H.R. tions to two bills enabling the presentation ters during September 2013, and for other 4506) for the relief of Antonia of congressional gold medals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Esmeralda Aguilar Belmontes; which purposes; to the Committee on Financial Means. was referred to the Committee on the Services, and in addition to the Committee By Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia: Judiciary. on House Administration, for a period to be H.R. 4498. A bill to provide for the legiti- f subsequently determined by the Speaker, in mate use of medicinal marijuana in accord- CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY each case for consideration of such provi- ance with the laws of the various States; to sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the the Committee on Energy and Commerce. STATEMENT committee concerned. By Mr. HIMES: Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of By Mr. CLEAVER (for himself, Mr. POE H.R. 4499. A bill to require reports sub- the Rules of the House of Representa- of Texas, Ms. NORTON, Mr. GRAVES of mitted to Congress under the Foreign Intel- tives, the following statements are sub- Missouri, Mr. YODER, Mr. WITTMAN, ligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to also be mitted regarding the specific powers Mr. RUSH, Ms. MOORE, and Mr. YOUNG submitted to the Privacy and Civil Liberties of Alaska): Oversight Board; to the Committee on the granted to Congress in the Constitu- H.R. 4489. A bill to designate memorials to Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee tion to enact the accompanying bill or the service of members of the United States on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a pe- joint resolution. Armed Forces in World War I, and for other riod to be subsequently determined by the By Mr. CULBERSON: purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- Speaker, in each case for consideration of H.R. 4486. sources, and in addition to the Committee on such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Oversight and Government Reform, for a pe- tion of the committee concerned. lation pursuant to the following: riod to be subsequently determined by the By Mr. KILMER (for himself, Ms. The principal constitutional authority for Speaker, in each case for consideration of TSONGAS, and Mr. CONNOLLY): this legislation is clause 7 of section 9 of ar- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- H.R. 4500. A bill to improve the manage- ticle I of the Constitution of the United tion of the committee concerned. ment of cyber and information technology States (the appropriation power), which By Mr. ROYCE (for himself, Mr. ENGEL, ranges and facilities of the Department of states: ‘‘No Money shall be drawn from the Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. Defense, and for other purposes; to the Com- Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropria- ROHRABACHER, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. mittee on Armed Services. tions made by Law....’’ In addition, CHABOT, Mr. KEATING, and Mr. SALM- By Ms. KUSTER: clause 1 of section 8 of article I of the Con- ON): H.R. 4501. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- stitution (the spending power) provides: H.R. 4490. A bill to enhance the missions, enue Code of 1986 to adjust the limits on ex- ‘‘The Congress shall have the Power . . . to objectives, and effectiveness of United States pensing of certain depreciable business as- pay the Debts and provide for the common international communications, and for other sets; to the Committee on Ways and Means. Defence and general Welfare of the United purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Af- By Mr. LUETKEMEYER: States....’’ Together, these specific con- fairs. H.R. 4502. A bill to authorize the Attorney stitutional provisions establish the congres- By Mr. BUCHANAN: General to exempt certain products from the sional power of the purse, granting Congress H.R. 4491. A bill to amend title 31, United requirements of subsections (d) and (e) of the authority to appropriate funds, to deter- States Code, to restore the 10-year statute of section 310 of the Controlled Substances Act mine their purpose, amount, and period of limitations applicable to collection of debt if it is not practical to use such products in availability, and to set forth terms and con- by administrative offset; to the Committee the illicit manufacture of methamphet- ditions governing their use. on the Judiciary. amine; to the Committee on Energy and By Mr. COLE: By Mrs. CAPPS: Commerce, and in addition to the Committee H.R. 4487. H.R. 4492. A bill to amend title 10, United on the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- Congress has the power to enact this legis- States Code, to provide for the availability quently determined by the Speaker, in each lation pursuant to the following: of breastfeeding support, supplies, and coun- case for consideration of such provisions as The principal constitutional authority for seling under the TRICARE program; to the fall within the jurisdiction of the committee this legislation is clause 7 of section 9 of ar- Committee on Armed Services. concerned. ticle I of the Constitution of the United

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States (the appropriation power), which Article I Section 8 H.R. 300: Ms. MENG. states: ‘‘No Money shall be drawn from the The Congress shall have Power To lay and H.R. 333: Mr. JOLLY and Ms. JACKSON LEE. Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropria- Collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, H.R. 351: Mr. JOLLY. tions made by Law....’’ In addition, to pay the Debts and provide for the common H.R. 352: Mr. LABRADOR, Mr. GOSAR, and clause 1 of section 8 of article I of the Con- Defense and general Welfare of the United Mr. POMPEO. stitution (the spending power) provides: States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises H.R. 389: Mrs. ELLMERS. ‘‘The Congress shall have the Power . . . to shall be uniform throughout the United H.R. 411: Mr. MCDERMOTT. pay the Debts and provide for the common States; H.R. 485: Mr. LANCE. Defence and general Welfare of the United By Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia: H.R. 494: Mr. ROSS and Mr. MARCHANT. States....’’ Together, these specific con- H.R. 4498. H.R. 508: Mr. CA´ RDENAS. stitutional provisions establish the congres- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 519: Mr. DOYLE. sional power of the purse, granting Congress lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 521: Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New Mex- the authority to appropriate funds, to deter- This bill is enacted pursuant to the power ico and Ms. SHEA-PORTER. mine their purpose, amount, and period of granted to Congress under Article I, Section H.R. 543: Ms. FRANKEL of Florida and Ms. availability, and to set forth terms and con- 8 of the United States Constitution. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. ditions governing their use. By Mr. HIMES: H.R. 556: Mr. JOLLY. By Mr. LEWIS: H.R. 4499. H.R. 563: Ms. SHEA-PORTER. H.R. 4488. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 578: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: GOWDY. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of H.R. 594: Ms. FRANKEL of Florida, Mr. Article I, Section 8, Clause 5 and Clause 18 the United States NUGENT, and Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. of the United States Constitution By Mr. KILMER: H.R. 676: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. By Mr. CLEAVER: H.R. 4500. H.R. 713: Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. COBLE, Mr. H.R. 4489. Congress has the power to enact this legis- SCHRADER, Mr. LOBIONDO, and Mr. MORAN. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 719: Ms. DELBENE and Mr. LOWENTHAL. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 ‘‘To make all H.R. 721: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. The constitutional authority of Congress Laws which shall be necessary and proper for H.R. 732: Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- H.R. 741: Mrs. NOEM. cle IV, Section 3, Clause 2 and Article I, Sec- ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- H.R. 837: Mr. CROWLEY. tion 8, Clause 18 stitution in the Government of the United H.R. 906: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. By Mr. ROYCE: States, or in any Department or Officer H.R. 963: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. KIND, Mr. H.R. 4490. thereof.’’ DEUTCH, and Mr. PETERSON. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. KUSTER: H.R. 997: Mr. LAMBORN. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4501. H.R. 1020: Mr. COFFMAN, Ms. HANABUSA, Ms. Article I, section 8 of the Constitution Congress has the power to enact this legis- MOORE, Mrs. HARTZLER, and Ms. FUDGE. By Mr. BUCHANAN: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1070: Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. POCAN, Mr. H.R. 4491. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 (relating to ENYART, and Mr. PETERSON. Congress has the power to enact this legis- the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, H.R. 1074: Mr. ROSS, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: imposts and excises, to pay the debts and STOCKMAN, Ms. FRANKEL of Florida, Mr. Article I, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitu- provide for the common defense and general LEWIS, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. JOYCE, Mr. THORN- tion welfare of the United States) of the United BERRY, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, and Mrs. MCMOR- By Mrs. CAPPS: States Constitution. RIS RODGERS. H.R. 4492. By Mr. LUETKEMEYER: H.R. 1094: Mr. COFFMAN and Mr. LEWIS. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4502. H.R. 1141: Mr. SIMPSON, Ms. BROWN of Flor- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- ida, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. MCDERMOTT and Mrs. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United lation pursuant to the following: NOEM. States Constitution. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United H.R. 1148: Mr. GOODLATTE. By Mr. CASSIDY: States Constitution. H.R. 1149: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. H.R. 4493. H.R. 1175: Mr. HECK of Washington. By Mr. MCDERMOTT: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4503. H.R. 1179: Mr. LOBIONDO. H.R. 1199: Ms. GABBARD. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United H.R. 1201: Ms. MOORE. lation pursuant to the following: States Constitution. H.R. 1250: Mr. MESSER and Mr. QUIGLEY. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. By Ms. DEGETTE: H.R. 1266: Mr. CRAMER and Mr. O’ROURKE. By Ms. TSONGAS: H.R. 4494. H.R. 1284: Ms. BROWN of Florida. H.R. 4504. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1286: Mr. HORSFORD. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1330: Mr. THOMPSON of California. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: ‘‘The Con- H.R. 1331: Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution gress shall have Power to lay and collect H.R. 1369: Mr. WAXMAN. By Ms. TSONGAS: Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay H.R. 1428: Mr. PETERSON. H.R. 4505. the Debts and provide for the common H.R. 1429: Ms. CLARKE of New York, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Defence and general Welfare of the United MENG, and Mr. MCGOVERN. lation pursuant to the following: States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises H.R. 1470: Mr. SCHNEIDER. Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution shall be uniform throughout the United H.R. 1507: Mr. VISCLOSKY and Ms. MENG. Ms. LOFGREN: States;’’ and H.R. 1509: Mr. DEUTCH. H.R. 4506. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: ‘‘The Con- H.R. 1515: Ms. DELBENE. Congress has the power to enact this legis- gress shall have Power To make all Laws H.R. 1528: Mr. KING of New York. lation pursuant to the following: which shall be necessary and proper for car- H.R. 1563: Ms. BROWN of Florida, Ms. ROS- Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 and Amend- rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, LEHTINEN, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. MARINO, ment I, Clause 3 of the Constitution. and all other Powers vested by the Constitu- Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New tion in the Government of the United States, f Mexico, and Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. or in any Department or Officer thereof.’’ H.R. 1573: Mr. ROSKAM and Ms. MCCOLLUM. By Mr. FORBES: ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 1588: Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 4495. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 1597: Mr. MURPHY of Florida. H.R. 1619: Mr. ELLISON. Congress has the power to enact this legis- were added to public bills and resolu- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1649: Mr. HUFFMAN. Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1 and 18 tions, as follows: H.R. 1666: Mr. LANGEVIN and Mr. GIBSON. By Mr. GARDNER: H.R. 20: Mr. BECERRA, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, H.R. 1698: Mr. LYNCH and Ms. JACKSON LEE. H.R. 4496. Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, H.R. 1716: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Congress has the power to enact this legis- and Ms. HAHN. H.R. 1736: Mr. DOYLE. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 32: Mr. STOCKMAN, Ms. BROWN of Flor- H.R. 1750: Mr. MAFFEI, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mrs. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power ida and Mr. BARLETTA. LUMMIS, Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. ROKITA, and Mr. granted to Congress under Article I, Section H.R. 54: Mr. JOLLY. RAHALL. 8, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution. H.R. 60: Mr. LOWENTHAL and Mr. SCOTT of H.R. 1771: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. By Mr. GARDNER: Virginia. H.R. 1798: Mr. MEADOWS. H.R. 4497. H.R. 148: Mr. WAXMAN and Mr. CLEAVER. H.R. 1812: Mr. MULLIN, Mr. SALMON, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 155: Mr. DEUTCH and Mr. GENE GREEN GRANGER, Mr. RUNYAN, Mr. COLLINS of Geor- lation pursuant to the following: of Texas. gia, Ms. ESHOO, and Mr. HASTINGS of Florida.

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H.R. 1821: Ms. SHEA-PORTER. H.R. 3240: Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 4031: Mr. POSEY, Mr. WALDEN, Ms. H.R. 1827: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia and Ms. H.R. 3279: Mr. ROGERS of Alabama and Mr. JENKINS, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, Mr. BASS. CRAMER. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. STOCKMAN, Mr. COOK, H.R. 1830: Mrs. BEATTY and Mr. RUSH. H.R. 3303: Mrs. LOWEY. and Mr. WENSTRUP. H.R. 1852: Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. BENISHEK, Mr. H.R. 3310: Mr. COURTNEY. H.R. 4035: Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. COOPER, and LOBIONDO, Ms. WILSON of Florida, and Mr. H.R. 3313: Mr. NUNES and Mr. THOMPSON of Mr. GRIJALVA. MCDERMOTT. California. H.R. 4040: Mr. MORAN and Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 1861: Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 3334: Mr. PETERSON. H.R. 4058: Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. YOHO, Mrs. H.R. 1883: Mr. BISHOP of Utah. H.R. 3335: Mr. CULBERSON. BLACK, Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER, Mr. CRAMER, H.R. 1893: Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. CRENSHAW, H.R. 3344: Mr. YOHO, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. and Mr. RANGEL. Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, and Ms. LOF- O’ROURKE, and Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 4060: Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. BROOKS of GREN. H.R. 3367: Mr. MEADOWS and Mrs. MCMOR- Alabama, and Mr. DESJARLAIS. H.R. 1975: Mr. RUSH and Ms. KUSTER. RIS RODGERS. H.R. 4092: Ms. TSONGAS and Ms. SPEIER. H.R. 1998: Mrs. BUSTOS, Ms. MICHELLE H.R. 3377: Mr. BURGESS, Mr. CULBERSON and H.R. 4102: Ms. PINGREE of Maine and Mr. LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico, Ms. MOORE, Mr. BACHUS. CARSON of Indiana. and Mr. FARENTHOLD. H.R. 3382: Mr. POLIS, Mr. MCCAUL, and Mr. H.R. 4106: Mr. BYRNE and Mr. HOLDING. H.R. 2028: Ms. DELAURO. MULVANEY. H.R. 4108: Ms. SHEA-PORTER. H.R. 2035: Mr. CROWLEY. H.R. 3407: Mr. YARMUTH. H.R. 4119: Ms. WATERS, Mr. MCGOVERN, H.R. 2037: Mr. PETERSON. H.R. 3413: Mr. MURPHY of Florida. Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. RUSH, and Ms. WILSON of H.R. 2056: Mr. TIERNEY. H.R. 3416: Mr. STIVERS. Florida. H.R. 2101: Mr. LEWIS. H.R. 3461: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of H.R. 4131: Mr. DOGGETT. H.R. 2123: Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of Texas, Mr. LEWIS, and Mr. TAKANO. H.R. 4148: Mr. FOSTER, Ms. PINGREE of New Mexico. H.R. 3478: Mr. AMODEI and Mr. TERRY. Maine, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. DEFAZIO, and Mr. H.R. 2135: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio and Mr. H.R. 3494: Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. CUMMINGS, GEORGE MILLER of California. OHNSON PETERSON. Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mex- H.R. 4158: Mr. J of Ohio. H.R. 4162: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. H.R. 2139: Ms. BORDALLO and Mr. PAULSEN. ico, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. LOBIONDO, and Mr. CAR- H.R. 4173: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 2203: Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. JOHNSON of SON of Indiana. H.R. 4188: Mr. BENISHEK, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. Georgia, Mr. OWENS, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. RUP- H.R. 3505: Mr. PETERSON, Mr. MORAN, and CONYERS, Mr. JONES, Mr. VALADAO, Mr. PERSBERGER, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. MCHENRY. PETERSON, and Mr. RANGEL. Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. HUIZENGA of H.R. 3549: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. H.R. 4190: Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. Michigan, Mr. MULVANEY, Mr. ROSS, Mr. H.R. 3571: Mr. DENT, Mr. SMITH of Wash- JEFFRIES, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of LEWIS, Mr. BECERRA, and Mr. NEUGEBAUER. ington, Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. COLLINS of New New Mexico, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. RUSH, Mr. H.R. 2324: Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. ELLISON, York, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Ms. SHEA- PETERSON, and Mr. HARPER. Mr. LEWIS, and Mr. GOHMERT. PORTER, and Mr. ENYART. H.R. 4208: Mr. TAKANO and Ms. BASS. H.R. 2332: Mr. MCDERMOTT. H.R. 3593: Mr. STIVERS. H.R. 4213: Mr. JOYCE. H.R. 2365: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. H.R. 3600: Mr. CARSON of Indiana. H.R. 4219: Mrs. WAGNER. H.R. 2377: Mr. SMITH of Washington and Mr. H.R. 3601: Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. H.R. 4221: Ms. BASS. H.R. 3610: Mr. YOHO, Mr. MORAN, Mr. RUSH. H.R. 4225: Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. STEWART, Mr. ARMUTH C NTYRE LOWENTHAL, Mr. HOLDING, Mrs. BLACK, Ms. H.R. 2424: Mr. Y and Mr. M I . ROTHFUS, Mr. WALBERG, Mrs. BLACKBURN, H.R. 2429: Mr. ROSS, Mr. SIMPSON, and Mr. DELBENE, Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER, Mr. Ms. GRANGER, Mr. BARR, Mr. MURPHY of HANNA. CRAMER, and Mr. LATTA. Pennsylvania, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. PEARCE, H.R. 2493: Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 3619: Ms. LEE of California. Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. H.R. 2502: Ms. ESTY and Mr. BARBER. H.R. 3655: Mr. LEWIS. CRAMER, and Mrs. WALORSKI. H.R. 2509: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. H.R. 3657: Mr. KING of New York. H.R. 4226: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 3665: Mr. LYNCH, Mr. MATHESON, Mr. H.R. 2537: Mr. COTTON. H.R. 4227: Ms. DELBENE, Mr. JOHNSON of ANGEL RIMM PETERSON, and Mr. MICHAUD. H.R. 2548: Mr. R , Mr. G , Ms. Georgia, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. SCHWARTZ, and Mr. EL ENE AGNER H.R. 3673: Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. MCDERMOTT, D B , and Mrs. W . DEUTCH. Mr. BARBER, and Mr. CARSON of Indiana. H.R. 2553: Mr. WALZ and Ms. KUSTER. H.R. 4234: Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. GRIFFIN of Ar- H.R. 3689: Ms. FOXX. H.R. 2591: Mr. MCCAUL. kansas, and Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. ´ H.R. 3698: Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 2632: Ms. VELAZQUEZ. H.R. 4254: Mr. POSEY. H.R. 3708: Mr. WALBERG, Mr. WEBER of H.R. 2648: Mr. CLAY and Mr. FARR. H.R. 4261: Mr. YODER. Texas, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, and Mr. GOODLATTE. H.R. 2654: Mr. RUIZ. H.R. 4272: Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. H.R. 2662: Ms. BROWN of Florida. H.R. 3712: Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. H.R. 4285: Mrs. DAVIS of California. H.R. 2663: Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. WOLF, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. DOGGETT, and Ms. SPEIER. H.R. 4304: Mr. COTTON, Mr. PRICE of Geor- JOYCE, Ms. BASS, and Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN H.R. 3723: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. gia, Mr. MEADOWS, and Mr. ROKITA. GRISHAM of New Mexico. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mrs. H.R. 4305: Ms. GABBARD, Mr. COFFMAN, Ms. ´ H.R. 2692: Mr. LEWIS and Ms. KAPTUR. WALORSKI, Mr. BEN RAY LUJAN of New Mex- NORTON, and Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 2697: Ms. NORTON. ico, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, and Mr. ROKITA. H.R. 4308: Mr. NUGENT. H.R. 2707: Ms. SLAUGHTER. H.R. 3742: Mr. GUTHRIE and Mr. BEN RAY H.R. 4316: Mr. COTTON, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. H.R. 2746: Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. GRIFFIN of LUJA´ N of New Mexico. GOSAR, and Mr. OLSON. Arkansas, Mr. COTTON, and Mr.AUSTIN SCOTT H.R. 3744: Mr. CONNOLLY. H.R. 4317: Mr. COTTON, Mr. CRAMER, and of Georgia. H.R. 3833: Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Ms. SCHA- Mr. GOSAR. H.R. 2782: Mr. TIBERI. KOWSKY, Ms. LOFGREN, and Mr. GRAVES of H.R. 4318: Mr. COTTON, Mr. GOSAR, and Mr. H.R. 2794: Mr. NUGENT. Missouri. CRAMER. H.R. 2800: Mr. DOGGETT, Ms. TSONGAS, and H.R. 3836: Ms. KUSTER, Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. H.R. 4320: Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. COSTA. ADERHOLT, and Mr. VARGAS. H.R. 4321: Mr. GOODLATTE. H.R. 2807: Mr. MARINO, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, H.R. 3854: Mr. KIND, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. H.R. 4325: Ms. DELAURO and Mr. GENE and Mr. HINOJOSA. PETERSON, Mr. ENYART, Mr. CONYERS, Ms. GREEN of Texas. H.R. 2825: Mr. HECK of Washington. ESTY, and Mr. NUNES. H.R. 4342: Mr. GIBBS, Mr. NUGENT, Mrs. H.R. 2841: Ms. TSONGAS and Mr. CARSON of H.R. 3877: Mr. POSEY, Mr. HECK of Wash- HARTZLER, Mr. WOLF, and Mr. GRIFFIN of Ar- Indiana. ington, and Mr. PETERSON. kansas. H.R. 2870: Mr. MURPHY of Florida, Mrs. H.R. 3925: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 4346: Mr. COTTON. BLACK, and Mr. ISRAEL. H.R. 3929: Mr. GRIJALVA and Mr. SCHNEI- H.R. 4349: Mr. COTTON. H.R. 2892: Mr. MCHENRY. DER. H.R. 4351: Mr. JOYCE, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ H.R. 2907: Mr. MASSIE. H.R. 3930: Mr. FLORES, Mr. BENISHEK, Ms. of California, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. SCHA- H.R. 2921: Mr. HIGGINS. KAPTUR, Mr. SMITH of Missouri, Mr. JOLLY, KOWSKY, Mr. MATHESON, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, H.R. 2939: Mr. COTTON, Mr. BENISHEK, Mr. Mr. SCALISE, Mr. WOODALL, Ms. SHEA-POR- Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Ms. BOUSTANY, and Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. TER, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. ESHOO, Mr. DOYLE, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. YAR- H.R. 2955: Mr. YARMUTH and Mr. CROWLEY. KLINE, Mr. MARINO, Ms. BROWN of Florida, MUTH, Mr. LANCE, Ms. LOFGREN, Ms. SLAUGH- H.R. 2959: Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. and Mr. LOEBSACK. TER, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. TIPTON, Mr. COTTON, and Mr. BILIRAKIS. H.R. 3978: Mr. LIPINSKI, Mrs. CAROLYN B. NUGENT, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. H.R. 2978: Ms. BROWNLEY of California and MALONEY of New York, and Mr. MCINTYRE. COBLE, Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. Mr. TAKANO. H.R. 3982: Ms. TSONGAS and Ms. LEE of FARENTHOLD, Mr. VELA, Mr. HONDA, Mr. H.R. 2996: Mr. CHABOT, Mr. STOCKMAN, Mr. California. PETERSON, Ms. MENG, Mr. ROKITA, and Mr. JONES, Mr. KILMER, Mr. O’ROURKE, and Mr. H.R. 3988: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. KING of Iowa. YARMUTH. H.R. 3992: Mr. Polls, Mr. CHAFFETZ, Ms. H.R. 4365: Mr. ENYART, Mr. CARSON of Indi- H.R. 3043: Mr. ROONEY. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. COFFMAN, Ms. ana, Mr. CHABOT, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. TURNER, H.R. 3097: Ms. SCHWARTZ. DELBENE, Mr. COBLE, and Mr. DAINES. Mr. MARINO, and Mr. ELLISON.

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H.R. 4367: Mr. DAINES and Mr. MASSIE. H.R. 4464: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- 4414, ‘‘Expatriate Health Coverage Clarifica- H.R. 4370: Mr. SALMON. fornia. tion Act of 2014,’’ do not contain any con- H.R. 4383: Mr. BACHUS. H.J. Res. 50: Mr. BARLETTA. gressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or H.R. 4387: Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. COTTON, H.J. Res. 113: Ms. WATERS, Mr. TONKO, Ms. limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 Mr. STIVERS, and Mr. HULTGREN. KELLY of Illinois, Ms. SINEMA, and Ms. ESTY. of rule XXI of the Rules of the U.S. House of H.R. 4388: Mr. RANGEL. H. Con. Res. 16: Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. CUL- Representatives. H.R. 4407: Mr. COLLINS of New York, Mrs. BERSON YNCH EATING , Mr. L , and Mr. K . OFFERED BY MR. GOODLATTE BLACKBURN, Mr. BENISHEK, Mr. DUFFY, and H. Con. Res. 27: Mr. BLUMENAUER. The provisions that warranted a referral to Mr. PETERSON. H. Con. Res. 51: Mr. ROTHFUS and Mr. CON- H.R. 4410: Mr. ENYART, Mr. KENNEDY and NOLLY. the Committee on Judiciary in H.R. 4414 do Mr. MCGOVERN. H. Con. Res. 86: Mr. WALDEN, Mr. CRAMER, not contain any congressional earmarks, H.R. 4415: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. BRADY of Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, and Mr. GIBBS. limited tax benefits, or limited tariff bene- Pennsylvania, Ms. DELAURO, Ms. DELBENE, H. Con. Res. 94: Mr. COTTON. fits as defined in clause 9 of rule XXI. Ms. ESTY, Mr. FOSTER, Ms. FRANKEL of Flor- H. Res. 30: Ms. TSONGAS and Mr. JOLLY. OFFERED BY MR. HASTINGS OF WASHINGTON ida, Mr. GARCIA, Mr. GRAYSON, Mr. HASTINGS H. Res. 72: Ms. BROWN of Florida. The provisions of H.R. 4414, the Expatriate of Florida, Mr. HECK of Washington, Mr. H. Res. 109: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Health Coverage Clarification Act of 2014, HONDA, Mr. HORSFORD, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. H. Res. 169: Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. MCGOVERN, that fall within the jurisdiction of the Com- LANGEVIN, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. LYNCH, Mrs. Ms. WILSON of Florida, and Mr LEWIS. mittee on Natural Resources do not contain CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York, Ms. H. Res. 190: Mr. MORAN, Mr. FITZPATRICK, any congressional earmarks, limited tax ´ MCCOLLUM, Mr. MORAN, Mr. MURPHY of Flor- Mr. COURTNEY, Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of Cali- benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined ida, Mr. NADLER, Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD, Mr. fornia, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. KEATING, Mr. COT- in clause 9 of House rule XXI. PAYNE, Mr. PIERLUISI, Mr. POCAN, Mr. RUP- TON, and Ms. TSONGAS. OFFERED BY MR. KLINE PERSBERGER, Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. SCOTT of H. Res. 208: Mr. ENGEL. Virginia, Ms. SPEIER, Ms. WATERS, Ms. WIL- H. Res. 284: Mr. CUELLAR. The provisions that warranted a referral to SON of Florida, Ms. BASS, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. H. Res. 365: Mr. COURTNEY. the Committee on Education and the Work- BRALEY of Iowa, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Ms. CHU, H. Res. 412: Mr. STIVERS. force in H.R. 4414, the Expatriate Health Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. DEFAZIO, H. Res. 422: Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Coverage Clarification Act of 2014, do not Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. KILMER, Ms. LINDA T. H. Res. 489: Mr. ELLISON and Mr. MCGOV- contain any congressional earmarks, limited SA´ NCHEZ of California, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. ERN. tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as de- COOPER, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. DOYLE, H. Res. 494: Mr. SIMPSON and Mr. CARSON of fined in clause 9 of rule XXI. Mr. FARR, Mr. ISRAEL, Mrs. MCCARTHY of Indiana. OFFERED BY MRS. MILLER OF MICHIGAN H. Res. 503: Mr. DOYLE. New York, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. SAR- The provisions that warranted a referral to H. Res. 522: Mr. HONDA. BANES, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. the Committee on House Administration in H. Res. 525: Mr. HIGGINS and Ms. WATERS. THOMPSON of California, Mr. RUSH, Ms. LO- H.R. 4414 do not contain any congressional H. Res. 526: Ms. KAPTUR and Ms. JENKINS. RETTA SANCHEZ of California, Mr. WELCH, Mr. H. Res. 527: Ms. TITUS. earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited GIBSON, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. HIMES, Mrs. KIRK- H. Res. 532: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Mr. tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of rule PATRICK, Ms. KUSTER, Mr. LARSON of Con- LOWENTHAL. XXI. necticut, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. SEAN PATRICK H. Res. 538: Mr. RANGEL. OFFERED BY MR. UPTON MALONEY of New York, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. PAS- H. Res. 540: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, TOR of Arizona, Mr. SCHIFF, and Ms. The provisions that warranted a referral to Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Mrs. MCCARTHY of VELA´ ZQUEZ. the Committee on Energy and Commerce in New York, Ms. JACKSON LEE, and Ms. H.R. 4426: Mr. WALZ and Mr. CONNOLLY. H.R. 4414 do not contain any congressional SCHWARTZ. H.R. 4427: Mr. MCGOVERN. earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited H. Res. 545: Mr. GIBSON. H.R. 4429: Mr. ROSKAM and Mr. SMITH of tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of rule H. Res. 547: Mr. SOUTHERLAND, Mr. KELLY Nebraska. XXI. of Pennsylvania, Mr. STOCKMAN, Mr. THOMP- H.R. 4438: Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New Mex- SON of Pennsylvania, Mr. HUELSKAMP, Mr. ico, Ms. JENKINS, Mr. REED, Ms. LINDA T. f SMITH of Texas, Mr. WOLF, Mr. DAINES, Mr. SA´ NCHEZ of California, Mr. KELLY of Penn- HARRIS, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mrs. BACHMANN, sylvania, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. FRANKS of Ari- Mr. JONES, Mrs. BLACKBURN, and Mr. LATTA. AMENDMENTS zona, Mr. YOUNG of Indiana, and Mr. MARINO. H.R. 4445: Mr. RANGEL. f Under clause 8 of rule XVIII, pro- H.R. 4450: Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. KILMER, Ms. CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- posed amendments were submitted as ´ HANABUSA, Mr. CARDENAS, Mr. KEATING, Mr. ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- follows: ISRAEL, and Ms. NORTON. H.R. 4486 H.R. 4457: Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mrs. BUSTOS, ITED TARIFF BENEFITS Mr. REED, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. KELLY of Penn- Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or OFFERED BY: MR. ROTHFUS sylvania, Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas, Mr. statements on congressional earmarks, AMENDMENT NO. 1: At the end of the bill RIBBLE, and Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. limited tax benefits, or limited tariff (before the short title), insert the following: LLISON ANGEL SEC. . None of the funds made available H.R. 4459: Mr. E , Mr. R , Ms. benefits were submitted as follows: ll FUDGE, Mr. CUMMINGS, and Mr. LEWIS. by this Act may be used by the Secretary of H.R. 4460: Mr. JOLLY, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. OFFERED BY MR. CAMP Veterans Affairs to pay a performance award GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. SWALWELL of California, and The provisions that warranted a referral to under section 5384 of title 5, United States Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. the Committee on Ways and Means in H.R. Code.

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Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 No. 61 Senate The Senate met at 2 p.m. and was appoint the Honorable CHRISTOPHER MURPHY, Durbin, Benjamin L. Cardin, Thomas called to order by the Honorable CHRIS- a Senator from the State of Connecticut, to R. Carper, Christopher A. Coons, Bill TOPHER MURPHY, a Senator from the perform the duties of the Chair. Nelson, Al Franken, Kirsten E. Gilli- State of Connecticut. PATRICK J. LEAHY, brand, Sheldon Whitehouse, Robert P. President pro tempore. Casey, Jr., Bernard Sanders. PRAYER Mr. MURPHY thereupon assumed the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- Chair as Acting President pro tempore. imous consent the mandatory quorum fered the following prayer: f under rule XXII be waived. Let us pray. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY pore. Without objection, it is so or- Lord of history, strong to save, re- LEADER mind us that You are not an indifferent dered. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- spectator to the progress and pathol- SCHEDULE pore. The majority leader is recog- ogy in our world. Help us, dear God, to Mr. REID. Mr. President, following nized. view our world as You see it, becoming my remarks and those of the Repub- Your ambassadors of reconciliation. f lican leader, if any, the Senate will be Empower us to love our enemies, to MINIMUM WAGE FAIRNESS ACT— in morning business until 5:30 p.m., bless those who curse us, and to pray MOTION TO PROCEED with the time equally divided and con- for those who maliciously use us. trolled between the two leaders or Mr. REID. Mr. President, I move to their designees. Today, guide our Senators through proceed to Calendar No. 354, S. 2223. all their deliberations, keeping ever be- At 5:30 p.m. there will be up to four The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- rollcall votes. The first vote will be on fore them the vision of a better world pore. The clerk will report the motion. that is yet to be. May they work for the confirmation of the Friedland nom- The assistant legislative clerk read ination to be a U.S. circuit judge for justice and peace, advancing Your as follows: kingdom on Earth. the Ninth Circuit. The next vote will Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 354, S. Sustain us all with the knowledge be a cloture vote on the Weil nomina- 2223, a bill to provide for an increase in the tion to be Administrator of the Wage that our prayers are not in vain. Federal minimum wage and to amend the In- We pray in Your merciful Name. ternal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend in- and Hour Division of the Department Amen. creased expensing limitations and the treat- of Labor, and then a confirmation vote f ment of certain real property as section 179 on the Weil nomination. The last vote property. will be a vote on confirmation of the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CLOTURE MOTION O’Regan nomination to be Assistant The Presiding Officer led the Pledge Mr. REID. Mr. President, I have a Secretary of Housing and Urban Devel- of Allegiance, as follows: cloture motion at the desk. opment. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- SEEMINGLY REAL United States of America, and to the Repub- pore. The cloture motion having been Mr. REID. Mr. President, Nevada, lic for which it stands, one nation under God, presented under rule XXII, the Chair and especially Las Vegas, is home to indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. directs the clerk to read the motion. the best entertainment on the planet. f The assistant legislative clerk read Those who visit Las Vegas and Reno APPOINTMENT OF ACTING as follows: know they will find the best musical, PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE CLOTURE MOTION theatrical, and comedic performances anyplace on Earth. Some of the most The PRESIDING OFFICER. The We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- popular performers in Nevada are ma- clerk will please read a communication ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the gicians and illusionists who entertain to the Senate from the President pro Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move to bring to a close debate on the motion to their audiences by making the impos- tempore (Mr. LEAHY). proceed to Calendar No. 354, S. 2223, a bill to sible seem real. Through misdirection, The assistant legislative clerk read provide for an increase in the Federal min- these performers distract viewers from the following letter: imum wage and to amend the Internal Rev- what they know to be true and instead U.S. SENATE, enue Code of 1986 to extend increased expens- funnel their attention to something en- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, ing limitations and the treatment of certain Washington, DC, April 28, 2014. real property as section 179 property. tertaining—and it is really fake. To the Senate: Harry Reid, Tom Harkin, Jeff Merkley, It seems that the Republican party Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, Patrick J. Leahy, Cory A. Booker, Eliz- has decided to follow in Houdini and of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby abeth Warren, Jack Reed, Richard J. Copperfield’s footsteps and employ a

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:21 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28AP6.000 S28APPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2410 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 28, 2014 bit of misdirection of its own. For ex- erty. They refuse to allow millions of billionaires and their devoted followers ample, last week the Wall Street Jour- Americans the opportunity to get out on Capitol Hill. nal reported that the Republican Party of poverty and to give millions of Most importantly, Senate Democrats has a newly adopted campaign strategy Americans a raise. will continue working on meaningful to defeat Senate Democrats. They are The Republicans in Congress yawn at legislation that will get our Nation’s going to attack me because their at- the idea of giving the American middle middle class back on track. tacks and fabrications regarding the class a fair shot at financial stability RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME Affordable Care Act have borne little and instead have chosen to distract the Will the Chair announce the business fruit. American people by attacking me. of the day. In Senate races across the country, Like all illusions, they are using mis- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Republicans will avoid the issues that direction to call the American people’s pore. Under the previous order, the matter most to Americans and instead attention away from reality and at- leadership time is reserved. will try to focus attention on a Senator tempting to buy America with their who is not even up for election—and billions. f that Senator is me. The Koch brothers and their accom- MORNING BUSINESS What are those issues that Repub- plices continue to put millions upon The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- licans so desperately want to avoid? millions of dollars into attacking any- pore. Under the previous order, the How about immigration? That bill was one and anything that stands in their Senate will be in a period of morning introduced a year ago, and it passed way of getting richer—and already rich business until 5:30 p.m., with Senators the Senate many months ago. It is a they are. permitted to speak therein for up to 10 good piece of legislation and the vast Senate Democrats refuse to stand minutes each, with the time equally di- majority of the American people think idly by while two megarich individuals vided and controlled between the two it is a good idea. Yet instead of ex- attempt to create an American oligar- leaders and their designees. plaining to the American people why chy. Mr. REID. I note the absence of a this bipartisan bill sits idle in the Re- I have spoken on the Senate floor quorum and ask to have the time publican-controlled House of Rep- against the Koch brothers’ attempts to charged equally against both the ma- resentatives, they want to change the rig the system in their favor because it jority and minority. subject. comes at the expense of families in Ne- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The Speaker of the House of Rep- vada and families across this great pore. Without objection, it is so or- resentatives refuses to allow a vote. If country. In response, one of the Kochs’ dered. a vote were allowed to occur, it would puppet organizations announced its The clerk will call the roll. pass overwhelmingly. It is a good piece plans to run ads against me in the The legislative clerk proceeded to of legislation. Not only is it fair and State of Nevada. call the roll. equitable, but it would also reduce the I am not running for anything for a Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I debt by $1 trillion. few more years. As I said before, being While struggling American families the target of a couple of rich billion- ask unanimous consent that the order plead to Congress for help in providing aires is not going to intimidate me. for the quorum call be rescinded. work or getting paid fair, livable Shockingly, the leadership of the Re- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. wages, House Republicans prefer to publican Party has decided to follow KING). Without objection, it is so or- talk about anything other than what is suit with their new campaign strategy. dered. relevant? Why? Because their billion- It is obvious their previous strategy of f attacking ObamaCare has proven to be aire sugar daddies are not interested in TRIBUTE TO MAREN SANCHEZ helping middle-class Americans. a miserable failure. Over 8 million Charles and David Koch are not con- Americans have chosen the coverage of Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, cerned with the long-term unemployed the Affordable Care Act, plus 3 million in just a couple of hours in Milford, CT, families, and so the Republicans they more who are on their parents’ insur- at 7 p.m. this evening there will be a sponsor in the House of Representa- ance because of the Affordable Care vigil that will bring together many dif- tives are content to do nothing. These Act. Up to 6 million people are on their ferent members of the Milford commu- billionaire oil barons don’t care that way to having health care because of nity to celebrate, mourn, and grieve working women are being deprived of Medicaid, which is also as part of the life of a beautiful young woman fair wages. ObamaCare. who suffered a senseless and brutal My daughter—or the Presiding Offi- For example, in the Commonwealth death last Friday morning. In this in- cer’s wife—can do the exact same work of Kentucky, 413,000 people have al- explicable act of violence, she was as a man but only get 77 cents while ready signed up for the State-sponsored killed by a fellow classmate shortly the man gets paid $1. We want to health care they have in Kentucky. So after 7 in the morning. change that. The Koch-driven Repub- with one failed strategy behind them, Jonathan Law High School was lican Congress refuses even to allow us Republicans and their benefactors are turned into a crime scene as members to have a vote on it. They have started trying something new, but it is still of the emergency responder team—first filibusters here in the Senate time and the same smoke-and-mirrors routine the police and then the medics—sought time again on this issue, and they will they tried in the past. Divert and ob- to save her life. Tragically and unfor- not bring this matter to a vote in the struct is what they do. tunately, they were unable to do so. House either. To those Republicans who would The evening that was to be their junior As the Senate turns its attention to rather bash me than speak out about prom instead became a vigil. increasing the Federal minimum wage, what matters most important to their We will perhaps never know what which we moved to earlier today, is constituents, I say fire away. prompted this horrific and unimagi- there any question as to whether Re- To Charles and David Koch and their nable act of brutality. This horrific publicans will once again do the Koch radical henchmen, feel free to attack event has united and brought together brothers’ bidding? Of course not. They me as much as you want. I can take it. people who are now mourning Maren’s are not going to give millions of Amer- Don’t expect the American people to be death. icans a fair shot at earning a decent fooled by this newest slight of hand We know with certainty what a won- wage. strike. Ultimately voters will see the derful human being Maren Sanchez Eighty billion dollars is not enough new tactic for what it is—a distraction was, and we also know this community for these two brothers. Evidently the that is keeping American families from has shown strength and courage by Kochs think that $10.10 is too much for getting a fair shot at financial sta- coming together and uniting to help a hard-working American with a fam- bility. each other—particularly those stu- ily to take care of. If a person works 40 In the meantime Senate Democrats dents who knew her. We also know hours at $10.10, you just hit the magic will continue to speak against the with certainty how gifted, talented, spot where you are no longer in pov- shadowy influence of two power-drunk compassionate, and caring she was as

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:21 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G28AP6.003 S28APPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE April 28, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2411 the manager of sports teams, a gifted So today my heart and prayers are Maine and Tennessee and around the singer, an athlete, school president, with her family, her friends, the Mil- country, and too many people are hav- and an honor student. Her whole future ford community, as they gather for ing a hard time finding a job. Too was ahead of her. Most remarkably, she this vigil tonight. Separated by dis- many people have been out of work for was a person of consummate caring and tance, I will be with them in spirit, as more than 6 months. We call them the compassion for her fellow students. I know my colleagues who know of this long-term unemployed. Mr. President, Those students struggle today to make tragedy will be as well. This kind of 10.5 million people are unemployed some sense of this violence, to derive tragedy is indecipherable, incompre- right now. Unemployed Americans some meaning and maybe some com- hensible to young men and women—16- have been out of work an average of 9 fort. year-olds—but equally so to all of us of months. That is beyond the time for I went to Jonathan Law High School any age. My hope is that we will honor unemployment compensation, on the yesterday for part of the afternoon and Maren Sanchez’s legacy, that our average. spoke with Chief of Police Keith Mello, hearts and prayers will go to her fam- It is hard to find a job. It is hard to whose men and women have helped the ily, her parents, and all who knew her create a job. It is especially tough on community so deeply; the mayor of and all who would like to have known people in their forties and fifties and Milford Ben Blake, who has dem- her because she was such a remarkable sixties. onstrated leadership in this crisis; the and wonderful human being. Family incomes are lower than we superintendent of schools and principal Thank you. I yield the floor and I would like for them to be. The critical of Jonathan Law High School; and the suggest the absence of a quorum. problem is, there are too few jobs, espe- many teachers and parents and stu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cially for low-wage workers. Then, we dents and the grief counselors and clerk will call the roll. saw a report this morning that said therapists who came to speak with The assistant legislative clerk pro- that most of the jobs created since 2008 those students and help them to think ceeded to call the roll. have been lower-wage jobs rather than Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I and live through this horrible tragedy. higher-wage jobs. What is remarkable and so impressed ask unanimous consent that the order So the issue is right. It is jobs. The me yesterday was the love and caring for the quorum call be rescinded. American people want it to be easier to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without that people from disparate parts of this find a good-paying job. The Democratic community showed for each other and objection, it is so ordered. Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I proposal we are going to vote on this continue to show in this testing time. week as a solution to the jobs problem This is a time of extraordinary adver- ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 20 minutes. is a proposal that will eliminate 500,000 sity and tragedy. People who might jobs. Now, let me say that again in otherwise be strangers are drawn to- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. case anyone thought I misread my page gether by the thread of grief and will of notes. We are talking about jobs, f reform the fabric of a community by and the Democratic proposal—this is simple acts of caring. They are united THE MINIMUM WAGE the big deal this week. We are not today in their grief and bewilderment. Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, we going to do anything in the Senate this They are seeking to honor Maren’s leg- are told that this week, on Wednesday, week of any significance on the floor, acy and sustain it with the very quali- we are going to have a vote on the so- so far as I know—a few nominations— ties of courage, strength, caring, and called minimum wage, the so-called 40- except have a procedural vote Wednes- compassion she demonstrated through- percent increase in the minimum wage. day on the minimum wage proposal, out her life. Those qualities of caring, This is part of a jobs plan by my and the Democratic proposal to make compassion, courage, and strength will friends on the Democratic side. Now, it it easier to find a job is to eliminate see them through this tragedy as they is not a plan that is intended to pass 500,000 jobs. come together for the vigil tonight. anything, and that was revealed in a In case you think I am making this We can all honor the legacy of this New York Times article by my distin- up, let me quote where I got this piece remarkable young woman by looking of information. This is from the non- for ways to make the world better, as guished friend from New York, Senator partisan Congressional Budget Office. she sought to do, and filling it with SCHUMER, who may be an architect of The Congressional Budget Office is song and color, the lust for life, and the this. It is to highlight political dif- something we set up by law because we joy and pride in her contemporary ac- ferences, which is a fair thing to do in will make our Republican points and complishments. the Senate. But lest anyone think that We need to search for steps we can someone is trying to pass a law here, we will make our Democratic points, take to make our schools better and they should not be confused by that. and we may shade it a little bit this safer. The time to talk about policy or We have had three hearings on the way or a little bit that way. So we say steps to better school safety will come, minimum wage in the Health, Edu- to the CBO: You tell us the truth as and I hope we will all be a part of that cation, Labor and Pensions Committee, best as you can tell. They are non- continuing effort in exploring how to of which I am the ranking Republican partisan. We do not always like what protect anyone and everyone who member. We have had time to have they say. This is what they said about comes to school, which should be a those three hearings, but the chairman the Democratic proposal to create haven of safety and insulated from vio- of the committee, the Senator from more jobs: lence—particularly against the most Iowa, has said we do not have time to Once fully implemented in the second half vulnerable members of our community. markup the bill in committee or con- of 2016, the $10.10 option [to raise the min- sider any amendments to this idea with imum wage] would reduce total employment But those policy responses can wait by about 500,000 workers, or .3 percent. . . . until after the days of grief and mourn- better proposals to create jobs. It was That is according to the Congres- ing have passed as we celebrate this re- reported in one of the Hill newspapers sional Budget Office. markable young life. She was described that somebody said: Well, why don’t Should we believe the Congressional by members of her class as an angel. you have time for amendments on the Budget Office? Her cousin Edward Kovac said on Fri- minimum wage, and he said: Well, Senator HELLER, the distinguished day: there might be embarrassing amend- ments. I think there probably would be Senator from Nevada, asked Janet Maren should be celebrating at her prom Yellen, President Obama’s recently this evening with her friends and classmates. votes on embarrassing amendments— Instead, we are mourning her death and we embarrassing only if you voted against confirmed head of the Federal Reserve are trying to understand this senseless loss them. Board, what her thoughts on the CBO of life. So let me talk a little bit about this study and the impact of raising the He said: proposal by my Democratic friends to minimum wage would be. This is what She was a bright light full of hope and create jobs by raising the minimum she said. I quote President Obama’s dreams. In fact, she was among the brightest wage. new Fed chief, Janet Yellen: of lights, full of the most wondrous hopes Now, they are on the right issue. The The CBO is as qualified as anyone to evalu- and dreams. issue is jobs. We have been home in ate that literature.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:21 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G28AP6.005 S28APPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2412 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 28, 2014 And she said: through the Health, Education, Labor The U.S. Chamber of Commerce says I wouldn’t want to argue with their assess- & Pensions Committee. But as I men- 74 percent of their members say the ment. tioned, we only had time for three health care law makes it harder for So there we have the Congressional hearings. Although we are able to their firms to hire workers. Changing Budget Office saying it will reduce spend a whole week on this on the floor the definition of full time to 40 hours 500,000 jobs and the new head of the for one procedural vote, we are not al- would make it easier to hire. Senators Federal Reserve Board—appointed by lowed to offer amendments in the com- COLLINS and DONNELLY have introduced the President, confirmed by the Sen- mittee and, so far as I know, here be- the Forty Hours is Full Time Act. It ate—saying she ‘‘wouldn’t want to cause there might be embarrassing would change the definition of full argue with their assessment.’’ amendments. time in the law to 40 hours per week. We will be hearing more from Demo- Let’s consider what those embar- We could be discussing that this week. crats this week about the number of rassing amendments might be. They We could have brought that up in our people whose wages will be raised by might be about the earned-income tax committee, had we been allowed to, or credit. Senator RUBIO of Florida, and the minimum wage. There will be that. the SKILLS Act. Congressman PAUL RYAN, have all sug- But the CBO also reported that $4 out There are 47 separate Federal jobs gested the earned-income tax credit is of $5 earned from the increase in the programs for which taxpayers are a better way to make sure the lowest minimum wage will go to workers in spending $18 billion. The Government earning workers in America have a bet- families who are above the poverty Accountability Office says 44 of those ter wage if we are going to get the gov- level. Mr. President, $4 out of $5 will go programs are duplicative. The SKILLS ernment involved in it. to workers in families who are above Act, passed by the House, consolidates Of course, if we are going to do that, 35 Federal programs and creates a sin- the poverty level, and nearly one-third we are going to have to deal with some of those families who would benefit gle workforce investment fund. Mem- problems, including the Internal Rev- bers of the Senate have been working from the minimum wage increase al- enue Service estimate that 21 or 25 per- with Members of the House to see if we ready earn more than three times the cent of the payments are improperly can agree on a revision of the Work- poverty level. made in 2012. We could consider the force Investment Act. We are making This reminds me of ObamaCare in proposals that, rather than giving this way: According to a recent Wash- good progress. those earned-income tax credits out in If we can do a better job spending ington Post story, only about 1 in 4 a lump sum each year, they might be people signing up for ObamaCare were those dollars across America, that given out with each paycheck. would be a good way to help create previously uninsured. About three- But the Congressional Budget Office more jobs in America or at least make quarters of people with ObamaCare in- also said something about earned-in- them easier to obtain. But we do not surance already had insurance before come tax credits. They said one-third we went through all the turmoil of the of low-wage workers would be in fami- have time for that in our hearings. We last 3 or 4 years. lies [benefiting from the minimum could spend time debating amendments In the same sort of way, the min- wage increase] whose income was more to transform long-term unemployment imum wage is said to benefit low-in- than three times the Federal poverty compensation into job training. But we come Americans, but only 1 in 5 of the level in 2016. By contrast, said CBO, an do not have time for that amendment. Today, Americans have been out of dollars from an increase will go to fam- increase in the earned-income tax cred- work for an average of 9 months. They ilies below the poverty line. And that it would go almost entirely to lower in- is not all. come families. CBO also noted that the need new skills. They need skills that In addition to cutting 500,000 jobs and earned-income tax credit encourages help them get a job. Then ask almost providing 80 percent of the benefits to more people in low-income families to anyone on either side of the aisle what families above the poverty level, the work, a value we should encourage. is the best long-term way to make sure Democratic jobs proposal imposes one So if our goal as a country is to pro- that children of low-income families more burden on the only Americans vide a minimum wage for working are prepared for a good job. Almost who are capable of solving this prob- Americans, why is it fair to assess the every Governor I know is focused like a lem, and that is the job creators. cost of that goal on just the Americans laser on this. That is the chance to go I ask unanimous consent to have who create the jobs? Of course it makes to the best possible school. printed in the RECORD following my re- creating the jobs harder, but even more I have introduced legislation that marks the testimony of Laurie Palmer importantly, why should not every one would allow States, such as Tennessee of Waterville, ME, who owns four Burg- of us who pays taxes share in the bur- or Maine, to take their money from ap- er King franchises with approximately den of increasing America’s workers’ proximately 80 existing federal elemen- 140 employees. I say to the distin- pay? That is what happens with the tary and secondary education programs guished Presiding Officer, I had no idea earned-income tax credit. and turn it into $2,100 scholarships that he might be presiding today, but I am There is another proposal, a bipar- would follow 11 million low-income glad to have a Maine story. tisan one. We call it the 30-to-40-hour children to the school they attend. We Ms. Palmer says in her testimony: workweek. Senator COLLINS of Maine is could create $2,100 scholarships for 1 An increase in the minimum wage will di- one of the principal sponsors. The Sen- out of 5 school-aged kids in America. rectly and negatively impact my ability to ator from Indiana I believe is the lead When I say ‘‘schools they attend,’’ create new jobs while limiting the benefits Democratic sponsor. It is a bipartisan that could include a private school, if available to my current employees. I cur- proposal that would, in effect, be a 33- the State decided that. But this would rently employ 60 people who work an average percent pay increase for millions of not be a Federal mandate to that ef- of 25 hours per week and earn the current American workers who already have fect. The State would make that deci- minimum wage as defined by Maine law— seen their hours cut because of sion. It would simply make sure these $7.50 per hour. All but a handful of these peo- ObamaCare. It is a way to prevent—to Federal dollars follow the child to the ple were hired within the last 6 months. school the child attends. If the State Mathematically, an increase in the federal say it another way—millions more minimum wage would cost me an extra $3,900 workers from getting a 25-percent pay wants it to be public, if the State per week or $208,000 per year . . . my net in- cut. wants it to be on this corner, that is up come for last year was approximately The reason all of this occurs is be- to the State. We could offer and discuss $35,100—with an extra $208,000 in expenses, I cause ObamaCare defined full-time that amendment. will very likely be forced to close my busi- work as 30 hours. We would like to Why not give elementary and sec- ness. change it to 40 hours. ObamaCare says ondary children a ticket to a better She also notes, ‘‘One hundred percent employers with 50 or more full-time school? We give them a ticket to a of my current staff starting at min- workers must offer government-ap- childcare development center. We did imum wage are under 25.’’ proved insurance or pay a fine. Full that in a bipartisan way last month. Republicans believe that if we want time is defined as 30 hours or more. We have tickets to college. We call to create jobs, there is a better way. That sounds as though it was written those Pell grants. Why not help them We would like to offer our ideas in France. go to better schools?

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:21 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G28AP6.013 S28APPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE April 28, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2413 Then there are other amendments income workers; replace long-term un- ther be forced to recoup the costs elsewhere that we think, on our side of the aisle, employment compensation with job or close their businesses entirely. In a busi- have more to do with creating jobs training; change ObamaCare’s work- ness that has been solely owned and run by than a so-called minimum wage pro- week definition from 30 hours to 40 my family, this possible outcome would be devastating not only for me, but for my sec- posal that the Congressional Budget hours to encourage full-time work; use ond family—my employees. Office says will destroy 500,000 jobs. existing Federal education dollars to THE FRANCHISE MODEL For example, we could build the Key- give children of low-income families a It is important to understand that, as a stone Pipeline, which passed the Sen- $2,100 scholarship to choose a better franchisee, the business model under which I ate last year during our budget discus- school. All of those would create an en- operate is much different than other small sions 62 to 37. That would create jobs. vironment in which the job creators business owners. By signing a franchise We could pass trade promotion au- could create more jobs and in which agreement, my businesses must carry cer- thority. President Obama has asked us these who want them could find a job tain trademarks and other identifiers con- to do that. Both in Europe and in Asia, more easily. sistent with the Burger King® brand. Burger the President has a chance to negotiate That is what we should be about, in- King® Corporation also receives a monthly trade agreements that would create stead of pretending we can pass a law royalty fee of 3.5 percent and a monthly ad- more jobs in America as we ship auto- in America and give many people a vertising fee of 4 percent of my gross sales. As a franchisee, I am often seen as an mobiles and soybeans from Tennessee higher income. We can do that. We can agent of the brand and not a small business and other places to the rest of the do that. But when we do it, make no owner. In fact, my salary comes from the net world. But the majority leader of the mistake about it, we are destroying income generated after royalty and adver- Senate says: No, that is dead for this 500,000 jobs and giving benefits to peo- tising fees, payroll, supplier bills, utility year. ple above the poverty line instead of bills, and other costs associated with run- We could debate a proposal to reform below. ning my business. My net income last year the National Labor Relations Board. I There being no objection, the mate- was $35,100. In particularly slow months, I do not like the fact that they have be- rial was ordered to be printed in the didn’t receive a salary at all. In the months devastated by weather I had to contribute come more of an advocate than an um- RECORD, as follows: money into the business. Further, I am cur- pire, with micro unions, with ambush STATEMENT FROM LAURIE ANNE PALMER, rently preparing my business for the imple- elections, with undermining state BURGER KING® FRANCHISEE, WATERVILLE, mentation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), right-to-work laws. But Democrats MAINE which is going to cost me thousands of dol- come back and say: Well, when the Re- Chairman Harkin, Ranking Member Alex- lars, if not more. publicans are in power, they are more ander and members of this Committee, It is crucial to understand that, as a of an advocate for employers. Maybe thank you for the opportunity to submit my franchisee, government mandates are paid there is some truth to that. Let’s pass testimony today. My name is Laurie Anne out of my pocket—not that of my franchisor. Palmer and I own Waterville Burger Cor- That’s why additional proposals like an in- a law saying: It would be better to cre- poration which runs four Burger King® res- crease in minimum wage will put yet an- ate jobs in America if employers and taurants in the Waterville area of Maine. I other financial strain on my business—one employees could count on the NLRB to would like to note that I am a small business that’s already struggling to keep its doors be a fair and unbiased tribunal, an um- owner; my views are my own and may not re- open. ® pire, not an advocate. flect those of the Burger King brand. QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANT (QSR) INDUSTRY In 1972, my father, David Palmer, pur- We could create jobs in America and As a franchisee in the QSR industry, my chased the only existing Burger King® res- slow the spread of jobs to Europe from profit margins are minimal. As a business- taurant in Maine. Over the next 8 years, my America by repealing the medical de- person, I look at the penny profits of the mother and father expanded to 5 restaurants vice tax. That also passed the Senate products I sell. Data from a P&L benchmark around Portland and Waterville, Maine. report prepared by my purchasing coopera- last year, 79 to 20, which means there After selling their Portland stores, my par- tive, Restaurant Services, Inc. (RSI), shows are lots of Democrats for it as well as ents formed Waterville Burger Corporation that, from November 2012–October 2013, the lots of Republicans. So as I say, the and began growing their operations in the average net profit per Burger King® Res- only thing embarrassing about these Waterville area, eventually turning the com- taurant was approximately $78,000. An in- pany over to me in 1996. As a teenager and amendments to a jobs bill would be crease in the minimum wage to $10.10 per into college, I had worked part time in their voting against them. hour ($2.85/hour) for a small business owner restaurants, so it was a natural fit for me to On the most important issue facing employing 10 minimum wage workers work- take over upon their retirement. I’ve always the country, surely we can do better ing 40 hours per week is an increase of $59,280 considered my parents’ employees as my sec- per year. Simple math reveals that an in- than the stale, bankrupt idea that will ond family, and I still do so today. crease in minimum wage to $10.10 per hour be voted on this week on the floor of In 1998, I was forced to close one of my res- would reduce the average net income of a the Senate, that according to the office taurants. This restaurant was located in Burger King® franchisee to $18,720 per year— we are supposed to trust for advice, the Boothbay Harbor, Maine—a very seasonal a figure lower than the 2014 federal poverty small fishing town. The State of Maine’s De- Congressional Budget Office, would, level for a family of three. For a franchisee partment of Transportation had rerouted the No. 1, destroy 500,000 jobs; No. 2, con- like me whose net profits are less than half tourist traffic off I–95 resulting in a bypass centrate most of the benefits on those of the $77,000 average, it would simply put of the town. My other restaurants were sup- above the poverty line; No. 3, make it me out of business. porting this restaurant financially and it Further, a calculation of profits per em- more expensive to create jobs; and, No. just did not make sense to continue to lose ployee reveal that those in the QSR industry 4, tax only some taxpayers for a policy money at that location. I have invested sig- like me cannot afford to absorb the impact designed to benefit the entire society. nificant time and money in my four remain- of costs such as a minimum wage increase. This kind of thinking is right in line ing stores, including transferring $25,000 of In fact, a study from the University of Ten- with ObamaCare, Dodd-Frank, and all my personal savings this year alone into the nessee’s Center for Business and Economic business to keep it afloat. I will always do of the other policies that have spread a Research concluded that the average net in- what it takes to keep my company healthy. big wet blanket of rules and regula- come—or profit—per employee for those in Personal sacrifice is the first step in cutting tions over our free enterprise system the hospitality industry is $754—signifi- costs. I learned this from my parents and and made it harder to create a job and cantly lower than almost every industry in will continue this method of operation. I am the United States (see attached PPE Execu- harder to find a job in the United proud to employ 140 people, 30 of which are tive Summary). An increase in minimum States of America. That is why we full time and 110 are part time. wage to $10.10 per hour would cost me $5,928 have 10.5 million people unemployed in I am here today to talk to you about the for each full-time (40 hours per week) min- America today for an average of 9 Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 (S. 460). As imum wage employee per year ($2.85 × 40 × I understand it, this bill seeks to increase months. It is this constant parade of 52)—a figure far below the income generated the federal minimum wage from $7.25 per ideas that increases the big, wet, per employee. Again, the math shows that I hour to $10.10 per hour, which equates to a smothering blanket of rules and regu- simply cannot afford this minimum wage in- 39.3 percent increase. It would also increase crease and, unless I can recoup the costs lations over the free enterprise system the cash wage for tipped employees from somewhere else, will go out of business. and that does nothing to make it easier $2.13 per hour to $7.07 per hour, a 232 percent to create jobs and easier to find a job. increase. If this legislation becomes law, IMPACT ON MY BUSINESS There are better ideas. Reform re- small business owners like myself—who al- An increase in minimum wage will directly fundable tax credits to benefit all low- ready face minimal profit margins—will ei- and negatively impact my ability to create

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:21 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G28AP6.015 S28APPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2414 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 28, 2014 new jobs while limiting the benefits avail- tasks to more senior employees. The avail- her because America will be with Israel able to my current employees. I currently ability of job opportunities for those who regardless of the status of the diplo- employ 60 people who work an average of 25 need it the most will decrease and unemploy- matic process. hours per week and earn the current min- ment will likely rise. In sum, a minimum imum wage as defined by Maine law—$7.50 wage increase will hurt both small business Fifteen months ago, almost to the per hour. All but a handful of these people owners and their potential employees across day, John Kerry was confirmed by this were hired within the last 6 months. Mathe- the country—the last thing we need in an al- body by a vote of 94 to 3. Despite my matically, an increase in the federal min- ready stagnant economy. preference for giving the President the imum wage would cost me an extra $3,900 per I’m proud of the opportunity I offer my Cabinet members of his choice, I found week or $208,000 per year ($2.60 × 25 × 60 × 52). employees and of course I wish I could pay that I could not join the vast majority As I mentioned above, my net income for them more, but my industry business model of my colleagues and support his nomi- last year was approximately $35,100—with an makes it very difficult. As I referenced pre- extra $208,000 in expenses, I will very likely nation because I was convinced that as viously, this is a labor intensive business Secretary of State, John Kerry would be forced to close my business. with tight margins. It is challenging enough In order to remain in business and con- competing with McDonalds, Wendy’s and place what he considered to be the tinue to employ over 140 individuals, these others, but when mandates like ACA and wishes of the international community costs must be recouped somewhere. Most this proposed wage hike are thrust upon me, above the national security interests of likely, I will be forced to cut employee I get scared, I really do . . . for me and my the United States. hours, increase menu prices and/or freeze all employees. I fear that with these most recent ill- possible new hires. The industry has devel- Thank you for the opportunity to explain chosen remarks, Secretary Kerry has oped equipment engineered to reduce labor the effect of a minimum wage increase on proven these concerns well founded. hours in the restaurant—an increase in min- my business. imum wage would make the purchase of this Rather than focusing on our clear na- equipment a more likely consideration. Mr. ALEXANDER. I yield the floor tional security interests—which is con- These employees are my second family— and I suggest the absence of a quorum. tinuing to guarantee Israel’s security many of them have worked for me for over 10 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The through our unquestionable commit- years. A small handful have even been with clerk will call the roll. ment to it—Secretary Kerry has in- me for over 20 years. Having to cut their The legislative clerk proceeded to stead repeatedly demonstrated a will- hours or even lay off employees would be al- call the roll. ingness to countenance a world in most as devastating to me as it would to my employees. Mr. CRUZ. I ask unanimous consent which Israel is made a pariah because While an increase in the minimum wage that the order for the quorum call be it will not sacrifice its security to his doesn’t take into account the overwhelming rescinded. diplomatic initiatives; likewise, he has financial burdens of ACA implementation, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without previously suggested that Israel might have additional costs that are cutting into objection, it is so ordered. probably be subject to boycotts for the my already minimal profits. Increases in same grounds. f food and energy costs have been rising stead- It is no wonder Israel’s Defense Min- ily over the last several years. I must addi- tionally consider the fact that my higher ISRAEL ister remarked in January that ‘‘the only thing that can ‘save us’ is for paid employees will also be seeking an in- Mr. CRUZ. Mr. President, every John Kerry to win a Nobel Prize and crease in pay as a result of an increase in Member of this body has expressed our leave us in peace.’’ minimum wage. My payroll costs are at 30 bipartisan commitment for the United percent of my net sales with the current States to stand resolutely with our Indeed, my colleague, the senior Sen- wage structure. Simply put, another costly ator from Arizona, has suggested that government mandate such as an increase in friend and ally, the nation of Israel. Doing so is right, and it is overwhelm- the foreign policy carried out by Mr. minimum wage may be the nail in my Kerry is the equivalent of a ‘‘human business’s coffin. ingly in the national security interests wrecking ball.’’ The fact that Sec- THE ACTUAL ‘‘MINIMUM WAGE’’ of the United States of America. retary Kerry sees nothing wrong with It was therefore with great sadness In truth, the ‘‘minimum wage’’ is not a making a statement comparing Israel’s floor—it is an opportunity for those who may that I read this morning about the policy to the abhorrent apartheid poli- neither want nor have access to other em- comments of Secretary of State John cies of South Africa—and doing so on ployment. It is a ‘‘starting wage’’ in which Kerry, who reportedly suggested at the the eve of Holocaust Remembrance primarily young, inexperienced workers are Trilateral Commission that Israel Day—demonstrates a shocking lack of given the training and experience they would could become an apartheid state if his have not otherwise received. As a result of sensitivity to the incendiary and dam- proposed two-state solution to the hard work and dedication, many quickly re- aging nature of his rhetoric. Israeli-Palestinian peace process fails. ceive pay increases and are promoted within Sadly, it is my belief that Secretary Secretary Kerry has long experience the organization. Kerry has proven himself unsuitable The majority of my employees have been in foreign policy, and he understands for the position he holds and, therefore, promoted due to their hard work and dedica- that words matter. Apartheid is inex- before any further harm is done to our tion and now serve as managers in my res- tricably associated with one of the national security interests and to our taurants. In fact, my four General Managers worst examples of state-sponsored dis- began their careers with me earning the min- critical alliance with the nation of crimination in history—the apartheid imum wage and have worked their way to Israel, that John Kerry should offer system in South Africa that was ulti- the top position in each of my restaurants. President Obama his resignation and mately brought down by the heroic re- All of my hourly managers began by earning the President should accept it. the minimum wage and have each worked sistance of Nelson Mandela inside the I suggest the absence of a quorum. hard to earn a management position. I country, supported by a concerted cam- strongly believe in developing the talent of paign of diplomatic and economic sanc- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The individuals. tions by the international community. clerk will call the roll. One hundred percent of my current staff There is no place for this word in the The legislative clerk proceeded to starting at minimum wage are under 25. In context of the State of Israel. The term call the roll. fact, 47 percent of federal minimum wage Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I ask restaurant employees are teenagers, while 71 ‘‘apartheid’’ means apart, different, unanimous consent that the order for percent are under the age of 25. The average and isolated—the state of the victims household income of a restaurant worker of apartheid with which the Jews are the quorum call be rescinded. that earns federal minimum wage is $62,507. tragically all too familiar. The notion The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Minimum wage income is often a supplement that Israel would go down that path— objection, it is so ordered. to family wages or as ‘‘spending money’’ for and so face the same condemnation f younger workers. that faced South Africa—is uncon- An increase in the federal minimum wage scionable. The United States should be CONCLUSION OF MORNING will likely and directly hurt those it was in- BUSINESS tended to benefit. By increasing costs, small aggressively asserting that Israel can business owners like me will be forced to never be made an apartheid nation The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning eliminate entry-level jobs and redistribute while America exists and stands beside business is closed.

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In The clerk will call the roll. ceed to executive session to consider comparison, 83 men have been ap- The assistant legislative clerk called the following nomination, which the pointed to the Ninth Circuit over the the roll. Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the clerk will report. course of its history. Her confirmation Senator from Delaware (Mr. COONS), The assistant legislative clerk read will bring the percentage of active fe- the Senator from Alaska (Mr. BEGICH), the nomination of Michelle T. male judges sitting on the Ninth Cir- the Senator from Iowa (Mr. HARKIN), Friedland, of California, to be United cuit Court of Appeals to nearly 38 per- the Senator from Louisiana (Ms. LAN- States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Cir- cent. Her confirmation will also mark DRIEU), and the Senator from Arkansas cuit. the first time since the 29th judgeship Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, more (Mr. PRYOR) are necessarily absent. was added in 2007, that it has had a full Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators than 2 weeks ago, the Senate voted to complement of active judges serving on are necessarily absent: the Senator end the filibuster on the nomination of this busy appellate court. from Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN), the Sen- Michelle Friedland of California to fill I hope my fellow Senators will join ator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN), the a judicial emergency vacancy on the me today to confirm Michele Friedland Senator from Florida (Mr. RUBIO). and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth to the Ninth Circuit so that she can get the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Circuit. That vote was the fourth time to work for the American people. INHOFE). this year that the Senate had to over- ∑ Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I wish to Further, if present and voting, the come a Republican filibuster of a high- express my opposition to the nomina- Senator from Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN) ly qualified circuit court nominee. In tion of Michelle Friedland to the Ninth would have voted ‘‘nay,’’ and the Sen- stark contrast, the Senate confirmed 18 Circuit Court of Appeals. ator from Oklahoma (Mr. INHOFE) of President Bush’s circuit nominees Although Ms. Friedland has a fine re- would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ within a week of being reported by the sume, it is not her work experience The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. DON- Judiciary Committee. that concerns me but, rather, her views NELLY). Are there any other Senators The Ninth Circuit is the busiest cir- on many issues—views that should give in the Chamber desiring to vote? cuit court in the country. It has the anyone reason to question her appoint- The result was announced—yeas 51, highest number of appeals filed, the ment as a U.S. Circuit Court judge. nays 40, as follows: highest pending appeals per panel and Most troubling to me is Ms. Friedland’s [Rollcall Vote No. 108 Ex.] the highest pending appeals per active views that the International Court of YEAS—51 judge. It also takes far longer than any Justice preempts U.S. law, despite the Baldwin Heinrich Nelson other circuit court to resolve an ap- Supreme Court’s repeated rejection of Bennet Heitkamp Reed peal. The delay in resolving these ap- this notion. For those who don’t know, Blumenthal Hirono Reid Booker Johnson (SD) Rockefeller peals hurts the American people. After the International Court of Justice is Boxer Kaine Sanders the confirmation last month of John the judicial arm of the United Nations Brown King Schatz Owens and what I expect will be to- and Ms. Friedland believes decisions Cantwell Klobuchar Schumer day’s confirmation of Michelle from this court should be binding on Cardin Leahy Shaheen Carper Levin Stabenow Friedland, the Ninth Circuit will be op- state courts in the U.S. I am thankful Casey Manchin Tester erating at full strength for the first that the Supreme Court hasn’t agreed Collins Markey Udall (CO) time in more than 9 years. This is an with her and I’m fearful that her ap- Donnelly McCaskill Udall (NM) Durbin Menendez Walsh important milestone, but we should pointment to the Ninth Circuit will Feinstein Merkley Warner not stop there. There are five addi- give her the opportunity to surrender Franken Mikulski Warren tional circuit court nominees awaiting U.S. sovereignty to foreign courts and Gillibrand Murphy Whitehouse Senate confirmation. I hope that Sen- international law. Hagan Murray Wyden ators who care about Americans having Another reason we, as legislators, NAYS—40 access to the courts will allow the Sen- should oppose Ms. Friedland is that she Alexander Fischer Murkowski ate to confirm these nominees without has expressed views that indicate Ayotte Flake Paul further delay. Barrasso Graham Portman judges are free to legislate from the Blunt Grassley Michelle Friedland is an exception- Risch bench. As we all learn in grade school, Burr Hatch Roberts ally talented attorney, who like the the legislative branch creates the laws, Chambliss Heller Scott other 19 judicial nominees confirmed the executive branch enforces them, Coats Hoeven Sessions Coburn Isakson Shelby earlier this year, could and should have and the judicial branch interprets Cochran Johanns Thune been confirmed last year. She was first them. Despite this, Ms. Friedland be- Corker Johnson (WI) Toomey Cornyn Kirk nominated last August and after her lieves laws have no force unless a judge Vitter hearing was delayed due to the Repub- Crapo Lee says they do. So when legislators, Cruz McCain Wicker lican shutdown of our government, she elected by the people, pass a law or a Enzi McConnell finally came before the Judiciary Com- constitution is amended, the new law NOT VOTING—9 mittee for a hearing in early Novem- has no power until a judge deems it en- Begich Harkin Moran ber. forceable and a constitution, state or Boozman Inhofe Pryor In January, Ms. Friedland’s nomina- U.S., does not create any rights unless Coons Landrieu Rubio tion was voted out of the Judiciary the judiciary says it does. This is a The nomination was confirmed. Committee with bipartisan support and dangerous notion that tells me that Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- she has the strong support of both of Ms. Friedland is likely to only enforce imous consent that the rest of the her home state Senators—Senator laws and constitutional rights with votes tonight be 10 minutes in dura- FEINSTEIN and Senator BOXER. Never- which she agrees. tion. theless, we were once again forced to It is for these reasons that I am op- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without follow the costly ritual of filing and posed to this nomination.∑ objection, it is so ordered. voting on cloture and wasting valuable The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under f floor time. There is no good reason we the previous order, the question occurs could not have voted to confirm Ms. on the nomination. CLOTURE MOTION Friedland last year, and there is no Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under good reason that we did not have a for the yeas and nays. the previous order, pursuant to rule

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On this The franchising industry has been an to bring to a close debate on the nomination vote the yeas are 51, the nays are 42. incredible engine of economic growth of David Weil, of Massachusetts, to be Ad- The motion is agreed to. in this country and, according to the ministrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I International Franchise Association, Department of Labor. have many concerns with the nomina- has created hundreds of thousands of Harry Reid, Tom Harkin, Jon Tester, successful small businesses, employing Barbara Boxer, Charles E. Schumer, tion of Dr. David Weil to be the Admin- Benjamin L. Cardin, Patrick J. Leahy, istrator of the Wage and Hour Division over 8 million individuals. Many of Richard J. Durbin, Robert P. Casey, at the Department of Labor—DOL. these businesses are owned by people Jr., Christopher A. Coons, John D. The Wage and Hour Division is an who started on the bottom rung of the Rockefeller IV, Carl Levin, Bill Nelson, important agency that oversees the en- economic ladder, making minimum Sheldon Whitehouse, Christopher Mur- forcement of more than a dozen laws wage, and worked their way up all the phy, Patty Murray, Tom Udall. that govern just about every private way to the top. Many of them are The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- sector employment relationship in owned by women and minorities. For imous consent, the mandatory quorum America. To fill this position, we need so many people, franchising has been call has been waived. someone who can be trusted by both the path to the American Dream. The question is, Is it the sense of the employees and employers to enforce Take, for example, Laurie Palmer of Senate that debate on the nomination the law without bias, and we need a Waterville, ME, who owns four Burger of David Weil, of Massachusetts, to be qualified manager. Unfortunately, I King franchises and employs approxi- Administrator of the Wage and Hour think Dr. Weil fails to meet that stand- mately 140 people. She is already wor- Division, Department of Labor, shall be ard. ried about the prospect of closing her brought to a close? My greatest concern is about his business with possible minimum wage The yeas and nays are mandatory ability to be impartial in carrying out increases and the cost of Obamacare. under the rule. the duties of his office. This role re- The last thing she should be worrying The clerk will call the roll. quires that he be a neutral arbiter of about is being singled out for a wage The assistant bill clerk called the law. But we have a number of writings and hour investigation simply because roll. and lectures by Dr. Weil that suggest she is a franchisee. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there he may use the power of government to Dr. Weil’s responses to written ques- any other Senators in the Chamber de- pursue how he thinks the employer/em- tions while his nomination was before siring to vote? ployee relationship should be defined. the HELP Committee also raised sev- Dr. Weil has written a new book Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the eral questions about his policy posi- called ‘‘The Fissured Workplace: Why tions. He gave non-answers to some Senator from Alaska (Mr. BEGICH), the Work Became So Bad for So Many and pretty simple questions. Senator from Delaware (Mr. COONS), What Can Be Done to Improve It.’’ In He would not answer yes or no when the Senator from Louisiana (Ms. LAN- this book, he suggests the Department asked if he supports instructing Wage DRIEU), and the Senator from Arkansas of Labor Wage and Hour Division—the and Hour Division investigators to pre- (Mr. PRYOR) are necessarily absent. division he is nominated to lead—could sume a worker is an employee even if Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators look for ways to expand its current in- the employer has told investigators the are necessarily absent: the Senator terpretations of labor law and should worker is an independent contractor. from Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN), the Sen- target employers who use certain busi- In other words, if an employer hires an ator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN), and the ness models. In addition, in his book, independent contractor, Dr. Weil may Senator from Florida (Mr. RUBIO). Dr. Weil singles out a number of major feel that he has the discretion to decide Further, if present and voting, the employers, such as Marriott, Time that person is really an employee. Senator from Florida (Mr. RUBIO) Warner, Bank of America, Walmart, This is important because, just this would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ Hershey, AT&T, Verizon, Subway, month, a Texas Federal district court The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 51, Hyatt, Apple, and FedEx. Dr. Weil judge slapped DOL, and ultimately the nays 42, as follows: states that current labor laws and tra- taxpayer, with half a million dollars in [Rollcall Vote No. 109 Ex.] ditional regulatory enforcement allow costs for a failed wage and hour law- YEAS—51 companies such as these to ‘‘have their suit. The Wage and Hour Division un- Baldwin Heinrich Nelson cake and eat it too,’’ because they use successfully tried to claim that a com- Bennet Heitkamp Reed common business models such as sub- pany’s independent contractors were Blumenthal Hirono Reid Booker Johnson (SD) Rockefeller contracting and supply chains and, employees. After multiple investiga- Boxer Kaine Sanders therefore, can push liability for com- tive missteps noted by the court, in- Brown King Schatz pliance with workplace statutes off to cluding a wage and hour investigator Cantwell Klobuchar Schumer improperly shredding and burning Cardin Leahy Shaheen other entities that are in their business Carper Levin Stabenow model. interview notes and incorrectly assess- Casey Manchin Tester He further says that companies use ing a $6 million penalty against the Donnelly Markey Udall (CO) multilayer business models ‘‘to avoid company, the court found ‘‘DOL failed Durbin McCaskill Udall (NM) Feinstein Menendez Walsh unionization,’’ and appears to be crit- to act in a reasonable manner’’ and did Franken Merkley Warner ical of that, stating that employers not believe a reasonable person would Gillibrand Mikulski Warren ‘‘she[d] employment’’ to find ‘‘more conclude the folks in question were Hagan Murphy Whitehouse subtle ways to shift away from a high- employees. If Dr. Weil is confirmed, I Harkin Murray Wyden ly unionized workforce or move work hope he reads the court’s decision NAYS—42 to forms of employment that are both closely to ensure this type of investiga- Alexander Corker Heller legally and strategically difficult for tive behavior does not happen again. Ayotte Cornyn Hoeven unions to organize[.]’’ Dr. Weil’s writings suggest he may Barrasso Crapo Inhofe Blunt Cruz Isakson Dr. Weil has been critical of the fran- have a bull’s eye on industries that use Burr Enzi Johanns chising industry as a whole. For exam- subcontracting and franchising. And he Chambliss Fischer Johnson (WI) ple, Dr. Weil believes the Wage and would not answer yes or no when asked Coats Flake Kirk Hour Division should investigate cor- to commit to treating all complaints Coburn Graham Lee Cochran Grassley McCain porate entities for wage and hour viola- equally based on the merits instead of Collins Hatch McConnell tions at individual franchises/locations the industry. Instead, he committed to

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He has spent the last 20 years firmed, Dr. Weil will be charged with lations where abuses are likely to hap- teaching at Boston University’s School supervising the work of more than 1,800 pen. Furthermore, even this complaint- of Management, where he has done ex- employees in 54 field offices covering driven system was often poorly man- tensive empirical research on the prev- all of our states and territories, with a aged—the Government Accountability alence of wage and hour violations and $224 million budget. Dr. Weil has no Office issued a harshly critical report the effectiveness of different enforce- management experience beyond super- finding that Wage and Hour ‘‘fre- ment strategies. Because of his exper- vising small teams of people at Boston quently responded inadequately’’ to tise, he has been called on to work ex- University and Harvard. those complaints that it did receive. tensively with Labor Department offi- Several outside groups, including the The current administration has cor- cials for many years to help them im- Associated Builders and Contractors, rected these problems and beefed up prove the efficiency and effectiveness the International Franchise Associa- enforcement, revitalizing this essential of the Wage and Hour Division. He has tion, and the National Restaurant As- agency. It has improved the complaint served as a consultant to the Depart- sociation have also expressed their op- process and encouraged ‘‘strategic en- ment of Labor under both Democratic position to Dr. Weil. The Wall Street forcement’’ that is geared to efficiently and Republican administrations, and Journal underscored its concerns with using limited resources to maximize has also advised both Democratic and Dr. Weil by describing him as ‘‘a life- compliance with the law. Republican officials at the State level. With this new vision, the division has long, left-wing academic with labor His expertise on these issues is indis- made great strides. Over the past 5 union sympathies, no private-sector ex- putable. years, the Wage and Hour Division has perience or legal training, and limited Dr. Weil also approaches these issues returned more than $1.1 billion in sto- management experience.’’ from a unique perspective. He has len wages to workers whose rights were Last, I will note that this position spent two decades as a professor of violated. They have done the best job has not had a confirmed Administrator management at a business school, ever of targeting their investigations since the Bush Administration and this teaching a course on strategic decision- to the workplaces that have the most fact cannot be blamed on Republican making for businesses. This insight violations, even when the workers felt delays or use of the filibuster. The into businesses’ decision-making proc- too threatened or too disempowered to President has nominated two individ- ess will be invaluable to working at the complain. The Division also success- uals to this position, both of whom vol- Wage and Hour Division—both to un- fully completed vital regulations to ex- untarily withdrew before any HELP derstand businesses better and to work pand minimum wage and overtime pro- Committee votes were scheduled. The tections to nearly 2 million home with them more effectively. Dr. Weil last nominee withdrew his nomination health aides. As a result of the divi- also has extensive experience in col- in August of 2011—a full 32 months ago. sion’s efforts, these hardworking peo- laborating with a variety of groups, After waiting this long, we need to ple will soon get the most basic of often playing a role of mediator and get this right. I cannot support a nomi- worker protections, and our country advisor—skills that will help him work nee who has advocated expanding cur- will benefit from a more stable and re- effectively with both worker advocates rent law beyond what Congress in- liable workforce to assist people with and the business community to ad- tended, nor could I support a nominee disabilities and our elderly loved ones vance the mission of the Wage and who is a proponent of targeting indus- live full and independent lives. Hour Division. tries and employers who use certain There are certainly more challenges Some of my colleagues on the other business models rather than being re- ahead for Wage and Hour. In addition side of the aisle have taken issue with sponsive to complaints of breaches of to implementing the new minimum Dr. Weil’s scholarship promoting stra- the law or one that has the underlying wage rules for home care workers in a tegic enforcement. I will confess that I goal of increasing unionization without careful and thoughtful manner, the di- find these criticisms hard to under- regard to the desires of employees vision will be tasked with developing stand. The basic idea that Dr. Weil has themselves. Therefore, I cannot sup- an important new Obama administra- articulated is that we have limited en- port Dr. Weil’s confirmation. tion initiative to update our outdated forcement resources, and that we Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I rise overtime rules. I am a strong supporter should target those resources—to the today to express my strong support for of this effort. Too many Americans are best of our ability—to industries where the nomination of Dr. David Weil to working longer and harder without there is an objectively verifiable pat- serve as Administrator of the Wage and anything to show for their efforts in tern of noncompliance and where work- Hour Division at the Department of their paycheck. Often low-wage and ers are particularly vulnerable to Labor. modestly paid workers can be forced to abuse. The Wage and Hour Division oversees work long hours without overtime This is a commonsense approach, es- some of the most fundamental protec- compensation because the threshold for pecially in times of tight budgets. We tions for American workers: it ensures determining which workers are auto- need to be trying to get the best bang that people are paid fairly in accord- matically eligible for overtime pay is for our enforcement buck, and Dr. Weil ance with our minimum wage and over- set too low. It is long past time to up- has some great ideas for how to do time laws. It protects vulnerable chil- date these rules, to prevent abuses of that. I would think all the fiscal con- dren when our child labor laws are low-wage workers and ensure fair com- servatives in this Chamber would be abused. It ensures that workers can pensation for those who work long applauding his suggestions to build a spend time with their families when a hours. more efficient and effective Wage and new baby is born or a health crisis is The Wage and Hour Division will also Hour Division. This sort of innovative looming. In short, this relatively un- be tasked with implementing any min- thinking and strategic and efficient known agency plays a huge role in how imum wage legislation passed here in planning will be a tremendous asset to Americans experience their day-to-day Congress. While we will, of course, set the agency. working lives. the contours of the law here in Con- Indeed, a group of Dr. Weil’s peers, However despite this important mis- gress, the Wage and Hour Division will respected academics at a variety of sion, this critical agency was unfortu- be tasked with ensuring that employ- universities, strongly agree with this nately allowed to atrophy during the ees and employers are educated about conclusion. They note: David is one of last administration. The division took the new law and that employers are if not the nation’s leading expert on a backseat approach that relied almost complying with its requirements. enforcement of safety and health, wage exclusively on complaint-driven en- In facing these critical challenges, I and hour, and other workplace regula- forcement—relying on the questionable can think of no one better to lead the tions. He has done extensive research

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:41 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G28AP6.011 S28APPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2418 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 28, 2014 on the effectiveness of different en- from diverse groups of employers, contrac- Cantwell Kaine Reid forcement strategies and has worked tors, employees, immigrants, and unions. Cardin King Rockefeller Carper Klobuchar Sanders intensively with Labor Department of- For all these reasons, we are pleased to en- dorse the President’s nomination of David Casey Leahy Schatz ficials for many years to improve the Weil to be the Administrator of the Depart- Donnelly Levin Schumer Durbin Manchin Shaheen efficiency and effectiveness of the poli- ment of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division. cies he will be entrusted to administer. Feinstein Markey Stabenow Please feel free to contact any of us if we can Franken McCaskill Tester The letter also notes his ‘‘long history be of further help to your Committee. Gillibrand Menendez Udall (CO) of public service,’’ including his work Sincerely, Hagan Merkley Udall (NM) with current and former agency leader- Richard Freeman, Professor, Department Harkin Mikulski Walsh ship on both the Democratic and Re- of Economics, Harvard University; Heinrich Murphy Warner Heitkamp Murray Warren publican sides. I ask unanimous con- Harry Katz, Dean, School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University; Hirono Nelson Whitehouse sent to have the text of this letter Lawrence Katz, Professor, Department of Johnson (SD) Reed Wyden printed in the RECORD. Economics, Harvard University; NAYS—42 As this letter confirms, while Dr. Thomas Kochan, Professor, MIT Sloan Weil has never worked directly for the School of Management; Alexander Enzi McCain Ayotte Fischer McConnell division, he is intimately familiar with David Levine, Professor, Haas School of Barrasso Flake Murkowski its mission and operations. He knows Business, University of California-Berkeley; Blunt Graham Paul the Department, he knows the laws, Lisa Lynch, Dean, Heller School for Social Burr Grassley Portman and he can hit the ground running to Policy and Management, Brandeis Univer- Chambliss Hatch Risch sity; Coats Heller Roberts move this important agency forward. Robert McKersie, Professor Emeritus, MIT Coburn Hoeven Scott It is clear that Dr. Weil is an exem- Sloan School of Management; Cochran Inhofe Sessions plary candidate to administer the Wage Paul Osterman, Professor MIT Sloan Collins Isakson Shelby and Hour Division. It is unfortunate School of Management; Corker Johanns Thune that the Wage and Hour Division has James Rebitzer, Chair, Dept. of Economics, Cornyn Johnson (WI) Toomey Law & Policy, School of Management, Bos- Crapo Kirk Vitter been without a Senate-confirmed lead- Cruz Lee Wicker er for many years now, and I am glad ton University. NOT VOTING—7 that we will soon be able to change f that. I thank Dr. Weil for his willing- Begich Landrieu Rubio Boozman Moran ness to go through this process, and for NOMINATION OF DAVID WEIL TO Coons Pryor BE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE his commitment to public service. I The nomination was confirmed. urge my colleagues on both sides of the WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION, DE- aisle to support this nomination and PARTMENT OF LABOR—Resumed f allow it to move forward quickly so The PRESIDING OFFICER. The NOMINATION OF KATHERINE M. that Dr. Weil can get to work doing the clerk will report the nomination. O’REGAN TO BE AN ASSISTANT important business of the Wage and The legislative clerk read the nomi- SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND Hour Division. nation of David Weil, of Massachusetts, URBAN DEVELOPMENT There being no objection, the mate- to be Administrator of the Wage and rial was ordered to be printed in the Hour Division, Department of Labor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under RECORD, as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- the previous order, the clerk will re- OCTOBER 29, 2013. jority leader. port the O’Regan nomination. Hon. TOM HARKIN, Mr. REID. This should be the last The legislative clerk read the nomi- Chairman. vote this evening. The next vote will be nation of Katherine M. O’Regan, of Hon. LAMAR ALEXANDER, New York, to be an Assistant Secretary Ranking Minority Member, Committee on by voice. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The of Housing and Urban Development. Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, I ask Washington, DC. question is, Will the Senate advise and DEAR CHAIRMAN HARKIN AND RANKING MEM- consent to the nomination of David unanimous consent that all time be BER ALEXANDER: We are all academics who Weil, of Massachusetts, to be Adminis- yielded back. study different aspects of employment rela- trator of the Wage and Hour Division, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tions and public policy. Each of us has Department of Labor? objection, it is so ordered. worked in and/or advised the Department of Mr. WICKER. I ask for the yeas and The question is, Will the Senate ad- Labor and other federal and state govern- nays. vise and consent to the nomination of ment agencies in both Democratic and Re- Katherine M. O’Regan, of New York, to publican administrations. While we do not The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? be an Assistant Secretary of Housing all share the same views on employment pol- and Urban Development? icy issues, we share a tremendous respect for There is a sufficient second. David Weil and believe he would be an excel- The clerk will call the roll. The nomination was confirmed. lent Administrator of the Wage and Hour Di- The legislative clerk called the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under vision of the Department of Labor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there the previous order, the motions to re- David is one of if not the nation’s leading any other Senators in the Chamber de- consider are considered made and laid expert on enforcement of safety and health, siring to vote? upon the table and the President shall wage and hour, and other workplace regula- Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the be immediately notified of the Senate’s tions. He has done extensive research on the Senator from Alaska (Mr. BEGICH), the action. effectiveness of different enforcement strate- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- gies and has worked intensively with Labor Senator from Delaware (Mr. COONS), Department officials for many years to im- the Senator from Louisiana (Ms. LAN- imous consent that on Tuesday, April prove the efficiency and effectiveness of the DRIEU), and the Senator from Arkansas 29, 2014, at 11 a.m., the Senate proceed policies he will be entrusted to administer. (Mr. PRYOR) are necessarily absent. to executive session, and that notwith- He brings a long history of public service Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators standing rule XXII, the Senate proceed to this position. Among other things he are necessarily absent: the Senator to vote on cloture on Executive Cal- worked closely with the late John Dunlop, endar Nos. 585, 586, 587, 588, 589, and 590; Secretary of Labor in the Ford Administra- from Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN), the Sen- tion, on a major study of work practices and ator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN), and the further, that if cloture is invoked on productivity in the apparel and textile indus- Senator from Florida (Mr. RUBIO). any of those nominations, all tries. He currently serves as Co-Director of Further, if present and voting, the postcloture time be considered expired; the Transparency Policy Project at Harvard Senator from Florida (Mr. RUBIO) that following the series of votes, the University’s Kennedy School of Government. would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ Senate resume legislative session; fur- He is recognized by his colleagues at Boston The result was announced—yeas 51, ther, that on Wednesday, at a time to University as an extremely competent, fair, nays 42, as follows: be determined by me, after consulta- and thorough administrator. For the past eight years he has served as [Rollcall Vote No. 110 Ex.] tion with the Republican leader, the the neutral Chair of the Dunlop Agricultural YEAS—51 Senate proceed to vote on confirmation Labor Commission, a position that requires Baldwin Blumenthal Boxer of the nominations in the order upon gaining and maintaining respect and trust Bennet Booker Brown which cloture was invoked; that there

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Since World War II, such low wages and they are getting tion on Wednesday, the motions to re- between 1945 and 1973, productivity food stamps. consider be considered made and laid went like this: Wages pretty much par- So I come to the floor to talk about on the table and the President be im- alleled the increase. In other words, the minimum wage and to specifically mediately notified of the Senate’s ac- workers who were producing more for discuss support for the Fair Minimum tion and the Senate resume legislative their boss would get part of the wealth, Wage Act. Majority Leader REID has session. would share in the wealth they were been supportive of this measure, as The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without helping to create for their company, have most of my colleagues in this objection, it is so ordered. for their boss. Chamber. We have not yet been able to f So while productivity has increased corral 60 votes, which is what we need 85 percent in the last 35 years, infla- to break a filibuster, from those who I LEGISLATIVE SESSION tion-adjusted wages increased 6 per- think are far out of step with the coun- cent, and the value of the minimum try, with their constituents, who op- MINIMUM WAGE FAIRNESS ACT— wage fell 21 percent. Think about that. pose the minimum wage. MOTION TO PROCEED—Continued Productivity went up 85 percent. Prof- The Fair Minimum Wage Act would its went up significantly. Wages went raise the minimum wage to $10.10 an The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under up only 6 percent. The value of the hour in three 95-cent increments. In the previous order, the Senate will re- minimum wage fell 21 percent. The other words, it is $7.25 now. Upon the sume legislative session. value of the minimum wage, since 1968, President’s signature, it would be $8.20. The Senator from Ohio. is actually one-third less today—the One year later it would be $9.15. Then Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I ask minimum wage today is worth one- one year later it would be $10.10 an unanimous consent to speak as in third less in buying power of the min- hour. The bill also—this is important morning business for up to 15 minutes. imum wage in 1968. to note because it is rarely talked The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Simply put, workers, while they are about. The bill also raises the Federal objection, it is so ordered. earning more for their bosses, they are minimum wage for tipped workers Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I rise to making their companies more profit- from the current $2.13 an hour to 70 discuss partly the state of our economy able, workers are not seeing the wealth percent of the regular minimum wage. but more precisely the state of our they helped to create. Fundamentally, If you work in a restaurant, if you are workers. Working Americans are in the contract—not literally a legal con- a server, if you push a wheelchair at an some sense being attacked from both tract but the contract we once had in airport, if you are a valet, if you are ends. We have seen an orchestrated at- this country was, if you work hard, if working in a hotel where you get tips, tempt to cut safety net programs you take responsibility, if you are pro- in most cases those employers are only where a low-income worker making $9, ductive, if you do things according to required to pay the subminimum wage, $10, or $11 an hour might be eligible in sort of society’s mores, you would ben- assuming that you are going to get up some cases for SNAP or is surely eligi- efit. You would benefit in higher to the minimum wage with tips. ble for the earned income tax credit. wages. You would benefit in a higher It does not always happen that way. Opponents strongly say that pro- standard of living. It is a Federal law that it should, but grams such as SNAP foster a culture of In the aftermath of the recession, the it does not always happen that way. As dependency and do not reward work. job growth, the increase in jobs, has Senator DURBIN and I were talking ear- Those same elected officials—some of been in the low-wage job sectors. Men lier, it is not so easy to enforce that. whom, I might add, have voted to raise and women who lost good-paying mid- So if you are in a diner and you are their own pay—oppose efforts to ensure dle-class jobs, generally through no talking to your server, the chances are that hard work is reworded with fair fault of their own, are returning to that your server is making signifi- pay. Last fall one House Republican work at low-wage jobs, jobs that make cantly less than the minimum wage, said: If anyone is not willing to work, it difficult to support a family. maybe higher than $2.13—that is the let him not eat. Enrollment for programs such as law—but maybe no more than $3 or $4 I am all for quoting Scripture. I do SNAP has grown. I hear some of my an hour. not think it should be used to vilify sort of tea party colleagues complain If you are in an airport and you see hard-working people. Detractors of that more and more people are getting someone pushing an older person in a SNAP, opponents of the minimum SNAP. They are, because wages are not wheelchair, usually down the con- wage, cannot have it both ways. By going up, because the minimum wage course, or someone who is disabled for raising the minimum wage, it means, has less buying power than it used to. whatever reason, they are only making frankly, fewer people will be eligible So many workers that were union, $3, $4 or $5 an hour. for SNAP, because if their wages are middle-class workers now are making The tipped minimum wage, $2.13, has higher, they cannot and should not be lower wages 45 million people. So, yes, not been raised since 1991. So every eligible for certain benefits. So we cre- the number of people who are receiving time we have raised the minimum ate opportunities for Americans to SNAP benefits, food stamps has gone wage—we did it bipartisanly; President earn a living wage and no longer need up. Bush signed it in 2007. We did one a few those benefits. In 2011, 45 million people relied on years before that—I was in the House One hundred years ago in January, those benefits. SNAP spending in- then—bipartisanly. The Presiding Offi- Henry Ford, in 1914, announced that he creased, but that is a reason to pass the cer from Indiana supported these min- was going to pay his workers $5 a day. minimum wage. Increase their wages imum wage increases. But every time Nobody thought, when they looked at and fewer people will need that. Too we have raised the minimum wage Henry Ford and his life, nobody many people who work harder than since 1991, the $2.13 subminimum wage, thought he was doing it out of the ever are barely getting by despite their the tipped wage, has been stuck. It has kindness of his heart. But that did not best efforts. That is why millions of never been raised. This will raise the matter; he decided to pay everybody in fast-food workers in cities across the tipped wage. his plant $5 a day because he under- country took to the streets in Decem- Let me share a couple of letters. I got stood that paying them more would ber for a National Day of Action, ask- a letter from Tom in Cuyahoga County, mean a more prosperous workforce who ing for and demanding an increase in the county I live in, in Northeast Ohio: could then, presto, have the money in the minimum wage. Senator Brown, I’m a 50 year old food serv- their pocket to begin to buy a car, to More than half of frontline fast-food ice worker with a college degree, and I make buy a Model T or to buy one of Henry workers, more than half of those who $7.40 an hour. I just closed my retirement ac- Ford’s cars. work more than 40 hours per week, count that had $2,500 in it to pay my bills—

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I had the good fortune of their children Jack, 15, and Carly, 13, working minimum wage or close to traveling to Hungary and meeting with I ask unanimous consent that his bi- minimum wage, $8-, $9-, $10-an-hour him there, and he showed us a number ography be printed in the RECORD. jobs, are people who often hold two of places where he escaped from the There being no objection, the mate- jobs. They are working hard. They Nazis. It was a remarkable story, and rial was ordered to be printed in the have so little to show for it. For some- he was a remarkable man. RECORD, as follows: body who is willing to work as most He once said: ‘‘I like to work hard to CAPTAIN MARKO MEDVED, P.E., CIVIL people in this country do, they should make this a better country, to provide ENGINEER CORPS, UNITED STATES NAVY have a livable wage. a just government for our people and OFFICER IN CHARGE OF CONSTRUCTION MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS WEST We know there are many more sto- make sure we have learned from the ries such as Tom’s that all of us will past.’’ Tom Lantos’ statement should CAPT Medved’s first duty assignment was hear if we go out in our States and lis- onboard USS Leftwich (DD 984), home ported apply to all of us. in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii where he served as ten. Pope Francis I exhorted his parish Today we remember those who were priests to go out and ‘‘smell like the the Damage Control Officer, Missile Officer lost, honor those who survived, and and Fire Control Officer. He deployed with flock.’’ The illusion of the Old and New share our grief with the families who Leftwich to serve in Desert Storm and Desert Testaments and sheep and shepherds suffered the tragedy of Nazi Germany Shield in 1989–1990 and returned again to the was obviously what he was referring to, during the Holocaust. Persian Gulf in 1992–1993. but he was also referring to the fact of Let us remember the words of Con- CAPT Medved transferred to the Civil En- how important it is for people in his gineer Corps (CEC) in the summer of 1993. He gressman Lantos who, in spite of all he reported to his first CEC assignment at Resi- church, in the Roman Catholic Church, suffered, had great hope and faith that the priests, the people who minister to dent Officer-in-Charge of Construction, Puer- we would work to stop genocide in the to Rico Area, in January 1994. Here he man- people, should understand how people future. aged construction contracts in the U.S. Vir- live. f gin Islands and at Naval Station Roosevelt It is an important admonition for Roads. CAPT Medved was then reassigned to politicians too. I think more of my col- IATSE LOCAL 720 75TH the Public Works Department (PWD) where leagues should get out of Washington ANNIVERSARY he directed the Technical Management Divi- and ‘‘smell like the flock’’ as Pope Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today sion, then Customer Service for the Base Op- erating Support Contract. In October of 1997, Francis said, meet people trying to to honor and recognize the 75th anni- make a go of it on a minimum wage, CAPT Medved joined the ‘‘Professionals’’ of versary for the International Alliance Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Five, put food on their table to support their of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving leading a Detachment for Training to assist families, to put a little aside maybe for Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied in disaster recovery in Sao Miguel, Azores, retirement someday; all of those are so Crafts, IATSE, Local 720. Local 720 was Portugal. He later deployed to Okinawa as important. chartered on February 23, 1939, by the Charlie Company Commander and Air De- When we are seeing people working nine original members—Mickey Bur- tachment Commander. Upon completion of harder and harder, and, frankly, get- ton, Barney Deussen, Clyde Gilbert, graduate school in August 2000, he reported to the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations ting paid less and less money for it be- Harry Beuford, Arden Lusch, Rudy cause of the decline of the buying (Fleet Readiness and Logistics) staff to serve Rear, Harry Keller, Wally Roper, and as Action Officer for Range Planning and power of the minimum wage, we know Howard Folley. Since that time, be- Base Realignment and Closure. During the it is time for change. cause of the hard work and dedicated 107th Congress, CAPT Medved served as a I ask my colleagues to support the service of its founding members and Legislative Fellow for Senator Thad Cochran Fair Minimum Wage Act. It will pull their predecessors, it has grown to rep- of Mississippi, working on Defense Appro- millions of people out of poverty. It resent over 2,500 professionals in the priations. He then served as the Public will help our economy because it will entertainment industry, performing Works Officer at Naval District Washington, Indian Head, Maryland—the Center for Naval put money in people’s pockets that over 50,000 dispatches and receiving $60 they will immediately spend, gener- Energetics, until June 2005. Shifting coasts, million in gross wages in the last year CAPT Medved lead the Coastal Integrated ating other economic activity and cre- alone. Process Team at NAVFAC Southwest, sup- ating jobs. The union may have started with porting bases in San Diego, Ventura County I yield the floor. nine stagehands, but today it rep- and Monterey. In his next assignment as the f resents some of the most highly Assistant Regional Engineer for Navy Re- trained and skilled technicians in the gion Southwest, he led the facilities pro- MORNING BUSINESS country, including theatrical car- grams for naval bases and reserve centers across six states. Deploying as an Individual Mr. BROWN. I ask unanimous con- penters, electricians, riggers, audio/ sent that the Senate proceed to a pe- Augment, he served as the Public Works Of- video technicians, video projectionists, ficer for Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, where he riod of morning business, with Sen- camera operators, grips, gaffers, trade supported Marine and Army Division Com- ators permitted to speak therein for up show technicians, audio engineers, manders in Operation Iraqi Freedom. to 10 minutes each. stitchers, hairstylists, and make-up CAPT Medved graduated with distinction The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without artists. It is the hard work and passion from Annapolis with a Bachelor of Science objection, it is so ordered. of these members that helped make degree in Ocean Engineering in May 1989. He later attended postgraduate school at the f Las Vegas the Entertainment Capital Massachusetts Institute of Technology, earn- of the World. HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY ing a Master of Science degree in Construc- For 75 years Local 720 has fought for tion Engineering and Management in August Mr. REID. Mr. President, today as we the rights of Nevadan workers. I ap- 2000. In the summer of 2011, he completed the convene, I call to the Senate’s atten- plaud and celebrate with IATSE Local Advanced Management Program at the Duke tion today’s commemoration of the 720 on their 75th anniversary. Fuqua School of Business. He holds quali- fications in Seabee Combat Warfare and Sur- Holocaust. The Holocaust was the sys- f tematic genocide of 6 million Jews and face Warfare, is a member of the Acquisition countless others, carried out by Adolf TRIBUTE TO MARKO MEDVED Professional Community, and is a registered Hitler and his minions. Mr. COCHRAN. Mr. President, it has Professional Engineer in Virginia. CAPT Medved’s awards include the Legion of Merit, Today is Holocaust Remembrance come to my attention that one of our Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), Day. It is a reminder that we must con- finest Civil Engineer Corps officers, Navy Commendation Medal (three awards), tinue to fight against genocide, racism, CAPT Marko Medved, who is the offi- Navy Achievement Medal (three awards), and hatred, and violence. Yet with Holo- cer in charge of Construction, Marine the Combat Action Ribbon.

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His energy, expertise, and com- Please join me in recognizing those Between 1915 and 1923, more than 1.5 mitment to responsible and account- at the Charlotte Motor Speedway for million Armenians were marched to able government have been applied to their efforts in promoting the Let their deaths in the deserts of the Mid- such diverse areas as education, fi- Freedom Race Celebration each May. dle East, murdered in concentration nance, and mental health services. f camps, drowned at sea, and forced to Sawin served six terms in the Maine legislature and was lead House Repub- COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY endure unimaginable acts of brutality COLLEGE at the hands of the Ottoman Empire. lican on the Appropriations Committee The Armenian Genocide—along with during the last three. His institutional Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, today the Holocaust is one of the most stud- knowledge and keen understanding of I wish to honor Columbus State Com- ied cases of genocide in history. Count- the State budget process and fiscal op- munity College in recognition of its less experts have documented the erations has been invaluable to our 50th anniversary and the opportunities atrocities that occurred, compiling an State. Building on his early career as a it has provided to students throughout overwhelming body of historical evi- teacher, coach, and principal, he was Ohio. On September 30, 1963, Columbus dence on the Armenian Genocide. the first executive director of the State was founded in the basement of However, successive U.S. administra- Maine School Management Association Central High School in Columbus, OH. tions have refused to call the delib- and an assistant professor at the Uni- Since its inception, Columbus State erate massacre of the Armenians by its versity of Southern Maine. has grown tremendously by expanding It is fitting that Sawin’s life in pub- rightful name, continuing only to refer its enrollment and academic offerings lic service began at the local level, to it as an annihilation, massacre, or from an initial 67 students to more serving as selectmen in the towns of murder. than 25,000 students. The diverse stu- Dixmont and Waterford, and as a town It has been nearly a century since dent body has come from more than 130 meeting moderator. the Armenian Genocide began and each countries and all of Ohio’s 88 counties. The appreciation of Sawin’s service day that goes by without full acknowl- The mission of Columbus State is ‘‘to crosses party lines. When the an- edgement by the United States pro- educate and inspire, providing [its] stu- nouncement of his retirement was longs the pain felt by the descendants dents with the opportunity to achieve made, both sides of the aisle were of the victims, as well as the entire Ar- their goals.’’ This mission is vital to united in praise for this generous men- menian community. the Columbus community. Throughout tor and effective leader who has always For years, I have been urging both its 50 years, Columbus State has pro- been devoted to the people of Maine. Democratic and Republican adminis- vided exemplary educational opportu- I have had the privilege of knowing trations to finally acknowledge the Ar- nities through more than 200-plus de- Sawin for many years. We served to- menian Genocide for what it was— gree and certificate programs. It has gether in the cabinet of Gov. John genocide. I do so again today. awarded nearly 50,000 degrees and has a McKernan, and I was fortunate to have The United States has often led the nearly $1 billion annual impact on the him on my State staff during my first international community in speaking local economy. The school also pro- term in the Senate. I also have had the out against violence and suffering vides several transfer options and con- pleasure of knowing his wonderful wife wherever it occurs. But tragically, our tinuing education opportunities to stu- Barbara, who has been a strong and Nation is on the wrong side of history dents. loving partner for more than 57 years. when it comes to the Armenian Geno- I have visited Columbus State and On behalf of the people of Maine, I wish cide. I hope that this year we right this seen firsthand the excellent education them health and happiness in the years terrible wrong once and for all. and training it provides to students, in- to come. It is time for the United States to cluding the resources available through join the list of countries from Argen- f the Center for Workforce Development. tina to France as well as 43 U.S. States LET FREEDOM RACE The center collaborates with compa- that have unequivocally affirmed the CELEBRATION nies in the Columbus region to address Armenian Genocide. workforce needs through innovative Mr. BURR. Mr. President, I rise to approaches to education and cus- Genocide is only possible when people thank the great people at the Charlotte avert their eyes. Any effort to deal tomized training. It is helping to en- Motor Speedway for their hard work in sure that students are prepared with with genocide—whether past, present honoring our Nation’s military and or future—must begin with the truth. the skills they need for the jobs of the veterans’ families. This Memorial Day 21st century. So this April 24, as we pause to re- Weekend, the 55th Let Freedom Race member the victims of the Armenian I am pleased to honor Columbus Celebration at CMS will bring together State Community College and con- Genocide and to celebrate the many more than 100,000 military guests to contributions Armenian Americans gratulate everyone who was a part of celebrate our military heroes and making its first 50 years a success. have made to our great nation, I hope honor their service. This Memorial Day that the United States will finally and tradition will, once again, showcase f firmly stand on the right side of his- our military strength by dem- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS tory and call the tragedy of 1915–1923 onstrating patriotic unity and pride for f by its rightful name. those who served in our Armed Forces TRIBUTE TO IVO´ N PADILLA- f to protect us. ´ Over the 55 years of the Memorial RODRIGUEZ TRIBUTE TO H. SAWIN MILLETT Day weekend celebration at Charlotte ∑ Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, on May Motor Speedway, millions of race fans wish to recognize Ivo´ n Padilla- 30, H. Sawin Millett will step down as have joined together to celebrate Rodrı´guez, an honors program student commissioner of the Maine Depart- America’s military heroes and honor at the University of Nevada, Reno. ment of Administrative and Financial their service. Generations of men and Ms. Padilla-Rodrı´guez was selected Services, one of many positions he has women have worn their Nation’s uni- for a prestigious 2014 Harry S. Truman held during a remarkable career of form with pride and put their lives on Scholarship from among the Nation’s more than 55 years of dedicated service the line to protect and preserve our most competitive applicants. The at all levels of government. I rise today most precious commodity: freedom. award is given annually for those of to join the people of Maine in thanking Many of them paid the ultimate price demonstrated leadership and public

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:49 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G28AP6.032 S28APPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2422 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 28, 2014 service. She is the fourth student in accompanying papers, reports, and doc- port relative to transactions involving U.S. UNR’s history to receive the award. uments, and were referred as indicated: exports to China; to the Committee on Bank- ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Her hard work is deservingly rewarded EC–5318. A communication from the Con- EC–5327. A communication from the Assist- gressional Review Coordinator, Animal and through the scholarship, as she plans ant General Counsel for Legislation, Regula- Plant Health Inspection Service, Department to utilize the funds toward her goal of tion and Energy Efficiency, Department of of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to becoming a legal advocate. Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Consolida- Focused, bright, and driven are just a report of a rule entitled ‘‘Energy Conserva- tion of Permit Procedures; Denial and Rev- few of the words used by Ms. Padilla- tion Program: Energy Conservation Stand- ocation of Permits’’ ((RIN0579–AD76) (Docket ards for Certain Consumer Products’’ Rodrı´guez’s mentors and colleagues to No. APHIS–2011–0085)) received in the Office (RIN1904–AD08) received in the Office of the describe her attributes. Overcoming of the President of the Senate on April 11, President of the Senate on April 11, 2014; to homelessness and becoming a Truman 2014; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- trition, and Forestry. Scholar are far from her only acco- sources. lades: this year she was also named one EC–5319. A communication from the Direc- EC–5328. A communication from the Chief of the 10 Top College Women by Glam- tor of Regulations Policy and Management of the Permits and Regulations Branch, Fish our Magazine, and in 2011, she secured Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- and Wildlife Service, Department of the Inte- partment of Health and Human Services, $100,000 as a scholarship from Dr. Pep- rior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of port of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and per in one of their annual Tuition Give- a rule entitled ‘‘Listing of Color Additives away challenges. Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reinstate- Exempt From Certification; Spirulina Ex- ment of the Regulation that Excludes U.S. A dedication to the community is tract’’ (Docket No. FDA–2012–C–0900) re- Captive-Bred Scimitar-Horned Oryx, Addax, evident through her commitment to ceived in the Office of the President of the and Dama Gazelle from Certain Prohibi- adolescent outreach. In 2012, Ms. Senate on April 11, 2014; to the Committee on tions’’ (RIN1018–BA47) received in the Office Padilla-Rodrı´guez co-founded Spot- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. of the President of the Senate on April 10, light, a free improvisational theater EC–5320. A communication from the Direc- 2014; to the Committee on Environment and tor of Regulations Policy and Management Public Works. program in Reno for youth, and she Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- even carried her improvisational tal- EC–5329. A communication from the Chief partment of Health and Human Services, of the Branch of Listing, Fish and Wildlife ents to Costa Rica, where she shared transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Service, Department of the Interior, trans- the skills with orphans while studying a rule entitled ‘‘Irradiation in the Produc- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule abroad. tion, Processing and Handling of Food’’ entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wild- Above all, Ms. Padilla-Rodrı´guez has (Docket No. FDA–2001–F–0049, Formerly life and Plants; Designation of Critical Habi- maintained a dedication to her studies. Docket No. 01F–0047) received in the Office of tat for Mazama Pocket Gophers’’ (RIN1018– A junior honors student, she is double the President of the Senate on April 11, 2014; AZ37) received in the Office of the President to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, of the Senate on April 10, 2014; to the Com- majoring in English and history, and and Forestry. working toward a minor in philosophy mittee on Environment and Public Works. EC–5321. A communication from the Direc- EC–5330. A communication from the Chief of law, ethics, and politics. In all of her tor of Regulations Policy and Management of the Recovery and State Grants Branch, free time, she conducts research at Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the UNR’s Latino Research Center on im- partment of Health and Human Services, Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the migration reform. She has been invited transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and as one of 60 college students in the Na- a rule entitled ‘‘Advisory Committee: Bone, Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing tion to present her research on Capitol Reproductive and Urologic Drugs Advisory the Island Night Lizard from the Federal Committee’’ (Docket No. FDA–2014–N–0355) List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife’’ Hill later this month. received in the Office of the President of the I ask my colleagues to join me in (RIN1018–AY44) received in the Office of the Senate on April 11, 2014; to the Committee on President of the Senate on April 10, 2014; to congratulating Ivo´ n Padilla-Rodrı´guez Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. the Committee on Environment and Public on all of her successes thus far.∑ EC–5322. A communication from the Direc- Works. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, f EC–5331. A communication from the Chief Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- of the Branch of Listing, Fish and Wildlife MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Service, Department of the Interior, trans- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of State A message from the President of the mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollut- entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wild- United States was communicated to ants; Air Emissions from Existing Municipal life and Plants; Threatened Species Status the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- Solid Waste Landfills; State of Missouri’’ for the Olympia Pocket Gopher, Roy Prairie retaries, on Friday, April 11, 2014. (FRL No. 9909–45–Region 7) received in the Pocket Gopher, Tenino Pocket Gopher, and Office of the President of the Senate on April f Yelm Pocket Gopher, with Special Rule’’ 10, 2014; to the Committee on Agriculture, (RIN1018–AZ17) received in the Office of the EXECUTIVE MESSAGE REFERRED Nutrition, and Forestry. President of the Senate on April 10, 2014; to EC–5323. A communication from the Acting the Committee on Environment and Public As in executive session the Presiding Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Works. Officer laid before the Senate a mes- Readiness), transmitting a report on the ap- EC–5332. A communication from the Acting sage from the President of the United proved retirement of Lieutenant General Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for States submitting a nomination which Stephen P. Mueller, United States Air Force, Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Fish and Wild- was referred to the Committee on and his advancement to the grade of lieuten- life Service, Department of the Interior, Health, Labor, Education, and Pen- ant general on the retired list; to the Com- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of sions, on Friday, April 11, 2014. mittee on Armed Services. a rule entitled ‘‘2013–2014 Refuge-Specific EC–5324. A communication from the Direc- Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations’’ (The message received today is print- tor of Defense Procurement and Acquisition (RIN1018–AZ87) received in the Office of the ed at the end of the Senate pro- Policy, Department of Defense, transmit- President of the Senate on April 10, 2014; to ceedings.) ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- the Committee on Environment and Public f titled ‘‘Defense Federal Acquisition Regula- Works. tion Supplement: Clauses with Alternates- EC–5333. A communication from the Chief MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME Transportation’’ ((RIN0750–AH90) (DFARS of the Endangered Species Listing Branch, Case 2012–D057)) received in the Office of the Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the The following bill was read the first President of the Senate on April 10, 2014; to Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the time: the Committee on Armed Services. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and S. 2262. A bill to promote energy savings in EC–5325. A communication from the Assist- Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation residential buildings and industry, and for ant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Devel- of Critical Habitat for Jaguar’’ (RIN1018– other purposes. opment and Acquisition), transmitting, pur- AX13) received in the Office of the President suant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Report to of the Senate on April 10, 2014; to the Com- f Congress On Repair of Naval Vessels in For- mittee on Environment and Public Works. EXECUTIVE AND OTHER eign Shipyards’’; to the Committee on EC–5334. A communication from the Chief COMMUNICATIONS Armed Services. of the Endangered Species Listing Branch, EC–5326. A communication from the Chair- Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the The following communications were man and President of the Export-Import Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the laid before the Senate, together with Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and

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A communication from the Dep- of the Senate on April 10, 2014; to the Com- 53—Region 6) received in the Office of the uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory mittee on Environment and Public Works. President of the Senate on April 10, 2014; to Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, EC–5335. A communication from the Chief the Committee on Environment and Public Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- of the Endangered Species Listing Branch, Works. suant to law, the report of a rule entitled Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the EC–5343. A communication from the Direc- ‘‘Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, and South Atlantic; Revisions to Headboat report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Reporting Requirements for Species Man- Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determina- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- aged by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Manage- tion of Threatened Status for the Lesser titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- ment Council’’ (RIN0648–BD49) received in Prairie-Chicken’’ (RIN1018–AY21) received in mentation Plans; State of Missouri’’ (FRL the Office of the President of the Senate on the Office of the President of the Senate on No. 9909–43—Region 7) received in the Office April 11, 2014; to the Committee on Com- April 10, 2014; to the Committee on Environ- of the President of the Senate on April 10, merce, Science, and Transportation. ment and Public Works. 2014; to the Committee on Environment and EC–5352. A communication from the Acting EC–5336. A communication from the Chief Public Works. Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fish- of the Endangered Species Listing Branch, EC–5344. A communication from the Direc- eries, Department of Commerce, transmit- Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- titled ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Zone Off Alaska; Big Skate in the Central Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Special Rule titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska’’ for the Lesser Prairie-Chicken’’ (RIN1018– mentation Plans; Texas; Reasonably Avail- (RIN0648–XD120) received in the Office of the AY21) received in the Office of the President able Control Technology for the 1997 8-Hour President of the Senate on April 11, 2014; to of the Senate on April 10, 2014; to the Com- Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Stand- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and mittee on Environment and Public Works. ard’’ (FRL No. 9909–51—Region 6) received in Transportation. EC–5337. A communication from the Wild- the Office of the President of the Senate on EC–5353. A communication from the Dep- life Biologist, Fish and Wildlife Service, De- April 10, 2014; to the Committee on Environ- uty Chief of the Policy and Licensing Divi- partment of the Interior, transmitting, pur- ment and Public Works. sion, Public Safety and Homeland Security suant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–5345. A communication from the Direc- Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- ‘‘Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in tor of the Regulatory Management Division, sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Alaska; Harvest Regulations for Migratory Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Service Rules Gov- Birds in Alaska During the 2014 Season’’ ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- erning Public Safety Narrowband Operations (RIN1018–BA02) received in the Office of the titled ‘‘Significant New Use Rules on Certain in the 769–775/779–805 MHz Bands’’ (WT Dock- President of the Senate on April 10, 2014; to Chemical Substances; Withdrawal’’ (FRL No. et No. 96–86) received in the Office of the the Committee on Environment and Public 9909–25–OCSPP) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on April 11, 2014; to Works. President of the Senate on April 10, 2014; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–5338. A communication from the Direc- the Committee on Environment and Public EC–5354. A communication from the Acting tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- Works. Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fish- latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant EC–5346. A communication from the Direc- eries, Department of Commerce, transmit- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘NRC As- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- sessment Program for a Medical Event or an Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- titled ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Incident Occurring at a Medical Facility’’ ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod (Management Directive 8.10) received in the titled ‘‘Underground Storage Tank Program: in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Man- Office of the President of the Senate on April Codification of Approved State Program for agement Area’’ (RIN0648–XD111) received in 10, 2014; to the Committee on Environment South Carolina’’ (FRL No. 9909–12—Region 4) the Office of the President of the Senate on and Public Works. received in the Office of the President of the April 11, 2014; to the Committee on Com- EC–5339. A communication from the Direc- Senate on April 10, 2014; to the Committee on merce, Science, and Transportation. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Environment and Public Works. EC–5355. A communication from the Assist- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–5347. A communication from the Direc- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- law, a report relative to the designation of a Quality Implementation Plans; New Hamp- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by shire; Reasonably Available Control Tech- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- the Secretary of State (OSS 2014–0491); to the nology for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone Standard’’ mentation Plans; State of Alaska; Revised Committee on Foreign Relations. (FRL No. 9908–53–Region 1) received in the Format of 40 CFR Part 52 for Materials In- EC–5356. A communication from the Assist- Office of the President of the Senate on April corporated by Reference’’ (FRL No. 9908–23— ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- 10, 2014; to the Committee on Environment Region 10) received in the Office of the Presi- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to and Public Works. dent of the Senate on April 10, 2014; to the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- EC–5340. A communication from the Direc- Committee on Environment and Public ment to the International Traffic in Arms tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Works. Regulations: Central African Republic’’ Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–5348. A communication from the Chief (RIN1400–AD56) received in the Office of the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, President of the Senate on April 11, 2014; to titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air Internal Revenue Service, Department of the the Committee on Foreign Relations. Quality Implementation Plans; Connecticut; Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–5357. A communication from the Assist- Reasonable Further Progress Plan and 2002 report of a rule entitled ‘‘Update for Weight- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Base Year Emission Inventory’’ (FRL No. ed Average Interest Rates, Yield Curves, and ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to 9908–51—Region 1) received in the Office of Segment Rates’’ (Notice 2014–27) received in law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- the President of the Senate on April 10, 2014; the Office of the President of the Senate on ment to the International Traffic in Arms to the Committee on Environment and Pub- April 11, 2014; to the Committee on Finance. Regulations: Changes to Authorized Officials lic Works. EC–5349. A communication from the Chief and the UK Defense Trade Treaty Exemp- EC–5341. A communication from the Direc- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, tion; Correction of Errors in Lebanon Policy tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the and Violations; and Adoption of Recent Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Amendments as Final; Correction’’ (RIN1400– ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Application of the AD49) received in the Office of the President titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- Windsor Decision and Rev. Rul. 2013–17 to of the Senate on April 11, 2014; to the Com- mentation Plans; Louisiana; Interstate Qualified Retirement Plans’’ (Notice 2014–19) mittee on Foreign Relations. Transport of Fine Particulate Matter’’ (FRL received in the Office of the President of the EC–5358. A communication from the Assist- No. 9909–57—Region 6) received in the Office Senate on April 11, 2014; to the Committee on ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- of the President of the Senate on April 10, Finance. ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to 2014; to the Committee on Environment and EC–5350. A communication from the Para- law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the Public Works. legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 14–035); to EC–5342. A communication from the Direc- tration, Department of Transportation, the Committee on Foreign Relations. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–5359. A communication from the Assist- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- a rule entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class E ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Airspace; McConnellsburg, PA’’ ((RIN2120– ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to

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Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 14–190); to nected students; to the Committee on S. 553 the Committee on Foreign Relations. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. At the request of Mr. JOHNSON of EC–5361. A communication from the Assist- By Mr. WYDEN: South Dakota, the name of the Senator S. 2260. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS) was enue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to added as a cosponsor of S. 553, a bill to law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the provisions, and for other purposes; from the Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 13–149); to Committee on Finance; placed on the cal- amend the Internal Revenue Code of the Committee on Foreign Relations. endar. 1986 to provide for an exclusion for as- EC–5362. A communication from the Assist- By Mr. WYDEN: sistance provided to participants in ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- S. 2261. An original bill to amend the Inter- certain veterinary student loan repay- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to nal Revenue Code of 1986 to make technical ment or forgiveness programs. corrections, to remove provisions that are no law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the S. 878 Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 13–136); to longer applicable, and for other purposes; from the Committee on Finance; placed on At the request of Mr. FRANKEN, the the Committee on Foreign Relations. name of the Senator from Maryland EC–5363. A communication from the Sec- the calendar. retary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant By Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself, Mr. (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a cospon- to law, a report relative to the export to the PORTMAN, Ms. AYOTTE, Mr. BENNET, sor of S. 878, a bill to amend title 9 of People’s Republic of China of items not det- Ms. COLLINS, Mr. COONS, Mr. the United States Code with respect to rimental to the U.S. space launch industry; FRANKEN, Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. ISAKSON, arbitration. Ms. LANDRIEU, Mr. MANCHIN, Ms. to the Committee on Foreign Relations. S. 942 MURKOWSKI, Mr. WARNER, and Mr. f WICKER): At the request of Mr. CASEY, the REPORTS OF COMMITTEES DURING S. 2262. A bill to promote energy savings in name of the Senator from Michigan ADJOURNMENT residential buildings and industry, and for (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- other purposes; read the first time. sor of S. 942, a bill to eliminate dis- Under the authority of the order of By Ms. AYOTTE (for herself and Mrs. crimination and promote women’s the Senate of April 11, 2014, the fol- MCCASKILL): health and economic security by ensur- S. 2263. A bill to appropriately limit the lowing reports of committees were sub- ing reasonable workplace accommoda- mitted on April 25, 2014: authority to award bonuses to employees; to the Committee on Homeland Security and tions for workers whose ability to per- By Mr. NELSON, from the Special Com- Governmental Affairs. form the functions of a job are limited mittee on Aging: By Mrs. MCCASKILL (for herself, Mr. by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related Special Report entitled ‘‘Pushing the En- BLUNT, and Mr. ROCKEFELLER): medical condition. velope: Publishers Clearing House in the New S. 2264. A bill to designate memorials to S. 1239 Era of Direct Marketing’’ (Rept. No. 113–153). the service of members of the United States At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, f Armed Forces in World War I, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and the name of the Senator from Con- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Natural Resources. necticut (Mr. MURPHY) was added as a The following reports of committees f cosponsor of S. 1239, a bill to expand were submitted: the research and awareness activities ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS of the National Institute of Arthritis By Mr. WYDEN, from the Committee on Finance, without amendment: S. 357 and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases S. 2260. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the and the Centers for Disease Control enue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring name of the Senator from Missouri and Prevention with respect to provisions, and for other purposes (Rept. No. (Mr. BLUNT) was added as a cosponsor scleroderma, and for other purposes. 113–09154). of S. 357, a bill to encourage, enhance, S. 1510 S. 2261. An original bill to amend the Inter- and integrate Blue Alert plans At the request of Mr. COBURN, the nal Revenue Code of 1986 to make technical throughout the United States in order name of the Senator from Minnesota corrections, to remove provisions that are no longer applicable, and for other purposes to disseminate information when a law (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- (Rept. No. 113–09155). enforcement officer is seriously injured sponsor of S. 1510, a bill to provide for or killed in the line of duty. auditable financial statements for the f S. 375 Department of Defense, and for other INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND At the request of Mr. TESTER, the purposes. JOINT RESOLUTIONS names of the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. S. 1562 The following bills and joint resolu- HIRONO) and the Senator from Hawaii At the request of Mr. SANDERS, the tions were introduced, read the first (Mr. SCHATZ) were added as cosponsors names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. and second times by unanimous con- of S. 375, a bill to require Senate can- BROWN) and the Senator from Montana sent, and referred as indicated: didates to file designations, state- (Mr. WALSH) were added as cosponsors By Mr. TOOMEY: ments, and reports in electronic form. of S. 1562, a bill to reauthorize the S. 2257. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- S. 462 Older Americans Act of 1965, and for enue Code of 1986 to provide an exemption At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the other purposes. from the tax on early distributions for cer- name of the Senator from Arizona (Mr. S. 1635 tain Bureau of Prisons correctional officers MCCAIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. CASEY, the who retire before age 55, and for other pur- 462, a bill to enhance the strategic name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. poses; to the Committee on Finance. partnership between the United States BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. By Mr. REID (for Mr. BEGICH (for him- and Israel. self, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. BURR, Mr. 1635, a bill to amend the American Re- ROCKEFELLER, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. S. 466 covery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to BROWN, Mr. TESTER, Mr. At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the extend the period during which supple- BLUMENTHAL, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. BOOZ- name of the Senator from Michigan mental nutrition assistance program MAN, Mr. HELLER, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- benefits are temporarily increased. JOHANNS, and Mr. MORAN)): sor of S. 466, a bill to assist low-income S. 1697 S. 2258. A bill to provide for an increase, ef- individuals in obtaining recommended At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the fective December 1, 2014, in the rates of com- pensation for veterans with service-con- dental care. name of the Senator from New Hamp- nected disabilities and the rates of depend- S. 539 shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a co- ency and indemnity compensation for the At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the sponsor of S. 1697, a bill to support survivors of certain disabled veterans, and name of the Senator from South Caro- early learning.

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S. 2118 and for other purposes; S. 1818, to rat- 1756, a bill to amend section 403 of the At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the ify a water settlement agreement af- Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act name of the Senator from Oklahoma fecting the Pyramid Lake Paiute to improve and clarify certain disclo- (Mr. INHOFE) was added as a cosponsor Tribe, and for other purposes; S. 2040, sure requirements for restaurants, of S. 2118, a bill to protect the separa- to exchange trust and fee land to re- similar retail food establishments, and tion of powers in the Constitution of solve land disputes created by the re- vending machines. the United States by ensuring that the alignment of the Blackfoot River along S. 1828 President takes care that the laws be the boundary of the Fort Hall Indian At the request of Mr. DONNELLY, the faithfully executed, and for other pur- Reservation, and for other purposes; S. names of the Senator from Arkansas poses. 2041, to repeal the Act of May 31, 1918, (Mr. PRYOR) and the Senator from S. 2160 and for other purposes; and S. 2188, to Maine (Mr. KING) were added as cospon- At the request of Mr. HOEVEN, the amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaf- sors of S. 1828, a bill to amend the name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. firm the authority of the Secretary of Truth in Lending Act to modify the BEGICH) was added as a cosponsor of S. the Interior to take land into trust for definitions of a mortgage originator 2160, a bill to amend the Indian Child Indian tribes. Those wishing additional and a high-cost mortgage. Protection and Family Violence Pre- information may contact the Indian S. 1839 vention Act to require background Affairs Committee (202) 224–2251. At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, his checks before foster care placements COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS name was added as a cosponsor of S. are ordered in tribal court proceedings, Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, I would 1839, a bill to make certain luggage and and for other purposes. like to announce that the Committee travel articles eligible for duty-free S. 2192 on Indian Affairs will meet during the treatment under the Generalized Sys- At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the session of the Senate on Wednesday, tem of Preferences, and for other pur- names of the Senator from Colorado May 14, 2014, in room SD–628 of the poses. (Mr. BENNET), the Senator from Okla- Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 2:30 homa (Mr. INHOFE) and the Senator S. 1862 p.m., to conduct an oversight hearing from Delaware (Mr. COONS) were added At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the to receive testimony on: ‘‘Indian Edu- as cosponsors of S. 2192, a bill to amend names of the Senator from Connecticut cation Series: Ensuring the Bureau of the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (Mr. BLUMENTHAL), the Senator from Indian Education has the Tools Nec- to require the Director of the National Pennsylvania (Mr. CASEY), the Senator essary to Improve.’’ Those wishing ad- Institutes of Health to prepare and sub- from Oklahoma (Mr. COBURN) and the ditional information may contact the mit, directly to the President for re- Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. MAR- Indian Affairs Committee at (202) 224– view and transmittal to Congress, an KEY) were added as cosponsors of S. 2251. 1862, a bill to grant the Congressional annual budget estimate (including an Gold Medal, collectively, to the Monu- estimate of the number and type of COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS ments Men, in recognition of their he- personnel needs for the Institutes) for Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, I would roic role in the preservation, protec- the initiatives of the National Insti- like to announce that the Committee tion, and restitution of monuments, tutes of Health pursuant to such an on Indian Affairs will meet during the works of art, and artifacts of cultural Act. session of the Senate on Wednesday, importance during and following World S. 2223 May 14, 2014, in room SD–628 of the War II. At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 2:30 S. 1956 names of the Senator from Rhode Is- p.m., to conduct an oversight hearing At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the land (Mr. WHITEHOUSE), the Senator to receive testimony on: ‘‘Wildfires and name of the Senator from New Mexico from Washington (Mrs. MURRAY) and Forest Management: Prevention is (Mr. UDALL) was added as a cosponsor the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. HIRONO) Preservation.’’ Those wishing addi- of S. 1956, a bill to direct the Secretary were added as cosponsors of S. 2223, a tional information may contact the In- of Defense to review the discharge bill to provide for an increase in the dian Affairs Committee at (202) 224– characterization of former members of Federal minimum wage and to amend 2251. the Armed Forces who were discharged the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to by reason of the sexual orientation of extend increased expensing limitations f the member, and for other purposes. and the treatment of certain real prop- erty as section 179 property. S. 2013 MEASURE READ THE FIRST S.J. RES. 19 At the request of Mr. BURR, his name TIME—S. 2262 was added as a cosponsor of S. 2013, a At the request of Mr. UDALL of New bill to amend title 38, United States Mexico, the names of the Senator from Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I under- Code, to provide for the removal of Nevada (Mr. REID) and the Senator stand that S. 2262, introduced earlier Senior Executive Service employees of from Hawaii (Ms. HIRONO) were added today by Senators Shaheen, Portman, the Department of Veterans Affairs for as cosponsors of S.J. Res. 19, a joint and others is at the desk, and I ask for performance, and for other purposes. resolution proposing an amendment to its first reading. the Constitution of the United States S. 2022 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The relating to contributions and expendi- clerk will read the title of the bill for At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, tures intended to affect elections. the name of the Senator from Con- the first time. f necticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added The assistant legislative clerk read as a cosponsor of S. 2022, a bill to es- NOTICES OF HEARINGS as follows: tablish scientific standards and proto- COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS cols across forensic disciplines, and for A bill (S. 2262) to promote energy savings Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, I would in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes. like to announce that the Committee other purposes. S. 2075 on Indian Affairs will meet during the At the request of Mr. WARNER, the session of the Senate on Wednesday, Mr. BROWN. I ask for its second name of the Senator from New York May 7, 2014, in room SD–628 of the reading and object to my own request. (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 2:30 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- sor of S. 2075, a bill to prohibit a reduc- p.m., to conduct a legislative hearing tion is heard. The bill will be read for tion in funding for the defense com- to receive testimony on the following a second time on the next legislative missary system in fiscal year 2015 bills: S. 1603, to reaffirm that certain day.

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Mr. President, I ask WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE unanimous consent that when the Sen- There being no objection, the Senate, AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON at 7:09 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, JANUARY 30, 2014. ate completes its business today, it ad- FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH journ until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April April 29, 2014, at 10 a.m. GERALD MICHAEL FEIERSTEIN AND ENDING WITH DAVID MICHAEL SATTERFIELD, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RE- 29, 2014; that following the prayer and f CEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CON- pledge, the morning hour be deemed GRESSIONAL RECORD ON JANUARY 30, 2014. NOMINATIONS FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH expired, the Journal of proceedings be MATTHEW D. LOWE AND ENDING WITH WILBUR G. ZEHR, approved to date, and the time for the Executive nomination received by WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON two leaders to be reserved for their use the Senate Friday, April 11, 2014: JANUARY 30, 2014. later in the day; that following any DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH KEVIN TIMOTHY COVERT AND ENDING WITH PAUL leader remarks, the Senate be in a pe- SYLVIA MATHEWS BURWELL, OF WEST VIRGINIA, TO WULFSBERG, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY riod of morning business until 11 a.m., BE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, VICE THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL KATHLEEN SEBELIUS. RECORD ON JANUARY 30, 2014. with Senators permitted to speak FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH therein for up to 10 minutes each, with f BEATA ANGELICA AND ENDING WITH BENJAMIN BEARDS- the time equally divided and controlled LEY DILLE, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY CONFIRMATIONS THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL between the two leaders or their des- RECORD ON JANUARY 30, 2014. ignees, with the majority controlling Executive nominations confirmed by FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MARK L. DRIVER AND ENDING WITH KARL WILLIAM the first half and the Republicans con- the Senate Friday, April 11, 2014: WURSTER, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY trolling the final half; that at 11 a.m. FOREIGN SERVICE THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON FEBRUARY 10, 2014. the Senate proceed to executive session FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH under the previous order; further, that RANYA F. ABDELSAYED AND ENDING WITH FIRENO F. SCOTT S. SINDELAR AND ENDING WITH CHRISTINE M. ZORA, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SLOOP, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE following the votes, the Senate recess SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly RECORD ON JANUARY 9, 2014. RECORD ON FEBRUARY 10, 2014. FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH caucus meetings; and, finally, that the CHRISTOPHER DAVID FREDERICK AND ENDING WITH majority control the time from 2:15 JULIO MALDONADO, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RE- f CEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CON- p.m. until 3:30 p.m. and the Repub- GRESSIONAL RECORD ON JANUARY 30, 2014. licans control the time from 3:30 p.m. FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JAMES BENJAMIN GREEN AND ENDING WITH GEOFFREY CONFIRMATIONS until 4:45 p.m. W. WIGGIN, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL Executive nominations confirmed by RECORD ON JANUARY 30, 2014. the Senate Monday, April 28, 2014: objection, it is so ordered. FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH f SCOTT THOMAS BRUNS AND ENDING WITH JANELLE THE JUDICIARY WEYEK, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL MICHELLE T. FRIEDLAND, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE PROGRAM RECORD ON JANUARY 30, 2014. UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE NINTH CIR- Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, there FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RO- CUIT. BERTA MAHONEY AND ENDING WITH ANN MARIE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR will be six rollcall votes starting at 11 YASTISHOCK, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY a.m. tomorrow. THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL DAVID WEIL, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE ADMINIS- RECORD ON JANUARY 30, 2014. TRATOR OF THE WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION, DEPART- f FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MENT OF LABOR. JULIE ANN KOENEN AND ENDING WITH BRIAN KEITH ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. WOODY, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TOMORROW RECORD ON JANUARY 30, 2014. FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH KATHERINE M. O’REGAN, OF NEW YORK, TO BE AN AS- Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, if there KATHLEEN M. ADAMS AND ENDING WITH SEAN YOUNG, SISTANT SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL- is no further business to come before WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE OPMENT.

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RECOGNIZING THE 75TH THEODOR physics from the University of Illinois. In 1961, CURTIS WILSON TRIBUTE LANG MAY DAY MEDICAL CON- he volunteered with a program that was the FERENCE precursor to the Peace Corps and helped HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON build a community building in Guinea, West OF COLORADO HON. ADAM KINZINGER Africa. After receiving a Ph.D. in political IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ILLINOIS science from Massachusetts Institute of Tech- Monday, April 28, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nology, John joined the faculty of Sonoma State in 1970, lecturing hundreds of students Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Monday, April 28, 2014 honor of Curtis Wilson, a dedicated educator during a distinguished career spanning more Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I and principal of Centauri High School in La than 40 years. In 1987, he was awarded a rise today to recognize OSF Saint Anthony Jara, Colorado. In recognition of his continued Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois, as it holds Fulbright scholarship to study public broad- excellence, the Colorado Association of Sec- the 75th Theodor Lang May Day Medical Con- casting policy in Europe. ondary School Principals has selected Mr. Wil- ference on May 1 and 2, 2014. One of the old- Together with his wife, Nancy Dobbs, Kra- son as the 2014 Colorado Principal of the est medical conferences in the United States, mer co-founded local public television station Year. May Day was started by Dr. Lang, a radiolo- KRCB and was an active board member of This highly competitive award is based on gist serving Saint Anthony Hospital. Dr. Lang’s Sonoma County Conservation Action, the po- personal excellence, collaborative leadership, goal was to improve patient care by gathering litical arm of the local environmental move- curriculum, instruction, assessment and per- physicians from the region for a day of edu- ment, in addition to his involvement in many sonalization of learning for students. In every cation and fellowship under a large tent. The other community organizations and pursuits. one of these criteria, Mr. Wilson far exceeds May Day conference has outgrown the tent on expectations. Students and teachers alike the front lawn, but OSF continues to strive to Mr. Speaker, John Kramer leaves a legacy praise Mr. Wilson’s ability to motivate students improve patient care by bringing fellowship of political action, education, and community to never settle for less than their best. and continuing medical education to health service that will not soon be forgotten. It is Centauri High School is located in the second care providers. therefore appropriate that we pay tribute to most impoverished county in Colorado pro- Throughout the years, the May Day con- him today and express our deepest condo- viding a number of challenges including tight ference has attracted such renowned speak- lences to his wife Nancy Dobbs, and his chil- budget restraints. Despite these challenges, ers as Dr. Christiaan Barnard, the surgeon dren Annie Dobbs Kramer, Andrew Dobbs under Mr. Wilson’s leadership, the students of from South Africa who performed the first Kramer, and Ian Dobbs Dixon. Centauri High School achieve strong aca- human-to-human heart transplant, as well as demic results. Abigail Van Buren and Ralph Nader. f Mr. Speaker, it is truly a privilege to honor The physicians who have addressed the Mr. Wilson for his outstanding performance May Day conference through the years have CONGRATULATING CHANDLER AND and leadership. Through his dedication to ex- come from some of the most prestigious insti- MARIA SMITH ON THE BIRTH OF cellence, he continues to inspire his students. tutions in the United States, including the Uni- THEIR CHILD I congratulate Mr. Wilson on his selection for versity of Illinois Medical School, Washington this prestigious award, and thank him for his University Medical School, Chicago Lying-In continued service to his students. Hospital, University of Chicago, Penn State HON. MARKWAYNE MULLIN f School of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Chil- OF OKLAHOMA dren’s Memorial Hospital, Hines Veterans Ad- HONORING THE WEST SUBURBAN ministration Hospital, Northwestern Medical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WATER COMMISSION 50TH ANNI- School, Baylor University Medical Center, VERSARY OF ITS INCORPORA- Sloane-Kettering, and the National Institutes of Monday, April 28, 2014 TION Health. Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 16th District of congratulate Chandler and Maria Smith on the HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI Illinois, I wish to express our deepest thanks OF ILLINOIS birth of their daughter, Rosslyn Marie Smith. to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center for con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tinuing to provide valuable continuing edu- When my wife and I were married sixteen Monday, April 28, 2014 cation to clinicians and students. years ago, Chandler was our ring bearer. His f family is very special, and I have been close Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in to his parents for years. honor of the 50th anniversary of the West CELEBRATING MR. JOHN KRAMER Suburban Water Commission, which cele- Chandler graduated Basic Training on De- brated the milestone on April 23, 2014. The cember 13, 2013 as a Private First Class, and Water Commission was created to provide the HON. JARED HUFFMAN graduated from the Infantry Training Battalion OF CALIFORNIA residents of Justice and Willow Springs clean on April 1, 2014. It’s my privilege to honor him IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and safe water. Chairman Alan Nowaczyk, for becoming a father. who also serves as the Mayor of Willow Monday, April 28, 2014 Rosslyn Marie Smith was born on Decem- Springs, has provided great leadership to the Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, we rise today ber 28, 2013. She and her mother, Maria, are Water Commission and continues to expand in memory of John Kramer, who passed away both healthy, and their family is currently sta- the excellent service it provides. on February 26, 2014, after a battle with can- tioned at the United States Marine Base in Founded in May of 1964, it was originally cer. A longtime Sonoma State University polit- Camp Pendleton, California. I thank Chandler named the Justice-Willow Springs Water Com- ical science professor and icon of the North for his service and his commitment to our missions. The Water Commission became in- Bay progressive community, Mr. Kramer was country. I wish him and Maria all the best as corporated in Cook Country which created a a champion of social justice and environ- utility with a mission to providing safe and they watch their daughter grow. mental causes and an outspoken advocate for clean water to the residents of Justice and the issues in which he passionately believed. I ask my colleagues to join me, Chandler, Willow Springs. From that point on the newly After a childhood in suburban Cincinnati, and Maria in celebrating Rosslyn Marie formed Water Commission began planning Kramer earned a bachelor’s degree from Smith’s birth, and look forward for the many major projects to enhance and expand service Miami University and a master’s degree in years of happiness for their family. throughout community.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:01 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K28AP8.001 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E586 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 28, 2014 One of the Commission’s first major accom- Larry Regan, Vice President, Teamsters Mr. Salas married Rosa Teresita Perez on plishments came in 1975 when the Water Local 142, was honored with the Lifetime November 26, 1951. Together they had eight Commission finished installing a new water Achievement Award for his many years of children: Richard Conrad, Sr.; Melissa; Ronald main to expand service to North Willow Labor activism and his commitment to his John; Kathleen Angelica; Lucina Elaine; Springs. Just over a decade later in 1986 the community. For the exceptional service he has Teresita Marie; Vicente Ramon and Solange Water Commission faced its first major crisis provided to the people of Northwest Indiana, Mirim. They also raised their first grandchild, when the Des Plaines River flooded. The flood he is worthy of our admiration and respect. Richard ‘‘Ricky Boy’’ Conrad, Jr., and were displaced thousands and caused an estimated Dr. Debra Dudek, Director of Title and Spe- blessed with 19 grandchildren and three great- $35 million in damage to the surrounding com- cial Student Services for the Portage School grandchildren. munity. The Water Commission responded by District, was honored with the Community Rick began his career of public service with working around the clock to pump water from Services Award for her exemplary service to the Government of Guam, working at the De- the streets and get life back to normal in the her community and to the enhancement of the partment of Land Management and later at the western suburbs. quality of life for the people of Northwest Indi- Department of Revenue and Taxation. He was Since the flood, the Water Commission has ana. an active member of the Republican Party of committed itself to upgrading and improving The Industrial Sector Award was presented Guam, and in 1972, he represented Guam as the infrastructure of the rapidly growing area. to Dave McCall, Director, District 1, United a delegate to the Republican National Con- For example, The Commission added a new Steelworkers, for his leadership and support of vention. In 19XX, he was elected a Senator to computerized monitoring system increased the working families throughout Northwest Indiana. the 12th Guam Legislature. He went on to efficiency of the newly renamed Water Com- David Tharp, Midwest District Vice Presi- serve an additional term in the 13th Guam mission. This year the Water Commission was dent, Carpenters Local 1005, was the recipient Legislature before returning to the private sec- renamed the West Suburban water Commis- of the Building Trades Sector Award, which tor. sion to signify the expanding scope of the was bestowed upon him for his many years of As a businessman, Senator Salas played an commission and usher in the next chapter of service to the Labor Movement and his out- integral role in diversifying business on Guam. its history. standing dedication to his fellow union mem- He used his background in real-estate to suc- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me bers. cessfully attract international clientele from in recognizing the great service that the West Tim Murray, of the Ceramic Tile, Terrazzo Asia to invest in Guam. He also managed his Suburban Water Commission has provided to and Granite Cutters Union Local 21, and Mi- family businesses, the Salas Agency Corpora- the citizens of Justice and Willow Springs. chael Larson, of the International Brotherhood tion, Salas Services, and Salas Equipment Co. May their selfless dedication to their commu- of Electrical Workers Local 697, received the until his retirement in 2005. However, despite nity serve as example to us all. George Meany Award for their significant con- retiring many continued to rely on his advice f tributions to the youth of their communities and expertise of real estate on Guam. through their involvement with the Boy Scouts Senator Salas will always be remembered 39TH ANNUAL LABOR AND for his years of public service and many con- COMMUNITY AWARDS RECEPTION of America. Northwest Indiana has a rich history of ex- tributions to the people of Guam. I am deeply HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY cellence in its craftsmanship and loyalty by its saddened by his passing, and I join the people tradesmen. These honorees are all out- of Guam in mourning a great businessman OF INDIANA standing examples of these qualities. They and statesman. My thoughts and prayers are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have demonstrated their loyalty to their unions with his family and friends. His legacy will live Monday, April 28, 2014 and the Northwest Indiana community through on in the memories of the people of Guam. Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis- their hard work and tireless service. f tinct honor to congratulate several of North- Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my distin- IN RECOGNITION OF THE ART OF west Indiana’s finest citizens. The Northwest guished colleagues join me in congratulating MAGIC Indiana Federation of Labor, American Fed- these dedicated, honorable, and exemplary eration of Labor–Congress of Industrial Orga- citizens, as well as all of the hardworking HON. PETE SESSIONS nizations, recognized several individuals for union men and women throughout America. OF TEXAS their dedication and service during the 39th They have shown commitment and courage IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Annual Labor and Community Awards Recep- toward their pursuits, and I am proud to rep- tion, which was held at Wicker Park in High- resent them in Washington, DC. Monday, April 28, 2014 land, Indiana, on Thursday, April 24, 2014. f Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today These individuals, in addition to all Northwest on behalf of one of my constituents, Dal Sand- Indiana Federation of Labor members who HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY ers, National President of The Society of have served Northwest Indiana so diligently OF G. RICARDO SALAS American Magicians, to recognize magic as an for such a long period of time, are the epitome art. of the ideal American worker: loyal, dedicated, HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO The art of magic has been around for cen- and hardworking. OF GUAM turies and is intended to entertain audiences At this year’s event, several individuals and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with the staging of tricks and creating seem- organizations received special recognition. ingly impossible illusions. Throughout its his- Monday, April 28, 2014 The Joseph A. Beirne Community Service tory, magic has grown to show innovative and Award is presented each year to local and na- Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today creative ways to delight and engage audi- tional labor leaders for their volunteer service to honor the life and legacy of former Guam ences worldwide. It takes a great deal of dedi- to United Way. This year, Jim Stemmler, re- Senator G. Ricardo Salas, a dedicated public cation and a strong work ethic to devote the tired Business Manager for Ironworkers Local servant and successful businessman on practice time necessary to master this art. 395, was the recipient of this prestigious honor Guam. Senator Salas passed away on April 4, I would specifically like to take this oppor- for his outstanding dedication and noteworthy 2014, at the age of 90. tunity to recognize the world’s oldest magic or- service to the United Way movement. Affectionately known as Rick, G. Ricardo ganization, The Society of American Magi- Dave Fagan, Financial Secretary, Inter- Salas was born in Guam’s capital city of cians, SAM. Since its founding in 1902, The national Union of Operating Engineers Local Haga˙tn˜a on November 14, 1923, to Jose and SAM has attempted to elevate and advance 150, is this year’s recipient of the President’s Coltilde Santos Salas. When he was just eight the art of magic by promoting an environment Award. Mr. Fagan was honored for enhancing years old, Rick began helping with his family’s for magicians worldwide to come together and the well-being of workers throughout North- business; he would assist his father and broth- share their passion. The SAM members follow west Indiana through countless contributions er in their architecture and land-surveying pro- in the footsteps of renowned magicians Harry to further the philosophy of the Labor Move- fessions and walk through the streets of Houdini and Howard Thurston, who each ment. Haga˙tn˜a selling baked goods. served as national president of The SAM, and The Union Label Award was presented to As a young man on Guam after World War Harry Blackstone, Jr., and David Copperfield, Lake County Sheriff John Buncich for his un- II, Rick decided to move to the U.S. mainland who both have served as The SAM ambas- selfish devotion to the Labor Movement to pursue higher education. He graduated with sadors. through its promotion in all areas of endeavor: a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from Mr. Speaker, I ask my esteemed colleagues social, civic, educational, and political. Doane College in Crete, Nebraska, in 1949. to join me in recognizing the art of magic.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:01 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28AP8.005 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 28, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E587 TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT AFFIR- use of reusable containers and bags, con- Executive Officer of the Kauffman Center for MATION AND NAVAL VESSEL sumption of organically or locally grown food, the Performing Arts, located in Missouri’s Fifth TRANSFER ACT OF 2014 and reduction of energy utilization. Congressional District, which I am proud to Rabbi Rosove’s vision has also given represent. The promotion of creativity through SPEECH OF TIOH’s work international recognition. He was artistic endeavor that leads to innovation and HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON the 2002 recipient of the World Union for Pro- exposure to the arts has been Jane Chu’s per- gressive Judaism International Humanitarian OF TEXAS sonal and professional persona. In Kansas Award and has received special commenda- City, this self-proclaimed workaholic has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion from the State of Israel Bonds. In addition, earned the reputation for stimulating change Monday, April 7, 2014 he formed twin synagogue relationships with through a multitude of artistic disciplines, phi- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. TIOH and Kehillat Mevasseret Zion, Israel, lanthropy and professional management skills. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 35th and with Congregation Darchei Noam in She helped to reinvigorate our historic Union anniversary of the enactment of the Taiwan Ramat Hasharon, Israel, as well as with the Station as the Vice President of External Rela- Relations Act (TRA) which has governed our Progressive Synagogues in Kiev and Kharkov, tions. Additionally, she served as Vice Presi- relationship with Taiwan since its enactment. Ukraine. dent of Community Investment for the Greater The TRA was signed into law April 10, I would like to congratulate Rabbi Rosove Kansas City Community Foundation and as 1979, by President Carter in order to maintain on 25 remarkable years with TIOH. I ask that Trustee for William Jewell College. economic, cultural, and security ties with Tai- my colleagues join me in celebrating his in- Her professional imprint and legacy on Kan- wan in the absence of an official diplomatic re- spiring career and in wishing him all the best sas City can best be found through her work lationship. The TRA has been vital in strength- for the future. since 2006 as President and CEO of the pres- ening this mutually-beneficial partnership over f tigious Kauffman Center. The $413 million the last 35 years. The U.S. enjoys no closer HONORING PASTOR WALSTONE center was designed by renowned architect friend than Taiwan. Our friendship is built on FRANCIS OF SHILOH BAPTIST Moshe Safdie. The magnificent structure a firm foundation of shared values—democ- CHURCH ON HIS 22ND ANNIVER- houses two state of the art theaters, the Muriel racy and freedom, free and fair elections, a SARY McBrien Kauffman Theatre and Helzberg Hall. free press, and a free economy. Since its grand opening in September 2011, Taiwan has created a vibrant economy and HON. BRADLEY S. SCHNEIDER more than 1 million people have attended is a significant trading partner to the United events at the Kauffman Center. The center OF ILLINOIS has elevated Kansas City’s stature due in States. It is also a major innovator and pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ducer of IT products—many of which are as- large part to Dr. Chu’s ability to work inter- sembled in China. Taiwan already plays a crit- Monday, April 28, 2014 nationally, nationally and locally to bring pro- ical role in the global supply chain and has Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to graming and funding to our community. proven they would be an asset to the Trans- congratulate Pastor Walstone Francis of Shi- With programing for every genre of music, Pacific Partnership if included. loh Baptist Church in Waukegan, on his 22nd opera, theater and dance, the Kauffman Cen- Taiwan has used thoughtful dialogue and Pastoral Anniversary. Pastor Francis has been ter is truly a place for artistic discovery. Audi- trade to help ease cross strait tensions, ensur- a dedicated community servant, a passionate ences soon become absorbed in perform- ing peace in the Western Pacific and resulting religious leader, and an important and promi- ances that can impact the spirit, elevate the in greater security for the United States. I in- nent figure in the suburban Chicago district imagination, entertain and stimulate thought. vite my colleagues to join me in commemo- that I represent. She has engaged the community and stressed rating the 35th anniversary of the TRA and in Since 1992, Pastor Francis has offered his the educational rewards that stem from expo- expressing our commitment to our relationship vision, his guidance and his spiritual insight to sure to art. And it is all happening in the heart- with Taiwan. Waukegan and established himself as an in- land, in Kansas City. f valuable leader in and out of the religious Dr. Chu was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, community. but was raised in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, the HONORING RABBI JOHN ROSOVE A moving preacher, dedicated scholar, gift- daughter of Chinese immigrants. Learning ed writer and clear communicator, Pastor both English and Mandarin at home, she used HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN Francis is an exemplary ambassador for the music as an outlet and means to cultural as- OF CALIFORNIA Shiloh community. His tremendous impact in similation. No doubt reflective of growing up in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the community is also a testament to the great academia, her father, Dr. Finley Chu, Chair- immigrant tradition of this country, having ob- man of Ouachita Baptist University Economics Monday, April 28, 2014 tained citizenship two years after being called and Business Departments, encouraged her to Mr. WAXMAN. Speaker, I would like to rec- to pastor Shiloh. always keep learning. Her mother, Rosemary ognize my dear friend Rabbi John Rosove as In his distinguished 22 years, he has ‘‘Mom’’ Chu, demonstrated amazing strength he celebrates his 25th anniversary with Tem- crowned seven deacons, licensed ten min- through her own perilous journey as a teen- ple Israel of Hollywood (TIOH). isters and ordained six preachers—ensuring ager to escape communist China. Serving as I have had the incredible privilege of know- that his passion for, and commitment to scrip- an inspiration, Rosemary has the honor of ing Rabbi Rosove throughout his tenure at ture and positive vision continue through the having the Mom Chu House in Gosser Hall at TIOH and truly look to him as a leader in the work and preaching of others. Ouachita bear her name. Los Angeles faith-based community. Rabbi Leaders like Pastor Walstone Francis en- In 1979, Dr. Chu received a Bachelor of Rosove’s work has extended well beyond the sure our communities remain vibrant, strong Music in Piano Performance and a Bachelor in walls of TIOH. He has made a tremendous im- and focused, in common purpose, on giving Music Education from Ouachita Baptist Univer- pact on the City of Los Angeles as a whole back and helping our neighbors. sity. She would augment her education with with his successful efforts to promote social Congratulations again to Pastor Francis on Masters Degrees in Music and Piano Peda- action and improve education. Our entire com- 22 years with Shiloh Baptist Church. I look for- gogy from Southern Methodist University, a munity owes him a debt of gratitude for his ward to many more years and many more MBA from Rockhurst University and a Ph.D. in tireless work. celebrations in the future. Philanthropic Studies from Indiana University. Under Rabbi Rosove’s leadership, TIOH has f In addition, she can proudly boast of an Hon- blossomed and become well-respected for its IN RECOGNITION OF DR. JANE CHU orary Doctorate in Music from the University of strong programs and great efforts to improve OF THE KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music the lives of Angelenos. TIOH’s Big Sunday THE PERFORMING ARTS and Dance. Weekend of Service is one example of the ex- Mr. Speaker, I ask you and our colleagues emplary programs Rabbi Rosove has spear- HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER to join me in expressing our appreciation to headed. It has grown to become one of the Dr. Jane Chu for her continued contributions OF MISSOURI largest volunteer service days in California. to our country’s artistic culture. As she con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Additionally, Rabbi Rosove is responsible tinues her work to bring communities together for the TIOH Green Team, a group of commu- Monday, April 28, 2014 through music and art, she inspires the next nity members and schools committed to pro- Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in generation of artists. Dr. Chu has enriched the moting a number of initiatives, including the honor of Dr. Jane Chu, President and Chief lives of many in Kansas City and around our

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:01 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.001 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E588 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 28, 2014 country, making her truly deserving of our rec- come an international attraction, and is now IN RECOGNITION OF THE 30TH AN- ognition and gratitude. open daily during the summer months of high NIVERSARY OF THE FOODBANK f tourism. OF MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES PERSONAL EXPLANATION The museum has been showcased on the cover of three international model railroading HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. magazines and has been the feature of the HON. GARY C. PETERS OF NEW JERSEY OF MICHIGAN PBS show, ‘‘Tracks Ahead’’. The economic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES impact for Greeley and Weld County from the Monday, April 28, 2014 Monday, April 28, 2014 influx of visitors has been substantial and with the increase in motor coach tours to the mu- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the FoodBank of Monmouth and Mr. PETERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, on seum, it will only continue to grow. This family- Friday April 4, 2014 I was not present for 6 Ocean Counties as it celebrates its 30th anni- friendly museum has been ‘‘bursting at the votes. I wish the record to reflect my intentions versary. Since 1984, the Food Bank of Mon- seams,’’ so to speak, and now has outgrown had I been present to vote. mouth and Ocean Counties has been pro- Had I been present for rollcall No. 159, I its name too. Due to the increase in out-of- viding resources to try to combat food insecu- would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Had I been present state and out-of-country visitors, the Greeley rity in Monmouth and Ocean Counties and for rollcall No. 160, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Freight Station Museum celebrated the tenth their efforts are truly deserving of this body’s Had I been present for rollcall No. 161, I anniversary of its dedication on February 11, recognition. would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Had I been present 2014, with a new name. The museum will now Since its opening, the FoodBank of Mon- for rollcall No. 162, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ be the Colorado Model Railroad Museum at mouth and Ocean Counties (the FoodBank) Had I been present for rollcall No. 163, I the Greeley Freight Station. Please join me in has grown immensely in size and mission. Started in a warehouse in Spring Lake with would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Had I been present congratulating the Colorado Model Railroad the help of volunteers and donated supplies, for rollcall No. 164, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Museum on its success. f the FoodBank quickly began receiving food from hundreds of donors to assist residents of COLORADO MODEL RAILROAD f the Jersey Shore. Within 10 years, the MUSEUM FoodBank went from serving 25 charities with IN RECOGNITION OF DEPUTY FIRE 100,000 pounds of food in 1985 to distributing CHIEF JOHN H. PRICE ON THE HON. CORY GARDNER almost 2 million pounds of food. In 2001, the OCCASION OF OBTAINING STATE FoodBank opened an expanded 40,000 OF COLORADO RECOGNITION AS FIRE OFFICER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES square foot facility in Neptune to accommo- AND CERTIFIED FIRE INVESTI- date the growing demand and today serves Monday, April 28, 2014 GATOR 260 agencies with over 8.5 million pounds of Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to food annually. honor the Colorado Model Railroad Museum Although its largest program is emergency at the Greeley Freight Station. HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT food distribution, the FoodBank also began Throughout our history, Colorado has been OF PENNSYLVANIA programs and resources to further assist local known for its numerous scenic railroads. Now residents and increase efforts to create food- this great state is also known around the world IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES secure communities. The FoodBank offers for housing America’s finest railroad of another Monday, April 28, 2014 residents a culinary training program, nutrition type—a model railroad. Just as the great rail- education, free tax preparation, SNAP applica- roads of America started with the dream of Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise tion assistance and assistance with the Afford- one man, so did the Greeley Freight Station today to honor Deputy Fire Chief John H. able Care Act through trained and certified Museum. Price for receiving the professional designa- Health Care Marketplace navigators. Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in This story begins with a man named David tions of Certified Fire Investigator and Fire Of- congratulating the FoodBank of Monmouth Trussell, who grew up around the railroads ficer. Deputy Chief Price has been a fire fight- and began modeling them early in his life. and Ocean Counties as it celebrates its 30th er for the Easton Fire Department for 31 and After serving in the U.S. Army in Vietnam, Mr. anniversary this year. The organization con- Trussell bought his first newspaper business a half years. After five years of study and hard tinues to provide outstanding service to the and began his journey towards his greatest work, Deputy Chief Price received the Cer- residents of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. achievement. Mr. Trussell moved to Greeley, tified Fire Investigator (CFI) certification. f Through education, training, and years of ex- Colorado, to publish the Greeley Tribune, TRIBUTE TO THE VICTIMS OF THE perience, he met the requirements needed to which he owned from 1990–1997. The TRAGIC SHOOTING AT FORT HOOD Trussells fell in love with Colorado and Mr. pass the comprehensive exam and success- Trussell decided to build his dream in this fully obtain certification. Deputy Chief Price HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE great state. He wanted to see if he could con- joins the 58 other Certified Fire Investigators struct the ‘‘ultimate’’ model railroad. He pur- OF TEXAS in Pennsylvania. Additionally, Deputy Chief IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES chased land directly between the Union Pacific Price was awarded the designation of Fire Of- mainline from Denver to Cheyenne and the Monday, April 28, 2014 ficer (FO) by the Commission on Professional Great Western Railroad’s Greeley branch line. Credentialing. There are only three Fire Offi- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise The plan was to build a new facility to house today to express my deepest sorrow for the cers in Pennsylvania, and Deputy Chief Price a 5,500 square-foot model railroad. A dedica- family members of those that were lost in the tion for the building was held on February is the first officer from the Lehigh Valley to ob- terrible tragedy that occurred on April 2, 2014, 11th, 2004. After more than five and a half tain that distinction. at Fort Hood, in my home State of Texas. years of construction, the Greeley Freight Sta- I offer my congratulations to Deputy Chief Three soldiers were killed, with an additional tion Museum opened its doors to the public on Price for obtaining the Certified Fire Investi- sixteen injured, before the gunman turned the Memorial Day weekend of 2009. 1,800 visitors gator and Fire Officer certifications, and I ap- gun on himself. Our brave American soldiers enjoyed the grand opening. plaud him for his continuing dedication to the are all too aware of the dangers and turmoil Since its inception 10 years ago, the mu- of war. When they return from war, we can City of Easton Fire Department and his out- seum has become one of the largest year- only hope that they would return to the peace standing efforts to develop as a professional in round attractions in Northern Colorado. During and security that they have sacrificed so much its first 4 years of operation, the museum saw order to keep the Easton community safe. I to create and protect. more than 60,000 visitors, and most of that ask my fellow Members to join me in recog- Mr. Speaker, I want to honor the fallen sol- time, the museum was only open one day per nizing Deputy Chief John Price for his out- diers: Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Fer- week. With visitors from all 50 states in the standing service and achievements. guson, age 39, of Mulberry, Florida; Sergeant first year and from over 45 different foreign Timothy W. Owens, age 37, of Effingham, Illi- countries since opening, the museum has be- nois; and Staff Sergeant Carlos A. Lazaney-

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:01 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.004 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 28, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E589 Rodriguez, age 38, of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. district. Dennis was an unwavering advocate Today, in 2014, women earn 77 cents for These three brave soldiers were laid to rest for issues impacting Valley residents such as every dollar that a man earns. This is out- entirely too soon. These three soldiers will be water, agriculture, unemployment, and pov- rageous. It gets even worse for women of remembered for their achievements and their erty. Dennis lobbied to bring Secretary of the color. Black women only earn 64 percent and dedication to our country. Interior, Ken Salazar and Secretary of Agri- Hispanic women, even less, just 53 percent of Americans are becoming all too familiar with culture, Tom Vilsack to the Central Valley. what white men earn. I am appalled by this, tragedy of this magnitude, but it does not Their visit influenced the decision by the De- and so are the American people. Not only change the immense heartache and pain that partment of Agriculture to declare Merced, does my gender decrease my pay, but my comes with the loss of some of our nation’s Stanislaus, and San Joaquin counties as nat- race does as well. finest. A horrible tragedy such as this high- ural disaster areas. Also, Dennis was an ac- According to the American Association of lights the importance of serving our soldiers tive member of the Blue Dog Coalition. He University Women, African-American and His- both while at war and during the difficult tran- proudly cosponsored H.R. 2166 the ‘‘Fiscal panic women are paid less than their white sition back into normal life. Worse is that it Honesty and Accountability Act of 2009’’ to ex- peers even when they have the same edu- comes in the wake of another terrible incident tend Pay-As-You-Go spending through 2014 cational background. at Fort Hood that occurred just five years in order to strengthen Congress’ commitment There are a record number of women in the prior. We must be able to wholly understand to fiscal responsibility and accountability. In workplace and two-thirds of women are the the challenges that our soldiers face in a time 2007 Dennis joined the House Rules Com- primary or co-bread winner in their families. of such stringent and demanding operational mittee where he assisted the victims of the Consider the position that the American family, tempos. Valley’s home foreclosure crisis by securing our economy and our nation would be in if we I extend my thoughts and prayers to the language in H.R. 1728, the ‘‘Mortgage Reform all agreed that women should have equal pay families of those that were lost on April 2, and and Anti-Predatory Lending Act’’, that estab- for equal work. Our President said it best, offer my deepest condolences and hopes for lished a federal database to track foreclosures ‘‘When women succeed, America succeeds.’’ the sixteen others that were injured in the across the country. In the 110th and 111th Women are losing money every year and shooting. Congresses, Dennis served as Chairman of every hour due to the pay gap. It is time to The men and women of Fort Hood are true the House Agriculture Committee’s Sub- close the loopholes in the Equal Pay Act. American heroes. They deserve our greatest committee on Horticulture and Organic Agri- I urge Speaker BOEHNER to bring H.R. 377 honors for the sacrifices they make every sin- culture, which had a prominent role in the for- the Paycheck Fairness Act to the floor. gle day, within and beyond our borders. It mation of the 2007 Farm Bill. f must be our duty to always remember those Dennis believes that one of our greatest re- that we have lost and we must be forever sponsibilities as a society is to leave our na- HONORING CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD, GRAPEVINE- dedicated to preventing tragedies like these tion a better place for our children and grand- COLLEYVILLE ISD, AND HURST- from ever happening again. children. Dennis worked diligently to ensure EULESS-BEDFORD ISD FOR THE Mr. Speaker, I ask the House to observe a that the University of California’s 10th campus DISTINCTION OF ‘‘BEST COMMU- moment of silence in honor of the three fallen would be in Merced, California. In addition, NITIES FOR MUSIC EDUCATION’’ soldiers, Sergeant First Class Ferguson, Ser- one of Dennis’ proudest legislative accom- geant Owens, and Staff Sergeant Lazaney- plishments was the language he introduced in Rodriguez. the ‘‘Fostering Connections to Success and in- HON. KENNY MARCHANT creasing Adoptions Act’’, which ensures that OF TEXAS f children in the foster care system receive nec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES essary medical attention until the age of 21. RECOGNIZING DENNIS CARDOZA Monday, April 28, 2014 FOR HIS SERVICE Dennis has been an advocate on behalf of children and adoption not just as a legislator Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today but also as a parent, raising two adopted chil- in honor of three school districts in the 24th HON. JIM COSTA dren in addition to his one biological daughter. District of Texas, Carrollton-Farmers Branch OF CALIFORNIA Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me ISD, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, and Hurst-Eu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in recognizing the leadership and public serv- less-Bedford ISD, that have recently been Monday, April 28, 2014 ice of Dennis Cardoza. His contributions to the designated to receive the prestigious honor of Central Valley, the State of California, and the ‘‘Best Communities for Music Education’’ by Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to future generations of this nation ennobled this the National Association of Music Merchants recognize my friend and former colleague, body of Congress with his presence. (NAMM) Foundation. Dennis Cardoza. Dennis served as the U.S. f The ‘‘Best Communities for Music Edu- Congressman for the 18th Congressional Dis- cation’’ is a program that celebrates commu- trict of California. He has truly led a life dedi- EQUAL PAY DAY nities in America who support access to music cated to public service, and his efforts deserve education as part of their core curriculum. to be commended. HON. YVETTE D. CLARKE Each school district involved filled out a survey Dennis grew up in Atwater, California where OF NEW YORK that answered detailed questions about fund- he attended Atwater High School followed by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing, graduation requirements, music class par- California State University, Stanislaus. He later ticipation, instruction time, facilities, support for transferred to the University of Maryland Col- Monday, April 28, 2014 the music program, and community music- lege Park where he earned his Bachelor of Ms. CLARKE of New York. Mr. Speaker, I making programs. This year, with over 2,000 Arts Degree in 1982. He was the first member stand before you today outraged and baffled school districts nominated, 376 were awarded of his family to graduate college. Dennis’ first that we are in the 21st century and still have this designation, of which I am incredibly hon- taste of public service came in 1979 when he to have an Equal Pay Day. Equal Pay Day ored to have three of those in the 24th District spent a summer in college interning on Capitol symbolizes when, more than three months into of Texas. This award recognizes the commit- Hill. the year, women’s wages finally catch up to ment of these school administrations, commu- After graduation, Dennis returned to the San what men were paid in the previous year. nity leaders, teachers, and parents who be- Joaquin Valley where he ran a successful Why this is still being debated when the lieve in music education and are working to small business and served as a city council- Equal Pay Act was passed 51 years ago is ensure that it is part of a complete education man for Merced and Atwater. In 1996, he was crazy. for children. elected to the California State Assembly How can we as a nation begin to justify un- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congres- where he served as Chairman of the Rules equal pay simply because you are a man and sional District of Texas, I ask all my distin- Committee and cofounder of the Moderate I am a woman? Why does my gender diminish guished colleagues to join me in honoring this Democratic Caucus. my value to the workforce? recognition from the NAAM Foundation for the In 2002, Dennis was elected to his first term I, and all women, am not asking for any Carrollton-Farmers Branch, Grapevine- in Congress. He had many legislative accom- more than what we deserve for being produc- Colleyville, and Hurst-Euless-Bedford Inde- plishments that truly made a difference in his tive, valuable employees. pendent School Districts.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:01 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.009 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E590 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 28, 2014 TRIBUTE TO CLAUDINA HONORING THE BRUDERHOF COM- jects of God’s mercy like everybody else. But MCCAMMACK MUNITIES IN NEW YORK, PENN- if asked whether we experience the church as SYLVANIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND a reality in our daily lives, then we must af- FLORIDA firm that we do, through the grace of God. HON. TODD ROKITA We give all honor to God, knowing that our OF INDIANA life together is nothing unless it is filled IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. CHRISTOPHER P. GIBSON with his love and continually renewed by his Monday, April 28, 2014 OF NEW YORK mercy. Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f recognize and salute a remarkable Hoosier, Monday, April 28, 2014 RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL DAY Mrs. Claudina McCammack, who passed Mr. GIBSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF PRAYER away on April 18, 2014. I wish to express my honor the Bruderhof communities in New heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for her York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Flor- HON. RICHARD B. NUGENT friendship and service to our community, state, ida. This year marks the sixtieth anniversary of and country. OF FLORIDA the founding of Woodcrest, the first Bruderhof IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Claudina was a dedicated Republican Pre- community in the United States. cinct Committeewoman, county voter registra- Founded in 1920 in Germany, the Bruderhof Monday, April 28, 2014 tion officer, and secretary to the Delaware is a Christian church community known for its Mr. NUGENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to County Commissioners and U.S. Congress- exemplary contributions in education, care for recognize the National Day of Prayer. man David Dennis. Claudina also served on the needy, excellence in business, and inter- Since 1952, the first Thursday of May in this the March of Dimes Board, the Muncie Hous- faith cooperation. Expelled from Germany by great Nation has been dedicated to prayer. As ing Authority Board, and in many other com- the Nazi regime in 1937, Bruderhof members in years passed, on May 1, 2014, millions of munity organizations. initially found refuge in England and South Claudina was one of the first elected con- people of all faiths across the United States vention delegates in Delaware County to fully America before settling in 1954 in Rifton, New will gather together and humbly bow their support my candidacy for Indiana Secretary of York. heads asking God to bless our country. With In celebration of this anniversary, it’s my State. Throughout my service, I received no great pride I can say that many of my friends honor to quote from Foundations of Our Faith less than a dozen handwritten letters of en- and neighbors across Florida’s 11th Congres- couragement, congratulations and recognition and Calling, the Bruderhof community’s con- sional District will be joining me in participating from her. I frequently sought her wisdom, both stitution: in this annual observance of prayer for our personally and professionally. More than any- Our life together is founded on Jesus, the Nation. Christ and son of God. We desire to love him, This day of prayer is reflective of the faith thing, she always helped me keep things in to follow him, to obey his commandments, perspective. She was a constant reminder to our Founding Fathers had that the United and to testify in word and deed to the com- States of America would one day be a great me and others in public service, like Governor ing of his kingdom here on earth. Mike Pence, that we should draw on our faith Our faith is grounded in the Bible, the au- nation. These men with deep religious and in God. In fact, such reliance was the only thoritative witness to the living Word of spiritual convictions built our country from the way we could truly serve the people of Indi- God. Through the Holy Spirit, we seek to be ground up and our continued faith and prayer ana. guided in all things by the New and Old Tes- will keep it moving forward. Known in Delaware County simply as taments. Therefore, I, RICHARD B. NUGENT, Member ‘‘Claudina’’, she was a frequent stop when I We hold to the teaching and example of the of Congress representing the Eleventh District early Christians and affirm the apostolic traveled to Muncie. My family always enjoyed of Florida, do hereby recognize the district’s rule of faith in the triune God as stated in observance of the 63rd National Day of Pray- our visits with her, as recently as last Decem- the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds. ber. I often ate, prayed, laughed and cried in We stem from the Anabaptist tradition, er. her home—all in one visit. In casual conversa- but feel akin to all who are pledged to full f tion at her home, Claudina would confide that discipleship of Jesus. We recognize his power OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL she paid for her neighbor’s roof, even though to work in all people, regardless of their DEBT she was a woman of modest means. She creed or walk of life. would tell me how she assisted the elderly in Our calling is to Jesus, who calls all people to himself. Jesus sums up the nature of his the community, even though she was 92 her- kingdom in two great commandments: ‘‘Love HON. MIKE COFFMAN self. Claudina personified selflessness and hu- the Lord your God with all your heart, and OF COLORADO mility. with all your soul, and with all your mind, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, you know I speak often here and with all your strength,’’ and ‘‘Love your Monday, April 28, 2014 of American Exceptionalism. I describe it in neighbor as yourself.’’ terms of our unique history and how we are Jesus asks us to live as citizens of his com- Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January blessed to have as a primary source of that ing kingdom. We must prove our love to him 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- Exceptionalism our founding documents: The in deeds, putting into practice his words in fice, the national debt was Declaration of Independence and the Constitu- the Gospels, especially the Sermon on the $10,626,877,048,913.08. Mount. His commands are practical: to for- Today, it is $17,437,874,260,412.18. We’ve tion, as amended by the Bill of Rights. What give unconditionally; to renounce all vio- I don’t do enough is provide examples of peo- lence; to stay faithful in lifelong marriage; added $6,810,997,211,499.10 to our debt in 5 ple who embody American Exceptionalism. to live free from wealth; to serve as the least years. This is over $6.8 trillion in debt our Na- Claudina, like many of her generation, was a and lowest; and to give up all power over tion, our economy, and our children could product and a shining example of what Ameri- others. have avoided with a balanced budget amend- cans ought to be. I hope we never forget To live for the kingdom of God leads to ment. Claudina’s unwavering commitment to our na- church community. God wants to gather a f tional heritage and responsibility to future gen- people on earth who belong to his new cre- erations. She would expect nothing less from ation. Such a people came into being in Jeru- IN RECOGNITION OF INDEPEND- salem at the first Pentecost. As described in her community, her friends, and her country. ENCE MAYOR DON REIMAL FOR Acts 2 and 4, the Holy Spirit descended on HIS YEARS OF SERVICE If, for no other reason, I can hear her say: the believers who had gathered after Jesus’ ’God demands it of us.’ resurrection, and the first communal church Claudina leaves her three children, seven was born. HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER grandchildren, and fourteen great-grand- We are a fellowship of brothers and sisters, OF MISSOURI both single and married, who are called by children behind to remember her love and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES kindness. She also leaves her extended Re- Christ to follow him together in a common publican family to celebrate her life and leg- life in the spirit of the first church in Jeru- Monday, April 28, 2014 acy. She will be remembered and honored by salem. Our vocation is a life of service to Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in rec- God and humankind, freely giving our whole those who knew and loved her as a woman of working strength and all that we have and ognition of Don Reimal, Mayor of Independ- faith, conviction and compassion. Rest in are. ence, Missouri. Mayor Reimal will be retiring peace Claudina, and thank you for having If asked whether we are the one true from office leaving a rich legacy of quiet deter- such a meaningful impact on my life. church, we reply, ‘‘No’’—we are merely ob- mination that slowly and methodically lifted his

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:01 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.013 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 28, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E591 city from stagnation to restoration. He has the stones for further neighborhood stabilization. preneurs and startups that will increasingly de- ability to solicit assistance from his constitu- He was rarely deterred, but would just try an- fine our success in the 21st century. ents while working in tandem with his fellow other way to accomplish his goals for the city. Lacking the necessary support, too many of mayors, county executive, state and federal In 2007, the voters approved a school district our brightest entrepreneurs’ ideas and innova- officials, bringing an era of cooperation to change that would expand the Independence tions never get off the ground. Dedicated or- Eastern Jackson County. His style of leader- school boundary on the western side of the ganizations like NAPEC and the volunteers ship is embedded in civility, compassion and city and annex seven schools. Don and the who make them great—many of whom come understanding, rare characteristics in today’s city knew that they could provide a better op- from the Tenth District—are helping these political climate. His departure will leave his portunity for the students and bring families young innovators go from startup to step out city in a far better place after his twenty years back to that part of the city. The Mayor to success. of public service, twelve years on the City worked with a prominent group of local citi- Organizations like NAPEC play a key role in Council and eight years as Mayor. zens to upgrade an area known as the building and maintaining the infrastructure and As Mayor Reimal fondly gave his final state Norledge Place Redevelopment site, also in networks our innovation economy needs. I am of the City address at the Independence the newly expanded school area. HUD Sec- grateful for the tremendous work of NAPEC, Chamber luncheon, he shared how he wit- retary Shaun Donovan visited the site in 2011, and I look forward to many more years of sup- nessed the evolution of his city with personal praising the work of the community and city porting innovation and ensuring our economic memories as he and his city grew, evolved for using NSP funds and working with private success. and matured. In 1948, during Don’s formative and local funds to transform a depressed area From a successful 2014 Innovation Con- years, he grew up in an Independence that into a site of remodeled and rebuilt homes. ference to all of its work throughout the year, encompassed only 3.3 square miles; but by With much needed improvements for transpor- NAPEC is hard at work trying to kickstart our 1975, he had witnessed the city’s expansion tation, a new transit center was built and the economy and accelerate our startups. to 78 square miles. During those years, Don IndeBus lines were developed to provide bet- f met and fell in love with his wife, Jo, and to- ter access for the citizens of Independence. gether they committed themselves to each During his time in office, Mayor Reimal PERSONAL EXPLANATION other, their family and their city. Don, more se- helped to shepherd the continued economic rious in nature, and Jo, with her outgoing bub- growth along the I–70 corridor and the Little HON. GARY C. PETERS bly personality, would serve as the first family Blue Parkway. With the closing of older out- OF MICHIGAN of Independence with a deep appreciation for dated hospitals, Center Point Hospital opened IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the city’s rich heritage and a profound sense in 2007, and in 2012, Children’s Mercy East Monday, April 28, 2014 of responsibility. opened in the expanding eastern part of the As Independence evolved, there came a city. Don has never been deterred from criti- Mr. PETERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, on slow shift to the city’s center of commerce and cism if he believed in what he was doing. He Wednesday April 2, 2014 I was not present for activity causing the older historic parts of the supported new shopping areas, the Greater 3 votes. I wish the record to reflect my inten- city to fall into slow decay. Since 1994, in his Independence Business Incubator, fought to tions had I been present to vote. capacity as Councilman and later as Mayor, have the new Genealogy Library built in Inde- Had I been present for rollcall No. 152, I he helped to lead the effort to revitalize the pendence, and an Independence Event Center would have voted ‘‘nay;’’ had I been present area that President Harry S. Truman called that is the home of the Mavericks hockey for rollcall No. 153, I would have voted ‘‘nay;’’ home. Under his influence, the Independence team and the Comets soccer team. Mayor had I been present for rollcall No. 154, I would Historic Square has had a rebirth due to the Reimal has brought excitement to Independ- have voted ‘‘nay.’’ restoration of old historic buildings into new ence as both teams are of championship cal- f and vital centers for its citizens due in great iber. TRIBUTE TO HONOR FLIGHT OF part to Don Reimal working in cooperation His accomplishments are far too many to OREGON with his constituents. list, but we can all learn from Don’s amazing Today, as you visit the old square, you will ability to work with people of all political per- find the Chicago Alton Depot that opened in suasions and interests. He is deeply admired, HON. GREG WALDEN 1870 saved, in great part, due to Don and Jo’s well respected and will be sorely missed be- OF OREGON efforts. The Truman Memorial Building stands cause he truly cares for his city and the con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tall, restored while Don was City Councilman. stituents that he was elected to serve. I will re- Monday, April 28, 2014 Don had worked with State Representative member him as a quiet man whose heart and Franklin to obtain funds for the then-named mind is always in the right place. Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- Soldier and Sailor Memorial Building, built Mr. Speaker, I ask you and our colleagues nize the 52 World War II veterans from Or- after World War I, with the support of local to join me in saluting the Mayor of Independ- egon who will be visiting their memorial this veteran, Harry S. Truman. The building was ence, Don Reimal, for a lifetime of dedicated Saturday in Washington, DC through Honor renamed the Truman Memorial Building, service, and wishing him and his Jo a wonder- Flight of Oregon. On behalf of a grateful State where today’s soldiers have been welcomed ful retirement. and country, we welcome these heroes to the Nation’s capital. home and an area in the building has been f designated the Veterans Hall, designed for the The veterans on this flight from Oregon are Veterans’ Video Project with recordings HONORING THE NORTH AMERICAN as follows: Don W. Bohnert, U.S. Army Air housed in conjunction with the Library of Con- PROFESSIONALS AND ENTRE- Force; Wallace F Burton, U.S. Army Air Force; gress’ Veterans History Project. PRENEURS COUNCIL FOR ITS 2014 Walter D. Haines, U.S. Army Air Force; Glenn In addition, the Palmer Junior High was con- INNOVATION CONFERENCE AND V. Koch, U.S. Army Air Force; Ernest A verted into the highly recognized Palmer Cen- ITS COMMITMENT TO SUP- Meyer, U.S. Army Air Force; Orvin J Sletten, ter for those over 50. These renovations, PORTING A STRONG AND INNO- U.S. Army Air Force; Robert H. Walton, U.S. along with the Roger T. Sermon Community VATIVE AMERICAN ECONOMY Army Air Force; Thomas L. Warren, U.S. Army Center, were the cornerstone to the beginning Air Force; Miles R. Barfield, U.S. Army; of the Independence Square revitalization. The HON. BRADLEY S. SCHNEIDER Chelsey T. Barton, U.S. Army; John C. Bates, final piece was added when the Jackson OF ILLINOIS U.S. Army; Donald L. Freeman, U.S. Army; County Historic Truman Courthouse was ren- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Theodore P. Geck, U.S. Army; James C. Hick- ovated and rededicated on September 7, ey, U.S. Army; Cordino Longiotti, U.S. Army; Monday, April 28, 2014 2013, eighty years after Harry S. Truman dedi- Richard M. Macdougall, U.S. Army; Benjamin cated the same building. Don had worked for Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to D. Morrison, U.S. Army; David Ha. Packard, years to find a way to save this wonderful honor the North American Professionals and U.S. Army; Albert V. Panacy, U.S. Army; building where Judge Harry S. Truman served Entrepreneurs Council (NAPEC) on the occa- James B. Ragsdale, U.S. Army; Robert J. Jackson County. sion of its 2014 Innovation Conference. Draw- Resner, U.S. Army; Gordon P. Rutter, U.S. Don’s personal touch has had lasting im- ing many of its volunteers and organizers from Army; Raymond O. Sims, U.S. Army; Arthur pacts, as he respectfully listened to his con- the suburban Chicago district that I represent, N. Sorenson, U.S. Army; Charles W. Weeks, stituents, providing support and encourage- NAPEC demonstrates a commitment to fos- U.S. Army; Howard L. Abbe, U.S. Navy; Fred ment to projects that would serve as stepping tering innovation and supporting the entre- A. Carneau, U.S. Navy; Gail D. Cox, U.S.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:01 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.017 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E592 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 28, 2014 Navy; Herbert N. Ellis, U.S. Navy; Henry T. laborative—known as Kinship, the Early Peri- RECOGNIZING GRETA CARDOSO IN Fuqua, U.S. Navy; Marlin E. Hammond, U.S. odic Screening and Diagnostic Testing Pro- CELEBRATION OF HER 90TH Navy; Donald F. MacLean, U.S. Navy; Donald gram (EPSDT)—and has collaborated with BIRTHDAY Cl. Moberg, U.S. Navy; Wayne D. Mosher, community initiatives such as Building Blocks U.S. Navy; Francis G. Nelson, U.S. Navy; Har- for Kids to ensure children and families in lan S. Nice, U.S. Navy; Omer L. Oyster, U.S. West County grow and thrive. The Youth HON. JIM COSTA Navy; Frank S. Palmer, U.S. Navy; Robert E. Services Bureau also works closely with local OF CALIFORNIA Peterson, U.S. Navy; Charles W. Pio, U.S. law enforcement agencies and the West IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Navy; John D. Randall, U.S. Navy; Robert E. Contra Costa Unified School District to en- Reindl, U.S. Navy; Matt S. Satalich, U.S. hance delinquency prevention efforts and pro- Monday, April 28, 2014 Navy; Eugene J. Schmidt, U.S. Navy; Roy Al. mote academic achievement. Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with Schnurr, U.S. Navy; George R. Schwarz, U.S. Throughout the past 30 years, the Youth my colleague Mr. VALADAO to recognize Mrs. Navy; John S. Sherbeck, U.S. Navy; Kenneth Service Bureau has been a constant guiding Greta Cardoso as she celebrates her 90th E. Thomas, U.S. Navy; Howard P. Thomas, light in the West County community. I ask my birthday. Greta’s generation set an example U.S. Navy; William F. Tromblee, U.S. Navy; colleagues to join with me today in recognizing for our country in the 20th century, and Robert J. VanDyke, U.S. Navy; Fred R. work well done by Taalia Hasan and her dedi- Greta’s life is truly reflective of the American Young, U.S. Navy. cated staff and wish them many more years of Dream. These 52 heroes join more than 98,000 vet- success as they support our children, families Greta was born in Tranquility, California, on erans from across the country who, since and community. 2005, have journeyed from their home states April 1, 1924. She grew up in a large immi- to Washington, DC to reflect at the memorials f grant family with nine siblings. Her parents, built in honor of our Nation’s veterans. Senhorinda Barcellos and Elisas Baptista, HONORING HIGH SCHOOL STU- both emigrated from the Azorian Island of Mr. Speaker, each of us is humbled by the DENTS IN FLORIDA’S PALM courage of these soldiers, sailors, and airmen Terceira. Strong values were instilled in Greta BEACHES AND TREASURE COAST at a young age. She attended Kerman High who put themselves in harm’s way for our FOR THEIR COURAGEOUS DECI- country and way of life. As a nation, we can School and worked at the local Five and SION TO JOIN THE U.S. ARMED Dime. After graduation, Greta met her hus- never fully repay the debt of gratitude owed to FORCES them for their honor, commitment, and sac- band, Lee Cardoso, while she was working at rifice in defense of the freedoms we have The Chat and Chew. today. HON. PATRICK MURPHY In 1950, Lee and Greta married and began My colleagues, please join me in thanking OF FLORIDA their lives together. Both of their families emi- these veterans and the volunteers of Honor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grated from Terceira, so their union encom- Flight of Oregon for their exemplary dedication Monday, April 28, 2014 passed many common traditions and values. and service to this great country. I especially Their marriage initiated a partnership between want to recognize and thank Gail Yakopatz for Mr. MURPHY of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise the families and led to the establishment of a her tireless work as president of Honor Flight today to honor 20 high school seniors from the dairy business. Greta and Lee raised four chil- of Oregon. Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches of Florida dren: Linda, Sonny, Joe, and Mark. Growing for their commendable decision to enlist in the f up on a dairy, the Cardoso children gained a U.S. Armed Forces following their graduation strong work ethic and learned to never take RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBU- this year. Of these 20 enlistees, 8 are Army their successes for granted. TIONS OF THE WEST CONTRA enlistees, 4 are Navy enlistees, 4 are National Greta is a loving and devoted mother to her COSTA YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU Guard enlistees, 2 are Air Force enlistees, 1 children. She always gave her children free- is a Coast Guard enlistee, and 1 is a Marine dom to learn and explore on their own. While HON. GEORGE MILLER Corps enlistee. These young men and women they were in elementary school, Greta would have displayed an unmatched sense of brav- OF CALIFORNIA volunteer as a room mother. She was not only ery and courage in their commitment to de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an outstanding mother to her own children but fend and protect our Nation. Thus, it is impor- Monday, April 28, 2014 also to her nieces, nephews, and neighbor- tant they know that they have the full support hood kids. Greta’s hospitality goes unmatched. Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. of the U.S. House of Representatives, their Relatives and friends are always more than Speaker, I rise to recognize the tremendous communities, and the American people. It is welcome in the Cardoso household. On a per- work of the West Contra Costa Youth Service the dedication of these individuals which re- sonal note, Greta was an exceptional role Bureau as the agency celebrates 30 years of minds us who we are as a people, and that model for me—her nephew. service to the children and families of my Con- though diverse problems may lie ahead, the Outside of working on the dairy and spend- gressional District. The Youth Services Bureau United States remains a shining example of ing time with family, Greta enjoyed several (YSB) began in 1984 as a grass roots commu- freedom, strength, and perseverance on the hobbies. She loved to sew, crochet, and nee- nity movement focused on addressing the sys- world stage. dle point. Her needle points are a work of art temic causes of violence plaguing our West The service of these young men and and are cherished by many. She also loved to County neighborhoods at that time. women must not go unrecognized, and so I Under the outstanding leadership of Ms. want to personally thank these twenty local play cards and liked Portuguese card games Taalia Hasan, the Bureau consolidated serv- graduating seniors for their selflessness and the most. Playing bridge, bunko, and bowling ices independently offered by the West County commitment to our Nation by naming them were all activities that Greta truly enjoyed be- Unified School District, the County Probation here today: Oneil Daley, Antonio Allen Jr., cause she loves to be in the company of oth- Department, municipal and county law en- Juan Machua, Mario Esquilin, Henry Thomas, ers. forcement agencies, and local community Dion Yu, David Colton, Corbett Pervenecki, Greta loved her husband, and loves her based organizations. By coordinating the ef- Matthew Connelly, Laquann Pitts, Corey children, nine grandchildren, and 14 great forts of these agencies, YSB developed an in- Boyce, Jose Ruiz, Kristi McMillion, Selena grandchildren dearly. She has led a long and novative ‘‘wraparound’’ response system that Harrison, Ty Torres, David Tarrant- fulfilling life, and is a great example of a has, since that time, been widely acclaimed as Schneiderman, Angela Fernandez, Tristan strong woman who shows many individuals the most effective way to address the needs Sperling, Andrew Williams, and Tyler Stewart. the beauty and love this amazing life has to of children and families in crisis. All will be recognized on May 8 at the Our offer. Using the Best Practices Model, the Youth Community Salutes event in Boca Raton. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the Services Bureau staff has, for 30 years, suc- Mr. Speaker, we owe a debt of gratitude to U.S. House of Representatives to join Mr. cessfully supported children and their families each and every one of them and to all who VALADAO and myself in recognizing Mrs. Greta in difficult situations by providing reliable case defend our freedom by serving in the U.S. Cardoso as she celebrates her 90th birthday. management, professional counseling, critical Armed Forces. That spirit of service and sac- She is an inspiration for all of us as she has crisis intervention, and caregiver respite serv- rifice is something we all can be proud of. For a led a long life filled with joy, love, and happi- ices. YSB has also developed innovative pro- this very reason, it is my honor to recognize ness of Armenian to the San Joaquin Valley I grams such as the Family Enhancement Col- these young leaders here today. call home and the entire Nation.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES crisis facing our nation’s highways. In fact, this By this measure, there are several other Wednesday, April 9, 2014 resolution assigns a spending level of $20.95 great young men and women who served as The House in Committee of the Whole billion for transportation and infrastructure. volunteers this year in my offices. They may House on the state of the Union had under This is a reduction of $50.99 billion from last toil in obscurity but their contributions to the consideration the concurrent resolution (H. year and eviscerates the total transportation constituents we serve are deeply appreciated Con. Res. 96) establishing the budget for the and infrastructure budget. and that is why today I rise to pay tribute to United States Government for fiscal year For the third year in a row, the American four extraordinary young persons for their 2015 and setting forth appropriate budgetary Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has award- service to my constituents in the 18th Con- levels for fiscal years 2016 through 2024: ed our nation’s infrastructure a ‘‘D+.’’ Time gressional District of Texas and to the Amer- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. and time again, it becomes clear that investing ican people. They are: Aide´ Meza, Josh Mr. Chair, I rise today in opposition to the Re- in our infrastructure lays the groundwork for a Crook, Katherine Welbeck, and Ayanna publican Budget Resolution and in strong sup- competitive economy. What we need now is Costley. ´ port of the Congressional Black Caucus’ Alter- targeted investment in our infrastructure, not I wish to thank Aide Meza, who graduated with honors from the University of Houston, for native Budget. draconian reductions. To say that the Republican Budget Resolu- Our infrastructure is too important to gamble numerous and substantial contributions, in- cluding her work on H.R. 4108, ‘‘Breath of tion is dangerous is an understatement. In on and the Republican Budget resolution is a Fresh Air Act of 2014,’’ and the highly suc- particular, two areas of great concern to me roll of the dice. It would result in the loss of cessful ‘‘When Women Succeed, America will be negatively impacted by this resolution. thousands of construction related jobs in al- Succeeds’’ leadership summit held in Houston As the Ranking Member of the Committee ready economically disadvantaged areas and in March of this year. on Science, Space, and Technology, and cut public transportation funding to historically former chair of the Congressional Black Cau- Josh Crook, a student at the University of low levels. North Texas, provided invaluable assistance to cus, I urge the Appropriations Committee to Quite frankly, this budget is dangerous and come as close as possible to maintaining the me and my legislative team in the areas of na- I ask my Republican colleagues to scrap this tional defense and veterans affairs. In doing FY 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act lev- plan and work across the aisle to craft a plan els of investment in research and development so, Josh continued his record of providing dis- that invests in our future. A budget that ig- tinguished service to his country first begun and STEM education. R&D and STEM edu- nores funding for science and technology, and cation are critical to our nation’s future, and with his enlistment in the Armed Services as fails to include targeted infrastructure invest- an airman in the U.S. Air Force. Josh’s experi- we support the topline levels in the President’s ments, fails the American future. FY 2015 budget request and Opportunity, ence and understanding of the challenges The Congressional Black Caucus’ ’budget faced by veterans transitioning from active Growth, and Security Initiative for the Federal includes $500 billion in targeted investments R&D agencies as worthy of support. duty to the civilian sector was critical to the and programs that invest in our future. It development of legislation I introduced earlier Shortchanging those accounts will wind up closes tax loopholes, deductions and excep- shortchanging our future economy and quality this year, H.R. 4110, ‘‘Helping to Encourage tions that only benefit the wealthy. Addressing Real Opportunity for Veterans Transitioning of life. Increased investment in these areas the past wrongs of wealth inequality will help will pay significant dividends over the long run. from Battlespace to Workplace Act of 2014,’’ create an economy that works for every Amer- also known as the ‘‘Heroes Transitioning from As Members of the Congressional Black ican. Passing the CBC’s Alternative Budget is Caucus (CBC), we aim to be the, ‘‘Conscience Battlespace to Workplace Act of 2014.’’ the first step in righting those wrongs. Katherine Welbeck came to my office from of the Congress.’’ I feel compelled to discuss f the University of Pennsylvania Law School, the disastrous effects the Ryan Republican from which she will graduate next month and Budget would have on our country’s research TRIBUTE TO YOUNG STAFF MEM- go on to a highly successful career in law and BERS FOR THEIR CONTRIBU- and development enterprise, and con- public policy. A graduate of Princeton Univer- TIONS ON BEHALF OF THE PEO- sequently, the disastrous effect this budget sity and former teacher in the Teach for Amer- PLE OF THE 18TH CONGRES- would have on America’s future competitive- ica Corps, Katherine brought to my office a SIONAL DISTRICT OF TEXAS AND ness. commitment to educational opportunity for all THE UNITED STATES As others have pointed out, the Republican persons, especially girls and young women, Budget cuts non-defense discretionary spend- and a passion for justice and fairness. Be- ing by 1.3 trillion dollars below the baseline HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE cause of Katherine’s initiative and skill, I was 2014 spending level, adjusted for inflation. OF TEXAS able to introduce H.R. 4112, Equal Rights and These are massive cuts on top of a budget IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Access for the Women of South Sudan Act,’’ that has already seen large reductions in re- Monday, April 28, 2014 legislation requiring that activities of the United cent years. The effects on research and devel- States in South Sudan relating to governance, opment would be dramatic. The American As- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, as Mem- reconstruction and development, and refugee sociation for the Advancement of Science esti- bers of Congress we know well, perhaps bet- assistance support human rights and promote mates that the Ryan budget would cut civilian ter than most, how blessed our Nation is to the active participation of women in govern- research and development by 92 billion dollars have in reserve such exceptional young men ment and civil society. from the current baseline and 112 billion dol- and women who will go on to become leaders Ayanna Costley is completing her junior lars below the President’s budget request. in their local communities, states, and the na- year at the Madeira School in McLean, Vir- These are striking reductions. Please keep tion in the areas of business, education, gov- ginia and judging by the work ethic and appe- in mind here that the National Science Foun- ernment, philanthropy, the arts and culture, tite for knowledge she displayed, can look for- dation’s total annual budget is just a little over and the military. ward to a bright future as she begins her col- seven billion dollars. So the Republican Budg- We know this because we see them and lege studies next year. et cuts more research and development fund- benefit from their contributions every day. Mr. Speaker, the energy, intelligence, and ing every year than the entire annual budget Many of them work for us in our offices as jun- idealism these wonderful young people of the National Science Foundation. ior staff members, congressional fellows, or in- brought to my office and those interning in the Additionally, as a senior Member of the terns and they do amazing work for and on offices of my colleagues help keep our democ- Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, I behalf of the constituents we are privileged to racy vibrant. The insights, skills, and knowl- am incensed that this budget fails to address represent. edge of the governmental process they gain our nation’s aging infrastructure. Mr. Speaker, I believe there is no higher from their experiences will last a lifetime and Millions of Americans would be negatively calling than the call to serve a cause larger prove invaluable to them as they go about impacted by this measure, leaving families, in- than ourselves. That is why I ran for public of- making their mark in this world.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:01 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.024 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E594 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 28, 2014 Because of persons like them the future of TRIBUTE TO THE MEN AND Infantile Paralysis in the 1940s and 1950s to our country is bright and its best days lie WOMEN OF THE INTERNATIONAL their work on behalf of Habitat for Humanity ahead. I wish them all well. BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL and to local churches, community centers and Mr. Speaker, I am grateful that such WORKERS LOCAL 58 schools today, IBEW members have been will- thoughtful committed young men and women ing to commit their time, talents and money to can be found working in my office, those of HON. SANDER M. LEVIN help others. my colleagues, and in every community in OF MICHIGAN Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent so America. Their good works will keep America IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many members and families of IBEW Local 58 great, good, and forever young. in Michigan’s 9th Congressional District. For Monday, April 28, 2014 the last century, they have demonstrated a Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay steadfast commitment to excellence on the f tribute to the men and women of the Inter- job, to the rights of working people, to the RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING national Brotherhood of Electrical Workers well-being of Detroit and Southeast Michigan, SEASON OF THE 2013 DICKINSON Local 58, who celebrated their 100th Anniver- and to the strength of our country. I hope my RED DEVILS MEN’S LACROSSE sary at a gala I was pleased to join on Satur- colleagues will join me in congratulating the TEAM day, April 12th. In 1914, IBEW Locals 18 and men and women of Local 58 as they celebrate 271 merged to create IBEW Local 58. For the 100 years of excellence, and in wishing them last 100 years, IBEW members helped to build continued success in their second century. HON. LOU BARLETTA the City of Detroit and Southeast Michigan, f served our nation at home and overseas dur- OF PENNSYLVANIA TRIBUTE TO ANDREW LIVERIS ing wartime, engaged in volunteer activities to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES strengthen our communities, and have stood HON. DAVE CAMP Monday, April 28, 2014 at the forefront of workers’ rights on the job. The rich history of Local 58 is inextricably OF MICHIGAN Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, bound with the history of Southeast Michigan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES along with my colleagues, Rep. JIM GERLACH and of the nation. Local 58 was created to en- Monday, April 28, 2014 (PA–6) and Rep. BILL SHUSTER (PA–9), to sure that its members have safe working con- Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay congratulate the players and coaches of the ditions, receive fair wages and health and wel- tribute to Andrew Liveris in recognition of his 2013 Dickinson College Red Devils Men’s La- fare benefits, and security when they retire. 60th birthday on Monday, May 5, 2014. crosse Team of Carlisle, Pennsylvania on their These vital responsibilities helped propel the Originally from Darwin, Australia, Andrew incredible season which was capped by their men and women of Local 58 to the forefront currently resides in my hometown of Midland, advancement to the ‘‘Elite Eight’’ in the 2013 of the labor movement in Southeast Michigan, Michigan with his wife Paula and three chil- NCAA Division III National Championship and due to their efforts as well as those of dren. Mr. Liveris has been an instrumental fig- Tournament. many others, working people can achieve and ure at The Dow Chemical Company for over The 2013 Dickinson Red Devils captured thrive in the American middle class. 35 years, serving in a myriad of positions the Centennial Conference Championship for While building the middle class, the mem- spanning three continents. He is currently the a third consecutive season en route to their bers of IBEW Local 58, along with their broth- company’s President, Chairman, and Chief appearance in the quarterfinals of the NCAA ers and sisters in other building trades unions, Executive Officer. Under his guidance, the National Championship Tournament. The team literally built the City of Detroit and the South- Company has continued unparalleled success was led by First-team All-American, Division III east Michigan region. Iconic Detroit projects across the globe, in addition to being a key Long Pole Midfielder of the Year and Iroquois such as the Ambassador Bridge, the Fisher employer in Midland. He is a true visionary Award winner for Outstanding Player of the Building, the Guardian Building, the Detroit and an innovative leader in the field of manu- Year, Brandon Palladino; First-team All-Amer- Opera House, the Fox Theater, and the Ma- facturing. ican and Lt. Col. J.I. Turnbull Award winner, sonic Temple were built using the skills of In addition to his success at Dow, Mr. Brian Cannon; and First-team All-Americans IBEW Local 58’s members. In 1948, Local 58 Liveris has carried on and expanded the com- Matt Cherry and Peter Zouck. Slay Sudah was wired Briggs Stadium for lights so that the De- pany’s culture of community outreach to im- named Third-team All-American and Greg troit Tigers could play nighttime games. As prove the quality of life of all Midland resi- Hanley and Parker Waldron received honor- Detroit and the region grew along with the dents. The company continues to play a cru- able mention recognition. growth of the automotive industry, Local 58 cial role in the vitalization of the City of Mid- workers brought electricity to the new homes land, sponsoring local events such as the Dow The Red Devils’ 2013 roster included: Reid being built in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Tennis Invitational and the Midland Commu- Barger, Nick Baxter, Christian Beitel, Matt counties. nity Center’s Dow RunWalk. With strategic Brinc—kerhoff, Greg Castro, Chris Clementi, Local 58 members have served in the planning and a focus on the lives of those Reiley Crosby, Eric Dircks, Draper Donley, armed forces in every war our nation has within the company and the community, Mr. Collin Farrell, Kobi Frankel, Nolan Funchion, fought since World War I. Beginning in World Liveris has taken to new heights, the important Brian Gleason, Youssef Gorgi, Patrick Haig, War II and in every war since then, Local 58 relationship, and friendship, between Dow and Mattison Hamilton, D.J. Henderson, Rob Ken- has ensured that those members who served Midland. dall, Greg Kirchner, Marek Laco, Dave Largey, in the military during wartime would have their On a national scale, Mr. Liveris is an advo- Kevin Leary, Nick Leon, Chris Menard, Carter union dues paid while they were in service, cate for expanding the important role of manu- Moore, Andrew Morgan, Palmer Murray, Jack and that they could return to the union with no facturing in our economy and his expertise ex- O’Connor, Brett Parker, Graham Parsons, Max loss of status or seniority when their service pands well beyond his work at Dow. He Pawk, Chris Pianko, Mike Reid, Sam was completed. The men and women of Local serves as co-chair of President Obama’s Ad- Rosenburgh, Reed Salmons, Andrew Salvitti, 58 also served our country at home during vanced Manufacturing Partnership in the Will Scott, Mike Serpa, Nick Shepherd, Greg times of war, most notably during World War United States, where he continues to present Shildkrout, Michael Smith, Ace Sudah, Will II, when Detroit was known as the ‘‘Arsenal of viable business policy solutions for economic Trevenen, and Tyler White. The Red Devils Democracy’’ and skilled workers were needed growth. were ably led by Head Coach David Webster, to retool automobile factories to produce the As a successful business leader and com- Assistant Coaches Tim Marshall and Pat aircraft, tanks, and artillery needed to win the munity organizer, Mr. Liveris has received nu- March, Statisticians Emily David and Rachel war. More than half of the tanks, 75 percent merous awards including the Chemical Indus- Moore, Athletic Trainer Adam Richmond with of the aircraft engines, and 92 percent the try Medal by the Society of Chemical Industry, dedicated administrative support by College cars and trucks used by the military in World the CEO of the Year award at the Platts Glob- Athletic Director Dr. Les Poolman. War II were built in Detroit factories. al Energy Awards, and the George E. Davis Mr. Speaker, in light of their outstanding ac- The men and women of Local 58 have al- Medal by the Institution of Chemical Engi- complishments and noteworthy season, we ways been involved in efforts to strengthen the neers. Most notably, he has been identified for ask that our colleagues join us today in recog- communities in which they live and work and his influence in the global chemical markets as nizing the players and coaches of the Dickin- to support causes important to them. From a Top Power Player by the ICIS Chemical son College Red Devils Men’s Lacrosse Team their donations to the American Red Cross, Business magazine for several consecutive of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Boys Town and the National Foundation for years.

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I A graduate of New York City’s Beth Israel approach to the problem, Congress enacted wish him many years of continued health, hap- Medical Center School of Nursing, Ms. Treacy section 530 of the Revenue Act of 1978 as an piness, and success. worked at various hospitals in New York and interim measure protecting taxpayers from li- f New Jersey before entering the labor move- ability for misclassification if the taxpayer has ment. She is married, a mother of two daugh- a reasonable basis for classifying a worker as HONORING MAYOR GARY BROWN ters, a grandmother and an avid golfer. an independent contractor and meets certain OF SALEM, MISSOURI Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in other conditions. In addition, the Act prohibited congratulating Virginia ‘‘Ginny’’ Treacy on her the Secretary of the Treasury from publishing HON. JASON T. SMITH retirement and thanking her for her years of regulations or revenue rulings on workers’ em- OF MISSOURI service. ployment tax status pending the expected IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f near-term enactment of clarifying legislation. During the ensuing 33 years, Congress Monday, April 28, 2014 HONORING KATE VERNEZ made section 530 of the Revenue Act of 1978 Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise permanent, however, changes in working rela- today to honor Mayor Gary Brown of Salem, HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN tionships and the continued prohibition on new Missouri for his achievements and years of OF CALIFORNIA guidance have increased the uncertainty as to service to the community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the proper classification of workers. This April, Mayor Brown will have served for Monday, April 28, 2014 Many workers are properly classified as fourteen years as mayor of Salem. Prior to independent contractors. In other instances, being elected mayor, he served as Alderman Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to workers who are employees are being treated of the East Ward for four years. Mayor Brown recognize Kate Vernez as she retires after 27 as independent contractors. Such has dedicated much of his life to public serv- years of dedicated service as the Deputy City misclassification for tax purposes contributes ice. This dedication has not only been towards Manager of Santa Monica. to inequities in the competitive positions of his local community, but also to our nation Kate transitioned to Southern California after businesses and to the Federal and State tax during the four years he served in the Navy. a successful career with the City of New York, gap, and may also result in misclassification In his eighteen years of service to the city and the City of Santa Monica has truly bene- for other purposes, such as denial of unem- of Salem, Mayor Brown has devoted his time fited from her presence. I have had the distinct ployment benefits, workplace health and safe- to be a positive influence to the community. I pleasure of working directly with Kate for ty protections, and retirement or other benefits am thankful for his leadership which has many years, and I have personally witnessed or protections available to employees. greatly benefitted my hometown of Salem. It is how crucial her participation was in cultivating Workers, businesses, and other taxpayers my pleasure to recognize his service and the necessary cooperation and collaboration will benefit from clear guidance regarding em- achievements before the House of Represent- among city, county, state, and federal govern- ployment tax status. In the interest of fairness atives. ments time and time again. and in view of many service recipients’ reli- Kate has played an instrumental role in nu- f ance on current section 530, such guidance merous transportation projects, including the should apply only prospectively. IN RECOGNITION OF VIRGINIA City of Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus. My staff ‘‘GINNY’’ TREACY and I also were able to work one-on-one with her on the Expo Line project, which will ulti- f HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. mately connect Downtown Los Angeles to SUPPORT FOR CYPRUS OF NEW JERSEY Santa Monica. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In addition to improving transportation, Kate has been an integral part in addressing the HON. MARK MEADOWS Monday, April 28, 2014 issue of hopelessness, specifically among the OF NORTH CAROLINA Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Santa Monica veteran population. Further- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES congratulate Virginia ‘‘Ginny’’ Treacy on her more, she has been a strong advocate for leg- Monday, April 28, 2014 retirement as Executive Director of JNESO islation at all levels of government that would District Council 1 International Union of Oper- provide support to veterans at our local West Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to ating Engineers AFL–CIO. Ms. Treacy has Los Angeles VIA campus. express my support for the people of the Is- dedicated over 35 years of service to labor Kate is a natural leader and I have repeat- land of Cyprus. The Greek Cypriots have causes and her contributions and accomplish- edly been impressed with her talent and dedi- agreed to come to the table and begin nego- ments are truly deserving of this body’s rec- cation. Her record of excellence is an inspira- tiations with their Turkish counterparts. The ognition. tion. With Kate in City Hall, I have always United States stands by its commitment to Virginia Treacy has been an active labor been confident that our mutual constituents in peace in the Eastern Mediterranean. While member since 1977 when she organized her Santa Monica were being well-served at the this is merely the beginning of what could be first campaign while a Registered Nurse look- city level. a very long process, it deserves our com- ing for fair and equitable treatment. She began I ask that my colleagues join me in cele- mendation. A peaceful resolution would set an her labor career as a business agent for the brating the remarkable career of Kate Vernez example of stability in a region beset by tur- New Jersey State Nurses Association’s labor and in wishing her all the best for the future. moil, tumult, and upheaval. division and become Union Director in 1980. f The Turkish Cypriot people have been iso- Five years later, she began an independent lated for too long. They have desired a unified professional health care union under the name FAIR PLAYING FIELD ACT OF 2014 island for nearly half a century and this new JNESO with the then 2,300 Registered Nurses start is a significant step towards their rein- from the New Jersey State Nurses Associa- HON. JIM McDERMOTT statement into the political, economic, and so- tion. In 1992 JNESO became District Council OF WASHINGTON cial structure of not just the Island of Cyprus 1—IUOE after affiliating with the International IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES but also of the entire world. Union of Operating Engineers. Today, JNESO Mr. Speaker, I restate my resolute support District Council 1—IUOE represents over Monday, April 28, 2014 for the start of talks between the Turkish Cyp- 5,000 registered nurses, licensed practical Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today riots and Greek Cypriots. It is important that nurses and other healthcare professionals and to introduce the Fair Playing Field Act of 2014. we encourage both sides to remain at the technical employees in both New Jersey and In 1978, Congress was concerned that lack of table and negotiate in good faith. I also im- Pennsylvania. clarity as to the proper classification of some plore our State Department to continue to be In addition to her leadership of JNESO Dis- workers, increased IRS enforcement activity, resolute in supporting these talks. The power trict Council 1—IUOE, Ms. Treacy is a mem- and retroactive application by IRS of interpre- of diplomacy is strong. The world is watching ber of the Gender Parity Council, the New Jer- tations that were arguably new had caused and waiting with hopeful anticipation.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:01 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.028 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E596 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 28, 2014 HONORING DR. ANDREW TAYLOR In the early years, PSOP was housed in a sion, Friends of the State Theater Inc., and STILL rented facility. By 1979, more space was the City of Easton Police Practices Commis- needed, so the city of Belleville purchased the sion. As a community member, he is a con- HON. SAM GRAVES building that now houses PSOP at 201 N. stant figure at events as and always eager to OF MISSOURI Church St. A lease-purchase agreement was help out, along with his wife Nancy and his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES established between the city of Belleville and two daughters. Monday, April 28, 2014 BAC and by 1999, the cost of the building was In recognition of his service, ProJeCt of paid in full and the college now owns the facil- Easton founded the Daniel E. Cohen Award in Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I ity. honor of Mr. Cohen and recognized him as its proudly pause to recognize Dr. Andrew Taylor Today, PSOP’s mission is to provide a com- first recipient on April 24, 2014. Mr. Speaker, Still, who is being posthumously inducted into prehensive program of direct and referral serv- I am proud to offer my heartfelt congratula- the Hall of Famous Missourians on April 16th. ices to seniors and their families, designed to tions to Daniel E. Cohen for this great honor Dr. A.T. Still is best known for his work with assist them in maximizing their health and and my thanks for his years of public service. osteopathic medicine. Dr. Still traveled independence. PSOP’s programming is di- f throughout Northern Missouri to spread his rected at healthy aging and enjoying a reward- drugless, manipulative medicine that was offi- ing lifestyle for those 55 and beyond, allowing HONORING REV. FRANCE A. DAVIS cially named ‘‘osteopathy’’ in 1885. Finding he them to ‘‘age in place’’ and remain inde- OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, PAS- had more patients than he could handle, Dr. pendent as long as possible. PSOP’s myriad TOR OF CALVARY BAPTIST Still founded the American School of Osteop- of programs and services focus on engage- CHURCH athy in Kirksville, Missouri in 1892. It was esti- ment in social and recreational activities as mated that on any given day, over 400 people well as travel and cultural activities to stimu- HON. JIM MATHESON would travel to Kirksville to be treated. late lifelong learning. Multiple volunteer pro- OF UTAH While Dr. A.T. Still may be known as the fa- grams provide seniors opportunities to serve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ther of the osteopathic profession, this is not others. his only accomplishment. Dr. Still was deeply Monday, April 28, 2014 Mr. Speaker, on their 40th anniversary, I am embroiled in the fight over whether Kansas pleased to honor Southwestern Illinois Col- Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today would be admitted to the Union as a slave lege’s Programs and Services for Older Per- to honor an exemplary man of faith, courage, State or free State, helping it be admitted to sons for their service to southwestern Illinois. and civic engagement. Reverend France A. the Union as the latter. Dr. Still also fought in I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring this Davis has served as Pastor of Calvary Baptist the Civil War, serving as a hospital steward. organization and wishing them continued suc- Church in Salt Lake City for the last 40 years. His outfit helped repel the Confederate forces cess as they continue to serve the people of He is a fixture in the community and a role advancing on Kansas City. Also, with his med- our area. model for many of its citizens. He is admired ical school and practice firmly established, Dr. throughout the state as a man of integrity as f Still was able to focus on mechanical inven- he leads and inspires his congregation; as a tions. He patented an improved butter churn, IN RECOGNITION OF DANIEL E. man of compassion in his fair treatment of ev- a smokeless furnace, and many other ma- COHEN ON THE OCCASION OF HIS eryone—particularly those who are chines. AWARD FOR SERVICE TO THE marginalized in society; and as a man of dedi- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me, COMMUNITY cation to the university students he has taught along with the great State of Missouri, in cele- and the civic community he leads. brating the life of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still as we HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT Born on a large farm in rural Georgia, Rev. induct him into the Hall of Famous Missou- OF PENNSYLVANIA Davis learned early the value of hard work rians. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and education while working and studying f alongside his eight brothers and sisters. He Monday, April 28, 2014 HONORING SOUTHWESTERN ILLI- was blessed with caring and humble parents NOIS COLLEGE’S PROGRAMS AND Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise who dedicated themselves to their faith and SERVICES FOR OLDER PERSONS today to honor Daniel E. Cohen, who has family. Recognizing the value of education, dedicated 45 years as a board member and young France committed himself to reading as President to ProJeCt of Easton, a human and the pursuit of academic excellence. HON. WILLIAM L. ENYART service agency founded by local clergy and While attending Tuskegee Institute in Ala- OF ILLINOIS community leaders in response to rising tides bama, France met Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of poverty and social unrest in 1968, that as a student reporter for the school news- Monday, April 28, 2014 works to support poor and underserved popu- paper. That experience had a profound effect Mr. ENYART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lations. Under Mr. Cohen’s leadership, on him and Dr. King became a mentor. Rec- recognize and honor Southwestern Illinois Col- ProJeCt of Easton provides emergency assist- ognizing the gross injustice of racial inequality lege’s Programs and Services for Older Per- ance and food programs; case management and violence, France soon joined Dr. King in sons and to congratulate this organization on and life skills support; and educational pro- civil rights demonstrations throughout the 40 years of service. As their founders, part- grams including adult basic literacy, English as South, including the Selma to Montgomery ners and members gather to celebrate 40 a second language, GED preparation, family March and the March on Washington where years of unparalleled service to southwestern literacy, and supplemental programs for Dr. King delivered his ‘‘I Have a Dream’’ Illinois, I ask all my colleagues to join me in school-age children. speech. He was particularly moved by Dr. honoring this organization. Since joining ProJeCt just after its incorpo- King’s hallmark traits of nonviolence and love. Founded by Eugene Verdu, Programs and ration, Daniel Cohen has been a tireless advo- It was this example that would eventually help Services for Older Persons began as a Prepa- cate for the vulnerable individuals who depend lead him to the ministry. ration for Retirement class in 1970 at then on the agency. After working for Easton’s After his participation in the Civil Rights Belleville Area College. This led to a federal needy families for decades, he became board Movement, France served his country honor- grant for the Retired Senior Volunteer Pro- president in 2001 and served until 2007. Lead- ably in the United States Air Force before re- gram in 1973. Additional Federal, State and ing by example, he and his wife Nancy do- turning to school to resume his studies. In the local grants provided a myriad of services, ac- nated the cost of a classroom to ProJeCt’s years that followed, he earned six academic tivities and opportunities for people over the Fowler Literacy Center, which now serves 25 degrees, in Arts and Humanities, Afro-Amer- age of 55. ESL adult learners on an ongoing basis ican Studies, Rhetoric, Religion, Mass Com- Under the administrative leadership of the throughout the year. munication, and Ministry. He has approached General Studies and Community Services divi- Mr. Cohen has also donated his time, effort, all facets of his life and service with this same sion, with full support from the BAC Board of and considerable skill set to other charitable tireless devotion. Trustees, an office for PSOP was established and non-profit organizations, including the Joining Calvary Baptist in 1972, he became in late 1973. This new office was responsible Bnai Abraham Synagogue, the Jewish Federa- Pastor in 1974. Beyond weekly preaching and for administering all college activities related to tion of the Lehigh Valley, and the Lehigh Val- counseling with members of his faithful con- the field of aging. Today, PSOP is part of ley Jewish Foundation. He also served on the gregation, he has become an advocate of nu- SWIC Community Services. boards for the Hugh Moore Canal Commis- merous causes in the civic community. Among

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The qual- icy Council, and the Salt Lake Convention and pression, communication, intelligence, ac- commodations, strengths, independence or ity of a choice does not determine one’s Visitors Bureau. Under his guidance, the 122– support needs: All human beings are able to value as a person. 4. Power resides within each of us. The year old church built a new 47,000 square foot grow and develop to their full potential. home a decade ago. He has led civic and wel- Being human, we believe and affirm that right of people to decide for themselves is re- fare organizations, is a renowned public all people have absolute power to direct their spected, celebrated and supported. 5. We have the right to direct financial de- own lives, with determination, dignity and speaker, has become a resource for the gov- cisions consistent with personal ambition. meaningful choice. ernor’s and mayor’s offices, and after touching We pursue careers that enable us to grow and hundreds of students in his years as a pro- We believe and affirm the basic human right to live free from abuse, neglect, and ex- be promoted, with work relationships that fessor at the University of Utah, is retiring this ploitation in our homes, jobs and the com- empower us, and employment supports that spring. An avid reader, he is also an accom- munity, so as to be secure at all times: protect autonomy. Meaningful careers pro- plished author of four books. Perhaps most 1. We refuse to tolerate physical, mental, vide us with economic stability and freedom. importantly, he has served as a voice of rea- emotional or sexual violence. We deserve A job is not a career. Everyone should have son and sound judgment to transcend social freedom from violence that comes from peo- the opportunity to create a life with employ- ple or systems where abuse has become com- ment that enriches the mind and spirit. divisions and form bonds of understanding in 6. We are the primary drivers of our life the community. monplace and is ignored. 2. Our money and resources must be safe choices and decisions. With his wife Willene by his side, he has 7. We always start by presuming com- and under our own ultimate direction. raised three children and has three grand- 3. We must be free from discrimination petence. We all have the absolute right to children and one great-grandson. I would like based in hate or fear, and discrimination grow intellectually, sexually, physically, to take this opportunity to recognize the ex- based on good intentions. Discrimination spiritually and socially to our full potential; traordinary legacy of Rev. France A. Davis, will be determined by the effect it has on our to be who we choose to be, human beings, without pressure to alter how we speak, feel, who has been referred to as ‘‘one of Utah’s lives and not the intentions of those who dis- criminate. think, or move. human treasures,’’ and who we honor today 8. We have the right to technology, includ- for his 40 years of service to Calvary Baptist 4. We must be free from attitudes and be- liefs that talk down to us. ing assistive technology, which increases our Church and the Salt Lake community. We believe and affirm that all human personal power through access to informa- beings have the right to live free from the tion, and gives us the ability to more fully, f oppression of: productively and effectively interact with 1. A transportation system that isolates us the world. PERSONAL EXPLANATION in our homes or within a community. 9. All human beings rise to high expecta- 2. Supports that control us and our envi- tions, to get to a place where one can ronment, talk for us, do not listen, or fail to achieve and strive to be all one can be. Lim- HON. KAREN BASS recognize that we are the boss of our own ited or no expectations restrict our growth, OF CALIFORNIA lives. advance stereotypes, and move us to a path IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3. The fear that we will be eliminated or of poverty and labeled incompetence, instead of a full life of choice and independence. Monday, April 28, 2014 left to die because the circumstances of our existence are deemed too costly, too difficult 10. We reject the notion that people are on Ms. BASS. Mr. Speaker, on March 5, 2014, or simply not important. a predetermined path. We have the right to I unintentionally opposed H.R. 2126, the En- 4. Being imprisoned in institutions that equally access an education that prepares us isolate, control and segregate us. (Commu- each to enter the working world and partici- ergy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014, pate fully in our community. which passed in the House 375–136. H.R. nity housing without autonomy is like an in- stitution.) 11. Education directly impacts a strong so- 2126 is an important piece of legislation that 5. Labels given to us, used to separate, de- ciety and economy. Every human has the will increase America’s annual energy savings, value or dehumanize us. right to a higher education. Every human create jobs, and significantly reduce green- 6. Societal, cultural and physical barriers has the right to learn and grow as one de- house gas emissions. I would like the record that restrict full participation in commu- sires. to note that I support H.R. 2126. I recognize nities. Whereas all of the above rights are recog- 7. Any system that takes it upon itself to nized, honored and practiced, we endeavor to that energy efficiency-focused legislation plays create and uphold opportunities to: a key role in crafting a thriving, diversified na- determine who is worthy, that imposes serv- ices based on perceived, rather than real 1. Promote the health and well-being of all tional energy strategy. I am dedicated to needs, or makes decisions in secret without people. strengthening our country’s energy efficiency the participation of those impacted. We have 2. Fully, meaningfully and productively and look forward to working with my col- a right to services tailored to assist us by participate in civic, cultural, political, eco- leagues on this issue in the future. empowering our abilities. nomic and social life. 8. Those who devalue us through medical 3. Presume competence and uphold high ex- pectations. Include all people regardless of f discrimination. Every human has a right to be: communication style, mobility, race, nation WASHINGTON STATE ALLIES FOR a) Free from those who deny or force med- of origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual ADVOCACY: A PROCLAMATION ical treatment. orientation, expression, intelligence, accom- b) Free from those who assume we don’t modations, strengths, independence, support FOR THE DIGNITY AND RIGHTS needs and ability. FOR ALL HUMAN BEINGS deserve medical treatment to improve or sustain our life. 4. Never abandon those who struggle and c) Free from those who make medical deci- seek support when needed. HON. DEREK KILMER sions without our consent or voice, under the 5. Respect each other, even in conflict. pretense of knowing better than we what is This we say and believe. OF WASHINGTON Signed: best for us. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES d) Free from those who treat or alter us, f Monday, April 28, 2014 without consent, for the convenience of oth- ers, society, or any system. RECOGNIZING THE COMMUNITY Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I was pleased to e) Free from parents, guardians, or other ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF meet with individuals from my region and the decision-makers who would override our de- MADERA COUNTY, VICTIMS Washington State Developmental Disabilities cisions, without listening and considering SERVICE CENTER Council about important issues concerning our perspectives, and alter our self-deter- people with developmental disabilities. I sup- mined course as human beings. We believe and affirm that everyone has HON. JIM COSTA port their advocacy efforts for people with de- OF CALIFORNIA velopmental disabilities and programs that the freedom to lead a meaningful life, in which: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES support them. The Washington State Allies in 1. We each have a name, and choose the Monday, April 28, 2014 Advocacy has issued a Proclamation for the groups with which we identify. We reject la- Dignity and Rights for All Human Beings and bels, imposed by others, that minimize, spe- Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to I am honored to submit a copy. cialize or segregate us. recognize the Community Action Partnership

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:01 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.037 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E598 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 28, 2014 of Madera County (CAPMC), Victims Service HONORING THE COLORADO FARM Le Bernardin, so naturally they just showed Center for the tremendous efforts they have SHOW up with a cooler at the kitchen door. ‘‘We really Forrest Gumped it,’’ said Trav- made to help crime victims in Madera County. is, 39. ‘‘We had no idea what we were doing.’’ CAPMC operates a multi program victim HON. CORY GARDNER Chesapeake oysters were so rare then that OF COLORADO the chefs wanted to try them on the spot. service center for Madera County that ad- But neither Croxton, both of whom had mas- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dresses the needs of victims of all crime types ter’s degrees, knew how to shuck an oyster. including: domestic violence, sexual assault, Monday, April 28, 2014 ‘‘Finally the chef took it out of my hands child abuse, and homicide. CAPMC’s broad and did it himself,’’ Travis said. Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Oysters had almost disappeared from the range of services greatly benefits the popu- honor the Colorado Farm Show on its 50th an- Chesapeake Bay when the Croxtons, first lation that they serve. In one agency, individ- niversary. cousins and co-owners of the Rappahannock uals can apply for a restraining order and at Each year, the three-day Colorado Farm Oyster Company, graduated from college. Show in Weld County showcases agricultural And after decades of bad news about pollu- the same time, request shelter. Since CAPMC tion, silt, disease and overfishing in the bay, has all of their programs under one center, successes. The Colorado Farm Show displays 350 agriculture-related exhibits and draws many locals wouldn’t eat them raw. ‘‘A they reduce the barriers that sometimes pre- whole generation of Virginians grew up with- more than 30,000 visitors from throughout the vent victims from accessing services. In addi- out virginicas,’’ said Peter Woods, the chef region. The exhibitors this year were from Col- at Merroir, the Croxtons’ oyster bar here, tion, CAPMC is the only agency in Madera orado, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming and Mon- where the Rappahannock River empties into County that provides 24 hour crisis interven- tana, and came to Greeley, Colorado to the bay. ‘‘For oyster roasts, oyster stuffing, tion to crime victims. present state of the art machinery, farm prod- all these traditions, you just couldn’t get ucts, and farm services. The event, which your hands on them.’’ CAPMC operates the Martha Diaz Shelter, As he spoke, Mr. Woods was shucking a the only shelter in Madera County for battered started from humble beginnings in 1964, has dozen just-pulled virginica oysters, the kind women and their children to seek immediate now grown to be one of the Nation’s largest that grew wild on thick shoals all around the agricultural shows. It is so popular among safety when fleeing from abusive relationships. bay when the first Europeans sailed in, the those in the agricultural business that there is wooden hulls of their ships brushing against Women and children are provided supplies for a waiting list to join. the shells. It is the same oyster that grows their immediate needs including: food, medi- Over 100 volunteers annually contribute to in Long Island Sound and on Cape Cod and cine, toiletries, and transportation. CAPMC the show’s successes and donate more than points north—and now, with modern aqua- culture, as far south as Georgia. strives to protect families from experiencing 8,200 hours of their time. The volunteers as- ‘‘Now they can’t get enough of them,’’ said further abuse by informing them of their rights sist in tasks ranging from administration to Mr. Woods, twirling the flesh into a plump as crime victims and advocating for their safe- maintaining buildings and grounds. One of the and attractive ‘‘Rappahannock roll’’ that ty. Each year, they provide a safe haven for many great committees works directly with sits up high in the shell. Food styling was not part of the traditional job description for over one hundred women and children experi- education and organizes thirty speakers to dis- cuss various programs and seminars. a waterman (Chesapeake-speak for fisher- encing domestic violence. man), but it is just one of many ingenious Further, the show is dedicated to training In 2013, CAPMC achieved national accredi- ways that a new generation is trying to the next generation of people who are en- bring a thriving oyster trade back to the tation by the National Children’s Alliance gaged in farming. Thus far, the Colorado Farm bay. (NCA), and they are now recognized as the Show has given over $123,000 to Colorado In 1899, when the cousins’ great-grand- Accredited Child Abuse Center for Madera high school seniors who are interested in ca- father leased five acres of nearby river bot- reers in agriculture. tom and started the company, the water here County. CAPMC received their accreditation was still rich with the plankton and based on their utilization of a functioning and It is with great pride and honor that I recog- phytonutrients that oysters need to live. The effective multidisciplinary team approach to nize the Colorado Farm Show today. Please bay’s floor was inlaid with shell and rock, work collaboratively in child abuse investiga- join me in congratulating them on 50 great the sea grasses were tall, and the water was brackish (part salt, part fresh, ideal for oys- tion, prosecution, and treatment. CAPMC years of tradition and continued agricultural success. ters) like most of the coastal Chesapeake, worked diligently with law enforcement, social among the world’s largest estuaries with f services, the district attorney’s office, health more than 11,000 miles of shoreline. services, and hospitals to ensure that they re- RECOGNIZING VIRGINIA’S But the oyster population was already REBOUNDING OYSTER INDUSTRY cratering under commercial and environ- ceived the national accreditation. mental pressure. The 20th century brought Each year, CAPMC serves an average of more-sophisticated dredging tools and more 112 child abuse victims. CAPMC strives to HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN pollution: Modern farming, with its fer- OF VIRGINIA tilizers and insecticides, dumped enough ni- provide an immediate response that identifies trogen and phosphorus into the bay to bring the victim’s needs and reduces the level of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES its life cycle to a near-complete halt, said trauma. They operate an aftercare program for Monday, April 28, 2014 Bill Goldsborough, director of fisheries for child abuse victims and their caretakers to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, which was Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I’d like to sub- formed in 1967 to protect and restore the bay. seek therapy, so they have a safe place to mit for the record a March 24, 2014, New York The cleanup is proceeding (slowly), and talk about their most horrifying experiences. Times article featuring Travis and Ryan oysters play an active part. They are filter Every family is assigned an advocate to en- Croxton and their small business in the First feeders, slurping 50 to 60 gallons of water a day and cleaning it as they go. ‘‘For pro- sure that their rights as crime victims are en- Congressional District of Virginia, Rappahan- nock Oyster Company, which is building a his- tecting seafood, usually you’re talking about forced. restraint: Don’t eat it, don’t catch it,’’ Ryan toric family business and contributing to a As a founding member and co-chairman of Croxton said. ‘‘But with oysters, the more healthy Chesapeake Bay. you eat, the more we grow, and the more bay the Victims’ Rights Caucus, it is my honor to One of the crown jewels of our nation’s nat- they can clean.’’ recognize the good work of CAPMC and to ural resources, the Chesapeake Bay is rich in At peak trade, around 1875, 20 million thank the board members of CAPMC for their history and also provides a way of life for so bushels of wild oysters were taken from the support and activism. These individuals sin- many that live in the Bay region. I appreciate bay each year. By the late 1990s, the total was 20,000. Restoration of the bay’s eco- cerely care about victims’ rights and helping the efforts of these fine Virginians creating system, undertaken by multiple state, fed- those in need. jobs, producing a fine product, all while work- eral and private agencies, was proceeding ing to preserve the Bay and a historic way of Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me with painful slowness, and repairing the oys- life. ter business was not a high priority. in recognizing the Community Action Partner- [From the New York Times, Mar. 24, 2014] To Tommy Leggett, a local marine sci- entist and environmental educator who is ship of Madera County, Victims Service Cen- (By Julia Moskin) ter for their efforts on behalf of crime victims. also a working waterman, the low point A CHESAPEAKE HOMECOMING They have truly made a difference throughout came when the governing bodies began to TOPPING, VA.—When Travis and Ryan consider abandoning Crassostrea virginica the region and will continue to do so for many Croxton first went to New York City in 2004 and reseeding the bay with a disease-resist- decades to come. to market their homegrown oysters, one of ant oyster native to the South China Sea, the few seafood places they had heard of was Crassostrea ariakensis.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:08 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.042 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 28, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E599 ‘‘That oyster grows fast and it grows growing Barcats themselves, they hatched a substantial costs to states and localities forc- strong,’’ said Mr. Leggett, who was in a posi- new cooperative of oyster farmers, mostly ing them to make do with less during difficult tion to see all sides of the argument. ‘‘It current or former watermen, that serves as times of disaster. reaches market size in less than a year, so an entry point to aquaculture. The members House Republicans continue to push for the whole industry was drooling over the can grow as few or as many as they like but thing. But it didn’t belong in our bay.’’ In- still go fishing and crabbing on the bay. devastating cuts that threaten the safety net troducing nonnative species has often led to These watermen, Travis said, have seen designed to provide the most basic needs for unforeseen problems, like the proliferation that farming helps sustain both the bay and millions of Americans at their most vulnerable of kudzu and the infamous ‘‘walking catfish’’ their businesses. In the last decade, all the time. It is for these reasons that I will vote in the Southeast. Chesapeake fisheries have become more ‘‘no’’ on this budget and I ask my colleagues So Mr. Leggett, 58, became an activist for tightly controlled, and law enforcement to oppose this budget as well. virginica farming. Although aquaculture was more persistent. Illegal fishing in protected already well established in the Northeast waters, or at night, or out of season, was a f and internationally, it hadn’t caught on low-risk income stream for generations of RECOGNIZING THE SAN JOAQUIN here, partly because the wild stock was so watermen. Now, it’s far more difficult. This FARM BUREAU FEDERATION plentiful. Long after the beds up north ran month, Maryland’s Natural Resources Police out, baymen here were still pulling up scored its first conviction for oyster poach- enough oysters (along with blue crabs, ing based on evidence from a state-of-the-art HON. JEFF DENHAM striped bass and other valuable creatures) to surveillance system it shares with the De- OF CALIFORNIA make a living. partment of Homeland Security. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES But eventually, Mr. Leggett couldn’t sup- Under these conditions, the peaceful, lu- port a family on his catch. ‘‘First the hard crative life of the oyster farmer grows ever Monday, April 28, 2014 clams tanked, then the oysters tanked, then more attractive. ‘‘Even the roughest, mean- Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the crabs tanked,’’ he said. ‘‘I could see est water guys notice when their friend is which way the bay was going.’’ driving a new truck,’’ Travis said. ‘‘Sud- recognize and congratulate San Joaquin Farm Mr. Leggett set up a demonstration oyster denly, they get interested.’’ Bureau Federation as they celebrate their farm for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation at 100th year anniversary. f the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, and The San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation began to preach the advantages of aqua- THE RYAN REPUBLICAN BUDGET: was formed in 1914; it began with 650 mem- culture: the ability to sustain the supply, DANGEROUS TO OUR NATIONAL bers and 14 Farm Centers. In 1919, the San predict the harvest and control the quality SECURITY AND DANGEROUS TO Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation helped hold of your catch by creating optimal growing conditions at each life stage. Oysters grow OUR SAFETY IN NATURAL DIS- the County’s first fair, located in Oak Park. By from tiny spat, the most juvenile stage, to ASTERS 1931, SJFB was the largest Farm Bureau in market size of three inches, in about 18 the United States with 2,301 members. months. HON. YVETTE D. CLARKE The SJFB soon outgrew their building and An oyster farm doesn’t look much like a OF NEW YORK dedicated their new, larger building in 1938. farm. The oysters grow in metal cages, eat- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES During this time, their vision created structure. ing the same food in exactly the same water Subcommittees comprised of local farmers as their wild counterparts. But they are Monday, April 28, 2014 were established in every area of the county. groomed for market: brought into dock, sort- ed and tossed in a tumbler, then bagged for Ms. CLARKE of New York. Mr. Speaker, They were charged with mapping out and or- sale or returned to the water. The process today I rise in opposition to the severely re- ganizing the sections. The idea behind the gives each oyster room to grow a full ‘‘cup,’’ gressive Paul Ryan Budget Proposal, a radical plan was to prevent sabotage and fires, pro- which brings a premium price, and keeps the and erosive bill that undermines our national vide information, develop a cooperative use of shells looking pretty. security by slashing funding for essential farm implements and labor, as well as to as- It’s a low-tech system, but it lets growers emergency assistance and jeopardizes our sist in any national food production plan. raise oysters for high-end restaurants the preparedness and safety in natural disasters. During World War II, the Farm Bureau de- way farmers raise vegetables: with consist- ency in shape, size, texture and flavor; with The Ryan Budget would be a fiscal wreck to voted a major part of war emergency to de- careful handling from farm to table; and high-growth states and states affected by nat- fense work. with an eye to beauty and shapeliness. Aqua- ural disasters. In the immediate aftermath of a The top 10 priority issues declared by the culture has begun to turn the tide back to- disaster, states and local areas often depend Farm Bureau in 1952 were: economy, good ward virginicas. Last year, for instance, the on help from the Federal Government. The government, citizenship, schools and school take from the Chesapeake was about 400,000 Federal Emergency Management Agency costs, international trade, adequate labor, in- bushels. Anderson’s Neck, Choptank Sweets (FEMA) helps people affected by the disaster flation, water, terminal market waste, and a and Misty Points are just a few of the eupho- get food, water, and shelter, and helps with better understanding of the relationship be- nious new oysters to hit the market, and Mr. tween the farm bureau and the consumer. Leggett’s own York Rivers fetch premium search-and-rescue missions and providing prices. electric power. FEMA also helps states and In the mid-1950s, there were many changes The Croxtons did not grow up as oystermen local governments repair or replace public fa- to the local politics and organizations. The (Travis studied finance; Ryan, Southern lit- cilities and infrastructure, which often is not in- Farm Bureau took a hard stance opposing a erature), and neither did their fathers. sured. certain State Assembly bill relating to gun con- ‘‘Grandpa told them to go to college instead Last year New York was completely dev- trol, citing that it would drive firearms under- of messing around with oysters,’’ Travis astated by Hurricane Sandy. Sandy’s impact ground. During this time, the San Joaquin said. The boys inherited the leases on the included the flooding of the New York City County Agri-Center was formed. A year later, river, and by law they had to grow oysters there or give them up. Subway system, many communities, the clo- the California Division of Water Resources Thus began the road to Le Bernardin, the sure of all road tunnels entering Manhattan was set up; it abolished several State boards Grand Central Oyster Bar and beyond. The except the Lincoln Tunnel, and the closure of and commissions. The Young People’s De- two have reinvested what they’ve earned, the New York Stock Exchange for two con- partment was approved by the board, which opening restaurants with high visibility, one secutive days. Thousands of homes and an served as the forerunner for the Young Farm- in Richmond, Va., another in the busy Union estimated 250,000 vehicles were destroyed ers and Ranchers Program. Shortly after, two Market in Washington. during the storm. Economic losses across land use policies were passed. One ad- After building a steady market for their trademark oyster, the Rappahannock River, New York were estimated to be at least $18 dressed the protection of agricultural lands they began to build a range of flavors. Now billion. In my district, it was nothing less than from annexation and another to prevent the they grow oysters in several locations, where a miracle that the section of the Shore Park- use of top soil for road and other construction the water varies in salinity and depth, each way connecting Sheepshead Bay with fills. producing somewhat distinct flavors: crisp Canarsie was not destroyed; which by coinci- In the 1960s, the SJFB made changes to Stingrays in Mobjack Bay, briny Old Salts in dence, a National Park Service project had the Cow Testing Association and created the Chincoteague Bay and the oyster for the peo- placed a huge amount of soil near the bridge, San Joaquin County Dairy Herd Improvement. ple, the Barcat. The Barcat is an all-purpose Chesapeake which effectively saved it. Farm Bureau records and funds were turned oyster, distributed and marketed along with The Federal Government’s ability to respond over to the new cooperation. The SJFB took the Croxtons’ premium oysters, but at a to natural disasters, like Hurricane Sandy a hard stance in 1964 by opposing the Delta lower price to feed the current boom in raw would be significantly hindered under Chair- Peripheral Canal, which would have cut a bars and $1 oyster happy hours. Instead of man RYAN’s Budget Proposal and shift very large swath through some of the county’s

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:01 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.044 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E600 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 28, 2014 most valuable farm land. Toward the late lence’’ program. The San Joaquin Farm Bu- CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF 1960s, the County Board of Supervisors ap- reau’s advocacy efforts, agricultural education, MARIA DE LA MILERA AND CON- proved a resolution for the establishment of and safety training programs all have contrib- GRATULATING HER ON A WELL agricultural preserves for the county. uted to their being recognized under this pro- DESERVED RETIREMENT The current San Joaquin Farm Bureau Of- gram. The SJFB was selected as the County fice was dedicated in 1972. of the Year in 2013 by the California Farm Bu- HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN There were many changes during the 80s reau Federation. OF FLORIDA for the San Joaquin Farm Bureau. They rein- The San Joaquin Farm Bureau has accom- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forced the importance of the dairy industry to plished a number of commendable things with- Monday, April 28, 2014 the county when the SJFB Board of Directors in the community. They have also maintained voted in sharp disagreement with the Cali- a county legislative committee that has worked Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, it is my fornia Farm Bureau Federation when they with the State Legislature, and an economic pleasure to celebrate the long and successful asked for $.29 per hundred weight drop in committee that has made progress in enforce- public service career of Maria De La Milera Class One milk. In addition, the president of ment of State realty laws. The San Joaquin and congratulate her on a well-deserved re- Zenith announced its purchase of CalFarm In- Farm Bureau has also assisted the Federal tirement. Her commitment to our community surance. The partnership between the Farm Land Bank to provide funds to farmers, and and our nation is exemplary and we are all Bureau and CalFarm began to materialize. have campaigned for reapportionment of the forever grateful for her service. With over 30 The Immigration Reform Act of 1986 came State Legislature. In addition to this, the SJFB years of experience and countless accolades through a joint effort by the agricultural inter- has maintained a cow-testing association, and accomplishments over such an expansive ests of California and Congress. The Alien Le- sponsored 4H activities, cooperated with the career, South Floridians are truly losing an in- galization for Agriculture program was formed extension service in educational programs, valuable member of the fabric of our commu- in 1987 as a result of immigration legislation and have represented livestock men in de- nity. Maria was born in Holguin, Oriente, Cuba, that passed in Congress. The SJFB con- manding dog law enforcement. the oldest of three daughters. After the brutal tracted with federal officials to provide local Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebrating dictator Fidel Castro seized power, Maria agriculture workers the ability to gain citizen- with the San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation came with her younger sister to the United ship through the amnesty program that was for their significant contributions, not only to States in the largest exodus of unaccom- granted at that time. Thousands of workers agriculture, but to the community, and the panied children from the regime—known as were able to utilize this program to become State of California. Congratulations on the ‘‘Pedro Pan.’’ She then spent four years in a U.S. citizens. At the end of the process, ex- past 100 years, and I wish you the best suc- Los Angeles orphanage until her parents were cess funds were used to help start the SJFB cess in the years to come. Foundation for Agricultural Education. finally able to join her in the United States. In 1988, the Environmental Affairs Com- f As an adult, Maria moved to Miami and mittee was formed and immediately set out to began her career helping our South Florida HONORING THE 100 YEAR ANNI- work on the Endangered Species Act, San community through public service, working as VERSARY OF THE MID AMERICA Joaquin Air Basin Air Quality, and pesticide a constituent service representative for Sen- BANK IN MISSOURI regulation and enforcement. ator Richard Stone. She continued her career The 1990s brought the advent of many in the office of Senator Paula Hawkins, focus- ‘‘new town’’ proposals, self-contained urban HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER ing primarily on immigration cases where she areas that would not become incorporated cit- OF MISSOURI earned a reputation as a caring and compas- sionate advocate on behalf of all those need- ies. Only one of these new town proposals, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing a helping hand. Her commitment to others Mountain House, was supported by the San Monday, April 28, 2014 Joaquin Farm Bureau and remains an active, allowed her to positively shape the lives of growing community in the county. Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise many individuals. Efforts were made to create a rural crime today to congratulate Mid America Bank and Maria then spent a few years in the political task force under the Sheriffs Department to recognize the contribution the institution has realm as Executive Director of the Republican ensure adequate personnel would be allocated made to communities in Missouri during its Party of Miami-Dade County, and then joined to counter crimes impacting agricultural oper- 100 years of operation. Since April is Commu- the government of Miami-Dade County, where ations. The SJFB initiated policy language at nity Bank Month, it is fitting to celebrate the she spent the last 23 years supporting our the State Farm Bureau Convention to prioritize anniversary of one of Missouri’s finest financial local residents. She has long been known for metal theft, and to require recyclers to adhere institutions. On April 27, 1914, this community inspiring those around her, people who will un- to strict guidelines when accepting metal. bank was founded as the People’s Bank of St. doubtedly carry on her legacy of profes- Their efforts led to legislation that passed the Thomas. It was then relocated to Meta, Mis- sionalism and commitment. There is no great- California State Legislature the following year. souri in 1951, where it operated as the sole lo- er reward than the satisfaction gained through The 2000s enabled the SJFB to work with cation for 27 years and was renamed the serving others, and Maria embraced this most the county on what is now known as the Meta State Bank. In 1978, the name Mid noble of endeavors with remarkable principle. Cabral Agricultural Center which houses the America Bank was adopted as the bank grew It is my distinct pleasure to join Maria’s fam- Agricultural Commissioner, U.C. Cooperative and opened a second branch in Linn, Mis- ily; her children Beatriz Maria, Maritza Isabel Extension, and the Office of Emergency Serv- souri. Mid America Bank has continued to ex- and Raul De La Milera, Jr.; her grandchildren ices. pand and currently has five branches through- Michael, Mathew, Madison, Mark, Laenie and San Joaquin Farm Bureau members and out the state that allow the people of Missouri Rachel; as well as friends and peers as they staff have advanced the concept of providing access to the financial tools that provide sta- honor her many accomplishments and out- an ‘‘Ag Venture’’ program, which helps 13,000 bility and security in their daily life. standing career. Maria, thank you for your ex- 3rd grade students from throughout the county The longevity of Mid America Bank is not ceptional public service. I wish you only the attend one of three ‘‘Ag Venture’’ days. The only a testament to its success and knowledge best in any challenge you choose next to ac- program gives students the opportunity to of the financial services industry, but also its cept. learn more about where their food comes from commitment to our Missouri communities. f and the benefits of eating local crops. Community banks such as Mid America Bank ON RECOGNITION OF THE OPENING They have also advanced a ‘‘Farmers Mar- have a desire to help their customers improve OF SAINT JOSEPH MERCY OAK- ket’’ program that educates 4th grade students their lives and realize their dreams, all while LAND HOSPITAL’S SOUTH PA- in low income schools on the benefits of eat- valuing the customer and respecting the vital TIENT TOWER ing specialty crops that come from the region. role of relationship banking. At the end of the 4 session program, students In closing, Mr. Speaker, I ask all my col- HON. GARY C. PETERS are given the opportunity to purchase fresh leagues to join me in wishing all the employ- OF MICHIGAN produce for 10 cents each to bring home fruits ees of Mid America Bank our sincerest thanks IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and vegetables. and appreciation for their service to the men, In the past two years, the SJFB was recog- women and families of Missouri. Congratula- Monday, April 28, 2014 nized by the American Farm Bureau Federa- tions on 100 years and best wishes for contin- Mr. PETERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I am tion under their ‘‘Counties Activities of Excel- ued success in the next 100 years. pleased to rise today to recognize the opening

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:01 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.046 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 28, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E601 of Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital’s senger and light truck tire plant in my home- dent attendance, developing better team play- South Patient Tower. The South Patient Tower town of Wilson, North Carolina. ers, enhancing student creativity, and pro- is an eight-story, contemporary-styled facility I have represented the Wilson plant for ducing a more prepared student for the work- that features 208 private, technologically inte- nearly ten years and am reminded each time place. In Congress, I have always advocated grated and enhanced patient care rooms, I pass it on my way to Washington, DC the for sustained investments in the arts and hu- which provide ample space for the family and impact it has had on the City of Wilson and manities. friends who we know are vital to the healing Wilson and Edgecombe Counties, and indeed Ms. Enloe has been an energetic leader and process. This patient-centered and techno- the state of North Carolina. supporter of many of Dallas’ arts groups logically advanced addition highlights this hos- For 40 years, the Wilson plant has built a throughout the years and deserves to be com- pital’s dedication to administering a high-qual- reputation for producing superior, high quality mended for her contributions to the commu- ity health care experience to members of our products that help protect drivers, passengers, nity. Over the years Ms. Enloe has been the community. and pedestrians in my state of North Carolina, recipient of several prestigious awards in rec- Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital is an across the country, and throughout the world. ognition of her work, including the TACA Silver award-winning facility that has provided expert The Wilson plant produced its first tire on Cup Award in 1993, the TITAS Award for Ex- and compassionate care to the citizens of the March 1, 1974. Since then, Bridgestone Amer- cellence in 2007 and the Dallas Historical So- Pontiac area for more than 85 years. In that icas’ Wilson plant has grown to be Wilson ciety’s Award for Excellence in the Arts in time the hospital has chosen to focus its ef- County’s second largest employer and has 2009. Mr. Speaker, our country is a better one forts on quality, patient safety and cost-effi- provided good paying, stable jobs for thou- because we have a Bess Enloe. ciency. In doing so it has become nationally sands of people that call eastern North Caro- f recognized for the high level of care that it lina home. IN RECOGNITION OF DEBBI provides and as a leader in Cardiology, Crit- Bridgestone Americas’ Wilson facility is O’DONOHUE FOR HER THIRTY ical Care, Women’s Health and Orthopedics. massive, spanning some 500 acres with two YEARS OF SUCCESS AND SERV- The South Patient Tower builds on that tradi- and a half million square feet of workspace. In ICE tion, and illustrates Saint Joseph Mercy Oak- January 2014, the plant received the highly land Hospital’s longstanding commitment to sought and prestigious ‘‘Zero Waste to Land- providing the best care possible to the com- fill’’ certification by Underwriter Laboratories. HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER OF MISSOURI munity. Bridgestone Americas is committed to envi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This South Patient Tower is the culmination ronmental sustainability so much so that the of the Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital’s men and women who work at the Wilson plant Monday, April 28, 2014 ongoing commitment to medical excellence. A developed the land surrounding the facility into Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to major feature of the tower is the deployment the Freedom Wildlife Habitat and Refuge. The pay tribute to an outstanding small business of the most advanced integrated medical tech- area was certified as a ‘‘Corporate Lands for headquartered in the Fifth Congressional Dis- nology, which will transform the future of Learning and Wildlife at Work’’ site by the U.S. trict of Missouri, which I have the honor and health care. The Intelligent Care System tech- Wildlife Habitat Council. I am particularly privilege of serving. Awards & T–Shirts Spe- nology that this facility will employ creates the proud of the Wilson employees who contrib- cialists, Inc. is celebrating thirty years of suc- most technologically advanced health environ- uted their time and resources to make our re- cessful business. Their founder and owner, ment in the country. In doing so, hospital staff gion a better place to live and work. Debbi O’Donohue, is the driving force behind will be empowered to bring a new level of re- Without question, Bridgestone Americas and this nationally recognized company. sponsive, proactive, collaborative and innova- their facility in Wilson, North Carolina have As elected leaders, it is important for us to tive care to the patients that they serve. contributed greatly to our state and national salute successful businesses such as Awards Additionally, Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland economies. The Wilson plant is an integral & T–Shirts Specialists, Inc. The entrepre- Hospital has chosen to invest in efforts to en- part of our community and a great corporate neurial spirit of Debbi and her company is truly hance every aspect of a patient’s health care partner for our region. what makes our country great. experience through their Healing Arts pro- I am so pleased to recognize Bridgestone Their founder and owner, Debbi O’Donohue, gram. By recognizing that the physical envi- Americas’ 40th year of manufacturing pas- started Awards & T–Shirts on March 3, 1984 ronment is an integral part of the hospital ex- senger and light truck tires in their Wilson fa- as a trophy business in her parents’ base- perience, Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hos- cility and look forward to sharing in many ment. It rapidly expanded three months later pital has taken efforts to create a calming at- more of their achievements. to offer screen-printed apparel and custom- mosphere and restorative environment for pa- f made awards. Today, this company is the pre- tients through the integration of intentional art, mier provider of American-made and union- architecture and esthetic. HONORING BESS ENLOE decorated promotional products in the United Mr. Speaker, I am truly proud to celebrate States, having customers in all fifty states and and recognize the opening of Saint Joseph HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Canada. Mercy Oakland Hospital’s South Patient OF TEXAS Debbi was a trailblazer in 1986 when Tower. This institution is dedicated to putting IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Awards & T–Shirts Specialists signed their first union contract. She became the first female patient care at the forefront of its mission and Monday, April 28, 2014 efforts, and by choosing to invest in the future owned and operated contractor in the Greater of health care Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Kansas City Building and Construction Trades Hospital continues its commitment to being an Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Bess Enloe Council. Specializing in serving the unions’ exceptional place to come for healing of body, who was honored last night at the 2014 niche and related companies and organiza- mind and spirit. Southern Methodist University Meadows tions, Awards & T–Shirts has continued to ex- School of the Art’s benefit gala located at the f pand and enhance its high- quality American Meyerson Symphony Center. A graduate of and union made products, outstanding service, RECOGNIZING BRIDGESTONE Southern Methodist University, Ms. Enloe cur- and creative image designs over the past thir- AMERICAS WILSON, NORTH rently chairs the Executive Board of the SMU ty years. CAROLINA FACILITY ON THE OC- Meadows School for the Arts and is a Life Awards & T–Shirts’ impressive record of de- CASION OF ITS 40TH ANNIVER- Trustee of the Dallas Theater Center. She is livering proven results has elevated their com- SARY currently the Vice Chair of the Board of Direc- pany to become a national leader in the pro- tors of the AT&T Performing Arts Center, motional marketing industry that is highly HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD where she co-chairs the Development Com- sought after for conferences, special events, OF NORTH CAROLINA mittee. Previously, she chaired the Facilities golf tournaments, and workforce motivational IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Committee for the Dee and Charles Wyly The- programs. atre. The amazing thirty years of success of Monday, April 28, 2014 Ms. Enloe’s contributions have enriched the Awards & T–Shirts Specialists can be directly Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise Dallas-area’s culture. The fine arts is a key attributed to Debbi and her boundless energy today to recognize Bridgestone Americas, one component in improving learning throughout and captivating personality. She leads by ex- of our nation’s leading tire manufacturers, as all academic areas. Evidence of its effective- ample, inspiring dedication and determination it celebrates the 40th anniversary of its pas- ness in reducing student dropout, raising stu- in her staff.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:08 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.049 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E602 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 28, 2014 It is one thing for a business to be success- know that our community is filled with out- in 21,000 hours serving the residents of the ful; it is another milestone to achieve thirty standing artists at every grade level. The 2014 village of Gales Ferry and the town of years of success. Probably the greatest good Round Lake Area Schools Fine Arts Extrava- Ledyard, Connecticut. Ted has responded to is demonstrated by what a person gives back ganza offers another exciting opportunity to over 1,700 emergencies, including fires, motor to the community. Debbi and Awards & T– showcase much of that talent and cultivate a vehicle crashes and hazardous materials re- Shirts have always demonstrated a commit- breeding ground for future artistic endeavors. leases. His skills and sharp instincts have ment to supporting our community through I am grateful for the Round Lake commu- been an asset to the department, enabling sponsorship of youth sports teams, donations nity’s commitment to the arts and to student Ted to save lives and minimize damage to to community organizations, and a dedication artists, and I am excited for many future Fine property. His courage and dedication earned to charitable giving by being the lead sponsor Arts Extravaganzas. him the title of Fire Fighter of the Year for for the Annual Muscular Dystrophy Association f 2002 and 2003. (MDA) Labor Day Softball Tournament and In 2007, Ted was named Deputy Fire Chief. Bowl-A-Thon. HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY A strong advocate for the Gales Ferry Volun- Awards & T–Shirts’ 30th Anniversary Cele- 2014 teer Fire Company, Ted has applied for grants bration on April 26th continued this dedication and relentlessly pursued all avenues to save to giving back through a benefit for the Autism HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN the department money. In tight budget years, Society—The Heartland. It was my pleasure OF CALIFORNIA Ted was able to keep the fire company run- and honor to join Debbi, her family, and team IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ning smoothly without sacrificing public safety. In addition to his work with the Gales Ferry along with customers from around the country Monday, April 28, 2014 for this worthy endeavor. Volunteer Fire Company, Ted Day is a dedi- If the Speaker and my colleagues will in- Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, today is Yom cated husband to this wife Tiffany and father dulge me, I would like to highlight one of my Ha’Shoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. It is to their children, Mason and Lia. I ask that my personal experiences with Debbi and her a day to commemorate the millions of Holo- colleagues join with me in honoring Theodore team. She and her dedicated staff came to the caust victims and heroes. Day for his dedication and outstanding service rescue of our Congressional Art Competition In the United States, Yom Ha’Shoah is ob- to the Gales Ferry Volunteer Fire Company by producing the awards ribbons for the event served with events in cities and states around and the community it serves. at a moment’s notice. As a woman owned the country. In the Los Angeles area, home to f approximately 10,000 survivors, the Museum business and a union signatory contractor that RECOGNIZING THE FLORIDA CUS- of the Holocaust held a Walk of Remem- provides a full benefit package to their em- TOMS BROKERS AND FOR- brance and a day of activities at its memorial ployees, Awards & T–Shirts Specialist, Inc. is WARDERS ASSOCIATION a model for all small businesses in our coun- in Pan Pacific Park. try. The company’s legacy is reflected in their In Washington, DC, Yom Ha’Shoah is com- HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN customers, and I am proud to have benefitted memorated as part of the Days of Remem- OF FLORIDA from their outstanding craftsmanship, innova- brance sponsored by U.S. Holocaust Memorial IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tive and creative designs, and extraordinary Museum. The theme of this year’s event is, dedication to the highest quality products. ‘‘Confronting the Holocaust: American Re- Monday, April 28, 2014 Mr. Speaker, I ask you and our colleagues sponses.’’ As we reflect on our country’s ac- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would to join me, as I am honored and proud to be tion and inaction in the face of genocide, we like to recognize the Florida Customs Brokers saluting and applauding Debbi O’Donohue and study how to recognize extremism and re- & Forwarders Association (FCBF) on its suc- Awards & T–Shirts Specialists, Inc. for thirty spond before it is too late. cessful 55th Annual Gala. years of successful business. Holocaust Remembrance Day comes this FCBF was founded in 1960 by several f year amidst recent acts of anti-Semitism, both Miami brokers and forwarders. Since then, it at home and abroad. Earlier this month in has thrived as a positive forum for the inter- RECOGNIZING THE ROUND LAKE Kansas City, three people were killed by a change of ideas; a promoter greater industry AREA SCHOOLS 2014 FINE ARTS gunman in a tragic shooting outside of the knowledge and ideals; and a powerful advo- EXTRAVAGANZA Jewish Community Center. cate on behalf of brokers and forwarders. In Ukraine, as the interim government at- From these humble beginnings, FCBF has HON. BRADLEY S. SCHNEIDER tempts to return stability and democracy to its grown into one of the most influential and ac- OF ILLINOIS borders, we have seen groups exhibiting vio- tive members of the Florida freight forwarding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lence, intimidation and propaganda towards and customs brokerage community. FCBF’s Ukrainian Jews. The international community’s active and experienced volunteer profes- Monday, April 28, 2014 condemnation has been swift and unequivo- sionals have been at the forefront of matters Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- cal. Nevertheless, these incidents and others that directly affect their industry, encouraging ognize the Round Lake Area Schools’ commit- serve as a poignant reminder that our obliga- the development of common sense inter- ment to quality education and the arts. The tion to teach the history of the Holocaust and national trade policies that can help our nation Round Lake Area Schools, located in the sub- fight intolerance remains ongoing. thrive and protect our fragile economic recov- urban Chicago district I represent, will host its As Congress prepares to assemble for the ery. Its professionals are equally committed to first annual Fine Arts Extravaganza. This pro- Days of Remembrance memorial service, we fostering positive working relationships gram will offer an area-wide exhibition of stu- rise today to honor the lives of the victims and amongst the trade community and federal dent artwork, highlighting the extraordinary tal- heroes of the Holocaust. We pay tribute to agencies, creating a healthier environment for ents of our young people. them by proclaiming that the American re- economic development and job creation in our Including visual and performing arts, dance, sponse will forever be, ‘‘Never again.’’ state and our nation. Small business owners drama and music, the Fine Arts Extravaganza f like customs brokers and forwarders are vital is a showcase for the creative and artistic ex- to our South Florida economy and it will be pressions of Round Lake Area students. The HONORING THEODORE DAY through their success that we will be able to school district includes more than 7,000 stu- realize true private sector jobs growth. dents attending five elementary schools, two HON. JOE COURTNEY FCBF’s annual gala celebrated over half a middle schools and one high school. OF CONNECTICUT century of accomplishment and included the The study and appreciation of the arts is a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES induction of John Ballestero of PortMiami, Lilly bedrock quality of an expansive, well-rounded Cabrera of Lilly & Associates, Nelly Yunta of Monday, April 28, 2014 education fostering independent thought and Customized Brokerage, Raymond Jones of self-expression. Our children’s future pros- Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Florida East Coast Railway, and Jorge Rodri- pects, and the future of our communities, are to honor a small-town hero. After 20 years of guez into its hall of fame. FCBF was also enriched when we all understand and appre- exceptional service, Theodore Day has earned proud to recognize the contributions of both ciate the arts. his Life Membership to the Gales Ferry Volun- Florida East Coast Railway and Florida Gov- In the student art competition that I host, I teer Fire Company. ernor Rick Scott. am consistently struck by the excellence and Ted became a volunteer fire fighter with the Congratulations again to the Florida Cus- thoughtfulness of the submitted works, and I department in 1994. Since then he has logged toms Brokers & Forwarders Association on its

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:01 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.052 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 28, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E603 recent gala and I wish all of its members con- of this nation every day, such as on the front cently, the Chorale has visited China, Italy, tinued success in the years to come. lines of the War on Terror or in support roles and Ireland. They performed a series of con- f for our military. Still others provide invaluable certs in each country. services at places such as VA hospitals, can- At home, the Greeley Chorale works to en- STOP TARGETING FEDERAL cer and Alzheimer’s research laboratories, and gage the community by providing citizens with EMPLOYEES law enforcement agencies such as the FBI the opportunity to experience the performance and DEA. And yet, federal civilian employees of choral masterpieces as both artists and pa- HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN continue to see their pay cut and their benefits trons. The continued vision of the Chorale in OF VIRGINIA reduced on multiple occasions. promoting classical, innovative and edu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Federal employees have endured a pay cational opportunities is extremely valuable to Monday, April 28, 2014 freeze since 2010; furloughs due to sequestra- this region and to all of Colorado. Please join Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I voted on tion; and, most recently, were required to not me in congratulating the Chorale for its fifty Thursday, April 10, in favor of H. Con. Res. work because of indecision and political years of success. 96, authored by Budget Committee Chairman gamesmanship that resulted in a government f shutdown for 16 days. Enough is enough. PAUL RYAN, because it is my belief that Con- IN RECOGNITION OF THE CANCER gress has a responsibility to address our na- I am fully ready and willing to enact deeper cuts to my own salary, benefits and congres- SUPPORT COMMUNITY ON THE tion’s fiscal crisis. This proposal is simply a OCCASION OF THEIR 10TH ANNI- way forward in the budgetary process so we sional operations, which are provisions in- cluded in this year’s Ryan budget, but we VERSARY IN THE LEHIGH VAL- can continue the debate about the financial LEY challenges our country faces. must stop singling out federal employees sim- Like last year’s proposal, the House budget ply because Congress continually fails to ad- plan for FY 2015 calls for significant reduc- dress the out-of-control spending. HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT OF PENNSYLVANIA tions in discretionary spending, reduced taxes There is no question that our nation must IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the full repeal of the President’s costly get its spending in order, and federal employ- health care reform law. It proposes a balanced ees are certainly willing to do their part to help Monday, April 28, 2014 budget in the next 10 years and recognizes in this effort. Their daily contributions to their Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise that we can no longer ignore the trillions of fellow citizens and to the cause of freedom today to honor the Cancer Support Community dollars in mandatory spending on entitlement are simply innumerable, and yet during deficit for their decade of service to the Greater Le- programs that almost completely consume our reduction debate over the last few years, fed- high Valley area. Since 2004, this organization nation’s budget. eral employees have been asked to contribute has provided support, hope, and a sense of This year’s plan also asks Members of Con- much more than their fair share. Our federal control to 26,400 people struggling with cancer gress to again lead by example by cutting civilian employees live a life of selfless serv- in seven counties, including Berks, Carbon, their own pay, benefits and office budgets in ice, and they deserve our appreciation. Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill the quest to reduce our debt and put this na- Mr. Speaker, I voted in support of the Ryan Counties in Pennsylvania as well as Warren tion on sound financial footing. budget because it is Congress’ constitutional County in New Jersey. Further, the Ryan plan protects our nation’s duty to budget and appropriate. This budget The Cancer Support Community offers free defense and security forces. I have repeatedly proposal is a means for Congress to further programs, educational classes, and support said that we must get serious about the na- discuss our country’s fiscal challenges, but I groups to patients and their families as they tional security threats that exist in this world am hopeful that deficit reduction efforts going undergo the difficult stages of this terrible dis- and what is required of our forward presence forward will focus more realistically on ad- ease. Through their works, the Cancer Sup- and response forces. dressing the true drivers of our debt, rather port Community of the Greater Lehigh Valley Reality is that we live in a 15 aircraft carrier than targeting those who are trying simply to ensures no one has to face cancer alone. I world. The United States Navy has 10 right serve their nation every day. extend my personal gratitude to the members now and the law says we have to have 11. f of the board of directors, staff, and volunteers We need 11 carriers in our Navy. These are HONORING THE GREELEY for their invaluable service to patients and mobile, sea based, warships that can sail their families in these communities. around the globe to project power and protect CHORALE f our global trade and commerce. This budget keeps 11 carriers in the fleet, HON. CORY GARDNER IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH AN- giving the United States the flexibility and ca- OF COLORADO NIVERSARY OF THE CENTRAL pabilities that are essential to the rebalance of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JERSEY CLUB OF THE NATIONAL our security posture toward the Asia Pacific, Monday, April 28, 2014 ASSOCIATION OF NEGRO BUSI- our enduring security commitments in the Mid- NESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOM- dle East, and the need to respond to contin- Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to EN’S CLUBS, INC. gency operations around the globe. honor the Greeley Chorale, which is cele- Our nation has no greater asset than the brating its fiftieth anniversary this year. The HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. Chorale, which originated in 1964 as a com- folks who have served and are currently serv- OF NEW JERSEY munity chorus, performs a variety of choral ing our nation, both military and civilian alike. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Their dedication and service to our nation is masterpieces from classical to contemporary unwavering and it is important that Congress and sacred to secular. Since its inception, it Monday, April 28, 2014 provide the best equipment, training, and com- has been led by several directors who have Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pensation so these men and women can meet each worked diligently to garner international congratulate the Central Jersey Club of the their duties in full. The Ryan budget plan re- exposure and develop the talents of the National Association of Negro Business and stores national security spending and helps group’s ninety-four singers. Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. as its mem- our defense maintain its current strength. The Greeley Chorale has conducted eight bers gather to celebrate its 50th Annual These are all measures that I have and will international tours. In 1985, the Chorale com- Founders’ Day. This milestone is truly deserv- continue to support; however, it is dis- pleted a tour of Germany, the Netherlands, ing of this body’s recognition. appointing that this proposal, just as in past England, and Wales. Three years later, the The Central Jersey Club of the National As- budget proposals, unfairly targets only one Chorale was invited by the governments of the sociation of Negro Business and Professional group of Americans for additional sacrifices: United States and Australia to sing at the Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) was estab- the civilian federal workforce. I have serious opening ceremony of the World’s Fair in Bris- lished in 1964 by 18 local women in the busi- concerns that this resolution again forces fed- bane, Australia. In 1992, Greeley Chorale was ness community and other professional fields. eral employees to contribute more towards selected as one of only three choirs to perform Since that time, the Central Jersey Club has their retirement, which is the equivalent of a in the Vienna International Choral Festival, continued to advance the mission of the pay cut, and ends their defined benefit retire- and during their 1996 tour of Scotland and NANBPWC to promote the interests of African ment plan for deficit reduction purposes. England, the chorale performed the inaugural American business and professional women America’s First District is full of hardworking concert for the renovation of the Chapel while striving to improve the quality of life for and dedicated citizens who serve the people Royale in Stirling Castle in Scotland. More re- its fellow citizens.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:01 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.056 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E604 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 28, 2014 The 50 members of the Central Jersey Club students, and in mixed-ethnicity marriages, Summit High School—Ireoluwawamiwa represent and serve both Monmouth and husbands handed over wives to be killed. Olagbami, National Achievement $2,500 Ocean Counties of New Jersey. They work to In total, 800,000 people, mostly ethnic Scholarship. Tutsis and moderate Hutus, died at the hands Oakridge School—Olubunmi A. Solano, Na- improve the social conditions of the commu- tional Achievement $2,500 Scholarship. nity through volunteerism and community in- of Hutu extremists during a 100-day period. CARROLLTON volvement. The Central Jersey Club provides 10,00 victims were killed each day—7 per resources to promote opportunities for local minute on average. To make matters even Hebron High School—Catherine D. Leigh, National Achievement $2,500 Scholarship. youth, through academic scholarships, men- worse, hundreds of thousands of victims were DALLAS toring and tutoring. In this endeavor, its mem- infected with HIV as Hutu extremists used bers work closely with area schools, the Sis- rape as a tool of violence. The terrible vio- Richardson High School—Melody Iro, Na- lence only ended when Tutsi rebel forces at- tional Achievement $2,500 Scholarship. ters Academy in Asbury Park and the Asbury Talented and Gifted Magnet School at Park location of the Boys and Girls Club of tacked and retook the country. Even now, the Townview—Miranda N. McClellan, National Monmouth County. The Central Jersey Club international tribunal created in the wake of Achievement $2,500 Scholarship. also serves as a member of Meridian Health’s these atrocities has delivered only 49 total DESOTO convictions out of 95 indictments since 1995. Partners in Health advisory committee for mi- Science and Engineering Magnet School at nority health and diversity issues. We must remember the victims of this hor- Townview—Wesley J. Runnels, Honorary Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in rific event in world history, honor those that Achievement Scholarship. survived the tragedy, and vow to never allow congratulating the Central Jersey Club of the FORT WORTH National Association of Negro Business and something like this to ever happen again. We must look to the progress that Rwanda Paschal High School—Ihoma C. Owhonda, Professional Women’s Club, Inc. on its 50th National Achievement $2,500 Scholarship. has made 20 years later. Life expectancy has Anniversary. The Central Jersey Club has FRISCO almost doubled and economic growth con- paved a successful path for its members and Hockaday School—Dominique Danielle future generations of women in business and tinues to flourish and improve every year. We can see hope in Rwanda now where Cooper, National Achievement $2,500 Schol- continues to provide outstanding service to its arship. community. before there was torment. To keep on this Heritage High School—Ivie Imhonde, Na- path of prosperity, we must dedicate ourselves f tional Achievement Walgreen Co. Scholar- to peace and work to actively eliminate violent ship. HONORING JAY SHEETS extremism. This event will forever stand as a Centennial High School—Devon Olivia testament to the horror that can result when Lewis, National Achievement $2,500 Scholar- HON. JASON T. SMITH human beings give in to the dark side of their ship. nature, and we must learn from this very tragic GARLAND OF MISSOURI lesson in history so that it never happens Garland High School—Keshawn M. Ivory, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES again. National Achievement $2,500 Scholarship. Monday, April 28, 2014 f PLANO Plano West Senior High—Bradley George Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise HONORING DALLAS AREA today to honor Jay Sheets of Farmington, Mis- Hamilton, National Achievement $2,500 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS Scholarship. souri. Jay recently was a contestant on the Plano East Senior High—Michael O. NBC reality show, ‘‘The Biggest Loser.’’ Over HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Oluwole, National Achievement $2,500 Schol- the course of the four month competition, he arship. OF TEXAS lost an astonishing 114 pounds. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RICHARDSON Jay was chosen out of more than 250,000 Monday, April 28, 2014 Richardson High School—Nanette N. Elufa, applicants for a spot on The Biggest Loser tel- National Achievement $2,500 Scholarship. evision series. He certainly made the most of Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. ROWLETT his opportunity. By following a rigorous diet Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize several North Garland High School—Olatunde A. and workout plan, Jay went from 297 pounds of the best and brightest students in the Dallas Badejo, National Achievement $2,500 Schol- to weighing a lean 183 pounds. Jay, the father area who have recently received National arship. of two, said his biggest goal was to show his Merit Scholarships. The National Merit Schol- f kids to reach for every goal and dream. Un- arship Program is an academic competition for doubtedly, he accomplished this goal. recognition and scholarships that began in RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF After finishing ‘‘The Biggest Loser’’, Jay 1955. High school students enter the National TONY COELHO teamed up with The Farmington Civic Center Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT to sponsor a weight loss program called, which serves as an initial screen of approxi- HON. JIM COSTA ‘‘Spring into Fitness with Jay Sheets.’’ The mately 1.5 million entrants each year. Less OF CALIFORNIA program has 113 registrants and focuses on than 8,000 students are selected as finalists IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES promoting fitness in the community. Jay for this prestigious award. Monday, April 28, 2014 serves as a tremendous example of what hard I want to commend these students for their work, dedication and a healthy lifestyle can efforts. I also want to comment on the high Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to accomplish. It is my privilege to recognize his quality education the students in these school recognize the service of Tony Coelho. Tony, a accomplishments today before the House of districts and other schools like it are receiving, former U.S. Congressman, has led a life de- Representatives. they can have the opportunity to live the voted to public service, and he deserves to be f American dream, to do anything they want to commended for all of his efforts in making the do, to go on to a great college or university of Central Valley as well as our nation a better IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE 20TH their choice, and to pursue any career path place. ANNIVERSARY OF THE RWAN- that sparks their interest. Tony was born and raised in Merced Coun- DAN GENOCIDE Mr. Speaker, we must continue to invest in ty. He grew up in a Portuguese immigrant education to help us out-educate, out-inno- family and learned the value of hard work HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE vate, and out-build the rest of the world. We helping on his family’s dairy farm. Obtaining a OF TEXAS must identify ways to help improve schools college education was a priority for Tony, so IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES like these that provide educational excellence he moved to Southern California to attend to my community. We must not waver in our Loyola University of Los Angeles. In 1964, he Monday, April 28, 2014 commitment to our children, their children, and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree. He Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise the future of this country. With encouragement hoped to study for the priesthood, but his today to commemorate the 20th anniversary of and support from their principals and teachers, plans were interrupted when he was diag- the terrible tragedies that began on April 7, the following students are achieving remark- nosed with epilepsy, and canon law in the 1994, and endured for 100 days after, in able success: Catholic Church precluded anyone with epi- which Hutu militias ordered the country’s Hutu ARLINGTON lepsy from entering the priesthood. He ulti- majority to exterminate the Tutsi ethnic group. Timberview High School—Justice I. Njoku, mately found a new ministry—public service— Neighbors attacked neighbors, teachers killed National Achievement NMSC Scholarship. and it took him to Washington, DC.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:01 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.060 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 28, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E605 Tony served as a staff member for Con- RECOGNIZING THE CENTENNIAL also share a large portion of its nearly 63,000 gressman Bernie Sisk for 13 years, ultimately ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF square foot space with the college for use as becoming his Chief of Staff. As staff, Tony STUART, FLORIDA a lecture hall and workforce training center for honed his political skills and his knowledge of students, and flexible rental space for the water and agricultural issues in the Central HON. PATRICK MURPHY community at large. The Readiness Center is likely the first armory in the country to achieve Valley. When Congressman Sisk announced OF FLORIDA ‘‘net zero’’ energy consumption, meaning it will his retirement, Tony ran to succeed him and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES produce as much energy on site as it uses, won the seat in 1978. Monday, April 28, 2014 and will serve as an example of efficiency for After serving just one term in office, in 1981, Mr. MURPHY of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise Oregon Military Department’s future armory Tony was selected to be chairman of the today to recognize the centennial anniversary projects. The building’s solar panels, sod roof, Democratic Congressional Campaign Com- of the City of Stuart, Florida, which I am so and geo-thermal heat pump system also will mittee whose main job was to help get Demo- proud to have located in my Congressional serve as a working classroom for the college’s crats elected to Congress. He professionalized District. Renewable Energy Program. The City of Stuart, with its ideal location bor- I would be remiss to not point out the Cen- the campaign committee raising more money dering the St. Lucie River and West of the In- ter’s special relationship with Columbia Gorge than had ever been raised before from tradi- dian River, has long been a key destination for Community College. Throughout his tenure as tionally Republican interests as well as Demo- those looking to connect with the water, college president, Dr. Frank Toda, a 30-year cratic interests to support worthy Democratic whether through fishing, boating, or other ac- veteran of the Air Force, has maintained his candidates. He also developed the permanent tivities. Famed for its Sailfishing and other commitment to his fellow veterans and the infrastructure comprised of pollsters, speech types of sport fishing, Stuart is known as the local citizen-soldiers of the Oregon National writers, and fundraising staff to enable Demo- ‘‘Sailfish Capital of the World.’’ The city offers Guard. This dedication was reflected in Co- crats to be competitive in races. Due to his a scenic and historic downtown, with muse- lumbia Gorge Community College being rec- success, in 1986, Tony was the first-elected ums, live music, and numerous dining and ognized as among the top fifteen percent of House Majority Whip, third in line to the House shopping options. schools nationwide in helping returning vet- Speakership. As Majority Whip, Tony secured For the past 100 years, the City of Stuart erans acquire needed job skills. has worked to promote and advance the inter- The Fort Dalles Readiness Center will be of- the votes needed to pass the Democratic leg- ests and well-being of its residents and of the ficially dedicated to the public on April 17, islative agenda. environment. Stuart has played a leading role 2014. While I cannot be there to help the com- One of Tony’s greatest accomplishments in in protecting and restoring local waterways munity celebrate its success, I believe it fitting Congress was serving as the primary sponsor from pollution, understanding that this issue to recognize the years of hard work and of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This impacts the community’s entire way of life. steadfast devotion by all of those involved. legislation has provided people with disabilities Stuart’s water treatment facility has received f numerous awards for its efforts and dedication equal access to employment, public facilities, OPPOSE THE PAUL RYAN BUDGET and transportation and has made it possible to protecting our waters, including the Oper- ations Excellence Award from the Florida De- for them to become a full participating member partment of Environmental Protection and the HON. YVETTE D. CLARKE of society. Since the passage of the law in Medium Public Water System of the Year OF NEW YORK 1990, millions of Americans have found em- award from the Florida Rural Water Associa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ployment that had previously known only dis- tion. Monday, April 28, 2014 crimination. It is considered the most important I am incredibly honored to represent the piece of civil rights legislation in the past 30 City of Stuart in Congress. This is a city Ms. CLARKE of New York. Mr. Speaker, years. whose beauty is paralleled only by the work today, I rise in opposition to the severely re- gressive Paul Ryan Budget Proposal a ‘‘slash Although Tony resigned from Congress in ethic and dedication of its people, creating jobs and boosting economic growth. This is a and burden’’ bill written on the backs of pro- 1989, he continued to dedicate time to public city that knows the importance of protecting grams and tax cuts that grievously affect low- service and has remained deeply committed to our environment, and is working to preserve it income and middle-class Americans. his work in the disabilities movement. For for our children and grandchildren. The Ryan plan proposes a pathway to many years, Tony has worked closely with the Mr. Speaker, I again congratulate the City of American prosperity by attempting to balance Epilepsy Foundation of America, serving as a Stuart on their centennial anniversary, and I our nation’s budget through vicious cuts to national spokesperson, Board President, and wish them many more milestones to celebrate. programs that working people rely on, paired fundraiser. He was appointed by President Bill f with cuts to taxes for the wealthy. According to Clinton to serve as Chairman of the Presi- the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, THE DALLES READINESS CENTER sixty-nine percent of Ryan’s cuts would come dent’s Committee on Employment of People from low-income programs while the richest with Disabilities, and Vice Chair of the Na- one percent of Americans would enjoy nearly tional Task Force on Employment of Adults HON. GREG WALDEN OF OREGON a fifty percent tax cut. with Disabilities as well as Co-Chair to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES One of the many low-income programs that U.S. Census Monitoring Board. Tony also would feel the sharp effects of the Ryan Budg- served as the U.S. Commissioner General to Monday, April 28, 2014 et proposal is the Supplemental Nutrition As- the 1998 World Exposition in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sistance Program, also referred to as SNAP. Tony also has stayed very active politically. take the opportunity to recognize the newly SNAP funding would be cut by $137 billion completed Fort Dalles Readiness Center in over ten years effectively starving millions of In 2000, he served as chairman of the Gore The Dalles, Oregon. For the past fifteen years, families and children and furthering the eco- presidential campaign and continues to serve the Oregon Military Department, Columbia nomic instability of Americans. as an informal adviser to numerous Members Gorge Community College, The Dalles Out- These cuts would force states to decide of Congress and elected officials at all levels reach Team, and other local, state, and fed- whose benefits to reduce or terminate. They of government. eral officials have worked tirelessly to bring would have no good choices; the program al- Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I this innovative project to life. The Readiness ready provides an average of $1.40 per per- ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- Center will be home to the Oregon National son per meal primarily to poor children, work- resentatives to recognize a mentor and friend Guard’s Alpha Company, 3–116 Cavalry and ing-poor parents, seniors, people with disabil- replaces the original unit armory built in 1951. ities and others struggling to make ends meet. to many of us, Tony Coelho. He has made a What makes this building so unique is its dual- These proposed cuts rest on inaccurate lasting difference in our nation, and we must use capability and its state-of-the-art construc- claims about how the SNAP program discour- thank him for his unwavering commitment and tion. Situated on the campus of the Columbia ages work and encourages waste, fraud and service. Gorge Community College, the Readiness abuse. Chairman Ryan claims that SNAP Center complex will host not only the unit’s doesn’t encourage recipients to work. Yet, 150 soldiers during regular monthly drills, but among SNAP households with at least one

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:01 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.064 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E606 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 28, 2014 working-age, non-disabled adult, more than formers, saving the best for the President’s used during World War II. He learned the fun- half work while receiving SNAP and more than Cup Championship, where they set the playoff damentals of how to support the U.S. Infantry eighty percent worked in the year prior to or record for most goals in one game, most goals with close fire support. the year after receiving SNAP. The rates are in one series, and largest winning margin. In Oklahoma, McDowell’s friend from West even higher for families with children; more In addition to their tremendous success on Point, Lt. William Westmoreland (Class of than sixty percent work while receiving SNAP, the ice, the Ice Flyers fans also proved that 1936), later the Vietnam Commander, set him and almost ninety percent worked in the prior they are the most dedicated fan base in the up on a blind date with Rae Woods. Rae, an or subsequent year. Southern Professional Hockey League. The Army ‘‘brat’’ of an Artillery Officer also sta- Chairman Ryan and House Republicans team shattered the league’s attendance tioned at Fort Sill, would soon become Mrs. continue to push for devastating cuts that vir- record, with more than 114,000 fans attending McDowell. tually eliminate assistance for millions of low- games at the Pensacola Bay Center, and Two years later, with the mechanization of income Americans, instead of working to help three busloads of fans made the trip to watch the Army, McDowell was transferred to the lift them out of poverty AND away from gov- the Ice Flyers defeat the Columbus Ordnance Department for duty with the Air ernment assistance by refusing something as Cottonmouths to clinch their second straight Corps. He attended the Aviation Ordnance fair and practical as raising the minimum President’s Cup Championship. School at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Mary- wage. On behalf of the United States Congress, it land and at Langley Field in Virginia. There, The Ryan budget threatens the most basic is my privilege to congratulate the Ice Flyers he served as an instructor and participated in needs of millions of Americans already strug- players—Ryan Salvis, Steve Bergin, Shaun developing bomb-handling equipment and gling to make ends meet. It significantly in- Arvai, Brett Lutes, Ross MacKinnon, Malcolm specialized vehicles that were used in World creases hunger, poverty and hardship. It is for Lyles, Tyler Amburgey, Drew Baker, Keegan War II. these reasons that I will vote NO on this budg- Flaherty, Paul Rodrigues, Joshua Turnbull, With the Germans invading across Europe et and I ask my colleagues to oppose this Mitchell Good, Steve Whitely, Joe Caveney, and the Japanese seeking to gain ground in budget with me. Adam Pawlick, Corey Banfield, Peter Di Salvo, Asia, the U.S. Army and Air Corps were ex- f John Dunbar, Jeremy Gates, and Joe panding quickly. Under this expansion, Bueltel—and their staff of Majority Owner McDowell was assigned positions at Ordnance RECOGNIZING THE PENSACOLA ICE Greg Harris, Head Coach Rod Aldoff, Presi- Officer at Bowman Field, Kentucky, Ireland FLYERS AS 2013–14 SOUTHERN dent Chuck McCartney, Group Sales Manager Task Force, New Orleans Air Base and at Bir- PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Patrick Casey, Merchandise Manager Josh mingham Air Base in Alabama as Ordnance PRESIDENT’S CUP CHAMPIONS Kersh, Communications Manager Geoff Nich- Officer, Third Support Command. ols, Director of Ticketing Tom Reading, Man- By the summer of 1942, McDowell was or- HON. JEFF MILLER ager of Corporate Partnerships and Fan Expe- dered to Washington D.C. to serve in the re- OF FLORIDA rience Brittany Tindell, Athletic Trainer Jen designated 12th Air Support Command of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lorenzo, and Equipment Manager Mark Western Task Force to prepare for the North African campaign under the command of Gen- Monday, April 28, 2014 Bradtmueller on a fantastic season and an- other championship success. My wife Vicki eral Patton. McDowell was in charge of Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise and I are proud to have the Ice Flyers call logistical planning, including movement of today to recognize the Pensacola Ice Flyers Pensacola home and to honor our long and units and equipment, in the invasion of French on winning their second consecutive Southern proud history as the Cradle of Naval Aviation Morocco called Operation Torch. Professional Hockey League President’s Cup with their name, and we wish them continued General Patton and his troops, along with Championship. This outstanding achievement success and many more championships to McDowell, arrived in Morocco at the port of is evidence of the hard work and dedication of come. Casablanca aboard the USS Augusta in the the entire Ice Flyers’ organization. f fall of 1942. Within three days, Casablanca Northwest Florida has a long and storied fell, providing the U.S. a strong military port. history as the ‘‘Cradle of Naval Aviation,’’ and COLONEL GEORGE McDOWELL This Campaign built up the power of the U.S. the Ice Flyers name was chosen to honor this Armed Forces leading into World War II by legacy. Since joining the Southern Profes- HON. TED POE eventually pushing the German forces out of sional Hockey League in 2009, the Ice Flyers OF TEXAS North Africa. have been consistent contenders—reaching IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES McDowell then spent two years overseas in three straight President’s Cup Championship North Africa and Italy. There he was respon- finals and bringing two championships home Monday, April 28, 2014 sible for the logistics for arms and equipment to Pensacola. Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, to live to necessary for both the Royal Air Force and This season, the Ice Flyers experienced un- be 100 years old is in and of itself a remark- the U.S. Tactical Air Support for the Fifth and paralleled success also winning the Coffey able accomplishment. But, to do what Colonel Eighth Army Operations. In 1944, two years Trophy as the league’s best regular season George McDowell has done in his life is truly after deploying, McDowell was assigned to the team. En route to these titles, the Ice Flyers impressive. His patriotic legacy of military War Department general staff where he was set several Southern Professional Hockey service is one of the best examples of a responsible for standardizing and approving League records, including the most wins, most founding member of the Greatest Generation. procurement of newly developed small arms, points, highest winning percentage, most road Born in Detroit, Texas on August 27, 1913, ammunition, and specialized vehicles for the wins, fewest regulation losses, and longest McDowell grew up like most rural Texas chil- Army and Air Corps units. road winning streak. The Ice Flyers boasted dren. At the age of 17, he enrolled in North Upon returning home from World War II, the league’s best offense scoring more than Texas Agricultural College (now the University part of America’s Greatest Generation, 200 goals, while also allowing the fewest of Texas at Arlington). In the 1930s, this col- McDowell wanted to do more with his life. He goals in the league. The Ice Flyers regular lege served primarily as a military academy. In took his experience and knowledge from West season was so outstanding that they posted a less than two years, McDowell graduated and Point and his military service and enrolled at better regular season record on the road than decided to attend a third year to command D Harvard Business School where he earned an any other team in the league had on home Company. This decision proved to be life- MBA degree in 1948. After Harvard, McDowell ice. changing: in 1933, he earned a competitive was then transferred from the Army to the Air The Ice Flyers did not allow their regular appointment to the United States Military Force, and he served at the Air Force’s Head- season dominance to engender complacency, Academy at West Point where he eventually quarters at the Pentagon and at Wright Patter- and when the playoffs began, the Ice Flyers served as president of his class. He graduated son Air Force Base from 1948–1955. He raised their game to another level. The team four years later, in 1937, as a Second Lieuten- signed the procurement order and oversaw averaged four goals per game while giving up ant in the Field Artillery. the installment of the first four UNIVAC com- just over one, and the deeper that they went McDowell started his military career at Fort puters for the Air Force, the Navy, the Bureau into the postseason, the better the Ice Flyers Sill, Oklahoma in the 18th Field Artillery, a of Census, and Wright Patterson Air Force performed. They posted an impressive 6–1 horse-drawn artillery unit. There, he trained Base. postseason mark, setting the playoff record for with new long range guns, participated in the McDowell then studied for one year at the the highest road winning percentage. The Ice development of bomb handling equipment and Industrial College of the Armed Forces and re- Flyers, however, proved to be truly clutch per- worked with specialized vehicles that would be assigned from 1958–1960 to the Air Force’s

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He was later assigned volunteers are essential to our community and Monday, April 28, 2014 to the Pentagon in the Office of Secretary of institutions as they go about helping people in Defense’s Weapons System Evaluation Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise need, congratulations to the Knit Wits from Group. today to recognize the courageous actions Ann’s Choice in Bucks County for donating In 1961, Colonel McDowell retired from the taken throughout March and April by women their skills and time to the cause of our Air Force and a 24 year career as a commis- participating in the Women’s Fast for Families. wounded veterans. Since early this year, the sioned officer in both the Army and Air Force. Representatives of this group held a series of members have created more than 140 hand- For his distinguished service, Colonel events on the National Mall earlier this month, knit stockings for military veterans, specifically McDowell received the Legion of Merit with marking the end of their month long campaign those injured in combat and now recuperating Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Commendation to raise awareness about the need for com- at Walter Reed Medical Center, where I had Medal, and the Air Force Commendation prehensive immigration reform that addresses the privilege of meeting some of the soldiers Medal. the needs and includes the voices of women and heard their strong message of hope and and families. confidence. Together, the volunteers have After retirement, McDowell moved home to made the stocking gifts in all patterns and Beginning on International Women’s Day, Houston, Texas with his wife, Rae. There, he sizes and generously donated them to the over 1,200 women across the country en- became a successful real estate entrepreneur hospitalized soldiers. Thanks to all involved in gaged in a series of 24-hour fasts to raise and formed Clark McDowell & Kic, Inc., which this worthy cause for recognizing the contribu- awareness about and push for change related has grown to become one of the leading resi- tion and sacrifice of our veterans in this way. to these important issues. In early April, over dential property management firms in the The gift of love that goes into this particular 100 of these women were present on the Na- Houston area. He and his wife, Rae, raised project has not gone unnoticed by the families tional Mall here in Washington D.C., to end two children in Houston—Larry and Linda. Re- and friends of the most deserving young men their campaign with a 48-hour fast. grettably, in 2006, his wife, Rae, passed away and women. And in the course of this ongoing at the age of 90. They were married for 70 I had the privilege of meeting with several of project, the small and faithful group of knitters years. these fasters on the National Mall during their has set an example for others to follow. fast, and I was inspired by each and every f After an admirable career in the military and woman I had the privilege of speaking with. I a successful business, Colonel McDowell still believe that their devotion to the cause of RECOGNIZING FRANK M. KALDER wanted to give back: he served as an Adjunct meaningful immigration reform that treats Professor at the University of Houston Con- women and families fairly will keep this issue HON. FRANK R. WOLF tinuing Education School for nine years, as the moving forward until we are able to pass a OF VIRGINIA first president of the Houston Chapter of the comprehensive solution into law. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Military Officers Association of North America I would like to thank each and every one of Monday, April 28, 2014 and as president of the West Point Society of them for taking a stand and working to make Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- Greater Houston. True patriot and citizen, the change that they believe in a reality. ognize and commend Frank M. Kalder on the Colonel McDowell has also served on three occasion of his retirement, having served for grand juries. Colonel McDowell is currently the f nearly 15 years as the Chief Financial Officer fifth oldest, living graduate of West Point. (CFO) of the Drug Enforcement Administration Our nation is indebted to Colonel McDowell COMMEMORATING THE VICTIMS (DEA). In total he provided nearly 31 years of for his service, and our local community is OF THE HOLOCAUST distinguished service to our country. privileged and grateful to call him a fellow Mr. Kalder began his career in federal serv- Houstonian and hero. At 100 years old, he HON. GENE GREEN ice in 1983 as a budget examiner with the Of- continues the good fight. It is with great pleas- fice of Management and Budget (OMB) in the ure that I recognize and honor Colonel George OF TEXAS Presidential Management Intern program. McDowell, for his service to our country and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After OMB, he helped establish the newly-cre- for continuing to give back to our community ated Office of National Drug Control Policy in through a lifetime of service. Without his serv- Monday, April 28, 2014 1989. Mr. Kalder went on to serve in important management positions with the Administrative ice, we would not be the greatest country the Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Office of the U.S. Courts, Justice Management world has ever known. I rise today in observance of ‘‘Yom HaShoah’’ Division and Executive Office of U.S. Attor- or the day commemorating the victims of the George McDowell’s 7 Rules to Live By: neys. Holocaust. Rule 1: Stay Mentally Challenged Every Day For the past 15 years, he has served as The six million Jewish victims and the mil- DEA’s CFO, where he has been the recipient Rule 2: After age 70, associate only with lions of others who perished during those dark of three Presidential Rank Awards. My sub- younger people and horrible days will never be forgotten. committee has had the pleasure of working Rule 3: Forget any rocking chair concept of The Jewish community and individuals with Frank in this capacity, and can attest to retirement—stay active, exercise, walk across the world have committed themselves his hard work in communicating DEA’s budget Rule 4: Get at least 7 hours sleep each to the memories of those lost but also to the needs to ensure the agents have the nec- night strength of those who survived. essary resources to continue their fight against drug trafficking in this country and the rest of Rule 5: Schedule an hour’s nap each after- As we mark another Holocaust Remem- brance Day, and more time passes since the world. noon During his time at DEA, Frank ushered in those unspeakable atrocities were committed, countless improvements and reforms to DEA’s Rule 6: On getting up from a nap, mix a we should never forget the precursors, context financial management practices. Not only was good bourbon Old Fashioned to drink before and attitudes that allowed such crimes to be he instrumental in leading the implementation dinner committed. of two updated financial systems, but he also Rule 7: When leaving the doctor’s office, if Never again will peoples of free, liberal, ensured that DEA had a clean financial audit he does not shout ‘‘whatever you are doing, open democracies stand idly by and watch an year after year. Because of his efforts, DEA keep doing it’’, get a new doctor and a second aggressor perpetrate crimes against humanity. was able to avoid employee furloughs during opinion Today, we remember those that rose up the recent budget sequester through an inno- And that’s just the way it is. and overcame and I stand with them. vative rethinking of how DEA allocates funds

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:01 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.070 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E608 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 28, 2014 internally—a process known as zero based force consisting of 16 career members, includ- employees to 4 out of 100,000. We cut total budgeting. Frank has served as an inspiration ing the Fire Chief and three shifts of a Cap- yearly workplace fatalities, from over 13,000 to to those who have had the privilege to work tain, Lieutenant, and three Firefighters to pro- almost 4,000, despite massive growth in the for and with him during his tenure. vide fire suppression, emergency medical re- size of total national workforce. We did what Frank’s contributions also extend beyond his sponse, fire prevention and public fire safety Congress is supposed to do: pass legislation role as CFO at DEA. He is an active member education to the citizens of Milton. that improves peoples’ lives. of his church, where he has served in various On September 11, 2009, the City of Milton However, with time and neglect the vitality leadership roles throughout the years. He is Fire Department began operating from its of our workplace safety protections has also an adjunct professor at Northern Virginia modern facility located at 5321 Stewart Street. waned. Enforcement actions are rarely under- Community College, educating future leaders The department currently operates with three taken. Our criminal penalties are paper tigers. for careers in public service pumpers, a midi-pumper rescue vehicle, two Civil penalties have been flat since before the Mr. Speaker, Frank Kalder has left a tan- staff vehicles, and a rescue boat, and thanks Clinton administration, after being raised only gible, lasting imprint on financial management to the hard work and dedication of the per- once since 1970. It would take hundreds of at the DEA and was a responsible steward of sonnel, the fire department consistently ex- years to inspect all our workplaces at current taxpayer dollars. He will be remembered for ceeds national safety standards, while uphold- funding levels. We have failed to act, and our his many contributions to DEA’s outstanding ing their core values of Respect, Integrity, Ac- failures are measured in lost lives and reputation in the federal financial management countability, Responsibility, and Profes- wrecked bodies. community. I wish Frank, his wife Stacy and sionalism. Today, the department boasts more We spend too much time debating whether their family continued success as he enters than 165 combined years of firefighting experi- employers can risk their workers’ lives without this next stage of his life, and I ask my col- ence with an impressive average response consequence. We spend too much time argu- leagues to join us in expressing our apprecia- time of less than four minutes. Whether they ing about the cost of regulation—when the tion for his tremendous contributions to federal are fighting fires or providing excellent first-re- median penalty for killing a worker is only service, our Nation and the Northern Virginia sponse medical care, the residents of Milton $5,175 dollars. community. all rest well knowing that the City of Milton Today, I hope my colleagues will remember f Fire Department always stands ready in their that a human life is worth more than that. I hour of need. urge my colleagues to consider the multiple HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVER- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States pieces of legislation that would enhance work- SARY OF THE MILTON FIRE DE- Congress, it is an honor for me to recognize place safety protections introduced this Con- PARTMENT the 100th anniversary of the City of Milton Fire gress. We should start with the Protecting Department. All of the residents served by the America’s Workers Act, which would strength- HON. JEFF MILLER department are thankful for their exceptional en the penalties for workplace safety viola- OF FLORIDA service to our community. My wife Vicki and I tions, index them for inflation, and provide for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wish them all the best as they continue to additional penalties for the most callous viola- Monday, April 28, 2014 serve Northwest Florida for the next hundred tors. years and beyond. The time has come to address the short- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise f comings in our workplace safety system. The today to recognize the 100th anniversary of time has come to ensure that more fathers the City of Milton Fire Department. For 100 REMEMBERING WORKERS WHO and mothers, husbands and wives, sons and years, the Milton Fire Department has served WERE KILLED OR INJURED ON daughters return home to the people they the local community and its citizens, and I am THE JOB love. proud to have such a first-class fire depart- f ment in Florida’s First Congressional District. HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY The City of Milton Fire Department traces its OF MICHIGAN 2014 roots back to April 21, 1914, when, following IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the third of a series of devastating fires that destroyed downtown Milton, the Town Council Monday, April 28, 2014 HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY decided to establish the Milton Volunteer Fire Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today— OF NEW YORK Department. The town ordered three hand- the 25th observance Workers’ Memorial Day— IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES drawn hose reels and 1,500 feet of hose, noz- in memory of the thousands of men and zles and wrenches for the new fire depart- women, husbands and wives, fathers and Monday, April 28, 2014 ment, and a group of local citizens signed up mothers who got up one morning, got Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- as the first firefighters in Milton. Although they dressed, kissed their loved ones goodbye, and er, I take this opportunity on Holocaust Re- were an all-volunteer fire department, the resi- never returned home. membrance Day to pay a solemn tribute to the dents of Milton were dedicated to providing We owe those workers—the pillars of our six million Jewish victims and millions of other state-of-the-art firefighting equipment, and to modern economy—and their families more victims who perished during the Holocaust. As help carry out the department’s mission, Milton than mere remembrance. We owe them more we pledge to ‘‘never forget’’ the Holocaust, we purchased a 1914 American La France Chem- than just our thoughts, prayers, and sym- must also pledge to do more to ensure that ical Engine on a Ford Chassis, which was the pathies. We owe them something that is far the world never again allows the conditions to first automobile fire truck in all of Northwest too rare in this town: we owe them action. arise that contributed to this horrific era in his- Florida. The Milton Volunteer Fire Department Anyone who remembers the history of work- tory. As the representative of a Congressional served the Town of Milton and surrounding place safety would tell you that the problem District in the New York City area, I have areas for 13 years at their original location on has improved since the labor movement first heard the stories of those lost in the Holocaust Grace (now Caroline) Street before moving in coalesced around safer workplaces. In 1970, and I have also heard stories of survival and 1927 to Milton’s newly constructed Town Hall their hard work finally paid off. Congress came heroism. Holocaust Remembrance Day is a on the corner of Berryhill and Broad Streets. together—Democrat and Republican—to pass time to stop and remember those lost and sa- In 1954, the department began the shift to- the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Even lute those who stood up to the Nazis. I thank wards a professional firefighting department then we did not see eye to eye on this issue; my colleague from Illinois, BRAD SCHNEIDEr, when it hired a ‘‘Nighttime Firefighter’’ and a the process was long, and fraught with set- for taking this Special Order for Members of ‘‘Weekend Firefighter.’’ The department be- backs. However, we knew that 13,800 work- Congress to make official statements on this came a 24 hour firefighting operation in 1960 place fatalities every year—18 for every important day. when they hired a ‘‘Daytime Firefighter.’’ With 100,000 workers—was something we could There are those who deny the facts and the these changes, the department moved to a not in good conscience allow. lessons of the Holocaust. The nations of the new fire station at Susan (now Bruner) and We knew that we could not sit idly by while world and the people of those nations must Berryhill Streets in 1962, and by 1965, the de- so many died—so we put aside differences, continue to keep the memory of those dark partment had grown further, establishing two worked together, and saved the lives of thou- days alive. Unfortunately, genocide did not full-time firefighting shifts. A third-full time shift sands of Americans, and protected the health end in 1945 and we have seen many exam- was created in 1974, and the City of Milton and well-being of millions more. We cut work- ples of crimes against humanity in the years Fire Department has grown today to a full-time place fatalities, from 18 out of every 100,000 since the end of World War II. Tolerance is a

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:01 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.074 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 28, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E609 value that must be learned by each genera- RECOGNIZING YOM HASHOAH— His department has created an app that allows tion. The United States must continually com- HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY residents to report crime immediately and mit itself to leading the world in the fight anonymously, if necessary. This has been es- against intolerance and oppression of people HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ pecially beneficial in the fight against human because of their religious beliefs, their ethnic OF FLORIDA trafficking. Sheriff Garcia has made cracking down on human trafficking a top priority within heritage, of their race. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his department. Under his leadership, the Today the Holocaust will be remembers Monday, April 28, 2014 throughout this country with events at schools, Sheriff’s Department works hard to close ille- workplaces, churches, synagogues, and mu- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, gitimate businesses and to arrest those ex- seums. In Israel, where many Holocaust sur- I rise to recognize the Yom HaShoah—Holo- ploiting the vulnerable. The impact of Sheriff vivors settled after the war, Yom Hashoah is caust Remembrance Day. Garcia’s work is far reaching. He truly is a noted with a two-minute sounding of sirens, Almost 70 years ago, the worst genocide in hero whose efforts are felt in our community religious services, and flags flown at half-staff modern human history was exposed to the en- and homes each and every day. Congressman SCOTT PERRY honored Mrs. in tribute to those who were murdered by the tire world and the murder of six million Jews and other political, religious, and social minori- Jane Tucker, the co-founder of ACCESS York Nazis. with the Eva Murillo Unsung Hero Award. As Mr. Speaker, although the horrors of the ties was forever seared into the collective memory of humankind. In the face of such an a survivor, Jane Tucker knew more services Holocaust are slipping from current memory, were needed for victims in York, Pennsyl- the lessons are clearer than ever. I am hope- unimaginable tragedy, many individuals, in- cluding myself, have vowed to not only never vania, so together with likeminded individuals, ful that with teaching through our schools, ACCESS-York was created. ACCESS-York is churches, synagogues, and museums, we can allow something so heinous to occur again— we promised to never let the spirit of those a program for victims of domestic violence that prevent future genocides and ingrain tolerance continues to provide free and confidential victims fade from our hearts and from our in our culture and around the world. Teaching emergency shelter, transitional housing, med- minds. the lessons of the Holocaust is a task we take ical and legal advocacy, individual and group It is in that vein that I have personally and on to honor the millions killed during World counseling, life skills training, and a 24–hour professionally dedicated myself to issues such War II. ‘‘Never forget’’ and ‘‘never again’’ are hotline for all victims seeking help. Ms. Tucker as providing Holocaust survivors with ade- not just words, but a solemn vow to do all we has served ACCESS-York for thirty years, and quate financial and social services so that they can to educate our children about the horrors continues to volunteer to this day. She has may live in dignity, the dignity that was stolen of the Holocaust. I urge all Americans to take used her story and her work with other victims from them decades ago. As a Jew, a policy- a moment on this Holocaust Remembrance to advocate on behalf of programming for do- maker, and a representative of one of the larg- Day to honor the victims of the Holocaust. mestic violence survivors. est survivor populations in the United States, Congressman JOHN LEWIS honored Ms. I have undertaken such issues with pride and f Jessalyn Dorsey, Victims’ Advocate at The humility. Crime Victims Advocacy Council (CVAC) with PERSONAL EXPLANATION This week is a particularly moving one as the Eva Murillo Unsung Hero Award. In 1999, we engage in the National Remembrance Ms. Dorsey’s only son Terrence Green was Days here at the U.S. Capitol, and look for- shot and killed by teens after a neighborhood HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE ward to the planting of a sapling from the party. She was devastated by the crime and OF TEXAS horse chestnut tree that was visible to Anne eventually attended CVAC’s support group for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Frank and about which she wrote so poign- homicide survivors. As she began to heal, she antly in her diary while in hiding. Such a started to help co-facilitate the groups. Now Monday, April 28, 2014 meaningful ceremony is particularly fitting in she runs support groups as a professional vic- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, on April light of this year’s Remembrance Days theme: tims advocate for CVAC. She served as 9 and 10, 2014, I was unavoidably detained Confronting the Holocaust: American Re- CVAC’s President for three years and won the attending to representational activities in my sponses. What better way to further our Amer- award for CJCC’s Volunteer of the year. Dur- congressional district, including attendance at ican response than by planting a sapling that ing her tenure, she and her team have helped the memorial services for the victims of the inspired her during her darkest days at the over 7500 crime victims. Ms. Dorsey used tragic shooting at Fort Hood, and thus unable seat of our democracy? The tree will remind what she learned from her personal tragedy to to return in time for rollcall votes 171 through Members, staff, and the millions of annual visi- help others in similar circumstances. 177. tors to the Capitol that life, liberty, and free- The Ed Stout Memorial Award for Out- dom from persecution are enduring ideals of standing Victim Advocacy was awarded to Had I been present I would have voted as our common humanity that we will never Community Action Partnership of Madera follows: cease fighting for and protecting. County, Victim Service Center (CAPMC) by 1. On rollcall No. 171 I would have voted f VRC co-founder and co-chair, Rep. JIM ‘‘no’’ (April 9) (H. Con. Res. 96, Mulvaney of COSTA. CAPMC operates a multi-program vic- South Carolina Substitute Amendment No. 1). 2014 VICTIMS’ RIGHTS CAUCUS tim service center for Madera County, Cali- 2. On rollcall No. 172 I would have voted AWARDS fornia that addresses the needs of domestic ‘‘yes’’ (April 9) (H. Con. Res. 96, Congres- violence victims, sexual assault victims, child sional Black Caucus Budget (Rep. Moore of HON. TED POE abuse victims, homicide victims, and victims of Wisconsin Substitute Amendment No. 2). OF TEXAS all types of crime. CAPMC’s broad range of 3. On rollcall No. 173 I would have voted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES services greatly benefits the population that they serve. CAPMC’s programs are all in one ‘‘yes’’ (April 9) (H. Con. Res. 96, Progressive Monday, April 28, 2014 Caucus Budget (Grijalva of Arizona Substitute center, which reduces the barriers that can Amendment No. 3). Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, this year prevent victims from accessing services. In marks the 30th Anniversary of the passage of 4. On rollcall No. 174 I would have voted addition, CAPMC is the only agency in the Crime Victims’ Rights Act, and we cele- ‘‘no’’ (April 9) (H.R. 4414, Expatriate Health Madera County that provides 24 hour crisis brated that great achievement during National Coverage Clarification Act of 2014). intervention to crime victims. Congresswoman Crime Victims’ Rights Week with our 2014 Vic- ANN WAGNER awarded Mrs. Kimberly Ritter, 5. On rollcall No. 175 I would have voted tims’ Rights Caucus Awards. We honored 6 Director of Development of the Exchange Ini- ‘‘no’’ (April 10) (H. Con. Res. 96, Woodall of amazing individuals and organizations who are tiative, with the Allied Professional Award. Ms. Georgia Substitute Amendment No. 4). changing the lives of victims of crime. Ritter has used her involvement with the con- 6. On rollcall No. 176 I would have voted Fellow Houstonian Sheriff Adrian Garcia of ference and hospitality industry to raise aware- ‘‘yes’’ (April 10) (H. Con. Res. 96, Democratic Harris County, Texas, received the Suzanne ness of the role that this industry can play in Alternative Budget (Rep. Van Hollen—Budg- McDaniel Memorial Award for Public Aware- combatting human trafficking. She is a re- et)). ness. For the past 6 years, Sheriff Garcia has source for law enforcement and hotels in the 7. On rollcall No. 177 I would have voted headed the largest sheriff’s department in the St. Louis area and around the country for ‘‘no’’ (April 10) (H. Con. Res. 96, Republican state of Texas and the third largest depart- training and awareness purposes, and has Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Resolution (Rep. ment in the nation. He has been on the fore- been the driving force behind many large ho- Ryan—Budget)). front of using social media to help fight crime. tels signing of the ECPAT Code of Conduct.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:01 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.077 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E610 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 28, 2014 She brought together the knowledge from her fair housing and bars discrimination based on RECOGNIZING SISTER FRANCESCA career with her knowledge of human trafficking race, color, religion, national origin, sex, famil- ONLEY, PH.D. to make a real difference in stopping this ial status or disability. Decent, safe, and af- crime and saving victims. fordable housing is part of the American Rep. ERIC SWALWELL awarded District Attor- dream and a goal of all Illinois residents. HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK ney Nancy E. O’Malley of Alameda County, OF PENNSYLVANIA This year also marks the 35th anniversary California with the Lois Haight Award for Inno- of the Illinois Human Rights Act, which bars IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vation and Excellence. D.A. O’Malley is a discrimination based on race, color, religion, leader in fighting for victims of crime through- Monday, April 28, 2014 national origin, sex, physical or mental dis- out her career. As District Attorney, she cre- ability, familial status, age, ancestry, marital Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, Sister ated the first unit in the country to focus exclu- status, disability, military status or sexual ori- Francesca Onley, Ph.D., served as president sively on rescuing child victims of human traf- entation (including gender-based identity). of Holy Family University for 32 years—from ficking and prosecuting those who exploit 1981 to 2014—and is widely recognized as an these children, called the Human Exploitation Acts of housing discrimination and barriers outstanding and effective administrator. She and Trafficking (HEAT) unit. From this work, to equal housing are repugnant to a common was the driving force behind the expansion of she has created a blueprint, so other commu- sense of decency and fairness. Federal and the institution in northeast Philadelphia, while nities can create similar programs. In addition, state laws affirm the right of every person to maintaining the integrity of its educational phi- she created a diversion program for sexually equal housing opportunity. Economic stability, losophy and academic programs. Scholar, ed- exploited girls in the juvenile justice system. community health, and human relations in all ucator, innovator, and astute businesswoman, DA O’Malley has lead efforts for victims of do- communities and the State of Illinois are im- Sister Francesca guided Holy Family to its mestic violence and sexual assault. She is a proved by diversity and integration. Stable, in- University status in 2002, expanded enroll- true champion for victims at the local, state, tegrated and balanced residential patterns are ment and grew the endowment fund from and federal level. threatened by discriminatory acts and unlawful thousands to $16 million in 33 years. Sister These wonderful survivors and advocates housing practices that result in segregation of Francesca also attained leadership positions stand up for victims and make life better for residents and opportunities in Illinois commu- in many educational associations, including them every day. They cannot be commended nities. charter president of the Southeastern Pennsyl- enough. The hard work and commitment of grass- vania Consortium for Higher Education, the And that’s just the way it is. roots and non-profit organizations, housing prestigious International Association of Univer- f service providers, housing professionals, fi- sity Presidents, and the United Nations Com- RECOGNIZING APRIL AS FAIR nancial institutions, elected officials, state mission on Disarmament Education, Conflict HOUSING MONTH agencies and others must be combined to pro- Resolution and Peace. She addressed the mote integration, fair housing, and equal op- commission’s goal to nurture concepts of HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY portunity and to address the immense chal- peace through education, organizing peace lenge of ensuring that every person in Illinois conferences in areas of conflict, establishing OF ILLINOIS has access to affordable housing. outreach programs in Africa, and integrating IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Again, I would like to recognize April 2014 technology into the teaching of English. In Monday, April 28, 2014 as Fair Housing Month in commemoration of 2012, she was named Chair Emerita. Sister Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise the signing of the U.S. Fair Housing Act and Francesca is honored today for a life of faith, today to recognize April as Fair Housing the Illinois Human Rights Act. These critical grace, and achievement. Her family of friends Month. April 11, 2014 marked the 46th anni- laws help establish the United States as an and associates look forward to the future ac- versary of the passage of the U.S. Fair Hous- open and inclusive country committed to fair complishments of a most remarkable woman. ing Act, which enunciates a national policy of and equal housing opportunities for all.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:01 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.080 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 28, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E611 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Committee on Veterans’ Affairs er Green, to be United States Attorney To hold hearings to examine overmedica- for the Middle District of Louisiana, Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, tion, focusing on problems and solu- Department of Justice, and Elisebeth agreed to by the Senate of February 4, tions. Collins Cook, of Virginia, to be a Mem- 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- SR–418 ber of the Privacy and Civil Liberties tem for a computerized schedule of all Joint Economic Committee Oversight Board. To hold hearings to examine the first meetings and hearings of Senate com- SD–226 step to cutting red tape, focusing on a 10:30 a.m. mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- better analysis. Committee on the Budget tees, and committees of conference. SR–301 To hold hearings to examine exploring This title requires all such committees 10:30 a.m. social impact bonds, focusing on in- to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Committee on Foreign Relations vesting in what works. Digest—designated by the Rules Com- Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South SD–608 mittee—of the time, place and purpose and Central Asian Affairs 11 a.m. To hold hearings to examine Afghanistan of the meetings, when scheduled and Committee on Finance beyond 2014. To hold hearings to examine the Presi- any cancellations or changes in the SD–419 meetings as they occur. dent’s 2014 Trade Policy Agenda. 2 p.m. SD–215 Committee on Appropriations As an additional procedure along 2 p.m. Subcommittee on Financial Services and Committee on Armed Services with the computerization of this infor- General Government To receive a closed briefing on the mation, the Office of the Senate Daily To hold hearings to examine proposed Ukrainian crisis and Russia. Digest will prepare this information for budget estimates and justification for SVC–217 printing in the Extensions of Remarks fiscal year 2015 for the Department of 2:30 p.m. section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service. Committee on Energy and Natural Re- on Monday and Wednesday of each sources week. SD–138 2:15 p.m. To hold hearings to examine shortages Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Special Committee on Aging on gas, focusing on a look into propane April 29, 2014 may be found in the Daily To hold hearings to examine exploring shortages this winter. SD–366 Digest of today’s RECORD. the perils of the precious metals mar- ket. Select Committee on Intelligence SD–562 To hold closed hearings to examine cer- tain intelligence matters. MEETINGS SCHEDULED 2:30 p.m. Committee on Appropriations SH–219 APRIL 30 Subcommittee on Energy and Water Devel- 9:30 a.m. opment MAY 6 Committee on Appropriations To hold hearings to examine proposed 9:30 a.m. Subcommittee on Department of the Inte- budget estimates for fiscal year 2015 for Committee on Armed Services rior, Environment, and Related Agen- the National Nuclear Security Admin- To hold hearings to examine Department cies istration. of Defense proposals relating to mili- To hold hearings to examine proposed SD–192 tary compensation. budget estimates for fiscal year 2015 for Committee on Commerce, Science, and SH–216 the Forest Service. Transportation 12 noon SD–124 To hold an oversight hearing to examine Commission on Security and Cooperation Committee on Armed Services the Transportation Security Adminis- in Europe To hold hearings to examine reform of tration, focusing on confronting Amer- To receive a briefing on Georgia 2008, and the defense acquisition system in re- ica’s transportation security chal- Ukraine 2014, focusing on if Moldova is view of the Defense Authorization Re- lenges. next, and to examine Russia’s inten- quest for fiscal year 2015 and the Fu- SR–253 tions with regard to Transnistria and Committee on Indian Affairs ture Years Defense Program. Moldova. To hold hearings to examine S. 2132, to SD–G50 CVC–268 amend the Indian Tribal Energy Devel- 10 a.m. 2:30 p.m. opment and Self-Determination Act of Committee on Appropriations Committee on Homeland Security and 2005. Subcommittee on Department of Defense Governmental Affairs SD–628 To hold hearings to examine proposed Subcommittee on the Efficiency and Effec- budget estimates for fiscal year 2015 for MAY 1 tiveness of Federal Programs and the the Department of the Army. Federal Workforce SD–106 10 a.m. To hold hearings to examine a more effi- Committee on Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and cient and effective government, focus- Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Forestry ing on cultivating the Federal work- Health and Human Services, and Edu- Subcommittee on Jobs, Rural Economic force. cation, and Related Agencies Growth and Energy Innovation SD–342 To hold hearings to examine proposed To hold hearings to examine the impor- budget estimates and justification for tance of regional strategies in rural MAY 7 fiscal year 2015 for the Department of economic development. Education. SR–328A 10 a.m. SD–192 Committee on Appropriations Joint Economic Committee Committee on Homeland Security and Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, To hold hearings to examine the eco- Governmental Affairs Science, and Related Agencies nomic outlook. To hold hearings to examine lessons To hold hearings to examine proposed SH–216 learned from the Boston marathon budget estimates for fiscal year 2015 for 2:30 p.m. bombings, focusing on improving intel- the National Aeronautics and Space Committee on Indian Affairs ligence and information sharing; with Administration. To hold hearings to examine S. 1603, to the possibility of a closed session in SD–192 reaffirm that certain land has been SVC–217 following the open session. Committee on the Judiciary taken into trust for the benefit of the SD–342 Business meeting to consider S. 1720, to Match-E–Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Committee on the Judiciary promote transparency in patent owner- Pottawatami Indians, S. 1818, to ratify To hold an oversight hearing to examine ship and make other improvements to a water settlement agreement affecting the Drug Enforcement Administration. the patent system, and the nomina- the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, S. SD–226 tions of Carlos Eduardo Mendoza, and 2040, to exchange trust and fee land to Committee on Rules and Administration Paul G. Byron, both to be a United resolve land disputes created by the re- To hold hearings to examine how undis- States District Judge for the Middle alignment of the Blackfoot River along closed money and post-McCutcheon District of Florida, Darrin P. Gayles, the boundary of the Fort Hall Indian campaign finance will affect the 2014 and Beth Bloom, both to be a United Reservation, S. 2041, to repeal the Act election and beyond. States District Judge for the Southern of May 31, 1918, and S. 2188, to amend SH–216 District of Florida, James Walter Fraz- the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:01 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M28AP8.000 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E612 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 28, 2014 authority of the Secretary of the Inte- 2 p.m. tee’s jurisdiction of the proposed Na- rior to take land into trust for Indian Committee on Armed Services tional Defense Authorization Act for tribes. Subcommittee on Strategic Forces fiscal year 2015. SD–628 Closed business meeting to markup those SD–G50 provisions which fall under the sub- 2:30 p.m. MAY 14 committee’s jurisdiction of the pro- Committee on Armed Services posed National Defense Authorization Closed business meeting to markup the 2:30 p.m. Act for fiscal year 2015. proposed National Defense Authoriza- Committee on Indian Affairs SR–222 tion Act for fiscal year 2015. To hold an oversight hearing to examine 3:30 p.m. wildfires and forest management, fo- Committee on Armed Services SR–222 cusing on how prevention is preserva- Subcommittee on Readiness and Manage- Committee on Indian Affairs tion. ment Support To hold an oversight hearing to examine SD–628 Business meeting to markup those provi- Indian education, focusing on the Bu- sions which fall under the subcommit- reau of Indian Education. MAY 20 tee’s jurisdiction of the proposed Na- SD–628 9:30 a.m. tional Defense Authorization Act for MAY 22 Committee on Armed Services fiscal year 2015. SD–G50 Subcommittee on Airland 9:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Business meeting to markup those provi- Committee on Armed Services Committee on Armed Services Closed business meeting to continue to sions which fall under the subcommit- Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and markup the proposed National Defense tee’s jurisdiction of the proposed Na- Capabilities Authorization Act for fiscal year 2015. tional Defense Authorization Act for Business meeting to markup those provi- fiscal year 2015. sions which fall under the subcommit- SR–222 SD–G50 tee’s jurisdiction of the proposed Na- 11 a.m. tional Defense Authorization Act for MAY 23 Committee on Armed Services fiscal year 2015. 9:30 a.m. Subcommittee on SeaPower SD–G50 Committee on Armed Services Closed business meeting to markup those Closed business meeting to continue to provisions which fall under the sub- MAY 21 markup the proposed National Defense committee’s jurisdiction of the pro- 10 a.m. Authorization Act for fiscal year 2015. posed National Defense Authorization Committee on Armed Services SR–222 Act for fiscal year 2015. Subcommittee on Personnel SR–222 Business meeting to markup those provi- sions which fall under the subcommit-

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:01 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M28AP8.000 E28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS Monday, April 28, 2014 Daily Digest Senate Manish S. Shah, of Illinois, to be United States Dis- Chamber Action trict Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, Routine Proceedings, pages S2409–S2426 Daniel D. Crabtree, of Kansas, to be United States Measures Introduced: Eight bills were introduced, District Judge for the District of Kansas, Cynthia as follows: S. 2257–2264. Page S2424 Ann Bashant, of California, to be United States Dis- trict Judge for the Southern District of California, Measures Reported: and Jon David Levy, of Maine, to be United States Reported on Friday, April 25, 2014, during the District Judge for the District of Maine; that if clo- adjournment: ture is invoked on any of these nominations, all Special Report entitled ‘‘Pushing the Envelope: post-cloture time be considered expired, and that fol- Publishers Clearing House in the New Era of Direct lowing the series of votes, Senate resume Legislative Marketing’’. (S. Rept. No. 113–153) session; that on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at a Reported on Monday, April 28, 2014: time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after S. 2260, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of consultation with the Republican Leader, Senate vote 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions. (S. Rept. on confirmation of the nominations in the order No. 113–154) upon which cloture was invoked; and that there be S. 2261, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of two minutes for debate prior to each vote and all 1986 to make technical corrections, to remove provi- roll call votes after the first vote in each sequence sions that are no longer applicable. (S. Rept. No. be ten minutes in length. Page S2418 113–155) Page S2424 Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- Measures Considered: lowing nominations: By 51 yeas to 40 nays (Vote Minimum Wage Fairness Act-Cloture: Senate No. EX. 108), Michelle T. Friedland, of California, began consideration of the motion to proceed to con- to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Cir- sideration of S. 2223, to provide for an increase in cuit. Pages S2415, S2426 the Federal minimum wage and to amend the Inter- By 51 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. EX. 110), David nal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend increased ex- Weil, of Massachusetts, to be Administrator of the pensing limitations and the treatment of certain real Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor. property as section 179 property. Pages S2418, S2426 Pages S2409–10, S2419–20 During consideration of this nomination today, A motion was entered to close further debate on Senate also took the following action: the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill, By 51 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 109), Senate and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII agreed to the motion to close further debate on the of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on clo- nomination. Pages S2415–18 ture will occur on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Katherine M. O’Regan, of New York, to be an Pages S2418–19 Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop- Lipman, Bastian, Shah, Crabtree, Bashant, Levy ment. Pages S2418–19, S2426 Nominations—Agreement: A unanimous-consent- Measures Read the First Time: Pages S2422, S2425 time agreement was reached providing that at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, notwithstanding Executive Communications: Pages S2422–24 Rule XXII, Senate vote on the motion to invoke clo- Additional Cosponsors: Pages S2424–25 ture on the nominations of Sheryl H. Lipman, of Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Page S Western District of Tennessee, Stanley Allen Bastian, of Washington, to be United States District Additional Statements: Pages S2421–22 Judge for the Eastern District of Washington, Notices of Hearings/Meetings: Page S2425 D421

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:24 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D28AP4.REC D28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with DIGEST D422 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST April 28, 2014 Record Votes: Three record votes were taken today. (Total—110) Pages S2415, S2416, S2418 Committee Meetings Adjournment: Senate convened at 2 p.m. and ad- (Committees not listed did not meet) journed at 7:09 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. (For Senate’s program, see the re- No committee meetings were held. marks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s Record on page S2426.) h House of Representatives H.R. 4002, to revoke the charter of incorporation Chamber Action of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma at the request of Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 19 pub- that tribe, and for other purposes (H. Rept. lic bills, H.R. 4488–4505; 1 private bill, H.R. 4506 113–420); were introduced. Page H3240 H.R. 4120, to amend the National Law Enforce- Additional Cosponsors: Pages H3241–43 ment Museum Act to extend the termination date Reports Filed: A report was filed on April 11, 2014 (H. Rept. 113–421); and as follows: H. Res. 555, providing for consideration of the Referral to the Honorable Eric H. Holder, Jr. At- bill (H.R. 4414) to clarify the treatment under the torney General, of former Internal Revenue Service Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of health Exempt Organizations Division Director Lois G. plans in which expatriates are the primary enrollees, Lerner for possible criminal prosecution for violations and for other purposes (H. Rept. 113–422). of one or more criminal statutes based on evidence Pages H3239–40 the Committee has uncovered in the course of the Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he investigation of IRS abuses (H. Rept. 113–414). appointed Representative Petri to act as Speaker pro A report was filed on April 14, 2014 as follows: tempore for today. Page H3201 Resolution Recommending that the House of Representatives find Lois G. Lerner, Former Director, Recess: The House recessed at 2:13 p.m. and recon- Exempt Organizations, Internal Revenue Service, in vened at 4:10 p.m. Page H3203 Contempt of Congress for Refusal to Comply with Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules a Subpoena Duly Issued by the Committee on Over- and pass the following measures: sight and Government Reform (H. Rept. 113–415). Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of Reports were filed on April 17, 2014 as follows: 2014: S. 994, to expand the Federal Funding Ac- H.R. 4486, making appropriations for military countability and Transparency Act of 2006 to in- construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, crease accountability and transparency in Federal and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- spending; Pages H3203–07 tember 30, 2015, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 113–416) and H.R. 4487, making appropriations for Amending the Act entitled ‘‘An Act to regulate the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending Sep- the height of buildings in the District of Colum- tember 30, 2015, and for other purposes (H. Rept. bia’’ to clarify the rules of the District of Colum- 113–417). bia regarding human occupancy of penthouses Reports were filed today as follows: above the top story of the building upon which the H.R. 4192, to amend the Act entitled ‘‘An Act penthouse is placed: H.R. 4192, amended, to amend to regulate the height of buildings in the District of the Act entitled ‘‘An Act to regulate the height of Columbia’’ to clarify the rules of the District of Co- buildings in the District of Columbia’’ to clarify the lumbia regarding human occupancy of penthouses rules of the District of Columbia regarding human above the top story of the building upon which the occupancy of penthouses above the top story of the penthouse is placed (H. Rept. 113–418); building upon which the penthouse is placed, by a H.R. 4194, to provide for the elimination or 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 367 yeas to 16 nays, Roll modification of Federal reporting requirements (H. No. 178; Pages H3207–09, H3219–20 Rept. 113–419);

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:24 Apr 29, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D28AP4.REC D28APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with DIGEST April 28, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D423 Government Reports Elimination Act of 2014: on pages H3219–20, H3220–21. There were no H.R. 4194, amended, to provide for the elimination quorum calls. or modification of Federal reporting requirements; Adjournment: The House met at 2 p.m. and ad- Pages H3209–12 journed at 9:49 p.m. Directing the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate the significance Committee Meetings of the Mill Springs Battlefield located in Pulaski EXPATRIATE HEALTH COVERAGE and Wayne Counties, Kentucky: H.R. 298, amend- CLARIFICATION ACT OF 2014 ed, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate the significance Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on of the Mill Springs Battlefield located in Pulaski and H.R. 4414, the ‘‘Expatriate Health Coverage Clari- Wayne Counties, Kentucky, and the feasibility of its fication Act of 2014. The Committee granted, by inclusion in the National Park System; voice vote, a closed rule for H.R. 4414. The rule Pages H3212–14 provides one hour of debate equally divided and con- trolled by the chair and ranking minority member New Philadelphia, Illinois, Study Act: H.R. of the Committee on Ways and Means. The rule 930, amended, to authorize the Secretary of the Inte- waives all points of order against consideration of the rior to conduct a special resource study of the ar- bill. The rule provides that the amendment printed cheological site and surrounding land of the New in the Rules Committee report shall be considered Philadelphia town site in the State of Illinois; as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be consid- Pages H3214–15 ered as read. The rule waives all points of order Huna Tlingit Traditional Gull Egg Use Act: against provisions in the bill, as amended. The rule H.R. 3110, amended, to allow for the harvest of gull provides one motion to recommit with or without eggs by the Huna Tlingit people within Glacier Bay instructions. Testimony was heard from Representa- National Park in the State of Alaska; Pages H3215–16 tives Nunes and Carney. North Texas Invasive Species Barrier Act of 2014: H.R. 4032, amended, to exempt from Lacey Joint Meetings Act Amendments of 1981 certain water transfers by No joint committee meetings were held. the North Texas Municipal Water District and the f Greater Texoma Utility Authority; Pages H3216–17 NEW PUBLIC LAWS Amending the National Law Enforcement Mu- (For last listing of Public Laws, see DAILY DIGEST, p. D395) seum Act to extend the termination date: H.R. S. 404, to preserve the Green Mountain Lookout 4120, to amend the National Law Enforcement Mu- in the Glacier Peak Wilderness of the Mount Baker- seum Act to extend the termination date, by a 2/3 Snoqualmie National Forest. Signed on April 15, yea-and-nay vote of 384 yeas with none voting 2014. (Public Law 113–99) ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 179; and Pages H3217–18, H3220–21 S. 2195, to deny admission to the United States Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument Preservation to any representative to the United Nations who has Act: H.R. 1501, amended, to direct the Secretary of been found to have been engaged in espionage ac- the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of tivities or a terrorist activity against the United designating the Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument in States and poses a threat to United States national Fort Greene Park, in the New York City borough of security interests. Signed on April 18, 2014. (Public Brooklyn, as a unit of the National Park System. Law 113–100) Pages H3218–19 f Recess: The House recessed at 5:51 p.m. and recon- COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, vened at 6:30 p.m. Page H3219 APRIL 29, 2014 Committee Resignation: Read a letter from Rep- (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) resentative Grimm, wherein he resigned from the Committee on Financial Services. Page H3221 Senate Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate Committee on Appropriations: to hold hearings to examine by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the driving innovation through Federal investments, 2:30 House today appear on pages H3202–03. p.m., SD–G50. Committee on Armed Services: to hold hearings to examine Quorum Calls—Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes de- the National Commission on the Structure of the Air veloped during the proceedings of today and appear Force in review of the Defense Authorization Request for

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Fischer, of New York, to be Vice Chairman, Jerome H. Powell, of Maryland, and Lael Brainard, of the District Senate Committees of Columbia, all to be a Member of the Board of Gov- (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) ernors of the Federal Reserve System, Gustavo Velasquez Aguilar, of the District of Columbia, to be Assistant Sec- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: May 1, retary, and Nani A. Coloretti, of California, to be Deputy Subcommittee on Jobs, Rural Economic Growth and En- Secretary, both of the Department of Housing and Urban ergy Innovation, to hold hearings to examine the impor- Development, and J. Mark McWatters, of Texas, to be a tance of regional strategies in rural economic develop- Member of the National Credit Union Administration ment, 10 a.m., SR–328A. Board, 10 a.m., SD–538. Committee on Appropriations: April 29, to hold hearings Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Sub- to examine driving innovation through Federal invest- committee on Employment and Workplace Safety, to ments, 2:30 p.m., SD–G50. hold hearings to examine workers’ Memorial Day, focus- April 30, Subcommittee on Department of the Interior, ing on if existing private sector whistleblower protections Environment, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to are adequate to ensure safe workplaces. , 10 a.m., examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2015 SD–430. for the Forest Service, 9:30 a.m., SD–124. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: April 30, Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Julia Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Akins Clark, of Maryland, to be General Counsel of the Agencies, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget Federal Labor Relations Authority, 2:30 p.m., SD–342. estimates and justification for fiscal year 2015 for the De- Committee on Judiciary: Subcommittee on the Constitu- partment of Education, 10 a.m., SD–192. tion, Civil Rights and Human Rights, to hold hearings April 30, Subcommittee on Department of Defense, to to examine law enforcement responses to disabled Ameri- hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for cans, focusing on promising approaches for protecting fiscal year 2015 for the Department of the Army, 10 public safety. , 10 a.m., SH–216. a.m., SD–106. Select Committee on Intelligence: with the Committee on April 30, Subcommittee on Financial Services and Armed Services, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and General Government, to hold hearings to examine pro- Capabilities, to hold a joint closed hearing to examine posed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SVC–217. 2015 for the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service, 2 p.m., SD–138. f April 30, Subcommittee on Energy and Water Devel- CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD opment, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget es- timates for fiscal year 2015 for the National Nuclear Se- Week of April 29 through May 2, 2014 curity Administration, 2:30 p.m., SD–192. Senate Chamber May 1, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to examine pro- On Tuesday, at 11 a.m., Senate will vote on the posed budget estimates for fiscal year 2015 for the Na- motions to invoke cloture on the nominations of tional Aeronautics and Space Administration, 10 a.m., Sheryl H. Lipman, of Tennessee, to be United States SD–192. District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee, Committee on Armed Services: April 29, to hold hearings Stanley Allen Bastian, of Washington, to be United to examine the National Commission on the Structure of States District Judge for the Eastern District of the Air Force in review of the Defense Authorization Re- Washington, Manish S. Shah, of Illinois, to be quest for fiscal year 2015 and the Future Years Defense United States District Judge for the Northern Dis- Program, 9:30 a.m., SD–G50. April 29, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Ca- trict of Illinois, Daniel D. Crabtree, of Kansas, to be pabilities, with the Select Committee on Intelligence, to United States District Judge for the District of Kan- hold a joint closed hearing to examine certain intelligence sas, Cynthia Ann Bashant, of California, to be matters, 2:30 p.m., SVC–217. United States District Judge for the Southern Dis- April 30, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine trict of California, and Jon David Levy, of Maine, to reform of the defense acquisition system in review of the be United States District Judge for the District of Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2015 and Maine. If cloture is invoked on any of the nomina- the Future Years Defense Program, 9:30 a.m., SD–G50.

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May 1, Full Committee, to receive a closed briefing on April 30, Full Committee, to hold an oversight hearing the Ukrainian crisis and Russia, 2 p.m., SVC–217. to examine the Drug Enforcement Administration, 10 Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: April a.m., SD–226. 29, business meeting to consider S. 1217, to provide sec- May 1, Full Committee, business meeting to consider ondary mortgage market reform, and the nominations of S. 1720, to promote transparency in patent ownership Stanley Fischer, of New York, to be Vice Chairman, Je- and make other improvements to the patent system, and rome H. Powell, of Maryland, and Lael Brainard, of the the nominations of Carlos Eduardo Mendoza, and Paul G. District of Columbia, all to be a Member of the Board Byron, both to be a United States District Judge for the of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Gustavo Middle District of Florida, Darrin P. Gayles, and Beth Velasquez Aguilar, of the District of Columbia, to be As- Bloom, both to be a United States District Judge for the sistant Secretary, and Nani A. Coloretti, of California, to Southern District of Florida, James Walter Frazer Green, be Deputy Secretary, both of the Department of Housing to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of and Urban Development, and J. Mark McWatters, of Louisiana, Department of Justice, and Elisebeth Collins Texas, to be a Member of the National Credit Union Ad- Cook, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, 10 a.m., SD–226. ministration Board, 10 a.m., SD–538. Committee on Rules and Administration: April 30, to hold Committee on the Budget: May 1, to hold hearings to ex- hearings to examine how undisclosed money and post- amine exploring social impact bonds, focusing on invest- McCutcheon campaign finance will affect the 2014 elec- ing in what works, 10:30 a.m., SD–608. tion and beyond, 10 a.m., SH–216. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: April Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: April 30, to hold hear- 30, to hold an oversight hearing to examine the Trans- ings to examine overmedication, focusing on problems portation Security Administration, focusing on con- and solutions, 10 a.m., SR–418. fronting America’s transportation security challenges, Select Committee on Intelligence: April 29, with the Com- 2:30 p.m., SR–253. mittee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Emerging Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: May 1, to Threats and Capabilities, to hold a joint closed hearing hold hearings to examine shortages on gas, focusing on to examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., a look into propane shortages this winter, 2:30 p.m., SVC–217. SD–366. May 1, Full Committee, to hold closed hearings to ex- Committee on Finance: May 1, to hold hearings to exam- amine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. ine the President’s 2014 Trade Policy Agenda, 11 a.m., Special Committee on Aging: April 30, to hold hearings SD–215. to examine exploring the perils of the precious metals Committee on Foreign Relations: April 30, Subcommittee market, 2:15 p.m., SD–562. on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, to House Committees hold hearings to examine Afghanistan beyond 2014, 10:30 a.m., SD–419. Committee on Agriculture, April 29, Subcommittee on Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: April Horticulture, Research, Biotechnology, Foreign Agri- 29, Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety, culture, hearing to review current research and applica- to hold hearings to examine workers’ Memorial Day, fo- tion of management strategies to control pests and dis- cusing on if existing private sector whistleblower protec- eases of pollinators, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth. tions are adequate to ensure safe workplaces, 10 a.m., April 30, Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Develop- SD–430. ment, and Credit, hearing entitled ‘‘To review the State Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: of the Livestock Industry’’, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth. April 29, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Committee on Appropriations, April 29, Subcommittee on Julia Akins Clark, of Maryland, to be General Counsel of Financial Services and General Government, hearing on the Federal Labor Relations Authority, 2:30 p.m., Department of Treasury FY 2015 Budget, 10 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. SD–342. April 29, Subcommittee on Homeland Security, hear- April 30, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine ing on Cybersecurity FY 2015 Budget, 10 a.m., H–405 lessons learned from the Boston marathon bombings, fo- Capitol. This is a closed hearing. cusing on improving intelligence and information shar- April 29, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, ing; with the possibility of a closed session in SVC–217 and Related Programs, hearing on United States Assist- following the open session, 10 a.m., SD–342. ance in Africa FY 2015 Budget, 10:30 a.m., 2362–A Committee on Indian Affairs: April 30, to hold hearings Rayburn. to examine S. 2132, to amend the Indian Tribal Energy April 30, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science Development and Self-Determination Act of 2005, 2:30 and Related Agencies, markup on Commerce, Justice, p.m., SD–628. Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill FY Committee on Judiciary: April 29, Subcommittee on the 2015, 9:30 a.m., H–140 Capitol. Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, to hold Committee on the Budget, April 30, Full Committee, hearings to examine law enforcement responses to dis- hearing entitled ‘‘A Progress Report on the War on Pov- abled Americans, focusing on promising approaches for erty: Lessons from the Frontlines’’, 10:30 a.m., 210 Can- protecting public safety, 10 a.m., SH–216. non.

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Committee on Education and the Workforce, April 29, Full desecration of cemeteries among the many forms of viola- Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Reviewing the President’s tions of the right to religious freedom; H. Res. 520, call- Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Proposal for the Department of ing for an end to attacks on Syrian civilians and expanded Education’’, 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. humanitarian access; and H. Con. Res. 51, Immediate Es- Committee on Energy and Commerce, April 29, Sub- tablishment of Syrian War Crimes Tribunal Resolution, committee on Environment and the Economy, hearing 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. entitled ‘‘The Chemicals in Commerce Act’’, 10:15 a.m., April 30, Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, hear- 2123 Rayburn. ing entitled ‘‘Assessing U.S. Foreign Assistance Priorities April 29, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investiga- in South Asia’’, 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. tions, hearing entitled ‘‘Examining the Growing Prob- May 1, Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Glob- lems of Prescription Drug and Heroin Abuse’’, 10 a.m., al Human Rights, and International Organizations, hear- 2322 Rayburn. ing entitled ‘‘The Central African Republic: from ‘‘Pre- April 29, Full Committee, markup on H.R. 2689, the genocide’’ to Genocide?’’, 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. ‘‘Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Committee on Homeland Security, April 29, Subcommittee Act’’; H.R. 4092, the ‘‘Streamlining Energy Efficiency for on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communica- Schools Act of 2014’’; and H.R. 6, the ‘‘Domestic Prop- tions, hearing entitled ‘‘Stakeholder Assessments of the erty and Global Freedom Act’’, 4 p.m., 2123 Rayburn. Administration’s National Preparedness Grant Program May 1, Full Committee, markup on H.R. 2689, the Proposal’’, 10 a.m., 311 Cannon. ‘‘Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships May 1, Full Committee, markup on the following leg- Act’’; H.R. 4092, the ‘‘Streamlining Energy Efficiency for islation: H.R. 3283, the ‘‘Integrated Public Alert and Schools Act of 2014’’; and H.R. 6, the ‘‘Domestic Prop- Warning System Modernization Act of 2013’’; H.R. erty and Global Freedom Act’’, 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. 4007, the ‘‘Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards May 1, Subcommittee on Health, hearing entitled Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014’’; ‘‘Telehealth to Digital Medicine: How 21st Century and H.R. 4228, the ‘‘DHS Acquisition Accountability Technology Can Benefit Patients’’, 10 a.m., 2123 Ray- and Efficiency Act’’, 9:30 a.m., 311 Cannon. burn. Committee on the Judiciary, April 29, Subcommittee on Committee on Financial Services, April 29, Full Com- Constitution and Civil Justice, hearing entitled ‘‘The mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight of the SEC’s Agenda, Original Meaning of the Origination Clause’’, 10 a.m., Operations, and FY 2015 Budget Request’’, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. 2128 Rayburn. April 29, Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Com- April 29, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investiga- mercial and Antitrust Law, hearing on H.R. 1129, the tions, meeting to consider a resolution authorizing the ‘‘Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act issuance of subpoenas, 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn. of 2013’’, 1 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. April 30, Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and April 30, Full Committee, markup on the following Consumer Credit, hearing entitled ‘‘Examining How legislation: H.R. 3530, the ‘‘Justice for Victims of Traf- Technology Can Promote Consumer Financial Literacy’’, ficking Act of 2013’’; H.R. 3610, the ‘‘Stop Exploitation 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. Through Trafficking Act of 2013’’; H.R. 4225, the ‘‘Stop May 1, Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Govern- Advertising Victims of Exploitation Act of 2014’’; H.R. ment Sponsored Enterprises, hearing entitled ‘‘Legislative 776, the ‘‘Security in Bonding Act of 2013’’; and, H.R. Proposals to Enhance Capital Formation for Small and 306, for the relief of Corina de Chalup Turcinovic, 10 Emerging Growth Companies, Part II’’, 9:30 a.m., 2128 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. Rayburn. Committee on Natural Resources, April 29, Full Com- Committee on Foreign Affairs, April 29, Subcommittee on mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘American Energy Jobs: Oppor- the Middle East and North Africa, hearing entitled ‘‘The tunities for Skilled Trades Workers’’, 10 a.m., 1324 Administration’s FY 2015 MENA Budget Request: Pri- Longworth. orities, Objectives and Challenges’’, 10 a.m., 2200 Ray- April 29, Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans burn. and Insular Affairs, hearing entitled ‘‘The Department of April 29, Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonprolifera- the Interior Office of Insular Affairs’ spending and the tion, and Trade; and Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, President’s Fiscal Year 2015 budget request for the Of- and Emerging Threats, joint subcommittee hearing enti- fice’’; and H.R. 4296, to amend Public Law 94–241 with tled ‘‘U.S.-Russia Nuclear Arms Negotiations: Ukraine respect to the Northern Mariana Islands; and H.R. 4402, and Beyond’’, 1:30 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. the ‘‘Guam Military Training and Readiness Act of April 29, Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, 2014’’, 2 p.m., 1334 Longworth. Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, April 29, Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environ- hearing entitled ‘‘Effective Accountability: Tier Rankings mental Regulations, hearing on H.R. 3687, the ‘‘Military in the Fight Against Human Trafficking’’, 2 p.m., 2200 LAND Act’’; and H.R. 4458, the ‘‘Naval Air Weapons Rayburn. Station China Lake Security Enhancement Act’’, 2 p.m., April 30, Full Committee, markup on legislation re- 1324 Longworth. garding the United States International Communications April 30, Full Committee, markup on the following Reform Act of 2014; H.R. 4028, to amend the Inter- legislation: H.R. 4315, the ‘‘21st Century Endangered national Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to include the Species Transparency Act’’; H.R. 4316, the ‘‘Endangered

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Species Recovery Transparency Act’’; H.R, 4317, the Transnational Drug Smuggling: An Assessment of Re- ‘‘State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recov- gional Partnerships’’, 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. ery Act’’; and H.R. 4318, the ‘‘Endangered Species Liti- April 30, Subcommittee on Aviation, hearing entitled gation Reasonableness Act’’, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. ‘‘Air Service to Small and Rural Communities’’, 10 a.m., Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, April 30, 2167 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Health Care and Enti- Committee on Ways and Means, April 29, Full com- tlements, hearing entitled ‘‘Examining the Effect of Liq- mittee, markup on the following legislation: H.R. 4058, uefied Natural Gas Exports on U.S. Foreign Policy’’, 10 to prevent and address sex trafficking of youth in foster a.m., 2154 Rayburn. care; H.R. 4429, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of May 1, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Benghazi, 1986 to permanently extend the subpart F exemption for Instability and a New Government: Success and Failures active financing income; H.R. 4438, to amend the Inter- of U.S. Intervention in Libya’’, 9:30 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. nal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify and make perma- Committee on Rules, April 29, Full Committee, hearing nent the research credit; H.R. 4453, to amend the Inter- on H.R. 4486, the ‘‘Military Construction and Veterans nal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the re- Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015’’; duced recognition period for built-in gains of S corpora- and H.R. 4487, the ‘‘Legislative Branch Appropriations tions; H.R. 4454, to amend the Internal Revenue Code Act, 2015’’, 3 p.m., H–313 Capitol. of 1986 to make permanent certain rules regarding basis Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, April 29, Full adjustments to stock of S corporations making charitable Committee, markup on H.R. 4412, the ‘‘National Aero- contributions of property; H.R. 4457, to amend the In- nautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of ternal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend in- 2014’’, 1:30 p.m., 2318 Rayburn. creased expensing limitations, and for other purposes; and April 30, Subcommittee on Environment, hearing enti- H.R. 4464, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 tled ‘‘An Overview of the National Oceanic and Atmos- to make permanent the look-through treatment of pay- pheric Administration Budget Request for Fiscal Year ments between related controlled foreign corporations, 2015’’, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. 10:15 a.m., 1100 Longworth. Committee on Small Business, April 30, Full Committee, April 30, Subcommittee on Health, hearing entitled hearing entitled ‘‘SBA-created Initiatives: Necessary or ‘‘Ideas to Improve Medicare Oversight to Reduce Waste, Redundant Spending?’’, 1 p.m., 2360 Rayburn. Fraud and Abuse’’, 2 p.m., 1100 Longworth. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, April 29, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, May 1, Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Ongoing Intelligence hearing entitled ‘‘A Review of Recent United States Activities’’, 9 a.m., 304–HVC. This is a closed hearing. Army Corps of Engineers Chief’s Reports and Post Au- thorization Change Reports’’, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. Joint Meetings April 29, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime; Joint Economic Committee: April 30, to hold hearings to and Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on examine the first step to cutting red tape, focusing on a Western Hemisphere, joint hearing entitled ‘‘Confronting better analysis, 10 a.m., SR–301.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE (Following the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 29 nomination of Jon David Levy, of Maine, to be United States District Judge for the District of Maine, Senate will recess until 2:15 p.m. for their respective party conferences.) Senate Chamber Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Program for Tuesday: After the transaction of any 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 29 morning business (not to extend beyond 11 a.m.), Senate will vote on the motions to invoke cloture on the nomi- nations of Sheryl H. Lipman, of Tennessee, to be United House Chamber States District Judge for the Western District of Ten- nessee, Stanley Allen Bastian, of Washington, to be Program for Tuesday: Consideration of the following United States District Judge for the Eastern District of measures under suspension of the rules: 1) H.R. 4488— Washington, Manish S. Shah, of Illinois, to be United Gold Medal Technical Corrections Act of 2014; 2) H.R. States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, 627—National Park Service 100th Anniversary Com- Daniel D. Crabtree, of Kansas, to be United States Dis- memorative Coin Act, as amended; and 3) H.R. 4167— trict Judge for the District of Kansas, Cynthia Ann Restoring Proven Financing for American Employers Act, Bashant, of California, to be United States District Judge as amended. Consideration of H.R. 4414—Expatriate for the Southern District of California, and Jon David Health Coverage Clarification Act of 2014 (Subject to a Levy, of Maine, to be United States District Judge for the Rule). District of Maine.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Graves, Sam, Mo., E596 Nugent, Richard B., Fla., E590 Green, Gene, Tex., E607 Pallone, Frank, Jr., N.J., E588, E595, E603 Barletta, Lou, Pa., E594 Huffman, Jared, Calif., E585 Peters, Gary C., Mich., E588, E591, E600 Bass, Karen, Calif., E597 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E588, E593, E604, E609 Poe, Ted, Tex., E606, E609 Bordallo, Madeleine Z., Guam, E586 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E587, E593, E601, E604 Rokita, Todd, Ind., E590 Butterfield, G.K., N.C.,E601 Kilmer, Derek, Wash., E597 Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana, Fla., E600, E602 Camp, Dave, Mich., E594 Kinzinger, Adam, Ill., E585 Schakowsky, Janice D., Ill., E607, E610 Cartwright, Matt, Pa., E588, E596, E603 Levin, Sander M., Mich., E594 Schneider, Bradley S., Ill., E587, E591, E602 Clarke, Yvette D., N.Y., E589, E599, E605 Lipinski, Daniel, Ill., E585 Sessions, Pete, Tex., E586 Cleaver, Emanuel, Mo., E587, E590, E601 Luetkemeyer, Blaine, Mo., E600 Smith, Jason T., Mo., E595, E604 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E590 McCarthy, Carolyn, N.Y., E608 Tipton, Scott R., Colo., E585 Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E608 McDermott, Jim, Wash., E595 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E586 Costa, Jim, Calif., E589, E592, E597, E604 Marchant, Kenny, Tex., E589 Walden, Greg, Ore., E591, E605 Courtney, Joe, Conn., E602 Matheson, Jim, Utah, E596 Wasserman Schultz, Debbie, Fla., E609 Denham, Jeff, Calif., E599 Meadows, Markk, N.C., E595 Waxman, Henry A., Calif., E587, E595, E602 Enyart, William L., Ill., E596 Miller, George, Calif., E592 Wittman, Robert J., Va., E598, E603 Fitzpatrick, Michael G., Pa., E607, E610 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E606, E608 Wolf, Frank R., Va., E607 Gardner, Cory, Colo., E588, E598, E603 Mullin, Markwayne, Okla., E585 Gibson, Christopher P., N.Y., E590 Murphy, Patrick, Fla., E592, E605

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